Jessica Byrd (greenwillpower) wrote in dc_nextgen,
@ 2011-11-25 01:57:00

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Football night counts as date date
This had just sort of happened. She wasn't sure how exactly but Harry was a nice guy. A nice guy who liked football too apparently.

So she had figured out when a game would be on. She had then asked if he wanted to watch it with her. Then when he said yes she went and made a metric ton of Buffalo wings so they'd have something to pick at through out the game. It's slightly sad to her that she can make meat very well but pies and green beans turn into burnt bricks if she attempts them.

She also had some beer for the game. She wasn't sure she'd drink any of it but it was around just in case. She had no idea if Harry drank beer. She just knew that while she wasn't technically old enough to have beer legally she still managed to get it whenever she wanted it. If she got nervous during this date she might need it to settle her nerves a bit. Harry did after all seem like the kind of guy she would really like and that could make this go either really well or extra awkward.

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in_reserve
2011-11-26 06:57 pm UTC (link)

Between her agreeing to play pool with him and the fact that she's closer to him, Harry can't keep the smile off his face.

He leans back a bit to watch the teams kick off the game, taking the opportunity to tug his sleeves farther down in an attempt to hide the markings a bit better. He knows she's not going to care about them but he's still not used to having them in view.

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	greenwillpower 2011-11-27 02:53 am UTC (link)
	She's not even paying attention. Her eyes are focused on the game. It's not very exciting right now but she's paying attention to what's going on. "Oh man... this is gonna be awesome." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2011-11-27 03:39 am UTC (link)
	Harry spends part of the time watching the game and part of it watching her reaction to it. Her reactions are just as interesting, if not more, and he tries to hide that he's enjoying watching her. A particularly clumsy play has him groaning. "He could have caught that so easily! It went right through his hands!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2011-11-27 03:50 am UTC (link)
	"No way.... He just let it slip?" She looks a bit outraged. "Aw man. He just lost cool points right there." She growls slightly leaning forward so she can glare at the TV. "If he doesn't recover I'm gonna be so pissed off." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

in_reserve
2011-11-27 04:02 am UTC (link)

Harry isn't really cheering for any team but messed up plays disappoint him anyway. "It could've been like a 30 yard gain! He lost a lot of cool points for sure...the whole team has been off this season."

He just leans his head against his hand in disappointment and takes some fries to comfort himself. "Do you like the fries by the way? I can never find a place that seasons them the same way..."

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	greenwillpower 2011-11-27 04:10 am UTC (link)
	"Oh my god! Are you fucking kidding me? Number 45.... O'Malley? Yeah him. Fucking idiot! Who runs the other way!" She looks like she might pitch something for a moment. Then she takes a deep breath and holds back as she doesm't want to offend Harry. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2011-11-27 04:22 am UTC (link)
	"Someone who can't play...They need to bench him but they don't have anyone to replace him. Which is kind of sad really." He finds her outrage fun and just smiles to show she doesn't need to hold back so much. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2011-11-27 04:29 am UTC (link)
	"I know. Their injury list is crazy right now," Jess agrees chomping on some fries. She's surprised that the fries are so good. There's something addictive about them. She's going to have to work to not eat them all. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2011-11-27 04:50 am UTC (link)
	"It's not going to be a good season at all for them. They'll be lucky to get an okay record." Harry notices her chomping down the fries and is privately proud of himself for finding something she liked. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2011-11-27 04:56 am UTC (link)
	"I know.... God I'm embarrassed for them." Then she jumps slightly and gapes. "Holy shit you silly fuck! Run!" The player is running and Jess is nearly bouncing in place. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2011-11-27 05:05 am UTC (link)
	Harry can't help it, he starts laughing. Not at her, but he finds her reaction oddly cute. He hadn't been watching the beginning of that play, just her. Although if he had been paying attention he'd be just as frustrated. In between laughing he manages to get words out, "He's going to be sacked, just watch." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2011-11-27 05:11 am UTC (link)
	"He is! OhIcan'tlook." For once she fee;ls bad for someone. She bites her lower lip as she watches. Then BAM! Poor guy gets thrown down hard. "Man the other team is defending like..... like mad." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2011-11-27 05:21 am UTC (link)
	Harry just cringes. "Ooooh that had to hurt...I hope he can get up" He leans forward on the couch, which causes them to brush shoulders (it's completely unintentional), and grabs another wing then blushes a little. "Sorry, I'm eating all the wings you made." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2011-11-27 05:32 am UTC (link)
	The guy gets some help from one of his team mates. He walks it off a bit then nods his head to indicate he's okay. "It's okay. I made plenty," Jess reassures him. She's suddenly aware of how close they are and he's wearing short sleeves. She decides he looks good dressed like that. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2011-11-27 05:41 am UTC (link)
	"Okay, it just that it's hard to stop eating them." It really is, he needs to control himself. The blush stays as he also notices how close he's accidentally gotten. Out of nervous habit he tugs at his shirt sleeves, which feels odd with short sleeves. Not to self: buy more long sleeves. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2011-11-27 05:47 am UTC (link)
	"Well they are awesome." She glances at his arms finally. Then very carefully touches one of his arms not wanting him to jump or flee from shock. "You don't have to worry. Your markings don't bug me and I don't bite without permission." Why did she say that last bit? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

