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 Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:59 pm
She couldn't... She had to... He would never agree... Why should he even consider...?
Groaning, Gemini slapped her forehead roughly. Her thoughts were too wild to allow to roam freely any further. Tonight. It would be done tonight. She couldn't let it go any longer. She had to know... Sighing, she fought the urge to bite her nails, which were coated at the moment in pale blue polish. It matched the powder blue top she wore almost perfectly. The top she and Nergui had picked out for this specific occasion. She licked her lips, tasting the neutral colored lip gloss, which gave her lips just a hint more red than usual. She felt like a doll, a creation, but she also felt pretty.... She didn't often dress herself up, and was quite proud that her make-up turned out even. Even her hair, which she'd given a little extra curl, seemed to tumble just the right way over her shoulders. Of course, despite how she felt, she was more concerned about how he felt. What if he didn't like it? What if he thought she was silly? Or trying too hard?
She shook her head again, looked at her watch, and then up at the clouds. She'd sent him a nice letter, asking him to meet her there outside the Sanctuary garden gate. Any minute now... Had she been too vague about why she'd wanted to meet him? Or too forward? What if he thought she was being too bold? She just didn't know! Sighing, she folded her hands into her lap and closed her eyes, listening to the soothing song of the cool breeze through the trees and the chorus of the lapping water of the pond. She was so used to just talking about nearly anything with him. It was misery not knowing. 'Conan... What are you thinking right now?'
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:07 pm
What to do. Conan had received a letter from Gem recently asking him to meet her at the Sanctuary gate. He had only looked at it for a moment before Nergüi ripped it out of his hands and read it. There was no point in arguing for it back as it was soon in his face as she tossed it at him. She had a rolling suitcase next to her and she was dressed in nice clothes. She was leaving for some school club thing and would be gone for some school and the weekend. She didn't have to say anything to him, only gave him a pointed look that said he had better call her after his meeting with Gem was done. He sighed and nodded before she left.
Not really sure what was up, Conan simply dressed in a white tee and blue jeans. It was time for Bran's walk and even though he was to meet Gem at the same time he couldn't leave the house without Bran. She would be devastated if he left without her. Besides he was sure Gem wouldn't mind and Bran liked Gem. He grabbed Bran's leash, hooked her up, and walked out the door.
It seemed like the walk to the Sanctuary took forever with the thoughts racing in his mind. Why was she calling me out? What if she wanted to confess she likes another guy? What if she wanted to talk about what had happened with Kai? Just thinking of Kai sent him growling. Bran looked up at him confused and he quickly stopped. "It's nothing girl." He muttered.
Kai. If he ever saw that low life again...... He'd teach him a lesson. He had nearly been heartbroken when the rumors of Gem and Kai going out reached his ears. He couldn't believe it! And then he saw how Kai was around Gem and it did appear like they were going steady. It made him want to cry and tear Kai's throat out. But then suddenly they weren't going out and hope bloomed once again.... as well as the conviction to tell Gem how he felt. He then found out how Kai had used Gem, used her!, to get Roxie jealous. This thought again made him growl quietly.
Approaching the garden gates he paused for a moment to let Bran do her business and to collect himself. He spotted a familiar silhouette and knew Gem was already here. He slowly walked over with Bran at his side. "Hey there. You.... um... wanted to see me?"
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 9:41 pm
Steadily, she began to calm again as she forced her thoughts into order. She knew what she was going to say. She'd practiced it nearly a hundred times since deciding to do this. She repeated her little speech in her head another couple times, ready to go!
When she turned her head to look over at the source of the familiar voice, it was like the connection to the part of her brain with the speech in it had snapped. Instantly, heat flushed along her cheeks and she ducked into her shoulders a little. The confident Gemini that she had imagined had turned tail and fled.
"..Hi." Oh! Look! Bran was here! Allowing herself a moment, she reached her hand out for Bran to sniff. Oh, how shameful! Using the dog to avoid what she'd come to do! Leaving her arm out to Bran still, she cleared her throat. "Yeah, I did. ...I'm glad you came." She took another deep breath. "There's.. something important.." She bit her lip, fighting to keep her insecurities at bay once more. She couldn't speak to Conan and fight her fears at the same time! "I mean.. I was hoping we could talk.. about stuff."
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:18 pm
Bran wagged her tail and strained to get to Gemini. She quickly sniffed the offered hand and gave it a lick. She sensed something was making this fish like one nervous and she wanted to let her know she was there for her.
