An Egyptian Assassin
Tuesday, December 5th
Alistar Bastet
As the morning sun broke through the blinds she groaned rolling over and pulling the pillow over her head. She just wanted to sleep more. Was that so bad? This place was ruining her routine of getting up and training in the morning.
The amusement that Niels had provided her the night before was boundless. She of course had agreed to figure something out to symbolize their best-friend-ship. She rather enjoyed her time with Niels. Making sure he was taken care of and comfortable she had made sure he was ok before heading to bed herself.
Waking the next morning she smiled to herself and stretched yawning big. Rolling over to her back she stared up at the ceiling. She had just closed her eyes to rest them when she heard Niels come in. Smelling something good she cracked an amber eye at him as he told her to rise and shine. ”You know it baby.” she chuckled laughing as she sat up and looked at what he had brought her. ”That’s possibly the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me. Thank you.” she leaned back against the headboard and waited for him to bring her the tray. ”So what do you want mister?” she playfully narrowed her eyes at him and pointed the fork at him accusingly. Digging in though she hummed with joy and finished off the entire meal. Giving him a quick kiss as a thank you, she headed off to the shower to get ready for the day.
Thanks to Niels she had breakfast today and was able to get dressed and ready on time. Granted she was usually on time for class, but this time she had a pep in her step. This day was starting out fantastic and she loved it. Arriving at class she found out the assignment and frowned. No powers? Thinking about it though… that didn’t change much for her. Picking up her supplies she looked over the list of the targets and picked out a few that seemed easy enough. It would be easier with a partner though. Biting her lip, she tapped it with a finger looking around. She had just the person in mind. She just needed to find the handsome man first. Now where was Uno? Giving a confident call she didn’t want to be overly loud, but still wanted to be heard if he was around. ”Uno?”
Niels Van ’t Hout
”Aww, I’ve never had a best friend before! We’re first time best friends together with each other! That’s a cue for friendship bracelets or something, right? Hmm…but jewelry doesn’t work so well on me…OH! I know! Friendship tattoos! We’ll get something that matches but not disgustingly sweet match cause that’s a dating thing. We could get tattoos of each other as pin-up models? Except that would just be tattoos of normal old us, right?” According to him, he just happened to fall into suggestive positions with no effort or active thought at all, totally not like he plotted out the pics for ages or anything like that.
It was several hours afterwards before he finally went to bed, though he did leave a rag tied onto the fridge door just in case he woke up with the munchies. He had no evidence to suggest it, but he preferred to let his food digest a bit before switching forms, just to be sure his stomach’s morphing didn’t screw him up. Sleep did not evade him for long though, and nearly as soon as he felt it was safe enough, he passed the heck out. As he had suspected, a few times during the night he got up to graze, but it seemed the school had predicted that and he found a chopped mix of apples and carrots on a pan on the counter each time. By the time the sun rose, he felt kinda bloated for reasons he wasn’t sure, but also completely unsure of what had happened yesterday evening. He had been asleep on the floor, which was a good sign, but just to make sure he went to the bedroom door to check on Alistar. Seeing her wavering between sleep and wakefulness, he audibly sighed in relief. She must have taken care of him last night, he supposed. One good deed deserved another, and so he set to work making breakfast for her. ”Hmm, she’s super active and all, protein would be a good thing, right?” he mused mostly to himself. Opening up the fridge, he pulled out a couple eggs, some bacon, and some sausage and threw them all into the pan. Yeah…cooking wasn’t an expertise, but he wasn’t terrible at it either. ”Maybe it’ll be more of a hash….” Once it was done he gathered it on a plate then put the plate on a tray along with a cup of coffee. Striding back into the bedroom like he owned the place (kinda did) he placed the tray on the far corner of the bed. ”Rise and shine. Got breakfast ready for you. I’ll bring it over once you are good and awake.”
Drake Barlow
Drake was dreaming of Alistar oddly enough just going through the events between them from yesterday when movement and noises snapped him out of sleep. He got up and looked seeing Charlotte in the kitchen and waved "good morning. I think i did sleep well actually." he said calmly going to the bathroom "I am going to wash up then i will join you for breakfast." he said with a nod before heading into the bathroom stripping and getting into the shower. He would turn the hot water of the shower on before just standing there letting the water heat up his body before he began cleaning. His mind couldn't shake the fact that Alistar was a constant presence in his thoughts lately and it made him wonder what about the woman attracted him towards her so but finding a single answer proved rather difficult. He sighed feeling bad for having these attachments feeling like sooner or later it would cause her to avoid him or just not want to interact with him at all and that made his chest get somewhat tight. He would finish his shower drying off and getting dressed before joining back up with charlotte in the kitchen looking to see what his friend had made them for breakfast.
Looking at the pancakes he gave a small smile "Thank you go for making some for me". he said smiling as he made some coffee. "did you sleep well?" he asked throwing her question right back at her. He was wondering if he should talk about Alistar with her but felt like maybe it was mostly one sided and would just come off as a bit whiney and selfish in a way. But then again he was usually bad at understanding these things. "Hey charlotte. I think i might be interested in someone but I'm worried it is doomed to fail. Is this something Friends talk about to help them relax or maybe do things correctly so what they want doesn't end up falling apart?" he asked her looking unsure about even bringing it up since it had been so long for him to talk about romantic interests and the last time was with Alessa who partially cheated by reading his mind. He waited there shifting a bit as he made coffee feeling oddly exposed right now even though he was fully dressed and had his weapons on him.
Charlotte turned to Drake and silently nodded to him, a small side smile on her face as he excused himself to get ready for the morning.
In the meantime, she continued preparing the pancakes, still giving some glances to her phone, as if it was going to ring at any moment. It didn’t. The fact that she couldn’t stop herself from checking constantly annoyed her greatly, even more considering that her toons were using this as a reason to mock her. It was one of those days where ignoring them was difficult, so she found herself mumbling and murmuring back to them, something that she stopped instantly when she heard Drake approaching once again.
“It was no problem” She answered him, he prepared breakfast for them most of the time, so it was a small opportunity to balance things out. “Uhmmm… yeah, kind of…” Truth was that she had been restless, but she had gone through something similar the last time she opened a memory, so as far as she knew… it was normal. She just didn’t want him to worry.
Thankfully, Drake changed the subject. Unfortunately, it was something she didn’t expect at all.
Suddenly feeling nervous, she paused what she was doing. She felt flattered that he trusted her enough to ask her about this. The bad thing was that she felt that she wasn’t the appropriate person to answer. “Yes… I think this is what friends talk about…” Where was Leatrice now? She was the most adequate person for this kind of conversation, not her. She… herself… she was just…
But then Charlotte shook her head. What would Leatrice say in this case?
The redhead took out the last pancake from the pan, and then set it aside as she turned off the stove. “Why… Why do you think… it is doomed to fail?” She asked, almost carefully. She was almost sure she knew who he was talking about, but she concluded it was better if she didn’t make any assumption and just listen.
Drake Barlow
Drake was looking at charlotte when she asked why he thought it would fail and after a moment of silence he spoke "Because she doesn't want a relationship. She views attachments as problems. I can understand that but it sort of....I wouldn't say hurts because it isn't that strong but more.....upsetting. I really think I would like to try a relationship of some kind with them but....I just don't know" he said with a sigh as he looked to her "Should I give up on it or maybe try for it? what's the right choice? I feel like I really want to pursue something but I don't even know what I'm after and if it will just push her away." he said sighing and would look to Charlotte listening to anything she had to say about it now that he had laid out the whole situation to her
Drake would hear the bell ring after a while and looked to the door "Guess I should get going. Talk to you later Charlotte....thanks for listening. I am glad you are my friend." he said smiling and left for class. He would waste much time getting right into the class to see the assignment thinking on it for a moment before making his decision on who he would attempt first. As he went to a VR spot he saw Alistar and she was being close with someone who he couldn't remember having interreacted with before and if he had was only for a brief moment. He stood for a minute watching her as he felt something gripping at him faintly his mind going to those books he had been reading last night. Drake would now be sure of wanting to go through with what he decided he had wanted to do last night so he would move to get into one of the vr set ups to start the assignment.
