Front desk/Common area

[Z ||Frypans, Am I Right?!||]

My baby, I WANNA ADOPT KOTA!!))

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((Goodmorning, you gorgeous people!))

[Z ||Frypans, Am I Right?!||]

Mornin'!))

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Z wrote: "My baby, I WANNA ADOPT KOTA!!))"

((XD He's mineeeee!))

[ѕнєяℓσ¢к ♡, it’s-a-me]

((Heyyo!!!))

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((Hoi!))

[ѕнєяℓσ¢к ♡, it’s-a-me]

Zorion gave Dakota an understanding smile. "Alright," he said with a small nod. "Just FYI, you can talk to me about anythin', okay? I'm here for you." His tone was soft and even, steady and calm, despite how fluttery his insides were. Then Dakota began staring at him and...damn.

Everything seemed to be in slow motion as Zorion watched Dakota, how his long eyelashes daintily brushed his skin when he blinked, how his blue eyes seemed to swirl with unknown depths, and his lips. Oh, his lips. Beautifully pink and full, and even though they were slightly chapped, Zorion knew they'd be soft. F*ck, he thought to himself, his eyes transfixed on Dakota's lips. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't seem to pry his eyes away. He wanted to kiss Dakota, really f*cking badly.

[ѕнєяℓσ¢к ♡, it’s-a-me]

((LOLZ BUT HE DOESN'T WANNA HURT KOTA AND HE DOESN'T WANNA HURT LEO))

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Dakota nodded slightly, and, realizing Zor was looking at his lips, he turned red. It had faded before, but now it was back, and dang it! He brought a hand up to hide his face, the tips of his ears a pink color. His face was hot, and he felt like plunging into ice water to cool it down.

He shifted a bit, avoiding Zorions gaze. He was making it very difficult to not confess right now! Dummy, he thought to himself, smiling mentally. It was odd how Zor and Leo didn't realize how much he liked them.

But...A thought hit him like a bird crashing into a clear window. He couldn't love them. It wasn't even that he couldn't choose between them. Eli still needed him. And if he went on dates with them, even if they did like him back, it would make Eli- He shuddered, thinking about how hard he would be hit. Hugging himself, Dakota sighed sadly. He really was a mess....

He lifted his head, looking at Zor shyly, picking at his fingernails nervously. "I- I'm here for you too...And I always will be..." He smiled as best as he could, though if you looked deep into his eyes, one could see he was having a war with himself, and it was tearing him apart. "Because we're best friends."

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((Kota is literally me, and I hate itttttttt!! T^T))

[Z ||Frypans, Am I Right?!||]

((Ahhh!!))

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((IKR!?!))

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((He's too shyyyyyyy ;w;))

[ѕнєяℓσ¢к ♡, it’s-a-me]

When Zorion noticed the red flushing into Dakota's face again, he was finally able to snap his gaze away, face hot with embarrassment. F*ck me... Why am I so bad at this?! Why have I got to make everythin' so damn awkward?! He chewed on his lower lip in frustration. I make everyone uncomfortable... And f*ck! Kota's got a boyfriend, albeit a terrible one! I'm probably makin' this really hard for him, way harder than I should be! For f*ck's sake...

Zorion's train of thought was derailed when Dakota spoke once more. His eyes searched Dakota's face hungrily, because it was the only part of Dakota he could get, although he wanted much more. Which was why it was so much worse when Dakota announced they were best friends. It was honestly like a shot to the heart for Zorion. He gave a broken smile. "Right... Best friends..." He could feel the tears pooling in his eyes and he quickly looked away, attempting to blink away his tears. Best friends. That's all I'll ever be to him. A friend...

[ѕнєяℓσ¢к ♡, it’s-a-me]

((Hehehe))

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Dakota saw the tears, and instantly knew he'd made a mistake. He wanted Eli to just magically appear and slap him! Dang it! He looked down, and nodded. He couldn't back out of what he had said. Seeing Zor upset made his heart get stuck in his throat. He felt like he was choking. He'd hurt him...

He didn't know what to do, so he whispered, "I'll...I'll go to bed now.." His voice was hesitant and sad, but not obviously so. He placed his head on the pillow, turning on his burned side so it hurt more. He wanted to scream from laying on that side, but he didn't, and instead kept quiet. He was actually surprisingly good at that. Being quiet while in pain.

[ѕнєяℓσ¢к ♡, it’s-a-me]

Zorion swallowed the lump that was forming in his throat and shook his head, afraid if he spoke he'd break down. Just friends... He quickly released Dakota's and Leo's hands and stood up, facing away from them. "I-I have to use the bathroom," he lied, his voice thick. "I'll be right back." As he speed-walked away, he heard Dakota's soft voice with a hint of sadness in it, and he let the tears come.

