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chapter 007 ━━━━ homework
THE FLUORESCENT LIGHTS flickered overhead, casting a dull glow over the rows of bookshelves in the school library.
you and Rin sat at a table near the back, textbooks and notebooks spread out in front of you as the two of you were engrossed in the homework.
well, technically engrossed – in reality, you were doing everything but focusing on the homework.
you sighed loudly, slamming your textbook shut with a dramatic sound. "can you believe how utterly mediocre everyone is, Spider? it's like they're all just sleepwalking through life."
Rin glanced up from his notes, his expression as stoic as ever. "including me, i assume?"
you scoffed, rolling your eyes. "of course, including you. if you were even a fraction as remarkable as i am, we might actually get somewhere with this homework."
Rin remained unfazed by your taunts, his poker face firmly in place. "i fail to see how your incessant rambling is helping us make any progress."
you huffed, crossing your arms in frustration. "you're just mad because you know i'm right. admit it, Spider – you're tired of being just another face in the crowd."
"i have no interest in being anything other than myself." he replied calmly, returning his attention to his work.
you couldn't help but feel a pang of irritation at his composed demeanor. "well, maybe you should try it sometime. you might actually learn something."
Rin sighed, closing his textbook with a resigned expression. "this banter isn't getting us any closer to finishing our homework. can we please just focus?"
you eventually opened your textbook once more, determined to make at least some progress on the daunting pile of detention homework.
but as you scanned the pages, your frustration only grew, bubbling over into a continuous stream of grumbles and complaints.
"detention homework, can you believe it? like we don't already have enough on our plates."
the boy glanced up from his notes again, his patience wearing thin. "it's your fault we have detention homework in the first place."
you shot him a glare, feeling a surge of indignation. "my fault? how is it my fault?"
"because you couldn't resist your need to provoke me." Rin replied evenly, his tone laced with irritation.
"you're just being a snowflake." you retorted, unable to resist the opportunity to goad him further.
Rin's expression darkened, a hint of anger flickering in his eyes. "i'm not a snowflake, (Name). and you know perfectly well that your insults were uncalled for."
you bristled at his accusation, feeling a surge of defensiveness. "uncalled for? please, Spider, you're too sensitive. learn to take a joke."
his jaw clenched as he retorted "it's not about taking a joke, it's about showing basic respect. something you seem to struggle with."
the tension between you reached a boiling point, each of you refusing to back down. students nearby glanced over curiously, their attention drawn by the escalating confrontation.
you took a deep breath, attempting to reign in your temper. "fine, whatever. let's just get this stupid homework done so we can leave."
he nodded curtly, his expression still clouded with irritation. "agreed."
TODAY 8:06 AM
rin
detention homework is
the worst.
rin
who even comes up with these
assignments?
you
i feel like i'm being punished
for being punished
rin
you're already used to punishment
by now ☠️
you
excuse me?
you
i'm right next to u yk
rin
and?
rin
i'll insult you to your
face if i want to
you
well, i'll insult u right
back then
hiori
why are you two arguing
so early in the morning?
rin
because (name) can't do anything
without arguing ☠️
bachira
bcs (name) and rin's energy levels peak
at 100% when they're throwing shade
bachira
and (name)'s always winning
reo
i'm surprised they haven't broken
out into a full-blown brawl yet
chigiri
they're probably saving that for later
nagi
i can hear the drama all the
way from my house
you
u have a house??
nagi
yeah unlike u, i don't live
in a dumpster
you
i'll have u know a dumpster
is very cozy
nagi
sure, if ure into that whole
"living like a raccoon" vibe
you
better a raccoon than a hobo
living on the streets like you
nagi
at least i don't smell
like garbage
you
yeah, but u look like it
rin
enough with the trash
talk, you two
rin
we're supposed to be doing
homework, remember?
you
fine
you
but only because i enjoy
making u suffer, spider
rin
please, (name)
rin
the only thing you enjoy
is procrastinating
you
and u enjoy insulting
me, apparently
rin
it's not my fault you
make it so easy
you
well, it's not my fault
ure so predictable 🤣🙏
bachira
ouch, rin
bachira
that's gotta sting
chigiri
have you guys heard about the
social event next week?
chigiri
i heard rival schools like bastard
munchen are attending
reo
ugh, not those guys again
reo
they think they're so cool just bcs
they have a fancy name
you
more opportunities for rin to embarrass
himself in front of ur gys' rivals
rin
please, i'll have them eating
out of the palm of my hand
you
more like eating out of the garbage
can you call a personality 🥶
rin
hilarious, (name). truly.
isagi
does that mean noel noa's
gonna be there? 😍
you
big deal
you
i'm way more impressive
than my brother
bachira
yeah, (name) is like the cooler
version of noel noa
you
exactly! finally, someone
who gets it
nagi
more like delusional
isagi
dude, imagine getting to hang
out with the noel noa 😍😍
isagi
i'd die
barou
then die
you
hanging out with me is practically
the same thing 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
rin
except with less talent
and more attitude
you
and yet i still manage to steal
the spotlight every time
chigiri
hey, (name), speaking of noel noa,
is he really as cool as everyone says?
you
nah, noel wishes he could
be as cool as me 🤣🤣
you
but alas, greatness runs
in the family
rin
more like arrogance
runs in the family
isagi
i heard noel noa once scored a goal
from halfway across the field
you
oh, please. i can do that
blindfolded
rin
seriously, (name), get off your phone
and finish the homework
rin
we were supposed to be done
with this minutes ago
you
relax, spider. i'll finish it when
i'm good and ready
rin
good and ready?
rin
you've been saying that
for the past hour
you
hey, rome wasn't built
in a day yk 😐
rin
and our homework won't get
done at this rate
you
fine, fine
you
i'll put the phone away
you
but only because i want to savor the moment
of victory when i finally finish this
rin
whatever helps you sleep
at night, (name)
end of chapter: 007
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02 / 17 / 24