in_reserve
2011-11-27 05:55 am UTC (link)

Harry flinches a little at first in reflex but stays very still after. He gulps and answers, "Sorry I'm just not used to...people always think they're weird tattoos and I'm some thug. It's just uncomfortable." He's very careful not to move away because, while still blushing, he's kind of enjoying it.

The bite comment causes his eyes to go wide while he bites his lip. She might notice that he's also gotten at least two shades redder.

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	greenwillpower 2011-11-27 05:59 am UTC (link)
	"Harry." She turns a little more green. Which might be funny to note for anyone looking at her. "You're defiantly not a thug. Trust me. I woulda noticed if ya were. And ya wouldn't be so interesting to be around if ye were a thug." And she's sure she'll burst into flames now. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2011-11-27 06:03 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks." He gives her a shy smile. "People just think large tattoos must mean I'm a thug. I once had a woman at work who accidentally saw them congratulate me on getting out of gang life." Oh if one of them is going to spontaneously combust it's him. He can practically feel the heat radiating off his face. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	greenwillpower 2011-11-27 06:07 am UTC (link)
	"Wait. She thought you were once a gang member?" Look at her face. She is shocked. "But yer so nice! Who would think that!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

in_reserve
2011-11-27 06:14 am UTC (link)

"Well it was hot at work so I took off my jacket and I had short sleeves under. That and it was after one of our training sessions and I had absorbed a lot so they were up to here." He indicates a point on his upper forearm and continues. "So I guess she thought that if I had almost tattoo sleeves and I was working in a community center with kids that I must be reformed. She hadn't actually talked to me before..."

Still blushing. "Thanks, I'm glad you think that."

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	greenwillpower 2011-11-27 09:18 pm UTC (link)
	She tucks her hair back away from her face again. She still can't get over how green she is. "I'd be so mad if I were in your shoes. I mean it ain't yer fault you get those markings." She shrugs her shoulders then takes a sip from the coke he opened up for her earlier. "Well.... Yer a nice guy Harry. If I'm good at anything, it's readin' people." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

in_reserve
2011-11-27 09:30 pm UTC (link)

Harry just gives a good natured smile. "Nah, I can't get mad that easily. I just learned to wear long sleeves at all times."

"And making wings!" He takes another bite out of one before continuing. "You're one of the nicest people I've met too you know. And the bravest." He means that in the best way, just because he doesn't fight doesn't mean he can't appreciate someone who can look danger in the eye and just charge through.

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	greenwillpower 2011-11-27 11:38 pm UTC (link)
	"I ain't brave, just stubborn as all heck. Don't like loosing or being held back either." She is blushing heavily now. She doesn't know how to say that he just paid her a huge compliment and she was feeling pretty flattered. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	in_reserve 2011-11-27 11:46 pm UTC (link)
	It doesn't register to Harry that she's blushing, mostly because in any social situation with a girl it's him who's doing the blushing. "I still think you're brave. I wish I could be a bit more like that." He's finished his coke and gestures to the rest of the pack. "Did you want another?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)