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"My charms never failed to get anyone I want," Gusion proudly said to Kimmy as he went over Granger's desk to prove that his previous statement is true.
Granger just stared at him and gave him the 'The fuck you want look' and the Paxley received his warning...
Gusion could tell this was a bad idea.
But fuck, he needs to do this.
Gusion then glared back at his raven haired classmate, he gave him a seductive wink as he got a vacant chair from the side and sat on it.
He leaned his head on Granger's armrest.
"Are you free later?"
Granger still stared at the school celebrity with a deadpan look just waved his bandaged hand in dismissal.
"Not interested" He said coolly. In his peripheral vision, Kimmy was holding herself from laughing And his oblivious self didnt know what's going on.
Clearly in shock Gusion felt himself flush in embarrassment from the other man's reply, "Oh, um.. When are you free then?"
In his mind he knew he couldn't lose this dare Kimmy gave him, he could literally see her holding her laughter back and it annoys him.
So, so much.
Luckily Granger doesn't seem to mind her at all as he stared at Gusion with his everyday poker face.
'I hate this..' Granger thought, he pressed his lips gladly the half of his face was hidden and Gusion can't tell exactly his expression, he darted his eyes everywhere trying to get away from Gusion's invisible clutches.
He really hates the feeling of being cornered.
But then his heart told him to get this opportunity, with a sigh he says, "Buy me a coffee in Claude's cafe."
Granger then saw Leomord pass by, his fellow emo in school that likes hard metal music, "Leo!" he then casually grabbed his arm and drag him somewhere while Leomord is baffled hard by Granger's weird behavior.
Before Granger vanished in Gusion's sight, he poofed his head on the classroom's door frame "Fiday after class."
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Gusion patiently waits for Granger's reply, the suspense is literally killing him because he could literally feel the blondie's eyes on him, laughing at him because he proudly...
Proudly said that he can get anyone, even with that weird outcast emo in their class, which is Granger.
Gusion exhaled as he heard his reply, "Alright, coffee it is then." he then smiled at him, but frowned as soon as he got dissed for Leomord.
Granger just casually clings around him like that. 'Are those two a thing?' he questioned himself as he went over to Kimmy's side.
His ears perked up as he heard the man came back just to say, "Friday after class."
"Today is friday though."Gusion then smirked as he looked at Kimmy.
"Told you Kimmy."
"Told you, i can get anyone with this charms of mine." Gusion repeated as Kimmy stared at him with disbelief.
'Granger? Granger the frigging gothlord accepted Gusion's advances?'
Kimmy then high-fived Gusion and happily clasped his hand, "Wow, you're unbelievable seriously."
Gusion nervously laughed as he remembered he has a 'date' with the weirdo he never even talked to before in class.
"He seriously talked to you? And even agreed to a date with you? My God Gusion."
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Leomord halts Granger with a firm press of his hand, he closed his eyes for a second before pinching nose and deadlock threw daggers at Granger's eyes.
"Granger give me an explanation to this or else i will fucking lock you in the janitor's locker, Angela is waiting for me dude and you dragged me here."
Granger scratch his head sheepishly and replied "Sorry about that, Gusion makes me uncomfortable and- and... nevermind"
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Gusion can't help but wonder though, the way that Granger clung at Leomord.
'Are they together like 'that?' He doesn't really care at all but.. Why the hell does he feel a pang of jealousy.
It's so dumb.
"Kimmy, i think.. I've dug my own grave."
"Huh? How so?" The tomboyish girl asked as she looked at her friend with a questioning gaze.
"Nevermind. Anyways i'll treat him coffee later after class."
Gusion cant help himself but to smile though, it's just a dare yes but.
He didn't expect Granger to accept his offer.
The brunet shrugged the thought away as he tries to focus on their next class, Granger still hasn't returned yet.
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In the end Leomord actually locked poor Granger in the locker because Angela texted him saying that she got irritated at Leomord's tardiness...
So he currently banged the door and hoping someone would open.
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The class for today is finally finished Gusion was on his way home, he bid his farewell to his friends in class.
And he suddenly stopped when he heard a voice in the Janitor's locker.
"Hey, is someone out there?"
Gusion opened the metal locker hesitantly and someone fell right in his arms.
"Granger?.."
Gusion then teased the raven haired man as he's still wrapped in his 'accidental embrace'
"So this is where you're at hm?" Gusion teased as he whispered on Granger's ear.
