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sockies ([personal profile] sockies) wrote in [community profile] bakerstreet2015-05-04 01:58 am

the realistic college au meme.

the realistic college au meme
comment with your character's name and canon in the subject header. use rng or pick one of the options below for your au scenario.


I. living conditions
01. my roommate’s boyfriend is staying over so can I please sleep on your floor
02. all our friends are drunk
03. we live in halls opposite one another and i keep seeing you change in the window please close your blinds
04. you’re the RA and you’re trying to bust me for having hermit crabs
05. you’re baking cookies in the communal kitchen at 3am and I’m angry but also really hungry
06. clearly we’re both really uncomfortable at this party
07. you peed on my car. you were drunk. I was in the car. there will be hell to pay.
08. my friend dragged me to this party and I just saw my ex quick make out with me
09. sorry my roommate puked on your shoes
10. my roommate borrowed your contraband hotpot and managed to set it on fire

II. chance meeting
01. it’s pouring and my final paper is in my backpack so I guess we’re stuck under this tiny awning together. do you think they’d deliver pizza here
02. waiting outside for pizza to be delivered but both of ours is super late
03. I know I keep coming to this [cookie/coffee/etc.] shop and for some reason it’s always your shift but don’t you dare judge me I need this for my sanity
04. I found your USB drive still in the computer (and potentially regret finding out what's on it)
05. you decked me in the head while you were playing frisbee golf
06. your school mailbox is right next to mine
07. what do you mean we’re under a tornado warning?

III. campus community
01. I’m really passionate about this cause and I will give you this flier if I have to shove it down your throat
02. it’s 3 am and I’m still in the library studying for finals and I’m losing my grip on reality and I think I just saw a ghost
03. we’re the only two people in this club. what is this club even for
04. humans vs zombies, all bets are off, friendships mean nothing
05. I thought I was the only one who liked the waffle station in the cafeteria
06. we’re studying in the library and there are two people very obviously fucking in the stacks and we keep sharing embarrassed glances
07. what are you doing at this table at the career fair
08. I saw you sneaking captain crunch and cutlery out of the dining hall
09. my computer crashed and you’re the student worker at the IT center
10. we’re both on athletic teams that aren’t as cool as the football team and they give us shit
11. you’re part of the guerrilla theater club on campus and crashed my class for a performance

IV. credit hour woes
01. hey I have to [photograph/draw blood/film/insert major here] someone for class, will you be my guinea pig
02. we’re the only people who ever talk in discussions it’s awful
03. group project
04. both of us turned up to the wrong room for this lecture and neither of us know where it's supposed to be
05. we’re both donating blood in the blood donation van in the quad to get out of the same class
06. wait, I actually have a competent lab partner?
07. waiting for office hours
08. we started racing up the three flights of stairs to class for some reason and we can’t stop
09. vicious battle over the only left handed desk in the room

V. limited resources
01. you keep using my preferred shower stall in the floor bathrooms when I’m trying to get ready for class
02. you keep parking in the space outside my student house you absolute asshole
03. you're the only person in the room when i break the printer and i'm panicking (so don't be a dick about it please)
04. neither of us bought the expensive textbook but there is only one copy in the library and it can’t leave the building
05. this awesome professor only has one TA slot and we’re rivals
06. you keep reserving the good study room in the corner of the library with the windows
07. I’ve been sitting in this seat all semester why did you decide to sit in it today
08. you’re REALLY GOOD at using the right search terms for the academic databases and I’m on a deadline
09. we’re always at the fitness center at the same time and end up competing on the treadmill
10. can I borrow a dryer sheet? I ran out and the ones in the vending machine give me a rash

scenarios taken from this post on tumblr. meme taken from here.
candlecutterpikachu: (thanks amy) (my shoelaces are cool!)

[personal profile] candlecutterpikachu 2015-05-08 02:40 pm (UTC)(link)
's fine. I'm not doing much, anyway. [ Just back from the pool and all. Sure, he has some work left to do, but it isn't much.

The room he shares with Ookurikara is quite clean, despite whatever the other's nature might suggest. (Mostly because he's the one doing all the cleaning.) There's a sports jacket slung carelessly over one chair, but other than that everything is kept away very tidily. ]


Did you really bring all that for me?

