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Caleb Mortimer || Cerberus (akoniton) wrote in nevermore_logs,
@ 2012-11-30 22:22:00

Entry tags:

cerberus, pheme

Who: Cerberus, Charon (at the beginning), and Pheme
When: Friday Night
Where: School
What: Sadie Hawkins Dance, first french kiss :3
Status: Complete

Xander's leg bounced up and down at what seemed like 50 miles a second as he sat in the car. Pheme had said this was what a 'date-date' was, so he was super nervous. His hands fidgited with the small plastic container that held a delicate blood red flower on a black ribbon. Like any of his clothes even his suit was black on black, the lapel a soft black satin.

Looking at Charon, he wondered if having a driver really did impress people. Would others at the dance have one? Was it not normal to have one? He adored Charon, the man had never given him a reason not to, but would Pheme? Would she like any of them? He didn't know how the other Greeks viewed any of the Underworld. He had nevered needed to care.

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akoniton
2012-12-12 08:45 pm UTC (link)

"Oh," Xander felt awkward about that. He could only assume by how they danced what 'do it' meant. Did they dance like that because they actually wanted to 'do it' or just because they liked the look of it? Xander may have been confused over being a human, but he still had the hormones of a teenager and without any real knowledge of what they meant they just caused butterflies in his stomach and a warm sensation through out his body.

The slower music filled his ears, his eyes drifting closed. He loved slow music, but it didn't love him. His grip loosened further, his body leaning forward as sleep called to him. Xander tried to stive off the slumber that called him, just like Persephone had tried to teach him when she taught him to dance. Take deep breathes, try to focus the mind. He swayed back and forth, turning her in a small circle and focused on trying to not step on her feet.

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gossipgal
2012-12-12 09:09 pm UTC (link)

"Oh? Is that a good, like 'well I kinda wanna do it too' sort of oh, or a bad 'ew doing it sounds gross' sort of oh?" Roxy asked, genuinely interested in what his answer would be. Roxy wasn't one to often (if ever) acknowledge that she even had hormones, let alone act upon them, but that was before she met Xander and the thought of dating and boyfriends became a reality and not just a theory.

When she saw his eyes shut Roxy didn't think anything of it. People sometimes did that when they were enjoying themselves. Then his grip loosened and he started leaning towards her, causing a slight tickle of panic in the back of her head. Was he starting to zone out, or fall asleep? Was she that bad of a date? She let him lead, but wasn't as careful with her footing, deliberately stepping on his foot. Not hard enough for it to hurt, but definitely hard enough to get his attention.

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akoniton
2012-12-12 10:33 pm UTC (link)

Xander was tongue tied enough as it was that he wouldn't be able to answer such a question without a few more of his friend's drinks. Even in the dark, as a light swept over them, Xander's cheeks were so much redder than just drinking would accomplish.

"Ow," he whimpered like a puppy's whose tail was stepped on. It wasn't that it hurt as much as it was a feeling he hadn't expected. Stepping on his foot had Glancing down at their feet, he looked back up at her with a pout. "Persephone told me to watch out for the feet..." He mentioned. Xander was trying to be helpful rather than judgmental. Even in his monster form he was not one to judge, he just took orders. He was good at taking orders.

Again the music swept through his mind, calling for him to slumber. Really it was a curse now that he was in this form. He wanted to happily listen to music like normal people did. This time he kept his back straight, he tried to keep his hands were they should be rather than snaking down her hips like when he found himself falling asleep.

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gossipgal
2012-12-12 11:18 pm UTC (link)

Roxy couldn't tell if he was blushing or just plastered, but she notice that he never answered her question and resolved to ask him about it again later. Someplace more private.

The pout was cute, but Roxy wasn't going to fall for it. "Sorry, was just trying to get your attention 'cause you looked like you were bored or something," And she just knew that he couldn't be bored when he was there with her, since she was an absolutely fucking delight to be around when she wanted to be. Roxy hoped she wouldn't have to remind him of that.

Even now, he looked stiff and like he was concentrating way too hard on keeping himself from passing out, and part of her was starting to get annoyed. "Is everything okay?" she asked, a bit of an edge to her tone.

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akoniton
2012-12-16 02:04 am UTC (link)

Pushing his lips to the side, Xander looked down again. He didn't want to tell her his problem. Really, it was something he was never to tell, because it gave people a way around him. Of course, it didn't actually matter any more, and he trusted Pheme not to tell- ironically- but it still felt odd commenting on it. Merely following the music to see if it was ending only helped to bring exhaustion to his body. When he first took human form he found classical music a great way to fall asleep, otherwise he was on edge trying to get use to the form.

