sweettooth_gaius | Dinner Date for Two

Dinner Date for Two

Gaius didn't usually go out of his way to try to impress people... actually he probably had never gone out of his way to impress anyone because he didn't think it was worth the effort. That wasn't to say he was lazy, though he was fairly lazy, no it was just that there were very few people he actually cared enough about. Oh he liked a lot of the people in his life plenty well enough... but Asuka... Asuka was quite different. What he saw was not merely a girl who stood up for herself, but one who was practically craving a love that was missing in her life. More than anything he wanted to be that love in her life.

So he was cleaned up, shaved, well dressed, and he even had a bouquet of long stemmed roses squirreled away in his cape to surprise her with. He made reservations at a fancy restaurant, using a few of the connections he had from ordering their pastries which were some of the finest in the cosmos. Yes, when it came to feeding his sugar addiction he made connections that spread across worlds to find the sweetest and tastiest confections known to mankind. Tonight though was more about dinner than desert... though he was certainly hoping that Asuka would be willing to have desert... ~~Or be desert~~...

He cleared his mind of the dirty thoughts, ~~Like Asuka covered in whipped cream and begging him to have a tas- no, no, he had to stop!~~ and knocked on her door. He was still wearing what he normally did, but it was much cleaner, fresher, and he even cleaned out all the old syrup, sugar, and jelly stains from it. He'd told her she could wear just about anything she liked since that's exactly what he was doing, but he did drop mention of the fact that he would take her to a fancy place because he thought she deserved to be spoiled a bit more. So he was curious as to how she might look when she greeted him at the door, mentally preparing himself for the absolute worst, but hoping to see that gorgeous smile on her face again.

What was the worst case scenario? Asuka looking like she just came out of a blast zone with her hair lit on fire, her clothes covered in mud, her having a hangover from hell that made her look like a zombie that wanted to claw his brains out, and her carrying around the severed head of Shinji. Yes, he shuddered at the very idea of it, but even if things were at their worst, he'd at least try to get her cleaned up, bury the body, hide the evidence, have her skip town, and give her a raincheck on that date. Wow... if he was willing to go that far, he really was smitten wasn't he? He needed to get out of his head and stop being so damn nervous about this date... he had to be more cool and collected or else she'd eat him for breakfast. He was hoping to wait for the second date for that. Yup here he was, ex-con chuckling over a joke inside his own damn head and waiting for the girl of his dreams to answer the door on their first date.

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The nicest? Wow...

[He wasn't sure if was thrilled or a little sad about that. She deserved to be treated like a princess, because as he'd said before she was the most wonderful girl he'd ever known. He wanted her life to be filled with nothing but joy, and it seemed as if her life had been filled with nothing but idiots, corrupt officials, and worse. He supposed it was true that hardships built character, because he'd never known someone quite like her before. He didn't want to dampen the mood by pitying her or anything though, so he just smiled resting his chin in his hand.]

I guess that means that I'll have a tricky time topping our first date then.

[There she goes whispering in German again... if only he understood that language a bit more. Well... two could play that game.]

Je te aime plus que la vie elle-même... ma belle Fraulien.

[She might be able to recognize a few of those words from when he was ordering, but he doubted she could understand almost all of it save for his nickname for her.]

..Ich liebe dich in stücke , meine Süße.

[ Nope. No clue what he was saying. But she decided to continue to say sweet things to him that he wouldn't understand. Because.. She thinks thats what he did with french..? She'd like to assume so. ]

Do you want to know what that means, Lieben?

Welll...

[He squints for a second trying to wrap his brain around the words and what the sound like.]

If I were to try to butcher your language to translate it into English, it be something like you're itchy and wish you could ditch me, but you're stuck with me which is super.

[He was trying to go for a joke there, so he hope he didn't offend her and have it majorly backfire or anything.]

Though... if I were to put in what I was hoping you might be saying to me? I'd say you were telling me that your positively head over heels for me.

[He leans back in his chair, letting it tip back and forth he held onto the table to keep it from falling over or anything.]

I could tell you what I said of course.

[ Her finger taps the tip of her nose and she nods. ]

Your second guess is correct.

