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Post by Lizzie on Jul 30, 2008 9:19:55 GMT -5
"Took off after supper." *Lizzie answered, presenting her cheek for the peck.* "Ya know, the one that started over an hour ago."
*She shook her head, turning to fetch a plate with a sandwich on it. She stared at it while she continued.*
"Wasn't hot no more, so I f'gured I'd make it more presentable. Jake, I know we need the money, but 'ya gotta stop workin' yerself to..."
*Looking up from the plate to his face, hers scrunching in confusion.*
"You're smilin'. Hell...practically glowin'. Why you glowin', Jacob Quinn?" *Her brow arched suspiciously.*
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Post by Jake Quinn on Jul 30, 2008 9:25:23 GMT -5
"...cain't a man be happy t'git home after a long day?" *he said innocently, making a grab for the sandwich as his stomach growled loudly.*
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Post by Lizzie on Jul 30, 2008 9:34:36 GMT -5
"No when 'ya come home late, lookin' like yer ready 'ta head back out and smellin' like..."
*Lizzie's eyes dropped. It made her think of Alex. A bit to much. She felt her cheeks pink.*
"Just don't seem normal. What is it with 'ya boys lately. First Kip, now you? What the hell is goin' on?"
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Post by Jake Quinn on Jul 30, 2008 9:35:11 GMT -5
*Hearing Kip's name, a thundercloud crossed Jake's face.*
"Nothin'," *he said.* "Never you mind."
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Post by Lizzie on Jul 30, 2008 9:49:48 GMT -5
"Don't go dismissin' me like that, Jake. I'll put up with a lot, but when somethin's going on, I damn well have a right 'ta know what it is."
*Lizzie's eyes burned, her body bristling.*
"It's some girl? Com'on. I got over the one 'ya had up in here butt-nekkid, I think I can handle it."
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Post by Jake Quinn on Jul 30, 2008 10:11:56 GMT -5
"'T'isn't jus' some girl," *he said irritably, waving her off.* "An' that doesn't make it any bizniss o'yers."
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Post by Lizzie on Jul 30, 2008 10:19:30 GMT -5
"Oooohhhh." *Lizzie scrunched her nose in sisterly affection, creeping up on him.*
"Sounds like Jake's in loooove."
*She smiled brightly. It was about time. He was old enough to be settling down. Hell, he'd been old enough 10 years ago.*
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Post by Jake Quinn on Jul 30, 2008 10:26:12 GMT -5
"Mmm."
*He took the sandwich and tried to make his escape, scattering crumbs all over the clean floor. Well, the floor that HAD been clean until he'd clomped in without wiping his boots on the mat and scattered clods of dirt and dung everywhere.*
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Post by Lizzie on Jul 30, 2008 10:36:24 GMT -5
Oh, Heavens...it's true.
*Lizzie ran after him, catching him firmly by the arm and spinning him to face her.*
"Jake." *She whispered in disbelief.*
"Ya gotta tell me all about her. Is she pretty? Plllleeeeaaaase."
*She gave an imploring pout.*
"I promise I won't make fun."
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Post by Jake Quinn on Jul 30, 2008 10:38:19 GMT -5
"My disbelief in yer promise notwithstandin', I ain't tellin' ya nothin' t'night. Ask me in the mornin', Liz."
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Post by Lizzie on Jul 30, 2008 10:46:01 GMT -5
*Lizzie wasn't about to let it go that easy.*
"Come on, Jake. What's gonna be so different tomorrow? It ain't like much's gonna happen 'tween now and then."
*She frowned, looking back the way they've come.*
"Ya made a mess of my kitchen, Jake. 'Ya gotta tell me...something."
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Post by Jake Quinn on Jul 30, 2008 10:48:15 GMT -5
*Jake calmly stomped his boot, shaking off the last spatters of dried mud before reaching out and tweaking her nose.*
"Honk honk."
*With that, he went into his room and shut the door.*
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Post by Lizzie on Jul 30, 2008 10:58:29 GMT -5
*Lizzie bristled a moment, thinking about how lucky Jake was that she didn't kick his door right in. She swelled, ready for the upcoming fight.*
"All right, Jake." *She raised her voice loud enough for him and half the house to hear.*
"If you're gonna be like that, I'm just gonna havta sit out here all night. I'd hate 'ta think how the others will feel about mah singin' 'ta keep myself occupied...might just come out and be right curious 'bout things..."
*She inhaled deeply.*
"Ohhhh...." *She started a prolonged, if off-key, note.*
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Post by Jake Quinn on Jul 30, 2008 10:59:54 GMT -5
*The dog next door began to howl. Jake stuffed a pillow over his head.*
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Post by Lizzie on Jul 30, 2008 11:35:38 GMT -5
"GIVE MEEE A HOOOMMME.....WHERE THE BUFFALO ROOOOAAAMMM....WHERE THE DEER AND THE ANTELOPE PLAAAYYYYY..."
*Lizzie knocked loudly on the door.*
"Hope I ain't keepin' 'ya up, Jake." *She called.*
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