Feelings? Ewww. (Oriel)

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Of course Oriel was a fantastic kisser. He had lots of practice. Oriel had no idea how long or when Phoenix became sexually active, but Oriel had been specifically taught the basics from adolescence….well, he supposed he was still an adolescent, but Oriel had dove into that scene head first, quite literally in some cases. And considering Oriel was the kind of person who liked to be good at everything he took an interest in, of course he learned how to please a woman….

Well, Phen wasn't exactly a woman(nor was Madison), but the basics were pretty much the same.

"Uh…um…." What clubs were there on campus? And why was Phen taking him seriously? "You know I was joking, right?" he said with a slightly astonished smile. "But if you insist…" Oriel knew there was the art club, but fuck them up the ass. No way would either of them be caught dead doing some jock sport like football or basketball. Everything else just seemed boring, really. "I've….been thinking about joining the dance team." Now that he and Penelope were definitely going to be dance partners, he supposed he had to. "And drama club, if you wanna hang out with a bunch of nerds." Though he was kiiiind of interested in that. Maaaybe.

But, oh no. Phen found his weak spot. Well, one of them. Head scritches. He couldn't get enough of them and prolonged scritches to the head equaled a liquid Oriel.

Oriel was enjoying the cuddles. He wasn't even sure when was the last time he enjoyed it so much. But of course, when Phen suggested his desire for a shower….

"Need any help with that?" he asked with a suggestive smile. "You know, getting to those hard to reach places?"

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Phoenix's first experience seemed so long ago... And very vague, all considering. When he had first gotten into the drug scene in his early teen years, he had had several older friends that were, well, not exactly the best role models. And he was curious what all the fuss was about when it came to sex and drugs and both together, and well... His 'friend' had been willing, and they toyed around a bit for a while, but Phen was always tripping and so the memories were hazy. Rue had been his first and only real experience with any emotional attachment; everything after was just... Passing the time and getting some temporary entertainment.

Phoenix blinked at Oriel, realizing belatedly that it had, actually, been a joke. Although he hadn't taken the idea completely seriously anyway - anything he would potentially join, he'd probably skimp out on after the first day anyway, because laziness. "If I ever want t' graduate, I s'pose I better at least try t' get involved in somethin'," he grumbled. Ew, sports. Definitely not. Anything with prolonged physical activity, really, was a no. "I'm not much of a dancer, so I might just come watch an' laugh," he chuckled. The drama club? Hmmm... "D'you get t' watch movies an' shit like this? I can deal with nerds, if I get t'be lazy." Smirking, he glanced at Oriel, wondering if this was something he should really actually consider. Because to be honest, it didn't sound too terrible...

He was definitely going to remember that little trick. Because Phen wouldn't mind this happening again, without any expectations or neediness...

But, well, when Oriel asked him if he needed help, of course he wouldn't say no. "I definitely could," he smirked, going in and giving Oriel another quick kiss. "My place or yours?" He settled against Oriel's side again, eagerly waiting for the wedding scene to come and go so they could finally dive into a little bit of that sinful pleasure that Phoenix had anticipated upon coming here. Even if he grudgingly admitted that he was starting to like this dumb movie.

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"Ha, you? Graduate? Naw, you should just stay at this school forever." Oriel was only half-joking. Though logically, Oriel knew that it was more than likely that Phoenix would graduate and end up leaving him just like everyone else. The thought was disturbing and Oriel held him tighter for a moment. "People will think you're a creeper if you do that. The team's mostly girls, you know?" Well, they would probably think that Oriel was a creeper too, but at least he'd have Penelope there to set them straight. Her and Hay-lin.

"I…don't really know." He'd never seen the drama club practice. Oriel usually left the auditorium from his practices/naps before those guys showed up. "Maybe? That'd be cool, maybe. I like movies." Oriel could probably stand it, or whatever the hell else they actually did if he had someone with him. And then he thought for a moment if maybe he could rope Lux into it too. That actually made him smile, thinking of how clumsy that elephant would be if she actually tried to dance.

"I definitely could."

Which was what Oriel expected, of course this pretty skinny pervert with the pixie wings and dust to match would need his help. "What a baaaby," he teased, accepting the kiss. "Well, we're already here…" he trailed off, only grinning wider at the implication. "I'll let you use my virgin-blood conditioner."

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Phoenix pouted slightly. "Was s'posed t' graduate this year, but there were a couple things keepin' me behind. Fuck that shit." The idea of staying here forever made him sick, but at the same time, he was scared - what was he going to do once he finally got out of here? There was no way he was going to get into college, and who would hire him? Like most of his problems, he kept these shoved to the back of his head and ignored, otherwise he would panic. He glanced at Oriel as he felt the boy's arms tighten around him, and he rubbed one of them comfortingly. "Who says I'm not a creeper?" he snickered. "Nah, I'd probably just stare at you the whole time anyway. Pretty boy." Unable to resist, he ruffled Oriel's hair again.

"Hmm..." Phoenix pondered. Well, whatever, maybe they could just sneak in sometime and watch what happened. "I'm... I guess we can try it out if ya want," he shrugged. Wouldn't be any harm, right? It wasn't like they had to commit. "I wouldn't... Mind... Watchin' more of this kinda stuff." He averted his gaze. That was the most Oriel would get out of him about his opinion of the musical.

He rolled his eyes, unable to keep his lips from twitching into a small smile at the tease. "I'm sure you could use some help yourself, lord," he chuckled, nuzzling his face into the crook of Oriel's neck. "Oh goodie, will my hair be as pretty as yours now?" Ahh, good, they wouldn't have to leave the room, although... "I'd need t' go get clean clothes," he frowned. "Unless..." Well, if he was gonna spend the night, he supposed clothes weren't really necessary... Heh.

