Fancy Meeting You Here...

[FrostyFayce]

Donovan strolled the main hall with a devilish and playful smile on his face. It was about midday and many people seemed to be in the hall. Some would avoid him, knowing the young man to be a handful. Others seemed infauated by him. Then there was the ocasional guy that would call his name, give him some odd handshake and walk off. Yes, yes, all the typical thing for Donovan Nexus. He was friends with as many people as he possibly could be, enemies with few.

" What a lovely day to cause a little disturbance." Sighed the boy, eyes of blue and orange shifting about curiously. Hishands had delved deep into the pockets of his red pants as he walked with a strange confident style to his walk. The black coat he wore, almost everyday, bore his bare toned torso. His tanned skin seemed give him away as did the bright red hair which fell, covering that right eye.

Whistling began to fill the air as he made his way through the crowd. Slowly, it began to empty as it always seemed to on a Saturday. The students were going on dates, going to their dorms to relax, leaving to go shoping. Most of them had left, and a few seemed to remain. Well, there goes all the fun. He scoffed out loud to himself and stopped in the center of the main hall. What was a trouble-maker such as himselfto do!?

[Krispey]

Maya strode down the hallway, immune to what was happening around her. The entire day, she'd been thinking of Arkady, and the Masque ball. Everyone seemed to know someone...Everyone talked to someone, and then, there came Maya, walking all alone, by herself. It bothered her not, and she took pride in her independancy, and her capability to walk alone down a busy corridor. She didn't need to be attatched to someone to make her feel complete. She ignored all of the names and greetings that were being made and called out.
Pfft..No one greeted her. None of her friends were there...Not that she had that many. Then, she realized that she hadn't tried to make any. She wasn't a recluse, or anti-social, but was forced to come here against her will. From here on out, Maya had decided that she would stop looking down on Cassis with a negative outlook. With all of these thoughts roaming throught her mind, she didn't take the time to see a guy standing right infront or her, facing her.

With a thud, Maya had walked right into him, which knocked her off balance, to the ground. He was solid, Maya had to admit. She'd always wanted a guy to knock her off of her feet, but she wasn't sure that she wanted it to be like this. Maya scrambled to her feet, her face a rosey red. She wanted to apologize, but didn't want to seem like that typical ditz who wasn't watching where they'd been going. Well, she was, and just didn't want to remain in the situation, and admit to it. With that said, Maya quickly brushed past him, wanting to be off the hall, although she'd have a way to go to get off of it.

[FrostyFayce]

" Hey, Hey! Miss. Heeeeey!" Called Donovan as he watched her head off. It wasn't that he was trying to get an appology, but hell she had taken a bit of a spill there. He sighed as she seemingly ignored his calls. (If this is a bit of powerplaying...I am sorry.) He growled about having to use his wings and with a powerful thrust, took into the air to land before the girl.

" Are you okay?" He asked, landing softly before her. Strong arms folded across his chest in a manor that suggested she wasn't going to get by him this time. His smile was still that but, concern did seem to take over his face. " You took a bit of a spill there." He continued pointing to the estimated area the small accident had happened. He truly didn't care that she had been walking without paying attention. That actually ment little to Donovan as he looked upon the girl. Whether she was alright seemed a bit more important at the time.

Not bad... His mind muttered as his dual colored eyes scanned Maya over. It was more to make sure she had no cuts and bruises than to check her out, but he assumed that while he was at it he couldn't help but take in the fact she was rather beautiful. His eyes once more, fell upon her face as he awaited her answer.

[Krispey]

Maya glanced down as he spoke to her, more like interrogeting her. Ugh! This was so embarrassing! Why couldn't guys just leave things be?!? Maya knew he wanted to make sure that she was okay, but did he have to keep pointing out the fact that "she took a nice spill"? No, he didn't. "Yeah, I know." Maya said, as she proceeded to pass him. Maya knew that she was making things difficult by not just answering his question, but it was just so embarrassing!! It would've been something different if he was ugly, and unpopula, but he was rather god looking.

