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Post by Jeremy on Sept 5, 2007 13:08:25 GMT -5
*His eyes full of pity, Jeremy looked down at her.*
"A freak? You've got two arms, two legs and a pretty little head right where it should be. Why would you think you're a freak?"
*He kept his hold on her arms, keeping her back slightly.*
"And kissing me has never changed a freak into a nonfreak."
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Post by Lizzie on Sept 5, 2007 13:17:05 GMT -5
*Fresh tears started to fall and she wriggled free of him so she could turn away. She wiped at them angrily, her face flushing in embarrassment and frustration. Trying to calm herself, she spoke to the floor instead. It was easier.*
"I...I went to go see Alex...and...and I did what 'ya said. But I don't feel better fer it."
*She rubbed her tears into the skin of her hands perplexed.*
"I don't know why I can't fix this. Why does she...."
*She looked for the right words.*
"...make me feel so messed up?"
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Post by Jeremy on Sept 5, 2007 13:23:08 GMT -5
*Jeremy picked up a napkin from a table and pressed it gently against her arm for her to take.*
"I still fail to see what you're trying to fix. Did the kiss not go well... did you not enjoy it? Did she?"
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Post by Lizzie on Sept 5, 2007 13:27:20 GMT -5
*Lizzie took the napkin hastily and spun on him, passioned desperation in her eyes.*
"But don't 'ya see, that's the problem. It was all...nice. Like...I didn't mind...like I wanted to..."
*Her brow furrowed in frustration.*
"But I can't. I can't. It's just..."
*Her eyes searched the floor.*
"And even if...what can I do? What would I tell Jake?"
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Post by Jeremy on Sept 5, 2007 13:34:24 GMT -5
*Some realization came to him and Jeremy pulled a chair out for her to sit in.*
"So you took my message of 'if you want to kiss a girl kiss her like you mean it' and 'be happy with love no matter what form it takes' to mean you should go kiss this girl to prove that you only like guys."
*His face held no anger. Only disappointment and sympathy.*
"I'm sorry Lizzie... that's not what I intended. But you enjoyed it. There's nothing wrong with that."
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Post by Lizzie on Sept 5, 2007 13:41:23 GMT -5
*Lizzie's eyes widened in pain.*
"Well...I mean...I understood what 'ya meant, I just...I thought that after we...I mean...I liked kissin' 'ya so much I fig'red I wouldn't find doin' it with her so appealin'. Like..."
*Her brow furrowed as she lost the ability to make the thought. She shut her eyes and shook her head.*
" 'Ya don't git it. Jake'll skin my hide fer sure. Kissin' a boy, that's one thing. Bad, but not un'spected. But a girl? I won't be able to sit fer a week."
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Post by Jeremy on Sept 5, 2007 13:51:15 GMT -5
"Don't worry about Jake... deal with him after you've got this settled in your own brain."
*He pulled up a chair to sit in front of her, his hands taking hers gently.*
"So the way you see it there's a problem because you like kissing boys and girls. I don't really see the bad. You're a strong girl, who can stand on her own two feet. You don't need me telling you that you shouldn't care what others think."
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Post by Lizzie on Sept 5, 2007 13:58:46 GMT -5
*Lizzie's lip was trembling.*
"But...this ain't like me wantin' to wear trousers or stayin' out too late un'scorted. This is..."
*She grew quiet for a long moment. Swallowing hard, she brought her eyes up to his timidly.*
"Do 'ya...I mean...could 'ya like me? Like that? Could I ever be someone to settle down with?"
*Isn't that what she was supposed to want? A nice gent, a family...how could she do that with a girl?*
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Post by Jeremy on Sept 5, 2007 14:16:02 GMT -5
*Jeremy watched her, his eyes full of sympathy, a small smile coming to his face.*
"Why just plain Lizzie... are you proposing to me?"
*He offers her a wink.*
"I'm sure I could be happy with you... like that... though I think I'd like to get to know you a bit better first. And I'm not sure I'm exactly the settling type."
*He gave her hand another squeeze.*
"But from what I understand you're not sure if you'd rather settle with a boy or a girl... and I don't even think you've wrapped your brain around the possibility of settling with both."
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Post by Georgiana on Sept 5, 2007 14:16:46 GMT -5
((I will not bring Selena back to confuse things. I will not bring Selena back to confuse things...))
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Post by Lizzie on Sept 5, 2007 17:38:26 GMT -5
*Lizzie looked up to him aghast.*
“Mister, I ain’t no Mormon.”
*She tightened her lips and looked down to her lap.*
“It ain’t as though I could settle with no girl, even if I had the mind to.”
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Post by Jeremy on Sept 5, 2007 17:53:03 GMT -5
*He chuckled and shook his head.*
"Why not? Maybe not back home... but here. It's not always so looked down upon."
*His hands pat hers gently.*
"Would you like some food? Or at least some water?"
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Post by Lizzie on Sept 5, 2007 18:02:06 GMT -5
*Lizzie looked dazed, all the crying and confusion had made her go numb.*
“Nah…I mean…yeah, water’d be nice. I just…”
*She chewed at her lip and looked up to him, snapping out of it.*
“’Ya mean, really? Here, I mean…they let girls live together?”
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Post by Erik on Sept 5, 2007 18:06:36 GMT -5
((I will not bring Selena back to confuse things. I will not bring Selena back to confuse things...)) ((You tease. Last time you brought her back, she didn't recognize me. ))
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Post by Jeremy on Sept 5, 2007 18:36:33 GMT -5
*He turns to fetch her some water, returning with a chilled mug and a pitcher.*
"Not everyone I'm sure. But some. Hell I've got an extra room upstairs if you find yourself needing one."
*He pours her a mug and places it between her hands.*
"You and a guest."
*He gives her a soft wink and places the pitcher on the table.*
"Seriously Lizzie... Not everyone is close minded when it comes to affairs of the heart. And this is the city of love."
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