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[MICAH RODRIGUEZ]

Once again, a hot day in Las Vegas. Good thing Micah had gotten the hint to wear white or something lighter to cool him down, and also not wear a hat, but he'd just got a hair cut. A lot of people had noticed and complemented him on it, no bad comments, yet that was. Finally, he had no errands to run, and time to just relax.

He'd planned to just stay at his apartment and watch tv, maybe play some games on the xbox, but when he caught a glimpse of his camera sitting on the kitchen counter, Micah got that sudden urge to get the camera and go outside and hope to capture something inspiring or just beautiful. Where to go where there is life and nature...The quad. So, Micah grabbed his Canon slr wrapped it around his neck ,and made his journey to the quad.

Once he was there, Micah decided it was best to take a seat in the shade under a tree, and if something was in the sun, he'd get up and get a little closer. So far, he'd taken a few pictures of strangers who'd asked him to, they were mostly girls who were friends. The original giggle and "How about you take a picture of us?" , most of the time he knew they were flirting with him, he'd even gave out his number a few times, which was weird to him cause he'd never really had as many girls in the least amount of time interested in him, but for right now, he was alone sitting under a tree still trying to find something inspiring.

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Rufio never spent more time than necessary in his dorm room. At sunrise he was at the lake, then down to the park for a couple of circuits, then on the odd occasion he would visit the old ladies - collecting their shopping for them and making sure they had had breakfast before heading off to his classes. After that he'd walk through the quad and to his little vegetable patch - the yearly project for the agriculture students - where he'd take out the weeds, water the vegetables and even plant something new. His was the best so far, mostly because the other students had taken it as a doss subject and didn't even bother growing anything but weeds.

So leaving his first class he rushed out of the door, grabbed his key for the shed and hurried out into the quad. It was a beautiful day and he wanted to make the most of it. There were so many people out, it left Rufio with a smile on his face. He walked briskly through the quad, trying not to get to distracted by anyone until he spotted Micah sitting under one of the trees and his stomach flipped. He paused and bit his lip, should he go over and say hello? It would be rude not to.

Taking a deep breath to settle his stomach he walked over to the boy, hiding his nervousness with a smile a mile wide. Hey Micah, he began, noticing the camera immediately. Trying to catch the rare sober student in it's natural habitat? he smirked, pulling his bag onto his shoulder a little more.

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[MICAH RODRIGUEZ]

Around his eyes began feeling a bit moist because of the sunglasses he wore. Sighing, Micah took them off because not only was the feeling irritating him but every time he went to take a picture, he'd have to take them off. Sunglasses were his "thing", he'd always have them, everywhere he went he'd have some. Folding them up and placing them in his lap as he crossed his ankles a pair of two guys came up this time.

These two weren't a couple, that was for sure. They actually wanted a picture with Micah. One did a peace sign, and the other licked Micah's cheek. Micah couldn't help but laugh as they took the picture, then soon they were off to their own business. These people are so weird, but fun. Micah mumbled as he shook his head and wiped the saliva off of his cheek then looked over the picture with a smile, before he saw the outlining of a tall male in front of him and felt the shade of him as well. Another one? he thought before he looked up and saw Rufio smiling, so Micah smiled back as well then laughed. You know me, Ru-ru. I have to get some kind of action with a camera.

Scooting over some, Micah patted the spot on his left and looked up to Rufio in question. Come sit, unless you have to cycle somewhere or something like that. He said with a grin.

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Rufio grinned at the boy's reply, shaking his head at the offer to sit down. I have a better idea, come put those muscles to good use and help me with some digging, he said, leaning forward and grabbing the boy's hand to pull him to his feet. He smiled and let the boy's hand drop for a moment, clearing his throat and leading the way round the back of the college to the allotments. His was the third along, nice neat raised beds. Clear paths, a small greenhouse and even a pond to attract wildlife. He was very proud of it.

He smiled and made his way over to the shed, unlocking it with his key and pulling out a spade for himself and one for Micah. We need to dig up the potatoes before they go rotten, he explained, pointing to a particularly large raised bed. And the corn is ready to pick, and the last of the tomatoes. We can probably pick a few beans, dig up some onions and then collect the berries. he said, turning to Micah with a grin. I have some home-made lemonade if you get thirsty, he added, tapping his bag as he slipped it off his shoulder and put it neatly on the floor.

Stabbing his spade into the floor he lifted it up and began piling the earth, reaching in to grab any potatoes he found and putting them into a plastic bag. He was very dedicated to his garden, and there was nothing like fresh food.

