Mount Olympus [8]

Jackie

She looks at him, "What do you mean- 'less game'?"

Jace

He scratches the back of his neck, "Uh... skill? In... like... I'm failing at this. I like you. I thought I could manage to still act like I have a brain when I see you, but I apparently can't."

Jackie

She smiles, looking down, "Oh..."

Nic

He flashes a smile and nods, "Yeah..."

Jackie

I smile, taking Nic's hand and leading him upstairs so they can talk.

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Rayah

I nod and look back up, smiling still as I play with the box of the cereal.

Nic

I watch them until they disappear from view, following Jackie up the stairs.

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Nic

I smile sheepishly back before looking down, nodding again.

Jackie

I smile, bringing him to my ro before closing the door behind us.

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Rayah

I walk to put the cereal box back, going on my tiptoes before taking a deep breath and leaning against the counter.

Nic

I smile and sit on the edge of her bed, sighing.

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Jace

I hesitate before leaning on the opposite cabinet, looking at the floor.

Jackie

I turn on some music, low volume, and open the window to let some air in.

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Rayah

I hesitate, looking up at him, "Wanna stay for dinner? Maybe a movie afterwards?"

Nic

I watch her, thinking about all this.

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Jace

I flash a smile and nod, looking at her, "Sure. Thank you."

Jackie

I smile and turn around, studying him, "Is it too cold?"

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Rayah

I smile and nod, glancing at the stove while biting my lip, "Now...how to cook," I chuckle, looking over cookbooks. There are so many words in here I don't understand...

Nic

I shake my head, smiling lightly, "No, s'fine."

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Jace

I smile and stifle a chuckle, hesitating before crossing the room, "Maybe... I could help."

Jackie

I nod and sit beside him, biting my lip.

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Rayah

I smile and glance up at him before playfully looking back down at the book, "Do you know what a whisk is?"

Nic

I study her before looking down, realizing my wrists were uncovered.

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Jace

I smile and look over the counters, picking one up and handing it to her, "Yep."

Jackie

I follow his gaze before looking up at him, "What happened? Did you do that?"

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Rayah

I chuckle, nodding and showing him the recipe, "Think we can make that?"