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[sub][color=gray]an [@smarty0114] & [@Danvers] collab
Location: Nightshade Commons
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Charlie's gaze snapped over to Teddy, oblivious to the scowl that appeared on his brother's face or his mutterings about going out to smoke another cigarette. It was always like that. When Teddy was around he found it hard to concentrate on anything else. And at this very moment he had more than one reason to want to look at him. He was still pissed off at the twat but the way his soaking wet shirt stuck to his chest was admittedly distracting.

[Color=#899EB7]"Oh why don't you go cry to daddy."[/color] He shot back, ignoring his rebelliously stray thoughts. Charlie wanted to revel in his success and it was difficult to control his amusement. He stuck his tongue into the side of his mouth to stop himself from smiling but when his eyes roamed up to the vampire's disheveled hair, a small laugh finally escaped his lips. [Color=#899EB7]"I think the drowned cat look kind of suits you."[/color] He added, ignoring the way his own hair was sending droplets of water down his back. [Color=#899EB7]"And apologies for not knowing you wear tighty whities. Next time I'll make sure to ask."[/color]

[color=facade]“Oh, fuck off,”[/color] Teddy watched Caleb leave before redirecting his gaze towards Charlie, teeth grinding together. The door shut behind the moodier, broodier twin and Teddy stepped forward, shortening the distance between him and Charlie. Caleb’s exit seemed to have turned the tension between them up a few notches, far past what felt decent. [color=facade]“I know you are capable of finding other ways to get my attention,”[/color] Teddy said, stopping himself before he got too close. He did not trust himself, or his hormone-addled brain. 

When Charlie noticed that Teddy had stopped shy of him, he purposefully took a step closer. Enough that he could easily pick out the details of the subtle cologne he wore. Challenging him with the precarious lack of space between them. [Color=#899EB7]"Maybe I don't want to find other ways anymore."[/color] He muttered, practically pouting as he spoke. [Color=#899EB7]"Maybe--"[/color] The hybrid placed a hand on Teddys chest before pushing him with more force than intended, uncertainty flashing across his eyes in a brief moment of panic. [Color=#899EB7]"Maybe…maybe I've realized what an utter tosspot you are!"[/color] Charlie frowned, a small huff escaping his lips. The insult had no real weight to it and his eyes darted to the floor. He'd never been good at the being mad thing. 

Unfortunately, Teddy was amazing at it. Charlie’s hand against his chest threatened to break his resolve, but then he was being shoved backwards, stumbling and steadying himself in a motion he liked to think was graceful. There was a part of him that wanted to reach out and close the space between them, though he wasn’t sure which part would win out when he finally did. [color=facade]“Look, if I’d known…I wouldn’t have…”[/color] Teddy was practically choking on the vulnerability he tried to espouse. He was charming, he was smooth, but he was not kind, or good at pretending to be. For some reason though, right now at least, he wished he was.

[color=facade]“What I’m trying to say is that, we can at least keep things civil. Right?”[/color]

Hurt flashed across Charlie's face. The words confirmed what he had known all along; that Teddy did regret what had happened between them. It hit him harder than he thought it would. But being civil? Well, he couldn't let him get away with it that easily. [Color=#899EB7]"Worried about getting pranked again Douglas?"[/color] He forced out a smile, though all he really felt was an aching pit deep in his stomach. [Color=#899EB7]"Sorry but no can do. I enjoy annoying you far too much."[/color] He looked up, forcing himself to meet Teddys gaze. Part of him hoped to find some answers there but of course he could not. [Color=#899EB7]"Guess you're just going to have to get used to it."[/color]

Teddy scowled, and crossed his arms with a [i]humph[/i]. [color=facade]“Very cute, Valentine.”[/color] Teddy shook his head, simultaneously disappointed and flustered. Charlie inspired a whirlwind of emotions in him, a storm that he could not quell. Bickering only seemed to spur it on even more, but giving into it… well he’d spent the summer being reminded about what happened when he fell. The simple truth was that one of them would be hurt by this. If he didn’t want it to be himself, then it would have to be Charlie, and despite his constant threats, he did not want to hurt Charlie. Not anymore than he had to at least.

[color=facade]“If you want to act like a child, be my guest. It won’t change things.”[/color] That was only partially true. Teddy had already changed things, when he’d pulled Charlie into the empty potions class room just before they left for the summer. It was true that Charlie’s tantrum would not change the past, but the implication that it would push Teddy away… well that was a lie the vampire told himself to feel control. 

Hot tears pricked at the corners of Charlie's eyes. Tears of frustration that he brushed away with the back of his hand. [Color=#899EB7]" Oh don't worry, I know I'll never be good enough for the great and mighty Theodore."[/color] Charlie snapped back, [Color=#899EB7]"Wouldn't want to ruin that perfect reputation of yours."[/color] He knew he was saying things that he didn't mean or even believe, but he couldn't help it. He should've known better than to expect Teddy to act any differently and he was an idiot for even letting himself think so. Caleb had said that much over the summer. The fact that he wanted to seek out his twin at this moment felt dumb, but he couldn't deal with this alone. He didn't know what to do with himself in moments like this.

He looked back at Teddy, bitterness waning to be replaced by something more numb. Something colder. [Color=#899EB7]"Guess that's that then."[/color] Charlie shrugged, knocking shoulders with the vampire as he pushed past him. 

[color=facade]“Charlie,”[/color] Teddy said softly as their shoulders brushed, a hand instinctively reaching out, only to retreat at the sound of footsteps and the creak of their door. Hyoon greeted them with her usual snark, and Teddy winced at her remark on Charlie’s feelings. Before he could say anything, a blonde stranger was shoving his way into the room, and snatching the pair of soggy boxers from his hand. Awkward, to say the least.

[color=facade]“Oh, so this is really a public forum now. Excellent,”[/color] Teddy scoffed and rolled his eyes. This conversation had hardly gone his way, the least the universe could’ve done for him was not expose it to the entire school. [color=facade]“You seem to have gotten caught up in the crossfire of Charlie’s joke. Apologies.”[/color] Teddy took a step, and gestured towards the pile of sopping wet clothes. [color=facade]“Feel free to sort look through that for your things. Mine are the nicer ones.”[/color] The vampire hazarded a glance at Charlie, but he didn’t dare try and pick their conversation back up. 

The look wasn't reciprocated, Charlie instead put on his best 'my bad, please forgive me' face for the newcomer. [Color=#899EB7]"Sorry man. I didn't realize it was your stuff…nice boxers though."[/color] He teased, a small smile darting across his face. It definitely wasn't the time to start flirting but part of him wanted to try to make Teddy feel as bad as he did. Not that the git was likely to care. [Color=#899EB7]"Look, let me help you get them cleaned or whatever. I can totally convince one of the wood wielders to do one of their magic tricks."[/color] Before he could reply, Charlie had grabbed the guy's arm, yanking on it gently as he made to usher them both out the room. [Color=#899EB7]"Come on."[/color] He really [i]really[/i] did not want to be here anymore. [/color][/indent]