William Cartwright

“I’m curious as to why I got an invite to the beach from you. I doubt I was the only one you could have asked.” Or even necessarily the first choice. He knew alaska of course but not as much as others did.

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“It all looks the same, and yet it still feels like I’ve stepped into some sort of alternative universe,” She mused with a shake of her head. “Really?” Sofìa asked, although she had absolutely no reason not to trust him. “I could have sworn it was on the other side of town. Is that bakery still there? They used to sell the best cakes.” 

“Really? Do you think I would try to trick you?” Will asked, eyebrow raising in slight bemusement. “Because I’m not sure what I’d gain from that. But yes, I believe there is a bakery by there too.”

“Well you can’t see what you look like right now so I don’t think your opinions counts.”

“If you think the opinion of one person would change the truth you are entirely incorrect, princess.” William answered simply. “Thankfully, i don’t rely on anyone elses opinion to feel good about myself.”

“And I’m a lot less fun when you insult me,” Ronnie pointed out, “I really don’t think you do for the record. Though drowned rat does have a nice ring to it.”

“That’s a matter of opinion.” Will answered simply, a smirk on his face as he picked up speed, jogging slightly to the nearest place that would keep them out of the rain.

Ronnie smiled a little too sweetly, “Please remember I can make things fly with my mind. Maybe next time I’m moving a heavy object, I’ll let it slip and land on your foot,” She could have been joking or she might not have been but she wouldn’t tell, “I’m going to go back inside. Please feel free to stay out here and look like a drowned rat.”

“I’d be a lot less fun to be around if you hurt me.” Will happened to point out with a little smirk. “But I’ll follow you in. Much as I can pull off the wet look, I don’t particularly want to.”

“My makeup is not running, I’m only wearing mascara and it’s waterproof,” Veronica said, shoving him a little and trying to hide her amusement with a dark look, “Don’t be an ass.”

“Are you sure about that?” Will couldn’t help but continue to jibe, finding amusement out of teasing the girl. “Me an ass? Never.”

“That’s an attractive look on you.” Will couldn’t help but tease, a smirk on his face. “This is one of those moments that I am glad I don’t wear make up.”

“Is it a form of pleasure for you or-…?” Samuel asked, a serious expression on his face as he tried to figure out if that’s what the other meant by him shocking him causing him that bit of excitement. “Well given I’m the least threatening looking person, I don’t blame you at not being on our guard. Pretty sure a Labrador could be more intimidating that me.” Samuel scoffed at the others words, “You’re really okay with being shocked that much to try and help me learn? Seems like a bit of an odd teaching technique.”

Okay, so that made him open his eyes again, staring at Samuel from behind his dark lenses. “Are you asking if I get off on it?” He put to the man, amusement clearly in his voice. “That wasn’t what I was suggesting... now whose mind is in the gutter.” Will couldn’t help but tease, a low chuckle escaping him. “Much as that would be an interesting addition to the bedroom, I actually meant that you can be a little unpredictable and I like that.” It was certainly better than some of the boring people he came across on a daily basis. His chuckle evolved into a full laugh at the others comparison though and he hummed in acknowledgement. “I suppose you are right but surely the ones that don’t look intimidating are the ones you ought to be wary of; you can never be certain what they’re hiding because they look so innocent. You definitely have a bite to go with your puppy exterior.” Will was referring to the others powers of course. “As for my odd teaching techniques; firstly I never claimed to be a teacher. I’d be awful at that, and secondly, you would think my power would mean I would be better matched to yours than some peoples.” Certainly he ought to be better at conducting it than most. “Mainly I’m just not afraid of being hurt though.” He’d been through worse. 

“ Really ? If only I were a magical genie who could conjure up a petting zoo on a whim, ” she quipped. “ Okay, but you could be feeding geese. Clearly I have some taste. ” Mirana moved to sit on the edge of the bench, sorting through her bag. “ I read they like lettuce, but I’d never waste taco toppings, so I brought rice. ”

“I might just let you do the feeding. If I’m lucky, they might just take you to their leader and off my hands.” Will couldn’t help but answer back, watching the woman. “Though at least I can applaud your smart thinking when it comes to food.”

Samuel didn’t need to look in a mirror to know his face had heated up and there was a clear blush on his cheeks from the others comment, he didn’t even know how to respond so he chuckled. Lamely. All whilst trying to look anywhere but at William as if that was going to make his blushing less obvious. “You know I don’t mean to do that, you normally provoke me and it’s a defense mechanism I guess, still trying to reign it in.”

Normally Will wasted no time in laying it on thick with those he was attracted to or wanted to bed but he’d not done that with Samuel. Perhaps because he valued the others friendship more than he’d realised at first. It wasn’t something he was willing to mess up just for the chance at a fun night. A chuckle left his lips at the colouring on the others cheeks though and Will sunk more comfortably down into his chair, closing his eyes and tilting his head back to bask in the warmth of the sun. “Oh, I know. I’m also aware that it’s a chance I take but that kind of adds to the excitement.” Will admitted, grinning. “I should be better at avoiding it given my abilities but I don’t tend to feel the need to be on guard with you. I’m sure you will control it eventually and in some ways, my constant provocations might actually prove useful in that respect.” And it wasn’t as if he could be easily hurt so if Samuel was going to do it to anyone, it might as well be him.

“When you suggested we go feed some animals, this wasn’t really the type I had in mind.” Will admitted from where he had splayed himself out on the bench that was situated on the waterfront, a gaggle of ducks gathering where Mirana was stood.

“That’s not what I was saying.” Samuel pointed out to the other, “Was just wondering why you asked me of all people to come and hang out with you.” Especially since the other must have many friends and people wanting to buy his attention and he was just some dork who had looked up to him as a super cool hero once upon a time. “Well I do have to say the view is more impressive then back at the Academy. I forget how pretty the town is.”

A little chuckle fell from Will’s lips at that. “Really? That’s cute but not the view I was talking about, pretty boy.” He seemed in good humor despite the others clueless response. The truth was, he did find Samuel attractive but he also enjoyed his company. There was definitely no boredom involved when the brunette was about. “You also keep me entertained. I’m not sure whether that’s a good thing for you but you make for good company... When you’re not electrocuting me of course.” 

“You could certainly try, sweetie,” Ronnie said, smirking a little, “I’ll stop being annoying if you come hang out outside with me.”

“I doubt you will ever stop being annoying Veronica.” Will answered, but he stood up regardless. “Let’s make this fast.”

“What are you? Hungover? My voice is not that annoying,” Ronnie tugged at his arm, “Because I want company and I’m not taking no for an answer.”

“Your voice is definitely that annoying.” Will muttered, wincing as she dragged at his arm. “You do realise I could kick your ass if I wanted to.”