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• He came in, as usual, fashionably late but looking just as perfect as always. His suit looked like it was made for him - which it was - and his hair was mussed but in a perfect looking way. It just made him look all the more well put together but gave him that 'I don't have to try for this' look. He made his way in with smiles and kisses on the cheek to girls he knew and handshakes to men he was acquainted with. His eyes drifted around the crowd, pausing on her for a moment. She had crossed his mind more then once over the week, he couldn't lie about that. (NT) -- Nick, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 9:18pm PDT

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• (She was deep in conversation when she noticed him and only let her eyes show that she had seen him, before she returned her gaze to the woman she was talking to. It didn;t make sense to her that someone had been able to come into her place while she was sleeping and do so much damage. He had left her pretty much exhausted.. but she was usually a light sleeper. She wanted to go to him, he was the only person here that knew her situation.. but she couldn't go if that note was true. She couldn't lose this feeble grip she had on her dreams.) (NT) -- Karlie, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 9:21pm PDT

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• He frowned a little as she looked away immediatly - that wasn't what a girl who had just been properly bedded man did when she saw that said man. He ran a hand absently over his hair before he turned to speak to another girl, pressing an absent kiss to her cheek before he headed over to get a scotch and sip on it absently, making small talk with some guy who wanted his opinion on some of his stocks. His eyes kept wandering back to her though, lingering there for a few long moments before he would look away again...trying to figure out what was going through her head. (NT) -- Nick, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 9:25pm PDT

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• (She felt his eyes on her, and it would have been impossible for her to try and keep her own gaze from crossing his every now and then. She couldn't deny the fact that if she hadn't received the threatening letter she would be other there right now flirting her way into another night with him.. she had never wanted a man more. But things being as they were, all she could do was try and keep her gaze off of him and her attention on the sale she was making with a lady who wanted the rights to produce the dress she was wearing. She nodded to the lady, turning a circle for her to show off the way the gown dropped low in the back.) (NT) -- Karlie, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 9:27pm PDT

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• He frowned, going about another half hour with the drinking and the social butterflying, giving her some time with the woman she was talking to before he finally crossed over to her, touching her elbow as he smiled at the lady charmingly. "Excuse me, I just need to steal the young lady for one moment." He raised Karlie's hand to his lips, pressing a kiss as he looked up at her with eyes so blue they were almost clear. "Didn't feel the need to say hello, doll?" He questioned softly, his voice soft and low - so obviously only for her. (NT) -- Nick, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 9:36pm PDT

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• (She smiled her condolances to the woman, letting him steer her away, but her eyes were panicky and she was looking around as he did so. When he kissed her hand she desperately wanted to blurt everything and let him help her.. but she didn't think he would- he had made it clear before that he wasn't the kind of guy to become entangled with a girl like her. After a tense moment where she just looked at him like he might stab her, she shook her head a little, blonde locks slipping down her cheeks.) I can't talk to you right now. (She said, then brushed past him, feeling horribly rude, but it was for his own good.. ) (NT) -- Karlie, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 9:40pm PDT

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• His jaw set as she scurried away from him, his eyes following her. Ungrateful little...he shook his head, turning on his heel and heading towards the drinks table again. He got her into this damn business and she was just going to turn cold like that? He should have figured, he'd been an idiot for softening for just a moment towards her. It made him an easy target. No girl was with him just to be with him, everyone was in it to get something from him and obviously she had got what she needed so she was done. (NT) -- Nick, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 9:46pm PDT

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• (She was trying not to feel like a whore.. the look in his eyes made her feel that way and she understood that he would never talk to her again. At least they would be safe that way. Looking down at her glass, she frowned, but the sight of her face in the liquid made her take a deep breath and rejoin the conversation. She might have lost Nick but she wouldn't lose her career as well. The sacrifice had been made and she would have to live with it.. she just wished she didnt have to see the anger in his eyes.. she let her gaze linger for a moment too long, then sighed and went back to selling her work.) (NT) -- Karlie, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 9:49pm PDT

