From: samtheman	Date: April 1st, 2011 10:01 pm (UTC)		(Link)

"I never thought of it like that," he smiled brightly. In fact, why wouldn't they be jealous? He spent a lot of time with all the girls just hanging out and cheering, not that that was the reason he cheered. "That's true though, and a guys prime for gymnastics is like his early twenties because of muscle development."

"Mum's the word," he said pretending to lock his lips with an invisible key.

Sam was surprised when her lips brushed against his cheeks. He couldn't help but grin. "Really?" he asked, his eyebrows raising. "You? A gorgeous cheerleader from Lalaurie think I'm cute?" he almost couldn't believe but he was having a good time flirting with her. "No way," he said gently brushing a strand of hair behind her ear.

	From: mylollipop	Date: April 2nd, 2011 12:46 am (UTC)		(Link)

"Maybe you should think of it like that from now on." She grinned, watching him eagerly. "Yeah, so like you can totally still do your gym thing. Can't be that right?"

Aw, his surprise was so terribly cute. She grinned right back at him. "Why are you so surprised?" She asked, grinning at him. "I totally think you are cute, why would I ever lie about such a thing?"

	From: samtheman	Date: April 2nd, 2011 12:54 am (UTC)		(Link)

He smiled brightly. "Of course, I just have to keep training, maybe we could train together some day," he suggested.

He shrugged, still smiling. "I don't know, don't take this the wrong way or anything but girls like you don't usually go after guys like me." He looked at her with a winning grin. "Not that I mind."

	From: mylollipop	Date: April 2nd, 2011 11:11 pm (UTC)		(Link)

"I can totally help you train and stuff. If nothing else, I am wicked flexible." Though she'd never really gotten into that stuff. At five feet, ten inches she was too tall to be much of gymnast. She was, however, a perfect model.

"Well, and don't take this the wrong way, but guys like you never go after girls like me. And a girl always wants to be swept off her feet." She laughed, reaching up to ruffle his hair playfully.

"But if you want, I can go halfies with someone else and their muffin."

	From: samtheman	Date: April 3rd, 2011 12:44 am (UTC)		(Link)

"That would be great," he smiled. "I would love having someone to train with."

He put his hand on the back of her chair and laughed. "Nah, nah," e smirked. "I don't want you goin' off to go halvsies with anyone else! Honest!"

"Guys like me just never thought to go after girls like you, you know? Maybe I should change the tradition, huh?"

	From: mylollipop	Date: April 3rd, 2011 01:12 am (UTC)		(Link)

"Than it is a deal. I'll totally whip you into shape, no time." She laughed, bumping his shoulder with her own as grinned at him.

And when he stopped her half hearted attempt to leave, she leaned into toward him a little more. "Sammy Ruiz, does that mean you want to ask me out on a date? Cos if you do, I'd like totally say yes. Just so you don't have to worry about that."

	From: samtheman	Date: April 3rd, 2011 02:15 am (UTC)		(Link)

"I bet you will," he smirked giving her shoulder a little nudge in return. "CCI cheerleaders have always been the best."

"Well maybe I do, it takes a lot of pressure off knowing the end result though," he joked. "What would you like to do on this hypothetical date?"

	From: mylollipop	Date: April 3rd, 2011 03:26 pm (UTC)		(Link)

She almost corrected that Lalaurie cheerleaders were the best, but decided to let him keep some self-dignity. It was too cute to crush.

"Well," she started, tapping her lips thoughtfully with a finger, "dinner is always a must, because you need something to like...keep you awake. Then, I would totally dig something like a game, or something like that. A total surprise. Movies are second date material."

	From: samtheman	Date: April 3rd, 2011 03:38 pm (UTC)		(Link)

"I think your company would be more than enough to keep me awake," he smiled. "But you're right, dinner is always a good starting off point. I know a few places. Do you like fish?"

"A game huh?" he asked. "What kind of game? Sports, board, video..." he pondered aloud. "You're totally right though. Movie is definite hypothetical second date material."

"But before we get too far ahead of ourselves... when should I pick you up for this first date? What's a good time for you?"

	From: mylollipop	Date: April 3rd, 2011 04:52 pm (UTC)		(Link)

"I love fish and salad, as a matter of fact. Very healthy for you, and all." She smiled back at him. "Don't you agree?"

She nodded, though, when he asked about the game. "Oh, board games, sports, I'm good with anything you would be up for." She laughed, lightly, happy that he agreed movies were second date material.

"Oh, well that is a good question. Hmm, lets see. I think Saturday would be good, after all Friday is the game and we'll have to help the loser feel better, wouldn't we?" She grinned at him. "But Saturday is good, about...five ish?"

