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The clear blue ocean and white sandy beaches are the drawing point for most of the traffic down here, and help make the area a busy place. Almost hidden by shape of the beach and far from the main traffic is the entrance to a quiet, small cove that offers some privacy and peace to the locals who just want a slice of sand to call their own. Back where the beach is open, fresh, and clean, a couple privately owned and operated surf and skate shops, an icecream parlor, and those sorts of things line the boardwalk.
Further down the coast, the whole demeanor darkens as the quaint beach area develops into the notorious Waterfront. The moment the sun goes down, the 'Front becomes the most active area of town - bustling with bored underage kids looking to sneak into one of the bars, drugs dealers seeking new clientele, and friends just wanting a night out. It can be merely a place to spend the night dancing, but it is also often the location of violence and illegal activities, and everyone should be cautious when venturing out at night.
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• A cloud hangs over this city by the sea,
  I watch the ships pass and wonder if she might be,
  Out there and sober as a well for loneliness,
  Please do persist girl its time we met and made, a mess -- Bretton, Mon, May 07 2007, 12:47pm PDT
  it was still early yet as he settled on the side of the boardwalk, allowing his feet to dangle, playing idly in the sand with his toes. A hand raised to brush through somewhat short curly hair, sighing idly as he watched the water. Life in California had been hectec, between being thrown out by his stepmom, and losing his job to a kid that didn't know half as much about surfing, he had decided to migrate. His truck now sat idle in the parking lot, the surfboard rack placed carefully on top of it holding his only posessions, the few surfboards he had managed to escape with. His life was here now...he was determined to make it. With a soft sigh, he finally pushed from the wooden seat, landing flat footed in the sand that had brought so many memories back. With a smile though he settled into an easy pace, pulling the hood from his zipped hoodie up over the brown shag, dropping hands into jean pockets as he watched the water.
  

  
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• All I wanna do is be there for the things that you're going through... is that good for you? Is it good for you? -- Aislinn, Mon, Jan 22 2007, 11:50am PST
  The winters here weren't that bad, compared to... the North Pole or something like that - they were chilly enough to have to wear a drysuit into the water, and to wear a jacket when you went outside but it wasn't frostbite type of weather, and this one had been particularly mild itself. She had been doing strength training today as per her mother's orders - she didn't have much of a mother-daughter relationship with her mother at all - Ace loved her, she knew, but it was a bit different - she held her mother at an arm's length - like any other trainer, and it helped her be less personally hurt by increases in training times or criticism on her form and the like. On days when she wasn't in the water she was usually so tired physically from other forms of training, and she was tired mentally because of personal issues... this would have been the perfect time in her former life to go off on a binge for a few days, constantly on something, sleeping somewhere different each night.. no - she had been clean for some time, and while she and Andre had expressed a great deal of interest in being exclusive, it had seemed like so much work for her to just be with him and handle things that they had never really taken their relationship to the next level. When he talked about Hawaii, she felt feelings that she knew, officially she had no right to feel - torn between her home and being with him - if things were a bit more official maybe she wouldn't have such a hard time with a decision, she would just know.. She shoved her hands in her pockets and made her way down the street in the midday air... she could smell the ocean, and hear it and see it from here, but she wouldn't be going down today. Her mind felt cluttered, and she didn't feel like the ocean would help it today.
  

  
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  • He had the day to himself today and he knew exactly where to find her. They had been skirting around this issue for far to long- and now- finally- it was starting to irritate him. He was never sure if they were together or not and while he was willing to be patient while she got her head around the baby thing- he was determined to show her that the fact he had a family didn;t mean he couldn;t show her the time of her life. He was sat on the jetty with a wet suit on , having been sat around for an hour or so, and finally he spotted her walking her way towards him. he grinned and let out an ear pericing whistle, his thick australian accent sounding out over the crash of the waves "Hey sheila- looking for a good ride?" He grinned boyishly and nodded to the jet ski's he's gotten hold of for the day. (NT) -- Andre, Mon, Jan 22 2007, 12:10pm PST
  • Her dragging feet picked up pace when she heard him, laughing a little bit and shaking her head as she picked up a jog toward him. "I dunno, is he going to cook me breakfast in the morning?" She flashed him a teasing grin as she finally got to him, surveying the jetskis with interest, and then his wetsuit... okay.. when she wasn't anywhere near him she could forget about the body, but it was fairly noticable what a piece of work he was when he was dressed like that... "I thought you said it's too cold in the water this time of year, you big baby." (NT) -- Ais, Mon, Jan 22 2007, 12:14pm PST
  • He laughed at that and winked at her, climbing down onto his jetski and starting it up, shouting over the engine "Are you kidding? You're making me breakfast darlin'... " He waited for her to join him on her jetski before winking at her playfully "I thought I'd give you a bit of a treat." He powered up the engine and short off into the waves, bouncing along the top of them and cutting into them- making a lot of spray and noise (NT) -- Andre, Mon, Jan 22 2007, 12:35pm PST
  • She suited up and slid herself onto the jetski, taking off. How he'd known that she loved playing on the jetskis she had no idea, but she was such a showoff with it now, he couldn't have not known. The little love affair had started off in Hawaii when they were towing into waves and she had been given permission to drive the rescue jetski, and it had developed since. She followed him out to the more open water, hooping and hollering the whole time as she gained on him and sped along beside him. (NT) -- Ais, Mon, Jan 22 2007, 12:40pm PST
  • He laughed out loud as she hooped and holla'd turning sharp away from her and soaking her before coming up the other side of her, cutting the waves and manoevering the machine expertly. Back in australia these had been his thing- not so big on cars- but him and his friends loved these things. (NT) -- Andre, Mon, Jan 22 2007, 12:55pm PST
  • When she felt the shower of the waves from her she pulled up to a dead stop, crossing her arms over her chest in a pout after pushing some of her sopping blonde hair away from her face. "It's not fun anymore!" She insisted, in an attempt to lure him back towards her machine. She looked like a drowned rat... but that wasn't a big deal - that's how she generally looked since she spent so much time in the water anyways but it was usually because she chose to make herself look like a wet rat, not because someone else did. (NT) -- Ais, Mon, Jan 22 2007, 12:58pm PST
  • He laughed out loud at her pouting anf bellyaching before coming back in beside her, still laughing at her "Aw... I'm sorry doll" He drawled in his australian accent "But you gotta admit it was funny..." He was easily amused, it would seem.... but the look on her face as he drenched her was priceless. (NT) -- Andre, Tue, Jan 23 2007, 10:53am PST
  • She sat there, with her arms crossed over her chest, her lower lip jutted out in a pout for a moment longer before she looked over at him. "You really owe me. So not cool. At least my showing off didn't get anyone unnecessarily wet." She finally uncrossed her arms, letting her hands rest on the handles of the jetski and looked over at him, reaching out with one leg to bump him in the leg as he drew closer on account of the waves. "And here, you're supposed to be showing a girl a good time." (NT) -- Ais, Tue, Jan 23 2007, 10:58am PST
  • He smirked at that and dropped her a playful wink "Well come on then- lets get this good time rolling..." He took off again on his jet ski, though without wetting her this time, cutting through the waves though obviously with some direction in mind. It took a while but they were soon nearing a huge white yacht, which Andre was getting closer and closer to, eventually pulling up along side it and docking the jetski, fastening it against the boat so that it wouldn;t knock against it in the waves "Come on over here" He spoke to her as she got closer, helping her position hers just infront of his and attatching it int he same way before pointing to the steps to help her aboard. "Ladied first." he tossed her a boyish grin and winked. (NT) -- Andre, Tue, Jan 23 2007, 11:21am PST
  • She followed him out, dipping through the waves playfully - much like a dolphin, laughing the whole way as she raced along. When they approached the yacht, she couldn't help but look in his direction questioningly... a brow raised. First off, it was bizarre enough that she had run into him with the whole jetski thing, but he had all this in mind.... what if she hadn't happened along? She supposed he knew her too well to know that she'd be at the beach, at some point in her day, no matter what. "Now what have you got up your sleeve?" She tipped her head at him as she alowed him to help her up onto the boat. "You're sneaky..." (NT) -- Ais, Tue, Jan 23 2007, 11:26am PST
  • >> -- Andre, Tue, Jan 23 2007, 11:41am PST
    • She still looked at him suspiciously as she unzipped her suit and followed him down into the bottom of the boat. She let in a little breath, and looked over at him. "Are we... uh.. celebrating something?" She brushed her fingers through her damp hair, eyeing the warm water that was calling her name. She laughed when he said that it wasn't his - it was known that he was more than wealthy, and so was she when it came down to it- between sponsorship deals and winnings, they wanted for nothing, but there was rarely a surfer that carried on like movie stars and most sports stars carried on - she, herself, preferred her little hovel on the beach to any condo her money could buy her. (NT) -- Ais, Tue, Jan 23 2007, 11:57am PST
  • He wouldn't feel comfotable living this kind of life all the time- but he didn;t mind endulging now and then. he had more money than he could ever figure out how to spend- and he'd bought a nice, big place on the beach in hawaii and had his beach place here, but he wasn't about to start buying yachts and such. He handed her a towel and closed the door behind her- keeping the cold out. he headed over to the jaccuzi and dropped down to the edge, letting his feet into the water and pouring them each a glass "No... not really... I'm just being proactive... I'm tired of all the tiptoing we've been doing. Its time." He nodded decidedly, arching his eyebrow to her playfully before flashing her a grin. (NT) -- Andre, Wed, Jan 24 2007, 6:13am PST
  • She laughed a bit and wandered over to sit on the edge of the jacuzzi with her feet still out, just letting the steam wash up over her chilled body and damp and now turning cold hair, taking a glass from him. "A beach bum.. being proactive. I must be dreaming." She offered him a smile and turned herself around so her feet were in the water. "Does your friend know you're using his boat to woo a girl? Because that would kind of creep me out if I owned this boat." She scooted over on the bench in the jacuzzi to make room for him beside her and took a sip of the champagne. (NT) -- Ais, Wed, Jan 24 2007, 6:16am PST
  • He laughed and winked at her "He didn't ask... I promised him a week in my house in Hawaii,... so he can;t complain." He grinned and clicked his glass to hers. He was more of a beer drinker than a champagne drinker but he figured she'd like the fine details. Make her feel like a princess for a day. "So is it working? Are you woo'd yet?" (NT) -- Andre, Wed, Jan 24 2007, 6:40am PST
  • She laughed and took a long swig of her champagne. "It might if I can have something else to drink." She held out her mostly empty glass and tipped it back and forth encouraging him to pour more for her. "And if I get too drunk, how am I going to drive a jetski all the way back to the jetty? You'll have to piggyback me and tow mine behind yours. That is.. unless you're too drunk. Can we just get drunk?" She stopped her playful banter for a moment to take a quick inventory of the room, looking for more booze. Hardly what he had planned, she was sure, but the seriousness was killing her. (NT) -- Ais, Wed, Jan 24 2007, 6:47am PST
  • He laughed at that and dropped down into the jaccuzzi, grabbing her leg and pulling her down with him "I dont think its illegal to drive a jet ski while drunk... but I gotta get home for midnight for Aaron." They still had all day- it was only nearing 12 now. He pulled her close to him and let his blue eyes flicker over hers with a sparj of play in them before her flashed that boyish grin and leant down to kiss her deeply. (NT) -- Andre, Wed, Jan 24 2007, 7:00am PST
  • "I wouldn't want to run into a whale or anything.." She teased but cut herself off with a shriek as he pulled her down into the water. "Be careful, I'm sore from strength training this morning!" But she was cut off then by him, with the kiss, and she let herself sink into it.. letting out a soft sigh, a hand moving to his neck as she reached out with the other, with the champagne glass in hand to find a surface to set it on, flailing a bit before she found a surface that she couldn't see because she'd slid her eyes closed and moved a bit closer to him. (NT) -- Ais, Wed, Jan 24 2007, 7:07am PST
  • He smirked inwardly as she shut up, reaching his arm out tot he side to set his glass down before he let his hands rest on her hips, drawing her between his legs as he slouched slightly in the seat so his neck was against the edge of the jaccuzzi, kissing her intensly as one hand rested on her lower back, the other trailing up her back to pull at her bikini strings shamelessly. (NT) -- Andre, Wed, Jan 24 2007, 7:19am PST
  • She raised a brow as he moved her, so she sat straddling his lap easily, the frothy bubbles foaming up around them, and let out a shaky sigh as his fingers moved, finally moving her own hands to help him, she was just about as shameless as he was when it came down to it - she had watched him for a long time - in fact, the first time she had seen him, she had thought about this - that was the person she was then - the person she was now was actually a little nervous, her fingers curling around his shoulders as she shifted a bit, never breaking the kiss. (NT) -- Asi, Wed, Jan 24 2007, 7:35am PST
  • He let his lips leave her lips to dip down her neck as he removed her bikini top, his hands exploring her slowly and almost teasingly as his lips trailed kisses over the sensative skin of her neck, up to the tender spot behind her ear. He was normally just as one track minded- except with his ex wife and possible baby and his break from his career- he;d been more than a little pre-occupied. He was intent on making up for it now though. (NT) -- Andre, Wed, Jan 24 2007, 7:56am PST
  • She was actually quite happy that he hadn't poured her a second glass of champagne - she had just enough in her system to give her a warm, hazy feeling, but not enough to forget this moment. As he broke away from the kiss, she tucked her lower lip into her teeth, her pale eyes slid shut, her hands taking leave of his shoulders to have a wander across the broad expanses of his skin. She couldn't help but feel a great sense of relief, a bit feeling of thank god, finally. She finally drew his face back up to hers to meet her lips in another kiss laced with desire. (NT) -- Ais, Wed, Jan 24 2007, 8:18am PST
  • He returned her hungry kiss as his hands filled with her, moving around to her back to press her chest tight to his before letting them fall back down to her hips, pressing her closer still as he kissed her, his fingers playing witht he strings of her bikini bottoms (NT) -- Andre, Wed, Jan 24 2007, 8:21am PST
  • She moved with him and helped him again, moving away from his lap for only a second to get rid of the scrap of fabric and then moving back to him easily, reaching down to help his hands to her hips as she found her spot there, hungry for him. Some time later, she collapsed against his chest, panting, her arms wound tightly around his neck, her cheek pressed to the midday stubble of his jaw. She wasn't sure if it was the months of anticipation that made it that much better, but it was certainly out of this world. (NT) -- Ais, Wed, Jan 24 2007, 8:30am PST
  • Forgoing the glasses, he merely reached for the bottle of moet and brought it to his lips, his free hand resting on her lower back, still holding her close to him, breathless and exhausted but extremely satiated. It had been a pretty long time for him too. He offered her the bottle with a boyish grin and a wink as his lips dropped back to her neck, nipping and kissing at her soft flesh. "Thank god thats over with" He teased her gently, a grin tugging at his lips as he drew his head back to take in the beautiful sight of her, flushed and breathless. (NT) -- Andre, Wed, Jan 24 2007, 8:34am PST
  • She laughed and shifted to a slightly more comfortable position, taking the bottle easily. "You make it sound like it was horrible. You're a cad, liquoring me up and having your way with me." She took a drink and handed the bottle back to him, wiping her mouth with the back of her hand like she was a bumbling drunk. "I do have to admit that the whole time I was thinking 'Thank God, finally. If you knew how long I've waited for that.." She felt like they could move on now, like they'd crossed some barrier. (NT) -- Ais, Wed, Jan 24 2007, 8:41am PST
  • he laughed at that before taking another swing of the expensive champagne, enjoyin the buzz it put him on "Ah, I knew you just wanted me for my body" He looked down at her with a grin, affection clear in his blue eyes "But I can hardly blame you... its one hell of a body." (NT) -- Andre, Wed, Jan 24 2007, 9:08am PST
  • "You got me there. Couldn't resist the body. You have no idea how many times we hung out and it was all I could do to stop myself." She grinned teasing, sliding out of his lap long enough to get up on her knees, tipping his jaw towards her and meeting his lips once more. She drew herself up on the edge of the tub and shifted to get her hands on his shoulders, working at the muscle there in a gentle massage easily. "So you turn into a pumpkin at midnight?" (NT) -- Ais, Wed, Jan 24 2007, 9:15am PST
  • He grinned at that and shook his head , shifting between her legs with his back to her so she could rub his shoulders, to which he certainly wouldnt complain "No... a seabass. got to get me back into water pretty fast y'know?" He teased, a smirk tugging at his lips as his hands played up and down her calves idly. (NT) -- Andre, Wed, Jan 24 2007, 9:33am PST
  • Her fingers worked across his shoulders, down his back a ways and up his neck - "Now that would be an interesting sight to see." She smiled a little bit, already imagining a sleepover in her mind... the baby, conveniently, in this fantasy, stayed asleep all night, but she knew better than that. She finished the massage and slid back down into the water beside him. "Well.. when you set out to be proactive, you certainly.. uh... accomplish the task." She grinned again, a hand moving across his bare chest idly. (NT) -- Ais, Wed, Jan 24 2007, 10:00am PST

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  The city longs well for rooftops and invitations
  All lace and secret places
  She moves you to touch with her hands
  -- Taylor, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 4:47pm PST
  As usually, she blended smoothly into the dark bar scene in her all-back work attire, yet something about her was very attention-grabbing. She was used to it though, and she liked it within reason - sometimes she just wanted to disappear into the background and get through her shift, but other times she didn't mind the extra work that she invited with her bright eyes and easy smile. It was a little bit quiet that night though, so she was taking the time to chat with a guy who had come up to the bar, ordered his drink and then asked if she knew a guy who called himself Fury and supposedly hung around there a bit. She had been a little bit suspicious at first, but his smile was warm and he said he was a friend, so she spent quite a while talking to him in between serving up drinks for other patrons. The fabric of her v-necked sweater was sheer so that the black camisole she wore beneath was clearly visible and the hem of her skirt fell just below her knees but fit flawlessly close to her hips, and her boots were high enough that only a sliver of skin on her legs showed - impeccably put together, as usual. The night was winding down and so her dark and mysterious visitor smiled, left her a very generous tip, and said goodnight. She watched him go before returning to serving up the lingering few customers, thankful to hear one of the guys announce last call...
  

