Ara/Ash Young 1

[Shava]

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13 Dec 13, 01:51 AM
[×] Asher: waiting on the front step, Asher was dressed in a sweater top and tie, old fashioned style like his grandfather wanted him. The old man sat inside while they awaited the man who was bringing Asher's only long distance friend
13 Dec 13, 01:54 AM
Arabelle D: she had a look of permanent wonderlust, dressed in sweater and pants, she wondered if the orphanage thought Asher's grandfather was planning to adopt her. She wanted to snort, but thought the man sent to get her might not appreciate it. They apparated to the front steps and her eyes widened further, noticing the house as a whole before she spotted Ash on the front steps, when she did, she looked measurably relieved and she waved. "Hi Ash"
13 Dec 13, 01:57 AM
Asher: The man dropped her off at the front gate then walked on down the sidewalk leaving her to head on over. Ash had immediately stood and he ran down the sidewalk with a glance over his shoulder. "hey Belle! You made it!" Looks both excited and relieved.
13 Dec 13, 01:58 AM
Arabelle D: At his excitement, this seems to signify to her that its okay to react in kind. She throws her arms around him, hugging him tight. " 'Course I made it. I said I would didn't I?" She releases him, stepping back and gaping for a moment at the house. "Its so...big" she murmurs, looking more than slightly intimidated.
13 Dec 13, 02:01 AM
Asher: Surprised, puts arms around her too, but not nearly as hard and quick, seemingly thrown off. "well yeah, but I was wondering if they might cause some issue or something!" Glances back at the house. "yeah but don't worry about that, we're not allowed in most of it. So I can show you around easy. but first, he wants to see you smart." Doesn't look happy about this
13 Dec 13, 02:04 AM
Arabelle D: She feels the tension in the moment and goes a bit stiff, blushing lightly. She shrugs, "nah, though I think they're hoping I'll get adopted and out of their hair." She smirks, but nods at his comment about showing her around, looking suddenly nervous at the mention of his grandfather. "I...um...all right" She seems to be waiting for him to go first, preferring in this case, to go behind.
13 Dec 13, 02:06 AM
Asher: Smirks, knowing that one. "Well, i wish. maybe we can leave them with a hint something might happen, who knows." He leads her up to the house, picking up her bag for her. "Just answer when spoken, and like polite. Like being around Mrs Hamashire." that woman had old fashioned notions about how children should be seen and not heard.
13 Dec 13, 02:10 AM
Arabelle D: She nodded, toying with the hem of her sweater nervously as she entered the house. She wrinkled her nose at the mention of Mrs. Hamashire, but seemed to get the idea from that point. The fact that she was more or less hiding behind him a clear indication she wanted to appear as inconspicuous as possible. She can be heard mumbling different greetings under her breath as though testing how they sound.
13 Dec 13, 02:12 AM
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13 Dec 13, 02:15 AM
Asher: Asher opened the door and put her bag down in the hall behind the door then led the way to the first turn, an open doorway. "Here, Grandfather, This is Arabelle." The old man pushed his newspaper down and stared, motioning them forward and Asher led the way stopping in front of the man by three feet and for her to stand beside him. The old man looked her up and down, then said "We have a rule about this house. Children should be in the back, not out in front. Young master Asher here as learned this, make sure you heed his advice."
13 Dec 13, 02:20 AM
Arabelle D: She stepped forward, thinking his grandfather looked a lot like his skin had been left in the dryer too long, all tight and wrinkled in strange places. Though she was saying several choice things to him in her head, out loud she managed, for Asher's sake. "Yes sir" she murmured, "thank you for having me." Her hands, clasped neatly in front of her, were clenched so tightly they were going white.
13 Dec 13, 02:24 AM
Asher: The man looked at her, as if expecting a bad remark then nodded and waved them off. "Dinner time. Till then you can show her around, Asher." "Yes sir, thank you." Motions for her to follow and gets her bag before leading her down a short hall into the kitchen behind a small door. 'Whew, well that wasn't bad at least!"

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13 Dec 13, 02:28 AM
Arabelle D: She follows Asher out, and it isn't until he speaks that she unclasps her hands, flexing her fingers and wincing when she realizes she's cut off her own circulation. She looks at him like he's crazy, but doesn't comment. "He's...something" she says softly, and its clear she has several ideas about what kind of something. She seems to notice he has her bag. "I can get it" she holds out a hand expectantly, not sure how she feels about having someone do something basic for her.
13 Dec 13, 02:30 AM
Asher: Gives her a look which says he is very much repressed and doesn't comment. Leans up to look out the window briefly into the back yard. "Okay, you can now. COok's picking herbs, come on let's get upstairs." He leads her to her room upstairs.

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13 Dec 13, 02:34 AM
Arabelle D: She takes the bag and heads for the stairs, following him up until they reach the room. It looks so big compared to the space she's used to having at the orphanage. She drops the bag on the bed. "Wow..." She looks out the window. "This is so cool!"
13 Dec 13, 02:36 AM
Asher: Nods as she speaks. "I've always liked it, looks out across the lawn. It normally would belong to the gardener, but we don't have one right now, grandfather is hiring one new so you get the room while you're here." joins her at the window, looking out. "It's pretty cool, I have to admit! Much bigger then what they give us at the orphanage."
13 Dec 13, 02:41 AM
Arabelle D: She nods, still appearing to be taking it all in. What must it be like to have a room of one's own all the time. "Is yours like this too?" she asks. Then something seems to occur to her. "You're not at Beauxbatons are you? I don't think I've seen you in classes."
13 Dec 13, 02:44 AM
[×] Asher: Shakes his head. "Oh no, this is an adults room. You are the guest so you got treated. I'm down the hall far end under the eaves. I have to be really quiet there cause it's over grandfather's." Gives her a wistful look. "No. Hogwarts. I meant to ask you, Belle, can we start writing in French maybe? Or can I write you in them at least? Then I have an excuse to say i am keeping in practice..."
13 Dec 13, 02:50 AM
Arabelle D: She switches to French, nodding. "Sure, what if you write in French and I'll write in English? That way we can both practice. She gives him a shy look, "you could sleep up here if you wanted." She says, voice soft and kind of rushed. "I mean....it would be weird sleeping in a room this big by myself and...then you wouldn't have to be quiet."
13 Dec 13, 02:53 AM
Asher: Looks relieved. "Agreed, and thanks." Thinks abut it. Hesitates. "I'd have to be careful cook doesn't hear me, but maybe. We'll see." sighs. "I thought being with family would be better then this."
13 Dec 13, 02:55 AM
Arabelle D: She shrugs, "its up to you" She frowns, "is it...I mean...is it bad?"
13 Dec 13, 02:56 AM
Asher: Half frowns. "It's....better then the orphanage. I mean I do have a room and all, but there are as many rules, I have a tutor during the week and there are no kids anywhere in this part of the area. So I'm...well pretty much by myself and then adults."
13 Dec 13, 02:56 AM
Asher: 'Except when he sends me t the Doctor's of course."
13 Dec 13, 02:57 AM
Arabelle D: The frown deepens, and now she looks worried. "The doctor's? Are you sick?" It sounded awful the way he put it, and after meeting his grandfather Arabelle wasn't sure she wanted to be adopted at all.
13 Dec 13, 03:00 AM
[×] Asher: gets down from the window and sits on the end of the bed. "Well grandfather thinks I am cause I don't skip and act happy all the time, but I think he just hasn't seen any kids since my father was really small and that was a long time ago. Cook says he's an ornery old man and I'm not to take after him." slight smile. "He think there is something the Doctor's can fix so I've been to there a few times now." Now he scowls.
13 Dec 13, 03:03 AM
Arabelle D: She puts a hand to his forehead playfully and smiles. "You seem fine to me, Ash" She nods agreement, "he's right, there's nothing wrong with who you are. Your grandfather's just an old bat with too much money and not enough patience." She clasped a hand to her mouth, blushing profusely. "Oops" she mumbled
13 Dec 13, 03:07 AM
Asher: Small not snort, but a 'Hmph" softly. "Thanks Arabelle, it's nice to hear." And he nods at her other statement and then takes her hand saying "Come on, I should show you." Leads her down the attic hall to the end room. Swings the door open then points across the bed to the window. "Just crawl over it, there's no way around."

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13 Dec 13, 03:12 AM
Arabelle D: She wraps her fingers around his in response, letting him lead her to the room. When they enter, she seems surprised by it, but she obligingly crawls across to the window and stays there, looking out. "Seriously?"
13 Dec 13, 03:14 AM
Asher: Drops on his bed easily which doesn't bounce much. "Yep. He thinks I should always remember all the people who came along before me so I'll learn to do well so i can make them proud" Looks at her without flinching. Sudden thoughtfulness. "I wonder if having a guest gets me out of chores..."
13 Dec 13, 03:16 AM
Arabelle D: She's still looking out the window, a hard look in her eyes when she answers. "And he thinks you're not happy enough?" She mumbles something impolite under her breath. "Who cares what a bunch of old dead guys think about your life anyway?" She finally does turn, sitting on his bed and pulling her knees up to her chest. "Maybe so, or if not I could help. Least I can do."
13 Dec 13, 03:20 AM
Asher: Nods and then shrugs as well. "I don't know. he think s they watch him all the time. I think it's just weird. But you know what? He's in charge, not me." Frowns, then lightens a bit at her offer. "Cook will like that. She always has me help her with vegetables."
13 Dec 13, 03:21 AM
Arabelle D: She searches his eyes, "done deal then" She hesitates, "but you're okay...really?
13 Dec 13, 03:24 AM
[×] Asher: Looks at her, nods somewhat. "Done deal. No Game Over, no Restart from the beginning, no extra lives." Smiles and pats her leg. "I'm better that you are here."
13 Dec 13, 03:28 AM
Arabelle D: She laughs softly, "Fine, be that way" She takes his hand again, holding it less tightly than before. "I'm glad to be here, Ash. Old bat and all" She glances at the door. "Do you eat dinner with him usually?"
13 Dec 13, 03:31 AM
Asher: Grins. "yeah. How are you doing, Belle? Any people looking?" his eyes showed he was interested to know if there was a chance of her having a family, escaping the place. "Once a week, not tonight. I eat in the back of the kitchen. He tests me on my learning on Monday's."
13 Dec 13, 03:34 AM
Arabelle D: She shrugged, "some, but it never gets past them reading my file. I don't know what's in there, but whatever it is, people don't like it" She looks sad. "Its not a big deal really, in a few more years I'll be able to get out on my own anyway." She chooses not to respond to his words on his grandfather, knowing they wouldn't be polite if she did.
13 Dec 13, 03:37 AM
[×] Asher: Frowns again, very curious. "What do you think it is? I'd adopt you in a heartbeat." Thinks it intensely unfair she doesn't get a chance of her own, good or bad.
13 Dec 13, 03:40 AM
Arabelle D: She shrugs, though she's given it some serious thought. "I have no idea, depends on how much information they have really. If they know who my parents were...that could have something to do with it. If they were..bad." Looks as if she fears this might be the case, as if there might be something wrong with her genetically because of them.
13 Dec 13, 03:43 AM
[×] Asher: Shakes his head at her. "Stop it. Look where you are right now. Would a really bad person come out here just to see me? I don't think so, Belle." Puts a hand on hers holding his. "I will never see bad in you, no matter what your parents did, they were not you, only parts of you. You can be whoever you want to be. I know you can."
13 Dec 13, 03:49 AM
Arabelle D: She nods, looking mildly reassured. "I...guess I know that I just...can't help wondering really, what's wrong with me." She looks vulnerable then, a sad sort of loneliness reflects in her expression. "I just wish I knew what was in that file"
13 Dec 13, 03:52 AM
[×] Asher: Nods, every orphan wanted to know what was in theirs. "I'll make you a deal." he sat up on his knees facing her and motioning for her to do the same. Holding her hand directly he looked her in the eyes. "We stay friends and when we're older, we'll help each other break in there to steal each other's files.And if one of us can't go, the other finds a way to get them both before we're 20." Seems a lifetime away.
13 Dec 13, 03:56 AM
Arabelle D: She raises up so they're near eye-level, and nods. "Deal, promise" She can't imagine twenty, even though its only eight years away. Eight years might as well be a million.

