|
Post by raven on Dec 28, 2006 8:41:13 GMT 1
The boy behind her carefully grasped her hand and she blushed making eye contact with him. She felt his hand slide away from hers it was gentle but she could swear he lingered for a moment as he pulled back telling her he didn't want to be so brash in front of her. She blushed and nodded. She didn't know what all the words meant it was a language she didn't know but she turned back around to see that Gojyo had caught her eyes.
She listened as he leaned in and whispered for her not to worry. She didn't know what he meant. And then he rose and her eyes widened and he told her he would protect her and then.. he left. Left her instead of staying to protect her what if when she left the room she was bombarded or something. She was just going to have to be invisible again. She bit her lower lip and said nothing but the look on her face said it all. Trust was something she was finding hard to place here. She looked back down at her spiral saying nothing as she continued to doodle and write a few things out. She didn't know what else to do she hated taking notes the teacher sucked the one behind and to the side wanted to hurt her, and the one behind her said to mention his name.
She sighed and hoped the bell would ring soon.
|
|
|
Post by kaiser on Dec 28, 2006 8:44:58 GMT 1
Taj looked as the new student got up and began to leave,
[How the hell can he just get up and leave like that! We're in the middle of class. Surely the teacher will do something.]
But no, the english teacher didn't do a thing.
[Don't tell me the teacher isn't going to do anything about this. This is complete insubordination and cutting class. Hmph I'll just have to solve this then.]
Taj stood up.
"Yo!" he said in an alarming manner.
"Where are you going it's class man you just can't leave just sit down and enjoy the lesson."
THe students in the class diverted all their direction toward Taj and And Goyjo.
One student yelled.
"Yeah Taj tell that ass to sit down and stop interuppting."
Taj gave a bit of a smirk.
"You heard the man sit down will ya?"
|
|
|
Post by etsuo on Dec 28, 2006 9:28:57 GMT 1
Etsuo seemed to ignore Taj's apology, and admittance of foolishness. Instead he looked to Raven again as the student that had fought with Darren spoke. It was an odd thing to openly admit fighting with the school Captain. But merely because it had not been done in some time. It was not much of a fight from what he heard, and it was quite apparent that he was a fighter who wished solely for thrill. Or at least that was his estimation.
A chill entered teal hues as the other glared at him. There was no animosity, no rage. Just the simple fact he would not bend to intimidation, under any circumstances. His expression turned into one of bitter amusement as he said he would protect Raven, while he was walking away. They were the only Varron's, and walking away was protecting her. "Brilliant. It seems more like you plan to use her as bait, than protect her. Cold logic, mm?"
The situation was growing increasingly distasteful. Not only were most Varron students, other than the now obviously misplaced Raven, seemed to lack higher brain function. Taj of course, stepped in right behind to prove he had that much less intelligence. "Tell me. Were you born this idiotic, or was it something you aspired too through much effort?" The sharp tone cut through any attention that the departing student would have held.
|
|
|
Post by kaiser on Dec 28, 2006 9:46:58 GMT 1
Taj stepped dead in his tracks. He had tolerated this guy smart mouth for far too long. If he did not retalitate, students may think he is soft. He had no choice but to retaliate. But it's best he takes this out of class.
"Look, I'm telling you this now. Your a smartass. I tried to be a man and apologize to you but instead you insult me. We are going to fight after class. Whether you like it or not. Taj turned around seemingly emotionles of what just happened and sat down in his seat and began to do his work quietly.
The students were speechless. To them Taj was a nice guy and never resorted to fighting. They've heard stories of him as the INFAMOUS KAISER OF THE SLUM VILLAGE GANG but they never seen him fight before. Everyone was excited to see Taj in action. And right on time because it would appear that class was just about to end.
|
|
|
Post by raven on Dec 28, 2006 9:57:41 GMT 1
Raven was doodling to pass the time. Her supposed 'savior' was up and leaving and the man Taj behind her was giving him a bit of back talk calling him out in the class. She didn't look up she didn't want to draw any attention to herself so she really didn't know what else to do but keep her head down and try to remain as quiet and as non violent as possible. If she could just remain invisible everything should be just fine. Right? Right.
