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To what?

I told her I loved her. [A half of a laugh that comes out slightly strained.] She slightly... panicked would be the word for it. Looked at me, wide eyed and said, "Is that so?"

Not the reply I'd hoped for. Not for confessing something like that.

Oh... ouch.

Maybe... um... maybe she just needs some time to process it?

I hope so. She's a very easily flustered girl, though that's part of what makes her so charming. All my bloody intuitions told me that she might go red in the cheeks or...stare, but that she felt at least something romantic. I thought, anyway.

[He rubs the back of his neck.] Suppose that's what a bloke gets for chasing a girl with a penchant for running.

Well, you can't help who you fall in love with. And at least she didn't actually run. That must be a good sign, right? I'll be honest though, I suck at romance.

Well, hullo Miss I-suck-at-romance. I'm Mister Not-so-charming-as-he-thinks. William.

[He smiles, and puts out a hand.]

[ And she shakes it, smiling back. ]

Bella. Nice to meet you.

[His smile grows a little.]

Some fellow has probably told you your name is very apt, hasn't he?

[ She looks down, smiling as well but with a distinct air of Embarrassed Teenage Girl. ]

Not... really. And you should wait until you've watched me fall flat on my face for no apparent reason a few dozen times and see if you still feel like saying it yourself.

[He shifts and laughs with her, a relief in his chuckle and the way he shoves his hands in his pockets.]

You wouldn't believe what falling on your face can do to a bloke. It's how I met her.

[ This... is a weird situation all right. Cute guy giving her compliments whilst telling her about the girl he loves. It's making it hard to decide what the Correct Normal People Reaction is supposed to be. For now she'll stick with smiling and tucking some hair behind her ear. ]

You mean my inner ear damage might end up actually paying off one day? Best news I've gotten all week.

They make the most memorable of impressions, honestly!

[A casual shrug. His whole air is a bit debonair. Being a product of privilege and a slight socialite outside of law school makes conversation quite easy for him. It doesn't help that he naturally leans toward flirtation.]

Sorry to hear it gives you a bit of a problem. Just need someone who finds your quirks an opportunity to catch you.

[ That's going to be nice and confusing for awkward turtle Bella.

Yeah, "quirks". Her smile falters a little. ]

Think I'd rather stay on my feet by myself.

[ And here we go, sudden vertigo and nausea. Wonderful. She reaches out instinctively and blindly for something, anything, to grab hold of to steady herself again so she doesn't just fold up on the floor. ]

Oh--!

[Being the gentleman he is, William immediately reaches out to steady her, grabbing hold of her arm, and then wrapping another around her shoulders in the hopes that it will keep her upright.]

...God, are you all right?

[ Normally she'd shy away from that much sudden bodily contact with someone she doesn't know, but right now she kind of needs the support so she leans into him heavily. ]

Yeah, I'm fine. It's just... an inner ear problem.

[He frowns, a concerned look on his face.]

You weren't kidding.

[Not that he thought she was. He's simply trying to be light-hearted.]

What can I do?

[ He's being very sweet , so she gives him a shaky little smile. ]

You're doing it. It'll pass on it's own soon. Sorry for semi-collapsing on you.

[He returns her smile, and holds onto her still. He won't let go until she says she's better enough to stand on her own.]

Oh, none of that. You can't help it, you poor thing. I'm terribly sorry. Do you want to sit? Or... have a glass of water? I admit I don't know a damned thing about inner ears, but, I'd like to help you.

Sitting down might be good, so you don't have to hold me up.

[A poor adolescent girl, wanting in self sufficiency and thrown off balance. Oh, that's just adorable.]

I don't mind really, but we can if you prefer.

[He takes a quick look around.]

There's a chair just to your right. Will you be all right to walk to it?

[ She carefully turns her head to find the chair, and hopes his comment about not minding holding her up didn't make her blush or something embarrassing like that. ]

Well, it's... kind of embarrassing to cling to a stranger, you know?

Yeah, I can make it, no problem.

[Another soft chuckle.]

I can see why that would be odd. Here I am, not even thinking about it.

[He gives her a good amount of support and helps her to the chair.]

There you are. No need to worry.

Think that just means you're nice.

[ She sinks down on the chair and smiles up at him. ]

Thanks a lot. It'll pass on its own real soon.

I'd like to think of myself as a gentleman, is all.

[At least her being off kilter passes on its own, but you'd think there would be something she could take. Oh the marvels of medicine. Still, he won't pretend to be an expert. This is not his field by a longshot.]

Still want the company? Not sure how long this 'passing' takes.

Not long at all. You don't have to stay.

[ Though the look on her face says she'd rather like it if he did. She's just too shy to say so. ]

It isn't a matter of having to.

[He kneels by the chair, resting his elbows on his knees.]

I asked if you'd like me to be here with you. I'll take a shot in the dark and call it a 'yes'?

[ Aw, look at that, is she blushing a little? She might be. ]

Yeah, it's a yes.

[ Did he have to word it like that though? It made the admission kind of... even more awkward. ]

No need to be embarrassed. I'm just another bloke.

[He shrugs.]

One who wants to make sure you're all right.

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Sorry this took so long! I worked all weekend >.<

hey, no problem : ) I just think it's fun you want to keep the thread going <3

Of course! :D Happy you want to do the same!

how could I ever pass up so much adorable? :D

hee!

kinda ship them, ngl xD

HEE and sorry for the wait once again ARGH school and work

RL first forever, don't worry about it at all <3

sodhdsofihs thank you for being understanding

pfft, I can disappear for days myself so yeah xD

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And then I dropped off the face of the earth, so sorry D:

PFFF I have no room to talk. TOTES fine.

Hehehe <3

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