She's Not My Type

(5) No thanks

A week later 

Bucky was enjoying a quiet night at his apartment. It was two weeks before the season was to start. There was a knock on his door when he opened it was Skye and Sterling two cheerleaders for the Jets. 

"Hey you, we haven't heard from you in awhile." Skye said 

"I've been busy with family stuff." He said 

"Oh, well how about we help you with getting de stressed." Sterling said 

"Actually no. I have plans tonight that don't involve you two." He said as he shut the door. 

Across town Daria was in her new NYC apartment as she got ready for dinner. Mira came into the bathroom. 

"I'd be careful D." Mira said 

"Why? It's just dinner." She said as she curled her hair. 

"Because I did a google search Daria." Mira said 

Daria looked down. "Believe me I already know. I did my own research and I didn't like what I found. So if he tries anything I'll let him know up front." She said 

"Okay.." Mira said 

"He's an old family friend Mira. And his parents and my parents are really good friends like life long friends. I can't just cut him out because I don't like the way he is." She said as she pulled on her coat. 

"Call me if you need me. I'll be here texting the good one." Mira said 

Daria hugged her and left. 

She headed over to Bucky's apartment in Brooklyn. When she knocked on the door he opened it when he saw it was her through the peephole. 

"Hey, come in." He said

He took her coat and hung it up on the coat rack.

"So I don't really cook. So mom sent over a chicken casserole and a bottle of wine. So we can eat and talk." He said 

"Okay that sounds good." She said 

She followed him to the kitchen of his place he poured some wine and pulled out the chair for her. It was quiet over dinner he began to make their dessert plates of the Oreo cake that was sent over as well.

As she was staring out his window after dessert was over. 

"Daria..I was wondering if maybe we could go on a real date. Like I pick you up bring you flowers the whole thing." He said as he came over to her. 

"James.." she said 

"What? Is it because we have known each other since we were like 5. Cause you do know that you've been gone 15 years. I didn't get see all this happening believe me if I had we would be together." He said 

She looked down. "I don't want to date you James." She said 

"Why?" He said 

"Because you don't seem to stick with one girl. I've seen what is said about you in the tabloids all the models the cheerleaders the actresses the socialites. I know that isn't how you were raised James. So I'd rather us just stay friends." She said 

"Daria..I realize that I've made myself look bad believe my parents aren't thrilled with it. That's why my mother keeps trying to put me with girls that aren't like them." He said 

"Thanks for dinner and dessert James. But no thanks on the date offer. I should go I have a flight to catch in the morning. I have a modeling gig in St Barts." She said as she left. 

"Daria..just give me a chance. You know me." He said as he stopped in the hall. 

"James, let's just stay friends okay." She said as she kissed his cheek and walked away.