forum Next Steps [Private RP — Closed]

Started January 16, 2019 by @Imperfect_Autumn group

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Eden’s POV:

I nearly screamed when someone snuck behind me and grabbed my hand, pulling me towards them.

“I missed you~!” My eyes widened at the familiar voice before my lips twisted into a smile.

“Sterling!” I wrapped my arms around him, hugging him tightly, as best as my arms around allow. “I missed you, too… spending time without you is so hard…”

Sterling:

I grinned and bent down to kiss the top of her head. "I know… Life is so boring without my amazing, beautiful Queen Eden."

Gray’s POV:

You know, couples can be very annoying. Especially when you’re trying to get to class and they’re standing in your way.

“You are such a charmer, Sterling,” Eden smiled brightly, her face lighting up as Sterling placed a kiss on her forehead.

I cleared my throat.

“You know, you can do this away from the classroom door?” I interrupted with a roll of my eyes.

I'd left for the class with Eden, and now stood awkwardly to the side, not knowing what to say. My concentration slipped, mind drifting… but a familiar voice jolted me back to the present. Gray. I raised my head quickly, staring at him from the corner which I had tucked myself into.

Sterling:

I raised an eyebrow and turned to look in the direction the familiar voice came from. With a polite nod, I gave him a small smile, but I didn't step aside.

"You're right, we could. But I rather enjoy seeing to looks on people's faces when there's a little PDA in the halls," I joked with a chuckle. "Besides. You forgot to use the magic word."

Gray’s POV:

I could tell the guy didn’t like me. Of course he didn’t. I don’t blame him. Still, I commended him for being polite to a person he disliked.

“It’s a nightmare—PDA in the hallways, that’s what it is,” I replied with a shake of my head before I gasped. “The magic word? How could I forget such a thing! Open sesame!”

He hadn't noticed me yet, tucked behind Eden. But the question was, why did I want him to notice me? I'd spent hours on end pouring over what he'd said, but…… I honestly had no idea how to feel.

Sterling:

I chuckled and shook my head, slightly amused. "That's not what I meant, but whatever. Go ahead. We should probably be getting inside, anyway," I said, tugging Eden away so he could pass.

Gray’s POV:

I bowed dramatically.

“Why thank you, Your Highness,” I said with a deep bow before I straightened. Just when I pulled up again, I caught Violeta standing there. I guess she was behind Eden this whole time.

I looked at her for a little while, contemplating whether I should talk to her or not.

I’ve hurt her enough…

Shaking my head, I decided to listen to the rational side of me. It was right. I’d hurt her enough, so I looked away, walked into class and sat down on my seat.

I stood there for a few moments, grappling with myself. Why did it hurt so much, that he'd barely given me a glance before he'd turned away? Didn't I want him to leave me alone? Sighing, I shook my head. I was being stupid– again.

Walking into the classroom, I looked around for a seat, and saw with horror that the only available one was at a table with Eden and Sterling….. right next to Gray.

Gray’s POV:

I swallowed thickly when Violeta finally walked over to the only seat available—right next to mine. She walked slow steps, and I sighed loudly, turning away.

Why was I being like this? What was so different about that girl? Why was it that from day one, I just wanted to give her a compliment and watch her face light up? I’d done enough. Why did I want to do more?

I noticed she didn’t want to sit next to me. Of course she didn’t. I kept my head turned, wanting her to know that I wouldn’t bother her again.

(i'll be back in like half an hour sorry)

(Aw, it’s okay!)

(nvm, back now)

He doesn't even want to look at me…. Only a week earlier, the thought would have filled me with relief. Why did it now fill me with the exact opposite? I stared down at my hands, swallowing but staying silent.

Gray’s POV:

I would have been lost in my thoughts for a while longer had the teacher not interrupted.

“Good morning, students,” she said with a polite smile on her features. “Today I have a fun activity for you all to do!”

I looked up, slightly interested in what sort of thing she wanted us to do.

“We’re going to play puzzles, but it’s more of a math-style puzzle,” she picked up a pile of paper triangles held together by a paper clip. “I’ve got these triangles with problems written on them. The triangle sides that are blank will be the ‘end’ of that triangle. Each side of a triangle will either contain a question or an answer to a question—or, like I mentioned above, it would be completely blank. You have to piece the entire thing together. Sounds fun, right?”

Extremely.

“Anyway, here are your groups!” She turned around and turned on the projector. When I saw which group I was in, I wanted to throw myself off of a building.

Eden, Sterling and… Violeta.

I somehow managed to stay somewhat focused during the tedious explanation of the ‘fun’ and ‘engaging’ activity we were to do, drawing my mind back to the present whenever it started to wander by digging my nails into the flesh of my wrist.

And alright, fine, a boring class. Whatever, I could deal with it. But when I saw who’s group I was in? Immediately, bile rose to my throat.

Gray’s POV:

Why was it that the more I tried to stay away from her, the more the universe pulled me towards her? Why couldn’t it just keep me away so I wouldn’t hurt her anymore?

I sighed, leaning back against my chair, defeated. To make matters worse, I even had that couple in my group. I regretted accepting this scholarship. I really did.

Eden’s POV:

I sighed, running a hand through my hair. It would have been okay with me if we had been in pairs, but in groups? Now that was annoying.

“Why keep us in groups?” I murmured to Sterling. “I’d much rather work with you alone and finish fast…”

Sterling:

I chuckled and nudged her shoulder playfully. “Babe, you and I both know that we would definitely not finish quickly if we were alone. Plus, it’ll be good for us to work with other people. You and Violeta are friends, aren’t you?”

Eden’s POV:

I turned a little pink at his double meaning, but I crossed my arms and pretended I didn’t.

“We’re in a classroom,” I argued. “With a teacher in. We wouldn’t get distracted. And yeah, we are… I guess.”

Sterling:

“I’m not so sure we wouldn’t get distracted, but whatever you say, love,” I teased with a wink. “I’m glad you two are friends, though.”

Eden’s POV:

I leaned into him, shaking my head at his readings. I wonder what I did to be the receiving end of it…

“Whatever…” I grumbled. The teacher finally reached our table, set our pile on the desk and walked away.

Gray finally turned towards us, and so had Violeta, by the atmosphere around them was so… irritating. I hoped whatever it was, they’d get over it.