But when the boy behind her called out to him. Telling him that he had figured him out. He was going to use Raven for bait her head shot up. She looked at the boy behind her for a moment. He was cool as a cucumber in the winter and then her eyes and head slowly shifted back so she could look at Gojyo. Was that true? Was that all she was. He was so nice and made her smile. Telling her he would protect her. But.. but was it all a lie. Was he going to use her to make people fight him. She bit her lower lip and said nothing as she lay her head in her arms on her desk. She was trying so hard not to cry but it was hard not to want to in this damned school. Her back heaved slightly as her eyes were shut but she was trying to contain any tears that might start.
She was trying to trust. But it seemed she wasn't meant to. Was that all she was good for? Bait? Why did so many people have to fight. She didn't want to it wasn't her thing but so many people just didn't care if that was what she wanted or not. And so she lay there trying to get herself back under control hoping neither behind her would notice how hard she was trying to NOT cry.
|
|
|
Post by bruce on Dec 28, 2006 10:27:30 GMT 1
(As I walked out i ignored everyone spointless banter, that was until I heard the one student say i was using Raven as bait. When he said that I stopped in midstride and turned around to face the student. saying nothing I walked back to my seat and sat down without saying a word)
"if I was using her as bait cowboy"
(I said to the student)
"I wouldn't be trying so hard to get her to like me now would I"
(I said with a small smile. I then turned to raven, She must be thinking that I was using her as bait because the expression she seemed to have showed almost suspicion towards me now. leaning towards her I whispered for her ears alone)
"You may have just met me raven, but I swear to you on my honour, I would never stoop low enough to use anyone as bait, i'm asking you to go out on a limb and trust me"
(I said to her as I leaned forward and kept my eyes on her face trying to show her I was not lying)
|
|
|
Post by kaiser on Dec 28, 2006 10:35:04 GMT 1
The bell rung and Taj's whole body was racing with excitement.
[Hee Hee Fightin' Time]
Taj got up and walked past Etsuo, deliberately bumping into him. All the students in the class room were gossiping about who would win.
"Etsuo is too cool, no way he would lose!" one student proclaimed.
"Are you retarded? Taj is the KAISER!? no one can beat him, or at least not that smart ass Etsuo!" another student responded.
Taj said nothing to no one he simply walked out the room along with the rest of the students he than waited in the center of the hall way as the class doors opened and waves of students began flowing out like tidal waves.
[Damn by fighting him I'm probably going to miss second period, oh well.]
Suddenly a crowd of Hircine students began to bumble around Taj, eagerly waiting on what he was going to do.
|
|
|
Post by etsuo on Dec 28, 2006 10:43:19 GMT 1
OOC: Okay.. Quite frankly. No. You don't have the controll of time here. If I am mistaken that the others wish to continue this thread without you bouncing out in the halls in excitement. There is still a bit to be done. Not to mention, Raven hasn't posted yet.
Etsuo effortlessly ignored the arrogant challenge from the freshman, and instead looked to Raven. While watching he realized just how hard his words had impacted her. It was not his intention. Consuming guilt began to flood into him as he saw her back began to shift. There was no doubt in his mind, she was more than likely crying. Keeping his expression neutral Etsuo looked back to Gajyo. He had stopped mid-stride.
Cowboy? A grin cracked sharply over Etsuo's features, but resisted the urge to break into hysterics. "You may wish to look more closely. I'm Asian." As he returned, a thought crossed his mind. This girl has nothing to do with any of this, and she seems to be suffering for many others choices. This did not sit well with him. Once more guilt began to overtake his amusment. But the situation was not his to meddle in. Nor was it the place of the, cowboy, to promise such a foolish thing.
