[ Niles won't stop Leo if he needs to make a dash to the nearest toilet - but he will follow him after a moment. You know, just to check up on the poor boy and make sure the nausea doesn't hit him faster than he expects. It wouldn't be the first time Niles has been on cleaning duty, for a lack of a more tactful way to say it. ]
But he's going to do it with some dignity. Which means he doesn't make a dash for it. He just speed walks down the hall and keeps it together until he's face to face with the porcelain.
When Niles finally reaches him, Leo will be barely keeping himself steady, trembling and knuckles white as he grips the rim while he heaves. And vomiting up watered down Bloody Mary's is probably as alarming looking as it sounds.]
[ It's hardly a pretty sight - though Niles doesn't think anyone can make throwing up look beautiful.
Despite all his suggestive comments and the like before, he does know better than to say anything now. His hand stays firm on Leo's back, rubbing slow circles as he empties his stomach. In his other hand is a (very old, probably from a thrift store) mug full of water, to help wash out the taste. ]
[Leo doesn't even have the energy to shoot Niles the short, weak glare that he wants to. And he's pretty occupied trying not to choke on yet another surge of vomit rising up his throat. It's awful, it burns. He doesn't think he's been this sick since he was a kid.
For Leo, it feels like ages before he's finally just spitting up saliva, but in reality the sickness doesn't last much longer. His vision is still swimming but he musters the strength to at least flush the toilet and rest his forehead on the rim.]
Listen............ [His voice is soft, strained, raw. It probably sounded better like that last night.] .. I don't actually know who you are....................... ... but remind me to never drink again.
[ It comes as no surprise to Niles that Leo doesn't recognize him - he spends most of their shared class in the back of the lecture hall nursing a thermos of black coffee while trying to take notes that'll make sense to him later, with varying degrees of success.
But that is neither here nor there, and certainly not relevant to the situation at hand. ] I can't promise much, but I'll do what I can. [ For now, though, he offers the mug of water to Leo. Get that foul taste out of your mouth, baby boy. ] Is there anything else I can do for you?
[ Let him die maybe? But, no. Leo takes the mug quietly and swishes the water in his mouth. It's a huge relief to get the taste out and he's feeling marginally better by the second.
He probably looks a little pouty when he turns to Niles.] ....... Accept my apology for being rude?
[Not that he thinks Niles didn't deserve it at all. Nor does this change the fact that Leo will not be repeating this mistake or associating with NIles again in any way shape or form. But. Y'know. It's not like Niles himself planned this whole disaster. Leo can at least own up to that.]
[ Well. That catches Niles off guard. But any surprise on his face vanishes quickly, replaced with his usual smarmy smile. ] Well. I’ll accept your apology.
[ Being who he is, he’s dealt with a myriad of people the morning after they made some... decisions regarding alcohol consumption. So he had his predictions of how Leo might be, based on the little he knew of him - saying sorry didn’t fit in anywhere.
He doesn’t expect him to take it, but he offers his hand anyway, to help Leo off the floor. ] I suppose you aren’t in the mood for any extra stimulating activities, mm?
Ah- [ Shit. Well. Those words didn’t come out the way that he intended. But what’s done is done, and he resolves to go about the rest of his day as normal. No use crying over spilled milk and all.
Aside from a quick email hours later apologizing for his nasty remarks and hoping he got back to his dorm without passing out somewhere, Leo won’t see or hear from Niles for several days. It isn’t until a few minutes before biology class starts that a semi-familiar face slips into the normally empty seat next to him. ]
Mind if I sit here? [ Consider your one night stand with him completely unforgettable. ]
[What, Leo has to ask, had he done to piss the universe off so much.
Though that may be exaggerating a bit. Niles wasn't that unpleasant and his email had been... maybe even a little charming (though Leo hadn't replied to it). But there was something about the man you had a one night stand with plopping down next to you in class that was unsettling.
Especially since Leo is coming to the realization that Niles isn't nearly the stranger he initially thought he was.]
[ Niles can't help but laugh a little as he sets his bag down, more or less given the permission to settle in comfortably for the next hour-ish next to the cute boy he fucked over the weekend and is now fumbling to speak. Adorable. ]
[Leo's chanting in his head to get it together, and if tensing his shoulders and pulling them in to himself thus making himself as small as possible is keeping it together, then he's doing a great job.
If not, then, ah well.
He can at least gather his words some.] You could say that. I've never seen you in this class before.
[ Niles gestures behind them with a little wave of his hand. ] I usually sit in the back, but the view here's nice too.
[ Whether that's a legitimate statement or an attempt to flirt, Niles won't let Leo think on that for long. ] I am glad to see you're in one piece, though... no mishaps on the way home?
[ A light chuckle, mostly under his breath. ] I'm glad to hear it.
[ Niles goes quiet for a bit, focusing on getting the rest of his stuff for class out while the professor finishes setting up whatever slideshow they have prepared for the lecture. He's not just a horny student here to fuck pretty people, promise!
