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Post by Tag Along on Aug 6, 2011 3:55:06 GMT -5
Tag was nestled up against a tree off the beaten path in Central Park, the sun shining through the branches as she read her book on the history of pirates. Every so often, as she was reading, she remembered how she came to get that book... And a small smile always crept up on her face. This was one of those moments.
She thought about Specs and how nice and sweet he had been. She hoped she hadn't put him off for blushing so much and not being particularly flirty. Then, suddenly, she thought of Leo. Who was also nice and sweet.
Oh, dear. I would be better off just steering clear of the both of them.
At least she had the pirates in her book (and Zippy, of course) to keep her company. She had no need of a boy.
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Post by Specs on Aug 6, 2011 3:58:18 GMT -5
Specs strolled through the park, squinting through his glasses as he took in the view. It was a good day today and now was the perfect time to take a break from selling papers. He quickly noticed, however, a small figure nestled under a tree, someone that definitely looked familiar. He edged closer until he figured out who it was. The book definitely gave it away.
With her back to him, he inched closer, tapped her on the shoulder and then quickly hid behind the tree.
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Post by Tag Along on Aug 6, 2011 4:00:04 GMT -5
Tag let out a small squeak, jumping in surprise. She immediately looked behind her.
"...Who's there?" She asked in a small voice, clearly very confused.
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Post by Specs on Aug 6, 2011 4:01:29 GMT -5
Specs smirked, trying his best not to laugh at Tag Along. He moved over to her other side as she was looking away and tapped her other shoulder. Oh, this was too much fun.
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Post by Tag Along on Aug 6, 2011 4:04:28 GMT -5
Tag squeaked again, whipping her head around the other way. She caught a glimpse of someone, but couldn't tell who it was.
She stood up on shaky legs, hugging her book to her chest. "All right... Who is that? Leo, is that you?"
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Post by Specs on Aug 6, 2011 4:07:05 GMT -5
Specs frowned. Leo? He stood behind the tree, confused and a bit unsure of what to do. After a couple seconds, he finally stepped out and waved awkward at Tag.
"Uh, no... just me," he stammered, unable to clearly look at her. Sneaking up on her was definitely a bad idea.
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Post by Tag Along on Aug 6, 2011 4:08:48 GMT -5
Tag let out a sigh of relief and a small giggle. "Oh, Specs. Hello!" She said, stepping forward and trying to be friendly instead of shy and awkward.
"You gave me such a fright!" She added good-naturedly, hugging her book even tighter to her chest. "What are you doing here?"
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Post by Specs on Aug 6, 2011 4:11:31 GMT -5
Specs ran his fingers through his hair, still feeling quite uncomfortable. There shouldn't be a reason he felt like this, right?
"H-hi Tag," he muttered, giving her a small smile. "I was just takin' a break from sellin'. I like walkin' here sometimes. I see you're reading." He pointed at the book, as he tried to set his thoughts straight.
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Post by Tag Along on Aug 6, 2011 4:14:10 GMT -5
Tag looked down at her book, fighting back a smile. Her hair fell in front of her face, and she saw just how raggedy it looks. Oh, great.
"Oh yes. I rather enjoy it." She replied, glancing up at him and hoping he didn't notice her disgusting hair. "And... Are you? Reading?"
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Post by Specs on Aug 6, 2011 4:18:05 GMT -5
Getting somewhat distracted, Specs was suddenly amazed at her hair. He itched to pull away the strands of hair covering her face but decided not to. Let's not be creepy, Specs.
"No, just walking, really," he explained. "I like to people watch sometimes. Uh, er, Tag.. can I ask you a question?" He couldn't help it, he was curious and he really wanted to know.
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Post by Tag Along on Aug 6, 2011 4:19:45 GMT -5
((HAHA, I would totally let Specs be creepy. Tag, however, would be mortified!))
Tag shifted her weight from one foot to the other, biting her lip. "Yes, of course."
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Post by Specs on Aug 6, 2011 4:22:11 GMT -5
((Hahaha! Oh, creepy!specs  ) Specs clenched his hands, stuffing them into his pockets, not entirely sure he wanted to hear the answer. But, oh well, here goes. "Who's Leo?" |
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Post by Tag Along on Aug 6, 2011 4:24:41 GMT -5
"Oh, Leo?" She pondered why he would ask about Leo, but then she remembered she'd asked if it was him earlier. Right.
"He's another newsie, though I don't know if he stays at the house or not. We met the other day at the bakery."
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Post by Specs on Aug 6, 2011 4:26:00 GMT -5
"O-oh, really?" he said, feeling somewhat dejected. "You just sounded really excited to see him, that's all."
Maybe she wasn't too excited to see me, he thought.
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Post by Tag Along on Aug 6, 2011 4:28:14 GMT -5
"Did I?" She tilted her head a little, realizing how upset he sounded.
"Oh, we just go on rather well. But, I am excited to see you. Have you read any of Pride and Prejudice yet?"
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