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Post by Ardy on Jan 12, 2011 2:22:40 GMT -5
As he stood waiting outside the horse's stall it was noticed that she had paused as if thinking over something and he said nothing, remaining silent as he waited. Before she came forward though she did shake her head which confused him but maybe there was some sort of little insect flying about. When arms were present around his neck, head bent slightly to place a soft kiss on top of her head. Gaze meeting hers as she thanked him for coming out a gentle smile crossed over his facade. Any time. He uttered in return before she stepped away from him. He waited patiently as she walked in another direction, watching the horses with a bit of interest. Involuntary shudder ran along his back as he recalled visions through the eyes of a predator, one that might think of attacking an animal such as this. Never did he completely give into that instinct, and he silently vowed never to. He still had a conscience through the shift so nothing bad had happened that he could remember other than the zoo incident which he was completely at fault for. Footsteps caught his attention and upon glancing over her caught the sight of his girlfriend striding forth in different clothes. So he had been correct as to not follow her. A chorus of deep chuckles came from him at her squeak as he had surprised her. Catching the expression across her face, a thoughtful brow rose as she smirked before questioning how logical his plan really was if he was planning to kidnap the willing. Hmmm. Well that puts a damper on my plans, but... Hand held his chin in a thoughtful manner for a moment before putting his hands up in a signal of surrender. I see your point there. And dragging someone kicking and screaming is not much fun anyway. So I'll settle for "surprising" my girlfriend I guess. He teased lightly, watching in amusement as she played along while the keys were dangled out of her reach. Once the keys were returned to their rightful owner, she then said she would allow herself to go along with his kidnapping and a crooked grin stole his features. Good. He stated as they were walking towards her car. The ride in the car was quiet other than the radio and was actually quite short it seemed now. Head dipped in a nod in acknowledgement of her thanks before sliding into the driver's seat. Keys were turned in the ignition and the heaters were quickly cranked to the max and directed towards her so they would warm up quicker. A glance was aimed towards her as she stated he could have her for as long as he wanted. Perfect. He replied with a smile before driving the car out and turning down the road away from the town. After driving along the highway for a while a larger town expanded before them, crossing a bridge before taking a right towards the city. He knew exactly where he was going, pulling into a rather empty parking lot to a large building. This is it. He stated before turning the car off and climbing out, grabbing her door for her. The building was bland other than the bold lettering that read "Funquest" or was supposed but a few over the letters were faded so it may have appeared a bit creepy to her. The name was rather lame, he knew and he was not all too sure of how she would feel about the idea. Leading her inside, he pulled out a few bills to pay for their wristbands to the cashier. He adjusted the band around his wrist waiting for her until stepping further towards their destination. And how do you feel on the subject of paint balling? Looking towards her, he hesitated waiting for the answer before moving on. Or anything of your choice? He gestured, glancing around them as it was split into several different areas such as paint balling, bowling, bumper cars, etc. It was a random place and a laid back atmosphere and he thought it might be just something for them to enjoy for the time being. The kids were in school so it was not at all crowded and they did not have to worry about the incessant screaming that accompanied them. Of course his plans were always subject to her opinion. And he did have serious ideas as well after they were done with this.
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Post by Ayrn on Jan 12, 2011 21:11:34 GMT -5
She was already excited to see what he had planned for the day, he always seemed to have the right solution for a day with him. On the drive back they were nearly silent as she focused on driving in the less then ideal conditions and he seemed to be looking out the window, once they reached his house her car was parking on the driveway next to his before she stepped out and into his car as it was started. It did not take too long for the car to warm up and soon enough she was comfotable. Arms were crossed over her stomach as she leaned back against the seat. She noticed that they were moving away from the city and down onto the highway. She did not have a clue about where they were going and while that would make her nervous with anyone else in the car she was perfectly at ease and even though she was not a big suprise person she was getting used to it. He turned off the highway onto an exit that would take them into a larger city than the one that they lived in and soon he turned into a large empty parking lot. Brow rose slightly wondering where their destination was or if he was just trying to throw her off by entering this spot when she spotted large almost warehouse building that had the letters FunQuest on it. Interesting. She had never heard of it as he parked the car and she stepped out following him to the door. He then asked if she would be up for paintballing and a small devious smile crossed her face. An excuse to shoot my boyfriend with little paint balls, of course. Her steps quickened in slight excitment and the fact that it was cold outside and she knew that the building would be much warmer and she was right. She allowed him to hold the door for her knowing it would bother him if she did not allow him and stepped inside the warmth billowing out of the ducts was soothing. She stepped up the counter and it was just a moment before a guy just older then a teenager that should be in school stepped up to help them. After their fees were paid she made her way into the room that they were directed to grabbing his hand to drag him with her. He went over some safety that she was sure that they were required to state before they allowed people to suit up. She was handed a suit that was a little large on her and she slipped it on easily zipping up before accepting a helmet with goggles she knew was to protect her face, which she was glad knowing that she did not want to leave here needing plastic surgery. Once she was ready she set out into the small area armed with a gun that would shoot paint balls. A smirk played on face before turning to him. Ready? She asked moving into the small viewing area so that people were able to see what they were getting themselves into. There was a few other people in the area though it was not overly packed like she was sure it would be after school. She counted the few other people that were in there so that she would know how many people were there before they paused the game to allow them to join. She jogged to one of the largest blocks on the edge of the room strategizing where she might move next to avoid getting splattered. There was a shot that was fired at her and landed on the wall right beside her leg causing her to jump and duck down closer to the base peeking out around the corner for the culprit.
