[ he assumes there will be dates... he just does not know if elysium wants to be taken on the exact one thorns was thinking of still... now that they are actually together. ]
[ he huffs some more. this time it's in a kind of stunned disbelief, like he can't decide whether to laugh or accuse? ]
Oh? Was it going to be a date you wouldn't take someone you're seeing?
[ elysium's imagination takes him to the worst places all the time. is that what thorns does instead of committing? casual flings?? thorns isn't like that, though? at least, he thinks so?
[ he can't not spiral if thorns evades his questions, hello?? ]
You saying that is only going to make me more curious. Why?
[ this is no longer cute or pure. they're right back to pvp as god has intended. instead of poking, he grabs both of thorns' cheeks in one hand, pinching until his lips pucker. speak, or he's going to hold onto this misunderstanding forever. ]
When did I ever say that? You're putting words in my mouth out of nowhere. You're the one being all secretive about the date you were going to take me on.
[ sorry. peace was so short-lived. violence is once again on the agenda as thorns will have to act fast or his head will hit the bench. elysium bolts upright, frozen in place. ]
Were you going to ditch me afterward.
[ there are so many other reasons that would be more sensible than this. but also
first, and most urgently, his head now hurts because he did not act fast. he rubs the spot where it impacted against the bench as he stares in disbelief at elysium. ]
Why would I ditch you? Are you crazy?
[ they were being so cute and romantic earlier. what happened. ]
essentially what he did but he's delusional about it. there is a difference between a temporary tactical retreat and one that's for forever. he is projecting. ]
[ at that moment, a couple walk by, hanging off each other. elysium and thorns appear like they are in the middle of an argument with their stances, so the couple just whisper to each other before they hurry along.
Why would I be here if I were running away from you?
[ he digs his hole deeper. the couple nearby just has to be a pair of his classmates. of course they are. him and thorns are absolutely going to end up in the rumour mill now considering both of them are already notorious in their own rights.
he explodes internally. ]
I had class to get to, that's all. You're overthinking it again. [ … ]
More importantly, [ reluctantly moving closer towards thorns, his hand hovers awkwardly around the impact point. ] How's your head…? Sorry. My body moved itself.
[ he tries to reach for the spot again and will be more forceful if he has to. ]
What do you mean you've done worse?!
[ elysium is so loud that if people weren't actively avoiding this direction before, they are now. i got so distracted giving out candy that i forgot to press post on this and lost it, cries. ]
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he pokes him. ]
Did you still want to go on my date?
[ since it got cancelled due to deathly illness... ]
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he puffs his cheek out. ]
Are you not going to take me on any dates whatsoever?
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Well, we're dating.
[ he assumes there will be dates... he just does not know if elysium wants to be taken on the exact one thorns was thinking of still... now that they are actually together. ]
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Oh? Was it going to be a date you wouldn't take someone you're seeing?
[ elysium's imagination takes him to the worst places all the time. is that what thorns does instead of committing? casual flings?? thorns isn't like that, though? at least, he thinks so?
elysium is mostly kidding. maybe. ]
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thorns does not know where his brain is taking him though, so he only pokes him again. ]
I can't tell you what kind of date it was going to be.
[ it needs to be a secret... ]
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You saying that is only going to make me more curious. Why?
[ this is no longer cute or pure. they're right back to pvp as god has intended. instead of poking, he grabs both of thorns' cheeks in one hand, pinching until his lips pucker. speak, or he's going to hold onto this misunderstanding forever. ]
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[ or, at least, that is what he tries to say. it is likely difficult to understand him considering he is being attacked!!
he is also getting so defensive because elysium is not letting this drop. ]
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[ he might've not have heard thorns clearly but that did not sound like something he'd wanted to hear.
he squeezes thorns' cheeks harder. ]
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well. thorns has working hands too? he's just going to start tickling elysium in his sides. ]
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Okay, okay! It was that bad and you didn't embarrass yourself! I get it!
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what if... his idea actually was bad...? personally thorns does not think so, but how would it rank in romantic terms? hmmm.
his face is starting to hurt. ]
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I was right.
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[ because APPARENTLY they're BAD!!!! ]
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When did I ever say that? You're putting words in my mouth out of nowhere. You're the one being all secretive about the date you were going to take me on.
[ sorry. peace was so short-lived. violence is once again on the agenda as thorns will have to act fast or his head will hit the bench. elysium bolts upright, frozen in place. ]
Were you going to ditch me afterward.
[ there are so many other reasons that would be more sensible than this. but also
this is so funny given the other thread. ]
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first, and most urgently, his head now hurts because he did not act fast. he rubs the spot where it impacted against the bench as he stares in disbelief at elysium. ]
Why would I ditch you? Are you crazy?
[ they were being so cute and romantic earlier. what happened. ]
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he looks at thorns as if he's the crazy one——because he is. ]
The date you were going to take me on would be embarrassing enough it'd prompt you to? What other reason would there be?
[ not everyone is as dramatic as he is. maybe ]
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thorns will kill him. this area is so secluded he can kill him and get away with it...? ]
Isn't that what you did to me this morning?
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What? That's not what I did.
[ it's
essentially what he did but he's delusional about it. there is a difference between a temporary tactical retreat and one that's for forever. he is projecting. ]
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[ at that moment, a couple walk by, hanging off each other. elysium and thorns appear like they are in the middle of an argument with their stances, so the couple just whisper to each other before they hurry along.
okay. ]
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[ he digs his hole deeper. the couple nearby just has to be a pair of his classmates. of course they are. him and thorns are absolutely going to end up in the rumour mill now considering both of them are already notorious in their own rights.
he explodes internally. ]
I had class to get to, that's all. You're overthinking it again. [ … ]
More importantly, [ reluctantly moving closer towards thorns, his hand hovers awkwardly around the impact point. ] How's your head…? Sorry. My body moved itself.
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he can feel a small bump there, but he will lightly push elysium's hand away from the area. ]
Barely felt it. I've done worse just working in the labs.
[ he stares after the couple for a second then looks back at elysium. hmm. ]
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What do you mean you've done worse. Thorns. Your lab safety?
[ somehow his worries completely override the mortification of being stared at for crimes he definitely committed ]
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[ because he has none. they can't talk about a thing that doesn't exist. ]
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[ he tries to reach for the spot again and will be more forceful if he has to. ]
What do you mean you've done worse?!
[ elysium is so loud that if people weren't actively avoiding this direction before, they are now. i got so distracted giving out candy that i forgot to press post on this and lost it, cries. ]
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thorns realizes that this conversation is no longer a safe place. he thinks they need to leave it now. ]
Shouldn't you be going to class?
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