The bathroom door slammed as Zorion walked in, now a total mess. He leaned on the sink, furiously wiping the tears from his face although they just kept coming. He doesn't love me... And I hurt him... "F*CK!" he yelled, then buried his face in his arms. He found that he had shifted into his triton form again at some point but didn't care. He couldn't care. He sobbed into his arms, clenching his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his hands and drew blood. I'm just a friend to him... And a lousy one at that, because I just hurt him again and again!

After a minute, he heard footsteps approaching and quickly ducked into a stall. He managed to calm down enough to regain his human form again but his heart still ached as he leaned against the wall, producing a pocketknife from the pocket of his jeans. He twirled it in his hand, then rolled up his left sleeve, exposing rows upon rows of neat scars. He made several cuts into his skin, letting out another sob of pain and self-hatred. After he felt sufficiently in control again, he put the knife away and exited the stall.

Zorion took several deep breaths as he stood in front of the mirror. Then he washed his arm, his hands, and his face, removing any signs of blood or tears that he could. Any signs of pain or sadness or self-loathing or any emotions at all. He was just...normal again. Perfectly fine. At least, that's how he seemed on the outside. That's what he hoped everyone would see. "I'm fine... I'm fine..." he told himself, taking a few more deep breaths. "I'm fine..."

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((WAIT NO, MY BABY, I LOVE YOU- I KNOW SELF HARM CAN BE RELEASING AND SEEM EASY, AND EVEN BEAUTIFUL AT THE MOMENT, BUT NUUUU T^T I'm actually gonna cryyyyy!))

[ѕнєяℓσ¢к ♡, it’s-a-me]

((This is very cathartic for me...

I have a couple of my OC's do it so I don't do it! Because I broke my 6 months clean of self-harm streak in November and I haven't done it since but GRRRR I would've been almost a year clean by now -_-

So yeah I have my OC's do it for me, sorry y'all))

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Dakota squeezed his eyes shut. Dang it. He'd ruined it all, hadn't he? He squeezed a hand into a fist, curling up, and letting tears slide down his cheek and nose and onto the white pillow. He let the sobs shake him, wishing he could leave. He found himself wishing for death. No. No, your just being dramatic. It's not that bad. You hurt Zorion, how could you do that to him? But would he even care?

Then, he heard it. Voices talking in the lobby. And someone introduced themself as 'Dakota's boyfriend'. Eva wasn't out there, so she didn't know they were letting him in. His eyes widened, and he shot up, right before Eli Nelson walked in, his boots clicking. He looked collected and calm, a growing smirk on his lips.

A chill ran down his spine at Eli's auburn eyes. He was watching him. He didn't even glance at Leo, his eyes were on Kota. Like a wolf, watching his prey, waiting to lunge at it's neck. "How are you, my dear?" The voice was sly and dangerous.

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ѕнєяℓσ¢к ѕαℓναтσяє мαℓfσу wrote: "((This is very cathartic for me...

I have a couple of my OC's do it so I don't do it! Because I broke my 6 months clean of self-harm streak in November and I haven't done it since but GRRRR I woul..."

((I just ended a three month streak! Good job!!! You're doing great! And it's wonderful that your using a good coping mechanism!))

[Rory Gilmore]

((LEO!!!!! Be protective!!! Then have Zoe best the shit out of Eli!!!!!!))

[Rory Gilmore]

((Nice job guys!! I have never done that myself but I know many many many MANY people who have and I know how hard it is to deal with that.))

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Blake Malfoy wrote: "((Nice job guys!! I have never done that myself but I know many many many MANY people who have and I know how hard it is to deal with that.))"

((Thank you. Honestly, I was told by my boyfriend to not view it as a problem, and don't beat yourself up over it. He told me that you should just view it as an end, and then, next time, see if you could beat your record. He's a dork, but he's good for some things!

Of course, he does like to take me away from GR, the bitch))

[Rory Gilmore]

((Same. I am always ALWAYS (unless it’s from 12am- 8:15 am PST) able to talk.))

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Dakota stared, his limbs going limp, in a kind of defeated way. He looked terrified. His chest rose and fell quickly in an uneven way. He couldn't breath, and he felt like he was choking. He gasped, body shaking a bit. Eli seemed to relish in his fear.

He strode toward Kota in a few paces, and gently lifted his chin to look at him. The boy winced, afraid of being slapped. Eli just grinned, even more wolfish. He kissed him lightly, and Dakota tensed, closing his eyes because he knew what Eli was doing.