  
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  • He had been a bit aggravated earlier when his informant had told him that he had lost the target he was supposed to be tailing. Junkies were useless, seriously. He had wandered around his apartment in a fairly grumpy manner for some time before he had looked at the time and decided to go get his girl. It was way to cold outside to take the bike so he broke out the keys to his '64 Maserati Ghibli, full silver and fully restored, and headed out to the bar. He let the car idle in the street in front of the establishment, his head cocked to the side as he watched the people start to head out in big groups and then smaller ones, obviously the employees were starting to leave. (NT) -- Fury, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 5:49pm PST
  • She had thought it a little odd at first when he had started to show up every night to escort her home in some manner, but now she just appreciated it - it was nice for the company, and he was a good friend. Most nights they walked when it was nice and warm out, and other nights he came on the bike, but he had never brought the car so when she emerged from the club to meet him, she didn't see him around. Her gaze lingered on the idling car for a moment but she couldn't see inside and didn't want to give the wrong impression by trying to look in, so she just cinched her jacket tighter around her waist and started off walking. Concern touched her thoughts, because he hadn't missed a night since he had started - she hoped everything was okay... (NT) -- Taylor, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 5:56pm PST
  • After a moment he realized that she didn't know his car and so creeped up, honking the horn and rolling down the passanger side window. "Want a ride?" He questioned, leaning over into the seat so she could see him and wouldn't think he was just some creep trying to pick her up. It was cold out though and she wasn't dressed all that warm. He couldn't help but worry about her, she had attached herself to him and he just naturally couldn't help himself from making sure she was warm and cared for and most importantly safe. (NT) -- Fury, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 6:05pm PST
  • She jumped at first at the horn and then laughed when he called out to her and hurried over to the passenger door. She climbed in and slid right across the bench so she was sitting in the middle seat leaning against his side. Her fingers tucked underneath her legs to warm up and she reached up to kiss his cheek lightly. "Creeper... Trying to pick girls up? You need to go down a couple blocks to find any takers." Her tone was teasing as she watched him for a moment and then a slightly sheepish smile touched her lips at her admission. "Nice car... I was wondering where you were." She didn't want him to feel obligated to look after her, but so far he'd been a good friend to her and she had come to expect it to a certain degree. (NT) -- Taylor, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 6:11pm PST
  • "I was here but I forgot you've never seen my car." He stated, looking over at her before he lifted his arm and invited her to cuddle up next to him. He ran his hand up and down his arm softly, helping her warm up. "It's cold..." He murmured softly, his brow furrowed as he leaned down to press a kiss to her temple before shifting to turn down the next road they came too. "Hungry?" A couple of times after she got off work they had stopped to have a late late dinner or early breakfast at a twenty four hour diner nearby. It was fine by him whatever they did, he was pretty much always hungry. (NT) -- Fury, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 6:28pm PST
  • "It is cold... Colder than I thought it was going to be." She agreed easily and nestled against his side, glancing up at him every once in a while and then looking back to the road and then to him again. One hand moved to his knee and then curled around so that her fingers were instead tucked beneath his leg - warmer there and so she could get just that little bit closer to him. At his offer, her lips pursed gently and she thought on it for a moment before tilting her head delicately and nodding just a little and slowly. "I am a little.. Are you? Maybe we could just do a drive thru or something though? It's cold out there.." She reminded him in case he had forgotten and smiled sweetly, hoping to sound persuasive. (NT) -- Taylor, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 6:35pm PST
  • He smirked softly, tipping his head down to look at her before he nodded. "Sure, we can do that." He put on his blinker and easily used his left hand and his knee to coax the car into the way of the drive thru. He gave their orders and pulled around, making sure he got plenty of condiments per her request before he looked down at her again. "My place or yours?" She had never been to his but for someone he wanted to throw the option out there. He felt bad always lazing about her place, even though he had done quite a bit of work around the place with the windows and the locks and stuff, just making sure everything was safe. (NT) -- Fury, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 6:54pm PST
  • She smiled at his easy-going nature and sat quietly while the order went through and they got their food and then looked up at him at his question, her head tilting a little. Sometimes she felt like she knew nothing about him and it was impossible to find anything out, so the fact that he was offering for them to just go to his place was tempting but she just smiled and shrugged a little. "We can just go to my place.. It's close and that way you don't have to drive me home later." She squeezed his leg gently and then slouched down into the seat a bit so she could rest her head back against his arm. "Oh hey, I almost forgot. A guy stopped by the bar tonight looking for you... He was really cool, said he was an old friend of yours." (NT) -- Tay, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 7:01pm PST
  • His eyes narrowed immediatly at that, looking down at her for a moment. He didn't have any friends to speak of, a few guys he had worked with but none of them lived around there and definately none of them would go asking around for him. "Did he say his name?" He questioned, his expression turning a little guarded and his tone of voice a little suspicious. A low breath escaped his lips as he quickly ran through all the options of who it could be and when he had missed someone having a tail on him, it wasn't something that could be easily ignored, he seemed to have a sixth sense for knowing when he was being followed. (NT) -- Fury, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 7:17pm PST
  • She never really expected him to get all warm and fuzzy, but he just seemed to tense up even more, so a brow cocked curiously as she looked up to him. He was a difficult guy to figure out at the best of times and she had a lot of trouble figuring out what was going through his mind at any given time. "Yeah, um, Pascal something... He said to say 'hello'... Tall guy, pretty dark. He was really nice." She assured him in case that would help though she didn't really believe it would. Her fingers brushed his knee lightly, absently reassuringly. As they pulled into the parking space at her building, she just lingered in there looking up at him for a moment before sliding across the seat to the passenger door so she could get out, reaching for one of the bags of food to carry. (NT) -- Tay, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 7:28pm PST
  • He frowned heavily, turning to face her before she got out of the car, his dark eyes serious on her. "I don't have friends, Taylor, and if anyone says they are my friend, their lying." He stated with a growl, his eyes dark and his gaze concerned. He was panicing on the inside but on the outside he just looked kind of annoyed and a little agitated. A low breath escaped his lips, his eyes narrowed as he gazed at her. "Understand?" He wanted to make sure that she wasn't talking to anyone, who the hell would be able to follow him without realizing it? He knew pascal didn't ahve those capabilities which meant he was paying someone. (NT) -- Fury, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 8:16pm PST
  • She frowned gently at that and opened her mouth to protest - who didn't have any friends at all? That seemed very odd. She just nodded a touch and slid out, quietly closing the car door behind her and digging through her purse for her keys before stepping away towards the building. "C'mon... Just come inside..." She let it go for a moment, just thinking on his reaction as she headed from the car to the building and up to her apartment... She just didn't get what his problem was at all - he was so impossible to understand sometimes. She'd never met anyone with no friends before.. (NT) -- Taylor, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 8:23pm PST

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  She just might get you lost
  And she just might leave you torn
  But she just might save your soul
  If she gets you, and she gets you any closer
  -- Mackenzie, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 2:50pm PST
  She'd taken the very pregnant Ella out for an early dinner and enjoyed the company of the bubbly young woman before sending her home to her husband in a taxi. Not quite ready to head back to the house herself yet, she had decided to take advantage of the break in the rain with a stroll down the boardwalk. Most of the stores were closed - because it was getting late on a Sunday afterall - but she still liked looking in the windows as she went. A fitted grey hoodie zipped up and faded jeans were enough to keep her warm on that surprisingly mild evening, but only becaue it was warmer that night then it had been for weeks. She was definitely ready for it to be spring, but she'd heard something about another dump of snow first. Snow was nice around Christmas, but she was just tired of the cold and the grey and couldn't wait for sunshine and flipflops to return. Her fingers tucked into the pockets of her jeans, she had made her way down to the very end of the walk, and was now on her way back up - heading towards the lights of the busier area once again...
  

  
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  • He was in one of the bars with Joey and Rio and all the guys- celebrating the birth of his brother baby girl- a week late all beit- but it didn't seem right to celebrate while Nina was in hospital. He pulled out his phone and speeddialed her cell, knowing she should be through with dinner round about now- and if she wasn;t- well he wasn;t that nobel- he didn;t care if he interupted. (NT) -- Jason, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 3:02pm PST
  • Her features lit up visibly when she spotted his name on her call display, and she flipped her phone open and tucked it between her ear and her shoulder. "Heya handsome." He was supposed to be out with the boys, so she hadn't really been expecting to hear from him till later at least, but she was never one to complain. "Having fun?" Getting closer to the noisy, busy area of town, she slowed her strolling and found a bench to sit on - seated on the back with her feet on the seat - so she could hear what he had to say. Her car wasn't parked too far from where she is, but she just lingered out there - not heading for it just yet. (NT) -- Kenzie, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 3:09pm PST
  • "Tons of fun... Joey abandoned me to go check on Nina... Rio headed with him cos he's a miserable bastard and Kaden took off get home Ella before you were through with her... And I have a feeling Travis will be going home to claim his girlfriend back from nina too..." He gruffed- the boys just weren't as hardcore as they once were "You're not gonna bail on me right?" (NT) -- Jason, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 3:21pm PST
  • "Oh baby... You're all alone?" She couldn't help but smile a little - even if Travis was still there, she wouldn't doubt that the guy would take off as soon as he could go without feeling bad. The boys really were getting to be all grown up these days - no one partied as hard or got into as much trouble these days, which was good she supposed... She still liked to act her age though - and liked that he liked to as well. "Where abouts are you?" If he was just at the bar, she was probably only a short walk away and of course she wouldn't bail on him if he was wanting her company. (NT) -- Kenzie, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 3:39pm PST
  • "yeah... I'm not feeling this responsibility crap... And I know Travis is just aiting for you to agree to come keep be company before he heads out..." He smirked at travis as he brought back a couple of beers from the bar "Im in Bar Nero... you on the strip? " (NT) -- Jason, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 3:52pm PST
  • She laughed softly at the that - knowing the truth in it. They all adored Travis and the guy did like to be around them, but he was pretty quiet and never quite lasted a whole night out and about with everyone. It just wasn't his style. A smile lingered and she nodded a little even though he couldn't see her. "I'm just down at the beach. I'll be there in a couple minutes... You can send Travis home if he wants to go." She was already off the bench and wandering in the direction of the bar so said a quick 'see you soon' and tucked her phone back into her pocket. Managing to avoid eye contact with the sometimes too-forward guys that lingered out there, and being very dressed-down, she made her way to the bar and inside to find him seated at a table at the back... (NT) -- Kenzie, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 3:58pm PST
  • He'd already got her favourite drink waiting for her, and had send Travis on his way with a guilt free conscience. He flashed her a grin as she entered and let her slide in beside him, , curling an arm around her neck and drawing her in to kiss her hello "Hey darlin'... I knew I could count on you." He smirked and twisted a strand of her hair around his finger and giving it an affectionate tug. "Jason was home by half eleven... this baby thing is a drag... you're not broody right?" He murmered close to her ear, a smirk tugging at his lips. (NT) -- Jason, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 4:09pm PST
  • She returned his smile brightly as she slid in next to him and up close to his side. "Of course, baby. I wouldn't abandon you here all on your own..." She laughed softly and returned his kiss warmly, a hand dropping to squeeze his knee. "Not usually, no. I don't really do the broody thing..." She reminded him with a wink, her head tipped back so she could meet his gaze affectionately. "He's just a proud new papa... Besides, you're secretly glad the boys took off early - I know you really wanted me to come keep you company anyway." Her tone was gently teasing - really they were good at balancing their time, spending enough with friends but still getting enough alone together. (NT) -- Kenz, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 4:14pm PST
  • Jason hadn't honestly minded a bit when Joey had wanted to go home- he could understand... he;d beent here with him through all the complications and he'd seen the state Joey had been in- and he knew Shiloh meant everything to him. He enjoyed his neice- but he definately wasn't ready for one of his own yet- not for a long while. He smirked as she spoke, watching her with a hooded gaze as she boldly exclaimed that he prefered her company more than the guys. In all honesty he did- she was his best friend and the love of his life- though he didn;t voice anywhere near often enough. "Maybe a little bit... just a little though" He grinned and dropped another kiss to her lips, tugging at her hair playfully as he kissed her. (NT) -- Jason, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 4:24pm PST
  • "Only just a little?" Her brows raised at that, but her smile was affectiontely playful as she returned his kiss briefly at first and then a little more warmly for a long moment. She broke away and ducked her face into his neck to press a kiss there and then lingered a moment to inhale a slow, quiet breath before smiling up at him again. "Well, I'm glad the boys called it off early. I was just about to head home all by himself when you called... That would have been tragic, don't you think?" (NT) -- Kenxie, Sun, Jan 21 2007, 4:30pm PST

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  If you ever cross that line
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  -- Kato, Mon, Dec 04 2006, 10:28pm PST
  It felt like it had been years since he had been out there, when in actual fact it had really only been maybe a couple of months. He just didn't have the time these days that he once had - with the job, and the kids, and Cassandra all keeping him busy. He loved his life and his family though, and figured he was about as happy as he had ever been and would or could ever be. Tonight was a bit of an exception though - after a long difficult Monday, he had gotten home late and essentially started a fight with Cassie for no reason. By the end of it all, he didn't even remember why he had been so bothered or how the petty argument had started, but he was more than willing to comply when Cass suggested - more like demanded - that he get out for a bit to cool off. That was how he ended up out there on such an unusual night. The dark-skinned, dark-eyed, dark-clothed man had once been something of a legend around there, so once someone recognized him, word spread around those who remembered him or had heard of him, but everyone pretty much left him alone at his seat at the bar. Jeans hanging from his trim hips, and wearing a black long-sleeved tee, and black hoodie, and black toque - he didn't seem like exactly the most inviting person...
  

