Note: I really would like some feedback! How do you like progression? What do you think of how I've written Tord? Is he forced? Do you think Tom is too soft?
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Tom sighed as he made his bed. He had the worst dream in a long time. He was glad to hear the loud and annoying neighbors mowing the lawn so early in the morning for once.

He took a flask out of his hoodie pocket. It was empty when he tried to take a sip. Oh well, it's not like he's even want to drink warm alcohol anyway.

Tom walked down stairs and greeted Edd and Tord. They both acknowledged him when he walked in. He saw Ringo eating some ham.

Tom sat down on the opposite side of the table from Tord. He leaned forward in a bored manner with his hand to his cheek.

"Edd can I have pancakes?", asked Tom.

"Nope! We have leftovers no one ate and you will like it.", said Edd.

"But you're cooking bacon-", began Tom.

Edd pointed the spatula at Tom in a threatening manner.

"No.", said Edd angrily.

Tom huffed and looked away muttering to himself. Tord chuckled and placed his hand on Tom's free hand. Tom stiffened.

"We got out and pancake together?", questioned Tord.

Tom gave an uncomfortable blush and pulled his hand from Tord and hid it under the table. Ringo stopped eating to watch them.

"Ah- You mean: Why don't we go get pancakes together, right?", said Tom.

Tord gave a happy smile and nodded enthusiastically. Edd finished cooking and sat down with his plate.

"How about you two go- that way you can bond! Become friends! I have work to do.", said Edd.

Tom was skeptical as Tord was slowly not passing the vibe check anymore. He thought he was over thinking things and muddying his perception of Tord with an image he started to craft in his head.

"Okay...", Tom reluctantly agreed.

"I can get alcohol while I'm out... but do I really want to be drunk around him?", thought Tom.

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Two hours later, Tom and Tord got ready to leave. Tord had planned for the things they would do. Tom really didn't want to be left alone with Tord as he is still a stranger, but how can he like be with Tord if they don't become close?

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I am so excited! I can't believe I get to study Tom so soon!

I list all the things I will look for as I watch him today and all the things I haven't known yet. I walk out the door with him.

Ringo is stopping us before we close the door. Ringo is demanding Tom's attention and I don't like that. I need Tom to look at me.

He is suppose to pay attention to me today!

I stare blankly at them, waiting for them to finish. I have this unpleasant feeling that Ringo is judging me. I need to show them I can be trusted.

Tom finally stops petting Ringo and turns to me. I smile at him, but I think it doesn't look normal like I usually make it. He looks a bit frightened.

I school my face, remembering all that practice in my youth to fit in with the faceless crowd. Once I do that, I put on a charismatic personality to get what I wanted.

I have hurt many people this way to get what I want without any one pinning the blame on me. Of course not everyone was a moron, I had to ruin a few peoples self-esteem to make them doubt themselves.

Casually, I pull Tom closer by his shoulder and grin at him.

"So where do want go first?", I ask as I spent those two hours get ready to do research.

"Well, I have a diner I want to go to.", said Tom.

My mind pauses for a second as I did not calculate what Tom wanted and promptly trashed my plans by deleting it in my head.

"Okay! I can work with that.....", I muttered, Tom looks at me confused as I let him go.

"What?", questioned Tom as he held his arm close to his body.

I smile with my eyes close and hold my hands up. I spoke my native tongue so I wasn't worried.

"Why don't you lead way? I know no land like you!", I said cheerfully.

Tom smiled then and lowered his guard.

Good good...

"Your English is getting better much faster than I thought. Soon you won't need me!", said Tom.

I felt off by that comment, but said nothing as I smiled. I walked behind him as he lead me around the town.

"It's a long walk, but I don't have a car so-", Tom rambled on as we walked.

I listened to it all and was fairly fascinated by him. I didn't mind how he started to walk slower when he talked. I just liked that he was giving me information about himself.

I was glad to have brought one of my many recorders.

We made it to the diner and since Tom was a semi-regular the waitress knew him. I got Tom to read the menu for me and pick something for me.

"Gee Tord, you said you where good at reading English didn't you?", said Tom.

"Ah- I have grasp it, but some not good.", I said.

Tom talked again and I watched him as he smiled. I liked his smile, it was real and sweet. I admit there is a novelty to Tom that will take a long time to get use to.

I wonder if this will wear off? I drift for a moment, just basking in Tom's calmness. The waitress shows up with our food.

I didn't realize Tom was staring at me when I ate. It was embarrassing.

"W-what?", I asked.

Tom looked a way with a stoic expression, he looked out the window. He seemed to pause so he could work up the nerve to speak.

He scratched his cheek and spoke at last, "I've talked a whole lot about me, but- what about you Tord?", Tom looked at me.

I pick t my fork down and think for a moment. My English is still broken and hard to understand, I also didn't want to say many things about myself- so I will lie a bit.

"I from Norway. Have mom and dad, had pets in past. A few friends not talk in while. Never dating before. Like guns and....", I trail off.

He waits for me to finish, but I'm not sure he knows what anime is. I usually tell people I like hentai so no one would snoop in my room. I don't want to tell him that however.

"And?", He questions me.

I sighed and decided it was best to tell him something gross so I would look average.

"Embarrassing thing.... Dirty anime.....", I fake a blush and scratch my cheek as I look a way.

I watch him react with confusion. I was secretly glad he didn't know, but perhaps it's because I didn't say the word?

"Dirty....anime..... oh! Like those Japanese cartoons but for adults?", he questioned.

I simply nod and he makes the cutest blanched faces. I stifle a chuckle. Keeping my fake expression, I give him an apologetic smile.

"Ugh, remind me not to go in your room", he gives me a dramatic shiver.

I laugh a little this time. We got back to eating.

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