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"That's a good choice," Alec approved. "I don't really like green tea that much, but it sounds objectively good."

A little thrill went through Alec at the little squeeze, but he managed not to react. "I trust you," he promised. "That is exactly what I'll get. Is that what you want? Or are you going to get something else?" He intended to pay for it, whatever it was.

Alec thought about how to explain it. "She likes them, but imagine everyone wearing a different scent all at the same time. Major nose overload. So, I try not to wear anything too strong in general, with the occasional exception so that I don't clash with anyone else, or if she's coming home...

"I don't think I got to use that one," Alec said. "They have a new one in, I forget the exact name, but it was something about watermelons. I really like that one. It's fresh and fragrant, but not too powerful. I have to be careful about scents because my mother can be rather sensitive to...

"Absolutely!" Alec grinned. "I rather like B&B, maybe a little too much, so I am currently not allowing myself to go until I have used up at least one product I currently own. What about you?"

Alec grinned in delight when she took his arm. He walked with her to the door and quickly opened it for her to go through first. "I kind of knew that, but I won't be disappointed. So! Which way?" He took her arm again when they were through the door but did not try to lead her. For one...

Alec smiled shyly at her. Then he straightened and tried to brush away his worries. Whatever else this was, Claire was his friend, a delightful friend, and he hoped it would always stay that way. He stepped up and offered her his arm. "Shall we waltz our way to bubbly drinks and other...

"You look really cute. I mean! Good," he stammered. "I like your hair ribbons. And purple looks really nice on you." He blushed a little. "Is it okay to say stuff like that? I'm sorry, I'm not very experienced."

Alec's face lit up, and his heart fluttered when he saw Claire. She was excited to see him! Genuinely happy to see him! That made his heart do a tiny flip. That was quickly followed by noticing how ridiculously cute she looked, and now he worried he'd overdressed. Was it okay to tell her...

Alec grinned and hugged Dark quickly. "Thanks, Ba. Love you!" Then he turned and followed Xander out to the van. He fidgeted with his vest and the seatbelt the whole drive there. "I'll be back in an hour and a half to get you to work," Xander said as they pulled into the mall. "I'm going...

"I didn't, actually. My hair is just behaving really nice today," Alec said, resisting the urge to flip his shoulder length hair. "You're sure it's okay?" "If it's not okay in three minutes, we're going to be late," Xander said.

School was good. There was nothing particularly special about the day except that everyone was looking forward to the weekend. Alec did talk to Claire briefly, but since they'd be spending time together later, he did not loiter as much as he wanted to. After school, the twins returned home...

"You could always tell Aunt Ciara that's what you want," Alec grinned. "See what she can make happen." Xander stood and started limping toward the door. "Yeah, 'cause that's exactly what she wants; to have her FBI status abused by relatives. That's why she's so forthcoming about her...

Alec listened with rapt attention, taking in every detail. That sounded like such a grand time! Xander hated the sound of it, but he admired his father's comportment of himself. That was the kind of person he hoped to be somday; to do stuff he didn't like without anyone the wiser, all with...

Alec grinned. "That is so cool!" Xander checked his watch. "Ba, we've got fifteen minutes before we have to leave. You might want to be a little less dramatic in your retelling."

"Really? Like she's a bad date or a bad dance?" Alec asked quizzically. Xander had a darker thought. "Did she shoot people she didn't like or something?"

Xander dipped his head curiosly. "What was she like in her element?" "A party being her element?" "Well, with her people, then."

"They must have loved watching you!" Alec grinned. "They must have been desperate for a guy who'd be willing to dance," Xander drawled.

Alec's eyes lit up. Xander played it a little more cool. "No way, really? That sounds awesome! Did you dance? You and Aunt Ciara?" Alec asked eagerly.

"Cool. A metal detector," Xander nodded. "She sounds very cool! Was everyone else as on theme as you and her?" Alec pestered.