  
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  • She had been about to go crazy at home. She loved her baby, don't get her wrong, she was an amazing little miracle who never ceased to amaze Malika but damn, being home all the time with her was giving her a mad case of cabin fever. So, when her boyfriend had ever so sweetly offered to stay in with the baby that night and let her go out, she had jumped at the chance. She was heading into the bar in a pair of low slung jeans and a cream and red top with a black fitted hoodie over it, casual and comfortable and obviously not out to attract attention as she used to be everytime she hit the streets. Her face lit up when she saw the man at the bar and she immediatly headed over, cocking a brow as she sat down next to him. "Imagine, both of us without children and out on the town on the same night." (NT) -- Malika, Mon, Dec 04 2006, 10:31pm PST
  • When she settled next to him, he glanced over in mild interest, and then again right away when he recognized the familiar face. His own features brightened unconsciously and he couldn't help the hint of a smile the touched his lips before he dropped his gaze briefly to the glass in one hand. "Hey baby girl." He hadn't seen her in weeks - hadn't seen her alone in much longer. He missed her whenever he thought about her, but truthfully was too busy most days to let her enter his mind. After falling silent for a long moment, he then looked back to her again, his smile returned, and he leaned over to press a brief but warm kiss to her cheek - high on the defined bone, right beneath her eye. "Can I buy you a drink?" (NT) -- Kato, Mon, Dec 04 2006, 10:36pm PST
  • "Definitely. I am not driving tonight, no cab and haven't been able to drink since the baby was born...you can definitely buy me numerous drinks." She grinned lightly, ordering a shot to start off with and then a beer to follow up. Her eyes moved back to him, cocking a brow absently, a teasing smile on the face. "So, fighting with the Missus?" She questioned curiously, the only time Kato was ever down in these parts was if he was pissed off at Snow White for one reason or another. It didn't happen as often anymore, she could remember when it seemed like he was pissed off at the princess nearly every other day. It was understandable though, the girl had to be hard to live with, especially to someone like Kato. (NT) -- Malika, Mon, Dec 04 2006, 10:39pm PST
  • He ordered himself a fresh one and let the 'tender - a guy he'd known casually for many years - know to just put whatever she asked for on his tab. "Bet that's the longest you've gone without a drink since before you started." He teased lightly - not that she'd ever had a problem with alcohol, but they'd all always gone hard from that first day as young teens that they'd started. His shoulders slumped a little and a sheepish, half-hearted smirk touched his lips and he shook his head. "Maybe just a little... My bad, but whatever." He was so easy to read, especially for her, but really anyone who knew him. He finished off his first drink and pushed the glass aside to be picked up, reached for his new drink for a sip, and then set it down. Both hands free, he reached out with one to curl his fingers around the edge of her stool so he could slowly tug her seat closer to his - too hard to hear her in there with her so far away. "What's your excuse?" (NT) -- Kato, Mon, Dec 04 2006, 10:45pm PST
  • "Diallo gave me a night off from kid duty." She explained even as she shifted to pull out her purse and get out a picture of Aiesha for him. "I was supposed to give this to Di to give to you and I forgot." It was the babies two month old picture, she was getting so big already, it amazed Malika to watch her and think about how tiny she had been when she was born. "How'd Siah's like his birthday party? Sorry I couldn't make it but I felt like shit." She'd been pretty sick the week of Josiah's first birthday and Diallo had gone by himself though he had taken the baby with him to let her rest. He was always sweet like that, looking out for her, she was blessed and she knew it so she didn't really understand why she reached out to run her hand down Kato's muscled arm absently. (NT) -- Mal, Mon, Dec 04 2006, 10:49pm PST
  • "Good of him..." His baby brother was such a great person - he honestly felt lucky to call him family. His smile softened a little at the picture of the baby girl and he fingered in lightly before carefully tucking it into his wallet and away. "Josiah loved his party. He thought it was pretty great. Kesiyah hated it because way too much attention was being paid to her little brother and not to her." The young girl was such a princess - his little girl. "It's alright... I got it. Di said you were feeling pretty shotty. How've you been?" It seemed weird to him to think that he didn't know how her life was going on a day-to-day basis, but it was the reality of their new lives. His gaze dropped to her light touch briefly and then he reached out to tug gently at a strand of her hair, a quiet sigh escaping his lips. (NT) -- Kato, Mon, Dec 04 2006, 10:56pm PST
  • She grinned lightly, shaking her head. "Poor Kesi, she was meant to be an only child and you messed it up." She smirked, shaking her head for a moment before she spoke again. "I am better now,mean flue or something but getting more sleep now and taking vitamins and all that so I think it's helping." She nursed her beer for a moment before looking back over to him, smiling as he tugged on her hair much the way he used to when they were much younger and their lives were very different. "How have you been? Keeping busy, I am guessing...work going good?" She had been proud of him when she heard he had gotten a promotion, he deserved it. The man had gone into work right after getting stabbed, all for shit wage and even shittier hours...just to support his family in a clean fashion. (NT) -- Mal, Mon, Dec 04 2006, 11:00pm PST
  • "I know... Poor Kesi. She would agree with you completely." A quiet smile lingered over his lips at the thought of his little princess and his gaze dropped to his drink for a moment before he looked back to her. "Good... You need to take care of yourself." She wasn't the easiest girl for a guy to take care of and he knew that his brother sometimes got into little power struggles with her, but that was just the way she had always been - so often there hadn't been anyone else to look out for her. He nodded a touch and took another sip before responding. "Yeah, busy. Work's alright - going well and definitely better than it used to be... Still long hours though. You know how it is." (NT) -- Kato, Tue, Dec 05 2006, 2:56pm PST
  • "Yeah..I am going to go back to work soon, put Aiesha into daycare probably, but that's so damn expensive it is kind of like I would just be working to pay for that." She shrugged a little, her lips pursed. "I can't see myself just staying home with the kids all the time like the princess though....probably comes easier for her since she's never had to work before." She smirked, shaking her head and winking at him playfully. "Besides, I don't want Diallo working to much at all, he needs to focus on school." She had promised Kato a long time ago, when her and Di first got together, that she wouldn't screw up his brothers future as far as his schooling and bettering himself went and she was doing her best to keep that promise. (NT) -- Mal, Tue, Dec 05 2006, 7:17pm PST
  • His brows raised a little at that, but he nodded - he guessed he hadn't really seen her as the type to want to be a strictly stay-at-home mom, as much as she loved her baby and all. "Yeah, she seems pretty happy with it... But it's different with Di in school and everything..." He agreed easily with her - on one hand, he felt like his brother should be supporting her properly with a job and everything, but on the other hand he just wanted to see things work out for Diallo. "'Sides, the more he can focus the sooner he'll be done..." He pointed out, leaning in a little closer to her so he could hear her above the loud music and the other people around. (NT) -- Kato, Tue, Dec 05 2006, 7:39pm PST
  • "I just want him to take his time and do it like he was planning on it in the first place. He barely took any classes last semester because of me being pregnant and I know he doesn't like being away from the baby for so long during the day...but he really needs to just stick to his origional plan." She shrugged a little, her boyfriend was so intelligent and she wouldn't let him waste that. A low breath escaped her lips as she shifted to take a long drink from her beer, leaning against him lightly and after a minute, she rested her head on his shoulder. "I feel boring, Kato...for the first time in my life...I feel...boring." (NT) -- Mal, Tue, Dec 05 2006, 7:59pm PST
  • "He'll figure it out... Don't worry about him, babe." He murmured the quiet reassurance - as hard as he had always tried to take care of Diallo, it just seemed like the kid had it all worked out anyway. A hand moved to run up her back and then lingered at the base of her neck, his gaze dropping to the glass resting in his free fingers. "Can't be, Malika. You will never be boring." He could see how she might feel it a bit though. He did too sometimes - the monotony of the day-in-day-out bugged him every once in a while and he had to wonder if he was ever meant for this sort of life. Never in a million years would he had thought that this would be how things would turn out when he was a kid. (NT) -- Kato, Tue, Dec 05 2006, 8:04pm PST
  • She sighed softly at the feel of his strong, calloused hands running over her back and then her neck. She had such a senstive neck and he always knew that, had always trailed his fingers over her pulse and the side and back of her neck, yeah he knew how to drive her crazy. Her tongue peeked out to run across her lips before she shrugged a little, tipping her head to the side to gaze up at him with dark eyes. "Doesn't feel boring now." She murmured quietly before she cocked a brow and gazed over at his glass. "Whatcha drinking?" He was a guy who mixed up his drinks, not the kind who just drank Sam Adams everytime or anything... (NT) -- Mal, Tue, Dec 05 2006, 8:38pm PST
  • "Good.. You shouldn't ever feel boring." He stated quite firmly but quietly, his gravelly voice a rough murmur. Thumb slowly stroking the soft skin of the side of her neck beneath her hair, he watched her closely for a long moment - gaze on hers, and then dropping briefly to her lips, then back to her eyes before he finally looked away again to his drink. "Hennessy..." With that, and the hint of a small smirk, he finished off the glass and pushed it aside, nodding to the 'tender that he would have another - just one more, he told himself. "You want anything else, babe?" He glanced to her again for another lingering moment, his hand slipping back down her back again to run in a slow, large circle. (NT) -- Kato, Tue, Dec 05 2006, 9:04pm PST
  • It was strange, how his absent touch could send sparks of heat straight up - and down - her spine. When his eyes dropped to her lips, her tongue peeked out to wet them gently without realizing she was even doing it. It was just natural to feel this desire around Kato. At his smile, she grinned in return and reached forward to take a little sip of his drink, she was a tough girl but even she didn't down Hennessy. "Um, I'll have another beer." She requested before she shifted to hook one ankle over his on the bar stool, tugging her seat closer to him. "So any other big plans for the evening?" (NT) -- Mal, Wed, Dec 06 2006, 1:01am PST
  • He eyeed her with amused affection touching his features, his dark gaze warm on her, and then looked away to request her fresh beer. Shaking his head a little, his hand slowly slipped beneath the heavy fabric of her hoodie and top so that his fingers could spread over the bare skin of the small of her back. "Nah, not at all... Just 'get out of the house and cool off' were my instructions..." His brows furrowed just briefly for a moment as he watched her as he realized how shamelessly he had just been wishing that they were sitting at a quiet booth instead of out here on the stools at the bar. His hand didn't leave her back though, and he just didn't think too much more about it. "You?" (NT) -- Kato, Wed, Dec 06 2006, 9:48am PST
  • "Nope, it's a total night of freedom. I doubt Diallo will still even be up when I get home." She shrugged a little, a smile on her face before she inhaled a little sharply at the feel of his hand moving over her bare skin. Damn, but the man had an amazing touch to him. Her brow furrowed gently as she felt her body light up in response to him, it almost bothered her the way he affected her, like her body was betraying not only herself but Diallo also and now her little girl. Still, she shifted her weight a bit closer to him, her eyes soft and warm on him. (NT) -- Malika, Wed, Dec 06 2006, 8:54pm PST
  • "Due for a night off..." He commented absently, dark gaze lingering over her features quietly. It was so hypocritical - he was so protective of his little brother, anyone else and he would have been furious to find or hear about any level of foul play involving his brother's girl... Yet here he was unable to keep his hands to himself. His lips parted lightly and a low sigh escaped before he spoke again, thumb brushing her soft, smooth skin. "So where you going back to work? Anything exciting?" He was figuring it would be the same old sort of thing, but felt the need to say something - his mind wandering was never really a good thing at the best of times. (NT) -- Kato, Wed, Dec 06 2006, 9:01pm PST
  • "Um...probably just 'tending during the day at a sports bar...I wanna be home at night but the lunch crowds are usually decent tippers..." She shrugged a little, it would work out nice. She'd be gone while Diallo was at school and make decent money without having to deal with the drunks that came out at night. It was usual a business crowd that was around during the lunch rush, just wanting a glass or two of scotch or brandy before putting on their ties and heading back to the office. "I missed you recently..." She murmured softly, honestly, her tongue running across her lips slowly. (NT) -- Malika, Wed, Dec 06 2006, 9:16pm PST
  • "That's a good idea..." He nodded a touch to demonstrate his approval - that seemed like it would work, and he liked knowing she wouldn't be out and about working late. His dipped his head a fraction so that he could too lower his voice to a murmur to match hers, his eyes dropping to her lips for a long moment. "Yeah? Just recently?" There was a hint of teasing to his tone, but in truth he found himself pleased to hear that from her. His thinking about her somehow seemed more justified knowing that she was thinking about him too - as brief and rare an event as it might be. (NT) -- Kato, Wed, Dec 06 2006, 9:20pm PST
  • She grinned lightly, shrugging her shoulders a touch. "Yeah, just recently." She stuck her tongue out playfully, a smirk on her face as she shook her head. "You know I miss you all the time, you lookin' to get your ego pumped?" She teased, her eyes lowering a bit to run over the outfit he was wearing, noting the way his muscles filled out his shirts and jeans in a way that Diallo's body wasn't built to do. She had her differences from Cassie too, Cassie was soft and full while Mal was lean and hard all the way through, though with the baby she was a bit softer around the edges than she used to be.... (NT) -- Mal, Wed, Dec 06 2006, 9:41pm PST
  • He mirrored her grin at that, brows furrowing a little sheepishly. "Maybe I am. That such a bad thing?" Who ego couldn't use a little bit of pumping every once in a while? Humble just wasn't his thing. He raised his drink to his lips for a long sip before he looked back to her again, his own gaze wandering, but completely shamelessly. "I miss you too." He didn't hesitate to offer the sentiment - the truth was he had known her almost his whole life. He didn't like going weeks without seeing or sometimes even talking to her, as much as he knew he should be able to do it - sometimes it just didn't work for him. His fingers left the bare skin of her back to absently push back her hair from her hair. (NT) -- Kato, Wed, Dec 06 2006, 9:46pm PST
  • She couldn't help herself, when his hand touched her face she turned her head so that her lips brushed over his fingertips absently before she smiled, looking down at her own drink suddenly. "I am sure princess pumps you more than enough." She was still just a touch bitter about it all, she loved Diallo but she should have ended up with Kato - he was the one she had been destined for and all that. It was like they had been made for one another. Her brow furrowed gently, her head cocked to the side before she smiled a little again, tipping her head up to look at him warmly. (NT) -- Mal, Wed, Dec 06 2006, 9:52pm PST
  • He smiled quietly and touched her cheek likely again before curling his fingers around the side of her neck, gaze on her even as she looked down. "It's different..." He offered in a low voice, watching her closely - they were supposed to be past all this, moved on and all that, but he didn't really think he would ever be able to just forget everything that had happened between them. He couldn't imagine a day when being with her could ever feel completely platonic - as terrible as he felt for thinking those thoughts. His hand brushed down her back to the edge of her stool again so that he could pull her closer still - so that there seats were essentially right side-by-side. (NT) -- Kato, Wed, Dec 06 2006, 9:57pm PST
  • She couldn't get any closer to him unless she was sitting in his lap and she was starting to seriously consider that. Her lip tucked between her teeth as she looked up at him, winking teasingly. "No one could pump like me, eh Kato?" She questioned with a mischevious smile, her eyes moving over him quietly before she dropped down to her drink, taking a long sip. "We should hang out tonight, like old times,rule the town...though we are both looking a little grown up I think..." She smirked, they weren't exactly dressed to impress, either one of them, but damn, he was impressing her. (NT) -- Mal, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 5:17pm PST
  • He laughed quietly at that - a soft but amused sound - and shook his head slightly. "Nah, baby. No one quite like you." At her suggestion, a brow raised slightly and he dropped a hand to absently squeeze her knee while he nursed his drink for a moment longer. "We should... We're hanging out now though, aren't we?" He guessed that wasn't exactly what she meant - she always like club-hopping and going out to be seen. Sitting around here like this would be a tame night by there standards back in the day. He smirked a touch and nodded again, glancing over at her. "Yeah, not so much youthful carelessness these days. Plus, you're wearing enough clothes for the both of us." (NT) -- Kato, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 5:22pm PST
  • "They are layers, easy to take off." She stated with a grin, winking teasingly at him before she shifted to finish off her drink by tipping her head back and taking a few long swallows. Spinning around in her stool, she shifted to place her hand in his and tug gently. "Come on baby, let's show them what they are missing now, huh?" She grinned as if to coerce him into coming with her, shifting to lean back and tug him up off of his stool. Generally, sitting around at him was good for her, she loved spending time with Diallo just hanging out at the house but when she was with Kato...things were rough and wild, cocky and intense....and that was the way she liked it. (NT) -- Mal, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 5:40pm PST
  • "Good, good..." He murmured his approval and watched intently with a quiet sigh as she downed the rest of her drink. Once she was off her stool and had ahold of his hand he held her close still for a moment so he could finish his own drink and then leave enough cash to settle the bill. Finally, he was swiveling around as well and shifting off to join her, one hand still in hers and the other touching her hip for just a moment before pulling back - hesitant to go there. "Where you wanna go, Mal?" Her enthusiasm was rubbing off on him - though typically he always played it 'cool' and acted pretty laid-back, his eyes lit up a little and the smirk that touched his lips lingered for a while. (NT) -- Kato, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 5:51pm PST
  • "Um, how about the boneyard?" They used to go there all the time, were well known around the regulars and it would be fun. A smile played on her lips as she gazed up at him warmly, liking the feel of his hand on her hip and his body so close to hers. Damnit, how did he manage to do this to her everytime she was near him? He had her blood boiling and rushing through her veins. Damn it, she was practically married and yet she couldn't help but notice that even though his job wasn't so much manual labor anymore he was still well cut beneath the shirt he was wearing and his dark skin looked oh so appealing. Inhaling deeply, she gazed up at him, waiting for his approval (NT) -- Mal, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 6:19pm PST
  • He nodded a little at that - easily convinced and truthfully excited by the idea of a night out with her. It had been a very long time. He dropped her hand so that his fingers could move to the small of her back so he could guide her out. His touch wandering low on her hip as he leaned in close to her for just a moment, he inhaled softly and the tip of his nose brushed her temple before he forced himself back to a more respectable distance from her for the walk out of that club. The place they were going wasn't too far and he'd had a few drinks so walking was probably the best idea - plus he was hoping that the cool, fresh air would clear his mind a little. (NT) -- Kato, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 6:24pm PST
  • She stayed close to his side to keep the chill out of her bones and just because she wanted too. It didn't take long to get the club and she grinned brightly when she heard the pulsing music and the loud crowd inside. It had been a long time since she had been down in these parts. At the door, she shrugged off her hoodie and the jacket and hoodie she was wearing, leaving her in the creme and red tube top that showed off a bit more skin than Kato might have guessed. She grabbed his hand, grinning lightly as she headed out into the crowd, pleased with the second looks that they were getting. (NT) -- Mal, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 6:26pm PST
  • The way she brightened as soon as they were inside the busy club had a small smirk touching his features as well - they were both encouraged by the couple drinks they had had earlier and the prospect of a night off of responsibility, so he couldn't see the harm in any of this... He lingered at the door for a moment to pay for her coat check and tossed his hoodie and hat on there as well before hurrying a couple steps to catch up to her. His hand in hers, he let her lead the way, his head ducked a little and his gaze taking in the more liberal clothing that she wore now - she looked good for just having had a kid a couple of months ago... But he wasn't all that surprised. (NT) -- Kato, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 6:52pm PST
  • She had always taken pride in her body and just because she didn't show it off as much as she had in the past didn't mean that had changed. She knew she looked good as they made their way through the crowd and to the dancefloor. Luda's money maker was on and she grinned brightly, pointing up to the speakers. "I love this song!" She grabbed his hands, tugging him closer to her as she started to dance, enjoying the sensations of feeling like her old self and just letting go a little bit, having a fun time. She was feeling the light effects of the few drinks she had but it was more the atmosphere, the feelings of being out and about, that was making her so smiley. (NT) -- Mal, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 10:09pm PST
  • At that moment, he was just considering himself lucky to be out there with a girl like her - he couldn't let himself think of anything else just yet. He trailed after her and couldn't help the small, slight smile touching his lips as she pulled him closer. He was easily transported back to the way things had been for all those years so long ago - many nights had been spent in a dark, loud club, drinking and dancing until they couldn't possibly any longer. His fingers in hers pulled her closer still and he just ducked his face into her hair, eyes lightly shut - her smiles and light mood so infectious that it was even affecting dark, brooding Kato. (NT) -- Kato, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 10:18pm PST
  • She moved against him easily, not even thinking about what was appropiate and what wasn't. She wasn't thinking about being someone's girlfriend or someone's mother, she was just thinking about him and having fun and the night itself. Her eyes were closed with one hand lifted above her head while the other was looped around his neck, smiling at the way his face was buried in her hair and he was moving slowly against her to the beat. He had never been one to really get down in a dance, he just seemed to sway to the beat and let whatever girl was grinding on him do most of the work....it amused her. (NT) -- Mal, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 10:31pm PST
  • His breath warm on the side of her neck as he ducked his head to press a brief and light kiss there - so quick that it almost didn't happen - his eyes opened slowly so he could watch her face for a moment. As long as she was having a good time, he was having a good time - she seemed like she needed a night to be an anonymous kid out having some fun again. He didn't like hearing her say that she was feeling boring - boring always ended badly unless interrupted. One hand moved to her hip - only his palm touching at first before he finally relented and allowed his whole hand to spread over her curve, his eyes lightly shut once again. (NT) -- Kato, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 10:37pm PST
  • So what you're sayin' is...you wanna get freaky again? -- Mal, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 10:48pm PST
    • Don't want to know if it's the last time I'll breathe you in... -- Kato, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 10:58pm PST
  • She couldn't answer in return at first, to caught up in the way he felt pressed tightly against her and the intimate flush of desire that slid over her body and gripped her in such a desperate manner. She swallowed heavily, her eyes opening up to gaze at him for a moment before she spoke, her words a little breathless. "This is why we aren't allowed to hang out." She murmured even as she pressed her hips against his with the beat, moving against him even more intently now. He drove her crazy, she had never managed to get over these feelings for him that she had held her whole life. He haunted her dreams sometimes, she would wake up and swear she could taste him on her lips and it drove her absolutely nuts when she was sleeping next to a man who worshipped the ground she walked on. She should be content with Diallo and most of the time she was...until she got around Kato. He lit up things in her that she thought she had long since forgotten about... (NT) -- Mal, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 11:04pm PST
  • Of all the possible reactions, he actually laughed at her words, his head tipping back a little and then forward again and into her neck. It was true, she was right - they were irresponsible and selfish and completely totally hopeless around each other. They should have been forbidden to be together and they had even tried to implement a rule that would keep them from being around each other, but even random encounters like this apparently were bad news. He just couldn't help himself, as much as he tried to think of other things it was impossible. "We cannot do this again, Malika." He stated, almost growled in her ear, but both hands slowly and then more firmly caressed the tight curves of her backside and his lips grazed her jaw as he spoke, then brushed her throat warmly, his eyes shut to everything and everyone around them. (NT) -- Kato, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 11:10pm PST
  • "Haven't a clue what you are talking about, Kato." She stated with a grin, shifting against him before she shifted to wrap both arms around his neck, her fingers playing out over the back of his shaved his head and the nape of his neck, nails trailing absently over his skin. When his hands started caressing her rear and his lips hit her jaw she made a soft groan, her head tipping back a little to let long dark hair fall over her shoulders. She was so the opposite of the woman he had waiting at him, so dark and lean while Cassie was light and soft but Mal and Kato, they just seemed to fit together. There was no marvelling at the differences between them because, well, they were the same. (NT) -- Mal, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 11:28pm PST
  • "Don't play dumb with me, Malika." He tried to sound warning, but he just smirked briefly and kissed slowly up her neck and then back down to allow his lips to travel the length of her shoulder - pleased with the strapless top that she now wore. His teeth pinched a small piece of her smooth skin a couple of times, but he was hesitant for now - thinking of the consequences of sending her home a marked woman. His hands moved slowly lower and his mouth worked its way back to her neck, his gaze meeting hers for a moment and then encouraged when he saw his own dark, desiring look mirrored in her eyes. He hated this but he couldn't resist it. Fingers tight on her skin through the denim of her jeans, he kissed for a long moment just behind her ear, eyes lightly shut once more as he wordlessly breathed her in. (NT) -- Kato, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 11:35pm PST
  • His small kisses were driving her crazy and finally she turned her head so she was gazing up at him, brushing his lips against hers for a moment before she leaned in to kiss him more deeply, her tongue peeking out for a taste of him that she so vividly remembered. A soft sound escaped her lips as she swallowed gently but kept kissing him, as long as she was touching him, the thoughts of how this was wrong stayed away. If she was tasting him, she could just focus on that and nothing else in the world mattered to her. Her body was moving against his to the beat of the music as he held her backside firmly in his hands, her tongue moving to almost the same beat against his lips and as she explored his mouth... (NT) -- Mal, Thu, Dec 07 2006, 11:56pm PST
  • He didn't even try to stifle the groan that caught deep in his throat - besides she was the only one close enough to him to hear it and she was used to it. One hand raised to cup her cheek as he returned her deep kiss wholeheartedly, and then pushed back through her her hair to fist at the back of her head. The fact that they were surrounded by people was lost to him because he was focused on only one thing - remember her and the way she felt and tasted because he had no idea if he would ever do this again. His free hand slid slowly up her back and then down again to her hip once more, tucking into the back pocket of her jeans, his eyes tightly shut as he kissed her heatedly. (NT) -- Kato, Fri, Dec 08 2006, 12:06am PST
  • She moaned softly into his mouth as her hand fisted at his neck and her other hand moved between them to tuck into the waist band of his jeans. Yeah, this was wrong but it felt so damn right every timehe touched her and he tasted so good on her lips. Her tongue explored him and before long they weren't even dancing anymore, just pretty much groping each other as they made out in the middle of the dancefloor - though with everything else going around, few people were casting them second looks. It was unlikely anyone the knew was in the crowd but at the time she wasn't even contemplating the consequences of that, all she knew was she wanted him desperately, right then. (NT) -- Mal, Fri, Dec 08 2006, 9:50pm PST
  • His breath caught sharply and he broke the kiss again and ducked his face back into her neck - sucking slowly there and nipping at her warm skin. They'd already passed the point of no return, he knew but refused to admit. Both hands moved to her hips again as he paid very close attention to the side of her neck, and her throat, and down her shoulder a short ways. He wanted to get out of there - they were getting to the point where they needed to get out of there - but he didn't want to suggest it. He was still trying to deny the fact that he was here again, doing this, again. Apparently he hadn't grown up and matured quite as much as he thought he had. (NT) -- Kato, Fri, Dec 08 2006, 9:57pm PST
  • Again, a soft moan escaped her lips as her head tipped back and she ran her fingers over his shaved head. Her hips shifted against his, begging for something that he couldn't give her unless they got out of that club. Her brow furrowed as she shifted to gently push him back until they were off of the dancefloor and against the wall where it was a bit more hidden and her hand could slip down to rub against the front of his jeans as she began her exploration of his neck, careful not to leave marks without really allowing herself to think about just why it was that they couldn't leave marks. (NT) -- Mal, Fri, Dec 08 2006, 10:03pm PST
  • The sound that stuck in his throat was purely primal and his head dropped back against the wall while her lips wandered. In the slightly more private location, one hand lingered over her hip and the other pushed up beneath her top, his eyes tightly shut. He didn't want to do this here but their options were pretty limited. He just hated the idea of not being able to fully take advantage of the situation, but it seemed pretty much like it would be here or nowhere. "Mal..." There had been another thought to follow, but it was quickly lost - he couldn't focus on much except her tight flesh beneath his wandering hands, and the intense desire spreading throughout his body. (NT) -- Kato, Fri, Dec 08 2006, 10:11pm PST
  • "There's a hotel..across the street." She whimpered softly, her words breathy. She was loathe to have his hands off of her for even a second now but if she could hold out a little while they would both be more comfortable and more able to fully enjoy one another. Her tongue peeked out to run across her lips as she lifted her head, turning lust dazed eyes on him. Her hand shifted to run over his jaw, brushing her fingers over his lips absently before running back down to the nape of his neck, curling there as she waited for his answer to her statement about the hotel. Even as she watched him though, her other hand was still working over his denim, touching him the only way she could at the moment. (NT) -- Mal, Fri, Dec 08 2006, 10:13pm PST
  • "Yeah..." He agreed with her suggestion with no hesitation, but it took a few long moments before he could remove his hands from her willing body. His eyes opened finally and his fingers grabbed hers, his tone almost pleading because as long as she was all over him, it would be impossible for him to regain enough composure for them to move from their spot there to a room at the hotel nearby. "Okay, stop, stop..." He exhaled a long low sigh, his gaze dark and muscles tense, but he wasn't looking at her for very long before he dipped his head to catch her lips again in another heated kiss. He broke away another moment later though with a quiet sound and his head dropped back. "Let's go..." (NT) -- Kato, Sat, Dec 09 2006, 8:01pm PST
  • She groaned softly but nodded and let her hand take his to lead the way to get their things. The ride was silent, though she kept her hand on his upper thigh, kneading there as they drove just to show him that the mood wasn't passing and she wanted him, desperately. She let him get the mood, wanting to tell him not to put it on his credit card but keeping her mouth shut instead so not to remind him of the girl he had at home. When he came out of the office she got out of the car, following him to the room and as soon as the door was closed she had him pushed against her, her hands moving to get his shirt off of his broad chest. (NT) -- Mal, Sun, Dec 10 2006, 10:04pm PST
  • He didn't allow his mind to wander in the short period of transit - so his thoughts didn't turn to his girlfriend or his brother, and also his desire for her was only heightened by the time they finally, thankfully made it inside the room. Pinning her against the door, he willingly helped her out by pulling off his shirt first and then hers quickly after, a blissful sound catching in his throat as his hands were finally given the freedom to roam the bare flesh of her torso. His head dipped to nip sharply at the skin of the side of her neck and his fingers dropped to work at the button of her jeans. He felt like saying something, but he was afraid of somehow messing all this up, and at that point in time he had just one desire. (NT) -- Kato, Sun, Dec 10 2006, 10:17pm PST

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• Closing time
  Every new begining comes from some other beginings endn -- Fury, Thu, Oct 12 2006, 10:14pm PDT
  He was waiting outside the bar yet again but this time he was straddling a huge black and chrome harley. The bike looked just as intimidating as it's owner, who was smoking a cigarette, his leather jacket zipped up and the collar popped up - not for a fashion statement but to ward off the chill. He hoped she'd had enough sense to wear a thick jacket, especially since they were going on the bike, the wind got a little biting when going fifty miles an hour. He had picked up a helmet for her earlier, shiny and black. The guy at the store tried to sell him a pink one but he just couldn't justify riding around with a bright pink helmet strapped behind him, even if she might have liked it. She seemed like a classy enough girl though and black was a classy color so it should do. Tossing his cigarette, he lit another one and leaned forward, resting his crossed arms over the handbars as he trained his dark eyes on the door. It had seemed like a slow night, not many people going in and a lot of people going out so it should be pretty easy for her to close up shop...
  

