Devin didn't know better and preceded to ask. "Whats wrong Deckle?" He didn't exactly ask what was wrong with the person who called her. Just seemed to him that she was agitated over it.

Keegan chuckled at Tatiana's comment, it amused him greatly. "Not at all. It might even make him look better for the fact he wouldn't hit her back. Who wouldn't like a guy who doesn't hit girls."

As the new movie was put in James looked over at Samara only to notice she seemed cold. "You know if you aren't afraid of me you can come closer. I don't bite and I'm sure I can warm you up." He tried persuading her. Already hand one person sapping up his body heat. Something very nice about James, he was always warm. Making his favorite season winter, hated the summer. No matter how little he wore he would still be sweaty and disgusting. It was also a good excuse to him, to get Samara close.

Shaking her head, Deckle took a few deep breaths and leaned back against Devin, staring intently at the screen. "Nothing..just being pestered by an asshole.." she mutteredunder her breath with a snarl, stuffing her phone roughly in her vest pocket.

Tatiana grinned nodding.. She had to agree with that. "True enough, you have a point, might make his fans simultaneously be shocked and yet at the same time feel a surge of newfound love and respect, quite a paradox." she giggled.

Samara hesitated. She was, in all truth, very very tempted. He was so nice to her, and, well, could it be any harm. Still though, she was shy. Could she trust him? Her immediate thoughts said yes. She was naive and sweet, trusting people until proven they could not be trusted, but even so, she had a funny feeling anytime she was near someone who was less than honorable, like she had with the male Deckle was currently fuming about. She had no such feeling with James, and, well, her friends were there to back her up if anything went awry, right?

Tentatively, she scooted closer, blushing. "A-are you sure it's ok?" Samara, unlike james, loved the warm, as she got cold too easy, and was not good at warming back up.

Watching Deckle with concern Devin gently rubbed his hand through her hair, slightly worried. "If they bother you that much we can take care of him." He couldn't help but offer he much preferred her smiling to this. It was just depressing and if some guy was bothering her he would happily take care of it.

"Chaos theory working at its finest. Something good could cause something bad, while something bad could cause something good." Keegan looked over at Tatiana to get a look at her grin, only to smile in return with another chuckle of his own.

James smiled at Samara as he put his arm back. "If it wasn't okay Corey would be on the floor." He tried using the fact Corey was practically using him as a pillow, was fine. He would not try anything funny with her, she was too shy and so was he. Didn't wanna scare her away or try too. Just wanted her to be warm and he was great for that. Also it wasn't like he could take off his shirt and give it to her. That would become awkward and potentially not fine. And if he did anything wrong he knew very well Deckle would beat on him. Would much prefer that not happening, ever.

"If it makes you uncomfortable you can always move away, I won't get offended." James smiled at her warmly, trying to make her not so shy around him. Wasn't going to do a thing to hurt or upset her.

Deckle shook her head, adament. "No..it's...fine..." she forced out, fists clenched when the phone rang again. On impulse, she answered, the only difference being she snarled instead of greeted. "Hello, what is it?" immediately, she hissed, pulling the phone from her ear and growling. "Listen you little shit, if you keep calling me, I will rip off your man bits and shove them down your damn throat!" With this, she hung up, looking away from the others and resting it Devin's hold, sighing at the stroke of his hand in her hair.

Tatiana nodded, laughing and about to speak when Deckle's predicament caught her attention, making her purse her lips, shaking her head. Him. That stupid asshole who made the strong Deckle cry.

Samara nodded, pleased with the answer. She was tempted and given an opening, might as well take it right? Scootching over, she shyly, slowly lifted James' arm and placed it over her shoulder as she snuggled close, letting out a little sigh and gasp at how nice and warm he was. Curling close, she inwardly marvled at how comfortable he seemed. Blushing 5 shades of red, the strawberry blonde Samara looked up at James. "T-thank you. That was nice to offer....w-wow, you're so nice and warm!" she gushed, smiling at the male. Hearing Deckle, Samara frowned, looking to her friend. "I'll help!" she mouthed, raising a fist in the air.

