Reese carried a handful of snacks he’d grabbed from one of the kitchens, still dressed in his ‘cool guy’ bar attire. It’s not like it was uncommon for people to be up when he came home after working til last call. They were all (troubled) adults, it’s not like they had a bedtime. That didn’t mean he didn’t take a mental note of the noises coming from everyone’s room as he passed them. Movies, TV, soft music, could all mean people were asleep with some kind of background noise on. The unmistakable sound of button mashing came from a door on the right and he turned to look at it and almost stepped toward it out of sheer curiosity.
Mitch’s room, “the fool”, the new guy. He was kind of a priority because of all that, to talk to. To establish some kind of trust. Everyone took time to adjust to all of this. The powers, the past lives, the ‘potentially saving the world’ kind of thing. Hell, it’d been six years and he still hadn’t really wrapped his head around all of it. He didn’t want to push Mitch, or anyone for that matter. His policy so far had been to kind of just let them know he was around to talk and knew they’d come around eventually. But this, this was an opportunity for a bonding experience outside of ‘hey I’m the group therapist, stop by if you need to talk or whatever’. So taking a risk, he stepped closer to the door, enough to be able to lean against the door frame a bit. Cool guy pose, all nonchalant as he shook the bag of Cheetos in his hand and raised his brows, a lilt of a smirk playing across his lips. “Gamer fuel?” @mitch-nom
It wasn’t all too surprising to get that text from Mitch, given all the gossip going around, she’d heard that him and Ela had a little bit of a falling out. Something to do with that blonde guy from Wonderland, which she noticed when she’d run into Ela at the party, but didn’t dive into. It wasn’t her business, it didn’t give her an upper hand, and she really did like Ela so meddling in her business didn’t get her anywhere. He seemed angry, and anger worked well when it came to sex, Tatiana didn’t like intimacy anyways. That’s why she agreed, because the night after the party she actually slept over at Evans, something she never did and it didn’t sit well with her. Especially after the news of him kissing Mia hit a nerve, she needed to get it out of her system just like her needed to get Ela out of his. So, dressed in a simple black skirt and cropped purple top, she knocked on the Alpha Sig door to be answered with a random, walking past them and to Mitch’s room without so much of a word. Knocking twice, she pushed her hair back off her shoulders as she waited for him to answer.
His room had been crowded at all times of the day after the students had been back to university, and with reason, he was the crown prince and most sought after guy at school. There was practically a line out of his door to come baring gifts, which was amusing to her that so many people literally kissed his feet even when they were propped up in his bed. At least Alpha Sigs house was back to normal, hence her tip toeing the halls later than probably allowed, but it was guaranteed to not have a crowd. Sure, she found his conquest to get her irritating and nothing too bad happened during the hostage situation, but she still found herself urging to at least check in. Knocking lightly twice, she pushed his door open and shut it behind her, “And here I thought you’d already have company for the evening.” The blonde teased a joke, padding across the floor before leaning against the wall near his bed, “Damn, you have so many flowers in here you could open a greenery.”
Most people around here were lurking, lingering in the rooms of Auradon University, reliving the moments they spent here. It was annoying. And crowded. Rolling her eyes as she made her way through the halls of Alpha Sig, she had a coffee in one hand, her sunglasses perched onto the slope of her nose, and a small wrapped present in her red manicured fingers. “Move.” She said with a stern voice to anyone who was blocking her way, finally finding Mitch’s room, or now his old room. Leaning against the frame, she watched him for a moment, strong arms and broad shoulders, and she sighed, “Man, oh, man am I gonna miss that view.” She said with her signature smirk and a tut of her tongue before holding out the coffee to him, “Figured you needed it? Promise I didn’t do anything to it.”
WHO: Orion Liddle, Mitch Roux, and Ela Potter @itsmitchroux @elaolivia
WHEN: Thursday after the Welcome Back party.
WHERE: Rho Sig house, Orion’s room.
WHAT: Mitch comes by Orion’s to get a fix to calm him down, too bad he doesn’t know to wait after you knock, finding Ela in Orion’s shirt and the obvious situation going on. Madness ensues. All in all- A HOT MESS.
