5th Bite is freshly in love... and then some

[olympic_shark]

Anywhere

[Rin can't believe his luck. Two weeks ago he was cursing his fate and now he has been rewarded with this joy. With someone to hold, to kiss, to love. It's a complete 180 from two weeks ago and it shows in his mood. He's grinning and laughing everywhere he goes, feeling mischievous and in a good mood. Suddenly he's nice and practically beaming at everyone he talks to, probably leaving not a few people confused. He's almost skipping on his toes and his game is better than it had ever been and he has a newfound motivation in lessons. Except... his grades haven't maybe changed as much, like he doesn't learn as much as before, but anyone who has seen him with a certain white haired Ravenclaw student can probably guess he's got better things to do.]

Dark corner

[Except there's one catch. That whitehaired Ravenclaw was a boy. And though Rin tried not to promote it too much, he isn't hiding it either and answered honestly to everyone who asked. Yes, he and Seth were dating. Usually people were okay with this... But not always. Rin has long ago learned that what other people said, or thought is by no means important, but that didn't mean it couldn't hurt him... or worse. His usual reply to any form of discrimination is a flash of sharp teeth, a warning growl and a seethed 'Get lost', but some people are just really resilient to that. Especially the ones who may not be taller, but had twice as broad a chest as him.]

What you a pansy?

[Is what he would face at least thrice a week, pushed against a wall and surrounded, and that is still the better case. He'd fight back, but usually he's gravely outnumbered.]

Toiletts, yet again

[Since encounters like that begun to happen in quite the frequency, Rin started to carry some make up with himself to be able to cover up the bruises. Taking a trip to the nurse's office each time it happened would be like begging for the teachers to get mixed up in this and he doesn't want that.

Thus, usually after such an encounter, he can be see hurrying to the nearest rest room, covering a part of his face, or keeping his head down, hair falling into his face, concealing it. This heightens the risk of bumping into someone, of course, but if he does, he just hurries further, not wanting to deal with the various looks of pity, or contempt.

Once in front of the mirror he washes his face and dibs the marks gently with powder, staring at his reflection in the mirror with an angry look, tears shining in his eyes. But these tears he doesn't let fall. He keeps telling himself that they're not worth it, that this is the kind of situation that - as a certain friend would tell him - can be solved with punches, no need to loose precious fluids over it. But it still hurts. Hurts to be hated for who you were... Rin wonders what was so wrong about loving someone, but he can't find an answer, or a reason. So he just bites back the hurt and let's the anger contain in, as he quietly sneers at his reflection.]

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Toilets Take Two

[gizmoe]

[ It's between classes that Gareki sneaks off to one of the boys bathrooms to, yet again, take a pee before it's back out into the grind of school work and avoiding certain socialization.

But not seconds after he pushes the door open, he finds a familiar redhead on the other side, staring into one of the mirrors. They have to stop meeting in the boys bathroom. Really, they do. Gareki at least takes comfort in the fact he hasn't walked into the awkward situation of Rin crying again, so instead makes his way to a urinal quietly to do the thing he came in for.

It's not his business. He won't ask this time.

Maybe. ]

Toilets Take Two

[olympic_shark]

[Gratefuly enough, Rin has finished applying the powder, so he doesn't startle as much as earlier when Gareki walks in, he's mostly just trying to convince himself that he needs to be angry not upset.]

Oh. Hey.

[He greets, bracing himself for being asked, but the question never comes and Rin breathes a sigh of relief. When Gareki starts to pee, his own bladder announces itself and he figures, while he's here he can at least relieve himself. It's been a while since he had and he won't survive History of Magic with a full bladder. So he stands next to Gareki to do his thing. Too bad he doesn't notice the spot he's forgotten to cover, right on the cheek where Gareki can see, a vicious dark bllue standing out againt his pale skin.]

[gizmoe]

[ Much like the last time they met in the boys loo, Gareki doesn't say anything as he does his business. It's only as he zips up and steps over to the sink to wash his hands that he finally acknowledges Rin. ]

At least you're not crying this time.

[ Sorry not sorry for the blunt honesty here. Mostly because he didn't look at Rin, so he didn't see the bruise on his cheek. It's weird looking at another guy at the urinal, y'know? ]

Toilets

[devilishkaoru]

[Kaoru was desperate for the loo, or at least had been as he soon found himself flushing and leaving the stall only to spot his roommate. He had noticed that lately he had been carrying make-up and he was pretty sure the guy didn't wear it before.]

Hiding something?

