Hate eating alone (Echo)

[tamer]

The food at the academy was great, Chance wasn't knocking it, but he wanted to go out to a nice restaurant. Problem for him though, he hated eating alone. The young man was all dressed up with no one to show it off too. He really didn't want to show off, well yes he did, but that was beside the point. What he really wanted was a nice dinner and an honest to God date. It was something the young man had never really had before and something he found he wanted.

He had pulled over along the area that had some really nice restaurants and got out of his car. Blue eyes scanned as he tried to decide where he wanted to go. He knew he'd be eating alone so he may as well make it good. Steak and lobster at the fancy restaurant you have to be on a waiting list sounded good. His dad had a standing reservation for the family, and he knew his parents were out of town. May as well make use of it. Chance walked the two blocks at a casual pace taking in the sites and sounds of the city he loved.

[Echo]

Maya had had the itch to buy some new clothing. Most of the things she had were two years old- in the world of fashion that was way to long and her clothing should be in a museum. Just for that, Maya devoted the entire afternoon to shopping for some more updated and cheap clothing. Charlotte Russe was having a sale so she got a few dresses there and then Express had a buy one get one free. Now what girl can resist the universe telling her she needed new clothes?

The only sad part to her perfect day was that she had spilt some soda on her white tee shirt and sweat pants she was shopping in. Instead of freaking out like a dimwitted girl, she took this as an opprotunity to put together one of her newly brought outfits in the public restroom. It was sligtly awkward for her to change her entire wardrobe, but she did manage. Maya changed into a little black dress , a teal jacket and matching pumps. It was like she was right off the fashion pages of Cosmo. Once she had donned her new clothes on, she felt a renewed confidence as she stepped outside.

Maya made her way back to the bus station that was by the restaurant district and noticed someone familiar. It was Chance from her computers class. Maya wasn't sure if he would notice her, but she waved once she thought he was looking in her direction. It would have been rude not to notice him if he did indeed notice her.

[tamer]

Blue eyes caught a flash of color out of their corner and his head turned. A brow went up as he took in how the girl looked. Bonus points for him, he knew her. Sort of. Chance returned the wave and started to make his way toward her. He grinned as he got to her and leaned down kissing both of her cheeks. Remembering something about her hearing, he pulled his head back and looked into her eyes. "Maya? Computers?" He was pretty damn sure it was the hottie from computer class.

Chance too a step back and looked her up down, he held up her hand so she could do a little twirl if she wanted to, in order to show off her sexy outfit. When she was looking at him once more he had a stroke of brilliance. "You my dear beautiful Maya, can save me. Wouuld you be up for saving a poor, starving young man from eating alone?" Whe winked at her to let her know the drama of it was just for fun. Then he gave her puppy dog eyes. "Please? My treat. Chez Pierre's?" He really did hope she'd say yes. He was also smart enough to speak clearly, but not over ennunciate.

[Echo]

Maya was surprised that Chance walked over to her, and was even more surprised that Chance had kissed her on both cheeks. She guessed that it was a European trait, but never thought Chance would do it to her. Oh well, she thought not objecting to his touch.

"Yup thats me." she said with a giggle. Maya wondered why he was stepping back, but then realized it was to look at her outfit. The raven haired girl twirled on her tip toes and blushed slightly. "You like it? I just bought it."

Maya looked at him as he pleaded her to have dinner with him. Well pleading wouldn't be the right word. It was more of a dramatic invitation. Echo couldn't get the tone from some of the words she saw sometimes. However he did wink, that was all the confirmation she needed.

"I guess I could be your heroine. After all I would be dressed up with no where to go." she mused. Maya put her chin her hand and tapped it with her index finger. "I accept your invitation. But this isn't a date." she grinned.

[tamer]

Chance hoped he hadn't freaked her out by kissing her cheeks and was relieved when she didn't slap him. Fortunately, that arrogant attitude he wears like a second skin kept any of that from showing. He smiled appreciatively when she spun and arched a brow when she said it was new. "I'm Chance, just to make sure you knew and you look simply stunning." He wasn't lying Maya looked amazing.

He grinned at her when she said she'd be his heroine and then accepted the invitation. Chance put his hand over his heart when she said it wasn't a date and he let out a long sigh. Then he looked at her again and winked at her. "Just two schoolmates having dinner. Nothing date like about it. We just ran into each other and decided to get acquainted. Got it." He held out his arm for her take. It wasn't a real date, but at least he wouldn't be eating alone.

[Echo]

"Well Chance, thank you for noticing." she beamed while watching him pretend he was stabbed in the heart. He didn't speak for a moment, but it looked like something of a sigh. Maya wasn't sure if he was seriously disheartened, but then she saw that wink again. She was like a little kid that wanted to make everyone happy.

"Exactly. Wouldn't want to make computes awkward in the mornind, do we?" she giggled while taking his arm. Maya didn't know what restaurant he was going to take her to but he seemed like he knew where he was going. "So what brings you out here in a school day?

