Family bonding

[Kyerin]

Spike nodded a bit at her comment, feeling more at ease from her remarks; it was too bad that she was family, considering that she really knew him. He needed to find a girl like her... though that article about cousins marrying came back to mind. He quickly dismissed it; she could just be pitying him. He shouldn't stick words in her mouth.

However, at her remark, the boy blushed a bit more, looking over at Fleur. Did she... really just offer that? Sure, she had said there was no commitment and it was educational, but still... she had basically asked if she could be his girlfriend. He opened his mouth, but had to close his mouth and swallow so he could actually speak the second time he opened it. "S-sure... if you really want to... I'd love to..." he said, before realizing that she might think he meant more than just learning. "Learn, that is. And we really know each other, so it would be easier."

[Natsuki]

Fleur smiled brightly at his fist comment, she felt as if maybe she had perhaps a smallest chance to prove herself. It fell only slightly at his second comment but was still too thrilled to let anything ruin her happiness. Though it was supposed to be completely educational and there wouldn't be any commitment (on his part) she was sort of...his girlfriend now in a very weird sense. "Good." She gave a sly smile. "Well, class is in session. Sit up straight. Girls aren't impressed by slobs. Some are into emo guys so you are allowed to hang your head a little if you are still feeling down. I personally love that adorable smile of yours, but hey, your choice."

[Kyerin]

Spike blinked as his cousin suddenly spoke up, quickly sitting up straight in his chair, nodding slightly at what she said. That made sense... well, most of it. He wasn't sure why girls liked emo guys; they were really depressing. He had considered trying it at one point, but it was too depressing for him to pull off.

He nodded, smiling a bit at Fleur. "Okay, I'll keep that in mind," he said, glad to see her in a better mood. It was times like this that he wondered why he didn't spend more time with his cousin. Well, she was right in the sense that he shouldn't be chasing after every somewhat attractive female... so he could spend more time with her while he tried to figure out what to do with himself now.

[Natsuki]

Fleur smiled more at seeing him smile. "Yes. Smileing suits you much more than sulking and throwing pity-parties. You look much more handsome this way." She lifted her hand to touch his cheek lightly before quickly putting it back down. He wouldn't want her touching him... Instead she gave a small nod at what he said. "Yes. You should. I do think I'd give you some good advice." She looked down and took a sip out of her milkshake.

[Kyerin]

Spike nodded, glad that they had made this arrangement; his cousin was a smart girl, and he could learn a lot from her. Also, to anyone who didn't know they were related, they looked just like a merry little couple. He smiled a bit, enjoying that image; sure, she was his fake girlfriend, but still, that was only known between the two of them, if they acknowledge it.

Seeing Fleur raise her hand slightly, then place it back down, the boy leaned forward, placing his hand on top of hers, holding it gently. He smiled at the girl, not saying anything right now, and took a drink of his milkshake, just enjoying the moment.

[Natsuki]

Fleur blushed a light red as he held her hand gently. It was...really nice. It made a nice difference from feeling depressed and rejected. Of course it was all fake....but maybe it would be okay to forget it for now. Just for now and to pretend that he felt the same. She sqeezed his hand lightly before quickly letting it go and sipping more of her milkshake. "But the most important thing is to be yourself. More than anything else I tell you."

[Kyerin]

Spike was saddened a bit when she took her hand away; she was so warm, and it was nice... well, maybe she was right, for now. They still needed to eat... though he did have some questions for her about dating. Some were basic and straightforward... and some he'd prefer to discuss in a more private location. She had told him to be himself, and he was honest and direct... besides, she was probably the only person he would trust with actually talking about these things with.

The boy nodded, and opened his mouth to speak when the waitress came by, quickly dispensing the two cheeseburgers and fries, before retreating from the werewolves. The boy felt a bit awkward about this, and instead opted to put the food into his gaping mouth instead of saying something, closing it to chew part of his burger privately, so she wouldn't be too disgusted with him.

