could this be any more awkward? [rp fro swipeacadavar and hornrimmed]

[its_notluck]

To say things were a little awkward was putting it mildly but she was trying, as had been her dad's advice.

She still wasn't sure what to think about Gretchen and her crush but it helped to put her mind at ease to know that Gretchen wasn't stalking her because she had some kind of nefarious plan to hurt Claire.  Not that she could be hurt but that

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[swipeacadavar]

Gretchen bounced lightly on the balls of her feet. "Are you sure he won't mind?" she asked. She was a little nervous about just walking into someone else's apartment, but it wasn't enough to interfere with the glow of just hanging out with Claire.

Bennet got up from the computer and went out of the bedroom when he heard Claire's voice. "Claire-bear," he said warmly. He glanced behind her. "And Gretchen. It's nice to see you again," he said levelly.

[its_notluck]

Claire really tried not to hesitate, honestly! "...No, he won't mind. He'll be happy to have some real food around." She nodded, flashing a smile as she kicked the door closed after Gretchen walked in.

Then she turned around, smiling brightly at the sight of her dad. "Hey, Daddy." She moved to hug him but not before giving him a look that told him to play nice. After hugging him, she glanced over her shoulder with a smile at Gretchen before looking at her dad again. "We've come to take over your kitchen."

[swipeacadavar]

"Okay," she said uncertainly, then smiled as Claire's father came in. "Hi, Mr. Bennet," she said.

He hugged his daughter then looked down at her with a slightly quirked eyebrow. "I'm sure my kitchen will enjoy that," he said. He leaned down and murmured in Claire's ear. "Did you want me to make myself scarce, or would you like some company?"

[its_notluck]

"Uh, Gretchen, can you take the bags over there?" Claire pointed at the counter, forcing a smile.

Then she turned back to her dad with a low hiss. "Don't be obvious, how about that?" She whispered, rolling her eyes. "Just...hang." Because if Bennet just hid in his room, it'd be obvious.