Ｔｈｅ Ｓｅｌｅｃｔｉｏｎ {Ｓｅｍｉ－Ａｄｖａｎｃｅｄ Ｒｏｌｅｐｌａｙ} discussion

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Arthur stood outside of Thea's house. He had been standing there for a few minutes trying to some up the courage to knock on her door. He decided that today was the day he was going to tell her, tell her that he loved her and that he wanted to marry her. Okay, maybe the Marriage part wouldn't come up in the conversation... yet. But Arthur did love her, maybe since the moment he opened his eyes, and stared up to see her face. Her hair was wet, and her eyes had a look of such worry that made her breath taking. He gulped and raised his hand about to knock...

Athena was bored. One day in her own home, and already she was going insane. Thea groaned boredly, rolling off the couch and walking past her mother who was scurrying around their large kitchen cooking food for what seemed like a hundred people. "Mom...?" no response. Great. Luckily, someone knocked at the door before she could start yelling at her mother. "Coming" she yelled, walking over to the door and pulling it open. It didn't eve take a second for Thea's face to light up when she saw him. "Hey Arty" she stepped aside, motioning him to come in.

Arthur was happy to come in, till once he did he saw Thea's mother serving about a hundred people, roughly. Arthur's ears started to turn a shade pink, and then he turned back to Thea. He was going to sound strong, and confident. But at first all that came out of his voice was stuttering,"I-I thought I could talk to you... In private." He gulped and look back at the people in Thea's house, and then to Thea herself. She looked beautiful as always. But her beauty didn't help his confidence, or the lack off.

Thea rolled her eyes but smiled, slipping her hand into his and pulling him up the stairs and into the dark blue, grey, and silver room that was her bedroom. One thing people needed to know about Thea was that she wasn't tidy, quite the opposite actually- under garments and clothing were strewn around her room, and her closet was spilling out with shoes and clothes. Thea let go of his hand after a moment, feeling strange to be holding it, especially while they were in her room. "What'd you wanna talk about?" her eyes scanned him, trying to figure out what was wrong. Arthur rarely got nervous, and the was so used to him being the calm and funny guy he usually was, but this was making her anxious.

When Thea took a hold of his hand, he couldn't help but smile. Sometimes Arthur felt like she was stronger, and braver than he could ever be. He laughed as the ran up the stair, his voice echoing down the hall of the stairs. When he was standing in Thea's room, his smile vanished, and his nervousness came back. "Um... uh.... Well I'll get to that later. I haven't really seen you lately. Is something up?" That's not why he came here, but he needed a few more minutes to delay what he really wanted to say. That would make it better right?

Thea smiled, raising an eyebrow at him but shrugged, instantly going solemn at his question."The selection's coming up" she glanced at him, beyond terrified: Athena hated the selection almost as much as she hated Arthur's little brother. She was more scared of it then she was the day she had saved Arthur. More than anything, it terrified her. A small tremor traveled down her short body. "M-mom and Dad w-want me to um, to try and g-get in." she couldn't talk about it, her voice was stuttering. The idea of being near the king, especially when she was a rebel, wasn't appealing. While she had never wanted to hurt the royal family, she was sure they wouldn't be merciful if they found out about her. Her hands were shaking ever so slightly, but she quickly slipped them out of his view.

Arthur didn't know what to say. Sure he shouldn't be surprised. She was a Two, and the only thing higher than that was a One. Something that Arthur could never give her, but Thea wasn't someone that cared about those kinds of things. Why had she agreed to this if this wasn't something she cared about? Arthur's nervousness didn't become a problem anymore. He stood taller, and put on a forced smile that he hoped looked convincing. He knew that she would get picked. Everyone knew that the Selection was Rigged, and Arthur knew that she was going to be picked. He blinked before saying,"I'm Happy for you. I mean it sounds like a great opportunity right?"

Thea couldn't explain it, but her heart suddenly hurt. It felt weird to look at him. Didn't he care at all about her emotions? Sure it was a great opportunity, but she didn't want to fall in love. " I thought-" Athena cleared her throat. "I wasn't going to sign up, I thought you knew it freaks me out" she mumbled under her breathe, confused by the ache in her heart, but suddenly she was mad. Couldn't he tell she terrified of the stupid thing? "But hey, your right, it's a great opportunity so why not, it's not like I'm terrified of the king or anything" she snapped at him, pacing back and forth in annoyance. Oh how quickly this conversation had turned into an argument.

