thattimeofthemonth | Open RP Post

Jake couldn't imagine the idea of not joking around with friends, without teasing and the give and take of it, without just being... himself. He had a vague concept from movies and the telly that the rich had a different sort of air to keep up, but around your friends? They're not friends, otherwise. Just people you know. Not even well, either.

He would have been in awe on the idea of vampires, absolutely in awe. Not that he would want to go find them, but the sheer fact they were real, that any of it was real! It didn't matter though, did it? Anything he ended up involved in, he would have to forget. Wiped.

"Well... given your sort of weird hippie life style, I'm kind of doubting you've ever really used a computer then, have you? That'd be the best way to research living in America." Not that wizards really would put that kind of information on a Muggle device. ..Right?

"Nope...." Draco replied with a confused expression. He had heard Melinda mention before and a few students. But otherwise he had never seen or used one before. "I suppose I should also mention my family doesn't even use electricity..."

He gave a sheepish grin, realizing how awkward that was going to be. It was sch a funny term to pronounce, but he was at least familiar with it since the Lupins use it.

Jake's expression of laughter fell and he blinked, just looking to Draco in utter and complete confusion. ...How- how did anyone live without electricity and also be rich? How was that even possibly a thing? He tried to understand the idea in his head and the whole thing just sort of backfired on him.

"You- You're serious?" Because what did you even say to that?? How did someone live without something so basic? "I mean, how- what-" Where did he even start to understand.

He gave a nod in return. He didn't mean to make the conversation serious again...but he figured that he had to explain this. When he spoke it was in a soft voice mainly so others wouldn't hear.

"Yeah. It's just how it's always been. You would think with the way we have money we would be like everyone else. Their money has been in the family for a long time, the beliefs they follow has been old, and along with the way of life. Granted...that way of life is slowly disappearing. We're probably one of the few still clinging to the old ways."

Luckily, it could all be taken in another way for Draco - that his family was somewhat insane and decided this 'down to earth' thing was the only way. Old money made sense, so they never had to work or come out into reality since they had more than enough money to last generations... the whole thing was just a little crazy, but he couldn't imagine Draco to be lying about something like this.

He slowly ran a hand back through his hair, blinking slightly. "Sorry, I didn't mean to be rude about it, I just... never imagined anyone still lived like that." But he had a thought that when he got home, he would Google to learn more about it.

"Not insulted. I knew it was going to get awkward the moment I mentioned it. I probably said too much trying to explain," he replied in a reluctant voice.

"But how can I not explain this with the way you and your friends live and with how I've always lived? There's quite a lot I don't know."

"I- bloody hell, I really don't mean to make it awkward. That just was.. even for you, unexpected." Jake reached over and touched Draco's arm, just for a second. "I mean, are you happier like this? Something more... modern? I don't mean to push you, mate."

"Not your fault," Draco replied. He glanced up at Jake at the brief touch and there was some hesitation at the answer to his next question.

"Before coming here I thought nothing of it. Everything was fine and didn't think how strange it was to have that life style. On top of that my parents had always been careful with who I associated with. So I never saw anything that portrayed a different lifestyle. Now I'm really not sure what to think. It's a lot to take in."

"Well, you've got me," Jake said quietly, offering a small, warm smile to Draco. "You've come a long way already, from what I've seen when we first met. I'm here to show you the way into our crazy electronics, if you want that help."

He offered his hand over to the other, a physical and symbolic gesture. "Told you before I'd handle all this crazy stuff as it came."

"You think so?" Draco asked not fully buying the fact that he's already come along way. "It's only been a few days since I've arrived here."

There was a slight pause before he reached over and took Jake's hand. His last comment earned small smile. He was grateful that he had met Jake, he doubted others would have been so accepting.

"Trust me, you're changing. In a good way." He squeezed Draco's hand tightly before holding up their combined hands, raising a brow. "Wouldn't have done this a few days ago, right?" That smile of his, all white teeth and hair in his eyes.

