Skyler watched Adrian with concern, he didn’t look well and it was obvious that he didn’t want to cause a scene in such a public place. Skyler had changed back to her redheaded form just before Zayne and Flip had arrived, she didn’t want them getting confused as to who she was.
Skyler looked at Zayne, “Can you take Adrian out back? He needs to heal.â€Â
Zayne shrugged, “I guess so.â€Â
Skyler turned to Flip, “We need to create a scene so no one notices what Adrian and Zayne are doing. Are you up for it?â€Â
Flip smiled, “Anything for you,†he said with a wink.
Skyler smiled, “Okay then.†Skyler grabbed Flip by the hand and led him to a separate table. “Let’s begin.â€Â
Flip lifted the menu and waited for Skyler’s lead.
She too picked up the menu and then rather loudly said, “What do you mean I can’t have the hamburger? I told you I’ve lost seven kilos, is that not enough for you? God, why can’t you love me how I am?â€Â
Flip looked a little surprised then played along, “Well you want me to go to the gym to buff up. Look I’ve started for you. I was only trying to encourage you to stay on your diet.â€Â
“Oh please, you just want a woman who’s a stick figure. I’m sorry that I’m too curvy for you. Maybe we should break up now.†Skyler continued and saw that they were attracting a lot of attention.
“You’d like that wouldn’t you? I’ve heard rumours that you’ve been seeing someone else, is it true!†Flip said as he stood to emphasize his supposed anger.
Skyler also stood, “No I am not. How dare you suggest a such a thing. My mother was right, you are a waste of space.â€Â
“Me? I’ve had to put up with your temper and moodiness from day one. I deserve a medal for patience.†Flip said as he moved towards her poking a finger at her.
Skyler could see the amusement in Flip’s eyes, “I wouldn’t be so moody if you’d shown a little interest and attempted some romance.â€Â
“You want a little romance, huh?†Flip said his tone turning low and slightly husky as he smiled wickedly at her.
Skyler could see where Flip was going and it wasn’t exactly the best way to keep their ruse going. “Yeah I have, why do you think I’ve subscribed to a book club? It’s so I can see what I’ve been missing out on.â€Â
“Well if you stopped being a moody brat I would have shown you just what I can do.†Flip said as he took two steps towards her, took her in his arms and dipped her. “I can do romance,†he said as he leant down to kiss her.
Skyler raised her hand to his lips before he could, “We’re supposed to be fighting,†she whispered to him.
“Well push me away,†he whispered but didn’t look so keen for the idea.
“We’re over,†Skyler said more loudly. “Let me go.â€Â
“Right now?†Flip asked knowing that if he did she’d fall and land hard on her back.
“Right now,†Skyler demanded.
“Okay, you asked for it.†Flip said as he let her go. Skyler caught the look of concern that passed over his face momentarily before he slipped back into character.
Skyler used her telekinesis to cushion her fall but acted as though it really hurt, “You jerk!†she said as she stood and dusted herself off. “I’m out of here,†she told as she stormed out.
She was out the door before Flip caught up to her. They pretended to continue their argument until they turned the corner at the end of the block. Skyler cracked up laughing, “You were great, well done.â€Â
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