*Logan POV*
Monday afternoon. Gym class. Virgil is unnoticeably absent. As far as I can tell, Remus, Janus, and I are the only ones who have actually noticed.
"Alright class, since we actually got snow this year we're going to be having that snowball fight all of you are talking about. Ice, yellow snow, and melting are all off-limits," the teacher says.
We all nod.
"Now, get in your snow gear. We aren't using temp manipulation today," he says.
We all stand still.
"NOW!" he shouts.
We all scramble to the locker rooms to grab our snow gear.
"We're lucky it actually snowed this year," Patton says.
"Yeah, usually we get frost and that's it," Roman says.
"Looks like we'll have to put off trying to make snow again," Cass says.
"How would you do that?" I ask.
"Oh, it's kinda hard. Basically, we have to balance water at the right temperature and molecular state. And since every snowflake is unique it makes things even harder," Roman explains, his back turned to me.
When he turns around and sees me, he adds "But I'm sure you'd be able to do it."
We both give each other cold looks as we get our snow gear on. Soon, we exit the building and make our way to the fields, where many snow forts stand.
"This is so exciting! We've never gotten to do this in class before!" Patton says excitedly.
"Yeah, be ready. We're prepared to win," Remus says.
"Oh screw off, Duke," Roman snaps.
"Says the guy who wishes he got screwed," Remus retorts.
"Bitch."
"Pussy."
"Remus, if you keep talking to them they're going to find out our plan. So shut up and let's go," Janus interjects, grabbing Remus by the arm and dragging him away.
Remus blows a raspberry in our direction as they walk away. Roman looks just about ready to kill him.
"Ro, you gotta stop getting so riled up with Remus. Don't you two live on the same street?" Patton asks.
"We do. Is that supposed to make us friends?" Roman asks.
"No. But the fact that you have a short temper and the ability to make things explode, I would consider trying to keep your anger under control," I say.
"I hate to say it, but I agree," Patton says.
Roman scowls.
"Fine, fine. Whatever. Let's just win this game," he says.
We walk to our small fort, to the side of the main one.
"Alright, class! Since it's just our year right now, let's keep damage to a minimal. Think of this as a scrimmage!" A girl shouts from the centerline.
We all shout in agreement. We are given two minutes to make any last-minute preparations, and because this is gym class we are given a flag to hide, instead of letting this be a free-for-all.
"We need to hide it in a more secluded area and have guards posted in different places as diversions," Roman says.
"No, we need to put it at the very top and have half the team guard it there!" Vick says.
"What if we went full-attack and keep the other team so busy that they won't have the opportunity to reach our flag?" someone else suggests.
"That won't work, there will probably be people that will dodge and get to our flag," Cass says.
"What if we combined ideas?" Patton asks.
I set my hands down on the make-shift table we have.
"I've got it," I say.
Everyone looks at me. I have their attention.
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"Three... two... one... START!" the teacher shouts, blowing his whistle.
Two-thirds of our team rush off, myself included. I look back to make sure Patton and the other third are doing what they need to.
My part of the plan is simple. I'm one of the strongest students in the class, so I will go out to the front lines.
"Oooh, yay! A fight already!" Remus squeals as he sees me.
"Remus, keep damage to a minimal! That means no explosions!" someone shouts.
"Tammy, shut up! He was a jerk before, I'm just getting him back!" Remus shouts back.
I use his moment of distraction to chuck a snowball at his face.
"Ow!" he shouts in reflex.
"Shut it and attack! We've got a bunch over here!" Tammy shouts.
Remus grabs a snowball and throws it at me. I quickly dodge and form one while under the protection of a snow wall. Remus rushes towards me and I shine a bright light in his face. He doesn't flinch back, to my surprise.
"I shine flashlights in my eyes all the time, you're going to have to do better than that!" he shouts.
I frown, grabbing more snow.
"REMUS NEEDS BACKUP!" I hear Tammy shout.
"NO I DON'T!" Remus shouts back.
I hit him square in the face with another snowball.
Tammy and a few others rush towards me, and I run into their fort. It's unfamiliar, but that's good for my team.
I find myself in a back area, with Remus, Vick, Tammy, and two others corner me.
"We've got you now!" Remus says.
I smirk a bit.
"I knew you would all target me, so I'm the distraction," I say.
My plan was simple. Split the team into thirds, with one-third staying back in defense, one-third going as distractions, and the last third actually going to get the flag. It would provide an even mix of defense and offense. Plus, we hid the flag and put many diversions at our own base.
I slam my hand onto the wall, making the doorway collapse. Not completely, but enough to make it difficult to exit.
They all immediately start digging out the door while I stand and watch.
Just a few seconds pass when we hear the whistle.
"BLUE TEAM WINS!" the teacher shouts.
"Gg, man," Vick says.
"Gg?" I ask.
"He means good game," Tammy says.
I nod.
"Same to you," I say.
I help them rebuild the doorway and I walk back to my team.
"Your plan was great, Lo!" Patton says.
"Thank you. Although there were some unexpected factors that I didn't account for," I say.
The other team, mostly. I didn't expect so many of them to stay on the defensive. Or anything Remus did, or what he's prepared for. I also don't know the strengths and weaknesses of really anyone in the grade-
"Oh, you did great!" Patton says, hugging me tightly.
"If you two are done, the next round is starting soon," Roman says.
"We will be if Patton lets me go," I say.
Which he does, and soon the whistle blows, marking the start of the next round.
Cam, please do not sue me. Remy's fate will be determined next chapter if I feel like it. I hope y'all enjoy reading, feel free to leave any thoughts or feedback in the comments, and have a super day/night you magnificent peep!