His Silver Lining (Flamingo X Reader)

№ 28: Plight

You and the others would always hang out together 24/7, rarely letting go of the other.

But ever since Kaden and B/F/N became a couple, they would usually hang out more with each other, which only leaves you and Albert.

You could already read their daily routine. Math class was the only time you and B/F/N could spend time together without Kaden being in the picture. And when recess and lunch came, B/F/N and Kaden would usually go out and do something else. Dismissal was an exception though.

Of course you felt happy for them, but you were sad that B/F/N was no longer with you, unlike before when the two of you used to hang out together every day.

And sometimes you wished that she was beside you, telling you what you're supposed to do whenever you're with Albert.

You were sitting alone again with Albert on lunch. He still sat on the opposite side of you, as if he were leaving space for Kaden anytime he might come back with B/F/N. Well, you couldn't blame him either since you were doing the same thing.

Albert looks up at you and smiles, "I see that you haven't touched your food yet." He broke the awkward silence, pointing at your food with his fork. You look down on it and shake your head.

"I'm not hungry."

"Please eat, Y/N. It seems that they'll be coming late—." Albert stops mid-sentence when he sees that you've been staring into space. He sighs and grabs the spoon that was beside your tray. He scoops the delicious contents and holds out the spoon to you.

"Don't make me feed you." He teases, you cross your arms, pouting at his remark. "Are you my new mom now?" You laugh and Albert continues to move the spoon forward, heading closer to your mouth.

"Then open up your mouth so that I wouldn't need to treat you like a baby." Albert chuckles and you form your lips into a straight line. You hesitated before you gave in, finally opening your mouth wide. Albert  puts the spoon into your mouth, pulling it out once you swallowed it in. You were flustered by Albert's actions but Albert was oblivious to realize what he'd just done.

"O-Okay, I think I can eat by myself now." You said and Albert nods, handing you back your spoon.

Silence filled the to yet again. You thought of a topic that might get you to start talking to him.

"So, how's the book that I told you about? Did you read it yet?"

By the time you've said that, Albert has already finished his food. He grins and unzips his backpack, slowly taking out the book halfway, showing it to you.

"I'm not finished with it yet. But so far I really like the concept of it."

You smile at the book and nod.

"That's cool. I hope that you're enjoying it so far."

As you proceeded to finish your food, you hear the sound of high heels annoyingly clicking on the floor. You were bothered by this so you looked to see where it was actually coming from.

You were shock to see Kirsten, seeing her made your jaw hang wide open. Albert looked at you and gave you this questionable look. He looks as well and followed your expression.

Kirsten secretly glances at you, almost disgusted to see that you were there. She grins when she sees Albert.

"Hello Albert, Y/N." You almost had a heart attack when she knew your name. Albert looks at Kirsten, trying not to roll his eyes on the back of his head.

"Kirsten, what brings you here today?" Albert smiles, wishing that she would just leave you two alone. He looks at her other friends, who were next to her sides. He gulps when everyone was all eyeing your table, as if you guys were the luckiest people on Earth.