TO MARS ;;; [karine!]

[ZACHARIE THÉODORE ESCLAN]

Zach sighed, shoving his hands in his jean pockets and walked through the courtyard. It had been a rather boring day with only one hookup, though it was still morning. He had more as the day got longer. The girl had basically tackled him when he got out of close combat and sadly all he could do was a quick make out session. He had plans to meet up with Cleo during lunch time and if it had been any other person he probably would have just texted saying he couldnt make it but this was Cleo. Why did it matter that she was Cleo? The hell if he knew, but it did. To be honest, he knew she wasn't that great with guys. Even if they were just friends and for once in his life he didn't want to fuck up and lose a girl. Even if they were just friends. It was weird, really weird but that was life.

His eyes turned to the people that were just sitting down for lunch and he grinned. They were all wearing super warm coats and scarves. Hats and maybe even tights under their jeans -for the girls anyway- while he was wearing a short sleeved t-shirt and jeans. He was always warm which was why girls loved to have him during the winter. He was like a heater that meet their needs physically as well. A huge idiot like grin hit his face as he thought of all of it and then the grin lessened when he saw the familiar colored hair of Cleo. He didn't want to look like he was a happy fucker who had just got done making out with some girl. It'd make things totally awkward and well, he didn't do awkward. Cleo was sitting down at a table by herself which made him frown. Was he her only friend? She didn't have to wait on him like this, all alone. He would have found her. He walked up behind her and when she looked over her shoulder he grinned. Looking at the empty seat beside her he sighed. He really didn't want to sit down in the middle of the courtyard. So seeing she had almost finished her food he grabbed her shoulder gently, just slightly tugging on it until she got up and then he dropped his hands down to his sides. "C'mon" he mumbled as he found his way to a tree and sat down, leaning his back against it. There was a tree practically right across from his relaxing spot. Most likely the demeter mimics or demigods making a natural seating place. Which he didn't mind, the spot he was sitting at right now was pretty comfortable for a fucking tree anyways. He'd have to be careful though, considering his skin was 110 degrees and if he sat there long enough it could catch fire.

"So, whats up Cleo?" he sighed his eyes looking up at the sky and then back at her.

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A rather chilly day for Seattle. The cool air had kept and snow would keep if it snowed enough. It was bizarre and it wasn't something Clementine was enjoying. Cold ment snow and she disliked snow. After a wonderful morning she went to eat in the courtyard, sitting down with a few people at first. Unfortunately they had to leave for class of rehearsals, which was absolutely fine by Cleo, she was meeting someone anyways. She eat her meal while she sat there alone, grinning to herself. She was ecstatic and still in disbelief. She could hardly believe this guy! He was amazing — little did she know that he was a player. She was very zoned out while she at her food quietly, alone. Day-dreaming about him a little bit.

But she never forgot why she was sitting ther alone for, she was waiting for Zacharie. Zach was her good, if only, male friend. She was very uncomfortable being close to boys and didn't trust them but Zach was the only exception. How they came to be friends and how she came to be comfortable with him was not completely clear but she was glad to at least have one guy she doesn't have to feel afraid around.

When she had just about finished her food, Clementine heard someone walking toward her from behind. Looking over her shoulder, she saw it was Zach and grinned. "Hey," She greeted him warmly. She was already in a good mood, he just made it a little better. Cleo was always happy to see him, as she was with her friends.

"C'mon" He gave her shoulder a few light tugs. The heat from his hand went through the few layers she was wearing. He wasn't wearing much to keep warm, obviously, others were bundled up to the brink, whereas Clementine was in-between. She was usually warm but not as warm as Zacherie.

She got up, leaving her tray on the table knowing someone would take care of it although she usually would put it away and she followed her friend.

Sitting down against the tree across him, her grin was still plastered on her lips. "So, what's up Cleo?" "Well," She started looking at the ground for a moment before looking back him. "I think I might have met someone." She wasn't going to 'girl-it-up' on Zach but she shared things with him.


