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 Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:14 am
Nero nodded and instantly wondered when might be a good time to give her a call. They would see each other tomorrow anyway, so it was not that necessary. They would either go home, or spend the day after college together and then go on the same ride. There was an option he really, really preferred, and the other not nearly as much.
Nero shrugged when she asked if he had to leave. He had to admit, he kinda did. Work to be done at base, needed to relax, all that. He looked a little disappointed as he nodded. She would need to do her stuff as well, of course, he could not keep her all to himself. Nero did smile at the idea of a ride. "I wouldn't mind if you dropped me somewhere near to my home." He said gladly, his emerald orbs keen on her periwinkle ones.
Nero got off the bed and went over to his bag, grabbed it and placed it over shoulder. The brown haired male gave a gentle smile to Selena. He would do his best to keep the last moments with her together as good as they could be. Tomorrow some more then. He was already looking forward to it.
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:59 am
Selena stood from the bed and slipped her shoes on before grabbing her purse and her wallet. She would drop Nero off and then she would go to that new dress boutique that just opened up in hopes that she could find something very nice to wear. She led Nero out of her room and down the stairs towards her car. Once they were both inside and buckled up, Selena began to make her way towards Nero's home following the directions he gave her. Because he wanted her to drop him off near her home instead of right in front of it, she stopped about a block away and bid him a farewell promising to see him in class tomorrow before she reluctantly drove off.
The clothing boutique was next. It wasn't too far away from where she had dropped Nero off at. Once she arrived, she draped her purse across her right shoulder and walked inside and began to peruse the different racks and tried on different dresses of different styles. Finally she settled on a deep reddish-purple strapless dress with a bow that tied off to the side wrapped around the waist and fell down to her knees. Along with the dress she bought a pair of deep red strappy heels.
As the young college student was leaving after paying for her purchases, she laid her eyes upon someone who was very familiar, someone who she definitely did not want to see. Natalie seemed to have visited this boutique as well. One could see every bit of her perfect features through the tight clothes she wore. Her short skirt ended just below her rear end. As she passed Selena, the young woman felt something warm and sticky land in her hair. With trembling hands, she felt the back of her hair. Her hand touched a sticky substanced. It was very much tangled in her hair. Bubble gum. The more she tried to get it out, the more tangled it became. It was a very large wad too like more than one piece had been chewed together.
Tears built up in Selena's eyes, but she forced them back and turned to face the witch who had done this, but she was gone. Hypervenilatting now, she ran out of the store and towards her car and sped for home. Once home, she ran inside and up the stairs to her bedroom and her adjoined bathroom. The gum would not come out. Oh God no! She couldn't...she couldn't cut the one thing that was her crowning glory!
But...what choice did she have? The gum would not come out. She pulled a pair of scissors out of one of the drawers in her bathroom counter and with trembling hands and tears streaming down her cheeks began to cut off many of the beautiful ebony tresses watching in horror as they all fell to the floor. How could she face tomorrow? How could she face Nero?
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:57 pm
Nero enjoyed the car ride, taking in the beautiful sight of Selena for as long as he could, till he was dropped off and she was gone. Nero sighed and scratched the back of his head as he walked the rest of the distance back to base.
Inside, he made his way to his room, dumped his college stuff in a corner and washed up. The shirt that had been spilled iced tea over went straight into the washer. He was more than grateful that it could be arranged to at least be dried so he could wear it home. Now it was a worry of the past. He did not bother grabbing a new shirt as he left his room and made his way through the base halls to the training area and gym. He felt very much at home here, there was little incentive to bother being too formal.
It was time for his daily work out, which had been a little delayed but there was nothing else he planned on doing for the evening anyway. With no sparring partner, Nero made due with training dummies and push ups, concentrating on maintaining his toned upper body. Slacking would mean he could lose, meant he could be hurt, but most of all meant that someone important to him could be hurt. He had to do his best. While his body worked up a sweat, Nero's mind focused on one thing - Selena.
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Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:00 pm
Cyrus worked on Selena's headboard a little longer in his makeshift workshop. All the while, listening very carefully for the sounds of any funny business. When he finally heard the two of them leave, Cyrus resisted the urge to suggest he bring the boy home himself. He knew the kind of things that happened in cars late at night. A touch here, a kiss there.Yeah...Nero better prepare for castration if he tried such a thing.