Drake would close his eyes and open them to be in the VR scenario before seeing a menu come up letting him know what his starting equipment was before asking what throwing weapon he wanted Drake picking throwing knives then asked what hand weapon he wanted. Thinking on that for a moment he would go with a Machete wanting some extra length for how he wanted to handle this. with that he would be tasked with the elimination of Christian Cook. Drake would immediately find some mud and dirt and rub it all over himself wanting to mask his scent as he moved to get a look at the compound from a distance using the binoculars seeing the guard dogs as well as a few human security. Drake would calmly move his way towards the compound focused on this assignment wanting to finish it quick and cleanly. During his approach he would move with stealth and purpose showing the assassin that slept inside of Drake these days waking up for the assignment. Drake would finally be close enough to start his plan which was to clear the surrounding impediments to his goals. First target was the guard dogs patrolling the outside of the courtyard of the compound. There were two accompanied by an armed guard with a rifle in his arms. Drake would find a tree near the compound to climb up but from what he saw in class the tree was best only during the initial attack. He waited till they were within his range knowing the dogs would pick him up if he didn't act now. Leaping from the tree he threw his throwing knives into the skulls of the two hounds and landed onto the guard his foot meeting the mans throat as he landed crushing it as drake landed. He would retrieve his throwing knives and took the mans rifle checking its ammo count before leaving the scene quickly to move into the courtyard hiding almost immediately. there were four dogs now and two armed guards he could see outside. Drake normally would use his blood but he didn't have that ability right now so he would need to think this through as his time before dogs sniffed him out grew shorter every passing moment. Drake began moving from hiding place to hiding place keeping all the impediments in view each time he moved. Drake wanted a specific angle as he noticed something in the human patrol. Drake was now near the compound entrance watching them and when they passed each other Drake threw a throwing knife into the guard farthest from him hitting him in the back of his neck instantly killing him before rushing out and slammed the machete in the neck of the closer guard. The mans head leapt clear off as Drake grabbed him before moving his hands to be over the now headless mans and had him unload his rifle on the incoming dogs.
Drake, after killing the last dog, ran over to the breaker box and shot it with the first rifle he took destroying it and turning off power to the building. He went inside quickly hearing guards talking and a few more dogs barking as he moved in the dark compound using the shadows to eliminate human guards and deal with the dogs. Drake finally seemed to have a moment not hearing anymore dogs or guards having killed a total of 7 guards and 12 dogs. With a calm stalking like one would see a predator animal do Drake would see a pacing man through a window. Drake moved to the door using one of the throwing knives to force the lock open quietly. Drake then entered the room making sure to stay hidden from the man Drake's eyes clear and focused and his target. With a sudden leap and vertical slamming of his machete into the mans skull killing him instantly but Drake knew that wasn't the end. He would open the window to the outside seeing more guards and such moving around seeing the bodies he had left. Drake would see he was only two stories up so he would go and grab some couch cushions and began throwing them out to make a place for him to jump to. After he was satisfied he would jump out and land on the cushions but they weren't exactly perfect and drake dislocated his shoulder but he didn't make a sound getting up and ran quickly away from the compound knowing the dogs would pick up his scent if he didn't hurry. once he was in the woods and he was sure he lost them he popped his shoulder back into place just as the words completed came up. Drake would leave the Vr and think on the assignment. He had rushed the inside of the compound and could of probably destroyed the breaker box without making noise. This line of self evaluation would go on for a moment as he sat there in class.
Drake took a moment to answer, and when he did, she looked slightly down and furrowed her eyebrows. She couldn’t say exactly that she understood the situation he was in. Romantic relationships… better said, any kind of relationship was difficult for her, but at least she understood his uneasiness.
After taking a small moment of her own, she finally spoke up “I’m sorry, I don’t know if I’m the appropriate person to say what would be the right choice… I think you already know what you are after but yeah, rejections sound… awful. Perhaps you can wait a little to see how it goes? You don’t have to make a decision right now, if you are enjoying what you have now. Maybe with a little more time, you will be able to figure out what her answer would be… or even her view about attachments can shift.” That was her opinion, but she couldn’t shake off that feeling that she was not giving a piece of good advice… she really didn’t feel suitable for the task since… well… she was barely managing to keep friendships.
Then she looked up at him and offered him a small smile. She was glad that he was having such progress. Granted, he was confused about it but how not to? “Whatever your decision is, I’m sure it would be the correct one” His intentions were good, she was confident the girl would see that in him as well.
“I think I should be going too” However, her gaze diverted when he told her that he was glad that she was his friend. She really appreciated but still, it was inevitable for the girl to behave awkwardly. Apparently, she had always been like this? “I’m glad too. Thank you for trusting me” And after saying their goodbyes, they both went to their classes.
Uno Colton
The tamer gurgled at Caira's complaint, turning his head to said voice as he cringed. "It hurts to hear sound right now. You have to be the one to make the sacrifice." All he was getting was a garble of pain through the holes on his face meant to receive auditory waves. If it weren't for his ability to literally become a furnace, he'd be very worried about the fact they slept in the open air on a winter's day, but that wouldn't save them from having to trek back on one. If they were really chaotic, they'd wait here to be teleported to class as the grungy mess they were. No, Uno would rather preserve his reputation, much like he chose to save himself by sliding to the darkest corner of the room, the cushion nicely fighting off the sun as he curled into the fetal position to die. "Hell if I know, I have immunity from all crimes committed while under the influence." She, on the other hand, did not, and he did not appreciate her getting him into this state for her own entertainment. "Uuuuugh, stop giving me a reason to talk, it huuuurts. And fuck you, I was barely drunk until you had to frat boy all over my good time."
While Caira was making progress to function like a normal human being, Uno was trying to will himself back to sleep. His body felt dead enough to do so, he was also simply in excruciating pain. Naturally, he was wondering how much more it would hurt if he were to go looking for Jacob, or would the young doctor generously travel here to help the dragon out? Paying the expense of peeking out at what Caira was rolling at him, he gargled his disapproval of the nourishing liquid. Ten bucks on it making him puke. Were the pills any safer? He squinted at them indecisively, sighing as he concluded to get it over with- the sooner they kicked in, the better, right? But he better be sure he wouldn't actually hurl them out and defeat the purpose. It was a lot of effort for the monster under the bed to roll over and get the cushion under his head instead of practically smothering him, but he got the water and the pills down with significant fumbling. No hurling yet, looked like he was merely going to be stuck feeling nauseous all morning. Wasn't that just his luck.
"Promptly collect your cum sock, madam. He's making too much noise." The stampeding ferret was making it feel like the devil was drumming his skull, and Uno finally realized why he'd never had a pet- no thank you, to all of this. Uno was not a nurturer of animals, nope. When the zoomies stopped, Uno sighed his relief and closed his eyes. He prayed that the medicine would slowly work with time, enough not to do nothing but lay in a miserable pile like he was. At Caira instructing him to come out, he looked at her like she was hungover and delirious. Unless they were gonna load a bong? Because, then, yes. "What the hell, there was food and you didn't share? What a shitty friend." Rolling the cushion Caira's way, he grabbed a muffin and slowly began flaking bite-sized pieces off of it to nibble on, one brow raising as he noticed cards in her hand. "I came out for this?" Still staring as she made a bet, Uno chewed over his baked good and hummed, slumping on the couch as he sighed and motioned for her to deal him a hand. "If you want to be that much more miserable today, be my guest."
