Private: Twins, Spy... Oh my!

[Zotohxan]

*I shake my head, forcing a hopefully convincing smile* I'm good. I washed up a bit, and now the pain is practically gone. *I stand up straight, despite the protests of my ribs I keep the smile, and keep my voice steady* Thank you for helping me.. But really, it's truly not necessary. It's my own fault, anyway.

 

[Purize]

*I clench my fists and my face goes red, not from blush necessarily, but from anger... anger at those mean girls who hurt my new best friend, and anger at myself for standing by and not doing anything about it. I was raised to take action, so why didn't I? I look away from her as I try to calm down. I wasn't one to lose my temper so easily... but this felt serious, to me at least. Then it hit me, I didn't even know why this happened to Nari in the first place. I narrowed my eyes into Nari's and stared.* How, exactly? What did you do? You just walked in and suddenly the air gets as thick as water. *Not a very good analogy, I thought to myself, but continued anyway.* All you did was look at me.... *I fell silent, my eyes seemingly glass over.* Is it because you looked at me? That doesn't make sense....

 

[Zotohxan]

*I swallow hard, furrowing my eyebrows together as I lower my head* You don't... Recognize those names they called me..? *I can feel my eyes welling up with tears. Of course she's still protective over you, now... She doesn't know you're a filthy dyke! I feel Nolan's comforting hand rubbing small circles on my back and I give him an appreciative smile before nervously turning back to Yuki-chan, awaiting her response.*

 

[Purize]

*I bite my lip as I try to recall what they called Nari, but as nothing familiar came up I shook my head.*

 

[Zotohxan]

*I take in a deep breath, wrapping my arms comfortingly around myself before averting my gaze from Yuki-chan and speaking in a pained voice* D-Dyke... I'm uncultured... Lezbo... They're all derogatory terms for calling someone a lesbian... *Tears come to my eyes, making me squeeze my eyes tightly shut* I like girls... Instead of guys... A-And... That's why they do that to me...

 

[Purize]

*I blink slowly and when I speak, it's in a blunt, unwavering tone.* They beat you up because you like girls, and because you accidentally looked at me when I was about to change? *The question was more rhetorical than not, so I didn't wait for an answer as I looked off towards the group of girls who had beat Nari up in the locker room. I tightened my fist and my expression seemed to be as cold as ice.* That's just damn ridiculous. *I look back at Nari.* So what if you prefer girls? It's nothing to get violent over. *My expression softens a bit as I continue to look at Nari.* Frankly I'm tempted to beat them all to a pulp, but I'm not one to lose my temper and it wouldn't do very much good anyway. *I smile at Nari.*

 

[Zotohxan]

*I swallow hard, looking up at Yuki-chan. I wasn't positive if her words had been honest or not, but seeing the smile on her face makes me break down into silent sobs. No one had ever really accepted me, before... No one had continued being my friend after I 'came out'... So, this... This was amazing... I quickly stand up straight and practically tackle Yuki-chan in a hug* Thank you!

 

[Purize]

*My eyes go wide as my "ice expression" cracks and I go back to normal and giggle.* There's no need to thank me... I just don't think it's fair to judge a person because of their sexual preference.


((Ooooooooh~ Yuki ish using big girl words~))

 

[Zotohxan]

*I continue to hug Yuki-chan, not really thinking about the consequences that would come along with it as I'm blatantly hugging the new girl in front of everyone...* Of course I-I need to thank you... No one... Has ever b-been this n-nice..!

 

[Purize]

*I smile warmly and hug her back.* In that case, I suppose you're welcome.

 

[Zotohxan]

*I tighten my arms around her a bit, still crying as the feeling of having a friend, having a real friend, is something quite new... But I quite like it. However, this is cut short as Kitagawa-san comes walking over, her arms crossed over her chest as she glares at me* Let the poor girl go, now, you filthy dyke!

 

[Purize]

*I pull back from Nari and my expression goes hard again as I turn towards the girl.* I think you're mistaken. I was giving my friend a hug, got a problem with that? *I raised an eyebrow, and despite my size, I lean towards her a bit to increase intimidation, as effective, or ineffective that may be.*

 

[Zotohxan]

*I frown, reaching forward I gently grab onto Yuki-chan's arm and shake my head* It's okay... *My voice comes out a timid whisper, though I try to make it sound a bit more confident* She can't do anything out here.. Coach wouldn't allow it.