(view spoiler)[ Okay Cool ^^. Let's see how Arthur reacts shall we? .... (hide spoiler)]

Arthur had no clue why Thea would be scared of the king. I mean sure some said he was cruel, and harsh. But why would she be scared? She was Beautiful, Smart, Loyal.... but Arthur stopped himself. He couldn't feel that way, he needed to realize that. "Thea... The kings going to adore you. Why would you be terrified of him?" He stepped forward without realizing it, and grabbed her hand gently. He couldn't stop himself. It was already hard to control his emotions, let alone his actions.

"I've heard nasty rumors about him Arty." she wasn't completely lying. Their were some pretty nasty rumors about him, but none that could actually horrify her. Her hand squeezed his before slowly pulling her arm back into her lap. Thea looked up at him, playing with the hem of her skirt. "Should I sign up?" her eyes were wide, most of her was hoping he would say yes, but another part was saying no.

Arthur sighed an sat on Thea's bed next to her. "I-I don't know Thea I... Maybe you should. If I told you not to you might regret the decision latter." He blinked before adding, "I want you to go." He grabbed her hand again, and looked into her eyes. "I know your scared... for whatever reason that is. But maybe you're meant to do this in some crazy way." He knew that it was stupid to think that, and hell he didn't even know why he was encouraging her but, he didn't know what else to do.

She glanced at his hand and smiled ever so slightly. "Your right. I should go. It not's like I have any reason to stay here" her words were sharp and not so friendly, but she was smiling. IT was a forced smile and she ripped her hand out of his. "I wanna fall in love with a normal person, the normal way. I don't want to be..." she trailed off with a weird look. "Thanks Arthur, that really helped" she smiled sadly but a little glint of happiness shot through her face.

Arthur did know how to feel... Part of him was happy. Happy he thought he was doing the right thing by telling her to go. But the other part of him was sad. What would happen if she never came back? He would never see her again, and he didn't know if he could live with himself if that was the case. "Good." He blinked and then sighed. His heart felt like it was going to pop, and it was hard for him to breath, but he stood up and wiped his hands on the thighs of his pants. "Well I uh... Better get going..."

"You sure? I mean, you just got here" as much as she hated to admit it, Athena loved the time he spent here. Not only did it keep her father at bay- who was always too violent- but she genuinely liked him. Arty was her best friend, and while her feelings were confusing towards him, she knew she just needed a friend right now. An excuse settled into her face and she smiled smugly. "Didn't you have something to tell me?" She asked her smile growing wider. Behind that was the far off fear of her fathers returning home. Thea dragged her fingers over a dark bruise on the back of her head, the memories flashing through her eyes. "Oh, we could watch a movie" she lit up, pouting and getting to her feet, swaying slightly at the sudden movement, as she wrapping her hands around his arm to steady herself. Muscles, and lots of them- that's what registered in her mind. Her eyes widened slightly, attraction to him fluttering though her chest. "I didn't know you worked out" her voice was quite, she couldn't stop staring at him now.

Arthur wanted nothing more than to watch a movie with her, but he had a feeling she didn't want to see he out after what he was about to tell her. He had come to the concision as a.... safety net so to speak. He had always wanted to help his country, and there was only one way to do so... "If you still want to watch a movie in a minute then yes I would be glad too. So the reason I wanted to talk to you is that... I'm going into the Military. I want to defend our country, and what I, and everyone else hold dear within it." He was smiling a sad small smile, but this one wasn't forced, and he did plan on protecting what he held most to his heart. Thea. He looked at her face trying to gauge her reaction.

She just nodded blankly, not really listening at all until she heard him it, really say it- he was going into the military? "Yea, funny Arty.." she rolled her eyes smiling before realizing he meant it. "No, your not" she shook her head quickly, as if she actually had say over what he did. "Your not risking your life for people who don't know you, it's not fair." she choked back her tears. Thea knew what happened to people who went into the military, she saw what death did to people. And she didn't want to loose him. Her eyes were growing watery, but she refused to cry, refused to admit that he was actually leaving. "Arthur Michael Beck, you are NOT going into the military and you are NOT dieing for a stranger!" angry tears had started streaming down her face, but she barely noticed. "You've seen what happens to the families of the ones who died, and I don't want to be...I don't want that to be me" she broke into a heart wrenching sob, the thought of losing her best- and only- friend caving in on her. She took tiny breathes, but the sobs just kept coming. It was like he had already died, and in some ways, he had. If he was sent to New Asia, she knew she would never see him. Thats just how it was.

