Thread: A Different Turn to Make (Alvis and Malice)

Chad nodded, smiling as he got a good look at Esther. There was a part of him that uncharitably thought that if he'd known she would turn out like this he'd have paid her a lot more attention a few years back. It would have made things with her a lot easier. Though it wasn't terribly hard, she was bright eyed, and seemed glad that someone was paying her attention at all. Maybe it made him a little sketchy, but frankly, she was pretty and interested in him, and he wasn't dumb enough to ignore those facts. Yeah, good thought. C'mon. He said to her, his hand going to hers, getting a hold of it, and leading her towards one of the corner tables. It was normally a crowded place, the corners filling up rapidly, but Chad had cashed in a few favours, getting a few of his teamates to keep this one clear for them. As they sat down, one of teh the team came by,setting down a bag, and nodding to Chad before heading out. Hope you don't mind, but I thought I might spring for lunch. He said with a smile, unpacking the bag, and setting down a variety of small takeout boxes. Zhen's China House, one of the better places to get Chinese in town. Hope you like it. He told her with a smile, giving her hand a squeeze. Harrison breezed through teh line in hte cafeteria, people stepping back. He smiled at the server who fixed him with an unimpressed glance. Get ya somethin' Trenton? The man asked. Harrison tossed the ten he'd fleeced from Chad onto the counter. Yeah, gimme the best burger you can for that. The server held up one of the premade burgers. Come on man, work with me here. A few extra paddies, some cheese, bit of bacon? You gotta have something back there. With a sigh the server did find the things asked for, adn rang up a special order. Harrison left the change, and head back intot he main room. He saw that there was a table empty at the corner, adn it woudl eb easier than scaring someone out of it. Before he'd taken more than a few steps though, it became occupied. By Chad and the girl from his class. He quirked an eyebrow, adn settled into a chair, wolfing down the somewhat palatable burger. When he was done, he snagged the arm of one of the track team, and pulled him to the table. Hey there Johnny. Harrison said with a grin. Johnny only sighed, and closed his eyes. Harrison, I'm broke, I don't have any cash for you. The other boy said. Johnny, I'm beigging to think you doubt the depth of our friendship! I'm not here for money! I just need to yuo talk to me about people you know. You know lots of people, don't you Johnny? Johnny cracked his eyes open, and looked at Harrison suspiciously. Yeeaahh...who are you asking about? Harrison point to Chad. Tell me about them. Or your sister. I could talk to her, she'd like that wouldn't she? Johnny sat down instantly and started talking. Right, that's Chad, you know Chad. Fast guy, big shot on the track team. Johnny supplied. Squirrelly little spit-fuck, yeah. Who's the girl? Harrison persisted. Oh, Esther. She's...nobody, really? On the colour party, former fat girl, looked like she was doing decent, but came back this year without that last bit of weight everyone was sure was going to stick around. And take a look at her now. Johnny smiled as he finished, drawing out the last few words to make it clear that there was some appreciation in him for her. She with anyone before the spit-fuck? Nah, no one I know anyway. She never had the guts to ask, and she wasn't exactly first pick, hanging out with Abby and Mallory. Harrison nodded. Mallory, that the one who's- Been ridden by more men than a prize bull at a rodeo? Yeah, that'd be her. Harrison fixed him with a glare. Okay, okay, she's not that bad. But she aint shy, and she aint subtle. Harrison nodded. Thanks Johnny, you can go. Johnny stood, but hesitated. Uh...Harrison? Darien asked me to let you know that there's a part out on Finch on Friday. Said you'd want to know...? Yeah, got it. Piss off now. Johnny all but fled.