13 Dec 13, 03:56 AM
Asher: -scene shift to later that night-

13 Dec 13, 03:57 AM
Asher: Sneaks slowly, trying to avoid the squeaky boards outside Cook's room, slides his sock feet across them till he reaches her door, turns the doorknob once and lets go, their signal.
13 Dec 13, 04:00 AM
Arabelle D: She pads in bare feet across the room and opens the door slowly, as quietly as she can. She doesn't speak until its closed behind him. When she does, her voice is still soft. "I wasn't sure you'd actually come" she tells him.
13 Dec 13, 04:02 AM
[×] Asher: Gives her a disbelieving look. "It's you. How can I resist coming a hallway away?" Smirks and sits on the bed looking out the window (he's in pj pants and top, buttoned.)
13 Dec 13, 04:05 AM
Arabelle D: She beams at him, dressed in long pants and a t-shirt for sleeping, she crosses the room and climbs onto the bed. "I was just looking out the window, the stars here are...really amazing."
13 Dec 13, 04:06 AM
[×] Asher: "Grandfather says it's because there are almost no muggle lights. I think it's true too cause in the city there were all those streetlights." Looks out the window, remembers how much more she can see from this window and smiles, glad she got to see them some.
13 Dec 13, 04:08 AM
Arabelle D: She nods, "they're too bright to see much of anything" she agrees, "and the noise too...but this...this is great" She lays back on the bed, arms behind he head, "does it feel weird? Being somewhere else?"
13 Dec 13, 04:11 AM
[×] Asher: "Oh yeah, it's really quiet out here." Sits on the bed, looks out a minute then glances down at her. "It...does a little, but this room feels so much lighter somehow, I don't know why." Lies down like she is, hands behind his head with the pillow pushed up a bit more so he can see out the window more.
13 Dec 13, 04:15 AM
Arabelle: She nods, "it's a really nice room" she agrees softly. "Definitely the nicest one I've ever been in."
13 Dec 13, 04:17 AM
[×] Asher: he nods, lays still for a moment. "Thanks for coming, Arabelle, I know it's not a great place for people, but I missed you. There was nothing good at that school, but then when I was gone it was hard to remember anything bad about it."
13 Dec 13, 01:52 PM
Arabelle D: She nodded, "You're welcome Ash, I missed you too." She rolled onto her side and grinned at him. "Do you need some reminding? Because I can help with that."
13 Dec 13, 01:55 PM
Asher: Smiles back at her admittance she missed him. It was odd feeling like he had a friend again because being separated for so long he had started to feel left alone again. he chuckled softly when she turned on her side. "Of which part? The bad or the good? With that smile I get the idea you have something I may not want to hear" he said and laughed quietly.
13 Dec 13, 02:19 PM
Arabelle: She giggled, eyes bright. "Do you remember Landon Martin?" She looks gleeful. "He put a frog in Mrs. Hamshire's desk." She wrinkled her nose, still giggling. "It scared her so bad she fell out of her chair!"
13 Dec 13, 02:22 PM
Asher: He nodded "yeah yeah, Lan! I remember him." Eyes wider. "He did-- OH MAN--" and then instantly shushed himself, putting his hands over his mouth, but her grin had him clearly still with amused eyes and muffled laughter
13 Dec 13, 02:58 PM
Arabelle: She nodded excitedly, trying to keep her voice down. "She made him sit next to her the rest of the week, but it was amazing!" Her expression sobered a bit. "It's not the same without you though."
13 Dec 13, 03:40 PM
[×] Asher: "Sit with her? Ew!" his eyes laughed as it was probably a great thing to have seen, but his eyes sobered up much like hers did, the light bit of fun dampened a bit. "I don't miss school for like, the teachers and such, tutors are a lot harder. But I miss seeing everyone." But he hadn't contacted other either and it had been pure chance he had managed to catch her and exchange addresses that one time.
13 Dec 13, 03:51 PM
Arabelle: She rolls onto her back, looking out the window again. "So, what's Hogwarts like?" She asked softly, curious by nature.
13 Dec 13, 03:57 PM
[×] Asher: He thought for a moment. Then he sat up on his side, hand under his head and talked. "Big castle, ghosts, everyone is divided into four houses which are hidden inside the school with secret entrances, it has staircases that move changing floors, this crazy poltergeist who pulls pranks on everyone, big greenhouses. It's pretty wild I guess. I just don't really feel like I belong. You know? Every day someone speaks about family..."
13 Dec 13, 04:34 PM
Arabelle: She listens with wide eyes as he speaks. "Which house are you?" She finds herself wishing she could have gone with him. She sighs. "I know what you mean. Beauxbatons is the same way."
13 Dec 13, 04:42 PM
[×] Asher: He didn't show the pride, but it was a bit in his eyes as he admitted "Slytherin. Salathzar Slytherin was a very powerful pureblood. Seems like half of my dorm are power-hungry and I'm not really surprised. They don't seem to think too clearly though about the tactics of getting it." Shakes his head thinking a number of his house mates were a bit touched in the head. "What is your place like?"
13 Dec 13, 04:59 PM
Arabelle: She smirks. "So you're in a house full of power hungry crazies?" She widens her eyes at him playfully. "It's all fancy white marble, and there are almost no boys. The headmistress says they go to Durmstrang" She bites her lip. "It's weird really, but they do teach dance!" Her eyes light up, "Professor Arvele says I'm best in the class" She beams, "but I'm not supposed to tell anyone she said that."
13 Dec 13, 05:20 PM
[×] Asher: Laughs, then nods at her. "Surely you have controlling people there too? They're French." he lay there looking at her, think about what she said and not accidentally his eyes went a bit low once, but he brought them up quickly enough. A blush, very light. "No boys? Dang. So what, Quidditch is all girls then mostly?" he smiled, seeing her happy about this dancing biz. "I hardly think I count, you can tell me stuff like that. Sounds like you are doing well!"
13 Dec 13, 06:48 PM
Arabelle D: She nods, "of course, and we have all these extra classes too." She takes on a very proper French accent. "About etiquette and propriety and such" She rolls her eyes. "Its lame" She laughs then, "we don't have quidditch, its considered barbaric" Her tone betrays how she feels about this. She shrugs, "its okay, but its weird having to be so together all the time."
13 Dec 13, 06:51 PM
Asher: Looks surprised. "Well so they are trying to make you what, a proper lady or something?" No Quidditch. He didn't even follow it and that made him pause. "They clearly know nothing about Quodpot then." Nods, it was hard as he kne though she sounds like she had it harder. "I have some experience with that..."
13 Dec 13, 06:54 PM
Arabelle D: She draws up slightly and bats her eyes at him. "Of course, how else am I to attract a proper husband?" She collapses, laughing softly, "its like living in the dark ages" She arches an eyebrow at him, "quod-what?"
13 Dec 13, 06:57 PM
Asher: he laughed, blushing slightly at the same time though in th darkened room she might have missed it. "Oh my gosh, if there aren't many guys there the girls must be vicious about fighting over them." he knew a lot of older students were heavy at relationships but Hogwarts had a better ratio it sounded like. "Quod pot. The Scottish invented it the Americans play it. It's pretty dangerous sometimes.".
13 Dec 13, 06:59 PM
Arabelle D: She nodded, "its so funny watching them claw at each other" she agrees. "I avoid it mostly, focus on dancing and exams." She grins at him, "you seem like you've got a lot of dangerous things going on. Should I be worried?" She gives him a playful look
13 Dec 13, 07:03 PM
Asher: He raised an eyebrow as if imitating someone "Oh really now? You don't have a boyfriend?" Rolling his eyes. "No no, I don't play it, I've just heard about it. I doubt I'm allowed out of the house long enough to be in danger anywhere." he pushes her arm when she teases him, softly.
13 Dec 13, 07:05 PM
Arabelle D: She blushes, lowering her eyes and shaking her head, embarrassed. "N-no, like I said there aren't a lot of boys at school" She bites her lip, "what about you? Is there a girl at Hogwarts you like?"
13 Dec 13, 07:11 PM
[×] Asher: Realizing he should not have brought this up, he felt suddenly uncomfortable. "Oh." He shook his head. "No. I have a lot of friends who are girls, but no girlfriend if that makes sense. I've, ah, never felt like more then an outside so far there."
13 Dec 13, 07:18 PM
Arabelle D: She nods, "I get that. I don't really want to tell anyone...well...about the orphanage, so that makes it hard to make friends. I don't want to lie either..." Its clear she's struggled with this many times before now
13 Dec 13, 07:21 PM
Asher: "true. You are the only one I talk to about it and that's why you get so many letters sometimes. I'll try to include more school stuff if it won't bore you." He reached over and put a hand on her arm. "hey Belle, I'm here. You know you can always talk to me..."
13 Dec 13, 07:31 PM
Arabelle D: She giggles again. "I don't mind, I like to read anyway." She nods emphatically, "that would be great, and I can tell you about all the stuff at Beauxbattons too" Her smile softens, and she sighs. "I know Ash, and you know I'm always here if you need to talk too. I just...it would be nice to have a place to belong. You know?" She sits up, crawling under the covers. "Come on, lets get some sleep. If we have chores tomorrow something tells me we'll need it."
13 Dec 13, 07:36 PM
[×] Asher: He nodded, though he was thinking she would be better off attached to another place then this. Still, she was right, they needed sleep. rolling off the bed he pulled back the sheet and crawled in as well, making sure he was turned outwards. it was hard not to think about the fact his friend was female and they were in the same bed. he almost wished it was turning colder so she would be tempted to move closer.
13 Dec 13, 07:39 PM
Arabelle D: She snuggles into the blankets, shifting several times until she finds a comfortable spot, then rolls over to look at him. "Night Ash" Her hand finds his under the covers, squeezing as she says it. She rolls over and within minutes she's out, having strange dreams about Asher, Beauxvatons, and things she doesn't remember in her waking hours.
13 Dec 13, 07:42 PM
[×] Asher: When she squeezes his hand he squeezes back but find it hard to sleep. It wasn't so much about girls it was about feeling connected and a part of him knew that somewhere with her there was a place they had belonged to even if not happy. And here he had a future, but it didn't feel good despite being safety. it would be a couple of hours before he drifted off, on foot of his barely touching the back of her leg as if seeking knowledge she hadn't disappeared in the night and left him alone again.

[Shava]

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15 meeting


13 Dec 13, 08:14 PM
Arabelle D: She's sitting in the common room waiting for him, not quite sure what he's told his grandfather, but positive it isn't the truth. She sits in one of the armchairs, staring out the window and feeling at once nervous and excited, wondering how he might have changed since she's seen him last.
13 Dec 13, 08:16 PM
[×] Asher: Bag in hand, walks down the street with the map, glancing to find the corners. Sees the sign and, relieved, walks up to the door a little faster. Knocks on it, suddenly a bit nervous, glancing around to make sure he's in the right place.
13 Dec 13, 08:19 PM
Arabelle D: She hears the knock and her heart skips as she wonders if its him. She goes to the door, opens it, and then looks up at him, startled. There's enough of him to recognize, but... She hesitates for a second. "H-hi Ash" Of course he'd gotten cuter, of course he had. She manages to smirk, She moves to let him inside.
13 Dec 13, 08:22 PM
Asher: Door opens to a very cute, soft faced girl and he looks like for three seconds while she stutters his name out. "BELLE? d@mn! You look great!" Realizes she moved aside and quickly steps inside so she can shut the door. "Seriously, why didn't you send me a picture you had gotten prettier? Here." Drops his bag, reaches up and slips a hand unde either side of her chin to keep her face up Does a silent whistle. "Wow, I am impressed."
13 Dec 13, 08:28 PM
Arabelle D: She laughs, startled by the reaction. "Thanks, so do you" She tilts her head, giving him an odd look. "Never thought of it I guess. You' don't exactly look the same either" she points out.Then she shrugs, "besides, I don't have many pictures." She blushes when he takes her face in his hands, lasting only a moment before she swats at him. "Its just me" she insists, "same as always." She's blushing darkly now, and staring at the floor.
13 Dec 13, 08:34 PM
[×] Asher: 'Well yeah, it's been what, two years?" Ah yeah, he forgo about the money situation. swatted he held up his hands "hey! Sorry, I just am really impressed, okay? Can't you take a compliment?" Sees the blush and has an idea, giving her a picked-off-the-floor hug for just a moment and then set her down as he says "I have missed you so much and then to find you've changed just surprised me, Bella, I'm sorry a hug for an apology."
13 Dec 13, 08:38 PM
Arabelle D: She's recovered herself by now, and she meets his eyes, distracted by them for a fraction of a second. "Color you easily impressed then" she tells him cheekily, smiling again. She wraps her arms around his neck when he hugs her, making a surprised noise and laughing again when he picks her up. "I've missed you too!" When he puts her back on her feet, her face is flushed, and she looks very amused. "Apology accepted, come on. We can drop this stuff upstairs." She leads him up a flight of stairs and through a series of hallways before stopping at a door. "Hope you don't mind sharing with me, I figured it would be easier." She hadn't taken into account the fact he'd spent the last two years getting hotter when she'd had the idea however. Merlin!
13 Dec 13, 08:42 PM
[×] Asher: Shakes his head while pursing his lips. "Not at all. I am houses with some 600 people of which half are girls. You'd give most of them a run for their money in my opinion." Looks around as he follows her. "Say, this looks pretty big here, lot more then I thought it would." He nods at the comment, wishing he could shut his mind off on the subject of bedding. "Works for me, easier is better. I managed to squeeze a few galleons from the old man so I have at least something so I could have managed if this is too much."
13 Dec 13, 08:47 PM
Arabelle D: She's obviously uncomfortable with this topic. She doesn't have a ton of experience with guys and isn't quite sure what to say. On the one hand, having him think she was pretty felt good, on the other, it contributed to her already decent case of nerves. "Thanks, probably good genetics or something" She nods as they reach the room. "Its bigger than it looks, when everyone shows up later this afternoon it' will be pretty crowded." She opens the door, motions to the safe in the room. "You can put anything you want in there, I don't really use it" She shakes her head. "Hush, you put me up last time so this is fair" She grins at him, "we slept in the same room then too" Though she was beginning to think that had been very very different. "Have you been to Paris before?"
13 Dec 13, 08:53 PM
[×] Asher: Nods seeing she is off guard and makes the choice to back it down himself. "Cool, I was expecting more of a hole i the wall kind of place, ig improvement." Looks at the safe with surprise, looks back at the door and sees no lock. "Ah, any...magic here?' meaning the people. Shook his head. "That was grandfather, it's only right we soak him down for mutual benefit. But not spending it on the room means I get to do something for you." Looks suddenly a bit...shifty. "A few times, I only really remember the last pair well."
13 Dec 13, 08:58 PM
Arabelle D: She laughs, "the first one I stayed in wasn't this nice, but I really like this one. Its fairly new still." She nods, "one or two maybe, but can't be very open about it obviously, most of the people here are still underage in both worlds, people on vacations and such." She grins at the mention of 'soaking down' his grandfather. "Hey, no arguments, some of his money ought to be put to good use anyway." She nods, "so playing tourist is out then" She slips off her shoes for the moment. "Or have you ever actually gotten to play tourist?"
13 Dec 13, 09:04 PM
[×] Asher: Grins at the idea this one is very nice. "Gotcha, then I will give you a present." He tosses a small box to her and puts his bag down beside the safe. Glad to see she doesn't mind using the money, he had been worried about her attitude on that. "Um, well mixed. I've seen the high art museums, been dragged through them and the biggest landmarks, I'm sure I've seen a good" he grinned "sixteenth of the city."

