fandomtownies | Book Haven: Monday 10-5PM [7-23-07]

She's here till just before 5th period.

Before heading into work himself, Jude detoured by the bookstore, nervously fumbling with something in his pocket. He had debated long and hard whether the suit was necessary but decided that he didn't really want to wear the suit to work after, so had gone without.

But with clothes.

Totally with clothes.

Anyway.

Lana smiled at him when he came in. "Hey, Jude."

"Hey, bra." He bounced a little in place, glancing around nervously. "I, uh, need your help. With school stuff. I-if that's okay."

"Of course," Lana said immediately. "What can I do?"

Jude leaned in abruptly, dropping his voice. "I have to ask out a girl but if I actually go out with a girl then Rikku will dump me or kill me or both," he said quickly.

Lana picked up on what he meant quickly. "So if you ask me out, you've done your class assignment, but since you know I'll say no... Rikku won't kill you."

Jude's shoulders slumped in relief. "Right. Totally." He pulled out the small webcam from his pocket. "We, uh, gotta have proof."

"Do you want to go out and come in again so it looks like you just got here?" Lana suggested.

"Good idea, bra," Jude nodded. "Okay." He turned and hurried out. A second later he hurried back in, a little red light and lens visible from his closed hand. He was clearly attempting to look suave.

"Hi, Jude," Lana said with a smile. "How's it going?"

"Hey, bra. My day just got so much better, seeing you." Oops. He had forgotten to explain the 'crappy pick up lines' portion of the assignment. He fought the urge to facepalm.

"Oh," Lana said with a smile. "That's so nice of you to say." She might just have figured it out. Or she might just think this would be Jude's way of asking someone out.

He leaned against the counter and decided to use one more of the bad lines, just for good measure. But out of range of the camera he indicated it was the only reason and please don't hurt him.

"How was Heaven when you left it?"

Her eyes widened and she opened her mouth to say something, then changed her mind and smiled at him. "Oh, you're so sweet," she said. "What a darling thing to say."

That was enough. "So I was thinking, would you join me for the movie on Wednesday? You, me, a little picnic for the two of us . . ."

So they happened to be his plans with Rikku. Still worked. He tried to be confident but sweet at the same time and rather thought he came off sounding like Jonesy.

"Oh, Jude," Lana said looking sad. "I'd love to, but I can't. Really. I'm dating Jim and it just wouldn't be right. Plus, if he found out... well, you know how jealous Jim can get. But otherwise, I'd totally go out with you."

Perfect answer.

"Too bad," he said regretfully. "But if you change your mind, you know where to find me."

Oh crap, Jim. Jude really hoped he didn't find out about this.

"Oh, I do," she assured him. "I'll definitely keep you in mind if I'm free."

Jude was unsure how to extricate himself from this situation. Usually, Jonesy (his only role model) was rejected by a chai tea latte to the crotch.

So he turned the camera off.

"Thank you so much, bra."

"You're welcome," Lana said. "Though honestly? Worst lines ever."

Jude blushed. "Totally part of the lesson. I really suck at chick-stuff anyway, though."

"Rikku doesn't seem to think so," Lana said with a smile.

Jude blushed. "I got lucky."

She smiled at him. "Me too. I never thought I'd have someone like Jim in my life."

Jude suddenly looked nervous. "You . . . are you gonna tell him about this?"

"Probably," Lana said. "But don't worry, I'll tell him it was a school thing and you asked me first and that you picked me because you knew I was so in love with him I'd say no and then Rikku wouldn't kill you. He'll understand."

"As long as he isn't pissed at me," Jude chuckled. "Dude's, like, way bigger than me."

"He won't be," Lana said with a smile. "Don't worry."

"Okay. Thanks so much, bra." He hesitated before bouncing forward to give her a quick hug.

She hugged him back. "Good luck with the class. Let me know if you need help with anything else."

Millie's here to take over from Lana when she goes to class.

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