[ She reaches her foot out towards his , and she gets it behind his chair leg thats in the air, ready to catch him if he tips over. They wouldn't want that. ]

Ah yeah.. What'd you say? Or do I have to guess too?

Oh... I... I hadn't expected to be right, right off the bat.

[Aaand seeing as how his humor failed, he's going to stick with what seemed to be working better for him, pure romantic sincerity and charm. So he sat himself back in the chair and leaned forward to look her eye to eye so she could see he meant every word.]

I said, I love you more than life my beautiful Fraulein.

[ Don't worry your humor hadn't failed. She just decided that this was another one of her romantic teasing moments.

Ah. There it was. Those words that made her face feel like it was on fire. 'Love'. That word hadn't been said to her yet. And now that it was out there well.. Butterflies flooded her little loudmouthed heart. ]

I- I love you too, sweetest.

[ That seemed to be a nickname that had stuck. Whether she was saying it in German or English. Any language, he was sweetest. You know, because it worked with his addiction to sweets, and his personality. ]

Well then my love... I have a surprise waiting for you by the time this night has finished. Remind me later, and I promise you, you'll not regret it.

[He wanted to hear her say those words before he leaped in headfirst. Perhaps it was true what they said that love could blossom in a mere instant, but could endure for an entire lifetime. Before she could ask, and before he could go into further detail, their food finally arrived. The duck seared to perfection smelled sweet and tangy but also rich and moist, and there were lightly seasoned vegetables on the side at Gaius' request. Incredibly fresh baguettes were in a basket, and the waiter poured them each a cup of crystal clear water.]

It smells even better than I remembered. Now if you were with royalty, or on a double date, I might try to remember which fork and which knife was used in which specific way. However...

[He chuckled as he twirled the knife through his fingers with more dexterity than most master pianists could hope for.]

I think we'll be fine eating it any way we please, hmm?

[ The scent of the food flooded her nose, and she gazed at how perfectly it was placed on the plate, looking so neat and tidy. ]

This.. Is amazing.

[ This is by far the best meal she's had since moving out of Germany, part of it being that she's only eaten instant ramen and whatever Shinji manages to make her, but also because the meal was meaningful. He probably could've taken her to one of those dumpy diners just as the other boys had, but if he had treated her the same way, Asuka wouldn't even think about what place they were in. ]

Yeah I don't really understand that fork-specific stuff either.

[ So Asuka was perfectly content with his statement as she took to fork closest to her and-

Did he just twirl that knife around like a badass?

Yes.

Did it just make him even more irresistible?

Hell yes. ]

[Oh if she ever wanted to see how good he was with knives he had more than a dozen tricks he could show her. He could probably pin a moving target to the wall without hurting it. As it was he carved his chicken so well that it was almost as if a chef were carving it into portions to be served.]

I know a few fancy nobles who tried to cram that stuff down my throat, but eh... I just try to make it look like I'm a performer or something when they press me as to what I'm doing.

[He practically didn't even chew, the duck was so tender in his mouth. Though... it was probably a good thing Gaius didn't know about the jerks Asuka had gone out with in the past, otherwise he'd be tempted to show them a few of his knife techniques. Seriously... what kind of guy makes the girl pay for everything? That was just crass.]

Actually... I think I worked with a circus for a season or two between odd jobs. Or some sort of traveling show anyways.

[ Those jerks at least got an earfull from Asuka after everything was done. That doesn't mean they probably didn't deserve whatever painful punishment Gaius might think up if he know about them.

Asuka cut into her duck with ease, taking a bite and having her face light up. The texture was perfect, the flavor exploded in her mouth. She couldn't be happier. ]

A circus, too? Jeez, what haven't you done?

Why you of course, but I assume you mean professions?

[Yup, he was saying that one just to see if he could get a blush out of her. He leaned back in his chair, sucking the duck off his fork and thinking a bit about his life and all the odds and ends he's had to do.]

Hmm... well I've never been a musician, a pilot, a king, a sorcerer, a doctor, a general, or a knight, I've never been good with animals, I actually bruise pretty easily, if I don't have someone to remind me I can be terrible about hygiene, and I have the biggest sweets addiction you'll ever find. That enough flaws for you to confirm I'm still human?

