Pulse [completed]

[.kiki.]

`Ainslie
More?

I got lost in the middle of the song, thinking about other things while still listening. I think I even frowned. I didn't realize what was going on until I heard him start a different tune, when I looked up some. I blinked, then stood and rubbed my eyes. "You play really well, Alec." I unplugged the guitar from the amp. I didn't want anyone to come into the gym to get us into trouble. I was always cautious about that. I'd never been in trouble before, and I wouldn't start now.

[;Griffen;]

Alec;
She hasn't seen nothing yet!

I winced, as if Ainslie had torn a limb off my body. I let go of the guitar, letting it hang around my neck. She didn't like it... That's alright. It was fine. I scratched my hair, walking to the guitar case. I was starting to get a little dark in here but I pretended not to notice. I didn't want to go. I took the guitar off my neck and put it in its case, with a sad expression on my face. Though I thanked the darkened room. She most likely didn't see it. I put that expression away and packed everything inside of the case. I closed it, clicking all the buckles.

"Hm." I suddenly didn't feel like talking. What? It's not my fault that I was playing she just unplugged me. Hey, I'm sorry, but that was rude. She couldn't asked and I wouldn't have cared. I wanted to play for her, really, and it hurts that she'd just rip out the chord. I just fell backwards, hands on my eyes and hit the ground with a thump, sending a jolt of pain up my spine, but I didn't care. I removed my hands and put them behind my head. "It would be cool if the ceiling opened up and we could see the stars..." I murmured, to myself, but I wouldn't care if she heard it.

[.kiki.]

`Ainslie
I don't have to be empathic to know what that is...

I had hurt him in some way. I could tell. It made my heart sink some. I hadn't meant to. I really hadn't. I just didn't want to get into trouble. It was so important to me that I didn't. I wouldn't be able to stand it in Isolation. I would go insane if I was stuck in there. It wouldn't be good for me.

I started to chew on my lip again. "It's getting late. I should go to my room." I was very quiet once again. I wanted my crackers. I was depressed, I really was. I coughed softly, gathering my bag and fixing my hair. I sniffed. "G-goodnight, Alec.

[/color][/b]" I could hear the crying building up in my throat, so I was sure he could. I didn't want him to know I was upset, so it was something spiteful that my body was pulling. I started to head towards the exit.[/size][/blockquote][/font]

[;Griffen;]

Alec;
I'm not that mean!

I just lay there, yawning until I heard her talking about leaving. I frowned and sat up, looking at her. She then said good night, and started to leave. Not only did I hear the tears being built up in her throat, but I could feel the sadness overwhelming her. I furrowed my eyebrows and struggled to get up and reach her. I put my hand delicately on her arm, trying to stop her.

"Hey, hey. What's wrong?" Whatever emotion I had before was gone in an instant. My eyes dulled with confusion and my voice was slathered in sympathy, for whatever I did wrong. She can't expect to run off, crying without me trying to stop her. What did she think I was, an inconsiderate, hot headed jerk? No way!

[.kiki.]

`Ainslie
I don't feel like being touched.

I jerked to the side at the feel of his hand. I didn't want to be touched. I wanted to be alone. "I'm fine. It's late. We should go to bed. I have class early." I stared at the floor, waiting for his response. I didn't mean to sound ungrateful. I was glad of the time I had spent with him today.

[;Griffen;]

Alec;
W-What?

I kept my hand outstretched, my face frowning. What was wrong with her? I don't mean to sound so mean, but she's really getting mood swings. I could feel my headache forming again. I let out a sigh and put my hands on my face. "Bull. Apparently, you aren't fine because you're leaving a trail of your own tears. Just tell me. Remember I got over telling you I'm an orphan? I know you left stuff out of your history, but I shut up about it. Just tell me." My voice was harsh to begin with, but then it softened.

[.kiki.]

`Ainslie

I stared at him for a minute. He was really blunt. And it made me want to be there even less. I didn't even try to reinforce my point. I just turned away and started walking to my dormitory. Words spun in my brain and my head started to burn. I hated it. I just wanted out already. I couldn't take the crap.

[;Griffen;]

Alec;
. . .

I sucked in a breath, where the air sliced my throat and made me want to cry as well, but I knew I wouldn't. I just watched her walk away and when she was out of sight, I stalked into the gym. It was dark, but I was still able to see. How come everyday had to end like this? With Ainslie leaving in a hurry without another word to explain her sudden actions. Maybe she didn't want to get in trouble? That only made me snicker.

Trouble wasn't worth it down here. The Isolation was the worst they could do and that wasn't even terrible. Even if I just sat in a white room, I could find something to do. I mean, I'm used to being alone. Heck, I would go as far to say that I'd enjoy it! I glanced back at the gym doors, but she hadn't returned. I ran a hand through my hair and grabbed my guitar case. I started to walk to the door, but I stopped.

I turned my head to the notebook on the floor and the pen next to it. I raised my eyebrow at it and slowly walked to it. I gathered the notebook and pen in my arms and turned around to leave again. I started to head back to my dormitory when I heard footsteps. Great, a teacher? Whatever. I kept going at a leisure pace. I walked around a corner to find a girl, with black hair and cinder eyes, rushing to find her dorm.

"Oh, God... I'm going to be in so much trouble!" she hissed to herself. She kept walking and bumped right into me. She looked up at me, with scared eyes but they quickly turned to confusion. "Do I know you?" I raised an eyebrow. Certainly not. "I do know you! You're that lonely kid from the orphanage! Remember? I'm Ebony!" I looked at her and saw the resemblance. I shrugged, however and took a step around her to walk back to my dorm. "I hope to see you around!"

I shook my head and kept walking. I finally reached my dorm and I closed the door, locking it. I put all my stuff into the closet except for the notebook and the pen. I put those on the night stand and took off my shirt and walked to my bed, where I jumped on it, instantly regretting it. My bed felt like a million needles were poking at me. I winced and grabbed the notebook, flipping to the first page. This was her notebook and I was keen to find out what was in it.

; Alec and Ebony has left the post, "Pulse." ;