So...About That Question(Paradox)

@"Paradox"

Leon had never gotten an answer, but he understood perfectly as to why. It wasn't something that could be answered real easily. That and with everything that was going on at the time made things more awkward and worse. Still, Leon did feel bad about his contribution to making things hard on Adelene during that time. Hell he even felt bad for raising his sword at another person just because he lost his temper.

Leon had kept his distance from Adelene for a few days. He need time to collect his own thoughts and allow her to collect her own. Even if the answer was a "No", then Leon wouldn't mind. As long as his friendship with Adelene wasn't ruined. It would still be weird sure, but if they were still friends then he would do his best to brush it off.

Coming back to reality Leon hadn't even registered that during his jog the grey storm clouds over his head had turned into rain. He wasn't completely bothered though. It wasn't a downpour and he could see see out his goggles enough to keep going. The streets were sparse with people save himself and a few others out in the rain. The patter of his feet hitting the wet ground echoed with the otherwise soundless street.

Leon came to a stop underneath a bus stop bench and jogged in place for a moment before stopping and taking a seat to escape the rain staring at the ground, his orange windbreaker sticking to his clothing underneath. His thoughts from earlier began to rise back up. Did he mess up? Was he too forward? He didn't know and couldn't tell at the time. Adelene still cared he could tell and the way she was handling things as they left the picnic that day showed a few things that he still couldn't get out of his mind. Leon lifted the goggles onto his hair and let out a heavy sigh.

"....Maybe I should have called her. Made sure that things were still alright. I dunno. Why is this so....Different? It's so damn confusing."

Figuring his break was over Leon started to stand up when he felt a vibration in his pocket. Believing it to be his parents, Leon takes it out and sees it wasn't from them. It was from Adelene asking if he was okay. He didn't know how to really respond to it. Physically sure. Mentally? Well he was all there, just really confused and not sure of everything.

At first Leon started to type out "Yeah, how about you?" but quickly deleted the message. He had a better idea. It might take a bit from where he was, but he'd get there. Instead his message was left to sit there as he took off in a full sprint. Why send a message when he could simply do something better?

Nearly out of breath and the rain picking up left Leon wondering how stupid he was for doing this. He wasn't wearing rain gear and was pretty much completely soaked. He had ran all the way to just outside Adelene's dorm. Leon stood there in the rain for a bit before finding a spot underneath a nearby tree and pulls his phone out. It had been a while since the text so she had to be worried or bothered. So Leon dialed her number and waited for her to pick up. Only a single thing came through if she picked up.

"Look outside."

Leon stood out in the rain as a downpour began to happen, staring up at Adelene's window with the same smile on his face, his orange clothing standing out like a soaking sore thumb. He didn't care how stupid he was being, he had to do this to make things feel right.

Or he's going to get hit again for being stupid like this. Either way was fine.

So she was worried. When he saw Adelene's face outside her window he immediately saw it go from confusion to worried. Well, he was over doing it a bit by putting his health in danger. Leon put his phone into his pants pocket being thankful they were somewhat dry.

Leon stood there waiting until he saw Adelene come running out with a towel and umbrella in her....Wait was she still in her pajamas? Leon had to admit it was, well, not all that weird seeing her as such. He held his arm over his head as Adelene ran up and put the umbrella over them. He had to admit he wasn't expecting this. Leon gladly let her put the towel on his head and all he did was simply smile.

"Guess I did over do it huh? Well... Yeah let's go have some coco. Glad to see you though Adelene."

Leon smiled at Adelene before shivering slightly. Yeah...This might haunt his stupidity later. Still worth it later.

Leon let out a nervous laughter as Adelene led him into her room. Leon barely had any time to take a look at anything before being basically shoved into the bathroom. Leon stood there as Adelene walked off and decided to look in the mirror. Leon was actually upset with himself. He was completely soaked from the rain and looked worse for ware.

Letting out a small sigh, Leon pulls off his shirt and looks for a place to set it before settling on hanging it on the shower curtain pole. Leon pulled his pants off and put them next to his shirt and wind breaker. He stood there in his boxers for a moment looking at his clothing before jumping when he heard Adelene come back with a set of clothing for him. He quickly wrapped the towel around his waist and took the clothing from Adelene. Leon dropped the towel as she walked away and pulled the black sweatpants on before pulling the shirt over his head. Looking in the mirror once more Leon took his goggles off and set them on the sink before hanging the towel around his neck and walked out and stood there taking in the room.

"So, how are you Adelene? Sorry that I haven't called or texted you since the picnic. I...Needed to think, ya know?"

Leon didn't really know what else to say. He was sure Adelene needed time to think as well. He did drop a question that couldn't be, well, given an answer so easily. Hell he didn't even know why he asked it then. Doesn't mean those weren't his feelings.

Leon gave his own smile at Adelene's, though he could tell she was still worried and upset with him over what he just did. Leon walked over to the table and sat down, though finding it a little awkward as he hadn't seen one before. Finding a comfortable way to sit Leon continues to smile.

"I feel fine. We'll know later if I catch a cold or something if I'm going to be punished for my stupidity. But ya know what? Its worth it. Thought it would be better to see you in person rather then just text or call. You can tell more about a person from seeing them over just hearing their voice or reading a text."

Leon took the mug for him and blew on it a little. He took a tiny sip and gently put the mug back down. Ouch too hot still. Well it was just made so of course. While sitting in silence Leon had to wonder why she had such large clothing. Then again he decided it might have just been a simply mistake on her part when shopping. Still he was thankful for it.

"What's there to be sorry for? Things happened and it went a little out of control. I didn't make things any better myself you know."

Leon watched her actions. Yeah, she was still feeling the effects and he felt bad for it. Was one of the few times he felt guilty of being too nice to people. And that he had said something that was difficult to answer. Leon gave a puzzled look at the mention of no longer wanting to hang out.

"I'm not upset with you. Not upset at anyone really. Just had to think about everything and the timing of things. I would like to state regardless of if you answered or not, I'd still hang out with you. Would it be awkward? Of course. Would it be fun? Hell yeah. Not much would change expect for a few small details. You're my best friend and not much could top that."

Leon did his best to sound convincing and cheer Adelene up. There was a few things he wanted to say as well but it wasn't the time for them. Not yet anyway. For the time it all came down to the answer. Leon hadn't came to see her for one either. Just wanted to see how she was doing. Though he knew he wasn't going anywhere anytime soon. A crack of thunder told him that much. Leon looked towards the window at the sound. The patter of rain emitted from the window and made Leon wonder about a few things.

"Damn that's quite the storm brewing. Glad I got here before it really hit else I'd be even more soaked. Still thankful you had spare clothing that fit. Be really weird if you dragged me inside and all I could do was sit here in a towel. Then things would be awkward."

Leon hadn't even thought about what he had said till he said it before looking at Adelene and scratching the back of his head, complete with nervous laughter.