Look anyway;; {Lace}

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Credit://Persuasion @ Caution

Lucas couldn't get out of his bed. So difficult to get out of the sheets. He had to fight his bed just to get out of the sheets. He knew he had to wake up though. It was stupid to try to stay asleep. His alarm was beeping and he needed to get it to stop. The boy's head was still fogging. Rest was the only thing he wanted. Lucas choose to sit up and try to gain some sight besides blackness behind his eyelids. It was difficult to be able to, but he got some and stood up.

Yawning, he felt his face the hairs on his face rubbed against his hand. It was scratchy, but it felt good on his hand. It was normal to him, he didn't like his skin being completely clear of hair. He stretched his shoulders and arms to make his muscles feel easier. Even though he was sore, it felt good to stretch and wake up. Lucas slipped into his blue jeans and a white t-shirt. Over his t-shirt though, he wore a black and blue button down shirt that wasn't fully closed.

He got up and walked out his door, after eating some breakfast first. All he grabbed was an apple and starting walking. He didn't really have a plan for the day, it was more of just a wing it day. He doesn't really care about today. He took a few bites of his apple before just tossing it into a trash he walked by. It wasn't to cold of a day today. It did have a little bit of a windchill though, which made it kind of uncomfortable.

His shoes are just some normal shoes that are comfortable. Lucas couldn't choose what he should do. But he kept wanting to walk by one spot that couldn't leave his mind. He wanted to go to the town square badly, it wasn't very strong in his mind, even though that is where he felt he should go.

Oh well. He started walking there anyway, maybe something would be there. That would be a lot more interesting then just walking around the whole district. As he was walking however, he got distracted by a lot of different things. From people walking to thoughts that raced through his mind as he walked. From different ways he worked out. He couldn't remember any ones faces.

[Cole]

Lace noticed that there was a sharp briskness to the air as she stepped out of her favorite boutique. Earlier the previous day she had actually snapped the heel of one of her favorite pair of shoes when it got stuck in some cobblestone. She had the new replacement pair on right now.

I need to go to the training center in an hour, Lace thought to herself as she zippered up her cream colored peacoat to her neck to hide from the chilled air. "I can go grab breakfast first, and then go train... I should probably get my vines redone sometime soon,"[/i][/size] Lace thought as she noticed that the thin silver vines on her skin were nearly faded away.

She continued along her way down through the town square were the large screens were blaring reviews of the 60th Hunger Games. As she looked past the screens a boy caught her eye. He wasn't dressed very warmly for the weather, but Lace liked his simple style. She changed her pathway to draw nearer to him. She didn't remember seeing him at school at all. They did have a big school though. Unless, he had already graduated.[/color][/font]

[I.aM.mE]

Credit://Persuasion @ Caution

Lucas wasn't paying much attention to where he was walking. In his mind he still wasn't to the place he wanted to be. He wasn't very into the day right now, and he couldn't put his finger on why he wasn't fully awake. It was either that his mind was still stuck in bed and that's why he was daydreaming, or he just didn't care. Either way, he needed to change that. The cold wind against his face kind of helped, but it wasn't the best way to help.

He wasn't fully expecting this chilly day, but he was used to it by now. It was almost to a day where the seaons would change. So he was trying to get used to just wearing regular clothes again. He still couldn't see any faces from people he knew. Even though it did look like someone was walking toward him.

He mistakes that a lot, so he had to fight from letting his foot in mouth diesase get the best of him. Lucas still has trouble with that, and he tries to make the best of it, and get into some interesting...to say the least...conversations. As he kept on walking he thought he might have seen her around the school, but not so sure. Especially since he had skipped for a few days the last week of school.

[Cole]

Lace continued down the street, eying the boy from her peripherals. She knew that if she was to talk to him, it would have to be now. The two were practically about to pass each other when Lace acted in an impulsive way to get his attention.

She dropped her expensive bag suddenly as if she were startled by something, and the the bag landed directly atop of the boy's feet as he passed.

