Walking like the Dead [completed]

[;Griffen;]

Alec
Isn't the guy supposed to do this?

I stiffened at her patting my back. It just felt odd to be comforted. It was a notion I never grew up to--having been an orphan and all. I looked at the paper and heard her stand up. I looked up to see her hand extended towards me. I looked at it blankly for a moment. Should I take it? I know I'll feel odd taking it--you know, this is what the guys do... At least, from what I've heard. I knew that if I didn't take it, I would regret it and she would probably be disappointed. I gently put my hand on hers, gripping it very lightly.

I got up, grabbed the paper and the pen and stuffed them both in my pant's pockets. I knew I would need them later. I rummaged in my other pocket, removing my hand from hers. Whatever I was looking for (isn't it odd that I can't remember what I'm looking for?) wasn't there. I looked up at her and shook my head slightly to remove the hair that was creeping down my face.

I felt like it was sealed. Once I took her hand, we would be best friends. I don't know about her, but she was a nice girl. I'd enjoy having her as a friend, since she'd be my first. I found it weird that she did not take off like others did. This all confused me, but I didn't care. I pushed the headache away from my main thoughts and started to walk with her to the cafeteria. Hopefully, no one will be there...

[.kiki.]

ainslie
Wow.

I could feel something flutter in my stomach when he grabbed my hand. I was surprised. Normally people avoided contact with me; I naturally assumed he would too. But I liked that he didn't. It made me feel like a normal person. The smile tugged at my lips again and and watched him pack things up. We'd need the notebook and pencil, so I was glad he remembered to grab them. I had forgotten about it to be honest. When he took my hand again, I tugged him towards the cafeteria.

-Ainslie is taking Griffen to the Cafeteria, which is here.-