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[anequal]

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[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...

[anequal]

I will have you know I have traveled that far by bike but if you want to...

[phoenix_temple]

Well, you'd have to come all the way out on the bus by yourself before you even got there. It'd take forever.

[anequal]

You know?

I don't think I'd mind forever.