It was roughly an hour later when Cyrus heard the slamming of a door and footsteps running towards Selena's room. With a heavy sigh, Cyrus put down his tools and locked up the room for the night. Feeling the need to check on Selena before bed, Cyrus knocked at her door before walking in, and made his way over to her bathroom. "Hey Selena? Are you alright in there?" He asked at the door. It wasn't exactly like her to just run in and lock herself away. That and...he was almost certain he could hear her crying. "Was is that kid? Because I swear if he hurt you he'll be getting a visit. Selena please...open the door."
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Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:13 pm
Selena's tremblings hands gripped the edge of the bathroom counter as tears streamed down her cheeks, and dripped off of her chin, falling to form small droplets on the green marble. The thick tresses, which had once flowed so beautifully towards her waist, were laying in piles on the floor. Her hair was now cut in a short bob that framed her face, barely reaching her shoulders. How could anyone be so cruel?
She knelt down and picked up a lock of hair from the floor holding it closely as if it was a dear friend that just passed away. The silky strands caused her tears to fall faster. It was then that she heard a knock on the door. Her brother's voice reached her ears. She wasn't surprised that he would assume it was Nero. Nero...how would she be able to face him tomorrow? She slowly stood and walked towards the door, opening it to reveal herself to Cyrus. When she saw her older brother, she fell into hysterics and flew at him, throwing her arms around him and sobbing into his chest. She began to mutter a few words, some of which could be made out. "Blonde...gum...hair...cut..." Beyond that one wouldn't be able to decipher what she was saying.
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:21 pm
Cyrus caught Selena in his arms when she came running from the bathroom. Instantly his arms were around her, pulling her in close while he let her cry on his chest. He tried not to react from the shock he felt at seeing her hair. She loved her hair, and worked so hard to grow it out as long as it had been. He moved one hand up to her head and gently stroked her hair while she tried to tell him in broken sobs what happened. From the few words he could manage to decipher, Cyrus was pretty sure he had it figured out. Natalie...had to be. What other blond would Selena bring up would would play the b***h enough to do something like this?
"Karma will bite her in the a** someday." Cyrus murmured softly. "Just you wait." Cyrus looked down at his little sister to get a better look at her hair cut. Lightly, he wound a lock of hair around his finger. "Actually Selena...It doesn't look half bad. You sure you haven't been taking lesson's from Dad's girlfriend? If you want...it's not too late. I could bring you over there now and she can clean up the cut a bit." Well that was one option. For some reason he doubted Selena wanted to go anywhere just yet though. She looked absolutely mortified. "Orrr.....Ice cream and a scary movie?" After ten plus years of being the one Selena would run too when something was wrong, Cyrus had cheering her up down to a science.
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:33 pm
Selena could remember when they were little when they're parents were constantly fighting. She would constantly run into his room, into his arms like this and allowed him to hold her for hours before she calmed down. Selena and Cyrus had a special bond that couldn't be explained. At times, he was the one raising her when their parents were too busy at each other's throats. She had chosen to live with brother for the security he provided. She felt safe here.
The young Lunar female hated her haircut. When she was little, she'd never had long hair, it had always been short. Yet after she had received her abilities, her hair had flown down past her waist. She remembered how she would spend hours just brushing it and twisting it into all sorts of styles. It was her crowning glory. But now...because of one blonde's act of spite, she would never have it again for hair took many years to grow back.
When Cyrus mentioned going to see their dad's girlfriend, she just shook her head. She didn't want to step foot outside. How was she going to fair in class tomorrow? She looked up at Cyrus. "I'm not hungry and I don't feel like watching a movie right now," she said. All she wanted to do was crawl underneath her covers and sleep. "I-I think I might go to bed," she said. It was getting a little late as it is.
She opened her mouth again. She wanted to ask what she was supposed to do about the dinner tomorrow night. Did she want to go? No...she didn't, but she would do it...for Cyrus. "Nevermind. Thanks Cy," she said wiping away her tears and stepping back. "I'll clean up the mess in the bathroom." She looked towards the pile of hair, but was forced to look away again lest she break down into another well of hysterics. She looked back towards her golden haired brother and smiled, yet it wasn't genuine. It didn't reach all the way to her eyes. "Thanks, Cyrus," she said.
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Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 12:54 pm
Cyrus let her step back from him, leaving the comfort of his arms. Sometimes he knew she just needed to do things at her own pace. But at the same time, seeing that look in her eye when she glanced at the hair on the bathroom floor, he felt a tug in his heart. "No you go on to bed. I'll take care of your bathroom." He murmured softly. He couldn't put her through that, just leaving her to clean up the remnants of her shattered heart.
