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"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." Luis Mendez. 19. Sophomore. Unclaimed. Light.

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A sigh of relief escaped his mouth as Luis took off his helmet and let his gaze wander over the campus and the main building right behind the parking lot. Initially, he had intended to make it through till the end of his vacations but eventually he ended up returning earlier to the campus, mainly because his brother had been in an extraordinarily bad mood. Now, seeing the university all peaceful covered in snow with only a couple of students hurrying over the square to get back into the comfortable warmth, Luis couldn’t say he regretted that decision. Even more so as he caught sight of a familiar face. With a bright smile curling up his lips, he quickly locked his motorcycle and jogged over to them. “Hey, you’re back early as well! So good to see you! How were your holidays? Also, Happy New Year and all that stuff.”

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“Ugh. There is not enough alcohol in the world that can sanitize my mouth after what was probably the worst New Years Eve kiss ever. Yuck!”

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“You got a New Year’s Eve kiss? And it wasn’t me? That hurts.”

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cris-mendez:

He surely did not seem too sorry. Cristina hated that Luis was capable of pressing her buttons. Thankfully, she was not at the point where she might lose control over herself. “I am the most important person in my purview, and therefore I prize my well-being. As I am ignored much of the time anyway, I may as well stay here,” she explained calmly. Interlacing her fingers together, she considered why her little brother seemed so concerned with her problems. She also was unsure why it was so horrible to enjoy her spring break. If their family was more well-to-do, Cristina was sure that trips with only friends abroad would not have been outlandish. Plus she came home for summer breaks and everything. “If you had the choice, truthfully, do you find my presence within the household beneficial?”

“You--,” Luis started but stopped himself. Do you honestly think being ignored is worse than being judged twenty four seven? Angrily, he pressed his lips together to not let the words slip out of his mouth that would only make things worse. A thought crossed his mind--maybe he was only being dramatic and whiny. Part of him knew he should alter his course before it was too late but all these bottled up emotions quickly silenced that part. She wanted him to be truthful? “Yeah, I guess you’re right,” he snorted with a shrug and crossed his arms, “Every member of our family only causes troubles, why would you be an excuse?” This wasn’t anything near the way he truthfully felt. Luis hated himself for what he said as soon as the words had left his mouth. There was this short moment of utter silence where they just stared each other down, that short moment in which he could’ve drawn back and apologised, but he was too stubborn, too proud to give in. And worst of all, he knew he’d regret it rather sooner than later.

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thefarissjulian:

“That’s how I know you’re lying. I’m always brilliant. You didn’t have to consider what I said though. …If it looks like I’m literally shaking my head at you, don’t worry. Your eyes aren’t fooling you, it’s because I am.”

“Then why did you ask for my opinion in the first place?”

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kelsey-bryant:

Kelsey smiles back slightly “…Mase is more close to her, but .. I just like being there. Sometimes people just need to talk. I like being that person.. it’s just.. I like being needed I guess. I don’t feel that way here. At home, there’s always something to do, someone needing something. Vegetables to be chopped, a shoelace needing to be tied… Boots to be cleaned. But here? Not so much..” 

Lips twist together, Luis is still hiding something from her but it’s really not her place to poke and pry or maybe it’s just the setting, surrounded by people, and the walls of the library closing in on them. If anything she should probably get out of there having been there since it opened that morning, her lips move, though no words come out until she clears her throat, cheeks flaming for a reason that her head can’t seem to wrap it’s head around “…D-Do you want to get out of here? Maybe w-walk into town and get something to drink?.. Hot chocolate maybe? I know you don’t really drink coffee”

“No! No, that’s not true,” Luis disagreed quickly--maybe a bit too quickly--and shook his head vehemently. “Yeah, maybe it’s not like there’s always something to do, something to help out with, but you are most certainly needed. I ... I know a lot of people need you.” There were more words lying on the tip of his tongue, waiting to be spoken, but he held them back. It wasn’t worth the risk of coming across like that weird wannabe-psychiatrist who gets involved with everybody else’s business, was it? Or was this just another lame excuse?

