dappledleaves | meme for pocky /high school AU meme

[Sinclair wishes he was the type to ignore uniform code, because he could sure use an oversized hoodie to hide his face in right now. He makes another face, but follows, listening to Cethin talk and explain it all. There are a quite few things Sinclair is hung up over, but he doesn't voice them.

The Severines were powerful; to let one of their kids get snatched and then flaunted in front of them is...odd. It meant that family had been more powerful? And why? What was the purpose of any of that? Sinclair bites his thumb as he thinks]

...so everyone knows he's violent and dangerous and let him come here anyway? And they put him in one of Oria's classes?

[Aaah, now he's really mad. That said, he feels a headache coming on]

...I wonder why I only just learned of this now. I...we grew up with each other. That's so...

[Unless the family didn't know until they hit high school?]

[ "Honestly, Sinclair... I wouldn't have known this if I didn't shake the info out of Oria when we got back from the stabbing incident. He didn't actually get hurt at the time, by the way. It's probably a family secret or something, but I made him tell me all about it, and if there's anyone that can make him talk about this again, it's definitely you."

Because they're childhood friends. Oria does seem to have a habit of not saying anything unless it's brought up by someone else, forcefully too. Perhaps that was his way so that Sinclair wouldn't have to worry about another problem that he has. Oria always felt that he had too much baggage. Unsuitable for anyone, only to drag them down.

"He seems to feel bad for him sometimes, but when it's not 'sometimes', he looks like he wants to kill him too."

Freaking yikes, my guy. ]

[... Sinclair looks down, turning over those words in his head. He understands. Sinclair liked to be patient with Oria, letting him move at his own pace because he knows how much weighs on him.

But being patient like that was sometimes like letting them both run away, wasn't it?]

...I'll talk to him. Thanks, Cethin.

[ "Let him know what happened too. Give him an earful."

Now that they're in front of Sinclair's door, Cethin waves as he takes his leave. Later, man.

Is it time to contact Oria? Or maybe he should do his nightly routine. ]

[Sinclair glances at his phone. Aaah. Ahhhh. Aaaaaaah. He's not ready for this yet. Give Oria an earful??? But that would imply it was Oria's fault for not telling him. Sinclair goes through his nightly routine and washes up in the bathroom first, careful not to jar any of the bandages and then reaches for Rein to hug as he goes through his messages.

There are...a lot. Rumors spread fast here. aaaah. Oria definitely already heard by now. He'll just call him, and hope he's free. Does he want Oria to pick up? Hmmmmmm]

[ The ringing continues for a while but then the call finally gets through. ]

Hello?

[ He sounds "tired but is trying very hard to hide it" sort of way. ]

[ It takes a moment for it to sink in that it's Oria's voice. He exhales softly and flops back on his bed, hugging Rein tighter]

Oria... sorry, were you resting? I can call back later.

No, you had good timing. I just finished.

[ It was a long day for him. ]

What's up?

[Oh, good. Sinclair is glad Oria can't see him fidgeting now]

Mm... I wanted to hear from you and see how you were going...[And... Sinclair pauses, as he tries to put it in words]

A few things happened today.

Yeah? It's only the first day since I left! What did I miss?

[ Tell him all about it, Sinclair. ]

[...

Ah.

Ugh. This is...bad]

Mm... there was this new transfer student. He's in most of my classes. He's not very nice. He was kind of going out of his way to make everyone really mad?

Uh-huh. Yeah. And? Don't keep me in suspense!

[ There's a sound of something crunching. Oria is probably eating something. ]

...

[ Uuughhh]

He...I might have gotten into a fight? So I'll definitely be in trouble tomorrow. [ Mumble mumble]

...Oria...his name is Satria Evelyn.

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[ There would have been silence from his phone, but he has higher priorities than being in shock. ]

Are you hurt anywhere? Are you okay?

[ And that's Sinclair's well-being because of course it is. ]

I'm...okay. I mean, Cethin said I looked like I got in a gang fight, but I think he's exaggerating...

[ If he keeps the ice pack on, he can get some of the swelling down before it looks too bad ]

I'm fine though. Really. I was more worried for you.

Cethin said... oh my god, Emil. That means like you were bleeding at the very least. Nothing got broken, right? Everything still intact?

[ A short pause. ]

Do I have to teach someone a lesson...

[There's a pause]

...there's nothing wrong with me. It's fine. Everything got patched up easily. [ aaaaah, why did he do this, and he can see Oria's evasive words now]

Don already got into a fight with Satria, you don't need to add to it.

... Alright.

[ There's a deep sigh on the other end of the line. ]

I'll thank her and probably bring something back. I hope she beat the shit out of him.

[ He sounds even more worn out despite that. ]

This is absolutely the worst timing. I haven't even been gone for a full 24 hours yet... I'm sorry, for getting you involved.

...she probably did. I hope she doesn't get into too much trouble either. [Who is he kidding...she definitely caused a big ruckus. Sinclair gives a little huff over the phone]

Why are you blaming yourself? You didn't start anything...[He frowns a little] Hey, when you're back...can you tell me everything? Cethin told me what he knew, but...

Okay. I will.

[ There it goes with the association again. Oria figures that Satria had leveled his elementary tactics to targeting people Oria is closely associated with. He already feels angry about the fight. ]

I hope you won't be too bored in the meantime. That's definitely a suspension in the works.

...ah. I did break his nose so that's a big suspension isn't it--[mentally, screaming] Oh no. Beatrice will be so upset...I hope it's not too late in Germany when they contact her...

[aaaah he's sorry big sister!! He tried to stay out of trouble!!]

I'll talk to her about this. It's the least I can do. I'll tell her to give me a call tomorrow.

[ Oria stifles his yawn but it can still be heard through the phone. ]

The business proposal didn't go so well, so I have to make up for it tomorrow. Shoot me a text if anything else happens... or if Satria tries bothering you again.

[So it was just one bad thing after another. He feels guilty already. But he can tell Oria wants to do something, so he makes an affirmative noise]

Mm. I will. Don't...don't worry so much about me, okay? [So Oria wont be coming back tomorrow then.]

I miss you...take care of yourself too.

I will. I'll bring you a bunch of stuff when I come back too.

[ He tries to sound chipper even with how drained he feels. ]

Good night, Emil.

Spoiling me again? [Sinclair laughs a little, even though they're both tired.] Good night, Oria.

[He hangs up, and then messages Beatrice for a call, and then spends a good half hour apologising to her, despite her confusion.

Just a few more days then...]

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