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13 Dec 13, 09:07 PM
Arabelle D: She gives him a surprised look. Catching the box, she opens it and grins. "Nice!" She takes it out, examining it. "this is really cool Ash, thanks!" She wrinkles her nose very similar to the last time they'd been together. "That's only playing tourist if you're over fifty" She shakes her head, "no, you need to see the real Paris."
13 Dec 13, 09:11 PM
[×] Asher: Happy she likes it. "It's uh, charmed to resist door opening spells." Shrugged. "Something told me that would do better then anything else I could bring. You're welcome." Laughs, "Well he was." Grimaces. "Please, please, please take me somewhere cool."
13 Dec 13, 09:18 PM
Arabelle D: She looks touched, and, after placing it on the bed, she crosses the room to give him a hug. "I'll feel much safer now" she assures him, a moment of seriousness in her eyes. She pulls away a moment later, but stays standing where she is. "I have a few ideas. How do you feel about flea markets?" She grins, "some of the things you find there are pretty wild."
13 Dec 13, 09:21 PM
[×] Asher: Hugs back "Good, you have to stay around a long d@mn time." Flea markets? What the heck... "Flea market? What is that? And I would imagine all fleas are wild usually." Clearly has no idea what she is talking about.
13 Dec 13, 09:23 PM
Arabelle D: She laughs, though she tries to recover quickly. "No no...a flea market doesn't have fleas...or at least hopefully they don't." She shakes her head. "Its like a big outdoor market place with a bunch of vendors and such" She gives him a slightly apologetic look, "I have to work a few hours tonight so you'll be on your own unless you want to come with me."
13 Dec 13, 09:25 PM
[×] Asher: Listens, thinks it sounds rather interesting. "Sounds interesting. I'll give it a try. Just show me how to get to your work, I'll come by after the market if that's okay." Doesn't want to interrupt her work that much. "How long do you work to tonight?
13 Dec 13, 09:28 PM
Arabelle D: She nods, "whatever you want to do really" She opens her mouth to answer then closes it again. "I think its four to..." She goes to a small table next to her bed and picks up a notebook. "Four until nine, dinner shift. I might get out early if the crowds are slow" She shrugs, "you can if you want, or I could meet you back here, its up to you."
13 Dec 13, 09:31 PM
[×] Asher: Listens, then answers. "I will go to this market without fleas, poke around for a bit then I will come hang outside the restaurant and tell anyone who asks me what i am doing that I am waiting for my hot sister to get off work." Grins
13 Dec 13, 09:33 PM
Arabelle D: She shakes her head, "you're incorrigible" she tells him, but her tone is playful. She blushes, but manages to arch an eyebrow at him. "I think you might cause trouble telling people you think your sister is hot." This confused her, on the one hand, he obviously thought she was pretty, on the other, he seemed to view her as a sister. Boys were confusing.
13 Dec 13, 09:36 PM
Asher: he laughed softly, then came over and put an arm around her for a hug. "Oh come on, Belle, I'm trying to make sure you laugh while I'm here, it's good for you and I suspect you don't do it often enough." he chuckled "That is the point to say something which makes people think, you know. Pffft! Like you are my sister!""If I had a sister she would have killed me years ago."
13 Dec 13, 09:42 PM
Arabelle D: She laughs in spite of herself. "Mission accomplished then" she tells him in a sardonic tone. Leaning into him slightly when he hugs her, she realizes for the first time how good he smells. Well that was going to be distracting. She gives him a look. "I laugh...sometimes" Okay, that sounded lame. She grins at his last comment, "No, I'm that girl you write too in France" she nods, "I'm sure she would have. You're a mess." She smirks at him, but realizing she likes the feel of his arm around her a bit too much, her skin warms, "good thing its just you and your grandfather then."
13 Dec 13, 09:46 PM
[×] Asher: Listens and smiles, enjoying the fact he got away with calling her hot to her face. "True. I'll have to start bragging I have a girl in Paris." Sighs comicly. "You're right, of course, no girl would ever put up with me around. Least she could have helped me drive my grandfather mad. Oh well, sisterless and alone in a market in Paris will have to do."
13 Dec 13, 09:54 PM
Arabelle: She rolls her eyes swatting at him. "You will not!" She mock glares. "The last thing I need is some crazed girlfriend sending me hate mail." She sticks her tongue out at him childishly. "Oh, I'm coming with you for a few minutes at least. It's not far from the cafe."
13 Dec 13, 10:02 PM
Asher: "Oh come on, like I have a girlfriend at all.." He pretended to back off and then stuck his tongue out at her as well. "Oh cool, well let's get out of here then."
13 Dec 13, 10:05 PM
Arabelle: She tilts her head, giving him a disbelieving look. "What happened to that girl you were hanging out with? Jessica...Jenna...something?" No way he didn't have a girlfriend. A few minutes later, she nods.
13 Dec 13, 10:05 PM
Arabelle: "Sounds good" she slips her shoes back on and heads for the door.
13 Dec 13, 10:10 PM
Asher: Gives her a look. "Oh come on, Arabelle, you don't like explaining what home is either. Guess what 90% of girls want to know about in the first hour? No, I've never had a girlfriend. Hung out with a few and you know, but nothing that was ever serius. Just passing flings." he scowled, then made him self release it. "No one ever finds it easy to accept you have no one." Follows her out the door with a 'COol."
13 Dec 13, 11:01 PM
Arabelle: "You have a home though" she reminds him softly, and then hesitates. "And you do still have me you know."she stops in the door frame. "You know that right?"
13 Dec 13, 11:03 PM
[×] Asher: "You've seen who else lives there." Relent, "yes I know I'm lucky to have that much. And I'd like to think we had each other, more then one or the other." Half-smiles.
13 Dec 13, 11:01 PM
Arabelle: "You have a home though" she reminds him softly, and then hesitates. "And you do still have me you know."she stops in the door frame. "You know that right?"
13 Dec 13, 11:03 PM
[×] Asher: "You've seen who else lives there." Relent, "yes I know I'm lucky to have that much. And I'd like to think we had each other, more then one or the other." Half-smiles.
13 Dec 13, 11:09 PM
Arabelle: As she stands there in the doorway, looking up into.his eyes, she remembers kissing him the first time, wonders if it might be different now.. A moment later she realizes she's staring and shakes her head. "Right, the flea market" she steps past him. "It's not far."
13 Dec 13, 11:10 PM
[×] Asher: Wonders what she was thinking of, follows her out curious. "You going to explain that or are you trying to freak me out?"
14 Dec 13, 03:24 AM
Arabelle: She pauses in the hallway, turning to face him with her best attempt at a blank look. Explain what?"
14 Dec 13, 02:47 PM
[×] Asher: Rolls eyes where she can see him, but catches her around the waist heading towards the front door, clearly keeping her moving. "Oh no you don't. You can't stare at me for three seconds and then pretend ignorance you did anything. COugh up."
14 Dec 13, 03:40 PM
Arabelle D: She grinned, still looking for an out. "You've never seen anyone zone out before?" She looks to be clearly debating something before she speaks. "I was just thinking how different you look, that's all."
14 Dec 13, 03:43 PM
Asher: He waved a hand, bluffing to some degree as they exited the door. "Oh zoning yes, but not zoning with that kind of intense thought." Shaking his head at her, he wondered if she would let him. Stepping to one side on the sidewalk he pulled her over and placed a hand on her cheek. "Ah well if that's all it is, fair is fair, my turn." And he looked over her face intently, his smile only growing as he liked her hair like this, liked the softness in those eyes, remembered that she had been his first kiss.
14 Dec 13, 03:47 PM
Arabelle D: She just shook her head at him. "I think you read too much into things." She almost stumbled when he pulled her to the side, but managed to catch herself with relative grace. His turn? Merlin. She flushed under his touch and his scrutiny, eyes darting several directions before she finally seemed to give in and look up at him, not saying anything as she bit her lip.
14 Dec 13, 03:51 PM
[×] Asher: He grinned. "Nope, still the same mischievous eyes and warning lips, but the rest of your face has caught up to how pretty you are. You caught me off guard at the door, think I'm going to have to start sending your money sometimes to get pictures so you can't make my heart nearly stop again in surprise." he winked, and taking her unresisting hand started walking the direction he had seen her feet turning as they came out.
14 Dec 13, 03:54 PM
Arabelle D: She looked caught off guard by his assessment, startled by it. Had a guy ever paid this much attention to her before? Not that she had noticed anyway. She rolled her eyes. "And ruin my fun at getting to surprise you?" She gave him a cheeky sort of smile in response, feeling more like herself. When he took her hand, she wrapped her fingers around his willingly enough, this after all, was familiar, safe. "So tell me about your summer so far" she prods lightly. "How are things with the old man?"
14 Dec 13, 03:59 PM
Asher: "Grumpy as always. We went to Norway because he wanted to hear the sound the rails made again. I think it surprised him how hard it was for him to travel away from home, he's old." Other then that it had been slow so far. "Not much else. CHores, tutors still. Not much changes there. On purpose."
14 Dec 13, 04:14 PM
Arabelle: "He's trying to make you old at sixteen" she observed. It felt strange, oddly normal to be walking hand in hand with a cute guy on her way to work. The thought amused her. "What was Norway like?"
14 Dec 13, 04:19 PM
Asher: he chuckled at that, it being deeper in his throat then when she had last heard it two years ago. "he's trying to make me into a mini-me for sure. It's not working." And then she asked the question about travel again. "Cool as in temp, very nice people, lots of deep gorges and steep valleys. It was really nice, but it also came off feeling organized if that makes any sense."
14 Dec 13, 04:25 PM
Arabelle: She smiled at him, looking as though she was picturing it. "Organized chaos" she surmised. She but her lip. "I should probably tell you, the people from the orphanage...they don't exactly know where I am."
14 Dec 13, 04:27 PM
Asher: His face turned towards hers with a raised eyebrow. 'Huh? Did you pull a number on them or something?"
14 Dec 13, 04:32 PM
Arabelle: She nodded, "I'm not technically allowed to leave until next year" she gave him a mischievous look. "When I got off at King's cross I just...walked away."
14 Dec 13, 04:35 PM
[×] Asher: Eyes got wider. 'So technically you ran away, just walked instead?" Oh man this was very very cool. "I am proud of you. Gutsy. Wonder if they have reported you missing."
14 Dec 13, 06:59 PM
Arabelle: She nodded, looking proud of herself. "It's possible, that's why I can't work in the wizarding world."
14 Dec 13, 08:16 PM
Asher: "very bold, I like it," thinking she had just becaome more interesting then before. "I have to find something eventually I suspect. I wish the old man would let me do something besides study all the time."
14 Dec 13, 10:40 PM
Arabelle: She shrugs. "At least you're getting a good education" she points out softly. "You'll be able to use that later."
15 Dec 13, 01:05 AM
Asher: Sees odd stalls and stuff coming up and looks curious. "Maybe, but I seriously doubt anyone will let me. Is this the market you were talking about?"
15 Dec 13, 01:07 AM
Arabelle D: She glances up at the question, seeming surprised when she realizes they've arrived. "Yes, this is it" She leads him through the maze of vendors until they're standing near the middle. "There's a little bit of everything really."
15 Dec 13, 01:36 AM
[×] Asher: Glad she let his comment slide, Ash looked around with interest. "Wow, big place it seems."
15 Dec 13, 09:39 AM
Arabelle D: She grins, "that's kind of the idea you know. One stop shopping and all that" She smiles and lowers her voice. "Some of the people who sell here are witches and wizards. The ministry would have a field day."
15 Dec 13, 02:06 PM
Asher: A soft snort (which didn't really have much volume to it) escaped him. "Lots of different things. Yeah, I can see that." It was one of the odder places he had been before, but with a glance at some of the prices he could guess why she liked it too. "Oh really? Any way to tell off the bat?" Surely they had a way for magic folk to find them?
15 Dec 13, 05:47 PM
Arabelle: She nods, "some of the products are warded" she told him softly. "The muggles can't see them." She motioned around. "If you pay attention, you can feel them shifting."
15 Dec 13, 05:50 PM
[×] Asher: Ah, that made sense. "Makes sense, hiding in plain sight indeed. What kind of stuff do you come here to find?" He 'listened for a minute and could feel a few places tugging at his attention and smiled. That was real magic to his mind. "How long are you staying before you go?"
15 Dec 13, 11:10 PM
Arabelle D: She shrugs, "clothes, essentials, sometimes even food, you can usually barter things down some, and the prices are pretty reasonable besides." She also had a tendency to intentionally choose male vendors, but that wasn't something she planned to share. She paused, taking a look at an inexpensive watch on her wrist. "Half an hour or so" she pointed into the distance, "see that?" she asks, referring to a neon-lit overhang which reads "Cafe de Paris".
15 Dec 13, 11:15 PM
Asher: he nodded listening as he glanced around He'd never seen anything quite like this. "Why dotheycall it a flea market then?" She shows him the place. "Yes, that's where you will be? Cool, that's not far at all. I probably won't get too lost," he said holdig up a tousit map and grinning
15 Dec 13, 11:17 PM
Arabelle D: She paused, then shrugged. "You know, I've never thought of it before really." She grins, "if you get lost I'm sure there will be some pretty French girl willing to show you the way." She smirks at him, "how's your French?"
15 Dec 13, 11:20 PM
Asher: He chuckled at her not knowing. Her words made him roll his eyes. "Seems like a pretty french girl just showed me," he laughed and then nonchalantly shrugged. "I think I can managed a couple of blocks. And my French is fine, just not well practiced."
15 Dec 13, 11:23 PM
Arabelle D: She smiled up at him, resisting the urge to roll her eyes again. "Well, this pretty French girl needs to get walking if she's going to make it work on time" She released his hand, seemed to realize belatedly she was still holding it. It only took fifteen minutes to get there, but she needed to clear her head. She switched to French on him suddenly. "Well, we'll work on that while you're here then."
15 Dec 13, 11:27 PM
Asher: (( shall we skip forward to her coming out of work? ))
15 Dec 13, 11:28 PM
[×] Asher: He released her hand slowly, but smiled back as she spoke to him in French saying "Fear not, I'm sure I will find distraction enough between here and there. See you soon, belle."
15 Dec 13, 11:35 PM
Arabelle D: ---Time Jump---
15 Dec 13, 11:38 PM
Arabelle D: She emerges from the cafe, laughing as she waves off voices from inside. Her hair is tied up, but coming undone. She is wearing an apron and there is a smudge of something dark on her cheek. She is smiling, but her eyes seem tired. as she glances around the front of the cafe for him.
15 Dec 13, 11:38 PM
Asher: Standing outside, he leaned against the wall one leg bent the foot on the wall. a girl was chattering at him, the third despite the fact he had said no thanks he was with a friend. And he was growing frustrated at their interest. Seeing belle come out he dropped the attention to turn her way and come towards her quickly without saying goodbye to the other. "Ah, must have been a good shift, you are smiling!" Behind him the girl watched then, seemingly put out, walks off.
15 Dec 13, 11:43 PM
Arabelle D: She sees the girl, recognizes her face as a regular customer but knows little else. She arches an eyebrow at him, dark eyes alight with amusement. "Looks like you made a friend..." She arches an eyebrow at the girl who all but stalks off. "Who doesn't seem to like me for some reason." She shrugs, "it wasn't bad, I dropped a tray tonight, they were teasing me about it."
16 Dec 13, 12:32 AM
[×] Asher: Doesn't look back. "Nah, more like a girl who wants a fling, see what she can purchase and she doesn't listen to the word no." Shook his head, "Probably because I told her this weekend was all about friendship, not negotiable affection," he laughed.
16 Dec 13, 12:41 AM
Arabelle D: Her eyes widen, "she propositioned..." She doesn't finish, rolls her eyes instead. "of course she did." She sighs, shaking her head, "come on Cassanova" she smirks at him. "Are you hungry?"
16 Dec 13, 12:44 AM
Asher: Seems he's used to it. "It happens. no biggie. I usually ignore it, it's fun to point out to them there's more to a guy then gonads. Most of them don't believe it till they see you ignore them." Pretends to act offended but catches her hand. "Pfffft, here, let me put my arm around you, keeps them away." Slides his hand across her waist back and latches onto her other side. "There, much better." Grins. "Hmm let's see, I am a guy and a teenager. Yes, I think the answer is automatic."
16 Dec 13, 12:52 AM
Arabelle D: "There is?" She widens her eyes at him as though surprised before it melts into a grin. "I know the type, they hang out around the cafes at night looking for single guys, usually tourists." He wraps his arm around her and she can't help thinking its a rather thin excuse, she considers telling him so, but she likes the feel of his arm around her and so she lets it pass. She laughs, "my mistake.Come on then, there's a take away around the corner that has the best food in the whole city. We can take it to park."
16 Dec 13, 12:55 AM
Asher: Chuckles, then looks startled. "Oh wait, you mean she was a street walker?" Eyes get bigger and he glances over his shoulder at the crowd then turns back. "d@mn, she never even mentioned money, that's kind of spooky." she mentioned foos and he grins. "Sounds excellent! What kind of style food?
16 Dec 13, 12:58 AM
Arabelle D: "Al Taglio" she grins at him. "Its Italian, but real Italian. The family who owns it immigrated here." She gives him a cheeky look. "Thought you could use something familiar on your first night."