[FrostyFayce]

" Please, Don't make me chase you. I will." He laughed, rolling his eyes. He had not turned to watch her go, as much as he may think he wanted to. He looked upon the ground, patience shining through. " I just wanted to make sure you were okay." He added, laughing softly to himself. Embrassement was a good look for her. But, he didn't want to anger the girl. Finally turned, eyes falling on the back of her head square where her eyes should have been if she faced him.

" Come now, don't make me use this incomplete wings again." He stated, calmly. He just wanted to talk. That was all. Donovan was trying to be nice. Which, to some that he seemed to torment daily, was a bit of a shock. However, he couldn't care. Chivalry was not dead, no matter what people seemed to think. " Miss." He said once, still waiting to see her turn to face him. It was so clear he was determined to talk with her.

[Krispey]

Maya heard his "pleads" calling after her. Didn't he get it? She didn't want to turn around! She was already embarrassed about it as it was, and now he wanted to talk about it some more? He was going to have to chase her. She was going t turn around. Besides, she'd been walking long enough to where she'd feel foolish to turn around now. And then, a part of her wanted to test him and see how determined this guy really was. Maya wanted to see if he'd stick by his word, and really chase him. Well, more like she doubted him and what he said. He couldn't have been that determine to converse with her, could he? Out of nervousness, Maya grabbed a lock of her lengthy brown har, running her hands down it repeatedly as she speed-walked.

[FrostyFayce]

He smile faultered for a second. She has to be hard at hearing! His mind screamed on one half but the other seemed convinced she was just playing hard to get. Either way he wanted to truly make sure she was okay. If she wanted to leave after that, fine, she could. But he wanted to talk to her, even just a few sentences that actually held a bit of meaning would do Donovan nicely.

" Fine." He heaved his sigh loudly, pushed off the ground and flew at that fast speed landing before her with a pained face. His back was getting annoyed with the use of the wings twice in one hour. Not very nice of her to make him work this hard, not at all. " But, If I strain my back chasing you...You're carring me to the Infirmary." He added his breathing a bit heavy. He made a funny face, as the pain stung the shoudlers and upper back area.

Great, now my back hurts. I've got to be so determined. Why couldn't she just have turned around? His mind whined and complained about having to use his back so much. However, in his mission of making sure Maya was okay, Donovan had done his back some serious stress. Some hero I make. He chuckled softly to himself before straightening him self. His smile pulled at his lips as he waited to see her reaction. He hadn't chased her, but passed her.

[Krispey]

Maya looked up as he landed infr0ont of her. He really was determined, wasn't he? Yes, he was..Despite his back pain that the wings were causing him. She stopped. "You know, you didn't have to follow me! I'm fine, really..." Okay, so her lower back throbbed a little, but apparently what he wanted to hear was that she was fine, and that was the answer that he was going to get. Maya had broke through her shy mode, realizing that he was actually in more pain than she was. She walked up to him, barely a foot of space inbewtween the two of them, leaning forward, her hand gently caressing on of the wings. "The question is, are you okay?" Now, it was Maya's turn to be concerned.

[FrostyFayce]

" Heh. Good to hear." He smiled at hearing that she wasn't harmed, not knowing her back her only a bit. Even before she had touched his wings, they were twitching involunterily. Grimacing a bit at even the gentle touch of her hand he grapped her wrist softly.

" I'll be alright. I shouldn't have pushed myself, is all." Laughed the boy, pulling her hand away with as careful a movement as possible. When his wing was freedom from the tender touch he released her almost instantly and looked a bit relieved. " Just...remind me not to fly for a while." He added as he looked upon his own snow white wings. His eyes shifted towards her face, a smile on his lips as he tried to forget the pain.

" Name's Donovan Nexus, Pleasure to meet you...??" He questioned in silence for her name as he awaited her to take his now outstreched hand. Eyes rolled to the side, the right hidden by his hair still, and he nodded to a friend who passed by. But as soon as that had happend they focused upon Maya before him. " You may call me Don, or Donny. Whichever is fine with me." Stated the young man forcing pain from his voice and taking on a happy tone.

