CAN I BE REAL A SECOND ??

‘ again, because you’re small. ‘ the boy grinned down at her, gesturing between them -- after all, he was at least a foot taller than her. ‘ well, i can, and the answer is nothing. nothing more. ‘

‘ yeah, probably. this whole clothing thing is obviously not out style. once we figure that out, though, then we’ll be able to go further into it. ‘ he nodded, his smile returning.

‘ good peculiar, right ?? ‘

‘ well, that’s what makes you, you. so i’d say clumsy & curious are two great traits to have. ‘ he explained his reasoning, sticking his own tongue out at her. ‘ being called adorable by an adorable girl -- what more could a guy want ?? ‘

‘ wait, really ?? it worked ?? ‘ he raised his eyebrows, scrunching up the side of his face slightly when she poked it. ‘ does this mean i’ll be caled adorable on the daily ?? ‘

‘ but that’s the thing, i don’t wanna break it -- plus, how do you even dismantle a belt ?? ‘ he looks over at the boy, lips pursed slightly.

‘ maybe i am, maybe i’m not -- the world may never know. ‘ a lopsided smirk ensued, his tone cheeky. ‘ no, it’s not, you’ve just never called me adorable before. i like it. ‘

‘ well, we can’t dismantle it -- ‘ he stopped then, looking over to his brother. ‘ can we ?? ‘

‘ is both an acceptable answer ?? ‘ he joked, nudging her before laughing, his grin only growing. ‘ adorable ?? really ?? ‘

‘ see, dude, this is exactly why you’re my favorite brother. d’you know how awesome that would be. ‘ the happiness in his voice is evident.

‘ i do too, definitely. i wanna ask them about all they know. take notes too, obviously. ‘ he sighed dreamily, almost as if he were talking about a crush or something. a mechanical crush.

‘ but you could so kick ass if you want. ‘cause you’re a kickass girl. ‘ he flashed her a grin, chuckling when she booped his nose. ‘ did it work ?? did i sound weird as hell ?? ‘

‘ yeah -- that guy. ‘

‘ yeah -- you’re small. gotta be protected. ‘ he nodded, a sheepish smile curving his lips. ‘ i’m not good with telling someone i’m worried about them, though. ‘