Mitch
It had been... a tough weekend for Mitchell Roux. Like, really tough. Actually, it had been just a tough couple of days. After getting rejected by Ela after their dad on Friday, Mitch had spent the whole weekend stewing in his room, only leaving today for class and because his sister had told him 'it was pathetic for him to waste away in his room after one rejection.' So he left, he went to class, he went and worked out, and now he was headed to the Rao Sig house in hopes of replinishing his stash before going back to his room for the night. The guys at Rao knew him well enough, what with his friendship with Hook and his buying from Orion pretty regularly, it was just kinda second nature to see the Alpha Sig president roaming the halls. Finally making it to Orion's room, he knocked once, moer as formality than anything, before entering the room. "Hey man I need the best fucking shit you've got cause it's been a rough-" His voice fell and the rest of the sentance forgotten when he registered the scene in front of him. Orion, hair messy and shirtless. Ela. In said shirt. And nothing else. The sheets rumpled and clothes thrown about the floor. He could feel his stomach in his throat, and his blood start to boil. "You've got to be fucking kidding me."
Orion
It was a whirlwind for a week for Orion as well, but maybe not so much of the same reasoning as Mitch. Ela and him were together, it was strange to have someone to spend time with, to hold and to just be at peace with. And also, well, they didn't leave his room all that much given the fact they were pretty much all over each other in a honeymoon like stage. So that explained why he was in his room, later in the afternoon, working on a sketch while Ela laid in his shirt behind him. A joint in his mouth as he focused, he heard a knock and was about to get up to answer because he didn't want anyone barging in on Ela like she was. But it seemed whoever it was didn't want to wait, swinging the door open, Orion raised a brow at the sight of Mitch. It was probably awkward, but he certainly didn't expect the reaction the future king gave him. "Whoa...." He began, standing up, thankful he'd tugged on a pair of shorts not too long ago as he pushed his messy hair out of his face, "Uh, maybe next time if you knock you might want to wait a second....?" His tone wasn't rude, if anything he really didn't know what to say as he ashed the joint in the ashtray on his night stand and exhaling the smoke.
Ela
In bliss just lazing and watching Orion sketch, Ela had really only thrown on his shirt because she had felt a chill . She was certainly glad she did, however, when she watched the doorknob turn from across the room. Now, if it had been one of Ry's fellow Sig Nu brother's she would have just chuckled and easily brushed it off. It wasn't exactly a mystery what the two of them were getting up to in here between sweet words and lulls of just being together in comfortable silence. When she instantly recognized Mitch's voice though - her eyes widened and shock hit her like a ton of bricks. His reaction made sense, she hadn't told him who she was with when she said there was someone else. "Mitch - " she said, almost as if to tell him to level his voice. If he was upset, fine. Was this awkward? Yes. But she knew him, he had a temper -- and the last thing she wanted was for him to take out any frustration on Ry.
Mitch
Looking back on everything, Mitch would easily tell you he wasn't mad at Orion or Ela. He really wasn't. He was mad at the situation, at the way this had all turned out, and at the fact that none of those damned assholes downstairs felt the need to mention what he was walking into. Either they were all idiots, or they wanted to see this play out. Regardless, the anger he was feeling made his voice grow as he tried to control it. "Really? Are you gonna talk to me about manners right now?" He spat, looking between the pair. "How about your manners, bro. You stood there with me at the party and didn't even tell me it was Ela? She was my fucking date. And you just let me talk. Was it a fucking joke? Something you two could laugh about later?" And then he looked back at Ela, the hurt in his eyes back. "Really?" He knew that Orion was a good guy, and deep down he didn't mean for it to come out that way, but Zeus, she could've fucking told him.
Orion
His brows drew together, stubbing the joint out as he raised his hands, this was for sure gathering attention of his housemates. "Dude...." Orion began, shaking his head as he shrugged, looking back at Ela. He wasn't one for fighting, he kept things as calm as he possibly could, and considering he was a little high at the moment he kept his voice chilled out, "First off, when I told you I had my eye on someone, I didn't even know you two were together. If I had, do you really think I would've even brought it up? Things are complicated, I get that, but there's really no need for all of this man..." He said softly, not wanting to make the situation worse as he stood in front of Ela merely out of instinct at this point.
