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 Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 5:05 pm
Jamie laughed to himself. "No... No not yet. I'm really bad with names." He was curious about her, as well, in his own way. "Honestly, I'm still trying to figure out how to convince people that I'm a bodyguard, admittedly. I thought bodyguards were usually bigger than this," He held his arms out, showing his skinny body, "You thought of a name?" He smiled, still, playing it all off as unimportant, which really, when you got down to it, it was. Simple talk, a common topic, to get to know her.
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 8:06 pm
The ballroom was nice and quiet with the exception of the measuring tape making it's familiar whirring sound. He wanted to talk with Lily, but wassn't sure of what to mention. He rembered the time he had danced with her at the bar and had enjoyed it, but it would be weird to bring it up at such a time. So he remained quiet, and settled with the peaceful, musty sun rays flowing through the high windows.
Once Nori had finished taking Lily's measurments, he thanked her.
"Okay, that's all I'll need from you for now. I have to buy some stuff tonight, so I'll catch you later when I need you. Thanks for being patient with me." he said, with a hand playing with the hair behind his head. Although it was to be expected, he was glad that it was so easy to cooperate with her. He wasn't used to being in charge of something, so it felt strange to be in comand and he liked it.
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 11:50 pm
 Jaydn gave his brother a short glare before dropping his gaze, one hand resting on his hip, the other seeming to massage his temples. He had to fight off the almost overbearing urge to return to mafia to fix whatever damage was done, but without first wringing Xavier's neck. Damn brat gets worse every day. Jaydn had to admit though that Xavier was at least entertaining when he wasn't annoying the hell out of him.
Jaydn only half-heartedly listened to the conversation between Kyrin and Xavier, at least until Kyrin mentioned wanting Xavier's help. Snapping his head back up, Jaydn fixed his gaze on Kyrin and said in the most serious of tones, "No. If you're thinking what I think you're thinking, there is no way in hell it's gonna happen." Jaydn needed Xavier to stay here and watch over the Coyotes while Jaydn and the Butterfly Mafia went on their mission. Jaydn also needed his sanity on the mission, something that was already potentially compromised with his being in the same group as Isabella without throwing Xavier into the mix. It was understood to Jaydn, and he was a little proud of the fact, that his brother was about as technologically inclined as his cousin, Felix. Even so, he didn't want Xavier coming on the mission.
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 12:07 am
Xavier smiled at his brother’s unhappiness in the situation, but the thing was, he wasn’t going to go back to his brother’s mafia at the present time. He missed his older brother, if not simply because Maddox didn’t fight back. Without even really knowing what Kyrin wanted of him, Xavier found the word ‘okay’ flowing out of his mouth. As the three stood in conversation, none of them had noticed the door to Han’s office had opened.
It wasn’t long before they were ushered inside. Once they had quickly caught up and Jaydn had gotten his answers they were led out. Han was a very busy man. Xavier waved his uncle a quick goodbye, before watching Han hug Kyrin tightly to him. He whispered something in her ear, and she visibly relaxed. Xavier hadn’t noticed how tense she had looked before, but after talking to Han she seemed so much more happy. As Xavier, as well, had ridden his motorcycle to Han’s place, he seemed pleased to notice that Jaydn had his with him. The words ‘let’s race’, came about, and Xavier slipped his jet black helmet over his face. After sliding the tinted visor closed, he revved his engine.
When they made it to the Mansion, Xavier had won the race that he knew his brother couldn’t back down from. Xavier knew that Jaydn couldn’t win; for starters, Jaydn had a passenger, not to mention the fact that Xavier raced almost daily as a way to pass the time. Looking up that the large mansion, Xavier was still for a moment, before pushing the doors open and exclaiming loudly behind him, “You should fix it up Ky!” He then wandered into the mansion, not even waiting for the other two. A sign on the ballroom door caught his attention, but instead of reading it, he turned the handle and made his way inside.
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 12:25 am
Nori turned his head to the unfamiliar booming voice that seized the mansion foyer. And just as quickly, he almost jumped when the silence of the ballroom was shattered by the large doors swinging open( without a knock no less).
The first person he saw was one he didn't know. Nori assumed he was a friend of Kyrin's, since he recognized that he had spoken japanese, but didn't recall it's meaning. It was a washed away language to him now. Nori didn't know what to say at first to this new person. He had stunning features and such an entrance took him off gaurd. He exchanged a glance at Lily, and then back again to Xavier.
"Hello. Can I help you with something?" he managed to squeak out.
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 12:38 am
Upon wandering into the room, Xavier almost stopped dead in his tracks. He was greeted by a meek voice that caught his attention instantly. His eyes lingered on Nori for a moment, before they shifted to Lily. He sized the two up, finding neither of any immediate threat, if any threat at all. Nori, to him, looked like an over feminine guy, while Lily, a very tomboyish girl. The people here are backwards. He thought instantly. It made him miss Japan slightly. He noticed that Lily had no shirt on, but it didn't seem to faze him. Taking his eyes from the two he looked around; once he had spotted Kyrin’s throne, a huge smile crossed his face. He almost made his way over to it, before he remembered the other two in the room. Suddenly he felt almost uncomfortable, Where are Ky and Jaydn? He thought slowly, though he knew they were likely only feet away.
