Good Eats (Nova)

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Once nick figured out that a rubber chicken was harmless he laughed.. It was harmless unless it concealed a dangerous weapon; and she wouldn't put it pasted Alexandra.. It was harmless, for the most part! Like, the weapon idea, or if she decided to force feed him rubber chicken.. but surely, the young man wouldn't think of such things. It was just outlandish to even come up with such things, but it was Nova, so of course she thought of the odd possibilities.

"You're right, you're right."

"Of course I am." She laughed a little at the whole thing. Rubber chicken... Nova looked down at Nick as he started to speak, she had to wonder why on earth she even sat on the arm of the chair.. To be close to Nick! Obviously. Bad choice that was for sure, but she could try and put up with it, for a while. Nova continued to smile, enjoying the breeze and watching as the smoke clouds seemed to fade away. it would surely be safe to return to the apartment soon.

"I haven't been up to anything different than usual. School, music, training, etc. How about you?"

"Sounds way more fun then what I've been doing." The girl laughed a little, "You know! going for walks, almost hitting people with carts in the grocery store... Getting really lost, going to school, cooking, doodling..The normal." Nova giggled a little, noting that she sounded like a really dull person! After All, who's hobby is getting lost?

"You can sit on my lap if you'd like..."

Her face turned a little more red, it was weird to be offered a seat on some one's lap. Regardless, Nova smiled at Nick, still a little embarrassed about it. "Are you sure? I wouldn't want to impose! or make you uncomfortable!" Nova looked down at her lap, feeling bad that Nick had to offer such a thing to her. "I'm fine sitting here, if.." She couldn't think of anything else to say. Nova was trying her best not to fidget, it was just kind of uncomfortable; but she didn't want to trouble Nick.

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Nick laughed again at her shyness.

"Ha ha, of course I'm sure! You wouldn't be imposing at all, I was the one who offered." he smiled widely at her.

He wouldn't take no for an answer, no matter how nervous Nova seemed to be about the whole situation, so he scooped her up with his arm under her thighs and his hand grabbing her waist. He hoisted her onto his lap and plopped her down on it. He smirked.

"That's much more comfortable now, isn't it?"

Nick noticed that the smoke was starting to clear in the apartment, but he didn't care because he was enjoying his time with Nova right now. He didn't really even care about food, even though he was a bit hungry...

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He was laughing? Nova was unsure as to why Nick was laughing, had she said something weird? Or perhaps she had something on her face... Yes, that had to be it! Or something along those lines. Nova got a little nervous about it all and started to once again twist her rings around. There really had to be a better way to go abouts being nervous without physically showing how nervous she was, sadly she couldn't think of anything.

"Ha ha, of course I'm sure! You wouldn't be imposing at all, I was the one who offered."

"Really? Are you-" Nova was cut off by Nick taking action, she was picked up and moved into his lap. Yes, another first for her. Once she was seated, the girl avoided eye contact for a moment. Though, when she gathered the needed courage, she saw him smirking away. Why? She had no idea. But she came to at least one conclusion that day, Nick was way stronger then he looked, that was for sure. After all, he picked her up from the bathtub! and then moments ago, he moved her. She definitely underestimated him.

"That's much more comfortable now, isn't it?"

Nova was quiet for a moment, though she did nod. It was way more comfortable then sitting on the arm of the chair, though she still felt a tad bit nervous about it all. Still red in the face, Nova looked up at him with a smile. She was slowly adjusting to the new seating arrangement, all the while ignoring the decrease in smoke. She really didn't want to move, it just kind of felt right. Maybe she was weird for thinking such a thing, but it was Nova, she was always thinking weird things.

"Way more comfortable." The girl finally managed to find her voice, for the most part at least.

[Nicolas Constantine]

She just seemed really shocked for a few moments, all the while he continued to smirk. She shifted a little to get comfortable, but he was fine with that. She was definitely embarrassed about the whole thing, it was probably new to her. She would get used to it eventually and she would most likely be more open and forward with him.

"Way more comfortable."

Nick smiled. Of course it was more comfortable than sitting on the armrest. Nick leaned in a kissed her cheek lightly, blushing a little because they were in a bit of an awkward position for him to do start doing that, but he wanted to see how she would react and if she would be a little more open with him. They were alone, so there wasn't anyone for her to be embarrassed or nervous around...