Devin raised an eyebrow at Deckle's outburst, he could help but admit it was kind of hot, and he didn't feel sorry for the guy on the other end at all. She didn't seem like the type to get angry over nothing. However Devin quickly snatched Deckle's phone from her, if the guy called again he would have to go through him, three other guys and Samara to get to her. "I don't think it is, if he gets you this upset I wouldn't stand for it."

Keegan looked over at Devin a nodded, "I'm willing to help. Seems like the moron needs to be set straight." None of the guys approved Deckle's decline. They couldn't stand how the guy made her that upset, that was just too much. When a girl says she wants to rip off their manhood and shove it down their throat, something big happened.

James just let his arm rest on Samara's shoulder where she placed it, smiling as she snuggled close. He wasn't joking when he said he was warm and having Samara so close only overjoyed him. It seemed she trusted him and he couldn't ask for more. Meant he wasn't a bad guy to her unlike the man Deckle had just chewed out. After grinning back at Samara it faded when he turned his head towards Corey. "We are in most definitely."

Deevin couldn't be happier, it seemed Deckle couldn't decline their help now when they were all in.

Deckle stood up, anger in her eyes, glaring at everyone in the room. "Enough! I'm fine!!!! Let it be!" she snapped. Deckle and Samara shared a major personality quirk. Both of them hated feeling weak, and they both tended to keep things locked inside whe they were upset. Deckle seemed like she let it out, but those were minor things that didn't stick with her. Real hurt, real sadness, real pain was kept inside.

As Tatiana tried to speak, Deckle shook her head at her. "No Tatiana, I know what your going to say, but don't, I don't need to say anything or stop shouting, I-"

she was cut off by Samara, hugging her around the middle and shaking her head. "It's ok....Deckle...please don't shut us away....It's ok Deckle.....I-I'm here if you need to just talk or be with someone..." she murmured, looking teary eyed.

Calming down, Deckle smiled, her temper soothed. She could not argue with Samara. Petting her head like a loving older sibling, she nodded. "I'm ok now Samara....ok...go back and relax, don't worry about me."

Making sure Deckle was, indded somewhat better, Samara slowly returned to James' side, comfy there and feeling herself calm down.

Devin just held his arms out to Deckle. Even with her outburst he couldn't let it go without doing something to help. It seemed she was too bothered by it and he wanted to get that burden off her shoulders. He could not believe she was okay, but nonetheless he was glad she calmed down. "Why don't you turn your phone off for the movie at least." He suggested so if they guy called back he wouldn't be able to speak to her. Could at least have some peace for two hours and she could relax without worrying about the dude calling back. Devin wouldn't mind having her in his arms again either. Would gladly be a pillow for her.

Keegan looked at Deckle with a raised eyebrow. The outburst was a good indication she wasn't fine. He couldn't help but look at Tatiana in surprise when Deckle turned on her. They must spend a lot of time together if she knew what the other was going to say. None of them minded that shew as yelling. Just wanted to help and they couldn't back down not if it bothered her that much.

James put his arm back around Samara and gave her a little squeeze of reassurance. There was no need to worry, a solution to the problem would be found. Now he hoped that the movie would lighten the mood, it was a comedy. The subtitles rolling in the credits were funny enough.

"Yeah." Deckle nodded, switching her phone off before tucking it into her bag, chucking her bag in a corner to ignore it. At Devin's open arms, Deckle felt her icy heart melt a bit, nodding and rejoining him on the love seat. Leaning her head on his shoulder once more, she sighed, taking a deep breath as the movie was plugged in by Tatiana. "Sorry about that..." she murmured to Devin, avoiding his eyes out of embarassment.

Tatiana, ready to shift the mood back to the fun one, plugged in the movie and let the beggining credits roll.

Sitting beside James, Samara looked worriedly at everyone, but soon enoughm she was staring at the screen, giggling at the mosse credits. "Moose...heehee.." she murmured, snickers here and ther as Tatiana shook her head.

"James, you might have to fix her a few times, half the time she breaks when watching these movies, she loves monty python and picturing rhem in real life makes her laugh." explained the brunette, winking.

