Whimsical Academy discussion
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Cole had no idea if the cafeteria was even open this late, but to be fair, he didn't actually care. The door to the building wasn't locked, so he opened it and stepped inside. If he was really going to be stuck in this place, he may as well get something to eat. Inside, it looked like some food places were still open, but dwindling down, and he hurried to one of the lines and slipped in behind the last person.
When he finally got to the counter, he ordered a burger and a milkshake--nothing healthy--and then took them and sat down in the back corner of the room.
Bailee walked, no strutted, into the cafeteria. After her little showdown with Alya, all she had wanted to do was punch someone in the face; but apparently that wasnt as option here, so Bailee deucded to come down to the cafeteria. She thought that maybe getting something to eat qould stop this nagging little voice in her head. Maybe Bailee had taken it a bit to far with the mother insult, but all in all, Alya had diserved it. Bailee shook her head, trying to get rid of the stupid thoughts about her family and Alya out of jer head. Bailee decided to distract herself by piling her auburn hair into a tight bun at the top of her head. It somewhat distracted her, but not enough.
From the table, Cole was people watching; most were leaving, but someone else came in, and in the dying light outside, he could make out long, auburn hair. He frowned; he thought he'd seen her before. Squinting, her wracked his memory, and when it came to him, he stiffened, but didn't stop watching her from across the room.
Bailee didnt stop walking into the room. She looked around for a minute, trying to see what was going on. But as usal, the cafeteria was close to being empty. Nothing big was really happening, the only movement that Bailee could see was.that most people were walking out of the large room. While Bailee was glacong around, she caught the eyes of what seemed to be a familiar face. She couldn't quite pin poojt who he was, but then when she looked a little closer the hard set of his jaw and large muscles were able to tell her exactly who the boy was. Cole Rogers, Bailee had never met the play boy before, bit dhe had heard many stories about the male.
It was a bit odd; Cole and Bailee Maximoff lived in the same facility, saw each other, passed each other, on a daily basis. But he had never spoken much to Wanda's daughter. He'd learned early on from Alya that flirting with the girls in the compound was a big no, so he'd focused his attention elsewhere. So now it was weird to him, seeing that someone he kind of knew was at this academy. He knew Alya was, too, but last time he'd seen her, she had literally given him a black eye and bad been just as angry with him as his dad had been, and they weren't talking at the moment.
But something in him compelled him to say something to Bailee. They weren't at the compound, and she was pretty enough. He turned on an award-winning smile and waved. "Is that Ms. Maximoff?" He asked her, as charmingly as he could.
"Are you Mr. Rogers?" She asked rolling her eyes, "Oh wait, that couldnt be you, the guy I am talking about isnt a huge fool; now is he?" She said plainly. Honestly was Rogers trying to flirt with her?! Had he not learned a lesson that you dont flirt with the females from SHEILD; not unless you are ready to not get your ass kicked right afterwards. Bailee rolled her eyes and sat down across from Rogers.
"Excuse me?" He asked flatly, and gritted his teeth. Here she was comparing him to his moral-ass father again. "Oh, come on, darling, you know I'm not a fool." She must not hate him if she'd say down across from him. Still, while he didn't know her well, he knew she had her mom's powers, and despite the fact Cole was half super soldier, he didn't want to mess with the powers.
((was Bailee SHIELD agent? Or does everyone know about Cole's entanglement with one?))
((oh Bailee was? Okay. Cause yeah I know Calendonia is, and Alya...kind of is. But yeah haha sounds good that everyone knows XD))
Bailee rolled her eyes, again. "Call me darling one more time and dont think I wont hesitate to make you look like a fool," Bailee said sarcastically. She shook her head. "Cole Roger's, right?" She asked. To most people, this would be a rare act of kindness towards a stranger; but what it really was, was a way to get Cole to shut up.
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(No one likes endearments in shield, what is up with that XD )
Leena wrote: "(No one likes endearments in shield, what is up with that XD )"((It's Cole. He is jerk. I mean I think he learned his lesson but still))
kenadie ♔ wrote: "Bailee rolled her eyes, again. "Call me darling one more time and dont think I wont hesitate to make you look like a fool," Bailee said sarcastically. She shook her head. "Cole Roger's, right?" ..."
He smiled. "I have a reputation. I like it." But he sighed. "Fine, no more 'darling'. Geez, you're not fun, either. But you're gorgeous," he admitted with a shrug.
Bailee looked at him with so much hate. "You dont get to call me gorgeous either. I dont want any of your ass-hat games so just leave me the hell alone," Bailee said in a very cold manner and tone. She honestly just wanted Cole to be quiet. She only sat down next to him because all the other tables were empty and they were the only two left in the cafeteria. At least if punches were thrown, no one would be around to see them.