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Post by Ardy on Jan 15, 2011 3:20:40 GMT -5
Searching her face, he remained optimistic as she did not seem to resent his idea despite the fact that it was not really a normal event for a guy to take his girlfriend on and probably could be considered nerdy. However, he liked to spice things up over the same old-fashioned dates everytime. Most girls would accompany their girlfriends to a restaurant without a problem, but he figured the number of those who would actually come forward to the plan of paint ball was very few. Grin lingered along his kissers as she did not miss a beat by saying it was the perfect chance to hit her boyfriend with small paint balls, causing an eye roll in return to the comment. Once they had paid stride matched hers as they followed a worker, arm wrapping around her waist while walking. I'll go easy on you, promise. He murmured near her ear before releasing his grip to briefly listen to the rule summary once again. The voice was very monotone so it was obvious the guy had done it many times and was sick of it as well.Finally they were handed the protective suits and were allowed to garb up. Helmet was pulled over the man's head, adjusting the goggles so they were not cutting off his circulation. A brow rose, nodding as he teasingly gace her a once-over, small chuckle echoing into the atmosphere before walking in the direction of the course.She asked if he was ready and he nodded in acknowledgement.He seemed to have timed it right so therefore it was not really busy, but there could be some friendly competition though it did look as though she was the only woman in the crowd which made her a more valuable target on most terms. He was not worried about her though, knowing she could hold her own under the circumstances and it was all just a game. They were each handed loaded guns once they stepped through the gates into the shooting area. The current round was only paused for a matter of seconds so they split up in different directions to hide themselves until a buzzer sounded, notifying them of the continuation of the game. A paint ball nearly missed his head and he quickly moved to a new position, glancing around to sight some stranger but still aiming a quick shot before moving on. Fingers were positioned near the triger at all times yet he had to check that he did not accidentally shoot himself in the foot or something. Crouching near one of the columns, he spotted the familiar figure but ducked quickly once heightened hearing caught the faint sound of a paint ball coming closer. The pant splattered right above where his head had just been and he ducked back a little bit. Trigger was pulled and the amo splattered across the target on some one's chest which then pulled them out for the remaining time in the round. Another shot was about to be fired at someone else until a distinct sting in the man's lower back came, shutting the gun off as the target had been hit. The technology in the system had very much improved, the guns being registered with the suits and scanning to knock players out for a bit before letting them back in. After they had played a few rounds and stripped from the armor, grin was offered to the girl, fingers combing through his ruffled hair a moment before making a suggestion. I don't know about you, but ice cream sounds good to me. He hinted with a small chuckle, arm falling effortlessly along her shoulders and placing a kiss on top of her head.
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Post by Ayrn on Jan 15, 2011 17:06:09 GMT -5
He told her that he would go easy on her and eyes were rolled in their sockets as she finished securing the goggles around her eyes and lowering the helmet onto her head before tipping it back to make sure that she still would be able to see out of it. She did not plan on getting hit with many paint balls. As they moved to the entrance she could see that she was not the only girl and a small smile was offered to the other one of her gender. There were not many other players and she quickly made her way to the first blocked area listening to the beep as it signalled that the game was to start again. Soon enough there were shot being fired and one whizzed right past her to land on the back of the wall leaving an orange streak before she managed to get lower and take more cover. She then watched to make sure that the others attention was placed elsewhere before she ran from her cover to a small tunnel that was in the middle of the obstable course like thing. Though what she had not realized was that someone else was in there and shot at her feet as she stepped by it to take refuge on the other side before deciding where would be an appropriate place to go. Seeing a small padded area she ran for that managing to get hit another two times, they stung but she was having way too much fun to even allow it to slow her down. She had not seen him since she had entered and now eyes fell on the male who had his back slightly to her though most of him was covered by a target though she got low to the ground crawling a little ways out from the target before finger squeezed the trigger and hoped that the paintball would hit the back of his shoulder. Soon enough this game came to a close and they took part in another where there were a few different people. Compared to the rest of the people that exitted she and the other girl were relatively paint free so she high fived the girl as they stepped out for a break before joining the man with a coy grin. She had managed to keep her head completely clear from the paint so it was nice since a lot of the males were crowded by the sink trying to wash the paint out of their hair and areas where the mask did not cover. She undressed from the suit just as he told her that ice cream would be nice right now and chin was dipped in a nod. I could go for some Cookie Dough ice cream right now. She agreed with a small smile before putting the equipment back on the shelf and walking in the direction of the door thanking the man who had helped them and reaching for her boyfriends hand, fingers entwined with his as they left the building. She knew that they would be driving since the paint ball place was in the middle of no where. She stepped up to the side of the car waiting for a moment for him to unlock the door before then sliding into the passengers seat and pulling the seatbelt over her lap.