[ Dude. That's... a lot. ]
hoasen: (do you need this?)

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-05-08 02:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[She walks in--] Excuse me for coming in...[Before looking around. It's tidy, as expected, even Ookurikara's side. Overall, very homely.] Well then, I'll offer you some company for now...

[She says as she lifts up the things--] I did. Not only did I depend on your kindness, but it was thrown back at you. All of these are a small token of my gratitude. I would've brought something even if the pot was not destroyed.

[When Sen gets things, she goes all out. Especially for someone as reliable as Mitsutada.]
candlecutterpikachu: (amy tells me to stop)

[personal profile] candlecutterpikachu 2015-05-10 12:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Well, he supposes he can't exactly refute her reasoning - because he's often the one using it on other people. Plus, if he did, she'd be sad and that's Not Cool. ]

Well, I'll accept it this time. [ Because she knows he'll definitely return it, whether in the form of food he's made or something else. ] Thanks for thinking of me.

[ it's going to be an endless cycle of giving each other things isn't it ]
hoasen: (DEAD...?)

i can't believe you used this icon on her goodbye

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-05-10 01:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[It is going to be such a cycle...honestly she can't help but want to pamper him (wonder why HMMMM).]

Good. [The way he words that though, she flushes slightly and then nods.] Of course, why wouldn't I think of you? [WAIT--] I mean, you're welcome.

[She clears her throat and tries to misdirect him, because that's embarrassing.] I hope you like the quality of the pot.
candlecutterpikachu: (thanks amy) (my shoelaces are cool!)

HEHEHEHE

[personal profile] candlecutterpikachu 2015-05-10 11:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He doesn't seem to notice her fluster (OR DOES HE), merely keeping up his smile and starting to put away the things she brought over in their proper places. ]

Hey, you picked it. I'm sure it's excellent.

[ Is he hitting on you??? ]

Do you have plans for dinner? Kuri-kun should be back, but I don't think he'll mind.

[ he totally is going to but Details ]
hoasen: (echo)

R.I.P. we knew her well AHLKASJ

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-05-11 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
[IF HE KNEW, he's doing a good job hiding it because she doesn't suspect a thing. On the other hand, his compliments just make her take another step up on being flustered. Goddammit.]

Well, I'm thankful I have your vote of confidence, it means a lot to me.

[Thank you Mitsutada for asking about dinner, she has something to latch onto without exploding!]

I have no plans. And, if Ookurikara doesn't mind and you have enough to eat? I wouldn't want to join and end up in the way.

[Though she'd end up trying to help even so, lbr.]
candlecutterpikachu: (eyyy looking smug erryday)

[personal profile] candlecutterpikachu 2015-05-11 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
Well, you brought plenty. That should be enough. [ If not, he could always go out and get more. They receive allowance for these sorts of things, after all.

Now that dinner's out of the way, he settles himself on the seat at his table - sideways, with one arm resting on the back of the swivel chair. ]


So, how've you been?

[ Motioning for her to sit down on the other chair in the room. ]
hoasen: (consider)

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-05-11 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
Well, look like I did some good today. [Her repayment helped out! Even if it was for tragic circumstances. But ah yes, here she is, alone with Mitsutada, and no excuses. (Help).

She sits down as motioned, smoothing down her skirt to get comfortable.]


I have been well. Ah, well enough aside from fearing how you'd react earlier. [His disappointed face did break her heart, lbr.] My work load is not heavy either. What of yourself? I usually see you doing something everywhere.
candlecutterpikachu: (thanks amy) (my shoelaces are cool!)

[personal profile] candlecutterpikachu 2015-05-11 04:49 am (UTC)(link)
[ He listens without much change in his expression. ] You don't need to be worried, I'm not going to shout at you. [ Unlike a certain antisocial person... ] And you've done a lot, more than enough to make up for it. Don't stress yourself.

[ At the mention of his schedule, he leans back a little. ]

I'm fine. It's good to keep busy, too. [ Not only is he on the university dorm equivalent of a student council, he's also ananc ltive member of the swimming team. ] If I just study all the time, I think I'd pass out eventually.
hoasen: (contemplation)

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-05-11 05:02 am (UTC)(link)
[DAMMIT CURRY.] It wasn't that, I think I would understand if you did shout at me. I just didn't want you to be upset. [WONDER WHY.] I am just glad I managed to make up for it.