Wait, why was she winning? He wasn't catching on, his head hurt too much to even see the cards straight. Sucking his teeth resentfully, Uno flipped off the smart talking ravenette, only to drop his cards and start kneading his temples as her phone went off. Did no one have common decency? Laying on the table while she did that, he wasn't feeling strategic enough to figure out an advantage before she was turning back to the table. "Go eat a dick," The politician snorted, playing a card and massaging his temples when his turn was over. The results of the game are probably obvious by now, much to Uno's displeasure. At least all his bets were made with integrity, it wasn't his fault she always lost, he certainly never started a bet while she was incapacitated in some capacity. But a loss was a loss and he wasn't no bitch. Grumbling complaints, he made a point to get back to the dorm before whatever punishment was dished out. He needed a shower and a real breakfast.
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That was the bell teleporting the pair to class, and the tamer's first reaction was to sit on his haunches and hold his head. Lose his breakfast on the floor? He tried passionately not to, glaring death at Caira before the assignment drew his attention. Ugh, of course it was something demanding. No powers wasn't the issue, though it was lamentable as it could have made things a lot easier. Still, most things he did were without powers, and he quickly picked the target that'd let him do the deed from a distance. Groaning to himself, Uno's head was still pounding as a familiar voice called to him, and he lifted his eyes to seek them out. "Ugh….Over here." He called back, not quite as loud, but enough to catch sharp ears. "Hello, Alistar. You came to find me, hm? How flattering." Smiling briefly, Uno got up to pick his weapon- his own katana was usually the default, but this wouldn't help much for this assignment. What technicality could he push? A blow dart was surely considered handheld. "I was looking at Xander; does it sound fun to you to try a long distance take out?"
Alistar Bastet
Looking towards the reply that she received, Alistar had to take a moment to rub her eyes and check to make sure she wasn’t seeing things. Trying hard not to crack a smile she let her eyes travel over Uno appreciatively as she sauntered over to the tamer. ”I sure did. Such a wonderful reward too.” she gave him an obvious up and down look. ”Who do I have to thank for this lovely present? Would you mind if we got a selfie before starting together? I’d love to keep the picture for those cold lonely nights.” she chuckled and winked at him as she also moved to look at the weapons, listening to the target he suggested. ”That would be one of the ones I was looking at too. So I’m glad we’re on the same wavelength there.” looking him over she wondered though if he would be able to perform normally in an outfit like that and something seemed off about him. She couldn’t quite put her finger on what, but as long as he could do his part, she really didn’t care.
”Do you want to be the one to take the shot, or the one who takes out anyone along the way and protects the sniper?” she questioned. Depending on his answer she would pick the opposite style of weapon. She could play either role that was needed. She figured she would let him have whatever suited him best. It made her pause and think. Had anyone outside of Drake figured out that she had been an assassin before coming to the school? Either way this assignment was nothing new to her and a walk in the park. Once they were all set, she would head to the VR unit with Uno and enter the scenario. Each played their part well. It was a bit of a surprise that it was nighttime but Alistar was able to see well enough to make sure they didn’t trigger any alarms. Taking out the peons as Alistar called them quickly and silently. Together they picked a sniper location and easily killed the sniper that was already there, replacing them. Xander Weigh himself was a little tricky, patting back and forth behind a few walls, so timing was going to be very important. Alistar suggested keeping the body of the dead sniper visible in his window. So that if any other sniper tried to view them, it would look like the person was being an idiot, and also provide cover for them.
Taking the shot Xander went down like a sack of potatoes. Motioning to Uno to follow her they made a quick exit safely out of the compound. Which in turn had them exiting the VR. Sitting up she glanced over at Uno. ”How about that selfie?” she grinned and laughed in a light hearted manner.
Uno Colton
"Oh, I can't at all fathom why. Is it my winning personality?" Uno replied sarcastically, with a snort and a smirk at the Egyptian female who sauntered her way over. Fixing his skirt, he eyed the reincarnate ungratefully before answering her question. "Thanks indeed. Well, Caira did this to me. And no, I’m not available for photos at this time, but Neils will keep you warm, I’m betting." Scoffing mirthfully at her wink, he strolled over to the weapons, debating his stamina for an intensive mission. Nodding when she reaffirmed his choice of a target, he half spun his weapon between his fingers and tucked it under the strap for his tanto. "Great minds, as it’s said." On those thoughts about his stamina, Uno decided better than to depend on himself to take out multiple enemies back to back, if his body wasn’t going to be reliable in this state. Looking over the assignment board a little longer, he stepped away to give Alistar room to choose.
"I'll take the shot." Pretending to shoot with his finger, he blew the barrel of his ‘gun’ and holstered it, getting the door for the lady and letting her lead to the VR lobby. He was thankful people wouldn’t get to constantly look at him like this, there was just the matter of after class, and hadn't he anything to do, he'd go to bed right after and forget the last day and a half. Right now, he could half hope he wasn't wearing this in VR, and that it wouldn't impede scouting, recon- all of everything. Another good reason for letting Alistair do the bodying. Kicking off his heels when the scenario started, it was actually easier when he found that the machine was suppressing his powers and his blatantly bad choices surrounding drinking- just not his outfit. He would take kindness where it was granted, gathering the data on Xander that they needed for rubbing him out, and letting Alistair take out anyone whose patrol crossed the area from which they decided to assassinate their target. Taking the sniper out with his blow dart, he helped Alistar prop them up so they seemed almost still alive, then easily shot Zander down when he paced into the sights of his rifle.
Then they were out of there as smoothly as they'd gotten in, Uno shaking his hair out as he leaned out of the vr pod. "I'm afraid I have urgent matters to attend to, but if you make it worth my while, I'll send a selfie before I take it off." Retorted the dragon, rubbing his temple to adjust his eyes to the light. The medicine had helped, but he was still feeling a bit like a corpse left on the side of the road in Georgia heat. Climbing to his feet, he was already pulling on a black shirt from his backpack. "You weren't lying about putting me on my ass, remind me again why you haven't joined me in training?" Kiyato wouldn't mind, and Uno was half tempted to ask who was more stealthy of the two. But looking at his watch, he curtsied and pointed at the door. "Let's catch up over a bowl later, see ya." Uno exited the room promptly after, hoping to be early on meeting Toni and the others for another search. By now he knew the school like his own village in the Congo- they had to find her body soon.
Drake Barlow
Drake would leave to his dorm not really wanting to do much once class was over his mind focused. When he got there he didn't see charlotte so he would just start getting ready. He would get out what he thought she would enjoy for a meal as well as some alcohol from the freezer making sure to put its bottle in a bowl of ice not having a small bucket at the moment. Drake would do his best making sure to measure everything perfectly and watched carefully not wanting one screw up. This felt important to him and in truth not many things did anymore so he was holding hard onto that feeling to see where it took him. Drake would think back to Claudia and how much he tried to impress her all the time always trying his best when she was around. He felt the same about Alistair and he wasn't exactly sure why but he knew one thing and that was he wanted to spend time with her and make it as good of a time as he possibly could. Drake would leave the kitchen everything needing a moment to cook at the moment with nothing he could do so he would clean up making sure things were nice for when Alistar arrived. He really hoped she would enjoy this feeling some worry about this all going terribly but pushed those thoughts away and went right back into the kitchen staring intensely at the food.