Ela
Ela listened to the boys go back and fourth, concern rising as Mitch was obviously not in the best state. She could see a mark just below his eye that caused her brow the furrow. What had happened? However when things were turned to her, accusing the two of them of trying to make him feel inferior or 'laughing at him behind his back' honestly hurt. After everything, did he not know her at all? Pursing her lips, she tried to put herself in his shoes right now. Yes, perhaps she should have specified who she was interested in... but also why? As far as she knew the two boys weren't ever close. She had easily forgotten that Orion dealing could have been a factor. "I didn't tell him." Ela admitted, she hadn't known the two had spoken about her that night but it was clear wires were crossed. "It's not his fault, it was mine. He didn't find out I was your date until later." Taking responsibility made her feel kind of terrible right now given the situation but she had to. Soon, she found herself climbing out of the bed. Ry may have felt like he needed to be between them but she wasn't sure that was the case and she needed to be prepared if Orion's relaxed demenor didn't diffuse the situation. "If you want to be mad at someone, be mad at me." she said, a heavy ache settling in her stomach. She didn't know if bringing this all up again would make Orion feel the way he felt when he left her that night.
Mitch
A humourous laugh left Mitch's lips as Orion began to speak. Dude, man.. he was so fucking chill. Zeus, how had Mitch ever put up with that shit before? "Oh fuck you with your hippie stoner bullshit, Orion." Mitch spat, moving in just a bit closer. He had gotten into one fight today, he always had room for another. "No need for all of this? Shove it." He was ready to move closer, to grab the blonde and shove him out that damn fucking window with his talk of peace and being chill. There was nothing more satisfying then punching someone who was trying to get you to calm down. But suddenly Ela was in between the two, and any advance Mitch was making on Orion was paused. He heard her words, and he couldn't find himself relaxing any more. So she just kept quiet to both of them the whole night. "Fine. I'll be mad. Work on your fucking communication skills Ela, cause you would've saved us all this bullshit if you were just straight up from the beginning." When he asked her on the date. When she started whatever with Orion. If both boys had just known about each other, there was a chance things would've been a lot easier.
Orion
The laugh only caused Orion to give a slight roll of his eyes, obviously Mitch wasn't listening at this point, so he was going to drop it until he made that comment and Orion raised a brow at him, "Okay, yeah, go fuck yourself too dude. I didn't do a damn thing to you to my knowledge. So get over yourself, honestly. I don't wish you any ill will here." He admitted as he watched Mitch move in a bit, and Orion stood his ground. Sure, Mitch was an aggressive dude and he wasn't, but they were about the same size for the most part so he wasn't that intimidated. It wasn't until Ela slid up to step between them that he relaxed a bit, pursing his lips together as he glanced at the ground. He was caught up to speed already, but Mitch wasn't, so he stood there while Ela filled him in. But when the male swore at Ela, he shook his head, "Dont talk to her like that. It's irritating, but what's done is done. Just let it go." The blonde said sternly, clearing his throat as he walked over to his drawer and pulled out a bag that Mitch no doubt came here for and tossed it towards him, "There, you got what you came for. Free of charge."
Ela
When Mitch turned to her, speaking to her in a tone he had never, ever used on her in their entire time together, Ela tried her best to stand tall through it. It was hard, because not only did she know he was partially right but she also knew that this was all coming from a place much deeper than the anger he was expressing on the surface. Then Orion was defending her - which she appreciated very much, as shown by the look she gave him from over her shoulder - but she knew it was probably adding fuel to the fire. She couldn't imagine that Mitch appreciated being told what to do by the guy who's shirt she was wearing right now. So as Orion turned to go get whatever Mitch had come here for from the drawer, Ela moved closer to the dark haired man - her blue eyes sad but stern as she spoke low. "Mitch, I know you're pissed off but you are way out of line and you need to go." she warned, her expression mirroring her fathers as she watched Orion toss a bag towards him from beside her.
