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Post by kimcora on Jul 31, 2018 21:32:06 GMT -5
Claire had trouble believing he was a science major. Most were quiet, dorky shut-ins right? Or strange...She was the mixture of both really. She ignored that thought in favor of giving Posh an under the table 'what?' look at Matt talking about his girlfriend like he was glad to be rid of her. Weren't brak-ups supposed to be a bad thing? Then again, Posh had mentioned once that she wasn't exactly a nice person. Posh noticed the surprised and hesitant look from Claire before shaking her head, as if in a way to say it was better off left alone. She instead grabbed her shot, handing one to Claire with a broad smile. "You know I can raise to that. And you Kitten?" She asked and Claire gave a small pause before she nodded, deciding it was better not to think about it and just do it. "Cheers." She said softly as she raised her glass with the others before they drank. The shot of whatever the hell Posh chose went down Claire's throat like liquid fire and she struggled a moment not to recoil at the awful taste. She swallowed it down without it resurfacing, but Posh put another into her hands. "And another, for the hell of it and because I love your faces." Posh giggled, obviously feeling herself at this point but wasn't sloppy. THen again, when wasn't Posh confident? She gave Claire and Matt a hard pat on their shoulders when they finished their shot and gave a half smile at the two. "Now, yeah. Matt went to school for sciency stuff. He's a professor now actually--hell you're taking his class." Claire frowned at that, looking a bit confused before it clicked. The face, the name, the person, the voice. This was professor Schwartz? Her eyes widened some before she gave a bright blush. "Ah...I'm sorry. I don't know why I didn't put two and two together." She said, though it really was because he got his hair cut and she often didn't like to make eye contact or really stare at people much. She kept their dealings professional after all...But how should she feel about being at a party with a member of the faculty? He could easily bust her for this and get her scholarship revoked for drinking on campus...but he seemed cool to talk with, if not showing his age some. Maybe she could ride this out and at least see if she turned out to be interesting or maybe find out a bit more so she could grasp why someone so young would want to become a professor. Posh gave a laugh at that before she shrugged. "Eh, we'll have to work on your observation skills. Not all British college men look the same. But you don't look all that different from the punk I went to high school with. Even if the short hair reminds me of when you were all sporty." Posh said before she wiggled a bit to a song that came on that was upbeat and she could get into. She would normally pull someone to dance with her, but she was being good to make sure she didn't lose the Kitten or leave Matt to fend for himself if Natalie's possy was around to start shit. Claire noticed Posh was close to Matt though she couldn't tell if it was friendship or something else. Could that be why he broke up with his girlfriend? Then again, Posh didn't seem the type and there was some physical barrier Claire could sense to the way Posh only occasionally touched him or moved in closer to tell him something over the noise. It definitely seemed more like a sibling than anything romantic.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 26, 2019 10:02:46 GMT -5
Matt grinned when they both decided to take the shot with him. Posh especially since she knew most of the hell he had been going through lately. He took the next shot with some grace as he downed it but ended up getting a little over whelmed by the burning, shaking his head a bit. He did look at Posh when she went into saying Paige was actually taking one of his classes, making him nod. "Indeed, I look a bit different- I got my hair cut finally." he stated since Natalie had made him keep it long a while now and he hated it...It was nice to have some freedom. At the sporty hair joke he chucked," Yeah yeah- we all know you saved me from the rugby team posh." he stated in mild humor since she had more or less- he really wasn't a sports player. Matt relaxed a bit more and seemed at ease with Posh around since they were best friends. "Oh posh- Imma need that spare key back tomorrow- got a lock smith coming Friday- New keys on the way." he explained since he only ever trusted Posh with the spare set.
