Snack for a parasite
Fandom: Twisted Wonderland
Characters: Idia, Rigel, and Perse(OC by @midnightmah07)
Content warnings: Arguing, mild swearing, and discussion of ED(eating disorders)
(until my lazy self downloads some dividers, we'll have to get used to the dorm lounges)
Rigel spun his pencil on the solid tables of the dorm as he swung his legs underneath. Ahead of him was Perse whom was eating a rather mediocre meal
But there was a silence everyone grew accustomed to, as if it was a part of them
“Do you ever wonder how if the multiverse theory is correct, there's a universe where it isn't?” Rigel suddenly asked, breaking the comfortable silence. Perse stopped as she slowly looked at the demon across from her, staring at her with those curious red eyes
“Rigel, do you ever think about what you're going to say?”
He shook his head which caused her to mumble “of course,” before she continued to eat
“Hey,” she began, “did you eat?”
“Eh? Oh, yeah, I ate.” He smiled
She stared at him. “Food. Rigel. Did you eat food? Real food?” She clarified
He went silent
She sighed as she got up to go make him something, “Wha- Hey, wait!-” He got up to follow, but she was already gone, so all he could next was to just sit down
He held his hands together as his feet drummed the floor as he waited apprehensively
She didn't have to do this and she knew that
And he felt bad for the fact she was doing it
He got by on his diet
And now here she is, making sure he ate what everyone else was eating It… felt weird
The food tasted weird
Wrong
He likes the taste of the cardboard from his torn up notebooks
He took one out and tore off a piece, sticking it into his mouth as he chewed on it as a small snack
The small crunches and tears filled the otherwise silent lounge as he ate and swallowed, taking the wood in as food, even if it was the furthest thing from it
He swung his legs as he waited for her return, he probably won't eat what she made
It was pointless anyway
She could be eating the food she made herself but was making it for him
Maybe that's why the food tastes weird
It's because she's making it specifically for him instead of herself or whoever
He got up and walked around, his steps thudding against the marble as he paced in circles
Perse, on the other hand, was making Rigel some sandwiches of a wide variety for Rigel, ensuring he had something he found enjoyable
She always did find it odd when he was the only person who ate Lilia's food with splendor
She sighed as she slightly realized signs from all over the years they've been going here
Maybe he's too far deep to be saved, maybe this'll be worthless in the end
Like a snake eating its own tail
Her thoughts were broken when she saw a hand snatch one of the made sandwiches She turned and saw Idia holding it in his mouth as he grabbed other snacks
She grimaced
This was her housewarden?
“Idia, you do know that's for Rigel, right?”
He glanced at her, now holding the sandwich “Hm? Oh, yeah, I do.”
She slightly scowled
“Then why did you take it?”
He sighed, slightly scowling “I honestly don't see the point in you making food for him. He's not going to eat it. Plus, you're acting as if he's anorexic or something.” He sighed
“As sweet as what you're doing for him is, it's ultimately pointless.”
She stared at him
Appalled, in all honesty
A man, who grew up with Rigel, a man who's more of a brother to him than she is a sister Calling her efforts futile
“.... Are you fucking kidding me?”
“E-eh?” Idia squeaked, slightly shocked by her language
“Idia, do you actually pay attention to your dorm mates?”
He opened this mouth to answer only for her to continue “Oh who am I kidding, of course you don't. You're a housewarden and you can't match the faces to names of IRL people, but you do it easily in games.”
“Idia, you grew up with Rigel, you know everything about him so how the actual fuck are you going to stand there and tell me that my efforts are useless when you, of all people, should know, that Rigel's diet consists of nothing but lead, plastic, metal, dirt, wood, cardboard— Things that have no business being in anyone's diet tract, is in his!” She yelled at him, her hand slamming against the counter as she gestured to the outside
Where Rigel was
Idia shuffled nervously underneath her words
Perse was mad
Maybe her anger was directed to Idia and not doing anything sooner
Maybe it was the world
Everyone. Everything. Who knows.
