Girl on Fire (Dex)

[Dextra Phillips]

Dextra followed him into the room and back to his bedroom, a little hesitantly seeing as how it was always so personal going into someone's bedroom. She had to admit, she was curious though. Part of her wondered what kind of room he'd have. Colors, decorations, posters, all of it fascinated her because she hardly knew anything about him. Not that her bedroom was all that personalized, but that was only because she really didn't know who she was. Her room was hardly decorated at all. The only colors in it were black and white because she didn't know of any other colors she liked. It was sad really. The only real personal item in her room was the pictures of her mother.

She stepped into his room and looked around, amazed at the amount of decor in the room. Either he was gay, or really into interior decorating, she wasn't sure which though by the looks of his wall of pictures, he wasn't gay. The girl in the pictures was beautiful, Dex could appreciate her looks. And she was kissing his cheek, hanging all over him, and he clearly didn't mind it. Her throat ran dry and she had to swallow hard in order to answer him. "Won't your girlfriend have a problem with a girl being in your room watching a movie with you?"

Because clearly that's what this was. His girlfriend.

[Parker Matthews]

''My what?'', he asked, confused at first before he followed her eyes to the pictures. ''That's not my girlfriend.'', he said with a shrug and sunk further down into the bed. He wasn't about to share that sob story. Besides, he wasn't quite sure what to say. Was she his ex-girlfriend? Probably not, seeing how they had just dated. Best friend? Maybe. If you looked apart from the fact that they had barely seen each other in a year. Complicated? Nah, that sounded like something a girl would say. ''She's a friend.'' Good enough.

He pulled up his laptop and turned it on. ''So, movie?'', he asked and looked at her. He wasn't really up to talk about Jacelynn. He was exhausted enough as it was, so that type of conversation wouldn't exactly help. Besides, it wasn't like he owed Dex anything. She didn't have to know the story of his petty broken heart and the way the only girl he had ever loved kicked him in the nuts and put him in the friendzone. Yep. Totally not the conversation any of them would like to have at this point.

[Dextra Phillips]

Dex knew when it was best to not push for an explanation. From his reaction it seemed to be a bit of a touchy subject. It didn't take much for her to see that. A friend seemed like the simple way to put it and she would leave it at that. Whatever this girl was, she was gorgeous and from the looks of it, they had been very close at one point. "For what's it's worth, she's very pretty," And with that she dropped it. No need to push him anymore than she had already today. Part of her kind of hoped at one point he'd be comfortable enough to tell her something like that, just like she would feel comfortable enough to tell him the truth about why she acted the way she did. Who knew how long that would take though.

"Yeah. What do you have?" She asked and walked over to sit on the bed beside him. Dextra made sure there was a fair amount of distance so he didn't feel uncomfortable with the proximity. After all, why would he want her any closer than was needed. Her ability was having a field day in his room, brushing everything lightly as she tried to pull it back. When it finally got sick of that it instantly went back to him and started tugging at his shirt again. She let out a sigh and her jaw clenched. First thing she wanted to learn to control was that annoying part of her ability that had to touch everything.

[Parker Matthews]

Parker shrugged at her comment and turned his full attention back to the laptop. ''I guess.'' Pretty? She was drop dead beautiful. But he wasn't going to get into that. It didn't really matter how he saw Jace anyways. It was better to move forward and keep his mind on other things. Besides, it was pathetic enough that even after two years he still loved her. He wasn't about to whine about it too.

''Whatever really. Streaming is the future.'', he said with a grin and turned the laptop towards her so she could see the screen. ''Pick whatever. I'm fine with anything.'' Parker didn't really have a preference when it came to movies, so it was pretty easy to take him anywhere to see anything. Which was usually a plus for the ladies it seemed. As her powers started tugging at his shirt again, he let out a laugh and shook his head. ''Man, those powers of yours sure wanna see me naked, huh.'' Hopefully she'd see it as a joke, and not get all awkward and shady again. Or get mad. He didn't like it when she was mad. Besides, even she had to admit that her powers did tug on his clothes a lot. ''Why does it do that anyways? Touch everything, I mean. Especially me.'', he said with a wink and playfully bumped his head against her shoulder. Don't kill me. Don't kill me. Don't kill me.

[Dextra Phillips]

Dextra wasn't really one to watch a whole lot of different types of movies. She was kind of self-conscious about the type she liked because most people would peg her as a weird fangirl or stereotypical goth. Truth was, she loved the vampire, werewolf, demon and angel type of thing. It wasn't because she was goth that she liked the fantasy/science fiction thing. Her mother had always been into it and her mother was as far from a goth as Izabelle. Vampires just made her life because they were pretty epic. Though she had been majorly disappointed when she found out there was a series of books and movie franchise about sparkling vampires. She'd never read or seen those movies before though, hell she didn't even know what they were called. "Uhm have you ever seen the Blade movies?" They were probably the best next to the Anne Rice based movies.