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Post by kimcora on Dec 28, 2019 9:55:18 GMT -5
Claire blinked when he easily brushed off her inability to recognize him. Lord, she felt like she sounded like an utter moron. But it seemed that he didn’t care and so she would pretend she didn’t care as well. The burn of this shot was helping her to ignore the awkward energy rising in her gut. Now the burn after the second shot was beginning to feel like a smolder in her belly and her head was feeling lighter, like air was in it or something. Claire had never been buzzed or even drunk before so this feeling was odd. But good in a weird way. She felt happier even and couldn’t help the smile that began to pull at her lips. Posh on the other hand was still going strong and felt a bit of pride at the rugby comment. She was about to say something when Claire piped up surprisingly. “You played rugby?” She asked, mostly because her father had once had to interview a rugby player in Scotland. Claire had been fascinated and a bit horrified by how violent the sport was, especially when the man showed her he had false teeth at the age of 30. It made her look Matt over, wondering how this attractive science major turned professor could have been in to a sport like that. Posh gave Claire a nod, a smile pulling at her lips. “He was good too. But I’m glad he chose to tackle college with me instead of some sweaty meat-head on a field.” She teased him then Matt said that he needed his key back. Her brows raised in surprise when he said he was kicking Natalie out and changing the locks. “Now That is shit worthy news!” She dug around in her pockets before she paused and fished a key ring out of her bra. She tossed him the weathered key and gave a wink. “I better get a new one!” She demanded coyly as she grabbed the last shots and dispersed them to the group. Posh planned on getting shit faced and felt that it couldn’t hurt to help the others along too. “To new changes, like locks on doors.” She giggled before downing her shot. Claire tried to take the shot but ended up only taking a sip of it before setting it down. She was already light headed and feeling a bit more loose.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 29, 2019 9:17:44 GMT -5
At Claire's surprise that he attempted sports he chuckled, letting Posh have fun with talking since he was always so awkward about the past. "I wasn't good- I preferred to sit on the bench." He admitted since honestly he had the looks but not the force to play. At paige's proper response to the keys he nodded," of course, who else will fish me out of my house if I won't come out?" He stated since it had happened once and that was part of the reason Posh had a key. He was home still and his father...well made things worse for him and he juat wanted to stay home and dissappear in high school- posh fished him out of that darker place and helped him get back on track. The other shot made him nod as he downed it, to ignore the memories of the old man it brought up but he did well to put them aside for now. "Yep- new locks and a new security system. I'll have to post the codes somewhere...in case of things." He stated a bit frankly but grinned, but glanced over at Claire and noticed how she didn't drink her shot. He didnt call her out on it- else he was sure Posh would have made her. "So yes, I avoid sports now and just stick with science. Its safer and I want all my teeth." He stated smoothly since honestly he was a looker- what was a looker with out teeth?
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Post by kimcora on Dec 29, 2019 10:33:05 GMT -5
Posh gave a nod at him saying she was his life jacket as it were. She was there for him when he needed her and she didn’t mind being the boot to kick him into gear if he ever slipped. She never wanted her best friend to suffer, not when he had so much to achieve and become. He would do the same for her, so why not return the favor? “True, but also so I have the option to bug you if I want company or a place to crash.” She teased, even if she wasn’t ever the type to take advantage of Matt or his hospitality. Claire on the other hand looked a bit confused by all this talk of changing locks and alarm systems. Was this girlfriend—well ex-girlfriend—really all that bad? She felt bad for Matt if that was case, mostly because he seemed so nice. Maybe that was why people like his girlfriend targeted him. She felt it wasn’t her place to comment since she didn’t know the whole story. After all, she was the outsider in this little group. But she noted a certain change in Matt at mention of not leaving his home...Did he almost seem sad? She was lost in thought, wondering just what could make such a kind person want to hide away from the world...Surely Matt knew he was attractive and that he seemed like a good guy. Who wouldn’t accept him? She was caught off guard by the mention of his head to tooth ratio diminishing when playing sports. It made a laugh bubble out of Claire, even if she brought up a hand to cover up the smile there. Perhaps he hadn’t meant to be funny and she felt a bit bad, but the alcohol was making her feel so good and light. Almost like her lips were just as loose as her mind felt. “I’m sure the science department and your students appreciate that. I think a lack of teeth would startle a few people in your first lecture.” She said before she pushed a strand of hair behind her ear to offset her mind freaking out a little that she spoke openly with him. “But why physics?” She asked but paused and realized that might have sounded rude. “I mean not that there is anything wrong with it. It’s interesting but such a niche area of scientific discovery with so many theories and plausible answers that It can be a little intimidating to outsiders.” She said, which made Paige raise a brow since she hadn’t hear the Kitten talk this much. She chalked it up to her being nervous or drunk.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 29, 2019 13:22:37 GMT -5
When she laughed at his joke he smiled lightly, liking that she got it, wanting to make her feel comfortable. At the statement about the department appreciating it he snorted a laugh himself cause it was funny. "I have always had a love for science. It just makes sense. That and literature, words can paint lots of pictures." He stated smoothly but grinned at Posh. "But most of all, I like school- always have. Best thing to keep me out of my house growing up." He stated honestly since Posh understood and he wasn't there to cover up has past- especially when drinking.
