Gokudera quirks an eyebrow as he watches Phoenix and Raven interact.
"This is…kind of amusing."
"How is this amusing?"
Raven and Phoenix say at the same time and Gokudera bursts out laughing.
"Oh God, you two are actually more alike than I thought." The Italian grins. "You're like a little brother to her in my eyes."
"Try older brother Gokudera. And are you going to shake my hand or not?"
"Nope 'little' brother seems more accurate." Gokudera looks down at Ravens hand and shrugs. "I don't see why not."
The silver-haired teen shakes the raven-haired man's hand.
"Aw, you two are getting along."
"No we're not!" Gokudera quickly lets go of Ravens hand. "I'm simply acknowledging him as your right-hand man."
Phoenix laughs, winces and clutches her side. Worry flashes across Ravens face and he grabs Phoenix's shoulders.
"Boss! What's wrong?"
"Nothing, bruised ribs, that's all." She pushes Ravens hands off her shoulders. "Raven, let's not give Hayato anymore reasons to kill you huh." Phoenix smirks at Raven and kisses Gokudera on the cheek. "So you got any idea who they got for Hayato's date?"
"As far as I know it's a team member."
"Oh God, please let it be Ospray or Sparrow Hawk. If it's Kite I am going to kill someone…probably her."
Gokudera looks at Phoenix. She had told him that Kite was a person on her team but other than that…nothing.
"Why? What's wrong with this…'Kite' person?"
Hayato, Kite is…Well, she's a flirt. And I don't want her anywhere near you."
"You honestly think I could ever fall for her? I know I'm hormonal but I'm not so easily swayed…"
"She'll still try, what would you do if someone flirted with me?"
"Touché. Okay. I get it."
Reaper comes back in with guards and smiles.
"Your boyfriends date will be meeting us at the shop. Come on."
He leads the three people out of the torture house and Phoenix visibly relaxes then shivers slightly in the cold air and step closer to Gokudera. He grabs her hand and holds onto it.
"Don't worry. I'm sure it'll all be fine."
"I'm not worried, just cold. Welcome to Chicago in winter." She shivers again as a cold wind blows in off the lake. "Aren't you cold?"
Gokudera shakes his head.
"I've traveled around to colder places. To be completely honest, I like cold weather."
Phoenix leans on Gokudera's shoulder.
"Well at leat I have my own personal heat pack." She smirks and links arms with Gokudera. "So I'm actually looking forward to seeing you in a tux."