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• He was aggravated and agitated but he pushed it aside in order to be the proper socialite that he was, smiling and posing for a picture here and there since a few local reporters were wandering around, chatting for a few with Ethan - the CEO at IMG - all the while keeping sure that he wasn't even casting a look in her direction. He wasn't going to dwell on the fact that he had been tossed aside - he was Nickolas Montgomery McAllister for damns sake and he didn't let anything get to him, especially not some girl from the strip (NT) -- Nick, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 10:02pm PDT

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• (She had sold her dress finally, and the moment was completely ruined for her due to the black cloud floating around the party. She was upset and bitter and scared about the damn note.. and he was acting like she had kicked him in the shin for making her happy the week before.. well she sort of had, but she had no choice. She opened her clutch Prada bag and pulled out her compact to check her makeup during a rare moment alone near the fountain. A slip of grey paper fluttered to the ground near her feet unnoticed. Satisfied that she was looking decent despite the evenings events, she allowed herself to be led off by a young man from amother modeling agency.) (NT) -- Karlie, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 10:05pm PDT

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• He had let his gaze wander to her against his own advice and noticed when the paper fluttered to the floor. Excusing himself, he went over there, picking it up and opening it - so he was nosy - his brow furrowing as he read the script. A frown crossed his face as he looked around for her, this could explain her behavior if it was referring to him but who the hell would threaten her? He frowned, heading over to her again, grabbing her arm and pulling her aside - not bothering with pleasantries with the person she was talking to this time. "What the hell is this?" He questioned, handing her the paper. (NT) -- Nick, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 10:16pm PDT

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• (She gasped as he grabbed her, fear jumping into her eyes before she realized it was him. She was a jumpy person when things like this happened.. snatching the paper from him, she jammed it into her purse.) Nothing. (She said, convinced she could handle it on her own.. she didn't want either of them in danger.) I can't talk to you.. I said that before. (She said, her eyes scanning the people around them.) (NT) -- Karlie, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 10:19pm PDT

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• He frowned, shaking his head. "Stop bullshitting me, Karlie, what the hell is going on?" He questioned, his brow furrowed as he held onto her biceps, looking down at her with a questioning, concerned gaze. "Don't lie to me." He couldn't believe she could actually be that afraid of someone, what could anyone do to her here? (NT) -- Nick, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 10:30pm PDT

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• (She pulled away from him.) You're hurting me. (She said softly, though he really hadn't.. his closeness was making her ache to seek comfort.. protection.) Someone broke in and.. slashed all my designs. (She said softly, her eyes still worried and her skin covered in goosebumps.. she was really spooked and it was hard to shake someone like her.) After you left me. (NT) -- Karlie, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 10:34pm PDT

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• The words 'after you left me' cut into him, his eyes sliding shut for a second. He'd had a feeling, an instinct almost, to stay with her but his damn pride had forced him out the door. A low breath escaped his lips as his brow furrowed, his eyes meeting his. "Karlie..." Her name was soft as it left his lips. "I am so sorry..." He shook his head, looking behind him before he took a step back towards the privacy of a bedroom, tugging her in with him and closing the door - being sure no one had seen them. "You didn't wake up at all when they came in?" (NT) -- Nick, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 10:40pm PDT

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• (She was still and tense and her eyes were narrowed a little before she looked down.) No. (She sucked her lower lip in, then raised her eyes and drew a deep breath before continuing.) I woke up the next morning and all my dresses.. (She shook her head.) All gone.. and the note was tied to my dog's collar. (She crossed her arms over her chest.. she had been sleeping in there naked.. who knew who had seen her there.) (NT) -- Karlie, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 10:49pm PDT

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• He sighed softly, brushing her hair back behind her ear before he lowered his forehead to hers. "I had this feeling that I should have stayed..." he murmured softly, his brow furrowed as he pressed a kiss to her forehead. "I am so sorry..." He murmured, his hand moving down to cup her hip softly. He knew those dressed had to have taken so much time and money to design. "If there's anything I can do.." (NT) -- Nick, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 10:57pm PDT

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• (She was moved to tears by his caring, and though she tried to hide them she couldn't, and they slipped down her cheeks.) I have to stay away from you.. (The words came out on a breath.. it was breaking her to say it. She couldn't stand being the reason he was in danger.. and she couldn't bear the thought of looking over her shoulder forever. Her hands went to his chest and her fingers curled into his shirt.. she was safe for this one moment.) (NT) -- Karlie, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 10:59pm PDT