Dinner & Movies ;)
Pouting when Uno said he wouldn’t let her take a picture of him she rolled her eyes and laughed. ”You know he will.” she winked again and didn’t mind the banter at all. She didn’t hide who she slept with, but she didn’t go out of her way to tell people either. Their mission went well and she was impressed with Uno and his abilities. As they exited the VR and he told her he could send her a picture before he took it off she gave him a pout. ”Or you could take a before and after? I’d love to see the contrast.” she grinned at him and shrugged when he asked why she hadn’t joined him in training. ”You’ve got so many other girls pawing after you. I’m not going to join the groupies.” blowing him a kiss as he left she chuckled and nodded heading back to her own dorm. Alistar stretched her arms above her head. She had ducked back to her her dorm to clean up real quick. She found it odd that her Akl had texted her that morning and asked her to come hang out with him. Since she had no other plans that evening she figured why not. She knew eventually she would probably have to find other things to do. Drake’s company was enjoyable but she knew that spending too much time at any given time with one person would lead to attachments and that was something she wanted to avoid. Reaching his room she paused outside the door and knocked sharply. ”Drake?” she called to let him know it was her.
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The smell of delicious food would be leaking from the door as Drake came and answered her knocking “Hello Alistar. Please come in and relax. Would you like some whiskey?” he asked her as he stepped aside to let her in. He had been reading and planning since they hung out yesterday. Now that she was here it was time to put what he had learned and studied into action today. “The food shouldn't be long either, so there will be a meal coming as well” he said slowly walking back to the kitchen to check on the steaks he was making.
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Blinking as he opened the door she took a moment to look him over before following him through. Sniffing, she nodded mutely to his question. Looking around she saw that his room looked similar to hers and his roommate seemed to be gone. ”All alone this evening Drake? What was this all for?” she followed after him to look into the kitchen curious about the food. She was growing rather confused about what this was supposed to be.
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Drake smiled “I haven't had the chance to show off my cooking to you so I was taking the time to do so. I offered you a drink because I know you enjoy alcohol. I also thought after the meal we would enjoy some movies if you would like since I just wanted to spend some time hanging out with you” he said not lying in anything he said. He was happy she came and nervous about how this might go down but then he remembered the magazine and book. He focused on cooking, being sure to cook it to perfection before setting up their plates with steak, salad, some green beans, and a bottle of whiskey on the table “alright, i have finished cooking”
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Alistar stared at Drake suspiciously. Why would he be trying to impress her with his cooking? She took the whiskey when offered and sat at the table contemplating things when he mentioned spending time hanging out with her and watching movies. ”You caught feelings didn’t you?” she actually looked a bit sad as she took a drink of the whiskey eyeing him. She had hoped he hadn’t but this was just a bit much. Granted he could be like Niels and just enjoy hanging out as ‘besties’ as Niels called it. Getting up, she got a glass of water as he set the table. ”Well let’s eat then.” she said, taking her seat again. Figuring there was no harm in finishing the meal and evening out with him, she could always leave if things got out of hand. ”Thank you for the meal.” picking up the utensils she waited for him to join her before digging into the food he made.
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Caught feelings, he just learned about that one. He would simply contemplate his answer for a moment “i think if i was to be honest it would be both yes and no. Yes for the fact I like being around you, enjoy conversations with you, and find your presence relaxing as well as helpful. No because this is more of an apology for ignoring something you were making very clear.” he said and neither was a lie. “I will remind you my emotions are still adjusting to being a thing. They work fine for the most part. I just sort of keep them in check without realizing it.” he added to the explanation. He would soon sit down and pour himself some whiskey, drinking it without any ice or a cup of water. As he ate and finished his meal he would put away about three more glasses of whiskey, seeming unphased by the alcohol. Drake then got up and took care of his dish and hers when she finished before coming to where she was. “Now would you like to relax after a meal and enjoy a movie or two?” he asked her, motioning to the living room where the tv was with a netflix lined up to watch action movies of the intense variety.
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Taking a drink of the whiskey she watched him carefully. There was a tang of a lie in his words but not enough to make her think he was actually telling a lie. An elegant eyebrow lifted in question at his mention of an apology. She let it go though. She’d let him do whatever he wanted. As he joined her to eat she stayed silent as she enjoyed the meal and would have gotten up to help with the dishes
but he beat her to it. ”A very well done meal. Thank you. Whatever you are apologizing for, we’re even.” she chuckled taking a fresh glass of whiskey into the living room and looking around at his suggestion. ”Steak and now action movies. Thank you for not choosing a chick flick.” she laughed softly as she went back and grabbed the bottle of whiskey and brought it with them. She hadn’t bothered to count her own glasses but she didn’t seem to be phased much. Setting the bottle and her glass down she laid on the couch and stretched out yawning. In doing so she nuzzled the pillow and inhaled. Chuckling, she rubbed her face against the pillow and made herself comfortable to view the movie. ”Pillow smells like you. Do you sleep out here?” she asked curiously.
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Drake would bow his head in thanks for her compliment of his meal. When she brought them being even up shook his head. “We haven't gotten to that part yet.” he said softly and would come over smiling as she brought up chick flicks “I figured with the material in them you would prefer action films.” he said slowly, sitting so he wasn't bothering her, being laid out on the couch before hearing her question. “Yes I do, I sleep out here so i'm not forcing my roommate to sleep out here when I am fine sleeping anywhere.” he said while starting one of the movies. He would sit with her for a bit getting through a couple of movies before getting up. “I need to go do something real quick then I will be back.” he said and left the living room to go to the bathroom. It would be a few minutes later that he came walking back out with nothing on holding a sign that read ‘Free Sex’ on it.
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Moving her legs for him as he sat she shifted her feet to rest in his lap. ”Hell yeah. Dolph is bae.” she relaxed on the couch looking towards the TV as he explained where he slept. ”That makes sense. Niels and I are kinda the same? He has his reasons but he sleeps off on his own and I get the bed all to myself.” she squirmed slightly, making herself more comfortable before humming contently and watching the movies that he turned on. They had only made it a few movies in when Drake excused himself to the bathroom. Figuring it was probably getting late enough that she should head back to her room she sat up. Reaching out she picked up her whiskey glass and knocked back what was left as Drake rejoined her.
Amber eyes lifted to him and immediately she choked and spit out her drink laughing hard enough to double over and wheeze. Putting down her glass with one hand she held the other up in surrender. ”Wh…. What the hell?” she couldn’t stop laughing as she tried to inhale and breathe. She wasn’t laughing at him per say but more the situation and the damn SIGN. ”Where in the world did you get that?” she sniffed hard, wiping tears from her eyes as she tried to calm herself down. She honestly thought he was joking with her at this point. They had known each other long enough and they had seen each other naked but nothing had ever come of it. Why would that change now?
Clearing her throat and obviously trying to reign herself in, she motioned for him to come closer. ”This is an amazing sign. I may need to get one for myself. Now why are you holding it? Surely you’re not offering?” she asked, smirking at him.
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Drake watched her and laughed having figured it would be like this from what he read in the book. He waited till she asked about the sign to say “I made it.” With that he motioned him over and he would walk over showing her that he was actually and truly nude. He stood there next to the couch looking at it then her “I am which is why i am holding it.” he told her and just stood holding it over his more sensitive bits. “I realized I had been unintentionally ignoring your advances by being ignorant that they were advances. You saying I ignored them yesterday made me realize that.” he told her and smiled.”Hearing you were sending advances actually made me really happy and excited.” he went on to say. “So after we parted ways I planned this night with this in mind at the end.” he told her smiling then looked at the sign making sure it was still pristine before looking back to her “So now here we are and I'm making my advances known.”
