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Post by Lizzie on Sept 5, 2007 19:21:34 GMT -5
*Lizzie drank eagerly, not because she was thirsty so much as she wanted to hide the fresh blush that suffused her face.*
"I...uh..."
*She finished it quickly and was sad to find it empty. She couldn't look up to him.*
"So...'ya would rather see me with...a girl? I mean...not court me yerself?"
Am I that bad a kisser?
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Post by Jeremy on Sept 5, 2007 19:43:19 GMT -5
*Jeremy coughed, surprised slightly by her question.*
"Not what I meant at all. I'm not looking to settle down with any single person right now so don't think that you aren't desirable. You're plenty that."
*He refilled her mug and brought his hand to her chin to pull her eyes up to his.*
"You're upset and stressed about all this. If you're looking to be courted we can talk.... after you get this settled."
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Post by Lizzie on Sept 5, 2007 19:52:13 GMT -5
*Well, at least it wasn't a no. Lizzie pursed her lips and sighed.*
"But I...I don't even know how to start. I tried that kissin' thing, but it's only made things worse. I mean, I feel more confused than when I went over there. I don't know what to do that'll make it better. It's like...being split in two."
*She shook her head to free it from his touch.*
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't've drug 'ya into all this."
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Post by Jeremy on Sept 6, 2007 0:11:21 GMT -5
"Shut that pretty little mouth with that stuff... drug me into it... please. I'm happy to help you out if I can. I had the added benefit of kissing a beautiful woman. And from the sound of it you did too after leaving here. You've said you enjoyed it but you didn't tell me what you told her. Did you explain what was going on, what you were thinking?"
*He smiled softly but gave her the space she seemed to want. Jeremy knew he was doing it again. Being typical male and trying to fix the problem. Sometimes it wasn't needed and it got him in trouble. But this didn't seem like one of those times. Lizzie really did seem to want help.*
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Post by Lizzie on Sept 6, 2007 4:52:30 GMT -5
Well...not really.
*Lizzie lowered her gaze and chewed her lip raw.*
"I...uh...I tried, but I..."
*She dared a timid glance up to him.*
"I told her I needed to kiss her, and she seemed fine by it. I did, but then she did right back and I....I din't know what to do. I mean, I thought it'd help and all, but it only...complicated things. Even if I wanted to 'splain to her, I can't find the words to do so."
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Post by Jeremy on Sept 6, 2007 22:14:31 GMT -5
*He gave her a soft grin as she looked up at him.*
"You don't seem to have a problem speaking plainly with me. And I'm thinking she deserves the same."
*Jeremy placed a hand gently on her*
"I'll help you get your thoughts in order if you'd like. Or if you just want to sit here drinking water I can just listen while you talk."
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Post by Lizzie on Sept 6, 2007 22:24:00 GMT -5
*Lizzie's lips tightened. How was she supposed to know what she wanted?*
"It ain't no good, Mister. I don't even know where to start with her. And every time I try to 'splain somethin' or fig're it out, I look up at her and get all...discombobulated."
*She looked up to him, quite pitifully.*
"I mean, how do I even 'tempt such a thing without it goin' all wrong?"
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Post by Jeremy on Sept 8, 2007 7:16:54 GMT -5
"Maybe you should write it out, at least till you get comfortable saying those kind of words. Or you can practice on me if you'd like. I enjoyed the last practice quite a bit."
*He smiles softly to her as he squeezes her hand.*
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Post by Lizzie on Sept 8, 2007 9:09:06 GMT -5
*Lizzie blushed a bit at the suggestion.*
"Aww, Mister..."
*She swallowed and turned her face away from cold unfeeling light. Suddenly her body lightened in an idea.*
"Hey...what if I could talk to 'ya about it, and then 'ya could tell her fer me? That way I wouldn't get all...whatever it is that I get."
*Her gaze sought his, her eyes brimming with hope.*
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Post by Jeremy on Sept 8, 2007 9:23:28 GMT -5
*He smiled though looking a bit concerned.*
"You want me to play Cyrano for you? If you'd like. But you'll have to tell me a lot more about how you feel."
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Post by Lizzie on Sept 8, 2007 9:33:08 GMT -5
*Lizzie smiled briefly and pressed her hands into her lap. She closed her eyes and was quiet for a long moment. Without opening them, she thought of Alex and her feelings and what'd been going on in her head about the whole mess.*
"I...I like her a bunch. Don't know if it's like that. But...she makes me feel...all warm inside. And nervous. Terribly nervous. I just...I don't want to see her hurt, 'ya know? But I think that...I don't know..."
*She sighed and looked up to him.*
"I'm worried that bein' with her might hurt both of us, in the end."
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Post by Jeremy on Sept 9, 2007 18:49:27 GMT -5
*Jeremy smiled, his own eyes closed as he thought.*
"You know, if it is love it will be worth it, in the end."
*He opened his eyes and looked into hers.*
"I think I can tell her that much. Is there anything else? Where would you like this to lead?"
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Post by Lizzie on Sept 9, 2007 21:16:52 GMT -5
*Lizzie smiled privately, if somewhat sadly. However, at his question though, her eyes opened wide and she stood, nervously smoothing her skirts before wringing her hands.*
"Lead?"
*Her voice cracked slightly and she fidgeted like a spooked horse.*
"Mister...ain't 'ya been listenin'? This can't lead no where. If it does...I'll get belted. Or worse! No..."
*She turned away from him and stared to pace.*
"I can't. There can't be no leading no where..."
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Post by Jeremy on Sept 13, 2007 17:23:10 GMT -5
"You're a big girl, just plain Lizzie. If you want there to be somewhere for it to lead I'm betting you can make it possible. But it's a choice you'll have to make."
*He moved to intercept her, making her stand still.*
"I'm betting you're strong enough to make up your mind and not let anyone change it for you. At least I'm hoping you are. That kinda mindset can be very attractive."
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Post by Lizzie on Sept 14, 2007 8:35:28 GMT -5
*Lizzie stopped, her frazzled mind trying to process his words. Attractive? Her? She could do that if it only took making up her mind. She calmed a bit and chewed her lip.*
"Well, I...I don't wanna be too hasty about anythin' just yet. Maybe...you could talk to her and see if she even wants to see me again after the stunt I pulled runnin' out on her like that."
*She looked up to his eyes timidly.*
"Would you do that fer me, Mister?"
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