[Okay, so she'd asked what he hadn't done, not what flaws he had, but he figured it was close enough.]

[ It worked. She turns her head so that maybe- just maybe he won't notice her blush. She let out a small laugh.]

Don't forget you're totally vulnerable to my charm.

[ Thats not really a flaw but some would consider it a weakness. She sipped at her water, taking an ice cube in her mouth and biting down on it. Her hand moves to her head where she plays with a strand of hair coming down from her ponytail. She wasn't really used to having her hair done up this way, but she liked it. It didn't hide her face as much as it did when she'd have her hair down. ]

H-Hey, I could totally resist your charm if push came to shove... maybe... a little... probably not...

[Gods, he'd only had her as his girlfriend for a day or two and he was already this whipped? This sure boded well for their future together, right? He cleared his throat, as he started buttering a baguette.]

How did you manage to become so charming anyways? Did you go to some sort of school to learn how to seduce people, or are you just such a natural, that my years of experience are nothing before your awe inspiring sex appeal?

[The sad thing was, his question was half serious, because he had said before he knew a bunch of pretty girls back home, and none of them so much as made his head turn most of the time.]

[ She poked at her food again, her smile not fading because she's pretty proud of herself in the moment. ]

It's all natural. Yeah I'm just that good. If there was a school on charming, I'd probably be the teacher.

[ Just watch that ego inflate. She's reverted back to her old ways of being overly confident in herself, just because she's also trying to impress him.. just little bit. ]

Where'd you learn to be so charming yourself, huh? Not a lot of guys can get me interested just after talking to them for a little bit.

[That ego of hers? As much as he hates to admit it, it's one of the things he finds so damn attractive about her. If he could, he would make her so confident in herself it would take an army to take her down.]

Oh yeah? I think I'd definitely try to get reservations for that class. Sexiest damn teacher around, and totally worth getting any form of punishment from.

[Okay, he really didn't mind the fact that she was giving him just the slightest bit of an ego trip either, but maybe that's why the two of them were so good together.]

Oh I've been around Asuka. You don't grow up on the streets as scrawny as me and not learn a thing or two about charm. You either get charming, you get tough, or you get dead. My body's not really built for toughening up despite my best efforts, so my charm was sort of forced on me if I wanted to survive. Let me tell you, I'm not usually one to toot my own horn, but I like to think I've definitely become pretty good at it.

[He had a bunch of sorted stories involving swindling, conning, and other things in his past, but he'd mostly tried to clean up his act a bit more since then.]

Funny. I'm Both.

[ Charming and tough. How's that for you? ]

Well, if you were able to hook me on our first meeting, I'd say you're just as good as me.

[ And she's not just saying that to flatter him, she really means it. While a coupel girls were able to catch his eye back where he was from, Asuka wasn't really interested in anyone. Save for one Kaji for a while.]

Heh... I'll have to remember that. Might come in handy for you if I do teach you some forms of up close and personal combat. Also you never know... that sort of thing might come in handy fighting angels too. I doubt they'd be very familiar with street fighting tactics.

[~~FINISH HIM!~~ Gaius couldn't help but laugh at that one, remembering how prickly Asuka could be with a lot of guys she interacted with.]

As good as you eh? I see your ego is just as strong as ever... But you know what? I suppose I very well might be. Then again, you might still be more charming, because from what I've heard you've always been more interested in guys who were a bit more mature, right? Like I was saying earlier, you can grow up pretty fast when people are trying to kill you.

[Either that or you somehow miraculously survive and end up being an emotional cripple, or psychopath.]

But I digress, how would you like desert Asuka? This place is most famous for their deserts after all, and it was the reason I started coming here in the first place.

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Desert sounds good. I always try to save a little room for desert, actually.

[ With her chin in her hand, she takes another ice cube out of her glass of water, chewing on in while she continues to speak. ]

Hmm. Yeah I do kinda prefer more mature guys. They just know so much more than all the guys my age. They're all immature idiots who don't give a damn about girls at all.

[ Speaking from experience. ]

But mature guys.. They listen. And they're smart, and they have stories to tell...

