Excuse me, a little help would be nice

[kristay]

Jackie sighed softly as she sipped at her milkshake. She had passed by Palmer’s and had decided to get a strawberry milkshake for herself. It was one of those rare days when she didn’t feel like hanging out with her family; she didn’t even want to go and bug Seph which was something short of a miracle nowadays. She went out anyway, glad for the sunshine that warmed her bare shoulders. She had borrowed Georgie’s car and had left her cream colored sweatshirt in the backseat. She had opted to wear a sapphire colored scarf tank over a pair of black skinny jeans, finishing her look with a pair of black ballet flats. She had tied her messy blond hair in a haphazard topknot on the side of her head and she walked around the Shopping district sipping at her shake.

Her main goal for coming to the shops was to look for birthday presents for Alex and Xander whose birthdays were coming up. She had already ordered Alex’s gift a few days ago online and now her problem was her older brother who she couldn’t seem to decide on what to get. Jackie had thought of the music store in town and decided to check it out, maybe finding a bass guitar or something related to music that her brother would like.

Upon reaching the entrance of the store, Jackie threw her empty cup into the trash bin before dusting her hands on her jeans and stepping inside. Jackie smiled, though she wasn’t musically-inclined like Seph or Xander, she liked going into music stores with them because of the general aura that they seemed to have. They were simple and understated and never seemed haughty; music stores always seemed like places where everyone was welcome. She passed a rack full of sheet music and bit her lip; she was totally lost on what to get but maybe if she continued to roam around, she’d find something.

[monica]

The golden rays of the sun blinded Mugen the second he stepped out of his house.
He squinted his eyes as he walked towards his car, he was glad they finally decided to let him have one.
He new his behavior wasn't admirable ,but seeing that every one of his siblings had gotten at car near age 16 it should be fair to let him have his own.

He open the door to his black Nissan and got in, as soon as he started the engine he drove to a place that his friends at school said had one of the greatest music. Scoffing at that he didn't buy it, so just to see whats the big deal about that place he decided to check it out for himself.

Once he arrived at the store he parked, and walked towards the entrance of the store.
He shoved his hands into his black loose skinny jeans, and starts to look around the store.
It wasn't so bad .....so far, but just in case he went to the rock Isle to check out some of the CD's.

He wasn't that into rock or any Metal , but he's been dying to get an old pearl jam CD, so far that was the only rock band he was into, the others didn't really suite his taste.
Looking through the many CD's in the shelves, he grinned when he found the one he wanted.

[kristay]

Jackie's pink lips turned down into a frown of annoyance as she passed through the walls of bass guitars; she wasn't really sure what her brother liked and she would have probably been a lot more successful in her search if she had dragged along Seph or someone who knew what Xander was looking for in a guitar. A soft sigh escaped her lips as she looked at the gadgets on display and the numerous amplifiers, knowing Xander didn't need them.

She briefly glanced at the guitar straps and strings on display, wondering he needed to change the strings on his guitar or if one of the straps matched the sea-green colored bass guitar her brother owned. She saw one that she thought her brother would like, a black strap with a very minimalist design of aqua colored waves looping in and out of the black strap. She took one, deciding to buy it along with a CD of The Black Keys that Xander had been talking about.

Jackie smiled, glad that her plan was working and she strode purposefully towards the CD racks, intent on buying the Brothers album that she was sure Xander would like. She moved with probably too much enthusiasm however, because the next thing she knew, she was on the floor after bumping into a guy she had never seen before. "Oomph!" A curse was on her lips but she bit her tongue to prevent the word vomit from coming out like usual. She had shut her eyes when she hit the floor and now slowly opened her crystal blue orbs to glare or apologize at the guy she had not noticed. He was tall; rather, she was tiny and he looked a lot taller to her because she was on the floor. All Jackie could really see was how tightly his black jeans seemed to cling to his legs and she had to mentally pinch herself for drooling; she was supposed to be mad because he wasn't watching where he was going.

[monica]

He looked at all the other bands that where next to Pearl Jam, he never heard of none of them before, he rather prefer a "Back in the days" band. He wasn't into todays music, it made no sense to him at all
and the lyrics irk him, he squinted his his eyes and sigh, and decided that Pearl Jam was the only CD he was going to take.