Toilets

[olympic_shark]

[Rin startles so much, too caught up in what he was doing, that he almost drops the small powder box, but manages to catch it and turns on his heels tolook at his roommate.]

Nothing! I have absolutely nothing to hide, understand?!

[He hopes that was convincing enough. He also hopes Kaoru won't notice the bruise on the side of his face that he hadn't managed to cover up.]

Toilets

[devilishkaoru]

Then why wear make up? It's good for two things. Firstly, to make someone look good and to improve of certain things they might lack. Secondly, to hide something like a blemish, bruise, cut, things like that.

[Arms are crossed over his chest.]

My mother works in the fashion world, so I know a lot about make up so don't try and pretend everything is okay.

Dark Corner

[duelistking]

[Yami was pretty much caught up with as much work as he possibly could really and right now he didn't need to do much and found himself wondering quietly around. As he went to turn the corner he could hearing something, but didn't know what it was until he moved in closer. Soon he realized what was going on and it was enough to piss him off.

If he hadn't changed, he would so be challenging someone to a dangerous game right about now. Stepping forward, he went and pulled out his wand just in case.]

What is going on here?

[His words and voice were stern as he looked over to Rin, checking to see if the other was okay all the while his wand was pointed at the group. He was confident enough that he could at least take them all on.]

Re: Dark Corner

[olympic_shark]

[Rin, bruises covering his cheeks, arms held firmly in the grasp of one bully, is just about to deliver a nice stomp, followed by an elbow in the ribs, when the deep voice sounds. The prospect of having a witness other than him, is enough to send the bullies running, while Rin just stares after them, massaging his stiff wrists and arms. The chickens. He wheezes and spits, to free his lungs of the mucus.]

Thanks.

[He says, for the lack of anything better to say. He’s probably lucky someone came by, but still. It’s not the best situation to be found in and Rin feels sorta embarrassed. And a little pissed. Seriously, people sticking their nose in…]

Dark Corner

[duelistking]

Cowards.

[He muttered mostly to himself. There was one thing he hated the most it was bullies. Looking over toward the other, he wanted to make sure they were okay.]

You look like you need to go to the nurses office.

Dark Corner

[enchantressofore]

[ That doesn't look good. Adela frowns at the situation, knowing that as much as she dearly wants to interfere physically... It's not a good idea for anyone. Not only might Rin just get hurt anyway, but it'd get them all in trouble and... She's not even sure if she can do much against them. No, in this situation she has to be smart...

Maybe that can work? ]

Lumos. [ She's quiet when she illuminates the tip of her wand, only then rounding the corner and walking as non-chalantly as she can manage. There really isn't much she can do as a student so much smaller, but maybe this plan can work. She can at least try to act in order to pull it off... Though is it ever hard when her heart is pounding into her throat like it is. ]

Hey, what's going on over there?

[ She calls out then, walking forward perhaps a little more quickly. Maybe if the guys on Rin don't want to get caught they'll run off, but if they don't... Well, she has a plan for that too. Now all she has to do is not crack in order for it to work. ]

Dark Corner

[olympic_shark]

[Rin cringes at the sudden light and the apes that are holding him make an annoyed sound and turn to the source of the light. As soon as he sees her, Rin cringes again. Oh no…]

What’s it to you, you little bitch?!

[One of the bullies replies and red flashes in front of RIn’s eyes.]

Don’t talk to her like that!

[And he kicks the nearest bully. Hard.]

Toiletts

[unbridledtiger]

So this is where you go to hide.

[Rin isn't able to hide what's happening from Seth. First of all, Seth see's him often. Second of all, he hears rumors and while he's been able to avoid people's furry Rin hasn't.]

I don't see the allure. [Seth isn't going to treat Rin any differently but he can't help but be worried. He moves to lean against the wall and look at Rin.]

Are you okay?

[Seth would be the crap out of anyone hurting Rin like this but he has a feeling that just might make matters worse.]

Toiletts

[olympic_shark]

[Oh Merlin, please no. The last person whom he had wanted to find him looking like this was Seth. He didn't want him to feel bad about something he wasn't responsible for.]

I can practice my glare in the mirror.

[Rin answers with a hint of anger in his voice, but it's aimed at himself, not at Seth. He turns around to look at his boyfriend, crossing his arms subconsciously.]

I'm fine. I won't let some shithead get the better of me.

Dark corner

[strength_of_heart]

What are you a chicken?

[Hikaru is very small but she has three older brothers and has learned Kendo and she also isn't afraid of using her wand on another student. She won't stand for bullying, more so if it's her friend that's the target.]

So many people against one? I bet you can't do things without back up.

