Thread: Chasing the High || Hikari-Koroki & PressHeart

El sat besides the college student, He wanted to ask what she studied but she glazed over her story and denounced herself boring. He made a list of things to ask her. At the mention of his life he laughed Mmm yeah, not a lot to tell. I uh didn't do the school thing and I kinda just grew up around here He noded in agreement as she suggested he'd give vague non-committal answers, until finally the question rolled around Maci and himself. What were they? Not dating. If that's what your asking. She's fun to be around and I see her as a friend so I care about her but that's it. He turned out to look onto the dance floor, finding Ben and Maci dancing closely together. I know she has a crush on me and I know Ben is in love with her. I told her tonight I didn't see her like that He shrugged turning back to Lauren Honestly you're more my type You know, I've got some questions. He started straightening up as he talked How about this. You answer 3 Questions of mine and I'll answer 3 of yours? He waited until she nodded Me first He grinned So what are you studying? He asked an innocent enough question I'm studying bio-engineering...which sounds a lot cooler than it is She replied dismissively That's pretty smart stuff He said seeming genuinely impressed Body and looks? Crazy He chuckled before he moved onto the next question You mentioned reading on nights like this, what do you like to read? He stared down to the blonde woman answering his questions, his eyes turned a gentle auburn while he smiled If I'm going to be honest, trashy romance novels...but let's just pretend I said something not pathetic...like...thrillers or suspense novels. He laughed again What like Fabio covers and everything? He asked shaking his head It's okay we'll both pretend it was the cool answer Was the kiss really 610? He asked suddenly between their laughter, he stared at her intently before waving his hand and smiling a lot. He had noticed how the blush crept up Lauren's face That's not my real question He said shaking his head. A short breather later and El's Augmented eyes fell on the satchel on the middle of the table What's your type of guy? He broke the silence of their rest, the normal at ease feel El had there was a little tension somewhere as he waited. Lauren seemed taken aback a bit Ummm...clean cut, preppy...usually involved in some kind of sport... She answered. El tapped the table lightly before he shook his head That's your type? He asked Ben? Well you're wrong. That would bore you. The reason you don't come out is because those guys aren't fun enough. He shrugged his shoulders It's true but hey you answered my questions so I'll answer yours He said turning to face her. After she had finished asking her questions, and he had finished answering, El stood up still staring down into Lauren's eyes Your friends are having fun here but I gave Maci my last case. I'm going to swing by my place and pick up another two then I'll text your friends the next party. How about... He paused You come back to my place and we meet your friends at the next party? He nodded towards the exit and took Lauren's hand once again. His left arm tapped against the air Sending your friends a message. They know where my place is. He gave a firm squeeze as he lead Lauren out of the underground club.