Snake Time: Brittany Attn: Evan

[Brittany Barnes]

Brittany grabbed Evan's hand once Aly was gone. "I'm so glad you got to annoy her a bit," she grinned as they headed to the car. She was really excited about going to get the snakes today. She'd been wanting snakes for a long time but her mother was afraid of them and never let her get them. It had been awhile ago that Evan first told her he'd get some, but it had taken him awhile to convince his mom to let him as well.

They really hadn't been dating that long so it was kind of odd that they were getting pets together but Brittany kind of didn't mind. It felt okay. Brittany usually wasn't the relationship type. She usually didn't let herself get close to people but there was just something about Evan. They seemed to click.

"So...snakes first? Or shall we stop and get some food first?" Brittany asked as she got into the car.

[Evan Hughes]

“I’m glad I got to annoy her a bit too.” Evan agreed with a smirk, walking back to his car, side by side with his girlfriend. “I accused her of having a crush on me. She did her best to de....” he trailed off, catching her expression. “Hey! Don’t look at me like that! It could happen. You know better than anyone, I am a catch. All the girls tell me so. And by all the girls, I mean my mum. But she’s a girl, so she counts.” he laughed, before glancing back to make sure Aly was well out of range.

“But even better, I pressed her on who she likes.She wouldn’t say who, but she said someone gave her a Valentine’s card, and I think she’s going to speak to him today. I wonder who the lucky guy is!” he enthused, practically bouncing by the time he reached the car, opening the door for Brit. “What I wouldn’t give to see Tyler’s face when she confronts him.”

Moving behind the wheel, he quickly drove off, managing a few ‘friendly’ beeps of his horn at the step-sister as he went. “Now, that’s a tricky question. Um, my stomach tells me to go with door number two. Haven’t eaten yet today. Was too excited about Snake Day! And, I’ve got a little, just a little surprise for you, but I’m not go...alright, I’ll tell you. Damn, you are persuasive Brit.” he teased. “From the magic of the Internet, I found this awesome pet store nearby. Not that I’ve ever been in it before, it seems kinda dodgy actually, but dodgy is cool. But, I saw awesome, because, the owner has kept me aside not one, not even three babe, but two, two albino snakes! Now, see, you agree with the thing about me being a catch, I bet.”

[Brittany Barnes]

"Yeah, she looked super pissed so you definitely did a good job," Brittany said, laughing when Evan told her how he'd accused Aly of having a crush on him. She was glad that would never be true. Sure Aly was not Evan's type in the least but when it came to most people, Brit was sure most guys would choose a girl like Aly over a girl like Brittany. Brittany knew she wasn't ugly but she didn't exactly consider herself the most gorgeous girl in school either. She smiled when he repeated his mother's words. "Well, I don't know if I'd agree with..." she began teasingly, "okay, okay, you got me. You can count it as two girls who have said it," she grinned.

"She actually thinks Tyler sent her a Valentine?" Brittany's mouth fell open, "But this is TOO good!" she exclaimed, "You'd think when she realized that you send Jedd a fake one from her that the one from Tyler would also be fake," Brit said, shaking her head, "I really thought she was smarter than that--but I'm really glad that she isn't," she laughed.

"Well, I suppose we should eat first then too since I haven't had anything since that cake last night," she giggled. She'd eaten some of the cake that had landed on her after the explosion and she had to admit that it had been quite yummy. She hoped that everyone else ate it too, although landing all over people, she couldn't exactly call that a waste either.

Her eyes widened when he mentioned the store and the snakes. She was sure they'd find snakes but she wasn't sure they'd be able to find the white ones. "You are AWESOME!" she shrieked, wrapping her arms around him before quickly wincing away, "Sorry, probably shouldn't do that when you're driving," she said sheepishly, glad she hadn't caused him to swerve too much.

She could hardly wait to see the snakes, but figured they might not be able to bring them into wherever they ate so despite the fact that she was impatient to get them, a growl of her stomach told her she'd have to wait. "What kind of foods you in the mood for?" she asked, trying to think of what she might want.

[Evan Hughes]

“Speaking of her intelligence actually, your delightful step-sister has challenged me to an IQ test, I think. She’s kinda weird, that girl. A bit odd. She really should grow up now, be more like us.” Evan grinned cheerily. Because, if you were after a good example of maturity, he and Brit were it. “But, anyway, back on topic. So, she wants an IQ test showdown! Oh, I’ll bring it. It’ll be hilarious to see her face, when I score a higher IQ. If I do. Which shouldn’t be too hard. It is Aly, after all.” he laughed.

“That was good cake. You really should have shared yours though. I was trying to be nice, going to lick it off for you and all!” he smirked, poking out his tongue. “Last thing I ate last night was candy. Lots and lots of candy. On a side note, if you’re after any more peanut butter Valentines candy, I’m all out. I have no idea what happened to it.”

Swerving was exactly what Evan did when Brit made a grab for him, but he quickly brought the car back into control. “That’s alright Brit! Next time you feel like jumping me though, maybe not in the car.” he had to add teasingly. “But, I can’t blame you. I am awesome. I would want to hug me too. Though, it was your idea, the cool albino snakes, so in honour of that, hugs all round when we’re out of the car. And I promise, I will try to keep my hands under control. Mostly.”

