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Post by Anri Sonohara on Sept 24, 2011 21:25:41 GMT -4
Anri turned to look at Shion. "Please don't laugh!"
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Post by Shion Sonozaki on Sept 24, 2011 21:42:24 GMT -4
"I-I'm sorry!!" she laughed, "But Gumball isn't gay! He isn't getting false hopes!!" Suddenly, Shion looked to Gumball. "Unless, you are, and then I'm just spitting out nonsense..." She inwardly smirked.
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Post by Barnaby Gumball on Sept 24, 2011 21:49:33 GMT -4
"I...I.." Put on the spot like that, he didn't know how to answer. He knew the reply she was expecting was no, of course not but when it came down to the line he didn't know what to say, and it was ridiculous. He was sixteen. How could he not know the answer to that question?
"I don't see how it matters," he finally managed, trying to stand tall despite the other boy clinging to him. "Even if I was--am-- into men, I would certainly not be into Marshall." It shocked him to realize he didn't even know if that was true. Why had he never thought about this before?
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Post by Shion Sonozaki on Sept 24, 2011 22:01:52 GMT -4
Shion gasped silently, a light blush dusting her cheeks. She certainly wasn't expecting that! Had she known that would be his answer, she wouldn't have even done that to him.
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Post by Marshall Lee Graven on Sept 24, 2011 22:03:31 GMT -4
"That's okay, he's not my type either~" Marshall joked, finally relinquishing his hold on Gummball, patting his shoulder in a friend-ish way [see? They could totally get along!]. Shion had gasped. She figured something out? Had homework she didn't turn in? Something about Womenland? ...Something. He shrugged, jamming his hands into his pockets, continuing to slouch back to his normal posture with a stupid grin on his face.
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Post by Barnaby Gumball on Sept 24, 2011 22:05:43 GMT -4
"But it's not really much anyone's business-- so if you could let go of me, Marshall, please--" He stepped away from him as the other boy released him, much embarrassed at the way the entire conversation had gone down. For a moment he considered just leaving, but that was hardly very mature of him, and he didn't want to spoil Shion's party. Instead, he smiled at her, hoping she still wanted to be friends. "Would you like to dance again?" It was a vain hope, but it was a fun moment they'd shared and it was worth a try.
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Post by Shion Sonozaki on Sept 24, 2011 22:06:31 GMT -4
She looked to Marshall, seeing he was quite content with himself over something. In an attempt to change the subject, she poked him in the chest lightly. "Well, I believe you owe Gumball an apology for putting him under so much torture." She smiled at him with a wink. "But you don't have to. You're a Slytherin, after all, and based on what the rumors say, we're cruel people that don't apologize."
As Gumball spoke to her, a light blush dusted her cheeks at the offer. She grinned. "Sure! I think I'm getting better."
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Post by Barnaby Gumball on Sept 24, 2011 22:10:51 GMT -4
He knew Marshall wouldn't apologize, so he didn't bother waiting for one. Instead he offered his hand to Shion, pleased she's accepted his offer. That meant they were still friends, right? Even after this conversation, he still wanted to be friends with her...
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Post by Anri Sonohara on Sept 24, 2011 22:12:43 GMT -4
So now they were both professing disinterest in each other. Sighing, Anri watched Gumball led Shion onto the dancefloor. Finally deciding that she had intruded too much upon the private affairs of Marshall and Gumball, she pushed the topic from her mind as best as she could.
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Post by Shion Sonozaki on Sept 24, 2011 22:14:21 GMT -4
She took his hand into her won with a smile, and walked out to an open area. They must have perfect timing, for one song was ending as Shion got into what she thought may be her proper stance. A new song began to play, and she looked up at her friend, waiting for him to lead her. She may not know very well how to dance, but she at least knew that the man would lead the woman.
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Post by Barnaby Gumball on Sept 24, 2011 22:18:24 GMT -4
He was a little relieved to be walking away from the conversation with Anri and Marshall, and to distract himself with dancing. As the new song started, he shifted their hands so they were clasped properly and rested a hand on her waist before starting the dance itself with a slow step, not wanting to startle her.
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Post by Shion Sonozaki on Sept 24, 2011 22:20:11 GMT -4
She relaxed a bit into the dance, for it was slow and easy, something she could do. As his hand moved to her waist, she nervously placed a hand on his shoulder. "That's where it goes, right?" she whispered, not really wanting to sound like a complete doofus.
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Post by Barnaby Gumball on Sept 24, 2011 22:21:11 GMT -4
"Yes, that's exactly it," he replied quietly. She was picking it up quickly.
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Post by Marshall Lee Graven on Sept 24, 2011 22:35:30 GMT -4
Marshall slid down the wall until he was sitting on the wall. If Barnaby wanted to dance, this would take a while. Might as well get comfortable, right? Wait... Did Anri say something?
"What was that?" He smiled, resting his head on his knees.
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Post by Shion Sonozaki on Sept 24, 2011 22:41:01 GMT -4
She grinned up at him. "I think I'm getting the hang of this. Thank you for teaching me."
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