More than you Think

[runs so he can walk next to the other]

“They were great! I met two other students, but I think they think I’m strange.”

[laughs nervously]

“It’s okay. I was just…trying some control stuff. Yeah. I guess you could call it that.”

[looks up at him then back to the rock]

[holds up the book]

“I’ve read it before, so it’s okay if you take me away from it.”

“Retrieve me? Sounds very bodyguard-like.“

[stands up and tucks his chair back in]

“It’s okay. I’m always carrying around weird things with me, so I think they think she’s a stuffed animal. Plus, it’s not like the librarian can see her that well at this angle.”

[then he realizes why the other is here]

“Ah- Sorry. I was going to ask what you were doing, but I guess you’ve dropped what you’re doing. Uh- What were you doing?”

[very amused at the hand, too. what an official person.]

[takes and shakes it, looking directly into his eyes]

“Ehe, you caught me there. I actually did try to place your accent and ‘the sturdier parts of Boston’ is apparently very wrong. I’m from Italy, so just a little more down that longitude line from your home! Which- By the way, I heard Germans are very good with their hands.”

[not even trying to hide the fact that flustering him is fun so he’s just smiling]

“But maybe it’s just a bad stereotype.”

“So metal and magnetic fields? That’s actually something really helpful a hero can use. I feel like it’s a very ‘hero-y’ power. Using metal poles is just easier to smack your foes with, you know? Plus, since your powers seem to have a theme to them, it’s easier to come up with an alias. Have you ever been thinking about changing your name? If so, I’d like to recommend ‘Bob.’ That way, ‘Bob the Builder’ would fit seeing as you could throw metal beams around, and American kids everywhere would be really appreciative of you!”

“A really cool name.. Next time we meet, I’m going to ask you what it means.”

[laughs and waves]

“I always have watermelon in stock, so don’t be afraid to ask for some next time you see me! See you in two days!”

[Smiles at the other’s description of the path they’re about to embark] ‘He seems to really know the school and his way around. He must have many friends too with such a bright smile.’

[thinks]

“Three years I first came here. Well, technically I’ve only been in Sky High for two and some more since I had some trouble last year, but it’s all the same, right? All in all, I really hope you like it here.”

“And about the English thing, don’t worry about it! It’s hard when it’s not your first language. It’s so silly. The whole world over, people just assume you speak English. Now, let’s see.”

[stops in his tracks, puts his hand to his chin, and looks as if he’s scanning her]

I won’t be making croissants, but two days sounds good. [Smiles] Can you wait two days? 

“Of course I can! If I can wait for a person for three years, I can definitely wait two for sweets. By the way, I’m Felix if you ever need to look for me.”

[smiles then looks up, thinking]

[laughs nervously as he rubs the back of his neck]

“I only have a few friends and acquaintances from my classes, and I think I’m not too noticeable. It’s probably why you haven’t heard of me, but it’s okay. You’ve heard of me now.”

[dramatically scoffs]

“And I’m shocked that you, yourself wouldn’t think that you’re cool! Look at you! Nicely built, almost like a god. I’d have to go through hell trying to find a model like you to draw! But wait! There’s more! See, you’ve even perfected the slight blush and polite smile that’d kill people thirsting for love all around! Gentle, polite, and good looking. Get yours today!”

[breaks character and laughs, flushing from embarrassment]

[knows it from the little anime he’s watched but he’s not going to admit that]

“Ah, that’s wonderful! I’m sorry. It does take a little longer to get to class, but I get to see some of my friends if I do take this way. Not only that, you can see the front of the school from here from all the windows. It’s the prettiest in spring when flowers are blooming. Oh, and the sun shines in when it’s really cold. I really hope that you can take this way depending on where your previous class is.”

[starts walking]

[Amadeus grudgingly puts up with the petting, looking displeased by the nickname] 

“Eccellente! It’s a deal, then. When should the deadline for your sweet be? I heard things like croissants can take up to two days to make.”