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Aburame Shino ([info]strongsilentype) wrote in [info]last_stretch,
@ 2009-11-22 17:57:00


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Entry tags:closed log, sakura, shino

[closed - ongoing | if you're happy and you know it]
WHO: Sakura, Shino
WHAT: Apparently people take breaks when they're studying. Sakura attempts to enforce this onto Shino by offering him a heaping helping of silly.
WHERE: Library-- and then wherever Sakura drags them.
WHEN: 22.Nov.09


He didn't fully understand why there were so many women in his life these days. His phone, which had only ever held family contact information and the occasional lab partner, now received frequent texts from two female classmates. His evenings were beginning to be interrupted by girls who wanted to go for walks and 'be silly,' whatever that meant. Perhaps it was because he'd had so little female influence in his early life, but even simply the few female friends he had rather suddenly acquired since the beginning of this year were beginning to feel overwhelming.

If Shino were completely honest with himself, the real tension hadn't started until his night out with Yamanaka. She wasn't someone he knew well to begin with, which had been disconcerting enough; spending class time with Sakura was clearly beginning to push him in the direction of a more sociable person. Sociable or not, he had been in no way prepared for the experience of a night out partying with the princess. The crush of people, the overwhelming stench of cheap beer, the overly familiar way she'd latched onto his arm and planted a sloppy kiss against his cheek; it still brought twitches to the corners of his eyes and tension to his fingers.

Sakura was probably right. He needed a break.

Seeing Tenten had felt like a break. The relief of watching her lips twitch into little smiles had taken a good deal of the weight off his shoulders. Still, relaxing through it was, studying for his next literature exam all day hadn't actually done much to improve his mood. A walk would help. If only for that reason, he found himself loitering outside of the library where he usually worked, tugging his collar up a hair more against the chilly air and smoothing a finger over the face of his cellphone, waiting.



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[info]goodwithscalpel
2009-12-02 09:41 pm UTC (link)
"Don't worry...I'll live. I'm pretty sure," she assured him, and stopped taking impulse with her legs, letting the swing slow down.

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[info]strongsilentype
2009-12-02 09:47 pm UTC (link)
Shino wasn't one to laugh. It didn't suit him or his immensely serious personality. Still, one hand absently twisting around the swing's chain, he allowed a soft chuckle at the girl's comment.

"I should hope so."

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[info]goodwithscalpel
2009-12-02 09:48 pm UTC (link)
"All chances point to yes," she concluded, digging her heels into the ground once the swing had slowed down sufficiently.

"Shame, though."

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[info]strongsilentype
2009-12-02 09:56 pm UTC (link)
Shino almost wrinkled his nose again. Instead, he leaned forward a little, again shifting his weight to properly bring the pink-haired girl beside him into focus.

"What is?"

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[info]goodwithscalpel
2009-12-02 09:59 pm UTC (link)
"You're really interesting," she said, turning around and straddling the seat of the swing. "And...hmmm...attractive, too. So it's a shame."

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[info]strongsilentype
2009-12-02 10:07 pm UTC (link)
"...it's a shame that I'm interesting and attractive?" There was almost a laugh to his voice, the slightest hint of mirth colouring his otherwise even monotone. Shino tilted his head back against slightly, keeping the girl in his line of vision through his glasses.

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[info]goodwithscalpel
2009-12-02 10:11 pm UTC (link)
"Nooo...It's a shame I can't do anything about it."

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[info]strongsilentype
2009-12-02 10:58 pm UTC (link)
"What exactly is there to do about someone else's personality type?" Shino asked, voice slightly quizzical as his eyes squinted a little.

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[info]goodwithscalpel
2009-12-02 11:06 pm UTC (link)
"I wouldn't want to do anything to change it, that's not what I meant," she answered, waving dissmissively. "I mean, do about something about...my reactions."

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[info]strongsilentype
2009-12-02 11:12 pm UTC (link)
There was a slight hesitation as Shino again shifted his weight, moving just to move a little rather than to change his focal orientation.

"...it would be good for me to do the same."

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[info]goodwithscalpel
2009-12-02 11:33 pm UTC (link)
"Hmm? Do what?" Now it was her turn to be confused. Was it because she was flustered? Or was it because all the blood rushing to her head had made her stupid?

Or maybe she was distracted a little bit by the movements of his body. Maybe.

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[info]strongsilentype
2009-12-02 11:40 pm UTC (link)
"Work on my reactions," Shino replied in the same even tone, eyes flicking carefully over the girl's face. She had, under that flustered little expression, a certain intent focus to her attention. As a person who spent most of his time observing the motions of others, it was fairly easy to see that she was watching the little signals his body was constantly quietly broadcasting, just like everyone else who lived and breathed. That in mind, he carefully eased his shoulders into a more relaxed posture. "I've gotten better at being jostled. It would probably be developmentally sound to become more comfortable in physical interactions with friends."