“In the mood for. Hmmm, pizza. Pancakes. Chocolate syrup. Fries. How about, a pancake pizza covered in fries and choc syrup. Or, seeing how there’s a pizza place here, I’ll settle for just a pizza.” he laughed, pulling up to the curb.

[Brittany Barnes]

"An IQ test...huh," Brittany said. "Yeah...I'd bet you'd totally beat her," she said. To be honest Brittany had no idea if Aly was smart or not. She had never particularly paid attention to how well the girl did in school or not. But she was sure that Evan would do better, mostly because he seemed more clever and she was pretty sure that when it came to IQ test that cleverness had something to do with it, most so than just how many math concepts you remembered from geometry or whatever. "I could totally proctor it," she said getting excited. "I could make it all official and stuff!" Already, she was envisioning it being somewhat like the SATs. Sure that wasn't most people's idea of fun but it would probably be funny for the person not taking the test...acting all official and important. And if it got boring...well Aly would be there so Brit could always work on bothering her and causing her to get a lower score.

Brittany stuck her tongue out at Evan in return. "You had your own cake on you to eat," she teased. "Although I suppose I could have had yours instead of mine. That might have been easier actually...it was kind of hard getting it off my face when I couldn't see it exactly," she went on. The cake had been rather delicious though. Brittany pouted mockingly when he said there was no more Valentine's Day candy left. "And I was so hoping for some later," she said, "it's not like I don't still have half a box left..." Normally they'd be gone by now, but Brit had done an excellent job rationing them so she wouldn't finish them all at once.

"Fine," she said, still pretending to be annoyed when she'd caused his car to swerve. "No more spontaneous hugs in the car." She sighed loudly and over dramatically. "You know you really are taking the fun out of this! No chocolate...no hugs while driving...if we weren't getting snakes....oh wait...hugs outside of the car! And pizza! Okay! Sold!" Brit said with a huge grin. "But only if we can get the works," she said. "I want every single topping on there that they make. Except maybe the anchovies. The little fish kinda do gross me out," she said making a face.

[Evan Hughes]

“You should totally do that!” Evan nodded excitedly, until he realised, an IQ test, even when it involved kicking Aly’s butt was still a test, and so, by the very definition, was not fun, and was most certainly not something to be excited about or look forward to. But still, there was the butt kicking, he had to focus on that. And possible other incentives. “It would be great if you did! I’d bring you an apple and everything, and sneak in some candy bribes. Not that I need it. But...” he drawled, as though he was thinking about it seriously, “The women who officiate those sorts of things, in the movies, wear skirts. So, maybe you should wear a skirt. A short one. You know, for comfort.” he explained. “And you could help me out, like if I drop a pencil over the desk, you could reach down and grab it for me. Uh, what? Not a good idea?”

Sighing, Evan slapped his forehead like that was obvious. “Exactly Brit! That’s why I was trying to help out! You eat the cake off my face, I eat the cake of yours, it’s easier, we both get cake and we both end up happy.” he teased. “And, I might be out of Valentine’s candy, but I’m sure I’ve got some more stuff stashed in my room somewhere. We’ll just have to go digging.”

“The works it is m’lady.” He grinned, getting out of the car to move around and open Brittany’s door. He used the opportunity to give his girlfriend the promised hug, wrapping his arms around her. That’s one thing down. Now, I better get you some pizza before you wonder just why you’re with me in the first place.” he said with a smirk, leading her inside. He told the acne covered teenager behind the counter their order. “Hello my good man. “Can we get a large...I’m gonna give you all the toppings we want.” He glanced over the board. “Can we get all the toppings up there. Except anchovies. And prawns. And olives. Olives are the work of the Devil. Just ask Aly.” he explained to Brit. “And a large coke, and a large fanta.” Handing over some hard earned cash, he grabbed their drinks and led Brit to a table, to wait for the food, as he pushed the coke her way.

[Brittany Barnes]

Brittany gave him a look when he said she should wear a skirt...and make it a short one...and bend over and pick up his pencil. She simply shook her head at him, but also mentally decided she'd wear a skirt the next time she saw him, and a short one at that. The few skirts Brit did own were on the shorter side anyway. Mostly because the ones she had were more punk type skirts and those were usually short. Brit didn't think she'd like long skirts anyway. She'd had to wear a long dress for her mom's wedding and she'd spent the whole day tripping over it.

"Okay, okay--I get it now," Brittany said with a laugh, "next time we're both covered in cake, you can eat it off me and I'll eat it off you." The exploding cake had been a good idea after all, but since they'd already done it, she doubted they would again. Unless they became like the cake bandits or something and crashed all the birthday parties at school with exploding cake. She wondered if people would figure out it was them. Probably, since Aly already suspected them.

