Chapter 54: Breathing Lightning
Picking up where we last left off, Skylar had taken Chris outside, as to say that the latter has a good handful of stuff to explain to the former is an understatement. Then again, the latter is cursing himself hard right now, as explaining that he uses the nunchucks in a more... fight-like way, and not just for messing around is a more complicated task than you might think.
Onwards, they both take a spot next to the tree, that is surprisingly not falling the moment that Chris leans back while standing. Skylar speaks first, saying, "The nunchucks, why did you lie about it man? Why didn't you say anything about you being this... I don't bloody know, fighter or whatever?"
"Okay, well, about the nunchucks, I didn't really think you would want to know ALL the details so suddenly, and... didn't seem like the right time to be honest with you." explains Chris. "As for the fighting stuff, again, not only was it not the right time... I just didn't think you'd care that much, honestly."
Skylar looks surprised, saying, "What? Come on, you and I are great friends, right? You should feel free to tell me anything you want. I do get that it wasn't the right time, I can understand that, but be more honest with me, okay? That's all I ask."
"Yeah. I mean, I'm sure I would've told you about it later, but again, given the context and circumstances of what's going on... I wanted to wait, you know?" responded Chris.
"I understand. Don't be reluctant or whatever to talk about something with me, I'll have an ear open." stated Skylar. "Besides, name me a time where I've zoned out completely during our conversations, hmm?"
"Okay, touché you got me there." responds Chris. "Either way, I'll remember that."
Afterwards, Skylar continues the conversation, bringing up the conflict with Chris and Lee, saying, "While I would say that is the only thing I need to talk you about... well, that's not the case this time. Look, I need to talk you about something important."
"Yeah..?" said Chris, slightly reluctant to hear what this could be. Oh no.
"Marie told me something about... I didn't fully understand it, but you and Lee had a huge fight one time right? Is that true?"
Chris goes silent, not exactly sure how to explain that one. Although, that's not the main reason why he is silent, it's more of the frozen and feeling of shame he got from the fact that Skylar learned about that, something he does not look back in a positive way, at all.
"Hey? You still there?" she asks.
He sighs before clearing his throat, and saying, "Poor judgement. That's all I can say really. Listen, that situation is always something that conflicts me. Like, okay, I know that if I didn't do what I did, the situation we got into would've been much worse, but at the same time, come on... I just went in all, 'fists of fury', or whatever. Look, I'll save you my awkward explanation and say yes, it's true. I regret it, and I want to make amends, as soon as possible..."
"I believe you. Do you want to try to apologize later tonight? The party won't end for a while, so you have plenty of time." said Skylar. "I'll be sure to make sure nothing out of control happens."
"Sure, we can try at least. It doesn't help that, not even a day later basically, we had another fight that, ended SO MUCH WORSE for her!" said Chris in utter frustration. "Like... I don't even know what to say."
"Another fight?! What?!" said Skylar, extremely surprised. "Certainly, this is rubbish! Blimey... okay look, tell me what happened."
"So, according to Marie, as she is the one who indirectly told me about this through a letter, Lee wanted revenge for what i did the previous day. Now, because this wasn't even a day later really, I got ticked off, real damn bad, like, oh my lord... anyways, I prepared myself with plenty of resources, and I even got Rolf to assist me with the whole ordeal. As you might've guessed, another fight broke out, but I also had to fight the other two sisters aswell, and I knew already that if I beat them up badly, Double D would've been extremely disappointed with me. For what occurred, well, I took care of Marie and May fine, but Lee was damn persistent, to say the least. Which lead me to think, it's time to go overkill! Is it hard to guess what I did? Excessive blows, bad judgement... horrible decision making... yeah." explained Chris. "The worst part for Lee was that she had to miss a day of school to recover, and I honestly felt bad. Too bad at the time of the encounter, I... don't know what happened, but I got just aggravated with everyone. Luckily nothing huge, but it made Eddy want a conversation about everything, more specifically my aggressive attitude, and that's all about the fight."
After Chris explains the entire story to Skylar, he sits down next to the tree, facepalming at himself, but Skylar kneels next to him, puts a hand on his shoulder and says, in a calm voice compared to normal, "Listen, you are not perfect man. Neither am I. Or Ed, Double D, Eddy, May, Marie, Lee, you get my point? You can make this up, and I'll help you with it. You aren't alone okay? You have no reason to keep on knackering yourself."
