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boosted_gold ([info]boosted_gold) wrote in [info]dc_nextgen,
@ 2010-06-06 19:20:00


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Entry tags:goldstar, inactive - alex rice-matthews, inactive - henry jordan

Flying Blind
Riley looked at himself in the mirror and curled up his face. This was so not his style, on any level. He was wearing a necktie for crying out loud. Yes he'd promised Henry he'd clean up and wear a suit, but this was so weird. He didn't do the suit and tie thing, and he'd certainly never been on a blind date before. He'd never been on ANY dates before. It just wasn't something he'd really made a priority in his life. He'd never even really thought about what his 'type' was.

Henry had made some valid observations though, and he'd been persuasive. Henry usually was. He did need to get out more. As it was lately, he'd bee spending every waking moment not in school on patrol, with or without Dinah.

Should he have told Dinah he'd be busy tonight? He can always tell her if she contacts him.

He sits down, fidgeting with the buttons on his sleeves, waiting for Henry to call with the info about where to meet his mystery date.



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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-13 02:55 am UTC (link)
There's a small twinge of annoyance as going out with Dinah is mentioned. Whoever she is, Alex is really starting to dislike her. He goes back to eating his ice cream for a moment.

Delicious chocolate treat soothes jealous rage...

"Well if we take the high way," he means flying. "It's not that far a trip but if we go normal we'll be in the subway again for a bit."

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-13 03:04 am UTC (link)
Riley thinks it over. "Can you make sure we're shielded from any bugs getting in my shake while we fly?"

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-13 03:15 am UTC (link)
Alex finishes off his scoops of ice cream and then grins. "Dude, of course I can," he says. "I'm just that awesome."

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-13 03:35 am UTC (link)
"How awesome exactly? Are we talking ninjas that run a medical practice with an intelligent gorilla receptionist awesome here, or just 'really good bacon cheeseburger' awesome?" Riley grins back, winking.

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-13 03:45 am UTC (link)
Alex smirks and just looks at Riley a moment. "Doc Ninja levels of awesome, cute stuff," he says. The Lantern then reaches out to take one of Riley's hands. "C'mon, I'll get us there," he says.

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-13 04:47 am UTC (link)
"Sounds like a plan. Scoop me up." Riley grins as they head into an alley to get some privacy for takeoff.

'Cute stuff' huh?

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-13 05:00 am UTC (link)
Once they have privacy, Alex surrounds them both with that glowing green aura. Lifting into the air, he smirks. "Up, up and away," he says.

It's not a long flight...but it is bug free...before Alex is landing them near a nice apartment building. He leads the way inside and up the stairs (elevator under repair...yes Alex broke it...no he won't admit it or explain how) to the apartment he and his Dads live in. Unlocking the door, Alex leads the way inside. It's a nice place and pretty big but there are obviously some furniture pieces missing and things that need to be done. They only just moved in recently after all.

"Here we are."

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-13 05:04 pm UTC (link)
Riley smiles as Alex lets him in, plopping down on the couch as he looks around. "Nice place. How long you guys been in here?"

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-13 05:11 pm UTC (link)
Alex closes the door and moves to plop down next to Riley.

"Thanks. We only moved in earlier this week," he explains. "My Dads went back to L.A. to get the rest of our stuff though and get some work stuff done. They'll be gone for a few days."

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-13 06:37 pm UTC (link)
"Must be nice having the place to yourself. My parents still don't leave me on my own for a weekend. They just drop me with Uncle Ted and Aunt Dinah."

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-13 06:52 pm UTC (link)
Alex edges a little closer to Riley and shrugs. "It's okay I guess. Sometimes I get dropped off at my Aunt Jenny and Uncle Kyle's but since they'll only be gone for for a few days my Dads decided to let me hang here on my own for awhile," he explains.

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-13 08:56 pm UTC (link)
Riley eyes that move closer, but doesn't say anything. "Nice of them." He pauses, looking around.

Now what?

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-13 09:17 pm UTC (link)
Alex swallows and nods. "Yeah...I think they just wanted some time alone, ya know,?" he chuckles, a little uncertain of what to do next.

"So...uhh...think...ya think we might be able to do this date thing again?" he asks hopefully.

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-13 09:38 pm UTC (link)
Riley looks back at Alex. He's... well, he's good looking enough, he guesses, he's nice to him, takes an interest in what he has to say, seems like a great guy.

Is a first date supposed to be this uncomfortable though?

Maybe it's just because it's his first date ever.

It's not like there's really any reason to turn him down, right?

"Sure.... why not?" He puts on his best show smile.

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-13 10:05 pm UTC (link)
Alex waits quietly, just watching Riley. He's not sure what answer he's going to get but he knows which one he really wants. And then the more muscular hero smiles.

"Awesome!" Alex declares with a grin, moving to grab Riley in a hug on impulse.

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-13 10:22 pm UTC (link)
Hugging. Hugging he can deal with for now. That's fine. He goes ahead and hugs back, taking a deep breath and trying to relax.

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-13 10:31 pm UTC (link)
Alex holds on for a few moments but eventually pulls back. "Sorry about that," he says. "I couldn't help myself there."

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-13 10:47 pm UTC (link)
"It's okay. We're dating, so I don't suppose a hug's anything to get upset over." Riley shrugs and chuckles.

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-13 11:12 pm UTC (link)
Alex smiles. "Yeah. Least it wasn't something worse...like trying to kiss ya and just ending up smashing our noses together," he tries to joke.

"Be right back a sec," he says, getting up and jogging to the kitchen a moment. He returns with a scrap of paper with his email, cellphone number, and IM contact on it. "Here...so we can get in touch."

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-13 11:26 pm UTC (link)
Riley feels his insides twist reflexively at the mention of kissing.

He takes the paper when Alex returns, nodding and putting it in his pocket. "Sure thing. I'll e-mail you all my stuff."

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-13 11:40 pm UTC (link)
Alex grins and sits back down next to Riley. "Great," he says. He's pretty much beaming now. "This was a really great night, Riley. Thanks."

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-14 12:42 am UTC (link)
"I had a great night too." He leans back on the couch, making himself comfortable.

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-14 12:54 am UTC (link)
"Great," Alex echos, leaning back as well. He lets his thoughts wander, occasionally glancing up at Riley. He's not sure what exactly to do next.

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[info]boosted_gold
2010-06-14 04:29 pm UTC (link)
Riley's not sure either. He fidgets a bit, before just coming out and saying it.

"So... it okay if we just relax for a bit, or did you have anything else in mind?"

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[info]notthelantern
2010-06-14 04:33 pm UTC (link)
Alex puts on his smile and nods. "Relaxing's fine. We can watch some TV or just rest here," he offers. "Er...want anything to drink?" he adds another offer.

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