Disclaimer: I do not own Beyblade
Lilly took notice of two things when she and Jasmine were escorted after the matches to a quiet little restaurant in another part of Paris. One, it was privately close for the day, and two, that Oliver himself was cooking for them.
She was impress of how well layout the place was and that Oliver actually, slightly mention that his family owned it.
"Rich kids…" Lilly rolls her eyes, laughing as Jasmine gushes over Oliver and the restaurant.
"It's absolutely beautiful, Oliver." Jasmine politely gushes, folding her hands together as the French blader beams with pride.
"Try the food and you'll be in love," Oliver claps his hands as food was brought out for them. Lilly blinks as a plate was presented in front of her. "It smells good," Lilly comments, "but does it taste good?"
Oliver stares at Lilly, "Make a liar out of me and tell me if I'm wrong."
Lilly silently accepts his challenge and lifts up her fork. The moment she had the food in her mouth her blue eyes almost pop out of her head. "I love you. Marry me?" She grins at him, "it's delicious."
Oliver grins as Robert comments, "He's one of the best chefs here in France."
"Really? Well bravo to you chef." Lilly salutes with her fork before digging into her food. Jasmine just stares at her former teammate in awe.
"Lilly," she whispers to her.
"What do you want?" Lilly stares at her former captain. "Do you realize just who invited you to dinner in the first place?" Jasmine stares in disbelief at her.
"Uh…some very rich pro bladers?"
"You have no idea who these guys are, do you?"
"Nope, and really, I couldn't care less."
Robert clears his throat to get both girls' attention, "If you don't mind me asking, how that is you two know each other?"
"Yeah, you never once mention anything about Lilly, Jasmine." Johnny nods, looking at the dark haired girl.
Lilly glares from the corner of her eyes, "not even mention me? But you were the one who found me all the way in America to come and ask me to be a part of your team."
"You're American?" Robert raises an eyebrow.
"Half actually. I have dual-citizen ship in Sweden." Lilly grins, "I'm half Swedish, half…American I guess."
Jasmine clears her throat, "well I saw her beybattle in the tournament while in New York City. I figure we could use another blader and I wanted the best."
"Yep, then she got stuck with me for about three years," Lilly frowns, "then the dorks decided to quit and leave."
"Now Lil, don't be bitter." Jasmine sips her tea, "they wanted to pursue other dreams."
"Could they have at least told us in person instead of leaving me to do all their matches?" Lilly growls.
"They just up and left you two?" Enrique asks. "Yeah, they did. I don't hate them for it but damn if I see them again, I'll wring both their necks." Lilly stabs her steak with her knife, causing Enrique and Johnny to gulp.
Jasmine sighs, "Lilly…"
"So what's the story of the Majestics?" Lilly cuts into her steak with a smile, "you guys knew each other for a long time or were this all a business deal?"
Robert blinks at Lilly who takes a small bite out of her steak. The girl sure did know how ask questions. "We were all the best in Europe and decided to form a team…but we weren't exactly team material."
"We didn't know how to act like a team," Johnny adds, with Enrique nodding.
"It took us a while before we had to shape up and work together." Robert keeps going, "lets just say I think our friendship is a lot stronger now then it was three years ago."
Lilly smiles, "that's cool. What made you guys decide to be more of a team?"
"The Bladebreakers," all four boys answer her. "Tyson and his friends compete against us in the Europe ring about three years ago. He, and the others taught us a lot but it was mostly him."
"We became better bladers after that," Johnny smiles. "And friends," Enrique throws an arm around Johnny who sighs, pushing him away.
"I remember that match," Lilly starts laughing, "glad you guys ditch the armor now."
All four boys sweatdrop at the comment as Lilly kept laughing. "Were we really that goofy looking?" Johnny winces.
"I was laughing so hard, I stop breathing for a few seconds." Lilly clears her throat, "seriously…you guys are way much better off just being yourselves."
Enrique sighs, "thank you."
"No problem but I was kind of disappointed when Johnny was just wearing armor. I honestly though he wear a kilt." Lilly giggles.