He turned suddenly to Nori, and in broken English, laden with a deep Japanese accent, he spoke, “Are you gay?” The sketch book, the fabric, and the overly girlish-ness that, in Xavier’s opinion, resonated from Nori, seemed to scream homosexuality. At least, it would if Nori ever went to the places that Xavier had lived.
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 12:57 am
"eh?"
The blunt statement took a minute for Nori to wonder if he was actually serious or not. When the stranger's face confirmed Nori's suspicions, he felt his face get hot. The assumption of being gay was something Nori got a lot form people, considering he was found in the oposite gender's clothes half the time, but it was usually either asked in a polite way, or an incredibly rude way. Not in a casual way.
Insecurity was the last thing he wanted to show to a new person, so he responded with "Bi, actually." He tried to say it in the best nonchalant immitation he could muster, but his embarassment was obvious. He didn't know if he should introduce himself or not at first. The stranger had a thick accent, but he seemed to have a good grasp on the English language. He would have to examine this person further and get a response.
" I'm Nori Blauvelt." he decided, walking towards him.
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Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 1:03 am
Jaydn's ego was rather sore after losing the race to his brother. It wasn't that he necessarily expected to win, Xavier rode about on motorcycles more often than Jaydn ever could, but it still hurt to lose to the teen. Leaving his bike where it was before they had left the mansion earlier, Jaydn entered the mansion. He had gotten what he need from Han and recieved instructions that Xavier would be going on the mission, something Jaydn relunctantly complied to. Thinking about it now, Jaydn wondered to himself which group Xavier would go along with. Their resemblence would give them away as brothers so being in different groups would seem odd. But putting them in the same group would also be suspicious. Who's he gonna be to me?
Jaydn was about to ask Kyrin about this to see if she had any sort of idea when he was distracted by a brightly colored sign on the ballroom doors. Tilting his head to the side slightly, Jaydn gave a confused look at the sign, almost as if asking it to explain itself. Gathering no response, Jaydn wandered into the ballrooom just as Xavier asked a rather rude question. Rolling his eyes, Jaydn mumbled in Japanese just loud enough for Xavier to hear him, his words dripping with sarcasm, "That was subtle." Jaydn turned his eyes to Nori and Lily. A little thrown off by the fact that Lily seemed to have taken off her shirt, Jaydn ignored the girl, first thinking to himself by almost reflex Doesn't got much to offer, does she? before turning his attention to Nori as the boy walked towards them. Jaydn saw a curious expression on Nori's face and a smile tugged at the side of his mouth. I'm sure Xavier seems foreign. With a nod of his head, Jaydn acknowledged the mafia's crossdresser, "Nori."
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 1:29 am
Xavier lifted an eyebrow at Nori, as the other teen pronounced his sexual preference and as Nori drew closer, Xavier instinctively took one back. But upon hearing his brother’s voice, and the words he spoke. He said, “Oh Jaydn, did you hear? He’s bi, just like you are.” Xavier seemed to struggle just slightly with the words that he wanted to use, but the meaning still came out strong. Xavier turned his clouded eyes on his brother, and grinned widely.
He then turned back to Nori, only this time, he closed the space between them. He didn‘t actually have anything against Nori, or the gender he chose to sleep with, he just found him to be a little backwards. Backwards can be interesting. He thought as held out his hand to Nori. He then spoke his full name, finding it much nicer then the simple first and last, “Xavier Hitoshi Snow-Matsui.” He finished with a smile to Nori, one that showed him to be completely harmless, but it seemed that, as always, he had an ulterior motive behind his smile.
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 9:22 am
Nori took his hand respectively, and returned a casual smile. He didn't know quite what to make of this person, but he seemed nice enough, deffinatly. After just completeing a handshake, Nori's cautiousness was worn away almost completely.
" Nice to meet you Xavier" his voice was now comfortable and friendly again. Looking over at Jaydn, he called to him," Ah- that's right, Jaydn, since you're already here, would it be a bother to have your measurements? I've just finished Lily." If he was talking with anyone else, he probably would have started ushering him towards where he had also measured Lily, but he didn't know if Jaydn would respond well to it, so Nori kept his hands behind his back, rocking slightly on his feet.
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 1:12 pm
Xavier followed Nori‘s voice back to where Jaydn was, and his eyes sparkled when his gaze met Jaydn‘s. Since Nori had let his hand go, he had in turn foiled Xavier‘s plan, but being ever on his feet and ready for last minute changes, Xavier had another idea close behind. He smirked to Jaydn, and then turned back to Nori, moving a step closer, he took the other teen‘s face in his hands, and kissed him firmly on the mouth. The kiss wasn’t a lingering one, but he made sure that he would make an impression on the man whom he had realized to be ’backwards’. Xavier always wanted to make a lasting impression, it was something that he prided himself on. He didn’t always do something as extreme as what he did now, but it was memorable.