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Post by kimcora on Dec 29, 2019 14:02:42 GMT -5
Posh gave him a softer smile at the comment of liking school to keep busy. It was true, he was smart to stay out of his home and his own head. But at the same token, she felt he kept busy instead of dealing with what was really bothering him. “Yep you two are regular bookish types. Honestly how do I stand you?” She teased since she was smart but hated applying herself to actually studying. It just wasn’t her cup of tea and did it only out of necessity to ace her classes. Claire perked up at his words though about literature and how science was an interesting field. It made her glance down since she honestly was a bit embarrassed that books were what she could connect with people on. “I second that. Books and the words behind them are gateways to so much. I plan on checking out the library again. I couldn’t look at the entire catalogue before our study session.” Claire said and Paige gave Matt a giggle as she was feeling a bit more warm and didn’t want to talk about library. “And I like that you are out of your shell a bit more now than in high school. Everyone deserves some fun, including you Matt.” Paige told him with a playful bump of his hip with her’s. “Now I need to get her a bit looser though. I’m getting more drinks! I’ve got a mixed drink for you to try kitten! Matt, what would you like?” Paige asked as she motioned to the bar set up on a dissection table.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 29, 2019 15:41:11 GMT -5
Matt grinned at paige when she called them.both bookish- he liked the outdoors just fine after all, he used to read to escape to a difference head space at home- since after his sister left...well things got bad. It seemed claire wanted to get a better look at the library and Matt nodded, even of he knew the selection- besides research books- was slim. His attention was brought back to paige when she spoke and bumped his hip. He gave her a nod since it was a personal matter and she meant well. When the idea to get claire out of her shell he chuckled but shook his head," dont make the girl sick come on, I'll have what ever you can throw at me but spare the claire." He stated sounding sorry for Claire to be the center of Posh's attention that way, he really didnt want Claire getting sick. "Besides... you have a test in Physics tomorrow morning..." he stated a little underhandedly to make his point to not get the new girl tanked- or them selves. Well outside his need for a release at this point with Natalie.