[Krispey]

Maya didn't know how much truth layed in his answer, him stateing that he'd be alright, but she could tell that he wasn't okay as he removed her delicate touch from the wing. As he spoke, maya found it hard to concentrate on what he was saying as concern racked her insides. He wasn't okay, and that bugged Maya. Sure, her back was throbbing abit, but that didn't matter. He..Dononvan was in pain. There was an awkward silence before Maya added on to his sentence, "Maya...The names May-" she cut herself off with a new statement, "If you're okay, then let me touch it!" She demanded, reaching her hand out to touch the wing with the delicacy she had in it before.

[FrostyFayce]

She was as presistant as he was it seemed, because once more Maya reached for the wing. He turned, enough to grab her hand just inches from the wing and hold it still. His thumb was pressed against her palm softly as he moved it. He stood, his side facing her more than his torso. " Please, don't. They're fragile to begin with." He stated quite simply. He let her hand go, once more not wanting to annoy her with touching her.

" It does hurt, yes. But it happens all the time. Seriously, I'll be alright in a while." The boy explained calmly. He didn't look at the girl, the side of Donovan's face turned towards her. She now looked upon the side the bangs covered hiding the orange and blue eye that was the reverse of his left one. " Maya was it? Nice. Well, Maya. Glad to know you're alright." A sqift change in subject might get the attention off the injured back and slightly pained wings.

[Krispey]

Maya rolled her eyes at his attempt to make small talk. No, she wasn't annoyed with his touch, for you would get what came to you if you were persistent..Plus, he wasnt ugly!! All she wanted to do was help, but yet, he resisted. "Please? Just let me touch it! It wont hurt, I promise. I'm gentle!" For some odd reason, she desperatley wanted to touch the gorgeous wing. Perhaps out of curiosity, but she meant no harm what-so-ever. Hopefully, he wouldn't become annoyed with her persistancy enveloped in curiosity. This time, Maya's hand went out to the back of the wing, the edge rather. "It won't hurt, I promise," Maya said in a reassuring voice that was now sort of distant, just as Maya's mind.

[FrostyFayce]

" Gentle or not, it will hurt." Argued Donovan jokingly. But, as she reached to touch the wing he slowly stretched it out as best he could so she could touch the silk-like surface. His eyes hard rolled to watch her every move. Though it seemed impossible for the right eye to see, being hidden by such a thick curtain for bright red hair.

" Please, be careful." He added, seriousness shining through. He stood, somehow through all the pain, straight backed and head held with pride. He awaited to feel the soft touch, knowing the pain had been slowly disappearing as is. One of Donovan's hand scratched at his left hip near his black cross tatoo. It was casual as if he were waiting patiently for the girl to do as she liked.

[Krispey]

Just like gossamer, Maya's touch graced the wing, gentle as ever. Her finger tips barely caressed the silken feathers. Just like that, Maya had fallen in love with the wings, and somehow felt closer to the boy. It seemed as though, lately, when she'd touched something that one wouldn't normally let another see, she felt more connected to them, as she did with Donovan. She withdrew her hand just as fast as she had touched the wing, seemingly in a daze...Perhaps this was a new power. It'd happened with Arkady, and now with Donovan. A smile graced her features, "Thanks, Don."

[FrostyFayce]

" I don't see why you'd feel the need to thank me. They're just wings." He chuckled softly at her slightly dazed appearence. Turning, his wings pulled closed and lay upon his back gingerly now. " At least it doesn't hurt anymore. Right?" He chuckled and gave a shrug, ignoring that very slight twinge of pain he now felt.

" Might it be alright for me to now try and carry on a conversation that has nothing to do with either of us being injured?" He asked casually stuffing his hands in his pocket. However, one hand quickly with dress and ran through his hair. Before the hair returned to hiding the right side of his face, that reverse eye was visible for a few seconds. It was orange mainly, with that light blue around the outer edge and around the pupil. The hair quickly fell, hiding the reversed eye and he stuffed his hand back in his pocket.