16 Dec 13, 01:01 AM
Asher: Nods. "Ah Italian food is great! We don't get it often enough. let's go for sure!" let's her lead. "Oh You are in charge for sure, you chose what you'd like me to have, I'm willing to give over the reins for awhile"
16 Dec 13, 01:04 AM
Arabelle D: She laughs, "they're mostly pizza, but its good and easy to carry." She seems to relax more as they walk. "So how did you like the flea market?"
16 Dec 13, 01:07 AM
Asher: Mouth waters "Ah, pizza pie is good stuff." They walk and he enjoys the looks he gets from a few women along the road seeing him with a young lady. "It was cool, never seen a market like that. Lot of stuff too!"
16 Dec 13, 01:10 AM
Arabelle D: She laughs, "I was hoping you'd think so." She misses the looks entirely as she nods about the market. "Its my favorite one, though there are several in the city." Walking with him this way felt a bit surreal to her, but she enjoyed it. "Out of curiosity, where does your grandfather think you are?"
16 Dec 13, 01:14 AM
Asher: Letting her lead he enjoyed the walk and maybe without admitting it directly the feel of her on his arm. "Oh Paris with some friends from America from school. My friend is covering for me. I'm going to send him a postcard to drop in the mail for me."
16 Dec 13, 01:16 AM
Arabelle D: She nodded, "I wondered" she said softly as they turned a corner and she stopped. "Here it is!" She led them into a semi-crowded room, up to a counter where she ordered their pizza in rapid-fire French, loudly to be heard over the din. It took a few minutes, but as they exited, pizza in hand, she nodded toward it. "Smells good doesn't it?"
16 Dec 13, 01:20 AM
Asher: Letting her order, he smelled deeply of the room and grinned; finally non-american stuff, but a decent pizza pie! "d@mn right, let's find this park before I leave a trail of saliva..."
16 Dec 13, 01:28 AM
Arabelle D: She took him to a rather large park and sat down at one of several tables. "This one's usually okay at night, there are others that aren't so well-lit." As she'd learned during the first few days of her time in Paris when she'd been sleeping in said parks. Opening the box, she picked up a slice and raised it to him. "Bon apetit"
16 Dec 13, 01:41 AM
Asher: 'Oh really? What were you doing out in the parks after hours?" Picks out an inch thick chunk and holds it up. "As to you as well!" eats with enthusiasm for a few minutes, notes the dimming light. "So tell me something, Belle, why Paris? Surely it would be easier to hide out in a smaller place?
16 Dec 13, 01:47 AM
Arabelle D: She bit her lip, not sure she wanted to tell him. "Well...the first few days after I ran away I didn't really have any money so I...slept in the parks in this area." She shrugs, trying to brush it off. "It was only for a few days though. I found a job pretty fast and got the money together to pay the hostel week to week." She shrugs at his next question, grinning. "Sure it would, but where's the fun in that? I've spent enough of my life being locked behind walls, why shouldn't I go somewhere beautiful?"
16 Dec 13, 01:55 AM
[×] Asher: Listens, with a concerned look in the eye. "Didn't think to mention that in the letters I see." He frowned for a minute, then shook his head. "All right, so I'm in on the secret now. Don't hide stuff like that from me again please. I won't panic worry about you, but if you suddenly disappear I want to know where the hell to come looking at. You hear?" Nods listening to her talk about beauty, but still thinking
16 Dec 13, 01:57 AM
Arabelle D: She shoots him a look. "Oh right, because 'Hi Ash, the summer's going great, oh by the way I'm homeless" She shakes her head. "You would have done something stupid." She refuses to be cornered. "I'll do my best, but I can't make promises Ash, its not like I'll be able to stay in one place very long at a time."
16 Dec 13, 02:00 AM
[×] Asher: Gets a bit louder. "Hey! Just because I can't do anything dramatic, doesn't mean i don't fricking care, Belle! We've been friends forever and I don't do stupid stuff, but who else is going to come to find and help you? huh? Me, that's who. So d@mn well keep me in the loop when you can, I know you can't do it forever but hell! " Voice lowers again. "You aren't the only one in this friendship you know."
16 Dec 13, 02:05 AM
Arabelle D: She looks genuinely startled by the intensity in his reaction and his eyes. "I...um...guess I never thought of it like that really" she admits. "I just didn't want you to worry" she points out, "didn't seem necessary" She sighs, "but fine, I'll try to make sure and send you letters for when I move around" she allows softly. "deal?"
16 Dec 13, 02:11 AM
[×] Asher: Stares at her judging if she is being honest and decides she is. "Deal. I'm not trying to be like a father or older brother being pushy, Belle, trust me, but I'm your backup when things go bad you know, same as you for me I'd like to think. And if I had to hide you in my dorm room and sneak you food I would risk it. Don't ever think of yourself as not worth that,." Uses another piece to fill his mouth, still watching her.
16 Dec 13, 02:17 AM
Arabelle D: She grinned, "I think your dorm mates would notice a girl hiding out under your bed" she pointed out, "But thanks, I'll remember that."
16 Dec 13, 02:19 AM
[×] Asher: grins back "UNDER? Who said anything about that? Those beds come with curtains, big four posters." laughs and shakes his head showing he is teasing "Good. And I'll be keeping you in touch on my end whenever possible.
16 Dec 13, 02:21 AM
Arabelle D: She finishes her second slice and pushes the rest of the box toward him even as she arches a brow. "Hmm, spend the night in a curtained bed with a teenage boy, seems like someone somewhere has warned me against things like that." She was teasing, and it showed in her amused expression.
16 Dec 13, 02:25 AM
Asher: Nods and smirks. "Yes, me. last year but that was different." Takes the box without looking guilty about the appetite. "Cause you know you can trust me to behave as you ask. Well, okay maybe not with jokes, but the serious stuff."
16 Dec 13, 02:27 AM
Arabelle D: She stands, stretches, and then shakes her head at him. "You're going to have to finish at the Hostel. If we don't hurry, we'll miss curfew."
16 Dec 13, 02:28 AM
Asher: Head snaps up. "You have a curfew?" Picks up the box and is already walking beside her as he speaks. "Man, just like school all over again."
16 Dec 13, 02:28 AM
Arabelle D: She's walking rather quickly, but manages to turn her head in time to roll her eyes at him. "Except without the classes or the studying or the teachers" she points out. "One does not complain about a place with warm beds and hot showers."
16 Dec 13, 02:30 AM
Asher: Ah yes good point. "All right true, but it's natural to gripe about rules set by older on the young." Face manages to not close down on this statement because of his own situation. "Griping is free."
16 Dec 13, 02:33 AM
Arabelle D: She seems to realize she's still wearing the apron and unties it, sliding it over her head and folding it over her arm. "Right, but who cares about a free gift nobody wants" She sticks her tongue out at him.
16 Dec 13, 02:34 AM
Asher: <33
16 Dec 13, 02:35 AM
Asher: Face goes blank and he just looks at her, clearly not following. "What? Free gift?"
16 Dec 13, 02:37 AM
Arabelle D: She laughs at his blank look. "The griping silly. "One of those free gifts that keeps on giving.
16 Dec 13, 02:38 AM
Asher: gets it "I was wondering where your mind had gone." Looks around streets he is only half familiar with. "So why has this place got a curfew when you pay for the rooms?
16 Dec 13, 02:40 AM
Arabelle D: As they got closer, she felt a foreign since of homecoming. This place was becoming familiar. "Hostels are mostly meant for young people traveling. Its a safety thing so parents won't have to worry about their kids when they send them over." The place came into view in the distance and she was grateful, her feet were getting tired.
16 Dec 13, 02:41 AM
Asher: "Ah, I see" Gets closer to the place. "So what do you do all the time then? Like, sit around and read or what?"
16 Dec 13, 02:44 AM
Arabelle D: She shakes her head. "I work mostly, and sleep" she doesn't seem to think there's anything wrong with this. "I have to get enough money together for school supplies and such." She shrugs, "my tuition was paid when I started school through some scholarship program someone started for war orphans" she tells him, "but the supplies and everything...now that I'm on my own, that's all up to me."
16 Dec 13, 02:48 AM
Asher: Frowns. "And dance." he knows her too well as they approach the door. "You are like dance addicted I think." Listens, interested. "I didn't realize the supplies were so expensive actually. Sounds like you spend the whole summer just earning the money to make the basics for the rest of the year, What about Christmas season?"
16 Dec 13, 02:51 AM
Arabelle D: She nods, "and dance" she agrees. "I'm not addicted" she defends, "I'm...passionate" she liked that word better anyway. She shrugs, "I'll probably come back and try to get a job working temp for one of the retail stores out here. That'll be big around the holidays." She doesn't argue his financial assessment. "Right, but it won't be forever" she points out. "I'll get it all figured out after graduation."
16 Dec 13, 02:56 AM
[×] Asher: As they walk inside and turned to go upstairs "I bet you dance have the evenings away after curfew." teases. "Oh like graduation solves all things. Then you just have more possible jobs to work with I think."
16 Dec 13, 03:03 AM
Arabelle: She nods as they climb the stairs. "Exactly. More jobs means more money means...freedom." It was the only word she could think of. They reach the door and she opens it gently. "And I won't have to hide anymore." She slips off her shoes before giving him an apologetic look. "I need a shower. Can you give me a few minutes?"
16 Dec 13, 03:05 AM
Asher: Could argue with the money freedom part but scowls anyway. She slips off her shoes and asks "Where do i sit then, that first room?"
16 Dec 13, 03:11 AM
Arabelle: She shrugs. "You can, or you could stay in here. She opens the door to a very small bathroom. "Your choice" she goes to her trunk, resurfacing with a tank top and a pair of shorts. "I'll be out in like fifteen minutes."
16 Dec 13, 03:14 AM
[×] Asher: Nods. "Go on, get clean. I'm sure you need it. Should you need a rubber duck, I do a satisfactory quack." Waits till she is gone, opens his luggage and pulls out pjs and tosses them on the bed, slips off his own shirt and lies down on the bed to wait till she is done.
16 Dec 13, 03:19 AM
Arabelle D: She reappears in her sleepwear, hair wet and curly roughly fifteen minutes later. Spotting him shirtless on her bed, she pauses for a minute, appreciating thew view in spite of herself. "Much better" she says softly, "your turn if you need it."
16 Dec 13, 03:26 AM
[×] Asher: "Sure" sits up and grabs his pjs. Stands and passes her close, closes door. Returns about five minutes later changed. "So what is your work tomorrow?"
16 Dec 13, 03:29 AM
Arabelle D: As he passes her, her breath catches slightly and then she frowns, annoyed at herself. She lays across the bed similarly to the way he had while she waits, and when he speaks after reappearing she smiles. "I've actually got an audition tomorrow morning for a part time teaching summer ballet for beginners" She gives him a slightly bashful look. "The age restriction is seventeen, but..I found someone a week or so ago who could do documents, so I'm going to give it a try."
16 Dec 13, 03:32 AM
[×] Asher: Tosses clothes on the other bed and then walks over to hers, squats. "Oh ho! So, going to try and do what you already love. Foreign concept that is." Smiles "Sounds good. I'm kinda enjoying this strangely designed world of yours. It's telling me more about you."
16 Dec 13, 03:35 AM
Arabelle D: She sits up, hair falling into her eyes as she smirks at him. "Oh really? And what exactly are you learning?" He's a bit distracting being so close, but she tries to ignore it.
16 Dec 13, 03:38 AM
Asher: Sits beside her on her bed, looks her in the eyes. "You're tough and determined about what you want to do, you don't like being control, you don't care for following rules, and you like getting by without anyone else."
16 Dec 13, 03:42 AM
Arabelle D: Good assumptions on all counts, she was hesitant to admit. She meets his eyes, her skin warming slightly as an awareness of him washes over her. "Those are all very good assumptions" she says softly. "But what difference do they make?"
16 Dec 13, 03:45 AM
[×] Asher: Smiles, a touch wistfully, "that the girl who came and let me sleep in her bed is grown up into a woman I can admire." hesitates. "And would never treat casually.. You'd kick my @ss." Leans over and kisses her, a brush of his lips reminiscent of a long ago kiss for both of them.
16 Dec 13, 03:51 AM
Arabelle D: She flushed, wondering if he was going to get back on this subject again. She smirks at him, "d@mn straight I would" she agrees, and is about to try and lighten the mood further when he leans close and brushes his lips against hers. She almost sighs in relief, the realization that she's been waiting for him to do this for the better part of the afternoon and evening, coming like a sudden flash of insight. She kissed him back, but softly, hesitant.
16 Dec 13, 03:53 AM
[×] Asher: Wasn't sure she would kiss him back so his first kiss was very light, but when she responds, his second kiss is much more involved, showing he really does find her desirable, but he doesn't go aggressive.
16 Dec 13, 04:01 AM
Arabelle D: As she begins to lose focus on anything that isn't his lips against hers, she catches herself and pulls back slightly, searching his eyes. "Ash.." She murmurs, a question in her eyes as she wonders if he's thought this through. This time, its her who leans in, moving her lips against his and reaching up to run her fingers through his hair as she'd had the urge to do all evening.
16 Dec 13, 04:06 AM
[×] Asher: Feels her draw back slightly and looks into her eyes saying softly (nearly vulnerable) "Belle?" but then she kisses him again, running her hand through his hair and it's not till he has his hand cradling her cheek kissing her deeply that he finds himself realizing why she poke his name. Stops, his lips barely off hers as he whispers 'I hate myself for having a brain. Arabelle, I wnat to kiss you so long right now, but then I'll have to go in another day and it won't feel right. I don't want to have a fling, I want more then that. Please don't kill me." Hand trembles a tiny amount against her cheek
16 Dec 13, 04:08 AM
Arabelle D: She sighs, disappointment warring with another emotion she can't identify. "I understand" she murmurs, and though for some reason her pride is hurt, she does, in fact, understand. She leans into his touch on her cheek and closes her eyes as she sighs. "I'm not going to kill you, Ash."
16 Dec 13, 04:13 AM
[×] Asher: "I'm not sure you do. If we were around each other more, I'd make out with you for hours cause you are worth it, I really do admire your strength, but I won't cheapen you with a one weekend stand either. You are worth more then that." Seeing her close her eyes, suddenly leans forward and kisses her strong and long, trying to communicate she has a spot very deep inside him, that this is no small thing he mentioned, doesn't stop for several minutes. Comes to finding his arms wrapped around her middle and doesn't remember doing so. "Um, I'd better move, cause if I don't I might make you late for your audition." Doesn't move.
16 Dec 13, 04:21 AM
Arabelle D: She did understand, was flattered even, but it didn't change what her body wanted. In her mind, in her heart, she appreciated him, but physically all she wanted was...her eyes slide closed against the thoughts, and she's surprised when he kisses her again, longer, deeper than before, and she revels in it, heart pounding in her ears as her skin warms and her breathing intensifies. She wraps her arms around his neck as his come to encircle her, pressing herself close. It felt so good to be close to him. When he pulls away, she releases him. "I don't think you can kiss someone that long" she manages to tease, though the effect is somewhat ruined by her dilated eyes and flushed face.
16 Dec 13, 04:25 AM
[×] Asher: Hearing her words and seeing her face he flushes himself. "That does it." moves over and slides his hand under her, lifting her so he can pull the sheet back and so she can feel his muscles, slider her under the cover. Slides in beside her and draws her against him. "Here, lay here with me, Belle, I can't sleep in the same room without knowing you are there and not a dream of mine. Just...hold me, please. Just for one night if nothing else." Voice quavers a bit on the end.
16 Dec 13, 04:29 AM
Arabelle D: At first, she wonders if he's changed his mind, and a pang of nerves shoots through her chest, but as he climbs in beside her, drawing her close, she lays her head on his chest, wrapping her arms around him, she nods, afraid to speak for fear her own voice might break. "Okay" At least, if nothing else, they'd have tonight, she snuggles into him, getting comfortable. "I can do that."
16 Dec 13, 04:33 AM
[×] Asher: Pulls the covers over them both. Whispers "When you let me sleep in that bed I knew I felt safe, wanted. Knowing someone somewhere wanted me around has helped me though more then you know, Arabelle. For what it's worth, and I'm a real jerk sometimes fair warning, I do love you. You're more home then home is." Falls silent, wraps his arms around her and breaths out, relaxing tremendously
16 Dec 13, 03:32 PM
Arabelle D: He loved her? She felt the realization spread like a warmth through her chest. Someone loved her! She tilted her head up, pulling away slightly and meeting his eyes. "I love you too Ash" she told him without hesitation of thought or demeanor. She had known for ages now he was the only one in her life that mattered, but hadn't had the nerve to tell him. She reaches up, cups his cheek in her hand and leans up, brushing her lips very softly across his reassuringly, "and I'll always be here when you need me" she murmurs, voice soft in the darkness. "Always"
16 Dec 13, 05:33 PM
[×] Asher: Feeling relieved they had managed to break through that far at least, Asher smiled in the dark. "Awesome, now go to sleep so we'll have you all fresh in the morning for your audition," he chuckled, holding her close and letting himself relax with her against him.

