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Post by kristay on Feb 18, 2011 2:14:22 GMT -5
Aya fidgeted with the purple off the shoulder tee she had decided to wear over her jeans. The weather had become significantly warmer that she hadn't bothered with a jacket when she went to school but she was careful with what she was wearing for the specific reason that Dan was picking her up and they were hanging out after school. She sighed again as she ran agitated fingers through her already messy hair; if there was one problem with such short hair, it was the fact that she couldn't tame it no matter what she did with it. She blew at a stray lock of the hair and had to smile a bit in amusement. Aya was nervous, there was no point in denying that.
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Post by Raebee on Feb 18, 2011 23:09:07 GMT -5
Danian pulled up at the entrance of the school and killed the engine. As he drummed his fingers against the steering wheel, he kept up a running comentary in his head. Be cool. Don't try anything, she's probably still not really ok with dating. But she did tell me to ask...and she did say yes. So maybe she won't reject me if I try to kiss her.. But what if she's changed her mind?
He sighed and rubbed his hand over his face, and glanced over at the doors. Seeing her standing there as the other students milled around outside, his face broke into a wide smile and he waved.
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Post by kristay on Feb 18, 2011 23:15:52 GMT -5
Aya bit her lip as she saw the familiar car come into view. She walked down the steps and bit back a grin as she saw Dan wave enthusiastically at her. She opened the door and slid in. "Hey, you're on time. How are you?" It seemed like they hadn't seen each other for ages when in truth it was only less than a day. She turned to him after fixing her seatbelt and had the sudden urge to hug him but she didn't. Her thoughts went to Monte for a second and she wondered how he was before she realized she was thinking about another guy on a date. What was wrong with her?
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Post by Raebee on Feb 19, 2011 0:38:40 GMT -5
Dan watched Aya decend from the school, and felt his heart give an uneven thump. Switching the engine back on, he smiled at she slid into the seat next to him. "I'm good. I've got everything all set up back at home. How was school? Did you learn anything interesting?"
Watching the students mill around outside the buildings, he thought of Mikaela who would be starting there next week. "Hey uh, not that I'm going back to high school or anything, but how are you finding RH? Is it different to NRH at all?"
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Post by kristay on Feb 19, 2011 0:47:55 GMT -5
Aya grinned at him. "Good; what are we watching?" She remembered mentioning movies that they both liked and hoped that those would be the ones they'd watch at his place. "Well, I'm sure I learned something interesting along the way but I can't seem to remember any of it." She said with a tiny laugh. "I liked gym class though; Garret, he's a friend of mine, was being lazy so I threw the ball at his head. I'm not sure he's too happy with me at the moment." She shook her head and reminded herself to make it up to the boy.
She thought about his question and tapped her chin. "Well I've moved around a lot so I think most schools are the same but I have more friends here than I did in NRH in any case. I think I'm learning the same things though." She shrugged. "I know you don't do anything around here and I'm your only friend, but what do you do when I'm at school? Why don't you get a job or something so you won't get bored? I'd go stir-crazy if I was just at home all the time." Aya grinned at him, hoping she didn't sound naggy even if she was nagging him-sort of.
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Post by Raebee on Feb 19, 2011 1:35:32 GMT -5
Danian lifted an eyebrow and laughed. "No I can't imagine any guy would be particularly happy if a girl hit them in the head with anything."
He pursed his lips slightly, trying to remember what he'd done that day. "Well, I woke up at about ten and the hedges needed clipping, so I did that. Then Brody's dog was begging for a walk so I took him for one for about an hour. When I got home it was about 1.30 so I started setting up for tonight. But I get what you mean, and I'm looking for a job I swear. It's just not much motivation when everything is paid for me, and I can do what I like all day."
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Post by kristay on Feb 19, 2011 1:41:02 GMT -5
Aya's bottom lip stuck out in a pout as she crossed her arms defensively over her chest. "Well he was asking for it! He's a great ball player but he thinks it's just too much effort even when he's great." The way Dan had said it, she knew she'd be begging Georgiana to make a bunch of white chocolate chunk and macademia cookies for Garret for the next time they saw each other.
"Well that does sound like a much more purposeful day than the one I had." It was true, at least Dan had done things. All she had done was shown up in class and sit down and listen and she didn't really count that as much. "I know what you mean; kinda like my mom. She doesn't really need to work so she does freelance photography just to travel and stuff... Now that we're settled here though, she's too lazy to take jobs because she doesn't need the money." She rolled her eyes. "But doesn't it get boring to do nothing everyday?"
