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Studying, especially today, would be an extremely difficult task due to the large amount of chatter emitting from the paintings outside of his dorm, and the chilly breeze rolling in every so often. His right arm rested against his table bent at the intersection. His knuckles pressed against his pale cheek all the while his shallow, golden brown eyes peeked outside. His black pen shown just around the center of the golden trim under the provided charcoal colored lamp twirling slowly between his fingers. His poorly lit room was illuminated by that little lamp and occasional lightning barely reflected through his crystal clear window revealing his dark blue carpet and lime green slippers lying within the square gate of the white reflecting light. His jet chestnut brown hair moved along with today's cold air. Noah reached into his utility drawer compacted with random supplies and a dusty photo album which he hadn't opened in years. Pulling the black polyester ribbon to undo the light knot used to hold together the edges binding the book together. He grasped hold of his bang with his right hand, carefully wrapping the base, restricting any annoying visual interference.
The past few days were rough. Seth was behind in schoolwork due to his recent misadventures in the library for reasons that’ll remain unmentioned. His grades were slipping, and staying awake in classes were becoming more and more difficult by the day. He didn't exactly make a bad reputation for himself. However he didn't have a good one either. Other student's didn't notice him. And he didn't make an effort to make them. His social situation was frozen, as if every day was the first day of school. Although sometimes he longed for any form of verbal communication he couldn't bring himself to start a conversation with anyone. He hadn't the right, Determination, or time to do so. Noah had needed to expand his understanding of his current classes. However even with the diligence necessary to complete his short term goal, distractions can make even a simple task impossible to accomplish.
“Ugh, it’s no use! No matter how many times I go over this I can't seem to understand any of it! It's like reading a foreign language… I can't think straight".
Noah flopped backwards onto to black blanket with white trimming temporarily casting aside the endless chatter between those two portraits hanging outside. His left hand rested against his forehead while his right was being preoccupied with fiddling with the string of his navy blue sweat pants. The boy clapped his hands together several times until the lamps surrounding the room’s interior flickered on one by one until the bland, white interior attempting to emulate the luscious colors focused from the open book.
Noah was long passed the aggravated point and his own inconsistency was to blame, the irony left a metallic taste on the tip of his tongue, so strong, yet barely present. His clothing was felt restricting and he needed air, which is the reason he opened the window to begin with. The boy returned to the night stand, surveying the beautiful drifting clouds in the sky, so close yet so far. Obviously there wouldn’t be any progression at the moment. He took the day off from the investigation club activities to ensure that there wouldn’t be any distractions but in the end, he ended up being the worst distraction of all.
“Maybe I’ll take a walk, hopefully I’ll manage to help me out a little bit. Maybe I’ll find a mystery to take my mind off of things!... yeah right. Even if neither possibilities become a reality just a taking a break in general might be nice. I’ve been at it for hours, I think I deserve to spoil myself a little”
After a little convincing, he managed to talk himself into doing just that. He didn’t bother changing his clothes since, despite the occasional cold breeze, today was cold and damp so dressing in thick layers would minimize health issues, but that didn’t stop him. But he didn’t have a reason to travel in slippers, he just chose to. Within a few minutes he was out the door and roaming the school.
The drought intensified as time grew ever closer to the mid-day point; but that breeze made it hard to adapt to the chill factor. This however, seemed unnoticed by the bristling students traveling to and from their destinations. Eventually a luscious green orchid fell into view accompanied by crystal clear water flowing from the hand of the angel posing in the center. Roses and lilies were accumulated in great masses.
With no place to sit he took the only alternative available. The fountain, without a second thought he sat down watching intently as the clouds accumulated in masses, showing no signs of cease fire against the unfortunate souls caught in the downpour.
He loathed it, every aspect of it; the texture, odor and inconsistency of rain. The possible illnesses provided with long exposure, but most of all the pessimistic atmosphere it provided even during the happiest of days. Unfortunately he left without an umbrella so he’d have to take refuge in another area until the rain subsides. The closest place in the general area was the forest, main building, and library. Though the forest was by far the closest it provided little, if no relief from the brewing storm. He couldn’t retreat to the main building since he’d taken the day off so the library was the only option available. After a few minutes of sprinting he arrived at the library.
Soaked and cold, he dragged himself along the checkered tile floor, his now dark brown hair clung to his face as he navigated the area on sound alone. Eventually he arrived at a moderately populated area and took a set allowing his head to drop to the table with a loud thud followed by sniffling and a sneeze. Today, really wasn’t his day.
OCC: EDITED. Wasn't aware of the current weather forecast. Sorry if I caused any confusion!
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l Company: No One l l Location: Aurum Academy [Library] l l Feeling: Irritable l
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