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[phoenix_temple]

[She takes a moment, considering it in her mind.

It'll probably never happen, so it can't hurt to answer.]

My mom never gets time off, but--maybe this summer we can go to the beach. It's a compromise, right?

[anequal]

A beach? Of course! We'll go there this summer, first plan.

[And then he goes a little quiet, watching her.] You still think I'm contagious?

[phoenix_temple]

[She giggles a little, turning red.]

I know you're contagious. First you made me crazy, now you're making me want to spend time with people.

It's really all your fault. And it gets in the way of spending all my time watching movies and babysitting.

[anequal]

Well. That was sort of unplanned.

... But you know. I'm kind of glad. I like spending time with you.

[phoenix_temple]

I like it too. [She holds her hands behind her back, looking at that blank section of wall.] It's easy, when we're not fighting.

[anequal]

We don't fight as often anymore.

Hey, Anais.

[phoenix_temple]

What is it? [She blinks at him.]

[anequal]

Do you want to go out somewhere next week? We get school off.

[phoenix_temple]

I'll be at my dad's, but I think I can work something out.

Just... not the subways again.

[anequal]

No, no, not the subways.

I'm thinking like the mall. Watch a movie, get lunch... you know?

[phoenix_temple]

[Oh the mall. That sounds hip and teenagerish.

Which is to say Anais likes the idea.]

Is there anything good playing?

[anequal]

I don't know. We'll go and see what's playing and choose together. It's my invite. It's on me.

[phoenix_temple]

Huh? No way, I can pay for myself. [She has some money >8|]

[anequal]

I know you can. But-- [He steps over to her, nudges her gently with an embarrassed grin.] It's a date. My invite. It's on me.

[phoenix_temple]

[Anais burns absolutely red.] Date?

[anequal]

[Oh my god why would you do that he has to look away a little too, turning pink.]

W-well yeah.

[phoenix_temple]

[Because date specifies more than friends and she can barely friends.]

... Don't do this because of my mom.

[anequal]

I'm here tonight because your mom invited me, but I'm not inviting you next week because of her.

[phoenix_temple]

So like--a date date? [Eloquent.]

[anequal]

[He nods firmly.] A date date.

[phoenix_temple]

Oh. Um. [This is the most romantic way to start things, clearly.] Sure. If you want.

[anequal]

[He stares at her for a good five seconds.

Then puts his hands on her shoulders.] I do. Because I'm inviting you. And you?

[phoenix_temple]

[She's just bad at people Anthony, calm yourself.] I said yes, didn't I?

[anequal]

[He stares at her some more. But eventually looks satisfied and nods.]

Next week. I'll pick you up at your dad's place. I can't drive though so I think we'll have to take the bus.

[phoenix_temple]

I can meet you there--my dad's not exactly close to here. He's almost in the suburbs...