The English Teacher seemed to finally had enough of the interruptions and walked forward. A tall intellectual looking man that you would expect. However, there was a hint of danger in his eyes, he held this position for good reason. "If this is all so interesting, you must be far ahead. Prove your superiority, each one of you attempt to point out each and every error the last student made on the board. It's nor your homework." A fresh sheet of paper was slapped down on the desk of Taj, Gajyo, and Etsuo harshly. "It is due by the end of class. I hope you are good at multitasking."
|
|
|
Post by kaiser on Dec 28, 2006 10:45:18 GMT 1
ooc; Uhh i guess we arent agreeing that class is over?
|
|
|
Post by raven on Dec 28, 2006 10:58:24 GMT 1
Raven lay there with her head on her desk facing neither of the boys instead she was facing away. She heard Gojyo come back to his seat but she didn't look to him. Her black silken hair spilled over the desk as she just wanted to hear that stupid bell ring. Maybe biology wouldn't be so terribly dramatic. She heard him whisper to her and she nodded softly but she didn't move and she didn't really calm down all that much. One guy wanted to fight the other. Then Etsuo and Gojyo seemed like they might have it out and here was little Raven in the center of it all with nothing to do with any of it except that this had all started by being late to class and then them finding out she was from Varron.
She contined to heave a bit but she didn't move. She had nothing to say and no one was really talking to her anyway. Then it seemed the teacher noticed them and the three of them got even more homework and that was all her fault as well. It was then that the first of the tears flowed silently down her pale little cheeks. She had caused all of this and now everyone in the class room was all focused on them and no one else and so she couldn't do anything when what she wanted to do most was get up and leave. But then she would get a detention if not worse and she couldn't afford one of those she was trying to get into a good college when she graduated. And so she stayed silent but now she was crying.
Worst. Day. Ever.
|
|
|
Post by bruce on Dec 28, 2006 11:03:43 GMT 1
(Saying nothing as the teacher gave us extra homework I just pulled out a pen and looked down at the paper. Gently I put my closest hand onto ravens back very gently and patted her back in a friendly matter)
"I'm sorry if Any of this has caused you pain, it was no my intention, The last thing I want to do is bring attention to you and make you upset"
(I whispered to raven again before Looking down at my paper then the board. looking backa t raven I could tell she was crying just from how her body shook slightly like any person when they try to hide the fact they were crying. Watching her I put my pen down and said nothing. A look of sadness could be seen in my eyes since I knew that I had helped unintentionally in making raven sad)
|
|
|
Post by etsuo on Dec 28, 2006 11:49:18 GMT 1
OOC: I hope I didn't offend you Taj, I am just a bit stand-off-ish.
Etsuo sat with his legs crossed for much of the class. Even as the paper was placed down in front of him, he had little care for it. One of his shoes were impatiently tapping a metal leg of his desk. The guilt was corroding his mind. He knew the mistakes the other students made. They were basic mistakes, mostly. It was easy to overlook the obvious when in a rush, and the teacher could be intimidating to normal students.
Writing down the sentence upon the board, which did not take very long, he began to work over the select few problems that he felt he still had the attention for. The dominant hand's sleeve dropped to the pencil, throwing off his writing.Frustrated, he brought his left non-dominant hand to pull his sleeve back as he wrote. Once finished, he left the paper where it was originally placed and stood nonchalantly.
For those who had not seen his entrance, were now drawn to the sight. Non-fighters would assume he was a body builder of some sort. The others would simply realize that he had trained for his body. This combined with a natural calm demeanor brought a slow silence to the class, followed by inaudible whispers. "Where is it that you are going that is important enough to interrupt my class--again?"
Etsuo assumed a, nearly sickeningly, polite tone and expression as the teacher confronted him on his actions. "Guilt." Was all that he said to explain himself. Many gave him quizzical looks, most just rolled their eyes and returned to their work. Placing his arms loosely at his sides to straighten the loose sleeves as he stepped forward. Only one full stride was needed for him to find himself next to Raven.
"Come, this is not where you need to be." His voice was still cool, his expression mostly unchanged. But guilt had slipped into his voice, a soft bitterness that hid behind his light accent. Crouching down slightly he placed his arm slowly over her side, his left hand resting on her stomach as he aided her in standing.. His opposing hand rested on her forehead, hiding her tears from public view as he walked quietly forward with her.
