“Crepes? What’s that?” Xio laughed nervously, releasing his hand. She was sad to let it go. “Are they really not?” She pouted playfully. Xio was experimenting on her own here. She wanted to really learn about him. As her fingers brushed against his, she shivered. They were ice cold.
"Crepes are like really thin pancakes from France. They're great with bacon and cheese," He explained before going to study his hands, "And yeah, they're not. I've tried everything but nothing seems to work," He sighed, "Feel free to ask questions about my powers and stuff if you're interested, I don't care."
“Oh they sound good!” If there was one way to win her heart, it was through food. Xio often ate her emotions away. It wasn’t good for her but she did it. “Can you freeze other things?” She tilted her head, running her fingers through Alba’s fur once more. “Like water?”
Kyle nodded and rested his hands behind his head as he leaned back in the grass again, "Yup. It get's annoying after a while when I do it on accident if I'm drinking or something."
(Whoops fell asleep)
She giggled imagining that. She felt extra giddy today. “That’s kind of funny.” She teased, “Frozen water…” She giggled to herself, covering her mouth. Sitting up straighter she threw her hair over her shoulder. “Kaaaii, you’re so interesting.” She whined, not necessary complaining. “So cool… you have powers and a pretty dog, who I’m still going to steal.”
(das a mood)
"Steal my dog and I will freeze you Missy," He warned somewhat seriously, raising an eyebrow looking up at her, "And I'm really not that interesting. You're just seeing the interesting parts of me. Do you wanna know the boring parts? Like how I-"
He was cut off by a low rumble and an old 1967 Chevy Impala parking in the drive way. A man with neat sandy blonde hair and green eyes stepped out and smiled at the two, "Hey Kai, Kai's mate." He spoke with a strong Australian accent.
"Hey Damien." Kyle replied, watching him go into the house.
“Your threat is taken into account.” A rather wicked grin crossed her face. She wouldn’t ever steal a dog but it was fun to tease him. “You’re interesting to me.” She commented, leaning forwards. Yay! More knowledge about him!
Her head shot up, a look of slight alarm plastered onto her face. As she was greeted she nodded her head and waved, smiling sweetly. “He’s Australian? Your household is so cool!”
(sorry, my turn to fall asleep)
Kyle chuckled, "Yeah. he has two children in Australia from his first marriage, Levi and Denzel. Twins and really cool guys. They're comin' over soon too." He shrugged, "Maybe I could introduce you guys if you're interested."
(Haha, it’s all good. I’m on my way to a temple trip so I might not be able to reply for awhile. I have time now tho.)
“I’d love to meet them!” She smiled brightly, sitting up straighter. “I don’t have anyone I know from Australia but I was born in London.” She giggled at the thought. “I don’t remember it though.”
(All good, I have a party later so I might not be on for a while then)
"I've never been to England. Been to Australia though, that was a fun trip." Kyle sighed contently, "Do you want to go back to England sometime?"
//Aw rip. I’m back so I’ll see ya when you can reply.//
“All the time. England sounds so pretty. And I have family down there. People who might actually like me.” She said softly, eyes sparkling. “And the Art! I want to see it all!” She sighed softly, looking at him. For a moment she wanted to hug him again, just because.
(Still here! But I have to go in like an hour and a half)
Kyle smiled softly up at the sky, "There's this one place in England I wanna go to. I heard it's really pretty around Christmas time when it snows and when all the lights are on," He sighed a little, "And it would be nice to get away from here, to forget everything at least for a little while."
(Okey!)
“Where is it?” She asked, her eyes wide and innocent. “I’ve always dreamed of going back to England. It’s such a romantic place.” She drifted off, grinning from ear to ear. “I’m such a romantic.”
"The place is called Castleton, probably because there is a castle there," He shrugged, "I'm not a romantic. I gave up on romance a while ago." Ever since he stated school he gave up on the idea if a relationship. Everyone hated him so why would he want to be with someone who could end up like the others?
“That’s so sad. You have to live at least once.” She exclaimed. She closed her eyes and laughed. “Oh man. It’s the best feeling ever when someone holds you close and kisses you lovingly. Cuddling up with a blanket and hot chocolate and food. I love it!” She pretended to swoon, falling onto her back.
"Yeah well, when everyone hates you then the idea of love goes out the window petty quickly." Kyle admitted sadly, sitting up and running his fingers through his own hair and then Alba's.
“It’s Alright Kai. I understand that. I haven’t given up the idea of lovebut I’m afraid to get into any relationship.” She smiled sadly, sighing softly. “Youre not completely unlovable, just so you know, everyone deserves it. You should give it a try sometime.”
Kyle was quiet for a while, just thinking for a little while. He wanted to protest about how he didn't deserve it for being a monster or something along those lines but instead, he settled on a frown and simply said, "Yeah. Maybe."
“Not a maybe, it’s a yes for sure.” She stated firmly, poking him. “Even Marx deserves love even if it does hurt me to say it.” She was such a hopeless romantic. It clouded her judgement at times.
“Love doesn’t even have to be romantic. It could be platonic.” She stated. “It’s such an interesting thing. You can love someone different from the way you love maybe your mom or your friend.”
"Not everyone deserves love, Xio," Kyle frowned a little more, "I'm sorry, but no matter what you say can't change my mind about that and some people don't even want it, which is fine. Then only person I've ever loved was taken from me and I don't like the idea of losing someone else."
Xiomara fell silent. She had struck a nerve. She rubbed the back of her neck, nodding softly. “It does hurt… but that’s what makes it worth it for me.” She grabbed her phone, checking the texts from her father. “It’s complicated and I won’t change your mind, I know I won’t. Because people don’t really change. I’ve learned that the hard way.” She sighed. “I should probably be heading home soon…” but she never moved. Instead she laid back, staring at the sky with a silence that seemed unlike her.
"How do you know you can't change me mind? You've only just met me," Kyle cracked a wobbly smile and watched as his dog ran down the side of his house, most likely going though the dog door. Even though he didn't admit it, he didn't want her to go yet.
“That is true.” She said with a fake smile, looking over at him. “It’s all just a guessing game huh? Who changes and who doesn’t.” She bit her lip, shaking her head. She was only dreaming. As if she could do anything. “Where did your determination go? You sounded like you were trying to convince me some people didn’t deserve love, now you’re saying something that goes against that. You’re a strange one Kai.” But that was why she liked him. He was different, strange like her. She chewed on her lip the more she thought about it.
"Yeah, I guess I am strange," Kyle shrugged and smiled, staring off into space with a small smile, "But that's what makes me… me. And one of the reasons why you like me and vice versa." He looked like he was going to say something else when Damien stuck his head out the window.
"Kai! Come do your laundry before Giselle gets home!" He called before disappearing. Kyle sighed.
"Sorry, I have to go."
“It is why I like you.” She grinned, finally pushing that silence down below. She seemed back to her usual bubbly self. “Being strange is good. It’s inviting and wonderful. Don’t ever change yourself, Kai. Just your thoughts.” She laughed nervously, shrugging.
Her head turned to look at the man as he spoke, a soft smile gracing her lips. “Well then, I’ll be off. My father never eats after work so I need to make sure he gets something.” She told Kai, standing and offering a hand to help him up.