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Tweak says, "Gimme Scooby snacks!"

doitsmythe (doitsmythe) wrote in dalton_rpg,
@ 2012-02-28 20:14:00

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! thread, @ character: raphael nelson, @ character: sebastian smythe, status: incomplete

In which Sebastian attempts to cheer up Raf
Who: Sebastian and Raf
What: Cheering up a despairing captain, after Raf's journal entry.
Where: Raf's room, Chopp 401.
When: Tuesday, February 28, evening
Rating: ???

Sebastian chucked some homework and a bottle of Courvoisier into his messenger bag before slinging it over his shoulder and heading across Dalton's campus to the lower classmen's dorms. Raf's room was right at the top, in the corner, beside Caleb's. Sebastian offered the younger boy's door a sheepish little smile and a shrug before he knocked on Raf's door. "Oh captain, my captain, may I come in?"

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rahrahraf
2012-02-29 01:42 am UTC (link)

Raf was sprawled out over his bed, lying on his stomach as he skipped through songs on his ipod. He wasn't sure why he'd left it on shuffle when he was having to skip song after song for being entirely the wrong mood. Who wanted to hear happy songs right now? Or songs about love, or friendship. He was halfway to starting up one of the Smiths albums he'd downloaded when he remembered he'd only bought them because they were Ben's favourite and he really didn't need another association. Angry, he yanked the buds out of his ears and threw it down on the bed, reaching for his pillow to hug.

When he heard the knock on the door, followed by a familiar voice, he forced himself to sit up and move to the door, but not before checking in the mirror to see if his eyes were red. Not too bad. He looked like a zombie, sure, and his Gryffindor hoodie had seen better days but it wasn't obvious he'd been crying. Raf rarely locked his door but this one of those special occassions where he couldn't just yell at someone to enter on their own so he was forced to open the door himself. He tried to give a half-hearted smile at Sebastian but he knew it didn't come out very well.

"Hi," he said, stepping back to open the door a bit futher and returning to his bed without waiting for the other boy. "Thanks for coming."

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doitsmythe
2012-02-29 01:46 am UTC (link)

"Wow," Sebastian said, genuinely taken aback by Raf's appearance when the door opened. "You look like hell warmed over." He stepped into the room, shutting the door behind him. After a moment of hesitation, he locked it as well. He had heard Raf unlocking it earlier, and figured it probably was best if nobody came barging in on Raf in such a rumpled state.

The door taken care of, Sebastian pulled off his bag and dropped it on the bed before joining Raf there, looking him over with a critical eye. "Not a problem. Sometimes it's better to have not-quite-friends around. You been drinking today?"

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rahrahraf
2012-02-29 01:58 am UTC (link)

"Thanks for the compliment," Raf huffed as he crawled up on the bed, crossing his legs and hugging his pillow to him again, leaving the end of the bed for Sebastian to sit on if he wanted. Still, Raf knew he looked like crap. He'd changed out of his uniform the first second he got and was now in his most comfortable clothes (pyjama pants and his hoodie) which were far from stylish, but right now, he really didn't care. Raf leaned against the wall for a second before leaning forward to grab the decimated block of chocolate on his night stand, breaking off a few pieces for himself and offering it to Sebastian. "Chocolate? And no, I haven't been drinking, mainly because I don't have anything left. Just stuffing myself with chocolate which means I'll be fat as well as alone."

After giving another great sigh, Raf nibbled on the chocolate, shrugging at Sebastian. "Anyway I don't even know if I've got any proper friends left."

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doitsmythe
2012-02-29 02:02 am UTC (link)

Sebastian pulled the bottle of cognac out of his bottle and wiggled it at Raf. "Wasn't going to give you this if you had been, but you do look like you needed something." He accepted a couple pieces of chocolate before getting to his feet again. "Got any glasses around here? We can share it."

At Raf's sigh, Sebastian looked back at the older boy. "So, what's up? What did you do that managed to drive away your friends?"

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rahrahraf
2012-02-29 02:47 am UTC (link)

The bottle of liquor brought another half-hearted smile to Raf's lips and he pointed over to his desk. "There's some mugs there. Will that do?" Sitting up, he took another square of chocolate before returning the packet to the table, knowing he'd eat it all if it was within reach, and waited for Sebastian to return with the drinks.

Raf just shrugged at the question, trying not to slip back into a sulk, although he was quite sure he was allowed to given the circumstances. "I didn't get over my break up fast enough?" he suggested bitterly. "I don't know. Evan and I just had a screaming fight and apparently he's sick of dealing with me. Ron's his boyfriend so he's going to side with Evan. And Benji and Tak are probably closer with Evan than they are with me, plus they're all neighbours."

Sniffing, he tightened his grip around his pillow, feeling miserable.

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doitsmythe
2012-02-29 02:55 am UTC (link)

"Yeeeeeeah, long as they're cleanish," Sebastian said, finding two mugs and opening the bottle. "No need to be classy just between the two of us." He poured them both a hearty splash of the cognac before recapping the bottle and setting it close at hand. One mug was passed over to Raf before Sebastian toed off his shoes and climbed back onto Raf's bed with the other, nibbling at the chocolate.