With a light chuckle Devin found great amusement at hoe Deckle threw her bag into a corner. He gently wrapped his arms back around her in a comforting way this time and rested his cheek against her head as he watched the movie. "No need to be sorry." Devin said pulling her in closer. "Just forget about it." He said in a soft tone, watching the movie and laughing a little at Tatiana's comment to James.

James blushed at what Tatiana said and the wink really made his cheeks heat up. Before he to murmured in embarrassment, "I'll try." He was glad though that he had done nothing wrong and it seemed like they were fine with him doing it more. But this time he unconsciously pulled Samara closer, her cool skin was refreshing against his. Couldn't help but hope it would help his blush fade, and he laughed a little himself from Samara's giggling. It was on the contagious side.

Keegan raised an eyebrow then looked over at Corey. "Don't let them get too lovey-dovey now."

"Definitely. Don't wanna lose my pillow." Corey grinned and looked at James with a serious expression.

"What?!?" James was shocked and his blush turned shades darker with horrified eyes as Corey kissed him with a laugh, which made Keegan and Devin start laughing too. They loved to pick on James and make him feel awkward.

Deckle couldn't help but snuggle closer, sighing in content as a small smile began to form, reclining against Devin as she watched the movie, the page following King Arthur with the clacking coconuts to the very first castle, the very first scene.

Samara was only paying half atention to Tatiana, and as such only caught "Might need to fix her." Still it was enough to elict a blush in her cheeks, Samara burying her head in what she could find. She had no sweater, so she had to improvise, using James' ahoulder. She hoped he wasn't mad at her. He was so warm and cozy! Still giggling at the movie, she blinked, looking over in confusion at the 'lovey dovey' remark before gasping and squeeking, eyes wide in surprise as Corey kissed James.

Tatiana and Deckle covered their mouths, snickering at how much fun the boys had. "pppbbffft." a muffled laugh could be heard from Deckle.

Samara, still somewhat innoccent and naive, was observant, and simply put what she could piece together in her head that made sence of what she observed. "Is James....bi or gay?" she did not sound accussing in the least. Her head was tilted in confusion, a perplexed look on her face.

Devin couldn't help but grin as he kept his arms comfortably around Deckle glad that she found what Corey did amusing. It was a usual occurrence with them. At least they weren't seeing the worst of it. James would probably kill them. Devin would even prefer not having his clothes and towel stolen when he was in the shower. Was bad, but hilarious. They were probably the cause for James' innocent ways.

James tried to explain what just happened but only stutters of nonsense came out. His mind was working but not his body, it had froze up right after the kiss. He should of been use to it by now but it never happened in front of girls. All he could do was sit there, his arm around Samara, and his mouth gaping open a little.

Corey the one completely unaffected, looked over at Samara with a laugh. "No, he is straight, but lots of fun to mess with." Corey said with a grin before turning to look at James again. "If you don't close your mouth I'll use tongue."

And with that said James came back to his sense. "N-n-noo." He looked at Corey with a little glare moving closer to Samara pulling her into his body. Leaving Corey to laugh along with Keegan and the others. They really got going when Samara asked if James was gay.

"You are lucky my turn is up." Corey said with a smirk. Yes, the guys had made torturing James a game and it was now Keegan's turn. So all James knew was who would be doing something awkward next, just not when.

Deckle couldn't take it anymore, this was too priceless. Romoving her hand as it was doing no good, she burst out laughing, snickering at Corey and James and Samara. Taking out her phone to take pictures, she couldn't do it, laughing too hard as she grinned. Why had she never thoguht of screwing with people's heads like that? She could also pretent to be lesbian, maybe get guys to leave her alone.

Tatiana was, like samara, torn between amusement and pity for the poor poor tortured man. With a chuckle,, she looked at Keegan. "You guys certainly don't take it easy huh? No mercy in this group I can tell. A wonder you haven't traumatized the dude."

Samara was torn between amusement, shock, and mortification. Aww, poor James! She was used to being messed with ,s o when he began blushing, she patted his back, a squeek of surprise as Corey threatened to use tongue. Wow, they sure were bold in their horsing around!
It made her blush even more to feel James pull her towards him, hugging him to reasurre him she was there, as he seemed to be clinging for dear life. Corey was done, and she thought they were done, until he mentioned 'turn'. So they each did this to him, how was James still keeping himself collected? She wondered what more crazyness could happen. it was fun, but James seemed to be less than thrilled.