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Still squinting Micah stared up at Ru waiting for him to sit by him. He really wanted to get a picture of him, a calm one, one in the moment. He wasn't really sure why he'd wanted to capture Ru, but he did. When Rufio grabbed Micah's hand and pulled him up, immediately Micah grabbed his sunglasses before they could fall. Digging? Micah thought, before he'd even realized he'd said something about his muscles. Had Ru been checking him out lately or something? Probably not.

Micah followed Rufio's lead to the back where many gardens were built, but on in particular was outstanding, it was actually the only one Micah had looked at since he first saw it. Once they gotten closer and closer to the shed, Micah realized that that one must have been Rufio's. Of course it was, Ru lived for things like this. Laughing lightly as Ru started naming off what they should do, Micah quickly picked up his camera and took a picture of Ru before smiling a big smile. As you were saying?

After Ru had finished explaining everything, Micah took the spade in one hand before glancing around trying to find a place to put his stuff where they wouldn't be damaged, when he saw Ru's bag he looked up to him. You mind if I put my camera and shades in there?


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Rufio tried to block the camera lens with his hand before Micah took the photo, but he knew he was too late. The photo was probably too embarrassing for words. He would delete it later when the other boy wasn't looking. That was for sure. Biting his tongue he shook his head dismissively and waved Micah away so he could start working. No photos. I look a state Rufio grinned.

Nodding as Micah asked for his bag, Rufio dug up a few more potatoes and shoved them in a bag. He dug in silence for a moment before straightening up, smiling at Micah. You can take the easy job and pick the corn if you're getting tired, he teased, digging up the last of the potatoes on his side of the patch.

Gathering them all up into the bag he tied a knot on the top and dumped them near his other bag. Taking another carrier out he slipped between his beanstalks and rummaged under the leaves for his runner beans. They were growing well, he was pleased to see, and he ended up nibbling on one as he worked.

So how was last night with Anna? he asked, referring to the conversation they'd had on the college chat-room the night before. He wasn't sure he wanted to hear the answer, but it was polite conversation. This is what, the fourth - fifth girl you've met up with so far? Rufio smirked, shoving Micah lightly with his elbow as he walked past the other boy. You sly dog.

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After Ru told him he could put his stuff in his bag, Micah looked over the picture one more time and snickered. I'm so keeping this. He said to himself as he picked up Rufio's bag and put his camera as well as his sunglasses in there before sitting it back down and fallowing Rufio out of the shed.

For a moment Micah watched Ru dig up the potatos, and he was almost positive his face looked like he was confused. Sure, he had muscles ,but those came from working out, not working in a garden picking stuff. Maybe he was a wuss in some cases. Like the gardening cases. Clearing his throat while Ru mentioned something about the corn, Micah walked over to the part where the corn was and rose his eyebrows before he started to use his common sense and pick the corn.

He'd already picked three and put them into the bag until Ru said something about Anna and he then began getting side-tracked. Here we go again with all of the crushes.. Micah held in a sigh before shrugging and working at another one. We went swimming, so it was fun. Smiling Micah shook his head. Oh, and I have not been out with four or five girls, it's like...two. Over exaggerating much?

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Rufio laughed as Micah walked over to the corn and began picking it. He threw a bean at the back of the boy's head, Such a weakling, he teased, shaking his head as he collected the last of the beans and tied the knot. He walked over to his tomatoes and collected a punnet, putting them in a clear bag. Grabbing a pen he wrote 'Ms Michaelson' on it, to remind himself he had to deliver her some of his produce. He didn't mind. If everyone ate a little healthier because of him, he would be happy.

Biting his tongue he listened to Micah speaking, smiling slightly when the boy didn't go into much detail. It couldn't have been that much fun then. Swimming in a pool, or the lake? he asked, looking over the the boy who was still pulling out the corn. Chuckling he walked over and twisted a couple, pulling them out with ease. I think you need some practice, he teased, tickling the boy's nose with the husk of the corn.

He smirked when the boy said it had only been two girls. That's two more than me, Rufio reasoned with a shrug, quickly pulling up a few of the onions to add to his bags.

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Micah didn't really like this gardening thing, but you did what you had to do to hang out with friends, right? Still picking at the corn he furrowed his brows and cleared his head from any thoughts together about the crushing on him thing, and that included him crushing on other people as well. It was time to have fun and stop worrying about other things, even if picking corn was the most boring thing he'd done.

After tossing a corn into the bag Micah wiped his forehead then looked to Rufio and shrugged. It was a pool, and two girls is nothing serious, plus me and Ana were just hanging out as friend. Turning back to the corn he started getting the hang of it, but still not enjoying it much before laughing and looking back to Rufio. Why? Are you jealous? Do you want two or more girls hanging all over you or something? Because Ru I know there's a lot that check you out when you're doing your hard work.

