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For the first time in months the sun was out and it was not freezing outside. It also happened to be a Sunday and Cassius was pleased with how well that worked out. How lucky on a day off that the weather would accommodate everyone so graciously? He left his home in a light fleece and grinned at how nice the sunlight felt on his face. He had no immediate plans for his afternoon so he was wandering around at the moment looking into store windows with a mild interest. Other people seemed to have the same idea as him.

There were lots of different people out and about. Cassius was not surprised to see this considering it was a Sunday. So many girls were shopping and gossiping, texting on their cellphones, or just plain socializing with each other. He always chuckled when he'd see boys in groups watching the girls with a awkward glance. He could always tell when someone was younger then him. He sometimes wondered if he missed his younger days when everything just seemed so much easier. Everything was simple and arranged for him through school and activites.

But really, when he thought about it, he definitely preferred his life now since conflicts made everything more interesting in general. He grinned while watching some girls giggle as they walked by him. Oh, it was great to be that guy.

Skye's introduction was very unexpected although Cassius wasn't complaining in the least bit. It was rare for a girl to walk right up to him and speak so openly. That only showed that Skye had a lot of confidence compared to all the others around them. It was unusual for anyone to do something so bold, and that was very intriguing to Cassius right away. "Well hello." he finally added, while turning to face her and smiling kindly.

"I haven't seen you either, but nice to meet you Skye. I am Cassius James." He couldn't help but chuckle at her comment about him making all of the girls stupid. He wasn't quite sure what she meant by it but he did enjoy her attitude in general. He definitely agreed on basically everyone else being stupid. Plus he just like gossiping when the moments arrived. "Mind me asking why I make them stupid at this very moment?" His expression was sly and interested in what her thoughts would be.

Hm, so she was a Crystal Academy girl. So far he had run into two other girls that attended that all girls school. Skye seemed the most similar to him though in personality thus far. The other two were far too nice compared to him. "Oh, I attend Sovereign Heights by the way. Although I'm not a huge school person in general." He shrugged somewhat lightly before focusing himself on his new pal in front of him. "How is your shopping going thus far?"

It wasn't often that Cassius spoke with someone as equally blunt as he was. He grinned as Skye gave him a detailed explanation on the females around them. "Aren't guys as equally stupid? Look at that group over there, they are oogling the girls and not talking to them either." He paused then and gave Skye a sly smile. "I suppose you and I are just better then everyone else. Not like it's surprising." He shrugged lightly while imagining she'd agree completely. But really, everyone seemed to be cowards!

"School is school. But it is a nice place with interesting classes." he finally added, while shuffling his feet lightly and adjusting his posture. "I thought I'd be free when I graduated high school but my father likes to see me in pain, or rather in school forever." Seriously, he hated school. But he didn't mind how flexible the teachers were at Sovereign Heights. "What about you, do you like your school?"

Surprisingly he hadn't bought anything as of yet. "I've had no luck today, though I'm not really looking for anything. Just enjoying this weather." he paused then and titled his head slightly. "What store were you going into next? Or were you just walking around? I'd be happy for some company either way."

Plus, he wanted to hear some more opinions from this girl. She was helluva entertaining so far.

He was starting to get the vibe that Skye was also wealthy just like he was. Especially since she had a horse and some high standards for her school. High standards were important to him so he couldn't disagree with her on that. "Well you don't have to continue with school if you don't want to." he nodded lightly while understanding her feelings on education. "But when the time comes just get a tour of Sovereign Heights and you'll see if you like it."

He led her away from the massive crowd of people and walked with her slowly along the busy sidewalks. Everyone seemed to be going to the stores they were just near, and he chuckled at the busybodies around them. When he left his house he had no idea it'd be so busy outside. He was lucky he and Skye were now avoiding the scene. "I'm not really going anywhere in general, was maybe going to get some ice cream or something or a milkshake if that sounds good to you." He knew a place in the direction they were going, but if Skye didn't want to stop he understood. He just loved ice cream.

"So what other things do you like doing for fun?" he put his hands in his pockets while making sure his phone and money were still there. "Sounds like you are very athletic so I am curious what else there is to do in your spare time." She had different tastes then most girls so he was interested of course. Plus she liked making fun of others and he could happily relate to that.