[Shava]

16 Dec 13, 06:29 PM
Arabelle D: She shot him a look he couldn't see in the darkness, but her tone when she spoke was playfully sarcastic. "Yes sir" she murmured, settling down into his arms again. It took several minutes for her mind to settle down, but upon waking the next morning she wondered if that might have been the best night's sleep she'd ever had. Getting a look at the clock on the bedside table, she realized it was still early yet to get ready for the day. Unwilling to wake him, she let her eyes travel over his face, the difference in the way the muscles relaxed in his sleep. He looked so untroubled, so different from the way he looked when his eyes opened in a couple of hours. She looked past him out the room's only window, the sun was only just hinting at the possibility of rising, casting everything in a warm, gray shadow.
16 Dec 13, 06:32 PM
[×] Asher: Wakes slowly, feeling the wight of someone on him plesantly and opens his eyes. Sees her looking at him and mutters "Morning sunshine, how did you sleep?" The feeling of her against him was a big plus in his mind
16 Dec 13, 06:38 PM
Arabelle D: She looks a bit embarrassed at having been caught, but she grins. "Really really well" she answers softly, laying her head on his chest and looking up at him. "You?"
16 Dec 13, 06:40 PM
Asher: -wipes his fingers in his eyes getting the sleep out. "One of the few all nighters I can remember so yes, very well. You must be a good influence. Do I ge tto take you back now?" he asked with some humor in his voice.
16 Dec 13, 06:42 PM
Arabelle D: She laughed softly, "I'm sure your grandfather would appreciate that. 'Hey grandfather, look who I just happened to run into in Paris?' " He'd have a stroke.
16 Dec 13, 06:42 PM
Arabelle D: Paris? He'd have a stroke."
16 Dec 13, 06:45 PM
[×] Asher: Chuckles "Maybe. I can't do much till after the summer. But then I'll be on my own." Running a hand through her hair he tousled it gently saying "And then Paris has more attraction then before for sure."
16 Dec 13, 06:47 PM
Arabelle D: Her eyes widen slightly, "you're leaving your grandfather's?" She sounds surprised, "where will you go?" She asks him curiously, "and how?"
16 Dec 13, 06:48 PM
Asher: Shrugs. 'Well i have to get work, but I have a year of school to finish, but I'm free of his house if I want to be. Maybe over Christmas I can get some trainning for a job somewhere. NOt magic of course."
16 Dec 13, 06:53 PM
Arabelle D: She nods, "there's tons of stuff around here if you're interested. I technically have two jobs, might make it three if today goes well." She smiles, "are you sure you want to leave though? Its...it can be a little overwhelming."
16 Dec 13, 06:55 PM
[×] Asher: Gives her a long look which says 'remember what it was like'. "Yes. I'm in a jail at home, surrounded by tutors by a man who thinks there is something wrong with me. And I'm his only living relative. Anything I do is going to be a mess, I'd like the right to choose what I do instead of being told."
16 Dec 13, 07:00 PM
Arabelle D: She bites her bottom lip, considering his words and understanding his feelings. "Well then, when you're ready, if you're interested in something out here, come find me, I know some people you could talk to about getting started."
16 Dec 13, 07:03 PM
Asher: Nods, looking into her eyes. "Definitely. I will come find you because I think my future is here," one hand slides down her back to cup her rear slightly as he says it. "I have to prove to you how serious I am still anyway."
16 Dec 13, 07:31 PM
Arabelle: She tilts her head, looking surprised and somewhat confused. As his hands drift lower, she squirms, shooting him a look. "Serious about what?" She questions softly.
16 Dec 13, 07:36 PM
Asher: Seeing her nerves, slides his hand back up to her waist, wondering if she meant something else last night. "About you. It's about time I came and spent time with the one who means the most in my life don't you think? I am sure you have loads to teach me." Smiles
16 Dec 13, 07:44 PM
Arabelle: She flushes, feelings clear in her eyes she doesn't know how to express. "Y-you mean you'll come back...and stay?"
16 Dec 13, 07:45 PM
[×] Asher: Nods. I'll have the break clear. but then I have to finish at Hogwarts. Come summer I will be free and done with it all. Then I'll stay."
16 Dec 13, 07:55 PM
Arabelle: She gave him a hopeful look, one that seemed fragile. "Asher.." She beamed at him, wrapping her arms around his neck and pressing close. She had no words for this feeling.
16 Dec 13, 07:57 PM
Asher: He caught her face in both hands saying "Yes. You are home and we'll make a home here if you wish. But it's where you go I'll come to, Belle. I come here for you, not for Paris so much." He kissed her, a promising kiss, full of honesty.
16 Dec 13, 08:09 PM
Arabelle: Her eyes shown with possibilities as he spoke, and when he kissed her, she responded enthusiastically, trying to settle her range of emotions. She pulled back, but only a fraction. "We can go anywhere. I don't care."
16 Dec 13, 08:13 PM
[×] Asher: He grinned, liking the sound of her enthusiasm. "Cool. I'll need to think of something to do which helps with cash first. I'm not going to let you work yourself overtime just to help us both have a place to live." Frowns to himself-
16 Dec 13, 08:43 PM
Arabelle: She nods, but smiles ruefully at him. "I'm used to working a lot Ash. It doesn't bother me really." She hesitates, biting her lip. "Is your grandfather going to let you go just like that?"
16 Dec 13, 08:49 PM
Asher: Touches her cheek gently. "yeah well, that was before you agreed to let me hang out you know. We've got to have some time for us too you know. I'll need to pick up the slack." A snort, loud enough to be heard this time. "Eh, he doesn't have a lot of choice really, I'll be legal in a few more months.
16 Dec 13, 09:15 PM
Arabelle: She smiled, eyes going soft. "Time for us would be good" she admits. "Is he still subjecting you to all those 'doctors'?"
16 Dec 13, 09:18 PM
Asher: "Sometimes, not so often. Mostly when someone comes up with some new technique." Leaning his head in he said "Time for us right now I think," and kissed her again, much longer this time then before, defintely with a full attraction involved
16 Dec 13, 09:23 PM
Arabelle: She kissed him back, still running on the reaction to his admissions last night. Uncertainty came as a result of inexperience, but she was as sincere as anyone could hope to be, smiling against his lips as she tangled her fingers in his hair.
16 Dec 13, 09:25 PM
[×] Asher: His hands slid down along her back up and down before heading downwards as he kissed back, increasingly upping the desire, trying to draw her into a much more personal form of expression. Feeling her run her fingers into his hair he enjoyed the moment, hoping there would be more interest from her in exploration
16 Dec 13, 09:31 PM
Arabelle: Distracted this time by his intensity and the feelings coursing through her,she didnt notice as his hands drifted again, too focused on his lips against hers. She pulled back a moment, wanting to see his eyes before she kissed him again, surrendering to her need to be close to him.
16 Dec 13, 09:34 PM
Asher: Experienced as he was, he could not have felt more of a thrill run through him as she joined in, enjoying being close and personal with him and he responded in kind, sliding one hand down her thigh and lifting her leg over him slowly, turning it into a caress as he kissed her, after a moment he slipped his tongue into her mouth to catch at hers and distract her from what she was feeling with her whole form
17 Dec 13, 12:26 AM
Arabelle D: She obliged him, molding herself as close to him as possible. As the kiss intensified, she found herself wondering how many girls he'd kissed, and whether he'd ever...a pang shot through her chest and she tensed for a fraction of a second. She didn't like that thought, and her own intensity increased unknowingly in an attempt to block it out.
17 Dec 13, 12:29 AM
Asher: As he kissed her, he continued to run his hand down from shoulder to thigh, making sure she got used to his touch as he kissed back the girl now straddling him and lifted his other hand up to her cheek and into her hair as well, letting her feel the tips of his fingers across her scalp
17 Dec 13, 12:39 AM
Arabelle D: His touch, his closeness, all served to beak down years of emotional walls. No one had ever touched her this way before, and she felt almost literally as though she were falling. She pulled back a fraction to catch her breath, eyes dark, face flushed and breathing hard. "Ash...wow..."
17 Dec 13, 12:43 AM
Asher: Hearing her words as she pulled back, his eyes opened and he smiled at her, running his fingers through her hair as he whispered "You okay, Belle?" while he realized from her words she had never done this before and the look in her face was new to him. "I know things can go fast, need me to slow down for you?"
17 Dec 13, 12:44 AM
Arabelle D: She took a slow, deep breath. "Okay...yes I'm okay" She seemed embarrassed, "but yes, slowing down might be...good."
17 Dec 13, 12:47 AM
[×] Asher: Nodding and seeing he needed to pull things way back he patted the bed beside him saying "Here, lie here beside me on my arm," and laid his down so he could hold her around her shoulders. When she did facing up he kissed her ear instead, hot breath there as he slid a hand across her belly and hugged her where she was. "Sorry, I got a bit carried away. You have a good influence on me that way."
17 Dec 13, 12:47 AM
Asher: Nodding and seeing he needed to pull things way back he patted the bed beside him saying Here, lie here beside me on my arm," and laid his down so he could hold her around her shoulders. When she did facing up he kissed her ear instead, hot breath there as he slid a hand across her belly and hugged her where she was. "Sorry, I got a bit carried away. You have a good influence on me that way."
17 Dec 13, 12:53 AM
Arabelle D: She nodded, still looking embarrassed as she laid there next to him. His lips as they brushed her ear sent tingles down her spine and she shivered. She smirked at him, "you consider that a good influence?"
17 Dec 13, 12:54 AM
Asher: Chuckles soft in her ear "Yes, actually, I don't start losing control easily. I've kind of learned to keep everything repressed." of course his grandfather haand mother had taught him those lessons hard
17 Dec 13, 01:00 AM
Arabelle D: She nods, "I'm sorry for...I just...I've never...and everything was moving so quickly. I felt a little lost." She bites her lip, looking up at him worriedly. "You're not mad at me are you?"
17 Dec 13, 01:02 AM
[×] Asher: Smiles at her "Ha, yes it can be like that sometimes when you get into it. It's why i had a bit of trouble realizing what i was doing to you there, my fault." he shook his head and kissed her check softly while running his hand back across her middle twice. "No, love, no you tell me when things are too fast and I'll always do my best to pull back. This is a partner thing after all." tries to ignore how tight he feels below.
17 Dec 13, 01:05 AM
Arabelle D: She's aware of his rather obvious reaction to her, simultaneously guilted and flattered by it. She rolls so she's lying on top of him, chin resting on his chest. "We've got time right? I mean, I'm off today except for my audition, when...are you going back?"
17 Dec 13, 01:09 AM
[×] Asher: Surprised she is willing to move back. "Oh tomorrow afternoon if you can stand me that long. So yeah, we have time. I just--" touches his forehead to hers "You feel safe, and knowing you wanted me here kind of got to me. I don't get that any really."
17 Dec 13, 01:19 AM
Arabelle D: She feels a little disappointed he's leaving so soon, but tries not to show it. "All right, I don't have to work until tomorrow night, so after the audition it'll be just the two of us until you leave." She doesn't pull away, making sure he can see her eyes when she answers. "I'll always want you here, Ash, that's not going to change."
17 Dec 13, 01:22 AM
[×] Asher: Sees it, sighs. "I'm not my own man yet, Arabelle, I couldn't get more then a weekend away from the tutors. trust me, it's the first except for school I've been out in years." Nods and wraps his arms around her, hugging her tight to him and breathing in and out easily despite her weight on him. "It's not that entirely, but I know Belle, I really do. I wouldn't have come if I didn't know it."
17 Dec 13, 01:25 AM
Arabelle D: She nods, looking slightly abashed. "Oh I know, I'm not upset or anything I just...can't help wishing. You know?" She lays her head on his chest, relaxes slightly. "Good, so long as you know."
17 Dec 13, 01:29 AM
[×] Asher: Runs his hands up and down her back, stopping at her waist several times as they speak. "Oh me too...Me too. But we both have school to finish still, difference is I can come back for Christmas and do it on my own terms I think." Feels her relaxing and tries to think about blood leaking away in his head to reduce what he is feeling down below. Kisses the top of her hair as his hands continue...
17 Dec 13, 02:06 AM
Arabelle D: She enjoys his touch, the warmth of it, though muted by her clothing, is relaxing. "Right, school" She wrinkles her nose playfully. "How are things at Hogwarts?"
17 Dec 13, 02:09 AM
[×] Asher: Continues rubbing as he says "All right. I think I could probably take the finals and be good enough, not like I have to score high high." Smiles. "And you?"
17 Dec 13, 02:28 AM
Arabelle D: She hesitates, bites her lip nervously as her eyes find his. "Well...actually...there is something I've been meaning to write to you about..."
17 Dec 13, 02:30 AM
Asher: Still running his hands, though at her words sounding nervous he accidentaly let his hands go down to her thight again without realizing it in a habit "Oh? Wel lgo ahead..."
17 Dec 13, 02:42 AM
Arabelle D: She hesitated only a moment before she nodded. "Well, Madame Bisette, my dance instructor this year, has a friend who heads a professional dance company out of France" She smiles, "they perform in both worlds, and she says if I continue the way I've been going...I could audition for them when I graduate."
17 Dec 13, 02:53 AM
Asher: Eyebrows go up. "Really? They work in both worlds?" That sounded like a promising thing for her at least; dare he act badly about it? No. "The way you said it, sounds like it's a traveling company..."
17 Dec 13, 02:58 AM
Arabelle D: She nodded, "weird I know, but I think its actually pretty common." She looks nervously up at him. "They do...travel...quite a bit, but only in France really unless they do an international tour." She seems worried, as though she's certain he's not going to like that part.
17 Dec 13, 03:02 AM
Asher: Realizes his hand is on her rear and still and she hasn't noticed. Hesitates then smiles. "Well. Well." Sees her look and shakes his head. "Sounds like a good opportunity for you, love, I say go for it." Slaps her rear lightly with a naughty look in his eyes. "Seems I might have to find what i get in return for being left behind during tours..."
17 Dec 13, 03:08 AM
Arabelle D: She exhales, too relieved to give him a dirty look. She does, however, roll her eyes at him, and intentionally grinds her hips into his as she leans up to brush a kiss over his lips. "Somehow I don't think you'll be satisfied with tourist collectibles will you?"
17 Dec 13, 03:15 AM
Asher: She grinds and it far more intense then she was planning because of him. He gasps rather intently and uses his hands to push her rear in to make her be still for a moment as he unclenches his teeth. Between his teeth "Still, please be still." winces, rolls over suddenly trapping her below him and letting his weight keep her down. "That was bad timing." Breaths once. "collectables no. but I think we will work something out. Better at least." kisses her for a minute, then releases her.
17 Dec 13, 03:16 AM
Asher: -rolls off her and beside her-
17 Dec 13, 03:22 AM
Arabelle D: Her eyes widen and she freezes. She hadn't meant to hurt him really.She doesn't move, doesn't even nod, allowing him to roll her over without any resistance at all. "I...hurt you?" She questions, though by his reactions its obvious. "I'm sorry" She flushes, bites her lip and goes silent again, looking up at him guiltily. She brushes her lips over his when he kisses her, distractedly. "I guess I should get ready then" It was still early, but she felt bad for hurting him and also for stopping in the first place. She needed to clear her head.
17 Dec 13, 03:25 AM
[×] Asher: Nods. "Sorry I was still rather-- well excited from earlier. That makes things more sensitive and clothing twists." shrugs "I'll be okay don't worry." Nods slightly distracted. "Ah, probably a good idea. here," gets out of bed on his side, steps away from the bed looking away and straights himself.
17 Dec 13, 03:35 AM
Arabelle D: She heads for her closet, pulling out her dance attire and a pair of shorts to go over it. She nods, "sorry again" She sighs softly and shakes her head at his back before disappearing into the bathroom.
17 Dec 13, 03:38 AM
Asher: By the time she comes out he has the shirt off and in his own shorts looking okay. "See you when you get back! Luck belle! go get 'em!"
17 Dec 13, 03:41 AM
Arabelle D: She smiles, eyes traveling over him appreciatively as she steps across the room, raises herself up to brush her lips over his and grins. "For luck then" She picks up a decent-sized bag in the corner of the room and waves. "Be back in an hour or so."
17 Dec 13, 03:43 AM
Asher: -time passes-
17 Dec 13, 03:44 AM
[×] Asher: In the shower, finishing up shaving when she returns, towel over the shower door, door to bathroom almost completely shut
17 Dec 13, 03:49 AM
Arabelle D: She can tell as she comes in by the steamy feel of the room he's in the shower, and what's more that he's left the door open. She debates peaking in on him for a moment, but decides to give him his privacy, she could hardly wait to tell him the news anyway. "Honey, I'm home" she teases lightly as she falls unceremoniously onto the bed.
17 Dec 13, 03:52 AM
Asher: A minute later comes out of the shower with the towel wrapped around his hips, sees her as he grabs clothes off the bed. "hey there! How'd it go?" Pulls on the shirt first, hair still sticking out everywhere as he brushes it back roughly.
17 Dec 13, 03:54 AM
Arabelle D: A bit caught off-gaurd by his lack of dress, she nonetheless beams at him, launching herself off the bed and at him. "I got it! They did all three auditions today and told us at the end!" She throws her arms around his neck and hugs him, obviously excited. "Its only four days a week, and only younger students, but I GOT IT" She's talking ninety miles a minute and smiling so widely it should realistically hurt.
17 Dec 13, 03:58 AM
Asher: Catches her when he sees her coming fast and wraps his arms around her. "Oh great news! You have three jobs now? how is that even going to work Belle?" Somewhat amused.
17 Dec 13, 04:02 AM
Arabelle D: She's so happy she's practically bouncing in his arms, but she sobers a minute fraction at his question. "Easy, ballet classes are in the morning and during the week, cafe is on the weekends, and the..." She hesitates, "bar is on weeknights."
17 Dec 13, 04:06 AM
[×] Asher: Nods, seeing her realization. Says quietly "Ah I see. When does it start then?" Wonders when he comes back at winter break she will have any time for him.
17 Dec 13, 04:07 AM
Arabelle D: She shrugs, "day after tomorrow...if it goes well I might be able to cut back to two jobs. It depends on how many students for each session." She searches his eyes, "what's wrong?"
17 Dec 13, 04:09 AM
Asher: Sits, pulls her on his still towel wrapped lap. "Nothing, if when I come back for break there is any time for me then. " Runs a hand up her neck to her cheek, catching her chin at the end carefully.
17 Dec 13, 04:11 AM
Arabelle D: Her expression softens. "Of course there will be time. I won't have the ballet classes then, and I'll probably be working temp for some retail place." She leans into his touch until he grasps her chin, meeting his eyes. "I'll make time for you, Ash. I promise."
17 Dec 13, 04:13 AM
[×] Asher: Listens then nods, looking into her eyes before he says "Then count me in as a definite and in exchange for that good news, let me help you celebrate." Kisses her, long and filled with desire.
17 Dec 13, 04:19 AM
Arabelle: She wraps her arms around his neck, kissing him back deeply. When she pulls back, she's smiling. "I like the way you celebrate." ((Net dropped so that's my last one tonight.))
17 Dec 13, 11:59 AM
Asher: "Well now, that's just the basics, I have to show you how to exapnd on that." kisses across her jaw, nibbles her ear, and down her neck slowly, ending up between shoulder and necj in the edge of her shirt.
17 Dec 13, 12:42 PM
Arabelle: She giggles as her eyes fall shut and she tilts her head, enjoying the feel of his lips on her neck. "So no touring museums today then?" She teases.
17 Dec 13, 12:44 PM
Asher: Slides his hand around the back of her neck as he makes his way around the base of hers and up the front of her throat back to her own lips. "That will be a good break for between sessions," he joked and then gave her another long kiss. "Ah Merlin you taste so good..."
17 Dec 13, 12:55 PM
Arabelle: She rolled her eyes at him playfully. She smiles against his lips, suddenly hyper aware of how little he has on. She presses both hands to his chest before letting them drift, exploring as she runs her tongue lightly over his bottom lip. "So do you."
17 Dec 13, 01:02 PM
[×] Asher: Lets her explore, enjoying the feel of her growing confidence. "Good, cause you will get to taste me a lot," he grinned and began kissing her again as his hands came up her back again, making sure she got used to them
17 Dec 13, 01:10 PM
Arabelle: She smiled,"I'm planning on it" she told him cheekily. Her fingertips find the edge of the towel and she bites her lip, considering. She brushes her lips across his jaw, then down over his throat experimentally.
17 Dec 13, 01:14 PM
[×] Asher: feels her fingers stop at the towel. "Sorry, your present isn't really well wrapped, but you know the saying, white men can't wrap." His eyes glittered with mischief at his own words followed by a sigh of pleasure as she begins using her lips. "Much more of that and I'm going to be interested in doing some unwrapping of my own..."
17 Dec 13, 02:30 PM
Arabelle: She let out a surprised laugh, pausing for a moment to grin as she shook her head at him. "Incorrigible" she murmured, brushing her lips across his shoulder. "Was I mistaken in thinking that was the idea?"
17 Dec 13, 02:33 PM
Asher: Laughs "Well then, since fair is fair let's see how you like it. " and he slid his hands down, then under the back of her shirt and up again, spreading his fingers so she could feel the spread of their warmth. As he did this he kissed her on the base of her throat and nibbled his way up
17 Dec 13, 02:57 PM
Arabelle: She sighed, almost wistfully. A soft moan as her eyes closed again.she brushed her lips softly across the spot just below his ear and whispered: "trust me, I like it."
17 Dec 13, 03:01 PM
Asher: Smiling as she moaned, he knew how to turn this into a slow but steady start. "Oh good, then let me try something I think you will like too..." Picking her up slightly he laid her on his bed and rolled her onto her front, straddling her rear ash ran his hands from her waist up to her neck and then massaging his way back down briefly. The second time he slid his hands up he kissed his way up her back all to her shoulder and then repeated this twice, ending by lying on her back with his stroking hands as he necked with her under him... Letting her feel his interest through the towel across her lower back as well.
17 Dec 13, 03:09 PM
Arabelle: Arching a brow at him curiously as he rolled her onto her stomach, she laid her head on her arms. She'd never been given a massage before and the sensation was incredible as her muscles tensed and then relaxed under his fingers. "Merlin...Ash" she mumbled, breath catching as his lips trailed over her skin. Another moan, louder this time and less hesitant.
17 Dec 13, 03:12 PM
Asher: A slow build up he knew would not only convince her how safe she was with him, but would also encourage her to let him go farther then before. So after a few repetitions as she gasped his name he slid his hands up her sides and under her to the front of her shoulders (framing her breasts actually) as he caught her lips from the side and gave her a kiss filled with desire and longing. Then he slid sideways and turned her over, straddling her waist again as he kissed her with passion, letting her feel his care to make sure she got the most from every moment.
17 Dec 13, 04:17 PM
Arabelle: She kissed him back, breaking only briefly as she rolled over. Raising her upper body, she kissed him deeply, a new, semi-overwhelming series of sensations having taken over her usually more rational thoughts.
17 Dec 13, 04:24 PM
[×] Asher: She returned the kiss with interest and he could feel the building emotions in her through the kiss. As he slipped away back down her neck he continued down her chest to the top of her bra, then skipped over to continue down to her naval, knowing removing her bra would be a big moment for her most likely. Without tickling her, he said "Love the tight belly," and spread his kisses around before flipping the top of her shorts band down and kissing behind it, hinting at what might happen if it had been a few inches lower before he made his way back up following his hands stroking her skin. Up and down only once this time before he whispered "So beautiful..." and was glad his towel hadn't given away quite yet.
17 Dec 13, 06:28 PM
Arabelle D: She squirmed slightly, obviously unaccustomed to the feelings he was rousing in her. When he spoke, she laughed, a breathy, almost embarrassed sound. "Trick of the trade I guess" she murmured, referring to the very strenuous effort dancing put on her body. As the kisses came lower, an anticipation began building, for what she wasn't exactly sure, but a flush crept over her cheeks as her eyes dilated, taking on a clouded quality. As he came back up, she heard the whispered words and smiled almost shyly up at him. As soon as he was within reach, she kissed him, hard, wrapping her arms around his neck and pressing her body to his.
17 Dec 13, 06:58 PM
[×] Asher: This kiss was the first to start something up in him besides anticipation and he joined and matched her intensity. As he did so, he ran his hands down, this time going over the outside of her bra as he did so.
17 Dec 13, 07:30 PM
Arabelle: Her back arched into his touch reflexively as she squirmed underneath him. Her hands drifted down his chest to his stomach, looking for something to grasp onto. Finding the towel, she slid her fingers under the edge at his waist, loosening it even as her lips found his again.
17 Dec 13, 07:32 PM
[×] Asher: Feeling her hands making progress, he kissed her encoraginly and while one hand held the edge of her bra down, the other dipped in, 'scooping' her out for better access.
17 Dec 13, 08:24 PM
Arabelle D: She flushed lightly, fingers clenching where they held as she bit her lip, hard. Breathing harder than before, she pressed her lips wherever she could reach. First his jaw, then his throat, trailing down and to his shoulder almost frantically as a definite tension began to build inside her.
17 Dec 13, 08:27 PM
Asher: Feeling his face flush more, he tickled with his thumb the most sensitive spot he had access to in his hand and let her kiss him all over above, as he felt her fingers clench in him he grinned and moved down slowly, kissing her lips forst hard, then down her neck and kissing between the beauties before he tongued her and then softly sucked her into his mouth as his hands released the clasps on her back.