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Post by Ardy on Jan 17, 2011 2:55:32 GMT -5
There were several different splatters on his suit from the first round, a few more additions after the second. Meeting back up with Ardeil, an eyebrow was risen as he inspected her to be nearly paint free with the exception of a few spots here and there. Impressive. He stated coyly with a small nod. I knew you would make me proud. He teased after having changed out of the suit as well. There was a small smear of paint from just below where his goggles had settled and it was quickly washed away. Equipment was returned to its proper place, smiling to the girl as she agreed with his suggestion. Hand was taken into her grip without argument, separating as they parted ways to get into the car. Doors were unlocked through the click of the remote. Keys were placed in the ignition in order to bring the engine to life. Challenger was pulled out onto the highway briefly upon coming to a main exit into town. The car was then pulled off to the side of the road and the engine was cut, stepping out and locking the doors as she had gotten out as well. Walking along beside her, he held onto her hand with a small squeeze before holding the door to the small ice cream shop open. The door chimed as it was opened and the atmosphere was relatively cool to keep the ice cream from melting. He asked for a scoop of rocky road after she had ordered and pulled out his wallet to pull out a few bills to pay for each of them. He figured it was sort of ironic to be eating ice cream in the middle of winter but it still sounded relatively good. Steps matched hers along the sidewalk, turning down an intersection to find the paved trail to the park which was kept clear of snow. Brushing off a bench, he sat down on it and gestured for her to as well. Have you ever been to Italy before? The question came to mind as the realization of how soon the trip would be coming was. He was still quite a bit excited about her coming to meet his family for some odd reason, probably more so because he could enjoy the trip with his girlfriend rather than do nothing by himself. He would be more motivated to take her places and show her the different sights and attractions near the area as well. Already he had taken the liberty of making reservations with one of the nice hotels close to Latina and booked their flights as well as taken the week off from work. Visiting with his family had turned into a yearly thing after they had complained about not seeing him for a year and wanted to know exactly how things were going on. They were typical, loud Italians that could be known to be a little friendly which caused a slight worry about how she would respond to be in their presence. Although they were generally polite and would hopefully back off from their usual selves; well his parents at least. There was no promises for his brothers of course, they were known to be jokers and not at all bashful.He knew that the gathering would be interesting to say the least, but he could still keep them in line despite the age difference. After they had each finished their ice cream, he stood and made a gentlemanly gesture of offering his hand with the crooked smile adorning his kissers. Would you join me for a walk on this lovely afternoon? The chuckle that threatened to surface was silenced, waiting with patience for her answer.Taking her hand gently, fingers were fit in the gaps between hers as he walked along the small path way with an even pace compared to hers.
OOC: Sorry, short. :/
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Post by Ayrn on Jan 19, 2011 1:06:34 GMT -5
When they walked out of the arean where they had been put in combat with the paint balls she was feeling rather proud since she managed to dodge a few more then even the man with the large cat like reflexes and he told her that he knew that she would make him proud and a brilliant smile crossed her face. She did not speak though since soon she was busied by pulling her goggles and helmet off and placing them back on the shelf where they had been before she had arrived and washing the remainders of paint off her hands and parts of her that had been exposed by the equipment. He wiped the rest of the paint off himself as well before they both walked together out of the building, the held hands as if it was something as natural as breathing and with him that was the way that it felt. They reached the car and that was the only time that they parted ways for her to step into the passengers seat and do up the seatbelt before then sitting there and waiting for him to then start the car and driving along the way to the ice cream shop. He parked the car in the parking lot beside the building that she recognized as the ice cream shop and they both stepped out, she instantly moved to his side and reached out for his hand again. Fingers were entwined with his before then pausing as the door opened and out stepped another couple and the two people held the door open for them a small thank you was murmered before then stepping into the warm building. It was a bit of an interesting time for ice cream since it was so cold out and a lot of the ice cream shops around only operated in the summer months since there were not enough crazy people like them to be able to make enough money in the winter, though this one looked as though it sold coffee as well so that must balance out in the off months so that they are also able to keep the ice cream stocked as well, she ordered one scoop of Cookie Dough ice cream in a waffle cone and it was handed to her as he payed for them. Thank you. She uttered to him with a smile. They did not pause to eat though she was glad because she knew that if she sat down to eat that she would not keep warm enough, with them moving around it would be more ideal and they passed back out the door and onto the street in which they had come in. The sidewalk was salted so therefore it was not slippery and she was glad, she licked the ice cream so that it did not drop onto her hands before she responsed to him asking her if she had ever been to Italy and shook her head gently. Me and my mom were supposed to go there for a summer trip one year but we ended up going to Spain instead, that was where my horse came from. She told him with a small smile, she had been bred in one of the schools in Spain and had essentially been a reject for what they wanted so she had been able to buy her. They wanted a higher stepping Andalusian for the performance classes of the breed though she turned out to be a perfect dressage horse for Ardeil and the best buy. Sure it had cost her alot to get the horse over here though it had been well worth it since she was bonded to the animal and would never want to leave her behind. She looked forward to visiting Italy with him, the excuse to get to spend so much more time with him without either of them having to work sounded great and she knew that she needed a trip and to get away from her work for awhile to focus on the aspects of her life that mattered more than just a career, she had spent so much time in school and focused on that that now it was her own time to do with as she pleased knowing she had a good enough job to buy her what she wanted and to support her for the next however many years. When she finished her ice cream she then looked to him when he asked if she would join him for a walk and nodded taking his hand.
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Post by Ardy on Jan 24, 2011 0:08:57 GMT -5
Small nod of appreciation was given to the other couple as the door was held for them. The presence of her fingers laving through his caused his smile to broaden as they ordered and the money way produced to the cashier. You're welcome. Rich tones commented quietly in return before they walked to the door which he automatically held open for her out of habit. He had been somewhat relieved when she did not look at him as though he were insane when he had suggested ice cream since it was normally not a common craving in the midst of the winter season. They walked in silence for a while but it was nothing awkward as they were both enjoying their ice cream. After asking her the question he turned his gaze to her in interest. A brow arched as she explained that she never managed to make it since they had traveled to Spain instead thus where she had gotten her horse. Slow nod was his initial reply before letting a smirk cross over handsome features. So you will not mind me taking you on a bit of a sight seeing trip while we're there? Up to you of course, it's just that my family tends to be a bit....overwhelming. Loud, nosey, and obnoxious; traditional Italians of course. Nothing like me. He joked although he was sort of the black sheep of the family. Shoulders formed into a small shrug.Once they had both finished their ice cream he took her hand and followed the concrete pathway with a steady pace. When the small bridge came into view, he hesitated not out of fear but in order to think momentarily. The water that ran beneath the bridge was not enough to scare him but he decided upon bringing up that fear to her now, just to inform her now rather than later. Pausing in the middle of the bridge, he placed his hands on the railing to glance down at the rushing stream before meeting her gaze. Ardeil, this is going to sound ridiculous but I would rather tell you myself over you finding out later. He stopped a moment in hesitation until continuing. I'm afraid of open water. Well, I'm not fond of swimming pools either but I have reasons. Another pause as he lowered his tone to speak closer to her and to ensure no one would hear them despite the fact that no one was around. And it's not because of the whole leopard shifter thing.When I was nine, I nearly drowned while swimming in the ocean with my family. One of my uncles was able to rescue me which I am lucky for although that is something I will never forget; like the zoo incident. Tone was quiet, shaking his head to rid of the flashbacks that were coming back. Many said that drowning was the absolute worst way to die and now he believed that idea. Feeling trapped and suffocating under water that keeps pulling you down is not at all a fun feeling. And now he blamed that for the key reason in which he was such a chicken about nearly everything. Water was what made his imagination worse, her diving trip for example. She went diving quite a bit but that had not seized him from worrying or coming up with the different scenarios so easily. A deep breath was released into the atmosphere, mahogany depths searching her expression and waiting for her to speak. He was relieved to get the weight off his shoulders because he had such a hard time telling anyone. His family knew simply because they had each been a part of the scene and to this day it was a standing joke to his brothers but he did not let it get to him easily. There was a bit of humor to it seeing as cats did not like water but he was not utterly fond of the jokes it aroused in his brothers who thought them rather hilarious.