"You don't get it, I could've taken a more mature approach in comparison to what I did, but no! I went stupid!" responded Chris, still frustrated. "There is literally no reason for why I didn't think before doing what I did."
"That's in the past. Focus on this current moment in time. I don't know much about training to be a fighter or whatever, but your skills took years to get right? You must've been very chuffed, or proud, better said, when you learned it well." stated Skylar. "Whoever taught them to you gave them in the hope that you could do more good than bad, yeah? You can do good, I've seen it, and I'm more than positive you've done it before. Trust yourself, and me, okay?"
"But... you don't get it." said Chris. "I'll tell you right now, in the place where I got my training, one of the things they teach you is NEVER use your teachings in a manner that is harmful, but in the event you absolutely must, do it. I failed that rule, not once, but twice, and it doesn't help either that I did it worse the second time."
"I don't know how your teacher was, but don't you think they would've encouraged you to fix the mistakes? You can, don't think you're irredeemable. You've done good tonight alone, getting rid of those people who kept bugging your friends." responds Skylar. "Besides... you know it was bad. You admitted it, and this is a good thing."
In order to try and reassure him more, Skylar grabs his hand with both of hers, and smiles a bit towards him, making him smile a bit at the sight of the black-haired beauty, as to him, it's rather difficult not to ain't it?
"I know I said this before, but... you really look beautiful tonight. Also, thanks, I feel a bit better, but... not a hundred percent." said Chris while taking a deep breath.
"I'll make sure you're a hundred percent. You are absolutely not a bad lad, remember that, you just made mistakes, but again, you CAN fix them." responds Skylar, making Chris exhale a bit to relax.
"Thanks, again. Now that it crosses my mind, I can tell you some stories of my time training, if you want." commented Chris, sounding a lot more relaxed.
"Hold that thought." responds Skylar, returning to her normal voice. "Is it cool if I find us some chairs and heck, a drink or two? I don't want us here with bugger all to eat or however you wish to spin it."
"Sure, I'd like that. Do you need any help or you'll be cool?" asked Chris.
"Nah, I'm sure I'll be fine. By the way, thanks for the compliments, I really appreciate it." responded Skylar. "Stay here, I'll get us some stuff. While I doubt that they'll have anything posh, do you want anything else like snacks, nosh or..?"
"No it's fine, a drink will be okay for me. Also, what the heck is nosh and posh?" responds Chris.
"It means food and fancy, apologies, you don't know those terms yet. Alright then, again, stay here, and we'll hang out here... like some stupid bloody couple celebrating their honeymoon." said Skylar, while smirking a bit.
"Well... okay I suppose, be quick!" responded Chris.
They both flash each the "devil horns" symbol, a symbol that is common among people who like heavy metal. Either way, Skylar runs to the kitchen to get two drinks, and she will get the chairs once she gets the drinks, one thing at a time!
Back with the Eds and Kankers, Kevin has departed the group, in order to have a conversation with Nazz. As far as it goes for what's going on, May and Ed are currently having a conversation about comic books, which was a topic the latter brought up to teach the former about.
"So yeah May, they had this incredible battle, determining the entire destiny of the universe!" said Ed, explaining the plot to a specific movie that was an adaptation of a comic book "That battle was made so well! It felt as if it was real!"
In reality, the movie had the production value of your average lunch, plus maybe a drink or two after with your companions. But to Ed, it looked like the best thing ever. For now anyways, haha!
"Hmm, do you wish to watch it... sometime?" asked May, slightly hesitant. "I would like to see it with you, maybe tomorrow?"
Ed thought about it for a second, before saying, in a voice that sounded like he was declaring battle, "Tomorrow, with me, we shall see it! As one!"
May gets excited about this, although she tries to appear with just a smile, as she doesn't want to get overly excited. At least not yet, she'll save it for when she's more certain of the circumstances.
Onto Double D and Marie, what's their current topic? Well, they are currently discussing things about the party, and the former is explaining in more detail what occurred during the fight before the latter arrived and witnessed the last quarter of the fight basically.
"After Chris had kicked him into the window, we all grouped together near his surroundings, and we had explained to him that if he had not left at that very moment, we would teach him another lesson, so to speak." said Double D. "Luckily, he acted reasonable at last, and gathered his companions and promptly excused themselves from here, along with giving the most insincere apology I've ever received."