"I was looking for you, we're going to that coffeeshop right?"
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Granger eyes went wide, well it dawned to him that it is in fact friday today and class is over and out of the thousands of people in this school-who can come into his rescue, Gusion was the one who found him..
The gothlord quickly jumped out of Gusion's arms and straighten out himself. He can't afford to embarrass his pretty ass furthermore
"Thanks.... Uh- yeah.. Sure..." he babbled because apparently he can't think straight anymore, and being a loner he's not used to talking to anyone unless it's really necessary.
Granger could feel his cheeks heating up, social anxiety sucks.. Thank god for his long-ass collar that it hides his damned face.
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Gusion flinched from the sudden loss of contact as Granger broke away their 'hug'
"Yeah, no problem." the brunet smiled at him, Gusion noticed the other's anxiety so he doesn't tease him further nor ask why the hell is he in there in the first place.
"Anyways, are you still up for some coffee?" Gusion offered as he picked up his bag from the ground.
"I- um, wanted to know you better."
'I wanted to know you better' ... Someone just knocked out Granger's air from his goddamn lungs because why in the hell the heartthrob of this damn school wanna know him 'better.'
And Granger knew he was unattractive- boring- even suck at music.. And a kid said not so long ago said to him he looks like an old man with his white-strip highlight... Just why? He steps back when he felt his insecurities eating inside -making him feel worthless but since he said they'd go out for a coffee 'date' he can't lie to Gusion's handsome face.
"Yeah uh.. Let's go" He lower his head and turn his back from the school prince.
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Gusion noticed that the other man froze on the spot as he said those words. Granger shied away from him taking a step back.
So in instinct he placed a gentle hand on the other's forehead to check his temperature.
"If you're not feeling well then we can postpone our 'date' till you feel better." he then took his hand as he saw Granger looked at him in surprise.
But the other man just lowered his head, he seemed to want to go to the café so.. They walked side by side to their destination.
Granger is such a quiet guy, what he's thinking of is such a mystery for him.
He really wants to... Know him better but Gusion thinks that he's too shy to start a conversation so he breaks the silence between them.
He struck up a conversation. "Are you really fine? Going out with me that is."
Gusion keep staring at the others face he accidentally mumbled, "So handsome," which surprised him too.
He was just thinking of it and he suddenly blurted it out.
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Granger flinched at the contact and now maybe Gusion can conclude he probably might have a fever due to blushing so hard, he took a step back again, because dude personal space.
"Im fine, it's just the heat getting on me." Though postponing the Grab-a-coffee seems like an okay option and NO THIS IS NOT A DATE!
But his infuriating self wants to get over with this so he wants to end this quickly. Gusion stared at him for a good ol'minute like he was some kind of lab specimen and it honestly makes Granger's skin crawl.
Then he heard Gusion mumble something yet he can't make it out, it was too low for his hearing, he decided to shrugged it off and nod at Gusion's direction to get moving.
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Gusion sighed in relief, it seems like Granger hasn't heard of what he accidentally said out loud.
But he can feel the blood rushing through his cheeks, wait dammit! Why is he getting flustered? Over a guy?
Gusion then stiffened slightly. Guinevere and Lesley were there buying coffee too.
Now, there was the problem. He’d seem trying too hard or just plain whipped if he looked like he didn’t to be there.
He quickly grabbed Granger's shoulder and quickly snapped a selfie with his phone.
As he pulled his phone away he looked to his childhood friends, who got an 'I'll explain later’ look and they quickly made off in a different direction.
”Just, uh, something you do on dates, yeah,” Gusion muttered with an evident blush on his cheeks.
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Granger just wanted the earth to swallow him whole right here, right now.
Gusion just took a freaking picture without his permission, he didn't have a moment to properly pose or trying to look good at the damn camera! This is infuriating! And his heart can't take this at once.. Gusion's lady friends just gave him a thumbs up and Lesley gave him a you-go-dude look.
"I think sometimes you didn't have to take pictures on dates Gusion" He counters... And for a minute, he contemplates... Then bam! suddenly realisation hit him like a brick wall...
This was supposed to be a simple coffee treat from the brunet not A FRIGGING DATE.
"I mean this is not a date okay? Don't take the wrong idea." He vigorously waved his hands in the air, emphasizing his point.
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Gusion sighed dejectedly as Granger seemed to be angry at the fact he took a selfie with him without permission.
