Heart and Soul
The rest of the week at SUPER was a lot less busy than the first day.
The IQA continued to take the students out for their patrols, but were a lot more careful from there on out. Luckily nothing else really notable happened while they were out.
They also kept looking for Ori, but had no luck in doing so.
After they got back from patrol they did still have to go to class with Jack and Angella and training with Zari.
After patrols, class, and training were done on Thursday, Love decided to be a little brave.
She pulled out her phone and texted Violet.
Love Hart: Hey Vi
Violet Newton: Hello Love
Violet Newton: Is there anything you needed help with?
Love Hart: Yeah
Love Hart: It is actually something I need help with in person
Love Hart: If you aren’t busy or anything…
Violet Newton: That’s quite alright. My schedule is actually surprisingly open today
Violet Newton: So what is it that you need my assistance with?
Love Hart: Well
Love Hart: I can’t tell you over the phone
Love Hart: It has to be in person
Violet Newton: …Interesting…
Violet Newton: I’ll be over shortly
Love puts her phone down and waits for Violet to get to her dorm.
About fifteen minutes later Love hears a knock and opens the door.
“...Hey Violet…” Love says sheepishly.
“Hello Love” Violet responds “So, what did you need help with?”
“...Um…about that…” Love starts rubbing her right arm.
Violet tilts her head in confusion.
“...I…actually wanted to…ask you…something…” Love is now blushing.
Love gestures for Violet to take a seat next to her on her bed which Violet quickly accepts.
“...About?” Violet questions.
“...Violet…” Love turns and puts her hands on top of her friends hands. “...Ever since I got here you have helped me so much…possibly more than you will ever know…”
‘What is going on?’ Violet starts to think to herself.
“...You helped me pay for stuff for my transition…well…when you still had money…the movie nights in your place have been so much fun…and you always help me out during training whenever I ask…” The blush on Love’s face is growing even wider. “...Violet…you are my best friend…the best friend that I have ever had in my entire life…”
“...Wow…Thank you Love…” Violet is now noticeably blushing as well. “...I am thankful to have you as a friend too…”
“...Well…” Love tries to build up the courage to say what she needs to say. “...I…will…you…”
Violet puts her hand on Love’s shoulder.
“…Take all the time you need...” Violet noticed that Love was starting to panic and wanted to ease her mind. “...also, just to let you know you can tell me anything…”
‘Well, here goes nothing’ Love thinks to herself.
“...Violet…I think that…I am in…love with you…” Love finally blurts out.
Violet wildly blushes in response.
“...Oh…” is all Violet can say.
After about three minutes of awkward silence, Love finally says something again.
“...So…”
Violet turns and puts her hands on Love’s shoulders.
“...Love…I am flattered, I truly am…but there is also something I need to tell you…” Violet takes a deep breath before continuing. “...I am sorry, but I am straight…”
Love looks to the side to avoid Violet’s gaze.
“...Oh…”
“...Even though I am not attracted to you and don’t want a relationship doesn't mean I still don't want to be friends with you.” Violet grabs Love’s chin and turns her head to look at her. “When I said you were one of my best friends I meant it.”
Love just nods slowly in response.
“...That’s…that’s fine…”
Violet gives Love a tight hug.
“...I’m sorry…but I have to admit what you just did was very brave…You shot your shot and that takes courage…”
Violet feels another nod from Love on her shoulder.
“...Even though it probably didn’t go the way that you wanted…I just want to let you know that I love you and will always be there to support you in any way I can…you know…as a friend…”
Violet breaks the hug and stands up from the bed.
“...I’ll give you some time to process your feelings…but call or text me if you need help with anything…okay…”
“...Okay…I will…you’re a great friend…”
Violet gives Love a small nod and exits the room.
Love just sat there on her bed hugging one of her plushies for a few minutes in total silence.
Then she started crying. It started with a few tears at the corners of her eyes, but soon turned into straight up sobbing.
She didn’t leave her room for the rest of that day.
Somehow Love built up the willpower to go to all of her classes the next day, but she wasn’t happy about it. She just knows that good attendance is really important.
Her and all the rest of the first years met together in Zari’s gym for their usual training, but for some reason Jack and Angella were here as well which wasn’t usual.
“It seems like your teachers are here to make a special announcement. I’ll stop wasting their time and let them say what they gotta say.” Zari says before handing Angella her megaphone.
