forum Next Steps [Private RP — Closed]

Started January 16, 2019 by @Imperfect_Autumn group

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(You did? Lol. We did that throughout the whole other one, too…)

Sterling’s POV:

“And my fierce queen has returned, I see,” I chuckled as I leaned over to nuzzle her cheek gently. “Going to take over this school, too, babe?”

(Yes, because I wasn’t planning on making it first perspective. XD)

Gray’s POV:

“Of course,” Eden drawled. “Who do you think I am?”

My ears perked up.

“Hold on, take over?” I repeated curiously, my lips turning into a sly smile. “What does that mean?”

I looked at Eden, who refused to even acknowledge me, so I turned to Sterling for further explanation.

(Don’t worry about it! There’s nothing to apologize for. :)

(Sorry ): I should’ve realized it first to make it Third Person’s POV)

(oof I'm not used to rping in first, so forgive me if this is bad)

I sighed as I exited the building, adjusting the strap of my bag so that it was higher on my shoulder. A cool breeze blew, dispelling the humidity that clung to my skin, something that I was grateful for. Right. First day of college. Optimism, remember? I told myself, crossing the small bridge that arched over an artificial stream. But it was easier said than done. I was alone here, no Madeline, no Bridget, no Lauren. No Francis, either. They'd all gone off to New York, leaving me here. Not that I felt any resentment– good for them. But I didn't exactly have enough money to go where they'd gone, so I'd accepted the scholarship that I'd been offered.

And now I was here, alone.

Sighing again, I attempted a smile. Come on, it's not that bad. Stop complaining– you're a student! It's like Heathers. Recalling the lyrics from the opening song of one of my favourite musicals, I chuckled to myself, singing quietly. "College will be paradise if I'm not dead by June…."

And it was nice here. I had a nice room and a friendly roommate, not as bad as she could be. The campus was nice, and I was finally studying to be what I wanted. See? Optimism. Good job, Violeta. And now, stop talking to yourself and listen to some music. It was a bit pathetic, having this conversation with myself, but it wasn't as if I could have it with anybody else. So, I reached into the back pocket of my jean shorts– only to come up empty. Shit. I must have left my earbuds back in the classroom. Fantastic. I turned, jogging back in the direction I'd come.

I arrived at the classroom not long after, but in my haste, accidentally barrelled straight into someone.

(Don’t worry about it! There’s nothing to apologize for. :)

(Sorry ): I should’ve realized it first to make it Third Person’s POV)

it's no problem! It's a challenge, it'll be fun for me

(I mean, it's all good. I don't mind it.)

Sterling's POV:

I shook my head with an amused smile. "In high school, Eden was what we called the Queen. Feared by all. Except me, of course, and her twin brother and his girlfriend, who happened to be her best friend," I explained, giving Eden a fond look. "She's one of a kind, and I love her for it."

Gray’s POV:

When I saw the look the couple exchanged with each other, I clenched my fists. It wasn’t because I was jealous. I just didn’t realize what it was about love that got people all worked up. Me? I didn’t believe in it. I didn’t believe in fate, or soulmates. I did what I had to do and I wasn’t going to change my ways for anyone. It surprised me how Eden, the supposed Queen, acted around Sterling, even though they were in a relationship.

I raised an eyebrow, an amused look on my features.

“So like, did you get into fights?” I questioned Eden. “Detentions… ever got suspended?”

I knew she wouldn’t answer me, but I still had to try. It was at that moment that the door slammed open. I was rather near the door (because I wanted to get some water before coming back to class) that the person slammed right into me.

I stumbled backwards, surprised that there had been someone on the other side of the door. "Sorry, sorry!" I said quickly, steadying myself against the wall before looking up. The dazed look immediately dropped from my face. Out of all the people I could have crashed into, it had to be him? “Actually, never mind, I’m not sorry,” I corrected, giving the guy’s stupid face a glare. Gray. Needless to say, I had not been pleased when I had found him in my morning class, and bumping straight into him was worse.

My eyes flickered the the boy and girl next to him, suddenly realizing that I was making a scene in front of them. "Sorry," I muttered again, only this time directed to the two strangers, face burning in embarrassment as I tried to push past Gray. For god's sake, please don't talk to me..

(I’m thinking Gray and Violeta know each other since high school, so that explains their hate relationship.)

oh wait sorry
;et me alter my thing
sorry one sec

I didn't see that until after I posted, do you want me to change what I wrote?

I didn't see that until after I posted, do you want me to change what I wrote?