He then took his phone and showed it to Granger, "It's a shame to delete such photo. I mean you look really good here." the brunet said straight faced as he looked at Granger's enchanting crimson eyes.
"And, this 'is' a date since we planned this trip of ours and theres only the two of us here." Gusion then teased him with a wink.
"So what are you going to order? They have arrays of coffee flavours here." The brunet then leaned on the counter looking at Granger with a handsome smile plastered on his face.
"I wanna know what you like to order since you look like a regular customer here."
"Oh Gus, and.. Granger." The brunet barista said as he placed a used coffee cup on the sink to wash later.
"What can I get you two? Also Gus, you just missed those two hot chicks in class."
Gusion groaned at the barista's statement, "They're my friends, don't talk about them like that in front of me." he then glared at Claude and his pet monkey.
"I'd like a cappuccino please." and he looked at Granger, "And you?"
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Gusion Paxley complimented him...
Goddammit.
Fortunately Granger mastered the art of poker face or else he'll face completely fall in Gusion's seduction.
"Black coffee, same as always." Granger sighed internally.
"Are you two on a date?" Claude asked looking at them both.
Granger just spluttered in embarrassment.
"NO"
Gusion smirked as he saw Granger getting flustered over Claude's question so obviously he'll say.
"Yes, we're on a date Claude." Gusion chuckled as he stared at his flustered friend.
"Mn, black coffee huh? Not my type but it'll do." He then paid their order then grabbed Granger's sleeve.
"Let's find a good spot to talk privately shall we?"
After a while Claude came with their orders.
Gusion took a sip of his favourite cappuccino, it has a sweet and mellow taste.
Gusion found the raven haired man staring at him so he asked. "Is there something wrong?"
"Or... Do you want to have a taste of what i'm having?"
Practically Granger is shaking his head, "Nah thanks I'm fine.. I like my coffee." The gothlord took a sip and watch the view on the side, he can't face Gusion straight without giving him a weird reaction and if this continues he can say his character won't be straight anymore.
Gusion smiled.
"Well, do you want some cake? I'll order you some for us to eat." Gusion suggested and obviously Granger can't say no to free food.
"Red-velvet with chocolate mousse filling." Gusion then proceeds to order strawberry shortcake for himself and the cake Granger wanted.
"Do you have any friends besides Emolord?" Gusion asked out of nowhere and Granger snorted at Leomord's nickname.
"Well.. technically yes" Gusion nodded and ask some more.
"Do you have any hobbies or anything you want to do?"
Almost instantly Granger replied "I play violin."
Gusion blinked and replied "I wanna hear you play."
Well... Granger thought... "About that-"
Their conversation was short-lived and Granger's words left on the air hanging when a certain beautiful woman with a dark aura emitting from her trail that Granger was very familiar with entered the coffee shop - with his reflexes and panic rising up, he leaned on the table, whispering to Gusion.
"Hey Gusion can we exchange position please?" he said as his posture stiffened.. eyes pleading.. Why the heck the fate decides to play against him?
"Huh?" Exchange seats? Gusion looked at the now panicking Granger as he nodded. "Sure, c'mere." he then stood up and exchanged positions with Granger.
He looked at him sigh with relief, weird... He just looked so panicked for a while there.
Gusion then took a sip of his coff- "Ugh," he coughs at the surprising bitter taste."This is yours,"
"I always hated bitter stuff seriously, give me my cappuccino please."
"And that scar... How on earth did you get it?"
They both exchanged seats and Granger was in her blind spot. He let out a sigh of relief then they handed each other's coffee when Gusion accidentally sip his... And Granger won't tell that Gusion and him had an indirect kiss.
Absolutely won't.
Gusion asked again, this time he felt his nightmares come back and haunt him all over again.
"I can't tell you about that.....For now" Granger's eye turn dark and lower his head.
"Ah, I'm sorry for bringing up a sensitive topic for you then." Gusion sadly looked at the blurry reflection of his face on the coffee cup. "I hope you'll feel comfortable soon enough to tell me Granger."
The silence between them continued, only the sound of Granger's fork hitting the plate to take a bite of his red velvet cake is the only thing you can hear until Gusion breaks the silence with their topic earlier. "So about your violin, you seem to cherish it so much."
"Can i hear you play?"
Many people told him he really suck at playing violin, Granger admit it hurts his self-esteem but eh whatever... He likes to play it and the school celeb wants to hear him playing so be it.