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Post by Raebee on Feb 19, 2011 1:55:00 GMT -5
Danian laughed easily and took one hand off the steering wheel. Taking one hand from across her chest, he laced his fingers through hers. "Yeah I guess it had some kind of purpose. But no it doesn't really get boring, because I'm never going to want to do the same thing every day. I was thinking I might take a class in horticulture or something though, it means I get to be outside."
Pulling into his driveway, he released her hand and flourished towards his house. "There it is. Isn't it magnificent in it's simple-ness?"
Switching off the engine once more, he turned to Aya and winked mischeviously. "By the way, what we're watching is a surprise. So you'll have to wait and see."
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Post by kristay on Feb 19, 2011 2:20:15 GMT -5
Her heart skipped a beat when he reached for her hand which she willingly gave. Aya squeezed his fingers lightly as she leaned back in her seat. "My grandfather's an agriculturist; he made our entire garden back in my mom's old house. The city she lived in was really quiet so to keep boredom away, my grandfather would plant a bunch of things. He enjoyed it and we always had fresh produce." She laughed softly.
It was her first time to see Dan's house and she laughed at the way he showed it to her. "I like it; I'm tired of seeing giant boring houses." She liked how colorful it was; kind of like the Arthur family. Aya met his gaze and quirked a brow in confusion. "Surprise huh? Can I bribe you for a clue?"
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Post by Raebee on Feb 19, 2011 2:50:11 GMT -5
Danian frowned slightly and examinded Aya's expression as she talked about his house. "Is that polite for "gee it's tiny?""He shrugged and looked back at it critically. "Well, I guess it is kind of small..."
Smiling, he slid out of the car, and closed the door. Rushing around to Aya's side, he opened her door and bowed low. "Welcome madam. I hope you enjoy your visit to Casa de Arthur."
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Post by kristay on Feb 19, 2011 2:56:49 GMT -5
Aya laughed and shook her head. "NO! I didn't mean that!" She pouted at him as her lip quivered and she laughed again. "I mean, I guess you wouldn't know what I'm talking about since you moved away but remember Oak Street? One time, I saw a house that was probably as big as..." She thought of what to compare it to but couldn't think of anything. "It was huge and ridiculous and silly because it was a neighborhood. What neighborhood has like 7 mansions all lined up together? It's silly!" She poked his cheek before rolling her eyes. "I like your house, Arthur. If you insist on doing that though, I will kick your shins."
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Post by Raebee on Feb 19, 2011 3:03:05 GMT -5
Danian adopted a wounded expression as she got out of the car. Locking the doors, he moved towards the front door at a crouch. "Sorry madam. I was just attemption to make this visit as enjoyable as possible. Please don't hurt me. I am your humble servant."
Opening the front door, he gestured for Aya to enter before him as he doubled up laughing.
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Post by kristay on Feb 19, 2011 3:06:38 GMT -5
Aya gawked at him and pushed him inside the house, giggling. "Double-one you crazy boy!" She didn't kick his shins however but she playfully pinched the underside of his arm. "You're insane." And brilliant. "Humble servant my butt." She shook her head in amusement. "So you really won't tell me what movie we're watching?" Aya moved a bit closer to him so she could grab his hand and squeeze it lightly.
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Post by Raebee on Feb 19, 2011 3:36:38 GMT -5
Standing up straight, Danian held his stomach and gasped for air. "Sorry. I know you don't think that way really. I just couldn't help myself."
Leading the way through to the lounge room, he re-settled the pillows and blankets on the L shaped couch. "What do you think? It's pretty comfy, if I do say so myself."
Noticing the dvd case on the coffee table, he snatched it up hurriedly and hid it behind his back. "Phew, that was close."
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Post by kristay on Feb 19, 2011 3:57:45 GMT -5
Aya grinned at him. "I'm getting back at you for that..." One day. She followed him to the living room and whistled in appreciation; he had clearly prepared for their date. "I'm impressed double-one." She moved to sit in the middle, kicking off her flats so she could sit on her feet, hugging one of the pillows. Aya hadn't even noticed the dvd case on the table but when he did snatch it up, she sat up and extended her arm. "Let me see." She was grinning, curiosity was getting the better of her and the way he was hiding it made her want to know even more.
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