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Oriel could understand the fear that Phoenix had, it was probably even more evident in Oriel than his companion. Unlike most of the students here, Oriel had no place to return to. As soon as he turned 18, the state didn't have to take care of him anymore, he became his own responsibility. Which meant that as soon as Oriel graduated, he was back on the streets. He had little love for this place called Hammel(or at least that's what he liked to tell himself), but it was so far a heck of a lot better than living with people who so obviously though him a burden or living on the streets, squatting in some abandoned building, wondering if you were going to get shanked in your sleep and wondering where your next meal was coming from. It was easy living at Hammel, and the lazy Oriel liked living easy.

College or employment wasn't even on Oriel's radar. He didn't have the grades for it anyway.

"Mmmm..." Oriel hummed at the head ruffle. "You sure?" he managed to ask with his eyes closed and a lolling smile on his face. "Some 'f them girls're pretty hot...." Penelope for one and maaybe that Callie chick she hung around sometimes.

"Yeah, well, I dunno. It's not like I'm interested or nothing, but I'll go...you know, if you want to." Because Oriel really didn't want to go to a new place, a new environment like that all by himself. He'd probably end up just sitting in a corner the whole time, glaring at people in a "how dare they have fun in front of me" way. Though if Phoenix wanted to watch more of this stuff... "You know, I got a shitload more of these, just have to ask." He pointed at the screen with a smile, amused that maybe Phen could actually appreciate this kind of sappy film.

"Of course, I only let my royal subjects handle my royal subjects," he said with a wide, implicating grin. "And, no. To get a mane like mine requires a constant amount of attention, just one dose won't do it for you." Oriel turned towards Phen and ran both his hands through his hair, contemplating. "I'd say...about 20. Give or take." Oriel grabbed two fistfuls of hair and pulled Phoenix into his lips. "What, you never worn the same clothes for three or four days in a row before? But personally, I think you look better without them, but it's your call."

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"Ehh..." Phen shrugged slightly. "I dunno. I guess I'll see if any of 'em are worth the attention when I get there." He was pretty satisfied between Oriel and Kam at the moment, though he wouldn't say no to maybe a one night thing with some hot dancer chick. Maybe.

He snickered quietly as Oriel spoke again. "I know you're curious," he told him, flicking his tongue out playfully. "Fine, we can try one time. An' if it sucks ass, we can book it outta there." Wow, had he actually just made a decision that might affect his future? There must be something wrong with him. Eesh. "Oh really?" Phen chuckled, looking back to the screen. "Well, if you don't mind my company, then maybe we'll have t' do this again." But if he started humming these stupid songs in the hallways...

Phoenix snorted, grinning as he crept his hand down Oriel's stomach, letting it come to rest high on his thigh, teasingly. "Ach, too bad," he sighed, blinking slowly as Oriel ran his hands though his hair. "Then maybe I'll just have t' start showering here," he smirked, giving Oriel a quick peck. "Heh, you like this skin 'n' bones?" he replied, shaking his head. "I s'pose I'll just kick it in the nude, then." Sorry not sorry, Oriel's roommates.

They watched the rest of the act, and when Phen assumed they were to the point that Oriel suggested they take a break, he yawned and sat up, stretching his arms out as he looked over at his lover. "A'right, lord, let's go," he hummed, creakily getting to his feet after sitting for some time.

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Well now Oriel regretted saying anything, because as soon as the potential for Phoenix to have his eyes on anyone other than Oriel came up, Oriel felt a bit…unsettled. He wasn't nearly as satisfied as Phen was…or at least…he didn't know. All he knew was that there were things in his life that he wanted and couldn't have anymore, and there were things still in his life that he didn't want to give up for anything.

He didn't say anything about it though.

"Who said?" Oriel denied. He wasn't interested in nothing! Nope! "Fine, whatever, we'll check it out, make an ass of ourselves for a day, then ditch it if it bombs." He was pretty sure they didn't just sit around watching movies anyway. Though it wasn't like he knew a thing about drama.

Oriel smiled and gave a small humph. "Well, you always got a space on my couch if you want it…." He leaned in again and kissed Phen's temple. "And in my bed."

Skin and bones indeed. "You need some meat on you. You look like a malnourished kid in a slave labor camp." Not that he knew what those guys looked like. "Stick around and I'll fatten you up eventually." He wondered what Phen would look like with a little more muscle.

The movie reached the wedding scene, all them people gathered around singing yet another dumb song, and Phen hopped up, ready to go. "Fine, fine. Eager ain't you?" He hefted himself off the couch and followed right behind his love toy, placing his hands on the boy's waist as they headed towards the bathroom.

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You've always got a space on my couch... The offer made Phoenix grin. "Well now you're never gonna get rid of me," he clucked, even though technically this belonged to everyone in this dorm... Whatever. "Same goes for you."

Ah, what was he doing? Phen felt like he was getting far deeper into this than he had planned...

"Hey, I have a fast metabolism," he grumbled with a pout, though the truth was he just really didn't eat that much and didn't exactly have a balanced diet. "What, you cook?" he huffed, raising a curious eyebrow. The more he learned about Oriel, the more surprised he became. And considering Oriel was pretty well-built, well.... Maybe Phen could stand to gain a few pounds, though the thought made him feel a little sick.

"Always eager for you," he smirked, smacking Oriel's butt as the boy followed behind him to the bathroom. And so they went, and Phoenix was starting to wonder how he had gotten so lucky to have this continually more complex, attractive beast of a human being interested in him, skin and bones and not much else.