Lucky came trotting over, tongue lolling, and he nosed up to Draco eagerly.

Draco found himself blushing again, yet that smile of his caused Draco's own smile to grow. Had this been in their own privacy, he would probably would have kissed him. Right now he wasn't so ready for such a public display. Holding Jake's hand was a small risk he was willing to take.

"I suppose you have a point there. And this would all be Lucky's fault." Draco said and with his free hand reached over to pet the dog.

"You know what they say about dogs; they know people better than we do." Jake smiled as Lucky leaned into Draco happily, tail wagging furiously as he pushed his head into Draco's petting. "Looks like he was right about you."

Jake yawned for a moment behind his hand before he suggested, "early for it but the stores are opening... Do you still want to get your camping equipment today?"

"I heard of that before, but I was never really sure about that," Draco commented.

"Let's get that taking care of now. I doubt it should take that long to get everything." He replied not wanting to keep Jake up too longer.

"Right. Let's take Lucky back the long way so he gets to run around more then we can head out after we drop him off." Jake squeezed Draco's hand again before he let go, heading off at a bit of a jog and a grin behind him towards Draco. Lucky barked and happily started to run.

"Come on!"

"Hey, no fair!"..... That was cheating. He didn't sign up for this!

Draco took off after them quickly finding himself out of shape. He was in better shape when he was in quidditch... He was going to have to rebuild his stamina again. Even though he wasn't as fast as the owner and dog he did his best to keep up.

Jake slowed down for Draco, jogging to let Lucky run but the rich kid could keep up. He slowed down further as they got to the edge of the park, panting and laughing a little. "Aw man, Dragon, you're gonna have to start jogging with me and Lucky in the mornings from now on!"

"Do you see me giving up?" Draco replied stopping briefly to catch a breath. "I wouldn't mind getting back into running again. I used to have to do that on a regular bases."

Despite the fact he was out of shape it did feel good running again.

"If I didn't have Lucky, I wouldn't be half the shape I'm in. Or more like another shape - round!" He grinned, rubbing the back of his hand over his forehead. "He keeps me going... he's too young still to know when the human he's dragging along is tired!"

Lucky, hearing his name, gave a happy bark, tail wagging. He knew when he was being talked about!

"When we had our dogs my father and I would go on long walks with them or jog. Most of the time it would be in the mannors big yard or we would go to the neighboring park." Draco replied sharing a fond memory of the past and the few times he got to spend with his father.

He continued to follow Jake, glad that he slowed down a little. He was trying. Give him a week and he would be able to keep up the pace.

"If you weren't going away for University, I'd get you a puppy," Jake teased gently, but he reached over and patted Lucky's head. "Instead, you'll have to deal with Lucky and his runs."

A pause, a smile. "And me." He started out of the park, back towards his apartment. "As if you didn't already."

"I think you and Lucky are the better deal," Draco replied with a smile.

He was going to have to figure out his schedule with Jake and Remus since his time was rapidly being filled. He preferred it that way. He had never imagined this when he agreed to stay with the Lupins.

Remus had been talking about another trip out to the moors for training as well. Draco's life was getting more complicated but hopefully, better?

"I'm glad." A warm smile, and he stayed close beside Draco as they walked back. "Breakfast before or after camping supplies, by the way? Want to get some food in me before bed."

It was a lot better. He had been expecting it to be dull like it had been at his parents.
"Breafast sounds good. I haven't eaten anything yet." Draco replied. On cue his stomach growled in agreement.

He only just woke up with time to shower and to wait for Jake. After the surprise running he was starving.

"I think your stomach agrees," Jake chirped up, chuckling. Which was only echoed by his own stomach, which he put a hand on. "Mine, too!"

Lucky looked back, whining. "And you. You get your breakfast first, lucky dog."

They made their way back to Jake's apartment, and Jake let Lucky run around while he got food and water for his dog. "Do you care where we go for breakfast?" He called over to Draco.

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