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Of course he made it. That just made it all the funnier to her. She could just mentally see him working on it and looking so focused when writing it out. It was both adorable and creepy at the same time. Taking the time to really look him over she still chuckled but sighed softly. Son of a bitch wined and dined me. She thought to herself.
Standing she stepped closer to him and as he looked at the sign to check it she reached out slowly and took it from him. Looking at it she laughed softly and then set it aside so it wouldn’t get damaged. Lightly she reached out with her left hand and touched the scars on his stomach, tracing them. ”Excited how?” she asked in a more sultry tone before smirking and looking up at him. ”Advances acknowledged Akl. You understand no ties? No attachments?” she made sure to restate her position again as her hands flattened against his chest and rest there, one above his heart to feel his pulse.
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Drake would look at her when she asked how he was excited as she touched him, feeling a warmth filling him and he wondered if it was her powers...or him. “I thought about being with you and I felt my heart pound and myself grow tense in a sexual manner.” he told her, growing a bit red in the ears. She then restated her position and he smiled “I am not expecting anything from you Alistar. I wanted to share a moment like this with you and never expected you to become attached to me because of it. I don't wish to change you in any way.” he said and she could tell he meant it as his heart was actually beating rather fast. He looked into her eyes, finding them so mesmerizing in this moment. “You are truly beautiful in ways I can't find words for.”
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The way he explained himself to her was rather cute. She found his word choice interesting and smiled fondly at his red ears. She was glad to hear that he didn’t expect anything of her and knew that if they had sex it didn’t mean anything more than just sex. His words did make her blush a little and chuckle. ”Flattery like that would make most any girl fall for you Akl. Where in the world are you learning to be such a smooth talker?” she grinned at him as her hands slid up his chest. Her left hand wrapping around the back of his shoulders and the right slid into his hair, cupping the back of his head and bringing him down to her as she kissed him. She didn’t use any of her power here, she didn’t need to, and didn’t want to. Pressing her lips to his she leaned her body against his letting herself enjoy the contact.
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Drake smiled as she asked where he learned those words “As i said, I looked into advances towards others” he said softly before she slowly pulled him into a kiss. Drake would gently take hold of her hips and from there moved his hands to wrap around her holding her close as they kissed. The warmth he felt from her was different this time. It felt primal and not from her powers from what he was able to gleam. He enjoyed the kiss but soon broke it. “I hope you enjoyed the kiss.” he said softly, moving a hand to gently trace her lips with his thumb. They were so soft and alluring he couldn't help but want to touch them.
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A faint pout hit her lips as he broke their kiss. Relaxing back she couldn’t help but smile up at him and laugh softly when he explained where he learned it. ”Well you are a fast learner then. Keep it up and you’ll find yourself a girl in no time.” Winking at him she was a little surprised when he said he hoped she enjoyed the kiss. Feeling his hand on her face and his thumb on her lips, she turned to it and kissed the pad softly. Her tongue flicked out and the tip licked the length of his thumb before she released him and stepped back. Taking his hand she tugged him over to the couch. ”Have a seat?” Crossing her arms over her chest she grasped the hem of her shirt and pulled it over her head. Tossing it to a chair she toed off her shoes and slid down her pants kicking them to the side. This left her with only her bra and panties on as she stood in front of him.
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Drake watched her looking a bit surprised at the kissing and licking of his thumb as his actual face grew red. When she brought up him getting the girl he had to be honest with himself that him being with anyone else didn't make all that much sense to him as he currently saw it. He had grown to enjoy being around and opening up to Alistar and there was something in her strength of self that attracted him to her especially. “I don't think there is anyone else in this school like you Alistar. Your strength of self is immense and wonderful” he said looking at her “so if i do find a girl i feel sorry she won't be able to match up to you.” he told her, being honest. This did, to him, feel like he was loving something he could never have and was simply deluding himself if he ever considered differently. He watched her very excitedly and was very focused on her.
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Alistar struck a slight pose as he said there wasn’t anyone else like her in the school. ”Damn straight there isn’t. I’m one of a kind.” Of course he would develop a flair for flowery language now. Watching him sit she tilted her head and wondered how much attention he had ever gotten from women before. Vaguely she knew if she wasn’t as self confident as she was it may have backfired on him. Flowery language tended to feel false to others. Kneeling in front of him she placed her palms on his knees massaging them lightly. She couldn’t remember exactly how much, if any, experience Drake had ever mentioned he had. So she figured she would take it slower with him. Running her hands up his legs she paused and kneaded the flesh where his legs met his hips before dragging her nails back down. ”I’m going to have fun with you now Akl. So you’ll have to speak up if I do something that makes you uncomfortable.” it was a statement not a request. Leaning forward she kept her eyes on his as she kissed his tip. Bringing her left hand up to grasp his base and to help hold him in place as her tongue darted out to flick over him.
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Drake smiled at her words of being one of a kind. Drake's eyes watched her movements, seeing them as practiced and full of confidence that told him she knew what she was going to do as well as how. It was obvious this whole thing was breaking that emotionless shell of his. When she told him if he was uncomfortable, he couldn't help but chuckle a little bit. He then reached out, gently brushing her hair out of her face. “Alistar, nothing you are about to do to me will make me uncomfortable because I know you only want this to be pleasurable.” he said before taking his hand back. As she licked him she would watch a good portion of that shell break away as he moaned which was low and like a soft growl.
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Smirking to herself, she had to hand it to his observation skills for knowing that she was going to make this as pleasurable for them as she could. The moan he let out was very sexy and she rewarded him with a purr of her own as her lips wrapped around him taking his full length into her mouth slowly. Flattening her tongue against the underside of his shaft using it to apply pressure and suction as she held him for a moment before pulling back up letting him slide out. Her hand shifted from his base to cup his balls gently but firmly.
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Drake would moan loudly at her skilled tongue, his fingers digging deep into the couch as his pleasure grew. He had never done anything too wild with Claudia since the two were young and just learning about their sexual attraction as well as their feelings. This was far beyond all of that in just the first few moments. It also probably felt better due to the fact Drake had never touched himself since those times with Claudia so many years ago. Drake would look at Alistar and she would see excited and lustful eyes that burned with an intensity she had never seen from drake before. Drake really wanted this and he wanted her. She soon stopped Drake almost letting out a whimper, which amazed even him, as she soon cupped his ball with a gentle yet firm grip.
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Smirking at him, Alistar felt a strange pull to just see how far she could take him before making him a whimpering puddle. Yet she knew that could be kind of cruel to someone who was inexperienced, and she wasn’t sure if they would have the time for it. Stroking his length slowly one her free hand she leaned down just to kiss his tip reverently. Letting go of him and standing she unsnapped her bra and tossed it with the rest of her clothes. Kneeling on one side of him, she straddled his lap and sat on his thighs. Lifting a hand she brushed some of his hair from his face before leaning in to kiss him. She took her time exploring his mouth with her own before breaking the kiss and nibbling his jawline as she shifted her hips forward to grind her lace-clad core against his manhood.
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Drake watched moaning a bit softer at the stroking before watching her take off her bra and revealed her very nice breasts. Drake would move his hands to hover over her hips as she straddled him, soon having his lips claimed which made his hands go onto her hips. Drake found her lips to taste amazing to him but he couldn't name the flavor they carried. After she broke the kiss he moaned his loudest moan yet gripping her hips a little tighter but made sure to not hinder her movements.
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Nuzzling the underside of his jaw she laughed softly and nipped at his neck. A hand snaked up into his hair to pull his head to the side. Kissing his pulse softly she put her cheek against his and whispered tauntingly. ”Does my Akl have a sensitive neck?” it seemed so. That or he really liked the friction she was causing with her hips. Which granted she did too. Reaching down she took one of his hands from her hip and brought it to her breast making him squeeze it. A gasping moan escaped her lips as she pressed her breast into his palm.