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• He frowned a little, shaking his head. "This is dumb, Karlie...we'll call the cops, tell them you had a break in...it's probably just some jealous two bit model out there..told you that you had to watch who you flirted with..." He flashed her a slight smile, cocking a brow down at her. "Come on, chin up, thought you were tough sweetheart..." He teased, coaxing her into looking back up at him. "Don't let this break you, someone is just trying to scare you off.." (NT) -- Nick, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 11:02pm PDT

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• (She nodded, lifting her chin to look him in the eyes.) Okay. (She smiled a little at him, putting her arm around his neck and pulling him close.. she had avoided the police.. but if he thought it would work out she would do it.) I don't take personal violations very well. (NT) -- Karlie, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 11:05pm PDT

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• He nodded a little, pressing a kiss to the side of her neck, his voice teasing as he spoke. "Yeah, yeah, you just can't forget how good I made you feel and don't wanna lose that.." He nipped lightly at the place on her neck before he drew back. "Come on, your gonna stay on my arm tonight, alright? We'll show them who they are messing with." He had enough money and power to shut anyone down... (NT) -- Nick, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 11:11pm PDT

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• (She was still a little tense, but he had comforted her enough. She ran a hand down his cheek and kissed him once softly.) Thanks. (That was her only reply before slipping her hand into his... maybe he was right and they would leave her alone as long as she was near him.) (NT) -- Karlie, Thu, Oct 27 2005, 11:14pm PDT

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• He nodded a little, though his mind was working through all of this with a serious look on his face. He rested his hand over hers as he guided her out into the room again, mingling amoung the crowd. His cool eyes assessed everyone, wondering who would go so far as to destroy her gowns. After some time of chatting her frowned, tugging her aside. "Do you have the money to remake your dresses?" (NT) -- Nick, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 6:37pm PDT

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• (She smiled at him, putting a hand on his arm and looking at him with soft eyes. He was really being sweet, worrying about her and looking out for her.. it comforted her in a time when she had been very scared.) I sold this gown tonight. (She said, running her fingers over the soft material.) The rights to it anyway.. so I will be getting a payment from the designer. I hope to use that money to replace all the material I lost. (She shrugged a little.. she would be set back for a little while, but on the bright side she would have time to finish her apartment. No more boxville.) (NT) -- Karlie, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 6:40pm PDT

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• He let out a slow breath, nodding a little as he watched her. "If you need anything, and I mean anything, money, anything, you just let me know, ok?" He sighed softly, tipping his head to the side as he watched her carefully. "I mean it, honestly..." he murmured, leaning down to press a long kiss to her forehead before he tipped his head. "Feel like dancing?" It was more of a social style dancing then that what she was used too...more refined and dignified. (NT) -- Nick, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 7:11pm PDT

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• (She smiled, nodding in response to his offer, it felt good to know that someone other than her parents looked out for her. At the idea of dancing she perked up.. even though she knew that grinding was definitely grounds for a public flogging. Lifting her hand for him to take it, she tipped her head in agreement.) That sounds perfect. (She was trying to forget her nerves, and he was definitely helping her to accomplish her goal. Perhaps with his help she would be able to keep her line going and no one would have to know about the violation she had suffered.) (NT) -- Karlie, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 7:14pm PDT

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• He smiled, taking her hand and guiding her out to the dancefloor, placing one hand on her hip and the other in her hand. "Ready?" He wasn't even sure if she knew how to properly dance formally but she was a quick learner and he had no doubt that she would catch on quickly. He smiled softly,tipping his head to the side as he looked down at her. "Everything is going to work out fine, don't worry..." He murmured softly. (NT) -- Nick, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 7:25pm PDT

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• (She nodded, letting him take the lead. She had danced many times in this fashion, just not in a formal setting.. and it was nice to be this close to him and just feel safe and allow herself to relax. She could clean up this mess and she would move on and everything would be find.. in fact it had brought her and Nick closer instead of driving them apart. Maybe her lack of faith in all men was misplaced when it came to him. Her grip on his hand was light and yet firm, her eyes stayed on his and the tension in her was slowly leaving.) I know they will.. I just wish I knew who did it. (NT) -- Karlie, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 7:30pm PDT

