Nate walked into the cafeteria, scanning the large space looking for Alex. Not seeing him, he got into line and collected a tray. He made his way from station to station. Today's special was Spaghetti and Meatballs. The pasta and sauce, including four meatballs, was served up with bored indifference by one of the lunch ladies. The lady next to her tossed a piece of garlic toast and a pre-packaged fruit cup on the tray. Nate collected a carton of milk from the cooler and made his way to the cashier. She scanned his lunch card and he walked back into the cafeteria. He quickly spotted Alex, already seated with a tray of his own. Nate walked over and sat across from him.
"You must've been in line ahead of me," said Nate.
"Yep. I can't believe you didn't see me." replied Alex, before taking a forkful of spaghetti.
"Sorry." Nate impaled a meatball with his fork and shoved it into his mouth whole. He wasn't sure if it was his heightened senses or his hunger but he couldn't help but sigh at how good it tasted, much to his surprise since it was a school cafeteria meatball.
"Any news from your folks on the whole Yvette/Rogue situation?" asked Alex.
Nate shook his head no and swallowed. "Not a peep. I can't imagine anything but her getting a one way ticket to jail or the looney bin though."
Alex nodded. "I'm sure that's what will happen."
There was a moment of silence as to two ate their lunches in peace until Nate finally remembered what he wanted to ask Alex. He quickly swallowed his bite of garlic bread.
"Now I remember what I wanted to ask you. What's your last name?" asked Nate.
Alex swallowed and then started smiling. "Wow, yeah, I guess I neglected to mention that, huh? It's Ramsey. Alex Ramsey."
"I'm pleased to meet you Alex Ramsey," replied Nate, grinning from ear to ear, thinking he has had sex, twice, with this boy but didn't even know his full name.
"Likewise," replied Alex, putting on his most posh inflection possible. It was no longer possible to contain and the two completely burst out laughing. After calming down, Alex asked a far more important question. "What are you doing after school?"
"I don't have plans yet. Aside from the inevitable homework. Why?" asked Nate.
"I thought we could hang out a bit...you know..." replied Alex.
Nate started grinning again as he nodded. Yes, he knew what Alex meant and yes he wanted to hang out.
"Good. I wanted to teach you some things I've figured out. Having sex as a were can be amazing." Alex flashed Nate a coy smile. Nate knew he was in for something special.
"Looking forward to it," responded Nate.
The two then resumed eating their lunches and silently hoping the afternoon would pass quickly.