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Post by Derek_Volt on Aug 12, 2008 13:28:38 GMT -5
Derek was sitting in the coffee shop waiting. Waiting and thinking. He hadn't been in Westchester County, New York since he was had left Xavier Institute two years ago. It had been so long ago. So long ago, since he had left the Institute to "discover himself" or whatever his childish thoughts was back then.
He slid his phone open, wondering if he should call. He hadn't seen her since he left two years ago. Carlet Danthem was one of his best and only friends at the Institute, she was quiet hurt when he decided to leave.
Quickly, Derek slid his phone open. Worried that he might change his mind, he scrolled through his list of few contacts till he came to Carlet. He hit the call button. The phone rang.
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Post by ellie on Aug 12, 2008 13:36:27 GMT -5
Carlet sat on her bed speaking telepathically to Rane who was sitting at the window. Her phone rang once. She started and reached for it. Her expression became puzzled when she saw who it was. Derek? She quickly flipped it open and put it to her ear.
"Hello?" she answered in an unsure voice.
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Rane's face changed as she heard the name. Derek! She cringed and her face became unreadable. She turned back to the window and forced on the ground below as she block the memories out.
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Post by Derek_Volt on Aug 12, 2008 13:41:12 GMT -5
"Hey Carlet... this is Derek." Unsure of what to say next he said the first thing that came to mind. "H-How are you doing?"
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Post by ellie on Aug 12, 2008 13:46:01 GMT -5
Carlet was shocked to hear his voice. It had been so long. "I'm fine I guess..." Her mind raced over the reason he could be calling... Maybe? no it couldn't be it would be too much to ask...
"What about you? You still traveling?" It was all she think to say. No she could think to say a lot but it was all that she could make herself say.
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Post by Derek_Volt on Aug 12, 2008 13:51:49 GMT -5
"No, no not anymore. I've finished my travels and... well, I'm back in town now. Would you like to get some coffee?"
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Post by ellie on Aug 12, 2008 13:55:33 GMT -5
Carlet blinked and a faint smile played across her face. "Of course! Where?" She was already standing and walking to the door not seeing Rane's annoyed expression as she steped out into the hall...
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Post by Derek_Volt on Aug 12, 2008 13:59:46 GMT -5
Relieved that she had accepted his invitation he took a peak out of the window and glanced at the street sign. "I'm at the coffee shop on 2nd street, it's called Coffee A Go-Go."
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Post by ellie on Aug 12, 2008 14:12:26 GMT -5
Carlet passed through th doors of the Manison as she guickly glanced around for others. She didn't see anyone as she pulled her keys from her pocket.
"I'll be there in a minute."
She closed the door on the small black Volvo already bring it to life.
Carlet still had the phone to her ear as she pulled up in front of the small coffee shop finding a parking spot....
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Post by Derek_Volt on Aug 12, 2008 14:24:26 GMT -5
Derek heard the bell ring on the door of the coffee shop and he saw her come in. He had missed her a lot in the two years he had been gone. Here they were again, after two years. Two very long years. "Carlet, it's nice to see you again." Derek offered her the chair opposite his at the corner table that he chose for this meeting. "I'm glad that I got a chance to visit with you while I'm in town."
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Post by ellie on Aug 12, 2008 14:31:18 GMT -5
Carlet was smiled as she sat down in the seat Derek offered. As she listened a jolt ran through her, "While I'm in town" was he leaving again? Had he only wanted to see her to say goodbye again?
Carlet was careful to keep her smile and composure. "It's good to see you again." There was so much she wanted to say. Things like "I'm not the little girl you knew two years ago..." "Are you not staying?" "Did you miss me as much as I missed you?" but she didn't because she was afraid of what his answers would be...
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Post by Derek_Volt on Aug 12, 2008 14:43:25 GMT -5
"I was just passing through and wanted to say hello." Derek was at a loss for words. They hadn't spoken in two years, what would they talk about? There was silence as they both sipped their coffees.
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Post by ellie on Aug 12, 2008 14:46:13 GMT -5
Carlet waited but he didn't say anything more.
"So you aren't staying?"
She asked as she pretended to study the make of her cup so it didn't seem that she was so interested in his answer.
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Post by Derek_Volt on Aug 12, 2008 14:53:06 GMT -5
"I wasn't planning too. There's not much to keep me here." Derek watched Carlet as she intently studied her cup.
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Post by ellie on Aug 12, 2008 15:02:50 GMT -5
"Oh." She looked up then meeting his eyes. "I know I can't change your mind Derek but we need you at the Mansion. Things have been a little crazy around here recently. And honestly Derek," her smile faded, "I've missed hanging out with you. Could you just think about maybe coming back? It would mean a lot to everyone." She looked down at her cup then. "And you've been gone two years..." She quickly looked up with a smile, "I would have thought you would have gotten tired of traveling." Her eyes twinkles as she teased him but still held their seriousness.
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Post by Derek_Volt on Aug 17, 2008 7:48:56 GMT -5
"No, I can't go back there. I embarrassed myself last time, and I... I wouldn't be of any use", Derek looked up with a sigh, "Plus, I don't think Prof. X would jump to get me back, I wasn't exactly his most favorite of students. Anyways, I had better get going." He stood up hurriedly and was about to make a bolt for the door.
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