"Whoa, okay." Cole held up his hands. "Fine. Geez, I get it, don't mess with you. Yeah, I'd rather not have the magic stuff thrown at me." He tapped his fingers at the table, unsure what Bailee even did for a living or if she was training to be an Avenger or whatnot. That was how little he paid attention to people around the compound--he ignored his father, only talked to Alya when Alya was around and willing to put up with him (and even then he was sure she did it only out of obligation because their parents were close), and he avoided SHIELD at all costs. He would never, ever step foot in their helicarriers or buildings again if he could help it. The last time he had, he'd lost a tooth and had his nose broken by someone, and he didn't;t feel like repeating that.
"Im getting food," Bailee said, what in the world was she thinking?! There was absolutely no point in coming over here and sistting next to Cole, none!! Yet Bailee was still so very stupid that she had sat down at his table. There was no excuse. She shook her head at her thought and walked away from the table. She walked over to the buffet that lined the wall of the cafeteria. She took what she knew she would be able to eat, and that was really just a small salad; then sat right back down, where she had been before.
He raised an eyebrow; he'd finished his burger by now. "So, tell me, Ms. Maximoff...why are you at this school?" She was still gorgeous, whether or not she wanted to hear it.
"My mother decided that I needed to learn here instead of at SHEILD," Bailee lied. It was really only the partian truth and it wasnt like she was going to give Cole a testimony on her life and how teashy it was. "What about you?" Bailee asked, taking a bite of her salad
Cole raised a brow. "I didn't know you were with that shit agency," he sneered. "And I'm here because I want to be." It was not true, whatsoever.
"SHIELD isnt that bad even thought your father practically owns the whole damn thing. He isnt eveb the strongest avanger and he gets all thw glory," Bailee was ranting and she hadnt even realized. "Yes I am trash talking about your father, and to be honest I really dont care what you think," Bailee added, flicking her wrist.
Cole laughed. "Trash talk away! He's so uptight, so moralistic, so 'we'll all lose and die together or win together, blah blah blah I don't smile' and all I care about is protecting my boyfriend with a mental arm," Cole mocked. "And I don't care what you think about him, either, he's a freaking jerk." He narrowed his eyes. "On the other hand, shield is also crap. All their secrets and protocols and...ugh. It's too much." He wilted. "Dad doesn't own the place, he's just respected there."
"Yeah, cause being respectedgets you to be the face of the whole opperation. And yeah SHIELD has its secrets, but ugh nevermind, I dont know why I am trying to explain this to you," Bailee said rolling her eyea. She scoffed.
"SHIELD thinks too highly of itself," Cole spat. "And you know what? I'm not having it. They even sent one of their high-level operatives, a Level 8-to this school this year to keep an eye on me, at least that's what I was told, she's probably here for some other shady reason." His thoughts turned dark as he thought of Caledonia Hayden, who he hated with everything in him. She was one of SHIELD's greatest, and he wanted to smack her perfect teeth out. The girl was buddy-buddy with SHIELD's higher-ups, personally hated Cole, and embodied everything he hated about the government. She was also the daughter of the agency's second in command, but he didn't know that. Nobody but Alya knew that.
"Which high-level opertive?" Bailee asked, extending the last few words. "How many operatives has SHIELD sent in?" Bailee asked, as of right now, she knew Alya, Cole, and she had been admitted into the school. Ugh, there goes her mind right back to Alya. Lord! She hated her so much!
"Apparently three, but Alya claims she's not here because of SHIELD, and I don't know about you. You've been here for awhile, right? And the high level operative is that Hayden jerk, Caledonia? Tall, brunette, green eyes, beats the shit out of people?" He rolled his eyes, but Hayden had always scared him, he'd never admit it though.
Bailee nodded, "Yeah, I guess SHIELD sent me; but really my mother did. The whole crew had agreed for me to leave," Bailee said. "Yeah, I know her. She is kinda freaky," Bailee agreed, smiling.
"Your mother sent you? The whole crew as in... everyone who lives at the Avengers facility? So...my dad and your mom and Alya's mom? That crew?" He raised an eyebrow in curiosity. "And yeah, she is. Never liked her."
Kataera walked into the cafeteria, her claws sheathed so she didn't scratch the nice floors, now her paws walked quietly. She was looking for something strictly meat since she didn't eat anything but that, walking up to the counter she got a salad with extra chicken. Sitting down at the end of a table, where there was no chair, she started to pick out the lettuce only leaving the chicken.
Her tail flicked back and forth and her paws flexed as she ate, Kataera was half eating and half in her own mind. Mostly planning out her day and the events she needed to attend.
