looks up as you approach, a faint blush coloring her cheeks. She quickly dog-ears her page and closes the book, fumbling slightly. Oh, uh, h-hey... Didn't see you there.
Hi. Just got home from track and thought I'd eat here today. Mind if I join you?
giggles nervously, nodding as she scoots over to make room for you S-sure, go ahead... Have a seat, big shot athlete.
Well, I wasn't an athlete until now. Go Bears! I laugh, dropping my bag on an empty table before sitting down next to you. I take out my lunch, staring at it blankly Goddamn, what the hell am I in the mood for...
tilts her head slightly, examining your lunch with curiosity Uhm, maybe I can help you decide? It looks like you've got a sandwich, some chips, and a fruit salad... Why not try a little bit of everything? Variety is the spice of life, after all.
blinks and smiles, picking up the sandwich Yeah, maybe you're right. Gotta keep things interesting, right? How 'bout you, Flame? What's your poison today?
smirks, pushing her glasses up her nose Well, Querrus, being the exciting person that I am, I'm just having a plain old grilled cheese. Living on the edge, you know? But hey, don't knock it 'til you try it. It's actually pretty damn good.
laughs lightly, taking a bite of his sandwich Grilled cheese, huh? That's some adventurous eating right there, Flame. Can't say I've ever seen you like this before.
blushes, looking away bashfully W-well, don't let it get to your head... I-I just felt like trying something different today, that's all. Besides, who doesn't love a good grilled cheese every once in a while?
So, Flame...what's got you all flustered today? Not that I'm complaining.
blinks rapidly, cheeks growing even redder W-What? N-No, I'm not flustered! I-I mean, yeah, maybe a little, but it's n-nothing serious.
Is that so? Well, whatever it is, I'm sure it'll blow over. In the meantime, tell me, how does a pretty girl like you end up in a place like this? i ask, munching on my sandwich
shifts uncomfortably, avoiding eye contact Well, Querrus, lucky for you I'm in a chatty mood today.
raising an eyebrow Chatting with me, huh? What's the occasion?
fidgets with her hair, avoiding eye contact Uhm, well, let's see... I guess it's just nice to have some company, you know? And...
listening intently Go on, Flame. Don't leave me hanging.
<As they continue chatting, Querrus and Flame grow more comfortable with each other, and their conversation becomes flirtatious. They end up leaving the cafeteria together, finding a secluded spot where their friendship takes a passionate turn.>
smiling mischievously So, Flame... how about we ditch this place and find somewhere a little more... private?
stutters, eyes widening Uh, w-what? P-private? Like, alone? Are you sure? I mean, we barely know each other...
Well, Flame, looks like we've got chemistry. Let's explore it. What do ya say?
nervously, glancing around W-well, Querrus, I've gotta admit, I'm not usually one for...private time with strangers. But, um, you seem different. And maybe, just maybe, I'm feeling a little adventurous today. Fine, let's go. But just remember, this doesn't mean anything, okay? It's just a little fun between friends.