Arthur wasn't expecting this, sure the sobs were something he thought of but, her telling him not to? He always thought that if Thea saw him brave that it would mean something to her. She was always so strong while he felt weak. Couldn't she see that he was doing something about that? "Thea, I am. I'm sorry but I want to protect my people, and this is how I see doing that. I'm tired of sitting around watching people suffer while there's something I can do about it. And as for family... Thea your the only one that cares about me. My parents think that I'm going to be a film maker, and they say good for you, and then talk about how my brother's one of the most famous actors there is. They don't care not really. So they wouldn't be that broken up... But you might be married to a prince soon, he can be there for you while I ... can't be if that's what it comes down too." He wanted to add that he didn't fear death, but felt that it would only upset her more, besides it was a lie. He couldn't bare the thought of loosing her, that's why he was doing this.

With every word he said it only ripped her up even more. "But he can't replace you...he's not you. And your special Arty. Your special to me" she was shaking slightly, but the sobs had died down enough for her to speak clearly enough.
his words only fueled her anger more, desperation streaming off of her. "No!" she turned away from him, her arms wrapped around herself. "You can't go because you owe me your life. I saved you, and I swear to god if you go I'll...." she didn't know how to threaten him. Him deciding to join the military was bad, for 2 big reasons- he could die and Thea didn't want to lose him, and the other was now she could never tell him about her being a rebel. Thea slowly turned back around, clinging onto his arm like a child. "Please don't go" Thea hated begging, it reminded her of being weak. But here she was, begging the only person she had ever connected with not to leave her. This was not something she had ever expected to happen.

Arthur's skin burned where she touched his arms as she held onto him. It was the same numbness and pain he felt when he was drowning, or at least that's all he could compare it to. He circled his arms around her waist, gently pulling her into a hug. If somone was too look at them in that moment they probably would laugh. Arthur's body was just so much bigger than her's, and being that Arthur was 6 foot didn't help that matters. He was half leaning over her. He closed his eyes, and kissed the top of her head. "Thea I have to do this... Not for them, or anyone else to be honest..." He blinked, "I have to do this for myself." Which was partly true. Why he was hugging her he didn't know. Maybe it was the fact that he was the one that caused her to cry, or the fact that this might me the last time he would see her, or maybe he did it just because he wanted to.

When his arms wrapped around her she jumped slightly, something changing in her face but it vanished quickly. The tears became strong once more, and she pressed against him, as if she thought she could make him stay. Thea didn't want to let go. thats when she realized one more thing- her father. If she wasn't chosen... "Arthur" something about her tone of voice had changed. Her hand instantly fluttered to the top of her head, pressing against the bruise causing her to make a strange noise. "Arthur, you can't go. You can't go until I find out wether I've been selected. Please" she had pulled away from him slightly, rubbing her head, a grimace painted onto her lips. Urgency flashed in her eyes. "Promise me you won't leave until then" she demanded, the underlying fear evident in her tone and eyes. "I need you to promise me that" she was desperate once again, but refused to give any evidence as to why she wanted him to stay until that specific time.

Arthur wanted to grabbed her hand when it floated above her head, but he resisted causing the muscles in his body to shudder. The noise she made, made him have a confused expression. What happened?, he thought to himself. But her words distracted him. Stay... Right now he wanted to leave and pretend that his feelings didn't matter, that she would have a better life without him, but the look on her face was breaking his heart. He cupped her face with his right hand, and wiped a tear that had dried on her face. "I will stay Thea, but only till your Selected." She was scared he could see that, but ... was it something else? "Thea is something else bothering you? I mean if there is... you know you can tell me right?"

"He didn't mean to, it was an accident-" she blurted before quickly her mouth and lowering her gaze to the ground. "I tripped on the stairs" she said weakly. Thinking back on it, she had used that excuse on him so many times she was sure he'd thought she had two left feet or something. Her hand dropped instantly to her side, refusing to look at him. No, she wouldn't let him know what went on in her life. That wasn't her problem. If he was brave enough to go into the military, then she could be brave enough to keep this secret, right? Athena didn't want him to find out, not about this. This was her problem, she didn't want him getting involved because that would mean telling him she has been hiding it from him for yours. As if on cue, every single bruise had on her seemed to ache, reminding her of her past. A bruised hip, a bruised knee, a fractured ankle, dislocated shoulder- all because her stupid father couldn't handle his stupid anger.

