Survival Of The Fittest

"I do hope to see you two play again if that's alright with both of you or if I'm allowed to ask that maybe we could play a game featuring three players? I would enjoy playing against both of you even if I'm not such a great player."

William turned to Michelle after hearing that comment, "Three players?" He mumbled to himself. "You mean like three player chess, or a different board game?" He asked her, a bit confused.

"Apart from that William do you have to go somewhere? Maybe we could do something together if your not busy."

"H-huh?" He asked, "Do something…?" He muttered quietly. He wasn't really planning anything for the rest of the day, but he didn't usually go hang out with people he had just met. Mind you, he did keep getting told how it was important to expand horizons. "Yeah... I mean no... I mean, uh, yeah, I'm free." He said, feeling a bit nervous.

Oh, and here I thought she liked my hair.

He smiled. "A game sounds lovely," he admitted. "I'll let you choose the time, shall I?" He lifted a hand and, turning strolled away from the board. "It was nice to meet both of you. Have a good time!"

He faded out into the hallway, and was gone before either of them could say a word.

(Naoko Raidon continued elsewhere)