"Why did you make them leave?!" asked Marie, slightly annoyed and disappointed. "I would've taught him a nice lesson not to bother ya!"
"By, 'nice lesson', that means giving them a beating in the same vain that you would do us sometimes?" guessed Double D, with an eyebrow raised.
"Of course!" responded Marie, laughing slightly. "I'm glad those jerks didn't get your hat off."
"Marie, well..." stated Double D. "I would like to talk to you in private, if that's alright with you."
"Sure, but I don't know of any places where there can only be two of us." said Marie. "Shall we go take a look?"
Marie and Double D both get up in order to go find a place to chat privately, with Lee saying, "Have fun you two!", seemingly out of the blue. That annoys Marie a bit, but she dismiss it before starting her search. Although, she decides to pause it, as she notices Skylar getting some stuff from the fridge, and Marie would like to talk to her, just to see what's going on.
"Stay here a quick second, I'm going to talk to her, see how it is going with her." Marie tells Double D, the latter of which gives a thumbs up as a response.
So, Marie goes over to Skylar, who doesn't notice her yet, and taps her on the shoulder, then saying, "Everything good with him?"
"Yeah. I think... okay, bollocks, I KNOW that he actually feels bad about this whole kerfuffle, he told me directly. Heck, he would want to apologize to your sister later." explained Skylar. "Trust me, he ain't telling some pork pies either, or lies, should I say."
"I'll never understand those words you use. But I'm surprised. Alright, we will talk later, but just... I guess be careful with how he could act!" whispered Marie to Skylar, which makes the latter laugh loudly.
"Marie, mate, I appreciate the concern and all, but don't lose the plot! I am positively certain this won't go all to pot, or get dodgy in someway." responds Skylar. "I can tell when a bloke is faking or not. He isn't."
"I hope you're right. Hopefully he can understand you better than I can with those odd terms. Good luck." said Marie, in which Skylar shakes her head as to say yes, after which Marie leaves to join back with Double D, and the two of them proceed upstairs, and find a room surprisingly not being used by anyone, having a couch and a table with two chairs. The reason as to why there were 0 people was due to there being another room upstairs being used for people who would rather be in a more... toned down environment, so to say. Plus, the room that the two found was closed. Either way, Marie goes in, while Double D goes in and closes, plus locks the door, in order to give themselves more privacy.
"So, whatcha want to talk about cutie?" asked Marie, after which they both take a seat on the couch.
"Marie, there is a topic I wished to have discussed with you more before, but many things had gotten in the way unfortunately." explains Double D. "Aside from those circumstances, the main thing I wished to ask before was... well, I'm uncertain as to how to ask this, but it related to your mother."
"What do you want to know about her?" stated Marie, having a serious tone.
"Have you, or any of your sisters, had a good connection with her?" asked Double D.
"No." responded Marie, before saying, "Honestly, as much as we might've pretended like we did... it just was so little talk about real things, while she fed us, misogynistic, as you would put it, things about men. I can't even remember the last time May, Lee or myself had an actual conversation with her. Heck, Lee one time got into a bad argument with her over something, to the point where she started to call mom 'Jane', instead of mom."
"I presume that Jane is the actual name of your mother?" asked Double D.
"Right you are." responds Marie. "But as I was saying, mom tries her best to provide us with the basic stuff, and I can respect that all the time, but she never really bothers to talk to us more. I've honestly talked to you more than I have her about my father, my sisters, and much more."
Double D felt a chill up his spine when he heard that, as he couldn't believe that Marie was seemingly trusting a non-family member more than her actual family. At this point, it's becoming a bit of a concern for him personally, but regardless of that, he tells her...
"Marie, I sincerely apologize. When family bonds don't turn out for the positive direction, it usually results in lackluster terms with the bond shared among the same bloodline."
After he had said that, he noticed Marie getting emotional, and decides to go over and hug her, to comfort her a bit. One thing that Double D concludes is that he would like to attempt to assist her in perhaps reconnecting with her family someday, but he cannot predict how effective it will be at the end of the day. Regardless, after around 4 minutes of a hug, Marie mentions to Double D, "Do you recall that one time where you and your friends made a scam that made everyone go crazy?"
