#moi? um lets see 1 at age 5. 2 at age 8. 3 at age 22. 4 at age 26. thats just counting full on definitely about to die

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1989 [High School AU]: Chapter 2

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Chapter 1 ~ Chapter 3 ~ Chapter 4 ~ Chapter 5 ~ Chapter 6 ~ Chapter 7 ~ Chapter 8 ~ Chapter 9 ~

Pairings: slight Logince, eventual Prinxiety & Logicality

Word count: 1,974

Story summary: Roman Prince is your stereotypical Jock, with everyone swooning after him. Every day a crowd of people follow him around, only to disperse at his personal whim. In reality, he's lucky to have such good acting skills that help him cover up the disdain he has for his life. He only wishes he could use his skills properly.

Patton Whitelock's always there to lend a helping hand, no matter who you are. If you need a favor or just need someone to talk to, go to him. In reality, he's been taught from a young age that kindness should be held above all else. No one suspects that he took it the wrong way.

Logan Montgomery is the smartest boy in the Senior class. He's stern, and most people are too intimidated to speak to him. In reality, he despises most all of his fellow students. He sticks to his studies and doesn't stray, for fear of being stuck in his father's shadow his whole life.

Virgil Black is the most emo kid in school, let alone 12th grade; everyone knows to leave him be. In reality, he's very fortunate. He has two parents who love him dearly. But everything beyond his life, everything within his mind, is utter chaos and turmoil.

what will happen when they're assigned a biology project together?

General CW: food, swearing, implied s-lf h-rm, non-graphic descriptions of s-lf h-rm scars, graphic and non-graphic descriptions of anxiety attacks and panic attacks, drug abuse, minor character intoxicated on heroin, non-graphic drug overdose description, sickness/description of sickness, blood, non-graphic descriptions of needles, (will be added to as I write more)

Chapter CW: <none> (let me know if i missed anything please!)

Author notes: there's an excessively detailed description of the biology project in this chapter. I haven't read it since i first wrote and edited this chapter two years ago. :)

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Logan walked into his 4th Period class, biology, with a glint in his eye. He enjoyed the class quite a lot, and the teacher was passionate about the material, making the learning process all that much better.

"Good morning students!" He said cheerily from the whiteboard. "As you can see, I've rearranged the desks into groups of 4, and if you look up here at the board, you'll see the seating chart. These will be your groups for this semester's project." Logan scanned the projected seating chart and found his name. Near the center of the room, and his desk at an angle which he could still see the teacher. He glanced at the other names. he recognized two of them; Roman Prince, the school jock, and Virgil Black, notoriously introverted and depressing. The third name he didn't recognize; Patton Whitelock. He took a seat at his assigned desk, and awaited the arrival of his group mates.

Patton and Virgil arrived together. Logan recognized Virgil with his purple hair and sulking form, and as they walked closer, assumed the perky boy walking with him was Patton. Upon seeing him he realized this was someone he actually had several classes with, but had never bothered to pair a name with his face. He seemed to radiate an infectious joyful aura, and Logan felt a smile tug at the corners of his mouth as he approached. Virgil just gave Logan a small nod, while Patton smiled wide and stuck his hand out across the desks to shake Logan's pale steady hand.

"Hi there!! My name's Patton! You're Logan, right?" Patton's voice went perfectly with his demeanor. Logan allowed a smile to cross his face - just out of politeness, of course -  as he shook Patton's hand.

"Hello Patton. Yes, Logan Montgomery. And you must be Virgil, correct?" He said, looking over at the dark boy sitting across from him, who was now slumped over on his desk with earbuds in. Virgil just glanced at him and gave a small nod.

Then, in a burst of flamboyance, Roman arrived at the table with his signature smirk displayed proudly on his face. He glanced around at his teammates. His smirk faltered at the sight of ta certain purple-haired emo, but he continued to scan as he sat smoothly, sliding his backpack under the desk. He greeted Patton with a handshake - the two were relatively friendly, as Patton often helped organize football events - and upon seeing the tall pale boy seated next to him, changed tone.

"Why hello there," Roman said in a deep voice, leaning over to Logan, who tensed up momentarily. But he regained himself quickly, and turned to face Roman.

"Salutations. Logan Montgomery. You are Roman Prince, I presume," Logan said cordially, holding his hand out to the jock. Roman only smirked and took Logan's hand, kissing his knuckles gently. In that moment Logan cursed his off-white skin, as he felt his face heat up and was sure the blush was plain as day. It only made Roman smirk more to see the effect of his actions.

