4th bite is Heartbreak

[olympic_shark]

A) SLYTERIN COMMON ROOM

[Rin lies huddled on the couch, his school cloak wrapped tightly around him, as he sleeps. Ever since Rin came back from Australia, he can barely sleep at night, lieing awake and trashing around. Nghtmare plaguing him are nothing new, but it's been a long time since he had bouts of insomnia during the night. During the day he's lifeless, eyes averted to the ground, never looking up, when he talks, or even when he's asked.

When he does find rest, usually during the late afternoon, or during the breaks between lessons, he dreams. He dreams about drowning and then about tigers, purring white tigers, that craddle him, like they want to protect him. Usually he startles awake, with a gasp, only to find himself even more exhausted and going back to sleep again, only to have the entire cycle repeat once more.]

B) SCHOOL GROUNDS, ANYWHERE

[During the day he can barely focus, falling almost asleep even during his favite lessons like Potions and Arithmancy. When he gets called out, he doesn't know the answer, but it doesn't even seem like he particulary cares. He just keeps gazing out of the window, or into the ground, with an unbelievable sad expression on his face.

He has lost his appetite and barely eats his meals, fork listlessly poking at the juicy steak - his favorite - as he keeps staring into the ground. Occassionally his gaze lifts up a little bit, only to take a glance at the neighbouring Ravenclaw table, to see if he can spot a glimpse of silver hair, but usually he quickly averts it again, as if in fear of being noticed.]

C) A PRIVATE CORNER, TOILETS

[Sometimes the feelings overwhelm Rin too much and that's when he excuses himself, only to run to the nearest restroom and hides in an empty stalls, to let his emotions a free go. He hates being weak like that, crying like a baby, but he can't help it. That's the worst part. It's been over half a month since he last talked to Seth and it's tearing him apart. It's obvious that the Ravenclaw has been avoiding him and it's so painful, that it feels like he's gonna die.

He's so stupid, so fucking stupid!

How could he have ever let that happen? How could he have ever done that? How could he have ver though that...

Rin wailesand sobs, hiding his face in his hands, mourning the loss of his friend. Seth surely hates him now. And it's all Rin's fault.]

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A:) Inside Rin's Dreams

[unbridledtiger]

[Seth doesn't know what to do. He thought he made a friend but like most relationships he's developed over the years it's fleeting in it's time. It's his own fault for getting close to anyone and it's probably better that Rin back away now, at least before he learns any more about Seth.

Somehow Seth doesn't want to just leave his friend alone. He doesn't have the courage to talk to Rin but he can at least visit him in his dreams. Chasing off nightmares is what Seth does and so he transforms into the form he's used to in dreams and careful pads towards Rin.

His white fur tints blue in the hazy dream world as he makes his way. It's a strange sensation walking through dream, like finding your way through hallways of clouds and mist. He knows Rins dream well and slips through chasing away waves of dark murky water. His large head rests on Rins shoulder as he silently watches the young boy.]

A

[olympic_shark]

[Rin feels like he's lieing on soft sand and when he opens his eyes, there's that tiger again. That beautiful white tiger, who looks like Seth. He sits up and when the furry hed rests against his shoulders, he lifts a hand to pet the creature. It feels so warm and familiar and Rin feels devastated.]

You're gone... You hate me...

A

[unbridledtiger]

[A soft grumble vibrates from the tiger's chest in disagreement. The tigers head shakes ruffling his fur as he moves to circle around Rin more fully.

Clearly the tiger disagrees though there is no voice to his actions. His head moves to rest in Rin's lap, large watery blue eyes shining up into Rin's as if they could speak through sight. His tail flicks against Rins leg like a large cat showing how content he was sitting like this.]

B) SCHOOL GROUNDS, ANYWHERE

[strength_of_heart]

[Hikaru very rarely pays attention to what rumors are making their way around the school. She has heard that there is something off with the Slytherin seeker and she's off to see if there is truth to this.

She carefully goes to look for him, her bright red hair standing out against her black robes. When she does spot him it's in the hallway and she quickly notices the bags under his eyes indicating sleepless nights. Her brow knits in concern and she wastes no time running over.]

Hey! [She tries to flash him a smile but he looks like he should go to the hospital wing.] Are you okay?

[He looks awful.]

B

[olympic_shark]

[Rin is exhausted and feels like crying. He wants nothing more than to crawl into a dark hole and never get out. That's why when he hears the familiar voice, he grits his teeth, turning around to come face to face with bright red. He feels inexplicable anger, when he sees her and has to suppress a growl. Usually he gets along swimmingly with Hikaru, but today he just can't stand seeing her face. Maybe because she's always so cheerful...]

Peachy. Whad'dya want?

