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 Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 4:28 am
Jessie wouldn't press the point. He gently pulled her up onto his lap and held her there, comfortingly, also reassured himself for the moment. As long as she was happy, he could be happy, too.
A few minutes passed. Perhaps the bodyguard outside was wondering what was taking so long, but he didn't want to waste this time with her, or throw it away. He searched around for something to talk about. Was she enjoying her lessons with him? What did she think of him, really? Did she know any good jokes? (...Where the hell did THAT come from? Curse you, Overlord!)
Somehow, anything casual or non-romantic didn't seem appropriate while he was holding her so tenderly. So he eventually asked: "Have you ever had a boyfriend, Evie...?"
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 4:48 am
Evelyn tensed a little. Had she ever had a boyfriend? Did that mean HE was implying that’s what he was? She was too frightened to ask.
“No, never.”
It was true. Not even one in elementary school, like so many other children. The closest she had ever come—previously—was Derrick, who would escort her to social functions and such when Gilroy was unable.
She nearly asked him the same question—well, about girlfriends. She didn’t truly get the vibe that he was her new sassy gay friend. But it seemed so stupid. Of course he had.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 4:54 am
He nuzzled her hair. "I've never told you how beautiful you are, have I?"
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:03 am
Evelyn bit her bottom lip, slightly smiling at the compliment. “No, I don’t think so…”
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:09 am
He bent his head and kissed her deeply, going so far as to push his tongue gently in between her lips. He only went so far, and then retreated again. "What a terrible crime. From this day on, I'll never stop telling you that you're beautiful. I'll make up for all those foolish little boys who should have told you the same thing."
He cupped her face in his hand as he said this, and then kissed her again, his lips curled into a smile.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:24 am
Evelyn giggled and rested her head on Jessie’s shoulder, closing her eyes. “You’re too sweet.”
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:38 am
"Is there anything you'd like to ask me?"
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:39 am
The question came out of her mouth before she even thought about it. “Do you miss your home?”
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:47 am
Jessie's face fell a little bit. The question had caught him off-guard. He'd expected something about how many women he'd been with, or if he had any children, or if he knew any good jokes. "...Yes. I do. I mean," he said falteringly, "It's not a nice place to live. Not an easy place. And I couldn't go back to being what I was then... the lifestyle I had... but my family. I miss my family. I always loved them. I love them still. My only safety and joy growing up, I experienced surrounded by my siblings. My sister did everything she could to keep me happy, and sheltered... but she couldn't protect me forever."
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:54 am
It was Evelyn’s turn to be surprised. Well, she wasn’t so much surprised as she was upset with herself for reminding him of such things. She lightly touched his cheek, with her hand and looked at him with apologetic eyes. “I’m sorry. I’m sorry bad things happened to you. I’m sorry for not thinking about my question. I’m sorry. Please forgive me?”
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 6:24 am
"There's nothing to forgive," he said, covering her hand with his own.
"Anything you want to know about me, I'll tell you. Just ask. Whatever you like. Whenever you like," he smiled, "You're adorable when you just blurt things out."
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 2:40 pm
Evelyn flushed red again. “Alright...what’s your favorite color? Who’s your favorite superhero? If you had a superpower, what would it be? Do all dark elves have white hair? Who’s your favorite band? Do you even like music? What about movies? And—” Evelyn cut herself off, and covered her face with her hands.
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Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 2:52 pm
Jessie put his hands around hers and peeled them away from her face. She didn't need to hide from him. "I like... red. And gold. And black. I don't really know any superheroes, so I couldn't say..."
He thought for a moment. "I'm already faster than a human, more agile, and eternally young. I wouldn't want to be greedy and ask for more. Yes, we do. At least, the ones on my world do. I... don't know much human music, but I love music. Movies... again, not really," he smiled. "Did I forget anything?"
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Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 12:34 am
Evelyn turned and spoke into his shoulder. “Yes, you did…what’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done?”
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Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:09 am
"Brave?" he said. He thought about it for quite some time. "...I don't know. What's the bravest thing you've ever done?"
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