[She swiftly moves in front of the boys, her dark red eyes glaring at them. Yeah, take her on.]

Dark corner

[olympic_shark]

[Rin’s eyes widen when he hears the familiar voice of the Gryffindor seeker. His first thought is ‘Oh shit you can’t be serious’. She’s about three times lighter and smaller than the most slender of these apes. No matter how confident she is, she can’t possibly…

He watches with fascinated horror, as one of the bullies - who have burst out laughing as soon as HIkaru appeared in front of them - reaches for her uniform collar, to lift her up.]

Let go of her, motherfucker!

[He says, grabbing the big, gorilla-like hand.]

Dark Corner

[nymphofdomino]

[Daphne was simply walking around when she came toward the darker portions of the school. These were the places she knew where things would happen from time to time and so every so often she would go on patrol to see what was going on. Call it her Auror instinct, but she soon came across the situation.

It was a spilt second as she grabbed the closest guys arm, a stern look on her face.]

What do you all think you are doing?!

[The moment her voice was raised the students were clearly shaken.]

Dark Corner

[olympic_shark]

[Rin watches with mild amusement, as his bullies cringe at the strict voice, that can only belong to a professor. It’s more gratifying than anything to know they haven’t noticed her presence.]

Nothing, professor.

[One of the apes mumbles, while straightening RIn’s uniform.]

Just a chit chat.

[With that they back off and turn to leave, but not without sending Rin a look of utter disgust, one which he counters with a sharp look of his own.]

joins the dark corner combo

[tunedere]

[ The ambient temperature in the vicinity drops drastically, worsening the cold English winter weather. The source of this sudden change makes itself apparent a moment later as a certain Slytherin approaches, expression as frigid as the air around him. ]

Quit it. Don't make me curse you.

[ After all, he had been one of the more proficient duelers during the Halloween fiasco, and very few people would be willing to experience the same hexes that he had used to shatter those monsters. ]

[olympic_shark]

[People were prone to saving him nowadays, Rin thinks with a sigh, from where he’s entangles with the bully doing his best fighting back. He knows who is interfering this time, when the chill hits his skin. Having been on the receiving end of it already, he knows that feel. He watches the bullies backpedal at the sight of the infamous Slytherin captain and Rin feels safe enough to relax.]

Hey chill man. We were just working out…

[Rin hears the lame excuse and snorts, earning himself an angry glare.]

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[werewolfhealer]

[Michiko had been carrying a good number of books, so high that they were above her head as she walked, not paying much attention to the people in front of her that she nearly collided with the other, but somehow at the last second managed to avoid.]

I'm sorry. Are you okay?

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[olympic_shark]

[Rin is leaning on the wall, supporting himself as he tries to walk, his side aching badly. He groans when someone bumps into him and looks to see a small girl. Well... no need to scare her to death. He gives her the bravest smile he has and replies.]

I'm fine.

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[behindthefakesmile]

[Today was just Fai talking about how to use certain ingredients and what potions it was best used on, as soon as Fai mentioned it was time to work solo, he started to walk around, going to check that everyone is actually doing the work.]

[olympic_shark]

[Rin is focusing on the task at hand, cutting the roots with meticulous precision, trying his best to ignore the scrapes on his hands that he’s got from defending himself and just thinks of Seth, humming a tune quietly to himself. It helps to keep his mood up and think of the good things, which help him focus on the potion.]

Dark corner

[tailoredgloves]

[She's heard of the news from the gossip grapevine, of course, especially since Seth is in her own house. Ordinarily it's not something to poke her nose into- Kirigiri doesn't care either way whether another couple goes against what she's used to. (Besides, she knows objectively Japan is on the conservative side. But basically it's not her problem.)

But a beating in a dark corner, on the other hand, is definitely begging to be her problem. She pauses when past the dark corner and then doubles back again, nonchalantly pretending she's not paying rapt attention to the hushed threats just out of notice.

It takes a while's loitering behind a corner to piece together an idea of what's going on. But there's no hassle once she decides what to do- she takes a step out and towards the small gathering, lifts her wand, and shoots a Stunning spell at a bully's back before anyone can say anything.]

Hey.

[She may look fragile but she thinks that should show people she's willing to play their game of Beat Shit Up if they really want to.]

Dark corner

[olympic_shark]

[Not again... How many people were about to find him in these humiliating moments, Rin asks himself when he watches the stunned bullies fall to the ground. He looks at his savior of this time. He recognizes her as he's seen her around, but he doesn't really know her.]

Yo.

[He growls, wiping a trail of blood from his busted lips with the back of his hand.]

What's up?