[She watches and listens, tilting her head slightly as she focuses.] Hard work pays off, but you're right, there needs to be some balance outside of study. [She smiles and nods.] I am sure everyone is grateful to you for it. And for all the exciting races you participate in.

[Sen then narrows her eyes slightly, she's not sure what she sees, but she gets up from her chair, just barely, to lean in to inspect Mitsutada's drying hair. Is there something...]
candlecutterpikachu: even if it's horse shit (don't set shit on fire please)

I just saw my typos WAILS

[personal profile] candlecutterpikachu 2015-05-11 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
[ To that, he just shrugs vaguely - she should be able to tell how he thinks about this matter. In the sense that he didn't really mind until things got extremely serious - and it certainly hasn't. ]

Well, as long as I can do the club proud, I'm fine with it.

[ And then his expression becomes a touch confused when she comes over. ]

Something in my hair?
hoasen: (whisper)

shhh this is my life all the time /looks at own hands

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-05-11 05:37 am (UTC)(link)
[Thankfully she does, just that she still doesn't like seeing him too sad. Everyone likes seeing him cheerful. And yes he's right, no one died. Just the small explosion.

She still listens to him as she now moves in closer. The way she answers is slightly unfocused, as her attention is now on his hair.]
I am certain you do, everyone comes to watch and cheer. I do my best to support you.

I think, just let me...excuse me for being so forward. [She doesn't quite realise that their faces are inches away now as her fingers comb through his hair to to remove what looks to be...fluff? Feather? It must've come from the towel or blankets around him. All the while, she fixes his eyepatch just in case she moved it.]
candlecutterpikachu: (you gotta have blue hair)

cries a lot

[personal profile] candlecutterpikachu 2015-05-11 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
[ He doesn't say anything, eye watching her intently (??) since he can't quite see what's on his own hair. He doesn't seem to be too bothered by how close she is.

She can also probably smell his perfume. ]
hoasen: (HUH)

cries with now omg

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-05-11 05:53 am (UTC)(link)
[It's a good thing he's a cool cat throughout this all, but she's beginning to grow distracted now she thinks she got whatever was in his hair out. She's close enough to smell his perfume (it's cool and suits him, almost hypnotic). Sen forces herself to snap out of it, though, just so she can properly fix the ties of his eyepatch.

Which was probably her first mistake, because the minor distraction has her push forward and the swivel chair turns so that she slips and falls onto him. This wouldn't have been a problem if not for the fact that her hands were behind his head, so now her arms are wrapped around his shoulders.

That and seeing how closer their faces are now. And she may have brushed lips, but she's not even sure because everything is racing through her mind right now.]
candlecutterpikachu: (don't say a word)

no I'm laughing at your suffering

[personal profile] candlecutterpikachu 2015-05-11 06:06 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh.

In a rather hilarious contrast, his reaction to the unfolding trainwreck is remarkably undramatic. Being a very self-aware person, he's already braced himself in case she falls onto him (because hey, isn't this what always happens during shoujo mangas) so when she does, he quickly catches her so she wouldn't be too embarrassed.

Except she also accidentally kissed him, so that's foiled whatever efforts he was intending to do. And strangely it doesn't feel as weird as it should be, maybe even better - so he just does what any guy with a lack of self-preservation does.

Of course, he kisses her back, if only for about two seconds. Then it's back to getting shit in order, which means shoving himself off the chair and out of whatever questionable position they had accidentally landed in. And since he can actually be some sort of a little shit, he'll say nothing and just watch her reaction. ]
hoasen: (oh look popped balloon)

THIS TAG THOUGH

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-05-11 06:15 am (UTC)(link)
[It really was such a shoujo moment. She already weaved about 9000 apologies (okay not that many, but it sure felt like it), because not only did he have to catch her, he had to deal with her being so accidentally bold. It happened, didn't it? He's going to think her a fiend and she'll make things awkward.

Honestly, she didn't expect what followed. Her accident wasn't very much a kiss (although who wouldn't want it to be), but his motion was. And so here she is, wide eyed and returning that kiss gently until he pulls back, and she's left wordless and in disbelief, looking up at him like she wasn't sure if she just imagined that.]


