The Roof// Friday Evening

[union-jane.livejournal.com]

Seras had, once again, spent the day in her room. However, rather then shivering under the covers, she'd merely been curled up in bed reading some of her favourite adventure novels.

Now, with her head full of deeds of daring do done by people more noble and lucky than they had any right to be, Seras climbed up onto the roof for some fresh air.

Growing up in either the city or in institutions who had a definite 'inside before dark' policy, Seras had yet to grow tired of gazing up at the stars.

She found a cozy place, took out a scarf she'd been knitting, and settled in to enjoy the show.

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[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

Cally looked at Seras, quirking up an eyebrow. "You know, the conversations, the cuddling, that sort of thing. I thought that was sort of universally recognized as the greatest benefits of significant others."

[union-jane.livejournal.com]

"Ah..."

Seras suddenly became fascinated with her sneakers. Conversations were nice, but you could have those with people who were just your friends. And, the cuddling, well...Seras winced a little.

"I guess I wouldn't know."

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

Cally looked over and up at Seras. "You've never..." she trailed off, it seemed a little invasive to ask.

[union-jane.livejournal.com]

Seras shook her head.

"I've never dated anyone. Someone kissed me once, but it was because she thought I was someone else. So, I expect that doesn't count."

And, as for her time in the book, well...it had been like reading all about how a car's engine works with out ever getting right in there and tinkering around.

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

Cally nodded, then paused. "Hey, what the hell, want to go on a date sometime?"

[union-jane.livejournal.com]

Seras blinked then paled then flushed. Of all the things they'd taught in the book's seraglio, one of them had never been how to say 'no'.

"I...Oh, Cally, I'm sorry..."

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

Cally laughed. "Hey, it's totally okay," she said. "Totally a spur of the moment idea, that's all. Not like I've been, like admiring you from afar for months or anything."

[union-jane.livejournal.com]

Seras cleared her throat and examined the toes to her runners.

"Good to know," she said, "Er...is there someone you fancy?"

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

Cally thought for a second. "Well, I sorta had a thing going with a girl, right up until she, uhh, disappeared. Guess she was only around for the summer, or something. But, as for fancying... nobody that isn't already taken."

[union-jane.livejournal.com]

"Oh...That's...I'm sorry. Er...there's a lot of new people just arrived," she offered.

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

"That there are," Cally said. She smiled. "How about you? Anyone you got your eyes on?"

[union-jane.livejournal.com]

Seras shook her head, wondering if the heat of her blush was drying the rain drops as they splashed against her cheeks.

"That's...I'm not really interested in that sort of thing."

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

Cally looked at Seras, kind of disbelieving. "What, are you gonna be a nun?"

[union-jane.livejournal.com]

Seras shook her head.

"Not Catholic enough," she said, "I just...It's not something I want."

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

"Oh," Cally said. "Well, if you ever do, I'm totally willing to give you some pointers or something. Or, you know, the date offer stands assuming I've not found somebody else."

[union-jane.livejournal.com]

"That's..er...That's good of you."

Seras peered at Cally through the rain.

"Is it really so important for you? To be dating someone?"

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

Cally mulled over things for a second. "Really important? No. Just kinda got used to it, I guess."

[union-jane.livejournal.com]

Seras nodded.

"Well...if it's what you want, then I hope you'll meet someone."

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

Cally nodded. "Thanks."

[union-jane.livejournal.com]

Seras smiled.

"So...classes are starting up again soon. Find anything related to dentistry?"

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

"There's a medicine and laughter course," Cally said. "That seemed close enough for me."

[union-jane.livejournal.com]

Seras nodded.

"I'll be turning sixteen, soon," she said a bit proudly, "I wonder if there's a driver's course on the island. Or would they let me go to the mainland?"

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

"I'm guessing mainland," Cally said. "Given we don't really have cars?"

[union-jane.livejournal.com]

Seras nodded and looked a bit disappointed but brightened soon.

"I'm looking forward to learning," she said.

[sogothcally.livejournal.com]

"I like walking," Cally said. "I guess I'm just not one for fast travel."