4/30 Instance: Girl Advice

[tears~fall~like~glass]

timeline: after Pass the Scandals


Jessica: Jess sat curled up on her bed, reading her book. It was one of her few possessions and her favourite book.

Johnny: Johnny knocked on Jess' door before walking in and stating, "Come on."

Jessica: Jess's eyebrows rose as she looked up, "Huh?"

Johnny: "I need your help, so come on?" he tried again, shifting his weight from one foot to the other impatiently.

Jessica: "With what?" She shifted a little.

Johnny: "Shopping."

Jessica: "Uh.... are you sure I'm the right person for that?"

Johnny: He shook his head, "No, but I'm not really friends with any other girls... At least none that came to mind before you..."

Jessica: Jess gave him an incredulous look, "You've known me less than a week."

Johnny: "So?"

Jessica: "You really aren't more friends with some of the other women around here than you are with me? Really?"

Johnny: "Well, I mean... There's my sister, but she hardly counts..."

Jessica: "Wow that's.... wow... the way Hope blew up you'd think you were a ladies man or something.... Really?"

Johnny: He gave a shrug, "I guess she scared everyone else away..."

Jessica: She sighed, "I guess I can help..."

Johnny: Johnny grinned widely, "About time you agreed."

Jessica: "Well it's not like I can say I have plans...." She closed her book and put it carefully onto her nightstand then thought better of it and put it in her backpack to take with her.

Johnny: "Except now you do... with the most awesome person ever."

Jessica: "If you say so...." she pulled her shoes on then got up to get her recently purchased coat.

Johnny: He nodded sagely, "Of course I do."

Jessica: She picked up her bag, "Okay, ready.... what are we shopping for?"

Johnny: "Flowers and crap like that," Johnny answered as he started for the door.

Jessica: "Uh... okay...." she ran a hand through her hair.

Johnny: "You do know about all that stuff, right?"

Jessica: "Um.... not... not really..."

Johnny: "Oh..." He supposed this could get interesting as he made his way toward the garage.

Jessica: ((time passess))

Johnny: Johnny frowned down at the selection of flowers, warily eying the bouquets, "How do you pick one...?"

Jessica: She shrugged, "Pick something that smells nice or looks nice? Or both?"

Johnny: "Well, that's why I brought you... You're the girl. What looks nice?"

Jessica: "Uh... those ones?" She pointed.

Johnny: He gave a shrug and picked up the one she pointed at, "Good enough... What else do girls like?"

Jessica: "... Why are you asking me this like I have any idea what's normal?"

Johnny: "Um... Because you are a girl...?"

Jessica: "I've lived in amsterdam for nearly four years. Before that it was just me and my dad since I was five. I was homeschooled. So try again."

Johnny: Johnny skeptically eyed her, "Maybe I should've brought my sister..."

Jessica: "That would have been the sensible choice...."

Johnny: "Lucky for you, I don't think most would describe me as sensible."

Jessica: "Lucky?" she frowned.

Johnny: "Yes, lucky. As in... You're so lucky to get the chance to hang out with me."

Jessica: "I was perfectly fine reading my book in my room... and I was warmer then."

Johnny: He rolled his eyes, "It's not even that cold."

Jessica: ".... Says the guy that can light himself on fire."

Johnny: "Well, I could warm you up, if you wanted," Johnny commented. After it was out of his mouth, he realized how badly that was phrased...

Jessica: Jess raised an eyebrow, "You got in trouble last time you attempted to make me more comfortable."

Johnny: "I didn't mean like that, and I can manage without touching you for this," he rolled his eyes.

Jessica: "Um... no you're okay..."

Johnny: "You don't have to sound so scared..." Johnny replied as he looked around the store, gaze settling on the candy. How was he supposed to choose from that crap?

Jessica: "Well I dread to think what kind of evil plans you'd come up with...."

Johnny: He snorted, "Anyway... What candy? If you can even call it that..."

Jessica: "I don't know.... what does she like?"

Johnny: "Minty things... I think..."

Jessica: "So look for those?" she gave a shrug.

Johnny: "You are totally no help..."

Jessica: "Well it's your own fault for expecting me to be." She folded her arms.

Johnny: "I'll make a mental note."

Jessica: She sighed heavily, "Are we nearly done?"

Johnny: He grabbed a bag of peppermints with a shrug, "Sure?"

Jessica: "Awesome. Then we can go back right?"

Johnny: "You don't want to get anything?"

Jessica: "With what money?"

Johnny: He shrugged, "What do you want to get?"

Jessica: "Nothing, I'm fine..."

Johnny: "Is your book really that good?" Johnny asked as he started toward the counter to pay for the things.

Jessica: She shrugged, "I must've read it a billion times by now...."

Johnny: "So, you could go get a new one..."

Jessica: "But I like that one.... and I don't need a buy a new one - there's a library...."

Johnny: He paid for the things, rolling his eyes.

Jessica: "Don't roll your eyes at me... I don't have a job... I can't just spend money...."

Johnny: "I was going to buy it for you."

Jessica: Jess frowned, "I've known you for less than a week."

Johnny: "And?"

Jessica: "So you can't just... It's not right...." she shook her head.

Johnny: He shrugged, "I don't see why not since I've made you come shopping with me."

Jessica: "It's just not... I wouldn't feel right...."

Johnny: "Well, then, let's just go back to the school?"

Jessica: "Fine with me... and we'll just say you owe me if I ever need to go shopping for someone - unlikely as it is."

Johnny: He nodded, "Deal."

Jessica: "Great... come on then..." she headed for the door.