An Entirely Decent (If Ill-informed) Proposal (set after Asgard and Valentine's Day)

[vincent_amora]

Vincent had deliberated for some time after receiving Erin's Valentine's Day present. He was reasonably flattered, but more than that, he was annoyed with himself and confused. The confusion was since he was still on the rebound from Roxanne, and wasn't quite sure he was ready for another relationship. On the other hand, there was no need for it to be particularly serious, right? He could just go on a normal date with this girl who was apparently interested in him, right?

The fact that he hadn't noticed her attraction to him was the cause for the annoyance. Distraught over Roxanne or not, he should be more perceptive than that. For shame.

So, when next he finds her by herself at the Mansion, he's worked up the resolve to ask her out.

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[wateronthebrain]

Cue jumping and a few papers going up into the air. She does catch her book and her other hand gets bonked by her calculator.

"Oh! Hi Vincent!" Have a friendly smile and a slight laugh. "Sorry. I totally didn't know you were there."

[vincent_amora]

Vincent smiles and puts her calculator back in place for her. "That's all right. I wanted to ask you if you were busy Friday night."

[wateronthebrain]

No. Why would she?

What is this about? She's a little confused. "No plans. My parents cancelled. Dad has to fly to London for the next few weeks."

Mom is.... busy as far as Erin is concerned.

[vincent_amora]

"Oh... I hope it wasn't anything you were especially looking forward to.

But, since you're free, would you like to go to dinner and a movie?"

[wateronthebrain]

"No really." She shrugs her shoulders feeling comfortable in her very teenager reaction to them.

Huh. Wait.

Buh?

"Um." Why not? It's not like the person she's interested in would notice. "Sure!"

[vincent_amora]

He smiles, relieved. "Oh, good. I mean, I was really surprised when you got me that present, but I thought about it, and realized there wasn't really any problem. I'm flattered that you're interested in me. I'm sorry if I've seemed rude or anything until now."

[wateronthebrain]

Oh my god he really read the signals wrong. Erin can't help but smile sheepishly and giggle.

Yeah she's not sure she should tell him now.

[vincent_amora]

Vincent raises an eyebrow.

"Did I say something funny?"

[wateronthebrain]

"Vincent. I'm sure you're very flattered but... I think you're reading signals wrong," Erin says after she stops being a bit silly.

"I got everyone something special. I gave everyone as much thought as I could.... I think I missed Roxeanne but I'll apollogise to her for that. I was trying to be... nice. Because I'm new and don't really know anyone on the team that well."

[vincent_amora]

"...Oh."

Oh no.

"...I'm sorry..."

Is there an available hole for him to crawl into?

[wateronthebrain]

"Vincent? I'm flattered you asked me out though," she smiles at him.

"I'd really like it if you didn't retract the offer."

[vincent_amora]

"...even though you weren't interested in me?" Vincent responds cautiously. Previously, that had been the major reason in asking Erin out. Granted, she was certainly lovely enough for his taste, and seemed perfectly nice, but he didn't really know that much about her.

What's the worst that could happen?

[wateronthebrain]

"Well. There's no reason why we shouldn't. I'm not seeing anyone and ... your relationship status is open." She smiles a bit awkwardly feeling stupid for bringing that up.

"We also don't really know each other so... it's a chance to get to know each other. No pressure."

[vincent_amora]

Although he's too polite to say so, Vincent would agree, as while he doesn't quite flinch, an eye does twitch at the mention of his 'status'.

"So... a date for Friday night then." He smiles, a bit more reassured.

[wateronthebrain]

That gets a smile from Erin.

"So long as the world doesn't end." She's kidding of course.