"Oh!" she exclaimed loudly, turning to meet the boy. "I'm so sorry about that! I just thought of something, and dropped my bag. How stupid of me," she told him, shrilly.

Yeah, how stupid of me. I couldn't have thought of anything better then that? Come on Lace, you're being pathetic here, she thought. [/color]

[I.aM.mE]

Credit://Persuasion @ Caution

Lucas felt something on his feet when he passed the girl. He looked down to see her purse had fallen onto his feet. He looked over at her, her face wasn't to familiar. Guess he may have been wrong about knowing her. She seemed like she had been expecting to talk to him, which would be weird since he hasn't seen her, but oh well.

He picked up her purse and held it out to her as she was explaining why she dropped it. It sounds like she wanted to try to talk to him, so he went with it and smirked at her.

"Well seems like it was a good thought. May I ask what it was?" Lucas said, seeing if he could catch her in a trap. Maybe she was a quick thinker, so this could be fun.

[Cole]

"Oh a good thought?" Lace restated as she grabbed her bag, and tried to think up an excuse.

Crap! You idiotic girl, think of something Lace, think of something![/size]

"I just remembered that I had- had left my gift card at home! I received a gift card for Christmas to this really nice restaurant, and I planned on using it this morning for breakfast. Now I have no giftcard with me," she lied to him. "No matter though, I have enough money with me that I can cover my own bill, ten fold," she told him confidently.

"So that is why I became startled, and dropped my bag, and am now talking to you." Talking to you- you fine, glorious looking boy..., Lace added in her mind as she eyed the boy at close proximity. [/color][/font]

note: Sorry that post was a color bomb XD

[I.aM.mE]

Credit://Persuasion @ Caution

Lucas smirked at her, she was quick on her feet apparently. Makes everything more entertaining. The thing was though, he couldn't tell if what she was saying was the truth or if she was just making something up on the go. He was going to guess that it was more of the on the fly type of response.

He pulled his arm back after she took her purse. To be honest Lucas had to fight to offer to to go with her to a restaurant. Mostly because he likes to be a gentleman, but first he wanted to at least learn her name before trying to be that.

"Well good to hear that you can pay for yourself. Anyone meeting you or are you just going so you can eat in a place that isn't home?" He had to ask it. It wouldn't stay out of his mouth. Like always he lets words spill out of his mouth without thinking about them.

[Cole]

Lace gave the cutest smile she could muster. She was hoping he would ask something along those lines, and he did so sooner then she thought he would. "No, in fact. I was not planning on meeting anyone for breakfast today. I had to run out to replace these shoes this morning," Lace explained, motioning to her pearl white four inch heels, "Because I broke a pair like these yesterday, and I love them too much to not have a good pair. So, I decided I might has well have a nice breakfast while I was at it. Of course- I don't have to eat alone," she told the boy, pushing a lock of her light blonde hair over her shoulder.

"My name's Lace Sheen. And you are?" she asked him, holding her slender hand out for him to shake. He nail's were painted a sparkling silver that matched the off white outfit she had on. A real outfit for the ice princess on this brisk day.

[I.aM.mE]

Credit://Persuasion @ Caution

Looks like he caused the damage he expected. She doesn't have to eat alone. Well looks like she Lace isn't to shy. She seems pretty outgoing and. Yeah, she is good looking. Especially pulling a cute smile, should he go for it? Probably, so if he is falling into a trap, might as well follow up for it.

He looked at her shoes, high heels? How girls think never registers in his mind. Why would they were something that seems so uncomfortable to wear. Well guess it is good he is a guy and doesn't have to think like that, being comfortable is enough for him. "Well, Lace, My name is Lucas Shawks. Enchantée." He said, giving a little dip and kissing her hand, trying to see if she was trying to be confident thinking she could have him.

He didn't pay much attention to her nails even if he did notice them. Lucas let go of her hand after that and looked at her, keeping a small grin on his face. Seeing as he started to have fun toying with her. This game was going to be a fun one, wasn't it? "Where are you planning on going to eat?"