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[ZACHARIE THÉODORE ESCLAN]

What the fuck? Zach was thrown back a bit when Cleo told him this. Why was she telling him anyway? He wasn't exactly the kind of person who would say, thats great im so happy for you. He wasn't the best advice giver either so why, again, why was she telling him? He hated that his heartless self couldn't even gather up a real smile for her but Cleo knew him and she should have known he wasn't going to be Mr. Happy . Sighing, he sat up a bit feeling the tree already getting too hot. He didn't know what to say to her. He knew though, that he couldn't be his insensitive self and be rude. Cleo was different then most of the girls he knew. She sent off the vibe that she was uncomfortable with guys or ... afraid. So as to why she acted more comfortable with him then some nice guy from a math class still confused the shit out of him. That was one of the reasons he hadn't tried to get in bed with her. He didn't want to ruin her chance of ever trusting guys. He liked to think he wasn't that heartless anyways.

Scratching the back of his head his eyes drifted to the ground, who was this guy anyways? She had yet to tell him. And it wasn't the fact that he cared who it was but more like he cared what the guys personality was. Why was he, who fucked girls every night and avoided any emotional connection, sitting here getting mad about what the guys personality was? This was all fucked up. Maybe he just hadn't had enough sleep and his brain wasn't right. Though once again that question appeared in his head. He didn't want the guy to be like him. The guy would probably just end up breaking Cleo's heart and ruin her chance of ever trusting guys again. Even Zach would admit that most guys were heartless. Not all but most.

Finally looking back at her, he sighed and tried to put on a smile but only able to manage a weak one. "Uh.. Congrats? Do I know him, like, what's the dude's name Cleo?"

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[clementinegrey]

Zach wasn't a guy of many emotions, so to speak. Clementine wasn't expecting much of a reaction from him. But he had asked what was up and that's what was going on. She was almost giddy but she wasn't expecting that reaction from Zach, absolutely not! That would be far too weird.

She looked at his face after she told him and as he shifted from the tree. She looked down, giving a light giggle. "I don't expect you to be jumping with joy, Zach. I know it's not you." She said after he didn't speak for a while. Cleo looked at him, trying to read his face. She was very good at reading faces but... sometimes. Sometimes Zacharie was hard to read.

She laughed light-heartedly when he congratulated her. "You might know him. He's a senior. Lee Smith.?" She wondered if he knew the guy. "He's really nice and he's asked me out for supper on Wednesday." She explained and sighed. "I know you don't care about any of this."


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[ZACHARIE THÉODORE ESCLAN]

The guys name just set him off. His hands, that were flopped at his side dug into the dirt. It was easy to tell he was mad but he hoped for some god forsaken reason, Cleo was unable to see his rage. This Lee Smith dude was a regular player around here. Everyone, mainly girls, fucking knew that. But sweet Cleo was oblivious to this. Lee was probably taking her , being one girl to have yet to be pushed into bed by anyone, as a challenge. Zach himself knew challenges were always his favorite,.. they were always interesting. But dammit, this was Cleo. She was different, at least to him she was. Maybe to other guys they just didn't see how different she was but... What the ? Now he was trying to defend the guy. Sure, he'd shared a few beers and a few sex jokes but c'mon, the dude didn't deserve to be defended. Frowning, Zach looked up at Cleo.

He was a jerk, yes he knew that. He could already see the frown on her face. Like she was totally disappointed. She had confided in him and he was fixing to fuck everything up. He couldn't help it though, Cleo just didn't understand. A player can't just change like that. Besides, why would Lee suddenly start talking to Cleo and wish to stop sleeping around just for her? That was a dumb question. He knew why, he had known why for quite a while now. Cleo was,... cute. Adorably cute if he was even allowed to say those words. She was sweet and kind and whenever she got mad, she was even cuter. And that was just her personality. Her looks beat most girls at Thaedeus. Her hair was different from any girl he'd ever slept with and the way she smiled could make a guy melt in his seat. His eyes met hers and he sighed. Why was he doing this? Pointing out every single great thing about her. How had it led from being mad to thinking about Cleo herself. Maybe he really was low on sleep.