Arthur didn't care what else she was saying. All he knew was that someone had hurt her, he lot go of her and moved so that he could see her face. He was now crouching on the ground, with his hands resting on her forearms. "Thea you have to tell me what happened? I swear to go if someone hurt you...." But they had already hurt her, and that's what angered him. He wanted to kill the person quiet frankly, and he was trying his hardest to not show that on his face. Right now it was his job to worry about Thea's needs only. He just hopped that her stubbornness wasn't going to get into the way of her health.

She shook her head quickly, biting her lip nervously. "I can't" telling him would only make this worse, a lot worse. "Please just let it go Arty. " Athena pushed the hair hair out of his eyes, knowing he wouldn't give up until she told him. "I'm okay. It doesn't hurt anymore, really. Daddy said he would stop-" a full fledged look of horror crossed her face as she realized she had just named the abuser. And thats when she saw the look on his face. "You can't say anything- that'll just make him worse" she was pleading with him, gripping his hands tightly, trying to get him to understand. To Thea, this wasn't a big deal. Her father had told her countless of times that no one would believe her, he had even managed to convince her that was he was doing was perfectly fine. "He said everyone's parents treat their kids like this, it's normal Arty, I swear" the fact that she believed what she was saying was pathetic and sad.

(view spoiler)[ I know!!!! I can't wait to see them relaxed too...

And just saying, your about to love Arty a lot more. (hide spoiler)]

Arthur let go of her, but that was only because he didn't want to hurt her arm. He was clenching his fist so tightly he thought he was going to break one of his fingers. Arthur never did like Thea's dad, he was always too aggressive, and passionate. Arthur just thought that he was a weird person... seems like he was wrong. When he was listening to Thea begging, the only thing that he picked out of her speech that was right, was that saying something to the man would make it worse... if she still lived under his roof. "Thea that man hurts you, and you think that it's okay? Waking up with another bruise on you body each morning? Well let me tell you something... it's not, and I wasn't raised like that, and you shouldn't have been either." He wasn't going to kill the man, despite how much he wanted to. Arthur squeezed her hands and looked into her eyes. "Thea I'm not going to abandon you when you live with a man like this. Your going to live with me while that Bastard stays away from you, and I'm not giving you a choice. Either you do this by your own free will, or by being the best friend that I am I will pick you up, and carry you to my house. Got it?" He was being harsh he knew that, but just the thought of that man hurting Thea chilled him to the core.

(view spoiler)[ Probably off and on, I have a lot of stuff to do, Church, taking down Xmas tree, and basketball practice, and oh! Shopping for a secret Santa gift for a person I have no clue what to get -_- it's a busy day. (hide spoiler)]

(view spoiler)[ I'll post quikly then, don't fall asleep! I am such a bad influence aren't I? (hide spoiler)]

"Arthur" she said slowly, not daring to meet his eyes. Telling him she hadn't slept in a week wouldn't help. "The day when I found you...I was..." she shook her head quickly before meeting his eyes. "It's my fault he does this, it's all my fault" and then she went silent filled with loathing and self hatred, looking away as a tremor ran down her spine. "I deserve it-" she spoke so silently it was barely audible. "-because I ruined his life" Athena couldn't take it anymore, she needed to tell him. She needed to tell him that the reason she had been by the lake that day when she saved him was because she was running from her father. When she glanced out the window she realized it was past dinner time. Her father would be home any minute, and she wasn't prepared. "I wanna go, now" she forced out, her hands shaking nervously. "He'll be home any minute, I wan to go now" she repeated once more in a very childish way.

(view spoiler)[ I would say yes, but to be honest this is not the first time I've stayed up late because of Good reads ^.^ (hide spoiler)] Thea was saying that she deserved it, and each time she said it, the urge to bash his brains in became harder to resist. "Thea, what ever that man does to you is not your fault!" But then hid a double take, "What happened that day, when you found me...." He wanted to hold her in his arms and shield her from her father. How could a father do that to his own child? The thing your supposed to be your life line, and that your supposed to raise and cherish, how can you hurt something like that?

Thea was disgusted just thinking about it, his hands...the blood...the memories came to the faltering conclusion of her ordeal. "I can't" she whined, burrying her face in her hands. Her skin burned, her lunch threatening to come back up. "I was...running. I walked in on him and mom, you know.... they saw me and my mom.. She kept yelling at me, which only made my dad more angry..." she shuddered, falling to the ground and hugging her legs to her chest, shuddering at the thoughts in her head. "Arty I can't" she couldn't tell him. "I tried to tell the police,I was going to...but then I found you and I couldn't let you die... And now he does this to remind me, to make sure I keep my big mouth shut" she was shaking, and she suddenly crossed arms over her chest in a protective way, quickly doing something similar with her legs.