[Shava]

23 Dec 13, 02:50 AM
Arabelle: She approaches the platform he mentioned in the letter, glancing around for a train that fits his description. She couldn't help feeling slightly nervous about the whole thing
Asher: Walks down platform till he sees her and approaches with a wide grin. "Belle! Awesome, you made it!
23 Dec 13, 03:14 AM
Arabelle: She smiles, "of course I did" she glances around, "so where is this amazing birthday present of yours?"
23 Dec 13, 03:16 AM
Asher: -holds out a hand to her- "Well I have to get you closer, come on Belle." leads her to the far end where no train is and glances around before suddenly the train appears in front of them."
23 Dec 13, 03:21 AM
Arabelle: She takes a step back, startled "Woah" she murmurs, eyes going wide as she looks up. "Hell of a magic trick" She turns her head, "Home sweet home?"
23 Dec 13, 03:23 AM
Asher: Nods, happy about it. "yep. CLoestest I'll ever have to a house probably." taps the doors and they slide open, takes her into the very fancy red room. "So, I told you this was his, he got fancy with it."
23 Dec 13, 03:31 AM
Arabelle: She follows him inside and nods, wide-eyed. "I'll say" she murmurs, "what made him decide to part with it?"
23 Dec 13, 03:33 AM
Asher: Glances at her. Just leave your bag here we can come back for it in a moment. He's gotten sick the last two times he went places and I think he realized he couldn't travel anymore."
23 Dec 13, 03:47 AM
Arabelle: She lets it fall from her shoulder, still glancing around, eyes darting here and there curiously. "He's...not in good health?" She wasn't sure how to feel about that. She had no respect for the man, but he was Asher's only family.
23 Dec 13, 01:12 PM
Ash: Leading the way he showed her the rooms, it's elves, and his room. "It's just age. He doesn't get around like hee used to. So what do you think?"
23 Dec 13, 01:46 PM
Arabelle: As they went through and he introduced her to the elves, she too everything in in relative silence. At his question, she smiled, still looking a bit awed. "I s'ink I can'no help feeling I should 'ave dressed up a little more" she teases.
23 Dec 13, 04:16 PM
Ashs: He smirked. "You look good better then I do, trust me." he said looking her up and down while he stood there in jeans and t. Stepping to the couch sitting down he added "Of course you have always looked like a slice of heaven to me" with feeling.
23 Dec 13, 07:42 PM
Arabelle: She rolled her eyes, smiling, then glanced around again. "So um.." She murmured feeling a bit awkward. Where exactly do I sleep?"
23 Dec 13, 08:13 PM
Ashs: Smiling, he said"You are more then welcome to sleep with me, but I won't be offended if you want a seperate bedroom for yourself. Just let me know which one you want."
23 Dec 13, 09:11 PM
Arabelle: She gave it some thought for several seconds before she answered. "I vould not mind sharing if s'at ees all right" she told him softly. "I vill sleep better anyway." She grins at him.
23 Dec 13, 09:17 PM
Ashs: "Evevtually." he grinned back."I would like that very much, Belle. That night I slept very well."
23 Dec 13, 09:27 PM
Arabelle: She laughs, "I 'ave no idea vhat you are talking about." She gives him an innocent look. "I cannot be awake all night though. I 'ave to find a job tomorrow."
23 Dec 13, 09:54 PM
Ashs: He grins. "Of course you don't, but do not worry. I can be a very effective alarm clock." Laughing he asked "What kind of job will you try for first?"
24 Dec 13, 01:32 AM
Arabelle D: She laughs, "I am certain you 'ave very creative ways of..." she smirks, "getting someone's attention." She rolls her shoulders and frowns, "eet ees Christmas" she says as though it should be obvious. "I vill vork retail of course." She shakes her head. "They practically give the 'ours away."
24 Dec 13, 01:53 AM
Ashs: He nodded chuckling and patted the spot beside him. "I do my best. I'm told the closer it gets the more drinkers there will be. my hours will all go thrre. What would you like to do for Christmas eve?"
24 Dec 13, 03:04 AM
Arabelle D: She obliged, curling up next to him as she smiled softy. "I am sure you do" she answers cheekily. She frowns at the comment, knowing its true. "That ees very sad isn't it?" She bites her lip, looking thoughtful at his question. "I vill probably be working until the evening" she warns, "but ve could do some'sing zat night if you are free?"
24 Dec 13, 03:33 AM
Ashs: He shrugged. It was after all sad. "Guess we have to wait on schedules till then. Is there something you would like to do tonight before dinner?"
24 Dec 13, 09:08 AM
Arabelle D: She nods, "a shower would be great actually" she murmurs, "any chance I've got time for one?"
24 Dec 13, 11:19 AM
Ashs: He laughed. "Go ahead, we have plenty of time for that. Let me know if you need your back scrubbed." Looked relaxed
24 Dec 13, 11:25 PM
Arabelle D: She laughed, "all right, give me about twenty minutes." True to her word, she reappears almost exactly twenty minutes later, looking much more relaxed. As she exits the bathroom, she calls out, wondering where he is. "Ash?"
24 Dec 13, 11:29 PM
[×] Asher: "In here, hang on," comes out of the bedroom. The couch in his room he sits down on looking at her shirt. "Nice. You at least have better style then me. Thank goodness."
24 Dec 13, 11:38 PM
Arabelle D: She laughs, "I got this from a street vendor for less than he probably paid for it" she confesses, "but its very comfortable." She sits down next to him, "so what would you be doing if I wasn't here?"
24 Dec 13, 11:40 PM
Asher: Thinks about that for a minute. "Hmm. If I wasn't working, troll the net or go to try and find a distraction. When I stay by my self too long I get depressed, so people in groups work best." Looks at her "And if you had a night off what would you normally be doing?"
24 Dec 13, 11:42 PM
Arabelle D: She nods, "I understand that. It gets too quiet being by yourself all the time." She lay a hand over one of his casually. "Night off?" She turns a wide-eyed look at him, "what's that?" then grins.
24 Dec 13, 11:44 PM
Asher: Snorts. "True, you do work too many jobs. We;; six more months and we can ease up on that when I join you if you still want me around. Imagine if you will having niot to pay for the room just the food? That has to save a significant amount."
24 Dec 13, 11:47 PM
Asher: *well
24 Dec 13, 11:53 PM
Arabelle D: She nods, "that would be amazing. It would be nice to have a break." Then she bites her lip, unsure how he'll react to her next statement, "but I do need to keep saving. I...cannot stay 'ere forever can I?" She keeps her tone light, teasing.
24 Dec 13, 11:59 PM
Asher: he nods agreeing. "And you will be able to be easier on yourself, that seems like a good thing for you to have for once." Her question seems important and he turns to her with curious surprise. "Why, as long as you want I would think. I certainly hope to convince you forever is a possibility..."
25 Dec 13, 12:05 AM
Arabelle D: Her smile softens. "It vould be nice to 'go easy' for a little vhile maybe" she agrees softly, looking a bit distracted by the thought. She seems a bit surprised by his response. "So you...ze s'ings you said vhen you came to visit. You 'ave not...changed your mind?"
25 Dec 13, 12:09 AM
Asher: Snorts. "Belle. How long have we known each other? you understand me better then anyone else does. And even if only to have you near me I would so be letting you stay forever. EVEN if you wanted another bedroom, I promise."
25 Dec 13, 12:11 AM
Arabelle D: She smiles, "a vhile by this point I s'ink" she answers. She smirks at him, "I might need one eef only for ze closet space" she laughs softly, "For ze rest though I...vould rather stay vith you."
25 Dec 13, 12:13 AM
[×] Asher: "Done. Pick one and you can stash stuff in there for yourself and I'll make sure it stays yours. But I have to admit I was hoping you might say that." Puts a hand on her leg with a pleased look as if she just made his day.
25 Dec 13, 12:16 AM
Arabelle D: She leans up, brushes her lips across his softly. "Good, because I vas hoping you vere hoping." She relaxes noticeably at this point. "So do you 'ave more than one job or ees it just ze pub?"
25 Dec 13, 12:20 AM
Asher: Slides his hand up to her cheek as she kisses him and kissed her back. "Just one for Christmas, I do have to go back to school for six more months, then I am free. That will start the multiple jobs."
25 Dec 13, 12:27 AM
Arabelle D: She frowns, "'ow is ees eet fair that I am supposed to be cutting back and you are going to be adding more?" she asks. Then, she hesitates, "actually, z'ere is some'sing I've been meaning to tell you." She gives him a sheepish smile. "I 'ave been vorking on an accelerated course study. I am planning to graduate early." She really couldn't stand being in school so far away from the only person in her life who actually understood her. She was tired of lying. "If everything goes according to plan, I vill be able to audition for ze owner of ze dance company in ze spring."
25 Dec 13, 12:31 AM
[×] Asher: His eyebrows went up but he looked nothing but pleased. "Really? That sounds great! Hopefully your appiration skills will get lots of practice." He smiled, hoping she would understand he was expecting visits when she could, not that he wanted her to live at home.
25 Dec 13, 12:33 AM
Arabelle D: She nods, "of course" she assures him. "I might not be home every night, but as many as I can manage, of course." She shrugs, "it vill depend on the rehearsal schedule and ze number of performances." She smiles up at him shyly. "I can get tickets eef you ever...vanted to come?"
25 Dec 13, 12:35 AM
Asher: manages not to twitch about performances, but laughs to cover his first reaction. "trust me, Arabelle, I want to be part of your life. That means seeing dancing as well since I know you adore it so. But no I wouldn't even expect you every week, but I can hope." He was going to have to find something he liked to make the trade.
25 Dec 13, 12:43 AM
Arabelle D: She looks thoughtful, hesitantly so. "Vill it bother you...my being gone. I...I vould understand if...if eet was too much to expect" she says softly. It wasn't something she wanted to present, but she wanted to be fair to him. He deserved that after everything.
25 Dec 13, 12:46 AM
[×] Asher: Gives her a look, motions as he says "come over here, Belle," and straightens out his lap, pulling her onto it and looking her straight in the eyes up close and personal. "I am willing to put up a lot when it comes a chance to have someone as amazing as you consider me home. You hear me? We'll deal with what happens long as you don't give up on me."
25 Dec 13, 12:54 AM
Arabelle D: She settles comfortably into his lap, meeting his eyes with a serious expression. As he speaks, she bites her lip, takes a deep breath to gather her courage and then she murmurs soft but firm. "I vould never give up on you, Ash. I...I love you."
25 Dec 13, 12:57 AM
[×] Asher: Sees her gathering herself and braces himself as he hears what he had, on some deep level, already realized. "I'm glad, Belle, cause I've had a crush on you since I was thirteen. I know as little as I know about love, I do love you, Belle." Kisses her softly and gently on the lips
25 Dec 13, 01:02 AM
Arabelle D: She laughs, "a crush? On me? Really?" She grins, "I vish I had known that then." She might have worked up the nerve to do something about it. She kisses him back for several seconds before pulling back slightly. "Vell, now that ve have esablished that." She reaches up, brushes her hand across his cheek, smiling maybe a bit cheekily up at him, though her cheeks are flushed.
25 Dec 13, 01:09 AM
[×] Asher: He grins. "Ha, you weren't looking for it I think. I had only barely gotten the interest in girls when you invited me to sleep in that guest bed." He looks at her smile, feels the hand of possessiveness cross his cheek and smiles back. "Hmm, we have an hour before dinner, but you did just take a shower. Gah, temptations, temptations." And kisses her again with a smile

[Shava]