  
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  • She was smiling and in conversation when she emerged, another girl on her right, and a guy to her left - both also clad in black, suggesting that they were co-workers. Being a Thursday, they had had more than enough help around and it had ended up being an unusually quiet night for whatever reason, so things had gone smoothly and they were out of there a little early. When she spotted him on the bike, she couldn't help but laugh lightly in delight, and said goodnight to the pair - who linked fingers and disappeared off into the dark - before heading over to him. She hadn't forgotten that he would be there, but she had forgotten his promise to pick her up on the bike, so it was all very exciting. Chin tipping up, she shoved her hands into the pockets of her heavy dark coat, and narrowed her eyes at him. "Hey babe." (NT) -- Taylor, Thu, Oct 12 2006, 10:25pm PDT
  • He watched as the couple walked away and for the first time in a long time he wondered what it would be like to be like that with a woman. to hold her hand and kiss her whenever he wanted. His eyes drifted to Taylor as she approached, his head cocking to the side before he reached behind him and grabbed the helmet, gently tossing it to her. "Wanna go for a ride?" He questioned, he wanted to take her out on the bike for a bit before he took her home for the night, even though it was kind of late but hell, he didn't work and she didn't work till the next night he figured so he didn't think it would be a big deal to be out a bit late. (NT) -- Fury, Thu, Oct 12 2006, 10:53pm PDT
  • "Do I ever. But I can't.." She caught the helmet with a light laugh, but then leaned in when she was close enough to him to whisper in his ear. "I'm not dressed properly..." There was a teasing tone to her voice, though she was in fact wearing a skirt that evening - her more-often-than-not work attire - but she wasn't too worried, it would be fine, she would just be a little chilly. Her jacket was plenty warm, and she would be hiding behind him anyway. She stood up straight again and inspected the helmet in her hands before tipping her head back so her hair was back over her shoulders and pulling it slowly up, her brows furrowed as she got it settled on her head and looked to him for approval, until to smother another laugh of amusement. (NT) -- Tay, Thu, Oct 12 2006, 11:07pm PDT
  • He watched her get the helmet situated before he shifted to reach down into his backpack which was hooked beneath him. He tugged out a small navajo style blanket, handing it to her before he scooted up on the bike to allow her room to get on, keeping it steady. She could cover up with the blanket, he had thought about the wind chill before he left the house and had grabbed it just in case. "Least you wore a jacket." He half grumbled before he revved up the engine, causing a few people to curiously glance their way though he didn't pay any attention to the eyes that were cast in their direction. "Wrap your arms around my waist. Keep your knees tucked against the inside of mine." (NT) -- Fury, Thu, Oct 12 2006, 11:32pm PDT
  • Smirking a little at his grumblings, she took the blanket with a 'thanks' and then climbed on up. She scooted up close to him as instructed and made sure the blanket was secured so it would help keep her warm but wouldn't get blown away. She was about to say something, but it was loud and it was nothing important, so she just swallowed her words - not a usual practice for her, but these were new circumstances. Finally, once she was all settled, she wrapped her arms tightly around his waist, fingers of one hand twisting into his jacket - surprised to find herself actually a little nervous. Motorcycles were dangerous, and she was typically a pretty safe girl - not boring, but definitely no adrenaline junkie. (NT) -- Taylor, Thu, Oct 12 2006, 11:42pm PDT
  • He smiled warmly, tipping his head to the side for a moment - no one could see his expression so he didn't feel so nervous about expressing it. He just liked the way she wrapped her body so tightly around his, like she was so sure he would protect her no matter what - and he would - it was just nice to have someone have that kind of faith in him. He glanced back at her for a moment, just checking to make sure she was ok before he spoke again. "Just follow my body." And with that last pointer they were off. He took it easy at first, letting her get used to leaning with the curves and turns but as soon as they hit a straight stretch he let the beast loose... (NT) -- Fury, Thu, Oct 12 2006, 11:49pm PDT
  • She nodded at his words even though he wasn't looking at her and then she spent the first few minutes just clinging to him. Her eyes were locked on the back of his neck before she finally realized that this was all there was to it and then she begun to actually enjoy the ride. It was refreshing and liberating, and she did feel perfectly safe with him. From the moment they had met, she had felt completely protected and taken care of whenever he was around, so even now she trusted that he would look out for her. It was exciting being out there on the powerful bike at the late night-early morning hour, with no one else around. (NT) -- Tay, Thu, Oct 12 2006, 11:56pm PDT
  • He rode on for about forty minutes before he pulled the bike over near the waterfront. They in a fairly isolated area but people were within sight distance because he didn't want to make her uncomfortable. Parking the bike, he slid off and then helped her off, walking around a bit to stretch out his legs before he headed back over to her. Gently, his calloused hands swept beneath her chin to unbuckle the strap of the helmet and then gently pull it off of her, careful not to get any of her hair tangled. Pausing a moment, he tried to count how many different shades and colours were in her hair but he found that to be near impossible and just gave up. (NT) -- Fury, Fri, Oct 13 2006, 12:14am PDT
  • She loosened her hold on him once they had stopped and then accepted his help to get off the bike, leaving the blanket there on the seat. She smoothed her skirt and then tipped her head back when he reached for the helmet and waited patiently for him to pull it off. She was smiling when she was all sorted out and gave his arm a brief squeeze before shoving her hands into the pockets of her jacket. "That's fun! Really great... Next time, we should go faster." Her tone was teasing, but she nodded firmly too - her fears had dissipated and she had every confidence in his driving skills to keep her safe. She took a quick glance around where they had stopped - she'd lost track of where they were going earlier, but she vaguely recognized the area now. (NT) -- Tay, Fri, Oct 13 2006, 12:22am PDT
  • He gazed down when she put her hands into her pockets and then took a step towards her, gently coaxing them out of the pockets. He carefully cupped her small, delicate hands it is much larger, rougher ones and rubbed softly before he brought them up to his mouth to blow warmth onto them, pressing a kiss to the knuckle of one as he did so. "Mittens and pants next time." He stated firmly before he shifted to turn look at the ocean, though he kept rubbing her hands between his and occasionally lifting them up to his lips. (NT) -- Fury, Fri, Oct 13 2006, 12:37am PDT
  • She smiled at him and stood up a little straighter, letting him take her hands, and then shifted so she was standing closer. "Yessir. I promise to try to remember." She winked and shrugged a little - that was the most that she could promise, to try at least. At his affectionate tending to of her chilly fingers, she warmed easily and leaned her body gently against his as she followed his gaze out to the ocean. "What do you do during the day?" It was a pretty random question, but she was just so curious about this guy - all she knew about him was that he was determined to look out for her, and his name and age. She knew nothing else - couldn't even really guess at anything else, he was so damn mysterious. (NT) -- Taylor, Fri, Oct 13 2006, 11:04pm PDT
  • "Whatever I want." He replied in his usual short manner but then looked at the way she was leaning against him, trusting him to keep her warm and safe. "Umm...I..." What did he do during the day? "I sleep in pretty late. Eat. I dunno. What do most people do during the day?" He sounded a little aggravated but it was an almost humerous sound because it was directed at himself. He didn't do anything exciting or worthwhile during the day and that suddenly made him angry. Pursing his lips, his brow furrowed a little as he looked down to her. "What do you during the day?" (NT) -- Fury, Sun, Oct 15 2006, 10:30pm PDT
  • She couldn't help the small smile that lit her features at his almost awkward response. The aggravation in his voice was perplexing but she didn't feel like it was directed at her. Looking up to him, her head tipped slightly back, she was quiet for a moment longer before responding. "Well, I usually sleep in pretty late because I work late most nights... Then I spend most afternoons running errands - cleaning or shopping, then I go to work in the evenings. Somedays I just stay at home and read or watch movies, sometimes I go out for lunch or dinner... I usually go to the gym a few days a week. That's about it. Pretty average." Pretty boring if you asked her - not enough variety. (NT) -- Taylor, Sun, Oct 15 2006, 10:42pm PDT
  • "Sounds nice." He stated honestly, routine was something he craved but could never quite get ahold on no matter how hard he tried to train his body and activities. It just didn't work for him so well. A yawn escaped his lips as he shifted his arms around her waist, drawing her to rest against his chest, so her back was resting on him. So he was taking liberties he didn't really have a right too but he wanted to hold her and he was a man who was used to getting what he wanted. His chin rested on her shoulder as he gazed out over the ocean, it was a great view. (NT) -- Fury, Sun, Oct 15 2006, 10:51pm PDT
  • "It's alright." For now at least - she definitely hoped for something more in her life, but she was still pretty young and being stuck in limbo wasn't really too bad right now. She didn't mind when he looped his arms around her, instead just shifted as he urged her so she was standing in front of him, leaning back against his chest. She was a touchy-feely, physical sort of girl, and the fact that she hardly knew him didn't really bother her. He wasn't exactly a typical sort of guy. Her hands rested over his for a moment, then slid up his arms a bit before slipping back into the pockets of her jacket. "Do you work?" He hadn't mentioned it, and he obviously didn't work late nights, so she wondered about that. (NT) -- Taylor, Sun, Oct 15 2006, 10:57pm PDT
  • "Not really. Not anymore." He shrugged a little as he let out a soft breath and gazed out over the ocean for a long moment before he dropped his chin down to rest on her shoulder and pressed a warm kiss to the side of her neck. "Are you warm enough?" He questioned gently, showing that he did have a caring side to him as he ran his hand idely over the curve of her stomache and just below the swell of her chest. He really wasn't the typical sort of guy and she didn't appear to be the typical girl to him which was probably what intrigued him the most and had him stalking her as he would a predator or something. (NT) -- Fury, Sun, Oct 29 2006, 10:29pm PST
  • "That's alright." It didn't really matter to her either way whether or not he worked - because she figured whichever it was, he got by somehow. It seemed like his bike was nice enough that he was doing okay - unless he had spent all of his money on the bike and was now living in a cardboard box... She doubted that though. He seemed to have the sort of laid-back comfortable quality that only people who didn't worry about money had. At his lips on her neck, her fingers returned to curl around his forearm, a quiet breath slipping from her gently parted lips. She smiled a little a moment later, and squeezed his arm tightly, and then nodded a touch. "Yeah, it's nice out here. You?" She was just happy being out somewhere different, away - but not to far from - the busy downtown. (NT) -- Tay, Sun, Oct 29 2006, 10:37pm PST
  • "I'm good." He stated, smiling a little as he hugged her close to him and smiled a little before shifting to sit down, never letting go of her, instead easily swooping her off her feet and keeping her in his arms until he was sitting down and she was sitting in his lap. He smiled warmly, pressing another kiss to her shoulder since she had responded so well before when he had kissed her neck. "Tell me more about you. More exciting than me." He smiled a little, since the expression was hidden, and ducked his head into the curve of her neck, resting his forehead there. (NT) -- Fury, Sun, Oct 29 2006, 10:58pm PST
  • She didn't seem to get out much these days - work kept her busy most nights - and she hadn't had much luck meeting new people, so she was loving this - the contact, the conversation, everything. Once they were settled down sitting, she shifted so she was comfortable sideways in his lap, and slipped one arm around his neck - her fingers twisting into his hair at the back of his head. "I don't know about that... There's not much to tell. I've been here a few months... I think I want to go back to school, but I'm not in too much of a rush.." Her free fingers spread flat over his chest, shamelessly traveling over the definition of his muscles there. If he could take liberties, so could she, she figured. (NT) -- Taylor, Sun, Oct 29 2006, 11:04pm PST
  • "Still young." He stated honestly, she really was still young and had the whole expanse of time stretching out in front of her - she should take her time and enjoy her life. His eyes dropped down, watching her fingers as they explored his chest, his gaze growing a touch dark as her touch grew bolder. "I think you are exciting..." He stated, and he had no idea how much that meant. To say the least, he had been in some very exciting situations and to say that this little girl who barely took up his lap was exciting to him...well, it was saying a lot, that's all. (NT) -- Fury, Sun, Oct 29 2006, 11:19pm PST
  • "But getting older... But yeah, that's what I tell myself. I'm still young." She agreed with a slight nod, her head ducked a little so she didn't have to speak too loudly to him. At his comment, her head cocked and a smile touched her lips. That was a refreshing thing to hear from someone - that they found you exciting, especially because she was currently convinced that her life was kind of dull. "I think you're exciting too." It was the truth but she was so intrigued by him - he had a story that he was reluctant to share, but she was curious to hear it one day. Her fingers on his chest slipped down to just rest at his stomach, tucked beneath his shirt - staying warm against his soft flesh. (NT) -- Taylor, Sun, Oct 29 2006, 11:27pm PST
  • He smirked lightly, tipping his head to the side to gaze at her a touch, just her profile for a second before he smiled a little, yawning softly in a comfortable manner. He did have quite the story that he could share but it was hard enough to even get him to talk about what he ate for lunch, much less how he had spent the last ten years of his life. His hand lifted to run over her hair slowly, enjoying the soft thickness there with a smile. "You have nice hair." He stated absently before he pressed a kiss to the back of her head, soothing his hand down her shoulder and then over her arm. (NT) -- Fury, Sun, Oct 29 2006, 11:48pm PST
  • She kind of got that already - it was hard for him to say much about anything, she figured it would take some time before he might even be will to share much else about himself. Somehow though, it didn't bother her - she didn't mind not knowing and was drawn by the idea that one day she might get to know. "Well thanks..." She smiled at that, and leaned sideways against his chest, her forehead touching his chin before she pressed her lips to his jaw and then sat up a little again. It was late, but she wasn't tired - used to being up at night and sleeping in through the morning. It just worked for her. (NT) -- Tay, Sun, Oct 29 2006, 11:53pm PST
  • He ran on his own schedule, sometimes he would want to be up during the day and sometimes he wouldn't, just kind of depended on how he was feeling that day. At the moment, he was content to be a night owl, since he was taking his self appointed role as her guardian pretty seriously. He knew he wasn't much as far as company went, he wasn't big into words and he kinda wondered if she was bored but then shrugged it off. He trusted that if she was bored, she would, leaving simple as that. The silence stretched on for a few more minutes before he finally shifted to stand, helping her up before handing her the helmet again. (NT) -- Fury, Fri, Nov 03 2006, 11:45pm PST
  • It was a little chilly that night, but she was warm enough with her jacket and sitting in his lap all nestled close to his warmth. So, she was perfectly content sitting there until he stood, and took his help to get up as well. Smiling a touch, she took the helmet from him and pushed her hair back from her face with one hand. "You ready to go?" A hand ran down his arm lightly and then reached out to tug at the edge of his jacket at about his chest - just absently straightening it. She liked to talk most of the time, but she didn't mind sitting in comfortable silence - which it was with him, somehow not awkward like one might have thought it would be. (NT) -- Tay, Fri, Nov 03 2006, 11:52pm PST
  • "Grtting colder." He stated, his hand brushing over her nose briefly as if proving his point since the tip was cold. He leaned down, brushing his lips across her high brow bone before he turned and slid onto the back, letting her get on behind him as he steadied the motorcycle beneath him. Once she was settled, he took off, careful to go a little bit slower this time since it was colder her out. Before long, he was pulling up to her apartment and there he sat, debating if it would be to big of a hint to turn off his bike -- a sign letting her know he was willing to stay. He decided to keep the bike on, letting her make the call. (NT) -- Fury, Fri, Nov 03 2006, 11:58pm PST
  • She sniffled a little as if to help him prove his point, and smiled at his light kiss, then tugged the helmet on before climbing on behind him. She was definitely enjoying this new motorcycle riding experience - it was exciting and liberating and just a little bit scary. Her arms tight around his waist, she just rested her head sideways against his back and watched the buildings go by until they arrived at hers. She sat behind him for a brief moment before climbing off, and pulling off the helmet, a hand resting on his shoulder. She gestured up the building with her head - with the bike on and him still wearing his helmet, she wasn't sure that he could hear her but figured he didn't really need to to know what she was saying. "Coming up?" (NT) -- Taylor, Sat, Nov 04 2006, 12:03am PST
  • He was no fool and didn't need to be asked twice. The motorcycle was shut off and locked up and then he reached over, taking the helmet off of her and then smoothing his hand over her hair with a small smile before he set it on the bike and then slipped his hand down to rest on her lower back and guide her up to the apartments entrance. His eyes scanned the area, an old habit that had was ingrained in him. He immediatly noted the easiest entry and exit points and a few other things before he followed her in, checking out the locks and such on the doors as they walked... (NT) -- Fury, Sat, Nov 04 2006, 12:15am PST

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• I've never looked for trouble
  But I've never ran
  I don't take no orders from no kind of man
  Because I'm evil
  My middle name is misery
  Yeah, I'm evil, so don't you mess with me -- Fury, Mon, Oct 09 2006, 7:27pm PDT
  She had been on his mind lately, which was unusual. His view of women wasn't that modern nor all that politically correct. They were useful for sex and that was about it, even then he never got personal with it. Hell, he couldn't even think of when he had ever taken a woman face to face. It was always impersonal, just a mutual taking of pleasure. He couldn't think about when he had cared for anyone's safety and well being without his own but he had been worried about her, thinking about her, near obsessing over her and that just wasn't his style. That was why he found himself, the night after he had walked her home, at two thirty in the morning, leaning against the brick walls of her bar, staring at the night sky and smoking a hand rolled. He just wasn't comfortable with her walking home alone, she was to pretty, to sweet and to little. He wasn't the kind of guy to stop and save a damsel in distress, hell, he had walked past his share of muggings without a second glance but there was something about her that was intriguing to him. He watched as people filed out of the bar, noting that last call must have just happened. Exhaling slowly, he let out a soft breath and kicked his ankle over the opposite one, waiting for her to emerge.
  

