Talking to them seemed to really have brought them closer. When they were done, it was Greta that said "We have to go. Remember the study party?" The others looked at her and Jessica, Jane and Mary nodded. Danielle was not part of their group so she just looked at Noah. "Want to walk for a bit?" she asked. He nodded. Both Maroon and Cinnabar watched as everyone got ready to leave. "I'll see you later." Maroon said to Jane. Jane said "I'd like that. This was fun." Cinnabar then looked at Mary and said "I hope the ice cream tasted alright." She smiled and said "It was delicious. Thanks for paying for me." "Don't mention it." he said with a smile. He was clearly very pleased with himself. The girls left first. Noah and Danielle followed them out. When they were all gone, Maroon stood up and stretched. "Where'd you get all the money from?" he asked. Cinnabar looked from left to right and back again. Maroon was not impressed. He crossed his arms impatiently. Cinnabar then whispered it in Maroon's ear. Maroon sucked his teeth and said "Gross." He left Cinnabar there. It just confused him.
Noah and Danielle had arranged another date between them. They would go to the park together and hang out on their own on the upcoming Wednesday. That was the only day when she would have some time off from practice. The main coach had a big family engagement that he had to attend. Noah knew better than to ask what their relationship status was. They were both "seeing each other" until the other caved and said the word dating first. Doing the song and dance protected you from being a loser in the game of love. There is nothing worse than catching strong feelings and professing them when they are not mutual. You certainly did not want to be humiliated by your crush and their friend group. When their paths split ways, Noah watched as Danielle began jogging towards her house. Noah then turned and walked over to his house as well. Maroon and Cinnabar were already both there by the time that Noah came back home. Their parents asked them about their day. They readily told their parents. Their father was more understanding than their mother. "Great job boys!" he said.
Once they got upstairs, they could relax and talk to each other about the triple date. It went well by their standards. Jane and Maroon had exchanged numbers. Noah did it with Danielle as well. Cinnabar did not get Jane's phone number during the date, but they were classmates. There would be many more chances to get it. Because the guys did not seal the deal yet, they were still stuck with each other for now. Maroon and Cinnabar had to suck each other off during the weekend. It was what they were used to. Maroon and Noah were able to text their dates during the weekend. Cinnabar was not so lucky. Their uncle came to visit with the other two clones. It was now to the point where Noah's mom was able to convince him to send them to school. It was a very different school to where Noah, Maroon and Cinnabar were attending. They would not cross paths with them. That could cause problems for the two groups. All five of them were loved dearly. Neither of Noah's parents or his uncle wanted to put any huge roadblocks that could hinder their success. That was not a big problem for Noah.
