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Thread: An Unexpected Romance [Xanatos and Sigr]

Hey yourself! Alex greeted with a wide smile, kneeling on her chair, rocking it slightly, facing the redhead twins. I'm Alex, I didn't know that the bring your grump day was today! she joked. Luckily I have Mike always close by she grabbed him by the arm, turning him towards the rest of them. Mumble something friendly, Mike she added like he was some kind of trained pet. Hi... Mike greeted softly rising a hand and looking at them, as they certainly didn't go unnoticed. Redhead twins, and even at the first sight they seemed as different as Alex and him could look. Well, that was an overstatement of course, but while Austin looked athletic as both Alex and Mike did, his mood was closer to Seth's, at least on the surface he could see. Hmmm... hmmm... Alex got up from the chair, buzzing around Austin, looking all over him. Do you swim? You look like you swim. He looks like he swims, right Mike? she asked, being hyper, noticing Austin's physique. I guess...? Mike shrugged, not really looking at Austin. He was somewhat fascinated about how different Seth looked, despite being so similar, not to mention that he wanted to do the same as him and just take a nap then and there.
Thread: An Unexpected Romance [Xanatos and Sigr]

Austin simply beamed as his greeting was returned, chuckling as Alex joked. He returned Mike's wave only to crook an eyebrow as Alex orbited him. He watched her do her 360 around him before laughing again. He gave a nod as she spoke. Yeah, I swim. Basketball too. I'm going to try for both teams this year. How about you, Mike? He asked, looking back to the less enthusiastic of the two. He noticed that Mike was more closely watching Seth, and sized him up for only a minute as if gauging his intent. His brother had enough going on to have to also worry about bullies. Once satisfied he was harmless, he casually leaned back in his seat. Seth only noticed Mike's glance for a moment, assuming that he had simply taken the opportunity to take stock of them. He brushed some of his long hair away from his face as he tried to at least look a little more invested in the interaction. If he could at least trick the faculty into thinking he was socializing, he might not have to deal with the councilors, he was already scheduled with a new and local therapist. Austin reached over to tussle Seth's hair who quickly, with a nearly aggressive gesture pushed his hand away. The more outgoing of the two sighed for the third time that morning, turning his eyes back to the two other students. You look like you might be a bit of an athlete yourself, Alex. You play any sports? He asked, trying to continue the friendly conversation. If the four of them shared at least homeroom together, and Austin could befriend Mike and Alex, Seth might find he had accidentally made friends by proxy.
Thread: An Unexpected Romance [Xanatos and Sigr]

I knew it! Alex smiled triumphantly when Austin confirmed her suspicions and kept herself from hovering around Seth as well. It wasn't as Mike was super mopey, but she had experience leaving people who didn't want to be bothered just be. Mike turned his attention to Austin, who seemed to be looking at him like he was a rival or something alike. The truth is that I haven't decided... but I like to swim too he understated. He wasn't really interested in competition, but to swim in the school pool you needed to be on the team, and once you were a part of the team, it seemed dishonest not to try his best, so Mike always ended up training a lot, at least until then. Austin seemed pleased with the answer, was he really sizing him up? With the question answered, Mike's curiosity returned to the silent Seth, trying not to stare now that he was looking at them. It was almost uncanny how similar and yet how different they were, but still brothers, looking by their back and forth interactions. Mike was an only child, but Alex served as sister most of their life. Thinking of the devil, Austin's attention turned to Alex. Just a bit? Alex looked surprised, almost offended if it wasn't for her easygoing character. Oh boy, there we go, Mike turned livid. I swim, and do all kinds of track. I'm thinking of picking a bike to do some triathlon Alex said, looking strangely serious. Mike thought they avoided any big embarrassment, but the worse was still to come. A bit? Really? Look at this she said, grabbing her tank top and rising it below her underwear, showing her fit abdomen. At least this time she had enough sense to stop there. Hard as steel, you can touch she nodded. It's fine Alex, cover yourself before you end up in detention the first day Mike warned with such a tone that it made it sound like a normal occurrence. You could have flexed your arms instead added. That came just afterwards, you spoilsport Alex said, showing him her tongue with a smile.