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• "Me too, sweetheart." He stated, it was a drastic measure for anyone to take. It was violating her privacy and that just wasn't acceptable. They would have to go to the police first thing in the morning, he had a bit of pull in this community, he would get a watch out on her house, have the cops patrol her neighborhood a few extra times a night...anything to keep her safe. He wasn't going to have some girl suffering because of him, that just was not acceptable. (NT) -- Nick, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 7:46pm PDT

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• (Oddly enough she knew the song that was playing even though it was more of a classical nature. She hummed it softly as they danced, her body becoming more graceful as she forgot about worrying, her eyes were brighter and more alive.. she was feeling more and more like herself.) I think you should come to the races next weekend. (She said thoughtfully, humming between statements.) Gabe is competing. (She didn't know if he would appreciate that sort of thing, but competitiion was competition to her, whether it was on the runway or on the highway.) (NT) -- Karlie, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 7:57pm PDT

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• He tipped his head to the side, letting out a slow breath as he thought that over for a second. "Maybe..." She had been immersing herself in his world, it may be good to go out and be in hers for awhile. He was kind of enjoying what they had going on here there and he was a little afraid that taking it out of the little bubble they had made would ruin it... (NT) -- Nick, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 8:15pm PDT

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• (She let a comfortable silence fall between them, keeping her eyes on his.. speaking without words. She was already planning how to remake the gowns she had lost.. a few minor details that she would change in them.. she wouldn't make them the same as before. Her memory wouldn't let her - those gowns were gone.. she would make the next ones better. She would show this person that she didn't huddle in the closet.. at least not without Nick with her.) (NT) -- Karlie, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 8:18pm PDT

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• He smiled a little, tipping his head to the side. "I see someone I need to talk to, you be ok for a little while?" He questioned softly, brushing her hair back softly. He was reluctant to leave her for any amount of time but he really did need to talk to a man who had done some investing for before he lost sight of him. He'd misplaced his number days ago, being the organized boy he was and needed to get it back. (NT) -- Nick, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 9:00pm PDT

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• Why'd you have to go and make things so complicated? -- Karlie, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 9:09pm PDT
  • He had paused in his conversation when the room went silent - his eyes immediatly lifting - if something went on he figured it had to do with Karlie, something just in his gut told him so. He excused himself quickly, jogging over to where the commotion was coming from. He saw her, torn between going to help her and running after who ever had done it. A low growl escaped his face as he leaned forward to help her out of the water, his eyes gentle. "Karlie.." He shook his head, his hand going to her back, not caring if she was soaking wet. "Come on, lets get you home." (NT) -- Nick, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 9:44pm PDT

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• (Her pride had her pulling her hands away and growling under her breath, gathering her soaking skirt and starting to walk barefoot and dripping out of the room. The only thing that really shut her up was being stared at.. she liked being the center of attention.. just not at her own expense. She wasn't leaving Nick there, she was just taking the situation into her own hands. She didn't want him to look like an idiot as well, and this way she was getting out of eyesight as quick as possible.. so she could dig a large hole and bury herself in there until she died and no one would have to talk about her anymore. Sighing to herself in exhasperation, she slowed outside the doors to let him catch up to her.) (NT) -- Karlie, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 10:02pm PDT

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• He paused a second to press a reassuring kiss to her cheeks before he murmured. "I'll be right back." He went back inside, saying goodbye to some people, smiling and laughing like all was well, putting on apperances as he was so good at doing. After a few minutes he jogged out after her, shrugging off his jacket and draping it around her shoulders. "Damn it, you are going to freeze to death." He wrapped his arm around her, telling the valet to bring around his car. "Did you drive here?" he questioned, looking down at her. They could talk about what happened when they got into the car, it was more private. (NT) -- Nick, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 10:18pm PDT

