Houdini It

[Dominic Rowe]

Dominic was glaring at Toby’s smug face and shook his head at the next comments “I do have game, it’s just this crazy place.. No do not go and ask them, unlike you I do have some shame” He figured he’d never understand Toby, which he had to accept, but he would not accept him doing more stuff like that to him.

The look on Dominic’s face as Toby spoke went from confused to slightly amused to almost horrified, what was he doing right now, he flinched as he put his hand on his shoulder, why was he touching him!? “Uh what even” he paused for a moment “Okay first of all, there has been no flirting and there has been no gay hinting towards me” he protested “and secondly, where did that come from?” He brushed Toby’s hand off oh his shoulder.

“You’re welcome?” He said, sounding pretty unsure. This had been too weird, maybe he should just never speak to Toby again after this, that might make his life easier. He felt weird, what was this weird feeling? He couldn’t shake it off and he wasn’t sure what it was.

[Toby Chastain]

If he had time or a strong desire, Toby might very well have turned around and headed back toward the girls to ask them and all. Plus, he had a feeling that Dom liked to talk himself up a little more than the reality actually matched. But, well, if that's what it took to sooth him, then Toby was ready to let him. For now.

The flinching and the uncomfortable nature brought Toby a little more enjoyment, already starting to grin. "I never said anything about gay hinting," Toby said. "In fact, that seems like some sort of evil, evil sport," he shook his head, as if Dom should even be ashamed of thinking of the dark arts of gay hinting. Was Toby enjoying himself a little too much here at Dom's expense?

"Yes, yes I am very welcome," Toby said, nodding and reaching to pat Dom on the back as he did. "And you are thankful, and we are all very much pleased," Toby paused and looked around. "Was there something else we were supposed to be doing right now? I suppose I could try to find more girls for you to try your game on..."

[Dominic Rowe]

”Actually you did say something about gay hinting” he protested, getting increasingly uncomfortable, what the heck was Toby doing? “What are you talking about?” Evil sport? Dominic was completely lost and confused at this point, why was he feeling more and more freaked out? This was headed towards the part where Dom would most likely leave and head to his room to get away.

What was with all the touching!? Dominic squirmed a bit and got up from the chair as Toby patted his back, there was no hiding how uncomfortable he felt “Come on, hands off” He muttered as he moved away and sat down on a different chair, if this got any weirder or any more uncomfortable, Dominic was out of here for sure.

“Girls? No, I already told you that you’re hurting my game, I can meet girls on my own, I don’t need a wingman, you on the other hand might need one” He crossed his arms defensively, it’s not like he had never asked out any girls and it’s not like girls never showed him any interest, he felt like he could deal with that easily enough without some dork following him around and ruining everything.

[Toby Chastain]

Did he? Toby couldn't remember that part of the conversation. It felt like it happened a long time ago, though he was pretty sure it had just been a few moments or something. Time was bending and flexible and everything along those lines. The talking bit just had him sighing. "Sometimes, even I'm not sure," was all he said, shaking his head in something like sadness. He did love making Dom squirm though: the boy seemed almost too fidgety.

Still, Toby withdrew the hand as it was insisted, instead shoving his into his pockets. The way Dom went on, Toby was tempted to keep right on going and teasing him a little further. he just made it so easy, really. But even Toby could tell when he'd pushed things too far, so he just chuckled.

"Alright, alright," he said, pulling the hands out and holding them up. "I get it: you're super manly and cool and awesome. You win," he took a step back, jerking his thumb over his shoulder. "I'll make myself scarce then. Nice seeing you and, hey, I know I've been kinda dickish about it, but seriously thanks for getting me out of that locker," with that, Toby extended a hand, figuring that a farewell shake was pretty well in order.

That and it technically violated the "hands off" order, and Toby just couldn't resist by this point.

[Dominic Rowe]

”Not sure about what? What you’re talking about? That makes sense because right now, you’re making no sense at all” He shook his head too, his head shaking was just a bit more serious than what Toby’s seemed to be. Dom wished he was better at controlling his body language, he could say one thing, but he knew that the way he acted could give away more of how he was feeling than he liked.

Dominic wasn’t sure if he wanted to respond to what Toby was saying about him being so manly, cool and awesome, he felt like he was mocking him, so instead he just gave him a bit of a death stare, clearly not very amused at this point. “Right, I think I should be heading to my room” He got up from the chair, looking at Toby’s extended hand, he sighed and grabbed it “It was... an experience seeing you” He shook his hand and let go.

Finally what sounded more like a real thank you “You’re welcome, any time... I guess” He started heading towards the door “I guess I’ll see you around” he said, figuring it was goodbye for now. What he didn’t know was that he was in for an awkward realization that Toby actually lived in the dorm room right next to his own, so if they were both going there, it would be one of those awkward times when people say goodbye before realizing they are headed the same direction.

[Toby Chastain]

Yeah, by now Toby was pretty well just accepting Dom's overall tolerance of him. He found it more amusing than anything else, just kept right on smiling even as Dom tried out a halfway decent death stair and all. Hey, at least he grabbed Toby's hand, so at least they had that going for them.

"I try," Toby said, adding a quick wink before releasing the hand. He took a few more steps before realizing that they were pretty well heading in the same direction. Chuckling, Toby paused and nodded. "Tell you what, I always wanted to try this one route. So I'll give you some time to appreciate my presence."

With that, Toby raised a hand and purposefully turned to go the other direction, figuring that there was nothing wrong with taking the scenic route every once in a while.