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Post by Belladonna on Jun 30, 2007 22:47:03 GMT -5
*Bella felt extremely awkward, but knew she couldn't open the door to get out without it creaking and attracting attention. So she stood there silently, hoping that nothing more awkward than that would come out of either one of their mouthes.*
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Post by Marius on Jun 30, 2007 22:49:56 GMT -5
"She's not the first beautiful woman I've seen...but she is the most beautiful..."
*He rested his chin on his hand.*
"There's just...something about her. She could light up a room just by walking into it..."
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Post by Enjolras on Jun 30, 2007 22:55:31 GMT -5
*Enjolras nodded.*
"I know, Marius. I notice that something. Everyone notices that something."
*He paused.* "There are other somethings, though. Somethings that make her... perfect." *He said, looking at his hands then taking a drink."
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Post by Belladonna on Jun 30, 2007 22:56:49 GMT -5
*Bella turned bright red and really wished she could get out of this situation without it being even more awkward. If that were possible.*
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Post by Marius on Jun 30, 2007 22:59:03 GMT -5
"Enjolras..." *Marius began softly.* "...I think I'm in love with her."
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Post by Enjolras on Jun 30, 2007 23:01:05 GMT -5
*Enjolras nearly spat out his brandy.*
"Marius, you've said a total of three sentences to her."
*He took a deep breath, bracing himself. But Marius seriously needed a reality check.*
"You have to remember what happened the last time you 'fell in love' five minutes after meeting someone."
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Post by Marius on Jun 30, 2007 23:03:50 GMT -5
"I know," *he moaned.* "It makes no sense...I gave myself wholly to Cosette and it nearly destroyed me..."
*he glanced back up at his friend.*
"...but for Mademoiselle Bella...I think I would willingly be destroyed for her sake."
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Post by Belladonna on Jun 30, 2007 23:04:01 GMT -5
Ok. This just got even more awkward. I've got to get out of here. *She backed up to the door and began to push it open by centimeters.*
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Post by Marius on Jun 30, 2007 23:05:38 GMT -5
*Marius heard the door creak and stood, turning to see who it was. Seeing Bella's brightly flushed cheeks, he gaped for a full ten seconds of dead silence before he absently shook his head.*
"I'm sorry...I'm sorry..."
*he brushed past her and ran from the kitchen.*
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Post by Belladonna on Jun 30, 2007 23:08:24 GMT -5
Monsieur- *She panicked slightly, turning after him* Monsieur, I'm sorry, I didn't realize anyone was in the kitchen...
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Post by Enjolras on Jun 30, 2007 23:10:14 GMT -5
*Enjolras groaned.*
"Well this is splendid. I see you've gotten to experience the most impulsive person I've ever known." *He said to Bella.*
"Your room is up the stairs, last one on the right!" *He called loudly after Marius. He looked apologetically at Bella.*
"I'm sorry--he's a very... passionate person. And unpredictable. And just getting over the fact that his wife cheated on him, gave him syphilis, and died in childbirth with another man's stillborn child."
*He shrugged.*
"Please don't judge him."
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Post by Belladonna on Jun 30, 2007 23:14:17 GMT -5
I- he- I just- but- the- and... *She looked completely nonplussed* What the hell was all of that? I mean, why- what- what were you two talking about? *She took a deep breath* Sorry. Ok. I think I'll just, um...go to bed, then.
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Post by Enjolras on Jun 30, 2007 23:15:35 GMT -5
*He held out a hand.*
"Don't go, Bella. I've got to explain."
*He looked at her pleadingly.*
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Post by Belladonna on Jun 30, 2007 23:19:05 GMT -5
*She was prepared to say something snappy and march off to bed, but took one look at his pleading face and sighed. She sat down at that table.* Fine.
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Post by Enjolras on Jun 30, 2007 23:19:43 GMT -5
*He cleared his throat.*
"What is it that confused you, exactly, and how long were you listening?"
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