"Yes... sorry." He stepped back from her and looked around the dance floor. The song should end soon and he'd be fine with it. "Do you... remember any stories of mine?" He asked shyly. Leaning into her ear, he whispered, "like, my encounter with Orpheus?"

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gossipgal
2012-12-16 02:30 am UTC (link)

Thoroughly confused now, Roxy wasn't sure how to reach when he stepped away from her before the song ended. Sure, he apologized, and she knew Cerberus wasn't the most well-versed at being human, but it was kind of rude of him and she could tell people were looking at them. Still, she didn't want to make him uncomfortable, especially when it had taken them as long as it had to actually get out on the dance floor.

"Apology accepted," she said automatically, not berating him this time. "Yeah, I know all your stories, silly," she commented, amused he'd even ask. "Oh wait... didn't he play music... and you fell... Oh, duh," she whispered back, connecting the dots. "Uh... we don't have to dance, in that case."

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akoniton
2012-12-16 03:43 am UTC (link)

Xander could say he was surprised that she knew all his stories. He didn't know anyone's stories beyond those in the realm he had dwelled. He knew who people were but not exactly what they did. That was the thing about being a guard though, he didn't get out much.

"I really wanted to dance with you... And I was taught to slow dance, but the music is so loud and echos... It's hard not to let it get to me." She seemed to understand, so he felt better about it. Kinda. "Maybe... another drink?"

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gossipgal
2012-12-16 04:00 am UTC (link)

Roxy would've pointed out that as the goddess of rumour and report it was her job to know everyones' stories, but at the same time she didn't expect everyone to understand. What use would Cerberus have had for hearing all the gossip?

"Do you think it'd be easier if we were dancing somewhere else, like not in the same room as the music?" She wasn't sure how it worked, but he seemed upset that he couldn't dance with her. "We could get another drink and see if that helps, sure."

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akoniton
2012-12-17 03:43 am UTC (link)

"Maybe." The idea had not even dawned on him before then and it showed on his face. "We can get more drinks and then find somewhere we can hear the music without having to be in here?" Xander reached for her hand again, trying to be gentle. The fuzziness in his mind was wearing off or more so the music took its place. The slow music had came to an end blending into one with slightly more of an upbeat to it without being over the top. He decided that he didn't want to go a moment at this dance without touching her.

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gossipgal
2012-12-17 04:10 am UTC (link)

"Sounds good to me," Roxy agreed, pleased that her suggestion might be helpful. It wasn't often that one of her ideas actually proved useful, and if it worked Roxy was hopeful that she and Xander could have an enjoyable time. Especially since there were so many times having music on, even in the background, could make things better. Letting him take her hand when he reached for it, she smiled as she walked alongside him. "I bet we could go in the hallway or something and see if that helps, once we get our drinks."

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akoniton
2012-12-23 06:54 am UTC (link)

It wasn't hard to find Xander's 'friend' again. The boy chuckled with a comment on how he was surprised Xander took to it so well. He, of course, had no clue. Handing them two more cups of punch, he looked around to make sure no adults were looking and poured in some of the clear liquid he had in a bottle tucked into his suit. Xander smiled softly, thanking him. The boy slapped Xander on the back and said he might just have to invite them to the next party at his place.

Walking away, Xander took a sip of his punch. The burn less so this time, but the taste just as disgusting. Keeping her hand in his, Xander lead her out into one of the back halls. Everyone had been so focused on the front hall where everyone entered that people in the back hall were few and far between. With a little sigh as he finished off his drink again, Xander grinned at Roxy. "I think this will be better."

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gossipgal
2012-12-23 07:09 am UTC (link)

As far as Roxy was concerned, if Xander thought getting drunk would help him out then she was all for it. She wasn't going to play bad cop and point out that liquid confidence usually ended up causing people to make asses of themselves, instead figuring if he stuck with her he wouldn't have to worry about that. Roxy wasn't judging him, even if she was judging everyone else.

A slight smile was offered to Xander's friend after they got the punch from him, although she didn't have any of it until they got to their destination and she had both hands free once again. Taking a sip, she winced at the mixture before closing her eyes and gulping it down, grinning at Xander once she was done. "That's good, and if it isn't we can always leave." She paused, glancing down at her cup. "By the way, you shouldn't go to that kids' parties. All people do at them is drink too much, some do drugs, and sometimes people go into closets or dark rooms and like, do it."

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akoniton
2012-12-23 07:28 am UTC (link)

It didn't even dawn on him what getting drunk would do, but he found the odd sensations that the drinks gave him interesting and the calculating personality- though aware of just how the night would end- still wanted to know the effects on all three of them. They hadn't tried anything like this before.