Devin started to laugh more as Deckle tried taking pictures. "We have pictures of this. It happens often with us. Usually not around guests those." He chuckled if they kept doing this around the girls they might just break James. No matter how loose, laid back and forgiving he was. They needed there singer, but the torture helped him with being up on stage. Nothing made him more nervous then the guys.

"James is a tough guy. We've done worse anyway. Just not with an audience." Keegan smiled at Tatiana. They wouldn't do it if he couldn't handle it. "It all kind of started because surprisingly he had stage fright." As unbelievable as it was, only shown how well their torture worked.

When James felt Samara's arms around his body he blushed more. Hadn't really realized that he got so close to her. He guessed he was comfortable around her and wasn't afraid she would do something like Corey. Not that he wouldn't mind if she did. "Sorry, want me to let go?" He asked Samara worried he had gotten too close. "I just didn't think they would do anything in front of you guys." He smiled at her sheepishly. Was weird admitting they did this to him often. Had always kept it a secret, not like they could do it on stage. Which overjoyed him.

Deckle grinned mischeviously, deciding to join in the fun, heck, maybe get Samara to react.....or make a move.
Slinking over to James and Samara, she forced her self between the two, puting on a sultry expression, cuppin James by the chin. "James dahling, you must ignore that clown Corey, he is no good for you at all. You need someone with class." she cooed, pausing as she took in a stunned, mortified Samara, who was ready to tell Deckle that the guys were bad enough. Before words could exit her lips, Deckle cupped Samara's chin and cheeks.

"Unfortunately for you James, Samara here is already my little gem, she took my heart already, right little Samara, come now, let's move from the smelly boys." Her eyes shone with mischief and mirth, wondering how she was doing. Heck, she wanted to be as good as Devin and Corey.

Samara, was beet red, and twitching, looking at Deckle as though she had lost her mind.

"Oh..for...dammit, now Deckle's doing it, I shoulda known....Deckle, down girl go back to Devin and bug him for a while." Tatiana sighed, shaking her head.

James eyes slowly widened when he felt his face held by the slender hand of Deckle's. Had not seen this coming and couldn't help but pout slightly when he was separated from Samara. Only to have all expressions fade into embarrassment. Someone with class? "W-w-who." He stuttered out still unable to think. What Corey did still clouded his mind and now Deckle made it fuzzy again. He was nervous to what she was going to do next and who was the person with class. Devin was a no, and definitely not Keegan. Class didn't run through the males veins. He was about to protest about Samara leaving but he didn't know if she still wanted to stay next to him. A small whimper escaped his lips.

"Damn, you are good..." Corey commented after James whimpered. That was a rare reaction to get out of him. Deckle was doing just great. The anticipation was killer for James, wasn't the most patient person in the world when it involved something he liked.

Devin on the other hand was just laughing, his liking for Deckle just grew immensely. Was glad she was willing to torture James too. It easy made her apart of the group. "Nah, I wanna see what happens."

Keegan moved closer to Tatiana to get a better view of what was going on. "Aw, lets see what she does Tatiana. It is out of fun, I believe no harm will be done. James is a big boy."

"It isn't James I'm worried about...not as much as say..Samara..and Deckle is going to have to outdo everyone....." Tatiana muttered, watching in wonder and amazement. Well, this was going to be interesting.

Deckle pouted, looking at James as though he were purposely being ignorant. "Me of course dahling, who else here has class?" she asked, licking his cheek slowly and seductively with a grin.

At this point, Samara sat with her jaw dropped, twitching and mentally spasming. What the hell?! Sure in anime and books she had seen people lick an item or food for an air of sensuality or to tease, but you didn't lick people! Did you...? Reaching a hand forward in a mute, automatic gesture to try and grab hold of a situation, she twitched, a soft squeek and choked gasp in her throat at the sight.