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There was silence, Nova just listened to the sounds of cars as they passed down below. It was relaxing just to sit in silence, though perhaps a conversation should soon be started; lest she fall asleep. Falling asleep was not exactly the ideal thing to do after inviting a young man over, especially after promising food. What should I make him? I mean, most of the ingredients I had... kinda burned... Well, there's always the remnants of last nights dinner.. I'm sure I can do something with that..

Her thoughts were interrupted by Nick kissing her cheek, she looked up at him to see faint blushing? It was kind of odd to see, none the less Nova found it cute. After all, it didn't really seem like Nick at all. Regardless, she smiled up at him, trying to figure out exactly what one does to.... reply to such a thing? She wasn't quite sure even how to word it. Surely it was a sign! A little voice in her ear... screaming the obvious. Something along those lines. Though, what it was the voice was screaming didn't really seem to make sense, probably because.. She didn't know.

What do I do?Kiss him back.. Obviously...Sheesh! Are you daft or something.. Wait, why do I bother asking.. YOU ARE.. You still don't need to be mean about it.. With that She looked down for a moment, gathering her mind. Yeah, she was still nervous, but that was just because she'd never really been one for doing such things. Leaning in closer, Nova kissed him on the cheek, nothing more then a quick peck; it was the most she could do without dying a million deaths. Her face still turned a bright shade of red, and she looked down once more. Twisting her rings once again, in fear of having done something wrong.

I hope that was done right? What if he didn't want a kiss on the cheek.. But.. Oh.. Nova panicked a little in her head, she was so afraid of messing things up with Nick.

[Nicolas Constantine]

She smiled up and him after he kissed her, and just the fact that they were sitting there together was enough for Nick to be happy. After a moment for her to think, she gave him a peck back on the check and blushed, making Nick blush back and smile at her. He could tell she was still nervous around him and he thought it would wear off eventually.

Just then, there was a loud rumbling sound which made Nick blush a deep red accompanied by an embarrassed smile.

"Oh, man, I think I'm hungry..." he said, looking down at his stomach which had apparently made the noise.

He looked back up at Nova.

"I think the apartment is clear now, maybe we should eat."

He really didn't want to move from this position, but his stomach called...

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There was a bit of a silence and once more Nova listened to the sounds of the passing cars, smiling a little as she did so. Just as she looked up at Nick, there was a loud growl, followed by Nick changing colour. It was cute, but she could tell it was time to start cooking. Nova smiled at him as she shifted and got up, turning to look at the young man with a smirk on her face.

"Oh, man, I think I'm hungry..."
She couldn't help but giggle a little, watching at Nick looked down at his stomach. He was just so cute, there really was no other way to put it. When he looked at her, she continued to smile away,"Well, I hope your stomach can hold out a while longer. After all, I still need to cook it." Nova chuckled a little as she offered him a hand, she was going to help him up; just for an excuse to hold his hand. She wasn't sure if it was that obvious, the reasoning behind her actions.

"I think the apartment is clear now, maybe we should eat."

"I think you are right." She chuckled a little and then headed for the kitchen, pretending as if she had never offered out her hand. She was a little embarrassed about her behaviour, it was so out of character for her. Rushing into the apartment, the girl headed to the kitchen; it was time to get down to business!.. Dinner needed to be made and fast! since it seemed that Nick was getting really hungry, well judging by his stomach at least. "So, is there anything you won't eat at all?" Nova questioned as she started rummaging through the fridge.

[Nicolas Constantine]

Nick grabbed her hand as she offered to help him up, even though he didn't need the help. Whatever her reason for offering it to him was, he took it just to have their skin touching, to feel her warm hand in his, even if it was for a brief second. Once up, he followed her inside, the apartment now free of smoke.

"So, is there anything you won't eat at all?"[/b]

Nick plopped himself on a chair that was around the eating table.

"Nope, I'm like a garbage disposal when it comes to food." he smiled widely at her, his eyes scrunching up.

"And I bet whatever you make will be delicious!"

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Nova was kind of surprised that he actually took her hand, she was happy when he did. Though she'd not let him know that, it just didn't seem like the right thing to do. She smiled a little while rummaging through the kitchen, dwelling on the brief contact their hands made. Listening to Nick talk was interesting, after all it opened her up to many things. Like a joke for one thing.

