This may be a potent combination. They're on the way to the restaurant when Merton finally broaches the subject that's been on his mind ever since Alec and him spoke for the first time. "Um, can I ask you something?"
"Why did you want to go out with me tonight? Because this may shock you to know, but I'm not usually over-whelmed with offers," he's fidgeting as he speaks, his usually nervous energy boiling just under the surface.
"It does have to do with things!" he starts, but he can't really think of any examples and ends up trailing off, "Because... do you really think I'm cute? Sorry, I think that's one of those things I'm not supposed to ask. Tommy's always trying to give me tips so I don't end up getting slapped three minutes into talking to someone."
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Alec rambles too, when you get him on a subject.
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"Sure. What's up?" He's enjoying looking around at everything.
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"I don't really see what that has to do with anything. You're cute and seemed like fun and that seemed like a fun idea."
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Alec's on a roll tonight. He's not mentioned the fact that he has no taste.