Anonymous Sun 21 Jul 2024 01:08:20 No.67565167 Report

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>>67565137
I could stop any of you at titanfall. No cap.
>Req
Mia posse and Inco cont?

Anonymous Sun 21 Jul 2024 01:21:59 No.67565527 Report

>>67565167

>I lay back, eyes firing up to the ceiling, the fan spinning slowly. A gentle smile caresses my being.
>A twinge of guilt sidles right along, however. Th attention is nice but I really don't want to stomp on any relationships. She was just teasing, anyhow. I stretch and regain some composure, back up to my feet and off into the rest of the house.
>Some quick cleaning and triple checking that indeed, my parents are nowhere to be seen for at least a week forthcoming I sigh quietly. No need for being a downer, I've got friends to hang with. The phrase pings around inside me reminding me of just how lucky I truly am.
>Another few days of class, the routine becoming a gentle blanket of comfort as I'm swathed by the banter of the group. I really start to pick up the game as it's played as well. Listening to all those video essays has armed me for vocal combat, it seems.
>All the while a small reminder in the back of my mind won't leave. An annoying little voice asking me if maybe this is too much. I have to shush it and wave it back. Just nerves refusing to let go.
>Finally, Saturday and it's just starting to get to be time. I go through my photography goods one more time, ensuring I'm good to go. Don't want to screw this, Iadakan wouldn't be too happy. The statement elicits a bit of confusion.
>I don't want to disappoint him but I also am finding it difficult to be the teacher's pet I'm inclined to. Neither option quite sits right. Might as well just coast, no need to shake the boat here.
>I finish packing one last time and head right on out to the tram. I half expect to see the mountain of a man join me again, as he's inclined to do so during a few weekday rides but he's absent. Almost miss him.
>My stop comes up as I'm still fiddling with my phone, Mia's surprisingly chatty today. Must be nerves about this. Can't blame her, I'd be nervous too.
cont.

Anonymous Sun 21 Jul 2024 01:30:39 No.67565750 Report

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>>67565527
>I check to see Ben's confirmed he's already here as I depart the tram and start my short walk to the campus proper. I spy the blue parasaur looking down at a camera as I approach. He lights up.
>"Inco, glad to see you made it."
>I nod back "Good to see you, too. Now you ready?" I glance to see he's already got a a spread of gear. A quick mental catalogue reveals that everything is in order. Good.
>"Sure am, just need to get everything set up." His voice is a bit more tired than during school hours. Guess that limitless politeness does actually have a bottom.
>I follow right along as we set up, can't miss our shot of the skyline. Small talk happens naturally as we go. The topic lands on my involvement with the gals group.
>"It's good to see you warming up to them." His voice betrays a small apprehension. I take a page out of Mia's book and ask.
>"You seem to hold some sort of worry?" He sighs and stands straight, eyes off into the distance.
>"Just don't let them push you to do anything you wouldn't do by yourself." That's a bit odd. Almost as if that comes from a place of experience. He regains his cheery attitude and pushes on.
>"Ah forget it. Great work, we're almost done!" I look over our handiwork. A full set. Feels nice to do this. I move over to our shared camera tripod and glance through the viewfinder.
>Everything is perfect as I level the shot fully. Beautiful colors fill the lens as the daylight wanes. Warmth spilling across the bluffs with a hint of the dark cold threatening to creep in. A dichotomy painted across the sky. I click the button a few times.
>Ben hurriedly leans down to check.
>"Wow, that's really something." I verbally huff an agreement. My phone buzzes again.
>Ben looks up to me curiously and I wave him off, letting him take a few extra, lens and angle changing as he does.
>I check to see Mia impatiently asking if we're ready. I go ahead and tap out a confirmation that we're done.
cont.