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Post by kimcora on Dec 29, 2019 19:43:08 GMT -5
Paige gave a roll of her eyes when she was being scolded by Matt. He was looking out for Claire, his usual big brother type personality, but Paige was being harmless. It was just a little fun and no harm meant. “Fine fine, it’s just fun Matt. I’ll make you two something weak and let it go, but I’m going to have what I want.” She said with a pleased grin as she went to get their drinks. Claire sighed in relief when Paige said she was going to make her something weaker. “Thanks. My head already kinda feels fuzzy.” She said before giving a small blush at that. “I know she means well...” she added since Paige had even offered to let her crash in her dorm since it was closer. It was a kind gesture even though she knew that it had been to help with Claire being drunk. She didn’t think she could manage that with a test tomorrow but Paige seemed convinced she would be fine. She even talked about going to a coffee shop the next day, one that was super chill and she thought Claire might like. “We’re going for coffee tomorrow for lunch. Paige offered to take me sight seeing since we don’t have have class on Friday. I’m sure she was going to invite you—if you’re not busy of course.” She offered since she rather liked how easy going Matt was, even if Paige was excited and a ball of energy. Paige returned a moment later with three cups, each labeled for the intended party. “There you go. Matt you’ve got my stellar mix with a little lighter pour and you Claire have more cranberry than vodka. You’re welcome.” She said as she swished her drink to herself and took a sip of hers. She glanced at the dance floor and the crowd before giving a groan. “Uhhh no cute faces worth my time. You’d think a richly rich college would draw the hotties like honey to flies.” She grumbled since she was looking for a fun new adventure since she was being told to behave by Daniel.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 30, 2019 9:06:49 GMT -5
He gave Posh a nod when she agreed to made their drinks lighter on the alcohol. AS the girl left- Claire spoke up about her head feeling fuzzy. "If your like me as a shut in who only reads and studies the your a light weight on booze. I get it trust me." he stated with a smile since he got it. He was once a one and done drinker, thankfully drinking a bit at a time had upped his tolerance. When Claire asked him along with both her and posh to lunch he rose a brow since he hadn't been invited yet. "I don't mind- I'll see what can be done- I will leave the site seeing to Posh however- I have things I need to get done this Friday." He explained smoothly not going into major detail as Claire didn't know Natalie and honestly he didn't want her to. He easily took his drink and gave Posh a grin at her news that it was even but had less Vodka since that usually knocking him on his ass quickly. AS Paige groaned about no hottie's to dance with Matt chuckled. "We can dance if you want Posh- we both know I can't dance but with a drink in hand I'm okay with that." He joked but it was partly drunk honesty.
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Post by kimcora on Dec 30, 2019 22:39:29 GMT -5
Claire gave a small nod since she was glad he understood. She didn’t like the idea of getting wasted because of her inexperience. Maybe one day she might let Posh talk her into stronger drinks, but for now she wanted to stay in her happy state. Besides, Posh seemed to only really slow her roll when he spoke to her. At the decline of the offer to tag along, she simply gave a shrug since she offered out of kindness since he had mentioned wanting an escape from his ex. Posh would no doubt have offered anyways. Claire hesitantly took a drink of the mix that Posh brought her, wincing at the tartness of the cranberry and something that tasted strong lightly leaving an after taste in her mouth. Meanwhile Posh gave a laugh at Matt’s offer before smirking at him. “Oh offer and you shall receive Matt. Come on, dearies. We’re not wallflowers tonight and I’m just drunk enough that I need a good laugh.” She said as she pulled Matt along with her just to get them moving and doing something. It was a thumping electronic beat, something that was on the radio that she could get down to. She pulled Claire along too, since she didn’t want to leave the girl out or have Natalie’s spies running back and saying that she was hitting on Matt. A group of three was less suspicious and safer anyways. The last thing she wanted was more drama or Natalie to come in and attempt to fight her. Posh could take her, but she didn’t want to fight with her friend, her once childhood best friend, before Matt came in the picture. Claire tried not to look intimidated by the noise and moved in an award bob that made Paige cluck in laughter. “Nah, nah Kitten. It’s all in the hips.” She said as she took her arms and helped guide her a bit with a grin. She then looked at Matt and gave a snicker. “Now you—you I can’t help.” She said as she let go of Claire’s hand to blissfully dance next to Matt, purposefully avoiding anything that could be misconstrued as sexual. She did feel someone dance up behind her but she shooed the boy off by dancing closer to Claire, making it look like they were together. The guy backed off but Claire looked confused when it earned them some funny looks. “Well I’d we do have a test in the morning I can’t keep you two old ladies out late. Matt you’re more than welcome to crash with Claire and I. My Roomate is still on that semester abroad program thing.” Posh offered since she knew she couldn’t go buck wild tonight now with the test in mind.
