Main Campfire, Tuesday Evening

[fratboybitch.livejournal.com]

Alex felt restless enough to emerge from his alcove and head out to the main campfire again. It was easier to both smoke and stay warm since it'd gotten weirdly cold over the last few days. Whatever. He was from Iowa. He was used to this type of weather.

Didn't mean he would pass up a fire.

So, he slouched down against a log, crossing his feet at the ankle and leaning back to blow smoke into the air. It was the second week of classes and, amazingly, they weren't going that badly. Of course, considering the classes, Alex didn't know how they could go badly.

He'd take the good news while he could. It didn't happen often.

[campfires are open things!]

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[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

"Have you ever wondered if your idea of a good surprise and mine are similar?" she asked him, glancing back at him.

[fratboybitch.livejournal.com]

"I suppose it's a possibility," he allowed with a nod. "How would we find out?"

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

"I'm supposed to be psychic not an event planner, Captain!" Rose protested.

[fratboybitch.livejournal.com]

"What is your idea of a good surprise?" He'd just go the direct route.

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

"Finding someone more interesting than expected," Rose said. Not getting ambushed by Strigoi. The normal things.

[fratboybitch.livejournal.com]

"And are you surprised now?" he asked curiously.

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

She gave him a measuring look. "I was definitely surprised that you caught the marshmallow," she teased.

[fratboybitch.livejournal.com]

"Riiight." He shook his head and leaned back some. "So you've said already. That's not a surprise anymore."

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

"You're pretty demanding," she told him. "Why don't you tell me what would be surprising?"

[fratboybitch.livejournal.com]

"I'm direct," he corrected. "And surprising in terms of what? You? Me? Me and you? This fire?"

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

"Well, it's surprising there's terms of you and me," she laughed. "But, sure, go ahead."

[fratboybitch.livejournal.com]

Hey, he had a dirty mind, she'd been flirting back, of course there was a her and him.

"You can't tell me that you haven't been thinking the same thing." Or maybe she had and she was a tease.

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

"Oh definitely," she acknowledged, giving him a sidelong glance. "So that can't be the surprising thing."

[fratboybitch.livejournal.com]

"Surprising, no," he agreed, shaking his head. "Good to hear, yes. I'd wondered. You're not very direct."

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

"Why should I be when you knew what I was thinking?" Rose asked, half-amused at him.

[fratboybitch.livejournal.com]

"Because sometimes I like to hear it," he said, shrugging. "You don't like to hear those type of things?"

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

"Well, sure, if you're going to be logical about it," she said lightly.

[fratboybitch.livejournal.com]

"Nothing wrong with being logical when it gets me what I want," he said easily. "Even if you didn't say it, only confirmed it. Still. I'll let my mind do the rest."

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

"I'm flattered," Rose replied. "But now I'm wondering what it is exactly that your mind is doing."

[fratboybitch.livejournal.com]

"Lots and lots of dirty things," he said. "But, hey, it's been doing that since you sat down."

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

"I think it's more fun to do the dirty things than think about it," Rose observed, obviously not offended by the comment.

[fratboybitch.livejournal.com]

"You would be correct in that," he agreed with a nod. "But, can't do that sitting around a fire in the middle of a group of people. I'm making due. For now."

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

She glanced over at him, trying not to laugh. "Oh, is that how it works?"

[fratboybitch.livejournal.com]

"It does unless you're a fan of exhibitionism," he said, nodding. "If you're not a fan, you excuse yourself to somewhere more private."

[guardianborn.livejournal.com]

"I'm so glad you explained that," she deadpanned. "Definitely a fan of some place more private."