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[It's been obvious lately, since after Christmas, that Crowe hadn't been feeling like himself. He's been depressed ever since, doing his best to not show it. But today, Mayfield has decided to cheer him up, it seems. Suddenly there's another Christmas tree in his house this morning. And under that tree is a 2009 Ducati 1198 Superbike. He stares at it for a long time, rereading the note, looking it over... Santa? No. He *knows* this is from home. His birthday present from his dad. This was what he was promised for when he turned 17, and it's shown up here!

Crowe pushes it outside, pops on the helmet that was included, and rides off! There's going to be some problems though. Crowe was still learning how to ride back home, which was over 10 months ago now. So not only is he a newbie on a very fast bike, he's rusty. Better look out because he's coming your way! He'll be making awkward starts and stops, shaking and stalling out... but he manages to stay upright at least. But no one noticed him knocking himself into that mailbox, did they...? It doesn't seem to bother him though, as anyone who listens can hear him laughing. Feel free to stop him - maybe he's taking a breather, or maybe he almost ran you over. Oops. He'll be sorry, really. He'll also be stopping by his friends' houses to show off, and making an extra special stop at 1489 Kramden Road to pick up a certain special someone.]

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[He'll get over it. It's worth it! He'll slow down a bit eventually, and turn back to you, grinning.]

You doing alright back there?

[russefeiring.livejournal.com]

More or less!

_{[CLIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING.]}

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Good, because we're not done yet!

[He takes off again, this time heading through the park, then heads up through the dirt path that leads up to Makeout Point. H-Hey, it's the only place in town that has an overlook of the town, okay? He comes to a slow stop at the edge of the hill, to get the nice view, and so Norway can have a breather.]

So? What do you think?

[russefeiring.livejournal.com]

M'not letting go.

_{[Really, he's not. He's still holding on tight. But he will shift a bit to put his chin onto Crowe's shoulder to stare out at the town.]}

...It's fast. Faster than any horse I've traveled on.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[He chuckles, and reaches to pat you on the head.] Sorry. Didn't mean to freak you out. Yeah, it can even go a lot faster too, but I need a whole lot more practice before I try that. It's parked now, so you can let go if you want.

[russefeiring.livejournal.com]

What if I don't want to let go?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[There's a slight pause. He settles back in the seat a bit, and looks out over the town.]

That's fine too.

[russefeiring.livejournal.com]

_{[He pulls away just long enough to pull the helmet off his head, and he's reclaiming his chin spot.]}

Good. ...Crowe?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[Fine by him.]

Hmm?

[russefeiring.livejournal.com]

If this sounds too forward, forgive me, but... If you liked someone, how would you show them? Or tell them?

_{[Is he going somewhere with this or just being cryptic forever? Who knows.]}

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[He's quiet again for a moment. And if Norway's paying attention, Crowe turns a bit red. He thinks on this, back to Alucard and how that went. It seemed so long ago now...]


I... I've been wondering that myself lately, too.

[russefeiring.livejournal.com]

_{[He hums, shutting his eyes in thought. He should say something, but... How?]}

You have?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[Those arms you still have around his waist? He wraps his own around them.]

...Yeah.

[russefeiring.livejournal.com]

_{[Is that a tiny smile fighting to show up? He wraps his arms around his waist just a hair tighter, pulling him closer.]}

Should I be jealous?

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[He chuckles quietly. Then he bites his lip, but still smiles anyway.] Only if you can be jealous of yourself...?

1/?

[russefeiring.livejournal.com]

_{[HOPES. DASHED.]}

I see.

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_[Wait.]

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Crowe...

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_{[This face.]}

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_{[Wow. What does he say? Let's be blunt.]}

done

[russefeiring.livejournal.com]

_{[In a second.]}

Calleo...

_{[Uh-oh, he used his first name!]}

ffffft XD

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[Uh. Crap. Did he go to far? He's not sure. But didn't Norway... hmm.]

...Yeah?

what are emoshuns for this derp

[russefeiring.livejournal.com]

_{[Silence. He's thinking about how to go about this--Okay, hell with it. Definitely going to be blunt. He carefully removes his arms to get off the bike, standing at Crowe's side.]}

I'm sorry, but...

_{[If this doesn't work he's going to kick himself.]}