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Post by vamperious on Dec 31, 2019 11:39:44 GMT -5
They headed over to dance, Matt already accepting he was beyond help but just grinned at Posh as she stated as much. "Eh- I can only excel in so many things- I'll gladly give up dancing for science." he stated more as a joke since most scientists didn't dance. When a guy got a little more close it Posh he gave them a dirty look since honestly he wasn't okay with Posh being taken advantage of. It was a bit later then Matt had finished his drink and had decided to Crash at Posh's after all since honestly he wanted to give Natalie the time to simmer and get out of his space. He wouldn't put it past her to wait at his house all night to argue. In the morning- He got up earlier then both girls it seemed, taking a quick shower and getting clothes from his trunk to be dressed properly for his 'job'. He grabbed coffee and scones and brought them back to the room- even getting some for the class, more to soften the blow of the test. "Good morning he stated as Claire seemed to be awake but Posh seemed to be dragging. "Coffee and sweets- come now perk up Paige." he stated passing her the coffee she preferred and a cholate chip scone.- her usual favorite. "Test day, Don't forget your calculators...So help you I made sure to put a lot of calculator questions on this one Paige." He stated to help since Paige often forgot hers. he did glance at Claire and smile though. "You don't need one as you have only the current section to review and its about graphs and how to read them." he explained as he had stated she need something for participation credit as all scholarship students required.
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Post by kimcora on Dec 31, 2019 18:57:36 GMT -5
Claire woke with more grace than Posh, but not all that much. She had a headache and a bit of dry mouth, but she wasn’t sick thankfully. Posh looked a bit like she was hurting, but mostly tired. Claire got up and went to wash her face, but ended up running into Matt on his way in. She paused when he spoke to her and Posh who was dragging herself to the small counter space they had. Claire nodded and thanked him for the coffee and sat in the nearby chair Paige had. Paige took the scone and coffee and sat down. “Thank you, I promise to bring my calculator Matt.” She said around a yawn before giving him a wink. “You are a saint though. I still plan to ace it with my coffee in hand.” She teased before she then looked to Claire. She looked pleased and relieved to not have to do calculations. “Lucky.” Posh giggled and Claire gave a softer smile. “That’s good..I mean I would take any help or credit I can get. The board will review my progress at the end of the month so I’ll need grades in to keep the scholarship.” She told them but did wonder if it was fair to say that to Matt. He was her professor and being so nice, friends with an acquaintance of hers...was this wrong of her? She looked down at the scone and took one since she was hungry and didn’t want to say something embarrassed.
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Post by vamperious on Jan 2, 2020 9:23:34 GMT -5
Matt nodded since he understood that. "I get that, and I'm sure the other professors know this as well. Most had gotten here on scholarships after all themselves. Your smart don't worry." he stated smoothly taking a drink of his coffee before saying a quick good bye and slipping off to class to get thing set up. As the class bell rang most students were there already and eating something with a cup of coffee since the first hour was always the worst. He had the tests passed out and the scantron sheets still to pass He gave them all time to get the materials they needed before class and a moment to ask a few questions before he began the test. HE seemed to be in a good mood however he knew in the back of his mind that Natalie was going to be hell this afternoon. As the test went on he made sure to pass out the study guides they had all completed to use for the test- to most of their thankfulness it seemed.
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Post by kimcora on Jan 2, 2020 14:48:54 GMT -5
Claire blushed a bit when Matt said she was smart and that she shouldn’t worry. She didn’t want him thinking of her as a fragile worrier, but it was nic e to hear someone say it. She went with Posh after Matt left, since they had a test to go for. She even made sure she had her calculator so Posh wouldn’t fail. They went into the test with high spirits and Posh even seemed to perk up when she was given her study guide back. They talked about the fact that they felt they passed after the end, Claire feeling more confident than Posh since she only had two questions. As they left for the coffee shop, Claire was listening to Posh y’all about her plans for the weekend when Claire got a call. She looked at the ID and saw it was her father. Claire told Posh to go get them a seat while she answered the phone call. Her father seemed chipper as usual, chatting her up about her day and how he was off on some new adventure. He was always excited and lively when she talked to him, well when he had a moment to talk. However, it was brief, no more than a few minutes before he had to go. It made her feel a bit sad, but she didn’t take time to dwell on it. She sat with Posh and had lunch, wondering if Matt would join them. However, Posh seemed convinced he had things to deal with with his ex, something Claire found a bit concerning. This woman must have been a piece of work to cause this much grief.
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