forum Next Steps [Private RP — Closed]

Started January 16, 2019 by @Imperfect_Autumn group

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(Sterling 😭)

(You asked and so you received. 😉)

(I didn’t ask for tears 😭 Sterlinf, she’ll come back home!)

“Yes. Exactly that.” A wave of relief crashed over me. “The other day— some girls made a comment about my weight and he heard and started telling them that I was beautiful and that I mattered to him and that they’d better leave me alone and I am so confused.”

Eden’s POV:

I furrowed my eyebrows. That’s exactly what he kept telling her all those times—that she was pretty and beautiful.

“What did he say to you right now?” I questioned. “If you don’t mind me asking.”

“Basically asking him if I want to get deserts with him.” I sighed.

*me

Eden’s POV:

“When Sterling first asked me out, I said no,” I said to her, a fond smile on my features as I remembered that day. “Now I regret saying no. You should… accept his invitation. Give him a chance. See if he’s being honest or not. And if you’re worried about me, you don’t have to.”

I almost choked on my own spit. “He’s not asking me out—” I spluttered, face going red. “He doesn’t— it’s not like that—“

And it wasn’t. Right?

Eden’s POV:

For the first time in two days, I laughed. I really laughed.

“I didn’t mean it like that,” I said in between my laughter, finding her red face adorable. Was this what Sterling thought when I blushed? “I meant as a friend. See if he’s really a good person. Give him a chance.”

I chuckled, shaking my head.

Suddenly feeling like I was the thirteen year-old girl getting advice from her older sister, I shifted where I was sitting. “R-Right. Yeah. Um.”

Eden’s POV:

“Of course, you don't have to,” I added. “He’ll realize his methods weren’t very efficient.”

I grimaced, glancing back down at my phone. “No, it’s fine…. I’ve left him on Read for a couple minutes now, I should probably reply.” Pausing for a moment, I typed a short message.

VIOLETA: Sounds good. When and where?

Gray’s POV:

I finally, finally received a reply and it caused a smile to bloom on my lips.

GRAY: Tomorrow? If you’d like, I can pick you up at the dorm.

Eden’s POV:

Now that everything was silent, my thoughts drifted back to Sterling. I wonder what he was doing… had he eaten? Was he sleeping properly? I hadn’t seen him for two days and it was pure torture, but the fear still remained rooted in my mind. I wanted to get rid of it quickly so I could talk to Sterling and fix this mess. I wanted Sterling…

“What were you painting?” I questioned Violeta in an attempt to drive my thoughts elsewhere.

I bit my lip as hard as I could. Now it was beginning to sound a bit like a date.

VIOLETA: Nah, I can walk. Where to?

Glancing up when Eden spoke, I blinked. It took me a second to register her question, and my face immediately flushed again. “Just a guy. It turned out bad, so I wiped the canvas clean.”

Gray’s POV:

I smiled, hoping it didn’t seem like I was asking her out on a date. Not that I didn’t want to, of course, but you get what I mean.

GRAY: Crocodile’s Cave is the name. The name’s weird, but the stuff is delicious.

Eden’s POV:

I nodded in understanding, pretending I hadn’t noticed her cheeks turn pink. I had an inkling feeling as to who she might have painted, but I kept my face neutral.

“What time is it…?”

VIOLETA: Coolio. What time?

“Uh.. around one, I believe.” I gave her one of my ‘looks’. “Do you have anywhere to be?”

Gray’s POV:

GRAY: *Depends on when you’ll be free?

Eden’s POV:

I wish. I just wanted to go home.

I shook my head instead.

“No,” I replied with a sigh. “Time just goes by slowly.”

VIOLETA: Does 2 work for u?

“If you say so…” I murmured, glancing off to the side. “What do you want to do?”

(Oh my God, coincidence! I was just about to make Gray pick two. 🤣)

Gray’s POV:

GRAY: Works for me.

Eden’s POV:

I shrugged.

“I don’t know, really.”

(Lol)

VIOLETA: Great :)

“What about…” I bit my lip, trying to think. “Do you want to take a walk? Clear your head?”

Eden’s POV:

I didn’t really know if I wanted to take one. I looked like a mess and I didn’t want to be seen like this, although I didn’t care what other people thought.

What if I went outside and Sterling was there…?

“How about in a while?” I asked her.

“Alright,” I agreed, gesturing to the floor space. “I have.. Twister? If you want to play?”

Eden’s POV:

I frowned.

“Twister…?” I blinked. “What is that?”

I stared at her for a couple seconds. “Twister? The game…? With the circles and the…?”

Eden’s POV:

“I don’t think I’ve played that one before,” I said slowly.