[tamer]

The young man smiled down at her. "Rather hard not to notice. You look amazingly beautiful." Chance didn't consider it laying it on too thick if it was the truth, and he wasn't lying. She did look amazingly beautiful. "Of course we wouldn't. No telling what the teacher would say." He winked down at her as they headed toward Chez Pierre's.

Chance mulled over her question and then looked at her again. "I just wanted a nice time out. What about you?" He walked them to the door and smiled at the maitre d. "Right this way, Mr. McAllister, you father's table is ready for you, as usual." Chance nodded and slipped him a fifty as they were led to one of the nicer tables. Chance pulled out her seat for her and smiled at her before moving to his own seat. "Order whatever you like."

[Echo]

Maya was glad that she was darker skinned, it was harder to detect the rosy tone that flushed her cheeks. As she walked along with him Maya noticed that a few people did in fact stare at the couple. She convinced herself that it was her teal shoes.

When they got to the restaurant, Maya had to reconsider the offer. It was way too nice a place for her to just eat and run on him. But she did already agree. "Shopping. I needed to update my wardrobe. she explained with a laugh. Maya caught the silent exchange of a bill while the maitre de lead them to the table. Inside the restaurant, Echo was glad that she'd picked one of the fancier outfits to take for a spin.

"This place is amazing. Echo whispered.

[tamer]

When she said she had to update her wardrobe he grinned. He knew what that was like. "You have incredible taste and know what looks stunning on you." Chance gave her an encouraging smile hoping she wasn't too overly intimidated by this place, most were. He chuckled when she commented. "My parents have had a standing family reservation here for years. That's how we got in. You have to book this place six months to a year in advance." That sounded arrogant he was sure, but it was the truth so he didn't see the point in avoiding it.

He looked up as the waiter gave them their menus and asked for their drink orders. Being a good boy he ordered and Mt. Dew and then looked to see what Maya would like to drink. "They have every kind of soda, wine, champaign, tea and so forth. If you want something alcoholic, I'm sure they'd serve it, but I am being a good boy tonight." He smiled softly at her. He knew for a fact that they would serve her either wine or champaign if she so wished it.

[Echo]

"Well then" Maya said impressed and intimitated at the same time. The 19 yearold had been around wealth and money before, but that was when her father was the one of the wealthiest drug lords. However that was when she was quite small. Money and those who had it always made her wary.

"Erm, how about a seltzer." Maya said while flipping through the menu. Most of the dishes were all aboe 20 dollars. This was tres fancy. Maya bit the corner of her lip and looked up at Chance. "You don't have to treat. I have money left over from shopping." she offered. It would be rude not to offer and her mother did always enforce polietness.

[tamer]

Chance looked up at her and sighed softly. "Would you rather go somewhere else? Somewhere you are more comfortable?" She agreed to have dinner with him, he'd take her wherever she wanted to go.

The young man nodded to the waiter and confirmed their drink orders. Then he looked back at her and smiled. "I asked, I'll pay. Besides I know how expensive this place can be. But honestly, when I say order whatever you want, I mean it. No strings, I just hate eating alone." Chance smiled to let her know he was serious.

[Echo]

"No this is beautiful. Thank you for inviting me." Maya admitted. She did love the place, even if she felt a little uncomfortable in there. "Its just a lot different than I'm used to. And I guess I can't argue with that logic. I hate eating by myself also"

Maya liked the way he looked at her directly. It made it easier to see what he was saying. Maybe she could teach him sign language some time. The girl flipped through the menu and saw that the salmo seemed to be the most attractive.

"So what does your family do to get a life standing reservation here?" she asked.

[tamer]

Chance looked over at her and smiled. "Thank you for accepting the invitation." He gave her a quick wink and looked around the place. He could see why she might be a little intimidated if it wasn't something she was used to. Again he smiled at her. "Then I'm glad you are the one I ran into." He waited until he was finished speaking before taking a sip of his water.

The young man already knew what he wanted since almost always ordered the same thing everytime he came here, after he had tried it all once in his youth. He smiled over at her question. "Gave the owner the start up capital." He winked at her and sipped his water again.

[Echo]

"Well I'm glad too." she admitted while taking a sip of her seltzer from the straw. Maya ran her fingers through her long black hair and looked at everyone around her. It was no wonder there were always people waiting outside for a table. The place was packed and from what she could see, they were all talking. It must be hard to catch one's thoughts if they were to hear the distractions.

" That would get anyone a lifetime reservation" she smiled, then she lowered her voice (or at least hope she did) to ask, "So what exactly is your power? I know I have a class with you, but computers doesn't really show off any of our talents."

Maya was curious to know what power he had. There were so many she never even knew existed. The girl was a bit nosy in all honesty.

[tamer]

Chance grinned over and winked at her again. He looked up when the waiter arrived once more just to check. He already knew what Chance would order and the whole pretense of waiting was for Maya's benefit to give her a chance to decide what to get. He sipped his drink and then looked over at her. "Any clue what you would like?"

After the waiter had gone he quirked a brow when she lowered her voice. At her question he put is finger to his lips. "After our food arrives." His eyes kind of shifted to look toward the waiter a hint that the guy would be watching them closer until the food arrived. After that then he'll relax his watch.