Turning to look at Samara's face, Deckle pulled away from James, pulling Samara to her and cuddling the mortified female. "Awww, Samara don't look so sad honey bunny. You know I only have eyes for you." Looking at the blonde, she shook her head. "You might be best with someone like me, but Samara here was first, and I belong to her, so too bad for you. Cutie Samara doesn't share." with this, she nibbled the cherry red faced female's ear.

Jumping out of her lap, Samara fell on her rear, squeeking and letting out a yelp of surprise, twitching and flailing. "Whaaaa?!?!?" To which Deckle resumed her normal pose, laughing and grinning. "Aww you should have seen the looks on your faces! I should be in drama class too huh?"

"Deckle, I don't know if I should slap you or laugh." remarked Tatiana, earning a shrug and a smile. "A gift it is, a gift. I can simultaneously piss people off yet amuse them."

Looking at the stunned, beet red girl, Deckle couldn't help but feel slightly bad. "Sorry Samara, did I hurt you or push it too far?"

"N-no...just...startled me.."

"Sorry Samara, I'll treat you to a sorbet or something ok?"

Corey was laughing having fun watching James' reaction. The male was weak to licking and it shown on his face. "You always get the ladies don't you." Corey mused. Even if Deckle was acting, it was good for a joke, seeing as Devin had his eyes on the girl and James snatched her away. Which made him curious to what Devin would do.

It was true, James was not good with licking. He was left in a daze his mouth gaping. even his eyes were glazed over with fear and pleasure. Fear for the fact of what Devin would do and the fact her lick felt amazing. Only thing that snapped him to reality with a gut wrenching pain was when Samara fell and yelped. It made his body shudder in worry. With a deep breath he rubbed his hand through his hair. With an out stretched hand he could only think of helping Samara up even if she was Deckles. He was still going to chase after the girl. "Here. Let me help you up." He said gently with a smile trying to push what happened in the back of his mind.

Keegan was laughing too. "That is one amazing gift you have Deckle." He now understood what Tatiana was talking about when she said Deckle had to outdo everyone. Well, she did quite a nice job. Turning to Tatiana he smiled at her. "You were right she had to outdo everyone. But they are okay..."

The act amused Devin put he couldn't help but stand up and slowly made his way to Deckle. "I'm sorry but I can't give you up to James." Then he looked over at Samara who was on the ground. "Oh and Samara I'm going to be stealing her from you..." With that Devin picked Deckle up into his arms with ease and he held her like a princess. The supposed hold girls dreamed about. Not like he was going to give Deckle away when she had ensnared him so well. Wasn't everyday you found a girl that would torment people so beautifully.

Sitting down with Deckle he placed her in his lap smiling at her waiting for her reaction. Didn't know if he was going to be slapped or lashed with words.

"I don't think Deckle will be doing anymore mischief." Keegan said to Tatiana as Devin took Deckle away.

"T-that's ok...I don't mind.." squeeked Samara to Devin as he scooped up her friend.

Deckle still felt kinda bad by the mortified, uncertain look on Samara's face, hoping she hadn't over done it. Before she could venture further and dwell on it, she found herself scooped up by none other than Devin, a small smile gracing her lips. Snuggling into the lap as he sat down, Deckle toyed with her hair, the barest hint of a blush on her cheeks at the romantic gesture. "I was wondering when you'd come drag me away and pull me back silly."

Tatiana nodded, resuming shaking her head after. "Told you. Yes, I don't think she'll be up to anything now. Why you didn't rein her in earlier is beyond me though." she commented, rolling her eyes at Devin and Deckle before returning her atention to Samara.

Samara did something she nor her friends expected her to do. She clung to James and let him pull her up- - squeeking and still eying Deckle in shock. Did James like her or what she did? He sure was blushing a lot and seemed very distracted by the other young woman. Oddly enough, this upset Samara that she wasn't that bold. Maybe she'd have confidence and get people's respect? Maybe they wouldn't treat her like such a little kid. Sighing, she looked down, twirling her hair nervously.

Corey couldn't help but be impressed by what came after what Deckle did. Seemed like she got the feelings between the shy ones going and she was actually taken back by Devin. That never happened. Always gave up on the girl after she made a move on James. Now his curiosity was back on James to see what he would do with the girl clinging to him.