[Natsuki]

Fleur smiled a little taking a bite out of her own burger. She was silent, wondering why he was so quiet. She waited a moment before commenting on her thoughts. "You seem quiet Max...is something up? How's school going for you?" She didn't really want them to be silent the whole time they were togeather. This was precious time that she didn't want wasted.

[Kyerin]

Spike blinked, looking over at his cousin, confused by her remark; well, he had been quiet, but it was only for a brief period of time. Was he really that talkative? He guessed that he did enjoy speaking a lot, and he didn't like the quiet that much... so it was natural for her to worry. He'd have to extend the silence just a bit so he could swallow his food, and not spit burger all over her when he replied.

The boy swallowed, rinsing his mouth out with a sip of his milkshake, before speaking again. "I'm fine. School's going," he said, before leaning forward over the table, lowering his voice. "I was just thinking... would it be alright if I asked you things? Like... personal girl/guy things? In private, I mean, not here and now."

[Natsuki]

Fleur smiled a little at his response. "That's good. I'm glad. And what do you mean "schools going"? Is it good going or bad going?" She didn't like the very smooth way he brushed off the school stuff. She had promised his parents she would make sure he did okay. But with his recent affairs with all those girls....she had a hard time approaching him.

She blinked a little at his question. Private girl/guy things? What on earth could he mean by that? Max could be so strange sometimes..."Of course. Whatever you want."

[Kyerin]

Spike nodded in reply to her statement, though he should have known that it wasn't going to be so easy to dissuade her from talking about school. "It's going good... just hard... and boring... you know..." He let it trail off there, considering that his grades weren't the best... still, he wasn't flunking out of school. "You're doing fine?"

At Fleur's other remark, the boy visibly relaxed... though he still seemed a bit uncomfortable, like he had to get something off of his chest. He leaned forward, whispering yet again. "I just feel so... not really stupid, more of... I guess innocent, if that makes sense. I mean, I kinda know what girls like in public, but in private... I have no idea. And I was hoping you could help me with that..." She had seemed almost confused when he first asked, so he hoped she got it now; he didn't want her to yell at him later about what he would ask.

[Natsuki]

Fleur smiled uncertainly. "A-ah....well that's good. If you need any help, you know you need only to ask me." After all, she had passed everything he was taking. She shrugged at his next question. "It's going alright. Not bad, at least." She'd never really had much problems with keeping up grades.

Fleur blinked a little. "It's not that hard. You just give lots of attention and affection." She still didn't really get it and she thought he was being sorta strange.

[Kyerin]

Spike nodded a bit, poking at his plate with one fry, before dipping it in the ketchup and eating. "I think I will... math isn't going so well... so I could use your help with it." He really didn't want to ask her for help on it, considering that he didn't like talking about things he was bad in... still, it would be worse if he got a failing grade in math later. He might as well nip this at the bud right now.

He sighed again, making sure to cover it up with his milkshake so that Fleur wouldn't worry about it. She still didn't seem to get it... meaning that he would just have to ask her about it later. Still, what she said made sense. Attention and affection... he stared off into the distance, looking just past his cousin's head while drinking his milkshake.

[Natsuki]

She frowned in concern and nodded once quickly. "Of course! Whatever you need, Max. You don't need to hesitate to ask. Anything you need, I'll do for you...." Yes. Pathetic as it was...she would do anything he asked her. Not even to get him to fall in love with her.....just to make him happy...to smile at her.

Fleur heard his sigh, she wasn't falling for the milkshake cover up....But she decided to ignore it...

For about 5 seconds. "Is something wrong?" What had she said? She didn't want to make him irritated...

[Kyerin]

Max smiled at that, considering that she was so willing to help him out. After not spending much time with her, he had forgotten how fun and nice and smart she was... he should really spend more time with his cousin. Not to mention she was cute... but she was his cousin, so in some regards, it shouldn't matter, and in other regards, since she was related to him, and considering how he looked, it was no wonder that she was cute.

The boy looked up from his milkshake, amazed that Fleur could read him so well, even though he tried to hide it. Still... he couldn't just come out and say it here. "I'm fine... I'll ask you later." He gave her a small smile, hoping that she was fine with that answer, and wouldn't press this matter any further at the moment.