Whatta ya want from me? ( Leon, open)

[Calliope Serrano]

"Never, its one of my flaws" she responded to his question about her giving up. As his hand cupped her cheek his touch literally burned upon contact with her skin. She looked deeply into his eyes as her shook slightly in surprise as he slipped his rams around her waist. She saw the faint smile on his face and just stayed like that.

"Leon, I-" she began when he cut her off by kissing her. His lips were soft and he kissed her so gently that it surprised her. He kissed her so simply yet the kiss held so much emotion to it. Her hands immediately went to his chest as she closed her eyes. When he broke the kiss she refused to open her eyes. But her hand was still on his chest as her free hand went to her lips. His kiss had left a burning sensation on them. She breathed slowly and tried to catch her breath as she finally opened her eyes and looked up at him.

"Wow...I...I didn't know you...felt this way" she spoke softly as she bit her lip. She smiled and then hugged him tightly as she breathed in his scent once more

[Vincent]

He smiles lightly, shaking his head. "Even I grow tired of being alone. Now, do me a favour? Loosen your grip?" he asks, the wound on his chest radiating pain as she pressed against it. He didn't mind her proximity, he quite enjoyed it, he just was about ready to drop from the agony.

He kisses her gently atop her head as he gently seperates them, smiling at her. "You know, I can only imagine what our families would say. Quite like the modern Romeo and Juliet, wouldn't you agree?" he says with a chuckle, slipping his hand into hers as he pulled her against his side to slip his arm around her.

"Now, about food..." he starts, looking at her with a smile. He already had something in mind, out of the norm, but he found it tasty. "Whatever you want, I'll cook it up for you." he says with a smile, squeezing her lightly and leaning in, kissing her softly again. He wasn't going to be picky, so he could wait quite patiently for her to decide.

[Calliope Serrano]

"Oh God, I'm sorry" she spoke as she released Leon. She took a step back from him, afraid that she might break him and also remembering what had occurred earlier today in the park. She smiled when he said they were a modern day Romeo and Juliet. She then raised his hand in hers and then kissed it. "Yeah, I'm just sad that you'll never get to meet my mom. She would have loved you" she explained as she glanced at the ceiling with a weak smile.

"Anything is fine for me. But... I haven't had Pastitsio in a while. But you don't have to make it for me. It's just...I kinda miss Egypt, it was the only home I had known." she explained. "Where are you originally from?" she asked but immediately regretted it. "Sorry, I shouldn't have asked." she added as she separated from him and wrapped her arms around herself

[Vincent]

He smiles as he slips his arms around her again, holding her close. "I'm from a small village in norther Europe. It's not marked on any maps, but is still home to my clan. Or, was rather." he answers, his smile fading slightly. "The place was high in the mountains, chosen for it's ability to be defended easily, and the forest at the base of the mountains made for an excellent training and foraging area." he continues.

"Year round the place was covered in a blanket of snow, and more often than not we'd have freezing rain with it. We live in a harsh enviroment to help ourselves train, and to grow stronger." he finishes, before chuckling. "And my mother would have loved to meet you, I'm sure." he says quietly, pain and sadness encroaching. "She died, giving birth to me, so I never knew her. My father blamed me for her death, and was the one chosen to train me in our ways. Everyday he'd stop just before killing me, and leave me to care for myself or die, to be repeated the next day." he closes his eyes as he speaks, vividly recalling the years.

He trails a finger across the scar on his face, as much a habit as anything now. "This one," he starts referring to it, "It was given to me by my father. Our final battle. I was leaving and he finally snapped and tried to truly kill me. Our whip cut across my face, but my blade found his heart. The elders knew of his intentions and methods, but did nothing to help me. So I left, and wandered. And here I am, four years later." he finishes, smiling softly at her.

He laughs suddenly, squeezing her once before stepping away. "But enough about that, it's unimportant. I'll start cooking for you, help yourself to anything you want here." he says as he begins to collect the ingredients he'd need, intent on occupying his mind to not dwell on his past. It wouldn't help him any now, and there was no point in dwelling on what couldn't be changed.

[Calliope Serrano]

Calli sighed as she listened to his tale. She raised her hand to his scar and stroked it softly. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry he did that to you. I'll...I will never hurt you like he did. I'd rather die first" she explained as she smiled softly at him. She then kissed the scar and smiled at him again.
"You're the best" she spoke and laughed at her girlish behavior.

"Are you sure? Do you know how to make this dish? It is a popular dish in Egypt" she assumed as she tilted her head at him

[Vincent]

He chuckles, "Yeah, been awhile since I've been to Egypt, but I can make it easily enough." he says, already starting. "I prefer some of the American dishes, but I do have a certain fondness for foreign pieces. I enjoy cooking." he says with another smile, laughing. He'd become pretty good at cooking over the years, and hoped his lack of familiarity with the dish wouldn't ruin it.

He humms to himself as he occupies his hands and mind, moving expertly around his kitchen, showing no hesitation and absolute confidence in his every move. He lived his life with conviction and reflected it in every aspect. The tune was an old one, a soft melody that he used to relax him when he felt a little troubled, and when he was in a good mood. He keeps humming, the aroma of the meal filling his home, and soon enough, it was ready and he was dishing it out with a soda for them both.

[Calliope Serrano]

Calliope's eyes sparkled when she saw that he had made her her favorite dish. She smiled at him and took the plate. She went over and hugged him. "You're the best, do you know that?" she asked as she looked up at him. She smiled and then gently pressed her lips to his in a soft yet passionate kiss and then stepped away for air. "Sorry, I got a little carried away" she joked.

She then sat down and enjoyed the meal and the soda. She took a bite and then looked up at Leon. "This is amazing" she spoke as she then looked away. "I'm sorry, I'll be right back" she said and kinda ran away from the table. She ran outside and let the cold air hit her face. She then let out a sob and then began to cry softly and just let the tears flow from her eyes. This was her favorite dish but also because her mother made it for her all the time when she was younger

[Vincent]

He watches as she runs out, rising quickly himself. He grabs his jacket and steps out behind her, gently draping it over her shoulders as he slipped his arms around her, turning her towards him and holding her tightly. "I'm sorry Cali, I should have thought more about it." he whispers softly.

He had no idea of how to handle the situation, but was doing the best he could. The cold air raised the exposed flesh of his arms as he held her, and he repressed a shiver from it, closing his eyes as he held her. "I know how it feels, to lose the ones who matter most to you. And as long as you want me, you'll never be alone. I know I'm not the one you miss, and I can't repair your past, but I can try to brighten your future." he continues softly, tilting her head up to look at him, gently wiping her tears away with his thumb.