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Post by Alex on Aug 12, 2008 11:30:52 GMT -5
Continued from: IndiscretionsAlex knocked on Lizzie's door. Nerves clawed at the inside of her stomach, and sunlight threw hot sparks through her eyes and directly into her brain, but she stood her ground. Without thinking. Thinking led to... well, she wasn't sure, since she wasn't going to do it. Just act. Forget that "just acting" was what had gotten her into this mess in the first place. She stood on the front step, looking absurd with her cropped hair, defiant attitude... and her dress, several years out of fashion.
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Post by Lizzie on Aug 12, 2008 11:35:07 GMT -5
*A voice came from the belly of the house, growing steadily louder.*
"I'm comin', I'm comin'. Hold yer horses, I'll be there in a tick, just...."
*The words died on Lizzie's lips as she opened the door and found herself face to face with the last person she expected. In a dress.*
"Oh." *Was all she could manage, her eyes glazed over in wonder.*
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Post by Alex on Aug 12, 2008 11:42:46 GMT -5
There was no breath deep enough for what she was about to say. Do.
"Move in with me, Lizzie," she said.
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Post by Lizzie on Aug 12, 2008 12:12:46 GMT -5
*Lizzie just stood in the doorway, mouth agape. It was all that she wanted, but she...well, she just hadn't been expecting it.*
"I...uh...I don't know what 'ta say." *She finally whispered. But her eyes betrayed her happiness at the suggestion.*
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Post by Alex on Aug 12, 2008 12:25:52 GMT -5
Alex grabbed her hands. Surely that was an innocent enough gesture.
"Say you will," she supplied. "It's easy enough, isn't it?"
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Post by Lizzie on Aug 12, 2008 12:37:47 GMT -5
*Lizzie was a bit overwhelmed. Ok, a lot overwhelmed. And yet she found herself nodding uncontrollably. And grinning like a fool.*
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Post by Alex on Aug 12, 2008 12:48:47 GMT -5
Alex started to catch Lizzie up in a kiss, but stopped herself just in time and merely grinned.
She had no idea what she was getting into. But at least things were going her way.
"It's settled, then. I'll find a place--it'll have to be small, I'm afraid--and you'll move in. Done."
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Post by Lizzie on Aug 12, 2008 12:57:27 GMT -5
*Lizzie was still nodding but her eyes grew darker in thought.*
"But...whatda 'bout Jake? Kip and Jamie and..." *She frowned, trying to make sense of things.*
"I gotta at least talk to Jake 'bout it. And...he'll probably wanna meet 'ya, knowin' him."
And him knowing me.
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Post by Alex on Aug 12, 2008 13:21:30 GMT -5
"Oh."
Right, the brother. Brothers? Were there more now?
"Yes, of course," she said, pasting on a smile. "I'll be on my best behavior. Promise."
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Post by Lizzie on Aug 12, 2008 13:29:39 GMT -5
"Uh..." *Lizzie brightened again and she stumbled to the side.*
"Would 'ya like 'ta come in? I mean, if 'ya want 'ta wait. I could...set an extra plate for supper."
*Something told her that if Alex left, she might not come back. In that dress anyways.*
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Post by Alex on Aug 12, 2008 14:25:36 GMT -5
Alex peered in, as if into a lion's den.
"Oh. Er... If it's not too much trouble." She frowned. "I can't expect you to accommodate me, on such short notice..."
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Post by Lizzie on Aug 12, 2008 14:40:26 GMT -5
"Aw, hell." *Lizzie seemed comforted and nodded the girl inside.*
"We've always got extra. Least since the others got here. Ain't no way 'ta portion fer 3 boys."
*She smiled, hoping that Alex would be more at ease.*
"Honest. I wantcha 'ta stay. If yer willin'."
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Post by Alex on Aug 12, 2008 16:00:23 GMT -5
"Oh. Well. Of course," Alex said, her guilt still doing most of the talking for her.
It wasn't that she specifically didn't want what she was asking. More that... she didn't know why.
"They're going to hate me, aren't they?"
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Post by Lizzie on Aug 12, 2008 16:24:40 GMT -5
*Lizzie just laughed good-naturedly.*
"Of course not. They'll like 'ya, sweet as pie. And since 'ya ain't a gent, I don't see how even Jake can complain."
*Her brow lowered for a moment.*
"Though...don't be too surprised if one of 'em makes a pass. I'm 'fraid things been a might weird about these parts when it comes 'ta the fairer sex."
*She nodded knowingly.*
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Post by Alex on Aug 12, 2008 17:26:27 GMT -5
Alex's eyes widened. In her experience, making passes wasn't so much weird as unwelcome. But still... "Weird?"
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