forum Behind The Mask [One-On-One // Closed]

Started August 18, 2018 by @Imperfect_Autumn group

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"Good. Let's go see Harper, now. Shall we?" Kasey stepped out into the livingroom.

Liam followed and smiled at the other guy in the living room, “Hi there, we thought it would be a better idea if I introduced myself properly. I’m Liam.” He said, holding out his hand.

Harper blinked and gave Liam a nod, shaking his hand.

"Harper. Harper Taylor," he introduced himself. He stuck his hands in his pockets and glanced at Kasey, who stood beside Liam. "I'm guessing she told you I'm her older brother?"

Kasey watched quietly, smiling slightly as she watched the two introduce themselves. So far, so good.

“Yeah, she did. I was a little confused when you opened the door back there but,” He shrugged, “Figured it out quickly.”

Harper smiled a bit. "Yeah, sorry about that. Oh, and the whole skeptic thing. I guess I just worry," he said with a slight shrug.

"A bit?" Kasey laughed. "You once shoved a boy off his bike because he looked at me and smiled. All he did was smile, Harper!"

"Hey, you don't know what was going through that kid's mind," Harper argued.

"We were, like, seven! There wasn't anything going through his mind except, 'She looks nice. Maybe she would be my friend,'" Kasey countered.

Stop it, Harper's voice came into her mind.

No, you stop it, Kasey argued.

“Alright, alright. There’s no need to fight about it. It’s good to worry but,” Liam smiled a little, “Pushing a kid off his bike might have been a slight overreaction.”

"Hey, what can I say?" Harper laughed. "I've been taking care of her for as long as I can remember."

Kasey nodded, biting her lip. Of course he had, they hadn't had any choice…

Liam laughed slightly, “Of course, at least you had each other.”

He tried to keep his voice light hearted but a flicker of pain flashed across his face at the words.

Harper quickly realized what he'd said and frowned, then glanced at Kasey.

"Sorry," he murmured, shaking his head. "I– Sorry…"

"It's okay," she whispered. She gave him a small smile. "Just nit the best joke you've ever made."

Liam coughed, “Well um… let’s not bring the mood down, shall we? How about ordering some pizza? Unless you want me to leave now, Kasey?”

Kasey quickly looked to Liam. She shook her head, smiling a bit. "No, please stay. Pizza sounds like a great idea. Doesn't it, Harper?"

"Yeah, actually, it does. I'll order if you guys want to tell me what you want," Harper said, nodding in agreement.

"Just meat for me. Ohhh, and pineapple!" Kasey said, grinning.

"Got it. Liam?"

“No pineapple for me, meat lovers sounds good, though.” Liam said, rubbing his neck.

"Okay, so what about a large meat-lovers' pizza with half pineapple? Does that sound good?" Harper asked.

"Sounds great to me!" Kasey said, giving her brother a thumbs up.

“Sounds like a plan.” Liam said, smiling and putting his hands in his pockets.

"Perfect. I'll go call now, then." Harper stepped into the kitchen and pulled out his phone to order.

Kasey sighed softly as he left, then turned to face Liam. "So… What do you think of my brother?" she asked, giving him a slight smirk. "And feel free to be honest."

Liam smiled, “He’s nice, protective but nice.”

"He's a good brother. A bit overprotective, yes, but he means well," Kasey agreed with a smile. "Thanks for staying, by the way. It means a lot, after what just happened."

“Don’t worry about it, anytime you need me just call or come knocking.” Liam said with a warm smile.

"I might wnd up taking you up on that offer if Harper stays much longer," Kasey laughed a bit.

Harper stepped back into the living room. "Pizza should be here in about fifteen to thirty minutes," he said.

Liam nodded, “Alright, what do we do to pass the time then?” He asked, rocking back on his heels.

"We could watch a movie," Kasey suggested. "Or play a game."

Liam shrugged, "I don't mind what we do but a movie sounds cool. We could watch the Avengers or Lord of the rings or Sleepless In Seattle…"

Kasey smiled. "How about the Avengers? That's one of my favorite movies."

"Sounds good to me," Harper agreed.

"Which one? Well, which ones do you have?" Liam asked.

Kasey laughed and started toward her movies. "Which ones don't I have? Honestly, I think I own all of them except the Hulk. What if we start on The First Avenger?"