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Wednesday night, Leyu visits Alex and asks him out. No, really. And he accepts.


Leyu skipped down the hall from her room to Shiro's. Her brother had spoken with her earlier today, and given her an offer she certainly couldn't refuse. The door to the common room was open, so she quietly walked over to the door to Shiro and Alex's room and knocked.

Alex rolled out of bed, he having already gotten ready for bed and was reading some homework for class the next day. So that meant he was only clad in sweats and was slightly groggy, though he had managed to hear the door. Alex opened it and smiled as he saw Leyu, running a hand through his messy hair. "Hey Leyu, what's happening?" he opened the door more to let her in as he went back to sit on his bed.

Leyu giggled and hopped inside, taking a seat on Shiro's vacant bed. "Nothing." She rocked back and forth on the bed, obviously wanting to say something but too embarrassed to say it.

Giving her an amused smile, Alex stood up again and moved to sit on Shiro's bed next to her. "Nothing, hun? Something tells me you wouldn't be this excited to tell Shiro something, so I'm guessing it has to do with me. Come on, tell me!"

The giggling came again, accompanied by a blush, but she just shook her head. "I just wanted to say hi. Hi!"

"Oh come on Leyu, we both know you're lying. Come on..." Alex started squirming, just as if he was 8 years old himself. Then he pulled her into his lap. "Do you know what we do with little girls that lie to their brother's best friends?" He asked mock seriously.

Leyu poked Alex in the side and stuck her tongue out. "You tickle me and I'll set Nii-san on you!"

Alex still looked at her mock seriously. "You really think Shiro is going to get mad at me for tickling you? I think he'd thank me for doing him a favor." He playfully stuck his tongue out at her. "So are you going to tell me or do I have to resort to tickling?"

Leyu pouted and poked Alex again. "Nii-san told me about this big party Mr. Beaubier and Mr. Shaw are throwing this weekend. And he also told me you're not going? Why not?"

Now Alex frowned slightly. "It's long and complicated Leyu...most importantly, I don't want to horribly maim Lorna's date." Then he smiled again. "Are you going to ask Artie to go?"

Unsurprisingly, Leyu nearly growled at the mention of Lorna's name. While she wanted to like the woman because she made Pocky, she'd also really hurt Alex, and that was unforgivable. "Artie-kun? Why him? I wanted to know if, anoo . . ." She was blushing really hard now. "IfIcouldgowithyou," she finished quickly.

Alex almost laughed at this little girl in his lap growling at the mention of his ex, but it was cute that she was protective over him as her older brother. Then he blinked at her last statement. "Was that Japanese, Leyu, because I don't think I understood..."

"Could you, maybe . . ." Do it, meathead! "Could I go with you?" she asked, this time understandably. "It would be fun. I can dance good!"

Alex blinked. Was he just asked out by an nine year old? Yep, he was..."Leyu I...I don't know. I kind of said I wasn't going..." He saw her face drop into the beginnings of a pout, "but I guess if it means that much to you..."

Leyu instantly wrapped her arms around Alex and hugged him. "Thank you!"

Now he couldn't help but smile as he hugged her in return. "You're very welcome Leyu..." Gods I hope this isn't a mistake... Alex's face showed his sudden worry, until she pulled away and he was smiling again.

Leyu didn't notice the change of expression, she was so happy herself. She was going to a dance! A real one, like in the movies! With Alex! She was giggling again. "We'll have a really good time, I promise."

"Oh I have on worries Leyu. I guess I'm going tux shopping with your brother..." He was smiling, happy to see her so excited. It was going to be painful to see Lorna with Brent, but he'd get over it for Leyu. He wasn't going to disappoint her.
"I need a dress!" she suddenly realizing. "I couldn't take any with me when we left Tokyo. Maybe somebody will take me out and buy me one?"

"I think a bunch of the girls are going shopping tomorrow. Why don't you go bug Alison or Angie?" He intentionally skipped mentioning Lorna for both their sakes. "I'm sure they'll gladly take you along." Alex gave her a playful wink. "I'm sure you'll find something beautiful."

Leyu bounced and gave Alex a quick hug again. "We'll be the best looking people!" She gave him a victory sign with her fingers and giggled again. "I'm going to go tell Nga!"

"You go do that. I'll ask your brother if he'll let me escort you." He gave her another playful wink before moving her off his lap so both of them could stand up. "For some reason, I doubt he'll say no."

"Nope! I think he'll be happy!" Leyu's smile was so wide it seemed to take up half her face. "I can't wait. Good night!"

Alex laughed softly as he hugged her one last time. "Neither can I Leyu." He walked her to the door and waved as she practically skipped off down the hall. When he closed it, Alex leaned his back against it and slid down so he could bury his head in his hands. Holy Shit...Now what am I gonna do?