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“Morning, Darling,” Dahlia said as she poured two coffees, one with vanilla creamer and one with hazelnut. Handing Eve the vanilla coffee she sat on the edge of the bed. “Sleep well?”

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Eve gave her a sleepy smile, surprised by the coffee. “You knew exactly what flavor I like.” Eve said, before taking a sip. Already these adventured with Dahlia were getting so tiring, she could already tell she would be drinking a lot of caffeine.

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Kherington slid her hair over her shoulder, leaning towards Dante with a grin. “It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, D. What do you want for this delightfully pink holiday?”

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Dante leaned over and gave Kheri a kiss on the forehead, something he only did every once in a while, when he was feeling particularly mushy. He had to say, Valentie’s day did make him an extra romantic. “Up to you.” he said, trying to say nonchalant. 

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Easton leaned back against whatever hard surface was behind him - he couldn’t be bothered to check - and looked up at the sky. “All the people I’ve met are pretentious and I’m not a fan of that attitude. I intend to change the face of heroism to someone as cool as the sidekicks.” He laughed and went invisible for a second. “Even if I don’t actually show my face.” He shrugged. “I don’t know either but they should. It’s a classic grass is much greener story I think.”

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It was definitely interesting to experience this kid, Dante thought. His demeanor was a little too nonchalant...you’d almost think he was trying to hard. It was surprising to know he was sincere. “You’ve got big boots to fill. Good luck with that.” Dante said pulling out his box of cigarettes. It was his 4th one today...he had to start slowing down. “Probably. But in this case the grass really is greener. Hero privileges remember?”

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With a glance up and down the girl who spoke to her in such a tone she knew who it was though she pretended to have no familiarity. “I expect some fucking entertainment. Honestly Isadora, people wonder why I’m a bitch?” She stood up a bit straighter. “It’s because otherwise I might just kill someone out of boredom.”

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She rolled her eyes, clearly catching on to her tricks. “I know you know my name. You might be a lot of things, but you’re not dumb. And what you just said? Definitely makes you sound like more of a bitch. Not to mention a fucking psycho.” 

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Mezzie smiled at the sound of his laugh, unable to stop himself from joining in the joyous noise. “Well I’d say you look like the epitome of cool but…” He laughed again. “Sorry bad joke, but you seem cool! Plus you can probably do more than punch things.”

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Percy slapped him on the shoulder, “Mice to know you still got your sense of humor my man!” He chuckled, a noise that’s a lot softer than his usual laugh. “Eh, that’s pretty much all I’m good for. People seem to like it I guess.” It was pretty strange.....with all the cool things going on at this school, that he got the most recognition? How unfair. “So, my man Mezzie, show me what you got, what can you do?”

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Sutton smiled again, resting her fingers gracefully against her cheek. “I think that makes you pretty heroic, and you’ll definitely go on to bigger things.” She was sure of it too, then she laughed. “Oh do I have a reputation?” She batted her eyes as if she didn’t know. “I have plenty of powers but only one of them is super… Biting is optional.” She said with a wink.

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Avery smirked, back to his old self completely. “A label is only a label. Anyone can give it to you but it takes  a lot actually earn it. I’m not quite sure I’m there yet, but thank you.” His hair turned a deep violet completely accident. Luckily no one but him knew that it sometimes worked like a mood ring....giving too much away. “A big one actually. There’s like 5 students on this campus who have a real reputation....I’d say yours is one of the biggest.”

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Now that Sutton was in her element she didn’t think anything could pull her away from this moment - from this feeling. Instead one of her hands moved to rest on Isabella’s waist, the other around her neck as she slowly moved her lips against Isabella’s, coaxing them apart a bit to deepen the kiss. She couldn’t be bothered to wonder if there was anyone else around because Isabella was just as good at this as she was it seemed and she only paused to catch her breath.

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Isabella felt Sutton’s arms around her, one on her neck, the other on her waist, and it was her queue to do the same. Her lips were soft as they moved against Sutton’s.  She ran her hands down Sutton’s arms, before wrapping her fingers in her soft hair. All she wanted was to remember everything in this moment...how she felt, how she smelled, what her kiss was like... Sutton pulled away to take a breath and all Isabella could do was smile, her eyes still closed as she too breathed heavily.

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Easton laughed harder than the situation permitted and nodded. “Ain’t that the damn truth?” He shook his head and slapped his knee. “Hey man I think there’s too much pressure to be a hero. The sidekicks are the cool people to hang with. Heroes are pretentious.” He said, drawling out the adjective.

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Dante tilted his head slightly and focused in on Easton’s aura. He could tell he was being sincere, and overall had a very happy-go-lucky attitude. It wasn’t an attitude that Dante came across very often. He offered a shrug. “Most of them can definitely be pretentious...some of them just too hard working. But whatever...like you said, the sidekicks are the cool people. I’m fine where I am. Not sure all the sidekicks feel that way though.”

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“Please tell me why nothing happens around here ever?” Kherington said with an eye roll, having grown increasingly bored with the events of the day and week and month.