"I couldn't ruin your fun now could I?" Devin said to Tatiana as he couldn't help but grin at Deckle's comment and how she snuggled into him. His arms held her close while she was in his lap where he wanted her. Then he leaned down and kissed her on the forehead. The blush she had was too cute to him. "I won't let you go again, gorgeous." He said serious unwilling to let her go until she really had to go. Thinking about her go only put Devin in a sour mood.

Keegan laughed at Tatiana's reaction. "Does this happen often with Deckle?" he asked trying to start a conversation up with her again. He liked talking to her, it was fun. But his attention was also somewhat drawn to Samara as she put James in a predicament he wasn't use to.

With Samara clinging to him, James was only able to pull her up onto his lap. It wasn't like she could put her down on the couch. The blush he had only got worse, he was clueless on what to do. He was nothing like Devin, things like this didn't come easy to him. Biting his bottom lip he gently put his arms around Samara. "You sure you okay?" He asked worried with a layer of nervousness. Having Samara so close had more of an affect on him then Deckle's lick.

Tatiana had to shake her head,correcting him. "Not my fun you people were having." the brunette turned to Keegan, shrugging. "Does she often have to outdo everyone and cause chaos? yes. Does she often flirt or get all touchy and play with the guys? No. When she does, she either is really comfortable wih a situation, teasing, or testing a guy to see what he'll do. If his answer is wrong, which it usually is, she slugs them and walks off."

Deckle meanwhile, was enjoying the attention. "I have no problem with that." remarked the woman, settling herself comfortably in Devin's lap. At the kiss, she blinked, looking up at him and blinking, a smile spreading across her face. "You missed."

As James pulled the flustered, slightly freaked out female to his lap, Samara let him for a few moments, until she saw how nervous he looked. With an audible 'eep!' and stammer, she pulled away so she sat beside him, several inches between them so he'd have some space. "I-I-I'm sorry! I'm ok..please don't worry. I'm sorry for making you uncomfortable." she murmured, looking at the floor and shifting nervously, shy and quiet again.

Keegan chuckled. It seemed Devin was making Deckle act oddly. "Interesting." He smiled at Tatiana. "It seems Devin changes the way Deckle acts. I would say for the better but I don't know her well enough. I can only assume because she seems to of affected him too and hasn't slugged him." With a shake of his head he brought all his attention back to the brunet. "Enough about your friends. Tell me about you. You have to be someone special to be able to handle those two and I would love to learn what it is."

The comment "you missed" surprised Devin greatly. With a sly smile he looked down at Deckle. "Oh, did I?" he asked gently taking the beautiful females chin in his hand and brushed his thumb against her soft lips. A playful grin replaced his smile as he leaned down and kissed her on the cheek. "Here?" He asked acting ignorant.

Feeling Samara move away so swiftly all James could do was follow her with his gaze. Had he done something wrong? Yes, he was nervous but he didn't dislike it. "I wasn't uncomfortable. Just nervous..."

"He isn't use to having a girl so close." Corey finished for James looking over at Samara. "If he was uncomfortable you would of known. Probably liked it because he wasn't fidgeting at all."

From Corey's words James once again blushed then glared at Corey, angry but thankful at the same time. Then he turned back to Samara, and smiled at her willingly. "What he said is all true." As he spoke the blush got worse. It embarrassed him to admit he wasn't use to girls even when they were always crowding him. It was different with Samara and he liked it, didn't have to put on an act.

Tatiana was inclined to agree. "Indeed, she seems to trust him. and Obviously finds him intriguing and worth her time. Samara there has also never been interested in guys, she shies away from them like the plague usually. I mean, she admits some look nice, but she gets antsy and too scared around them, so it's surprising to see her at ease like this."

Blushing prettily at the compliment and the attention towards her, Tatiana laughed, shrugging. "I don't know what you mean, but I hope you can figure it out and tell me." With a smile, she sat down again, relaxing. "I'm the peacekeeper, the mom of the group I guess. Deckle met Samara in kindergarden, and they were pretty close, then I met Samara in the first grade, and we've been best friends ever since, Samara and me."