The sudden change in Kelsey’s expressions, the way she took a breath and cleared her throat made Luis’ attention rise even higher. At first he thought she’d ask a favour of him, something he could help her with--to be honest, he actually hoped so for he owed her so much for all the little things she’s done for him in the past. When she finally gave voice to her suggestions, though, nearly choking on the words, Luis blinked in surprise. “Erm, sure. I mean, yeah, I’d love to. Let’s go!,” he replied and jumped to his feet in excitement. “But I will pay, okay?”

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scott mccall got me mcshook  (｡♥‿♥｡)

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kelsey-bryant:

The corners of Kelsey’s lips twitch into a smile at Luis’ rambling, especially since it was how they came about being friends during their time at school and watches him with amusement before giving a small smile at him, shifting her body towards him to give him her full attention. Although Luis’ demeanour can be judged as somewhat flight. She likes to believe she knows him well enough and that they’re considered that good of friends to know when he’s hiding something.

 Her hand waves in a ‘so-so’ motion, it was nice.. Well the seeing the family and food was nice… Nina was with us and we found out about her family.. So that was sad, but I was grateful she was with us. She used to scare me, but I actually think I really like her.” 

 Large eyes watch Luis curiously as he offers no more information about his holidays, and her brow furrows slightly before asking bluntly, though concern colours her words, ‘….. You’re avoiding talking about your own. You change topics to about who the person you’re talking to to distract them… What’s going on, and don’t say nothing because you know I won’t believe you”

For a moment Luis expected her to go on about his Thanksgiving; normally, he wasn’t able to lie to her or hold back information, she’d always somehow just know that he was hiding something. So while part of him was surprised she didn’t ask any further, he couldn’t deny the relief that eased his mind. It had always been hard for Luis to talk about his feelings, partly because he never seemed to be able to put them into suitable words, but mostly because he didn’t want to annoy his friends with his problems. Even though they never actually gave him that feeling, he sort of worried he might overstrain their friendship by talking about himself and his stale sorrows all the time.

“Oh, yeah, I heard what happened there. It’s horrible, I can’t even believe it,” he mumbled, nodding slightly at the mention of Nina and her family. The older student’s demeanour -- especially when it came to unclaimed and mixedblood wizards -- made Luis used to avoid any business with her and he wouldn’t confront her, but despite all he surely didn’t want her to suffer like that. No matter what, nobody deserved this. “I hope she’ll get over this. She was lucky to have you, though,” he then added with a soft smile, his gaze meeting Kelsey’s.

Her following words, however, got him by surprise as he had sort of expected this topic to be through. He even snorted a little as he realised how ridiculous his dull family problems seemed to be compared to what Nina was facing. The bitter expression on his face, though, was soon to be replaced by an amused smile at how well Kelsey knew him. “Honestly, though, it’s no big deal. Yes, maybe it was a bit, y’know, uncomfortable but nothing life changing, really.”

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laurenlansing:

“Seriously? I don’t know how you survive without it. But if you’re sure that you don’t want to taste Christmas goodness…”

Without a second thought, Luis grabbed the drink Lauren was still offering him. “Okay, but you have to deal with hyper active Luis then, nobody can make me responsible for any actions.”

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lydiaxblackwood:

“Kara says I’m not a bitch, just an asshole. Which is kinda refreshing to hear.” She said shrugging. “And I admit I have a sweet tooth, but doesn’t mean I won’t throw you….What kind of cookies.”

“Chocolate cookies. It’s a classic, I know, but I am pretty sure you like to act all classy. Still, to impress you they have to be somewhat luxurios and special. Half-melted chocolate chips, still warm, melting in your mouth.”

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laurenlansing:

“Starbucks messed up my drink, so they just gave me both of them. Do you want the other?”

“Oh, why, thank you, I really appreciate that offer but I’m not that into coffee, I gotta admit, sorry.”

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asher-cross:

“Hell yeah it is. I’ll split it. You take five. I take five. You down for this?” 

“Right here, right now?,” Luis grinned in excitement as he accepted the burritos Asher handed him. “Do you think we need a judge for this?”

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kelsey-bryant:

Kelsey is absorbed in a potions textbook, tucked into her usual corner of the library that may as well have have her name carved into the wooden tabletop, legs tucked underneath her buried beneath a large hand-knitted sweater that at one point probably belonged to her Mother. Her eyes scan every word, one hand mimicking the stirring motion described in the book, until a figure appears beside her effectively scaring the living out of her.