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Isabella raised an eyebrow. She was starting to get tired of Kheri’s constant dramatic attitude. “It’s high school. What did you expect? If you want some drama, i’m sure you’re experienced enough to start it yourself.”

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“It’s good to meet you too! I’m surprised as well, but I’m glad we have!” He gave the boy a smile, his blank eyes hidden behind dark glasses and let out a laugh. “Dude, you’re like… the epitome of cool. I’m sure loads of people know you for that reason.”

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Percy let out his deep laugh. He never really was one to quiet down. “Epitome of cool? That’s a little much. Actually a lot much. All I do is punch things around here. My cool status really shouldn’t be this high. ”

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“That’s amazing! You must be a hero for real then!” She giggled, covering her mouth when she did so. “You can make it whatever color you’d like, but my favorite was definitely the pink.” She winked at him and smiled again. “You don’t have to be scared you know? I’m not gonna bite.” Her grin widened as the bit her teeth together dramatically. “Unless you’re into that.”

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“I mean, I’m a hero at school. the label hero is really worth more than what one institution can label you as....” Slowly, Avery started to loosen up, his nerves disappearing. “Ha, I know you’re not gonna bite. Pretty sure that’s not your reputation around here. Unless you have a second super power I didn’t know about?”

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He laughed and nodded. “Shit that’s true. I’d hate to be one of those gross predators. I only show my D to the guys who wanna see it.” He said with a wink and a laugh. Then he shrugged, not thinking much of it. “Nah, I don’t really mind if I do. I yam what I yam.” 

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Dante nodded, “Seems like we have the same mentality. With grades at least.” He ended with a laugh. “Though I was placed as a sidekick freshman year. Not much room to go down.”

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“Naaahhhh come on, someone would appreciate naked me, but if it’s not your cup of tea it’s all good in the hood. I’m glad I know that.” He laughed before nodding. “Correcto-mundo! Currently a hero, though if I don’t get my shit together I might get knocked down to sidekick. What ‘boutchu?”

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“Someone maybe. Most people not so much. That’s like the equivalent of sending someone an unwanted dick pic.” Dante shook his head, his mouth distorted to show some level of disapproval. “Sidekick. Fuck man, you don’t wanna lose your hero privileges. Might wanna step it up.”

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Sutton smiled as his hair changed twice. “Your hair! It’s my favorite color! How’d  you do that?” Her flirting was gone and she didn’t bother to mention the only people who thought she was a hero had been put under the heaviest of her charms, too amazed by his hair to bother with the fishing for compliments act that she seemed to pull off easily.

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His expression instantly looked confused, unaware that his hair had even changed color. Avery laughed, sort of nervously, before consciously changing his hair back to the usual blue. “Uh, that’s my super power. I can change my appearance...to really anything at all. It’s not just the hair. If you like the pink though I can change it back?” It was strange that he felt so nervous around her...it was different from his usual composure. 

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Avery smiled again, “No problem, I don’t even need those back.” He found himself saying. “I try my best to be a hero. But….that’s the whole point of being here, right?” He said, the smile never leaving his face.

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She tucked the papers into her purse and smiled. “Well thank you, I’ll go ahead and keep them then as long as I’ll have another excuse to see you again.” Her tone was flirtatious before she pouted, placing a hand on her hip. “I’m just a sidekick, so I’d hardly know. Would you say I’m a hero? I sure would love to hear that.” Her hand moved to his shoulder and she smiled. “You’re definitely one.” 

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Avery was definitely picking up on that flirty tone, and it made him sorta nervous. His hair turned a light shade of pink. "You're definitely a hero in someone's book.....everyone is." He hoped that came across smooth and not rude...his hair turned and even deeper shade of pink.

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“Only a little bit.” Dante said, “Its better than seeing someone accidentally set something on fire. At least you practicing with your power doesn’t mean danger for the rest of us.”

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“Hey at least I’m clothed, I could be walkin around naked, enjoying the breeze for all you guys knew… Unless my power faltered… that’d suck.” He laughed at the thought anyway and nodded in agreement. “That sounds pretty sketch!”

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"Yeah thanks for that common courtesy. It's well appreciated." Dante said. "Easton, right? Hero or sidekick?"

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“That’s actually really unfortunate…maybe you should keep your walking stick with you at all times. Seems like it would really help bro.” Percy grinned and patted Mezzie on the shoulder. “You got it! Percy it is. Uh, what’s your name? Sorry I don’t know it…”

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“Great words of advice, I definitely better stick to it.” He laughed, not mentioning that he left his stick somewhere else to hopefully get some attention. Not many people were comfortable around him so he took what he could get. “I thought so! It’s technically Mezegubu, but I go by Mezzie, thanks for checking on me, man!”

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"Mezzie....well it's good to meet you, man. I'm surprised we hasn't met before!" He scratches behind his head and chuckled sheepishly. "I don't actually know a lot of people at this school to be honest, though lots seem to know me."