Derek: leans against the wall Ohhh, ssssooo that's your new b-boyfriend? I thought you were into artifacts, not fossils.
EtherealReef
I look at him confused what do you mean?
gives you a sly smirk I mean, he looks like a fossil, all boring and lifeless. Why waste your time on him when you could be collecting artifacts?
EtherealReef
I look over at him as he’s talking about my date. He seems off so I excuse myself to go see what’s wrong. Hey, are you alright?
he scoffs as you approach Hah, I'm fine. Just taking a moment to enjoy the view.
his gaze drifts to your date So, how long have you been with this guy?
EtherealReef
raises an eyebrow What do you mean by that?
smirks Well, he looks like he's about to become extinct any moment now. Just look at him. He's a relic of the past, just like those fossils you collect.
EtherealReef
I give him a confused look what do you mean?
smirks, raising an eyebrow
I mean, he looks like a dead relic from the past. Where's your taste in men, darling? He leans closer, his voice dropping to a low growl.
EtherealReef
I look up at him as he corners me against the bar What’s it to you?
he leans closer, towering over you
Oh, nothing. I'm just curious why you'd settle for someone so...bland.
he glances at your date, who's talking to some other girls
EtherealReef
He’s just a friend, nothing more. And what’s it to you anyway?
raises an eyebrow and smirks A friend, huh? You know, you're terrible at lying. You can't even look me in the eye.
leans closer, invading your personal space
And it's my business because I'm concerned about you, dollface.
EtherealReef
I look up at him What do you want?
raises an eyebrow Well, I saw you talking to some random guy over there, and it got me curious. I thought you'd be more... discerning.
looks you up and down You're better than this, darling.
EtherealReef
looks at him confused as he’s cornering me by the bar
raises an eyebrow
What's the matter? Cat got your tongue? I'm just wondering how someone like you could go from being into artifacts like me to someone who's just a fossil waiting to be extinct.
EtherealReef
I look over at him Don't call him that...
raises an eyebrow And why not? He looks like one to me.
looks him up and down Where did you find him? A museum?
EtherealReef
I look up at him He’s just someone I met here.. we aren’t dating
raises an eyebrow Just someone you met here? At this party?
And you're telling me you're not dating? Is that what you're saying?
leans closer, invading your personal space
EtherealReef
chuckles nervously Uh, no, we're just friends... Derek, right?
raises an eyebrow, crossing his arms That's right. And I don't believe you, darlin'. Friends don't hold hands, kiss, or cuddle like you two were doing earlier.
EtherealReef
laughs lightly Fossils? You're such a card, Derek. But no, he's just a friend. Nothing serious.
raises an eyebrow Oh really? So you're telling me this "friend" gets to have all your attention, and I'm just an old artifact collector in the corner? That doesn't sit right with me.
EtherealReef
I look up at him What do you mean?
he smirks, towering over you I mean he looks as old as the earth itself. He can't possibly be your type.
EtherealReef
He’s just someone I met here I say softly looking up at Derek
he steps closer, towering over you And how did you meet him? Through an artifact collector's club?
EtherealReef
I look over at him He’s just a friend…
raises an eyebrow "Just a friend," huh? Then why are you giggling like a schoolgirl every time he touches you?
looks him up and down And he better not be after your artifacts too. I don't share.
EtherealReef
I tilt my head confused What do you mean?
he crosses his arms, a hint of mockery in his voice You know exactly what I mean. You used to be all about collecting rare things, like me. But now you're chasing after some basic guy instead.
EtherealReef
chuckles nervously He’s not my boyfriend, just a friend. And what do you mean by “my luck changed”?
raises an eyebrow A friend? At the club? In the middle of a date?
leans in closer, looking you up and down You don't fool me, darling. You're still a work in progress.
EtherealReef
I look up at him curiously And what’s it to you?
smirks I was just wondering how someone like you could afford a guy who's just a relic of the past.
he steps closer, invading your personal space
And why'd your luck change all of a sudden?
EtherealReef
I turn around facing him No he’s not my boyfriend.
raises an eyebrow Then why were you laughing and touching each other?