If Gusion's ears goes numb and can't hear for a while its not his damn fault and he absolutely won't pay for the hospital treatment.
"Sure.. Come to see me at auditorium tomorrow" Granger said then he steals a glance at Vexana...
He was glad she didn't notice him yet...
Granger noticed that Claude was starting to get irritated and Dex was definitely up to something while taking Vexana's complicated orders.
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"I'm glad then," Gusion flashed him his usual smile as he stood up.
"We should probably get going too, it's getting late." Gusion then grabbed his things as he waited for Granger to do the same, their coffee and desserts are all finished anyways.
"Anyways can i get your number? Or Facebook even. So that i can contact you."
He then laughed at the brunette on the cashier desk, heck Claude looks so pissed at this customer.
Even Dexter is getting stressed over them.
He sure was excited for tomorrow, luckily it's saturday.
They'll meet up in the school's auditorium.
"Thank you for spending time with me today, i really appreciate it"
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Granger told Gusion his main account on Facebook (he doesn't use his real name online) because the only purpose of his social media accounts is to post and share memes anonymously.
"No problem, thanks for the coffee. I'll see you tomorrow." Granger nodded and patted's Gusion's shoulder before walking on the opposite way.. Gusion yelled one final. "See ya." and Granger's lips curl up into a smile..
Well this day wasn't that bad... He thinks.
As Granger waited for the bus, he checked his phone as well as his social medias.. Liking some anime and game drawing stuffs and area 51 memes.. scrolling through hundreds of post Granger frowned when a post suddenly caught his attention.
It was a shared photo.
OMGGGG... GUSION TOOK A SELFIE WITH THIS EMO AND HE'S LOOKS HAPPYYYY ! 😡😡😡 . SOMEBODY PLEASE TELL ME THEY AREN'T DATING T-T (Caption of the post)
It was Gusion's post.
A picture with him in the coffee shop.
He was totally screwed.
Granger couldn't believe this. He should consider the consequences of hanging out with a very popular student, now they're probably both facing hate and homophobic comments...
Granger's normally quiet life is now tainted... He can imagine himself facing Gusion's angry mob while they're throwing stuff at him like tomatoes or eggs...
Granger shuddered at the thought.
Now the rabid fangirls is searching for his facebook or any social media linked to him, fortunately he never post any pictures of himself online so that's quite alright.
A minute later... Granger finally get to seat on his comfy couch after a long tiring unexpected events that happened to him today.
Angela just texted him.
Gela 9:38 pm: Granger. What just happened...
Are the rumours true? That you're dating Gusion?
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Gusion then plopped straight on his bed as soon as he came home, fuck changing clothes he's fawning over someone just talked over a dammed bet with Kimmy.
Kimmy... He thought.
He then messaged his close friend at his class.
HolyAss 9:43 PM : Kimmy, you wont believe me.
Spl4tKw33n 9:45 PM : Bitch, i would. ùwú like fk look at your damn photo on FB sksksk-
Gusion then opened his Facebook account then saw the comments on the pic he posted with Granger.
The comments are disgusting, why would they assume such things?
HolyAss 9:51 pm : Fuck, i forgot about my rabid fangirls.
Spl4tKw33n 9:52 pm : Forgot my ass srsly, ur the damn prince of the school omfg how can you forget.
Gusion blushed as he write a reply to her.
HolyAss 9:55 pm : I had such a good time with him, I really forgot about everything else.
Spl4tKw33n 9:57 pm : Oh mY gOd, OH MY GOD YOU LIKE HIM? OUR BBY GUS IS IN LOVE?!?! THAT'S WHY LES AND GUIN MESSAGED ME EARLIER OMG.
Gusion's face flushed as he decided to just mute Kimmy on messenger first.
"Ah.. That takes care of it." Gusion then shrugged as he messages a certain raven haired guy.
Gusion 10:02 PM : Hey! I had lots of fun today. :)
Gusion 10:02 PM : I'm excited for tomorrow.
He patiently waits for the other's reply as he looked at their picture earlier.. It made him happy.
(Gusion changed his nickname to HolyBlade)
In the end Gusion didn't receive a reply but he still has a smile plastered on his face.
'Maybe he just fell asleep?'
He opened his phone gallery and look at Granger's face from their selfie earlier and swiped it.
"Goodnight..."
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