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• (Her teeth were gritted and anger was stamped plainly all over her face. It was too bad that anger couldn't really heat the body or she would have steamed dried her gown already. She couldn't believe the audacity of people.. she couldn't fathom the stories that would be in the paper.. and she could remember every single stitch she had put into the dress that was ruined. Nick was doing his best though, so she leaned her head against his shoulder and sighed.) I don't care about my car right now. I just want to get out of here. (She closed her eyes, she didn't want to see anyone else looking at her.) (NT) -- Karlie, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 10:22pm PDT

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• He wrapped his arm more securely around her, pressing a kiss to the side of her head softly before he escorted her into the passenger seat of his porsche, going around to the drivers himself. As soon as he was in, he cranked up the heat and turned the radio on softly. "What happened?" He wanted to know exactly, wanted details, this was bull shit juvenile behavior by someone and he intended on finding out who was behind it. (NT) -- Nick, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 10:37pm PDT

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• (She rolled her eyes, leaning back against the seat and pushing her hair back from her face. She stared at the headliner of the car.) Some girl bumped into me.. and the strap on my dress broke.. (She flipped the strap over her shoulder and sighed. . it was the least of her worries now.) And when I looked down to fix it.. this person in black just- bulldozed me. (She said shaking her head and pulling down the visor to look in the mirror. She laughed suddenly.) I look like the creature from the black lagoon.. (She put her hand over her mouth and looked over at him.) Oh God.. this is going to be all over the papers tomorrow. (She flopped back in the seat.) Just take me to the morgue.. (NT) -- Karlie, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 10:40pm PDT

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• He couldn't help but laugh, shaking his head. "Nah, not the morgue..." He pursed his lips, his brow furrowed. "This..person in black...like..ninja looking or what? Or like, Black suit?" He couldn't imagine some covert looking person sneaking in just to push her into the water and run away, that would just be silly and strange not to mention obvious. He looked over to her, letting his hand fall to rest on her leg, squeezing reassuringly. (NT) -- Nick, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 10:52pm PDT

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• (She rolled her eyes.) Yeah Nick.. he was wearing a ski mask and black gloves.. (She smirked, laying her hand over his and the other over her eyes as she laid her head back on the headrest.) No.. it was a black suit, I didn't get a good look at the person, I dont even know that it was a guy.. but the person was strong enough to have been a guy. (She groaned.) I am ruining your car. (NT) -- Karlie, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 10:55pm PDT

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• He rolled his eyes in return, frowning at her playfully. "Brat, thats the way you made it sound." He sighed softly, watching the road as he thought about who could have done just a stupid thing to a poor innocent girl. "Nah, nothing a little detailing can't fix." He winked over at her before he sighed again. "Warm enough?" He questioned, he didn't want her getting sick. He was thinking about just taking her to his place but then she wouldn't be able to change..he wasn't so sure he wanted her to be alone in her place though because obviously someone could get into it whenever they pleased. (NT) -- Nick, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 11:08pm PDT

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• (She laughed softly, then sighed and closed her eyes.) Yes, I think I am going to make it. (She huffed.) I cannot believe my luck.. it just makes no sense that someone would just target me like this!! It is rediculous. (She traced the top of his hand with her fingers, before closing her hand around his on her knee.) I just want a hot shower and then I will plot revenge. (NT) -- Karlie, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 11:21pm PDT

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• He sighed softly, tipping his head back to rest it on the chair before he pulled into the development for her apartment. He parked the car, getting out and heading to her side to open her door and then locked up the car. "I'm not leaving you alone here." He stated bluntly, tipping his head to the side. "Either I am going to stay here or your going to come stay with me." He smiled softly, tipping his head to the side to kind of try and make the words seem less demanding. (NT) -- Nick, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 11:41pm PDT

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• (Under any other less surreal circumstance he would have been slapped for that statement. She wasn't the kind of girl who took commands. But this was Nick and she wasn't safe no matter how she looked at it.) I don't mind, really.. (She said, taking his hand and walking towards the building.) I just want out of this dress. (NT) -- Karlie, Fri, Oct 28 2005, 11:47pm PDT

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• He nodded a little, heading up towards the apartment and taking the key out of her shivering hand. He opened the door, glancing around inside before he ushered her in, a small smile playing on his lips. "Go on and change and then we'll start thinking about what we are going to do, ok?" (NT) -- Nick, Sat, Oct 29 2005, 10:34am PDT