With Jackle thoroughly entertained, I looked to Reala, Coffee? Referring to the Starbucks attached to the store.

Yes, please... Reala accepted, he seemed grateful I'd offered. We walked up to the counter at the coffee shop, the woman behind it eyeballing Reala strangely, Can I help you?

Yes I said, not even thinking about what I wanted to order, it was always the same from Starbucks, A green tea frap and a... Ree?

A cappuccino, please. No Cream. He finished. I never could understand how he could drink his coffee without any creamer.

Whilst me and Reala waited for our drinks, I looked over at Jackle. It was so funny to see the huge Nightmaren read a human book with such enthusiasm. A small collection of children had gathered to hear him read. They asked questions and Jackle joyfully answered them.

Another lady who had just finished our drink said from behind the counter, Green tea frap and a cappuccino with no cream?

I walked up to the counter with Reala and we both took our drinks. We took a seat by the window.

It's such a nice day out for the time of year it is. Early September isn't usually so mild. I noted, Maybe I'll write a poem on it...

I'd love to read it. Reala said... He looked little out of it.

Ree? What's up? You seem distracted.

I... have to tell you something. But now now. Next time, perhaps, you and I can go somewhere with out Jackle? He said. There was an odd look I his eyes, I couldn't identify it.

I guess, but Jackle's all the way across the store... why not now..?

Because, Aideen. I'll need to speak to you in complete privacy. He said, in a voice more serious then usual. I had just decided not to pursue it further when he spoke again, in a much softer tone, Perhaps I should take you somewhere myself. You've shown us this world in a beautiful light, after all...

Now my curiosity peaked, you wanna take me... to yours?

Reala paused, and then put on his smile... I had always found it intriguing.

Okay, I'll admit it, I loved it, his smile. And his laugh. They were sexy, I wouldn't deny it. Those lips, those scars, his pale-blue skin... and most of all, his clear blue eyes. It was all so... so...

Yes.

I jolted out of my thought. Huh? Yes what? I'm sorry...

I think, for this most special of birthdays, we'll treat you to a visit to our world. His smile grew... I stood up, Really?

Of course! He laughed, Have I lied to you before?

I couldn't help myself. I ran around the table and gave him my best hug, making him almost spill his gross-ass non-creamered coffee.