31 Dec 13, 03:12 AM
Arabelle: She doesn't bother knocking before she enters. It had taken all her will-power to wait until after her audition to leave France. She had, for several days, contemplated leaving the moment she'd received the letter about Max. When she'd broached the subject in her next letter to Ash, he'd shut her down, and quickly, but she was here now, and anxious. "Ash, are you 'ere?"
31 Dec 13, 03:12 AM
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31 Dec 13, 03:15 AM
Asher: Hears her in the front as she enters and says to Max 'Okay kid, you wait here, Daddy's friend is here okay?' Walks quickly out to the main lounge " Hey belle, how'd the audition go?" Auotmatically closes with her, sliding an arm around her waist with a smiile even if there is tension in his eyes.
31 Dec 13, 03:17 AM
Arabelle: She manages a smile. "I got it" she murmurs, proud but the excitement is muted behind anxiety. She hesitates, "eef I accept, I vill leave in two weeks." Never in a million years could she have seen rejecting the offer before a few months ago, but...neither could she fathom leaving him alone at a time like this. She glances around, seeming to be looking for someone, "Vhere is he?"
31 Dec 13, 03:23 AM
[×] Asher: Eye brighten at her getting it. "that's great! Of course you will accept it, doofus girl, it's a dream and you want it. I know you." Hugs her, picking her up a bit. "Congratulations Belle! it's a great chance!" Sees she isn't distracted and laughs shaking his head. "I gave him the room behind ours. You ready or you got more questions first?"
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31 Dec 13, 03:27 AM
Arabelle: She looks up, mutiny in her eyes. "I...could audition again later..een a few months maybe or a couple of years." She shrugs, trying to seem nonchalant. "I 'ave a few days to accept or reject it." Now wasn't the time to argue this out. She smiles, making a soft amused noise when he picks her up. "Ash! Put me down!" she laughs, wrapping her arms around his neck in direct opposition to her words. "Ready" she murmurs, though she's not quite sure, "I vill ask questions later."
31 Dec 13, 03:31 AM
Asher: "I bet you will. And yeah, we'll talk later, but just so you know I'll find a way to manage, Belle, I always will especially knowing you get to do something like that. I'd never deny you a dream and you know it. I'd pick you up and throw you at it." SLips his hand in hers as he releases her and kisses her first then leads his way back to the room which has several toys and things scattered around at the moment. "Hey Max, this is Arabelle I told you was coming over." Squating he looked into the upturned eyes. "You can be nice with her, she's a real sweetheart, okay?"
31 Dec 13, 03:35 AM
Arabelle: She shook her head at him, rolling her eyes, but nodding a moment later. "Later" she agreed, kissing him back before she wrapped her fingers around his. She smirked when he mentioned throwing her. "Try eet and see vhat happens" she murmured. She lets him lead her to the back bedroom, eyes scanning first the room and then falling on the little boy, a carbon copy of his father when he was young. She knelt down instantly, equal parts disturbed and charmed at how clearly Asher's son resembled him. "Ello Max" she smiled brightly at him.
31 Dec 13, 03:44 AM
[×] Asher: Max looked up and smiled as any kid did when told someone was acceptable. "Hi! That's a long name. Why do you have such a long name?" behind her Asher smirked, knowing this would happen. Sitting down on the bed instead of kneeling. "We've been playing trains, naturally."
31 Dec 13, 03:51 AM
Arabelle: She laughed, brightening immediately. "You can call me Ara or Belle if you like" she answers, knowing Arabelle was a mouthful for anyone, and especially a kid. She turned her head and grinned at Asher. "Naturally" she murmured, giving him an ironic look. "Vhat do you s'ink of ze train Max?"
31 Dec 13, 03:57 AM
[×] Asher: He ginned at her laugh and nodded trying it. "Belle. Okay belle." He tilted his head looking at her carefully as she spoke. "It's cool! Especially when it's moving! I like it cause nothing outside is the same." Glances at Asher then back at her as if daring. "Why do you talk like that?"
31 Dec 13, 04:00 AM
Arabelle: She nods approval. "That ees true, have you seen a lot of places since you came?" She smiles, looking very amused by the question. "Because I am from France" she answers him easily enough. "I vhent to school zhere." She shoots Asher an amused look before returning her gaze to Max, "Do you know vhere that is?"
31 Dec 13, 04:06 AM
[×] Asher: He nodded clearly enthused. "Yes! Lots of places!" Asher said softly behind her "Three." and then Max was nodding again and got up and scrambling pulled out a european puzzle which showed the countries., pointing at France. "Daddy speaks like that sometimes, but he doesn't have those funny sounds always." He looked curious, Asher chuckled
31 Dec 13, 04:10 AM
Arabelle: She pulled a face at Asher when she turned her head again. "Hey, three can be 'lots'" she murmurs softly, especially to a small boy. "Yes vell, daddy speaks excellent French if you ignore zat he speaks it through his nose." Though she does't look at Asher, she smirks to herself.
31 Dec 13, 04:15 AM
[×] Asher: "Not saying it isn't, just clarifying what he meant," he said with a grin. Holds hand against chest as max giggles delightedly at her nose comment. "You like? He's going to get spoiled I'm afraid with those blond locks." he showed exaggerating the nose. to his son's wide smile.
31 Dec 13, 04:20 AM
Arabelle: She grins at Max, before giggling herself at the atrociously nasal tone in Asher's voice. "I do" she answered. "Possibly, but he is awfully cute." She stood, straightening and rolling her neck as she often did to combat the stiffness in her muscles after long rides. "See Max, vhat did I tell you?" she teases them both.
Max Nodded to her question. His grin widening he ruffled his son's hair possessively and said "Okay kiddo, I'm going to help Belle get settled in. You good to play by yourself for a bit?" to the nod and answering "yes Daddy!" then to her "You are staying for awhile, right?"
31 Dec 13, 04:28 AM
Arabelle: She smiles and nods. "For a while, yes" she answers, giving him a small wave. "Be back in a little vhile." It wasn't until she'd reached their bedroom that she dropped the bag and turned to face him. "Zhat's it, I'm staying."
31 Dec 13, 04:33 AM
[×] Asher: Asher leads her out and towards their room, with a smile of satisfaction it had gone that well. As she dropped the bag and turned, he slid both hands around her waist and pulled her close, kissing her deeply for several seconds.When he came back up for air he whispered "Merlin I've missed you." he ignores her comment a bit longer to add "I do have something about that you will want to hear first before you decide, but not right now. After he's asleep tonight. Then we'll talk about staying. Trust me, Belle, it's important.
31 Dec 13, 04:40 AM
Arabelle: He kisses her, distracting her for several seconds as she kisses him back, winding her arms around his neck and molding herself to him. "I 'ave missed you too, Ash, very much." She lays her head on his chest, relaxing against him, enjoying the sound of his heartbeat against her ear for a moment before she raises her head to look at him. "She frowns "all right, ees...ees everything all right?"
31 Dec 13, 04:45 AM
Asher: Feels very connected to her, feeling her head on his chest and knows what he wants is right for both of them, but he doesn't wanna screw up her dancing either a deep love of hers he knew. Smiles down at her "Oh defintely now. Everything is much better when you are here, Belle, always love," kisses her on the firehead. "No worry, it's nothing bad, just other things I want you to know first. besides, you don't fool me. You are itching to get down on the floor and play with the future."
31 Dec 13, 04:50 AM
Arabelle: She smiles tenderly at him, "Vhat a welcome home" she murmurs, nodding "alll right, I can vait" she agrees before smiling sheepishly up at him. "Sometimes I s'ink you know me a bit too vell, Ash."
31 Dec 13, 04:53 AM
[×] Asher: grins and shakes his head. 'No, no I think I know you as well as you know me. And I know you have had your heart set in a dancing career for most of your days. I want you to make the right decision, not a rushed one and so there are just some other things I want to talk with you about I can't while the boy is awake." Chuckles. "If you can believe it, he's as good at getting into trouble as someone else I can think of."
31 Dec 13, 04:57 AM
Arabelle: She smiled, "I am not so sure" she murmurs, seeming torn. "I s'ink it is possible my heart 'as just been stolen by your son." Ironic, since she was pretty positive it also belonged to Asher himself. "'ow can I leave now, Ash?" She shook her head, acknowledging it could wait. "Tonight then" she agreed softly, then grinned, "Some'sing else he gets from you."
31 Dec 13, 05:02 AM
[×] Asher: Breathing out slowly as to not give it away, Asher searched her eyes carefully. had she meant that really? he smiled at her trouble comment, but his mind was now far off topic. Picking her up suddenly in his arms, sliding his hands under her rear he turned and laid her down on his couch on her back laying himself on top of her as he whispered "Arabelle, do you really like him so much?" He kissed the side of her neck as he listened, suddenly feeling very amorous.
31 Dec 13, 05:04 AM
Arabelle: She made a startled sound when he picked her, wrapping her arms around him only to release him a moment later when he laid her down. She inhaled sharply when he kissed her neck, eyes hazing over slightly. It had been a long spring semester. "I..." she took a deep breath, "I really do."
31 Dec 13, 05:10 AM
[×] Asher: When she spoke, inhaling, he came up immediately looking her straight in the eyes. "Marry me, Arabelle, Marry me and be our family. I want you forever, not this just casual feeling, I want you to own me, to be drawn back to me always, to raise our children together, to be forever. I've never wanted anything so much in my life and I can't imagine loving anyone as much as I do you!" he kissed her before she could respond, the blood pumping in his veins so fast he could hear it in his ears as his hands ran up her sides, anticipating taking her somewhere very special and very private.
31 Dec 13, 05:22 AM
Arabelle: She froze, eyes wide at his first words, gradually relaxing bit by bit as he continued. She opened her mouth to respond, but closed it again when she realized he meant to kiss her. "I...Ash...are you...have you thought this through?"
31 Dec 13, 05:27 AM
[×] Asher: "Yes." There was no doubt, no second guessing in his voice. "I've been thinking it through for weeks, years really. You are the only one who has ever cared for me outside of the bed, Belle, and I mean that. Not my own mother, not my own kin, but you have always cared about me. How could I not love you with all my heart? Who could I ever trust myself to who would be better? I need you, belle, and not just because of Max, don't think that. I want him to have a good example of how a great woman should be, but before Max, before family, I love you."
31 Dec 13, 05:31 AM
Arabelle: Her expression cleared, as he spoke, and she nodded, smiling softly, almost shyly up at him. "Yes, Asher, I'll marry you." she murmured, leaning up, she kissed him, moving her lips against his with intent of communicating how much she loved him. "I love you too" she murmured as she pulled away, She seems to realize something, "is that what you wanted to talk about tonight?"
31 Dec 13, 05:39 AM
[×] Asher: He let his breath out, though he had had little doubt she loved him enough it had been more a matter of the moment for him, and kissed her back. "Partly. It was also because I wanted to tell you I can't get a ring yet that fits how precious you are cause I'll be using the funds to follow you with a train you know well."
31 Dec 13, 05:42 AM
Arabelle: She shrugged as best she could while laying underneath him. "I could care less about a ring, Ash" she points out. Her eyes widen, "you...you're going to follow me? On tour?" She bites her lip. "You don't have to do that, Ash. I can apparate." Sure it would be a bit tougher, but she could do it. That much travel would be tough on him, not to mention Max.
31 Dec 13, 06:13 AM
Asher: He had known she wouldn't have been as concerned abut a ring, but it had to be said. Also unsaid was how much extra work he had picked up after Max arrived. Not all of it was kosher, but she would learn that in time as well. Kisses her neck as she begins to object, partly because he wanted to. 'Darling one," kiss "I don't mean I will go to the heart of every place" kiss "But I can go to a central spot where you can appirate easier and get work." kiss "Max will adore all the new places and you won't be as tired." Kisses up the side of her neck to her ear "besides, barkeeping is needed everywhere really." nibbles her ear lightly before kissing her cheek. "and I've been saving a lot since Max got here. It'll stretch and I will make it work." Now he looked her in the eyes again with a fondness there that was unassumed. "I've been figuring out how to make it work and what kind of doting husband would I be if I didn't help my wife achieve her dreams?"
31 Dec 13, 06:18 AM
[×] Asher: He shrugged and leaned close, kissing each one of her eyes softly with care as she closed them for him. In a far softer and much more tender voice he added for her ears alone. "All the things I love in this world are inside this train. It can go anywhere the trains exist so Max will learn what it is like to travel for a year while we both teach him French and delight in his giggles together. It will be a far better life then either of us ever had, Belle, because it will be filled and done with love. Don't deny us the right to be there and see you glow with success while your personal audience cheers for you." he finished with a smile, his easy charm he hoped being enough to break her down on this point.
31 Dec 13, 12:36 PM
Arabelle: This side of him, the softer side which was less physical and more tender. She'd seen it a few times over the years, and more often since she'd moved here, but it still caught her somewhat offguard. "O-okay" she murmured, obviously distracted from his words by his touch. She sighs a little, shifting underneath him as the skin under his lips warms and tingles, sending a myriad of sensations shooting in every direction. She was smart enough to know as he spoke, alternating between making his point and trailing kisses, that she was being coerced, but not for anything in the world would she have told him to quit it just then. The words 'doting husband' took root in her head and spun out, bouncing around as she considered them in some far detached place. It occurred to her belatedly that by marrying him she would become his wife and the mother of his son. So normal a thing and yet it had never been in Arabelle's wildest dreams for her life. She had never found the courage to expect those
31 Dec 13, 12:40 PM
Arabelle: things. He spoke of Max, of daily life and teaching, common every day things that would become her life if...even if she danced. Could she have both dreams? He certainly seemed to think so. The personal cheering section earned him a grin as she shook her head at him. "I know vhat you are doing, Ash" she pointed out. If he was going to win, she wasn't going to let him think he'd done so without any realization on her part. "The fact zat eet eez working is neither 'ere nor z'ere." She leaned up kissed him more deeply, more intently for several seconds before pulling away again. "Let me s'ink about eet for a couple of days?" He had already won of course, but she wasn't ready to give in quite yet.
31 Dec 13, 05:21 PM
Asher: "What I am doing is trying to seduce you into saying yes and I admit it," he said with a grin, though his eyes were burning hotly. "I-- what?" The kiss still distracted him, but the idea she needed time blew his mind for a minute. He sat up partly, arms at length to look on her face, his eyes a touch bewildered. "Time? Um..." his mind ran wildly, had he misjudged her? Was she having second thoughts suddenly? "Ah...sure." His heart beat ran wild, but suddenly an icy ball of fear appeared in his stomach he had not been expecting
31 Dec 13, 05:26 PM
Arabelle: She looked confused by his reaction, and took a moment to try to understand it, then realization seemed to come and she blanched. "NO! Ash, I meant time to think about what I wanted to do about the ballet offer" she clarified, "of course I'll marry you." She shook her head at him, "did you really think there was a chance I'd say no."
31 Dec 13, 05:33 PM
Asher: Color rushed back into his face at the reealization she had meant the other, a half gasp of relief, a half gasp of laughter quickly cut off. "Oh Merlin" he lowered himself down and kissed her deeply, long, in sheer relief from the panic which had begun to fill his heart, his hands catching the sides of her face to keep her there though he didn't think she would have moved. two minutes passed of kissing. THree. Then his hands slid lower, one elbow taking up his weight off her some as he whispered "I admit, I panicked there."
31 Dec 13, 05:36 PM
Arabelle: She could feel his relief as he kissed her, wanted to laugh but was too distracted by his lips on hers and the intensity of it. Wanting to reassure him, she wrapped her arms around his neck, pressing herself close and kissing him deeply before trailing down the line of his jaw and down further over his throat. Celibacy, she had realized, was a difficult thing when you had loved and been loved so much by a person. The months of it worked against her efforts to remain focused on more serious things, though she was conscious of the boy in the next room, but barely. "No reason" she managed as she managed to pull back for a moment, calming herself. "No one I'd rather spend the rest of my life with than you, Asher."
31 Dec 13, 05:45 PM
Asher: Face flushed, heart pounding, Asher did not want to stop long enough to think about his son in the next room. his body screamed at him to make another quick while he had the magic moment going. it took a great effort of will to hold back from what he really wanted to do right this moment! "Thank Merlin, I mean seriously. " He felt her lingering kiss and his arms shook slightly, vibrating. Did they have time, would she even want to? "I want you so bad right now, you have no idea..."
31 Dec 13, 05:48 PM
Arabelle: She was focused on little else other than his eyes and his voice and the feel of him against her. She arched into him, eyes going dark as she met his, bit her lip and nodded. "Believe me, I understand" she glanced from him to the door and back again, the obvious question in her eyes. His son WAS oblivious one room away.
31 Dec 13, 05:49 PM
Asher: kk
31 Dec 13, 05:55 PM
[×] Asher: he hesitated, then closed, kissing her as he slid a hand under her shirt bottom, loosening it forn her as he slid his hand around her bare flesh to her back, feeling her in his hands. Running up her back, he felt her and knew he wanted her child as his own more then anything else.
31 Dec 13, 05:59 PM
Arabelle: This seemed to be the answer to her unanswered question, and she relaxed slightly, kissing him back deeper and more slowly than before. The feel of his hands on her held a security and a tenderness that she ached for. Running her hands underneath his shirt, up over his stomach to his chest she flexed her fingers against his skin, breaking the kiss for a moment to brush her nose over the curve of his throat before pressing her lips there again, letting the warm air flow over his skin and reflect back, warming her cheeks.
31 Dec 13, 06:08 PM
Asher: One hand sliding around to replace the other, his first slid up under her shirt and caressed her chest softly on it's way up to run across her throat before slipping back down
31 Dec 13, 06:12 PM
Arabelle: Anticipating came as a relief of sorts as she reacted to him, eyes closing as a smile formed. She lowered her hands until they found the edge of his shirt and met his eyes, asking for help with clear intentions.
31 Dec 13, 07:18 PM
[×] Asher: Seeing her eyes and feeling her hands, Asher wasted no time, slipping his hand out from under her shirt and behind, sitting up just enough to grab the bottom of his shirt and pull it off over his head in one move, letting it fall onto his supporting arm
31 Dec 13, 08:42 PM
Rose: As the shirt came off, she let her eyes travel over him slowly, enjoying the sight and reveling for a moment in the fact that he was hers. She leaned up, kissing him deeply for several seconds before she pulled away a fraction. "I love you, Ash"
31 Dec 13, 10:45 PM
Ash: Kissing her back, he slipped one arm around her middle, pulling her shirt up from the back as she broke the kiss and he said back "I love you too, Belle, more so I cherish you..." he said kissing her in the open neck of her shirt
1 Jan 14, 01:45 AM
Arabelle: She softened, distracted by his touch but trying to focus on his words, remembering them. "You, Asher Urquart, are a romantic...who vould have guessed?" She took his face in her hands and kissed him soundly, releasing him a few seconds later and inhaling sharply as his lips found her skin. "and very very good at zat."
1 Jan 14, 01:49 AM
Ash: He smiled after she kissed him and quickly undid the front buttons so she could slip the shirt off the rest of the way, giving her just enough space to manuever as he sought more skin to plant his lips upon. "I aim to..."
1 Jan 14, 01:53 AM
Arabelle: She raised up, letting the shirt slide down her shoulders and shrugging out of it, letting it fall over the side to the floor. She arched an eyebrow, smiling up at him, "you aim to vhat?"
1 Jan 14, 01:57 AM
Ash: Kisses her forehead and says as he goes down her neck "I am very good at pleasing you in particular I hope..." and delves for treasure.
1 Jan 14, 02:04 AM
Arabelle: She nods emphatically, smiling "Zat you are" she agrees, too turned on by this point to play coy. "very much" Her back arches reflexively and she moans softly, conscious of Max even still.
1 Jan 14, 02:06 AM
Ash: SLiding his other hand down towards her legs, Ash used his tongue first before go for friction, hoping to drive her to distraction with sensations before he undid her pants
1 Jan 14, 02:13 AM
Arabelle: She's a bit caught off guard by intensity, and then thrilled by it. She arches her hips so that he can slide her shorts down her legs. She feels the build up of anticipation, and her fingers find their way to his jeans as she fumbles with getting them undone, distracted far too much by him at the moment.
1 Jan 14, 02:19 AM
Ash: Feeling her reaction, Asher quickly moved his fingers slides between her legs twice, then slides her shorts off and repeats as she releases his own. SLiding his fingers down as he renews kisses to her lips.
1 Jan 14, 02:35 AM
Arabelle: She manages with his pants, sliding both pants and boxers down his hips as far as they'd go without his assistance As he continues, she gasps, biting her lip hard to keep from making noise and clutching his shoulders. She kisses him back almost frantically as the sensations spiral and become overwhelming.
1 Jan 14, 02:45 AM
Ash: Asher wasted no time; as soon as he thought she was ready he parted her legs, sliding out of his pants as he gasped out "Sorry, can't wait" and moved himself up to enter her, kissing the base of her throat as he scored home
1 Jan 14, 02:48 AM
Arabelle: She nodded, encouraging him, gasping as her muscles clenched automatically, she clutched his shoulders, arching her hips into his impatiently. "Who said any'sing about waiting?" She kissed him, as an intensity flashed in her eyes.
1 Jan 14, 02:51 AM
Ash: Thrusting forward he groaned deep, working his way between gasps up her throat again, feeling her total acceptance as a blessing and doing his best to drive her over the edge as quickly as he could manage.
1 Jan 14, 02:53 AM
Arabelle: She matched him, moving with him as her muscles tightened further. Almost...almost...she was desperate for it at this point, so close she could almost taste...She dug her fingers into his shoulders, as she fell apart around him, burying her face in his shoulder to muffle her voice.
1 Jan 14, 02:55 AM
Ash: When she wrapped herself around him he felt the flush and joined her gasping as he sank himself deep, his body vibrating with the intensity of it. When it left him he sank slowly with her, keeping her cuddled against himself as well as he kissed her forehead again, sweat on his brow.
1 Jan 14, 03:00 AM
Arabelle: She clung to him, curled against him in a way that had ceased to be sensual and was now more intimate, trusting in a way that no other had or ever would know of her. She knew they didn't have long before they'd have to go back to Max, so she stayed silent, treasuring the moment, cherishing it as her body relaxed against his and she exhaled. Content and sated for the moment.
1 Jan 14, 03:07 AM
Ash: As he lay there, knowing that though they had done it before, this time they were one. A sigh and he whispered to her "Okay. Now I just have to relearn how to walk and I think I'm good till we can get him asleep. My gosh, you amaze me Arabelle love..."
1 Jan 14, 04:10 AM
Arabelle: She nodded, willing the feeling back into her body as he spoke. "Good, then you can carry me" but then of course she probably should get dressed first. She looked up at him, "I guess its good practice" she said softly, eyes shining. "Good, then I'm doing something right."
1 Jan 14, 04:13 AM
Ash: He nodded, voicelessly agreeing with her words about her effect on him, but then realization snuck in. "I don't think I have ever been less willing to go see Max." He glanced down where they joined, himself still deeply connected to her and looked back up at her face. "I don't want to go. I really don't. But I don't want to educate him that much either."
1 Jan 14, 04:17 AM
Arabelle: She sighed, nodding, "we need to go back. I have no idea how long its been, but little ones can get into all sorts of things in very small spans of time in my experience." She gave him a kiss and a rueful smile. "Come on, Ash, time to go be daddy."
1 Jan 14, 04:20 AM
Ash: He made a very regretful sound as he slid back and got out of her way, taking a few quick steps over to some towels and tossing one to her before getting himself cleaned up. "d@mn I knew being a parent involved sacrifice but jeeze..." Grabbing his clothes he roughly pulled them back on.
1 Jan 14, 04:27 AM
Arabelle: She got up slowly, searching only a moment for her clothes and smirking at him as she pulled them on. "I s'ink ve vill survive. Ve can revisit this conversation in a few 'ours after bedtime" she reminds him. "I think ve vill be all right until then."
1 Jan 14, 04:32 AM
Ash: Finished pulling on his pants but with belt still undone and zipper down he jumps up and grabs her around the waist pulling her in for a kiss. "d@mn it. I think I will be distracted for the next thirty years at least now." And pressed her against the wall a moment, saying softer "Thank you for saying yes, love, I'll do my best for you you know."
1 Jan 14, 04:34 AM
Arabelle: She had been picking up her shirt when he grabbed her, letting out a surprised laugh, she drops it again. "Only thirty?" she teases, kissing him back and draping her arms loosely around his neck. "Ve vill do our best for each other, love." She corrects him softly, "ve vill be a team."
1 Jan 14, 04:55 AM
Ash: He laughed with her "Why yes! By then al lten kids will be out and I won't have to hide my distraction anymore!" His eyes twinkled to show he was teasing, but he could see it himself. "Better then that, belle, we'll be a family." The word sounded so welcome in it's own way and he let her go with a wink and caught her hand, kissing the center of her palm before grabbing his shirt and pulling it on real quick. As he did so he heard someone try the door saying "Daddy?" and he ran for the door, to keep her out of sight totally forgetting about his own belt and zipper being down. Opening the door slightly he leaned on it casually and said to the boy on the other side "We're almost finished talking, tiger, Did you get tired of trains?" Max nodded and said "Can I come talk to?" Thinking quickly he said "I've got a better idea." Dropping to a squat he looked max right in the eye saying "Go tell Gerta to get us all some juice and we'll come join you in a second, okay?" Grinning max nodded and took off running as Asher shut the door and leaned on it with a "whew!"
1 Jan 14, 10:44 AM
Arabelle: She arched an eyebrow as he started speaking and then her eyes widened. "Ten?!" She rolls her eyes, shaking her head and grinning in spite of herself. The expression softened, becoming sincere as she nodded. "A family" she agreed, and a warm sensation spread through her chest as she looked up and into his eyes. He kissed her palm and she sighed, eyes shining with a sort of hapless amusement. Just then, she heard the small voice on the other side and saw the knob turn, panic set in and she grabbed for her shirt as he seemed to cross the room in two strides. She listened as she finished dressing, and as Max headed for the kitchen, she crossed the room to Asher and leaned up, placing her hands on his chest and kissing him softly. Pulling away, she grinned, "Nicely done, love" she said, sounding maybe the slightest bit amused in her relief.
1 Jan 14, 03:12 PM
Ash: Realizing he had to finish off his pants, he zipped up and was putting the belt in place as she pushed her hands against his chest as he gave her a relieved look. Kissing her back he added "GUess we were pushing our luck, but it's easier to talk to him there I think. Ready?" turning to the door he opened it and caught her hand, heading towards the dining area.
1 Jan 14, 03:14 PM
Arabelle: She laughed and nodded, "As I will ever be." She wraps her fingers around his and smiles up at him. "Let's go"
1 Jan 14, 03:18 PM
Ash: Leading her in he saw Max up on a chair looking towards the kitchen where he suspected Gerta was delaying till he got closer. "hey Gerta, we're here and belle made it!" Turning to her he said "If you can get the juice," slipping his arm around Max's middle and hoisting him up to giggles as he began to flip him smiling till he got to the table and put him in the corner, sliding in beside him and saying "Okay, now sit up straight..."
1 Jan 14, 04:04 PM
Arabelle: She smiled, "sure" and laughed as she watched him Interact with Max before disappearing into the kitchen. Returning with juice all around, she distributed it before raising her glass to Asher teasingly. "Cheers"
1 Jan 14, 04:19 PM
Ash: Max and Ash both got their juices saying "Thank you" and the boy managed to not inhale his in the time they said 'cheers' but when he swallowed without choking he looked up at his father and said "Daddy, why do you smell funny?"
1 Jan 14, 04:21 PM
Arabelle: She took a drink, or tried to, spluttering at Max's question. Straightening, she tried not to choke as she caught her breath.
1 Jan 14, 04:26 PM
Ash: His face turning bright red, asher had no time for amusement at Belle's response as he was trying to think fast. "Well see, Daddy and Belle have known each other a long time since we were your age and she was proving to me I can not win a wrestling fight between us. So I was sweating and I'm sorry, it doesn't smell nice. I should have wiped it off first." Maz was listening with big eyes looking back and forth but before he could ask Ash added "Can I wipe my arms off on you?" The boy giggled trying to avoid his father's arm across his back and the question was soon lost in his humor.
1 Jan 14, 04:37 PM
Arabelle: Having recovered herself, she nodded. "Yep, and I won too" she winked at Max before shooting Asher an amused look. She probably needed a shower too now that she thought about it. She swallowed and took another sip of her drink to clear her throat. "That's why daddy smells worse." She watched them play with amusement in her eyes. "Hey now, little boys are not towels Ash" she shook a finger at him playfully. "Right Max?"
1 Jan 14, 04:56 PM
Ash: He nodded "She did, watch out for her, Max, she's a tough cookie, okay?" He winked at the boy who looked at Belle and grinned sheepishly. "She's right." and backed off though Max kept his eyes on his daddy showing they had had sneak attacks already before.

