Mount Olympus [8]

Nic

I look back before glancing at Jackie, Jace looking awkwardly at the ground.

Jackie

I smile and look at Jace, "Come in."

Nic

Jace hesitates before stepping inside and standing next to me.

Jackie

I close it and lean against the door, "Let it all out," I tell Jace, "Explain why you think she's so perfect...though I don't understand why you like her because she's very high maintenance."

Nic

Jace studies her a moment before glaring at me.

You'll pay for not keeping that a secret, he threatens.

I simply chuckle and cross my arms, waiting for him to answer Jackie.

"I'm no good with words," he tells her. "Explaining would be pointless, as I don't even understand things myself."

Jackie

"Just explain what you like about her," I tell him, "She's...really creeped out by your stares and would be less scared if she atleast knew."

Nic

Jace shifts uncomfortably, "I don't know. I just like her. There's no sane explanation."

Jackie

I study him, looking at the stares as she comes down, hair blow-dryed as she raids the fridge.

I smile and nudge Jace, eyes watching Rayah as she tries to reach the top cabinet for cereal. She pouts when she realizes she can't reach it and sighs, looking around for an apple instead.

"It's dinnertime..." I chuckle, "Not breakfast."

She shrugs, "Do I look like I care, Jackie?"

I smirk and raise an eyebrow.

Nic

Jace tries to avoid looking at her, realizing how creepy he just made himself sound, before clearing his throat and walking into the kitchen. He grabs the box of cereal and holds it out for her, staying a lot cooler than I thought he possibly could.

Jackie

I watch, Rayah studying him before taking the cereal, "Thanks. Jace...right?

Nic

Jace nods, awkwardly glancing away, "Yeah... Rayah, right? I want to apologize... for... making you uncomfortable. That was not my intention."

Jackie

She nods slowly glancing at me before looking back at him and pouring the cereal, "It's fine. Just...people staring at you...and you don't know why is just a stalker-ish thought. You know?"

Nic

Jace nods and looks at the floor, hands in his pocket, "I didn't mean to stare, either. Apparently, I have less game than I hoped.... so... that happened. Sorry."