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Rufio continued picking his beans for a moment before standing up straight. He was about to say something when he noticed the expression on the other boy's face. It was pretty clear he wasn't enjoying himself. Rufio blushed and looked away, heart sinking slightly. Of course Micah hated it, only Rufio would do something like this for fun. He mentally slapped himself for being so stupid...so selfish.

Collecting a few more beans he straightened up again and collected all of his produce. Walking over to Micah he took the corn out of the boy's hand and smiled, You can stop now, he said, grabbing a box from the shed and putting all of the vegetables inside. With all of his strength he put the box back into the shed. He would collect it later when he had his bike, and when he wasn't boring Micah to death.

Huh? jealous? he said, wondering if he had heard Micah correctly. Jealous of wha-oh... Rufio smirked and shook his head, No, I'm fine where I am thanks.

Shaking his head he tried to hold in another laugh, is that really what Micah thought? It wasn't true. Slinging his bag back over his shoulder he took the boy's camera out and turned it on. Quickly deleting the picture Micah had taken earlier before pointing the little device at the other boy. Say corn! he teased, taking a photo before handing back the camera.

Lot that check me out? Rufio snorted, looking around at the deserted gardens. Mhm,I can see they're all struggling to get a good view...

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Micah concentrated hard onto the corn while he picked it. He could feel the heat beat down harder onto him, and certianly could feel the sweat starting to produce. It wasn't like he'd never sweated in his life, he fixed things like a repair man and worked out so, he could handle it, but that was him using his muscles and making them larger or just doing things to help someone out. He was helping Ru out, he supposed.

His eyes shifted to Ru while the boy stood up and got closer to him. Something was different about him today, or maybe he was just noticing it right now instead of before. Micah eyed him a little bit more before stepping out of the way and allowing Rufio to take the corn over and finish up the job. Rolling his eyes at Ru as he deleted the picture he quickly laughed and struck a pose with his two thumbs up and a nice smile. Since he was a photographer, it was easy to do things like that, not that he was a model or anything. Slapping his hands together a few times and somewhat knocking the dirt off he looked back to Ru They might not be looking now but they do. There's got to be someone you like Micah laughed

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Rufio looked up at the other boy frowning a little at the question, eyes darting anywhere but Micah's face. He shrugged, pretending to think about an answer. Nah, why would they look at me? Other than to tell me I have earth on my clothes he chuckled, opening the gate to his allotment and letting Micah out. They started walking back to the quad, the sun still shining high above them.

Someone I like? Rufio said, eyebrow raised at Micah, As if... he added shaking his head. I mean, there's a lot of nice people round here, don't get me wrong. Biting his lip he tried to hold in a smile as he turned to Micah, But I think the girls around here are more your type...not mine.

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Stretching his hands over his head Micah yawned. This heat was making him want to go swimming really bad right now. The perfect time, that was for sure. Turning his head now, he watched in front of him as he walked along side of Ru. Listening but laughed at the little joke he'd made about Earth being on his clothes. How could he not laugh at that?

As they walked through the quad Micah put on his shades to dim the light just a bit, even though he could feel it get intense. Once Ru got to his question about someone Ru might like, Micah turned his head and watched him. Extra jumpy, he was. Micah laughed and shrugged Okay, any guys you like?

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Rufio frowned slightly as Mica kept questioning him. He stopped walking for a moment and let the other carry on for a bit. He couldn't know. Rufio had only told Olivia...urgh, of course she would have told someone. He knew she would. Why did he even tell her? He wanted it to be kept a secret.

Maybe if he played dumb the conversation would end and they could move onto something else. The last thing Rufio wanted was to lose a friend over it, and he already assumed Micah wasn't interested. No one was ever interested in him, he was too...weird.

He didn't mind, he was quite happy spending time on his own. Rufio looked up and realized Micah was still walking. Jogging slightly to keep up with the boy he grabbed Micah's arm and pulled him to a stop. Why do you keep asking?

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Micah now was starting to get the impression that maybe, Ru liked him. It was a crazy thought, but it made since right? He was so jumpy about these questions, and so happy when he was with him, not to mention he was very curious about him and Anna. Nah, he couldn't like me. Micah thought just before he started watching how Ru started acting now, the boy even stopped walking with him. Once Ru had grabbed Micah's arm though, and that worried expression was caught upon his face, it was pretty much obvious.

Micah shrugged and looked about before looking back at Ru. Ru, you're being so weird when we were talking about crushes you were jumpy, now I bring up the guy crush thing and you're even more weird. So, who do you like? Mica looked right into the boys eyes, staring into them almost. And you have to look me in the eyes and say it too.

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