I'm not dumb!

[aslovelyasyourname]

Sing Me a Song || Cookies and Cream AU

[aslovelyasyourname]

“Not at all. I’m flattered. Confused, maybe, a little, but definitely flattered.” In truth, she didn’t see why someone would be offended. He wanted to kiss her! That was a very kind thing for someone to say.

And then it dawned on her. He wanted to kiss her. What a strange thing. No one had ever said anything of the sort to her. Certainly, not in public, and not all that earnestly. That detail of the whole thing hadn’t occurred to her until just now, and she was finding herself blushing a little and averting her eyes, not sure what to say. The moment was gone, after all.

[barrellockwood]

Baron looked at Ella, a little confused. “What is there to be confused about?” He asked, his eyebrows wrinkled a little. He plucked another cherry out of the cup and held the cup out to her, wordlessly offering her another.

He watched her blush and became even more confused, looking behind him, thinking perhaps one of their friends was behind him, doing something to make her feel embarrassed, but he didn’t see Shock, or even on of Ella’s friends giving some sort of silent encouragement, so he chose to ask. “Have I done something to upset you?” He asked, concerned.

[aslovelyasyourname]

[barrellockwood]

[barrellockwood]

withlipsthatshametheredredrose-x:

“Oh really? I might have to give her a call, let her know how much of a baby you’re being..”

You wound me, truly.

[aslovelyasyourname]

Sing Me a Song || Cookies and Cream AU

[barrellockwood]

aslovelyasyourname:

Ella nodded firmly. She was, at least, certain. “Yes, of course. Please stay, if that’s what you want to do.” Slowly, she lowered herself back into her chair, waiting for him to do the same. Usually, she would not sit until he had, but it didn’t seem like he was going to until she did, and if they kept going like that, it would go around in circles forever.

Looking down at her glass, which was mostly empty, she shook her head a little. “I didn’t realize it was inappropriate,” she said, smiling as though she would laugh at herself. “I think it’s rather sweet of you, actually. It’s just that I’ve never had anything of the sort happen to me, and, well… I didn’t know what to do. I’m sorry that I caused you worry.” At that last part, she looked up at him, smiling and hoping it eased his nerves more.

“I’d love to.” Baron said as he followed Ella’s lead and sat back down. He coughed a little at what Ella said next. “I-Well, it could be, in the wrong situation. It’s certainly forward. Which works sometimes, and sometimes... It doesn’t.” He said sheepishly. “You... You really don’t have to keep apologizing, honestly. I’m just glad I didn’t offend you.”

[barrellockwood]

aslovelyasyourname:

That’s certainly true.

Glad we can agree.

[barrellockwood]

withlipsthatshametheredredrose-x:

“A few blocks.. maybe. Why are you being such a baby?!”

I’m sorry! I might be of southern Italian blood, but I’ve been raised in England, and as such am still not used to this fucking humidity. My nonna would be truly ashamed.

[barrellockwood]

aslovelyasyourname:

I certainly don’t think so. You never stutter.

There’s a first for everything.

[barrellockwood]

aslovelyasyourname:

Not quite. Stuttering is my job. *presses her lips together* I’m glad.

[laughs] Oh is that so? You have the monopoly on stuttering in this relationship? I don’t know how to break this to you my dear, but you’re a lot better at causing stuttering than you even know.

[barrellockwood]

withlipsthatshametheredredrose-x:

It might be hot out, but frozen yogurt can fix that! Come on! You can’t just make me go alone..

How close are the yogurt shops to each other? I can barely walk twenty feet in this oppressive heat and humidity.

[barrellockwood]

withlipsthatshametheredredrose-x:

“Are you doubting my idea of fun? That sounds like doubt.”

I’m just saying a tour of the frozen yogurt shops within walking distance of the school doesn’t sound like my ideal afternoon. Do you feel how hot it is out here?

[barrellockwood]

aslovelyasyourname:

No. *whispers* Are you okay? You stuttered?

[laughs, embarrassed] Oh, you caught that, did you? I was hoping I’d gotten away with it. [presses his forehead to hers] I’m alright.

