counting stars ;

[he nods.] can I ask a question?

Yeah, of course. Can I come in though ? It's kind of heavy.

[he scrutinizes Finch, he smiles.] The greatest gift you could give me is making up with Rhyanne. I feel like a jerk being somehow the reason of you two being in bad terms. Anyways, thanks, you remembered.

[His smile drops a bit] Yeah. One day. Maybe. [He sighs then] Anyway, the cupcakes are from Anna. One of the gifts as well. She says she's sorry, apparently she has important stuff to see with her douchey ex-boyfriend. There's one from Shae as well, she's sorry too but forge's keeping her busy as fuck, and the last one is from me and I hope you'll like it.

[when he hears the door open of the hecate cabin, he stands up from Candy’s bed and walks closer to the door.] Why’re you here?

[Finch holds up a plate of cupcakes with rainbow icing and tiny magical items made of colourful almond paste, as well as three gifts wrapped in silver paper] Happy birthday !

[After returning the skates and swapping them out for their shoes, Holden walks alongside Finch; towards the nearest Starbucks. He lets Finch lead, not knowing where his way around the city. He looks down at Finch’s hand between them and decides to reach out and take it in his, holding it. He smiles bashfully.] —Uh, [His cheeks are a little pink.] Thank you, for being brave enough to ask me out on a date.

[Finch squeezes Holden's hand gently, smiling stupidly then laughing out loud at his words.] Crazy enough, you mean ? I guess crazy ideas are my specialty. [He says with a smile on his lips. After a few seconds of hesitation, though, he reaches to kiss him again, briefly.] Thank you for accepting to go on a date with me.

[Calls out from the loft] Yes. Come on in.

[Moments before the kiss, Holden is only aware of a few things that are happening. He’s aware of Finch’s thumb trailing circles on his hand. He’s aware of the uneasiness he feels being on his skates. And, when he leans in, he’s very aware of the boy’s lips. He can feel his heart beating faster than normal. After the moment passes, Holden’s left with a smile.] —Maybe later. [He responds. He drops his eyes, feeling a bit shy.] Maybe we should get some coffee now? [He looks back up.] If you’re ready.

Later. Yeah, later... sounds good. [Finch smiles again, widely enough for his cheeks to hurt. He has to bite his lower lip, though, to avoid kissing him again.] Coffee sounds good. Starbuck's not far from here. [He carefully guides him out of the ice rink, almost falling on his butt again, but they're finally back on solid ground] I think I want something to eat as well.

[She raises an eyebrow.] What happened to you? 

Oh, hum. Hello, LeAnn. Been a while. [He grins, then pouts.] Shae's damn monkey automaton thing stole my clothes while I was showering.

[opens the door wider] Vienna slapped Addie?

I shouldn't have said that. I shouldn't have said that.

[opens the door] Hey Finch.

Oh, hey Mitch. Hum, is Adelaide here ?

Since what?

[He swallows hard] Nothing ?

[stops closing the door] No.

Mm. Seems like she disappeared from camp since Vienna slapped her. [sighs] Thanks anyway.

Okay. [he says disinterested and then hestarts closing the door]

Hey, do you know where I could find her ?