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[yaysoccer.livejournal.com]

[ having decided that meeting anthony half-way would be best for this particular... conversation, he walks a bit slowly, quite aware that his dorm was closer to the school than his friend-slash-goalie's house. (that and he would probably have to struggle with his mode of transportation for a while.) so instead of the usual ten minutes it takes him to arrive to this particular destination, he gives himself thirty, casually making his way to one of the benches underneath a tree.

takes a seat, pulls out his cellphone, then begins to check his messages as he waits; it would be at least another fifteen minute wait, one he was finally willing to be patient for. after all, he wasn't expecting much, anyway. when it came to feelings, expectations were the worst things to have, or so he had logically deducted throughout his childhood. besides, it wouldn't be the end of the world if anything negative happened. this was anthony, after all, the boy who clucked and bawked louder than he spoke or made any semblance of sense with his words.

... it almost made him second-guess himself. almost.

pockets his phone and tilts his head backwards instead, letting it rest against the top of the bench. just simply stares up into the branches and leaves of the tree, allowing himself to show a rare display of being lost in some non-thoughts for the time being. ]

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[yaysoccer.livejournal.com]

Of which I am certain will be something that I can handle.

[cutemajor.livejournal.com]

It may also induce fainting.

[yaysoccer.livejournal.com]

From your end, perhaps.

[cutemajor.livejournal.com]

That's what I meant.

[yaysoccer.livejournal.com]

Then do go on.

[cutemajor.livejournal.com]

[ long pause later: ]

It's, uh. Ilikehearingit but it's embarrassing to hear anyway.

[yaysoccer.livejournal.com]

[ thinks about that... then ends up nodding. ]

Contradictory, but it's very like you. Very well, then. I will continue to voice these thoughts when I see fit to do so.

[cutemajor.livejournal.com]

[ kicks at him again, but very lightly. ]

. . . Kay. Just. In moderation.

[yaysoccer.livejournal.com]

I thought you would be use to these things by now. You are no stranger to them, as many people seem to be fond of you.

[cutemajor.livejournal.com]

[ clears his throat. ]

I'm a master of distraction.

[yaysoccer.livejournal.com]

Speaking of which, I must take my leave in-- [ glances down at his watch briefly. ] --the next hour or so. I should prepare early for the outing with my family later this afternoon.

[cutemajor.livejournal.com]

[ opens his mouth-- you have to go already? & then snaps it shut. finishes off his smoothie. ]

Then. Are you free tomorrow?

[yaysoccer.livejournal.com]

[ watches him carefully, observing him quietly (as per usual). decides to leave that question unanswered, instead replying with: ]

I would ask you to join us, but I doubt you would enjoy seeing my parents on such short notice. [ taps a finger on the table in thought. ] ... we should be out no later than ten. Are you available then instead?

[cutemajor.livejournal.com]

[ visibly perks up. ]

Yeah. [ pause. ] Meet then instead?

[yaysoccer.livejournal.com]

[ nods. ]

As long as it is an acceptable time for you, yes.

[cutemajor.livejournal.com]

We're good, if I don't take my nap.

[ ... ]

I won't take my nap.

[yaysoccer.livejournal.com]

... I think we should reschedule.

[cutemajor.livejournal.com]

I'm making a sacrifice. Let me.

[yaysoccer.livejournal.com]

I assure you that it will not be necessary.

[cutemajor.livejournal.com]

Relationships are built on compromise.

[yaysoccer.livejournal.com]

We will have a proper compromise once you can assure me that you will not fall asleep when we go out tonight.

[cutemajor.livejournal.com]

[ eyes go round. ]

. . . I won't. Promise. I'll have some pixie sticks.

[yaysoccer.livejournal.com]

Then I give my word that I will turn my phone off for the evening. Is this an adequate form of compromise for tonight?

[cutemajor.livejournal.com]

[ can't help but flushing in contentment at that. ]

The entire evening.

[yaysoccer.livejournal.com]

[ nods, reiterating his words: ]

The entire evening.