Rigel heard them to
It was hard not too
Especially since some students made mumbled on how Perse when she's mad sounds like a banshee
Rigel leaned against the doorway, listening to the one sided argument between his sister and Idia
“— Maybe if you weren't so preoccupied with your own devices, you'd have known that Rigel is suffering, and-” Her voice went silent and dead as Rigel finally decided to enter
“Hey, guys!” He grinned at the two, pretending to not notice the red tips of Idia's hair turn blue again
“Ri-Rigel, how long were you there?” Perse asked
“Oh, I just got here!” He grinned at her
Idia grumbled slightly, not believing Rigel for a second but not questioning it
“I- I see… Well, I- I made you some food for later.” Perse gestured to the sandwiches she made
“Oooh! They all look so good! You didn't have to, you know that, right?” Perse nodded
The demon shifted slightly, tugging at his cloak as he stared at the pieces of food she made him
“... I'll eat it later.” He said as he grabbed some bags to put them in for later
“You'll at least have one of them for lunch, right?” She asked as she placed a hesitant hand on his shoulder
“Of course!” He lied with his black grin
His teeth reflecting the fluorescent blue lights of Ignihyde “Now, you look tired, how about you go rest?” He asked a small tilt of his head
“Well… I guess I am a little tired..” she grumbled slightly, running a hand through her hair and softly tugging at her ponytail, “I suppose a quick nap wouldn't hurt..” she mumbled with a shrug
“There ya go!” Rigel softly nudged her to the door, “you go have a nice nap, and we'll wake you if we either need anything or it's dinner.”
“Now don't keep me sleeping for that long, Idia might start a fire.” The two laughed as Rigel gave her a quick hug before she left
He turned to Idia whom also left the room, his arms filled with some snacks and such
He sighed as he backed up, leaning against the counter as his nails dug into the marble, his breath slightly quickening for whatever reason
There was nothing wrong as of this moment
But Perse's unnecessary care and love
She made this for him
For whatever reason
He stared at the bags with the sounds of nails against marble filling the silence
He wasn't going to eat them, of course
He never ate the food she gave unless she was in the room with him
He sighed as he reached took an empty bag that pulled out with another
Stuffing the plastic into his mouth as his teeth began to dig and tear, allowing it to become swallowable
His mouth made the chewing motion a few more seconds before stopping, a soft scowl forming on his features as his mind raced
Maybe—
He heard footsteps and saw a student enter
“Eh?- Oh, hello, Rigel-Senpai.” The student greeted
“Hey….”
There was an awkward silence as they two stared at another
The student went to leave, deciding that whatever he wishes to grab wasn't worth it
“Hey.” Rigel called out before they left
“Do you want a sandwich?” He smiled sweetly to the boy
tag list: @midnightmah07(hi again!)
(first time doing something like this, so if I messed up on anything, pls don't hesitate to tell me)
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I need a sequel to the no coven / fangirl au so bad it’s not even funny 😔
"I guess the difference is that on the big screen you feel unstoppable, a force of nature that I want to lose myself to. But in person, that venom just feels like more of the same." You didn't look at her as you tried to put your thoughts to words, your skin burning with the discomfort of vulnerability. It was stupid, she hadn't been looking for an actual answer, you were just voluntarily making a fool of yourself.
You made a point of not looking at her, even though you could all but feel her gaze burning into your skin. It was easier said than done when she made every little breath you took feel like you were in an ocean of people. Instead, you played with the too-thin straw in your glass, shifting the ice cubes around slowly. It was difficult to ignore the weight of her gaze, the expectancy of her presence beside you. What were you doing, save for making an idiot of yourself?
Silence continued to meet your words, and you couldn't be sure how many seconds had passed before you finally felt bold enough to steal a glance at her again. Her features were carefully guarded, as if she were actually considering your words. Much like the sun, your gaze shied away before you could really take in every facet of her features- who could say if she would be as merciful as to only blind you in her brilliance?
It was late. You should be going home. You knew this, you used these facts to work energy back into your docile muscles. A little stiffly, you found your footing, gently pushed the now empty glass away from yourself.
"Thank you," you found yourself saying, finally chancing your luck to sneak a peek at those sharp eyes. "It really was great to meet you, sorry to take up your time." The words were sour in your mouth, all too aware and remnant of her initial hostility, only to dissolve away when her fingers wrapped around your wrist.
"What's the rush? The night is just beginning." She closed out her tab, those dazzling eyes openly appraising you in the dim lights of the bar. "I don't think I'm quite done with you yet."
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