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[info]goodwithscalpel
2009-12-03 01:50 pm UTC (link)
"That's a start, then." She kept eye contact for a while, and gave him a smile, one less tense and less embarrassed than the ones until now.

"And probably, yes. Adapting to your environment is equal to survival."

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[info]strongsilentype
2009-12-05 10:11 pm UTC (link)
There was an ease to her smile again. With the slightest grin of his own, Shino nodded, letting the swing unwind back to proper forward facing. His fingers tensed around the chains briefly, as though flirting with the idea of pushing off.

"We're slaves to it."

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[info]goodwithscalpel
2009-12-05 10:37 pm UTC (link)
She was thankful for the smile, because it put her at ease. Because she had totally not almost confessed to having non-platonic urges towards him. Obviously not.

"Swing."

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[info]strongsilentype
2009-12-05 10:43 pm UTC (link)
"...is that the only way to adapt?" There was almost inflection in his voice, the tiniest bit of a teasing smile twitching the corners of his lips. His feet adjusted themselves slightly, as though ready to comply.

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[info]goodwithscalpel
2009-12-05 10:44 pm UTC (link)
"It's a beginning, Shino," she teased back, leaning forward, almost curious to see if he'd do it. Almost silently pleading for him to.

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[info]strongsilentype
2009-12-05 10:48 pm UTC (link)
"A beginning? No." Absently rocking his heels, Shino allowed the swing to sway slightly in a vaguely back and forth and side to side little circle of motion. It wasn't quite 'swinging' but it wasn't sitting still, and really, wasn't that ultimately what his companion was looking for? "Holding hands or accepting hugs would be a beginning."

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[info]goodwithscalpel
2009-12-05 10:50 pm UTC (link)
"I can always help you with that, if you want," she suggested, leaning back into her swing and rubbing her hands against her thighs to keep from clapping. He was swinging! Somewhat.

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[info]strongsilentype
2009-12-05 10:52 pm UTC (link)
Again smiling very slightly up at the sky, Shino replied with a little nod. "We'll see."

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[info]goodwithscalpel
2009-12-05 10:54 pm UTC (link)
She grins, face still flushed, but more with excitement than anything else right now. She rocks on the balls of her feet, the swing moving with her. "You want to have a contest?"

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[info]strongsilentype
2009-12-05 10:57 pm UTC (link)
"...probably not," Shino almost laughed. It was nice, he had to admit, being around someone who brought out the smiles in him. "Do you need me to humour you?"

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[info]goodwithscalpel
2009-12-05 10:59 pm UTC (link)
"Well, we could wager on something~" she challenged, swinging in small circles and leaning to the side to shove that grin closer to him. "Hmmm? Let's see, what do you need...?"

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[info]strongsilentype
2009-12-05 11:02 pm UTC (link)
"Need?" The word brought a very slightly thoughtful look to his face. It was easier to express facial emotions when he felt comfortable, and he was certainly beginning to feel comfortable around this girl. That was probably at least in part a product of the amount of time they'd been spending together lately.

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[info]goodwithscalpel
2009-12-05 11:03 pm UTC (link)
"Or want," she added, swinging away. Then back. Like a pendulum. "That I can give you. Or do for you. If you win."

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(no subject) - [info]strongsilentype, 2009-12-05 11:07 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]goodwithscalpel, 2009-12-05 11:11 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]strongsilentype, 2009-12-05 11:14 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]goodwithscalpel, 2009-12-05 11:20 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]strongsilentype, 2009-12-05 11:21 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]goodwithscalpel, 2009-12-05 11:24 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]strongsilentype, 2009-12-05 11:25 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]goodwithscalpel, 2009-12-05 11:32 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]strongsilentype, 2009-12-05 11:37 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]goodwithscalpel, 2009-12-05 11:44 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]strongsilentype, 2009-12-05 11:46 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]goodwithscalpel, 2009-12-05 11:48 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]strongsilentype, 2009-12-05 11:51 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]goodwithscalpel, 2009-12-05 11:52 pm UTC
(no subject) - [info]strongsilentype, 2009-12-05 11:55 pm UTC
...no don't hang out with NAra D: - [info]goodwithscalpel, 2009-12-05 11:57 pm UTC
why do you encourage the antisocial. :| - [info]strongsilentype, 2009-12-06 12:02 am UTC
BUT NARA IS NARA AND NARA IS EVIL - [info]goodwithscalpel, 2009-12-06 12:04 am UTC
ilu . . <3 - [info]strongsilentype, 2009-12-06 12:29 am UTC

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