[Cole]

Lucas Shakes. Lace had never heard the name before, but that didn't really matter to her. Just meant he liked to stay out of drama, right? Well, maybe he would find himself roped into some more drama if he got to know Lace more. Lace a certain talent of leaving a path of drama wherever she went. In truth, it wasn't necessarily her fault. She supposed that because she was so good looking, that girls just automatically hated her, and wanted to start trouble. But, you know, that's just a non biased opinion of course.

"Lovely to meet you too," Lace said gingerly. She let her hand linger on his warm lips for a few moments, before recoiling back.

Don't let him have too much. You need to leave him with something to long for. He won't stay for long if he gets everything he wants, Lace repeated in her mind. Those were some wise words that the Mrs. Sheen had passed down to Lace. Such valuable life lessons she learned from her parents.

"I was just going to dine at a little breakfast café down the street here. Very private, but very chic," Lace explained to Lucas. "Would you like me to show you the way there, Mr. Shawks?" Lace asked, extended a hand out for him.[/size][/color][/font]

note: sorry if fonts, and colors change. I'm trying to figure out a good layout.

[I.aM.mE]

Its really good to hear you voice
(SAYING MY NAME)

Let's see. Lucas was a nobody at school just like he wanted to be. That made this easier for him, because he was pretty much invisible. The same goes for Lace though, he hadn't heard of her. That may be because he tends to not care unless it has something to do with his training. Everything for him makes him believe he needs to work harder, even if it is work harder on school work. Sometimes the brain needs some 'training'.

He tried to think of what he wanted to do, he did have a small breakfast and going with her would just make him hungry again. Was it worth it to waste some money when he already ate? He barely knew this girl, but then again. She is paying for herself. Only one way to get to know her better.

"Sure, I will come with. Are we being formal though Lace? I would think it would be an easier conversation to be ourselves rather then trying to be impressive." Lucas said, trying to make more of a conversation, maybe even find out if she was really this way, or if she was just feeling cocky today.

He didn't take her hand yet, but that was mostly a precaution for himself. Why would he grab someones hand if he didn't know them? Yeah, they went to school together. That doesn't say much though, especially since they didn't even know the others name.

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(IT SOUNDS SO SWEET)
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[Cole]

Lace smiled when Lucas said he would accompany her on to the café even though it seemed to give him a moment of hesitation. The next thing that Lucas said gave Lace a moment of hesitation though. His comment about her being too formal. Lace's eyes grew wide when his comment hit her ear drums.

Lace had never been told she was too formal before! Generally, people liked that about her- or so she supposed. At least, no one had ever said anything about it before. Why would Lucas say it now? Did it bother him that Lace was talking so properly? You would think he would be used to people speaking properly. I mean we do live in District 1, which is quite similar to the Capitol

[/size], Lace thought threw in her mind quickly before she decided to respond.

"Well, I'm not quite sure what you mean by that, Lucas," Lace asked the boy, putting particular emphasis on his first name since his last name was apparently too formal. "I was merely trying to be polite. I was not aware that I was speaking too formal," she chuckled softly over her words.

And then he didn't take her hand either.

What is his problem,[/color] Lace thought. She withdrew her hand dejectedly, and quickly tucked it behind her bag, which was clutched at her stomach. She had never experienced anything quite like this before. [/font][/color][/blockquote]

[I.aM.mE]

Its really good to hear you voice
(SAYING MY NAME)

It felt like a cruel little smile. Maybe it was just a immature smirk, but whatever it was, it needed to get off of his face. What he asked got the truth from her, well. Maybe he could make her feel more comfortable. That is what he had tried to do, but apparently she had taken it as an insult. Let's find how to fix this.

While his smile was on his face, he had to say, "Well, Ms. Sheen. I was trying to be less formal because it is more comfortable for me to be natural, while I'm natural, I don't tend to be as formal. So please forgive me if I insulted you by giving that comment." It is so easy to be able to back tract through his words. He tries to manipulate through words, but Lace seems a little more...Difficult then most people. He had a slight chuckle in his voice from this amusement.