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Austin was certainly pleased with Mike's response. It would be cool to have a friend on the swim team if he did decide to sign up with him. He nearly recoiled as if concerned he had actually offended Alex. Though that worried expression was slowly replaced by a smile as she continued her rant insisting not only on her numerous physical activities but also insisted on hiking up her shirt to show off her physique. When she finally finished, prompted to do so by her friend, Austin laughed heartily waving it off with a shake of his head. My mistake then. You're probably more active than me. Certainly more active than Seth 'Molasses' Mayes over here. Seth didn't respond immediately, simply shifting his gaze to his brother. Austin gave him a reassuring smile and nodding towards the other two as if to encourage him to say something. I read. He finally said, as if to counter the implication that he did nothing with his life. Sometimes I draw. His gaze shifted back to Austin again, seeing if he was satisfied. Austin gave him a small nod before turning back to the other two. Ya know, Alex. I might have an extra bike if you're serious about the Triathalon stuff. I don't mind bringing it to school if you want it. It was simply in Austin's nature to be giving and generous where others might need help. Which is probably what made his relationship with Seth so frustrating. He turned back to Mike after a moment smiling genuinely. We should hit the pool sometime. I bet we'd make a hell of a team. Seth, realizing that there was no way he was going to nap with his brother's chatting, sat up again. He pulled a sketchbook from his bag, content instead to sketch. It was apparent he wasn't particularly concerned with his schoolwork.
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Mike frowned for a moment, even if the brotherly nagging wasn't something that odd, even he and Alex had their moments, this one seemed pretty one directional. Something was bothering him, and it wasn't that, it just tied together with how mopey he was feeling that morning. Really? Alex in turn was even more cheerful, happy about the freebie bike. I've endured a waitress job during summer, but ended up earning so little... she sighed. Mike doubted that as friendly and outgoing as she was, Alex was service industry material, but maybe he was wrong and her pay was even lousier than the norm. He knew that she had been working on a bar near the beach in Newport, but he had been busy helping his father in the construction job. Thankyouthankyouthankyou! Alex briefly hugged Austin, nothing weird for her. Then I'll be coming by bike, you lousy pedestrian she mocked Mike, who lived way closer to the school than her, making it just a short walk. Mike looked at Seth draw at his leisurely pace, while Austin talked about hitting the pool. Yeah... I guess Mike answered, without much enthusiasm, still undecided. I like to swim, it feels nice, liberating. Competition, not so much he added, almost a mumble. Was that it what it bothered him? Surrounded by the hills, trapped with his father, not able to even pay a visit to Alex and now he was going for the swim team. He was supposed to, it was what he did. Maybe he wanted to try something new, it was a new school year after all, was it swimming what defined him? I'll think about it, maybe I'll try something else Mike gave a vague answer. Alex looked at him baffled. But... leaving her wordless was an achievement on its own. I'm not saying I won't do it, I just... how could he voice it? That feeling of having his life already made for him? To turn himself into another version of his father? It's just too soon, I haven't slept well Mike fled from a confrontation, hiding into a convenient excuse. Alex seemed to accept it, but she kept looking at him weird. Did he got a girlfriend while she was out? It wasn't her business, and yet it felt it was. Nah, that couldn't be it, maybe he was just tired.
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Austin was happy to return Alex's hug no matter how unexpected it may have been. He smiled, laughing off her hyper offer of thanks. Don't worry about it. I'm not using it anyway. He returned his attention to Mike when he spoke about possibly not swimming that year. He frowned for only a moment, detecting something beyond indecision in his words. His smile returned, nodding with his explanation. Even if he could detect there was more to it, he wasn't going to push a new friend on the subject. Hey, you should do what makes you happy. If swimming competitively isn't your thing, then don't. He said with a shrug. Seth's eyes occasionally returned to the others before falling to his sketchbook. For his part, he was studying their features, sketching the scene in as great of detail as he could manage. Austin elected not to pester Seth anymore that morning. As much as he enjoyed the idle teasing and as much as he wanted to pull Seth out of his shell, he didn't want to push him too far. He opened his mouth to say something else to the others when class was called into session, the teacher taking their position at the head of the class. Austin, always the dutiful student was prepared to take notes, even if the first day was only to be an introduction to the subject material. Seth, on the other hand, never looked up from his sketchbook. As class drew closer to the end, Seth paused to examine his work. The first semblance of a smile, albeit a sad one, tugged at his lips. Austin came around to his brother's desk, now that class was nearing its close. He looked over his shoulder at the work, smiling softly. Hey that's pretty stellar, man. He looked back towards Alex and Mike for only a moment before looking again at the drawing. Wow, it could be a photo, nice work. He examined it closer, his eyes narrowing some before pointing to the image. He looked around the classroom, before chewing his lip in thought. Who's this supposed to be? I don't see her anywhere. Seth closed the sketchbook at that, tucking it back into his bag. His smile vanished as he returned to his otherwise tiredly numb exterior. Then maybe you're not paying enough attention. He said quietly. Austin recoiled slightly at his words. Seth stood up, slinging his bag over his shoulder. Brushing his hair back behind his shoulders with his hand. He gave Austin a brief glance, turning his gaze towards Mike and Alex. He looked to be planning to say something, but simply turned to leave, almost just as the bell rang. Austin rubbed the back of his head as he watched his brother walk away. Was it something I said? He turned to face Mike and Alex again, his smiling returning though perhaps a little weaker. What classes do you guys have next? He asked curiously.