Sebastian listened to Raf's explanation, and when the older boy had finished, Sebastian summed it up with a "Well, that sucks." He watched Raf for a moment longer before shuffling a little closer to Raf and opening up the arm not holding his mug. "Come here, then."

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rahrahraf
2012-02-29 03:10 am UTC (link)

Raf took the offered mug gratefully, wincing slightly as it hit his throat but swallowing it anyway. "Thanks," he said as Sebastian joined him on the bed. "I think I needed it."

Once he was done talking, Raf felt completely drained, despite the chocolate and liquor, so when Sebastian offered an arm, he immediately leaned in. He was never one to turn down a hug at the best of times anyway, and now he was all too quick to curl up under Sebastian's arm, keeping a tight hold of his mug with one hand while his other played with the cords of his hoodie. He hadn't really been sure what he was after when he'd invited his fellow Warbler over but this was surprisingly nice. The fact that he'd brought alcohol was just an added bonus.

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doitsmythe
2012-02-29 03:15 am UTC (link)

There was a timing to comfort. It wasn't something that could be rushed. Nor could you be too slow... though comfort was forgiving if you erred on the side of slowness. Sebastian didn't say anything for a bit, just letting Raf cuddle up against him as he sipped at his Courvoisier and occasionally let some chocolate melt in his mouth.

When he judged enough time had passed, Sebastian spoke up again. "People get angry," he said thoughtfully. "The whole world over. But one thing I've found is that if people start on a foundation of liking you, their angry doesn't tend to last long. I don't think you're as fucked over as you're thinking you are. Don't give up hope until tomorrow at least. Let everyone sleep on it, yourself included."

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rahrahraf
2012-02-29 03:50 am UTC (link)

Raf had taken a break from sipping at his drink and was happy to just hold the mug and rest his head against Sebastian's chest, letting the other boy's calmness wash over him. They might not be the best of friends but Sebastian had always been friendly to him and it felt nice just sitting in silence with someone like this.

"He said some pretty hurtful things," Raf said softly, cringing as he remembered. "So did I. I didn't mean them and I hated myself as soon as the words were out but I still said it knowing how much it would hurt him. I just... don't know what's going to happen."

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doitsmythe
2012-02-29 11:41 am UTC (link)

"So in the morning, you go and apologize," Sebastian said with a shrug. "Face-to-face. You and Evan are tougher than that. He'll probably apologize too. Either that, or he's a douche who you'd do better without as a friend anyway."

Not that Sebastian thought Evan was a douche. The other boy was just as goody-goody as Raf was. He'd be beating himself up over this too, and Sebastian would almost be willing to bet money that Evan may even try apologizing first.

Sebastian gave Raf's arm a squeeze, nudging the other boy a little closer. "Whatever happens, though, this doesn't mean your world is crashing down. Maybe it's hitting rock bottom and time to bounce back up again. Who knows."

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rahrahraf
2012-02-29 10:50 pm UTC (link)

Raf was silent as he pondered this, twisting his mug in his hands. He missed Evan already and it hadn't even been a day but what if he was still mad? What would he do then if he laid everything out and apologized and was rejected? And why should he be the one to apologize first anyway? Evan had started it.

Realising he sounded like a three year old, he sighed and turned in to Sebastian to hug him, his arm going around his waist. "It feels like it is," he said with a sniff. "Doesn't he get how hard it's been for me? Why would he add something else on to that?"

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doitsmythe
2012-02-29 11:06 pm UTC (link)

"Because he's not you." Sebastian let his hand slide down Raf's back as the older boy hugged him, resting in the middle over the knobs of his spine. "Seriously. He's not you. He's got his own life, in which he is the starring character and you're just 'the best friend.' The best friend's concerns never equal the hero's in severity or importance. Ever. You know that."

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rahrahraf
2012-03-01 09:06 pm UTC (link)

Raf couldn't help frowning at this, lifting his head to look at Sebastian. "It's not like that. I don't think of him that way and I know he doesn't about me. Or didn't anyway. He's my best friend and if anything, he's more important. How am I supposed to be happy if I know he's miserable? And I thought he felt the same way."

Pondering this thought, Raf chewed on his lip, trying to work it out.

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doitsmythe
2012-03-01 11:14 pm UTC (link)

"Nah, it's just human nature." Sebastian reached up, catching Raf's lip and tugging it out of his mouth. "Don't do that, or you'll be all chapped and cracked for Regionals. Short term, maybe you'll sacrificed anything for him, and he you, but we're not talking short term anymore, now are we? You're stretching into long term, couple of months. What have you done to try to get over your break up?"

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	rahrahraf 2012-03-10 06:32 am UTC (link)
	Frowning, Raf's fingers touched his lip and he ran his thumb over the dry skin. Sebastian's words were just making him frown even more and he wrapped his arms around his stomach. "You don't know me, or him," he insisted. "I guess I... I've tried distracting myself but its hard. But they have been there for me." Raf blinked at this, realising what he'd said. (Reply to this) (Parent)