"But of course. I suppose I should be thankful for the honor of being grouped with such a handsome-" In the midst of his courting, Roman was interrupted by the teacher clearing his throat and giving further instructions on the project.

"These will be your groups. No buts, this is final. Unless there is a serious conflict, I will absolutely not be changing your groups. Now that that's out of the way, I'll explain the project." He clicked a button on his computer, and the projection changed to a presentation about their project. "You are to write a detailed, extensive report on Lepidium Sativum, or Garden Cress, and its attributes in various environments. there will be three rounds in this project." He clicked a button again, and the slide changed. "in the first round, you will have two plants being given the same amount of water and light, but two different types of fertilizer. after two weeks, the fertilizer that has been the most effective in helping the plant thrive will be used for all future rounds." Next slide. "in the second round, you will have two entirely different garden cress plants, that are to have the exact same amount of sunlight and both be planted in the better fertilizer from the previous round. you are to take the recommended amount of water you should give the plants per day, and give one plant less than said amount and the other more. repeat this process for two weeks, and note which plant thrived more. This plant's dosage of water will be used in the next round as well." Next slide. "For the final round, two new plants will be given the optimal fertilizer and amount of water, but different amounts of sunlight. One is to be in the sun constantly, the other is to be kept out of the light. Whichever one is the most successful after two weeks time, will be presented in class at the end of said time period. these plants will be 10% of your grade for this project." Next slide. "Your report will include the following 11 paragraphs; 1, prior knowledge. any and all things you collectively know about Garden Cress. If you know nothing, then I'd devote some time to researching the plant. 2, the procedure for the first round. step-by-step description of what you did in the two weeks. 3, hypothesis or predictions for the outcome of the first round. 4, the results of the first round. 5, 6, and 7 repeat 2, 3, and 4 but for the second round, and 8, 9, and 10 for the third round. the 11th paragraph will be the conclusion; comparing all the results and analyzing them, whether you think your experiment was accurate, etcetera. I expect before and after pictures of both plants for all three rounds in your report as well." He then turned off the projector and walked over to a table, which had 16 plants on it. "Today is the beginning of the experiment, one group member will be chosen for the entirety of this lab to be conducted at their house, and said group member will come up and take two plants from here at the end of the period. We have... 10 minutes left. discuss among yourselves."

With that, they were off. Logan had been furiously scribbling notes in somehow impeccable handwriting. He looked up once the teacher had stopped talking and cleared his throat, adjusting his glasses. "I will take the plants to my house. We should meet there every week at least, preferably on a consecutive weekday," he said.

But Roman had other plans, that he thought were absolutely brilliant in terms of his suddenly enticing pursuit of Logan. "Au contraire, my bespectacled friend," He began, "I believe that the best household for our project to be conducted in would be chez-moi," Roman finished with a dramatic hand-to-the-chest pose. Virgil couldn't keep in a scoff and a smirk, murmuring something under his break about how Roman didn't speak french. The others ignored him, but Patton looked at him curiously.

"And what could have possibly led you to that conclusion? I strongly believe that of the four of us," Logan said, looking around at his partners, "I am the most responsible. So, I'm curious to hear your reasoning," Logan finished, adjusting his glasses again and facing Roman more prominently.

"Well, Microsoft Nerd," Roman said, at which Virgil smirked again, "My house is only a few blocks away from school. Its very accessible, and I for one know that at least two of us would prefer to be near school," Roman said, looking over at Virgil.

Virgil considered protesting, but decided against it. "...I mean, he's not wrong," He said quietly.

Roman rolled his eyes. "Thanks for the assist, JD-lightful. Patton, what do you think?" Roman said, turning his attention to Patton, who was staring at his desk with a hint of a blush on his face.

He looked up upon being addressed, and responded. "Oh, um, I'm alright with either honestly." He said, slightly less perky than usual, glancing at Logan before looking back down.

Logan simply sighed and adjusted his glasses again. "Well, I'm not going to argue with you over something so trivial, so fine. We can go to your house."

Roman clapped loudly and put his hands down on the desk. "Wonderful! How's about tonight? And every Monday hereafter?" He said, looking between all of them. Logan nodded once, Patton nodded vigorously (only after Logan had given his nod), and Virgil just slowly bobbed his head up and down as if he was exhausted, leaning into his arm that was propped up on his desk. "Okay, it's a plan! Meet you all at the front of the school when 8th period is over." And with that, the teacher got the students' attention again.