He took the CD from the shelf where it was located in, smirking that it was the last one .
He felt that he always had to get the best things in life, because he darn right deserve them, and the pearl jam CD that he was holding in his hands was just it.

He felt something, or more precisely someone bump into him, he looked down and saw a girl sprawl on the floor. He scratched his head and stared at her for a minute and ran a hand through his raven locks, before deciding to finally help her up.

He gave her his hand hoping that she would take it, though he was not going to apologize.
He wasn't the one who bump into her, so he had no reason to do so, or feel guilty about it.
He stared at her closely, he had to admit she was quite an attractive girl, not that he would blurt this out
mind him he did have an image to maintain.

[kristay]

"Thanks.", she muttered softly as she took his hand and stood slowly, glad that she had been holding on to her purchases and they hadn't fallen to the floor. She had been ready to tell him to be careful next time but she bit her lip, shook her head and decided against it. It was probably one of her stupid weaknesses to be so lenient because he was a cute guy. Okay, he wasn't just cute, he was gorgeous but that was still the same thing, right? She released his hand and offered him a tiny smile; she had noticed the CD he was holding. "Pearl Jam's nice; good choice." She had borrowed her brother's copy of the same album and had liked most of the songs. "I've listened to it..." She shrugged her shoulders, thinking that was enough small talk. Her smile widened just by a fraction. "Thanks for helping me up; I can be so klutzy sometimes. Anyway, see you around." She put her hand up as if to wave before turning on her heel, ready to pay for her purchases.

[monica]

"Your welcome, you should be more careful next time" He said smirking at her.

He didn't mean anything by it, he was just telling her to watch out next time, some guys
weren't as helpful as him. Sure he was a bit mischievous, but he was taught to always respect the opposite gender. With reason of course, he wasn't one to stay shut if one insulted him.

He nods glad that she likes one of his favorite bands, Pear Jam was the best thing that
happened to music, well in his eyes at least.
"Yeah, there pretty tight, though some of their songs I have to admit I don't enjoy listening to"
Mugen said truthfully, he may like Pearl Jam but every great band has, a couple of off songs here and there.

He watch her go and ran after her.
I'ts not that he was interested in her, no of course not.
He was just going to pay for his CD, and maybe ask her if she wanted to go out for a bite to eat.
And if she said no, well thats okay, he wasn't hungry anyways.

"Hey." He poke her on her shoulder

[kristay]

Jackie emphatically rolled her eyes. "And you shouldn't be standing there blocking the way like some statue, next time." She smiled however to show that she was just teasing. She waved her purchase at him. "It's for my brother you should try listening to The Black Keys; they're pretty good too."

She was a couple of feet from the cashier when she felt the poke on her shoulder. Jackie turned, smiling in amusement at him. "Yes, statue? Would you like me to bump into you again and fall on my butt? I get paid for repeaters though."

[monica]

Mugen chuckled he had to admit she sure had spunk, and he liked it.
He quirk and eyebrow 'statue', he shook his head.

He was about to say what he wanted to say to her, but was interrupted when she called him by his new 'nick name', He laughed softly.

"Statue, seriously?, and yes I would love to stand in your way, and see you fall on your butt." He gave her an amused smile.

She was an amusing girl, who seem to be fine with speaking her mind, which got him excited.
He never met someone, other then his sister Rayne, who was so blunt with words.

"But anyways, I was wondering if you would like to get a bite to eat?" he asked her.
"And I promise I wont knock you down anymore." well not on purpose anyways.

[kristay]

Jackie scoffed, feigning insult before smiling brightly at him. "Honey, stand in my way all you like but you're never going to get me to fall on my butt again." She raised a brow at his proposal and shrugged. "Sure...", she wasn't really hungry but if it meant she got to spend some more time with the cute statue she had met? Sure, why not? "Where do you want to go?" She moved towards the line and paid for her purchases as she waited for him to reply. Once she was given her change and her receipt, she turned to Mugen, a serious expression on her features as she offered him her pinky. "Pinky promise? I'm pretty serious about pinky promises though... If you break a pinky promise, I'll break your pink... Promise." She winked at him and laughed to show that she was just kidding.

[monica]

Mugen let a low chuckle spill from his lips.
She was an amusing little woman, compare to his 5'8 frame she seemed so tiny, but he guessed that what made her more of a spitfire then most girl twice her size.
"Oh is that so, are you sure shorty" He smirked down at her waiting to see her reaction.

