May You Smile Again Today [Bolt]

"You can still be both! Nothing wrong with just dropping by to say 'Hello' and grabbing yourself a snack. Just have to remind me a head of time so I can get that spicy bread going. We hand make all our bread so it would take a while to make."

For a change Leon decided it would be a little fun to be the one dragging Adelene around. Leon gentle slipped his arm back around her's and led her to the back. Then a whistle he was expecting emitting from his mother just to tease them both. What surprised her is that Leon actually sped up his pace and hurried the pair into the back. Wasn't his normal attitude towards such a thing so all Robin could do was smirk before returning to talking with her guests.

Passing through the door the kitchen looked rather normal compared to what one might expect from a bakery. There was a sign above a nearby door that said "Home" with a flowery design on it off to the right. In the middle of the kitchen sat a rather large table with mixing bowls, spoons, and other utensils hanging over it with a smaller table next to the "Home" door with four chairs gathered around it. Compared to the larger table, it was a rather plain wooden table with just a flower pot in the middle with a few red roses sticking out. Upon further inspecting one would notice they were actual roses and not decoration. Leon led Adelene to the table and let go of her arm for a moment to pull out a chair for her before pulling out one for himself. Snapping his fingers Leon walked over to a pair of fridges, one black and one white. Opening the white one Leon grabs out a plastic container that was full of fruit and walked back over to the table and took a seat. Inside the contain were pieces of watermelon, apple slices, orange slices, and grapes.

"Sorry if they were bothering you. They normally aren't like that. Though I think what gave them the idea to do so is the fact I jumped over the counter to see you. Have to admit it does leave one to wonder what kind of friend you are. Most people who come by I rarely leave the counter for till they walk in."

Leon picked up one of the orange slices and dropped it into his mouth and began to chew it before looking from his bowl to all of the pastries he gave Adelene. Maybe he should have grabbed more brownies. Oh well he had fruit.

"So anything fun lately? Oh right you want something to drink? Got milk, juice, some soda, and regular ole water. And please make yourself at home. You're as welcome here as you are in your own place."

Leon just seemed to do nothing but stare at Adelene and smile with a very cheery voice. He was glad it was her own idea to come here and say hi without as much as Leon having to ask her to come out today. Well he did ask her to come by at some point but that was different. Compared to a lot of others he brought by he genuinely enjoyed Adelene's company. He was confused by this himself but something about her made him just feel right at home.

Leon just smiled and chuckled a bit at Adelene. She was that nervous huh? Well it was alright. She wasn't used to doing such things so it was really understandable. With how much she was opening up lately Leon felt like maybe this is what she needed. A person like him to help her out.

"No need to be nervous around me or my family. You're one of my closest friends. Means you could walk on it and start calling my parents Mom and Dad and they'd treat you like their daughter. Well I think Mom might actually start doing that considering the way I went to see you. Not necessarily bad mind you. You're fun to be around."

Leon got back up and went over to the cabinets and began going through them seemingly forgetting where the glasses were. It may be his house but there were those times he forgot which cabinet held what. After finding the glasses he walks back over to the fridge and opens it up quickly grabbing the milk and grabbing out a bottle of water for himself. After pouring the glass of milk for Adelene and putting it back in the fridge Leon walks back to the table and sets the glass down before taking his seat again, scooping up another orange slice.

"Glad you like it. Mom made all the fun pastries this morning. I did most of the breaded stuff out there like, well, loafs of bread, muffins, and the like. I'll have to put together a gift basket before you leave later so you can take some with you."

When Adelene mentioned about moving to her own apartment, jealously almost shown in his eyes. Sure he could come and go as he wanted and do what he wanted, but he still was living at home. Guess it was mostly the whole "I want to be out on my own thing" like most people his age. At the mention of helping out Leon just pointed his thumb at himself and winked at her.

"Only need to say the word and I'll be there! It'll be fun! I can even get Dad to drive his truck and trailer over so we don't have to rent a moving vehicle. That way all we have to do is make sure to pack everything and get it all brought out! And of course I'll visit you. It'd take the end of the world for me not to keep that promise."

As Leon spoke a door opened with "Garage" labeled over it as a man walked into the kitchen seemingly unaware of Leon and Adelene being there. He went to the fridge and pulled out a can of Pepsi, opened it, and moved his wielding mask up and took a drink before turning and noticing the pair. A simple wave as he set the can down and removed the mask completely. The man looked almost exactly like Leon expect for some facial hair and an older looking face structure.

"Huh? Oh hey Leon. Whose your friend?"

"This is Adelene. Adelene, meet my Dad."

Leon looked a little embarrassed to be seen alone like this with Adelene. Befgore he could speak up his father let out a small chuckle. Compared to his Mom, Leon's father seemed more relaxed and the same type of attitude and tone in his voice could be seen where Leon got his own. Jason looked at Adelene and then saw the brownies before smiling a bit.

"Letting her try some of your mother's cooking? Might have to go steal some after I clean up. Oh sorry. Name's Jason, Leon's father. I'd shake your hand but I think it's greasy. On second thought I should get back to the garage before my wife walks back here and yells at me for making a mess of her kitchen. Well you two have fun."

