Mother of Pearl: A Floyd Leech x OC Fanfiction

Chapter 55

"We'll see you after P.E., Viv," Deuce gave me a pat on the shoulder as he left with Yuu and Ace towards the sports field.

"Or you'll see me during P.E. if you get sent to the nurse," I laughed.

"I'll make sure that doesn't happen," Yuu assured. "Although that is a weak assurance with these three."

Ace slumped his shoulders and muttered, "Is it just me, or has Yuu been blunter with their words lately?"

"Consider it a survival instinct," Yuu punched him lightly on the shoulder.

It had been a few days since I had made the promise with Floyd, and now the Basketball Club's scrimmage game was only two days away. I had my hands full with preparations and keeping track of paperwork. Phoebus was a huge help in it when I could find the elusive Ignihyde upperclassman. Floyd was...more approachable after that evening. Although every time I see him in the halls, I could feel the scary dog energy Yuu was giving off.

I don't know how I'm going to convince them that he's just a silly pool noodle...

I sighed with a crooked smile. "Well, just swing by and grab me before potions. Bye-bye!"

I started my walk to the infirmary. It was a peaceful one, with other students paying me no mind. That was until I rounded the corner leading to the hall the nurse's office resided in. Jack was coming from the other end of the hall, and he was cradling his one hand.

"Jack? Are you okay? I asked as I quickened my pace. When I got closer, I could see the blood pooling into a small puddle in his palm. "Oh, sweet, buttered biscuits! What the crap happened?"

"There was broken glass in potions, so I went to clean it up..." Jack started to explain.

"And you used your bare hands?! You know what, never mind. Get in," I ushered him through the door and onto an open stool. I could see the nurse in his separate office and yelled in, "It's me, Viv! Jack Howl is here with a glass cut to the palm! Am I good to treat it?"

"Go ahead! The hydrogen peroxide is in the cabinet," the nurse yelled back. "I'll be out after I finish some paperwork."

I grabbed what I needed and sat across from Jack. I motioned for him to give me his injured hand and got to work cleaning it.

"Aren't you here cause you're feeling unwell? I'll treat myself; you get yourself taken care of," Jack grumbled at me. He tried to pull his hand away, but I pulled it back.

"Stop moving. I don't feel sick. I come here since I can't do P.E.," I explained to him. "This is going to sting."

"Why can't you participate in P.E? Ow!" Jack flinched as I applied the peroxide to the cut.

"I warned you," I chuckled. "And it's because I'm a girl."

"Oh yeah, that makes sense," Jack nodded his head. I hummed a tune as I wrapped the bandage. Jack continued to ask, "So you don't get graded for gym?"

I groaned, "I do. I manage the basketball club to make up for it."

"So that's why I've seen you running around with their equipment."

"Yepidoodle," I dusted my hands off after securing his bandage. "You're all good to go, Jack!"

He examined his hand and gave a nod. "Thanks, Viv."

"No problem. Oh, and if someone asks, I have a medical condition that keeps me out of P.E."

"Leafy has a medical condition?"

I turned around to see a battered and bruised Floyd. He looked as though he got in a fight with a tree and lost. "Oh, hey Floyd!" I got up from my seat. Jack stood up as well with his ears pinned back. I pointed to the door leading to the nurse's other office, "I'll go get the nur-,"