B

[strength_of_heart]

[She doesn't think being cheerful is a crime but she feels as if she had suddenly been convicted of something when she becomes the target of Rin's glare. She shrinks back slightly, her eyes going wide.]

Just to make sure you're okay.

[Hikaru doesn't think she should mention what people are saying since some of it is sorta mean.]

B) SCHOOL GROUNDS, COURTYARD

[enchantressofore]

[ Honestly, she doesn't know what possesses her to approach. Maybe it's just that he looks as miserable as she feels, surprising all things considered. Maybe it's something as simple as 'misery loves company'. Maybe she has no reason at all. Regardless, she eventually just sits down beside him in the courtyard, briefly sparing him a glance before just watching the other people and otherwise remaining silent.

Regardless, she knows she has nothing to say, and maybe this is awkward but... Sometimes just having some company is enough, isn't it? ]

B

[olympic_shark]

[He takes note of the presence next to him, but doesn't say anything, just keeps sitting there, unmoving, bent over, with his elbows perched against the knees, arms hanging down limply between his knees.

But when she doesn't speak and the time passes, and it becomes unnerving, he finally gives in.]

Anything you want?

[enchantressofore]

Not really.

[ Finally looks at him again, frowning a little. She doesn't even know this guy's name but... Actually she doesn't know what's possessing her to stay at that point, only that she is for the moment. At the very least she does offer him something else. ]

... I'll go if you want me to.

c

[gizmoe]

[ Gareki's heard the one about Moaning Myrtle, but he doubted she came out of the girls bathroom just to make a fuss in one of the boys. He also doubted that some girl misread the boys sign, because the wailing didn't sound feminine. Actually, it sounded vaguely familiar.

He stands on the threshold of the boys bathroom, awkward and not entirely sure he needs to pee anymore. Finally, after a long moment's contemplation and assessing that yes, he does need to pee, he sighs quietly and decides to announce himself so the person isn't caught off guard. ]

You know, most people who need to cry go to the Owlery. There's less chance that someone will walk in on you like this.

[ So excuse him while he moves to one of the urinals and starts to do his business. ]

c

[olympic_shark]

[When he hears the sigh, Rin goes completely still. When he hears the voice speak he even stops breathing. FUCK. THIS. LIFE. He's not having a good day today, definitely not and lady luck was especially bitchy as well.

He's completely mortified. The voice sounds familiar, but he can't place it immediately. He hopes his voice hasn't been recognized. He feels visible and exposed behind the door of the stall. He'd ask who was there, but he fears, if he isn't already, he'd be instantly recognized, if he spoke. He hears the unmistakeable sound of someone urinating RIGHT THERE and oh dear lord, his bladder suddenly announces itself as well. Bloody fuck, it's been barelyl half an hour since he peed. Bloody bladder. But he doesn't dare to move, since he feels like any single movement could give him away.

Maybe if he stays silent like that, the other is gonna think he hallucinated.]

[gizmoe]

[ Well, Rin is in a stall. He could pee and still not have Gareki know who he is. But no, he's not been made and he really doesn't care who's crying. Only that it was an inconvenience to him needing the loo.

Because tears? Not his forte. Even with adoptive siblings and sensitive friends, he ignores the fuck out of those tears. ]

Almost done.

[ Tinkle tinkle. Let's draw the suffering out, shall we? ]

b

[tunedere]

[ Tokiya usually doesn't bother himself with other people's problems. Especially love problems, since he finds them exceedingly frivolous and weak. But the Quidditch season is coming up, OWLs are coming up, and there comes a point where he actually gets annoyed enough to act.

There is a sharp rap on the long table in front of Rin. Tokiya stands on the other side of the table, eyes cold and glittering like ice. ]

Matsuoka. I will see you after dinner in the common room.

[ The way he phrases it gives no room for refusal. ]

b

[olympic_shark]

[Rin startles out of his reverie, disturbed by the sharp sound and looks up to see his senpai staring him down with an ice-cold gaze. Any other day a look like that would have made him flinch and look away, but this time he just keeps staring at Ichinose with empty eyes. He wonders what the guy wants to talk about. Maybe something about Quidditch, or some kind of unacceptable behavior. He has no idea, but he knows it's serious business. Whenever Ichinose looks at him like that it's serious business.]

Yes.

[He says simply. He looks at his half-finished plate in front of him, that's been going cold for the last 15 minutes and pushes it away, standing up. No need to delay the unpleasant.]

Actually, I'm done. We can go now.

[tunedere]

[ To that, Tokiya just inclines his head. He waits for Rin to gather his things before turning and heading down the stairs towards their common room. His steps are brisk, and he never once turns back to see if the other is following.

