Just a drink{Phaedra}

[Robert Hecker]

Robert walked slowly into the huge Adelaide dinning room. He always liked it here, it was very elegant and a good way to impress most girls, especially with his impeccable manners. He sat down at the nearest table and looked on the menu. He wasn’t particularly hungry, but he was in the mood of drinking something.
‘A coffee perhaps?’ he thought to himself. He gave a small wave with his hand to a waiter and he arrived swiftly. He managed to get his order in and he waited patiently, relaxing in the comfy old chair. He closed his eyes and thought about inspiration, especially since he wanted to make up a brand new song; a muse was entirely welcome.

[//:Phaedra:\\]

Phaedra had just arrived back at the Adelaide grounds and was very thirsty. She was about to go to her locker to grab a couple of books, but she decided that that just had to wait. She had been in a soccer tournament, come home, and freshened up. Now, she was thirsty from her day's vicories. She was exceedingly happy because they had won all the games.

With a sigh of contentment, she slipped on her favorite heels and beautiful silver dress and went down to Adelaide Dining Room. She stepped inside, looking around for Roseline or Star or her best pranking, guy buddy, Kaspar. However, she saw someone that made her heart stop, Robert. With a kind smile, she slowly approached him, kind of unsure of his reaction to his ex-girlfriend. Do you mind if I sit with you? She looked at him hopefully.

[Robert Hecker]

Robert stared wide eyed at who had just entered the room. ‘Phaedra,’ he whispered under his breath and sighed, a hint of sadness visible on his face. They used to be very close and now here she was again. He smiled a bit and nodded.
“Of course,” Robert said and straightened a bit. Even now she looked beautiful. ‘Take a hold of yourself,’ he argued with his self conscious and shook his head a bit. He looked at her and tried to continue their conversation and not be awkward, “Uh,…how have you been?” he asked a tremor in his tough voice.

[//:Phaedra:\\]

It wasn't usual for Phaedra to be withdrawn, so suddenly she smiled and opened up. Of course she wasn't rude, but she could talk when in a conversation. I've been awesome and this year has been krunk so far! I'm on the basketball team and the soccer team. Today, it just so happens that I played in the soccer tournament today and we won! I'm so pumped for the first basketball game now! Phaedra stopped and giggled. She hadn't meant to get so carried away.

Phaedra gestured for a nearby waiter who winked at her flirtateously. She winked back then smiled her famous, sly, crooked smile. Hey, Jared! Could I have a mocha late? I'm so thirsty! With a quick nod and another wink, he dashed away. Then, Phaedra turned back to the guy sitting with her.

[Robert Hecker]

Robert chuckled and shook his head.
"I see you still ahve your charms...and looks," he added and smiled. His coffee order arrived and he took a slow sip. The liquid was warm and smelled great, it was welcome consdiering the weather outside.
" I'm glad you won. I wish you good luck in your next game! I'm in the swimming team once again...as always, but we did not have any competitions yet. Although training is still a drag!"

[//:Phaedra:\\]

Phaedra blushed but said nothing on his first comment. Then, she listened, looking straight into his eyes as he continued talking. Thanks, Babe! Yeah, you're always the one that's on the swim team. Come to think of it... I don't even know if I could picture the swim team without ya! She smiled and laughed at his last remark. I know the feeling! Coach Owen is making us run all period and do conditioning and to be honest, I hate it! I wish we could scrimeouge or something...

Just then, the cute waiter, Jared came up to her and he winked at her again and she just blushed and smiled. Gingerly taking her cold moche late, she took a swig.

[Robert Hecker]

Robert smiled and took another sip of his hot coffee. Its taste was still great, but it seemed to be cooling down.
He crinkled his nose slightly and laughed at what he just did. He had this kind of habit since he was a kid; crinkling his nose when something did not go his way, he tried to get rid of it, but it kept coming back.
" Thanks!" he said, and looked into her dark eyes, " I guess the swim team does need me. After all, I am an amazing swimmer, the best of all times if I might add," he bragged and started laughing; he loved exaggerating!

[//:Phaedra:\\]

Phaedra giggled and patted him on the back. She winked across the table at him and said in a sarcastic tone, Oh, please! You're not all that good! She laughed again, then replied in her normal tones, Rob, you are truly great at what you do. Swimming is definitely your thing! So, who you go out with now? She asked him out of curiousity, her big brown eyes were lit by the light perfectly.