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Post by Ayrn on Jan 25, 2011 1:22:38 GMT -5
Still a lot of the time that she was around him she found herself wanting to pinch herself to make sure that this was all true. She thought that she was going to have such a hard time being in a relationship with someone since most of the time she was so focused on her work and she tended to be the type to 'take her work home with her' in the evenings and for the longest time she debated how it was going to be possible for her to be in a relationship when she was going to have to lie to the person and withhold information so therefore with him it seemed as though nothing could have gone better, all their secrets were out in the open. When they stepped out of the store she had her ice cream in her hand and reached for his hand with the other one that was free, the rich Italian vocals reaching her ears and causing goosebumps to raise on her arms, the tone of his voice nearly causing a shiver to run down her spine. As he asked her if she would mind if they went sightseeing when they were on their trip to Italy and features lit up with the prospect of what they would be able to go see. She had heard the stories of how beautiful Italy was and she had been devastated when they had decided to forgo the trip there to go to Spain instead but it had been worthwhile in the end since she had gotten her horse and there was no one that she would rather go to Italy first with then the man walking beside her. He told her that his family was rather noisey and overwhelming and she shrugged with a small smile. I am sure they are not as bad as you are trying to make them seem. She said with a small chuckle and a smile. She then paused to look over at him. As for the sightseeing there is nothing I would love more then getting to tour Italy with you. They then continued walking and soon the napkin that had held the cone of her ice cream was tossed into the garbage can by the side of the road they carried on by the side of the road to a pathway that lead into a park like area where there was a small bridge that ran over the creek, he paused for a moment and a look crossed his face that she did not recognize and a small amount of worry struck her. He then stated that he would rather tell her something now then have her find out later and immediately the worry seemed to crawl its way into her features as entire body tensed a little. She wondered what he could want to tell her until he launched into being scared of water. She was a little suprised though it was not a big deal to her, sure water and swimming was a large aspect of her life though that did not mean it needed to be for him. When he told her that he had a bad experience and that he had almost drowned when he was younger she instantly felt her chest tighten a little since she did not know exactly what that was like though she had had a couple dreams that were a little too real where she run out of oxygen under the water and managed to get snagged on something and felt as though she was drowning and she would wake up in a cold sweat wrapped tightly in her blankets. Arms were extended from where they were at her sides to reach up to be placed on his cheeks to cause him to look right at her soft expression was reflected in hazel coloured pools as her gaze was intent on his. That is not ridiculous at all. I understand. Arms were wrapped around him as she stood on her tip toes to then be brought to her to his height.
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Post by Ardy on Jan 29, 2011 3:10:48 GMT -5
He thought he was telling the honest truth to her when speaking in terms of his family although really when it got down to it they were not unbearable of course. Still they were known to be rather boisterous and upbeat generally. And it had been over a year since he had last visited and he was getting a bit homesick even though he had grown used to the area in which they lived. His life was busy and normally revolved more around his work until his relationship with Ardeil had come into play. At work they used to try almost anything to get him out for a few days which usually did not work. Things had all changed up a few months ago when he had a rather large question waiting to cross his lips only to be slammed in the face with a door; in the literal sense. Then he had distracted himself through the restaurant mostly which had worked for the most part. That subject was not to be brought up, strictly with anyone. Aw you'll just have to make that judgement yourself then. He stated with a gentle chuckle. Dark eyes met hers effortlessly, smile curving his kissers as she remarked she would love to tour Italy with him. Light nod was given in response, already mentally planning out a few places where he would bring her to see the different attractions. Since it was not really tourist season, their trip should be convenient in terms of busyness. There was a lot to see, yet some of it was not as grand as it was fed up to be in his own opinion. As his expression changed at the thoughts crossing his mind, hers did too. Her facade looked rather worried but he was a bit distant as images of the past flashed throughout his mind. There were a lot of people around who were afraid of water, weren't there not? Technically he had a legitimate reason as well but it still bothered him; the simple fear. Surely there was some way to get rid of the phobia so he was not silently freaking out while driving over a bridge or something stupid like so. The thought continued to put his head in a frenzy, all those years later.In comparison the dreams of the zoo were nothing to the reliving occurrence of that day. Lids closed momentarily as he felt the heat from her hands cupping his face, somber look reaching hers. She explained that she did not think it to be pathetic and was understanding of the subject and a weight was lifted from his shoulders was relieved. Arms encircled her figure and gently held her close, dipping his head as she tried to reach up to his level. Lips were gently pressed to hers before resting his forehead against hers slightly. Tesoro, how did I end up getting you? Tone uttered softly with a tender smile. He stood there for several moments, perfectly content and still reluctant to let her leave his embrace until finally taking a small step back. Is there any place you would like to go? Brow rose after asking the question, hand took hers once more and continued walking once she had answered only to finished the small loop that entwined throughout the small city park. Returning to the sidewalk before the car, he paused looking once more to her just to check whether or not that her choice of destination was near or not.
