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 Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:12 pm
George turned to face her, the pain obvious in his eyes and he shook his head. "You should not decide that for me, if I want to, its my choice to try. If you are not interested that is something completely different."
He reaches up to rub her cheek looking at her softly and steps forward so they are only inches apart, "You are not invincible, you are not alone anymore and you don't need to do everything by yourself. I wish you would learn and accept this."
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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:35 pm
The fact that Koorie could see her own pain echoed in his eyes caused her stomach to drop to the floor. He stepped closer to him and she had to fight the urge to lean her face into his hand as it touched her face. "George, you don't understand."
Tears of pain and frustration pricked into her eyes and threatened to spill over at any moment. "I have to do everything by myself because I've learned that I'm the only one I can trust not to let me down. To not turn on me or betray me." It had happened before, and she never forgot the years and family that were stolen from her.
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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:43 pm
George softly pulled her closer to him so she was right against him, "You are right, I don't understand because I don't know what happened in your past. But the past is just that, the past, I am not like that, you should be able to tell."
He reached down putting a finger under her chin and pulling her face up to his. "I don't turn on those I care about, I do not betray those I love. I thought this was pretty obvious. If you want to tell me what happened, I will listen but I will not push you to tell me. Tell me at your own pace and choice."
He wrapped his arms around her to hold her against him softly so she could feel comforted and cared for. He wanted her to feel safe and secure again, maybe she might come out of her shell a bit more once she understood.
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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 11:17 pm
Koorie wrapped her arms around him and pressed her face into his chest as the tears finally escaped her eyes, soaking into the material of his shirt. He was being so damn understanding and impossible to push away, even making excuses for her. Her fingers knotted into his shirt and then clenched tightly into fists as she willed herself to stop the silent tears that were falling.
Shinta used to do this for me.
The memory came uninvited and caused her to pull away from him. "The short story.... My brother lost his mind, up and snapped, came home with a gun he got from God knows where, blasted our parents multiple times, shot me in the chest, and then killed himself. I was 13." Her voice was raw and flat, and she recited them as blunt facts. "Ed doesn't know... hell, no one knows. I came here to get away from all of that."
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:00 am
George wrapped his arms tight around her so she could feel safe. He listened to her cry for a bit and felt the shirt getting wet. When she spoke and talked about her past he was running a hand up and down her back.
Once she was finished he thought about it for a minute, "I understand that is a very painful memory for you but it wasn't your fault and honestly had nothing to do with you other than you were a victim. Whatever happened to your brother to cause this, whatever the reason, it wasn't your fault."
He looked down at her so she could see his face if she wanted to, "On top of that but people around here are not like that especially me. If you came here to get away from that but still allowing it to dictate how you live then you aren't really getting away from it. So you can relax and allow some semblance of a normal life."
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:11 am
She had always known it wasn't her fault, but to hear it coming from another person was refreshing. She rested her cheek on his chest as George spoke, hating the fact that he was right about certain details. Still she couldn't help but let her lips twitch a little into a smile.
"Especially you, hm?" He was probably right, it was time for her to try to bring another step of normality to her life. Hell, even her therapist would have been pushing for this if she still went to him. "So what is it you suggest then for the next step?"
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:04 pm
George smiled at her first comment, "Yes especially me. I am an officer and I am held to a higher standard. Plus cops really don't go crazy too often though I would say some of us were born not quite right." He had a big smile on his face now, he figured she would have something to say about that and maybe make her smile as she poked at him.
He thought about the next step comment before speaking, "Well I think a good next step is going out and getting some good food with me tonight. Do you think you could make the walk gimping there or should I carry you again?" He smirked poking some fun at her now.
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:18 pm
Koorie's face softened and a real smile spread over it. "You know, usually it IS the sane ones you have to look out for. And the quiet ones."
His next offer caused her to pause for thought, but only for a moment. Raising an eyebrow, she looked him over. "Well, I'm pretty sure that I can walk... but it really depends. For one, are you actually going to shower before we go? And two, you're paying, we're going somewhere nice, and I'm getting both the steak and lobster." Her eyes shot him a playful challenge, waiting to see what his reaction would be to such ridiculous demands.
