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[that_cost]

Charlie and Scott hadn't quite decided to define whatever thing this was between them, but a date sounded like the right idea. It seemed like the most natural thing in the world to be at the park in New Dodge with a basket of food and a blanket, both of them stretched out in it and talking about what whatever. Anything but what was going on between them. Maybe they didn't need to define it. Maybe they just needed to ease into whatever this was.

That sounded fine by her.

Charlie'd helped put the basket together, putting in things like sliced apples and cheeses and bread. Crackers, a few bottles of water and a couple ginger ales. It wasn't the heaviest meal, more a snack, really. But with Charlie's stomach troubles as of late, she wasn't really looking for anything big.

She even made sure to grab some of the left over fried chicken she'd made for Erica the night before, just for Scott since Charlie wasn't a fan of most meat products.

She's happy where she is, one arm casually draped around Scott's waist, listening to him talk about Beacon Hills and some of the happier moments from home.

"It's really starting to sound like if you're awake, something insane is happening to you and your friends back home," Charlie finally says, grinning with amusement.

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[truealphascott]

There had been times with some women in his past (okay, just the one) that made this just so difficult. No matter how much they wanted to be together, it never seemed easy. Things were always trying to tear them apart either internally or from somewhere outside their relationship. With Charlie, that wasn't the case. She was easy to love and her company fun and enjoyable. Scott didn't have to keep wondering if she'd end up turning on him or get manipulated. Good luck to anyone who tried that to Charlie!

"You promise?" He teased, The idea of being stuck kissing Charlie for hours was the very opposite of a bad risk. It was something to strive for, as was trying to keep winning her heart. It was so much fun to do and he liked it when he could surprise her.

"Hey.. uh.. I got you something." He said and pulled back. From his bookbag he'd brought along that often was stuffed with his ipod, some vet books he was studying, or things like that, he pulled a poorly wrapped gift with a lopsided bow on top. It was about the size of his hand only rectangular.

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"I promise," Charlie replies with a flirty grin. Hell, she wouldn't mind trying that sometime. Not that their relationship was purely physical. She wouldn't be here if it was. IT wasn't the best time for it. What the relationship was exactly? She wasn't sure. But she loved it and she found herself very slowly falling for Scott, which was kind of terrifying, but Scott was worth the chance.

When he says he has something for her, he sits up some, eyebrows furrowed.

"Really?" Don't ask why, charlie. Just go with it. She sits up, crossing her legs under herself as she takes the gift, opening it carefully and glancing at Scott on occasion.

What is it, she wonders.

[truealphascott]

"Yeah, it's not quite right but.. I was.. I don't know," he said trying to explain himself but deciding to just shut up instead.

Inside is a little white onesie that read 'lil' firecracker'.

"I was trying to find something fire themed," Scott said, embarrassed by his gift.

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The second she sees what it is, she gasps and sits up. Holy crap. Charlie stares at the onesie in her hands, holding it carefully. Like it's suddenly the most important and fragile thing in the world. Now, this is usually the point where Charlie has some snarky, sassy comment. But she can't think of anything. Nothing at all.

She turns to look at Scott, a look of shock and surprise on her face. But there's happiness, too.

"I love it. Thank you," Charlie finally manages, wrapping her arms around his shoulders to hug him.

[truealphascott]

Scott shifted a bit uncertain as to why it was so fragile. Had he done something wrong? The smile he gets proves otherwise and he can't help but return it.

"You do? Good.. I'm glad," he replied, relieved. He hugged her back.

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Charlie hugs him for a bit, happy to be in his arms. This goofy, big-hearted boy has been a steadying presence in the past few weeks and, honestly, she adores him for it. Kissing his cheek briefly, she straightens to look him in the eyes, a smile on her face.

"It's probably a wise idea to warn you that if you keep this up, I may fall for you."

Or she probably already has. He's good to her. Better than anyone's been a while. She could see herself falling for someone like this quite quickly.

[truealphascott]

Scott blushed lightly at that warning. Very softly, he replied, "I might be okay with that."

It was probably a dumb thing to say. She'd probably get scared off by it and then who knew what would become of them but.. it was the truth.

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Scared off? Not likely. Grinning like a fool, though? Certainly. She leans forward, pressing her lips to his again.

"I might be okay with it, too." Probably. She'd been concerned with bringing someone else into her life, especially with a kid on the way. She had her baby to think about before herself, after all. But Scott was probably the best person to have in her and her kids life, and she wouldn't change it for the world.

[truealphascott]

Running his fingers gently along her face, his smile was bright and all just for her. The rest of the world had long since disappeared to him. The only one that mattered was right here in front of him.

"Charlie.. do you think.. would it be too high school-y to ask if you wanted to be my girlfriend?"

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God, that was cute. She almost laughed. There's a grin on her face that won't be going away any time soon. She'd never quite had it asked that way. Her arms rest around his shoulders as she tilts her head some, pretending to give this thorough consideration.

"You know, I think I'd love to. High schooly as that question was."

There was a delay before she answered, keeping the gorgeous boy in her arms in suspense. She hopes.