((It's probably going to be bad because I'm on my phone but I'll post now.))

Arthur's body reacted before he did. As soon as she sat on the ground his arms were around her. He tried to gently push her into his lap, to hold her. "Thea you don't have to go on if it's to hard to talk about it." His hands fisted in her hair, as he tried to control his anger, and focus more on Thea. She sacrificed herself for him. Or at least that's how Arthur saw it. "I'll take care of you from now on Thea. I'll make sure that your protect and loved." More of a reason to go into the military. If she was being cared for in the castle, he thought of no better place to protect her and keep her lived. Who knows? Maybe the prince will care for her heart just like Arthur does?

Thea nodded thankfully, not resisting or relaxing when he pulled her into his lap. It took her a moment to curl up against him, her whole body fitting into his lap with her feet just barely touching her floor next to him. Athena's cheek was pressed against his chest, listening to the sound of his heart, his breathing moving her head up and down with each breathe. Thea gently pressed her head back into his hands, the gentle feeling of his fingers in her hair sending a strange feeling through her chest. "I should've...told you sooner" she was only inches from his space, her wide eyes peering into his, the tears coming to a slow stop.

((No! It was fine! I want something romantic to happen between them before the selection... XD Maybe they could fall in love before the selection, but they don't actually say 'i love you' until she sees him at the palace and what he did for her? I just think they deserve something sweet for a moment or two, lol. And how was your finals?))

((It went fine my teacher told me that no matter what I got on the test it wouldn't effect my grade. He hadn't even graded it yet. So I studied for nothing -_-))

Arthur liked having Athena in his arms. She was so brave all the time while sometimes Arthur was just the biggest dork in the work, and seeing her this vulnerable around him made him... Comfortable, and happy. After a few minutes when he calmed down he rested his head on the top o hers. In a low and quiet voice, "Do you still feel like watching that movie." He smiled and moved so that he could see her face. Her tears a dried, and now her lips and eyes were puffy. He found that his gaze had locked onto her lips, and that he couldn't tear it away. She was just so beautiful that sometimes it hurt know be that she couldn't be his.

((Aw, I'm sorry. I hate teachers XD))

Thea nodded gently with a smile so delicate it could easily break. Athenas breathe stopped as her hand fluttered to touch her lips. What was he staring for...oh. "I'm gonna be such an idiot at the palace.." She whispered but couldn't help blush at his staring. "I bet everyone's gonna be great at makeing out and I'll be that prude who can't do anything..." Thea knew she must look like a mess but the most amazing idea hit her. "You'd do anything to help me right?" She mumbled slowly, a sheepish look in her eyes and a small smirk on her lips. "Because I need help with something"

Arthur wanted to laugh, but then thought better of it. Thea was in a delecite place right now, the last thing she needed was her best friend laughing at her. "I'm sure not everyone will think that, maybe the other twos." He gave her a playful smile, finally looking away from her lips. Arthur's brow scrunched up as he tried to figure out what Thea was thinking. "Of course Thea, but what are you up too?" Then it clicked in place like a puzzle piece. Could he really help her? With that!? She only wanted a teacher right? How could Arthur do that when he knew that her heart wasn't in the same place as his?

((Sorry, I fell asleep at my computer, but it turns out I have a 2 hour delay for school XD))

Thea smiled at his own smile and pouted, giving him big puppy dog eyes. "Please" she said under her breathe, her hand draping over one shoulder and absently swirling her finger over his skin in tiny images. Athena hesitated before leaning closer to him, her mouth hovering by his ear. She didn't know what came over her then, and she didn't know if this was a good thing to say- but it was the hard truth, nothing but the truth. "I want my first...whatever... to be with you, not some stranger who I don't trust" she was hesitant to say it but she quickly thought of her father and shuddered, glancing up at Arthur.

Arthur looked down at Thea. Why was she doing this to him?! Out of all the cruel things the universe did, this had to be on his top five. He couldn't just kiss her and pretend it means nothing to him. Hell it's not like he's anymore experienced than she is. "It might not be what you expect..." But then her arms were around his neck, and the contact ran through him like electricity. His stared down into her eyes as if seeing her soul for the first time. Oh hell, enjoy yourself. His right hand cradled her head as he crashed his mouth to hers. He didn't know what he was doing his body just reacted. His left arm circled around her waist, bringing her even closer to him.

