Date Night Fright (Lux)

[Nathan Darwin]

After some careful consideration, a good talk with his best friend and his brother's hot girlfriend whom he was going to marry some day (assuming this date was a bust and his brother got fat and ugly), Nate was finally ready for a quiet movie night with Luxanna. Now, movie dates usually consisted of going to the movies, making out during the movie and then sex afterwards (for Nate anyway) but he had no desire to do something like that tonight because this girl was not like other girls that he'd taken out. This one was a tit bit awkward, socially anyway, and she didn't seem like the girl that just went around and banged guys. A kiss here and there maybe, but nothing more than that it would seem.

So they would actually be watching a movie or two tonight and just having a nice chill time. Who knows maybe if the movie he rented was a bust, they could just talk about random stuff. Nathan was a bit of a talker so she wouldn't even have to worry about talking that much. Then again, he did want to know a lot about her, so maybe she would have to deal with it. It didn't matter though, he ordered some lame horror flick and was hoping to have a good night with a pretty girl.

Nate took one glance in the mirror, winked and headed towards the common area, ignoring any sign of his roommates, though from the quiet, he didn't think they were around. There was a knock at the main door and he took a deep breath before heading towards it and opening with a smile, "Hey Luxxx, see! I can go without nicknames."

[Luxanna Viera]

Date? Yeah, as if. There was no chance in hell that Lux was going to look at this evening like something like that. One, she'd get all sorts of flustered and awkward if she did, and it was Nate after all, and Nate was her friend. So, why be shy? Good. She was not going to be shy, or awkward. Well, more awkward than what she already was anyways. There was going to be no kissing, no cuddling, no wishy washy mushy stuff whatevertheheckpeopledidondates. This was not a date. Nope, nope, nope. It was a friendly get-together.

Movies. That was all. Nothing to get worked up about. At all.

Cough.

Yet, Lux couldn't help but feeling a little tense as she walked down the hallway towards Nathan's room. She didn't know what to expect. This whole friends meeting up to watch movies at his dorm was new to her. Notice it being someone of the opposite sex. So, when she finally had managed to find her way and knocked on the door, she was about to turn on her heel and run away. But then Nate opened up the door and she knew it was too late.

''Oh, uh, hi.'', she mumbled with her hands around her waist, wobbling back and forth. ''Congratulations are in order it seems.'', she said with a half-smile.

[Nathan Darwin]

If only Nate knew what she was thinking. The poor guy wouldn't be going through so much trouble for everything to be so perfect. He was trying his hand at romance. Trying being the key there. Kadence told him not to rush things and to just take it at her pace. Flirting was okay, but nothing to make her uncomfortable, which it seemed around him, she was always uncomfortable. He tried not to let it get to him though. It was overall kind of saddening though, he wasn't used to people being uncomfortable around him.

He shook the thoughts and just focused on Kadence's advice. Be nice, be careful, don't rush.

Just upon opening the door she looked awkward and his smile faltered a bit. What if she didn't even want to be here? It was kind of hurtful to think about, but he pushed it back again. If she wanted to leave, he wasn't keeping her there. Rubbing the back of his neck he laughed shortly and nodded, "It would appear so, eh? C'mon in, I don't think the roommates are here so if you want a drink or something just go ahead and take it. I've got stuff set up in my room...unless you wanna move it into the common area?"

He wasn't too sure it'd be a good idea though. Especially if Penelope walked in and saw Lux with him. Who knew what she'd do, if she did anything. Nate moved aside so she could step inside and shut the door behind her. "You want anything?"

[Luxanna Viera]

Lux wanted to be here. She could fool herself as much as she wanted, making herself think otherwise, but when all came to all, she knew, deep down inside that she wanted to. There was no point in denying it- okay, maybe there was. Her pride wouldn't let her admit to it. Maybe it was her way of shielding herself after everything and nothing, she wasn't sure. She knew what she wanted, but her pride wouldn't let her admit it. It was as stubborn as she was naive.

Now, she had to get a grip of herself and not ruin everything. She could do that, right?

She smiled now, pushing all awkwardness and shyness away and decided to just go with it. ''No, your room sounds fine.'', she nodded, folding her hands behind her back. Well, that was a lot better than maybe being caught in the common area, which would make everything so much more awkward. None of them needed that. ''And I'm not really thirsty, but thanks.'', she said, her awkward smile shining through.

Walking inside, taking her time to look around before turning to face him, Lux tilted her head to the side and shook her head slowly. ''No, I'm fine.'', she added and let out a silent sigh. So far, so good. ''You look nice.'' Man, what a stupid thing to say. Change the topic, change the topic. ''So! What movie did you have in mind?''