His comments about her abilities caused her to roll her eyes, but it wasn't because she was angry. She knew he was joking, and honestly he had a point. Her ability was ridiculous and it annoyed her. "I guess so, though I don't know why they would because I don't," She said with a smirk, attempting to joke herself. Dex ran her fingers through her hair and she ended up moving a little closer to him without realizing it. "I honestly have no clue why it does half of the things it does. My trainer says it's part of my sub-conscious mind that is restless or whatever." Which made the most sense, but after the comment he made, she was going to deny it forever. "At least part of my brain seems to like you even if the majority doesn't," She teased with a short laugh.

[Parker Matthews]

''Sure. Blade, Blade II, or Blade: Trinity?'' Parker had seen his fair share of these kinds of movies, but the Underworld series was by far one of his favorites. He typed in the movies on the streaming website and turned to her again, awaiting her answer. Though, if it had been up to his parents, all he'd be watching was those lame, black and white classics. Those droll movies that didn't really make any sense. It was probably more an rebellious act that he refused to watch them, rather than not enjoying it, but it didn't mattered. He had moved out for a reason, and he never regret his decision. Ever.

Parker was glad she didn't get mad and decided to play along with the joke. It was nice, seeing her like this. Intruging, even. He listened to what she said with a few nods, a ''Ahhh'' and a ''Ohh'' here and there, but then he started laughing. ''Nice to know that the part that decides to throw things at me is the one who likes me.'' But hey, she wouldn't have hung around if she didn't enjoy his company. Like she had said before, she wasn't one to pretend to be something that wasn't there. At least he could take that much as a compliment. Besides, it wasn't like he minded having her around. When she wasn't angry. And when she didn't throw things at him. Or hurt him. Which she didn't most of the time... Well! Point was, she wasn't now. Which was good. ''Well, at least I know I can use that as an excuse when my power start feeling you up.'', he said with a sly smirk.

[Dextra Phillips]

A boy after her own heart. He knew vampire movies! That boosted the amount of respect she had for him. Even she had to admit though, the Underworld movies had been just as epic. Especially the first and third. Still she preferred Blade because Wesley Snipes was a freakin bad ass vampire slayer. None of this Buffy shit. Even if she kind of loved Faith in that series too. Faith was kind of her girl crush (but that was never going to be shared). "Hm, first or Trinity. The second one kind of blows. I prefer the first though, can't go wrong with the original," She said with a shrug. Oh how geeky she sounded.

Dex was not that bad! Okay, she was. But she didn't have to be. People just didn't know how to act around her because they always expected her to be a bitch and granted most of the time she proved them right, but it was only because she was afraid of being herself. She had once been a very approachable person. Not exactly nice all the time, but it was only when people made fun of her that she was mean back. After her mom died and people started being harsher towards her, that was when she put a wall up all the time and refused to let anyone else in. She just hadn't found a reason to let that wall down yet. She laughed again, still very clipped (she wasn't used to laughing). "Oh yeah because that's a real smart idea seeing as how there are plenty of objects I can throw at you right now if you try," Dex said trying to hide her smirk...and failing.

[Parker Matthews]

He clicked on the original and nodded, putting the laptop on the table and put the HDMI cable in, and turned on the TV. ''The first one it is.'' He leaned further back and cracked his knuckles. It was a good thing he had gotten a TV in here, so they didn't have to watch the movie on such a small screen. He pulled the curtains over the windows, and the room was pretty much pitch black.

''Good thing I have my shield then, huh.'', he replied with a chuckle. It was pretty handy having the force fields ability around her, since he could shield himself every time she decided to throw something. He lay down and put his feet over hers and put his arms under his head. ''Muuuch better.'' He turned his head towards the TV screen with a smirk on his lips. He pulled the blanket over him before turning back to her. ''Make yourself at home.'' She wasn't all that bad. He knew that, even from before. It was just that her mood swings were kind of frustrating and confusing. Not that he was any better, but still. At least he managed to fake a smile once in a while, while she seemed to be controlled by her emotions and outbursts. And of course, the clothes tugging. Pervy, little girl that one. Tsk, tsk.

[Dextra Phillips]

Dextra rolled her eyes at him and let out a flustered sigh. Why did he have to be able to block her when she threw things at him? It just wasn't fair. Then again, it wasn't all that fair for her to be able to throw things at people that were incapable of protecting themselves from her. But hey, that wasn't her fault! It seemed like she kept running into people that were able to deflect her in some way and it was irritating in a way. Lani, Carter and Parker? Really. Just flat out unfair.