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Post by Ayrn on Feb 1, 2011 1:42:04 GMT -5
She really doubted that his family was truly as bad as he seemed to think they were. She was comfortable around people like that though since she liked when people did the majority of talking, though she was not going to assume that he was exaggerating until she would get to meet them since it was going to be soon enough anyways. The stereotype of Italians were that they were loud and rambunctious though usually a rather upbeat type of person, he did not fit the mould. While he was upbeat and usually up for anything she would not consider him rambunctious and loud that was for sure. He told her that she would be in charge of her own way of thinking of his family and she nodded with a small smile crossing lips. The prospect of being with him in the tour of Italy causing excitement to build within her, luckily it would not be long until they left since she knew that it would be on her mind until it happened. She no longer was able to recognize the way she was becoming, he was addicting to her. While she had promised herself that she would never allow a guy that she dated to have this affect on her she was powerless to decide that for herself. He had captured her soul attention and she was not too sure if that was a bad thing. The times that they were not together she was thinking about when she would be able to see him again and the times that they had been together previously. Even when she was at work and tried to push him out of her mind to concentrate he still remained somwhere close enough to the surface to be recalled in a matter of milliseconds. She could not imagine how stunning it would be to see some of the attractions that people flocked to in the summer without the crowds and with the possibility of a little bit of snow. She had looked up the weather on the internet when she had found out she would be going with him and saw that it was quite similiar to where they were living now. She was not too sure what to expect when suddenly everything about his composure changed and he looked rather vulnerable and she knew that something was going to be revealed that scared her a little. Though it turned out to not be as big of a deal as she had originally thought him uttering to her that he was scared of water. Everyone had fears, they were different for every person and his were well meritted she knew that even her who had not been in an accident such as that held a small ounce of fear of water since when you were under as deep as she went when she dove there was no certainty of the currents that ran that could rake you across the bottom like a leaf in a gale force wind, it would be silly NOT to be afraid of open water considering what could really happen, though the people that were not afraid of it just seemed to ignore the fact of just how many variables there were in it. If you ever want to face your fear. I want to help. She told him with a small smile, she was not about to push him out of his comfort zone it was completely his choice and he would have to tell her that he wanted to. Arms were gently wrapped around her and the comfort of the strong grip of the man was savoured as she leaned against him, the warmth of both of their bodies passing between the two of them. The contact between their lips was brief but he then rested his forehead against hers whispering tender words to her that brought a brilliant smile to features. Well that is kind of a long story. She said with a small chuckle. She was reluctant when he took a step back having wanted to just remain there but she knew that it probably looked a little weird to the other people around plus he wanted to get going she was sure. He asked her where she wanted to go and she paused for a moment thinking before then continuing walking to complete the loop in the park and be back at the car. Her mind was reeling since she did not want to be rid of his company so soon and yet she was not too sure of what they could do. Well I actually have an idea, I need to go home first though, will you join me for dinner later? She asked him before stepping into the car and staying pretty silent on the drive home with her idea running through her head. When she got home she uttered a quick goodbye kissing him before jogging into the house to get things ready checking the date in the newspaper before then starting cooking for dinner and packing it into a backpack along with warm clothes. She then remembered to text him. 7:30, my house, wear warm clothes. She then closed her phone and finished preparing. When 7:30 came around and there was a knock on the door she answered it, she had already put her backpack full of stuff in the trunk of the car so that it would not look suspicious. She was dressed in jeans and a hoody followed by a jacket and a scarf. Ready? She asked him with a small smile before then walking down to the car and starting it. She backed out of the driveway and turned down an unknown road. It lead up to a large park that was close to her house and she knew that there was a lookout point close to there so she got out and brought the backpack with her as she then set foot into climbing a large hill following a trail and waiting for him to catch up, it took nearly half an hour to reach the top though the view when she got there was amazing, there was a large flat spot that was engulfed in trees therefore making it so the wind would not howl through the area and the snow did not reach it she laid a blanket down on the ground and took out what she had packed, a full dinner and dessert as well as drinks. I saw in the newspaper that there was supposed to be fireworks tonight and I think we will have the best seats for it. The whole city could be seen from where they were sitting.
