forum Black Marks {Private Rp}

Started May 13, 2019 by @PrettyLittlePyro

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Aquarius looked at her for a long moment then sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I'm… not good at feelings," he muttered.

"Good at-" Kesari's confusion was obvious, until she blinked, lifting her arm to look at the colors swirling across her skin. She'd successfully shoved that away, compartmentalizing in order to focus on other things, but now she needed to deal with it. "-oh."

"Not tha-" Aquarius groaned. "I messed up." He sighed, getting out a plate and dishing up some steaming noodles. He handed it to her and leaned against the wall.

"You're going to have to explain, then." Kesari said, blinking down at the food in front of her. "I'm…not too great with emotions, and people, either."

"Listen," Aquarius said. "I, uh… I care for you. I think you're cool, and we could be friends. Beyond that, I don't know."

Kesari looked up at him, tilting her head. "You think I'm cool?" She shook her head, trying again. "Being friends sounds nice…" She didn't say the 'but', but it was there in the way she trailed off, looking back down at the noodles.

"Okay," he said with relief, not hearing her tone. He picked up his phone, dialed his sister's number, and waited.

You're not supposed to get attached, Kesari. You're leaving the city tonight. She sighed, carefully trying one of the noodles.

Tempest's worried voice answered immediately. "Is he okay?"

Kesari looked up at Aquarius, tilting her head as she listened. His brother would be fine, though a bit stiff for a few weeks.

"He's fine," Aquarius said. "Be sure to tell him that next time you'll throw him off the roof and leave him there."

Kesari snorted despite herself, eating another noodle slowly. Eating had always been a slight issue for her, after her time spent with the army.

He could almost hear Tempest rolling her eyes. "I will. See you tonight?"
"Yeah," Aquarius said.

Kesari managed a few more noodles, before standing. She was considerably less shaky now. "I-should probably take my leave…"

Aquarius hung up. He stared awkwardly at her for a moment, then shrugged. "Bye…"

Kesari didn't meet his eyes, making her way past him and out into the living room. She pulled a bandage from her bag, wrapping her arm before slipping her coat back on. "I…see you sometime, I guess. Maybe my job'll bring me back around here."

"Bye… I guess…" Aquarius said. He wanted to go tell her that he wanted her to stay, but… he couldn't find the words.

Kesari paused, thinking quietly, before pulling a small charm from her pocket and tossing it to him. "If you…ever need anything. I have a friend who enchants items, and essentially, if you say my name, I'll hear it. Doesn't matter where."

"Thanks," he said, surprised. "See you, I guess…"

She lifted her hand in a wave as she slipped the strap of her bag over her shoulder, shooting him a small smile. And the she was turning, coat swirly behind her, and heading out the door.

Aquarius sighed, leaning against the door frame. "I messed up…"