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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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Scott was laying on his back with his arms folded under his head and Charlie right there next to him. He was the picture of true contentment. The fact that Charlie had been so thoughtful to bring him meat when it normally bugged her so much had not been missed by him. Scott had been having trouble figuring out what to fix for her since her sense of smell was so out of sorts. Fortunately she'd found some things they could eat.

He laughed and nodded. "Yeah, I almost got held back a year in school because of it. Fortunately I made it up in summer school. Everyone else is trying to figure out where they're going to college and I'm trying to figure out how to keep people from dying."

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Charlie's happy to be around Scott again, the smile on her face one just for him . It was soft, warm, fully relaxed. She was very at peace around him. Her fingers traced small patterns on his side as she rested against him, listening to him talk.

"How you're still one of the happiest people I've ever met, after all the shit you and everyone else goes through in Beacon Hills, I will never know."

But she admires it. Meanwhile, Charlie's gone through hell and she's a bit of a bitch. She shifts, resting her head on his shoulder, letting her hand rest on his chest.

"I'm glad you are, though. I like it."

[truealphascott]

"Thanks, Charlie. I don't think I was very happy back home," Scott said thoughtfully. "It's just been such a relief being here and away from all that stress that's helped me relax again. The nightmares are getting less frequent, so I'm guessing that's the reason there too."

He smiled down at her. "It helps having some good friends to enjoy being around too."

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"I know that feeling. I don't have to worry about amoral scientists chasing me down, trying to run experiments on me to see how I work." And she gets to have a semi-normal teenage life. It's pretty awesome.

She grins up at him, tilting her head slightly to kiss him on the lips. Just for a second.

"And I have you, so that's a big help." She doesn't know in exactly what capacity she has Scott, but whatever it is, she likes it.

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He felt a strong wave of protectiveness at Charlie's words. "No one will ever bother you like that again. I promise," he swore. He'd personally make sure of that. It wasn't that she was weak or helpless in need of him to rescue her, but it was how he understood love. If you loved someone you kept them safe. It was the alpha instinct in his.

The lips brushing against his was sweet but not enough. When she finished speaking, he moved in to kiss her more deeply. Moving a hand to her cheek, he caresses her skin tenderly as he kissed her.

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Charlie almost wants to warn him against that, but she's too touched by his words that all she can do is smile. Her fingers curl into his as he kisses her again, a shiver running down her spine. She was very much so addicted to kissing him, and didn't see any reason that should change. Her kiss is just as deep as his, one hand reaching up to hold his hand on her cheek. There's a sigh from her, a content sound from someone who usually doesn't let her guard down, but Scott made her feel safe, just by being close. She hasn't felt that in a while.

And she is more than happy to let the kiss continue for a while before pulling away slightly, eyes still closed and her nose brushing his.

Give her a minute, Scott, she's trying to remember how to breathe. It feels like her heart is beating out of her chest, but she doesn't mind.

"One day, we're going to get stuck just kissing each other for hours."

She doesn't have a problem with that.

[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.

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"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.

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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.

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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.