As quick as he came into the room Jason went back into the garage to go back to whatever work he was doing prior. After he walked out Leon just looked at Adelene and scratched the back of his head as his face grew a slight bright red. Adelene wasn't alone in being embarrassed by this.

If there was a talent Leon had, it was noticing the tiny details about a person. Despite her smile something was clearly bothering Adelene. Ahh. That's what was. She was thinking about her own family that she didn't have anymore. Without even giving it so much a thought Leon stood up from his chair and gave Adelene a quick hug by wrapping his arm around her shoulders and pulling her close. He held her there for a minute before letting go and returning to his seat. The hug said enough.

"I get to try your cooking? Can't wait! Doesn't matter how good a person is at cook. Eating with friends is always the best and the taste always seems to be five star!"

Leon was doing his best to boost her confidence. He had years of practice and a professional cook to learn from. He wasn't lying either Adelene could serve them mac and cheese and Leon would sit there and eat it like ti was the best thing on earth. After watching how Adelene had reacted to his parent's being around he could tell she was just really nervous. Well, it was weird for him to be sitting here. Alone. With a girl in his home. Was weird for Leon too but right now Adelene was a great friend so he didn't mind much.

"Dad? Well I do get that a lot. I know I'm a spitting image of Dad when he was younger besides the fact my hair is darker. You really think so though? I think I'll end up like him too. Finding someone he truly cared enough about to both marry and pledge himself to. It scares some people when they seem him and me in the same room with how identical we look. The looks are priceless! Got Dad's looks and Mom's smarts. And Dad's pretty smart too."

As Adelene bit the cream puff and the cream oozed out Leon looked at her and his face almost went completely red. It was....Well he had seen enough TV and Movies to get ideas. As she wiped her lips with a napkin Leon just laughed.

"No need to apologize! Reason why Dad would get in trouble is he'd be tracking grease and who knows what around. A tiny mess from a cream puff? A paper towel and a wet rag would clean it up real quick. Umm...I have to admit you did look pretty cute with the way you looked with it on your lips and suddenly wiping it away."

Without even realizing what he had said, Leon had started flirting with Adelene again. It just came out sometimes and he was unaware of how it could be taken till he saw reactions. To him it was just someone enjoying his mother's cooking and that brought a smile to his face.

"Sorry if that uhh, embarrassed you again. I can't help but say what's on my mind. You're pretty cute and adorable when you do things like that and think you've done something wrong or in this case making a mess. Least we can say this though. You're enjoying Mom's cooking."

While smiling and looking at Adelene, Leon had picked up the salt shaker from the table and threw it at the door they entered the kitchen from. Upon hitting the door whispers and a the movement of feet on the other side quickly moving away could be heard. Leon didn't even look at the door during any of it and only gritted his teeth as his face turned red more.

"God damn it Mom."

"Sorry. You know I can't help myself and give compliments when I see fit. And with such a reaction I know that you enjoy them. Guess now I'll just have to save them and pull them out at the right time. Can't let you get too used to it or else it won't have the same effect."

Which was true. Getting told you were cute, strong, handsome, or anything similar all the time the effect tended to disappear and it was just an empty thing. Especially being told all the time by the same person. So for now Leon decided to only give the good compliments when they were the right time.

"Funny huh? Well it was funny how quickly you went to clean yourself up from something so small. Honestly I would have just licked the cream off my lips. Actually I think I like that about you. Some girls have actually waited and thought I would kiss them because of a mess on their lips before. Don't understand why."

Leon saw the confused look on Adelene's face at him throwing the salt shaker at the door. Well, Leon wasn't exactly used to his parents eavesdropping on him or even taking an interest with the people he hung out with. Well, his mother was quite the gossiper. And what mother wouldn't want to know why his son was so friendly and excited to see a girl?

"This is her form of teasing me. See, I've never actually had any female friends past the store. You're the first I brought back here. Bring some of my guy friends sure. I think she's just wondering why you're so special to me or why I'm acting like such with you here. Can't explain it myself but I am really happy whenever I get to hang out with you."

If Leon was anymore sincere in his tone, you'd think he was trying to put on an act for someone on the other side of the door. He was just genuinely excited and happy when Adelene was around. Maybe it was because they were so similar that it was just that easy to get along with her.

"Depends on the person and the tone. I can tell when it's just a normal compliment, but also when it's a genuine compliment. Like when I call you adorable, I mean it."

Leon looked at Adelene as she tried to hide her laughter. Leon took a moment to think as he started eating an apple slice and then realized how sad it was that some girls did that. Well good thing Leon never did anything like that. No point in kissing unless its family or serious.

"You'd be surprised how many girls have 'accidentally' showed too much skin just to get my attention or tempt me. If you can't do it with your personality and have to, well, cheat then they shouldn't try. I'm a guy yes, but I have some standards. Not going to let some girl showing her cleavage think she can capture my sole attention," air quotes completed the accident part.

With the rant from Adelene about different types of girls, Leon just nodded and let her say what she wanted. Truth be told Leon knew what his looks do sometimes and the amount of dates and such he got asked on. He just was too nice to say no most of the time expect for certain things. Leon smiled wider as Adelene said what she did about their friendship.

"I agree to that. I feel, well, comfortable around you. We're hanging out not because it's a guy and girl, but as two friends who enjoy each other's company and get along. Having similar interests helps too.