Charlie gazed at the class as he stood in front of them, ready to tell them the news that had been hidden away for many years for the young man. He'd been asked why he was ill, and how he felt, but he'd just claimed he always had a fever or was unwell when he was at school, and he more then knew nobody actually gave a flying fuck about him, after all. He wasn't really a popular person, after all, and from primary school had been bullied and despised by the others, to the best of his knowledge. So, he'd never confided in anybody about his feelings or his personal life, in order to avoid the backlash or explanations that would come along with it. Hell, it was worth bottling it up to avoid the patronising "How are you?" or "Are you okay?" that was bound to come along with telling people about this.

But now... He didn't feel like he had the choice. The head of form had offered to tell the class, but he'd chosen not to let him. "If I tell them, I'll feel better."

".. As many of you guys.. and girls.. now, I've been ill for a long time, disappearing from school at random times and a long period to boot. This.. Well.. I.." He moved his hand to his cheek, wiping the tears running from his chocolate brown eyes and down his pale face, off his thin, shallow cheeks. "I.. fuck it.. I have.. Renal Failure.. My kidneys are failing.. I..I.. I know none of you will probably care.. but you know now, so the lies and rumors can stop, please..."

"Does that mean you'll go die now? Like I asked you too?" A voice rung out from a group of the sports students, well known for teasing and tormenting Charlie. The young brunette just shook his head, sitting at the desk and burying his face in his hands as he began to cry.

Sky looked up, and saw some kid announcing he had some terminal illness or something. She hadn't really been paying attention. But then, she saw he started crying. She heard someone call out something about dying, but had been to focused on Charlie to notice. When Charlie sat back down, Sky threw him a note reading:
"Hey, sorry about him. He's a jerk. I'm Sky. What's your name?"

Charlie wiped his eyes, smiling at the note. He couldn't help it as a few tears splashed onto the paper, but managed to compose himself to create a quick response for her, although he honestly wondered for a moment if she was being serious or trying to wind him up, or play on his emotions. Sighing softly, he swallowed and continued to reply, pausing to try and calm his shaking hand. Regardless, his writing was still a mess, thanks to his dyslexic tendencies. Wiping his eyes, he sighed and threw the note back at her.

"I'm Charlie.. Thanks, I guess it was a bad idea for me to come out and tell the others, huh?"

Sky read the note and replied "A bit ballsy, but.. brave. I like that. What're you doing afterschool?" she threw it at him and smiled. Sky started writing something else down on another sheet of paper, but stopped crumbled it up and layed her head down.

Looking up, he glanced at her, then back at the paper note and thought for a moment. He had to go to hospital, he knew he had a check up.. But he did want to spend time with Sky, she seemed to be a kindly person, after all. Giving a smile, he began to write again.

"Gotta go to the hospital, I'm afraid.. Not gonna be fun, I hate being alone there.. Ah well. Why do you ask? c:"

He folded the note back up, handing the paper back to her with a small, soft smile.

Sky looked at the note and said "Mind if I come?". She blushed but gave the note to him anyway. She started thinking about things, and boys, and other girlish thoughts. She pushed the hair out of her face.

"Of course not. I'd love some company... But I'm buying you a coffee for it." He handed her to note, jumping as the fire alarm rang for a drill.

"Ahh, Sky. You can take Charlie to the new fire point, you seem to know him, passing love notes." He teased as Charlie stood.

Sky turned around "Hey, why don't you mind who you're talking to. Why don't YOU go die?" Sky grabbed Charlie's hand and walked out, dragging him behind her.

Charlie followed her, not quite sure if to let go of her hand or not. Regardless, he walked with Sky, smiling shyly at her. "Thanks for that, I appreciate it. It's not often people are nice.." Charlie grinned at her. "May I give you a hug?" The pale teen smiled, looking around and shivering in the winter chill. "How long is the drill?"

"Of coarse you can give me a hug!" Sky said. "And as to how long it will last? I don't know".

Smiling, he wrapped his arms around the taller woman in a hug, breaking it a minute later. Sighing, he leant into her. "Sorry, I can't get too cold, I'll be even more sick otherwise." Blushing, the male looked around the groundd quietly. "I miss being her sometimes."