Of Mice and Men ( Mitsukai/Open)

[Kevala Badoer]

OOC: Mitsukai enters and then it is open.

Another day, another headache. And this was just her first class. Kevala sighed as she laid her head down onto her desk. They had a reading assignment today. But they had yet to learn what it was. Right now the teacher was getting the books from the storage closet in the library. Yeah, the idiot had walked off and left a group of teens alone in the classroom. That was working out so well.

"Hey, weirdo. Wanna come play with me?" One of the guys in the front row yelled at her. Apparently thinking that she would be an easy target or just making fun of what they assumed they knew about her.

Rolling her eyes she just ignored him. It did no good in this situation to start something. Mostly because she was surrounded by all the other people who did not like her, and though she was not scared of them she was not stupid. It would not end well for her, and to be honest, what was the point. She would just tell Katsuri about him. That would work she hoped. Or perhaps one of the other guys she had met while being here.

Finally the door would open, students scambling to take their seats as the teacher came back through the door. This time a huge box being pushed in front of him on a dolly. Oh yeah, that big of a box meant it was going to be just a fun read. She loved reading, but sometimes the books they made them read in school were just stupid. She could hardly wait for this.

"Okay class. This week we are going to do things a bit differently. We are going to not only read the book and discuss it at the end of the week, but also, I will be pairing you into sets of two or three. You will then have to read the book and together come up with a report to present to the rest of the class."

That got a collective groan out of everyone in the room. Including Kevala. She hated group work. Much preferring to work by herself. It was then that Mr. Hawkins started to hand out the books. Giving a stack to the first person in each row and letting them hand them back. It was the same in almost ever English class in the world.

As she recieved her copy, Kevala would begin to flip through it. "Of Mice and Men" Hmm...she would probably like this one. Not able to really get the thought through before names started being called out. Her's one of the first. Given her last name landed her at the top of the attendance chart. Sure enough, there she was...

"Kevala, you will be paired with Mitsukai" With that, he moved on. She flinched inwardly. Mitsukai was not the easiest person to get along with. She had noticed her in class before, but niether of them really seemed intersted in talking to anyone, let alone each other. This was going to be a long week. She now turned, those icy hues scanning over the room and then coming to rest on Mitsukai. Yeah, long week indeed.

Once more the teacher began to speak,"Okay, now class. I want you to get together into your groups and begin talking with each other. I wish for you to discuss how you are going to go about doing this assignment and for you to get to know each other.

He then fell silent. Waiting on them to do as they were told. Drawing in a deep breath, she would push herself to stand, a couple kids pushing into her and in turn her shoving them against a desk. Only to hear the teacher start yelling at her..
"That is enough Kevala."

Oh sure, blame her...

Fuck! What the hell was she supposed to do? Gah!

Growling lightly she moved over to where Mitsukai sat. Doing the only thing she could think of. She held out her hand, as was expected of her and spoke.Hi. I know you don't really get along with people and neither do I. But I cant afford to fail. So for the sake of not killing each other and passing this class I say we play nice.

Well, at least she was right to the point. But then, that was just how Kevala was. She now watched, and waited, her hand still extended in a sort of truce almost.

[Mitsukai]

Great group work Mitsukai inwardly sighed as the teacher told them they're new assignments. If there was one thing that Mitsukai hated it had to be group work. It was hard enough for her to get along with other people to begin with, but to actually work with these idiots would definitely give her a headache.

Mitsukai looked a cross the room to the girl who would be her partner for the project. She only knew the girl by name, nothing more except for the fact that much like herself; most students didn't like her. Unlike Mitsukai however she never really seemed to do anything about it. After only being in this school for a few days the students already knew that she wasn't the type to be messed with so she just was ignored instead of bullied. Whatever Kevala's reasons as to why she took the abuse were of no concern to her. She refused to get involved in other peoples matters.

After getting into a little fight with some other students Kevala finally made it to Mitsukai's seat. Hi. I know you don't really get along with people and neither do I. But I cant afford to fail. So for the sake of not killing each other and passing this class I say we play nice.
. hmph so the girl could tell already how Mitsukai was feeling about this situation. She was honest, she'd give her that. "Fine lets get started then." she said, not shaking the others hand. She wasn't here to make friends, she was only here to work. There was no point on acting too friendly.