Cyrus walked past Selena into her bathroom and closed the door behind him so that she might be able to dress in private. Once inside, he started to clean up the locks of hair that littered the floor, tossing it into the garbage. It didn't stop until he was sure he had every last strand in the garbage so that she wouldn't need to see it. When he was finished, Cyrus took the bag from the garbage can and tied it closed. Finished, he knocked on the bathroom door. "Is it safe to come out?" He called, not exactly wanting to walk in on his sister in the middle of getting dressed.
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Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 1:31 pm
Selena smiled softly at her older brother and nodded when he agreed to clean up the mess herself. "Thank you, Cy," she said softly. The voice she spoke in was reminiscent of that of a little girl. Cyrus had always been there to protect her, even from the smallest things. While he was in the bathroom cleaning up the remnants of her glory, she got dressed for bed in a lavender nightgown that reached down to her knees. She heard him knock on the door just as she finished dressing. "Yeah, it's safe," she said with a light chuckle, but it wasn't the same as her usual carefree laugh.
Once she had kissed her brother good night, and crawled underneath the covers, she fell into a restless sleep, tossing and turning all night. It was strange and discomforting turning over and not feeling those long velvety tresses against her cheek. Morning arose a lot more quickly than she had anticipated. She was dreading it. Yet she knew that if she didn't go to school, she would stay home feeling sorry for herself. She would just feel sorry for herself at school.
She showered quickly, blow dried her hair, which didn't take long at all and dressed in a brown fleece hoodie with adorable bear ears at the top, which she put over her head to hide her hair. Underneath was a light pink top with cute little bell sleeves, a brown mini-skirt, with a pair of matching brown boots with socks sticking out from underneath just a few inches above.
Grabbing everything, she walked out of her room, down the stairs and out the door. She wasn't hungry this morning. The thought of food made her stomach churn. Walking to her car, she climbed in and drove to the college. All she wanted to do was get this day over with, without any mishaps. Once she arrived, she climbed out and walked towards the architectural building.
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Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 2:15 pm
Nero had been hard at training since getting back. After a dinner break he settled in his own quarters to study. He had made sure his bag contained whatever he needed for tomorrow, that he had enough money, and that his phone now included Selena's number in it's contacts list to be able to get in touch whenever he needed to. His head still full of thoughts, questions, and things he could say to his crush tomorrow, Nero felt into a restless sleep. He was quite eager to wake up and get to see her again.
When Nero got up in the morning, to that unforgettably annoying sound of his alarm (which did not seem as bad considering the coming day), he was swiftly out of bed. His things were quick and easy to gather, everything having already been put in it's rightful place. When his commonly short breakfast was done, with his bag now slung over his shoulder and his usual college get up on, Nero hurried out of the base. He took as little time as needed for bye-byes with any passer-by, quickly hurrying on. The bus ride to college did not seem like utter, boring torture. Instead, he could only concentrate on being with Selena.
When Nero arrived at his destination, he quickly walked his way up to the building. He was a bit early, as was usual, but more so on purpose today as he wanted specifically to be here. He sat in the classroom, waiting for the rest of his classmates, waiting for Selena, and waiting for the teacher. It wold not take too long and soon the class would be on its way. Selena would soon walk in through that door and come sit with him. Nero smiled at the thought and stared absentmindedly at the entrance to the classroom.
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Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 2:47 pm
Selena made sure the hood on her hoodie concealed her hair before she stepped into the classroom. It was already full. Almost everyone had sat down. A few others were standing around conversing with their friends. Selena spotted Nero in the same seat he had taken yesterday. He looked so good once again. There was that messy bedhead type hair again that she itched to run her fingers through and perhaps sniff a bit. She wished she could see him just as he was waking up with those alluring emerald eyes staring into hers.
Shaking any perverse thoughts away, she began to approach the desk. As she did so, she felt an icy cold presence behind her and a voice she dreaded to hear. "Well, don't we look cute today." Natalie's voice touched her ear. As Selena turned around, she felt a light tug as the blonde yanked her hood down forcefully exposing her short hair to the entire class. Selena froze as she looked around. Everyone seemed to be staring at her. Natalie flipped her long golden hair and smirked maliciously at Selena. Her tresses fell to her waist in long silken waves.
She could feel Nero's eyes on her, but couldn't bring herself to look at him. Her hands clenched themselves into fists, her fingernails digging into the palms. Natalie's laughter resounded in her ear. Selena pulled back her fist and thrust forward pushing her whole body as she struck Natalie in the nose causing the girl to fall to the floor clutching part of her face. "You're nothing, but a cold and heartless witch!" she screamed. "All you do is take, take, take, take! You're selfish! I hope you rot in Hell!" With those words, Selena turned and ran from the classroom, her tears streaming down her cheeks. She ran into the nearest female bathroom and closed the door behind her, locking it where she let out choked sobs.
