[ The studying was less necessary but it kept him occupied and centered and prepared for the next semester and so forth. He enjoyed it, or maybe not so much enjoyed as it kept him from having to figure out what else to do with his time. ]
[ Jeremy can think of about a hundred other things he could do with his time other than study, but he supposes that's why he's an athlete. Not the only reason, of course, but the team jokes around about it sometimes. Jean is such a good studier that he might even be a good influence on that front, come fall. ]
Do you wanna take a break? I bet you've been at it the entire time I was gone.
[ Well, Jeremy isn't wrong about that. Jean had been studying for most of the day barring when he had been working out and then he'd gone for a run. He doubts Jeremy really counts that as much different than studying the whole time. ]
[ He would, actually. Working out and going for a run is something Jeremy would pick over studying any day, so that would definitely be a different thing. He feels like a slacker today- getting drunk last night, sleeping in this morning, only getting back home now.
He vaguely wonders if Jean really noticed him being gone, or if he was just holed up in here studying some more]
Yeah, sure. If you don't mind. I was thinking maybe we could grab a bite to eat? I could use some sun.
No, I was at Laila's. I owe her a breakfast or two. She's pretty good at the whole mothering thing.
[Jean barely looks at him and he feels like he's interrupting. He pushes off of the doorframe he ended up leaning against, ruffling his fingers through his hair. He's probably not the best company at the moment anyway]
It's cool though, I can come back later. I didn't mean to pull you away from your studies.
Mothering thing? [ That sounds weird, really. Then again, when is the last time Jean's seen a good mother. Jean furrows his brow at the other's words and he closes his book and exhales. ]
Yeah, making sure I eat and drink some water. I woke up tucked into two blankets. We watched a couple of ridiculous reality shows to lighten the mood.
[He feels awkward talking about this, standing in the doorway. Going out to grab a bite would have given them something to do and maybe Jeremy could have spent more time with Jean that way. He's usually better at this, but he feels a little disoriented. He knows he needs to pull himself together in time for practice. Maybe that's why he's trying to take all the distractions he can get]
My parents are getting a divorce. Or. They got one already. They didn't want to tell me because they figured it would distract me from school and Exy. As if those things are more important than family.
[ Jean's not sure why any of that's necessary but he doesn't say as much. It's probably why Jeremy was with Laila and not him. Jean doesn't understand that sort of thing very well, comfort and the like. He doesn't easily notice the awkwardness of the way they're talking -- but then again there's a constant state of unease and discomfort he feels since he got here.
He takes in the information and the information that does come is some that he definitely has no idea what to do with. He opens his mouth to speak then closes it and he again feels like he's probably broken as a person. Shouldn't he know something, anything to say here? It's not like he can commiserate or empathize. His parents had sold him to basically be property.
No wonder he's fucked up. ]
I'm sorry...? [ It comes out like a question, probably it shouldn't have. That's something that people say in movies right? Right here should be where he says they should go get the food but the words get caught somewhere in between the knowledge and his mouth. ]
[ It's not that Jeremy doesn't like spending time with Jean.. he absolutely does, but he knows that comfort isn't exactly Jean's thing and he doesn't want to make things uncomfortable for him. He doesn't want Jean to have to comfort him, or worry about such a thing. He already feels like maybe he's asking too much.
He knows this, when Jean doesn't know what to say and it sort of feels silly to Jeremy that he's even talking about this, when parents are probably a sore spot for the other man. They haven't really talked about things like that. ]
Yeah. Me too. I thought they could work it out. [He lets out a long breath, dragging his fingers through his hair] Anyway, it kinda caught me off guard and I went and got drunk, so that's where I've been... sorry for not letting you know sooner.
There are leftovers in the fridge if you're hungry. I think I'm just gonna.... [He points to his room]
[ Jean lifts a shoulder at the explanation. Really, Jeremy didn't owe him anything much less explanations about where he was. They weren't the Ravens and even if they were Jeremy is captain. He doesn't have to explain himself to anyone much less Jean. He doesn't know what to say still and he's not sure what it is that Jeremy might want from him and his shoulders sag slightly for a brief millisecond before he catches himself and straightens up. He studies Jeremy, his brow furrowed and it's probably clear enough that he's lost on what to do and how to do it. ]
Okay, if that's what you want to do. [ Jean says after a few seconds, it's a small offer for an alternative even if it's not specific and who knows if Jeremy would even recognize it for what it was or even if he wanted anything but to just go to his room. Sometimes being alone is probably solace to normal people Jean supposes. ]
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Do you wanna take a break? I bet you've been at it the entire time I was gone.
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You wanted to talk about something, right?
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He vaguely wonders if Jean really noticed him being gone, or if he was just holed up in here studying some more]
Yeah, sure. If you don't mind. I was thinking maybe we could grab a bite to eat? I could use some sun.
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Haven't you been out all day? [ He just assumes, since he wasn't home and all that. ]
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[Jean barely looks at him and he feels like he's interrupting. He pushes off of the doorframe he ended up leaning against, ruffling his fingers through his hair. He's probably not the best company at the moment anyway]
It's cool though, I can come back later. I didn't mean to pull you away from your studies.
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You were going to tell me what is going on.
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[He feels awkward talking about this, standing in the doorway. Going out to grab a bite would have given them something to do and maybe Jeremy could have spent more time with Jean that way. He's usually better at this, but he feels a little disoriented. He knows he needs to pull himself together in time for practice. Maybe that's why he's trying to take all the distractions he can get]
My parents are getting a divorce. Or. They got one already. They didn't want to tell me because they figured it would distract me from school and Exy. As if those things are more important than family.
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He takes in the information and the information that does come is some that he definitely has no idea what to do with. He opens his mouth to speak then closes it and he again feels like he's probably broken as a person. Shouldn't he know something, anything to say here? It's not like he can commiserate or empathize. His parents had sold him to basically be property.
No wonder he's fucked up. ]
I'm sorry...? [ It comes out like a question, probably it shouldn't have. That's something that people say in movies right? Right here should be where he says they should go get the food but the words get caught somewhere in between the knowledge and his mouth. ]
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He knows this, when Jean doesn't know what to say and it sort of feels silly to Jeremy that he's even talking about this, when parents are probably a sore spot for the other man. They haven't really talked about things like that. ]
Yeah. Me too. I thought they could work it out. [He lets out a long breath, dragging his fingers through his hair] Anyway, it kinda caught me off guard and I went and got drunk, so that's where I've been... sorry for not letting you know sooner.
There are leftovers in the fridge if you're hungry. I think I'm just gonna.... [He points to his room]
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Okay, if that's what you want to do. [ Jean says after a few seconds, it's a small offer for an alternative even if it's not specific and who knows if Jeremy would even recognize it for what it was or even if he wanted anything but to just go to his room. Sometimes being alone is probably solace to normal people Jean supposes. ]