[Kevala Badoer]

With those words spoken she would offer the best smile she could in this situation, grabbing a desk and pulling it over. They were supposed to work on this damn thing together and the sooner they got started the faster they could both go back to their lives. Right?

Yeah cause she had so much more to be doing...

There was that book she wanted to stop by and get..

Oh and there was also those pics she had to develope tonight.

Bah! Back to the matter at hand. Right? Right.

So as she sat down, now in front of Mitsukai, she would lay the book down onto the desk. Her eyes scanning over it and then back around the room. A couple guys making some rude gestures to her and causing her to growl softly and then roll her eyes. Oh, they were so dead if she ever figured out a way to go about it. She was sure of that.

Turning her attention back once more to her partner she would sigh softly

So, where do you want to start at? I mean, I am guessing we need to set up times after school to work on this and all. Right?

She now waited, her mind already trying to come up with a plan as she sat there. There had to be an easy way to go about this, one that would benefit both of them. At least she hoped so.

[Mitsukai]

Mitsukai picked up the copy of the book and began flipping through it quickly. In comparison to what she was used to reading this book was quite small, more like a short story then a novel. It would only take her two days tops to complete it. She wasn't sure however about her partner's reading abilities. She contemplated briefly if she should just volunteer to do the entire work load herself, she was very good at English and would be guaranteed a high grade. but this project wasn't due for awhile from now, there was no rush to get things done. And Kevala might complain if she did all the work. She could at least give the girl a shot before she decided to take over, who knows she might be of use. "I am free anytime after school, and during my lunch break if you need me. Just tell me when and I'll be there." she replied. "How would you like to divide up the work?"

[Kevala Badoer]

She watched Mitsukai and then shrugged softly as she spoke. Her own mind going over what they could do to make this easier on both of them. She did not mind doing it all herself. She had done it before, so this time would not be hard. The book did not look that hard at all. She read Stephen King novels bigger than this in a day when she really got into it.

It does not matter to me. I mean this should not be too hard to read and get done with in like...a day..two tops. So I am guessing that we can both read it, and then devide up the essay part. Maybe figure out a way to have each of us do one half of the book, then get together and take ideas from each and blend them together to make a report.

She was good at this subject..More so than others. But she was not sure how her new partner would handle doing this assignment. She was guessing that she would do well. She did not seem to have too much trouble in class. So hopefully this would go smoothly.

[Mitsukai]

Mitsukai nodded in agreement, at least Kevala was more competent then she originally thought. This group assignment might actually go well after all.

"Very well, we will read the book for two days and then regroup and discuss what we will be doing. What would be the best place for you to meet up?"

[Kevala Badoer]

She nodded in agreement. Her mind now running over where the best place to meet up would be. She could always suggest her house. But gah! That apartment was so small. No, that would probably not be the best place in the world to meet up at. Hmm...

Coffee shop?

Park?

Hmmm...She thought it over once more. She was unsure what she should say at the moment, and then shrugging she would finally speak up.

Well, I think that perhaps we could meet up here at the school. Perhaps outside or up on the roof where the tables are?

[Mitsukai]

Mitsukai gave a small smile, the roof sounded like a good idea. It was after all one of her favorite spots to hang out at in her old school. At least it probably wouldn't be too busy up there so the two would have some peace and quiet to concentrate.

"The roof sounds like a good idea to me." she said, putting the book back down and giving Kevala her utmost attention. Her feline eyes burrowing into the others icy blue. "during lunch or after school?"

[Kevala Badoer]

She slid her bag down off of her shoulder and placed it on the desk in front of her. Her arms coming up and resting atop it as she looked back to Mistukai. Those eyes finding her as she smiled. Well, she had to admit, she could not have asked for a more reasonable partner for this assignment. Shrugging softly she would think about the question for a moment.

How about we meet up at lunch...I hate eating around all these idiots..Then if we need more time we can plan to meet after school. Sound good?

Waiting now for her response...hearing a few whispered words about herself from the guy who had commented about her earler. She rolled her eyes, looking around for the teacher and then seeing that he was busy, she lifted her hand towards Mr. Asshole and extended that middle finger. Yeah...she hated most of the guys in this school..With that, she would lower her hand and then turn back to her partner. Blocking out the other around them.