The more Skye spoke of herself the more Cassius realized they had many details in common. "I am also an only child." he added in, while noting they both had the wealthy-family trait in common too. Although, Cassius may have started off rich with his family, since the age of fourteen all of the money in his various bank accounts were from his own winnings. It was proof that he didn't need his father's dirty money anymore, since now he had his own.

"Sounds like you keep very busy. They are all impressive activities. And I agree, I love spending money. It makes me laugh when people watch me spend large amounts at one time. I can see how they figuratively drool like pompous asses." Their jealousy gave him a good laugh- which was all that mattered really.

"As for myself.." he paused slightly while wondering if he should really get into what he did. Skye didn't seem like she was putting him on some kind of stupid angelic pedestal. So eh, the hell with it. He decided to be honest about his pastimes. "I'm a big gambler. I'm usually out all night making a living." And also satisfying his thrill needs. "I enjoy usual partying stuff, sleeping, eating.. Nothing nearly as fantastic as your own skills." He chuckled at her and waved his hands lightly. "What can I say, I've never been the prime example of goodness." But he was rich, young, and fantastic. Why did he need to behave?

He perked up when he noticed the ice cream shop just a block away. "You'll have to allow me to treat for the ice cream. I won't back down until you say yes." Fair warning, of course.

Cassius fumbled around in his pockets before bringing up two shiny red dice. "Dice gambling is my specialty, but I do any kind really. And I end up winning a ton of cash." He winked at her before putting his trusty dice safely away. His success had molded him into who and what he was today. So far he'd been incredibly lucky with it all- and it kept getting better by the day.

So she wasn't a big party person? So far he'd run into quite a few girls who had never been to a party. He really couldn't believe how that was possible but it showed his priorities compared to everyone else in the town. He could also tell from her sentence that she was a good student if she went to class and such. He was one of the few who was consistently lazy.

He led her into the ice cream shop and allowed her a look at all of the flavors. After a few minutes of them standing there someone from across a counter appeared and asked them for their order. "Do you know what you'd like?" He lowered his eyes and thought about what he should order as well. Everything sounded good at the moment!

He took out some cash in preparation and listened to see what she'd choose.

Coming to the ice cream shop was a good choice since there were just a few people sitting down eating. It was much quieter then where they came from and Cassius was relieved.

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"I love cards. I've played most cards games since I was little for recreation and fun." But then when his father taught him he could do these things for money, he was all set with a purpose. He loved the thrill of games. They made him feel alive and vulnerable, and yet when he won he loved the essence of being victorious over everyone.

When they entered the shop he was surprised to hear her trust in his judgement. He had no problem taking charge but he had no idea what her favorite flavors were. Or even worse, what flavors she didn't like.

When someone behind the counter asked Cassius if he needed help, Cassius leaned over and asked, "What's a popular flavor among girls?" The girl behind the counter thought for a moment and then said girls liked strawberry most. Skye didn't seem like every other girl so Cassius was torn.

His eyes finally came upon a flavor called 'Moose Tracks' which had chocolate, vanilla and chocolate chips in it. He figured nothing could be wrong with that since it had a little of everything. If she didn't like it he'd eat it and buy her something else. "How about a scoop of Moose Tracks for her, and I'll have a scoop of chocolate."

When the ice cream was given and all was paid, he brought it over to Skye and waited to see her reaction. "Its called Moose Tracks, what can I say, I took a gamble." He chuckled towards her and handed her a spoon. "If you don't like it let me know, I'll try something else."

He was relieved to see her so happy. He dug into his own ice cream and grinned at how good it was. Apparently he was hungrier then he originally thought. "Oh thanks but I am good- I am glad you like it. Looks delicious!" He smiled at her before placing his dish back on the table. "I'd be down for playing cards any time by the way." It was nice to see someone relate to him, even if Skye was just being polite.

"So what kind of people do you like hanging out with?" If Skye came from a wealthy family then she probably was a bit picky on who she'd spend her time with. "You gotta be careful with some of the people in this city. There are some serious weirdos around."

Hopefully Skye kept herself safe at night when all of the creepy men were wandering around. She seemed tough and able to handle herself, which was a relief. "Once it gets warmer I'm sure everything will be more fun around here in general. Lots of swimming, boating and barbecuing. I can't function with freezing cold weather everyday. What about you? What season do you prefer most?" It may have been a random question, but a lot could be said about someone's favorite temperature.