"Marie, that narrows the list down very little. Could you please be more specific?" responded Double D.
"It was something where Eddy tried to pretend like it was still summer by replacing everyone's calendars or whatever, and also coloring all the leaves orange. You found out about it, and then it quickly went downhill for you." explained Marie. "Everyone had lost their minds about getting prepared and everything, but then that farmer guy rammed down your door with some axe thing, trashing your home. I wish I could've helped ya then."
"Ahh... yes now I recall it. Honestly, did Eddy think that was going to work? The administration of the school system would've called our parents to ask why we weren't showing up to our classes! Aside from the fact that Eddy did excessive makeovers to the cul-de-sac, he was still groggy about going back, to the point where he built this entire water slide, in a last ditch attempt to pretend it was still summer. The slide fell apart aswell." said Double D, sharing a laugh with Marie.
"Speaking of school... remember what occurred there?" said Marie with a smile that looked very mischievous, to say the least:
"Why, how can I forget... the infamous blackmail incident that you forced me into doing." responded Double D, rolling his eyes, slightly annoyed at that memory.
"I hope you're happy that you are with me because of actual love, not because I forced you to!" stated Marie.
"Of that, I can confirm. It's much more pleasant and... relaxing, I shall say, without blackmail." said Double D. "It's too bad for you that the same day that you and your sisters tried to blackmail us and make up the story of us being in relationships with you, it was also the same day where everyone that we recognize knew that it was indeed, all fabricated."
"We should've done more to secure the money, as Eddy would put it." responded Marie. "Speaking of him, how do you think he is handing himself with Lee?"
"I am positive that he is doing just fine. After all, I've noticed that they have seemingly toned down their... how to put it... bond of demonizing each other, and decided to bury the hatchet." stated Double D.
"I'm just hoping that Lee doesn't get too rough on Eddy." said Marie. "I mean, remember what she did in the pit? Honestly, that disturbed me. Not saying that she is going to do it tonight, but I'm just hoping she won't freaking scare off her man with what her secret intentions could be. At least he isn't in danger of her beating him up of anything."
"Indeed Marie. I might aswell mention that May and Ed have been sharing a bond of friendship that is flourishing quite well. To expand on that a bit more, they both share seemingly similar interests, and play the roles of the more funny person for their respective groups." explains Double D.
"Good for May!" stated Marie. "I'm happy for her. Although, I don't think that she is going to get with him tonight, but at least he's weird fear of girls is gone."
"About that, I'm positive that the only female that has ever really tried to get to Ed in a more romantic manner, so to say, is May, and that experience seemingly detracted Ed from wanting any female friends that had a bigger bond. Although, except for Nazz." said Double D.
"Him and Nazz? Ugh, that doesn't sound right. Oh yeah, I might've given a reason for Skylar to talk to Chris tonight." Marie told Double D, the latter of which was surprised.
"What could you have given to her that made her need a conversation with him?" asked Double D.
"I told her about the fight that Chris and Lee had in the pit. I told her because when she was at our trailer, she asked about why it seemed like they have a feud, and I explained the entire story and situation behind it." explains Marie. "All she told me was that he lied about the nunchucks or something, saying that he didn't use them for fighting or whatever, and that's all. I have no idea what they are talking about right now. Skylar did tell me that Chris regrets doing that fight, which surprised me to tell you the truth."
"Come now Marie! While yes, Chris's actions were rather too violent and aggressive, he has rarely, if ever, demonstrated pride in his actions." responded Double D. "As for the conversation with the both of them, hopefully they are still sharing their rather friendly bond, as the two of them have seemingly connected well."
"I guess you're right. Let's hope they stay that way." said Marie.
Speaking of which...
Back to Chris and Skylar, the latter has managed to get their drinks, but unfortunately, she was unable to find any free chairs, and ultimately decided to just return to the former with just the drinks, hoping he wouldn't mind the absence of something to sit on, and sitting up against the tree.
"You couldn't find any?" he asked.
"No, sorry, all were taken. I still got the drinks, so we're still fine." she responded. "But forget all of that, how did you get into that fighting stuff, which, let me just say, is crazy and awesome."
Chris laughs at that statement, before explaining yet again the story of how he saw his dad do some moves, thought it was cool-looking, was given the opportunity to learn, and the rest is history! He also added in the details of how his dad learned before himself, and how it seems like it's been a little bit of a tradition.
