Friendship- 'you have to start somewhere'

Luke considered himself a resident expert- he could make anyone smile or open up, if even for a short while. Nobody had a strong disliking towards him- most folks found him crazy, but wonderfully endearing.

So when Kathy asked him to befriend Castanet's newest resident, Luke gave the tropical girl a once-over and said with a grin; 'Give me a week.'

It took him six.

Selena was as stubborn as Luna, as sarcastic as Chase, and as full-headed Gill. She would not give in Luke, as she told him later, because he hadn't given into her.

It took them both six weeks to realize they had gotten through to each other. Selena started to have banana pudding as desert; Luke found himself ordering coconut cocktails. Selena started to expect his amber eyes watching her every night; and Luke decided he really, really liked belly dancing.