Thank you for explaining it to me…..well! Here i go-
Alex could not help but panic. She felt like the world was closing in. She needed space to breath but at the same time she did not want to be alone and her heart wanted to reach out to grab an anchor before she lost herself. Her best kept secret, was suddenly exposed and her walls came crumbling down. She was panicking and sobbing in the arms of Sheridan. The events of the disasterous evening kept playing in her mind again and agian.
She and Sheridan had gone to her house to work on a project. She had thought that it would be fine as her father was out on a business trip and her step mother was usually out of the house, spending hours entertaining herself. Alex was afraid to bring Sheridan home, but this time they were working on a deadline and her house was the closest to the campus. Immersed in work, both of them lost the track of time, but finished the project just before dinner time.
Looking at the clock Alex said, “Lemme go and get something for us to snack on!! I am starving! After wrapping this up, let us go out for dinner to celebrate the completion of this evil, soul-sucking homework project!”
Sheridan laughs,enjoying her best friends joy at completing their homework,“ Sure Alex, whatever you want! But don’t let the boys hear you! I doubt that they would be happy when you compare evil with homework. That reminds me, what happened the other day when Kookie came to pick us up? I saw that you two were sort of arguing?”
*rolls eyes* “Jungkook was being annoying, Sheridan!”, Alex complains,“ I don’t know why but he suddenly beacame hostile when James came to return the book he had borrowed from me in the class. He kept glaring at him till he went away and then turned to me, and started scolding me!! Scolding!!! And me!! Going on about how I should stay away from such creatures called human boys! I told him that James was an aquintance who wanted help in class nothing more but he would not listen!!”
Sheridan laughed and said, “ He came and complained at home that you were not listening to him any more and how his fav little sister had turned rebellious! Tae and Jimin were escatic at the news and started making bets on who would your new fav as they claimed that Kook had himself to blame for that!”
Alex smiled, touched that she had found such caring people. Hearing her growling stomach, she barked a laugh and ran out of her room towards the kitchen just to collide with something. She heard something fall and shatter but when she looked up, all happiness drained out of her.
Her father was standing near a broken glass of whiskey and was glaring at her angrily. Alex felt helpless, she knew that her father was drunk and no amount of begging or pleading or apologising would stop what was going to happen. She tried her best to remain out of the way of her family, because she knew that her father hated her and only torelated her beacuse of his so called image in he society. But behind the doors, she had become intimately familiar with her father’s temper and his heavy hand. Even a slight provocation, like even being in the same room, set her father off, and he would usually blow out his fuse. Staring from verbally abusing her and then beating her senselessly with whatever he could find. Thankfully up till now, he had stopped before she could land herself in hospital but remained in constant pain the coming days. Being always happy and surrounded by friends, people could never imagine what happened behind the doors.
Today was not a good day, Alex could sense it. Seeing her father furious, she became paralysed with shock and fear, “ D-Dad….i-i am so sorry…” was all she could utter when the screaming profanities started. She felt helpless and afraid and trembled all over.
Sheridan dropped the books she was packing in shock when she heard the screaming. She rushed downstairs and was utterly shocked when she saw Alexandria’s father screaming at her and Alex just standing with hunched shoulders. Everyone who had previously met Alexandria’s father had said nothing but good words.
But Sheridan had felt something was off when she met him coz of the snide remarks he had made about demons.
When she saw him lift his hand to slap Alexandria, Sheridan felt like someone had poured cold water at her, and she rushed to intervene. Sheridan believed that regarding abuse there were three types of people in the world- The Abuser, The Abused, and the Bystander. Take even one of them out of the equation, and the world would be a happy place. Sheridan refused to be the Bystander and the determination to help her best friend out of here gave her a clarity on how to proceed. She jumped in between them and took the hit. Her father was shocked speechless and Sheridan took the opportunity to kick him in the balls hard and proceeded to drag Alex out of there. Sheridan knew that the boys would be furious on Alexandria’s behalf, coz they had come to love her too as their little sister, proclaiming that she was one of the humans who were sincere in their feelings. All of them loved spending time with Alex when they could, she could give them human company and indulged with them in their hobbies without drooling over them. Sheridan could not wait to tell the boys.
(Well, I hope that was something that you can work with author-nim! Thank you for providing me with an opportunity to write. I want to write about how the boys cuddled and comforted Alexandria, but I was not confident enough to write that out. (I screamed like a banshee when i had read Jimin saying to Alex “sweetheart, we will not……! Oh!! The FEEEELLLLLSSS!! How can I write such amazing dialogues! *pouts*) I had also imagined someone in hyung line chiding Alex coz of some self depreciating remarks she makes abt herself, but then I drew blank!!