He gave her small but visible smile, happy that she accepted his proposal to get something to eat.
He gave it a though, he hasn't been here long, but he did went out to eat a few time at a place called Palmer's. Bad thing was they only served burgers, hopefully she wouldn't mind.
"How about Palmer's?" He asks her.

He gave the cashier his CD, and paid the amount that was charged and told him to keep the change.
He took the CD and receipt from the cashier and puts them in the pockets of his black sweater.

His eyebrow rosed a bit when she offer him her pinky.
He stifle a laugh and sigh, giving her his pinky.
"Fine is a promise" He pretended to sound irritated and winked at her to let her know, that he was just teasing her.

[kristay]

She raised a brow and scoffed. "Shorty? Shorty?!" It was really hard to look angry when she actually was a shorty. He was practically a foot taller than her and she was in flats. No, definitely not effective. She sighed and gave up; it was just a lot easier. Jackie grinned at him. "My brother calls me travel-sized actually." They made the pinky promise and she pulled away reluctantly, sliding her now free hand into the pocket of her jeans. "Sure. I love Palmer's; french fries and a milkshake? Best thing ever." She sounded like she had simple tastes and she did; simple things made her happy. Jackie glanced at Mugen, only then realizing that they still hadn't introduced themselves. "I'm Jacqueline, please call me Jackie though." She offered him her free hand to shake. "I just realized that we've been talking for the past 5, 10 minutes but I still don't know your name." She smiled sheepishly, a faint blush forming on her usually pale cheeks.

[monica]

"Yup" was the only thing he said as he waited for her expression to change.
He was shocked when she didn't seem to show any signs of aggravation or anger.
But then shrugged it off, even though he really wanted to see her a bit agitated, she was kind of cute when provoked.

Mugen couldn't help but let out a low snicker.
"Travel-Size, wow you most be the shortest one in the family then." He said
Though it was fun making fun of her size, he thought it would be best to stop, for now at least.

"Well that's great because thats where were going, and don't worry, It's my treat" He said winking at her.

He realize that she was right and took her smaller hand in his giving it a shake.
"Sup Jackie, My names Mugen its nice to finally officially meet you" He said giving her a small smile.
He smirked when he saw her cheeks turn red, it was an alluring sight to see her turn that shade of color, he had to admit seeing her flustered excited him.

[kristay]

She groaned, her glossed lips forming a pout. "Shut uuup! I am the shortest; don't make fun of me." She crossed her arms over her chest. Jackie couldn't seem to stay mad at him for long however because soon enough she was smirking again. "Just my luck to run into a statue who likes buying milkshakes and French fries for people who bump into him." Once they had shook hands, she linked her free hand with his. "Do you want to walk? I have a feeling you brought your car but it's really not to far. I'll even walk back with you after we're done if you want." She had left her car at Palmer's for the exact reason that the music store was so close and she had wanted to walk. She turned to watch him and smiled quizzically. "What are you smirking at, Mugen?"

[monica]

He wouldn't be ashame admitting that the display before he was quite adorable and kind of sexy.
Though he wouldn't voice his opinion out load, he cover his nose with his hand to conceal a blush that was slowly spreading through his face.

Once he was cooled off he let his hand drop and smirked at her while he shrugged his shoulders.

"Is the least I could do for standing in the way and making you fall"
Sure why not walk if she says its not to far from here, he'll take her word on it plus it also meant getting to know her better.

"Yeah I don't mind"

He felt her felt her other hand link with his, it was hard not to be flustered by this, but he held his facade. He nodded at her offer and smiled.

"Sure sounds great"

Once again he smirked, it seemed with her it was happening a lot.
"Nothing too Important... Jackie" He said her name tauntingly while pulling her towards the exit of the store.

[kristay]

She raised a brow, wondering why he was covering his face but didn't ask him about it. "Damn straight it's the least you could do." Jackie laughed however to show that she was only teasing him. They started walking and she shook her head, laughing in amusement. "I don't think you're the type of person to smirk at 'nothing important'... Mugen.", she said using the same taunting voice that he had used on her. Once they were outside, she led the way to Palmer's; she was quite familiar with it because she had spent a specific day, dragging around her older brother to every place she could find, wanting to get to know the town. "So are you new to Riverside?"