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14 Jan 14, 11:46 PM
Arabelle: Sneaking out of bed before dawn had been tricky business, but she was on a mission. She'd spoken to Gerta the night before about the plan. She'd gotten the groceries after work and had Gerta stash them. The kitchen was too small for her, but she was fairly confident Gerta knew what she wanted. She'd gone all out, crepes, pancakes, eggs and bacon, he'd need his strength anyway she supposed, they planned to be busy today. She stretched, yawning hugely. She might have been sleepy, but it would be worth it, she thought.
14 Jan 14, 11:50 PM
Ash: Rolling over in his sleep, Asher missed her suddenly and that was what made him open a bleary eye for a second, head part up of the pillow, then fell back. In another moment he was back asleep
14 Jan 14, 11:56 PM
Arabelle: When breakfast was finished, the table set, and everything how she wanted it, she headed back down the hall, climbing back into bed, she leaned up and over him, pressing a kiss to his lips and then his jaw. "Merry Christmas, mon amour" and then, a bit louder. "Time to get up."
14 Jan 14, 11:58 PM
Ash: Feeling her move next to him in his sleep he rolled over after a moment sliding a hand around her waist to snug closer one eye opening as he mumbled something
15 Jan 14, 12:00 AM
Arabelle: He pulled her close and she laughed. "Come on, Ash, breakfast is getting cold and Gerta and I worked awfully hard on it." She kisses him again, more insistent and squirms against him. "Don't make me sic her on you."
15 Jan 14, 12:04 AM
Ash: Her laughter helped and she kissed him helping him surface from the fog. Groggily looking up he managed to one elbow ad he wiped at his eyes still not opening them much. "...Gerta?" Mumbles something and sheet slides off him as he partly sits up more. "Coffee?"
15 Jan 14, 12:07 AM
Arabelle: A grin as she climbs off the bed and hands him a mug from the bedside table. "Drink up, love" she murmurs. She sits on the edge of the bed, beaming as though she's very excited for something.
15 Jan 14, 12:10 AM
Ash: Smells coffee and reaches out smelling deep before he sips and seems to wake a bit more up at just the taste. one handing wiping his other eye he sips more opening his eyes to look at her, seeing her excitement.. "Morning. You seem bouncy this morning." Sips more then sets it down and gives a full body stretch, needing it before looking over his side of the bed for whever his pjs went
15 Jan 14, 12:20 AM
Arabelle: The grin widens, "of course I'm excited" she agrees, "its Christmas!" And the first one she actually got the celebrate that she could remember. She stretched over the side of the bed and handed him his clothes.
15 Jan 14, 12:23 AM
Ash: Laughs the laugh of the half awake ad he pulls on pj bottoms and a t-shirt from her with a nod of thanks before draining the rest of the mug. "Okay, that might help." Before she moves out of range he catched her around the waist and pulls her in for a slow kiss, deeply personal. When released he says very softly "Merry Christmas, Belle-love..."
15 Jan 14, 12:04 AM
Ash: Her laughter helped and she kissed him helping him surface from the fog. Groggily looking up he managed to one elbow ad he wiped at his eyes still not opening them much. "...Gerta?" Mumbles something and sheet slides off him as he partly sits up more. "Coffee?"
15 Jan 14, 12:07 AM
Arabelle: A grin as she climbs off the bed and hands him a mug from the bedside table. "Drink up, love" she murmurs. She sits on the edge of the bed, beaming as though she's very excited for something.
15 Jan 14, 12:10 AM
Ash: Smells coffee and reaches out smelling deep before he sips and seems to wake a bit more up at just the taste. one handing wiping his other eye he sips more opening his eyes to look at her, seeing her excitement.. "Morning. You seem bouncy this morning." Sips more then sets it down and gives a full body stretch, needing it before looking over his side of the bed for whever his pjs went
15 Jan 14, 12:20 AM
Arabelle: The grin widens, "of course I'm excited" she agrees, "its Christmas!" And the first one she actually got the celebrate that she could remember. She stretched over the side of the bed and handed him his clothes.
15 Jan 14, 12:23 AM
Ash: Laughs the laugh of the half awake ad he pulls on pj bottoms and a t-shirt from her with a nod of thanks before draining the rest of the mug. "Okay, that might help." Before she moves out of range he catched her around the waist and pulls her in for a slow kiss, deeply personal. When released he says very softly "Merry Christmas, Belle-love..."
15 Jan 14, 12:27 AM
Arabelle: He pulls her in, and she lets him, kissing him back and reveling for the moment in the feel of him, the closeness and the emotions she senses behind his kiss, almost to the point she forgets her original purpose. A soft smile into his eyes as she relaxes and sighs. "Merry Christmas, Ash. Come on, there's a small buffet waiting in the dining room."
15 Jan 14, 12:36 AM
Ash: Eyes open a bit. "Buffet? Wha-- wait, I-- did you sneak out a little earlier?" Stands and walks around the bed to join her at the door coffee cup still in hand
15 Jan 14, 12:38 AM
Arabelle: A mischievous look and a sheepish smile, "maybe" she draws out the word, then takes the hand not holding the cup and tugs almost childlike. "Come on and see" she pulls him into the dining room.
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15 Jan 14, 12:43 AM
Ash: laughs shaking his head. 'Sneak. I like that." Feels the tug and follows, letting her lead with a smile on his face at her obvious excitement. "I'm coming, I'm coming, I'm just not real swift at it first thing in the mor-- d@mn!" Looks at the spread his surprise at what all she must have done to get this all ready. "What, did you get up after our one am tussle?"
15 Jan 14, 12:45 AM
Arabelle: She smiles cheekily at him. "Figured you might" then grins widely at his reaction. "Do you like it?" She shakes her head at his question, "not quite, around four" she corrects.
15 Jan 14, 12:49 AM
Ash: "Merlin yes, Belle, but you didn't have to go to so much trouble for us!" A glance at the clock in the dining room and he looked astonished. "How long did it take you to wake me then? Two hours? My goodness..." Seeing al lthe stuff he let's her show him where she wanted him and then asked "I hope you made enough for them as well, right? I know Gerta and he have their own little dining space of their own, but it is Christmas."
15 Jan 14, 12:51 AM
Arabelle: She shakes her head emphatically. "Not trouble" she corrects again, "celebration." She's glowing at this point as she nods again, "of course I did, there's enough here to feed everyone for a couple of days probably even." She blushes, "I might have gone a little overboard." She shrugs, smiling sheepishly.
15 Jan 14, 12:57 AM
Ash: His eyes looked over her face more carefully seeing it made a big difference for her and for her sake released some of his grim feelings about the holiday and smiled, sitting down. "Yes indeed, I do have a lot to celebrate for once so yes, I think you did a fantastic job! Gerta will have a few days of relaxing time then." Not that he suspected she would take it. Picking up the pot he sniffed and poured himself some more coffee suddenly with the idea he was going to need everything he could get from this day.
15 Jan 14, 01:00 AM
Arabelle: He smiled at her and she exhaled. "I was hoping she might take a break" she agreed. "But you're right, I can't see it either." She sat at the table across from him and laughed.
15 Jan 14, 01:01 AM
Arabelle: "I think you're addicted, Ash" she accused as she took a sip of her own and grimaced. "I have no idea what you see in this stuff."
15 Jan 14, 11:48 PM
Ash: Shaking his head at the idea of a house elf taking a break even when ordered to, He sipped his second cup and stuck a tongue out at her after her comment. "A second cup on a special day won't hurt me and I normally stick to only one. As to what it does for me, lots of things I consider worth the effort." He smiled a secretive smile and put the cup down, getting a napkin in his lap before setting to the food in front of him.