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[ahero]

[Silena hated inviting people over generally. Her house was nicer than most, thanks to her dad's success. But with Luke it was different. She had been instantly enamored with him, though she'd never actually admit this out loud. Really, though, this was the perfect excuse to study for the Greek History winter exam and have some much needed company while her dad was out.

Again.

Red over-sized sweater falling off her shoulder, skinny jeans and slippers, she rushes to the door with one last mirror check to make sure her hair isn't every which way, before stopping just in front of it. Catching her breath, she opens the door with a big smile.]

Hey. You found it okay.

[kleptes]

Just followed my feet.

[He gave in return, giving her a once-over and an appreciative smile. While he wasn't entirely consumed by looks the way most guys his age were, he appreciated that she always presented herself as well put-together.

Made him think a little more highly of her.

Holding up the bottle of eggnog to show her, and raising his brows while sporting a grin that seeped along his face in what he hoped was a charming, engaging manner, he asked,]

So, can I come in?

[ahero]

Eggnog, you are officially my favorite.

[Silena blushed only a little when she noticed his appraisal of her appearance, brushing her hair from her face as she opened the door. That grin and his tone nearly made her putty in his hands at this point.]

Entrez! I don't want you to be stuck out in the cold.

[kleptes]

Aw, I wasn't before?

[He passed her a wink as he stepped inside, brushing past her, amused that he had that effect. She was a little obvious, but hey; no complaints.]

Thanks. Where can I hang my coat?

[ahero]

Mmmm... Close to favorite until now. You just blew away any competition.

[Silena's problem was that she wore her heart on her sleeve. She took the eggnog from him and tilted her head to the closet.]

Just in there, I'll go ahead and pour this.

[kleptes]

I'm going to have to hear all about the competition, over that eggnog. I'm the jealous type, you know.

[As he nodded and took his coat off, going to hang it, he gave her a warm look that, by now? It was easy to put on. As if he were just joking, and he didn't have a jealous bone in his body, in reality.]

Thanks.

[ahero]

We'll see about that.

[Was her only coy response as she left him for the kitchen with a bright smile. True to her word, she was pouring the eggnog into two nice glasses and sprinkling a little nutmeg on top of both. He was welcome to follow her, and he would find her putting miniature candy canes into the glasses as garnish.]

[kleptes]

[Once he had the jacket in the closet, he took his time getting to the kitchen... looking around, sizing the place up, letting the smile take a breather. Seeing what he could learn about her from his new surroundings.

Once he was in the kitchen though? All that cheer was right back in place.]

Hey-- wow. That's festive. You fix up eggnog often?

[ahero]

Drink of choice around these parts.

[One thing he'll have noticed is the distinct lack of her mother in all their pictures. It was just her and her father, who really must seem familiar, though not easily placed. Silena smiled brightly and picked up his cup to hand his way.]

You know, whenever my dad is actually home that is. Do you want anything to eat?

[kleptes]

[Taking his cup with a flippant smile, he had a seat, facing her, and leaning towards her, to make himself look alert. Fully focused on her.]

No, the eggnog is enough. Thanks.

Your dad works a lot?

[ahero]

A lot a lot.

[Silena laughs and brushes it off, though, smiling a little shyly at how much attention he has focused on her.]

I'm kinda used to it by now and at least I'm old enough to not need a nanny anymore.

[kleptes]

[He goes to clink their glasses, shaking his head.]

Sorry about that. And-- your mom?

[And, just in case that was too heavy:] I don't even want to drink from this, it looks too pretty, the way you set it up.

[ahero]

Not in the picture.

[But she smiled still and gesture to his glass with her free hand.]

It's meant to be enjoyed. Go ahead and drink up!

[kleptes]

Got it. Like my dad.

[Not something he liked to talk about, but he thought relating might help.

With a smile, and tipping his glass at her in a toast, he took a sip.]

[ahero]

Guess we have more in common than we realized.

[But she left it at that. She lifted her glass in a toast and watched him drink his before sipping on her own.]

Thoughts?