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Drake would pant a little as she asked him a question “It seems i do...as well as enjoying what's happening in my lap” he said as she then moved his hand to her breast hearing that moan of hers and that triggered something in drake. Instead of bringing up his other hand to grab the other breast, Drake leaned forward and put his mouth over her breast. He also began kneading her breast with the hand she put there. Her breasts were so soft in both his hands and mouth then a passage of the book came to mind and she would feel Drake’s teeth gently nibble on her nipple.
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A breathy laugh made it’s way past her lips before turning into a moan. As he leaned forward to get to her breast she was forced to lean back slightly. Feeling his mouth on her breast she hissed softly, and the hand in his hair tightened but she didn’t pull him away. Instead she held his head there and arched her back, pressing the breast towards his mouth more. ”Ah!” was the shocked sound she made, grinding herself against him more.
She let him feast on her breast for a bit longer, her stomach muscles twitching as she would jerk slightly in pleasure. Tugging his hair gently she would pull his head back and kiss him again while leaning into him to make him sit back. Reaching between them she ran her thumb over his tip lightly and lifted up to a kneeling position. Pulling her panties to one side she slid her middle digit
into her slick folds coating it with her own wetness. Making sure to distract him by nibbling his lip and kissing him, she brought his tip to meet her wet core, easing herself down onto him slowly. A low appreciative moan reverberating in her chest as she did.
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Drake would let out a soft grunt as she pulled him away from her breasts only to hum happily as she claimed his lips again. He was indeed distracted but the moment she began easing down on him he looked surprised before letting out a moan that had a faint whimper inside of it. Drake looked to her panting as his hands came to her sides sliding from her ribs down to her hips, his eyes following his hands till the end where they looked up into hers. “You feel amazing Alistar.” he said in a soft husky voice. His eyes would tell her how much he was truly enjoying this but she would also see it was something more. He wanted this with her. That much showed true as he leaned forward kissing her neck “I hope I am making you enjoy this.” he said softly kissing just under her ear “and should you want, I would like to do this again if you're willing. I will cook, we will relax. I very much enjoy your presence.” he said, nipping her earlobe “Does this sound like something you would enjoy?” he spoke, almost whispering in her ear through his slightly clenched teeth.
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Hearing the sounds he made just made her wetter around him. Slowly she slid all the way down him, grinding slightly to make sure he was buried to the hilt in her. Shivering at the feeling she paused, a soft satisfied smirk covering her lips. Feeling his hands on her sides and hips she purred softly and opened her eyes as he spoke. Raw need reflected in her eyes as she leaned forward and rubbed his nose with her own. ”You’re so deep Akl.” a pleased sigh was the only sound she made as he kissed her neck and spoke. She didn’t feel the cracks he made in her armor, but crack away he did. His words affected her more than she would have ever admitted. She did chuckle at how much he talked. Was it his way to reassure himself or her? She wasn’t quite sure. Wrapping her arms around his shoulders and neck she held onto him as she started rocking her hips over him slowly. Nipping at his ear she chuckled, her warm breath brushing over it. ”I’d say we can skip the movies next time. Maybe even the food too, unless you want to incorporate it into our fun. I want to hear all the sounds my Akl can make.” The feeling of him sliding in and out slowly as she rocked her hips made her pant and moan softly.
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Drake smiled as she rubbed his nose talking about him being deep. “I will take that as a compliment.” he said with a smile before moaning louder as she moved her hips shivering even as the movement filled him with such intense surges of pleasure. He chuckled as she said she wanted to skip everything but this that they were doing now. A smile came over his face as his hand came from her hips to cup her cheek. “I would love to do this with you again, you're amazing.” he said smirking “and i am sure you have a lot to teach me, I also can tell your holding back.” he said and leaned forward whispering “maybe if you keep coaching me you wont need to do that” he said and began moving his hips in tandem with hers.
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Watching his face closely she couldn’t help the self-satisfaction she felt seeing the pleasure there. Turning her face to the hand on her cheek she nuzzled it and kissed his palm. It made her chuckle that he could tell she was holding back. A dip of the head was the only confirmation he received. Hearing his whisper and feeling his hips move with hers she whimpered softly. Leaning back and bracing a hand on his knee she used her other one to hold onto his shoulder. It opened her up to his full view but she didn’t care. The angle made her insides clench around him as she started to move faster, her own face twisting in pleasure and focus. Subconsciously a low amount of her power seeped from her to him through their contact. Soft mewling whimpers and gasps were the only replies he received.
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Drake didn't need her to answer him as her actions and that single nod were all he needed. Drake would moan with her as he felt something building up inside of him but was fighting it with all his might. “Your so amazing.” he moaned while clenching his teeth. He would look at her, watching her face as he kept going. He wanted to show her he meant business so he wanted to make sure she reached climax first. He had read a lot in the magazine that many women hated when their male partner reached climax before them since often they would not be as energetic to finish the woman or sometimes they didn't even help their partner reach climax. Drake didn't want to be a bad sexual partner to her so he would make sure she had nothing to complain about from him.
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Panting Alistar curled slightly and reached between them, rubbing her own clit as she kissed him. Feeling herself coiling tighter and tighter around him she broke the kiss with a hiss and bit down where his shoulder met his neck as her nails scratched over his back. Letting out a strangled cry as she came clenching him inside tightly as her hips bucked against his. Her power raising as she climaxed. Panting she let out soft whimpers, continuing to move her hips for him. Shifting her face to nibble on his neck she whispered to him. ”Cum for me Drake. Cum inside me.” She mentally made herself infertile out of habit. Kids were a liability and not something she wanted just yet.
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Drake would watch her fighting with everything he had not to come first as she went wild on him. He panted before smiling at her words slowly taking her face in his hands kissing her passionately moaning against the kiss as she would feel him release inside her pushing his hips up as hard as he could wanting to be as deep as possible when he did. When he finally finished, he slowly broke the kiss gently holding the back of her head as he rested his forehead against hers. His other arm wrapped around her, holding her nice and close to him as he let the euphoria waft over him in this moment of post-climax. He just looked into her eyes saying nothing, having no real need to speak in this moment just looking at her with a still strong burning desire.
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Alistar let out a gasp and shivered in pleasure as she felt him release inside her. Purring in satisfaction she sighed softly, both of her hands resting on his chest as he leaned their foreheads against each other. Feeling very relaxed she kissed his nose with a chuckle before shifting and curling into him, tucking her head into his neck. She wasn’t entirely sure why, but this position just felt comfortable and right at that moment. Closing her eyes, she continued to purr, content to stay there for a moment until she started to feel his essence leaking from her. With a chuckle she sat back and looked at him. ”We should probably clean up before the bell rings.” kissing him gently she extracted him from her with a groan and got up heading to the bathroom to clean up.
It didn’t take her long before she was coming back with a damp washcloth and handing it to him as she got dressed.
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Drake would be panting and simply nodded having not felt so drained and tired since he almost died before being brought to this place. He smiled and slowly took the cloth and cleaned himself before getting dressed. “Thank you for coming over tonight.” he said walking over to her “So will you be deciding when we do something like this again?” He asked knowing she was often not one for being told when something would happen “I do not mind, like i said i am excited to learn more techniques” he said smiling his emotional shell still down “and i would love to see that expression you made at the end again” he said smirking slowly fixing some of her hair for her
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Alistar smirked. ”I think this is enough for the evening. We should do it again soon. But not too soon. I don’t want you to get hooked.” she laughed at her own joke and winked at him as she stretched. Blushing as she thought of their time together, she cleared her throat. ”It’s been an educational and entertaining evening. I’d like to teach you a few things and taste more of your food.” Reaching up to tap his nose gently, she shifted her hand to cup his face. ”Enjoy your evening Akl.” Pulling him down by a hand in his hair she kissed him soundly.