It wasn't a trick questioni, she just wanted to know. Deep down, she needed to know, but her emotion nor expression showed that. Her clasped her hands together, holding her drink as she took several more sips.

[Robert Hecker]

Robert raised an eyebrow, but started laughing soon after. He took another sip of his coffee and looked around, “No one as always,” he replied, keeping his eyes on Phaedra, “But I assure you there are tens of girls who go lunatic after me!” he bragged.
She knew him well and she also knew he liked to brag and exaggerate most of the time, so it was his usual thing.
“I was thinking of going to the upcoming winter ball with one of my ‘friends’! By the way, are you going?” he asked, a curious look dawning on his face.

[//:Phaedra:\\]

Phaedra laughed and laid her hand on his arm, not that that simple gesture meant anything. Robert Heintz! You are so full of yourself it ain't even funny! Oh, what one of my "friends" might be taking me to the ball! So, yes, I am going, only with the single, most handsome, and athletic guy at Adelaide! With that, she leaned back in her chair and folded her arms, her tattoos on her wrist showing.

Her left eyebrow arched and her head tilted to the left and she asked, No, really, who? Who are you going with?

[Robert Hecker]

Robert finally finished his coffee and smiled, seeing Phae's excitement. " And who is the most handsome and athletic guy in Adelaide, making the exception of me of course," he added and started laughing again. " I'm going with one of my 'friends' as I said! Her name is Jasmine Tiano! She's pretty cool, and of course she looks...." Robert finished and raised an eyebrow, letting out a small gasp, trying to imitate a girl. He exploded into laughter again and shook his head.

[//:Phaedra:\\]

Phaedra bust into heartfelt laughter and when she calmed down, she said in dark, threatening, spooky tones, Alrighty then. Next time I see her, I'm going to tell her a little something. If she breaks your heart, I'll break her neck... Of course she was just kidding and her laughter told so. Then she finally answered Robert's question.

She said it with a rather fond expression. I'm going with Vincent Rivera. She looked at him, her eyes still holding that serene, sincere, and loving gleam.

[Robert Hecker]

A grin was visible on Roebrt's face as he continued talking to Phae.
" So, Vincent Rivera, huh? Nicce catch, if it's not to bold to say," he said and laughed a bit at his comment. "And breaking necks? You are truly into violence now, right?"
"Just kidding," he added quickly and looked around for another waiter; He needed a drink of water!

[//:Phaedra:\\]

Phaedra looked up at him with twinkling eyes. Nah, I only said what I felt. Rob, even though things got out of hand when we were dating... I still hope we can be friends. Like great friends, maybe even have a sister/brother relationship goin' on. The right side of Phae's mouth twitched into a half smile. Getting up, bent over and gave him a tight hug.

Not standing upwards immediately after the hug, she held that position and whispered softly into his ear, I meant what I said. Then, picking up her little purse from the table, she began to walk towards the door. On her way there, Jared, the waiter who liked her, met her at the door. He told her something of which they were so far away, Robert couldn't hear. Then, Phaedra looked at him and said something back in reply. A discreet exchange of money and a curt nod acknowledge came from Phae. Then she walked out of the door.

Jared, rushed to the kitchen of the Dining Room and returned with a fancy bottle of very expensive Spanish wine. He picked his way through the maze of tables and carefully gave Robert the dark green glass bottle of wine. Being on his best manners, he laid it down with gentle care. He spoke in a clear, polite voice of a waiter. Sir, the young lady that just left bought that for you. She sends her regards and hopes you have a great time at the Ball. She says this just in case she doesn't see you before then. Oh, and she paid for this. It was like he pulled it from his sleeve, a huge bottle of ice cold water. After handing Robert that, he hustled back towards the kitchen, not to be seen any more that night.

[Robert Hecker]

Robert smiled and hugged her back. As he watched her leave, he laughed a bit and whispered to himself.
"I know," but Phae could not hear him of course. He felt amazing, him and her were becoming great friends and he liked it; they could talk now, without feeling awkward. As the waiter approached the table with the bottle of wine.
"Damn, thank God I finally get some real drinks around here. Thanks Phae," he said out loud as he poured some more wine in his glass, while chuckling in a low tone.