  
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  • It was busier that night for some reason she just hadn't been able to figure out, so it was later before she managed to get away - the bar had been a bit of a mess and they had been short-staffed. Sure enough though, she emerged on her own, too late to catch the bus and too stubborn to take a taxi, but walking at her purposeful speed. Hands shoved into the pockets of her charcoal wool coat - one tight around her cell phone - she glanced either way quickly before heading off in the direction of her apartment building. Her light blonde waves had been pulled out of their tie before she left the club and were in contrast to her all-black uniform of boots, gauchos, and the lacy bustier beneath her coat. As she marched - on the edge of the sidewalk closest to the streets, farthest from the dark entrances to the sidestreets and alleys - her face was tipped down at the ground, but she glanced up every once few steps with just her eyes. (NT) -- Taylor, Mon, Oct 09 2006, 7:45pm PDT
  • He watched her emerge and then watched how she carried herself down the sidewalk. After a few minutes of this, he lengthened his stride and caught up with her, speaking in his low, soft tone. "Eyes up. Confidence, less likely to be approached." He stated, probably the most words he had said in a row to her, even though it wasn't exactly a full sentance. He shoved his hands into his pockets, walking beside her. He had to shorten his strides to keep walking next to her instead of in front of her but he had long legs, so that tended to happen with just about anyone... (NT) -- Fury, Mon, Oct 09 2006, 7:58pm PDT
  • Her breath caught softly as he spoke - she hadn't been expecting anyone and had been hoping for no one, and she was definitely surprised when, after just a moment, she recognized him. "Thanks, coach." Her tone was quietly affectionate - she knew nothing about him, and yet was quite fond of him. She owed him a lot, and he was oh-so-intriguing, and she had definitely hoped to run into him again. Her shoulder bumped gently against his, and she glanced over at him for a few steps before looking ahead to where she was going. Not a lot fazed her, and though she had been definitely shaken by her close encounter, she had taken just a night off before continuing on with her normal routine - just quite a bit more cautious. (NT) -- Taylor, Mon, Oct 09 2006, 8:11pm PDT
  • "Should get a cab. Not that expensive." He stated before he looked down at the ground briefly and then looked up once again. He was just a guy who looked like it wouldn't be a smart decision to mess with. He wasn't angry looking, persay, but he def. looked like he had been through enough so that he knew how to handle himself and didn't take any bullshit of messing around. His eyes moved over to her, taking in the small amount of skin around her ankles and her delicate feet before his eyes travelled up to the cloth covered legs and then her jacket that hid all her feminine curves from him. He remembered from last time, though, the delicate curve of her chest and hips and found himself wanting another peek at those curves... (NT) -- Fury, Mon, Oct 09 2006, 8:23pm PDT
  • "Is when you're going back and forth every night and trying to save something in the bank, honey." She explained easily, but not too adamantly - he was right, but she was really trying hard to not spend any money unless it was completely necessary. She wanted so much to own her own place once day, and she wanted to maybe go back to school to get a better job, but she needed money first. She looked up at him again for another few steps before glancing down once more. "So were you waiting for me or what? Or is this just pure coincidence? I didn't see you inside tonight..." It had been busy though, and there had been another 'tender on shift - she figured that maybe she could have missed him, but she thought that she probably would have noticed him. (NT) -- Taylor, Mon, Oct 09 2006, 8:40pm PDT
  • He didn't want to openly admit that he had been waiting for her so he just shrugged, his eyes moving down the sidewalk ahead of them to check everything out before he looked back down to her. "I was in the neighborhood, figured you would be walking and thought you might want some company home." He smirked a little at that, the first real expression on his face since he met her. His smirk was kind of rakish, the innuendo thrown out there. He was a bastard, that was for sure, and he openly admitted it to anyone who asked or insinuated it. He wasn't shy about his sexual appetite nor his need for his solitude enhanced life. (NT) -- Fury, Mon, Oct 09 2006, 9:42pm PDT
  • She smirked a little at that herself, amusement lighting her features - 'in the neighborhood' was the oldest excuse in the book, but she didn't bug him about it. She wasn't exactly the best judge of character, and was the first to admit it, but he seemed alright - a little strange for sure, but he had saved her from what would no doubt have been a pretty traumatic incident. He was actually forming almost-sentences now too, so that was a bonus. "I'm really just a couple blocks away... But I don't mind the company." She admitted with a slight shrug, her gaze moving to him more frequently now. "You staying near by, too?" She didn't want to be dragging him all around town just so she could have a little company, but she doubted he would be here if he didn't want to just a little. (NT) -- Taylor, Mon, Oct 09 2006, 9:47pm PDT
  • "Good." He stated softly, looking over to her again before he looked ahead once more. "Kind of." It wasn't really close but his bike wasn't to far away and he enjoyed the ride home in the brisk night air. He loved riding at night, the wind freezing his face, the stars above him, the roads mostly deserted...it was a good thing. His eyes moved back to her for a second before he spoke once more. "You like bikes?" He questioned, he really could form full sentance but he just never felt the need too. People talked to much about stupid shit that wasn't worth listening too, or so was his opinion. (NT) -- Fury, Mon, Oct 09 2006, 10:14pm PDT
  • She nodded a little and was quiet for a moment - normally she was the chit-chatty night, but she'd been making conversation all night, and he didn't seem to care whether or not she was talking - until his question. "They look good... Never been on one though." She'd always lived in cities - always walked everywhere, driving only occasionally. She glanced up at him with another small smile - not needing to ask if he rode one, because she could picture it already. It fit, for sure. He was a difficult guy to try and figure out, but him riding a motorcycle was one thing that wasn't hard to imagine. One hand left her pocket so that she could link her arm through his - it was chilly and he was walking a little fast for her, besides she was just a friendly, touchy-feely type of person, and he was walking her home. (NT) -- Taylor, Mon, Oct 09 2006, 10:20pm PDT
  • He looked down at her when she entwined their arms, his brow raised before he untangled them and shifted to wrap his arm around her waist - it would keep her warmer and closed to him which was what he wanted. He smiled lightly, briefly, so briefly it was almost unnoticable before he spoke again. "Tomorrow we'll ride home." He stated, he'd have to go get a helmet for her - he didn't use one of course - but she would have to wear one. She would like hot in a sleek black helmet, her arms wrapped around his waist as they cruised the streets on his monster of a bike. (NT) -- Fury, Mon, Oct 09 2006, 10:31pm PDT
  • She didn't mind when he pulled her closer and instead just slipped her own arm around his waist - she was warmer nearer to him and he just seemed like a bit of a prickly guy so she was pleasantly surprised to find him getting cozy. "Hm." Her lips pursed a little - a coy expression curving her lips as she looked up at him. "You planning on making a habit out of escorting me home, honey?" She wouldn't mind - she hadn't had enough time in this town to really make a group of friends, everyone she spent time with was from work, so the idea of company was appealing. She was social by nature after all, and solitude wasn't really her style - the opposite of him. (NT) -- Taylor, Mon, Oct 09 2006, 10:47pm PDT
  • His dark, dark eyes dropped down to hers for a moment before he looked back ahead of them. He didn't even acknowledge the fact that his hand had worked it's way into the pocket of her coat. "Yeah." He did intend to make it a habit, he worried about her for some reason and he didn't worry about a whole lot of people or things so it had to mean something. He might be a solitary man and he might not have a whole lot of respect for anything but he was spiritual in his own way and he didn't mess with destiny. Something had brought this tiny girl into his life and he wasn't about to take chances with her well being. Maybe he was meant to play guardian angel for a bit, as much of a laugh as that was. (NT) -- Fury, Tue, Oct 10 2006, 8:23pm PDT
  • "Well then I don't really need to think about calling a cab, do I? For now at least." She commented more absently than anything - more like thinking aloud - and then fell silent for the last few steps to her building. If he was feeling like maybe he was meant to play her guardian, she was feeling like he was too - it seemed awfully convenient to her that he had shown up at her bar on a quiet night, then been there when she was walking home... She slowed to a stop, pulling him with her and gave his waist a light squeeze before letting him go, her hands shoving back into the pockets of her coat. "Well thanks... Did you want a coffee or a drink or something before you head out?" She was a night person - had no where to be in the morning, didn't mind feeding him or something as thanks for the company. (NT) -- Taylor, Tue, Oct 10 2006, 8:46pm PDT
  • He stopped when she did, immediatly letting her go when she pulled back. His hands went back into his pockets, his eyes on her for a moment before they drifted to take in the building she lived in. It looked secure enough, wasn't in a horrible neighborhood but he would like to check it out none the less. "Sure." He nodded a little bit before he gestured for her to go in front of him, his eyes moving to glance over his shoulder for a moment as if just scoping out the area. It was an old habit, one that he couldn't quickly get over and it just made him feel better when he knew his surroundings were secure. (NT) -- Fury, Tue, Oct 10 2006, 9:08pm PDT

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• -- Kevin "Fury" Griffin, Sun, Sep 24 2006, 10:29pm PDT
  He didn't exactly look like he was expecting or wanting any company as he sat at the bar, drinking from a glass of straight whiskey. His bomber jacket was tight over his well muscled form - eight years of physical training would make anyone into a near god when it came to physique. All the muscles in the world couldn't help him when it came to the shell of a M16 in his leg though and that was the reason he was currently sitting on a bar stool in an over populated bar instead of out in Iraq, doing the only thing he knew how to do. He'd been in the damned desert so long he felt like he didn't know how to behave anymore among the general population. Sure, he'd been around other soldiers here and there but mostly he had just been a lone wolf, solitary and working on his own, doing what needed to be done. At least then he'd had purpose, now he was just...existing. That didn't sit well with him, he was made for action, not for the mediocre existance that these surbubanites indulged in. Sighing, he took another long drink of the whiskey, keeping his dark, nearly obsidian, eyes down on his drink. It was overly loud in the place, it was hurting his ears that were used to silence, hell, in the desert, even the sound of his dog tags - which were ALWAYS around his neck - hitting each other seemed loud....
  

  
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  • We all have a face that we hide away forever... -- Taylor, Sun, Sep 24 2006, 10:49pm PDT
    • He was wearing the bomber jacket along with a grey beater and a pair of just tight enough that though should be illegal jeans that looked a bit worn. Heavy combat books were on his feet, he wasn't in combat anymore but they were comfortable and what he was used to and he didn't really care about being in fashion. His eyes lifted for just a brief second when the fresh glass was slid in front of him before he tipped his head back and took the rest of the whiskey in the first glass, relishing in the smooth burn as it made it's way down his throat and into his stomach. He didn't bother saying anything to the girl standing in front of him behind the bar - nothing to say and no thanks was necessary, no one ever thanks him for doing his job, why should he thank her for doing hers? (NT) -- Fury, Sun, Sep 24 2006, 10:59pm PDT
  • Some days she left guys like him alone to wallow in their thoughts on their own, but other days - like today, when there was nothing else to do - she couldn't help but gently express her curiosity. Her voice was soft, but somehow at the same time loud enough to be heard over the music - though she did lean in just a little bit as she spoke. "Where'd you come from?" Tucking his used glass into the bin, she pulled out a clean one for herself in the same fluid movement and absently mixed herself a light rum and coke - she deserved it, and could get away with it, so why not? Popping in a lime slice before taking a sip, she then set the glass down and slowly, deliberately wiped the space of bar between her and him - casually, perhaps unconsciously, making an excuse for loitering there in front of him, because it was pretty obvious that he wouldn't mind just being left alone. (NT) -- Taylor, Sun, Sep 24 2006, 11:05pm PDT
  • "Nowhere." He stated just as casually, as if it was the absolute truth. He didn't really come from anywhere in particular, he had moved around a lot as a kid and then as a teenager and then as an adult in the armed forces. He didn't have one particular place he came from, he came from everywhere in his opinion. A soft breath escaped his lips as he took a sip of the fresh whisky, it seemed a touch stronger and he was fine with that. His eyes moved over the bar, watching the motions of the rag as she wiped it off though he didn't look back up to her face again. (NT) -- Fury, Sun, Sep 24 2006, 11:13pm PDT
  • "Huh." She started with the soft sound - short and accepting of his uninformative response. "Noname from nowhere. I think we've met before... But incase we haven't, I'm Taylor, from here. Previously Annapolis." He hadn't told her to get lost yet, so she just lingered there, wiping the already clear bar for a few more moments before giving up and tossing the rag into a sink behind her, then reaching for her own drink again. She smiled a little for no reason in particular - she just liked meeting new people, probably one reason why she had held onto her job here for no long, because if nothing else at least she got to meet a varied group of new people on a nightly basis. (NT) -- Taylor, Sun, Sep 24 2006, 11:20pm PDT
  • "Didn't say I didn't have a name." He muttered, his fingers tightening around his drink as he looked down at the condensation that was dripping off his glass and making a mess on the counter that she had just cleaned up. Reaching over, he grabbed a napkin out of the holder and placed it under the glass at the counter. He wasn't a complete barbarian, he was just a wee bit antisocial and well, some people might consider him a sort of sociopath or say that he suffered from some sort of mental disturbance. He wouldn't say he suffered from anything, hell, he enjoyed every second of being crazy. (NT) -- Fure, Sun, Sep 24 2006, 11:24pm PDT
  • "Oh, so you do have a name..." She trailed off as another customer drew her attention a few stools away and she left him to serve up a quick drink with a big smile. She was back before too long though, and leaned down a little so that she was resting her elbows on the bar, and her chin in one hand so she was eye-level with him. "So if you're not noname, who are you?" If he really wanted to tell her, he probably would have already, but she refused to be deterred - he would literally have to tell her to take a hike before she would consider it. Her curiosity was piqued: she was officially intrigued. Her lips pursed slightly, brows gently furrowing into a look of genuine interest. (NT) -- Taylor, Sun, Sep 24 2006, 11:32pm PDT
  • Appearances said that he was dangerously close to actually telling her to take a hike but instead he just muttered his name a little reluctantly. "Fury." He stated, figuring that he needed to learn how to not be an asshole all the time if he wanted to get along with the general public and not be locked up or something but then again...they couldn't arrest him for being an asshole no matter how badly they might want too. He smirked a little at that thought before he looked around the bar for a moment, noting the sparse occupants - maybe the girl was just bored and thats why she fluttering around him... (NT) -- Fury, Sun, Sep 24 2006, 11:40pm PDT
  • "Fury. Very good." It sounded strangely like praise and it very well could have been - it had been a bit of a challenge to drag that one out of him. She was only encouraged by the fact that he had relinquished his name - even if were an alias, which it sounded like, though she had once met a girl named, by her parents, Harvest. Anything was possible. "How about another drink, Fury? On me.. You look like you could use it." She meant nothing offensive about that - it was a simple, innocent observation. His current drink was doing okay, but getting down there, and a fresh one was always better than the remnants of an old one. (NT) -- Taylor, Sun, Sep 24 2006, 11:48pm PDT
  • Finally he looked up at her, taking in her features and feeling slightly captivated by her eyes. It had been a long time since he had seen such vibrant, innocent eyes and he found himself staring into them for a moment before he shook himself free and back to reality. Looking down at his glass, he drank the rest of it in one gulp before he pushed the glass back to her silently. It was kind of strange, having a woman by him a drink and it made him feel a little awkward which he immediatly didn't like. "I got it." He stated with a crisp tone to his voice, not inviting arguements. (NT) -- Fury, Sun, Sep 24 2006, 11:57pm PDT
  • Her brows raised a little as he finally made eye contact with her, and she just stared easily back at him with the hint of a smile touching her lips. She straightened again as he pushed her his glass and made the quick swap - dirty for clean beneath the bar without needing to look, reaching for the liquor with her free hand at the same time - and then poured him another. "Sure." She didn't argue because she never would as long as someone was insisting on paying, even though she wouldn't have minded putting it on her. "You driving tonight, Fury?" She liked using his name - liked the strength of the word and the feeling that there was a story behind it that she didn't know. (NT) -- Taylor, Mon, Sep 25 2006, 12:06am PDT
  • "No." He hadn't gotten a car yet, prefered to just walk everywhere actually just because it gave him something to do other than sit in his sparse apartment and think. He actually just walked and drank, that was about all he had done since he got back to the states. If he sat to long, his leg started to cramp something awful too though he kind of embraced the pain - at least it was some sort of feeling, he didn't feel a whole lot anymore. Even in the bomber jacket, his well toned muscles were evident, he seemed to eminate strength with every simple move he made. (NT) -- Fury, Mon, Sep 25 2006, 12:13am PDT
  • "That's good. Knock it back then if you're going to want any more - we're getting close to last call." She gave him the quick pre-warning before ducking off to serve another couple of patrons, but again she returned to him once her duties were done - officially in case he wanted anything, of course, but unofficially because she liked the challenge of trying to have a conversation with someone who really would rather not be bothered. "You staying within walking distance? Or taking a cab? I can call you one if you want it whenever you're ready. Buses stopped running forty-five minutes ago." She figured he could take care of himself either way, but didn't mind at least offering to be helpful. (NT) -- Taylor, Mon, Sep 25 2006, 12:20am PDT
  • "I'm walking." He stated again, shifting to stretch out his leg, his teeth clenching for a moment at the sharp stab of pain that ran up it whenever he was sitting for more than a couple of minutes at a time. He quickly finished off the drink he had, pushing the glass towards her for one more drink before they closed - he had a bottle waiting for him at home so he wasn't to desperate for that last drink but he may as well get it done with. His eyes lifted to gaze into hers for a moment, struck again by the innocence and light there. His gaze dropped at that thought, her light only made him feel more dark. His jaw clenched a little, his head cocked to the side as he let out a low breath to regulate the pain in his leg. (NT) -- Fury, Mon, Sep 25 2006, 12:34am PDT
  • The agitation that crossed his features was so brief that it was virtually unnoticeable and so she wasn't even sure if she had seen it, so she had no problem pretending that she hadn't. She nodded a little at his confirmation that he was walking and slid one final drink to him. "Me too." Not that it really mattered, it was just an absent comment. She smiled a little once more before disappearing again to tend to the sudden wave of customers who showed up for refills before they shut the bar down. Once everyone else had been taken care of, she stopped in front of him one final time. "Need anything else, honey?" She was ready to get things cleaned up and head home herself - one slow nights she tried to sneak out of there a couple minutes early so she didn't have to walk home after everyone had been kicked out of all the clubs around. It was more peaceful when she wasn't joined by hoards of drunken men and women. (NT) -- Taylor, Mon, Sep 25 2006, 12:42am PDT
  • He shook his head as he watched her before he stood up and took out his wallet, laying down a fifty to cover his drinks and still left her with a hefty tip. His eyes lingered on her for a moment before he turned, heading towards the door, pronounced limp accenting his still somehow arrogant stride. Once outside, he paused to light a cigarette, the flash of the lighter reflecting off the silver dog tags around his neck in an eery fashion. He thought back over what the girl had said to him and it struck him that she had said she was walking home. Dark eyes took in the view around him and he found that the thought of her walking in this neighborhood didn't sit well with him. Shifting, he slipped into the shadows and leaned against the wall, waiting for her to come out. (NT) -- Fury, Mon, Sep 25 2006, 12:45am PDT
  • She called a thanks after him even though she knew it would be lost on him and watched for a moment as he made his exit - and found herself hoping he came back sometime. Guys like him - who resisted ogling and were interested to try and figure out - were always welcome, in her opinion. She then hurried about her tasks - because they hadn't been too busy and she had had some help earlier in the night there wasn't much left to do - and so was done before too long. She disappeared into the staff room to say quick goodbyes to whoever else was back there and to get her things, and then slipped out the backdoor after taking a quick peek out of the door to make sure there was no one lurking back there. This was her routine and she was used to it. As she emerged onto the dimly light sidewalk, she glanced quickly right and then headed left, tightening the belt on her charcoal wool coat - only just the hem of her skirt visible beneath the bottom of the three-quarter length coat... (NT) -- Taylor, Mon, Sep 25 2006, 12:53am PDT
  • The only evidence of him in the shadows was the slight glowing of the tip of the cigarette between his thumb and forefinger but that was extingushed beneath his steel-toed boots heel when she came out. Quietly, almost invisibly, he slipped into the shadows and followed her at a distance, just keeping an eye on her and making sure she got to her home safely. He didn't know what kind of assholes let a woman walk home by herself at two o'clock in the morning but he wasn't about to gallantly offer to escort her, he would much rather just follow quietly, unnoticed and then go about the rest of the night on his own once she was safely in her home. (NT) -- Fury, Mon, Sep 25 2006, 12:59am PDT
  • We take them out and show ourselves when everyone has gone.. -- Taylor, Mon, Sep 25 2006, 1:10am PDT
    • And that was exactly why a young girl shouldn't walk home by herself after dark. Silently and suprisingly quickly considering his limp, he moved into the ally behind the man who was attacking her and quickly wrapped one strong arm around his neck in a pressing hold, cutting off the oxygen to his brain and making him weak until he let go fo Taylor's jacket and purse. He was about to press the fatal blow when he suddenly realized he wasn't in Iraq anymore - they didn't just kill the bad people here in America. His jaw clenched, he let go of the man, watching him crumble into an unconscious heap on the ground and then rolling his eyes as he saw the coward had pissed himself in fear. He was brave enough to grab a small girl but as soon as he got into a fight with another man he was pissing himself like a child. (NT) -- Fury, Mon, Sep 25 2006, 1:13am PDT
  • It all happened so fast that she didn't breath until she had been let go, and then inhaled in a sharp ragged breath, backing quickly out into the light again - recoiling from him as if he was just there to help the other guy, until vague recognition finally set in and she exhaled a soft breath - and a quiet sound of relief. Even though she didn't even really know him, she wasn't scared of him, and it helped that he had just intervened in what could have been an even uglier situation. She was trembling and stunned into silence and frozen in place - her purse hugged to her chest and her free hand pressed to her lips, but otherwise unharmed - once her heart rate slowed and she started breathing normally, she would be just fine, maybe just a little spooked but in the long run likely not deterred. (NT) -- Taylor, Mon, Sep 25 2006, 1:22am PDT
  • He stepped over the unconscious man and instead came up beside her, his head cocked to the side as he raked his eyes over her to make sure there was no bodily harm done before he spoke. "How much farther away do you live?" He questioned, his brow furrowed a touch as he looked up and down the road before he looked back down to her. He would walk with her to wherever she was going, no more of this walking home alone shit. He wanted to ask her when all she worked but that would require to much talking and it would make it seem like he might be interested when he was only concerned for her safety.... (NT) -- Fury, Mon, Sep 25 2006, 1:38am PDT
  • When he spoke, she inhaled sharply again and shook her head brushing her hair away from her face and wrapping her arms around herself. "Just a few minutes... I'm fine though... Thanks..." Visibly shaken yet still trying to repair her pride, she absent-mindedly touched a hand to where the guy had grabbed her and finally met his gaze. "Really though, thanks..." She took a few steps away and down the sidewalk because it suddenly occurred to her that the guy was still lying right there, and then it crossed her mind that she should probably call the police, but it just seemed like so much trouble and she really just wanted to be at home in her safe little apartment. (NT) -- Taylor, Mon, Sep 25 2006, 1:44am PDT
  • "He'll wake up." He stated gruffly before he started walking the way she had, next to her though he didn't look at her. He was walking with her to her apartment whether she liked it or not. She may not trust him - with good reason - but he knew that there was a lot worse things to fear out on these streets than him, when it came to her at least. To punks like the one he had nearly decapitated, there was nothing worse than coming across Fury at night. After walking a few steps, he finally looked beside him to see if she was walking also, since he didn't know where to go and the whole purpose of this was for him to keep an eye on her... (NT) -- Fury, Mon, Sep 25 2006, 1:50am PDT
  • She was on her way by the time that he informed her that the guy would wake up, but sped up a little at his words. When she noticed that he was walking with her, she started to protest because she really didn't want to trouble him any more than she already had. She stopped herself before she really said anything though, because really at that moment she didn't mind having someone to walk her home - looking over at him every couple of steps. Once it was established that he was indeed accompanying her, she shifted ever so slightly closer - possibly even unconsciously - just so that her arm brushed his as they walked, her eyes settling straight ahead on her destination. "Thanks..." (NT) -- Taylor, Mon, Sep 25 2006, 1:57am PDT
  • He just nodded in acknowledgement to her thanks, walking along with her, his hands shoved into the pockets of his jacket as his dark eyes shifted around the streets as they walked as if taking in every corner and shadow to make sure there was nothing else around there to harm her. He couldn't believe she walked this way every night by herself, it just wasn't safe. There were drunk assholes out everywhere and less than safe looking hobo's leering at her as they walked by until he shot them a glare that didn't invite any warning. She was a little girl too, unable to put up much of a fight... (NT) -- Fury, Mon, Sep 25 2006, 9:35pm PDT
  • She really had had no real trouble until that night, and for that reason found herself even more grateful that he had happened to be there. "It's usually fine out here..." She kind of felt like she needed to explain herself because she was feeling a bit like he probably thought she was just a dumb girl. What other choice did she have? Too much to take a taxi every night, buses didn't run at this time, and she was trying to save money - therefore couldn't afford a vehicle. Walking was really the best option. She glanced over at him every couple of moments, but was most concerned with walking quickly and getting home as soon as possible. (NT) -- Taylor, Mon, Sep 25 2006, 10:18pm PDT