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Drake nodded in agreement smiling “i can see how one could grow addicted to doing this with you” he said smiling to her happy to hear she enjoyed his food “text me a few of your favorite dishes and i will try making them to the best of my ability on nights we plan to meet up” he said and was pulled down into the kiss not fighting it at all as he cupped her cheek slowly breaking the kiss “goodbye Alistar.” he said softly, kissing her nose for once before walking her to the door.
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After leaving Drake’s dorm she was rather pleased and in a good mood. She hadn’t realized how close they were cutting it though. Right as she reached her dorm and opened the dorm the bell tolled. The gut-wrenching feeling of being teleported had her staggering as she appeared in the room. Yet as her vision steadied and she looked around… what the fuck? This wasn’t her dorm. Hearing a chime on her phone she pulled it out to see a message from the school to see that her dorm had been changed. A sinking feeling hit her as she immediately texted Niels to make sure he was ok.
To: Niels
Message: Hey sexy, are you ok? They changed up our rooms! Who did you get?
That made her wonder… ”Hello?” she called out looking around. Frowning at the coffee table she picked up a magazine and a book. ”How to flirt…? Cosmo? What the hell?” she was so very confused.
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Drake would have been sitting on the couch thinking about how well that went before feeling the school start teleporting him. Confusion was instantly taking over his mind as he didn’t understand just why this was happening. But like always a sudden change in scenery happened and he stood in a new dorm that was just slightly different then his old one. Suddenly he heard a very familiar voice and walking a few steps would see Alistar which had him a bit wide-eyed “Alistar?” he asked, making sure he wasn't just imagining what was going on as he walked over to her, seeing his books. They must have been teleported here with him and with that thought his own phone beeped saying he had been changed out to be someone else's roommate. He didn't seem embarrassed by them but he couldn't stop looking over Alistar trying to see if her body language or expression would tell him what she really felt about him being her new roommate.
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Confusion. That was the biggest thing she felt at the moment. Frowning, she didn’t know what was going on. Blinking, she heard her name called. Looking up and around for the familiar voice she was surprised to see Drake standing there. Well, wasn’t that awkward? Putting her phone away she looked at him. ”Do you understand what’s happened? I’ve only ever been roomed with Niels. What is this?” the unknowing Goddess put his books down. She would come back to those later on.
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Drake would look at her listening with full attention “yes, it happened to me a fair amount when I first arrived. They have switched our roommates” he said both nervous but surprisingly excited about this development. “As for the reason well I don't really understand that either.” he said as he was walking over to tidy up his books “sorry, they sometimes just port your things over in random places. I will need to look around and find some of my things like if they screwed up how I organized my kitchen.” he explained, dreading what sort of way the school organized the pots and pans versus his own method
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Alistar only stared at him as he explained what he had experienced and what was going on. ”I’m going to need a stiff drink, but first… a shower.” she shook her head tiredly as she walked away running a weary hand through her hair. Finding a pair of pj’s she took them with her into the bathroom before turning on the shower and standing under the spray.
Lifting her face into the water she worried about Niels. She could tell that he hadn’t always had the best experiences with his previous roommates. With a sigh though she washed quickly. She would just need to make it a point to go and see him the next day. Getting out of the shower she dried herself off and quickly wrapped her hair up in the towel as she got dressed. Taking a moment to take care of her hair and teeth. Padding on bare feet she came back out to the living room and looked around for Drake. Was it going to be awkward now that they were roomed together? Niels had understood her rules and kept his distance while Drake seemed to actively be trying to gain her attention and favor.
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Drake would be organizing his things on the coffee table wondering if this would be okay. She already seemed upset by the change and it made him wonder if she didn’t want him around. Drake would sit on the couch reading a book when he heard her come back from her shower in pajamas. He gave her a silent wave setting the book on faith down “feeling better?” he asked her as he stayed sitting on the couch. He noticed how she was staring at him and felt some worry inside his chest but nothing showed in his facial features. “It feels like you wish to say something. If you wish to tell me something I will listen.” he said, giving a nod and waited for whatever it was that was on her mind.
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Taking a deep breath she sighed, coming to sit on the opposite end of the couch as him after seeing his wave. He was trying to be civil so could she. ”I want to reinforce my rule of no attachments Akl. Niels understood it and so far you have as well… I have noticed a continual effort to spend time with me. If that continues we’ll be spending large amounts of time together and I didn’t want you to think that means anything. Especially since this school has that whole ‘let’s room you with the one you’re meant for.’ Mentality.” she made air quotes at the last part. Resting a bent arm on the back of the couch she braced her head against her hand watching him. ”You are an amazing person Akl. I wouldn’t want you to miss out on your love because you grew attached to me.”
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Drake would listen as she spoke as Alistar reminded him of her no attachments rule. He would nod understanding it “I will try my best to abide by that so I do not ruin the time we do spend together.” he said with no hint of lying. “I am guessing this would mean you wish to keep our sleeping arrangement where I sleep on the couch and you sleep in the bed. This is what I was used to and I figure it’s pretty well normal for most who are roomed together with a few exceptions.” he said and began putting some of the books under the couch. “I tend to wake up early since I don't sleep much so I usually cook breakfast and I tend to cook dinner. Would you like anything specific for either of those two meals?” he asked her as he sat against the couch, annoyed that it was a new one having broken the old one after a while in a way he liked. Drake looked back to Alistar and wondered just how long he could keep the no attachments promise. He felt attracted to her which for most he found wasn't much of anything so he wouldn't use that as a reason to form an attachment. He and she got along but it was also the case with others and he didn't feel connected to them the way he did Alistar. In truth, he had to say there was something special about her that kept bringing him to think about her and wanting to be around her. Claudia had a similar feel to her and back then he was never able to find a word that fit the feeling.
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Her eyes narrowed slightly at his word choice but like always, he wasn’t lying. ”I bring it up because if you don’t, and grow attached. It won’t end well. You’ll only end up hurt.” she blinked though as he brought up the sleeping arrangements. Glancing at the bedroom she listened to him but didn’t say anything. Was he normally this servant-like? She had thought it was just a thing from them hanging out or seeing him at the Café. ”Akl. I don’t give a damn where you sleep. If you want to sleep in the bedroom, in the bed, with me. I don’t care. If you’d prefer to sleep out here or hell even on the floor. That is completely up to you. You’re a grown-ass man. Do what you want. As for food. I generally won’t object to your cooking, but I may make you not cook for a meal or two. Sometimes the itch strikes me and I have to make an old family recipe or something. Other than that, no I have no preference.” she took another deep breath and smiled at him softly. Feeling a bit better now that she had reaffirmed that there would be no attachments. ”Now, you promised food. Maybe a snack since we ate a bit earlier?” she didn’t think she was ready to go to bed quite yet, but she wasn’t terribly hungry right now either. ”Maybe a snack and another movie?” it would be almost like they were continuing where they left off this afternoon.
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Drake just stared, listening as she basically told him what her feelings were with the sleeping arrangement as well as the food cooking. “Alright. I was because I was trying to follow what you said. Just because I slept with you doesn't mean we are in a relationship so assuming we would share a bed or if you were one who would be against that. Cooking is fine. I don't mind, I just enjoy doing it is why I offered.” he said calmly but there were other reasons he brought up the bed arrangement. Bed had a bad history with him and he had seen enough nightmares to know not everyone was good with sharing a bed with someone. Thinking about those nightmare visions helped calm him down some in this moment as he looked at her talk about snacks. He nodded and got up from the couch and grabbed some chips.