Conan nodded. "Yeah I'm glad you asked me to come..." He paused for a moment, "I have something important I need to tell. Something that I have to finally say." He then seemed to release that they were still outside of the garden. "How about we go in first before discussing anything?" He suggested holding the gate open for her. He was currently trying to rack his brain on how to speak first as usually he was a 'ladies first' kind of guy.
Once inside the garden he walked over to one of the newly constructed pavilions and sat down on a bench. "I do hope you don't mind.... but may I go first? Normally I would allow you to.... but I feel as though this is so important that I must break custom."
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Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 10:41 pm
Managing a wee smile for Bran's quiet support, she looked up at Conan with surprise. He had something important to say, too?? She looked up at the gate when going inside was mentioned, and she blushed a little warmer. Of course. She couldn't talk to him under the gate like this! Inside would be much better.
Of course, once inside, she didn't feel any more confident. They'd both been born from this garden.. At the least, she was able to take solace from the comforting 'home' feel the garden gave her. When Conan spoke again, she was instantly curious. He was asking to talk first? That wasn't like him. It must really be important news... He must be mad at her about something! What else could it be?!
She took a deep breath to make sure her voice wasn't as panicked as the one in her head. "Of course you may. What is it?"
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:50 pm
"Thanks." Conan replied taking a deep breath. He needed to find the right way to say this. As he was taking a moment to collect his thoughts, his eyes wandered around. It was then that he noticed what Gem was wearing. "Oh..... wow.... You look really beautiful." He spat out without thinking, "Uh... not that you're not always beautiful..... but uh... yeah you look really nice today."
Bran began pulling on her leash wanting to explore the garden. He let her off the leash knowing she could be trusted to not run off. He then focused back on the task at hand and stood up to pace about as he talked. "Uh that wasn't what I wanted to talk to you about." He said pausing to take a deep breath, "What I wanted to say is that you know that you are my best friend.... and that I never want to ruin our friendship. But when I heard about you and Kai going out and then about how he had just used you I realized something. I don't ever want to hear about you being with another guy...... because I love you. Will you be my mate Gemini?" He asked. Of course by now he had paused in front of her and had kneeled down.
After a moment he realized that he had basically proposed to her and he flushed bright red. "I..... I don't mean that we have to get married right now since we're still considered underage and in school. We can date if you want but I'm not against being with you for the rest of my life. I've always loved you and I will always love you." He finally stopped fearing he was making things worse rather than better.
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 5:52 pm
Though still terrified that he was mad at her about something, she couldn't help but to smile when he complimented her appearance. She was afraid he wasn't going to notice the effort! His rambling continuation of the compliment made her giggle softly, head ducked bashfully. Always? Did he think so?
When Conan's serious tone returned though, so did her worries. She nervously nibbled her lip as he started. Oh, it was about Kai. Ducking a little, she waited for some words of disappointment. She readied some little mini-version of what had happened with Kai, but what she heard instead... Eyes rising quickly, she was completely shocked to see him kneeling, her eyes widening and cheeks flaring pink. Conan loved her? ...Wanted to marry her? ......What?! She'd asked him here to ask about dating, and here he was proposing the same thing and more!
Well, that was it then. Eyes watering a little from immense relief and even more intense joy, she unbuckled herself from the chair, double checking that the wheels were locked. Then she pushed herself out of it, and with only a small squeak of warning half fell, half jumped to wrap her arms around Conan's neck, hiding her face under his jaw as she hugged tightly to him. "I love you, too, Conan." She giggled and hugged tighter against him, unconcerned about her unladylike behavior. "Dating, engaged, married, whatever! I just want to be with you."
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 6:23 pm
Conan had lowered his eyes after he stopped speaking. Thus he didn't see the emotions as they flashed about her face. He also was unprepared for her final reaction and act. He quickly caught her and made sure that he and her didn't fall down. It was then that he released she was hugging him and saying that she wanted to be with him.
"...... Really?! You want to be with me!?" He yipped before it sunk it that she practically accepted his marriage proposal, "...... you wouldn't mind getting married to me?" He moved her back so he could look at her in the face. He had a serious expression on his face as he studied hers.
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:01 pm
Remembering that Nergui had gotten her to buy the waterproof mascara, she wasn't too concerned as a few tears finally broke the surface and slid down her face. She had to take a deep breath to get a hold on herself as Conan moved back. She was acting like such a goose...
