Topic: I`m Awake

[Aiden]

Ryan nodded, intrigued.  He watched her eyes for a few half moments before looking at the clock.  He made a face at the time on the wall.
"Well, I have work in a half hour.  You two can find something to eat on your own right?"  He asked, his voice doubtful.

Aiden rolled his eyes.
"Yeah.  You forget I'm not a kid anymore."  He pointed out, an annoyed but playful edge in his tone.

Ryan chuckled, and nodded once more.
"Well, maybe if you acted more like it I wouldn't forget so easily."  He explained.
He walked up to Stacey, and held out his hand.
"It was a pleasure to meet you.  I'm sorry I couldn't stay longer, but duty calls."

[potter_fan122]

Stacey grinned and shook Ryan`s hand firmly.
"It was so nice to meet you, too. I`m glad I finally got to meet some of Aiden`s family. And don`t worry about him, I`ll take care of him." She tilted her head and looked up at Aiden, her eyes switching to a teasing purple.

[Aiden]

Aiden smiled, and winked playfully at Stacey.  He then looked at Ryan, and lifted his head.
"See ya."  He called.

Ryan waved once, and retreated into the other room.  It wasn't until a few moments later he returned, and left through the front door.

Aiden sighed, and his eyes got wide.
"I'm glad that's over."  He said with an over-dramatic look.

[potter_fan122]

"Why?" Stacey asked, letting go of his hand to cradle the little box in her hands.

"Do you know what it is?" She asked curiously, wondering if he would know.

[Aiden]

Aiden shrugged his shoulders as if he didn't have a definite answer.  He looked at the box that she held in her hands.
"I was just nervous about you meeting him is all."  He replied.

Aiden slowly ran his fingers over the box.
"No idea.  I'm surprised he didn't mention anything about it in his letters."  He pointed out thoughtfully.

[potter_fan122]

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Stacey smiled. "Why? He was nice, and I liked him. I didn`t freak him out, did I?" She asked softly. "And he probably wanted it to be a surprise. Do you want to open it?" She asked, holding the box out.

[Aiden]

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Aiden lifted his eyes from the box, and looked at Stacey eyes.  He shook his head, and smiled.  Seemed to him that his uncle liked her.
"I think he liked you.  So don't worry about freaking him out.  I don't think you did at all."  He replied.

He took the box in one hand.  He was tempted to shake the box to see what was inside, but decided against it.
"I'm thinking about waiting until later at least, unless you want to?"

[potter_fan122]

Stacey grinned and started to bounce up and down on the balls of her feet.
"How much later is later?" She asked softly, lifting her lime green eyes to meet his.

[Aiden]

Aiden laughed at her obvious impatient excitement. He took one both of Stacey's hand and held them both in one his hands.  He brought them to his lips and kissed her finger softly.
"Tonight?" He promised.

[potter_fan122]

"Okay. I can wait that long." Stacey said. She wanted to know what it was, but she could wait. She squeezed Aiden`s hands gently.
"So, what now? Ryan left, so do we stay or go?" She asked, tilting her head. They had come specifically to see his uncle, and she didn`t know what there was in this small town.

[Aiden]

Aiden shrugged his shoulders, thinking of something to do.  There wasn't much to do in town, thanks to living in a rural area.  He shrugged his shoulders again.
"I'm not sure.  What would you like to do?"

[potter_fan122]

Stacey shrugged, taking the little box carefully and looking at the outside of it. It wasn`t anything fancy. Just a normal little box.
"I`m fine with staying here with you, if that`s okay, unless you want to go back to Hogsmead." She suggested.

[Aiden]

Aiden tilted his head, thinking of something to do.  When he lived here his life pretty much consisted of routine.  It wasn't until he had received his letter to Hogwarts that his life became different.

He sighed, his mind drawing blanks.
"I really don't know."  Aiden paused, rubbing the back of his neck.
"I suppose I could show you around town, but there isn't much to see.  Or we could just stay here."

[potter_fan122]

Stacey smiled, stroking his hand.
'I`m fine with staying here with you, too." She said, tilting her head.

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[Aiden]

Aiden lifted his head, and looked around the room.  The fireplace was still burning dimly which made the room dimly lit, but it was comfortable. 

Aiden looked to Stacey, his eyes meeting hers.
"Are you hungry?  I can make you something."  He offered.