Workin' on our //night// moves{Woody}

Apex's eyes trailed down the black square's that made up the close netted coverings of her legs and the small hint that he may not make it back to his house tonight planted its seed in her mind. “Which direction?” he questioned her and for a split second she thought about lying and dragging out their time together...but the chill of the night and the drowsiness of the booze had other ideas. With a sigh she leaned a bit closer to him.

"Two blocks over, big brick one with the bay window, gate in front with wrought iron P on it...Daddy wants to make sure I'm safe." scrunching her nose at the thought. Dia knew how to take care of herself, she had to. With money and looks and the world at her fingertips her father was afraid that people would try to take advantage of her, and it had happened quite a few times...but Apex, he wasn't like that. He had the money and the looks and everything Dia had, and even more with his drive to be the best Career. Dia's perfectionism came in a different type of way, but from the outside in people would think that the two of them were two peas in a pod.

As they walked towards her home the thoughts of the party floated through her head, and try as she may the filter didn't kick in through the drinks, "You're not too fond of me are you?" Her head cocked to the side as she bit into the sucker, the candy cracking and shattering in her mouth. Dia's eyes studied him carefully, "Its too bad though, I really think you're a lot of fun...and not just the whole Career thing."

Ahead of her she could see the gates of the sprawling estate she called home and a sudden rush to press her lips to his came over her. Knowing he'd never go for it she instead stopped and pushed herself up to her tippy toes. "Come inside with me Apex. I've got a surprise to show you, I promise you won't be disappointed." her mouth brushed his ear and side of his neck as she lowered herself from her toes. She didn't want to let him go yet, somehow she wanted their time to continue.

He didn't see much to dislike? I guess that's better than nothing. A smile crossed her lips as she kept walking with him to the gate. She fully expected him to turn her down again, but be it the drinks in his system or something else he actually accepted her offer. Letting go of his hand she quickly punched in the key-code into a small box hidden behind a faux brick, she moved back next to him as the gates rolled back slowly. Dia's home wasn't exactly as opulent and overwhelming as the homes in the Capitol by any mean, but for District One it was something special. Granted Apex's house was just as nice, maybe older more classic, but still as plush and divine. It was hardly ever as empty as it was tonight though, normally one of Dia's famous parties would have the drive packed.

The down the driveway was a bit longer than Dia would've liked, fearing that Apex might change his mind, but before he ran off the reached the front door. Another keypad appeared and she punched in a different code and pushed the door open. "Daddy's probably sleeping, but he doesn't really care what I do as long as I make it home, and Mama...well she doesn't care about much any more." she shrugged again as if a 16 year old having run of the house was completely normal. She headed into the kitchen and waved Apex to follow her.

She tossed her purse on the large granite island in the center of the room and kicked her shoes off making her substantially shorter than before. "Want something to eat? It'll help you feel better in the morning." Opening the fridge she rummaged around for a moment finally settling on some strawberries and blueberries. With a broad smile she looked at Apex, "Come on, lets go have some fun. Daddy's had the pool up and running all year, and we fixed the hot tub from last time that stupid Indrik thought it would be funny to dump a bottle of bubble bath in it." She popped a berry into her mouth and sighed.

Of course there was more to this offer than she wanted to let on, but for now, she just wanted to relax and slip out of the pettiskirt and fishnets. More than anything she wanted to just tie her hair up in a bun on the top of her head, drag Apex back to her room and fall asleep together, but that wasn't what she was going to let happen. Not tonight anyway.

Dia turned around to Apex with surprise, "I guess I could find you something if you really want. I might have a spare pair of shorts in the pool house." she shrugged as she slipped out of the pettiskirt leaving it on the floor. Her tiny over-skirt hung loosely over her thighs as she sauntered out to the deck. "Why don't you wait here why I go see what I can find, feel free to raid the fridge for anything you want, the wine is in the chill space under the cabinet on the left, the liquor in the butler station around the corner, beer is on the top shelf." she called as she headed into the large pool house.

Stepping inside she quickly shed herself of the over skirt, fishnet stockings, and her bra, leaving only small black boy shorts and her white blouse unbuttoned covering herself. Giving a glance around she tried to find something for Apex to go swimming in. Though in reality she was just wasting time.

Her fingers pulled out the bobby pins holding her her hair back and she shook it quickly letting it fall in waves around her face. With a sigh she headed towards the door the the pool house, letting the shirt fall loosely around her. Leaning against the frame she smiled, "Couldn't even find my own swimsuit, hope you don't mind." She let the shirt fall down over her arms before taking a running dive into the pool.

The water was warm and soothing as it bubbled up around her skin, pushing away some of the haze of the booze. Her father kept it as a salt water pool, he claimed it was better for Dia's skin and hair then all the chemicals the other people would dump in their water, and as she rose to the surface the salty tinge lingered on her lips. Her tongue flicked over them and she giggled up to Apex. Tilting her chin up she gave an inviting nod.

It seemed like ages that Apex sat there staring at Dia and for a second, just a split second, she thought she might have crossed the line. But when Apex stood up and shed his clothes faster than she thought possible a smile lit up her face. Maybe he's not a stuffy and proper as people say. Kicking over to where he surface she giggled at his response to the salty pool. He smiled at her, though it seemed a bit reserved, and said “I suppose this is a nice surprise.”

"Who doesn't love a late night dip, plus the water is good for you." Her arms moved through the water helping her stay afloat before she swam off towards the edge of the pool and leaned back letting her legs rise. Ten perfectly manicured toes popped out and she wiggled them at him with a laugh. "I'm glad you decided to stay..." Laying her head back she let her eyes close as wet tendrils of her long hair swirled in the water. She wanted him closer, oh god why isn't he closer..., but having already had to deal with his distance at his party she wasn't sure where exactly he was headed with this.

Opening her eyes she grinned a mischivious grin and sent a splash of water his way. Dia had always had eyes for Apex, seeing that he was one of the best looking boys in the school, smart , rich, he was everything a girl should want....and now. Now he was here in her pool. In her pool half naked none the less! Splashing again she ducked under the water and kicked away from him, hoping that maybe for once, he'd be the one to chase her.

(sorry I'm kinda at a mental block with her)

Apex seemed to smile from ear to ear as he ducked down and his hands gripped her ankles and tugged her under the water with him. She let out a laughing shriek as the water covered her head and spread her hair out around her like a mermaid. Holding her breath a few minutes longer she left her eyes closed and just relaxed. I could get used to this... I could get used to him. It was strange for her to feel like there might be something more than just the physical part, that all she liked and that's all she was used to. Most guys were too cynical and focused on being victor to have actual fun. Don't forget Dia, Apex is just the same as them. Don't get lost in the fun. she chastised herself as she finally let a breath and rose to the surface. Just shut up, and have fun Dia, just shut up.

Shaking her hair out of her face she looked up and him and swam a little closer, "I can't believe you did that!" she feigned surprise. "I thought you were a gentleman!" With a laugh she dove at him and wrapped her arms around his shoulders trying to push him under. The attempt was going to be futile, that was already know seeing that Apex was stronger and bigger than she was, but she just wanted a reason to touch him. Giggling even more she tried to tickle his side hoping that it would give him a a moments distraction so that she could get the upper hand.

"You're going to pay for that." she kept laughing as she clambered around on him til her chest was practically smashed against his cheek. There was no letting up now as she cracked up laughing. "You may be strong, but I'm...persistent!"