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 Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 3:24 pm
Richard laughed. "That's the spirit! Let them all glare in pure envy at us!" He smiled widely, giving her more of a tickle as he kissed her sweetly.
Raquel leaned up and kissed him on the lips. "Nonsense. It's not much, I'll just run our empty containers to the trash and pick up the candles and whatnot, and it'll look s**c and span." She smiled, giving him one more peck on the nose before jumping up. Trinity didn't seem to appreciate it, being thrown to the ground, only to jump back up, this time on Damian's lap.
Raquel gathered the various plastic and Styrofoam containers, carrying them to the kitchen.
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 3:32 pm
Lorey could hardly kiss him as she laughed and squirmed. "I'll fight back, you just watch!" she said, making some desperate attempt to cocoon herself in a blanket for protection.
Damian shrugged, figuring if she really wanted to do it on her own, he might as well let her. Trinity settled down on his lap, clawing his kneecap again, though this time with a vengeance.
"Now come on," he said trying to get her claws out of his bottoms, earning a low growl. "Are you giving me attitude? I was the one who saw your picture and thought you were cute!"
Having a three-legged cat was one thing, but carrying on a one-sided conversation with her while vying for the safety of his knee and pants was another.
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 6:01 pm
Richard laughed as he found one way or another through the blanket barriers to get at her sides. "Well I'm waiting and don't see much fighting happening here!" He loved watching her squirm and giggle. It made his heart fly to even just see her smile.
Raquel made it back in the living room, picking up the candles, most of which were burnt out. She only had to extinguish one, putting them all back in the box she had found them in. "Trinity, dont be so mean, you have a scratching post remember?" She laughed, folding up the blanket on the floor, though left the blanket over Damian be. "Are you hungry by the way, Darling you I mean?" she asked, this time, referring to Damian with a smile.
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 6:21 pm
"No no no!" Lorey finally broke through and began attacking him in the hopes all the muscles weren't serving as some kind of armor. She would certainly find out, though, even if it meant being on top of him in some effort to hold him down.
"No, I am fine right now, thanks." Trinity got the point however, and jumped off him with a grudging dig of nails. It seemed she wouldn't forgive him quickly for instigating the tickling and nearly crushing her the night before.
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 6:30 pm
Richard could have pushed her off easily, but what would be the fun in that? He let her tackle him laughing as she tickled away. "N-n-no fair!" He laughed, trying to pretend to be struggling to get her off.
Raquel gave him a weary smile before nodding. She sighed, looking down at Trinity. "I bet you're hungry though aye? Lets see what we can whip up..." She said, turning to head back towards the kitchen, Trinity following hungrily behind, but not before sending a glare back to Damian.
Raquel brought Trinity to the laundry room, scooping her out some cat food. "There there....eat up love..." She cooed, giving he a pet as she watched her practically attack the bowl. Raquel sighed, a small frown evident o n her face. "...You think he's cross with me Trin?" She asked the cat softly. "I just feel this weird tension between us...I always seem to cause that huh?" She sighed again, putting just a dab more food in her bowl to satisfy her ravenous pet.
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 6:37 pm
"It is so fair! Now you'll have to appease me, since you always call me your princess and queen!"
Lorey was definitely having fun with this, even if she had no idea what she could possibly use as a bargaining chip in this situation. Food was too easy, kissing he enjoyed too much...
She just had fun in the mean time of thinking.
Damian yawned and stretched his stiff back while taking his sweet time waking. Everything (nearly) had been a mess last night... he only hoped that Richard and Lorey had a much better time and had gone to bed happy. Even then, he could just hear their laughter somewhere off in the room...
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 6:48 pm
"W-whatever you wish my lady!" Richard was still laughing, looking up at her lovely figure. He just adored how happy she seemed, and how happy they were together. He had seen Damian and Raquel last nigh...they seemed alright...He just hoped they stayed that way.
Raquel stood after making sure Trinity was well taken care of. She made her way back to the living room, spotting her guitar which she had left out. "Ah...I had better put you away..." She spoke softly, picking up the instrument with care. "I'm going to take a shower... Do you need anything before I do?" She asked, glancing over her shoulder at Damian who still seemed groggy. "I got coffee started up in the kitchen...if you want some." She tried offering, giving him a small smile.
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 7:06 pm
"Hm... and what do I want..." she said, stopping to give him some breathing room, only to give him a few other playful pokes. "I do like chocolate. But I don't want chocolate right now. I guess you'll have to think of something!"
And again she began attacking his lovely abs. "Think fast!"
Damian heaved a content sigh. "No love, I'm alright. I've got everything sorted out..."
He couldn't help but feel that something had changed between them. Something awkward had come into play that had rejuvenated itself while they slept, only to rear its ugly head in their morning.
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 7:13 pm
It was now Richard turn to squirm as she tickled away. He managed to grab a hold of her hands though, holding them firmly but not to harshly. He then turned the tables, flipping her gently on her back. He smiled down at her, panting slightly. "Was that fast enough?" He laughed, getting close to her face, smiling smugly before giving her a big sloppy kiss.