"I'm not gonna pretend and act like it was all easy... because that's complete rubbish, as you would say." said Chris. "Sometimes learning certain things would be so stressful to get the position correctly, and man, it would just be difficult. I'll tell ya right now, learning that kick move, which is commonly known as the bicycle kick, might seem simple, but it's just, NO, not at all."
"I can see that. Look on the bright side, you aced it completely, and look at you now! You're great with a good handful of moves!" commented Skylar.
"Thanks. It's a good skill to have. When you're not abusing it of course, because the teacher would ask the purpose of why we wanted to learn, and if your reason had malicious intent, you can be certain the next thing that they saw was the door." said Chris, sharing a laugh with Skylar.
"I can imagine it." stated Skylar.
Chris takes a sip of his drink, before he asks her, "So, those terms you've been using, what's up with that?"
"What's that?" asked Skylar.
"You know, the terms I've been hearing you say recently? You've never used them before, or if you have, I haven't noticed. Like, at all." explained Chris.
"Oh yeah. Well, you see..." said Skylar, after which she takes a sip herself. "Not many people here understand those terms. Like, you literally had no bloody idea what nosh or posh meant. Which is okay, don't trouble yourself all about it, but you see my point? I can switch back and forth between using those terms and ones which you can understand better, but it's funny to see people's reactions when I use 'pork pies', for example."
Chris adopts a face of confusion at the "pork pies" term, and Skylar chuckles a bit, knowing that he is confused at the sound of that.
"You just proved my point, judging by your gobsmacked expressions, haha. By the way, that means lies, just so ya know." stated Skylar.
"What?!" Chris said confused. "Actually... wait, doesn't pork pies rhyme with lies? Ohhh... now it makes sense."
"See! You got it. But yeah, some are easier to explain than others, others are more difficult, and sometimes you'll get it in an instant." explains Skylar. "For example... ah! Got it! Chris, your current appearance right now is quite blinding tonight."
Never having heard that used before, Chris is currently trying to figuring out if what she said was either an insult or a compliment.
"I don't think I get this one. Damn." said Chris. "Is it a... compliment? Or a joking insult?"
"It's supposed to mean great or excellent, so it's one hundred percent a compliment." responds Skylar, while smirking a bit. "I wonder if you saw what I just did."
"Yeah, I do." said Chris, laughing at the fact that she just complimented him in a rather smooth manner. "Thanks, by the way."
The two of them take sips of their respective drinks, before Skylar decides to ask something more for fun. Or, at least it will be for her.
"So... may I ask, who was the person you told me you had feelings for, so to say, before? Because I might know who it is." she asks.
The moment that Chris heard that, a hint of embarrassment runs over him, because he already knows, or at least has a idea of where this will be going. Oh joy.
"Well... umm, it's hard to explain but-"
"I already know now." said Skylar.
"Okay fine! You! It's you, okay? Happy!?" exclaimed Chris, in a nervous manner.
Skylar's response was just to simply laugh at his ridiculous confession, that she knew all along.
"Told ya I knew. It wasn't very hard either. From your rather reluctant and obvious bollocks answer at school you told me one time, the fact that you asked me to this party, and the fact that you and I have discussed many personal things." explains Skylar.
"You are too smart sometimes, and that honestly scares me." said Chris, jokingly. "But dang, you've really stacked all of this against me, hmm?"
"That's why I tell you to be honest. Because if you aren't... I'll find out." said Skylar, with the last three words said in a seductive tone.
"Okay okay, I get it. Although, what else spoiled it for you?" asks Chris.
"Let's see, the fact that you seemingly get happy when we share a hug most of time, you also become that way when we hang out, you used some of your time to talk to me about something private at school one time, you also tend to lose the plot sometimes when we talk, like back with our friends." explained Skylar. "Is there anything else? Hmm... oh yeah! Your compliments. I appreciate it, don't get me wrong, but that's another reason."
"How in the hell will I be able to surprise her when she's being all detective here?!" Chris told himself, before responding to Skylar, saying, "To say that you've collected lots of evidence is... rather an understatement. I have a mix of emotions right now, my god."
"Care to share?" asks Skylar.
"Well, surprised for one, shocked, of course, but I guess also I'm just wondering how you got everything piece by piece, and then, there ya go, the whole truth." stated Chris.