This was his way of communicating that Eli owned him. That he would never get away, no matter what happened. That he would always be there to strike fear.

[ѕнєяℓσ¢к ♡, it’s-a-me]

Zorion came back out of the bathroom, his manner completely different from the one he'd had entering the bathroom. His calm and collected appearance quickly vanished, though, when he saw Eli. He growled angrily and stormed up to him. "What in the actual f*ck are you doin' here?" he demanded, eyes blazing with anger. His finger was pointed right against Eli's chest. "And don't tell me you came here to check up on how your boyfriend's doin', because you and I both know that's complete and utter bullsh*t. You sent him here, you goddamn bastard." Zorion always confronted Eli after an incident as bad as this, but this time, he'd completely lost his sh*t. He was absolutely fuming.

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Eli stepped back, leaving Dakota staring at nothing, not saying a word. Just gaping, trying to find something to say. But he was drowning, and water was filling his lungs, sweeping away the words. He felt tears prick his eyes, but did nothing to brush them away. Just let them blind him.

Eli turned to look at Zorion, smiling politely. "Hello, Zor. Mind if I call you that?" He dusted off the front of his suit. "You look upset. I might suggest sitting down." He looked like he might burst out laughing, purely amused. Then he shook his head. "No, you're right. I came here to discuss." His eyes flashed red for a moment. "But not with you two here."

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((Got it, stay safe!))

[Rory Gilmore]

((Nooo Fiona don’t leave us!!!!!!!!!!!!!))

[ѕнєяℓσ¢к ♡, it’s-a-me]

Zorion looked like he was about to burst with rage. "No way in hell I'm leavin' you alone in here with Kota. Don't you think you've done enough damage as it is?" He took a deep breath to calm himself, although it didn't really work. "Now listen. I know you're accustomed to always gettin' your way, but that's not how the world works, sweetheart. So you can 'discuss' whatever it is you gotta discuss with Kota, but we ain't leavin'. So suck it up, or f*ck off." When Zorion got really upset, his Southern accent got even thicker, which made him sound almost even angrier but it was also probably quite amusing to some people.

[Rory Gilmore]

((GO ZOR!!!))

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Eli smiled, then started laughing. "You know you sound like a fucking idiot sometimes?" he asked through his laughter. Then, after a moment, he took a deep breath, and though he was still smiling, he looked murderous. "Fine, 'Sweetheart'." He looked at Dakota with those cold eyes.

Dakota waited, dreading whatever it was. He felt sick. Like he might throw up. When Eli started moving toward him, he flinched badly, putting an arm over his head, ready for Eli to pull out his bat and just hit it over his head. He knew he was being irrational. Eli never hit him with the bat on his head because he might kill him. Plus, Eli always kept his bat at home.

Dakota hadn't expected the warm breath on his skin near his ear, so he jumped when Eli spoke. He was focused on his breath, so it took him a second to register what Eli had said. "I think it's best if we stopped this..." he said, his voice sweet and light, though it was all fake. "You've become pathetic and useless to me. Goodbye, Dakota."

Eli stood up straight, kissed Kota's cheek with those warm lips, and walked out of the room, and the hospital. Kota's eyes were wide. Useless....He called you useless... He didn't know why this affected him so much, but it did. He was shaking badly, and the tears that had gathered dove down his cheeks endlessly.

[˗ˏˋ zero.raide ˎˊ˗]

((DRAAAMMMMMAAAAAAAAAAAA))

[Rory Gilmore]

((YESSSSS!!!! Poor Kota but YES!!! Maybe Leo/ zor will finally have the guts to say that he likes the other two?!?!))

[˗ˏˋ zero.raide ˎˊ˗]

(( *raises hand* I have a question? Is Eli a good or bad person? I’m confused. ))

[Rory Gilmore]

((Horrible person that we are all falling in love with))

[˖*°☾ snoodie.girl ☽°*˖]

(( I am confusion ))

[Rory Gilmore]

((He abused Mandy who he is now with(?) and beat the shit out of Kota many many many times))

[Rory Gilmore]

((*maddy))

[˗ˏˋ zero.raide ˎˊ˗]

((And I like this character why? 🤨 He’s oddly likable ))

[Rory Gilmore]

((Because he’s confusing and amazing all at the same time. No one knows why we like him))

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((That's a complicated question. I hate labeling my characters good or bad. Every person has flaws, and kind of resides in the gray area. He's abusive and has done horrible things. But this is all because he was molded by his own past experiences to become a "monster". He does have love in his heart, but he barely exercises it. He's not all bad, but he's not all good either. He's working on it though, which is why he broke up with Dakota))

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| LORD GABI | 主ガビ | wrote: "((And I like this character why? 🤨 He’s oddly likable ))"

((That's the goal! The more you relate to a character that's supposed to be hated, the more scary it gets. You know why? Because the 'villains' are often the people who we relate most to!!

