Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

Xena's POV

"No."

We arrived at a drive-in movie theater, the kind where you could order food while

enjoying the film. Tonight's feature was "2012."

"Hope you like cheeseburgers," Ryder said with a smile.

"I do, actually." I wasn't particularly picky about food, as long as it wasn't something ridiculous like those Donut Burgers.

Ryder found a spot at the back of the parking lot. We got out and he pulled out a blanket and spread it over the surface to protect the paint job, then we climbed onto his hood.

"I bet you bring girls here all the time," I couldn't help asking, though I felt an odd twinge of discomfort, secretly hoping he would deny it.

"You're the first. This is usually something I do alone."

His answer surprised me, making my heart beat a little faster. "Then why bring me?"

"I just wanted to watch a movie," Ryder shrugged, his tone so flat I couldn't tell if he was

serious or joking.

Our food arrived as the movie started. I was really enjoying the film. My cheeseburger was

juicy and delicious, with burger juice dripping down my chin until Ryder had to hand me a

napkin.

"Charming," he teased.

"I try," I laughed as I wiped the juice away, feeling a subtle intimacy flowing between us.

"Can I ask you something?"

"Sure," I replied, only half listening as most of my attention was on the movie.

that you're smarter than everyone else. What

that?"

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I'm just smarter." I answered

"What's your IQ?"

mate gets to know." I smiled.

is a secret."

a sip of his cola,

immediately regretted saying too much. I always felt conflicted when this topic came up- part of me wanted someone to understand my differences, while another part

labeled a freak.

in

not particularly interested, just

you might think. What you see is what you get."

"If

say so." Ryder gave me a smile

is your type, then I'm the

for your taste," I said

said I was interested in you

little-apparently he was just playing

involved. "No, you

at the club was just a spur of the moment thing," I said, taking another big bite of my

eyes remained fixed on the screen, not

me.

deepened. I didn't want to push the issue further, so we watched the movie in silence. But damn it, I couldn't stop thinking about that kiss. There was

sliding off the hood and extending his hand

me

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since my ribs

too, it's a classic." We got into the car and Ryder

I asked, noticing his

he

stepped on the gas, and we sped away from the parking lot. My mouth opened and closed several times before I

quiet.

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