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Kid dismissed his alarm for that morning and slid out of bed, yawning as he made his way over to the bathroom, checking his texts as he lazily brushed his teeth; They fell into the same pattern they always did, 60 or so texts from Killer about whatever prevented him from sleeping that night, 15 or so texts from Heat asking him about class stuff as well as work-related issues and 1 text from Wire wishing him a good night.
As usual, he read over Killer's texts and responded in kind to what Killer was talking about, answered Heat's questions about school and work, and sending a quick good morning text to Wire; Rinsing his mouth with mouthwash and getting to washing his face, walking out of the bathroom and into the closet.
He was picking out what he was going to wear that day, deciding on a band shirt with a striped undershirt, black ripped jeans with probably an unnecessary amount of chains, and his signature goggles holding his hair up, satisfied with how he looks clothes-wise, he made his way over to his vanity.
The makeup part was easy, some eyeliner, his red lipstick, and foundation, no need for contour or all that shit, the basics do a damn lot for him, he also checks to see if his eyebrows need to be plucked again, he did it once on impulse but now it's just part of his look.
Now that he feels right in his skin he heads downstairs, keeping his lipstick in his pocket for reapplication later, making his way over to the fridge he grabs everything he needed to make Breakfast for himself and packed his lunch for that day.
A text from Killer came while he was cooking, a grin forming on Kid's face as he read it.
Kill: "a new guy is coming to our school, a north boy, wanna greet him south style?"
Kid: "hell Yeah"
He got into his car, texting the others to be ready when he gets to them, and pulling through the drive through of the McDonald's, sending a quick text to Killer letting him know he owes him 40 bucks for breakfast.
Naturally that was the first thing he got from him when he picked him up, Killer knew that in order to get his breakfast he needed to pay up that day.
"Don't complain because it's your turn to pay. Anyways got any info on the new guy?" Kid said, Killer only nodded as he checked his phone.
"I know a friend of his, I even have his address so we can get to him first"
"Oh shit, you're joking right?" He nearly choked on his own drink.
"No"
Putting his mech arm up in silent victory Kid busted out into a huge grin.
"How did you manage that?"
"His friend is vaguely aware of our south style greeting, and knows we are probably the nicest of them, Heat already has the beer for it"
"That's so fucking sick dude, fuck how did we get this lucky"
Killer only hummed as Kid drove to heat and wires houses, the two getting into the back as Killer claimed shotgun by default.
"Kill said you brought the drinks right, heat?" Kid let out another grin as head held up the pack, Killer set up the GPS to go to the new guys house
"According to his friend, the guy we are looking for is named Law, and I'm refraining from showing Kid the picture of him because hes driving"
Killer leaned over to the back seats as Kid cussed him out, showing the other two guys who to look for, heat grinning himself as he looked over the picture and wire giving a soft smile as he shook his head.
Kid didn't have the energy to bother asking what those two found so funny about the new guy, but still had enough to bitch Killer out.
"Fucking asshole I'm always driving, fuck you"
He calmed down as he drove, the car in a comfortable silence for now.
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Law probably hit snooze about a million times before finally getting out of bed, a scowl on his face as he threw on whatever was clean enough, he didn't want to move here damn it, he wanted to be back north with his friends, but no, Cora had to move here because of work, so he and law had to pack up and move into this shitty apartment.
Grumbling as he walked out of his room he was greeted with Cora making breakfast, the man has only made eggs and was currently putting out the fire he started, Law letting out a loving but exhausted sigh.
"Oh, morning Law! Sorry breakfast has been delayed a bit sit down and I'll get it too you in a sec"
Not feeling like speaking or making food for himself, he sits at the small table, pulling his phone out and checking over the messages his friends back north sent, mostly just a bunch of 'I miss you!' And 'please tell us how school goes!' Though a few texts from Penguin made him smile softly, It’s nice knowing his friends will at least try to keep contact.
Cora set the plate of slightly burned bacon and eggs, and a cup of coffee in front of law, sitting down opposite to him with his plate and coffee.
"Hey, I know this is all hard on you but it has its benefits! My new position pays better than my old one, and hey, it's a bit safer here anyway…"
Law cringed somewhat at that last part, he didn't like being reminded of how Cora's older brother still had his shadow falling over them, sure he was safer here from him but at what cost? Everyone he ever knew and cared about was up several miles north.
He couldn't even bring himself to pick at his food, and got up from the table going to the bathroom, his hair was a mess and he looked so tired, bags hanging under his eyes and a scowl stitched on his face, a lean frame hidden under a baggy hoodie and loose jeans.
He was interrupted by Cora knocking.
"Law? You ok in there?"
"I think I might be sick… I'm feeling nauseous" intentionally he made himself sound soft and quiet, he knew Cora had a weakness around him being slickly
"Law… I know you're not sick, it might be nerves about being in a new place but please come out and at least try to eat breakfast? I promise it's not too burnt"
Law sighs as he splashed his face with water in an attempt to at least be somewhat clean, drying his face off with a towel and practically dragging himself out of the bathroom, sitting back down and taking a bite of breakfast.
"I just… I just want to be back north…"
"I know you do" Cora said softly, gently reaching over the table and ruffling Laws hair. "It will be great here, I promise, I'll make it great if I have too"
Law sipped his coffee and checked his phone again, as Penguins text tone went off again.
Peng: "I'm sending my boyfriend and his friends to pick you up, so like, don't be too shocked when strangers start knocking on your door or smthn?"
Law nearly spit out his coffee when he saw the attached photo because holy fuck Penguin knew how to choose them, the focal of the picture was a somewhat tanned blond with long shaggy hair that covered his eyes (briefly Law wondered if he could even see with that much hair over his face) wearing a blue tee, a olive skinned guy in the back with teal dreadlocks and what law hoped was face paint in the style of stitches and a tall lanky man wearing a shear top.
But no that's not what really caught his attention, what really caught it was the pale redhead in the drivers seat, who looked so much like laws type it wasn't even funny, he didn't even notice his jaw dropping and a blush forming until Cora spoke.
"Oh? Law are you ok? What did Penguin send you this time?" Law snapped his phone to his chest as Cora leaned over to look, his blush being very noticeable on his face as he clicked the phone into sleep.
"None of your concern" his voice was ripe with all the vocal cues of embarrassment, which only made Cora laugh, maybe today wouldn't be so terrible...