I sound so poetic))

[Rory Gilmore]

((Did Sherlock die?))

[ѕнєяℓσ¢к ♡, it’s-a-me]

Zorion snarled quietly, glaring daggers at Eli. "Rot in hell," he muttered. He then watched closely, ready to make any move if Eli were to hurt Dakota. But Eli didn't hurt Dakota. At least, not physically. But he did emotionally, and Zorion felt a bit sorry for Dakota even though he knew Dakota was better off without Eli. And he was still so, so angry at Eli too that for a moment, he considered going after him. But he pushed these feelings aside to comfort Dakota.

Zorion sat on the bed beside Dakota. "I'm sorry, Kota," he whispered, gently wiping Dakota's tears. "I'm sorry you're hurtin'. But this way he can't hurt you anymore. He will never hurt you anymore, you understand me? Because now I can protect you." These words flew out of Zorion's mouth before he could stop them and he blushed a tiny bit. But this wasn't about him; it was about Dakota.

"I'm sorry he hurt you. I'm so sorry. You're not useless or pathetic. He just wanted you to feel like that. But you can't let him have any power over you anymore. You're free, you got that? I can be there for you, really be there for you, and you won't have to worry anymore," Zorion assured Dakota, continuing to wipe the tears that streamed down the boy's cheeks.

Zorion took a deep breath. "I know it's...weird...to say this, but... I'm glad he broke up with you. Because now you won't get hurt. Now I won't have to watch you being hurt over and over again and not be able to stop it." He knew this wasn't the whole truth, but it definitely didn't feel like the time to tell Dakota the other reason why he was glad Eli had finally left Dakota. He sighed softly and kept assuring Dakota it would be okay, wiping his tears and stroking his soft hair.

[ѕнєяℓσ¢к ♡, it’s-a-me]

((OI PATIENCE))

[Rory Gilmore]

(( Yeah Yeah i used all my patients earlier ))

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Dakota stared at Zorion for a moment, not saying a word, before his lip started trembling, and he let out a broken sob. He didn't think, and gently pressed his head against Zor's chest, shoulders shaking violently as he cried. His good hand was on Leo's leg, fisting a bit of his shirt, and tugging him absent-mindedly towards him. He wasn't thinking about what he was doing, mind overflowing with sadness and grief.

"I couldn't help him, Zor! He's right.." His voice was shaking and his eyes were squeezed shut. He felt bad about getting tears on Zor's shirt, but he didn't stop. He continued speaking. "I can't help anyone! I'm useless! I even made you upset, and I know you hurt yourself!" He wanted to stop. To stop admitting it. But he couldn't. "I've noticed it, Zor, and this time it was my fault! I'm so sorry!" He gasped for breath, the tears tumbling out of his eyes and onto Zor's clothes.

"I'm so so sorry! It was all my fault!" He stopped talking, his head starting to hurt from the crying and yelling. He tried breathing normally, but couldn't get enough air. A light blush tinted his cheeks and nose, but his sadness caused it to be faint. "I didn't mean to, I'm so sorry!" Drowning. He was drowning.

[ѕнєяℓσ¢к ♡, it’s-a-me]

Zorion held Dakota tightly as he cried, trying his best to comfort him. "No, it's not your fault, Kota. He is not right and he doesn't deserve your help!" He swallowed as Dakota mentioned that he knew he'd hurt himself but shook his head. "Listen, Kota, it's not–" But Dakota kept interrupting him and he couldn't get a word in edgewise.

Finally, when Dakota was becoming hysterical, Zorion took him by the shoulders and looked him dead in the eyes. "For f*ck's sake, Kota! It is not your fault! It is in no way your fault! If anythin', it's mine! I'm the one who made him break up with you! And yeah, I know it's selfish, but I had to! Not just because he's been hurting you so bad, but because I'm in love with you, Kota!" he blurted, and before he could stop himself, he kissed Dakota on the lips to shut him up.

Zorion pulled away after a moment, his face beet red, but he continued in a low and soft voice. "Now, stop tellin' yourself it's your fault, because it's not. You didn't deserve any of the sh*t he gave you. And don't you ever say again that you're useless or the cause of anyone's pain. Because if that were true, do you really think I'd be in love with you?" He stopped there, hoping that this would help Dakota. And also because he was totally mortified.