Raquel nodded, heading back to her room, though stopped a moment. She poked her head around the edge of the entrance of the living room, looking at Damian, slightly troubled. "Damian...I love you." She called to him, giving him a long, loving look before smiling a little, then turning to finally go to her room. She passed Loreys room, hearing the giggles and whatnot, making her smile a little sadly to herself. "I'm so glad you two are so happy..." She said softly to the doorway, touching it slightly before disappearing into her own room. She placed her guitar on the bed before stripping her Pajamas to take a shower.
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 7:20 pm
Her laughter broke their kiss, thankfully, because as much as she loved kissing him, sloppy kisses were just wet and funny.
"I think you've won," she said through smiles. "But when you're not looking, I'll really end this..." Lorey poked his nose lovingly. That close, she could see the colors in his eyes, and the lines faintly starting at the corners of them. When she started getting those fine lines and wrinkles, she wanted them to show how much she'd smiled, not worried.
"I love you, Richard."
Why hadn't he said it back? Why had that small moment stunned him into silence? Was it the way she had looked at him, all sad and yet with so much affection? Or was it just that he couldn't think of something magnanimous to say, that would silence a room?
Damian shook his head, getting up to fetch both himself and Raquel a cup of coffee, so that when she came out fresh and clean, they could be close again with their drinks.
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 7:35 pm
Richard sighed contently, leaning down to give her one more sweet kiss before pulling back to say "I love you too..." He rubbed his nose against hers for an Eskimo kiss before collapsing next to her amongst the blankets and covers. "so what shall we do today?" He inquired, wrapping hsi arms about her once more.
Raquel took a rather long shower, for her at least, lost in her thoughts. She was so distracted that when she was drying her hair, she had to stop and remember if she had actually shampooed it or not. Finally satisfying herself with the job well done on her hair, she ruffled it up with a towel to get the dampness mostly out, before going to her closet. She found a pair of denim shorts, and threw those on, along with another, more durable spaghetti strap. Feeling comfortable, she waltzed out, the towel still around her neck. She made her way back into the kitchen where she found Damian and two cups of coffee waiting. She smiled lovingly, giving him a quick peck on the neck. "Thank you love..." She said with a nod before turning to get the creamer out. She didn't mind black coffee, but only drank it when she was nervous or upset. She was actually distracted enough to drink it straight, but was craving something sweet.
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 7:44 pm
"Oh gosh, I don't know... I don't start work until Monday." And how wonderful it would be to be on a schedule again. Whether she liked it or not, Lorey was a creature of order of some kind. Adventures were nice for little whiles, but not as a normal way of life.
"Maybe we could... plant a garden or something," she said with a shrug. "I've never had free time like this. Never..."
So what was she to do with it?
His hug came from behind, swiftly and somewhat desperately right before her hand picked up the coffee. His cheek rested just below the base of her neck, and for a moment, he simply held her close.
Try as he might, Damian couldn't find any words to really express what he was feeling, or how he felt about her. Saying 'I love you' again and again was becoming tedious, and not enough. Was something wrong if that was the case?
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 7:54 pm
Richard seemed to think a moment. "A garden hm? Sounds lovely....whatever you like. Damian, Im sure, has a lovely one most likely started...and a pool. If such things interests you..oh-" He stopped, just remembering something. "I never taught you to swim! On all our time on Altru! Oh I feel terrible!" He sat straight up, giving her a distressed look.
Raquel gave a slight "oh-" as he embraced her so suddenly. She said nothing, expecting him to say something first. But a long, awkward silence sat in as he just held her with no explanation. She furrowed her brow and smiled slightly, placing her hand over his gently. "Damian-" She called softly, in almost a sad, whispering voice.
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 8:00 pm
"That's what we could do!" she said with triumph and an unmistakable excitement in her eye. "You could teach me how to swim! The pool goes from shallow to deep, right? So I can go back and forth if I get scared."
Though with Richard there, she'd try her best not to be scared. She even had a bikini for this occasion, so he'd be sure not to let her go, and not just to save her from drowning, either.
"I'm sorry," he started. "I've guilted you into things that were never your fault, and I'm sorry for it..."
It came out as a harsh little whisper as he still kept her close. If she wanted him to let go, he would, but her hands on his only made him grasp a little tighter.
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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 8:26 pm
Richard smiled widely nodding his agreement. "sounds like a plan!" He laughed, though seemed to think a moment. "I'm wondering if Damian and Raquel bought a pair of trunks for me on their excursion...if not I'm sure I can borrow one of Dam-" he stopped, thinking of himself actually wearing Damian's swim trunks, shivering slightly. "...They'd be too small..." He said shortly, picturing how difficult and ridiculous he'd look. Damian was just a smaller build than he was and it would be awkward on all accounts.
Raquel said nothing at first, though after the initial shock, she grasped his hands tighter around her, shutting her eyes just as tight. "Damian-" She said again, though this time with more of a firmness to it. "S-stop apologizing..." She said shakily. "You've done absolutely nothing wrong!" She stated simply in an exasperated yet loving voice. "...every time we have some kind of incident, or blow out or whatever...its generally my fault for starting it...I'm sorry....I'm so...SO sorry..." She felt like she was about to cry for some reason, but held back her tears, feeling as though every time she cried, she just made things worse.
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