But just before the professor calls for everyone's attention, he turns to Leo again. ] Listen. Perhaps you'd rather not hear it, but I'm sorry about the other night. I- [ He cuts himself off there. No. No nasty comments. That's what made him leave last time. ] Can I make it up to you somehow? A coffee, perhaps?
[At that point, he very determinedly gives his whole attention to what the professor is putting on the board.
He knows he wont be so lucky to get rid of Niles easily, especially since a small nagging part of his brain is actually considering taking Niles up on that coffee. But this is the end of it for now...]
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A few doors down the hall, on your left.
[ Niles won't stop Leo if he needs to make a dash to the nearest toilet - but he will follow him after a moment. You know, just to check up on the poor boy and make sure the nausea doesn't hit him faster than he expects. It wouldn't be the first time Niles has been on cleaning duty, for a lack of a more tactful way to say it. ]
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But he's going to do it with some dignity. Which means he doesn't make a dash for it. He just speed walks down the hall and keeps it together until he's face to face with the porcelain.
When Niles finally reaches him, Leo will be barely keeping himself steady, trembling and knuckles white as he grips the rim while he heaves. And vomiting up watered down Bloody Mary's is probably as alarming looking as it sounds.]
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Despite all his suggestive comments and the like before, he does know better than to say anything now. His hand stays firm on Leo's back, rubbing slow circles as he empties his stomach. In his other hand is a (very old, probably from a thrift store) mug full of water, to help wash out the taste. ]
Just get it all out. [ no shit sherlock ]
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For Leo, it feels like ages before he's finally just spitting up saliva, but in reality the sickness doesn't last much longer. His vision is still swimming but he musters the strength to at least flush the toilet and rest his forehead on the rim.]
Listen............ [His voice is soft, strained, raw. It probably sounded better like that last night.] .. I don't actually know who you are....................... ... but remind me to never drink again.
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But that is neither here nor there, and certainly not relevant to the situation at hand. ] I can't promise much, but I'll do what I can. [ For now, though, he offers the mug of water to Leo. Get that foul taste out of your mouth, baby boy. ] Is there anything else I can do for you?
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He probably looks a little pouty when he turns to Niles.] ....... Accept my apology for being rude?
[Not that he thinks Niles didn't deserve it at all. Nor does this change the fact that Leo will not be repeating this mistake or associating with NIles again in any way shape or form. But. Y'know. It's not like Niles himself planned this whole disaster. Leo can at least own up to that.]
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[ Being who he is, he’s dealt with a myriad of people the morning after they made
some... decisions regarding alcohol consumption. So he had his predictions of how Leo might be, based on the little he knew of him - saying sorry didn’t fit in anywhere.
He doesn’t expect him to take it, but he offers his hand anyway, to help Leo off the floor. ] I suppose you aren’t in the mood for any extra stimulating activities, mm?
[ please kill niles ]
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I see.
I'm going to grab my clothes and be on my way then.
[BYE.]
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Aside from a quick email hours later apologizing for his nasty remarks and hoping he got back to his dorm without passing out somewhere, Leo won’t see or hear from Niles for several days. It isn’t until a few minutes before biology class starts that a semi-familiar face slips into the normally empty seat next to him. ]
Mind if I sit here? [ Consider your one night stand with him completely unforgettable. ]
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Though that may be exaggerating a bit. Niles wasn't that unpleasant and his email had been... maybe even a little charming (though Leo hadn't replied to it). But there was something about the man you had a one night stand with plopping down next to you in class that was unsettling.
Especially since Leo is coming to the realization that Niles isn't nearly the stranger he initially thought he was.]
Bwuh? [Leo!!!] I mean -- yes? [LEO???!?!?!?!]
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Surprised to see me? [ NO FUCKING SHIT NILES ]
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If not, then, ah well.
He can at least gather his words some.] You could say that. I've never seen you in this class before.
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[ Whether that's a legitimate statement or an attempt to flirt, Niles won't let Leo think on that for long. ] I am glad to see you're in one piece, though... no mishaps on the way home?
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But c'mon Leo. Think of something smart. Don't give this guy more of what he wants.]
Hm. The bushes were spared.
[Nailed... it...?]
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[ Niles goes quiet for a bit, focusing on getting the rest of his stuff for class out while the professor finishes setting up whatever slideshow they have prepared for the lecture. He's not just a horny student here to fuck pretty people, promise!
But just before the professor calls for everyone's attention, he turns to Leo again. ] Listen. Perhaps you'd rather not hear it, but I'm sorry about the other night. I- [ He cuts himself off there. No. No nasty comments. That's what made him leave last time. ] Can I make it up to you somehow? A coffee, perhaps?
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[Over email, remember?]
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Then we'll consider the matter dropped.
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Thank you.
[At that point, he very determinedly gives his whole attention to what the professor is putting on the board.
He knows he wont be so lucky to get rid of Niles easily, especially since a small nagging part of his brain is actually considering taking Niles up on that coffee. But this is the end of it for now...]