Guys like you.

Always save room for desert? Heh, you're definitely my kind of woman!

[Aaaand the more she continues to speak, the pinker his cheeks grow. She really was something else his little Fraulein.]

Wow... you're right of course... most guys don't grow up enough to handle even being around girls until they're in their late teens. I actually grew up faster than even that... so I kind of wish I could have met you earlier in my life, but at the same time I doubt I would have been able to do all this for you if I had. You've got a wonderful heart Asuka... you're definitely sharp, and you can be pretty critical, but only when it's deserved, and you care more than most people can. So many people are just... numb and empty. [~~Like Rei~~ cough, cough] You though... you're like a vibrant ray of brilliant crimson light in a world of dark grays and boring browns and depressing blues.

Every inch of you from your flaws and imperfections, to your perfect smiles, your sparkling eyes, and a feminine figure that I could go on about for days... Everything about you just makes me realize more and more how much I love you, and how glad I am to finally be able to have you, the missing piece of happiness in my life.

[He finally stopped just staring at her in admiration, remembering that he had a desert menu in his hands.]

S-so! What are you in the mood for? Something fruity? Something cakey? I'm not sure what your preferences are when it comes to deserts. Hmm... you might like a slice of rich chocolatey cheesecake, or a classic truffle soufflé?

[ She stops chewing the ice cube, frozen in place by everything that she's hearing. He really was the perfect guy, wasn't he? She had almost forgotten that they were talking about desert before. ]

R-right! Um.. i think.. The cheesecake sounds good. I'll try that.

[ God it was so hard for her to try to speak again after all that. She cleared her throat once, shaking it off. Toying with the ends of her ponytail again she tried a different topic. ]

Are there any sweets you don't like? Or do you just love them all?

Good choice... I think I'll ask them to just cut us an extra large slice so we can share.

[Because if there was one thing he enjoyed, it was definitely sharing sweets with her, even if it wasn't through direct kissing like last time. He motioned over to the waiter who was standing by, pointed out what they wanted on the menu, speaking a few words in french again, and using his hands to emphasize that he was looking for a bigger piece for them to share. As the waiter walked off, taking any empty plates, Gaius couldn't help but chuckle again.]

Ohohoho! You may think I'm a sweets fiend who likes all sweets large and small, but I'm a gourmet when it comes to my sweets. A poorly crafted sweet is one of the greatest sins in my mind! Trust me, I've tried to make a few odds and ends myself that were just utter garbage because they lacked the right consistency. I suppose if we get down to it though, I don't like bitter or sour sweets quite as much, because they come close to being what I'm looking for, but if they lean too much towards bitter or sour they just ruin it for me.

I've only gotten to have high quality sweets once before now.

[ The other time, back in Germany. When her nanny brought her candies after her mother.. Left.

She shakes that thought off, its unimportant and ruining her mood. So she brings her focus back to his charming smile, and how fondly he talks about sweets. ]

You should try German candies. They're not very good. Well, except for the chocolates..

Really? Huh... well then this ought to be quite the treat for you... and I suppose I could also share a few things from my secret stash with you now and then if you share a few things of your own with me.

[Like any sweets you find! ... Oh... And you know... your body, that's good too. Damn he really wondered where his priorities were sometimes, but at least he didn't say any of this out loud, or he would have sounded really lame.]

Actually I have. Believe it or not, I have contacts through a few friends of mine who get me sweets from alternate dimensions, so I've had sweets from all over planet Earth too. Granted I haven't had some of the more niche specific back-town candy shop places because my contacts are only so good, but... well when you've got an addiction as bad as mine, it sort of evolves into its own hobby. Gotta admit though, it can be pretty pricey to keep up with all my connections at times.

[ One Asuka with whipped cream and a strawberry on top coming right up. ]

Thats insane. You must have some intense obsession to go that far.

[ Not that she minds at all though. ]

[~~Oh lordy Asuka... you'll kill the man from wish fulfillment.~~]

Hey, when you love something that much, you gotta go all out, right?

[Huh... it was kind of funny how that applied so well with Asuka as well.]

You ever have anything you loved enough to go all out for?

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