"Sometimes it was easy." said Skylar. "Other times, like with the fact that you get happy sometimes, it took a bit of thinking."
Skylar clears her throat before saying something important that she feels she needs to say, "Let me let you know that I'm not trying to embarrass you or whatever, I'm merely just saying that... well, I knew."
"So... does that much I should ask, 'the question'?" stated Chris. However, he immediately regrets spitting those words out, but too late!
"What? You and I? Hmm?" responds Skylar, with curiosity.
Before he gives his answer, he thinks about it for a bit. The roadblock that Chris is running into is, to him, he doesn't feel like he knows much about Skylar yet to make a full conclusion. But at the same time, the two of them have shared some great moments, including this one. Which route does he take? Sure, at this current moment in time, it feels like it's the perfect atmosphere and everything, but he would much rather not run into a relationship that he feels is rather rushed. Instead of, "proposing" the question, he instead decides to explain it to Skylar.
"Okay, there's a bit of a problem I have however."
Skylar looks surprised, saying, "What's wrong?"
"Listen, oh man... this is hard to say, but let me just say this. I obviously really like you, you're honestly fun to hangout with anytime, and you obviously look incredible tonight. The problem is not with you at all." explains Chris. "The problem I have is that, I feel like we don't know much about each other to really connect on a bigger basis. Like, you've only met my mom, but I don't think I've met a single one of your parents."
"Are you worried about their approval?" asked Skylar. "Because relax, they won't be judgmental about it, as long as you're not doing anything dodgy. Then again, if you were, I would try to help you and figure what's wrong, but if you refuse then... yeah."
"No it's not that, but that's good to know. Look! I can't even..."
Chris shrugs, before ultimately pausing to calm himself down, as he realizes that he is going all over the place, and not explaining himself well at all. Skylar puts her hand on his shoulder before she says, "If you aren't comfortable with it yet, that's fine. If you want to wait a bit more, that's completely fine, as I understand. I will gladly take some more time for us to get to know each other much better until you are comfortable, as that's what most important to me."
Well, isn't that rather helpful! The relief that Chris felt was quite a lot, as Skylar out into words what he couldn't. He takes a deep breath before saying, "Yeah. That's fine. Again, don't twist this as me saying like, I hate you, you're disgusting, or vice versa."
"Of course not silly. If that was the case I would've hit you relentlessly." responded Skylar. "Just kidding with ya. Anyways, so, take more time it is then?"
"Yeah."
The two of them shake hands to agree on it, but Skylar has a bit of a gift in mind that's similar to what they just talked about, but different at the same time. Sounds interesting, eh?
"I actually have a bit of a gift for you. Can you guess it?" she stated.
"Oh no." responds Chris. "I have no clue! Is it some metal shirt?"
"That wouldn't be a bad gift honestly, but that's wrong. Hmm... okay, close your eyes." said Skylar.
"Okay, NO. I do not like where this is going at all." stated Chris.
"You know what? Nevermind. I'll just show you." said Skylar, before showing the gift.
And what's this gift? Well, it's the most sudden kiss of the century! The feeling that Chris got felt like he got locked in place, not knowing what just occurred. Even though, that's completely obvious.
"You gotta be kidding me... well, I might as well..." said Chris, before giving it back after 3 seconds. After around 7 more seconds, they break it and their expressions are varied, to say the least. If you're Chris, your face is probably flat, but on the inside, it feels like you've just flat out stopped. If you're Skylar, your face is probably appearing with a bit of a smile, but on the inside, you're normal.
"You look rather flabbergasted." commented Skylar.
"Ah... well, thanks for that. I don't really know what to say, to tell ya the truth." stated Chris. "It was... nice I guess you could say?"
"I'll take it as a compliment. Anyways, don't worry, that's not meant in a way to pressure you into doing the relationship, or whatever other bollocks. Remember, when you're all comfortable with it, that's when I'm ready to make official. After all, I would like to get to know you better too, ya know?" responds Skylar.
"That's good to know. Well, maybe sometime after school, or on the weekend, we can hangout at my place, and I can actually you show a special item that I received from a tournament that I participated in for my martial arts training." said Chris.
"Oh, really? What is it?" said Skylar, with curiosity.