"Alright students, it's time. Send up whomever will be taking the plants to their house." Roman stood up proudly and strut over to the table, where he picked out two of the nicest-looking plants on the table. There was a minute or two before they were dismissed, so the four of them took the opportunity to exchange phone numbers. Then the bell rang, and the students immediately filed out the classroom door and dispersed.

...

When Roman walked up to the bench at the front of the school at the end of the day - followed by a few of his fan girls, of course - only Logan was there. As Logan noticed people walking his way, he put away his phone hastily, as if embarrassed, and quickly began pulling different notebooks out of his backpack, trying to look busy. As Roman approached, he dismissed his pursuers and sat on the opposite side of the bench, while Logan attempted to start his Calculus homework.

"Well, if it isn't the Microsoft Turd," Roman said, looking over at Logan.

Logan didn't look up, merely scoffed. "You already made that joke."

"Well, it was a variation, and I can think of a Microsoft Third!" Roman shot back, smirking once again.

Mr. No-nonsense Logan responded, "have you heard from the others? it's been approximately... 12.4 minutes since 8th period ended," he said, checking his watch.

"No, not particularly. However, I did see Virgil sulking in the hallway on my off-block. Ugh, the nerve of him; he's constantly ruining the mood for everyone, in every situation! Are you listening to me?" Roman said, watching as Logan did his same scribble in a graph paper notebook, breezing through his work.

"No."

Roman put on an extremely offended face, and would've retorted, had Patton and Virgil not walked up at that exact moment. Roman opened his mouth to say something to Logan but his eyes caught Virgil's radiant hair, and he was momentarily distracted.

"Hey Logan!!" Patton said cheerily, waving to him while keeping his thumbs behind his backpack straps. "Are you ready for some science!?" He said the last word with zeal, and Logan looked up at him, smiling softly.

"Yes, I am rather looking forward to the actual project," Logan said, then glancing over at Roman, "though I expect there will be plenty of distractions on Roman's account."

"Only distractions you'll enjoy," Roman said, wiggling his eyebrows "flirtatiously". Virgil scoffed yet again from behind Patton, trying to hide his smile.

"Well, then let's get going!! I-I mean, if you're ready, Logan." Patton said, referring to Logan having surrounded himself with textbooks and notes.

"Oh, right." Logan pushes his glasses up the bride of his nose, and made quick work of putting his things away. Roman made an attempt in vain to carry Logan's pack; Logan said he wouldn't trust Roman with his backpack if it was "consisting of objects of an inconsequential nature, which it is not."

And they four made their way down the sidewalk, talking and teasing each other, unaware of the growing bonds between them.

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answering qns because boredom is biting ma ass...