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Post by Ardy on Feb 7, 2011 1:08:09 GMT -5
Gaze watched the lass with soft intensity upon having her within his embrace. Small smile crept along the man's lips as she told that if he wished to face the phobia that she wanted to help. And you will be the first one I will turn to. He uttered quietly, kissing the top of her forehead.Murmuring the soft words, a brow rose as she unexpectedly replied causing a quiet chuckle to pass through his chest. And I will never forget it. It was apparent that neither wanted to step away but he did not plan on having her leave his company any time soon. Hand took hers as they finished the small walk through the rest of the park. She took a while to answer the question although it did not bother him since they were not in any particular hurry.Questioning look was directed at her as she spoke up, nodding slowly in response. Of course, that sounds great. He replied with a smile. The drive back was quiet for the both of them and he was lost in thoughts about the trip and trying to imagine how things would work out. He had made flight reservations already as well as motel reservations even though it was the off season, the tourists could be rather unpredictable at times. They were welcomed to stay at his parent's villa, but he had figured a hotel would be more comfortable for her.Rome would be an acceptable place to take her if she wished to go since it was not too far from Latina and held more attractions and was a larger city altogether. The challenger rolled to a smooth stop in her driveway and he bid her a brief good bye before she walked in the house and he pulled away. There was no need to stop at the restaurant today so he simply headed home. Considering the idea multiple times before doing so, he took a walk through the woods behind his house before shifting. It had been quite a while since he had done so because of the zoo incident. He was entirely careful now and ventured further out people rarely went about. After appeasing the leopard's needs, spine altered through the shift back human and pulled back on the clothes where he had stashed them. Inaudible sigh passed through the male's kissers as he walked the wooded path to return home. A mail symbol on his phone screen deciphered he had a text message which he guessed who had sent. Scanning through the message he figured he had enough time to get ready before leaving to meet her. Grey collared shirt was chosen from his clothes along with a suitable pair of jeans. Black military jacket was grabbed from the coat closet. He arrived at her doorstep at approximately 7:30 as instructed, classic crooked grin across his features as she opened the door after he had knocked. Low whistle left his lips as she stood before him in casual clothing. Arm was offered to her in a traditional fashion as she asked if he were ready. She stepped towards her car and he was still completely unaware of where they were going or what exactly she had in mind. The routes she was taking were unknown to him and he was completely lost now until it lead to a park. Still, he was not quite sure of her idea. Getting out of the car, she grabbed a backpack which just further confused him. He followed her in silence, watching that she did not fall or stumble as they walked. Are you enjoying keeping me in the dark like this? A bit later they climbed a hill and then reached a hidden spot surrounded by trees and lacking the cover of snow. She placed a blanket over the ground and everything quickly came together once she pulled out food and explained something about fireworks.The view on the opposite side of the hill was spectacular and everything was practically visible from where they would be settled. I do remember hearing about that. I think you are right, we'll see everything perfectly. Figure sank down to take a seat on the blanket, curious eye glancing over the food she had pulled out. It looks delicious. Deep vocals commented with a warm smile. He took her hand after she had taken a seat on the blanket as well. I must say this a very nice surprise. Gaze caught hers and he carefully leaned towards her, letting lips gently brush hers before pulling away slowly. You never seize to amaze me, Ardeil. Once they had set out all the food and everything he dished up his own plate after she had done the same. The cuisine she had put together was quite savoring and of excellent choices. That was marvelous; I must say that you are the only girlfriend I've had that is a better cook then me. He stated with a chuckle, rubbing the back of his neck as he realized that statement might have been a bit awkward. He helped move what was left of the food to the side before pulling her close to him and wrapping his arms around her as the fireworks were scheduled to start. Chin rested upon her shoulder with a content sigh. You are worth a million times more than anything I could ever ask for. Quiet tones uttered next to her ear as the count down below neared to an end before the first round of colorful fireworks burst into the night sky.
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Post by Ayrn on Feb 14, 2011 2:29:26 GMT -5
The afternoon was as close to heaven as she was sure that you could get to while still being alive. She was so relaxed in his company and to think that tomorrow they would be leaving for Italy, a place that was seen as so romantic by people and to meet his parents as well as tour the countryside in which he had grown up. Already her heart raced just thinking about the prospect of spending the time with him, without the hinderance or distractions of either of them having to work the next day. When he kissed the top of her head and promised her that if he chose to face the problem with water that she would be the one that he turned to there was a small case of butterflies that caused her stomach to do flip flops and a broad smile to cross kissers. Gaze landed on the stunning mocha optics of the man to lock his gaze for a brief moment before then allowing them to continue on through the park as she suggested that they meet for dinner later in the day since she already had a plan that she was going to put into action the moment that she got home. When she arrived at home she took a quick shower and got the food ready to make sure that it would be ready for the time that they would have to leave to get the seats in which she planned for the fireworks and he arrived just at the time that she told him, another factor that made her appreciate the company of the man even more was the fact that he was always punctual she assumed that this was one of the things that made him very successful as a business owner. When he arrived she stepped into the car without a word about where they were going and a small smirk that told him that she knew that she was being sneaky and she was enjoying it way too much. She then pulled into a parking spot by the park and he asked her if she enjoyed keeping him in the dark and she nodded with a small smile. What can't handle a suprise? She asked before then swinging the backpack over her back and carrying on to the trail that would take them to the lookout. Only stopping once they had reached the area. He commented after she informed him about the fireworks that he thought that she was right and that they would be able to see everything from where they were, when in truth she did not overly care if they ended up seeing everything since she knew that it was going to be a perfect night to spend with him and knew that the view that they already had with all the glittery lights of the city was enough for her. When she pulled out the food he told her that it looked delicious. Thank you. She stated quietly and her stomach fluttered when he caught her hand and the skin beneath his tingled. Chills ran down her spine when deep vocals uttered that it was a good suprise and she never ceased to amaze him before lips met with his lightly. He pulled away much too soon for her liking though but they were getting ready to eat so that would be allowed since she was sure that he was hungry. Once their plates were filled it was time to eat and she finished it seemed in record time not allowing the food that had been kept warm in containers to go cold. When they were both finished they both set the food aside and he announced that she was the only girlfriend that he had that was a better cook then him and brow raised slightly. Suck up, its so not true. She uttered quietly though she was content to be wrapped in his arms and a deep sigh was released as she settled into his grips, his chin was rested on her shoulder and he uttered that she was worth a million times what he could ask for. And you are worth a trillion times what I could ask for. She uttered to his ear. The fireworks went on for an hour and by that time she was ready for bed since they would have to be up early for the flight tomorrow as they walked back to the car she carried the backpack and lead the way since she knew it off by heart. She had already mainly finished packing so that she would be able to get a good nights sleep before she was plagued with jet lag when they arrived. She stepped out of the car when they arrived at her house. But, I don't want to say good bye. She murmered to him with a small frown. But I guess I will see enough of you starting tomorrow. Good night. She uttered gently before allowing lips to meet his. She did not like long good byes since it was just harder for her to leave so after that she stepped up to the door of her place and disappeared inside to fall into a deep slumber. The next morning her alarm was blaring and she rolled over to turn it off careful not to fall back asleep before swinging her legs over the end of the bed to walk downstairs to gather the rest of her bags and dress in the clothes that she would be wearing for the flight, he told her that he would meet her within the hours time and was right on time helping load her bags into his car. She made sure that her entire house was locked up along with her car in the garage befoe stepping into the passengers seat heading to the airport.