Drake would come back and realize something that he had left back in the dorm before meeting with her but now didn't know where they were. “I'll be out in a moment. I need to know where something is.” he said to her and left the bedroom. A bit of looking and he would find the pistol and his daggers. He stared at the daggers specifically for a moment before unsheathing one “I never realized till now but...your not great daggers are you” he said quietly to himself looking over the one dagger he grabbed. They used to feel heavy and important but lately they felt anything but important. He tossed the dagger back with its mate and took the pistol along with its holster, putting it one before rejoining Alistar. “So what movie are we watching now?” he asked, sitting down on the couch and looking at the tv.
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Alistar leaned her head against her hand on the back of the couch. Her Akl was always thinking of her. It was cute, but odd… at the same time. At least he understood where they were and didn’t expect a relationship from her just because the school had roomed them together. Taking the chips from him she blinked as he left saying he had to find something. Shrugging she got up and grabbed a drink along with some pretzels and Nutella. Coming back to the couch she plopped down grabbing a blanket and pulling it over her legs.
As Drake came back she dipped a pretzel in the chocolate goodness and stared at him. ”Are you expecting me to harm you Akl?” she turned her attention to the TV and cued the next movie in his ‘action’ list to play. Why did it bother her that he was now armed?
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Drake would sit down before hearing her question “not really. And if you were I probably wouldn't be able to know it was coming so, me being armed wouldn't change anything. I simply wanted to know where it was due to past experience.” he said simply looking at the tv waiting to see what she picked. Drake while waiting wasn't really focused as his mind kept thinking about what had just happened before they found out about their dorm switching and how good he still felt from it. How long had it been since he last did that and had it been as enjoyable? His first time had been with Claudia and they were still young so it was rather awkward and both were very nervous. With Alistar though it had felt natural and very very good to do. But Drake was also very aware that didn't mean he was special, only that she found him attractive enough to do that with. He wondered if maybe that should bother him but he felt good, was glad it was her, and wanted to relax and enjoy time with her so it wouldn't actually bother him.
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Alistar listened to his answer but still didn’t understand why she was bothered by him being armed. Granted she wasn’t carrying a weapon, but she didn’t need to. She was the weapon. The movie passed in a blur and it honestly felt so awkward to her. Frowning she was confused and didn’t understand why it suddenly felt different to be around Drake. As the credits rolled she stood and cleaned up their snacks and trash.
Standing between the kitchen and the bedroom she stretched her arms above her head and let out a large yawn. ”I’m going to get some sleep Akl. Have you decided where you’re going to sleep?” she didn’t want to try and kill him if he tried to join her in the bed later that night. It was going to be a pain though if he changed his mind.
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Drake nodded, “I think I will remain on the couch.” He told her, taking his pistol holster off and placing it on the ground near the couch. Looking at her he smiled “It just feels like maybe that is a better option to prevent attachments as well as any awkwardness” he said calmly to her his smile still there. “I hope you sleep well.” he added laying down on the couch without any blankets or pillows which seemed to be the norm for Drake.
After she was gone he laid there thinking about everything that happened today. He wondered if this new dorm arrangement would make things difficult or be something good. He closed his eyes making a small prayer that it would turn out the best it could before drifting off to sleep. His dreams would end up being more pleasant tonight replaying happier memories from before Silent Hill got turned into a literal portal to hell.
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Shrugging as he said he would stay on the couch she tried hard to not dwell on that tiny pang of disappointment. ”That’s fine. Sleep tight Drake.” waving a hand to him she turned and headed into the bedroom to get some sleep. What a day this had been.
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Drake would nod and was laying down when he noticed a flashing light on his phone. Checking he saw he had a text from charlotte. Drake read the text thinking for a moment before replying
to Charlotte:
It seem we have. I am doing okay. Are you doing alright?
Uno Colton
Uno smiled before a slight laugh unexpectedly overtook him, head shaking at Alistar’s assuredness that Neils would take care of her, and in a snap moment her plea for a photo had fallen aside. Whether she had ever told him who she slept with definitively, it wasn’t the fuel for the male’s remark; he’d simply been around the stag enough to predict his machinations, as well as Alistar’s general attitude. She hardly had a reason to be lonely, and most certainly not with that ability of hers…he wasn’t sure it had been his imagination that time. As class ended, however, he discovered that the idea had not been upended after all, laughing yet again at the escalation from not only a selfie of his outfit, but sending a follow up without it. It was intriguing for the thrill alone, he wouldn’t lie. "I'm down for that, but it’ll cost extra. I’m not the type to get off on vanity alone." If he was going to be commodifying his body like an only fans sex worker, he may as well secure the bag along with it.
When it came to acquiring her company on combative terms, however, the feline gave an answer of a different nature. Uno raised a brow and tilted his head, "If that’s true, I’ll just be glad to get the hell out of here. But if you’re saying you prefer my undivided attention, I’d happily provide it." She probably got his point; if he had groupies, he wouldn’t be interested in adding more notches to the bedpost, he’d want to marry and leave. In reality, he thought most his crowd was rather unavailable. Lea was looking for a serious relationship and had made her mutual attraction clear; her, he could see Alistar’s observations being true for, though he felt like he and the ice skater weren’t quite as close as they were at the start. The rest? Rubbish. Harper was emotionally unavailable, Caira was taken, and platonic, Toni was…going through a lot, firstly, so perhaps it was easier to push her also into the emotionally unavailable category. Who else…Jacob couldn’t name anyone he had interest in when Uno tested the waters, so the tamer doubled down on his opinion. But if she meant sex, she didn’t have much a leg to stand on. All of which…was probably a simple tease and besides the point, but it was a bullseye at his anxiety about getting home, and his unfortunate strikeouts in the romance department. Catching her kiss and blowing one back, he chuckled as he left the room.
He felt like he was supposed to meet Kiyato after the search for Toni, they’d finally found her today and he felt great when he arrived, but all those positive emotions dwindled after waiting around for someone who never showed up. Groupies, she said; yeah, they were practically tripping over themselves to get to him. Typical. The tamer wouldn’t waste his own time, he meditated, then had a snack of rice balls and tuna, and plenty of water- after which, he finally felt much better from his hangover, and less cranky about being ghosted; it wasn’t exactly new. He stepped in the room where Caira was chugging from a drink carton, tsked at being called ‘roomie,’ and walked over to pluck the carton from out of her hand. Taking a swig from it, he placed it down and wiped his mouth with his arm. "Wow, I’m so surprised by the demeaning comments I've gotten today, god just so, so surprised. You enjoy your first and only win over me." Capping the juice, he threw it at her back and made a mad dash for the bathroom, door slamming shut and locking. Anywho, he took that first selfie and sent it to Alistar along with a text reading, ”First hit is free~ 😘 ”
Then he exited the bathroom and threw the costume away piece by piece as he undressed, standing beside the garbage can in the kitchen so Caira knew how much of a fuck you was meant for her. Pulling on comfy warm pajamas, he looked down at the bag of processed chicken byproduct and pasta. "I’ll pass." He’d share the kitchen this once, because her meal wasn’t exactly going to be labor intensive, and so he began preparing ingredients for hotpot. Bringing over a plug in burner, the dragon tipped the coffee table with his foot to dump any clutter off of it, and began setting up his own arrangements. "We found Toni’s body today…all that’s left is seeing if it’s possible to put her back in it." Announced the brunette, murmuring to himself shortly after as he picked up his phone to text the person in question. Today had to be a lot, as the last few weeks had been.
IQ
”Hey! How are you feeling? Doing ok?”
"How was your day?" He asked, looking up for Caira.