We Never Go Out Of Style (Dominic)

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Things were actually going pretty well for Kinsey at the moment. Granted, the boy she was in love with was engaged to another girl and she could barely look at him- much less talk to him- so that wasn't great, but apart from that things seemed to be moving along quite nicely. She'd found a friend in Joe Fontaine. He loved to flirt with her and make her blush. In all reality, it should be something that Kinsey hated, but she didn't. It was nice to have someone pay attention to her and make her feel good about herself. 

She walked out of the Arithmancy classroom, waving to Joe as he headed the other direction. Kinsey actually didn't have a lot to do at the moment, but she thought maybe she'd head over to the library. She'd spent a lot of time the last few months studying up on special abilities and how people responded to them, but there was still more she could learn about it, she was sure. She was in such a good mood- and practicing how to focus on her intentions instead of others- that she didn't even notice the darker intentions nearby.

@dominic

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Well, that class was interesting.

Dom had laid low this school year thus far, not sure where to take his life at the moment. There were some things that never changed, though. The fact that Kinsey was his favorite victim was one of those things.

He came left class with the rest of the group, hanging toward the back as Kinsey and her new friend went ahead before splitting off. He watched her, feeling a rush of exhilaration at the fact that she was in such a good mood.

What a shame it would be if he ruined it.

He approached from behind, then reached a hand forward to gently tap her shoulder.

@kinsey

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Kinsey was really actually quite surprised by her attitude in those moments after walking out of Arithmancy. She felt light and happy and was glad that she had a free period now. She could go and study and just enjoy her happy mood. 

Of course, she should have expected something to happy to ruin that, since that seemed to be the way her life went lately, but she didn't. She hadn't thought about Dom in weeks. Obviously, she saw him around in classes and such, but he hadn't so much as looked at her this year. She'd expected him to torment her when she and Riley broke up, but he'd kept his distance. A part of her thought that maybe he'd moved past her, that he'd found others who were more "fun" for him to tease. 

Her heart pounded when someone tapped on her shoulder and the negative intentions rolled over her. Dom's intentions. She spun to face him, eyes wide despite the fact that she tried to stand tall. She wasn't ready for this. "D-Dom," she greeted him with a nod, taking a step away from him. 

@dominic

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She turned around and said - stuttered - his name. Her eyes were wide, which he expected and she took a step back. "Aren't you in a good mood. That your new boyfriend?" he asked, nodded toward the blond who had sauntered off. "I didn't expect him to be your type," he said, reaching a hand up to run his fingers through his own blond hair. "I suppose he's good looking enough, though that begs the question why he'd be interested in someone like you," he added calmly.

@kinsey

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He didn't even wait a few seconds before starting on her and Kinsey felt her stomach clench in nerves. He commented about her mood, but Kinsey didn't say anything. She wasn't in a good mood anymore. Dom had a way of doing that. He asked about Joe, wondering if he was Kinsey's boyfriend. She shook her head firmly, trying to stop any comments he might make if he thought she was dating again. "N-no, we're just friends," she answered quickly, eyes darting around as she searched for an excuse to get her away from Dom. "I help him with Arithmancy sometimes." 

Dom didn't seem to care, continuing to talk about Joe as he said that he didn't expect someone like Joe to be interested in someone like her. "He's n-not," she stammered. Kinsey was saying that Joe wasn't her type, but maybe Dom would take that as her saying he wasn't interested in her. She didn't really understand herself why Joe paid so much attention to her. He was the one to seek her out and flirt with her and she didn't understand it. Maybe if she gave into Dom he wouldn't keep her here too long. Maybe he'd let her escape. 

@dominic

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She said that her and the boy were just friends, but her eyes were darting suspiciously around. Well, she was clearly looking for a way out. She said she helped the guy with class and Dom scoffed, "he must be desperate," he crooned. She said that he wasn't interested in her and Dom nodded, "well, of course not. Glad that mystery is solved, though. I wonder," he shifted his weight so his feet were farther apart, so his body took up more of the hallway, "do you believe anyone will find you girlfriend material? I mean, I'll admit you have a certain look some guys might be into," he shrugged, "but I can see that as a temporary indulgence," he lifted a hand to tap the tip of her nose, "not long term. Wouldn't you agree?"

@kinsey

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Kinsey merely nodded, not meeting Dom's eyes when he said that Joe must be desperate. In all honesty, she thought Joe just wanted to have fun. Maybe he still felt bad for hitting her on the nose the day they met. She didn't know. Kinsey knew better than to argue with Dom. "He's t-taking some hard classes," she muttered. Dom seemed pleased when she said that Joe wasn't interested in her. He started to think our loud and Kinsey took a step back when he covered the hallway. There was no way for her to escape. He started to ask Kinsey if she ever though anyone would want her as a girlfriend and Kinsey looked at the ground. She wanted to argue and say that Riley did, so she was sure someone else could, but she was nervous of how Dom would react. Still, she knew he wanted an answer. She winced when he touched her nose, trying to move away from him again, but her back was now against a wall. "M-maybe," she answered, looking up to him and trying to be brave, but there was a distinct quiver in her voice. "R-Riley did so it's not ... impossible ..." her voice trailed away as she spoke. It still hurt to talk about Riley.

@dominic

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He didn't speak further about the blonde American, satisfied with her uncomfortable manner about it. But when she backed into the wall and spoke about Riley he felt his senses heighten. He had struck a nerve, a thread was loose. Now all he needed to do was pull on that thread.

"But Riley isn't with you anymore, is he? So," he feigned a sympathetic sigh, "like I said, temporary indulgence." he paused. "I don't blame him. He got good use of you and now has room for something more valuable." He finally took a step back, leaving enough room that she could escape if she was brave enough to take it. "I nothing else it was good practice." His words were as cold as icicles and just as sharp. He had a certain darkness in his eyes, something that seemed much more sinister than a bully having fun. No, he really wanted her to suffer. He wanted to see that girl shatter to pieces.

@kinsey

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His words were like knives, stabbing into her already wounded soul and Kinsey couldn't put on a brave face anymore. She cringed when Dom came out and said it, that Riley wasn't with her anymore. She bit her lip, trying to hold her emotions in, but her eyes filled with water. She blinked rapidly, getting the moisture down just enough that the tears didn't fall as she turned her head away from Dom. She wanted to argue with him, to tell him that he was wrong, but how could she? She had absolutely no evidence that he was wrong about anything he was saying. Riley did break up with her, even if he said he didn't want to, he still did. Her eyes darted up to Dom when he took a step away from her. Was he really going to let her escape now? There was just enough room for her to go, she thought. She'd have to move closer to him, but then maybe he'd let her go. 

She glanced from him to the space and then moved to dart through it. There wasn't as much space as she thought though and she had to brush against Dom in order to get away from him. His intentions frightened her, more than they ever had before. She squeaked softly as she ran down the corridor, anxious to get away from him. 

@dominic
(end there? Or you can do one more)

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She tried to hold in her emotions but they were so easy to see right through. She was obviously breaking and he relished in the fact that he had pushed her over the edge. He wasn't at a surprised when she took the escape, though. No one in their right mind would sit there and take this kind of verbal abuse if there was another option. Still, when she ran he turned to watch her go, chuckling to himself with pride at the fact that he could control someone so easily. He didn't even need an imperius curse to mess with her. No, all he needed was to dig deep and pull the worst parts of her forward. That was how he had learned to control everyone. Aside from his odd form of controlling Cara, that is.

Now, on to his next target?

@kinsey
(The end)