☄Darkness in the Way of My Dreams (1x1)

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{I hope you don't mind me time lapsing to morning}

While the moon sets, the sun began to rise. Around 8ish, Victoria began to wake up.rubbing her gray eyes gently then stretching her arms out while letting out a morning yawn. She peered of to Aer. He seems to be still asleep and he looked quite peaceful. His glasses were of which revealed his natural beauty. If he would only believe her when she says that he's the most handsome guy anyone can ever see.

Tori let out a sigh knowing she won't win that battle. She leaned down and gave his cheek a gentle peck. Slowly walkin to the restroom to freshen herself up. Not wanting to look like a monster in front of Aer.

[Cloudsong]

(Nah, it's okay ^^)

Aer awoke with a start, having had a horrible nightmare about school. He quickly reached over to his night-table, his hand reaching for his glasses usually were. For a moment he reached around, trying to find them, then stopped, rubbing his eyes. He could see normally, and for a moment he wondered if his eyes had miraculously gone back to normal.

Then he remembered. It all hit him like a heavy rock, and he rubbed his temples, not wanting to get a headache. Yesterday he had kissed her... They were together now. The thought was still surreal to him as he slowly got up, looking around. And then he remembered his promise; to leave his glasses at home when he went to school, so that everyone could see what he really looked like. Sighing, he blinked, realizing that his sight hadn't improved at all; it was just the lenses he had in his eyes. Shaking his head, he looked around for Victoria. Where was she? Then he heard the sound of the faucet in the bathroom, and he blinked, knowing where she would be.

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Tori finished up, wiping her wet face with the towel and she goes out. Noticing that Aer was awake, she smiled. Walkin of to him and giving his cheek a kiss, "Good morning. How did you sleep?" she asked him with a light, sweet voice. Her hand felt his warm cheek while her thumb caressed it gently.

Tori noticed that he had contacts on, she smiled a little but sort of frowned. She didnt want to force him to do anything. "You don't have to wear those just because I said so, but you look very handsome." she complimented him and smiled cutely. Her gray eyes filled with joy and he pink lips spread to a smile.

[Cloudsong]

Aer looked up as she approached him, a smile spreading across his lips. "Fine," he replied quietly, taking her hand in his as she stroked his cheek. "And you?" Noticing her frown, he blinked, standing up next to her and stretching. "I don't mind." The lie came out easily, and he shrugged. He would at least try it out and see how school went. "Well thank you. At least one person in this world does." His tone was light, and he kissed her cheek before going into the bathroom to get changed. As soon as the door closed behind him, he bit his lip, feeling slightly nervous.

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Victoria knew how uneasy he felt, but he still tried. She admires him for that. Tori had some extra clothes in Aer's house from the other times she went over. She wore dark skinny jeans with a vintage top. Her hair was wavy and her blond and dirty blond highlights appeared strongly. Brushing her hair behind her ear she waited fo Aer to come. She headed downstairs first and waited for him by the door.

Their school was a short distance so they could easily walk there. Tori could feel his nervousness and her heart was beating loudly also. She was excited yet nervous to see what peoples reaction would be about then. There are those people who always thoughtthat they were dating and will be ecstatic to see them but there are also those like Aaron who will get pissed. She pushed the thought of Aaron away and waited.

[Cloudsong]

Aer dressed quickly, wearing a pair of jeans and a t-shirt; nothing out of the ordinary from his usual attires. He glanced over at the mirror one last time before heading downstairs. His newly improved appearance would be viewed as a plus to anyone, but he still felt slightly discomforted without his usual glasses. Though he had never given it much thought, they were an important part of his every-day life. He had always taken them for granted. But I'll get used to them, he thought firmly, running a hand through his hair before leaving the room, going down the stairs silently.

His mother wasn't around, she he went out towards the door, seeing her standing there. When he saw her there, leaning up against the doorframe, looking out, he soon forgot his worries. "Ready?" he asked, raising an eyebrow as he nudged her arm gently to get her attention.

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Tori glanced over to him and nodded. Smiling at the way he looked. She slowly slipped her hand onto his and laced her fingers on them. She carried her backpack on one shoulder while they began to walk over to the school.

A few classmates walked by and noticed them. Murmuring to each other, but Tori ignored them and continued to walk beside Aer, entering the school's entrance. She could hear people asking questions such as who's that guy and why are they together. Tori shrugged their questiions and kept walking.

[Cloudsong]

Aer felt himself warm under all of their gazes, but his expression didn't change, nor did his posture. He walked confidently, like he usually did. The only difference now was that people actually took the time to look at him. It was a different sensation... He had always expected to hate being noticed, but it didn't seem to bother him in the slightest as he forced a smile, glancing at all of the popular girls that had shunned him only a few days ago. They were looking at him in awe, and he wasn't sure if they knew who he was. Not really caring, he approached his locker, releasing Tori's hand to put his bag inside. He was about to make a comment on how awkward this all was, but his voice was cut off as he slammed the door, seeing a girl with a large grin on her face.

