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"THUNK!"
A loud and sudden thud rings out in the packed library as Croix slams a book down on the table, a few students jump, and a few turn their heads and shoot Croix a glare as she disturbed their studying but Croix doesn't care,she doesn't even look at them,she's looking at her best friend Chariot who's chewing on a pen and staring off into space.
"EHH!"
Chariot practically jumps out of her chair as the sound fills her ears, her head snaps up, her wide red eyes locking onto Croix, the pen falls out of her mouth onto the small wooden table.
"Good,I asked if you were listening to me. You keep zoning out.."
Croix sighs as she looks down at her red haired friend with her brow furrowed and a slight frown forming on her lips.
"Oh! Yeah..ahah sorry about that..uh go on I'm listening now!"
"Good."
Croix pushes her glasses back up on her face and opened her book back up as she pointed at a paragraph on the left page.. talking about something like dragons dust? Whatever it was Chariot didn't care nor was she even listening instead she was to busy admiring Croix,the way her eyes softened ever so slightly when they are alone,the way her pale skin perfectly compliments her dull lilac hair,the way her glasses make her eyes stand out,the way her voice always sounded so confident yet so warm towards Chariot..The way her lips part when she speaks. Chariot admired everything about Croix, and she has for a while now. At first she thought it was a small crush she would get over but she couldn't get over it..
Chariot knew she had to do something to win Croix's heart this valentine's day! Something good... Something Croix would like! So nothing to loud,bright,flashy,time consuming,or cheesy..oh wow thats a lot, Croix was hard to please but Chariot was a hard worker.
Croix would probably prefer something like a small thought out gesture right? Well that's what Chariot was thinking.
"Chariot! What's up with you today? You keep zoning out! And..uhh stop looking at me like that"
The lilac witch said suddenly, waving a hand Infront of Chariot's face. She gives a small sigh and shakes her head before continuing.
"If you aren't going to listen then I won't help you study for your upcoming test in professor Luckì's class!"
Oh shit! That's what that was.. Chariot was supposed to be studying something.. about uh potions? Oh well she was sleeping when the test was announced anyways,so it's not like she knew
"ah! No no! I'm sorry Croix please I need your help i don't want another C!!"
Chariot quickly snapped back, begging Croix,a few people turn their heads in confusion at the sheer volume of Chariot's voice
But like always Croix didn't care,she stood tall and straight,a blank face and a big book in her hand,like always. That was Croix
Chariot felt her face heat up at the judgemental audience she accidentally got,she quickly sat up straight in her chair and pushed her messy red hair out of her face,and giving Croix a awkward grin, like always. That was Chariot
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After a long hour and a half study session with Croix that mostly included Chariot zoning out and admiring Croix,As Croix kept yelling at Chariot to get back on track... Chariot finally returned back to her dorm,she opened the door and stepped in
"Huh..?"
Chariot noticed both her roommates were gone..well they were probably busy,at least Chariot gets a empty dorm now!
Chariot grins as she quickly walks over to her bed,the bottom bunk, Chariot kneels down and pulls out a small pink bag from under her bunk..filled with many items,things that aren't allowed at Luna nova,like her flip phone,some sweets,and a lighter,it wasn't for smoking though! Chariot needed something to light her strawberry And cream scented candles duhhh
But she didn't just have contraband hiden away she also kept her notebook,pens,pencils, glitter glue and other art supplies,Sure Chariot wasn't GREAT at drawing and stuff but it was something to pass the time with!
"Hm..what colours should I use..?"
Chariot opened up her pencil case emptying it onto the floor as she sits cross-legged on the floor looking down at her supplies
"Green Mabye? It's kinda similar to Croixs eyes..hmm or lavender? Ugh so many choices"
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Croix slowly walks down the hallway towards her dorm room,head held high, but Croix couldn't help but wonder what was up with Chariot today..sure she had trouble focusing on stuff sometimes but something just seemed very off about her today
As Croix stepped into her dorm shutting the door behind her she couldn't help but feel a small amount of worry creep into her mind
"Hey"
Croix turns to look at the left to see one of her roommates leaning against the wall holding a book oh....wait it wasn't an educational one it was that damm cringe twilight ripoff,nightfall
"Oh..hey"
Croix mumbles as she quickly makes her way over to her bed, shoving her hands under her pillow and fishing out her wallet and flip phone
"Eh? You going somewhere"
Croix just gave a simple nod in reply as she grabbed her broom
"Oh okay then"
Croix doesn't even turn to look at her roommate,there's only one thing on her mind. Something she would have never of even thought about before meeting Chariot..but that clumsy little red haired witch just seemed to be able to unlock a certain part of Croix,a part of her she didn't even know existed
Croix looks over at the clock and she sighs
"Cover for me if anyone asks where I am"
"Mhm I know,I know"
Croix's roommate nods,croix wouldn't consider them friends but they both helped eachother hid secrets,Croix snuck in some of her tech and leaves her dorm after hours as her roommate smokes,a lot.
The door shuts as Croix walks out, holding her broom and shoving her phone and wallet into her bag,
Her feet seemed to walk faster then useally, almost like she excited to be doing what she was about to do..
"Dammit Chariot.."
Croix mumbled under her breath as a small smile spread across her lips