Hey kids! Sorry it took so long to update!!! Finals are over, thank GOD!
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I wrote this in my journal and when I was typing it onto word, I was like "Wow, this just got a little cheesy!"
So there's a lot of Spring Awakening clichés up in this chapter's business, hope you're ready. Hahah xD
Disclaimer: I would own it if I had more than lint in my pockets.
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Consume My Mind, Chapter Five – Bitch of Living
"All right!" Hanschen thought out loud, irritation in his voice. "When did this turn into a group event?!"
Melchior laughed and passed a plate of food to his friend, Hanschen accepting it begrudgingly. He, Moritz, Wendla, Georg, and even Ilse joined Hanschen and Ernst's lunch date. ("If that's what you'd call it," Melchior had whispered into Hanschen's ear jokingly before they arrived at the restaurant, smirking).
The new teacher seemed to be enjoying himself in the company of his coworkers and the display of fellowship between them gave Hanschen a somewhat warm feeling inside. Somewhat.
The blonde sat at the head of their table, Ilse, Georg and Ernst sitting on one side. Moritz and Wendla sat next to Melchior (of course, those three were inseparable). Hanschen noticed that Wendla clung to Melchior's arm as they conversed, while Moritz played with his spaghetti; time to time looking at Wendla and glaring. 'Everyone has their own secrets…' Hanschen mused to himself.
"How are your parents, Hanschen?" The question broke Hanschen's reverie and he looked up at Ilse. "Are they doing well? Haven't seen them in ages!"
"Same old, same old," Hanschen said, "They're still trying to find a wife for me though. It's getting to be such a hassle! You think they'd stop - I'm already 26!"
Melchior agreed, "Yeah. My mom has been trying to find 'someone' for me too." Hanschen noticed a minute flinch in Wendla…and Moritz?
"W-wouldn't you want to marry s-someone you l-love?" Ernst asked politely, voice as sweet as ever.
Georg swung an arm around Ernst and gave him a playful noogie. "Not for them," he started, "they have old school families!"
"Old…school?" Ernst looked up at Melchior and Hanschen curiously.
"Well it's been our family's tradition to pair their sons with another good family's daughters," Melchior began, (this time Moritz flinched more noticeably, Hanschen noticed) "with good standing." (The flinch from Wendla almost mimicked Moritz's. 'There must be something going on between those three!' Hanschen thought fleetingly.
"Sometimes, it's just the eldest son, though." Ilse interjected. "And lucky for Hanschen and Melchi, they are just that."
"It's not as much pressure for him though!" Melchior smirked at Hanschen. "He's not an only child."
"Either way, it's still a bitch to listen to them go on and on about families and set me up on stupid dates."
"It's just a bitch of living." Melchior stated and they all cheered to that.
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Hanschen was walking Ilse and Ernst to their offices, the three of them holding an enjoyable conversation. He never really got to see Ilse anymore, what with her engagement to Georg and all. She was so very busy nowadays. Hanschen really did like being in her company. Ilse was wise and witty, unlike most of his colleagues.
He smirked at the thought of striking an intelligent conversation with Moritz. It's not that he was dumb. It was just so much fun to play with him; Moritz always gets nervous and freaks out excessively. That was always fun.
Ilse's office was first, and the two men said their goodbyes to her before heading in the direction of Ernst's classroom. The walk was quiet at first, but the skinnier man spoke, breaking the silence.
"D-do you have t-to marry s-someone you don't l-love?" Ernst looked up at Hanschen.
The blonde was surprised, taken aback by such a forward question. "Marriages in my family aren't really about…love. The only thing they want is a good reputation…and the only way to do that is to marry people. People that are within our 'class.' Like we're better than everyone else…" Hanschen scoffed bitterly, glaring at nothing in particular.
Ernst was quiet for a moment. "I don't think I would be able to marry someone I don't love. Marriage is about being with someone all your life and never regretting it, you know? It's a promise that lasts forever. I think it is something that people really take for granted now…"
That was the very first time Hanschen hadn't heard Ernst stutter, in the very short time he's known him. And he spoke about the topic with such confidence. Hanschen stared at him blankly. Ernst noticed this and slightly blushed. "I'm s-sorry…I must've b-been rambling."
"Oh no," Hanschen said quickly, "I understand what you mean. I want to be able to marry someone I love as well, but…Let's just say I'm between a rock and a hard place."
"I see." They walked in silence once more until they arrived at the door of Ernst's classroom.
The dark chocolate-haired man looked up at Hanschen, both of them feeling the need to say something. Hanschen smiled. "What is it?" Ernst inquired curiously.
"Your hair, Hanschen started, "is always messy." With that, he brushed part of Ernst's hair to the side, now able to clearly see his grey, grey eyes.
"Thank you." Ernst looked down shyly, his hair falling into his face once more. Hanschen laughed, a joyous sound that resonated to Ernst's ears, his blush turning slightly redder.
"Don't look down. No one should have a right to hide eyes as beautiful as yours." Ernst's blush increased in intensity and Hanschen's chuckles became louder.
After his laughter subsided, Hanschen patted Ernst's shoulder lightly before he went off in the direction of his office. He was already too far to hear Ernst stammer,
"You have beautiful eyes too."
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OKAY!
I don't know about you guys, but I absolutely hate fluff and clichés. But Ernst and Hanschen make me want to love it LOL. They're soooo cute!!!
Ohohoho.
There is some drammmaaa with Moritz/Melchior/Wendla! Wonder what's going on between them? Haha.
And Georg and Ilse engaged…haha okay when Skylar and Lauren were dating, I thought they were the cutest broadway couple lol! So I had to :)
Yeah I want to have everyone's drama and stories presented in this chapter a bit. I'll expand more on the other characters, but the main story will be Ernst and Hanschen. But these side stories are so fun to write about lol!
Alright enough rambling! Review, you know you wanna. Hehehe ;D
P.S. I know Georg is all kinds of OOC. I made him more Skylary than Georgy. Sorrryyyy. LOL