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Post by Ardy on Feb 16, 2011 2:39:13 GMT -5
Of all the time he spent with the woman, never had he had a time in which he did not enjoy. And still he continued to look forward to time well spent with her, no matter what it was. Many times, she was the highlight of his day and he had trouble not keeping track of time when it came down to when he would see her again. Once he had dropped her off, he quickly became anxious as to when he would see her again. Now the idea of going back to Italy was getting much more appeal to his eye, since he would not be venturing alone and would take the time to share the different areas with her. His family was in the back of his thoughts as he considered the various attractions and sights to bring her to since that would be a little over half their escapade. Though he knew he would not be able to bring her everywhere he wished to simply because of lack of time. Rome would definitely be a must since it was only a hour-ish drive from the town of Latina and was full of rich history and beautiful scenery. The run distracted him from the trip plans momentarily but as soon as he returned to his normal self, he was soon focused once more on the idea. The plane tickets had been received in the mail multiple days ago and were right were he had stashed them, the itinerary for the hotel as well. He always liked to keep things scheduled after one mishap involving a very shady, low budget hotel that made his skin crawl and consider the idea of sleeping in his car. Needless to say, one mistake was all it took for him to develop a good habit which had turned out much better in terms of about everything. The male was purely curious as she drove the car in unfamiliar parts of the town before appearing at the park and leading him on some path she was quite sure of. Eyes rolled at her comment despite the fact that she was busy walking up the pathway. Depends. He stated with a quiet chuckle once they'd reach the peak of the hill. The compliment was of course the truth in his opinion as he gazed over the food momentarily before solely focusing on the girl. Leaning towards her, he savored the moment but did not linger since it was figured that she would rather eat before the fireworks. Again he reminded himself that he would have the next seven days with her, practically to himself for the most of the trip. The ideas of this made him giddy like some little kid. After the food was finished he was quite happy to have her in his arms, finding extreme rapture with her once more. Strange look washed over his face at her returned comment. Speaking of suck-ups.... He rolled his eyes teasingly at her as she murmured about him being a trillion times more than what she could ask for. He enjoyed the firework show and it was a nice treat for the city, they had definitely lucked out with where they were sitting; it was almost as though the fireworks were right there in front of them. They would both need to get home to get some sleep since the plane would be leaving early in the morning. Still, he was very reluctant to say good bye to her. Nor do I, tesoro. He told her in hushed tones. A small nod came from him as she spoke of them seeing each other quite a bit starting tomorrow. Good night. He returned, kissing her one last time before returning to his own car and driving home. Sleep came easily for him and it wasn't very tough for him to get up simply out of habit. The important paperwork was grabbed, along with his passport. Bags were checked once more before being loaded into the car, quite pleased with himself for having everything ready and leaving at a good time to get to the airport. He had advised her which section to park at and waited patiently in the parking garage until he spotted the familiar car. A friendly good morning was spoken, kissing her on the cheek and taking one of her bags as well as his own. He handed over a plane ticket for her as well. He already was pretty familiar with the particular airport and so knew exactly where to bring their bags after checking the flight number. Hand reached for hers as they walked towards the ticket scans and through security as well. Finally, they were boarding the plane and instructed to put on their seatbelt as well as turn off cellular devices and such that could interfere with the engine. He naturally asked her seat preference and sat of the opposite of the one she chose. You might want to sleep, but the first day will not be too busy, simply because of jet lag. The first night would basically consist of them landing and driving to the hotel or depending on her energy and what they could squeeze in. Then the next day, they would be traveling to his parent's villa which would be probably the most interesting part of the trip in his eyes. Things with his family tended to be...unpredictable. Soft kiss was placed on top of the girl's temple with a small sigh, contemplating his plans once more before drifting into a light sleep himself. He woke periodically and finally noticed they were about to land as the plan lowered to touch down. We're about to land. He announced quietly to her as he gently arose her from what looked to be a cat nap. It took several minutes after landing for them to at last be allowed to step from the plane. Arm wrapped around the girl's shoulders with a broad smile. Welcome to Italy, Ardeil. He uttered, now realizing he was glad to be able to return home once more. Fingers intertwined with hers as once more they had to sort through the crowds to baggage claim. After finding their bags, he did not even go and stop to talk about rental cars, just dug into his pocket before finding the right key. Personally, the man did not care for European cars so his family always were sure to make previous arrangements. The mercedes was parked as where he had been told and unlocked with the click of the button. The car looked out of place among the compact cars, but there were people who had normal cars here as well. I'm sorry, I don't do well with formal Italian cars. He stated with a chuckle before popping the trunk and placing their bags inside.