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• Another sun-soaked season fades away... -- Aubree, Wed, Aug 30 2006, 8:37pm PDT
  Even though Cash didn't really need supervision twenty-four hours a day anymore, she was still living in the house and doting over him more often than not. Tonight though, she was 'off' for the evening and had met a friend from the hospital for dinner in a little restaurant along the boardwalk, but was now out sitting in the sand by herself. The sun was long-gone for the night, and though her denim cut-offs were quite short and she wore only flip-flops, she wasn't too cold - it was actually warmer than she thought it would be, and the black hoodie that she wore zipped partway up over the white bikini top was helping to keep out the chill. There was no real reason that she was out there on her own, besides just that she had no where else that she really needed to be, it was a nice night, and she was perfectly comfortable. Plus, there was no saying how many nice nights would be left in the summer - soon it would be rainy every night, and then snowy, and that would mean definitely no short shorts and probably not a whole lot of just hanging around. Summer was winding down, and even though she no longer had the drag of school to worry about, melancholy always still seemed to set in for some time...
  
  

  
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  • He had been just hanging around the house, missing her, even though he called himself every kind of pathetic for doing so. He was glad she hadn't brought up moving out even though he was mostly recovered, he was even talking to his agent about getting some fights lined up for Spring of 2007 but he hadn't told her that yet. Instead he had just coddled her and showered her with attention every chance he got but was careful not to get himself to worked up because damn, he wanted the girl, but he was trying to take it slow with her, show her she wasn't just another one of his conquests. Finally - even though he was ashamed of himself for being so needy - he picked up the phone and dialed her cell... (NT) -- Cash, Wed, Aug 30 2006, 9:14pm PDT
  • She had been thinking about him the very moment that her phone started to buzz in her pocket. Digging it out, she tugged her hood over her head so that as she lied back in the sand, her hair stayed clean, and pushed the 'accept' button. "Heya handsome." Their relationship was very unconventional - they were kind of almost moving in reverse - but almost always enjoyable, and she completely adored him. Her affection was more than obvious in the sweet tone to her voice and the smile the softened her features. "Whatcha doin'?" Even though they spent a lot of time together, she still found him on her mind when they were apart - it was fresh and exciting and all very new and uncertain. Definitely fun - the sort of things that a relationship between two young people should be. (NT) -- Bree, Wed, Aug 30 2006, 9:22pm PDT
  • "Telling myself I am pathetic for missing you so much when you have been gone only four hours and um..." he glanced at the clock. "...twenty-eight minutes." He grinned a little, shrugging a little as he ran his hand over his face. "Are you done with your dinner date yet?" He questioned, wanting to know if he could be included in whatever she was now doing. A smile played on his lips at his own bashful patheticness as he paced the front hall, looking out over the sun that was pretty much non-existant in the horizon. "Where are you at?" (NT) -- Cash, Wed, Aug 30 2006, 9:34pm PDT
  • "And... Thirty-six seconds..." She added with a soft, affectionate laugh, and rested one hand behind her head, the other burried in the sand and the phone tucked between her ear and shoulder. "My dinner date is all over... I'm at the beach. All by myself." She liked knowing that he missed her - it reinforced her feelings that she was doing the right thing by sticking around and giving him a chance. "You wanna come out here? Or want me to come home?" They spent so much time at home that she would have been happy to stay out there to wait for him, but it was getting a little bit late so she wouldn't mind heading in either. Whatever he wanted to do, she would be happy with. (NT) -- Bree, Wed, Aug 30 2006, 9:42pm PDT
  • He was already sliding on a pair of flip flops and a shirt and grabbing his car keys as he headed out the door. "I will meet you there, how far down the beach are you? You want me to bring anything?" He was eager to see her, probably to eager, he felt like a kid with a crush it was a little embarassing to be honest but he didn't mind so much as long as she didn't. "How did dinner go, baby?" He questioned, wanting to talk to her even though he would be seeing her in just a few minutes anyways, he hadn't seen her in awhile and he wanted to just hear her voice and see if she had a good time when she went out. (NT) -- Cash, Wed, Aug 30 2006, 10:17pm PDT
  • "If you park in that second lot, you can't miss me. I'm the only one out here." Everyone else had retired for the night, she figured, and it was the middle of the week which usually helped keep down the activity, especially in that area of the beach that the tourists tended to avoid. "Just bring yourself..." She assured him - her smile more than evident in the tone to her voice. "Dinner was good... I had some great pasta. We'll have to go sometime." There were a couple really great restaurants down the boardwalk there - they had been confined to his house for so long she had forgotten a lot about the outside world. It was kind of surprising, but kind of funny at the same time - quite eye-opening to be getting out and doing things ago. Though, it wasn't like she had ever been unhappy holed up in his giant home. (NT) -- Bree, Wed, Aug 30 2006, 10:25pm PDT
  • He started up the truck and backed out of the four car garage, looking around to make sure his bike wasn't still outside - motorcycle bike of course - and he didn't run it over again before he headed out that way. "Alright babe, I'll be there in like ten minutes, keep your phone on." He stated, not really liking her being all by herself out on the dark, deserted beach. She was a little girl, sizewise and he didn't trust the rest of the male population in the world. Turning on his buckcherry cd, he sang along absently as he guided his way through the night to the beach where she was, smiling when he finally found her after getting out and wandering down the beach for a few minutes. "There you are...I am going to make you start carrying around mace, you know that?" (NT) -- Cash, Wed, Aug 30 2006, 10:54pm PDT
  • She was sitting up again by the time he arrived, but her back was covered in sand - though she wasn't bothered at all. A bright smile lit her features and she linked her fingers through his and tugged gently - a silent request for him to join her. "Nah... I have my cell phone. This is a safe town." Though she did know he was kind of right to a point - she was an appealing girl and there were a lot of guys just a short walk away who weren't exactly upstanding citizens - but she wasn't a worrier when it came to these sorts of things. "Don't worry about me." She assured him, and then, once he was down at her level, leaned over to press a brief but warm kiss to the side of his mouth. (NT) -- Bree, Wed, Aug 30 2006, 10:59pm PDT
  • He shifted his lips so that the kiss was right on and he let his hand rise up to fist in her hair at the back of her head for a moment, a smile playing over his face when he did pull back. "I don't care, a cell phone won't do much if someone is trying something on you..." He murmured, shifting to nuzzle her neck lightly. "There is a ton of guys over there that are drunk and just wandering around looking for trouble...and you my girl, are a very pretty girl." He smiled gently, brushing her hair back gently as he gazed down at her. "We will have to go out soon...anywhere you want." (NT) -- Cash, Wed, Aug 30 2006, 11:06pm PDT
  • She sighed softly against into his mouth, and her eyes lingered shut even after he drew back. A hand played up the back of his head and then slowly down his shoulder, a small smile spreading over her lips as she finally looked up to him again. "Well, I don't know if mace is the answer... But we'll work something out. For now, you'll just have to do." Her tone was lightly teasing and it was obvious that she didn't mind - she would have him around as her personal bodyguard as long as he felt up to it. "Yeah, sure... Maybe this weekend. How've you been feeling today?" Her hand slipped around to spread over his chest, her gaze dropping for a moment to her fingers - he was a big guy, and she was a petite girl. She thought they were such a perfect little package. (NT) -- Bree, Wed, Aug 30 2006, 11:11pm PDT

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  All the stars are out tonight
  It feels as though I might
  Make some sense out of this madness
  -- Isabelle, Fri, Jun 02 2006, 11:07pm PDT
  She hated missing his shows more than anything, but had had previous commitments to her father that evening, and so had done the dinner thing and then rushed out here - hoping to catch at least the end of his set. Pleased to see a fairly large crowd hanging around, a small smile lit her lightly glossed lips as she slipped past the bouncer at the front door - making a mental note to thank him for remembering to put her on the guest list - and in to the club, a small but credible live music venue. She had changed in the car - exchanged the pale green blouse that she had worn to dinner for a sheer black tee and her heels for checkered Vans slip-on shoes, darkened her eye make-up a little and let her hair down - so she looked like she belonged there with the crowd. Her brows furrowed a little as she weaved her way along the side of the floor, looking for any sort of familiar face - unsure if he had already played or had yet to play or what, just hoping that she could find him because it was too loud in there to rely on her cell phone. She was clearly on a mission - paused only to trade a few bucks for a Corona - and so managed to avoid making any small talk with the guys that would typically not hesitate to chat up a girl on her own...
  

