<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Eric was a little bit suprised, giving into shock at first, and then returning the kiss. But afterward, he was still confused.<br/><br/>"...thank you. Was that... serious? Or are you trying to protect me?"<br/><br/>Eric looked at her, obviously torn. He knew why he was trying to show off for her, protect her. This wasn't his normal behavior, certainly. But, he didn't want her... feeling like she had to do anything to protect him.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><div align="center">(http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz360/aia_taino/naiastarter.png)<br/><strong><span class="bbc_u">~Naia~</span></strong></div><br/>He kissed her back, and a bloush flourished upon her cheeks. Naia hadn't been expecting that. As she pulled away, he greeted her with thanks.. and then that dreaded question. Naia's stomach knotted and she stammered over her thoughts before looking him square in the eyes. Those bright hues flickered with something that hadn't been there before.<br/><br/>"You want the truth? It was serious.. and in part, it was also to protect you. Those boys, are not normal, Eric.. no on in this establishment is normal. Well.. with the exception of me.. but even then.. I'm not normal simply by association."<br/><br/>He was probably going to think her crazy.