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Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 12:39 am
There she was! Nero's eyes widened and a smile grew over his lips as he saw her. Selena was also wearing the most adorable hoodie ever! He wanted that adorable teddy bear girl all for himself, to keep in his bed and to snuggle close to every night.
Nero happily stayed in his fantasies while waiting for her to come and sit down, but someone disturbed the peace of the moment. As Selena's hood was brought down, Nero looked curiously at the new hairstyle. It was certainly different... But it was not bad. In fact Selena may look just a tad cuter with shorter hair. Nero's smile perished as Selena obviously reacted so very badly, she clearly did not want to show her hair, maybe it was not intentional it was that way after all. There was something much bigger behind all this that he did not know about, but what mattered now was how Selena felt. How dare that b*tch do that to her anyway?
Nero was quickly out of his seat when he saw Selena rush out and briskly raced to the door. He gave a glare to Natalie, shaking his head in the process. "How dare you?" He asked with surprising confidence and darkness in his voice. Nero hurried out of the classroom, catching glimpses of Selena as she ran off. He ended up at a locked doorway to a girls' bathroom, from inside of which he could hear Selena's cries.
Nero's right hand carefully lifted up and knocked on the door. "Selena," the boy called in calmly and tried to listen in for any words in reply. "Selena, may I come in?" Never mind that it was a ladies' room, he wanted to be with her, and wanted to make her feel better. His heart sunk lower and lower hearing such sounds of despair from his secret crush. Never mind his classes, she was now more important.
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Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 12:51 am
Selena's tears dripped down her cheeks and dripped off of her chin and onto the floor. Seeing the class staring at her, their eyes laughing, seeing Natalie's malicious and gleeful expression...but those weren't as bad as watching Nero stare at her. What if Selena had won? What if they were sitting together right now getting to know each other? Selena stared at the mirror. Her reflection seemed to stare back accusingly.
"Don't look at me like that," Selena mumbled running her shaking fingers through her hair. Maybe she would just go home for a few days and try to forget everything, but before she could leave the bathroom, she heard a knock on the door and Nero's voice. He seemed worried about her. Either that or he just wanted to be perverted and come into the ladies' restroom. But she didn't see Nero as the perverted type. Wiping away most of her tears, she unlocked the door and opened it slowly, peeking her head out to make sure that he was alone before she opened the door all the way and stepped back to let him in.
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Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 1:13 am
Nero waited patiently and was relieved when the door slowly opened. He smiled weakly back at Selena's mournful face. Poor cutie. Sadness should never corrupt that stunning beauty she held.
"Hey," Nero said quietly and stepped in with her, closing the door after him. He stood there for a moment, just staring into her beautiful eyes, and lifted his right hand to wipe clean those tear stained cheeks of hers. He smiled wider then and blushed. Nero wrapped his arms around Selena and held her close, her face pressed to his chest.
"I like your new hairstyle, it's different, but very cute." Nero said happily. "So is your hoodie." Teddy Selena was beyond adorable. He did not want to pull back from the hug, and stayed there close to her. Nero wanted Selena to feel better and he would do anything, sacrifice anything for her happiness. He did not ask what had happened to make her so upset, she would probably tell him if she felt comfortable enough.
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Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2012 1:24 am
Selena felt Nero's warm hand on her cheeks as he wiped away her tears. She brought her glistening periwinkle eyes up to his soft emerald green eyes. She opened her mouth to speak, but before she could, his arms were around her and he had pulled her close. She buried her face into his chest. He smelled so good. It was ironic that she had done this same thing last night, but what she felt when Nero held her was different than what she felt with Cyrus.
He complimented her hairstyle, but she still didn't feel much better about it. She didn't speak at all for a few minutes, she only closed her eyes and listened to the soft rhythm of his heartbeat. Her arms wrapped themselves around him, her palms splayed across his belt as she returned his embrace before stepping back a few inches so that she could speak. "It was Natalie." Selena took a deep breath as she began to explain what happened without breaking out into tears.
"Yesterday after I dropped you off, I went to that new dress boutique not too far away to buy a new dress for that dinner. As I was walking out, Natalie walked past me and stuck a wad of gum in my hair. I tried to get it out, but it just kept getting more and more tangled. That's when I was forced to go home and cut my hair. This was the end result," she ended glumly looking down at the tile floor.
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