  
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  • He had just played his last set but the crowd was chanting for an encore and who was he to deny his fans? Seconds later the stage lights went out and he was illuminated in the spotlight. His low voice came out across the crowd. "So this is the new year..." When the crowd started going wild the band kicked in and the last song was performed with gusto, ending to cheers and catcalls. This is what he lived for, this rush and the cheer of the crowds, the adoration of fans and the sheer appreciation for his talents and music. He turned back to the band, grinning at them and teasingly clapping his hands. They had all worked hard to get where they were at though even though he was proud of the moment, he couldn't help but wish his girl was there. With a grin, he playfully bowed before he was suddenly tackled by a little four foot eleven blonde pixie, her legs around his waist and her lips planted firmly to his right there on the stage, in front of everyone. (NT) -- Paul, Fri, Jun 02 2006, 11:26pm PDT
  • Who's to say where the wind will blow... -- Isabelle, Fri, Jun 02 2006, 11:35pm PDT
    • He had been a little thrown off when the girl had tackled him and until he disentangled himself and set her down he was totally confused. When he finally broke away though, his face broke into a broad smile and he hugged the little girl tightly, pressing a kiss to the top of her head. With one more bow, he took the girls hand and led her to the side of the stage, talking quietly with her as he ducked his head down so he could actually hear her over the din of the crowd. When he did look up, he spotted Belle and smiled at her, waving her over to where he was standing. He didn't see a problem, really, he would just explain the situation to her when she got over to him. The little pixie was an ex from years ago, when he was a teenager actually, just wanting a chance to play somewhere and they had broken up when she moved to california and he had gone to New York... (NT) -- Paul, Fri, Jun 02 2006, 11:45pm PDT
  • It didn't make her feel any better when he slipped backstage with that little tiny girl's hand in his and chatting so amicably with her. There were certain things that she could definitely let go especially given his popularity with his growing fan-base, but she was definitely not at all cool with him chit-chatting with girls who jumped him on stage. Her brows raised a little as he waved her over so enthusiastically, and she just tightened her arms under her chest, gazed squarely at him for a moment, and then shifted her weight to her other foot - so that she was angled more with her back to him. If he wanted to talk to that blonde so badly, then he should just talk to her. She was just fine with her conversation catching up with the techie. (NT) -- Belle, Fri, Jun 02 2006, 11:53pm PDT
  • He frowned a little at that, a little thrown off by her giving him the cold shoulder, Belle wasn't generally like that. He smiled lightly and took Krissy by the hand, leading her over to where Belle was. When he made his way to his girlfriend, he dropped Krissy's hand and instead dropped his own palm to her hip and pressed a kiss to her cheek. "Hey baby...glad you could make it..." He murmured softly, brushing back her hair and pressing another kiss to her other cheek. "Did you have a good time with your dad?" He questioned, his brow furrowed a little as he wondered about her cold attitude towards him. (NT) -- Paul, Fri, Jun 02 2006, 11:59pm PDT
  • Really, she was never like this - but then again, she had never seen another girl kissing her beloved boyfriend, and she had never felt so strongly about someone so the jealously that consumed her was a totally foreign feeling. When Paul joined her, her conversation partner muttered an excuse and then disappeared, sensing the tension. Her eyes shut lightly for a brief moment as he kissed her cheek, then she nodded a little - refusing to lay eyes on the blonde, and instead keeping her gaze locked on him, confusion obvious in her look. "It was fine..." Her fingers slipped slowly back into the front pockets of her jeans as her brows raised a little - the coolness had been dropped because she couldn't ever treat him like that, and had been replaced with quiet uncertainty. (NT) -- Belle, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 12:05am PDT
  • His eyes softened a little as he saw the uncertainty in her eyes though he really didn't understand it. "I wanted you to meet a friend of mine." He murmured as he turned her to face Krissy. "Belle, this is my old friend Krissy, Krissy, this my girlfriend Belle." At least he had the sense to introduce her as his girlfriend and not just Belle, that had to set her at ease a touch. The girl seemed to size up Belle before extending her hand and a little bit of a fake smile, though Paul didn't really notice that, he just wanted to spend the evening with his girl and an old friend of his, it was a good night for him so far. (NT) -- Paul, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 12:19am PDT
  • She met his eyes for a long moment - searching desperately for anything that might make her feel a little better about the pretty, perky little package - and then finally tore her gaze away and looked to the girl. She inhaled a quiet, but deep breath as he introduced the two, and mustered as warm a smile as she could. "Nice to meet you." She shook the other girl's hand and then shifted so that she was subtly leaning against Paul's side - though her hands returned to her pockets. Meeting old friends was usually not so bad, but this was definitely a little uncomfortable - meeting an old friend who smiled fakely at her and jumped her boyfriend whenever she pleased. "How'd things go?" She finally asked him, her voice rather soft in the noisey environment. (NT) -- Belle, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 12:25am PDT
  • He was about to answer when Krissy informed her that Paul was amazing the whole night and how he had the best voice of any of the bands the performed, the best style and the best reaction out of the crowd. She went to tell her how much she though Paul had grown and how she was so proud of all he had accompished. Paul just smiled, like any guy would, his ego basking in the praise though even as Krissy pushed the praise all over him, he was slipping his arm around Belle's waist and drawing her closer to his side. "I think she might be exagerating a little bit but it did go well, thought there was pretty good crowd feedback and we did the encore and everything, so I was pleased...made a couple of bucks to so maybe I'll take you out to dinner or something next week, babe." (NT) -- Paul, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 12:31am PDT
  • The last thing that she wanted to hear was this girl raving about how amazing her boyfriend was - it kind of made her sick that any one would be so brazen as to lavish praised over a guy who she had kissed in front of the guy's girlfriend. Some people. She frowned for just a moment - a little surprised by the bitter thoughts running through her head. She wasn't this person at all - she got along with everyone, she was a friendly and sweet and generous person. Breathing out a soft breath, she managed another smile and tried very hard to make it genuine. "Well that sounds great, love... I only caught the encore but it seemed like everyone was pretty in to it." She wondered for a moment if he even knew that she had seen the two of them kissing... It was hard to say. (NT) -- Belle, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 12:36am PDT
  • "Yeah, we'll have to make sure you can come to the next show, I missed you..." He stated honestly before he looked over to Krissy. "Either of you girls want a drink? I get 'em free all night so you should take advantage..." He cocked a brow, looking to either of them before Krissy stated that she would have one of her usuals and Paul just nodded before he looked to Belle. "What about you babe, want something?" He questioned, his head cocked to the side as he gazed down at her. She looked pretty but then again, she always looked pretty. He felt a little bad sometimes, that he couldn't take her out very often, didn't get to show her off because he couldn't afford it and he knew she easily could afford to go out every night if she wanted to pay for it...but of course, he wouldn't go for that. (NT) -- Paul, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 12:46am PDT
  • "Yeah, definitely... I just had to do this thing..." She agreed with a somewhat apologetic smile, and then shook her head a little. She was pretty sure she was better off tonight with her inhibitions - she was kind of afraid of what she might say or do if she got a couple drinks in her, and she had already had one beer anyway. "Just a water... But I can go get them if you want." She suggested softly, finally reaching out to touch him - a hand running slowly down his arm. She was especially glad that she looked good that night - because the worst thing would have been meeting this girl and having an off night. A brow cocked ever-so-slightly at Krissy's request for 'her usual', but of course she didn't say anything about it. (NT) -- Belle, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 12:52am PDT
  • He shook his head, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "Nah, I actually get the chance to get you your stuff for once, I am taking advantage of it." He winked teasingly before he led both girls over to a table, pulling out a chair for Krissy first and then for Belle, tucking her in closely and then leaning to press another kiss to her cheek. "You look pretty." He murmured into her ear, the words private and just for her. "Sure just a water? Not even a juice or anything?" He double checked with her, brushing back her hair before he smiled proudly at Krissy. "I taught Belle here how to play guitar, she's comin' along good too, might just have to kick Ramos out of the band and bring her in..." He winked down at Belle, playfully and sweetly. (NT) -- Paul, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 12:58am PDT
  • She smiled thankfully, though inside she was dreading even just a couple minutes alone with this girl - and she worried that it would be a little longer than just a couple minutes because of the lineups at the bar that she could see from here. She brushed her fingers through his hair as he leaned in with his compliment, and then nodded a little. "Just water is really fine..." At his boasting, she couldn't help smiling again, but looked only at him as he spoke. "I think you might be better off just adding keys if you want me in the band so bad." Her tone was teasing, but the truth was that she was a very beginner guitar-player, but a very schooled pianist thanks to her daddy's encouragement throughout her years growing up. (NT) -- Belle, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 1:06am PDT
  • He smiled, smoothing his hand over her hair. "She's so modest." He winked playfully before he nodded to Krissy. "Krissy plays piano too, you guys actually have tons in common, I'll let you girls chat for a bit, I'll be back." He stated, pressing another kiss to her neck absently as he ducked down before he headed to the bar. Luckily, the 'tender wanted to chat with him so he wasn't exactly waiting in line boredly but he was kinda tied up for a few minutes while he ordered a vodka and lemonade for Krissy, a water for Belle and a PBR for himself. She pursed her lips a little, looking over the other girl. "Look, I don't want to make any enemies around here or anything, cuz, new girl and all but..." She looked back towards the bar, shaking his head. "He looks even better then he did six years ago when he was in my bed." (NT) -- Paul//Krissy, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 1:14am PDT
  • "Great, thanks baby." She murmured, almost wryly as he left them alone, and watched him until he disappeared before sitting up a little, inhaling a slow breath, and turning her gaze back to the girl. At first, she was a little taken back by the comment, but she didn't allow any emotion to register over her features until she could manage a gracious smile and a slight shrug. "Hey, I take it as a compliment..." After all, he was in her bed these days and that was the only thing keeping her accepting about this new with her forward disrespectful manner. "He's doing really well..." He had changed enough since she had first met him that she could recognize the difference in him herself. (NT) -- Belle, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 1:19am PDT
  • She nodded a little bit, looking around for a moment before she brought her eyes back to the girl in front of her. "Yeah, he is extremely talented, always has had that raw talent. He needs to get back to New York though where someone could actually help him out with a record deal or more. Not a whole lot of exposure in Podunk here." She stated, shifting to light up a cigarette and then slip the delicate silver lighter back into her purse. "One of these days he'll see that I'm sure..." She really did think he had a good deal of talent and he wasn't really putting himself out there to be discovered like he should be. (NT) -- Krissy, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 10:29am PDT
  • "He likes it here." She stated in response, with the hint of a frown darkening her features just for the briefest moment. At least, she thought he did. He seemed happy and content with how things were... Unless he was just holding back because she was here. A moment of awkward silence followed before she mustered another smile and reluctantly shifted her gaze back to the other girl. "So you're from New York then?" Not that she was even the least bit interested in this girl, but uninterested small talk definitely seemed more favorable than uncomfortable silence. She just didn't want to be here right now at all, but she didn't exactly want to leave Paul here to spend all night catching up with his old flame. (NT) -- Belle, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 10:33am PDT
  • "Yeah, I can definitely see all the things that might keep him here." She stated with a smirk before she nodded. "I've lived in N.Y.C. most of my life but came down here when I heard that Paul was doing show's." She stated, her voice quiet as she took a long drag off of the cigarette between her fingers. "So how did you meet up with Paul? You don't exactly look like his usual girl." He was anxious to get back to his girl and his friend but the 'tender was talking to him about other shows at other bars and he wasn't about to pass that up so he had found a seat on a stool and was marking things down in his calander. (NT) -- Paul, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 10:49am PDT
  • She glanced around as the girl spoke and then looked back to her only to answer the question with a slightly cocked brow. "You mean I'm not four-foot-nothing and blonde?" She frowned a little at that and then shook her head slightly, pushing a hand through her hair. "Sorry. I mean - he was teaching me how to play guitar..." She didn't bother to mention that her dad was paying for the lessons or that he couldn't stand her the first time or two that they met. Things were different now and that was the only important thing. She glanced over to the bar and sighed a little longingly at the sight of her savior chatting it up with the bartender. For once it would be nice if he was just a little bit less social. (NT) -- Belle, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 10:54am PDT
  • "No, I mean you look a little princess when Paul is definitely more the pauper." She stated, her head tipped to the side as she sized up the woman in front of her before she pursed her lips and ran her hand through her hair absently. "So how close are you two?" She questioned, tipping her head to the side. "Living together or what?" She assumed that if they were serious then Paul would be living with her, especially if the girl had money and could afford it since Paul was never much for saving. Hell, he drank the cheapest beer ever made and seemed to actual enjoy it, that was a sign of one broke ass boy. (NT) -- Krissy, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 11:11am PDT
  • She hated questions like that because it was like she was under scrutiny - and this little girl was the last person she wanted to be judging her relationship. She cocked a brow slightly but nodded a little, crossing her arms slowly under her chest. "We're close... Might as well be living together." He had a key to her place after all, and had been there every night for as long as she could remember. It didn't really make sense for him to still have his place, but she figured it was maybe a bit of a pride and security thing still. Whenever he would be ready though, she would be too - but neither of them were in any real rush. They were still young, she was still in school, they were both pretty busy. Things worked the way they were. (NT) -- Belle, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 11:21am PDT
  • He finally managed to break away from the 'tender and collect his drinks, heading back to where his girls were. Placing Belle's water in front of her and then giving Krissy her vodka finally left his hands free enough to pull out his own chair and have a seat in between the pair. "Alright, got some more gigs lined up for next weekend and two weeks from now too." He stated before he looked over to Krissy. "Hey! If you are going to be around you should definitely sing a few songs with me for the next show, it would be great, I haven't sang some of the duets in forever..." He had written songs for the both of them when they were together and they harmonized really well together. (NT) -- Paul, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 11:32am PDT
  • She murmured a thanks when he delivered her water, and then smiled at the news of his newly scheduled shows. "Hey, that's great babe." But then he made his offer to Krissy and she just sighed a little - she had been hoping that this girl would maybe be around just for the weekend. She could handle that - just for the weekend. Instead, it sounded like at least a couple of weeks now, and what was worse were that now she would be on stage with her boyfriend, and that meant rehearsals and lots of time spent together... She just wasn't excited by the idea. Her smiled lingered, but it had lost it's genuine quality, and she just dropped one hand to rest on Paul's leg and the other reached for her water - a little dejected feeling. (NT) -- Belle, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 11:48am PDT
  • He looked over, his brow knitting together in concern when he saw her somewhat dejected look. "You feeling alright, sweetheart?" He questioned, lifting his hand to her face, brushing her hair back from her face. "You look a little tired, wanting to head home?" He would do anything for her most of the time. Sure, sometimes he started feeling pissy about how he couldn't take her out like she deserved and whatnot but the majority of the time he was just happy to be around her, be in her company and be loving her. She was sweet and generous and so nice to everyone, hence the reason he couldn't really understand why she was acting off that night. (NT) -- Paul', Sat, Jun 03 2006, 12:00pm PDT
  • At that, she inhaled a slow, deep breath before managing a sweet smile just for him. She shook her head a little and squeezed his knee as she leaned in to press a brief but warm kiss to the side of his mouth. "No no sweetie, I'm fine." She assured him, because she wasn't about to be the annoying girlfriend, and he didn't deserve any of her attitude. He was having fun that night and that was what he deserved - to enjoy himself and the attention and his night out being the center of it all. "Really." She winked affectionately, and then sipped at her water - she could handle this sitting around while the two old friends caught up. It was a little hard being the new girlfriend, but definitely better than being the old one. (NT) -- Belle, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 12:05pm PDT
  • He smiled, shifting to place his arm along the back of her chair, hugging her close to him as he shifted to press his lips against her hair for a moment before the band boys made their way over, greeting Belle first before enthusiastically hugging Krissy and talking to her to catch up, leaving Paul to focus on his girlfriend. "So, babe, dinner was good? Where did you guys go?" He questioned, wandering if the topic of dinner had been Belle's broke ass, freeloading boyfriend. A low breath escaped his lips as he leaned forward to finally capture her lips warmly with his, his hand coming up to fist in her dark hair lovingly. (NT) -- Paul, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 12:12pm PDT
  • She brightened when the boys came over - partly because they were always so friendly and partly because it meant that their little party-of-three was over for now - and said quick hellos before letting them focus on the tiny blonde. Perfectly content just to have her boyfriend's undivided attention, she scooted her chair closer to his and turned her gaze to him with a slight nod. "Dinner was good... We just ate at the house. He wanted me to meet his new girlfriend." She shrugged a little, pretty unaffected - her dad had been back into dating this past year or so and thus had begun the steady parade of potential trophy wives. Her dad wasn't really like that, but he was wealthy and single and his daughter had moved out and he was starting to really enjoy the life of a bachelor. As he leaned in for the kiss, a slightly relieved breath escaped her and her eyes slid shut, her fingers on his leg tightening a little and her lips warm on his. (NT) -- Belle, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 12:20pm PDT
  • He made a sound deep in his throat when he pulled back, winking softly at her. "Taste good...new lip gloss?" He noticed the simplest things, when she changed her shampoo or lip gloss or when she got a new pair of jeans, he was observant like that. When he heard a groan, he looked over his shoulder, flicking off Mikey when the drummer explained to Krissy that they were always like that and Paul couldn't keep his hands off his girl long enough to rehearse half the time. Paul just grinned, tugging his girl closer as he ducked his face into her neck for a moment. "Hey, she can't help it she's hot." (NT) -- Paul, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 12:32pm PDT
  • "Mm, yeah, strawberry." She grinned a little and kissed him briefly once more before they were interrupted. A soft laugh slipped from her lips as she leaned into his side - feeling a little bit better just thanks to the moment of reassuring attention from her guy. Even she got insecure sometimes - not very often because she was typically such a laid-back girl, but there were certain things that every girl in a fairly fresh relationship worried about. "Yeah Mikey. Give a girl a break." She smirked a little and winked to the other guy before reaching up to push back Paul's hair a little - making a mental note to book him an appointment for a trim next week. He always looked great, but he was looking a little bit wild these days. (NT) -- Belle, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 12:37pm PDT
  • He didn't really notice the way that Krissy was watching them, instead he was focused on just having a good time with his friends and his girl. He sipped on his beer absently, not in a hurry to get drunk or anything, just having a social drink as his other hand lifted to play through her hair lightly, twirling the dark strands around his fingers absently as he listened to the conversation going on around them, the playful ribbing and teasing and the way everyone just seemed to fit together so well. Life was good for him at this point and he couldn't help but look over at Belle, smiling in a purely satisified, content manner. (NT) -- Paul, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 1:21pm PDT
  • She was much more at ease with the bigger group around supplying the conversation and nestled up close to Paul's side. Unlike her boyfriend though, she noticed the looks that they were getting from Krissy and couldn't help but wonder what was going on there. She didn't even know for certain that they had ever been an item - though she got that vibe - but it had obviously been quite a long time since they had seen each other. She wondered if maybe Krissy had been expecting a little more from him upon their reunion, and could understand how the girl would be a little disappointed... But she didn't feel bad at all. Anyway, she smiled a moment later as she looked over at him for a minute, and then reached up to press a warm but brief kiss just beneath his earlobe, then spoke softly there. "You're coming home with me tonight, right?" (NT) -- Belle, Sat, Jun 03 2006, 10:17pm PDT
  • He cocked a brow when she spoke, looking down at her with a warm smile. "Where else would I be going?" It was rare he went to his own place, he was with her most nights at least and he wasn't over there with her, she was with him. "Tucker is still at your place, right?" He had dropped the pup off there earlier, not wanting him to be alone, the dog was quite sensitive and Rogue and Gambit were good company for him, even if Belle wasn't around. She had a key to his place though and he wasn't sure if she had dropped the dog back off before she came out or what. If her dad had stopped by her place it would have seemed a little strange to have the extra pup there... (NT) -- Paul, Mon, Jun 05 2006, 4:43pm PDT
  • "Just checking..." She smiled a little and winked, then sat up a little, a hand moving to rest at the base of his neck, her fingers gently kneading the tight muscle there. "Yeah, they had all taken over the bed when I left. We might be on the floor tonight..." She glanced over to him again with a small smirk - it was no secret that the dogs tended to rule the roost. They were definitely family members and not just pets. She was just thankful that the three of them got along so well - as odd a combination as they made, her two had gotten quite attached to Paul's little pup. She rested one elbow on the table and her chin in her hand, her other hand still working loose the flesh of the nape of his neck, touch absently loving. (NT) -- Belle, Mon, Jun 05 2006, 4:51pm PDT
  • He grinned at that, shaking his head a touch. "There are many things I will do for our dogs, love, but sleeping on the floor is not one of them." He grinned a touch, reaching forward to wrap his fingers around the long neck in front of him so he could raise it to his lips and take a long drink. "We might have to pick up something for me to eat on the way home, I am starting to get hungry." Which was really nothing unusual because he was generally hungry all the time but still, he liked to let her know what was going on. He grinned a touch, leaning forward to press a kiss playfully to the tip of her nose before he looked over as Krissy asked him when the next show was. (NT) -- Paul, Mon, Jun 05 2006, 5:04pm PDT
  • She laughed softly at that and nodded a little, sitting up again and rubbing a circle over his back before she reached for her water. "Alright, fine, well you can be the bad guy then and kick them off." She informed him matter-of-factly, and then smiled again, giving his knee a quick squeeze. "Sure babe. I'm actually kind of hungry too... Feels like dinner was a long time. And also, we need groceries..." She reminded him - thought of course the groceries would have to wait till tomorrow because it was getting pretty late now. Her gaze lingered affectionately on him for a moment longer before she too shifted her eyes to Krissy, and raised her glass of water to her lips once again. (NT) -- Belle, Mon, Jun 05 2006, 5:09pm PDT
  • He talked to Krissy for a few moments, letting her know when the next show would be and discussing times they could get together to practice. The thought that she might be jealous of Krissy never crossed his mind, he wasn't that much of a catch and Krissy was so six years ago. One hand lifted to run over hair, working it out of the gel so that it was messy and all over the place, though that was the usual state of his hair. He let out a soft breath as he nodded at Krissy's request of seeing his place sometime before he turned his attention back to his girlfriend, though he was still speaking to Krissy. "Not a whole lot there anymore, I basically just bum off of Belle." He stated with a smirk, shaking his head a touch, he was a bit of a freeloader. (NT) -- Paul, Mon, Jun 05 2006, 5:30pm PDT
  • She watched him with a bit of a smirk as he messed his own hair, and then reached up after he was finished to fix it just a little bit. At Krissy's request to see his place, her lips pursed a little as she glanced between the two a couple times, but then smiled at Paul's comment. "I knew you were only using me for my apartment and my dogs..." Her tone was teasing though, because she loved having him at her place and she didn't care - or even really notice - if he was freeloading. He was struggling a little to get by teaching lessons and playing gigs, and her place was all paid for already as long as she was in school. She was just happy to have his company. (NT) -- Belle, Mon, Jun 05 2006, 5:40pm PDT
  • "Mostly just the dogs...seriously, love the dogs." he grinned, ducking his head to press a kiss to her cheek playfully before he ran his hand over her hair absently. "Sure you don't want something else to drink, babe?" He questioned, his brow furrowed a little as he let out a soft breath. His eyes dropped down to the table for a second as he heard Krissy talking again but this time to a bandmate and he let his thoughts wander for a moment. When he had been with her he had been young and foolish, eighteen years old with nothing but a guitar and whatever money he earned from his part time job at the salvation army store. Really, not a whole lot had changed since then except for the fact that Belle was ten times the woman Krissy had been and he was head over heel's in love with Belle. (NT) -- Paul, Mon, Jun 05 2006, 6:15pm PDT
  • "Yeah, I knew it all along..." She sighed dramatically, but was obviously just playing along, then shook her slightly and set her water back down on the table again. "Not tonight, love..." She just felt safer not risking running her mouth off and saying something she would regret. She was a very thoughtful person, but turned a little bit narcissistic and bold when she drank. It was a bad combination when sitting at a table with her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend. She watched him for a moment as he fell silent, then just smiled and dropped her hand back to his leg, her fingers toying with the fabric of his jeans at the inside of his high, and her gaze drifted back out to scan the group they were with and the crowds around. (NT) -- Belle, Mon, Jun 05 2006, 6:24pm PDT
  • He smiled warmly, tipping his head to the side as she gazed down at him. "You ready to go love?" He questioned softly, his brow knitting a touch as he looked down at her. He hadn't seen her nearly all day and he had missed her so had no problem ducking out of the party early to go and cuddle at home with her. "I think maybe I could just whip something up at home and we could just crawl into bed..." He murmured softly, nuzzling her neck a little as he leaned in to murmur to her. He still didn't notice the way that Krissy was watching them with jealousy in her eyes, he was totally focused on his girlfriend. (NT) -- Paul, Mon, Jun 05 2006, 7:29pm PDT
  • "Yeah, sure... If you want to..." She added the last part quickly, because she was definitely good to go home, but she didn't mind hanging around if he wanted to stay and visit a little bit longer. She just wanted him to be happy, but she had missed him all day too and the idea of being home in her cozy little studio suite alone with him was more than appealing. She smiled a touch and twisted her fingers gently in to his hair. "We can probably scrounge up enough food to just make something at home.. Eggs maybe..." She confirmed softly - speaking only to him, as innocent as the conversation was, it was still only for him. Her gaze shifted to meet Krissy's for a moment before dropping to the table as her hand rubbed his back slowly. (NT) -- Isabelle, Mon, Jun 05 2006, 7:44pm PDT
  • He nodded a bit and laid some money out on the table before he pressed a kiss to her cheek. "Be right back." Heading back towards the stage, he disappeared into the room beind the stage to grab his guitar. He made sure it was carefully put back into his case before he came back out, saying his goodbyes before he wrapped his arm around his girlfriends waist. "I will give you a call, Krissy, let you know about some practice times." He stated, throwing that over his shoulder. He was kind just focused on getting his girl home and cuddling up in bed at this point, he didn't really care what the rest of the band was doing. (NT) -- Paul, Mon, Jun 05 2006, 9:14pm PDT
  • She nodded slightly and let him go to get his stuff together. When he returned, she shifted off her chair and said brief goodbyes to everyone - placing quick kisses to the cheeks of his band members before smiling to Krissy, her arm slipping around Paul's waist. "Nice to meet you... Have a good night." Duties done, she looked back to her boy, reached up to kiss his jaw lightly and then allowed him to guide her out. With it being such a strange night, she was definitely just glad to be leaving this place and heading home with her guy to get some food and lounge around in bed with him for the rest of the night. She didn't even have class in the morning so that was an added bonus... (NT) -- Belle, Mon, Jun 05 2006, 9:19pm PDT

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• Everytime I hear your name... -- Kaden, Thu, May 04 2006, 11:01pm PDT
  It was a beautiful day, a perfect seventy-three degrees and he was amazed by it. Having lived in Manchester for most of his life he was pretty thankful and grateful for each sunny day. He was stretched out on the beach towel, the dogs laying next to him as he watched her come in fromt the waves. It was so good to see her looking so healthy - she was out during the day while he was gone working a lot of the times with the dogs outside and whatnot so she had a healthy glow about her and she had put on a considerable amount of weight. Plus, she just looked happy and that made a world of difference. It made him proud to know he was the one who had made her smile like that. They looked like a happy teenage couple but they were so much more then that, they were married, had an apartment, the beginings of a real family and they were both aged well beyond their years. People had no idea anything about them but generally he liked it that way. Joey had called him earlier to talk to him about Nina being pregnant and it reminded him to talk to Ella about getting on the pillow...he didn't want to take any chances with that. She just wasn't ready for that kind of responsibility and honestly neither was he. The small smile escalated into a grin when she came up closer to him and he raised up on his elbows to watch her carefully. "I like the wet look, pet." He quipped, his british accent causing a few glances over to them.
  