Xander was determined not to leave. He had wanted this dance maybe more than she did, but he had tried everything to impress her only to fail horribly. There was no winning it seemed for the puppy. The grin flickered from his lips as she told him what the party was like. The calculating personality informed him that she was right that it was in their best interest not to go to such a party- if not because of the things she listed but because of what the violent one might do in that situation. "Why would they do drugs in a closet?" He asked innocently, confusion flickering across his features.

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gossipgal
2012-12-23 07:39 am UTC (link)

She'd never been well and truly drunk before herself, but knew what it did to other people and was a little concerned about her ability to handle Xander if he drank enough for his more violent side to come out. She would never admit that, though.

Roxy had no idea that he as still trying to impress her, especially since she thought she made it clear that she already liked him. In her mind, that meant he had already crossed the biggest hurdle and had nothing further to prove. His question caused her to blink in shock. "Well, so that nobody else sees what they're doing and tries to get in on it, but drugs aren't the only thing they'd be doing in there. Sometimes, they do... sexual things, like not just making out but getting all touchy-feely and naked and stuff." She answered, feeling awkward at having to explain it.

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akoniton
2012-12-23 07:54 am UTC (link)

"Oh," he blinked at first. As she explained further what she meant, he felt just as awkward about it. Nakedness was nothing, but the idea of sexual interactions like that made him feel strange and he wasn't sure he was comfortable with feeling that strange. "Ooh." He wasn't sure what to say to it either. Was he suppose to respond to that?

There was a just as awkward moment of silence, before the alcohol settled once more in his system and the music flowed softly around them. "I always did love music..." he said finally. Holding out his hand in an offer to dance, Xander smiled softly. He just wanted his dance with her. Though being so close to her in that manner made him want to feel more of her- his hands would surely move down her hip to feel the slight curve, for no other reason than it felt like the thing to do.

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gossipgal
2012-12-23 08:03 am UTC (link)

"Yeah..." she responded, clearly unsure of how to proceed. She honestly had no issues with being naked either, and was aware of the hows and whys of sex but her own inexperience made talking about it with any degree of surety seem impossible.

Sitting there trying to think of ways to get them past the weird lull in their conversation, Roxy had been inspecting her nails when he spoke again. "I love music too, mainly how there's songs for like, every situation," she agreed. When he stood and offered his hand Roxy felt her cheeks getting warm at the sight of his smile. Taking his hand, she allowed him to help her up as she accepted his request for a dance.

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akoniton
2012-12-24 02:25 am UTC (link)

The song was muffled enough that he didn't feel the effects as much. The drink and music lulled his brain into a comfortable area of calm. One he was only made aware of because the violent one had become surprisingly quiet inside his mind. It felt peaceful. Placing his hands on her waist, he stepped gently back and forth to the beat. He didn't worry about his feet- the alcohol helped him forget about it for now.

"I just like how soothing it could be... When I first found I had this form I spent three days laying in the room Hades made up for me just listening to music. It was so strange to be human." Xander admitted. His mind skipped to another thought that didn't really go with the first. "I'm glad you asked me to the dance... I had noticed you before and hoped i could get a chance to talk to you." Hear her speak was more like it. Xander was not the best conversationalist with three minds trying to pull him in different directions, but he liked her voice and her thoughts and how she understood humans like he could only wish he could.

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gossipgal
2012-12-24 03:53 am UTC (link)

One of the first things she noticed as they started to dance was that he didn't seem as nervous or sleepy as he had earlier, and she wasn't sure how much of that was due to the alcohol and how much was due to the distance from the music. Either way, she was pleased that he seemed more comfortable around her.

"Oh, yeah, it can definitely be soothing. I like to put music on at night when I'm having trouble sleeping because the noise makes me feel better," Roxy confessed. It was hard going from being able to hear everything that had been going on to only hearing select tidbits, and having music on made up for those lost sounds. "How come you didn't come and say hi or something?" she asked, a little confused. Roxy couldn't understand why he would wait for her to talk to him when he could've easily approached her.

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akoniton
2012-12-27 05:39 am UTC (link)

Xander shrugged as he turned her in a smooth semi circle. "I don't know. I guess I thought you wouldn't talk back. I'm not the best at greeting people ...or talking." He had watched her from afar because that was what he was use to doing. Cerberus never had good people skills, because his only interactions were stripping people of their mortal form so they couldn't escape the Underworld and scaring the shit out of the King Heracles took him to.

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gossipgal
2012-12-27 05:46 am UTC (link)

Roxy just looked confused at his explanation, wondering what about her gave him the impression she wouldn't talk to him. "I can't think of any reason why I wouldn't talk back, I mean I'd at least ask you your name, and then if I saw you on the journals I'd have said hi to you much sooner." It was baffling to her, they were both different from their fellow students which she figured would have made him feel more comfortable dealing with her. That he didn't, at least until recently, made her feel badly.

