forum The Hero shows up at the Villain's doorstep one night // One on One // CLOSED

Started September 13, 2019 by @ElderGod-Icefire

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Raven blinked. "Uh yeah, I guess so."

Jade blushed as caught the other girl’s confusion. “I… Uhh, I hate small spaces.” she admitted softly.

She nodded. "Oh, yeah, I get that. No problem."

“Yeah. Sorry.” she blushed as she began walking up the stairs.

"It's fine." she replied, following Jade.

Jade smiled a little, still a bit embarrassed of her phobia, and continued up the stairs until they reached her floor.

She kept walking, carrying some of hte bags.

Jade fumbled with her key for a moment before finally getting the door to her apartment open. “Come on in. My roommate is at work right now.”

"Alright." she came inside, setting the bags down on the table and looking around for a moment.

Jade smiled a little as she set down her bags and started unpacking them.

Before she left for the store and shortly after Sophie had left, Jade had pulled out one of her many projects to work on. Though apparently she had forgotten to put the blueprints away when she decided to go shopping.

Raven spotted the blueprints, and raised an eyebrow.

Jade hadn't seemed to notice yet, as she was still putting grocery's away. “Hey, you want anything to drink?” she offered.

The blueprints seemed to be rough plans for a jetpack. There were several little notes written on the edges, highlighting certain problems or ideas for construction along with a few that were scratched out.

Raven studied the designs for a moment, then turned to Jade. "Sure?"

Jade smiled back with a small nod. “Any preference? We got water, juice, soda…” her eyes widened when she realized what was on the table in front of Raven. “Oh shi… I… I can explain.” she said hurriedly.

Raven laughed faintly. "Yeah, please do."

“I… Uhh, I…” she stammered, trying to rack her brain for any believable excuse for having those kinds of blueprints in her house. And it was all written in her own handwriting. “It’s a hobby? You know, for… Uhh, Comic-Con.” she winced internally at how flimsy that sounded.

She was quiet for a long moment. "Ah, I see. Of course." She shrugged, studying Jade.

Jade’s face was burning with embarrassment as she deliberately avoided eye contact and furiously resumed putting away her groceries.

She laughed faintly, looking around.

“Wh-what’s so funny?” she asked as she heard Raven laugh, though she still didn't look at her.

Raven shook her head. "Nothing, don't worry about it."

“If only I could… Can't stop worrying about it.” she muttered under her breath.

She didn't quite hear what Jade had said, but didn't question it.

Jade had to pause her chore, wincing as a headache started to build.

She glanced over, uncertain what to do now.