Tatiana, at least in the opinion of the other two, was by far the prettiest of the three, and also the most mature. She knew how to have fun of course, and was always ready to laugh. She was the peacekeeper, the mother, the calm one, the smart one, the determined doctor in training. She stood tall and proud, calm, like an elegant queen. She was as kind as Samara, but seemed kinder, simply because Samara was too shy at times. Tatiana was the accepting one, one who was open to everyone, a heart of gold, Samara thought.

As Devin played innocent and ignorant, Deckle's smile grew. "Yes, you missed, and you're getting close..." she smiled, unsure why she was so bold and willing to let him kiss her after one night, but she thought she'd make an exception. His touch was rather intoxicating, and she was in no hurry to lose it as he touched her lips with his thumb. After letting him play dumb, she slowly leaned forward. "No..here." with this, the dark haired woman pressed her lips to his, non invasive, lips only, no tongue, gentle, but firm.


Samara normally would have been paying attention to her friends, but poor James seemed so flustered, not confident like before or when he was on stage. Placing a hand on his upper back, the girl felt bad, wondering how to get the confident male back. "I-I'm realy sorry, I don't mean to make you nervous." the red head curled up into a ball, watching him with a shy smile. Until she became comfortable, relaxed, and close, she'd be shy, like she was when she met Tatiana and Deckle. Back then, she'd never speak unless spoken to. Now, she could speak, but she was mostly hyper and outgoing when she was fully comfortable with a person and didn't fear being rejected for being, well, different.
In any case, now was not the time to think on such things! Smiling in what she hoped was a reassuring manner at the blonde, she quirked a brow and tilted her head in confusion. "Really? B-but..you seemed so confident! You hae girls around you all the time!" she exclaimed.

Keegan listened quietly and intently, almost like he was absorbing every word she said his full attention on her. Amused how the guys seemed to change the girls. It went both ways though, Devin hadn't let Deckle go while being the true gentleman he was. While James on the other hand was a nervous wreak, until he calmed himself down the confidence he had wasn't going to show, especially after something so embarrassing happened. Could easily tell his buddy was freaking out over what Samara thought. Surprised he hadn't started chewing on his lip, a habit James had when he was thinking hard or nervous.

With a smile filled with joy, Keegan looked at Tatiana in bliss. How could a girls blush be so amazing? "I wouldn't say you are the mother. Your beauty is much too intoxicating. Mature, calm, and levelheaded suit you much better. I couldn't begin to think of how your friends would be without you. I know very well us guys have no mature figure in our group. We get into lots of trouble." Keegan said with a laugh still smiling.

It was true the guys had no one, mature in the group. They were more like fend for yourselves or parish, making their favorite place James and Devin's apartment. Luckily James could cook and without him they wouldn't be as healthy or athletic as they were. Then there was Devin the one how liked everything orderly and clean, keeping the apartment in livable conditions. Keegan and Corey on the other hand weren't so efficient. Yes, Keegan was the brains in the group, the evil mastermind behind their devious pranks and Corey to put it simple was the mysterious one. Always did unexpected things, no one quite understood him making him all the more interesting. So seeing how the girls fit in was a true sight to behold.

Devin smirked as he felt Deckle's lips pressed against his. Unwilling to ruin the moment, he molded his lips to her just kissing her back not taking it any farther. He felt lucky enough that she actually kissed him. Was a wonder why he didn't throw his arms up and cry out in joy. Instead he smiled at her. "I would of never guessed." He chuckled a little wanting to kiss her again but held himself back. Never had a kiss sent a jolt up his spine before making him want more.

James claiming some of his composure sighed softly at Samara's gentle touch. Slowly he took her hand off of his back before kissing her fingers gently. "It is okay. You are different from the girls that surround me. I like it. Those girls swarm around me only for what I can do not for me. I may be nervous but you have a very calming presence." He was feeling great as he slowly got everything off his chest. He didn't usually say what was on his mind but with Samara he couldn't help it. Her cold touch was etched into his mind and it bothered him that she was sitting away from him.

"I'm okay with you touching me so don't worry, I kind of liked being your heater." James smiled at her with some of his confidence back as he opened his arms up to her. Oh, how he wanted her back in them. Holding her was all he needed, nothing more nothing less. There was something about her that calmed his mind and that was what he needed.