[Mitsukai]

Mitsukai watched Kevala flip off one of the boys that were giving her trouble earlier somewhat amused. Making her think back to the time when she herself had been just like Kevala, being bullied in school and having to try to act like she didn't give a shit.

"You know," she began "You'd have to do a lot more then flip off everyone who pisses you off to get them to leave you alone. The only real way to deal with retards like that is through violence. It's the only thing these neanderthals understand." Jestering to the group that was now laughing at them behind their back. Mitsukai wasn't sure if the girl would take her advice, nor did she really care. But it might be interesting to see this girl stand up for herself more.

"Or are you afraid to fight?"

[Kevala Badoer]

She sighed softly as she listened to what Mistukai was saying. Oh, she knew that she needed to be a bit more ...mean....But still...she could not afford to get thrown out of another school. This was her last chance. Shrugging a bit as she spoke.

I know...but the last fight I got into, I almost killed the guy....They threw me out and now I am here. I have no other option except to sit and take it. At least while in school. Outside of school...I have my ways...

With that a grin slid onto her lips as she looked at her. Oh, she was not a fighter, but that did not have to be the only way you got to somebody. Did it?

[Mitsukai]

A mischievous grin crept upon Mitsukai's face in response to Kevala's words. Oh this girl was more interesting then she had thought, it looked like she was going to enjoy the time that she'd have with her project partner after all. It was a bit surprising how quickly Mitsukai was growing fond of her. She rarely had any interest in any other human being, but Kevala was different it couldn't be helped.

"Hmm.... I'd love to have been there for that." Mitsukai knew all to well how to get into trouble, being nearly kicked out of her old school several times for beating up the fools that annoyed her. Though she had never gotten angry enough to have nearly killed someone yet. She was a bit curious as to what had lead Kevala to go that far. "What did the little bastard do?"

[Kevala Badoer]

She sighed, the memories of that day coming back to haunt her. She had been walking in the hall between classes. The noise of the other students almost deafening. She had her books clasped to her chest as she tried to make her way to her next class.

Then....

Just as she was passing by the storage closet beside sience class, she had felt something reach out and grab hold of her hair.

Next thing she knew, she was surrounded by darkness...

Hands....there were hands on her body....

Pulling at her clothes

Heavy breathing.....

And then nothing......

She could not remember anything after that.....

She just knew that at some point the teachers came in. They had heard screaming. She had assumed at the time that it had been her own. But...wait.....How did she get so much blood on her? Had he cut her?

That is when she found out, that the screaming had not been her own, but instead his. The blood covering her had been spilled from his vein.

She just wished that she could remember what happened..It haunted her at night, during the late hours when sleep would not come. She did not know if he had raped her, if he had gotten that far. She just knew that he had tried, and she had hurt him for it.

He had spent 3 months recovering, and his face was now permanently scarred. The judge had gone easy on her, thanks to her shrinks recommedation. She had then been transferred here.

Shaking her head to clear the thoughts she let those eyes fall to her partner. Shrugging softly as she tried to seem as though it was nothing.

He tried to rape me. He did not get far.

[Mitsukai]

Mitsukai's eyebrow raised in response. Wow...out of all the possible reasons to kill someone she had not expected it to be that bad. She felt angry at the son of a bitch, how could anyone do something like that? This is why I don't like men she thought bitterly. They were always out for something, and if they couldn't get it from you willingly they'd do it by force. If something like that had happened to her Mitsukai couldn't even think about what she would do.

"Sorry, didn't mean to bring up bad memories." she said honestly. " Hope he is crippled for life, and if he's I'll make it happen."

[Kevala Badoer]

She would smile slightly at the girl, shaking her head in response to the apology.

You will learn from talking to me that with my past, all there is are bad memories.

She would then shrug softly, those memories being forced back into the corners of her mind where they belonged. She would then smile, bringing forth the only good memory she had...Though she had yet to tell Katsu about what that event had led to. She was supposed to meet him tonight and had planned to tell him then. For now she would simply turn her attention back to Mistukai and nod.

He is confined to his house from what I heard last. The injuries making it hard for him to go outside or anything of that nature.

So, have you met anyone since you came here?