"Yeah, all of them. I was blamed for some stupid thing that I didn't do and they booted me out. I get to come back after I finish school here," Bailee said. She then shook her head, "Why am I even telling you this?"
Cole tilted his head. "Wasn't that years ago? I feel like you'd been here for a few years. What did they blame you for? And I don't know, because I'm charming?" He stated with a small grin, and then shook his head. "Well I was booted too, if it makes you feel any better."
Kataera continued to eat, she looked over at the two, trying to remember if she had seen them before. She probably had but could place their faces, it was frustrating. Taking a drink of water, she set down her cup and lifted a paw onto the table. Something had gotten stuck and it hurt more than she had given it credit.
Cole caught sight of someone else at the end of the table. Paws? He almost said something, completely baffled, but then turned his attention back to Bailee, even as the other student watched them.
Kataera frowned, she was contorting her leg so she could see it in the first place. She pressed on the largest pad of her front left paw and was able to see the small black thorn. The Zushenian let out a growl of frustration and tried to get it out, using her sharp cat-like teeth.
"Yeah, years ago; and yet I still cant come back;" Bailee said. She looked down qhere Cole had and then back at Cole. "You charming? Not even close," she said, smirking and finishing up her salad.
Cole frowned and rolled his eyes. "Yes, I am, many girls think I'm quite charming. You tell them your dad's freaking Captain America and they want to be with you all the time. Granted, not all girls, but most normal ones." He studied her face. "So when school's on break where do you go?"((okay so I'm confused by Bailee's history, her profile said she's been at the school since 13 right? But then how is she an agent?))
"Mom and dad bought a house up north for me to stay at. They visit there often while I am up there but now with [ havent figured out her sisters name yet ] working as an opertive for SHIELD, they never come around. It doesnt bother my like it used to. Well I guess I'm not normal then," Bailee said shaking her head.
((OH so her sister is with SHIELD and Bailee is not? and it's okay))"Oh. So that really does explain why you're never at the Compound then," Cole muttered. For some reason he couldn't really explain, he felt bad about the fact her parents never visited. Then again, it isn't like his dad was proud of him. "Because I've barely ever seen you."
"Mm hm," Why was Bailee just telling him all of this?! She had no clue why, he just seemed like the person that understood what Avenger parent's were like. "I hurt my sister with my powers on accident. I had just figured out to make a flower out of nothing and when I tried to show my sister, it got out of hand, I couldn't focus and well it ended up badly for both of us," Bailee muttered.
((that's okay! Thanks for clarifying :) ))Cole just stared. "Okay, even I have to admit, that's messed up. You were trying to do something good, and gracious knows your mother took awhile to control her powers. And you're young and they send you off?" He stated incredulously at her, somewhat feeling connected to her story. Mistakes happened, and regret happened. As much as he didn't want to, he understood that. "Honestly, sometimes having these people for parents us horrible, everyone always assumes it's great and it's not."
Bailee nodded, "And then Alya like usal wants to rub her perfect life in my face and she wonders why I hate her so damn much," Bailee said, and now again she was ranting. Why couldnt she stop and think about what she is saying for a minute! She barely knows Cole and here she is babbling to him.
Cole blinked. "Alya? I don't--her life isn't perfect," he muttered, thinking about the fact Alya had been in a fun down orphanage the first few years of her life after being given away by her birth parents. "I don't know, I mean...she can be annoying, I'll give you that, but...it's not perfect. Still, all things considered, yeah, right now she has it better. I didn't know you two hated each other that much. She's always scoffed at you and her mom and your mom are...I don't even know, not getting along lately, but I didn't know you hated her."
Bailee shook her head, "Yeah she has ot good now, she knows what I am going through bwcause my damn father doesnt know how to keep his mouth shut and yet she still smacks me in the face with how her mother and her are so close," Bailee shook her head, "I should get going," She said quietly.
Cole grimaced. "If you want I can try and talk to her. Maybe, she's not happy with me at the moment. If it helps, my father and I aren't close either. Hey, uh, see you around? If you wanna hang out or anything, I'd be down." He didn't mean it in a flirting way for once. He had learned not to mess with Avengers or SHIELD girls, and Bailee had magic and had been harsh with him. That was a big no.
"I would like that," Bailee said, actually smiling. Something she hadnt done in a very long time. "As long as we dont talk about our fucked up parents," She said with a smile. "Dont say anything to Alya, she will know that we talked about her and I have to dorm with her and I really dont want to have to hear what she has to say," Bailee said.
"Good." He gave her a small smile, not his flirtatious one. "And hey, I'm down. Let's make a pact, no shitty parents talk. And sure, I won't. Oh, gosh, that's rough. Good luck dorming with her, I also know she gets up at 5:30 in the freaking morning. Anyway, I won't mention it."
