The Selection (1x1 with AnnaCat17)

[EchoOfShatteredIce]

Atlas sighed softly, looking over at Ivory. He had to admit, she was very pretty. He gave Victory a kiss on her cheek and pushed himself up onto his feet. He made his way over, leaning heavily on his crutches. "Hey," he said, giving her a faint smile.

[AnnaCat17]

Ivory smiled sweetly at him. "Hey, i just wanted to come see how you are doing." She glanced over to where Victory was watching them. "I see Victory is awake. That's good."

[EchoOfShatteredIce]

Atlas nodded. "I'm alright. Yeah, it's good that she's awake." He felt kind of flattered that she was concerned about him.

[AnnaCat17]

Ivory smiled happily and took a small step closer to him. "I was wondering if you would be available for that date we were supposed to have soon? I was really excited about it but didnt want to bother you while you getting better and looking over Victory."

[EchoOfShatteredIce]

"Oh. Right." Atlas gave her a smile. "I think we could find a time that works." He wanted to go out with her now that he knew how much she wanted to. Maybe it wasn't such a bad idea to date someone.

[AnnaCat17]

Ivory smiled happily. "Perfect." She looked over and saw that Victory looked close to tears. "It looks like sh needs you. Here is my number and let me know when you want to meet up and do something." She said as she handed him a slip of paper with her name, number, and a cute little heart at the end. She blushed happil and turned to get back to work.

Victory pulled the blankets up over her head. She was such an idiot. Here Atlas was talking about taking care of her and she thought that perhaps he wanted her but he was just being nice. Of course he was. He was one of the nicest people she knew and if her behavior before the accident hadnt scared him off being unconscious because some guy got so jealous he decided to try to kill her would scare any rational person off. She couldn't stand to watch him flirt with another girl. It made her feel sick with envy so she stayed hidden under the blanket where he tears wouldn't matter.

[EchoOfShatteredIce]

Atlas smiled accepting the slip of paper and sliding it into his pocket. "Cool. See you later." He watched her leave, smiling, and then went back to Victory. "Hey," he said,his smile fading as he saw her under the blanket. "What's going on?" He sat down beside her, rubbing her shoulder.

[AnnaCat17]

Victory peeked out at him, not wanting him to see her jealousy. "Nothing. Im just tired I think." She glanced at the door where Ivory had been. "So when are you taking her out?"

[EchoOfShatteredIce]

"Don't know. Not soon. I don't think I could leave you for long without worrying." Atlas settled back down beside her, wrapping his arms around her. "You should get some rest," he murmured, gently kissing her forehead. "I'll be here when you wake up."

Elliott felt more relaxed as Romeo sat down beside her. She glanced at him frequently as they ate, needing reassurance and trying to act like him so she wouldn't risk doing anything wrong. She was hesitant to answer any questions they had for her, but was content to listen to them talk.

[AnnaCat17]

Victory nodded and closed her eyes as she curled up close to im. She breathed in his scent and allowed it to soothe her aching heart. If even for just the moment she could convince herself that she was his.

No one pushed Elliott to talk, simply observing her in glances a they talked and laughed together. Occasionally Romeo would reach over and give her hand a reassuring squeeze or offer her a smile. He was just pleased that she seemed to not be scared of the situation. After dinner he helped clean everything up before they all moved out to the living room to talk a bit more.