	From: samtheman	Date: April 3rd, 2011 06:51 pm (UTC)		(Link)

"Agreed!" he nodded vigorously. "I love fish and salad. I'm a fisher myself, the fresher the better in my opinion," he grinned. "And you're right, it's very healthy. Nutritious and keeps you going."

"I guess I'll just have to surprise you then," he said brightly.

"Yeah, either one of us could use some consoling after that game. I gotta tell you, I'm a great cuddler," he said giving her a cheeky little grin. "Saturday is good for me too, five o'clock sounds perfect. Should I pick you up at your dorm?" he asked.

	From: mylollipop	Date: April 3rd, 2011 07:09 pm (UTC)		(Link)

"Exactly!" She laughed at him, hiding her face for a moment before looking back up at him with a grin.

"I like surprises," she promised. "It makes everything much more fun." And she could really use some fun. Most of the other boys she'd ever dated had other things in mind when with her.

"Well, the gentlemanly thing would be to meet me at my dorm, now wouldn't it?" She laughed, "so why not? We would need to be all proper, you know, for this first date." She nodded sagely.

	From: samtheman	Date: April 3rd, 2011 07:17 pm (UTC)		(Link)

He had a pretty good idea for this date of theirs. He planned on catching their dinner and cooking it himself with one of his mom's recipes. He figured she had never been on a date like that before, at least he hoped she hadn't.

"I agree!" he nodded. "Nothing like a good surprise right? Better than having everything planned down to the tee," he smiled. He was sure he would come up with something pretty fantastic.

"Oh of course!" he said putting his hand on his chest. "I would never want to give a lady the wrong impression. Is there any other first date etiquette I should know before we make this official and not hypothetical?"

	From: mylollipop	Date: April 3rd, 2011 07:32 pm (UTC)		(Link)

That was most certainly something she had never had the pleasure of. The nicest guys she'd dated (Keegan and Gael, really) had never done something like that. And honestly, Gray wouldn't know what to do with a fishing pole even with hand-written instructions.

"If it was all planned out, I would think you just wanted to impress me for one thing," she teased. Plucking piece of muffin off her half she popped it into her mouth and smiled at Sam. "Your hypothetical date sounds like a load of fun, you know."

But then she was back to thinking really hard, "and how do you feel about kissing on the first date?" Just so they were clear.

	From: samtheman	Date: April 3rd, 2011 09:43 pm (UTC)		(Link)

He laughed. "It does sound pretty fun doesn't it?" he said sitting back. "You know, I might be trying to impress you a bit," he grinned. "But just a bit."

"Oh! Kissing! Well, I think a chaste good night kiss is completely acceptable for a first date," he smiled.

	From: mylollipop	Date: April 4th, 2011 01:23 am (UTC)		(Link)

"Well, you might be impressing me, actually. Like...just a bit though." She held up her hand, a little space between her fingers to indicate how much he was impressing her. Though her smile might have given away her, she had a terrible poker face.

"Mm, agreed then. I think we've covered the important details, then." She nodded with approval. "So, what do you think? Do you want to ask a girl like me out?"

	From: samtheman	Date: April 4th, 2011 02:38 am (UTC)		(Link)

"Ooo!" he grinned. "That's like a record for me!" he laughed.

"I think so," he leaned back a little and looked at her, feeling warm at that little smile of hers. "I think I would like to ask out a girl like you."

"Ginger McAvery, what do you say to a date. Five o'clock on Saturday perhaps?"

	From: mylollipop	Date: April 4th, 2011 03:00 am (UTC)		(Link)

"Well, you should always aim for setting new records." She laughed, too, bouncing a little excitedly in her seat.

She was absolutely out of her mind, wasn't she? Sam Ruiz, after all, wasn't any local rich boy. His hair needed brushing. His clothing was an absolute train wreck, and yet... she was smitten.

"I do believe, Sam Ruiz, that I would be most delighted to go on a date with you. Five o'clock on Saturday sounds absolutely perfect."

	From: samtheman	Date: April 4th, 2011 06:19 pm (UTC)		(Link)

"Agreed," he said brightly. "Nothing more important than raising the bar for yourself right?" he grinned.

"Excellent," he said finishing off his portion of the muffin. "I will do my best to make sure it's a most enchanting evening," he grinned.

	From: mylollipop	Date: April 5th, 2011 05:52 pm (UTC)		(Link)

"Not at all. Supposed to be good for you and stuff." She said with a nod, laughing.

"Well, sir, I will be looking forward to this date, sir. I do hope you impress." Though, honestly, he already had.

	From: samtheman	Date: April 6th, 2011 02:20 am (UTC)		(Link)

He beamed at Ginger, man it had been a while since he felt so giddy about a date. He took her hand and pressed a little kiss to it. "Miss McAvery, Saturday is already too far away," he swooned. "Alas, I have to get back to Beauregard."