Chilly Boulder, Thursday Evening

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

Hurley led Penelope into the place and asked about getting a custom ice cream cake, just like they'd discussed.

"It's gonna take a bit," Hurley said. "Want to... sit and wait here?"

[ooc: expecting one, but open for your other Chilly Boulder needs]

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[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"Yes," she said, excited about the cake they were going to share. "You told them to put our names on it?"

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Of course," Hurley said. "You wanted names, so we're getting names."

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

Penelope bounced before she sat down to wait for their cake. "I didn't think waking up today that it might end so well."

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Well, see, that's why you got friends," Hurley said. "To make the day better than you thought."

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"I have the best of friends," she replied, her cheeks blushing softly as she looked at him.

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"So do I," Hurley said. "And, uhhh, we can call the cake a sort of... apology."

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"Apology? But what for?"

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Uhhh, remember that jerk with the mustache this weekend? I was.... kinda him," Hurley said.

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

Her eyes widened. "Oh. My."

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, like, a lot of people weren't themselves this weekend," Hurley said. "I... yeah."

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"Wow. I'm sorry. Um. You asked me about the birds and the bees."

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"I know what he did," Hurley said. "I just... wanted to apologize for how he acted, even though I didn't have any control over him."

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"It's all right, Hurley. I understand. We don't ever have to speak of it again if you don't like."

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Thanks," Hurley said. "I, uhhh, really like your hair, today."

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

She giggled. "Thank you, Hurley. I like yours too. Have you ever considered cutting it?"

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"What, you mean like... cut it short and stuff?" Hurley said. "Not really."

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"Mhm," she said. "I was just curious."

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Would you want me to cut it?" Hurley asked.

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"Oh, I wasn't suggesting. I want you to do whatever you want to do with your hair." A beat. "Your curls are nice."

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

Hurley nodded. "It's all natural, too."

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"I suspected," she commented, wanting to reach out and touch it.

And that thought just had her blushing.

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

Hurley raised an eyebrow at the blushing. "Did I say something?"

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"No, you didn't," she assured him quickly. "Just... I was thinking something."

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Is this where I should offer you a penny?" Hurley said.

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"It wouldn't hurt," she teased. "But this will be free, I suppose. I was thinking I'd like to touch your hair."

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"You can, if you want," Hurley said. "I mean, you're more than welcome."

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

Penelope tentatively reached over to touch a strand of hair, actually enough to watch it wrap around her finger. "It's soft."

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, I gotta wash it and stuff, otherwise it will get kinda ratty," Hurley said.

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"I would hope that you would wash it and stuff," she replied, grinning and dropping her hand from his hair.

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Heh, yeah, I just... yeah, d'uh," Hurley said.

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

She laughed. "I'm glad we came here."

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Yeah," Hurley said. "Ooooh, hey. One sec." He got up and went to the counter, where he was handed the cake. "Ohhhh, damn."

He came back to the table with a... cake that should not be eaten by two people.

"...we're gonna have leftovers."

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"Oh no, it's huge!" she giggled. "Will it melt before we can get it back to the dorms?"

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"No, it'll hold," Hurley said. "We gonna take it back before we try it?"

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

She shook her head. "I can't wait. I have to try it now!"

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Okay, let me get a knife so I can cut a slice," Hurley said. He came back a moment later and started cutting. "It's seriously delicious, you're in for something awesome."

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"I just realized I need to help pay for this cake," she told him once he came back."

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

"Nah," Hurley said. "It's your birthday." He slid the slice out and onto a paper plate for Penelope. He held it out for her, with a plastic fork. "Ta-da!"

[bad-nose-job.livejournal.com]

"Thank you," she said, taking the cake and fork. "You're awesome, Hurley."

[likes-chicken.livejournal.com]

Hurley just smiled when she said that. "Thanks, Penelope," he said. "Now try it!"