Biting his lower lip, Zach let out a small growl. He needed to control his self. He didn't need teachers on his back if he started a fire. He had learn from previous mistakes that it was best to keep the powers under control. When Cleo spoke again, "I know you don't care about any of this."
he looked at her and remembered what was going on. That stupid, fuckin Lee Smith. He'd have to handle him later. "Uh, Lee Smith huh? Cleo... he's not the greatest guy out there m'kay?" he watched as she frowned and before she could do anything else he spoke again. "I know i'm not the best person to be judging guys but he's a bad guy C. Just, don't date him alright?" Yep, that would get the message out clear alright.

Then he referred back to what she had last said. He did care, he just had a horrible way of showing it. He didn't want her to think he didn't care.... great now he felt like an idiot. Actually more like a jerk idiot. "I do care Cleo. Don't think I don't, i'm just horrible at showing it."

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Clementine was just ecstatic. A really handsome guy hand asked her out. Asked her. It was still just a big shock. She was so happy and not even Eldric could make her this cheery. And that lamb sure did brighten up her day.

Cece was still waiting for Zach's answer, trying to read his face and not noticing his physical reactions at all. When he finally did speak, her smile fell. What?! Why was Zacharie doing this to her? Lee was such a sweet and funny guy... Why the Hell did Zach not want her to go out with this guy? Lee was charming and handsome. Sure, she had seen better looking guys than him around campus — at least for her own personal taste she had seen cuter guys like Fred Kirkmen, Josh Weir and Zach... Shit. Why had she thought that? He was her best and, well, only guy friend. She wasn't supposed to think of him that way! Was she even... aloud to? Clementine shoot that thought out of her head.

"Oh, come on, Zach. Lee is a great guy. What do you have against him?" She rebuttled. "There's no harm in just have dinner with the guy." She shook her head lightly while saying this and giving a slight grin.

She paused while Zach told her that he did care. "I didn't mean that you didn't care about this situation I ment that you didn't care much for being all cheery and excited over this." She paused and smirked. "Wait. Don't tell me you're jealous."


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[ZACHARIE THÉODORE ESCLAN]

Zach should have known Cleo wouldn't listen. He really did hate being such a bummer on her little parade but how she described Lee was all wrong. He'd even heard the dude had slapped a chick across the face once. Zach would never, ever stoop to that level of jerk. He wasn't abusive, he just loved rough sex. Lee was different. How Cleo could even describe him as sweet was a mystery. She obviously didn't know him. Not a bit and there was no way on planet earth Zach was letting Lee anywhere close to Cleo. Maybe this was the protective gene in him, striking up trouble but that was that. Cleo wasn't going Wednesday even it meant putting Lee in the hospital.

Taking a deep breath he realized he was taking this out of control. He needed to calm down, now. Of course, it sure didn't help when Cleo claimed him of being jealous. Really? Jealous? That was her conclusion now? She was so wrong, or so he thought. Why the fuck would he be jealous? Cleo was entitled to date whoever she wanted as long as they weren't Lee or like Lee. Great now he sounded like her father. Growling a tiny bit, his hands dug into the dirt once again. So, maybe he was jealous? How could he be jealous? Another dumb question. Cleo was every thing to be jealous of and for another guy to have her probably had a butt load of guys jealous. She just didn't see it.

"Cleo, Lee's a player. I'm telling you the truth and you're not going on a date with him. Wednesday is cancelled. Tell him that or I will." he sounded like a teacher or a parent but he meant it. He really didn't want anyone hurting Cleo. That meant he cared a lot right? Right, right, right. "And, I'm not jealous okay? I just know more about this guy then you do and I just don't want you getting involved with him. Date him and you'll be in his bed within a week." Yep. He was so fucking jealous.

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How dare he! How dare he tell her who she could and couldn't date! And calling Lee a player! Zacharie was taking this out of propotion. "Who the Hell gave you the right to tel me who I can and can't date?" She snapped at him. Instant flip-switch. He hit the wrong keys and brought out her temper. And she was a real hot-head. Cleo stood up, glaring down at her friend, or at the guy she though was her friend.