"Nope, I'm like a garbage disposal when it comes to food."

" A garbage disposal eh? Well, then you won't mind eating this right?" With that the tanned girl pulled a garbage bag from under the sink, filled almost all the way to the top with garbage. "You said you'd eat anything." She smirked a little and then set the garbage can on the ground near her feet.. Nova chuckled a little as she turned her back to Nick and pulled out a cutting board.

"And I bet whatever you make will be delicious!"

She smiled brightly, her back still turned to Nick, Nova was so happy to hear him say such a thing. Especially after the loss of the first meal attempt. Setting down a knife on the cutting board, Nova moved towards the sink. There she picked up the burned frying pan and pot and moved towards the dish washer, where she'd hide them away from sight. I'll clean'em later... Bustling around the kitchen, Nova grabbed various things and started to throw together a dinner. Dicing up vegetables, cooking rice on the stove.. Throwing vegetables into a frying pan, cooking them, adding various sauces to them.. Followed by reheating some left over steak, after slicing it into thin strips. Then came the final steps! Mixing the veggies with the steak, more sauce, anddd some time on the stove top. It took a little while, but it was really the best Nova could do with the food in the apartment.

"Sorry for the wait, but here you go! Some kind of stir fry..." She was a little less enthusiastic, partially because the fact she was tired was catching up with her. She scooped up some rice and covered it in the vegetable concoction, grabbing a fork for Nick before she set it down in front of him. "here you go, I hope its good!" The tanned girl smiled at him before turning to get herself a plate of food, perhaps it would re-energize her?

"Can I get you something to drink?" She paused a little, walking towards the fridge, pulling it open and looking in.It seemed relatively free from drinks."There's nameless pink juice, questionable milk.." Looking over at Nick, with a smile on her face she added,"And water."

[Nicolas Constantine]

Nick just waited patiently as Nova cooked, watching her do so from afar. He wondered how such a clumsy girl could be so graceful and fun to watch in the kitchen, where she didn't to anything hazardous, even though there were plenty of dangerous things in the kitchen for her to injure herself on.

Once she was done, she brought over a plate with rice on it, and covered the rice in her concoction. Nick looked at it skeptically, but thought that whatever Nova made him was from her heart and he should enjoy it anyways.

He took a bite and... it was actually really good! He continued to eat it, not stopping until she asked him a question.

"Can I get you something to drink? There's nameless pink juice, questionable milk.. and water."[/b]

Nick swallowed the large amount of food he had in his mouth before answering.

"Just water, please." he said before continuing to shovel food in his mouth.

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She watched him for a moment before getting him a cold glass of water, setting it down in front of Nick the girl smiled at him. All the while wondering just how did her food taste.. He was eating it, which was a good sign! He was still breathing! Another good thing. Nick had no idea how much what he was doing meant to her, he probably wouldn't ever find out. After all, she didn't want to seem odd to him, well more so then usual. She was really worried about him not liking her and she already had so many strikes against her.. well in her books at least.

Moments later, Nova joined Nick at the table, sitting across from him at her own place. She looked down at the food it looked decent enough to eat, it was the best she could do with almost nothing. She counted Nick lucky he didn't end up with Fridge dump Sink hash browns, there'd be no telling how those would turn out.. if he had been lucky enough to eat them.. It was always a laugh making them. She smiled nervously and looked back up at him...

The question burning within her mind.. She needed to know! Yes, she did. How did it all taste? Was it good? Was it tasty? Was it okayish? Nova debated for a few moments on whether or not to ask it him how it was, but she refrained from doing so. So not to seem a little vain? or something along those lines. Nova picked up her fork and slowly started to pick away at the food on her plate, not looking up at Nick at all. She was just a little nervous.

What do I say?.. Is he okay? He hasn't lost his sight right? Oh no! What if I killed his taste buds? Oh god.. oh god! My cooking is so bad... he can't even say anything! He's going to leave me..Can he leave me? Are we even together? Or are we just friend? You know what? What? That's been bothering me too.. I know! I seriously have no idea..Me either.. Wow! For once not even you have the answers..Weeeiirdddd... her green gaze was set on the mass of vegetables and meat that lay over top a layer of partially white rice.. it was only partially white because of the juices from the stir fry. What do I say?.