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akoniton
2012-12-28 06:40 am UTC (link)

"I- I didn't know how to... I just thought your were beautiful and..." He shrugged, not really able to think of a better reason than that. She didn't know just how hard of a time he had trying to blend in at High School and failing so horribly that he had to have his 'mental disorder' listed in his file and told to the teachers. Which Roxy of all people would be aware that everyone in the school then knew about it. That was how he really had gotten the guy who was trying to get the dance drunk as a friend. He had used the knowledge and rumor against someone trying to bully him- the friend, not Xander.

"I still think you are amazing." Xander looked down, embarrassed but only slightly aware that he was. The room still spun like it did with the first drink, but he was at the point of liking the spinning. It made him feel like they were dancing in the air or jello. It made her lips more interesting to watch and his hands slipped down to her hips.

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gossipgal
2012-12-28 07:56 am UTC (link)

Stunned by his words -- she couldn't remember anyone evert saying she was beautiful or amazing before -- Roxy just stared up at him as though he was on drugs. Well, he had been drinking, so maybe it was the alcohol talking. Even so, she smiled widely and even had the grace to blush at the compliments. "Thank you, that's really nice of you to say, but I'm nothing special. In fact, originally people spent most of their time avoiding me unless they had something they wanted everyone to know." she admitted, not that knowing people disliked being the subject of gossip ever stopped her.

"I think you're amazing too, I mean how could I not?" It wasn't every day a guy treated her as sweetly as Xander did, and Roxy may have been a goddess but she was still a girl and highly susceptible to flattery. "I'm really glad you agreed to come to the dance with me, and that you like hanging out, and stuff."

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akoniton
2012-12-29 02:28 am UTC (link)

Xander could think of a hundred ways she could not think he was amazing, each of them had been told to him by various other kids in the school who all thought he was strange or were freaked out by him or the fact that his 'guardian' worked with dead bodies. Kids were cruel and most of the time he didn't fully understand what they were talking about and needed someone to explain it to him- like his 'buddy'.

The song ended and an upbeat one with far too much bass started to blast, the THUMP THUMP THUMP could be heard through the walls as well as a few kids cheering. A few random kids came running out of the door closest to them laughing and practically falling over themselves. They gave Xander and Roxy a sideways glance and then moved on down the hall still in a fit of laughter. "Dances aren't really what I expected."

He tilted his head to the side watching the other kids try to make it down the other halls without falling. He suddenly really wanted to chase them, the violent personality awakening in him and wanting to 'playing' with the fresh meat. Taking a quick step to the side, Xander had to force his body not to go. His eyes flashed red. And in a matter of seconds the three minds were fighting with each other. Xander was murmuring in Ancient Greek.

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gossipgal
2012-12-29 02:55 am UTC (link)

Roxy may have heard most everything there was to hear about everyone else in the school, teachers included, but that didn't mean she believed or listened to it. Most kids their 'age' didn't know their asses from their elbows, and as such weren't worth their spit. Besides, her opinion was the only one that mattered.

When the more upbeat song started she nearly squealed that she loved this song, but then she heard the other students heading their way and put her fiercest glare on her face. As they ran past she could hear them whispering about her and Xander and felt her hands clenching into fists. She hated them, and hated not being able to do anything about their stupid condescending comments at the moment. Not when she was trying to behave. Ignoring them, she concentrated on his question. "Why, what did you expect?"

She turned to him, waiting on his answer when she noticed he was apparently talking to himself. Leaning in closer, it took her a few moments to recognize the language but once she did her ears perked up. It had been so long since she heard anyone speaking in the old tongue that Roxy had to stop herself from interjecting herself into the conversation. She stayed silent, figuring it was best to let Xander work through this without her interfering.

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akoniton
2012-12-31 04:41 am UTC (link)

With one swift action, he grabbed her shoulders, turned her toward the wall and pushed her up against it. His eyes completely red as the violent mind took the small chance he had to be let free. Leaning in he took a deep breathe, smelling her hair, her scent, that lip balm she used before. A dark smirk gracing his lips. His teeth snapped forward towards her face. "Τι θα λέγατε για λίγη διασκέδαση?" He commented first in a more modern Greek. "I won't tell the poor puppy if you don't."

His entire demeanor had changed over to a darker one that you could smell the bloodlust off of. He didn't care about the taste of blood- as much as he liked it- but it was about tearing the soft flesh from the mortal bodies into small pieces. He didn't want to hide in the human form, but the others who were still arguing stopped any kind of transforming. The other voices could be heard softly in the back of his throat like a ventriloquist.

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