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[ A part of her wants to resist taking his arm but she knows damn well she needs the support. She's not hammered but she's definitely buzzed. She takes the arm with a polite 'thank you' and tries not to lean on him while they walk.

Sometimes she manages it and other times she's almost laying her head on his shoulder before straightening herself back up. ]

[endlesswar]

Thanks, have a great night.

[That's Frank to the hostess. He is taking steady, measured steps saying nothing but offering stability for Karen. She still has her wits about her.

Right?]

Got everything?

[Alllll the take out.]

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[ She adds, to the hostess, remembering there was one: ]

Thank you so much! It was all delicious!

[ Trying her best not to slur the words with more 's' sounds in them. And she nods at Frank, holding up her plastic bag, reinforced with another bag just to make sure none of it would fall out. The night air is a little chilly when they walk out into it. ]

Thank you for taking me there. I probably never would've found it on my own.

[endlesswar]

[There are enough people about as a buffer. More noise in the room. Frank is smiling. Not a thing amiss or anything at all.]

I'm glad you were game to try something new. Any time I can find a true fan of Italian cuisine is a great time.

[He grins at her and leads them to the nearest subway entrance to the underground.]

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[ She tries her best to mind her steps on the stairs, not wanting a spill of any variety. ]

There are plenty of people on campus like that. Haven't you seen the trash cans overflowing with pizza boxes?

[endlesswar]

I like pizza as much as the next person. That's not what you call authentic. No way.

[He's the solid rock here, and they take one step at a time. Easy progression. To counterbalance Karen, he's got his own doggie bag in his other hand.]

You know what I'm talking about, real home cooking.

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[ Karen snorts as she uses his steadiness to guide herself. ]

I haven't had home cooking in... years.

[ The closest she gets is restaurant food and she spends most holiday breaks on her own despite the invites from her friends to come meet their families. ]

[endlesswar]

None of your roomies handy around the kitchen, huh?

[And judging by their previous conversations maybe her home life wasn't the sort to nurture a Norman Rockwell image.

Phew. Now at the bottom of the steps they head to the turnstile.]

Same stop as the university for you right?

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[ She laughs at that, ]

They try but we're better at sticking to simple pre-made stuff. Or just stuff like salads.

[ Not the healthiest but also why they exercise and try to stick to salads and fruit. ]

Uh, yeah. I can walk to my place from there.

[endlesswar]

[Easy to smile and laugh with her. He nods his head.]

Ah. So this is were we part ways?

[Because it feels so soon. Frank tries not to project his disappointment.]

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[ She smiles to herself, ducking her head. ]

Pretty sure you wouldn't think highly of me if I invited you back to my place...

[ Because yeah, he was handsome, cute. Showed her a good time. And they were just having fun on a date, right? ]

[endlesswar]

[The curve of his smile simmers and he reaches up to tuck a strand of hair back into place.]

Hey. It's cool. I just want to be sure you make it home okay. I did promise to roll you back if necessary. Didn't include an invite that I recall specifically.

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[ She smiles more at the gesture, surprised and charmed by the gentleness of it. ]

No, it didn't.

[ She bites down on her bottom lip a little before adding, ]

That's why I'm asking now.

[ Because he's smart, he's funny, handsome. He's not like the other guys that tried to angle for more before and it's what makes her actually want to say 'yes' to the idea this time. That and she hasn't been laid in months. ]

[endlesswar]

Lead the way, Miss Page.

[That's a yes and then some. Frank doesn't get going immediately because the expression on her face is goddamn incredible.]

How on earth would I think less of you.

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[ She shrugs, still smiling but starting to walk again, tugging him with her, ]

Guys do that. Which is bullshit because a lot of them want sex but then call a girl a "slut" if she says yes after the first date.

[endlesswar]

[Happily he follows closely. She might be unsteady on her feet still so that's another reason.]

Oh, I know. Don't make a lick of sense. Not like sex is a one person act. Even if nothing happens, I've had a wonderful time.

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[ She allows herself to lean on him a little more as they walk to the landing for the train. She can already feel it coming through her feet before she hears it echoing off the walls. ]

God forbid women know what they want sexually.

[ But she nods, ]

I have, too. I... wasn't expecting it.

[endlesswar]

[He can't explain now natural it feels to stand here with here close and on one another's arm. Everything is calm, still and right. Even the loud and fast coming train doesn't seem disruptive.]

You mean you're entitled to enjoy yourself and feel comfortable in a physical exchange with another consenting adult? What?

[Frank chuckles lightly.]

Wasn't expecting a good time? Ouch.

[Sarcasm. Really no injury there at all.]

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[ She nudges her shoulder with his, laughing. She hopes he really believes that. He sounds like he does. Which is another point in his favor.

But she rolls her eyes at the latter part but still giggling, ]

Hey, look. I don't know if you've noticed but I'm pretty opinionated. That means I don't have a lot of luck with guys.

[ She's left quite a few bruised egos in her wake. ]

[endlesswar]

[The train shrilly breaks and the doors open. People shuffle by as they exit. Frank can see their reflection in the glass and can't help but think they look good together.]

Ohhh I noticed. The tip was you letting me know about my singing before so much as a hello.

[Once the crowd clears, Frank steps forward, lighting tugging Karen with him.]

I'm still here.

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[ Karen misses the reflection but makes the grip on his arm a little snugger as they get on the train. When they sit down, her thigh presses against the side of his. ]

That makes you pretty special.

[ She doesn't want a guy that disrespects her but she also wants one that can take her having opinions of her own. It's been a very difficult combination to find in a person. ]

[endlesswar]

Thank you.

[A subdued but honest thought. Because there are so many ways to say that he's different, strange and bizarre.]

I was thinking that you're sublime.

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[ She grins at that, allowing herself to lean against him a little more as the train starts moving. ]

Even after the way I pigged out earlier?

[endlesswar]

Especially since you pigged out earlier.

[Frank leans on her, just a little and tilts his head against hers as they get moving.]

All this weird dating bullshit where people put on the best version of themselves and then get mad when people are anything less. It's bullshit.

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[ She laughs again, giving a nod, ]

Agreed.

[ She finally looks at him, realizing just how close their faces are and she feels her cheeks get a little warmer, ]

It's all bullshit.