[Nicolas Constantine]

After Nova had sat down, she just stared at him for a good moment. She was probably debating something in her mind again... Nick looked up from his meal and stopped for a moment to meet her gaze. He smiled widely.

"Its absolutely wonderful, Nova! I should come over for dinner more often!" he chuckled.

He poked what was left of his food with his fork with a confused look on his face.

"Err... what is it exactly...?"

The look he had towards the food disappeared and was replaced by a huge embarrassed smile and a nervous laugh. He was shocked at himself for engorging himself in the meal without even knowing what it was...

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"Its absolutely wonderful, Nova! I should come over for dinner more often!"

Nova looked up and smiled at Nick, she was speechless. After all, he actually seemed to like the stir fry, which was indeed a good thing. She wore a wide smile on her face as she watched him for a moment before dropping her gaze once more to the food, she still wasn't one hundred percent sure as what to say to him. She was just so happy that he liked it, it had made her day, that was for sure.

"I'm glad you like it." Nova spoke in her usual sweet tone, looking up at Nick again still smiling. A little red in the face though, but that wasn't anything new; especially around Nick. "You are welcome when ever you want to come over to eat."

With that the girl began to pick away at her dinner for a while, not really saying anything as she did so. She merely looked at Nick, watching him poke the questionable food. He was even cute when confused, Nova smiled once more at that. What? perhaps he doesn't like a vegetable in it? She questioned within her head, watching Nick in his confusion.

"Err... what is it exactly...?"

"It's just stir fry.. You know, veggies, meat, and some rice.."

She was a little taken aback by his comment, who didn't know what it was? It was obviously stir fry.. Sure it wasn't made with all the good ingredients.. But that's all there was in the fridge. Regardless, When Nova spoke her tone never lingered from her usual one, in fear of sounding like a jerk. Even though she was a little insulted by his question.. no she wasn't really, it was just her fatigue making her a little grouchy.. Thankfully, she'd never act on emotions created by being tired. Since it would probably turn out bad.

"Can I get you any more? Or do you have to run?" Nova was under the assumption it was a dine and dash, only because she really never had any one come over for dinner that she had to cook. Well, apart form her female friends, but they stayed the night. She wasn't sure how it worked with a guy.

[Nicolas Constantine]

Stir fry, eh? Nick had never had it before, yet he thought he had heard of it somewhere. Whatever; it was really good and what was even better was it was made by Nova.

"Can I get you any more? Or do you have to run?"[/b]

He raised an eyebrow at her from across the table.

"Run? Run where? I just ate, I shouldn't be doing any strenuous activity." he chuckled at his joke.

He then smiled lightly with a serene look on his face.

"Nova, it would be very rude of me to eat and then leave. I planned on staying as long as you wanted me to stay."

He looked down at his empty plate.

"And yes, I would love seconds."[/b]

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"Run? Run where? I just ate, I shouldn't be doing any strenuous activity."

At first Nova really had no idea whether Nick was joking or not, well until he laughed. She looked up and across the table at him with a smile on her face, laughing a little as she did so. She was greatly enjoying their time together, she had nothing to worry about; it was wonderful.

"Nova, it would be very rude of me to eat and then leave. I planned on staying as long as you wanted me to stay."

"You can stay as long as you want," Her voice was low, she could barely say anything. Nova was just so nervous! Afraid she'd bore him, or something along those lines. All the girl wanted was for the evening to go well, for Nick to enjoy himself, and to spend him getting to know him. Nova smiled a little brighter as she watched Nick look at his plate. It made her happy to know her liked it enough to get seconds... well to finish it.

"And yes, I would love some."

With that the tanned girl got to her feet and took Nick's plate from him, walking over to the stove Nova quickly scooped some more onto his plate. All the while she tried to figure out what to talk about, after all silence was never something that she liked; it made her feel uneasy. Setting the plate down in front of Nick once more, she made her way back to her seat. Once more, Nova began to pick away at the stir fry, still trying to think of something to say; sadly she couldn't think of anything. Drat!..

"So... uh! What time do you have to be home?" Nova questioned quietly, wondering how long she'd have to be with Nick. Smiling a little, the girl looked down at her food and once again began to pick away slowly at the remainder on her plate.