"Uh... hi, Jennifer." He knew the girl from Chemistry class; she sat behind him, and she copied his work. This never bothered him, judging that a few years back he had had a large crush on her. The affection had been forced down that day that he had asked her to the dance, only to have her laugh in his face, calling him a variation of rude words such as nerd, geek, and stupid. He had argued that he was obviously not stupid in her eyes if she cheated on his work, but she had just left. It was surprising to him that she was standing there now, grinning at him in awe.

"Aer? Is that you?" Her voice was prissy and high-pitched as she leaned her shoulder against the locker, obviously striking a pose for him. Awkwardly he looked away, and she raised an eyebrow. "But I could hardly recognize you with the new look!" She laughed, elbowing him in the arm as she flirtily batted her eyelashes.

"Yeah.. well it's still the same old me," Aer said, an indifferent expression on his face as he crossed his arms, imitating the pose that most of the "cool" kids at the school did. He imitated them perfectly, looking exactly as they did. Perhaps even better than they. "Just as nerdy as ever," he added, knowing that she would remember the times she had called him that.

She looked surprised, though impressed. "I never noticed how handsome you were," she said slowly, winking. She didn't so much as even look at Tori this whole time. Behind her, her group of friends giggled, grouped together as they whispered about how handsome Aer was.

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Tori's locker was not too far from Aer's. She walked over to her locker once he released her hand. She picked up the things she needed and dropped off the ones she doesn't. Walking overt Aer, she hesitated and noticed girls hovering over him. Letting out a soft sigh, she turned around and walked towards her class.

He was already getting quite popular and it's only been a day. Tori knew it was kind of good, but she also fears that all this attention will get into his head while he turns into something like Aaron. Tori shoved the thought away while she clentched her books against her chest and she walks to class. But Aaron interrupted her. He gave a smirk and placed a hand on the wall beside Tori, blocking her way. She looked at him with no expression. He had the arrogant grin on his face and he looked quite confident. Tori raised an eyesbrow and walked passed him. He scoffed and looked for a different girl.

Then Tori bumps into Sam. She looks up a him and quickly looked away. Sam had blue, compassionate eyes staring at her while he raised a hand and placed it on her cheek, "I need you back..." he said with a soft voice. Tori turned her head away, avoiding his contact on her cheek. She said nothing more and wished to walk away, but somehow her body was frozen and they wouldn't move. Sam kept on looking at her then he reaches for her and holds her gently with his eyes closed. "I miss you...so much..." he whispered into her ear. Tori gasped with her gray eyes wide open, but she turned her head and ignored his comments. She closed her eyes wanting him to get of of her, but it would be mean of her if she just pushed him away.

[Cloudsong]

Aer inwardly sighed. This girl was so stupid, and such an airhead... He wanted to roll his eyes, but he forced himself to endure her small talk, his mind wandering as he blocked her out. When she paused in her monologue of flirty comments, he broke in. "Well... It was great talking to you, Jennifer-"

"Please call me Jenny," she said sweetly, smiling angelically.

"Right... Jenny. But I really have to go." He had noticed that Victoria had left, and he wanted to go and join her. There was also the factor that he was in over his head with these silly girls. He grabbed his Calculus book, and nodded to them. "Bye."

"Wait! Are you and Tori toget-" He turned and left without answering, pretending not to hear it over the loud hallway sounds. People who were crowding around made a path for him to get out, clearing the way.

He felt glad to get away from them all, and he felt free to search for Victoria. It didn't take him long to see her, and his eyes narrowed as he saw who she was with. What was happening? Sam was obviously trying to sweet-talk her; try and get her back... For a moment he was still, watching them with an incredulous expression. Had she remembered the love she had shared with the guy? What if... what if she wanted him now? Unable to stand there any longer, he approached them, a look of betrayal on his face as he stared at Victoria. "I see how it is," he said quietly, his voice barely audible. Everyone had stopped talking to listen, and he obviously looked quite hurt.

"We're over," he hissed, revolving on the spot as he walked away, not bothering to look back. She had hurt him in a way that no one had ever done. In his mind he felt like everything was spinning.. Why had she done this? He closed his eyes for a moment, unable to take the thought anymore. Though he was aware of people staring at him as he walked down the hallways, he didn't care. Nothing mattered to him anymore.

He reached the door to his classroom and slammed it shut behind him. It was Calculus, a class that Tori didn't take. Only supposed nerds took it. Silently he put his books onto the table in his usual spot by the corner, and sat down. He wished desperately that he could undo this all. He just wanted to disappear.. or better yet, go back home and re-adopt his glasses. His eyesight blurred as his eyes filled with tears, but he swallowed them again, raising his head to stare blankly at the wall as the other students filed in.