Mitch
He might've left, maybe, if Orion had just finished talking when he did. He might've listened to Ela too, but the second Orion toss that bag his way, any and all anger Mitch was feeling amplified by ten. "Fuck you" He muttered, grabbing the baggy off the ground and then brushing past Ela without so much as glance to shove Orion back into his dresser. It took everything in him not to punch the kid square in the face. "Do that again, Liddle, and I'll knock your fucking teeth out. Free of charge." He repeated the words back to him, the threat clear. Slamming the bag down on the dresser next to Orion, Mitch pushed himself away with all his might. "Save your shit. I'll find someone else from now on."
Orion
Maybe he should've kept his mouth shut, or not grabbed the bag, but in all honesty he really didn't mean anything bad by it. It was what he came over for anyways, so he thought the quicker he grabbed it for him, the quicker he'd leave. The free of charge comment solely to speed up his exit, but it seemed it did the opposite. The shove catching him entirely off guard, but he still held that same air of calm, staring at Mitch in the face with a raise of his brow, "....probably not the best idea, but I got it." He confirmed with a slow nod, clenching his jaw as he held composure when Mitch slammed the baggie onto his dresser, sighing as he ran his fingers through his hair. He wanted to say something, tell him taking the baggie would probably help calm him down, but he didn't. Instead nodding with his lips pursed in a straight line as he watched the ever growing angry man.
Ela
The moment Mitch brushed past her, Ela's heartrate spiked and she was hit hard with the fear that Mitch was going to hurt Ry. She was glad Orion could keep a level head but she certainly couldn't do the same. Not when Mitch had been warned so many times and continued to take his anger out on the blonde in his own room. So as soon as she could wedge herself between the boys - her hands made firm contact with Mitch's chest. Sure, she had nothing on him size wise, but she was raised to work every muscle in the body to grow up in the environment she did. She knew she could at least get a little space between them. Pushing him back hard , it was clear that now she was really angry. "Do you want to try that on me?" she questioned. She knew that he never would but he had no reason to do so to Orion either. Regardless of what happened between them, this was just uncalled for. Her ears were burning and she knew if he tried to hurt Orion again, there would be no brushing past her. "Get. out."
Mitch
It must have been a look of surprise that overtook Mitch's face when he felt Ela wedge her way between both him and Orion, pushing him back rather forcefully. Zeus what the fuck was happening right now. He was seconds away from beating Orion up, for what? Because Ela wanted to be with him? He looked into her eyes, the rage he saw, what probably only mirror his own, and he felt himself breathe. Start to get a little more level headed. He looked between the two, and as his face dropped into what could only be explained as disapointment, he pulled himself away. "Sorry." He grumbled, running his hand through his hair before walking out the way he came. He needed to go back to his room. Deal with this shit somewhere else.
Orion
Chest rising and falling, but seemingly still rather calm, he watched as Ela got between them. She was defending him, clearly Orion couldn't do the same to calm Mitch down, so maybe it was for the best. He was about to pull her back, in fear he'd get angry at Ela, but he paused when he calmed down. Pursing his lips together as Mitch glanced back at him, he swallowed down his anger that was only slightly there under the haze of his high, he looked like he regretted all of this already anyways. Soon enough he was gone, and Orion nibbled on his bottom lip as he stared at the back of Ela's head, sensing her unease as he walked up behind her, "Hey....." He murmured softly, grabbing her hand as he pulled her back against his chest, "I'm sorry, I should've locked the door...I forgot, it's my fault. Things shouldn't have gotten that out of hand."
Ela
Honestly when Mitch calmed, Ela knew any other time she would have let herself relax too. But she couldn't. She had done everything she could to be there for her him in times of stress, grief, desire, lust. She had been everything and seemingly nothing to him for months and now he couldn't respect her enough to let her move on with her life without threatening to boy whose she now shared her affections with? Watching him leave, she just stood there - breath heavier than normal as she kept her gaze on the doorway. The only thing that pulled her out of it was the feeling of Orion's hand as she pulled her out of her firm stance. His apology fell on deaf ears. He shouldn't have HAD to lock his door to avoid this outburst. She was the one who got caught between the two of them - Mitch's angry words still lingering in the back of her mind. But instead of arguing, she simply let herself sink into his embrace, hiding her face between his neck and the stop of his shoulder. Being here with him calmed her - she knew she was right where she needed to be, but she couldn't help worry that Mitch was going to get himself into even more trouble after he left.