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 1:14 pm
He smirked at her trying to poke fun at him, "Yes Princess believe it or not, I shower everyday. I just didn't think you wanted me showering here. Plus I don't have any clothes here."
He shook his head as he thought about what she was also asking. "Do you think you can eat that much Princess? I mean those are not small meals and I don't think you can fit it all in you."
"How about if you can eat both of them including the sides that come with each, I will pay for it. But if you can't then you have to pay, otherwise I have no problem paying." He smiled wondering how she would take the reversal.
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 9:13 pm
"True, it was a surprise enough to have a strange man wondering around my house this morning; it'd be even worse if he was naked." She gave him a wicked smirk, finally pulling herself away from him and sauntering over to drain her coffee; it was still really early and she usually had a few cups before she was ready to go.
"Oh, is that a challenge I'm hearing? Because you really don't know how much I can put down." Something most men didn't understand was her very high metabolism; she was thin, but she ate worse than a teenage boy at most times. "You'd better take care to not make bets you aren't willing to lose."
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 9:41 pm
He smiled and chuckled at the thought of how she would react if that was the case. He was blushing some at the thought of how she would react. Could be really bad but could have been really interesting.
He walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist holding her against him again. "If you really want to eat that much you may. I can afford it, just can't afford it on a regular basis."
"I probably should get going though or do you want me to stay around for a while?" He smirked as he waited for her response.
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 9:54 pm
She had just moved to go refill her cup when she felt his arms around her, holding her in place. The old habits in her screamed to kick his a** for touching her, but the rest of her knew better and she placed the mug down on the table and gently slid her hands over his arms.
"You know, most men wouldn't dare approach me from behind. I'm just as deadly from the backside as I am from the front." She twisted a bit so she could look up at him, and right then decided that maybe she wouldn't take a chunk out of his wallet that night.
"Well, unless you enjoy swearing, some off notes, and the occasional burning of music sheets, you're probably going to want to get going. I can promise you, it's not a pretty site when I do my work." Usually, the immaculate living area was scattered in crumpled sheets of music overflowing from a certain spot where she'd thrown them out of her way in a fury. Still, despite that, part of her still wanted him to stay. "Besides, you have a lot to get ready for, don't you?"
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:02 pm
He smiled, "Deadly huh? I think I like my chances." He smiled while she looked up at him. "Yea I don't want to ruin my pristine image of your Princess. I don't know what I would do if I heard you swear, throw things or get upset."
He chuckled a bit poking a bit of fun at her. He thought of doing something slightly inappropriate but thought better of it. "You sure you don't want me to finish wrapping your leg before I go? I could stay to help but sadly if I want clean clothes I need to go home."
He thought about it a bit, "I don't have a lot to do to get ready. Shower, shave, get changed into nicer clothes. Not all that big of a deal, my choice in weaponry however will take a bit longer. Wear a pistol or two and which ones, where, thats what will be more difficult. You always seem to attract trouble so I should be ready." He smiled again looking at her eyes, mouth and face.
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:16 pm
"Oh, I'm pretty sure you've seen at least two of those. Somehow I don't believe that my image is 'pristine' in any sense of the word." She shook her head, leaning back into him in a slightly relaxed manor, feeling a little touched at his concern. "George, I'm fine. This isn't the first time I've gotten burned and I think I can take care of a bandage wrapping myself."
Her eyebrows raised as he mentioned how many pistols to wear. "I'd say bring at least two. Then, when s**t does go down I can cap a few knees and cover your butt. Because, as you put it, Trouble is quite attracted to me."
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 12:36 pm
"I have no doubt that you can do it yourself but it would be easier if I did it for you. Thats all I care about." He set his cheek on the top of her head when she leaned against him. He had to admit, she felt great in his arms like this and was very comfortable just the way they were at the moment.
"I didn't realize you were looking at my butt so often. I am thankful that you want to protect it in all its beauty." He had a huge smile on his face knowing she was probably blushing and going to stammer a bit about what he just said.
"If you carry a purse I can put one in there for you to use if needed. As long as you promise to give it back afterwards and only use it if its absolutely necessary." He smiled a bit more knowing she was probably going to take a little offense to that.
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