  
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  • Really, things had just been as close to perfect as they could get lately. She had honestly never been happier, or more content, or safer feeling in her whole life. She made her way slowly up the sand towards him, and small grin lit her features accompanied by a cocked brow as she stopped standing in front of him - casting a shadow roughly the same shape as her over him. Her hands on her hips, her lips pursed thoughtfully for a moment. "I think it would look good on you too... But somehow you come up with a new excuse every time I suggest you test out the water with me." Her tone was teasing though and she was just happy to be out there - and if he preferred to stay dry for now, that was alright with her. (NT) -- Ella, Thu, May 04 2006, 11:12pm PDT
  • He shrugged a little, watching her before he laid back down, his eyes moving over her a little easier now that she was blocking the sun. "I have more fun watching you." He grinned a touch before he patted the blanket next to him. "Come cuddle with me, I am hot and you are wet and that works out pretty bloody well in my book." He grinned a touch, waiting for her to join him as the dogs whined a little, they always got nervous when she was gone to long and now they wanted some attention too - greedy little creatures they were. (NT) -- Kaden, Thu, May 04 2006, 11:25pm PDT
  • She laughed softly and then shifted willingly to join him on the blanket with a deep playful sigh. "You're going to get all crispy just lying out here..." She just sat next to him for a moment so she could fuss over the puppies a bit - or else they would never leave her alone - and then stretched out so she was on her side. One leg tucked between his and she leaned partly over his chest - drying off quite quickly because of the heat but still a little damp - and reached up to kiss the underside of his jaw. "You smell good... Like summer..." A grin lingered over her lips as she gazed up at him - so content in the lazy afternoon sunshine there with him. (NT) -- Ella, Thu, May 04 2006, 11:32pm PDT
  • "You know...kinda find it a bit hard to believe we're all here you know? I mean, couple years ago the last place I thought I would be was married and laying on a beach with our dogs..havin' bank accounts and a job. Hell, I would have been happy just knowin' I was gonna have a meal that night back then." He let out a soft breath shrugging as he lifted his hand to run through her damp hair. "Have fun in the waves? Maybe I will go out with you in a bit..think I am drying out here..." He grinned, winking up at her, he really was so blessed to have her in his life. (NT) -- Kaden, Thu, May 04 2006, 11:46pm PDT
  • She smiled quietly as she listened to him, and nodded a little in agreement - they all used to live the same sort of day-to-day existence. Life was so much better now. "Yeah, I know..." She murmured quietly and then broke a slightly brighter smile, her fingers linking over his chest. "It's fun out there. I definitely think you should come out with me - or else I might have to recruit one of the other boys hanging around here to play with me." She teased, but her voice was all seriousness - as if she might actually have to ditch him if he wouldn't just suck it up and join her in the water - of course that would never happen. "You're getting a great tan though... Very nice. And it's only May." (NT) -- Ella, Thu, May 04 2006, 11:53pm PDT
  • "Never had a tan before in my life, more like I am probably getting a great burn." He laughed, shaking his head a little before he pursed his lips, looking over to where she was to see if there really were boys over there checking out his girl. "Did you tell them you are married?" He questioned, his brow furrowed as if she should announce that when she saw someone. 'Hey, stranger. I'm Ella, married to Kaden. I'm his wife, married. You know'. Thats the way it should go in his mind at least, his girl was pretty, sweet and young, there was no way guys didn't look at her. (NT) -- Kaden, Fri, May 05 2006, 12:08am PDT
  • "It's alright... You have me to slather you in aloe tonight when you are too burned and sore to move..." She assured him not so reassuringly and grinned a little, then reached him to smooth his furrowed brow with the tips of her fingers. "Of course I did. I made sure to send out a PSA before I even set foot on the beach today. Don't you worry." She was teasing him again, but there was an adoring affection to her tone and her small grin. "But I still think it would be best if you came out to keep me company next time..." She reached up to place a warm kiss to the side of his mouth and then one eyelid dropped in a playful wink." (NT) -- Ella, Fri, May 05 2006, 12:12am PDT

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• -- Camryn, Sun, Feb 05 2006, 9:53pm PST
  She was currently walking down the boardwalk, glancing down at her watch for a second. The sun would be setting soon and she had been told by Travis countless times not to be down here in this area of town by herself. As she thought of him, a small smile decorated her pretty face, thinking about the man who had somehow wormed his way into her such a prominant place in her life. There was just something about him that she couldn't stay away from, something that drew her. They would sit in complete silence in her dorm room, watching a movie, not speaking a word for over an hour at times but it was so completely comfortable and she could relax and be herself with him. He was quiet most of the time, though when he did speak it usually managed to make her laugh or smile or think about something in a way she hadn't before. Not only that, he had really given her so good advice about her sketches and she loved to just laze around his apartment and watch him paint. All this thinking about him was making her miss him a little bit so she paused by a bench, leaning against it as she pulled out her cell phone and hit number 3, programmed for his number, waiting for it to connect and for him to pick up...
  

  
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  • Coincidentally, he wasn't too far from where she was - finishing up dinner in a little restaurant across the street from where Lysia used to work. He was learning not to bother trying to forget her and everything she had ever done and everywhere that she had ever been. At first it had just been easier not to think about her at all, but as the healing process progressed, he was coming to terms with the fact that she was gone and was never coming back, but she had been a very important part of his life for the short time she had been with him. When his phone buzzed in his pocket, he had a just deposited a forkfull of food in his mouth, but answered anyway - grunting a 'hello?'. He was along and so didn't care about answering the phone while at dinner, and was just about to swallow - so if it was anyone important who he should be practicing some proper phone etiquette with, he would be able to redeem himself. (NT) -- Travis, Sun, Feb 05 2006, 10:00pm PST
  • "Hey baby, wanna come and protect little old me?" She questioned playfully. "It's gettin' dark and I've been told by a very protective friend of mine that when it's dark, thats when the crazy people come out." She grinned, shifting to sit down on the bench and throw one leg up on it, stretching out absently with a yawn. She was warm enough in the ski coat she was wearing over her tattered jeans and long sleeve, v-neck cashmere sweater, the soft blue color bringing out the golden flecks in her dark eyes. Really, she just wanted to spend some time with him, didn't matter to her if they stayed out here or not. (NT) -- Cam, Sun, Feb 05 2006, 10:25pm PST
  • Before he even knew it was happening, a smile lit his features at the sound of her voice and he swallowed quickly before responding. "Hey babe." Pushing around the last mouthful of food left on his plate, he waved over his waitress for the bill, but didn't get up just yet. "Always. Where are you?" While he waited then for her response, he took that chance to finish off his food, and reached for a sip of water, then left some cash on the table and stood slowly - tucking the phone between his ear and shoulder so his could pull on his jacket. He always liked hearing from her, and was always game to spend time with her, so there was no hesitation in his voice as he pushed out into the cool air - the temperature had dropped again over the last couple days, just when he had thought that it was starting to feel like spring, winter had returned. (NT) -- Travis, Sun, Feb 05 2006, 10:31pm PST
  • "I am in front of that one bar your always going to, the one on the boardwalk." She stated, shifting to tie her shoe and then stand back up. "Where are you at? I think I would be up for maybe a beer or something..." She was in the mood to be out for awhile if he was up for it but if he wasn't, which sometimes he didn't feel like being out and about, she would be good with lazing about with him in her room or at his apartment too. She was pretty laid back herself which was why it was so easy for them to get along so well, she figured. (NT) -- Cam, Sun, Feb 05 2006, 11:01pm PST
  • "Just stepped out of Gambini's. I'm like a block away... Stay there and you'll be seeing me in just a moment..." His long strides carried him quickly down the empty sidewalk in the direction of where she would be waiting. "I'll buy you a drink..." He agreed easily, and then turned the corner and crossed the street and she was in his line of sight, so he murmured a quick 'hang on' and flipped his phone shut and slipped it in his pocket as he covered the last couple paces in silence. Slowing to a stop in front of her, a small smile touched his lips briefly and he dipped his head to kiss her cheek. "Hey..." She was just so soothing to his soul - so pretty and sweet and full of life, almost always smiling. She just made him feel good. (NT) -- Travis, Sun, Feb 05 2006, 11:09pm PST
  • She reached up to press a kiss to his cheek in return, a smile on her face. "You all full and stuff?" She questioned softly, playfully teasing before she slipped her hand down to entwine their fingers. "Come on, sweetie, you can buy me a beer. You have to pick it out too cuz I am not a big beer drinker." She grinned lightly, heading into the quiet bar with him. "Did you have a good day? Anything exciting?" She questioned, genuinely curious about his day and how it went. She was always honestly intrested in what was going on in his life even though he would wait days to tell her something big that happened just becuase he didn't think to share things with other people most of the time. (NT) -- Cam, Sun, Feb 05 2006, 11:38pm PST
  • "So full." He groaned playfully and rubbed his stomach with his free hand before leading the way in - holding the door for her and then guiding her over to the bar. He gave her fingers a gentle squeeze and said a 'hey, how's it going' to the 'tender, who was already pouring him a double scotch, and ordered a beer for her. Smiling slightly as he glanced down to her - there was something oddly attractive about a girl who drank beer. "It was uneventful... Just worked for a few hours, then got cleaned up and came out here for dinner... I was going to call you." He felt bad when she called and he was just hanging out by himself and he could have called her first - but he didn't want to always be harassing her. "How was yours?" (NT) -- Travis, Sun, Feb 05 2006, 11:44pm PST
  • She smiled a little, making their way to their bar. Her eyes moved over the place before she shifted to lean against him playfully, sighing dramatically. "My day was boring as usual, my life is so montonous." She stated before she grinned, sipping on the beer to make sure she liked it before she took a long drink. "This is good, I like it. " She stated before she looked over to him, watching him for a second. He really was such a good looking guy, there was no lying that she was attracted to him. Her hand moved to squeeze his leg lightly, gazing up at him adoringly. "Hey, wanna have a sleepover tonight? Maddie is staying with Brandon and you know how hate being by myself...we could hit either my place or yours?" (NT) -- Cam, Mon, Feb 06 2006, 12:22am PST
  • He just smiled a little at her as he settled onto the edge of a stool and pulled her to him. "Sometimes monotony is better than too much drama..." He pointed out with a wink, his fingers sliding slowly up and down her back - just trailing lightly. But too much monotony wasn't really great either - it wouldn't be that much fun if every day was always exactly the same. His hand paused at the base of her neck and just squeezed there gently, his head ducked a little so that they could converse easily over the music - which wasn't too loud thanks to the low-key atmosphere of the bar - and other conversations going on around them. "Yeah, sure... Of course. Your place is closer, but it doesn't really matter." (NT) -- Cam, Mon, Feb 06 2006, 12:28am PST
  • "Anywhere you want babe." She stated softly, easy going. Her eyes moved over his for a second, searching for a moment before she cleared her throat and took another sip of her beer. "You talk to Joey lately?" She questioned, she'd been busy with exams the past week and hadn't had a whole lot of time to go visit for a few days. Her hand rested over his leg still, absently moving up and down over his jeans. She just liked being with him so much and she could feel the attachment and attraction growing everytime they hung out but she was afraid of rushing him. She knew he was grieving over Lysia still and she didn't want to push him into something he wasn't ready for.. (NT) -- Cam, Mon, Feb 06 2006, 12:54am PST
  • He loved that she was so easy-going, yet not indifferent or a pushover at the same time. Nodding a little, he reached for his own drink and took a sip before responding. "Yeah, I met him for lunch yesterday..." No matter how busy they got, he still tried to see his friend every couple of days, or at least talk to him to make sure everything was going okay. His eyes dropped to her hand for a moment and his jaw clenched and unclenched as he leaned forward to kiss her temple sweetly, his hand sliding down her back to her hip to pull her gently closer to him. It sometimes amazed him that she liked spending so much time with him even though he could be such a downer at times, but he definitely wasn't about to start complaining. (NT) -- Travis, Mon, Feb 06 2006, 12:59am PST
  • "I haven't had a chance to go over there in the past few days, been busy with exams but all done now!" She stated with a smile, raising her glass in a mock toast. She smirked, taking a long sip before she looked back over at him. "Joey have anything interesting to talk about other then Nina?" She questioned, her brow furrowed curiously before she looked back to him, squeezing his leg softly as he drew her closer. A soft sigh escaped her lips, complete contentment on her face. most passerby's would definately think they were just your average, sweet, young couple. (NT) -- Cam, Mon, Feb 06 2006, 1:27am PST
  • "Good, good... Everything go okay?" He smiled a little as he watched her - he had been a little surprised to find himself feeling proud like he did whenever she talked about school. She was so good at everything she did, he just felt lucky that she had taken a liking to a guy like him. It was hard to say where he would be right now if she hadn't come into his life when she did - things were pretty rough there for a while, and there were still some dark days, but she just brightened everything up without even trying too hard. He smirked a little and dipped his head to press another lingering kiss to her cheek as his fingers gave her hip and gentle squeeze, thumb tucking beneath her top to absently brush the soft skin just above the waist of her pants. "Nothing too out of the ordinary... He's doing alright, sounds like. He never really complains very much either way though." (NT) -- Travis, Mon, Feb 06 2006, 10:15pm PST
  • "I think him and Nina are over their fighting spell so I am sure he is doing fine." She stated softly though the majority of her senses were focused on the way his fingers felt on the sensitive skin of her hips. To be touching her like this, he had to feel some attraction for her, right? Biting her lip a little, she ran her hand down his cheek slowly, a smile lighting her face as she sighed. "I like seeing you so relaxed, Travis, it's good for me to see you happy." She let out a soft breath, her hand cupping his jaw for a moment before she dropped it. "Yeah..yeah exams went good, no problems that I know of." She was on a full ride due to being a ward of the state but if her grades dropped so did her free ride. (NT) -- Cam, Mon, Feb 06 2006, 11:29pm PST
  • "Yeah... We'll see how long it lasts though." He muttered wryly and winked - he loved the couple, but they were a little too exciting for him. A little too much drama there. He much preferred to avoid all that sort of stuff, but Joey was a good friend of his and he didn't mind dealing with in for as long as it lasted. His eyes shut lightly at her soft fingers on his cheek, and he just exhaled a content sigh - as if to confirm her observation that he was relaxed. It was a good day - nothing extraordinary going on, but it was just a normal, safe, easy day, and he was happy to be ending it with her. "Of course they went well. You're such a smart girl." He commented affectionately as his eyes opened up to meet her gaze for a moment before he reached for his drink again and took a long sip. (NT) -- Travis, Mon, Feb 06 2006, 11:35pm PST
  • She laughed, tipping her head up and pressing her lips together as she made a "mmm..." sound. "I do love when you flatter me." She stated with a playful wink at him before she sighed softly, her gaze adoring as she looked over at him. "I'm glad they are done with, I feel like I have been neglecting my friends." She stated playfully before she pulled back and ran her hand absently down his arm. "Have you talked with that guy who was looking at your paintings?" After he sold the one out of his gallery, that mans friend had called about viewing it and she was wondering how that went... (NT) -- Cam, Tue, Feb 07 2006, 12:01am PST
  • "You're shameless." He teased her quietly, and then smirked a little, his hand brushing slowly up and down her spine again. "Yeah, you have been. I've been really feeling neglected lately..." He admitted playfully and winked before reaching to finish off his drink easily, and then nodded a little. "Yeah, he took one. Said he'd called in the spring about taking another too maybe." It was a real bonus for him to be able to sell his work as artwork rather than sanctioned projects - and it was a nice break in the monotony of painting houses day in and day out. "You want another drink, babe?" He offered in the next breath, his head tipping back a little as he looked down at her, features quietly content. (NT) -- Travis, Tue, Feb 07 2006, 12:08am PST
  • "Well, you won't be neglected anymore, I promise." She smiled warmly, pressing a sweet kiss to his cheek and lingering there for a long moment before she pulled back slowly, brushing her hand over his arm before she cleared her throat and nodded. "Yeah..another drink would be good, that beer was good." She stated with a smile, nodding a little as she ran a hand through her hair, letting it fall to the side of her shoulder. "Thats great! I thought I told you to call the minute some else bought something! Talk about feeling neglected." She huffed teasingly, smiling at the 'tender as he came back over. (NT) -- Cam, Tue, Feb 07 2006, 12:54am PST
  • He smiled a little at that - he never expected much from her and just appreciated the time that she did make for him, but it was nice to hear from her that she wanted to make time for him. "Good... Starting with this proposed sleep over tonight. Let's go to your place... You said Maddy's out for the night?" His brows furrowed a little after the words were out of his mouth, and then he broke a slight smirk. "Not that it really matters..." He assured her it an attempt to redeem himself, and then just gave it up in favor of a change of subject - his smile turning a little sheepish. "Sorry.. It kinda slipped my mind.. I was just going to tell you when I saw you again, but I forgot till just now.." (NT) -- Travis, Tue, Feb 07 2006, 1:16am PST
  • She laughed softly, though her eyes took on a warm light that indicated that perhaps she was glad that Maddie was going to be gone for the evening too. "Yeah, she's with Brandon and whats it going to take to get you to remember me when these things happen?" She stated, playfully kicking at him before she winked and took a drink of her fresh beer. "After these drinks, we could head out over there, get there before all the drunks come out and start being loud and rowdy." She stated with a grin, shifting a little so she could rest her ankle over his, facing him. "My tummy is kinda growling, your all full and I want french fries, do they have french fries here?" (NT) -- Cam, Tue, Feb 07 2006, 9:42pm PST
  • He smirked a little, and dropped a wink as his hand ran up her back to rest at the base of her neck - gently squeezing her tight muscle there. "It's not a matter of forgetting you, I promise..." He assured her, in all honesty and there was complete truth to that - it wasn't like he just didn't think of her, he just didn't think anything about telling anyone. "Sure, whatever you want babe..." At her request for the fries, he nodded a little, but then changed his mind with a slight shake of his head. "They do, but their kitchen is so slow... We'd be here for hours. Why don't we pick something up on our way home? Do the drive-thru thing..." He suggested with a slightly raised brow - besides, the bar was a little questionable itself and he wasn't too sure about letting her eat something that they produced here. (NT) -- Travis, Tue, Feb 07 2006, 9:49pm PST
  • "Sounds good to me." She stated, tapping her foot against his leg absently to the music as she sipped on the beer, drinking about half of it before she pushed it away. "No more..." She wasn't a big beer drinker to begin with so one and a half tall glasses was quite a bit for her. "You ready to go get me french fries? Did you drive out here?" She had still yet to get a car or license for that matter, she just didn't see the point in it, it was just an extra cost. Sure, the bus wasn't all that safe sometimes but she was usually pretty careful and most of the days she was content with walking. If it was to late, she would be dish out a few extra bucks for a cab to avoid the bar crowd on the bus. (NT) -- Cam, Tue, Feb 07 2006, 10:11pm PST
  • "Alright, sounds good." He commented as she called it a night on the drinks, and shifted slowly off his stool, pausing for a moment to press a lingering kiss to her forehead. "Yeah, I drove... Let's go get you your food." He drove pretty much everywhere - spent all day, at least five days a week, on his feet, and so walking wasn't high on his favored activities list. Pulling his jacket back on, he left some cash on the bar for the 'tender and waved a quick goodbye before turning his undivided attention on her. He held her coat open for her to slip into, and then linked his fingers through hers to lead the way out - it was a little more crowded in there then than when they had arrived, so he went ahead of her to 'clear a path'. (NT) -- Travis, Tue, Feb 07 2006, 10:17pm PST

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