Mitsutada...I'm... [She swallows as the colour in her cheeks finally catches up to her.] I'm sorry, did I hurt you? [NOT WHAT SHE WANTED TO SAY.] I was too bold... [Much better.]
candlecutterpikachu: (amy tells me to stop)

HEHHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHHEHHEHEHHEHEHE

[personal profile] candlecutterpikachu 2015-05-11 06:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ He quickly sits back down in the chair once she rights herself, so she can look at him without craning her neck. The smile he gives her is fond, but just a touch nervous - because as relaxed as he is, there is still the question that he did just kiss her and that might not have been the best decision in retrospect. Especially if she doesn't actually like him. ]

You're not being the bold one here, I think we can both agree.

[ He rests one elbow on the back of the chair and supports his chin with that hand. ]

So...

[ YOU KNOW WHAT HES TRYING TO GET AT, RIGHT ]
hoasen: (FATALITY)

I'M STILL IN SHOCK

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-05-11 06:56 am (UTC)(link)
[She puts her hands atop her head, inhaling, exhaling, trying to calm down because she's still warm from feelings his arms around her when he caught her, lips against hers and that scent of his fragrance overwhelming the senses. Someone just shoot her now. Or you know, try to help her wake up.

Only she's very awake, and she can see exactly what he's doing. Ah yes, he did initiate the second one.]


I suppose...this time yes, we were both involved.

[She drops her hands and tries to straighten herself and look at him. Even she's not oblivious enough to not see what he's trying to get at after they kissed, LORD.]

I...liked it. [She thought of better ways to say this but DAMMIT she is not the most smooth right now. If ever.]
candlecutterpikachu: (eyyy looking smug erryday)

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[personal profile] candlecutterpikachu 2015-05-11 07:26 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's kind of endearing to just watch her, so he doesn't say anything until she finishes. ]

Well, I'm glad. [ HES JUST GONNA TAKE THAT AS NOT A REJECTION... ] Are you going to tell anyone?

[ His question can be interpreted in two ways - about what had just happened, or about the whole fact that they're kind of officially together now...???? ]
hoasen: (DEAD...?)

oh no now he's cute

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-05-11 07:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Bless him for being so patient with her just then, because she could've seriously just darted out the door out of pure embarrassment. She still kind of is, but at least she's not feeling guilt from potentially putting him a hard place. Since he seems to...like this too?]

Then I am relieved, because ah... [How to word I really like you without looking like a cheeseball.] I may have been watching you for a while. [This was an Attempt.

Sen sits down, because she really needs to find a good way to put this into words. What did he mean by tell anyone?]


Well, I wouldn't tell them I just fell on top of you. But if we...are...? [She might not be the most open of people, but she won't hide information about them being together either. It would be rather nice to say something about it, in a way.]
candlecutterpikachu: (break day means productivity day)

( ≖‿≖)

[personal profile] candlecutterpikachu 2015-05-11 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Telling someone you've been checking them out for a long time isn't exactly the best of tact, but he just lets it slide. He doesn't blame her, anyway - especially since she's so forthcoming about it. ]

Mn, it's up to you, really. I'm fine with it either way. [ Chalk that up to his much higher resistance towards teasing from others. ]

But it'd be nice to get something to ward off unwanted attention - oh, but only if you're comfortable with it, of course.

[ HE ACTUALLY DOES NOTICE PEOPLE STARING AT HIM ON CAMPUS. legasp ]
hoasen: bea told me to add in "uguu" (premonition)

cries again (this thread is just me crying, god)

[personal profile] hoasen 2015-05-12 12:58 am (UTC)(link)
[She realises that...after...that she may have said too much. In fact, with the follow up that he notices the attention he gets, now she feels even more awkward because that means he had a suspicion the whole time. WHOOPS. That being said, there are moments where it's not hard for him; he has girls pointing and giggling all the time.]

Ah, you always have been popular. Do not worry, Mitsutada, I'll protect you. [Now that they're a thing, she's allowed to be a little more open. Selectively so. Still, she says this like it's a joke.

And then grows more serious.]
Really though, I do not mind. I maybe shy, but I am honest. If it especially benefits you, I will tell them you are my boyfriend. [Thoughts: AJLLJAJLASJLKAS] Or significant other. I am unsure which term you would prefer.