Monochrome Stories

Black's POV

"What?! White is absent??" I asked, obviously very confused. 

"Yeah. I texted him earlier to ask him what happened, but he hasn't replied yet." Lilac replied. 

Crap. Is it because of what I said yesterday? I didn't mean to hurt his feelings. 

"Oh... Is that so?" I replied. 

"Don't you have his number?" 

"I don't..." 

"Why? Aren't you two friends?" 

"I keep forgetting to ask..." 

"Well, do you wanna visit his house later? We can go check on him. I'll ask some of my friends to come too." 

"Oh." I reacted negatively. "I was thinking it could just be the two of us. I have something rather important to tell him." 

She stared at me confused at first, but then smiled right after. "If that's the case, then sure. I won't ask anyone else to come." She said. Her smile is so beautiful, but it hurts everytime she does it, because I know White would love it more... 

"A-anyway, class is about to begin. Let's talk again later." I said as I went back to my seat. 

The day felt much more lonely without him. Like an important piece was missing from a puzzle. It"s just one day, but why does it feel way longer than it really is? 

It was finally dismissal time and Lilac immediately went to me. "Hey, Black. Let's go. It'll be a long trip." She told me. 

"What? How long?" I asked. 

"About an hour, so we need to head now." 

"Oh sure. Can we stop by the music department first? I have to see someone." 

"Sure." 

We both headed to the music department, but the rumours are different again this time. It's like anything about me becomes a big issue. 

"Is that his girlfriend?" A voice from the crowd asked.

"I thought the Ice Prince wasn't interested in girls?" Another asked as well.

"Isn't the Ice Prince gay?" Okay, now these rumours are just pissing me off.

I can hear you people... 

"Wow, how can you stand this?" Lilac suddenly asked. 

"Stand what?" 

"These rumours. Why won't you say anything?" Her voice getting a bit louder. 

"Hey, calm down." There's no point in talking to grey figures, but it's not like she'll believe me when I tell her. "I'm just at that point in life where I don't even care anymore. So don't worry about it, okay?" I said as I patted her head lightly. 

"Fine. It just sucks that people are saying these kinds of stuff about you." 

"I understand how you feel, but it's not like I can do anything to stop these rumours." We stopped since we were in front of the music room. We heard the strumming of a guitar from the inside. "We're here. This'll just take a few minutes." 

"The guitar sounds beautiful." She said. 

"I know." I replied. "It's one of the reasons I come here everyday." I opened the door and saq Crimson strumming the guitar while humming a song by the window. 

He turned to look at me. "Oh, you're here. You took so long, I thought you weren't coming." He jokingly said as he did that dorky smile of his. 

"I'm kinda not. I'm just here to tell you that I'm going somewhere today." I explained. 

"So this is the infamous delinquent?" Lilac whispered behind me. 

"Well, who are you, little miss?" Crimson asked. 

"I'm not even that small." She replied as she gripped my shoulders. In fact, she was right. Crimson was taller than the both of us, but not by a lot. Maybe about a few centimeters. 

"Yeah, whatever you say." He stood up and places his guitar by the chair he was sitting on. He came closer to us and waved at Lilac. "I am, in fact, the infamous delinquent. The name's Crimson. What about you, little miss?" 

"Lilac, and I told you I'm not that small." She gripped my shoulders tighter. 

"Hey Lilac, it kinda hurts." I told her. "There's no need to be scared of him. I told you he's a nice guy." 

She let go. "Sorry. I was just shocked." She replied. "Anyway, we really should be going now." 

He went back to his guitar and placed it inside its case. "I'm coming with you guys. Since Black isn't gonna be here, then I'm heading home." He picked up his bag. "Let's go." 

How did this even happen? I've got an ensemble of people I never thought would ever hang out with me. A campus beauty, and a rumoured delinquent.

"So where are you guys going?" Crimson asked. 

"Going to a friend's house." Lilac replied in a very condescending tone. 

Crimson grabbed Lilac's cheeks and squished it. "Look, princess, you're lucky you're cute, or else I would've punched you in the face." 

She slapped his hands away from her. "Don't touch me!" She exclaimed. "Black, can you tell your friend to stay away from me?" 

"Okay, guys, break it up. It's good that you're getting along, but no violence. And Crimson, we're gonna be visiting White." I explained. 

"Does he even know who White is?" Lilac asked. 

"Of course I do. Everybody knows the two princes of the school." Crimson said, looking a bit proud. 

"You sure know your news." 

"Of course. Everyone talks about it." 

"Hey, guys." I interrupted. "We're at the school gates. So where will you be heading, Crimson?" I asked. 

"Left. My apartment is a few blocks from here." He replied. 

"We're going right from here. Bye." Lilac said. 

"Bye, Crimson. See you tomorrow." I added. 

Lilac and I headed towards the train station. "The trains?" I asked. 

"I told you it's gonna be a long trip." She replied. 

I sighed loudly. "How do you even know where he lives?" I asked. 

"We talked last night through the phone." She saysid as the both of us stepped inside the train. "The topic kinda strayed into where we lived." 

"That kinda makes sense." We both sat down. "I've noticed you two have grown closer."

"Well, I might have to thank you for that." 

"What? Me?" 