A hand brushing lightly over her cheeks, she gave Conan a bright smile. "Mind? Conan... There's no one but you I'd want to marry." Her head tipped down slightly as her own tone took a serious turn. "I didn't mean to date Kai... He just came up to me and asked, and didn't even wait for me to answer before assuming I'd agree." Her cheeks burned with the memory, shaking her head. "I was stupid to let it go as long as it did..."
Feeling a different set of tears start to well up, she shook her head again to go back to her happier mood, smile rising up again. "Mind. Of course I wouldn't mind. ...I love the idea." She blushed again. "I mean, of course, we probably shouldn't get married right away, but..... as soon as we're able to."
Fine! If he could steal her thunder and propose first, she would do the next thing first! Taking a deep breath, she leaned forward before she could rethink herself and pressed her lips against his.
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:10 pm
Seeing the tears made Conan frown and he was about to wipe them away when she did it herself. He broke out into a smile when she said there was no one else for her but him. "Good..... that's good." He said before shaking his head with a more serious look, "No he never gave you the chance. I've heard about what happened. He used you and that makes him the one in the wrong...... and you are far from stupid."
He smiled again and nodded. "That's good. As soon as we're able to we'll get married." He said with a pause, "If you want I.... I can get you a ring in the meantime. Oh man..... I gotta tell Blue and she's going to freak." And he had to tell her since he had to tell Nergüi about what had happened and she would squeal to Blue.
As he was thinking of this new problem, Gem took the initiative on something else he had planned to do: kiss. His eyes widened as her lips pressed against his but soon they closed and he tugged her closer deepening the kiss.
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:31 pm
Finally, her fears could be settled. She was going to marry Conan! He loved her! And.. goodness, her first kiss. She would be eternally grateful that Kai hadn't stolen that from her. Kai had kissed her cheek, but had gotten no further. Thankfully, he hadn't actually tried that hard.
Almost reluctant to break the special contact, she only very slowly let their lips part. Conan had brought up another matter to attend to. Still, she kept herself hugged close against him, quite pleased with being held by Conan.
"If one can be afforded, I would be glad to have a ring" she admitted softly, quite bashful to ask for one like this. Still, she wanted everyone to see, and to know... she and Conan...
When his comment about Blue sunk in, she dropped her head against his shoulder. "Mother is going to do the same." She sighed heavily, but also giggled a little. Who would have thought that she would be getting proposed to?! She knew Corny would be happy for her, but also nearly as shocked as she had been by the proposal. There would be some sort of lecture....
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:38 pm
Conan nodded after the kiss ended. "I can afford a ring." He replied, "Do you want to go look together?" He smiled when her head rested against his shoulder. It felt good, right to have her snuggled up against him. "Oh yes. This is going to be fun telling them." He of course had a grin on his face as he said this.
He can easily hear Blue lecturing him and congratulating him on this. After all surely Blue knew how he felt about Gem. It seemed everyone did save for Gem herself. He was suddenly butted and he looked to see Bran was back. She was wagging her tail, tongue lolling out of her mouth, and grinning at them. Even Bran knew!
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:59 pm
Blushing again, she thought a moment before shaking her head. "No. You should pick it out yourself."
Thinking about how she was going to make such a big announcement, she lifted her head when she felt the light bump. "Oh, Bran," she giggled, reaching out to scratch one of the dog's ears. "You're happy about this, too. Aren't you."
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:18 pm
"Okay then." Conan replied. He continued to stay on the ground crouching and holding Gem up for a while longer. Bran soaked up the attention while wagging her tail. Finally his legs were starting to fall asleep so he slowly stood up and somehow got Gem back in her chair without falling over or dropping her. "Hey do you want to go out and get some ice cream?" He asked looking at her, "It could be like our first date."
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:41 pm
Already one to enjoy quiet moments, she was quite content to sit there in Conan's lap for the rest of the evening. She didn't even think about his legs having to support part of her heavy tail until he stood. Right. Legs. They didn't like that...
She nodded at the idea of ice cream, but the mention of it being their first date made her jaw drop open. He was right! They hadn't even had a first date yet! Her face turned that ever familiar pink, wondering if they were rushing things... She looked up at Conan, and swiftly disregarded her question. "That sounds like fun," she replied simply, buckling herself back in and putting the blanket back in place.
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