Blindside

Hangry

The rest of the morning went by without further incident. Stomach growling, I was thankful for lunch. After stopping at my locker, I set off to the cafeteria to meet up with Corbin, Isabelle and Oliver. Just as I rounded the corner, I spotted Isabelle waiting for my outside the cafeteria doors. 

“There you are! Let’s head in, I’m starved” she pouted. Reaching for my hand, we headed inside. 

Working our way through the line, I was surprised at the options. Having skipped breakfast, I decided to treat myself: chicken Caesar wrap, side of fries, chocolate pudding and a fresh giant chocolate chip cookie. After paying, we wadded through the crowd and found a table.

“Where are the guys?” I asked Isabelle.

Before she could answer “Someone’s hungry today” Corbin said as he reached over my shoulder to snag a fry.

“Shut your trap Corbin, I didn’t get a chance to eat this morning thanks to —“ I began as I turned to face the guys, cutting off my words as I saw who else was with them. “You!” I said hotly as I pointed “If you think you’re sitting at this table after the crap you pulled this morning, you have another thing coming buddy” 

Looking at me like I had grown 6 heads, holding up his hands, he replied “Woah now, I have no clue what you’re talking about” 

“Oh bullshit, don’t give me that crap. You all but stared holes through my damn head this morning, then had the audacity to ignore me like some sort of pest” I was starting to get angry.

“Cleo! What the hell?” Came from Corbin, and at the same time “I’ve never even met you before!!” Came from Mr. broody.

“Corbin, dude, I thought you said she was nice” he said to my cousin.

“She is! Clearly something crawled up her ass and died in the last coupled of hours” Corbin replied.

“Uh oh..” Came from Isabelle as she shook her head and inched back.

“SHE is right here” I said, practically vibrating. “Corbin… You have 5 seconds to tell me what’s going on AND apologize before I go over the edge”

“Listen. I don’t know what you think is going on here but — ..ohhhhh hold on. Where were you that you thought I was being an ass?” Mr. Broody asked.

“Art, why?” I said, gesturing for him to explain.

“HA! Okay, this makes sense. That my dear was my twin brother Osiris. My name is Griffin, and I promise you that not only am I way more attractive, but far more reasonable and nicer than my brother” Griffin said, smirking as he took a seat next to me.

“Oh… well now I’m embarrassed. I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have gotten mad at you like that” I replied.

“Don’t sweat it. I forget this being a ‘thing’ since everyone here knows us. I haven’t had to explain this situation in some time. Plus, we’re much more distinguishable up close. Our facial features are pretty damn similar for fraternal twins, but it’s not your fault. You didn’t know” He said warmly “just don’t go breaking my heart by confusing me with his ugly mug again” He joked, holding his hand over his heart over his chest in mock hurt. 

I couldn’t help but laugh. No sooner had I started laughing, the chair underneath Griffin was yanked away, sending him falling to the floor.

“Shut up Griffin. All those punches to your big ass head are starting to make you delusional” Came from a voice behind me. Looking back, I locked eyes with none other than Osiris.

“f**k you man, quit being an ass” Griffin said, glaring at his brother. 

Shrugging his shoulders, Osiris not-so gracefully shoved the chair back towards Griffin. Not giving me another look, Osiris rounded the other side of the table and took a seat.

Well. This should be an interesting lunch.