–– ( ・゜*☆ life is what we do in between nothings.

“oh shit, have i scared you for life? sorry, rory. and no, i promise you i wasn’t doing that. i’m not a creep.”

             " not for life, maybe up until the next twenty minutes and someone else says something utterly disgusting and or disturbing, maybe both. it wouldn’t exactly be new, not around these people.  “

             " but it’s better than your skin melting off don’t you agree? i mean personally i rather freeze the ass i don’t have rather than sweating out every drop of water in my body. “ rory mused as she scrunched up her nose. “ besides nothing a gorgeous sweater or coat won’t fix. have you seen the new burberry line? it’s to die for. “

“ my parents keep trying to tell me that it’s too early to start decorating for halloween. there are forty-nine more days until halloween and that’s too soon. they don’t understand. if i do not start buying my skeletons and fog machines and creepy ass animatronics that pop out when you step on that hidden button i will not have them. it’s never too early for halloween shopping. but it’s always too early for christmas shopping. “

            " but christmas is the best part of the year? i’d take jolly grandpa over spiders and ghouls any time. sweater weather, egg nog, mistletoe and the smell of cinnamon and gingerbread in the air. what does halloween have to offer except cheesy re-runs of really bad horror films and tooth decay? “

“you know…i’m not entirely sure what gave you the impression that i cared at all but let me know so i can make a note to never do that in the future.”

           " i was just asking if could have the empty chair. —— had i known it was going to take such a colossal effort on your part, i would have just suffered through the pain of standing. “

           " cheerful one aren’t you? i’m betting that you’re just the life of every party. “ so to be fair she had brought up death first and the topic was morbid with or without his added commentary but she didn’t have to let him know that. quirking an eyebrow at his observation she looked around, confusion clearly etched onto her features eyes narrowing at his statement. “ i do so! at least i know enough of it to understand what the concept of ‘ stranger danger ‘ means. you ever hear the name ted bundy before? serial killer, killed lots of women. lured them in with his charm, not that you’re charming or anything of the sort... just point is how do i know you’re not out to kill me? “ she questioned sheepishly before scoffing softly. “ rory. my name is rory, same number of letters as the word ‘ babe ‘ so it really shouldn’t be all that extra of an effort. speaking of names, are you going to tell me who you are? or is ted bundy good enough for you? “

               " if it’s student government related, the meeting we were supposed to have this week was pushed back till next thursday. “ rory replied as she gave the blonde half of a smile. 

“damn, ror, i know i just cut my hair, but you seriously can’t NOT recognize me. you’ve only known me… i don’t know, forever.”

             ” i told you that hair cut sucked. but do you ever listen to me? nope, you’re going to have to walk around for the next month looking like a pre-pubescent freshman girl. congratulations bub. repeat after me ‘ rory is a genius, listening to her will save my life. ‘ come on on now... don’t leave me hanging humor me a little yeah? “

                " some would argue that bad karma comes from not listening to your parents. “ the brunette shot back as she titled her head. confusing overtaking her features as hazel eyes focused on the boy in front of her. “ i mean is that not what parent / child dynamic is? and it makes daddy quite happy so why not? “ always do the right thing that was her life motto, well among others if anything she saw listening to her father as just another way of having him be proud of her. “ besides following the rules, gets you into university the idea of having a profession and the idea of not sponging off my father for the rest of my life is also very appealing. just something to think on... i guess.“

            " every cigarette you smoke takes about seven or eight years from your life you know. “ the petite brunette replied as she shrugged her shoulders lightly waiving her hand in front of her nose. “ head? head where? you didn’t ask me for directions. “ a confused expression dawned on rory’s features before hazel eyes looked around in one last futile attempt to find the girl she was supposed to be welcoming. a defeated sigh slipped her lips as her attention turned to look at the boy in front of her. “ so where did you want to go? are you new? “

“but why’d i care what people said about me? it’s not like i give two fucks about anyone.” natalia stated casually. “well it’s a free country and i can say anything i wish. if you don’t like it… leave.”

             " basic human decency is that lost on you then? hmm i’ll make a note of it. make sure to remember who to avoid. “ rory shrugged, before folding her arms across her chest as she quirked an eyebrow. “ really the ‘ it’s a free country ruse. ‘ little advice? if you’re going to be an asshole at least be a clever one otherwise it’s just not as fun. “

           " just a little. but it’s no big we all have parental issues from time to time. although mine are usually solved within the hour. new pony, boat... you know the usual buy her something and she’ll shut up routine and that’s if he’s even here. but well i can’t complain really i’m sure that one of the many gifts i’ve gotten over the years could feed a third world country. still pretty lucky i think. “

“well, if you really wanna know, i caught mr. jacobs - the janitor - jacking off in the girls’ locker room. now you really shouldn’t ask what i was doing there.”

           " and there goes my appetite. you’d think that afters inside this school i’d learn... i so need to poor lysol into my brain now. all to forget that pretty little image, you’ve just painted for me. and i wasn’t gunna... for all i know you were sniffing girl’s underwear in there or something, nothing something i want to picture either. “

        " well for starters you dropped your wallet. “ rory mused, as she held it out for the blonde to take. “ but i’m guess that’s not the something you were actually referring to is it? “