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Sylvie Fraser
Ravenclaw Seventh Year |  ♡ A heart full of Love l ☾ A night bright as Day l
SPOILER!!: Alexanderr Quote:
Originally Posted by ArianaBlack  It was good that she had no expectations. Really good. Because, again, he hadn't exactly come up with his fantastic five point plan yet. Can't strike genius without a little patience right? Rome wasn't built in a day. And mind blowing dates weren't brainstormed overnight - though, if anyone could do it, Alexander was sure it'd be him. But he had time and he'd much rather enjoy this time that he had with her now, worry about the date version 2.0 later. For what it was worth, there definitely weren't anyyyy complaints from his side either.
Not even when she gave him a hard time for the way he was obviously blushing. But again, he'd deny it if anyone were to inquire! "Yeah, sure am. I'm fantastic." He replied through gritted teeth. Oooh, he'd get her for this one. She was certainly very lucky that he was caught off guard because it had caused his big brain (which usually supplied endless witty comebacks) to lag. Next time he'd be kissing cheeks and causing the brain lags around here. Dibs on next time. No take backs.
And though he was allowing himself to be somewhat sentimental, he only shrugged in reply to her apparent surprise. Yes, well. Maybe. Maybe he did. But he wasn't going to say it more than once, that would be redundant, of course. "Likewise," he answered, nudging her a bit. He was glad too. "You alright though?" He couldn't help himself. The brain lag was clearing up. "You're looking kind of pink, I'm--"
Hold that thought.
And also Nadine, who had conveniently given Alex a reason to put his arm around her. The man who was running the booth had given her a scare and he was simply stepping in to assure her that all was well. As any gentleman ought to do. This lesson wasn't in that book of hers though, so let it be known that Alexander could do gentlemanly things without the help of a 'how to'. And yes. He did read it.
He turned to give Nadine a look as if to say 'Is our old flying instructor a carny now?', before then giving the man an 'Okaaaaay' sort of nod. "I can sweet talk my way into anything," he proclaimed proudly, nudging her playfully in return. If she wanted to dance, he'd dance. "But I'll play to win you a prize this first time, it might be more impressive." Not that he was trying to impress her (he was) (so if Aguilar could play it cool, that would be fantastic) (thanks for your cooperation).
"Zap-a-Snitch... So I'm assuming that's all there is to it?" He was only asking to cover his bases and hide the fact that he had been spying for the last ten minutes.
He knew this about her though, so best not to overthink it too much Alex. Although again, this was Alex we were talking about and new that it was going to be whatever it is he wanted it to be. Suppose it was good for her that all she really had to do was show up, well there was more to it than that, but you know what she meant! Wait there was a five point plan to this date? Alright, perhaps there would be nerves now if she knew all of that, but leave that bit of anxiety for another day honestly. Best to just allow herself to enjoy today, which she already was.
Knew well enough that he would deny the blushing, even if it was very much happening and she'd felt very tempted to tease him about it. "Oh yes, you really seem fantastic now.." Nadine let out an amused giggle by his gritted response after she had kissed his cheek, knowing that he was very much flustered by it because he was not expecting it. Did he forget that she enjoyed keeping him on his toes? Just like he did with her? This was simply all equal opportunity on both sides Alex, he just didn't like that she'd beat him to the first round. Though Nadine would be rather cross if she knew he was claiming dibs on the next round of brain lags, unless she found some way to beat him again. Secretly plotting.
She knew that those true sentimental moments were rare for him, but was never opposed to seeing them when they happened. Honestly enjoyed whenever he allowed himself to be human with feelings at times because she knew he was capable of them. She nodded in response to his question however, "Yes, I'm fine...Wonderful actually.." Nadine could however feel her own wave of lag beginning to come when he said she looked pink from his sentimental statement.
And the pink on her face was only beginning to darken as Alex had put an arm around her frame. This was very nice. Not to mention she was very appreciative of him showing this manner to calm her after Aguilar had made her jump with his sudden outburst to get their attention. She did have to admit, it was very gentlemanly of him. And though it may not have been in the book she'd given him, it did manage to gain some points of admiration from her, so good on him. She would be SO amused and surprised to know that he'd actually read the book though. Very curious to know what he'd taken away from it. Did not think he would actually read it.
Nadine looked back at Alex when he gave her that look in regards to Aguilar being a carny now and simply shrugged her shoulders, while shaking her head with a mental response of, 'I have no idea.' She rolled her eyes with a smile at his proclaim, "At least you attempt to.." Nadine nudged him again. "Alright...and I promise not to shame you whatever the outcome.." Crossing her heart before giving him a gentle squeeze. Not that she had any doubts, but was also trying to prep him in case he was worried about her teasing him. Perhaps this might be another moment to make his brain lag given the result.
Plotting, plotting.
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