click* clack* click* clack* BING*
Looking up at her partner, Violet waited for him to continue the transcription so she could copy down what he recited. While she would admit their interaction started off awkward as soon as they started working they got into a perfect rhythm.
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Massaging his throat Leon closed the book they were working on. Peering out the window to view the sun begins its descent to the horizon. Coming to a sudden realization Leon nearly jumped up. They've been working for at least 5 hours straight non stop.
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Quickly thinking to himself "shit I screwed up I didnt even take how she was feeling into consideration...I should have had us stop for a break earlier...I just got so caught up."
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"Are you ready to continue Leon?" came from the blond girl. Noicing Leon staring off outside.
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Coming back to reality Leon snapped to attention. Mentally reassuring himself of his friends advice of the night before he decided it was time to act.
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"Actually Violet… we are ahead of schedule by a lot… we already finished today's work… so lets go take a break and get some food…"(I did it right? That was confident enough right kyle?)
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The blond girl looked up, pondering to herself for a moment. (Is this what the other dolls were referring to… I mean thus far we have had strong working chemistry… and he looked out for me yesterday… and even just now...)
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"Yes that would be lovely" Violet felt her cheeks lift. Now being able to smile subconsciously.
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However before they could even get up there was a knock at the door.
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"Ey Leon it's Kyle… We were just stopping by to drop you off some food before the kitchen closed for lunch." Before peeking in with Iberis doing her best to sneak her head past him getting her look at Violet, and Leon.
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"Oh… ah thanks we were actually gonna head out to get food but since you brought it…." Leon mumbled in disappointment.
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Quickly handing off the food the older pair quickly left. In the hallway they clicked their tongues in disappointment. Kyle turned to Iberis before swearing to himself.
"Damnit you were right I totally screwed that up for them… they were about to go on a cute little lunch date."
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"Mmhm I feel bad now especially since they both wanted to go out." Iberis sulked.
Leons Room
Leon handed Violet her wrapped section of the meal. Looking visibly disappointed, before the girl spoke up.
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"The terrace!"
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Nearly jumping from the girls sudden outburst. Leon looked confused unable to say anything.
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"We can still go eat lunch by the balcony terrace of the library!"
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Feeling his face heat up once again she gave her a nod before they grabbed the basket and went off.
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Finally they had a chance to get to know each other more than just as co workers. However as the topic went towards Violets past, Leon quickly changed the subject as he noticed her get visibly distressed during the conversation.
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The talks went on, as they both nibbled on the prepared lunch. With Violet eventually telling Leon about her adoptive parents at C.H postal.
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"And they've taken me in ever since… I really owe so much to them…"
Seeing the girl genuinely smile, and tear made his chest warm.
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"Well you deserve them!" with surprising confidence he backed her up. "Everyone should have people who they love supporting them!"
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Violet now was the one feeling her face heat up.
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"Thank you.. But.." Catching herself Violet realized that Leon seemed to steer the conversation away from talking about his parents… the same way Violet didn't want to talk about her past sufferings before being taken in.
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Instead she shifted the topic to the comet which she heard was going to be streaking by during the end stretch of the assignment. With his eyes lighting back up he enthusiastically explained everything he knew about the comet.
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After finishing their food Leon noticed a small note attached to a box at the bottom of the basket.
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"What is it?" the blond pondered.
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The note only had one word on it... "Enjoy :)"
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Opening the box Violet found 2 spoons, and a hefty slice of gourmet chocolate cake.
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After a very brief argument of Leon insisting Violet could have the cake, they decided they would share it. With their talk lulling to near silence they instead just relaxed, took a breath in and enjoyed each other's presence while watch over the mountain top.
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Smiling Leon looked over to the girl enjoying the rare treat. (Alright Kyle I owe you one...this was an amazing call.)
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Violet felt a warmth in her chest that was familiar yet foreign to her. It felt similar to how she feels when around her adoptive parents. Yet slightly different…. Was this what her friends were talking about the night prior? Wanting to steal a glance at the boy besides her she looked over only to find him just turning to look at her.
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Feeling the warmth rush to their faces, the pair looked away from each other. Before Violet stood up extending her hand to Leon.
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Smiling with her face still heated
"Are you ready to continue our work for the day?"
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Taking her hand the boy nodded before leading the girl back to the room...hand in hand.