After he covered up the curtains she found herself comforted in the dark. She thought it was weird how people could be so terrified by darkness. Bad things happened in the light just as much as in the dark. Dex didn't move away from him when he put his feet over hers because honestly (as much as she wanted to deny it) she liked his warmth. Dex was naturally cold all the time so she found herself inching closer to him. She tugged the blanket off of him with a smirk and covered herself leaving him with enough to cover his legs. Hey if he wanted more he'd just have to move closer to her. She focused on the television, trying not to constantly have the urge to look at him. She had no idea what was going on with her.

[Parker Matthews]

As he yanked the blanket away, he couldn't help but to let out a faint chuckle. ''Hey!'' He shook his head, knowing there was no reason to fight over it when he could win oh so easily. He sat up and pulled her up, and scooted closer in against the wall. He pinned her down with his arm, and lay down next to her. He put his arm around her waist and lifted his head up with the back of his free arm. With her back against him he turned his attention back to the TV and grinned. ''Happy?'' He pulled the blanked over them both before taking a deep breath. Why did this feel so comfortable? It shouldn't. He had done this a thousand times without a problem, yet this time he felt himself tensing up by her every movement, every breath. He rested his chin on her shoulder and closed his eyes. He hadn't felt this good about lying next to someone since... Well, let's not go there.

''Comfortable?'', he whispered and opened his eyes again, peeking down at her with a smile on his lips. Don't screw this up. No kissing. No touching. No funny business.

[Dextra Phillips]

Dextra was trying hard not to laugh at his reaction. Honestly she hadn't been expecting him to actually move closer to her though. Sure that had sort of been the reaction she was hoping for, but when it happened she found herself stunned. Not in an all bad way, but she couldn't quite figure out what way she felt about it. Here she was with a boy's arm wrapped around her, pressed up against him and watching a movie in the dark. Oh if her mother could see her now she'd be so proud of the choice in boys that Dex had. I mean...the choice in friends. Right. "I suppose so," She said with a faint smile. Where was this all coming from?

Finding her fingers lightly trailing against his arm, she stopped abruptly and cleared her throat quietly, focusing back on the movie. She bit her lower lip as he rested his chin on her shoulder. It was amazing how comfortable she was even when she was majorly uncomfortable. Her whole body was on high alert because she didn't know what to do when cuddling with someone. She'd never done it before...not like this. Dextra nodded and looked up at him, her eyes trailing from his down to his lips and then back to the TV all in one quick glance. This was very confusing.

[Parker Matthews]

If it hadn't been for the darkness, he might have seen how her eyes trailed to his lips, but he didn't. He just felt her head move from him and back to the TV, and he nodded before resting his head down on the pillow. He then rested his forehead against the back of her neck and closed his eyes. ''Good.'', he whispered and held back a yawn. She wasn't the only one feeling confused by it all. Heck, he was even surprised he found himself liking it. And it was a little awkward, but he didn't really mind all that much, which was probably a good thing.

He took a deep breath before pulling her over on her back. He leaned slightly over her and placed his hand on her neck, all the while trying to make eye contact with her. His thumbs traced her jawline slowly and a faint smile showed on his lips before his thumb went to her lips, slowly making small circles over them. There was only one way to find out why he was feeling the way he did, right? Even if it was extremly risky, since she'd probably end up killing him or something. Or leave. Well, at least he'd die happy, knowing he spent his last moment kissing someone pretty. That was a nice way to die. And probably painful. Very painful. He leaned further down, very slowly, as if it all happened in slow motion. He closed his eyes and softly pressed his lips against hers.

[Dextra Phillips]

Dextra was actually zoned in on the movie now, happy for some distraction even if her mind was still wandering back to him and how she was laying on his bed with him. She wasn't this kind of girl. Things like this didn't happen to her. Hell she didn't even know how to flirt properly or what went into liking someone. She'd never been in this kind of position. Sure there were crushes and everything, but they were irrational and she knew nothing would ever come of them. She didn't even know if she was crushing on him. Oblivious? Yes.

She felt him take a deep breath in and just then he pulled her so that she was no longer facing the opposite direction and instead was lying on her back. Her whole body froze when his hand went to her neck and she looked up at him with slightly widened eyes. His thumb slid down her jawline and she had stopped breathing until after he moved his thumb across her lips. When she let out her breath it was shaky and she honestly was afraid to move at all. Dex didn't exactly want to break the mood. She had no idea what was going on. This whole thing was so new to her. He leaned down slowly and her eyes slid shut just as his lips pressed against hers.

Dextra's hand slid up around the back of his neck and she eventually pulled back from him. Her head was spinning, but it wasn't in a bad way. She was waiting for the outburst. The killing. Something that would come from the Dextra he knew. Yet...nothing came. She just stared up at him, her free hand gripping the bottom of his shirt just like her ability did.