1. Think of the last person who said I love you, do you think they meant it? i do

2. Would you date an 18-year-old at the age you are now? Yes

3. When’s the last time you were aggravated and happy at the same time? today 4. Would you ever smile at a stranger? WHUT. um every day? 5. Is there someone mad because you’re dating/talking to the person you are? dont think so? 6. Have you heard a song that reminds you of someone today? yes - ma grandad  7. What exactly are you wearing right now? maroon stretchy pants, a friends vest with no bra and slippers 8. How often do you listen to music? most days 9. Do you wear jeans or sweats more? jeans 10. Do you think your life will change dramatically before 2013? HAHAHAA hell yeah 11. Are you a social or an antisocial person? bit o both - ill say social 12. Have you ever kissed someone whose name begins with the letter ‘A’? yes  13. What about ‘R’? yes 14. Can you drive a stick shift? no  15. Do you care if people talk badly about you? i care too much its bad 16. Are you going out of town soon? going to geneva in july 17. When was the last time you cried? yesterday watching a programme called ‘blinging up baby’ yes im that weak. 18. Have you ever told someone you loved them? many times 19. If you could change your eye color, would you? hmmm no  20. Is there a boy who you would do absolutely everything for? not everything, a lot 21. Name something you dislike about the day you’re having. so sunny but im too tired to move and appreciate it 22. Is it cute when guys kiss you on your forehead? kinda 23. Are you dating the last person you talked to? no ma mum 24. What are you sitting on right now? my matilda bedsheets 25. Does anyone regularly (other than family) tell you they love you? ma boyf 26. Have you ever wanted someone you couldn’t have? yess 27. Who was the last person you talked to before you went to bed last night? charlie 28. Do you get a lot of colds? i wouldnt say an unusual amount 29. Where is the shirt you are wearing from? primark - classy lady eh 30. Does anyone hate you? i hope not  31. Do you have any empty alcohol bottles hidden somewhere in your room? yes i think i have 3 oops 32. Do you like watching scary movies? when im in the mood 33. Do you want your tongue pierced? nopity nope 34. If you had to delete one year of your life completely, which would it be? like 2013/14  i think 35. Did you have a dream last night? i think so 36. When was the last time you told someone you loved them? today i think 37. Do you think you’ll be married in 5 years? maybe tbh 38. Do you think someone has feelings for you? yep 39. Do you think someone is thinking about you right now? no idea 40. Did you have a good day yesterday? first day in college after a holiday...not really 41. Think back 2 months ago; were you in a relationship? yes 42. In the next 48 hours, will you hang out with a girl? i willlll 43. Has anyone told you they don’t want to ever lose you? yes 44. What’s the best part about school? nice people and just learning/talking about things im interested in  45. Do you have any pictures on your Facebook? yees 46. Do you ever pass notes to your friends in school? nah 47. Do you replay things that have happened in your head? doesnt everyone 48. Were you single over the last summer? no  49. Is your life anything like it was two years ago? quite similar, same school, friends, house etc but better tho i think   50. What are you supposed to be doing right now? like seeing my family  51. Do you hate the last guy you had a conversation with? NO 52. Are you nice to everyone? its my goal to be but obviously not always 53. Have you ever liked someone you didn’t expect to? deffo 54. Do you think you can last in a relationship for 6 months and not cheat? 100% 55. Are you good at hiding your feelings? hmm. yes 56. Do you think you like someone? i know i do 57. Have you kissed someone whose name starts with a ‘J’? yep 58. Do you prefer to be friends with girls or boys? either, i have more close friends who are girls tho if that matters? 59. Has anyone of your friends ever seen you cry? ofc i cry quite a lot 60. Do you hate anyone? no. no. no. i never want to 61. How’s your heart? swelling with love 62. Is there something that happened in your past that you hate talking about? a few shitty things ive done 63. Have you ever cried over a guy? yes 64. Who is probably talking a load of crap about you right now? i dont know exactly probs someone or other 65. Are your toenails painted pink? er i wish 66. Will your next kiss be a mistake? hope not! 67. Girls love it when boyfriends cry; correct? gosh i wouldnt say ‘love’ it - it does create a certain kind of intimacy though, perhaps the vulnerability   68. Have your pants ever fallen down in public? at first i thought this said parents! no to both 69. Who was the last person you were on the phone with? chas probably 70. How do you look right now? not ma best - lazy with worn off makeup 71. Do you have someone you can be your complete self around? idt i can even be my complete self around myself - but 99% yes 72. Can you commit to one person? i really hope so 73. Do you have someone of the opposite sex you can tell everything to? most things 74. Have you ever felt replaced? step-parents amirite? 75. Did you wake up cranky? yesssss 76. Are you a jealous person? gotta admit yes 77. Are relationships ever worth it? totally 78. Anyone you’re giving up on? i dont think so, drifting from naturally but giving up on is harsh  79. Currently wanting to see anyone? yup 80. Name something you have to do tomorrow? revise ew 81. Last person you cried in front of? the boyfriend 82. Is there someone you will never forget? i feeel like this is a meme that charlie is the answer to every qn  83. Do you think the person you have feelings for is protective of you? yep i do 84. If the person you wish to be with were with you, what would you be doing right now? mightnt be appropriate for the internet  85. Are you over your past? who is? 86. Have you ever liked one of your best friends of the opposite sex? not sure 87. Is there anyone you can tell EVERYTHING to? u already asked this 88. If your first true love knocked on your door with apology and presents, would you accept? y would he be apologising? 89. So, the last person you kissed just happens to arrive at your door at 3AM; do you let them in? yep 90. Have you ever liked someone who your friends hated? not rlly 91. Will you be in a relationship in 2 months? hope so 92. Is there anyone you know with the name Michael? uhuh hes really nice 93. Have you ever kissed a Matthew? dont think so! 94. Were you in a relationship in January? How was it going? i was, a little rocky but all the love was there 95. Were you happy with the person you liked in March? i was 96. Don’t tell me lies, is the last person you texted attractive? ma beautiful sister  97. Who do you have texts from? many people ? mostly mam dad and charlie tho ngl 98. If the person you like says they like someone else, what would you say? oh 99. Have you ever kissed someone older than you? yes 100. Who’s in your profile picture with you? just moi 101. Ever kissed under fireworks? noooooo 102. Has anybody ever given you butterflies? yes

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