Thread: An Unexpected Romance [Xanatos and Sigr]

Austin and Alex let the topic fade, even if Mike's half assed explanation didn't satisfy anyone, himself included, the class was starting and nobody didn't want to be labeled as troublesome since the first day. Mike felt weird with the glasses, but after testing to remove them a couple times he was painfully aware that he needed them and was going to be stuck with those for a while. Even if ready, there wasn't much use for the notebook and pen he had, as it was the first class, and for a moment he wondered what was Seth drawing, and wished that he could draw as well, if only to distract himself. Alex was bored as hell, as she paid as little attention as she usually did, instead daydreaming about how her new bike would be, how fast could she go. Well, at least the summer work was more than enough to pay for a helmet, she may be restless but not stupid. Not to mention that the fine was way more expensive than the helmet itself. With nothing to take notes with, she just sat there, with her hands on the pockets of the shorts. What was eating at Mike? They had known each other forever, and Alex fully knew that something was odd with him. Another fight with his father? No, that couldn't be. Well, there would be plenty of time later to pester him about it. Once the class was over, Alex stretched like a lazy cat, while Mike sighed and removed his glasses for a moment, massaging the bridge of his nose. The exchange between the twins was blurred out, his eyes unable to focus, and it looked quite weird now with Seth's long hair, now that he wasn't resting his head on his arms. Mike got his glasses just in time to see Seth fidget and then leave. What was he drawing? A girl, for the conversation they had. Maybe he missed someone, but it was odd that his brother didn't know of her. Beats me was all Alex answered to Austin's question, shrugging as she didn't have to go anywhere, turning to face Mike, shifting her weight from one feet to another, unable to stay still. Let me check Mike rummaged through the papers he had. That's odd mumbled. Alex, I think you have History now. Your mother gave me your schedule he said, looking at it. She was proud of her daughter, how friendly and active she was, but considering her attention span she trusted Mike to give her a hand. And I... ugh, Math he grumbled. Nobody likes Math added with a sigh, packing his things. Lets meet here after it, we only have a partial schedule today he extended his eyes and therefore the invitation to Austin and even Seth, even if only his absence was there. Don't pout, we have PE tomorrow he said, looking at Alex again. Well, that's something I guess Alex mumbled. Will be seeing you later as you said. What do you have now? Same schedule as your brother? she asked, more interested on others routine than her own.
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Austin's eyes had returned to the direction that Seth had walked for a moment, clearly lost in thought. His eyes snapped back to the other two as his question was returned. Yeah, we can meet up here after class. He reached into his pocket, producing his own schedule. Seth and I share most of our classes, but not all of them. It had been pre-arranged, given the concerns regarding Seth's mental health, to make sure that Austin was close by as often as possible. He unfolded the paper reading it over, his brother's schedule was scribbled on the lower half so that he could keep track of him easier. Well, that's strange. Hope it doesn't seem like we're tailing you. Seth is on his way to math now. Looks like I have history. He tucked the paper back into his pocket. He was a little nervous about leaving Seth alone at all, but at the very least, Mike seemed trustworthy. He slung his bag over his shoulder, looking back at Alex and Mike. Guess we ought to find our way before we're late, yeah? He asked, looking towards Alex. He wasn't sure whether Mike liked him or not, but he felt like he'd at least hit it off with Alex. Having at least one new friend on the first day was a win as far as he was concerned. Hey Mike. Do me a favor if you can. Just... Keep an eye on Seth for me? I'm not asking you to babysit him or anything, it's just... He's been in a bad way for a little while now and I don't know how he'll do on his own. Meanwhile, Seth hadn't bothered to wait for the others and had begun tracking down his next class. He was one of the first to arrive for math, slumping back into his assigned seat, located near about the same place he was in the last class. Showing his disregard for schoolwork, yet again, he pulled out his sketchbook, resuming work on an older picture that wasn't finished yet. It was a portrait. The person depicted had features so similar to Austin and Seth that it could have been a sister, but much to Seth's chagrin, she wasn't real.