As they neared the doorway the teacher came forward looking quite confused, and angry. What do you think your doing? The teacher glowered angrily, and Etsuo could see from his clenched jaw that he was no doubt grinding his teeth. Raven still resting against his side, his arms mostly unmoved, supporting her easily. "She needs to be in a quite place for a little while. You understand- you also know not to repeat it. Yes?"
The man's face flushed at the quiet words, and nodded slowly as he stepped back to the head of the class. Pushing the door open with his foot at the bottom of the door. Once outside of the classroom, the door closing behind him, he turned slowly to stand in front of Raven. "I can bring you to the nurse. You can lay day, rest." He offered with a small nearly unnoticeable frown. He did not enjoy guilt, but he was certinly outside of his element.
|
|
|
Post by kaiser on Dec 28, 2006 11:57:52 GMT 1
As Taj saw Etsuo walk out with Raven, as if he actually cared about the girl, disgust raced through his veins, he is going to enjoy this fight much more than before. Taj walked up to Etsuo with a flood of students behind him.
"So, where are we doing this? I'm sure you've realized you don't have a choice right?" Taj said this with confidence, as the students behind him cheered him on.
"GET EM' TAJ!"
"KILL THAT EMO FUCKER!!!"
"DECIMATE THAT BENEDICT!"
Taj ignored them, they were merely instigators anyway, hungry to witness a fight. Regardless if they were witnessing a fight was not the point. The point was that he was rudely disrespected and he wasn't going to take that likely.
Suddenly he noticed that he was holding Raven, she was crying. It's not as if that affected him though, most pretty girls were drama queens anyway. He had grown cold to them and their little act for attention. But, being the man that he is he couldn't fight him with her crying and all, it would just go against his morals.
"Look let's take her to the nurse or better yet the guidance counselor so she can "Talk her problems out and try to get a transfer" Once that happens we can settle this fight. Hircinian or not no ever disrespects me like that. Not even those Varronites have made that dumb move...You sealed your own fate remember that."
Taj shurged and proceed to go with Etsuo to take Raven to the nurse or whatever...
|
|
|
Post by raven on Dec 28, 2006 12:13:26 GMT 1
Raven felt the soft patting of Gojyo's hand on her back. He was trying to make her feel better but it was going to take some time. She needed to just get away and what she needed more was to be in a place where she would be accepted for once. Every time she moved she wasn't accepted tossed about like she meant nothing and so much was all culminating into this one moment. She didn't hear what the teacher said but soon she found an arm around her waist.
She looked down opening her eyes and saw the boy that had been behind her down beside her now. Her eyes were tear filled and she was of course crying. He told her she didn't need to be there, to come with him and she wasn't sure at first she should go at all. But she didn't want to be here anymore and so she picked up her back as a tear drop fell onto the desk and she held it to her chest sliding her spiral and book into it. Estuo helped her up from her chair hiding even her tears from the class so she wasn't seeming to be weird or to be a cry baby for no reason.
He helped her towards the door his grip on her waist helping her along and she leaned against him slightly. Her bag was clutched to her chest but mainly because she had no other way to carry it now that someone had cut it. The teacher stopped them and she blushed at what excuse he said but she didn't fight it. Then Taj spoke up and she looked at him. He wouldn't understand. Couldn't understand. This wasn't something that could be healed by 'talking about it' insensitive prick. She wanted out of this room so badly she could only hope that Estuo had the best intentions in mind. Once out of the room he stopped in front of her and looked down. Telling her he could take her to the nurse if she wanted. She looked up at him and nodded.
"Would you.. stay with me if I did go?" she asked softly almost in a whisper as she began to wipe the tears off her cheeks but they were only coming back again and again as she tried not to really cry but it was hard. It had just been the worst possible day she had ever had it seemed that nothing could go right. The cut strap of her bag hung down to her knees showing indeed why she clutched her bag instead of putting it on her shoulder.
|
|
|
Post by bruce on Dec 28, 2006 12:21:20 GMT 1
(seeing etsuo help raven out of the classroom I decided I would only get in the way and probably cause raven more pain if I went along. I was in a bit of a dilemma, I din't trust either of the two students who were with raven right now, but I did not want to cause her more pain. i decided that if she didn't trust him enough she wouldnt have gone with him.