Lucas gave his hand as a sign of apologizing for his rudeness and hoped she would accept. If not then she had a stronger mind then he had expected. Maybe he is just overthinking everything about her and just needs to talk to her. Would that change anything? Probably not, he thinks he can change her anyway. That's just the type of person he wants to be. Or make people become.

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(IT SOUNDS SO SWEET)
coming from the lips of an Angel

Tagged: Lace;; Played by Cole
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Credit: Lyrics-Hinder Lips of an angel.
This template was created by RAWR!?
of caution, also known as Kali of Nevermore
Credit for picture://Persuasion @ Caution
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[Cole]

Well aren't we a cheeky one,

[/size][/color] Lace went over in her mind. She was certainly not used to boys resisting, or putting up a fight like this.

And rightfully so, did she think this. Lace could not help but notice the slight tinge of sass that Lucas had put into his last words. Lace was supposed to be the sassy one! She was always the sassy one. Frankly, this change of the tables concerned her, and made her feel slightly uncomfortable.

Push it aside, Lace! Don't let this diverge you from your task ahead. He's only trying to get inside your head. You can't let him win this, girl! You're the winner. You will always win. Now, focus![/size][/color]

"Well, if it makes you feel less natural, then I will try to be more... more average for you," Lace replied, trying to find the correct wording. "I would hate to make you feel uncomfortable, or out of place, especially since we just met! Now, would you care to accompany- er- come with me to the restaurant, Lucas?" Lace asked, trying to correct herself from using words that may be deemed to 'sophisticated'.

Now don't be difficult, Lucas, and just say yes. I'm on a strict schedule, and if your going to get any of this, then you have better cooperate. Oh- stop Lace. Stop talking to yourself. It'll only distract you.[/size][/color]

Lace gently blinked her eyes as if to shake her thoughts out, and concentrated onto Lucas. She kept her hands held tightly to her bag as a reassurance that she wouldn't try to touch him again (since apparently he doesn't like that), but made sure to keep a weak smile upon her face, showing off glints of her pearly white teeth.





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[I.aM.mE]

Its really good to hear your voice
(SAYING MY NAME)

Nope, she wouldn't accept his hand. Well guess he had that one coming, getting a little to carried away with how he is going. Women tend to be pushy and want to be the one in control, even if they pretend the guy is in control. The boy's tend to learn this, at least Lucas has. Looks like he had to be a little less of what he normally is. If he wants to make her feel more comfortable. Maybe even get to know her more.

Thinking about how girl's are, he came back to a thought from when he was younger. The first girl he had started talking to, the one that made him learn all his tricks on how to make a girl feel more comfortable. She was one of the most difficult people he had ever met. Yes, people, not girls. She had made him work so hard on his personality, he had to work his physical being and learn how to keep his emotions out of his face and show happiness instead of anything else. It took him forever to gain that part.

"Alright Lace, I get the hint. Let's go." He said, pretending to admit defeat. He wouldn't really give up this easy, it'll just be hidden and more subtle. "and I would love to accompany you." He said, putting a small emphasis on accompany. Maybe he would be stupid from that, but oh well. He was trying to get back to the fun part of their conversation. How bad would that be to have said that out loud to her? Pretty sure he would be in pain, maybe a slap to the face. Either way, glad it was more in his head then mouth.

He motioned his hand to show that she is leading the way, he smiled back, giving a small show of his white teeth also. Trying to make her feel more safe with him, some brownie points? Well it was a reason to try for.

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(IT SOUNDS SO SWEET)
coming from the lips of an Angel

Tagged: Lace;; Played by Cole
Word: 334
Credit: Lyrics-Hinder Lips of an angel.
This template was created by RAWR!?
of caution, also known as Kali of Nevermore
Credit for picture://Persuasion @ Caution
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