Kith and Kin ✔️

27. Driven by Hormones

"Why is everyone taking pictures of the notice board?" Jason questioned as he sat next to Elise who was writing something in her notebook.
"Well, the mid-term exams are starting two weeks from now so everyone's taking pictures of the date sheet." Elise kept on writing in her notebook.
"Oh, sounds cool. By the way, what are you doing?" He saw Michael eating quietly in front of them.
"Making a study plan." She didn't look up.
"For two?" He said, looking at what she was writing.
"Yes, one for Michael, too. I can make one for you if you want it." She smiled at him.
"Ah no, thank you." He quickly went back to eating his food.

"Elise."

"Elise."

"ELISE." Michael almost shouted this time and Jason gave a small chuckle. She was so caught up in working that she didn't hear him call her name.
"Yes?" She asked, confused.
"Eat your food first." He said, his plate almost empty now. She closed her notebook and started to eat.
"Wow." Jason muttered under his breath. Elise shot him a confusing look but then decided to ignore him.

"Anything wrong with you?" Jason asked Michael who shook his head in response.
"So you're still mad at Alex for the other day." He stated, expecting Michael to say something but he didn't respond.
"Abby told me about it." He spoke again and it made Michael look him in the eyes.

"Abby? Alex told Abby about this? Wow, when did he started telling Abby everything?" He put down his fork.
"I don't know but they seem pretty close. They sometimes look worse then Milex." Jason said.

"Whatever."
"What's Milex?" Michael and Elise said at the same time.

Jason smirked, "Just a ship name for Mikey and Alex."
Elise giggled while Michael just rolled his eyes.

"I'm outta here." Grabbing Elise's half eaten apple, he walked away.

"I'm almost done, wait for me." Elise said, with a mouth full of food.
"Guys? What about me?" Jason saw Elise finish her food and pack her bag.
"Sorry, Jason. Call me at 4, we need to talk." She whispered in his ear and started running to catch up with Michael's fast pace.

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As soon as the clock struck 4, Jason called Elise.

She didn't answer.

He tried again. No answer this time either.

He tried again. Someone picked up the phone.

"Elise? Where the hell were you? I've to tell you something really important. Need your help." Jason shouted.
"Hi Jason." Michael said in a calm voice.
"Maa-e-kal?" His voice faded.
"Yes? It's your boy here." He replied, a smirk forming on his face.
"You're at Elise's place? Hmmm, what are you dirty teens up too? Where is she?" Jason asked in a playful tone.
"In the kitchen. And before you make any assumptions, we are studying." He answered.
"I didn't say anything." Jason laughed.

"So what was the important thing?" Michael
asked, as if he had sensed that there was something wrong.
"I'll tell Elise. Not you." Jason stuck out his tongue at him even though he knew he couldn't see it.

Michael didn't want to laugh at this. He was about to say something when he saw Elise walk back into her room. He gave the phone to Elise and went back to solving his questions.