Leaning back in my desk I closed my eyes and sighed)
"God I really managed to fuck up everything there now didn't i"
(I muttered to myself. The teacher then walked up to me and asked me if I had finished my work, staring at him i crumpled up the piece of paper)
"I'll take the zero teach, i'm no mood for work right now"
(I said in a very bored tone. I then got up randomly and grabbed my books. Walking out the door I could see raven was still with etsuo and that other kid taj. Bowing my head to raven i ignored the others)
"I'm sorry for everything raven, I truly am"
(I said before turning around and beginning to walk down the hallway. My locker was about 15 feet from the group so the first thing I did was go and open it while throwing my english binder into the locker. Grabbing a piece of gum i popped it in my mouth and stared off absently into the back of my locker still hearing the group talking)
|
|
|
Post by etsuo on Dec 28, 2006 12:53:54 GMT 1
Etsuo ignored Taj once more, if only for a few moments as he listened to Raven. His teal hues seemed to focus on her for a moment before closing as he released an unheard breath. In that moment she reminded him slightly of his sister after a trauma that occurred during her youth. This feeling pried itself suddenly, deeply, into his chest. "I will." Was the only answer that came, his tone unchanged still.
Looking up from Raven to address Taj only to be cut short by the others sudden departure from the class. It seemed like Raven had a wake, a wake that swept others up in an invisible current. But he could not vocalize this. It would only make matters worse for the already clearly upset girl. Giving Raven a moment to converse as she needed with Gojyo before he moved to his locker.
Finally having an opportunity, he wished to speak himself, a deep breath was pushed out of his lungs to control the overflow of anger. Inhaling, his teal eyes sharpened into slits, locking intensely onto Taj. "Do not have a choice? Do you not remember where you are?" The question was rhetorical, before any reaction could be given he continued cutting into Taj verbally.
"You will not be taking her anywhere. You frightened and tormented her into this state before I even arrived. You believe I disrespected you. It is because you are not worth respect. Look at her bag if you require proof of your own ignorance." His muscles tensed, however the hold on Raven was still gentle solely for her sake, as he directed his anger at Taj. "She has no need to transfer if ignorants like you didn't forget why you were in Hircine in the first place. A school that was peaceful before a select few decided to revert to mindless adolescents."
"If you have any recollection of honor you will turn, return to class with your onlookers and expand your knowledge. And at the end of the day if you still must learn why freshman's pride is misplaced, then you may seek me out. Not before. Not[/] here." The tone of his voice was a blade, sharp, commanding, direct. There was no room left for argument, he would ignore anything attempted by Taj.
Etsuo looked down then to Raven, his eyes gentle, voice calm. "I apologize again. I do not normally act in such a way in the company of the fairer sex." With a very faint smile he turned, a strong yet purposefully gentle hand was placed on her shoulder. "I also did not mean to embarrass you. It was the first thing that came to mind. I'll show you the way." Gently guiding her forward with his hand he began to walk away, their backs to Taj and Gojyo as he lead her to the nurse.
|
|
|
Post by raven on Dec 28, 2006 13:16:58 GMT 1
Raven looked up as Gojyo came out of the room and came to appologize to her. She didn't let him walk away quite yet she touched his arm gently and looked into his eyes. She bit her lower lip and she hugged him quickly for a moment and whispered in his ear as she did so.
"Find me at lunch. So we can learn more." she said softly as she pulled back.
It was then that Estuo and Taj were getting into it and she had nothing to say. He even brought up her bag and she gasped pulling the strap up quickly and hiding it she really didn't want to call more attention to herself at all and so she waited. Soon though his hand was felt on her shoulder and she was slowly calming down but she was still fairly upset. She mainly just needed to get away from all those people and everything and Estuo seemed trustworthy so far. She followed him where he would lead her as she didn't know where the nurses office was, just yet.
"Thank you, Etsuo." she said softly.
((Raven and Etsuo are now out of the thread))
|
|