 Eyes bugging out almost comically, a hand slaps to her mouth muffling the shriek threatening to erupt from her lips. Once she realizes it’s Luis however, her body sags in visible relief before hitting him gently with the book she’s holding her face splitting into a beaming grin at the sight of her friend “…I like it, there’s always something I can learn and they’re kind of fascinating you know?” 

 Shifting across on her chair to make room for him at the table, the pile of books decreasing as she leaves some on the floor turning to him and marking the page in her book. “So how have you been? I haven’t seen you since before Thanksgiving..”

Luis lets out an amused chuckle as she jumps at him and dramatically rubs his arm where the book hit him. “Guess I deserved that one,” he chuckles, relieved that she doesn’t seem to be mad at him for not showing up earlier.  “Experimenting with potions and creating your own elixirs can be quite fascinating as well, though.” Helping her with the books, Luis silently wonders what she is looking for that requires this amount of research.

“Oh, I’ve been great, thank you. It was awesome to come back and see all my friends again,” he smiles with a nod, sliding into the chair opposite to her. For a moment he pauses until he realises what he just said. “I--I mean, I obviously haven’t met up with all of them yet since I’m seeing you only now -- by the way, I am so sorry for not seeking you out earlier -- erm...” Realising what crap is actually falling out of his mouth, Luis breaks silent. Usually talking to people comes as natural to him as breathing but recently he finds himself quite often picking the wrong words, even more so in the presence of Kelsey. “What about you, though?,” he tries to quickly change the topic, “Did you enjoy the holidays?”

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masonxbryant:

“But Luis! Just imagine all the money we’d be able to make as Holiday strippers. You have the abs and I have the whole cute charming vibe, a couple of parties and bam, enough money to last until like… Spring break… This is a college town… well Island, so there’s a lot and I mean a lot of cougars. I’ve met my fair share but I didn’t charge for that service obviously.”

“Okay, first of all, I don’t only got super nice abs, I can be quite cute as well, just making this clear. And secondly, no, just no. Forget about it. I will not work as a stripper for classmates, or even worse, hired by cougars. I will do anything for you, I give you my word, but not this.”

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fiery-bryant:

Emily needed to keep reminding herself never to drink anything she didn’t know what it was when Luis was around. She did not want to be the result of a new potions experiment. “I mean if they come for you, just say that it wasn’t your orange juice. You just happened to be present for the incident.

“Yeah, okay, I will,” Luis agreed after hesitating a little, busy with fighting his conscience. “After all, he truly deserved it. And if in case anybody asks, I never said that.”

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mr-isaac-hale:

Isaac sighed before handing over a taco. He had that damn face on. Even Isaac, robotic as he was, couldn’t say no. “You have the worst sad face ever. I feel like I just told you Santa didn’t exist.”

“I can’t tell you when I had my last taco,” Luis mumbled, his voice muffled by the bite of taco he was chewing on. “Gosh, this is so good, thank you. I definitely owe you something!” His sad face had disappeared almost immediately after Isaac had shown him some mercy. “I mean it, though,” he continued after he swallowed the taco. “I feel bad for stealing your food, I'm in your debt.”

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cris-mendez:

Cristina scoffed. “I’m top three in my year so they’d never believe me. If you need another excuse I can probably think of something better.” She crossed her arms. It wasn’t hard to overhear anything around home, so Cristina thought it was everyone’s own fault if people didn’t take precautions like that. “Yeah? Well that’s the deal that I made with them.” Frustrated, she fiddled with the note in her hands. “If their priority would be having me for any holidays, they’d visit here.” Aware that she probably sounded like the world’s worst daughter at this point, she gave up on trying to explain further.

“I’m sorry, I never intended to insult your idea, honestly,” Luis hastily apologised, even though he couldn’t quite tell if he was the reason for the sharp sarcasm Cris was exuding. “Oh, you made an actual deal?” Before he could stop himself the words had slipped out of his mouth, each one spoken with cold bitterness. For a moment he paused but it was obivous that the damage has already been done. “I didn’t know it was such an imposition to spend some time with us.” Luis knew well that his accusations weren’t at all fair, especially considering that he himself had just admitted that he wouldn’t mind spending less time with his family, but--as usual--he took her words too personal and the wounds they had left made him forget about his reasonability.