"It's a rather VERY rare nunchuck. Like, I can't explain it right now, but I'll explain it better once I show it to you." said Chris. "It's a long story, but I can try to shorten it, so that it isn't ridiculously filled with stuff that might not make sense to you."
"Sound great! Count me in! I don't know if tomorrow works, but I'll try okay? But, tomorrow, I would like you to meet my parents, as they always drop me off, and pick me up from school. I'm sure they'll be fine with you, just try not to be a wanker or something." stated Skylar.
"I assume that means don't be stupid? But no worries, I gotcha." responded Chris.
The two of them shared a toast with their drinks, as a way to agree on the plans that they just laid out.
"It's funny to me how, when we first met, you honestly caught my attention from the fact that you liked metal and everything. Now look at this." stated Chris.
"I honestly had the same feeling about you. I'm glad it's turned the way it has though. Sitting under here, like I mentioned before, some couple on a stupid honeymoon." responded Skylar. "Never would I imagine going from how we met, to helping you when you took an unexpected fall and fell unconscious. Which reminds me, are you feeling okay still?"
"Yeah. Nothing alarming has happened yet, and thank goodness. Certainly don't want my senses to be dulled, especially not in the presence of some great company. You know?" said Chris, sharing another laugh with her.
"That's good to hear, also, nice one. I must say also, your mom is a good person, especially for the fact that she allowed me to help you out." commented Skylar.
"It helped you out, the fact that you already met her before." said Chris. "But yeah, my mom has always appreciated my friends, as she values connections as much as I do. So, if you need a place to stay if something went south for you, we will always welcome you with open arms."
"Aww, thanks. Yeah, your mom cares for you, as any good mother would, so that's why I like her. Where is your dad though?" asks Skylar.
"He is off something doing in another place, FAR away from here. He is somewhat similar to my mom, expect he can be more comedic, so expect a handful of jokes." explains Chris.
Skylar was going to take a sip of her drink, but she realizes that she is out. Chris also finishes up his drink, and puts it down, noting that he also finished his.
"Aw damn. You want me to get us a refill?" asks Skylar.
"Sure, I would appreciate that. I'll be here, so no worries on this side." responded Chris, chuckling a bit.
"Gotcha. Be back in a minute!" said Skylar.
Alone with his thoughts, Chris is honestly overwhelmed, as he like he was flying high, over the mountain, and onwards to the moon! He didn't exactly have a plan for what specifically he was going to do in the party, a mistake on his part, but he is honestly glad with how it turned out, as he managed to resolve a handful of things. Well, expect one he is missing, but for now, he is more just surprised still, at the surprise kiss. Complaining? No. But surprised, oh you can bet!
While Skylar gets the drinks, she thinks that she planned everything well for the most part. To her, the reveal about Chris taking a... let's say, "larger liking", to her wasn't really that surprising, considering all the evidence she picked up throughout the times that they would have conversations. Regardless, she is currently happy with how it's going, and drama is something she doubts will be a roadblock, so to say.
Back with Double D and Marie, the two of them have been discussing the events that led into where they are now. Hmm, deja vu?
"Man, I can't believe I did all of that. Is being smart all a girl needs to get you?" asks Marie in a teasing tone.
"I wouldn't put it as simple as that Marie." said Double D. "You see, in a relationship, what I find to be the most important is first off, the bond shared among the person. Secondly, I also value the connection and enjoyment of the person's presence, which is to say that I should most logically enjoy the company of that person. For the last notable aspect, communication about thing is very much the most important part for myself personally. You can say that you've met these requirements yourself Marie."
Marie could only laugh a bit at the last statement, before saying herself, "Double D! Do you really think I don't know that?!"
"Okay... maybe a bad string of words I used there, but you understand. Regardless, I must say, the 'Marie' of the past wouldn't be meeting any of those, especially not the second one." stated Double D.
"Aw, you're a heartbreaker!" responded Marie, making Double D a bit shy. "I'm just kidding, but you honestly wouldn't even be wrong. I mean, what kinda person am I making you give me a piggyback ride, and have you fall?"
"Don't really have a comment on that one." said Double D, chuckling a bit, after which Marie pecks him on the cheek.
"You know, what's going on at the living room? I wonder if May and Ed were still getting along..." asks Marie.
"I'm positive they are. After all, Ed is noted for his welcoming of friends, old or new." responds Double D.
That is actually a good question Marie!