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Post by Ayrn on Feb 17, 2011 2:26:17 GMT -5
She was glad that the airport was not too far from her house and within the next 20 minutes she was pulling into the parking lot that he had indicated that they should meet at. She had not had to get up too early to arrive on time for the flight, within the nexy day they would be arriving in Italy and that had caused her to leap out of bed this morning even though she was a little tired, the aspect of being in Italy with possibly the best looking Italian man was not too bad either. A broad smile creased features as the thoughts of the man passed through her mind though she reminded herself to focus on the task at hand and park the car, she had already spotted the Challenger and took a parking spot that was not too far him his car though there was no space on either side. She did not have a problem leaving the car here though since it was a secure lot. She placed the ticket for the long term parking on the dash face up before grabbing her bags from the trunk and locking it and checking the doors just to make sure before heading in the direction in which she had spotted her boyfriend. He snatched one of her bags from her and she did not argue. He knew that she would have no problem carrying it on her own yet he was too much of a gentleman to allow for something like that and she adored that part of him that stuck to the traditional old ways that many men had completely forgotten. He was the type to always hold the door open for her and to open the car door. Something that a lot of girls would take forgranted though she noticed everytime and it caused her heart to flutter that he was that caring. While a lot of the time when you flew out on trips to dive you would be in a helicopter she had been through the airport a lot as well since there were a lot of times that she would return to Crete to visit her family though they did not think that was enough and were quite upset that she was coming to Italy before they were planning on being able to see her. She knew that when she got back she would approach the subject of them coming out here to stay with her instead since they had only been to her new home once and it hardly seemed fair even though when she went back it was her visiting the rest of her friends that she had left behind in her hometown as much as it was visiting with her family. She would drag him along next time that she went though since she was sure that he would love the relaxed little island that she had grown up on. It was completely different from what they were used to in the busy city that they lived in now. She made sure that her passport was in her hand and grabbed the plane ticket when it was handed to her as they made their way through the airport towards the security where their bags passed through to get checked before they made their way through the large archway of metal detectors. She then settled into the seats resting back when she chose the aisle one. She settled easily next to him, only gripping the seat lightly when the plane started to take off and immediately grip was relaxed once they were safely leveled off in the air. She put her cell phone away in her bag. He suggested that she sleep which seemed like a good idea and a small nod was uttered before head was then rested on his shoulder and eyes were allowed to fall closed, a kiss to her temple prodding a small smile upon lips. Once she fell into a light sleep the moment that she seemed to fall asleep she heard soft lyrics being uttered, something about them landing, it took a moment for her to remember that they were on a plane on their way to Italy and it took her a moment for her to open her eyes and become coherent again. She stepped off the plane with him and he uttered welcome to Italy and instantly it was impossible not to notice that they were in a different country. The landscape was so different and eyes roamed around the airport. Wow. She uttered gently before they moved to grab their bags that had just arrived and walked in the direction of the door and he apologized to her about not doing well with formal Italian cars. It seemed as though it had been planned out for him already since he had the keys to a car and the one that responded in the parking lot was a suprise a gorgeous Mercedes. Wow I feel like royalty. She said as she stepped into the passengers side once the bags were loaded.
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Post by Ardy on Feb 23, 2011 2:16:26 GMT -5
Grin appeared on the man's face as she softly spoke a three letter opinion of the country already. And the best is yet to come. He stated with a quiet chuckle. He'd always been proud of his heritage and loved whenever he had a chance to visit his homeland, it was just that the busy schedule that occupied his time limited those chances.Between his family and him for visits, they had a schedule worked out so he did not have to bother with rental cars even though the budget was not a problem, the companies were just a pain. Plus he just preferred borrowing his family's car since it was not a hassle.Their luggage was packed neatly into the trunk of the car with plenty of room to spare as well. Brow rose and an interested glance was cast in her direction as she stated something along the lines of feeling like royalty. You deserve it, but I'm afraid to say that this is truly my father's car. It's almost too high caliber for my own taste. Joking tones stated with a playful wink. The car was unlocked by the remote that was with the keys, climbing into the car and starting the engine. It was obvious that one of his brothers hadn't drove the car to the airport otherwise the gas tank would have been empty or something that they would consider funny. I apologize in advance, just in case one of my siblings happens to tell some sort of joke that offends you. And if either one does, I'll kick their ass without an issue. He stated, entirely serious on both terms. Sometimes they could get a bit out of hand and act half their age. After getting the car on the road, free hand reached for that of his girlfriend's. A small smile appeared across his face as he glanced over towards her for just a second before returning attention to the road. I regret that I will not be able to show you a lot of the major sites around here, just because the drive is a bit longer and we don't have quite enough time. However, we will be able to see the majority of Rome, if you would be interested in doing so. It's not far from Latina. He knew the drive well since there were many events held in the capital and it was a great place to visit, regardless if you were a native or not. The distance between the two cities was less than two hours, so not bad at all. A little while later, they pulled into a mid-sized hotel with large letters spelling out "hotel" along the side of the building, another sign reading the formal name of it. The car was stopped in front of the main entrance, stating he'd be back quickly before leaving her for a moment. The clerk was fluent in both Italian and English, but Donatello prefferred speaking English for now to get things straightened out. With a bit of frustration, the male jogged back out to the car to check something over with Ardeil. Apparently, their website is having some issues with the system or something. How disgusted would be to share the same room with me? Two queen sized beds, or of course I can try to get a single room for you as well? The choice is yours. Stunning smile crossed the male's features as he waited patiently for the lady's answer, completely fine with whatever made her comfortable. As long as she was happy, he was content and he was more than willing to do just about anything for her to be happy. He'd been roped into a similar situation before, yet this was different. Last time, he had not been seeing straight but now he was quite sure of her feelings as well. Through his mother's scoldings, he'd always been taught the main ideas of traditionalists, more contemporary versions actually. However he was not ashamed of this and actually frowned upon those who did not treat woman with respect. Upon her choice, he went back and spoke with the clerk to return with sets of keys for each of them. The hotel had a pool and fitness studio and was very nice since he was very cautious of shady hotels with bad reviews. Challenger was parked in the garage, doors locked after they had retrieved their baggage from the trunk. He personally took as much as he could so she did not have as much to carry, just out of habit. Bags rested on the floor of the elevator temporarily as arms found their way around the girl and turned her in order to catch her expression. You do not understand how much you traveling here with me means. He uttered, lips pressing to hers for a few moments only to stop before the doors of the elevator opened for their floor. If you have some place you'd like to go, just tell me. We don't have to go anywhere today if you just want to rest, I understand completely.
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