"Well, they do work with the government. They can just get location that way. Or they can ask another hero. Many people know our first names as well." Averill glanced at the girls who had just sat down. "But you're right, it does seem quite easy for them to find us."
“They just give our practice location away?” He said, not looking up as he searched his bag. One dollar short. He just needed to find the quarters he grabbed. “I guess so long as they don’t show up at school or at one of our houses it’s not that bad. Because if my brother finds out where my extra cash is coming from he’ll try to join, and he doesn’t even know about making music.” The idea didn’t really appeal to him. If his brother could find something that he thought he could slack off in he’d take it, and act like he was the leader just because he’s older. He didn’t know what Aayon would do if he couldn’t stay at home while finding a job.
Reese looked over as one of the boys began to rifle through his bag. She watched him pull out a few dollar bills and continue his search. Her eyes counted a bill short of lunch money.
Opportunity at it's finest… Reese thought as she pulled the zipper of her book-bag open and reached into a small pocket for a roll of money she kept on her at all times. She slipped a dollar from it and tapped the boy's shoulder. "Here. Looks like you might need it." she said, offering him the dollar bill with a smile. This bold action caught Vanessa attention and she smiled as well.
Averill looked at the girl offering Ben money and raised an eyebrow. "Hey, you're in my Math class, right?" He thought that he recognized her as the person he thought was trying to talk to him that morning.
Ben looked with uncertainty at the smiling girl. She seemed nice. He just didn’t like taking stuff from others, especially since he knew it was just because he was forgetful of how much money he kept on him. Yet bad luck and bad habits had him considering it, since he’d skipped diner last night to fix the car. Why do I do this to myself? “You know Ave?” He asked, trying to think of where he put his quarters. The only conclusion he came to was that he didn’t grab them like he thought, and reluctantly took the dollar being held out to him. “I’ll pay you back. You shouldn’t have to help because I’m forgetful.”
Ali sat down with her own plate of food. "Xander, you didn't answer me. Are you any good at Maths?"
Reese nodded to Averill. "Yes I am." She then turned her gaze to Ben. "Don't worry about it." she assured him. "I mean, if you forgot to bring it for yourself, what makes you think you'll remember to bring it for me?" She shrugged. "Besides, anything for celebrities." she winked with a small laugh.
Her eyes ran over each of them, committing everything she saw to memory. "I'm Reese." she offered Ben her hand, then Averil. And she then turned to Vanessa. "This is my friend, Vanessa-"
"I am such a huge fan of you music!" She squealed.
Lovino runs back in with his boyfriend in tow "stop running so fast huff" his boyfriend says. Lovino runs to the table and slams his hands down Antonio coming up behind him and pants out a 'sorry'.
"guys guess what!" he says looking at all of them "oh and whos the new girl?" he questions.
Ben hoped his face wasn’t flushed, he wasn’t used to the fact the band had fans. He’d never be used to some thinking they’re celebrities. He looked at Lovino as the table shook from the slam, glancing at Antonio who only gave a quick sorry. He introduced the girls, pointing to each as he spoke. “Reese and Vanessa. They like our music.” Ben glanced at the others before giving his attention back to Lovino. “Anyways, what’s got you all excited?”
Lovino nods at the girls "well we need a place to practice right!" Lovino shook from excitement. Antonio sighs and waves his hand at the girls.
"Hi ladies," he says looking at Ben, "Lovino thinks he has found a place for you guys." he says wraping is hands around Lovinos waist and hugging him from behind "and clam down there not going anywhere love" Lovino nods and faces back to Ben.
"When will the pizza be here?" Nykidia said as she ate a pancake.
(Sorry this was supposed to post like 10 hours ago)
“Right about….” The doorbell rang. “Now.” Xander retrieved the pizzas with a smirk and set them down on the table.
After a bite, he asked, “How can we get more information on these kids? They could be the key to superhero weaknesses.”
"Yaaaassss! Pizza!" Nykidia yelled as she opened a box and started eating a piece. "She listened to Xander about the kids. "If the kids were smart they would try to hire more hero's to make songs about so look for something, if you haven't already."