Anonymous Sun 21 Jul 2024 01:39:28 No.67566008 Report

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>>67565750
>I pocket the device and move back to see Ben fretting over the camera some more.
>"Here, check this." I'm motioned to look again through the lens. He's focused on the skyline and blurred everything greatly. Really hammering home that almost oil-painting aura that it emanates. The shutters click as I capture his vision.
>"Great idea." I lay some praise on as I stand to face him. His gaze is fearful and away from me. I glance to see what has him spooked and to no surprise there approaches Mia.
>"Heya Benny. You been avoiding me?" her voice is accusatory and cold. I cringe and quickly start to step away. I don't make it out of earshot in time as it starts getting worse. I feel bad but you can't just avoid your girlfriend, dude. Especially not when that girlfriend is Mia.
>"No texts, no calls. Barely even see you during lunch. What's got you so busy?"
>"M-Mia look I ju-"
>"No excuses. The truth. Don't lie to me."
>"...Mia, please." I feel a pit form as I pick up the pace. This is gonna get ugly, fast.
>I hear a bit of a yelp and I whip my head around to see Mia's stepped directly into Ben's personal space, clawed grip on his shoulders.
>"St-STOP!" I watch as Ben wriggles out of her grasp and almost stumbles backwards.
>Mia's form goes rock solid, her arms folded as she looks over Ben, almost cowering.
>"I-I don't like it when you do this! Please just let me have some space...please."
>Her voice is like ice. Just one singular word is enough to drop the temperature a few degrees.
>"Fine."
>She turns, digging her heel into the ground and starts to walk away...
>Right into me. I glance back to see if I'd somehow made my way between her vehicle and her but no, it's in the parking lot a good 45 degree angle away.
>Before I can fully react she's powerwalked over to me and tucked her arm around me, marching me to her car. I turn to see Ben looking down at the ground, his knees given out as he's now sitting. I clench my jaw as I'm walked away.
cont. Ben suffering.

Anonymous Sun 21 Jul 2024 01:49:07 No.67566292 Report

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>>67566008
>In just a few seconds we've made the distance to her car, one of the only ones parked in the lot. I'm offered a passenger seat and take it, formulating my thoughts. I hope this works out between them, that was pretty nasty. I turn to face Mia to speak and I find her staring at me intently.
>I start to speak "Shit, Mia I'm sorry that tha-"
>My words are stolen out of my mouth by hers. I flinch back.
>She chases me, pressing into my face hard. It's rough, fierce and needy. I melt as we kiss but the aching guilt finally forces me back as we pull apart, Mia's eyes half-lidded.
>"Wait! Wait..." I grasp her by the shoulders as she threatens to lean in again.
>"You two didn't break up!"
>"He needs space. We're not on right now." her voice is slick and wily. It worms it's way through my resolve. I feel awful about this but...
>I let go and she finds her way right back in. After another few moments we pull away, Mia smirking and licking her lips.
>"Gotta thank the two skanks for warming you up for me." I chuckle loudly at her joke. Her sense of humor is really something else.
>"Tell Ben I'll talk to him on his own time. See ya Monday..." she looks me up and down.
>"Say, your parents still out?" I nod along finally managing to retether my soul to my body.
>"See you tomorrow, then." Mia clicks her seatbelt and weaves me off. I step out and watch her go, a sort of flame lit in me.
>As her car exits the the lot I pause and reality reminds me exactly of what I just let her do. I feel sick and excited. I'm pulled in two opposite directions. I take a deep breath of air and remind myself of the situation.
>I don't live their lives how can I be so sure this isn't normal between them? Maye this is just fine? I feel a sort of cooling of my tumultuous heart. Those words feel good. I keep letting my mind soothe my worries.
>This is fine. They're having a rocky spot and will work through it. If not then so be it. I'm just a bystander.
Cont, one more

Anonymous Sun 21 Jul 2024 01:55:57 No.67566459 Report

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>>67566292
>I finally solidify my position. I'm just along for the ride.
>I stride back on over to Ben who's composed himself again.
>"Sorry you had to see that." his voice is away and begging to be anywhere but here.
>"It's fine, lover's quarrel yeah?"
>He cringes but nods.
>"Here, let me help you load up. Oh and Mia said she'll talk whenever you're ready." He sighs and relaxes a bit.
>"Thanks, Inco." I nod as I help pack, my own gear loaded into my bag while I load his.
>I still have a want to speak to him. Ask to make sure everything is kosher. I get a bit mad at myself. This worrying and fretting makes you no friends. Relax you anxious idiot.
>We finish up and I head out first, Ben giving me a strained smile as I step away. I check my phone as I get to the tram, waiting on a bench nearby as the daylight fades into shadow.
>Mia's texted me once more.
>"u got snacks and shit?"
>I notice it's only been a few minutes since she's texted. I go ahead and reply.
>"Sure do. Plenty of chips and soda. Parents out for at least a week."
>I'm responded to almost instantly
>"killer. ill text u tomorow."
>I give a quick thumbs up and pocket my phone. The flame in me wonders if this is pulling to a repeat of just a few minutes ago. They are still on break, yeah?

Fin. Inco being disgusting is fun to write.

>>67565176
Next up. Water break first.