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Post by Scarlett Booth on Dec 15, 2007 22:28:58 GMT -5
*She blushed, turning her face away slightly so that he couldn't see.* Of course not just Maxim, that would be...ridiculous. *She bit her lip.* I...maybe Jacob won't do anything.
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Post by Michael on Dec 15, 2007 22:30:15 GMT -5
*He stopped and used one arm to place his hand under her chin, the other supporting her.*
"We both know that's not true, Scarlett."
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Dec 15, 2007 22:33:25 GMT -5
*She didn't quite meet his eyes.* I...well...I guess...
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Post by Michael on Dec 15, 2007 22:34:30 GMT -5
"It'll come out when he accuses me of battery, Scarlett. We have to tell them if you want them to help us." *He said, giving her the support of the other arm again and continuing up towards the house.*
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Dec 15, 2007 22:38:41 GMT -5
Well, I...he did say there was something I could do and he wouldn't accuse anyone. But I...
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Post by Michael on Dec 15, 2007 22:39:26 GMT -5
*He stopped abruptly.*
"Scarlett Booth, you tell me exactly what he said right now."
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Dec 15, 2007 22:45:44 GMT -5
*She looked away before speaking in a small, barely audible voice.* He told me that if I'd sleep with him he'd leave you alone. And if I'd have a whole long affair with him, he'd... 'make it worth my while' or something.
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Post by Michael on Dec 15, 2007 22:50:23 GMT -5
*He cringed.*
"Scarlett... tell me you said no. Please, in the name of all that is holy, tell me that you said no." *He said hoarsely.*
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Dec 15, 2007 22:56:14 GMT -5
*She gave him a Look.* What kind of girl do you think I am?
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Post by Michael on Dec 15, 2007 22:59:32 GMT -5
"Well the way you said it certainly gave me room to doubt." *He said.* "If it's worth anything, I think you're an absolutely wonderful girl."
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Dec 15, 2007 23:03:53 GMT -5
I can't understand why, you've only seen me at my absolute worst. If I were you, I'd think I was a stupid skank. *She sighed.* But thanks. It does mean a lot.
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Post by Michael on Dec 15, 2007 23:07:23 GMT -5
*They had reached the house, and he gently began to set her down.*
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Dec 15, 2007 23:10:05 GMT -5
*She winced slightly as she put too much weight on her ankle, falling into his shoulder as she tried to readjust her balance to keep her weight off her foot.* Sorry.
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Post by Michael on Dec 15, 2007 23:13:03 GMT -5
*He shook his head.*
"It's fine. D'you need me to walk you up the stairs?"
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Post by Scarlett Booth on Dec 15, 2007 23:14:34 GMT -5
*She hesitated for a moment, thinking.* Um...yeah, I think so.
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