"Oh, please! It is so obvious that even A blind man could see it! Your jealousy is making you make false accusations against a guy I might actually really like." What was wrong with him? Why was he doing this? Did he not care one bit for her happiness? Clementine knew how Zacharie played around with all the girls at school. She didn't shun him for that! She didn't tell him he couldn't do it! It was his choice! "You're quite the player yourself, Mr. Perfect! I guess that makes you a bad person?" She was not agreeing with him and his saying that Lee was a player, she was just trying to point out that fact.

At his last comment she spat back furiously. "So what! What if I actually wanted and had decided to be in his bed in a week?" She was just livid and she was unsure of what she was saying half the time. She was just very upset with him.



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[ZACHARIE THÉODORE ESCLAN]

"Who the Hell gave you the right to tell me who I can and can't date?"

Zach growled as she spoke. So maybe he had come on a bit strong but was she so thick headed that she couldn't see that he was looking out for her?! He watched as she stood, her face displayed anger and the way she spoke displayed it as well. What the heck? Why was she so upset? He had said that for her own good and all he got back was her yelling at him? He stood, his whole body surfaced in rage. "What the fuck Cleo. I said that for your own good and you're just gonna yell at me? You wanna get you're heart broke well then thats fine with me kay?"

"Oh, please! It is so obvious that even A blind man could see it! Your jealousy is making you make false accusations against a guy I might actually really like."

Zach had finally had it, he brought his body closer to hers and growled. He was not fucking jealous. Now that he looked at it why would he be fucking jealous? She wasn't all that special. He had been blinded but he could see it now. If she wanted Lee she could have Lee, he didn't care anymore. If she really like him, a guy who could easily hurt her, then fine. He didn't give a shit. Or did he? God. He didn't know.

"You're quite the player yourself, Mr. Perfect! I guess that makes you a bad person?"

Zach growled at that but didn't know what to say. He knew he was a jerk but he couldn't change. He had no reason to change. When he first met her and began to understand her better, he thought maybe, just maybe she would be the one to help him change. So he had always made an effort to be nice to her. Not smart off. Not yell or make a move. He had tried and this was what he fucking got? It was pitiful. Why would he try anymore? It showed that she hated him so why was he trying so hard to impress her? Forget that. "Mr. Perfect huh? I can see you've had you're jealous times too but ya know what? You don't know a shit about me. So after this why don't you just go to Lee from now on and when he hurts you, don't come crying to me."

"So what! What if I actually wanted and had decided to be in his bed in a week?"

She had screamed back at him while he was yelling at her. He knew this wasn't her though. She wouldn't want this would she? If she did then he obviously didn't know her. Maybe it was all a lie. Maybe little miss sweet was just a big ol' fireball of lies. Of deception or whatever. He was tired of things like this happening. He threw his hands up in the air in surrender. "Why in the fucking world would I be jealous of you Cleo? Huh? You're not that special so stop acting like you are. And if you wanna go throw yourself at some guy you barely know then go right ahead. I'm sure Lee would happy to have you in bed, then after that you can hit his friend Mark. Just don't come to me."

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"For my own good?! Please!" She snorted. He knew everything today, didn't he? Did he know what would happen? No! He couldn't tell the damn future! That wasn't his mimic. Why the Hell did he care so much? "As if you care!" She spat at him angrily.

Now he was scaring her. Never once had she felt afraid of him but not once had it been because he was a guy. Unlike any other situation where a guy was approaching her, this was one time where she had all right to back away. Clementine stood frozen at his next outburst, mainly frozen in fear. As angry as she was with she couldn't find a rebuttal for this and she was too frightened to anyways, cringing fearfully and wrapping her arms around her chest. Like she used to...

Nothing Special. Why did that hurt so much? It shouldn't hurt her at all! Why did she care? Zacharie wasn't special either! He had the most gorgeous eyes and a smile to die for... NO! WHAT?! That wasn't it! He was special cause he was the only guy she wasn't afraid of having near her... Except now!

Cleo blinked twice. "Well... Maybe I'll just leave." She hissed before turning around and walked away from him, still holding her chest. Why did she hate herself? Why the HELL was she crying? He didn't care about her and she didn't give a rat's ass about him! If only that were true!


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