If Rin feels like breaking the silence, he can - because Tokiya sees no need and will probably keep it intact. ]

C

[createsdioramas]

[Ryou had just wanted to be by himself and so had been hiding in the bathroom stall for the past ten minutes, hoping that some of the girls who had been crowding him before would have given up at least. As he continued to sit on the toilet simply waiting for the right time to go, he heard someone come in.

For whatever reason, his reaction was to lift his legs up and pretend he wasn't there in case it might be someone who shouldn't be in here. But he soon realized it was definably a boy. But they seemed to be crying... Now he knew it was not the right time to come up because otherwise... this would be very awkward.

But he was sure classes were going to start up again soon and so with that in mind he placed his feet on the ground quietly and moved to open the stall door. So far he appeared to be in another stall. That should be okay, right? He takes a step out and goes to move to the door to peek out, only to slam it shut again when he realized one of the girls at least was still here.

That would probably give him away, he was sure.]

C

[olympic_shark]

[Rin startles when he hears the door snap, falling completely still, hand slapping over his mouth, to keep silent. He's utterly mortified at the prospect of being noticed. However there's still chance he hasn't been heard... right? Maybe if he just stays silent long enough...

There's a traitorous hiccup, followed by a sniffle and Rin silently curses at himself. His only remaining hope is, that whoever is there isn't very talkative.]

C

[createsdioramas]

[He knew someone was there and they appeared to have stopped. Yet aren't moving or saying anything. Maybe they thought he would just leave or something and then leave and he really wished he could.]

I-If you want to leave, you know you can... I just can't yet.

B

[nymphofdomino]

[Daphne had assigned them all a task of seeing how much they remembered about the Giant Wars and who caused them. As she had asked most students different questions her eyes soon caught onto one student, asleep and not even paying attention. She walked up to the fifth years desk, clearly unamused with the whole thing before coughing slightly.]

Clearly someone wants detention today, after classes for two hours.

B

[olympic_shark]

[Rin utterly despises History of Magic. Everyone who knows him at least a little is aware of this. Though to be fair, he has attempted to not slack the subject completely, but without much success. The lessons are a chore on his better days, on his worse days, they are short of torture. And when he's tired, it's neigh on impossible to keep his eyes open. Thus he falls asleep. Only, Prof. Domino is more astute than Prof. Binns could have evr hoped to be, so the luxury of falling asleep without being noticed, is no longer granted to tired students, such as him.

He's pleasantly dozing off, when suddenly something feels wrong. he startles awake, when he realizes that the class is completely silent. And there she is, the sharp professor, looming over him like a storm cloud. Whoops. No, he doesn't want detention. The class is already painfull enough, two hours of detention he wouldn't survive.]

I'm sorry. I didn't sleep well.

[He hears the snickers and chuckles, when he announces that and averts his eyes in shame, glaring at his desk, blushing in embarrassment.]


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[ooc: I loled at this one, because Rin SO HATE HoM, he'd definitely fall asleep and he despises Giant Wars. He perpetually keeps slacking the subject, so feel free to be as hard on hiim as you like!]

B

[nymphofdomino]

[The ex-auror, stood holding the book against her chest, it was obvious she wasn't amused and had always been one to notice someone didn't pay attention too much, it showed in practice exams after all. However she wasn't one to let someone off lightly.]

If you didn't sleep well you go to the nurses office and not a class where a grade in the next few months will determine what you'll be able to do.

B

[behindthefakesmile]

[Rin. Probably the worse time to not pay much attention in class is during potions class. Even more so because it's a practical and focus is the part of being able to make them. Fai however was quick to notice how much he wasn't paying attention and was quick to walk over]

Matsuoka-kun, please follow me.

B

[olympic_shark]

[Huh? Rin looks up, eyes blinking tiredly, from where he's been trying to focus on the recipe for the last ten minutes, without much success, only to realize the prfessor's standing in front of him, not looking amused. Well, damn.

Without as much as a word, or sigh he stands up to follow his teacher, knowing he's in trouble, but not having the energy to care, or to protest.]

B

[revenge_driven]

[Ciel recalled speaking to Rin before, but he seemed troubled. Well... why should he care? It was none of Ciel's business.... After a while of thinking it over, he let out a deep sigh. Fine.]

Uhh... Hey. You doing okay?

B

[olympic_shark]

[Rin looks up from where he's sitting on the windowsill, arms crossed over legs. He recognizes the student from the library, but he doesn't remember his name anymore. He isn't even sure they introduced each other properly, so it's a surprise to be approached by him.]

Peachy.

[Not like he's gona pour his sorrows in a first year. Gryffindor at that.]

What's up?

[No need to scare the poor kid off by being a dick, though.]