Corey on the other hand and quietly fallen asleep on his side of the couch. Had been up all night working on the music for the new songs they had just came up with. All the band members were dependent on him so they didn't dare wake him or bother him even if they had company.

Tatiana blinked, looking sufficiently surprised at the compliments, making her blush a little bit, smiling at Keegan. "Why thank you Keegan, it is very kind of you to say such things, I think you flatter me though." murmured the ever humble and kind Tatiana. While it was true she got hit on from time to time, She would simply be kind and thank them for the honor of being noticed, and before they could continue, the boy would be freaked out and driven away byu the hyperness and insanity of her friends, or had the shit scared out of them by Deckle. In truth, Tatiana, unlike most, didn't mind too much. She figured any guy worth considering would stick around despite the antics.

Deckle smiled, pleased with the response. Devin didn't push his boundaries or hers or try to advance things like a hormone driven fool. Points for him. This impressed her and made her all the more willing to stay in his arms and let him kiss her aghain if he so chose to. Smiling, she felt her heart hammer and her spine tingle in delight. That was good, he was proving to be very hard to ignore or resist. Leaning into his hug, Deckle all but forgot the other male who insisted on harassing her again recently.

Samara watched James in wonder, flushing at his kind words. Really? They bugged him and she didn't? Well, she was just as susceptible to flattery as the next female, and this seemed high flattery. "I-I'm glad you find me relaxing..m-most guys think I'm too weird or something to want to talk to me, and, and I dunno how to talk to them at all, and then there are the jerks, but..but you're really nice and sweet." she ranted on, toying with her skirt as she spoke, always moving. As his arms opened, Samara looked at him questioningly before turning red again. He wanted to be her heater again and hug her? Nodding, she slowly scootched closer, deciding to try it. As he took her in his arms, she gasped, it felt...really nice!
"W-wow..you're so nice and warm!!" she exclaimed soflty, muffling a giggle as she watched Corey sleep.

Despite the usual urge to run, Samara relaxed, not noticing that feeling now. James was, sweet, calming, gentle, and made her feel good, something only a small handful of people besides her family could actually do. Samara found it a pleasant change, and decided she wouldn't mind him holding her.

Keegan laughed some more smiling back at her not worried what would happen to him by flattering her. The brunettes friends seemed distracted which was okay, but they were a lot more fun when they weren't. Upside he got some time to talk to Tatiana and he wasn't afraid to make a move unlike Corey. They both liked her at the moment and he was taking the opportunity of Corey being asleep to make a pass at her. "You are too modest Tatiana. Flattery, I would say stating mere facts." Keegan said his smile growing as he gently pressed his lips to Tatiana's fingers. "I would enjoy hearing more about such a pretty lady, if that is fine by her." The more he knew the more comfortable he would be and make it defiant that she was his type. Beautiful, kind, nurturing, everything he looked for in a girl.

Devin savored the last kiss as he slowly pulled his legs up onto the couch shifting their bodies so their were laying on the couch. Not once did he let go of her keeping his arms around her in a relaxed hug. It was enough for him to have her close and his pounding heart was a pleasing sensation. She was leaving a big impression on him, a huge first in his life. The concert they just had seemed nothing compared to how she was making him feel. Nervous butterflies in his stomach, a racing heart, cautious about his actions. Only time he ever acted like this was their first few concerts were everything mattered.

James smiled thinking about how cute Samara's ranting was, he could listen to it all day. His smile grew as she accepted his offer and wrapped his arms around her cool body. "And you're nice and cool." He replied letting her rest her head against his should if she wanted. Wouldn't mind at all if she did, would rather enjoy it and learning of her fidgeting he left his hand open for her to play with. Being around her was making it easier for him to understand her and find ways to make her feel comfortable. "I don't think you are weird at all, you are perfect and you are able to talk beautifully. But if you still believe you don't know how I'll help you. I am a guy after all a really nice and sweet one as you put it." Grinning down on her he tried being reassuring. Just like Keegan he would love to learn about Samara and talk to her. The things she liked, foods, colors, clothing, everything. She was so interesting he wanted to learn all about her.