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 Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:43 am
"I dare for fun," said October easily. "I like dares. It helps people, sometimes, I like to think. Get people to do things they wouldn't normally and all that, get them to explore different sides of themselves. What people will and won't do during dares says an awful lot about them as a person, even if they do say stuff like 'it's just a dare' and all that."
He rested his head against Melvin's, not missing the quiet tone of Melvin's voice. The loneliness got to all of them, after a while; something suggested that Melvin was long past that point.
"I'm into friends," said October genially. "Not sex, but people. I like people a lot. I don't think you would have made a bad mistake, it happens."
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 5:03 pm
"Mmmm..." He mumbled. "Me too. I like talking to people. Being around them. I come from a big family. Even with everyone here, not a lot like staying around. I miss it a lot. That connection."
With October moving, he hoped he was comfortable. "I wonder what those dares said about me then.......or what you would have dared me if given time."
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Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2017 6:55 pm
"My family was very touch oriented," said October. "November's just as touchy feely as I am, even if he'll never admit it. And our parents were very open in everything they did, including their marriage, so I grew up knowing it was okay to be affectionate as long as there was consent on all sides."
Because that was an important thing to note. October glanced down at Melvin, or tried to; the angle wasn't quite right, so all he could get was a glimpse of his face before October settled down again.
"Well, I would probably say some of yours, at least, were done because you disliked whoever you were daring or maybe vice versa. But a lot of your dares involved two people, or getting naked, or just something physical, so I would say that you're someone who wants more than he has. Or something to that effect."
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 5:05 am
"The men of our house were more - stereotypical. I was poked a lot for cleaning so much, but the ladies ran the house so they would stop that pretty quick since I was one of the only guys during Thanksgiving that would help with the dishes. I still did a lot of sports though when I was a little kid, so a lot of chest puffing and being a man. Wrestling was probably the only physical touching aside from the occasional hug when depressed."
He shifted just slightly, but remained in his spot. October's assessment was spot on. "You hit the nail on the head, though I didn't want to be too creepy. You didn't seem uncomfortable."
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 6:36 am
"That's rough," said October with feeling, especially at the sports comment. "I never was made to do any sort of sporty anything, because my parents wanted us to decide for ourselves what we wanted to do, but I used to get called a weakling and a beanpole and stuff. And you can be a man without being a jock," he added, lifting a hand to gently pat at Melvin's shoulder.
The bed shifted beneath them as Melvin moved. October thought about this for a moment, then said, "Not necessarily creepy, I would say. Maybe a little...desperate? Which isn't a bad thing, unless you let it go too far without consent, because again, consent is always important," he added with a sage nod.
He liked Melvin, as sad as he seemed. "I wasn't uncomfortable because I think you just wanted some physical contact and did the best you could."
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Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2017 7:14 am
He gave a little groan at that. "Desperate isn't exactly the vibe I wanna be giving off. It doesn't impress anyone or make them feel like as if you have a steong appreciation for yourself. I'd much rather not seem so sad." He said with a sigh.
"Would like to not be such a open book. Makes me look like I couldn't handle being alone well." He admitted, not sure how to take the pat on his shoulder. October felt a lot like Dawson. Calm, trusting, safe, and non-judgemental while being honest. It was probably why he couldn't help unlatching his mind just a little to spill his thoughts and feelings out.
"Sorry. I've been talking all this time. You are supposed to be quiet while doing this, right?
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Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:51 pm
"Being desperate isn't a bad thing, necessarily; but it's really just how you go about handling that desperation that I think makes all the difference," said October. "You just want to be liked, like everyone else, right? And you want to have something or someone to rely on."
He would have shaken his head, but the position didn't allow for it. October gave the back of Melvin's head a considering look, humming again in thought, wondering if there was a way to make him seem less sad. "Nah. It doesn't read that way at all. The thing about not handling being alone, I mean. No one wants to be alone, that's something everyone can relate to."
For once, a small laugh escaped October, ruffling Melvin's hair.
"I don't mind talking. You can talk or sleep or do whatever you want - within reason, that is. Whatever you're comfortable with."
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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2017 7:03 pm
He was glad for the soft understanding, and all his insecurities didn't feel so personal and solitary but universal and normal. It reminded him of someone.
"October, did you ever used to go talk to your brother right before bed....or sneak into their room?"
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Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 5:13 pm
"Sometimes," October answered, after a moment. "Not all the time. More often than not it would be my brother sneaking into my room, but we shared a wall, so it was pretty easy to walk from one place to the other."
A faint smile tugged at his lips. "We had our own code and everything for a while."
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Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:21 pm
He smiled at that, imagining it because it felt so close to home."My sister Sophie lived next door. I'd sneak into her room so we could talk. Funny how late at night you wanna talk.....and how nice it is for someone to ease your thoughts." He missed his siblings painfully, but it was easier when he had someone there.
But this - this worked. He already felt lighter in his head and heavier in his body.
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