Thea let out a small gasp, her eyes slowly fluttering shut at his kiss. Her hand rested on the side of his arm, her chest rising and falling quickly. Her lips clashed gently against his, slowly deepening the kiss until it was one of passion. Her fingers pressed into his skin gently, pulling apart from him after a moment, silent. Her eyes staring into his as she quickly leaned back in, messing her mouth together with his. Something about it felt so....right. She smiled widely against his mouth, her legs strewn across his lap uselessly dangling to the side. This kiss was not platonic. Thats all she could think of.

This had gotten way passed teaching, this was... Something that Arthur wasn't quiet sure how to explain. His lips responded to her's. If felt as if she lit a fire inside of him, and her lips were the only escape. So much for watching movies... he thought to himself. He pulled apart from her a second time to catch his breath. They both sat in silence, and the only sound that could be heard was their labored breathing. When Arthur caught u his breath he finally spoke. "I think you'll be just fine." Something in his voice made the statement harsh and cold. He untangled himself from her, and stood up. He didn't know what was wrong, but he definitely didn't like it.

Thea sat on the ground confused. She thought he....he had been staring her like he wanted to.... Was I wrong? Maybe he hadn't wanted to kiss her after all, maybe she really was bad with men- despite the numerous amounts of men who had thrown themselves at her throughout the years. Thea quickly hid the hurt in her face as best as she could and brushed herself off, getting to her feet. "Did I do something wrong?" she asked slowly, feverishly glancing back and forth from him to the floor. "Arthur, is something wrong?" she repeated, but was too nervous and anxious to use his nickname. Her tone had become slightly agitated, she wasn't used to him brushing her off like that.

Arthur shook his head and turned back around to face Thea. He didn't know what to say, that he was hurt? Hurt because she only wanted to not look like a fool when she kissed the prince? He didn't know how to feel so he decided not to worry about it. "Nothing, you should probably pack your stuff or anything that you want to take with you." He hadn't forgotten what Thea had told him, and neither had he forgotten his vow. He wouldn't leave her defense. He turned around again, and went to lean against the door frame incase if her parents decide to check on her.

"No." she said stubbornly, crossing her arms across her chest. "I know you better than that Arthur, I know your lying to me" she wasn't leaving, not until he told her whatever it is he was thinking about. She was anxious, and part of her thought that maybe it was better if he kept it a secret. But the other part, the less logical and more impulsive part wouldn't stand for letting it go. So she went silent, silently making her way around her room and bathroom, shoving everything she wanted into a bag. It only took a couple minutes, but she was glaring at Arty with annoyance. "I'm ready" she forced out, finally finding her voice.

((I want him to tell her but I can't XD))

Arthur turned around and saw her holding a stuffed bag in her arms. "Good." He said not meeting her eyes. He opened the door and looked down the steps, then turned back to look at her, "Do you want to say goodbye to your mom or shall we sneak out the window like teenagers?" A small smile tugged at the corner of his lips at the idea of two of them sneaking out the window. But it vanished as quickly as it came. Arthur was a mess, he loved this girl with all is heart, but that was before, before they kissed and confused everything. Now he didn't know how to feel.

((I know, same!! But for some reason I want him to say something mean, I don't even know why XD))

That caused her to smile slightly, and nodded. "Technically, I am a teenager" she giggled and made her way to the window raising her eyebrows with a smirk. "After you" she pushed the window open and watched him, waiting to see if he would actually do it. Thea once read a book about a girl with very long hair who lived in a tower, and the memory of reading it popped into Athena's head. Thea used to love that book, she would reread it over and over again until one day she realized she could tell the story about Rapunzel by heart.

Arthur made his way to the window, and before he jumped out he sat on the sill. "What happened to lady's first? Must mean your not a lady." He shrugged and poked her stomach before turning his body, and jumped out the window. He landed on his feet, but stumbled slightly. He looked up and yell. "Throw the bag before you jump." He was going to catch her, but there was no way he was going to tell her that. Sometimes Thea just wanted to be independent, and not need help from anyone. So let's let her think that hmmm?

Athena watched in amazement as he jumped without hesitation. His comment rang through her, barely feeling him poke her. Not a lady? What the hell was that supposed to mean? Athena was too shocked to do anything, she just stood there staring off into space. And then her thoughts were invaded by his yell. Athena glared down at him, and threw the bag hard at his face. Athena didn't know if he was serious, it had seemed like a joke...but she was already half out of the window sill when she realized that living with him wouldn't be as nice as though. And thats when she let go of the window, falling towards the ground quickly.