"Yaaaassss! Pizza!" Nykidia yelled as she opened a box and started eating a piece. "She listened to Xander about the kids. "If the kids were smart they would try to hire more hero's to make songs about so look for something, if you haven't already."
Ali grabbed a piece of pizza, sighing loudly. "XANDER!" She slapped the table. "ARE YOU ANY GOOD AT MATHS?"
"One minute Lovino, can you let me and Ben go buy lunch?" Averill turned and started walking away before he stopped and turned around. "Nice to meet a fan, Vanessa. Nice to meet you too, Reese." He turned away and got in the lunch line.
"Thanks again for the dollar." Ben said, getting up to follow Averill. He was hoping whatever place Lovino found would have a place for drums, since you couldn't really carry them wherever. That was a downside, but he still loved playing them. "Are you used to having fans? Because I'm not, I still don't see the band as a reason for everyone to know our names." Ben asked, his question aimed towards Averill as they stood in line.
"No, problem…" Reese waved at them, Vanessa fanning herself behind her, and bit her lip in thought. So…you've got more business? More information will follow. She smirked.
Vanessa squealed. "Can you believe it? They are so hot!" She gasped. "I have got to tell Tay all about this!" She furiously tapped on her phone. Reese laughed softly and sipped her water.
Lovino nods and sits down dragging Antonio be hind him. Antonio being the person he is goes to sleep at the table while Lovino pulls out his phone. “Make it quick.” He says.
After a bit of waiting, Averill bought cheeseburger and milk. "Ben, I have a little sister. She has a lot of friends. I'm used to fans." He started walking back to the table as he spoke. "I know we didn't have any expectations for our band, but just go with the flow."
Ben frowned at this as he got a grilled cheese and some juice, handing over his money at the register. Others always seemed to forget why he didn't talk about his younger sister much, so he didn't really blame Averill for talking about family. Though it wasn't a topic he liked to stay on. "I guess. I just usually don't like the spotlight." He replied, avoiding further talk. His smile returned as they got to the table, sitting down as he looked to Lovino. "What were you saying about that place you found?"
Lovino looks up and nods “it’s a old house that my grandpa owns he says we can use it!” He chirps happily. Antonio lift his head and gives a tired grin and a small yawn.
“Sì the house is right next to mine so you guys can walk with me if you want…” he pauses for a second “unless it’s durring Monday’s because I have class in the afternoon then.” He squints his eyes and looks at his phone for a second. “Oh ya and Friday’s because I have drama shitty college credit.” Giving a little sigh “other than that I’m free!” He lets out a woot “god do I love college!” He sighs and lays his head back down “now I got an hour of sleep last night so just don’t bother me unless the world is on fire….” he falls asleep and Lovino laughs.
“Ya what that oaf said and man do I wish I was in college with you sounds fun!” He quips. Antonio flips him off and lovino chirps “love you to!”
Ali grabbed a piece of pizza, sighing loudly. "XANDER!" She slapped the table. "ARE YOU ANY GOOD AT MATHS?"
"Yaaaassss! Pizza!" Nykidia yelled as she opened a box and started eating a piece. "She listened to Xander about the kids. "If the kids were smart they would try to hire more hero's to make songs about so look for something, if you haven't already."
Xander took a quick glance at both of them and answered Ali. “I’m not the greatest, but yeah, I can do math.” He paused to take another bite of his pizza. “What does this have to do with anything?
"Because I think their supercode," she said in air brackets, "has a big mathematical element to it. And I am not very good at maths."
"If they wanted more money they would start putting up for hire ads. So they can get some money off that fame. If they have than we can get information off of it." She said shrugging. "I don't know. Isn't that how business works?"
Ben chuckled at the couple's exchange before looking at Averill. "Does it sound good? If so we should decide whether to practice or check it out after school." He said, "There's also the fact Lacuna could show up at any time." He ate some of his sandwich as he paused so Ave could answer. Though he looked to the girls sitting at the table as he remembered what Reese did. He usually wasn't as forgetful as he seemed. "I mean it when I say I'll pay you back. If I don't, consider it an IOU." He said, a grateful smile on his face.