[aslovelyasyourname]

Sing Me a Song || Cookies and Cream AU

[barrellockwood]

aslovelyasyourname:

“Oh, no!” she said, waving her hands frantically. “No, gosh no. Well, maybe a little shy, but not because of you. Just because I’m…I’m not…goodness, no. Nothing you did.” she let out a breath, hoping she was being clear enough, but doubting it.

Ella wrinkled up her nose, trying to think out an answer. What was she saying sure to, anyway? “Well, certainly to you staying,” she said aloud, adding, “if that’s what you want,” as an almost-automatic afterthought. “And, uhm. Well, I’m not a very good pretender, you see. So I’m afraid that’s not going to work well. You’ll have to forgive me for that. And anyway, what good would it do, really?”

“You’re certain?” He asked, breathing a little easier. He was still confused to what exactly what was happening, but at least her vehement denying he’d made her uncomfortable eased him a little. “I... I’d like to stay. If you want me to.” He said slowly, moving back towards the chair but still not sitting. “I couldn’t dream of holding it against you. But I don’t know. I just offered, since it was decidedly inappropriate.”

[barrellockwood]

aslovelyasyourname:

Uh…uh-huh. You?

Fan-fantastic. I just heard you and thought you might not be okay. But. Cool.

[aslovelyasyourname]

Sing Me a Song || Cookies and Cream AU

[barrellockwood]

aslovelyasyourname:

“No,” she admitted, turning down and chuckling. “I’m afraid I wouldn’t know the difference between too far and not too far, but I don’t…” she trailed off. She didn’t know what she was talking about, and she doubted he knew what she was talking about either. 

His answers were not what she was expecting, but they made sense. Sort of. As much as any answer made sense. She felt almost dumb for having to ask, but he didn’t seem too bothered. Actually, he sounded more normal than he had when she’d spoken before. Ella was starting to become aware of the flirty tone. “Oh. Well. Uhm. Sure,” she said, finally, not sure what she was saying ‘sure’ to. Maybe he would know. Hopefully, he would know.

“You... I mean, did I make you uncomfortable?” How did she not know what constituted too far? That seemed like something that would be innate. Didn’t it? He looked puzzled at her response. “Sure to... What?” He asked, prompting her a little. “Sure to me going? To me staying? To us pretending I never said the bit about kissing you?”

[barrellockwood]

aslovelyasyourname:

*lets out a little squeak, arching up a little higher where he touches*

[pulls back at her squeak, looking concerned, trying to look her over with unfocused, glassy eyes, his chest moving rapidly as her tried to catch his breath] Are you- You okay?

[aslovelyasyourname]

Sing Me a Song || Cookies and Cream AU

[barrellockwood]

aslovelyasyourname:

Ella shook her head. “Goodness,” she said. “I wouldn’t want to be rude.” It was such a strange thing. But then, he jumped up all flustered, and he stood up too, putting her hand up. “No, it’s not–I–you weren’t out of line,” she told him, not wholly sure what she was saying, but quite determined to say it. “It’s..I just…people don’t say things like that to–” to girls like me. She kept herself from saying it, but barely. “To me. And, I didn’t–I don’t–I wouldn’t know what to say.”

She turned red, really red, and lowered her hand slowly. She didn’t know what she was doing. Not just with him. She didn’t go to bars and flirt–my god, she was flirting!–with guys, and guys didn’t ask her if she wanted to kiss and, goodness, she should just let him go.

Baron stopped when Ella put her hand up. He was still flustered, and felt like he’d really gone too far with her, which seemed silly, cause he’d said it to other girls in similar situations and it was usually well received. But then again that was the difference, since Ella had just looked more confused than anything else.

He spoke tentatively, at least turning back to face her, not quite sure he was allowed to sit with her again. “You’re sure I didn’t go too far?” He asked. The other words coming out of her mouth were bewildering. No one had ever said anything like that to her before? Really? Were they blind? And deaf? Or just plain stupid? “You... Well I mean you can say whatever you want. You could just pretend you didn’t hear me and I’d drop the subject. Or say you wouldn’t mind me finding out or...” He left it hanging, not really sure where to go from there.

[barrellockwood]

aslovelyasyourname:

*takes a breath when he does, pulling the smallest bit away until she’s got some air, and then leans back toward him, curling toward his touch lightly*

[groans a little, pulling her closer at the waist while he moves the hand on her thigh a little higher, tracing slow circles with his thumb]