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Chapter 3: Too natural

"Good afternoon, sleepy boy" A soft yet mocking voice greeted him.

Steven opened his eyes in surprise, it has been so long since someone had woken him up. Steven sightly panicked before he remembered his encounter with the girl the night before. Then she sighed in relief as he turned to see her. She still had some bruises and her clothing was tore but otherwise, the stranger seemed to be completely fine.

"I'm not mean to be rude but. I would really appreciate it if you let me out. It's almost 2 pm" She pointed at the car lock

"IT'S ALREADY 2:00 PM!. Oh my god. I'm so sorry. You must have so many things to do, I'm really sorry for keeping you here" The boy rushed, as soon as the realization had hit him.

"Wow, wow, Calm down, star boy. I'm not doing anything today. And also I should be the one apologizing to you" The girl replied rather embarrassed.

"Whaaaat?! Why?" Now the boy was the embarrassed one.

"Don't be so humble. What you did for me last night was rather impressive Mr..." She moved closer to him.

"Universe. Call me Steven" He flinched, getting a little overwhelmed by her attention.

"I'm Gina. So... Are you free today, Steven?" she smirks.

"What? You... I mean... Sure, I'm free." Steven was getting nervous.

"Well..., Can I take you to eat? I don't know about you but I'm starving"

"..." He still had some remorseful thoughts from last night. Gina didn't like his silence.

"I insist. That's the least I can do for the guy saved me yesterday." The girl lent her hand for him to take, as she tried to reassure him with a soft voice.

"..." An internal battle was going on in Steven's mind. He was afraid but, in the same way, he was so drawn to say yes. Maybe if he was more careful this time, she would stay...

"so...." She was moving away from her hand. She was leaving him, Steven quickly thought.

"I would love it !" Steven grabbed and shook her hand, giving her a little smile.

There it was, he finally did it. A wave of relief took over the boy as Gina's smile got wider. Maybe this time would be different, he had just to act normal. But then again, what is really normal to him?

"Awesome! I know this cozy place near where I'm staying. Turn on the engine, I'll lead the way"

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The pair arrived at the small restaurant. Steven took a deep breath and felt his mouth instantly watering. He hadn't noticed how hungry he really was until then, after all, he didn't take his breakfast. And the looks of the food didn't help. Finally, they took a table next to the window and after some had time choosing they ordered.

So now they had to wait.

Gina eagerly looked at him, with her child-like smile and her big brown eyes. Was she trying to make him talk first? While Steven was taking some time to actually observe her. He was just absorbed by his thoughts, so he hadn't had any time until now.

She was wearing mainly black but some hot pinks details stuck out like the dyed ends of her dark hair. She also wore some makeup and a black choker. The glittery dress she was wearing from yesterday was a little torn up and her hair was messy.

Then she lightly giggled.

"You aren't much of a talker, aren't you? Star boy" She found his curious stare cute.