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Post by Lizzie on Aug 9, 2007 16:58:22 GMT -5
*Lizzie leaned back a bit and looked him over, quite confused.*
"Mister...I ain't exactly sure what you mean by that. I'm perdy sure that Jake would think me mighty compromised down here with you in the first place."
*She tilted her head in curiosity.*
"Or do people not see things that way in France?"
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Post by Alex on Aug 9, 2007 17:16:35 GMT -5
*A light smile graced Alex's lips. Perhaps she was right; this Jake seemed a formidable brother.*
"As far as I can tell, as long as there is no issue there's no... well, issue," *she finished.* "Whether that is in keeping with the stated morality of the place, I cannot speak to."
*She traced a finger over the delicate bones in Lizzie's hand.*
"We can go, if you like."
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Post by Lizzie on Aug 9, 2007 17:19:17 GMT -5
*Lizzie felt a fresh blush in her cheeks and her breath shallowed.*
"No! I mean...I...I ain't saying nuthin' like that...I just...if I...even if I didn't get knocked up...he'd know. He just..."
*She found her words trailed off as she got lost in his eyes again.*
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Post by Alex on Aug 9, 2007 20:27:34 GMT -5
*Alex arched an eyebrow.*
"Indeed? He sounds like quite the brother. I should like to meet him, one day."
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Post by Lizzie on Aug 10, 2007 8:10:50 GMT -5
*The comment freed the lock that Alex's eyes had had on Lizzie's and she looked away flustered.*
"Oh...uh...sure. I just always 'sumed that all brothers were like that. 'Ya know, making sure that girl like me don't have too much fun."
*She scrunched her nose at the awkward moment. She didn't want to be talking about Jake and all the things that he wouldn't approve of her doing. She'd rather just be doing them. Especially with this nice gent. But she didn't know how to get back to the mood she had spoiled, so she just said the first thing that came to her head.*
" 'Ya got any sisters?"
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Post by Alex on Aug 10, 2007 11:51:50 GMT -5
*Alex wasn't sure how to assuage Lizzie's doubts. The girl was clearly uncomfortable; perhaps she should take her back up. But she didn't want to.
She shook her head.*
"No. Brothers, though. Bit like yours, I'd warrant."
You have no idea how much.
*Alex raised Lizzie's hand to kiss it lightly.*
"Tell you what; I think you're a charming girl, and sweet to boot. So I wouldn't dream of forcing you into anything. But I should like to be considered, if you decide you'd like a bit of fun that won't affect the course of your entire life."
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Post by Lizzie on Aug 10, 2007 11:56:38 GMT -5
*Lizzie couldn't help but smile as her brow arched mischievously.*
"And what were 'ya havin' in mind?"
*She squeezed his hand as he held hers.*
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Post by Alex on Aug 10, 2007 13:08:17 GMT -5
"Just a bit o' this," *she said, and leaned forward again to kiss Lizzie softly on the forehead, each cheek, then claimed her lips.*
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Post by Lizzie on Aug 10, 2007 13:23:35 GMT -5
*Lizzie's lashes fluttered shut under his mouth's affections. She returned them cautiously. After a long moment, she lowered her head and broken the kiss, but this time with a coy smile.* "Don't see how that could be too much harm. That is...if that's all you had in mind." *Of course, that wasn't all that Lizzie wanted him to have in mind. But it was a mighty fine place to start. She timidly brought her arms up around his neck, pulling him closer to her and kissing him gently. It was dark and he was good company. Why shouldn't se enjoy herself? After all, Jake would soon be turning a blind eye for a very long time. *
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Post by Alex on Aug 10, 2007 13:52:59 GMT -5
*Alex grinned to herself against Lizzie's lips. The girl was all wildfire and tumbleweed underneath, like a hint of cinnamon. She kept the kisses gentle, with promise of things to come; if they were wanted.*
"No harm at all," *she murmured in Lizzie's ear.* "Quite the opposite, I think."
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Post by Lizzie on Aug 10, 2007 14:01:56 GMT -5
*Lizzie giggled softly at the feeling of his breath on her skin. It was nice. She kissed him for a few more minutes, but something felt weird about the whole thing. It made her a bit nervous, and that made her prone to babbling.*
"So...you do this a lot then? I mean..."
*She sighed gently.*
"Down here?"
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Post by Alex on Aug 10, 2007 15:19:39 GMT -5
*Alex mirrored her sigh. As usual, she pushed too fast--because all too soon, Lizzie would find out she wasn't what she expected, and Alex wanted as much of the good part as she could get.*
"No," *she said gently.* "That is... I've been with girls before. I won't lie to you. But it doesn't follow I haven't cared about every single one."
*She looked around.*
"And I've definitely never kissed anyone down here."
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Post by Lizzie on Aug 10, 2007 15:26:26 GMT -5
*Lizzie's eyes narrowed shrewdly, but she kept her smile.*
"Can't blame a girl for askin'. Wouldn't be the first time that I've been in a situation where things got..."
*Her face darkened in the memory of the past and her gaze drifted.*
"...wrong."
*She looked back to him and caressed his face.*
"I just don't want nuthin' bad to happen to 'ya."
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Post by Alex on Aug 10, 2007 16:45:07 GMT -5
*Alex drew back slightly to examine her face.*
"Hey. Nothing will happen to me; I've been in difficult spots before. What's troubling you?"
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Post by Lizzie on Aug 10, 2007 16:51:18 GMT -5
*Lizzie lowered her eyes and pursed her lips tightly. She shouldn't tell him. She couldn't. And yet the words bubbled up all the same.*
"Back home...there was a fella', not a gent like you, but...he..."
*She swallowed back the lump in her throat.*
"Jake...he...he was just trying to protect me...and he didn't do nuthin'! Not that...I mean...the fella' ended up in the water but he was drunk and who knows if he could even swim but Jake had to come here anyways and it's all my fault!"
*She turned away, trying to hide the tears that had crept out of the corners of her eyes. She rubbed at them bitterly, her voice a low whisper.*
"All my fault."
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