Johnny blushes, scooting down in his seat as Enrique, Oliver, and Jasmine chuckle.
"Seriously, it would have been manlier if you did." Lilly gives him thumbs up as Johnny sits back up, smiling.
Robert just shakes his head as Lilly ruffles Johnny's hair. The girl had a certain air about her that wasn't to be explained.
"So ladies," Enrique appears between Lilly and Jasmine, "any one interested in a double date with me?"
Lilly rolls her eyes, "eesh, they were so right about you being a player."
"Who?" Enrique looks at Lilly nervously. "All your exs, seriously I think they have a wanted poster out for you to be dead."
"Don't you mean 'dead or alive'?" Johnny asks.
"Nope, just dead…very very dead." Lilly smirks as Enrique shuffles back to his seat.
Jasmine shakes her head, "I cannot accept that offer Enrique."
"I told you that you shouldn't date that many girls," Oliver wags a finger at Enrique. "Aw come on Oliver, at least I can get a date."
"Actually I have a date line up, thank you very much." Oliver grins as Enrique looks surprise.
"A date?" Both Johnny and Robert ask.
"Yes a date with the beautiful Riana," Oliver smirks, "by the way, thank you Enrique for introducing us." Enrique groans, "I knew I shouldn't have told her that you were sitting with me."
"Haha," Johnny pokes Enrique, "you fail."
"Aw, what does she look like?" Lilly asks as Johnny proceeds to poke the sullen Enrique with a spoon. "She's got this chocolate brown hair pulled back with a bow and these huge grey eyes that just sparkle and she's so sweet and kind…" Oliver sighs.
"I'm going to treat her to a wonderful date….but I'm so nervous." Oliver looks down at his plate.
"You'll do fine," Lilly pats Oliver on the shoulder, "besides if she really likes you then anything you do will make her happy."
"Thank you Lilly," Oliver smiles at her.
Dinner lasted until late at night when Oliver notices the time. Oliver decides to stay behind and help clean up the kitchen with Enrique's help. Oliver suggested that he be on kitchen duty. Johnny and Robert lead the girls outside of the restaurant.
"Thanks for inviting me to dinner guys, I had fun." Lilly says. "Yes I enjoy myself too," Jasmine smiles at both boys. "You're welcome," Johnny says, taking Jasmine's arm and going on and on about something as a limo pulls up to the restaurant.
Lilly knew when she wasn't needed so she turns on her heel and starts walking back to her hotel.
It didn't take long when she hears footsteps behind. She grabs a beyblade part with sharp edges, sticking them in between her fingers and whirling around to catch the stalker off guard and with scratches on his face. It didn't take much for Lilly to stop her fist as it almost comes in contact with Robert's face.
"Gah! Sorry!" Lilly pulls away her fist, chucking the pieces into her purse.
"It's alright," Robert clears his throat, "I didn't know you were armed and dangerous…"
"Heh," Lilly looks at him sheephishly, "a girl can't be too careful at night."
Robert studies her as she keeps apologizing for almost ruining his face. It wasn't like she came off as being defenseless but Robert didn't want her walking back to her hotel by herself in the dark. It took him a while to realize that she had went off by herself after Jasmine and Johnny left that Lilly wasn't around.
It was a moment of panic for him but he was glad that she was alright.
"Let me walk you the rest of the way to your hotel." He offers as Lilly looks up from her purse.
"Thank you but I got it. You don't need too."
"Yes but I want to," He offers his arm to her.
As Lilly takes his arm hesitantly, her heart begins to flutter. The feeling sent a heat to her face, making her wonder what that was that just happen before shaking it off as they got closer to the hotel she was staying at.
As he escorts her into the lobby, Lilly lets go of his arm. "Um…thanks for…walking me back to the hotel." Lilly takes a deep breath and turns to face Robert. The fluttering didn't return which was a sign of relief.
"It was no problem at all, Lilly." He smiles at her, "Good night."
"Good night," she waves as she heads for the elevator.
Lilly leans against the wall of the elevator, putting a hand over her heart. A few seconds of silence lead to her speaking out loud, "what the hell just happened?"