Then, not waiting for a response, walked briskly over to his brother and planted a kiss on his cheek. He laughed aloud now and said, “How was that for subtle for you?” Although Xavier was not gay, or Bi in anyway sense of the word, he had no problem in kissing another man. He found it hilarious to get a reaction out of his brother when he would do such a thing, and used it as somewhat of a challenge. He knew how Jaydn felt about gay men, and it spurred him on in moments where he felt he could win in no other way. Xavier slipped his arm around Jaydn's waist, something he knew would only further grate on his brother's nerves, "Well?"
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 2:42 pm
Lily smiled fleeting at Nori after he was done, but said nothing as she looked over his stetch book and his notations of her size. When the doors suddenly opened she turned her head to see who was coming in. Seeing someone new and remembering what had happened the last time she jumped the gun. Lily decided to keep her guard up and be silent, even when she was being appraised by the newcomer to whom she glared. Seeing Nori's glance at her she shrugged and waited to found out what was going to happen next. Only a moment later did she recall hearing the guy call to Ky which made her curious as to how this person knew Lily's Boss. Shifting into a neutral stance as Xavier asked Nori is he was gay she smirked impreceptively and looked at Nori to see his reponse. Hearing that he was Bi Lily made a mental note to remember that fact and left Nori's side to get her overshirt and tank. Lily tied her overshirt around her waist and left the tank hang out of her right pocket. Turning back to Nori and the newcomer she saw the guy had moved closer to Nori. She headed back to Nori just as Xavier turned to Jaydn who had entered afterwards and looking at him. Lily realized the subtly similarities and understood why Xavier was the way he was just now. Lily sat where she was and looked what little material Nori and her had gathered from his own personal stuff and her loot. Noting that there wasn't much of anything she nodded to Nori's earlier comment on getting more stuff later. Lily's ears picked up Nori's question to Jayden and she returned her attention to those present. Wondering throughout all of this on where the others were and if they would be coming in shortly to get their own measurements. Lily then sees Nori suddenly get kissed by the newcomer and raises her eyebrow at the guy and Jaydn, but then makes her expression blank as she looks at Nori for his response to such a bold advance. Funny how it was chaste, thoughLily thought in that moment an evil chuckle echoed inside of her. Only to see some sort of taunting play being done to Jaydn by Xavier, shrugging she goes over to Nori in an almost protective way. Before stopping short of Nori in respect to his personal space, which is a first for her, but a must for someone she actually was getting along with.
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 3:20 pm
Jaydn's expression became one of utmost bafflement when Xavier accused him of being anything but completely straight. "I'm what?!" Jaydn felt a chill go up his spine at the mere thought of himself being anything remotely close to being gay. I'll kill you. An idle threat to Xavier but Jaydn was glaring viciously at the younger Matsui with his grey eyes.
Shaking off the feeling for a moment, Jaydn was thrown into a slight shock when Xavier kissed Nori. At the idea of his brother becoming gay, Jaydn could almost swear that he felt himself vomit a little in the back of his throat. The seeming nausea was lingering long enough for Jaydn to be unaware of Xavier's move to him until it was too late. Recieving the kiss to the cheek from Xavier, Jaydn froze for a split second, letting Xavier's arm snake around his waist. Waking from his stupor, Jaydn pushed Xavier away angrily, "Get off! I'll kill you, you stupid brat! Even as he yelled at his younger brother, Jaydn couldn't stop thinking about the kiss and the implications it held. Oh God. In essence, I was just kissed by the crossdresser. Kill me now. Skin noticeably paler and what felt like a cold sweat came over Jaydn, his hands twitching slightly involuntarily. He wasn't quite sure what he should do first: pound Xavier into a pulp or decontaminate himself.
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 4:07 pm
Nori was contently waiting for Jaydn's response, until he noticed Xavier advancing closer. Curious, He didn't move away immediatley like he would have if he had known what was coming. It was this mistake that lead to his face suddently being grabbed and having a firm kiss planted on his lips.
He didn't refuse, and it wasn't until Xavier walked over to Jaydn that he had realized what had just happened. It was a few seconds of utter confusion that he wasn't in the least bit prepared for. As it slowly started registering, Nori's right hand grasped over his mouth where it had just previously been violated.
He recoiled, and his hands moved over his burning face. He couldn't say anything at all, whether it was anger, embarassment, or disbelief. Xavier's taste was still in his mouth and it only made him feel humiliated. It wasn't special or romantic like a kiss is supposed to be, although it certaintly was memorable.
Slowly recovering from such a shock, Nori moved his eyes distressingly towards the firey haired youth that had just stolen his first kiss.
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Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 1:26 pm
Fiore shook her head a bit, allowing a silver lock to loosen from behind her ear. Even though she normally didn't say much of anything to anyone, since it was just the two of them, it would be more awkward for her to stay silent.
"I haven't yet...I was hoping to find a name book at the library."
Fiore looked down at her boots and then up to the person next to her.
"You seem pretty big to me."
Even if that didn't mean much, considered Fiore wasn't exactly big herself. Nor was it meant to be anything offensive, just simply stating the facts. Immediately she started to sweat again realizing that this could be taken offensively, and her eyes drew from his face and back to her feet on the sidewalk.
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