Brittany smiled at Evan's order. She didn't really mind olives--well, the black ones were okay but the green ones were kind of gross--but she didn't mind not having them on the pizza either. The no prawns was also a good idea. She hadn't even known that was an option. And of course the very large coke filled with caffeine was a treat. Trying to be healthy, her mother didn't usually keep soda in the house so Brit had to get it on her own. It wasn't like she wasn't allowed to drink it or anything. It was more that if she wanted it, she had to buy it. And she usually did. There were a lot of good things she could think of to spend her money on and soda was definitely one of them.

Sitting down across the table of Evan, Brit took a sip of her coke and smile. "Ah....refreshing," she said. "So what are you going to name your snake?" she asked. She still hadn't decided on a name for hers.

[Evan Hughes]

“Deal. No going back now! The very next time we’re covered in cake, we are so doing that! Which should be...yeah, when are we going to be covered in cake next? Dammit. You may have won this battle Brit, but you shall not win the war!” Evan exclaimed enthusiastically. “On second thoughts, you are cute, so you’ll probably just distract me with your prettiness and win. Well, don’t think I won’t come up with an excuse to have you covered in cake again. I will, oh, I will.”

He was thirsty, bugging Aly was really hard work, so he downed half his drink in one gulp before grinning at the girl sitting opposite. “I don’t know, so many choices.” Evan grinned. It had been a long from wanting to get snakes, till actually being able to get them, so he had plenty of time to think of names. Though, all of the centred around certain themes, namely, movies and music.

“I was thinking maybe Freddy, as in Krueger. Or there’s Deckard, Chewbacca, Darth, Brando, Frank. Or maybe Jagger, Bowie. We could even name them both Aly, and maybe Tyler. She would love that.” he snickered.

When the pizza was placed in front of them, he greeted the arrival with a round of applause. “Now, that’s a good pizza. The Brit special. You should have that as an option already.” he told the kid already walking away, before happily tucking into a slice. “Mmm, god piza.”

[Brittany Barnes]

Brittany laughed. She had no doubt that Evan would find another reason to end up covered in cake. He was just that kind of guy. When he had an idea in his head...he made it happen. Brittany liked that about him. Pretty much everything they talked about they accomplished eventually. They were still waiting on the farm animal prank of course but that one was trickier because it had taken awhile to track down the animals. Evan had claimed he had though so she was sure that would be accomplished soon as well. "You have my word on it," she giggled. Maybe she'd regret it when he did work it out and find a way to cover her in cake, but she figured when the time came she'd probably find it more hilarious than anything else, so she would be okay with it.

"Thirsty?" Brit teased, raising an eyebrow at him as he chugged his drink. "At that rate you'll finish it before the pizza comes," she joked. She tended to drink a lot too though. She had a pretty large drink this time so she'd probably be okay, but very often she needed refills before her meal was over.

She nodded as he went over his snake name choices. "I was thinking maybe another classic musician and sticking with that trend," she said, "like how Jimmy is really Jimmy Hendrix," she explained. "I actually considered the whole Aly thing too...naming the snake that, I mean, but I thought that that wouldn't be fair to the snake," she went on. Brit liked snakes and she didn't like Aly. She didn't want the two to be associated with each other.

Brittany giggled when Evan tried to tell the kid to name the pizza the 'Brit special,' especially since the kid seemed to totally ignore the suggestion and walk away. "I don't think he likes us," she continued to laugh, "he's probably jealous that he isn't this cool." She took a slice and took a large bite right away. It was rather hot but also rather delicious. "Yum," she managed to say with her mouth still full. "Good choice," she added, giving a nod in Evan's direction.

[Evan Hughes]

“Oh yeah! Poor snake! Can’t do that then.” Evan agreed. That would be animal cruelty, after all, so a definite no-no, even if it would be hilarious when Aly found out about it. “Yeah, another musician maybe, oh I know, Robert Plant!” he chuckled. “There can’t be many snakes called Robert. That’s a shame. What else, maybe Morrison, or Cobain. Or, we could kick it old school, go for Bach, or Chopin, maybe Mozart. You’re impressed, I can tell Brit. Again. Yeah, I know all about the dead composers. Just don’t quiz me about anything other than names.” he teased. “After all, I’m trying to impress you with my mad knowledge here.”

Following Brittany’s gaze, seeing the guy walk off, he had to agree. “Yeah, that’ll be it for sure. He’s jealous cause he isn’t as cool as us.” As soon as he said this, he whacked his forehead with his palm, as if realising something. “I bet that’s why Aly doesn’t like us too! All this time, I wondered, and it’s just jealousy. You know, I kinda feel sorry for her. Almost. But the cool that we have Brit, it ain’t learned, nope, we’re born like this. There’s nothing we can do about it, can’t help her. She really shouldn’t hate us cause she ain’t us.” And another thing to add to the list entitled ‘Things To Annoy Aly With.’

The pizza was brilliant though, so Evan happily spent the next few minutes forcing as much of it down his throat as humanly possible. Grabbing a napkin, he wiped off all the cheese that had found its way from the pizza onto his face, before grinning widely at Brit. “Well, I’ve cleaned up some room, and that was an ordeal in itself, in my spare room, got a little table set up in there. Figured it’ll be big enough for the snake tank. They can keep all my DVDs company. Ah, it’s going to be awesome Brit! Snake Day!”