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There doesn't seem to be that many classes, so it's bound to happen Mike said as Austin joked about looking like the brothers followed them. He seemed anxious about something, it could be some weird siblings thing that Mike didn't fully understand, but he seemed overly worried about his brother and how people looked at them. Mike was going to be with Seth in math, while Alex went with Austin to History, at least they already knew someone in class. Well, it wasn't as they really knew much, specially when it came to Seth, but it was already something. Well nobody is going to punish us for arriving late the first day Alex said, her hands crossed behind her head, waiting. There is no hurry, History is about things that already happened she joked. Despite Austin's supposed urgency to find the history room, he was still there mulling something over and looking more to Mike than her. Alex frowned when Austin asked that of Mike, wondering what was wrong with Seth beyond a reserved demeanor. That made her think again of what was wrong with Mike, but that wasn't the time. Mike was unhappy with the favor asked of him, and yet he couldn't quite point why. Seth seemed fine, at least in his eyes, just a bit withdrawn, something normal the first day. Even then, he didn't protest, realizing that if Austin asked such a thing there had to be something behind it. No problem Mike answered with a nod, Maybe he will be friendlier with less noise around he said. Did you look at me when you said noise? I'm sure that you were looking at me Alex joked, even if she was aware that Mike wasn't entirely comfortable in general and with Austin in particular. Maybe he was projecting his own desires of being left alone to think about where was he headed to, and it bothered him the constant intromissions of Austin in Seth's life. That was probably it, he needed time, not pressure nor people asking things about him. Without another word Mike just went towards the math class, flashing a weak smile before leaving. Seth was already there, so he didn't flee anywhere nor he did something weird, Mike didn't know what his brother expected that could happen. Passing by, he finally saw what he was drawing A girl, that was it. Maybe that was the reason the brothers were a bit weird, if a girl had gotten in the middle of their relationship. Not wanting to go ahead with the fiction that it was developing on his head, Mike just shook his head an sat at his place, next to Seth. He nodded at him when the redhead looked at him, but said nothing more. He was tempted to ask about the drawing, but that would probably be bad mannered. Sitting sideways, it wasn't like Mike was directly facing Seth, as he didn't want to make him feel uncomfortable, but he looked more available for any kind of talk that if he sat properly looking forward.
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Austin could tell that his request had put Mike off a bit, but was glad when he agreed. He knew it wasn't exactly fair of him to ask it of someone he just met, but his concern for Seth outweighed his guilt. He ran a hand through his hair, returning the other boy's smile when he left the room. Thanks, Mike! He pocketed his hands, turning to face Alex again. With Seth taken care of, he could focus on getting to his next class. To history, then? He asked with a smile. As he stepped out into the hall, briefly verifying the direction to history, he elected to continue working to befriend the athletic girl. So, you and Mike seem pretty close. I take it you two go back-a-ways? He asked curiously. He seems like a pretty cool guy. He could tell that Mike was uncomfortable around him, he could only hope that he could bridge that at some point and properly befriend the more withdrawn athlete. Seth seems to like you guys. He usually doesn't bother speaking to new people. Doesn't speak much in general, actually. He pocketed his hands as he walked, glancing over to Alex again. Do you have any siblings? His question was genuine, curious how much beyond athletics and energy he shared with the girl. Seth had continued drawing diligently until he saw a shadow briefly overtake the paper. He looked up to see Mike nod towards him. He smiled. Albeit weakly and sadly, returning the gesture. He could tell that Mike was sitting in such a way to make speaking with him easier. Enough people had been trying to draw Seth out that he had seen all the approaches. Still, he didn't want to seem rude necessarily, especially if it were possible that Mike and Austin became friends. I hope Austin wasn't too annoying this morning. He said faintly without looking up from the picture. He means well. In truth, someone at least semi-familiar was enough to settle a lot of Seth's anxieties. His brother, despite being annoying had a calming effect on him. Even with Mike there, Seth's left hand quaked a little, a nervous tick he had developed. Once satisfied, he signed the bottom corner of the picture. He examined it for a moment, smiling a touch wider. The picture depicting a cute and happy girl with curly hair. He turned the page over to a blank one. Seth glanced back towards Mike for only a couple of seconds, wondering about the withdrawn swimmer. Seth had spent enough time alone with his thoughts to know when someone else was also suffering in silence. He could see it in his behavior. Knowing how much he hated being pushed on his own struggles, he elected against bringing it up just yet. Slowly he began to work on a new sketch.