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Chapter 2: Weird x And x Weird

He stared her down. He should've felt ashamed; especially when she sent him an awkward smile. But that's all he could do and he didn't know why. But one thing for sure...she sure looked beautiful. He didn't pay much attention to 'other' people in general, especially girls. He had no interest in girls right now. But her... she was something, something perhaps special?

She was a little bit shorter than him from what he could tell. She has a warm shade of a brownish gold in her eyes. Definitely innocent, an innocent and gentle look. Her hair was pretty short, for it had barely passed her jawline, and was a black color with green ends. No doubt, she was a mesmerizing sight. Her mouth... presented him an undeserving kind smile.

"Can I help you?" A small giggle escaped past her lips. Approaching him slowly, he stiffened not knowing what to do exactly. Should he get to know her? Or just totally blow her off and walk past or in the opposite direction. But it was too late, she was already in front of him. A couple of feet away matter of fact.

He paid his attention to what she was wearing. It was a simple baby blue summer dress with white flowers. No jewelry, no makeup, nothing else other than a watch on her wrist. The item she picked up was quickly put into her pocket, which he found very odd. As if she didn't want him to see what it was exactly. But chose to ignore it..for now at least.

"I've never seen you around, is that your pet bird?" She asked.

She thought he was indeed a very cute guy. Though she herself never paid any attention to boys. Focusing on her studies in school and figuring out what she wanted to do in life. But...there was something about him. Naturally whenever a guy gawked at her; she'd become upset and started yelling at them for being weird. But the way he started at her...she couldn't put her finger on it. She wanted to know this guy. Even if just a little. He gave off this mysterious vibe.

"U-umm I..." 'crap what the heck? Why can't I say anything.' Ging yelled at himself internally. "I..I umm, yeah I'm not from around here. I only came by to beat the 'strongest man around'." Ging announced with confidence; hiding the fact that this random girl is making his heart race like crazy.

"Oh really! Well.. you're in for a ride. I'm really not one to judge a person by their looks. But not even guys who are much taller, older, and bulkier than you can beat him." Another giggled escaped her.

"Heh...how about you come and watch me. And see just how looks can be deceiving." Ging challenged. A little insulted that she doubted his skills.

"Okay okay...no need for you to get you panties in a bunch."

"Hey! Don't you eve-"

"Shush..you never told me about that bird you're holding. I've never seen one before."

"You're weird." Was all he could say to her to quickly draw her attention away from the oddball bird. Plus the secret of the bird is none of her business, so he would like to keep that to himself.

"What? I just asked a simple question! How does that make me weird?!"

"It just does. You can't come up to someone and pry in their business."

Offended, her blood boiled by his annoyance. "Weird?! You can't just gawk at a girl and think it's ok!"

A cute little pout formed on her lips. Ging smiled and decided that this girl was going to drive him insane if he stayed around her longer. Yup..looks can definitely be deceiving. Because she's a lot more feisty than she appears.

They stared at each other for a moment. Then she sighed in defeat. Though she knows, not wanting to admit it out loud, she liked him..yeah he's weird, but a good weird. A nagging feeling kept telling her to get to know him. Something that she usually doesn't do.

"Skylar...my name is Skylar. I'm 13 and I...I moved here just a couple of years ago."

Silence birthed itself between them...why did she just tell him all that again? It was so weird. It was like she had no control over what she was saying.

'What a weird girl.' Ging thought to himself. Nonetheless...

"My name is Ging, I'm looking for something but not sure what it is yet. I'm 15, and to answer your question; no this isn't my pet. I'm only caring for it until it gets better."

He smiled, '...Skylar...so her name is Skylar.'

She smiled back. 'Ging...I like it.'

"Well, ok Ging. Mr. Confident. Next competition for the match is at 3:00 today. It's..." Skylar looks down at her watch. "11:47 am...so you still have a bit of time. I'll hear about it if you beat him. But I have to get going...it was nice meeting you." Skylar began to walk away; when she was quite at a far distant she heard him yell.

"AREN'T YOU GOING TO WATCH?! IT'S GOING TO BE GREAT!"

'CRAP!' Ging wanted to get away from her not keep her around. So why? Why did he just invite her to watch him fight?

Closing a bit of distance so she wouldn't have to yell. "I don't have time to watch little boys challenge bigger boys. Find me later if you can and we'll see if you can convince me to go." She smiled then continued to walk away.

Once she was out of earshot, Ging looked down the bird within the cage he held.

"She's going to drive me insane...are you sure she's the one?" Ging lifted the bird cage again to eye level as he asked. The bird's belly had turned a shade of a dark blue.

'If it had turned pink I would've been in trouble.' he looked up and watch her walk away. Further and further out of reach.

Turning on his heel to find more information about this afternoon's match against the "strongest man around" he murmured to himself with a smile on his face.

"Skylar..."

AN: Okay I hope this was good enough to grab your attention. I would like to keep Ging in character, but I'm not really sure if his young younger self would act the same as his adult self. Perhaps. Either way, I hope you guys enjoyed and let me know what you think if you like. Thank you for reading, it really means a lot and I hope to improve my writing for your enjoyment.

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