“As you may recall your classmate Ori went missing during patrol on Monday and we still haven’t found her yet. Don’t worry though. We are still looking, but in the meantime we thought that it would only be fair if we fill her spot with one of the other applicants that barely missed the cut to join our school earlier this year. So, please give a warm welcome to your new classmate!” Angella announces before gesturing to the front door of the gym.
Suddenly, the front door of the gym bursts open. After putting her leg down from the kick (because she kicked open the door), the new student throws something into the air and quickly rolls forward before catching the object. She then stands up and strikes a pose.
“What is up, party people!” she announces. “The names Jazmine Soul, or Jazz for short, and let me introduce myself…with a song!”
The object was a saxophone. She immediately starts playing a cover of “When The Saints Go Marching In” while walking further into the gym.
She is a black woman with white curly hair with black spots that look like musical notes, a gold jacket with a white undershirt, and black pants.
After the song is done she takes a bow.
“Thank you! You have been a wonderful audience!”
Angella walks over to Jazmine.
“Hello again Jazmine.” She then turns towards the rest of the students. “Since the empty spot on our school’s roster is in my class Jazmine here will join the rest of you.”
“...I like her already…” Takeru says with a small smile.
Ash looks at Takeru and rolls his eyes with a small blush.
Zari takes her megaphone back.
“Since today is such a unique occasion we are actually going to take a day off from training. Just use this time to get to know your new classmate.”
Jazmine walks towards the others and starts talking with just about everyone.
Zypp walks towards Jazmine with a hand on their chin.
“...Oh…Hello gorgeous…” They say with a flirtatious look.
“Thanks, you aren’t too bad to look at yourself.” Jazmine responds with a wink.
This actually causes Zypp to blush which almost never happens.
Candi jogs up to her next.
“Hi! My name’s Candi! Do you wanna be friends!”
“...You know what…” Jazmine pretends to think for a moment. “...Yeah…That’s fine with me.”
“Yes!” Candi says as she pumps her fist.
After that Shiro and Zahid walk towards Jazmine.
“Hello! I’m Shiro!” She says with a bow. “It’s nice to meet you.
“You too karate girl!” Jazmine responds.
Zahid is standing to the side with his arms crossed.
“I look forward to training with you.”
“Sure. I can’t wait to kick your ass either.” Jazmine says with a smile.
“Such arrogance.” Zahid says as he shakes his head with a small smile.
Jazmine then walks towards Samara who was sitting on a bench off to the side and playing with her bear Poe.
“Awww! How cute! Does he have a name?” Jazmine says as she cups her cheeks.
Samara immediately gets excited.
“Hello, it’s nice to meet you! I’m Samara…” she immediately starts doing the bear voice. “...and you can call me Poe!”
“Ha! That’s funny!” Jazmine walks away from Samara. “You’re funny, creepy girl!”
She then walks towards Love, Maka, Violet, Ash, and Takeru who were all standing in a group.
Violet takes a step forward and curtseys. “Hello. My name is Violet Newton. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.”
“Likewise your majesty.” Jazmine says while also doing a curtsey.
Maka steps out next and puts her hand out for a handshake which Jazmine immediately accepts.
She then immediately puts Jazmine into a headlock.
In response, Jazmine escapes from Maka’s hold and flips her over her shoulder.
“Ouch!” Maka says while rubbing her elbow.
“Alright. I’ve made up my mind.” Maka says while standing up and dusting off her shoulder. “You’re cool with me.”
Jazmine just does finger guns in response to this.
She then turns towards Ash and Takeru. She immediately notices Takeur’s headphones.
“Another music person! Noice!”
“Okay. I can already tell you are the type of person with a ton of great music recommendations.” Takeru says with his hands in his pockets. “...Oh..and by the way the name’s Takeru…”
Ash puts his arm around Takeru’s shoulders and glares at him.
“...And I am his boyfriend, Ash.”
“Awww! How sweet! You are such a cute couple!”
Ash and Takeru both blush in response.
She then finally turns to face Love and puts her hand out.
“Don’t be shy. I won’t bite.” Jazmine says with a smile.
After a moment of awkward silence, Love eventually shakes Jazmine’s hand.
“...My…my name is Love…Love Hart…”
“What a pretty name.” Jazmine responds.
“...Oh…thanks…I picked it myself…” Love says while rubbing the back of her neck.
Jazmine continues to get to know her classmates.
All except one of them that is.
As Jazmine was getting chummy with the rest of the group, Calder was sitting halfway up the bleachers just watching from a distance.
“...What a waste of time…” He says before jumping off the bleachers and walking out of the gym.