*groans* writing is such a hard task! I definitely have a new found respect for you!! I had fun though! Please do not hold back from criticising what i have written. *puppy dog eyes* I would love to hear about how I can improve on my writing work. ‘Be my teacher’ ;)
Sheridan was no fool. Not when it came to her friends and those she cared about. Sure; she was naive to a fault and often oblivious and never saw the bad in anyone when it came to herself; though thankfully the boys made sure she didn’t really have to worry about that anymore; but when it came to others? She didn’t enjoy reading body language for nothing and the way Alex would nimbly avoid meeting up at her house every time didn’t go unnoticed by her.
She let it slide however and was ecstatic when she invited her over; figuring whatever had upset her or held her back was gone or that her situation had changed. Working on the project and their conversation came easily...they weren't best friends for nothing after all. She couldn't help but smirk as they talked about Jungkook and the others and she explained.
Getting those boys to open up to humanity was one heck of a task; Namjoon and Hoseok especially were vehemently against it; and even Yoongi had his doubts but eventually, they all came to care about not only her but Alex as well though in more of a sibling way rather than the sexual and… dare she say romantic relationship she shared with them. But it had happened.
Then their easy suddenly all came to a screeching halt as Alex descended the stairs to get snacks for them. An uneasy feeling settled in her gut. When she heard something shatter that was the last straw and she hopped up; rushing downstairs just as yelling began. She shivered, feeling herself begin to tremble at words all too familiar as she flashed back to her own mother's abusive ex. She quickly got ahold of herself when she saw Alex’s father raise his hand.
The loud smack of skin on skin filled the air and he looked down at her in shock and vague disgust at her presence though it quickly turned to pain as Sheridan snarled and kneed him hard like Yoongi had taught her. While he was distracted she swiftly grabbed Alex’s hand and guided her out safely; knowing it wouldn’t be long before the boys found them thanks to the harsh hit causing her cheek to bruise.
"Let's go. You're staying with me and the boys tonight." She mumbled. Once she arrived the boys were on both of them instantly as she knew they would be.
"What the fuck happened to you two?"
Yoongi's voice was cold but only because he was so angry on your behalf.
Sheridan spoke up and explained so Alex wouldn’t have to as they all got together on the couch; voice quiet and somber as she did so. Seokjin tended to her cheek despite her grumble that she was fine and it didn’t really hurt as she explained everything.
“Well, she’s obviously not going back.”
Namjoon snorted out once Sheridan finished her explanation.
“You can stay here however long you need; you know we have the room for it.” Jimin piped up; offering the girl comfort by smiling gently and giving her shoulder a squeeze.
Jungkook couldn’t even form words he was so pissed; merely glaring holes at the front door as he tongued the inside of his cheek in a further show of his irritation. Hoseok walked out quietly, leaving the other 6 boys with her and causing Sheridan’s brow to furrow in worry as she saw a vivid pain that was rare for any of them flash across his face. Seokjin pulled back from checking Sheridan’s bruised cheek; turning his attention to Alex as his expression turned from gentle focus to dark determination.
“...Can we take care of him?”
It was a loaded question and one that had all the boys and Sheridan staring her down. Sheridan had no doubt if she answered yes the boys would all be out the door to make him regret his choices...but she also knew how hard making the choice could hurt; as her own abuse once again flashed through her mind.
No matter how she hated Chris...she still didn’t have the strength to not feel frightened at the mere sight of him or the sound of his voice. It made her feel pathetic and weak but she also had ever told the boys...and had no intention to. It was in the past, and it wasn’t like she was even in contact with her Mother(who was still friends with him) and her new husband now anyway so she wouldn’t have to see him again.
She had a new family now.
“It’s 100% your decision. Feel free to take all the time you need.”
She mumbled quietly as she threw an arm around her shoulders; empathizing more than Alex probably even realized.
(Lmaooo you did just fine!! Just so you know in the future though; there’s no need to control either the boys or OC(Sheridan)! That’s my job so it makes it a bit confusing to respond to. No biggie though! I was once a beginner at full-on descriptive roleplaying too many years ago so I get it! I’m getting back into roleplaying myself so forgive me if this isn’t my best work lol.
The boys will be more integral once you respond again I was just handling setup but I’ll be sure to include what you mentioned! It’s always best to just respond to what’s directed at your character last; since that’s basically where I’m leaving off the story for you to pick up if that makes sense? I hope I’m explaining this well enough lol. Don’t feel pressured to match my length by the way! My starters are always hella long...I adapt to my partner!)
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