#afk.

“  terribly so,  ”     the blonde says,  with an attempt to force a smile.   she must always be positive,  a light.   in despite of it all,  the people she'd loved and lost.   it truly was too much for her feeble heart to bear some days.   however,  for the sake of oz,  she must carry on.   as she looks to the other,  her hand tightens around the staff of her wand.     “  can i tell you a secret?   it's far too much for anyone to bear out here,  alone.  ”

“  don't be so dramatic.  ”     the two of them had been watching a horror movie.   the premise of it being that of vampires and their various life styles.     “  it's just a movie.  ”

“  of all the people in the world i could've been stuck with ...  ”     a sweet smile places itself onto gabbi's features.   it was moments like this that they cherished.   moments of softness,  sarcastic comments,  physical touch.   it wasn't like their usual moments.   NO YELLING,  SCREAMING,  CRYING,  ARGUING.   it was nice.   they place a kiss to rachel's forehead,     “  i'm glad it's you.  ”     they trace their finger along the string of her hoodie.     “  by the way,  would you mind if i borrowed this?  ”

there was nothing like a platonic ice cream date.   that's where wells and oaklee had decided to end their day of hanging out,  at dairy queen.   as he's taking his lactaid                      because he will literally die later if he doesn't                      he hears that his order is ready.   he shoots wells a look before getting up and heading to retrieve it.   when he comes back with two blizzards,     “  i bought two,  so,  here.  ”     he's offering his friend the second one.   sitting back down he can't help but dig his spoon right in.   between bites,     “  don't say i never do anything for you.  ”

“  why are you so concerned about me?  ”     it was safe to say that gabbi was definitely having one of their deep lows where they didn't exactly feel like themself.   instead of their usual untouchable,  outspoken ego                      they were being more to themself,  and it clearly got the attention of their girlfriend.   it was getting to the point where they figured :    RACHEL WOULD BE BETTER WITHOUT ME.   but instead of acting on that,  they asked their pointed question.   they're then tacking on,     “  or have you come to laugh at me for having emotions?  ”

on top of the boring studying,  the parties were another perk of going to essex,  and the frat houses knew how to throw one.   sure helped that her brother was the head of one or whatever.   HER GOAL WAS TO JOIN THE SISTER SORORITY TO HIS,  KAPPA,  JUST LIKE HER MOM BEFORE.   seeing one of whitney's teammates she goes and greets her,  a whiteclaw in her left hand.     “  hey,  who the hell invited you?!  ”     her tone is harsh,  she meant as playful but it didn't seem to come off as such,  which has her almost immediately apologizing,     “  sorry                    i didn't mean for it to come out like that.  ”     a blush beyond the flush from the alcohol spreading across her face.     “  i just mean,  whit's not here because she's focusing on her studies tonight,  just didn't expect to see another player here is all   ...   it's tai,  right?  ”

champ had a surprise for jane.   concert tickets for the artist she would never shut up about.   REALLY GOOD TICKETS,  WITH REALLY GOOD SEATS.   he will never recover from this financially.   the things he does to make others smile.   as he approaches her,  the tickets that had come in the mail tucked behind his back.     “  i have something for you.  ”     a stupid smile on his face as he pulls them from behind his back and hands them over,     “  and before you ask how i was able to afford these on trader joes minimum wage cashier pay,  don't.  ”