"White told me about what you did for him. You're such a great friend." She said as she rested her head on my shoulder. "Can you wake me up when we get to the next stop?" She asked as she yawned

"Yeah, don't worry about it." I replied. 

"Thanks." She said as she closed her eyes. 

OH MY GOD, THIS IS UNHEALTHY FOR MY HEART. IT'S ABOUT TO BURST OUT OF MY CHEST. HELP ME, LORD. 

But besides that, Lilac mentioned that White told her about what I did. That boy... Why did he even tell her? Wait, so he knew that I did it for him? I guess he isn't as dumb as I thought he was. I swear he looks dumber than he really is. Especially with those tacky hoodies that he wears. 

Lilac looked so beautiful sleeping. How can someone look so good while sleeping? I hate how I'm feeling. I have to move on from her. I'm only hurting myself by still having feelings for her. I don't even understand why I like her... 

Now arriving at --- Station. I repeat, now arriving at --- Station.

Oh, we're here. I shook Lilac lightly to hopefully wake her up. "Hey, we're here." I told her. 

She slowly opened her eyes. "That was a bit faster than I thought." She yawned then stood up. "Come on, let's go." 

We walked for a few minutes until we reached this small apartment complex. It doesn't look like the best, but it's probably perfect for a person living alone.

"Is this it?" I asked. 

"Uh, I think so? His apartment is the one on the further most right at the fourth floor." Lilac explained. 

We headed to the fourth floor using the stairs since there wasn't anything else to use. Why won't these places install elevators? I guess they're probably more expensive than how much I think they cost.

"Have you ever thought about living alone?" Lilac asked. 

"Like renting an apartment?" I replied. 

"Yeah. Most of our classmates are already doing it, and honestly I want to do it too." 

"I guess I think about it sometimes." I really don't. "I just don't think it's a good idea for me." 

"Why?" 

Crap, I didn't think this through. "I have no idea how to cook, so I'd probably die the day I decide to live alone." 

She chuckled for a bit, but then stopped when we both realize we were at the front door of White's supposed apartment. 

I knocked on the door, and a few minutes passed. There was no answer. I knocked on the door again. "Hey, White? It's me, Black. I'm here with Lilac." Again, there was no answer. 

"Wait a sec. Let me try calling him." Lilac said as she took her phone out and typed in his number. We both heard a ringing sound coming from inside the apartment, but White wasn't answering. "Black... I'm worried..." She said, tugging the sleeves of my jacket. 

My heart started to beat fast. "Wait, calm down. We can try calling the cops." I suggested. 

"What are we even gonna say to them? We have no reason to call." 

"Maybe we can try breaking down the door?" 

"Black, that's called trespassing." 

"Then what do you suggest we do? Something might be happening in there."

"Is... Is that really the smartest move?"

Come on Black, think. Think of something sensible to do in this situation. Oh, I know! 

"Lilac, do you have like a pin I could borrow?" I asked. 

She took one off from her hair. "Yeah, here you go." She replied as she handed it to me. 

I started to pick the lock, just hoping I would succeed, and shockingly I did. The door was unlocked and the both of us quickly opened it to check what was happening inside, and what we found was a horrible sight. 

There was White's body, unconscious on the ground, with loads of pills and a pool of blood surrounding him. His phone was still ringing beside him, and it looked like this just happened recently by the state of the blood. 

"Oh my God!" Lilac exclaimed. "No... This can't be happening! No!" She rushed to White's body. "White! Wake up, White! White, answer me!" 

I rushed towards his body too and tried to feel his pulse. It was weak, but he at least was still alive. "Lilac, call an ambulance! Please! I don't know how long he can still make it!" I told her. 

"I'm on it!" 

Goddamn it, White! Why?! Why the hell would you do this?! 

I rushed to find some clothes inside the apartment to cover up his wounds and hopefully stop the blood from flowing out of his body. What the hell happened to him? How could he do this? 

I reached for his phone, to hopefully find some clues. It was just full of missed calls and texts from Lilac, and a few missed calls from an unknown number. The phone was locked so I couldn't really check what conversations he may have had. 

"Lilac, how long till help gets here??" I asked. I was panicking. I don't know what to do in situations like these. 

"About two minutes." She replied with tears in her eyes. I stood up to comfort her. 

"It'll be fine. Don't worry." I pulled her in for a hug. "White's gonna make it. I promise." 

"Really?" 

"Yes. I'm sure." 

-No you aren't- 

No. Please stop messing with my head. 

-White's dying, and you're both standing here doing nothing- 

We already called for help. 

-Pathetic- 

Shut up. 

-Pitiful- 

Shut up! 

"Black, are you okay?" Lilac asked. "You look pale." 

"I'm fine." I replied as I let go of her and took a seat beside White. "I'm just worried about White." 

The sound of sirens from afar started to echo. 

"They're here!" Lilac exclaimed. 

Thank God. Thank God they're here. I felt a sudden grip on my hand. I turned my head and saw White's hand grabbing mine. 

"H-ey there, B-Black..." He said in a very weak and shaky voice. 

"Stop talking, White! Please!" I exclaimed. 

"I really... Wanted to see... You..." 

I could feel the tears in my eyes. "Please, White. Stop talking... You're gonna be okay." 

"He's here! Please help him!" Lilac exclaimed as the hospital employees rushed inside to bring White to the ambulance. 

White... Goddamn it! Please be okay...