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5. Is there someone mad because you’re dating/talking to the person you are?
"…No?" Derrick sounded confused; eyebrows furrowed - honestly, he was thrown by the question. Why the hell would someone be mad at him for talking to another person? "If they were, then they have issues. Serious ones."
12. Have you ever kissed someone whose name begins with the letter ‘A’?
"The only person I’ve ever kissed begins with the letter R."
17. When was the last time you cried?
Derrick felt his throat tighten, his lips thinning as he stared. He exhaled lowly, slow, through his nostrils. Stomach was growing leaded, he felt a muscle in his face twitch. Swallowing, he evened out his facial features. “Last night, before I fell asleep.”
22. Is it cute when guys kiss you on your forehead?
Immediately, the thought of Ryder came to mind. Ryder, kissing his forehead. Of course, Derrick would probably have to lean down, or be sitting or on a bed when he did so. Still, the thought was amusing. And, strangely, nice. As it was, though, he just gave an absent shrug to the question.
25. Does anyone regularly (other than family) tell you they love you?
"Nope."
31. Do you have any empty alcohol bottles hidden somewhere in your room?
He almost laughed; almost. As it was, he just gave a light scoff, bushy eyebrow raising. “The fuck would I hide them for? It’s my house. No, they’re not hidden. I have empty bottles, but those are for recycling.”
38. Do you think someone has feelings for you?
The question gave mixed sensations. Doubt. Dark amusement. Yet a brief sensation of hope. Wonder. Dread. Embarrassment. Derrick frowned, eyebrows furrowing as he glanced off to the side, considering the question. “…Probably not, but— I don’t know. Even if someone did… I’m not sure if I deserve that.”
44. What’s the best part about school?
"Learning," He said it, with a very straight face. He meant it too; if someone has asked Derrick that question months ago, he probably would’ve said lunch, or maybe the final bell to mark the end of the day. He shrugged, almost nonchalantly, "I like learning."
46. Do you ever pass notes to your friends in school?
Derrick shook his head, “I’m not ten anymore. I used to, but now, I just call them or go see them if I need to talk.”
59. Has anyone of your friends ever seen you cry?
"No," He answered abruptly, his voice sounding stern. Derrick’s gaze had darkened, "they never have. No one has, not in years. I… It’s something I handle on my own." Though there were days, moments, where he wished someone had been there. Those wants had all but crushed over the last few years.
62. Is there something that happened in your past that you hate talking about?
"Everyone has that type of thing," Derrick answered, in a roundabout way. Of course he did. What kind of question was that to ask? He huffed, "that much should be god damn obvious."
74. Have you ever felt replaced?
He blinked, just staring a moment or two. Replaced? An eyebrow rose, he tilted his head some. “How insecure do you have to be to feel replaced?” Like he was one to talk; his own self esteem and worth had been shot to hell. Derrick scowled, frowning, “I wouldn’t. I respect my friends more than that.”
81. Last person you cried in front of?
"No one."
99. Have you ever kissed someone older than you?
He shook his head.
101. Ever kissed under fireworks?
"Never watched fireworks before in my life."