*As if Kitagawa-san had heard my words, she walks over and slaps my hand away from Yukina. She then grabs my arm tightly, digging in her freshly manicured nails which causes me to wince, but not make any other indication of pain. She leans in close to my face, her brown hair brushing against my cheek as she puts her lips right before my ear* Listen, you little lezbo bitch. I don't know what you told her, but I won't allow you to ruin her like you did to Chiki-chan. *I flinch at my old nickname for Chikara which slowly caught on among the other girls. I feel tears springing to my eyes which I try desperately to push back down* Don't... Don't talk about her to me.. *My voices comes out pleading as I tightly close my eyes, my hands balled into tight fists at my sides as I try my hardest not to cry* Please....


*Kitagawa-san simply laughs at the obvious emotional pain I'm in as she pulls away and gives me a sickeningly sweet smile before turning back to her 'girls' and starting to walk off, calling over her shoulder as she does* Enjoy the rest of class~

 

[Purize]

*I grind my teeth and feel so useless that it seriously pisses me off. About one hundred terrible thoughts go through my head in only a second before I turn to Nari,a lost expression now on my face. I stare at her, and I see she's on the brink of tears but I don't know what to say, I have so many emotions conflicting at once that i'm simply speechless. Eventually I manage,* Nari...

 

[Zotohxan]

*I sniffle back my tears and look to Yuki-chan. I force a smile* I'm alright... She just brought up some bad memories is all. *I reach up to wipe a tear trail from my eye before taking a few deep breaths to calm myself down. I look to Nolan who then walks over and hugs me softly* Love you, Nari. *I let out a weak chuckle* Know ya do, Noal~

 

[Purize]

*A glum expression shadows over my face. I keep getting her picked on by the other girls... and even when it's my fault, I still did nothing to protect her... Some friend I am...*

 

[Zotohxan]

*i notice Yuki-chan's expression and walk over to her with a concerned one of my own,* What's wrong? *I ask gently, my tears are all but forgotten as I realize my friend needs me*

 

[Purize]

*I blink away the look on my face and smile weakly.* Nothing. Next time I'll just try harder. *I lift my chin a little bit and before a response could be made the coach's whistle blows again* LIIIIIIINE UP! *I raise an eyebrow as I watch kids line up against the farthest parallel walls of the gym.*

 

[Zotohxan]

*I was about to respond that there was nothing for her to 'try harder' for, but then Coach blows his whistle. I sigh and begrudgingly walk to the side of the room with the most people who generally ignore me, rather than those who harass me. Nolan, of course, follows suit behind me.*

 

[Purize]

*Not exactly knowing what to do, I follow their example and follow Nari and Nolan with wide eyes, wondering what we were going to do next.*

 

[Zotohxan]

*I pull Yuki-chan over to the wall with Nolan and I, everyone else taking a few steps away which makes me giggle softly. I'm usually the dodgeball winner, because no one wants to risk the ball getting 'lezbo germs' on it, then having to touch it themselves.*

 

[Purize]

*I don't know whether to laugh or frown at that so I just chuckle nervously* So... what do we do exactly?


 
((We'll make it like Middle school dodge ball instead of traditional dodgeball))

 

[Zotohxan]

*I smile softly* It's simple. Just don't let the ball hit you. If it does, you're out and you have to go sit on the bleachers. If you catch it, then you stay in the game and throw it back at people. On this side of the court is our 'team', and the other side is the enemy. We want to try and get as many of them out as possible, understand?

 

[Purize]

(( And if you catch a ball then the person who threw it is out, but she'll catch onto that x3))


*I blink and smile* Is that all? Oh this should be fun! I'm used to dodging bul- ...I mean... bullies... *I chuckle nervously again and kick myself for almost saying "bullets"*

 

[Zotohxan]

*I frown* You were bullied? *That makes my chest literally hurt, a pain deep in my heart at the thought of someone bullying my friend... She's so sweet and innocent, why would someone bully her?!*