Well, you don’t have to. I just need to think of a perfect scenario to fit this scene now. 🤔

No it’s fine, I can change it, just give me a mo

No it’s fine, I can change it, just give me a mo

Ah, no, it’s okay!!

Frick
I just fixed it
Do you want me to change it back?
Sorry

Frick
I just fixed it
Do you want me to change it back?
Sorry

No! It’s okay! Please don’t apologize. It’s not your fault. I should have clarified.

(Lol thanks Autumn
And, ah, @Chogiwae, I should probably warn you that I apologize too much)

Gray’s POV:

Violeta. Of course it had to be her.

We’d known each other in high school, but to say that we’ve never gotten along would be an understatement. Violeta hated my guts. Yes, there was a girl like that. All I did was compliment her a few times, flirt with her lightly and she hated me.

“Well, well, well,” I turned my attention towards Violeta, a smirk on my lips. “If it isn’t Violet. How’s the pretty lady?”

(Lol thanks Autumn
And, ah, @Chogiwae, I should probably warn you that I apologize too much)

(Autumn’s right! You did good!
Oh, well, I know now. :D)

(Lol, And Thanks)

I stopped dead in my tracks, slowly clenching and unclenching my fists. “Gray,” I started, a warning ringing loud in my voice. “It would be fantastic if you never talked to me again.” Inhaling sharply, I loosened by limbs and approached the desk I had been sitting at earlier. I knew he was making fun of me— he had to be. What would a stereotypically hot guy like him hit on a fat girl like me? Even though I knew I wasn’t that overweight, he probably saw me as some sort of disgusting whale.

(Sorry, I went to take a shower.)

Gray’s POV:

I didn’t know why she was being like this. I would compliment her and she’d throw it in my face. Didn’t girls like to be complimented? Of course, even I knew there were exceptions to the compliments. I tried not to be creepy. I tried to come across as friendly. So why didn’t Violeta take the compliment? She was pretty. I simply told her the truth. Why didn’t she take it?

I didn’t know what I was more annoyed at; Violeta discarding my compliment, or her not appreciating me. I didn’t know which one it was, but I didn’t feel good about it.

“C’mon, Violet~” I said, the smile still bright on my face. I would have continued had it not been for Eden.

Eden’s POV:

Sterling saying what he loves about me always does wonders. Even when I try not to, I always end up blushing. Gray didn’t notice. Sterling, however, did.

Anyway, it was annoying that we were the only ones in class. I wouldn’t have minded if it was just me and Sterling—we would have just made out, but Gray was here. And now, so was the other girl. I didn’t care about either of them. I really didn’t. But what irked me was the fact that the girl really didn’t want to be bothered, and Gray was doing just that. This is why I didn’t like people. This is why they annoyed me.

So before he opened his mouth to continue, I cut him off.

“You’re annoying,” I cut in harshly. “Cut it out.”

The tiniest of smirks formed on my lips. Whoever this girl was, I definitely liked her. Locating my earbuds and shoving them into my pocket, I straightened my back, pointedly ignoring Grey and offering a smile to the two strangers. “Hey, I’m Violeta, nice to meet you.” I crossed the room to them, adjusting one of my bracelets. It was my first day of college, and I was armed with space buns, TJV pins on my backpack, and an awesome corduroy top— the a-hole from high school was definitely not going to mess things up for me.

(Sterling: You're darn right we would've made out!)

Sterling's POV:

I smirked as I watched the interaction happen. This girl was just having none of Gray's flirting. I suppose I'd had enough of that myself, but now I had Eden.

"Nice to meet you, Violeta. I'm Sterling, and this is Eden," I said, introducing us for the second time that hour.

Eden's POV:

I simply nodded at the girl, right before the door opened and students began piling in. I suppose it was time for them to arrive, too. After all, it was ten minutes until class started.

(Loll)

I slipped my hands into my back pockets, smiling back. Finally, a guy with actual respect, who knew how to act like a respectable human being. I supposed that wasn’t fair, there were plenty of guys like that out there, but apparently none of them had made it to Winston High (the high school, is this okay?). “Nice to meet you too,” I replied, pretending as if Gray wasn’t in the same room as us.

(Yup, it's okay! :D
And lol, Sterling. xD)

Sterling’s POV:

As soon as class was over, I gathered my things up and walked out with Eden. I tried to her in the hall with a small smile, hoping she wouldn’t get the wrong idea about what I was about to suggest.

“So, E… I was thinking we could go out to lunch today,” I started, tossing a quick look back into the classroom. “And I was thinking it would be nice to invite Violeta. You know, to get to know her and stuff. It wouldn’t hurt to make some new friends here.”