Scott has his head turned enough that he sees Hope coming, though his gaze drops to the ground. He'd never get used to her seeing him like this. It was one thing when he was her patient. But now that they were in a relationship, all he did was feel so weak all the time. Hope said she loved him regardless of the problems and he believed her, but... whether she minded or not, he did, and it wasn't a good feeling. He wanted to see her, but didn't like her seeing him like this. He never would.
Having her sit beside him and take his hand, he lets his fingers curl around hers, despite the misery he was feeling from the morning. "I'm doing okay," he responds quietly.
Standing abruptly, he pulls her up by the hand as well. "Let's walk," he suggests. He'd sat enough already today. Sitting meant thinking and talking about his problems, and right now, he wanted to do neither.
Heading down the now-familiar path, Scott is quiet for a long time, just walking with Hope. Eventually, they're by the little flower garden behind the buildings and hidden from view of the windows with watchful eyes. Stopping to look a the spring flowers just starting to push up through the earth, Scott slips behind Hope to drape his arms over her shoulders and rest his head down against hers. Catching a whiff of her hair, he breathes it in deeply.
"I ran out on Hawks again," he admits softly, staying behind her so she could lean back against his chest. At least this way he could feel like a man, if just for a moment, having a woman in his arms instead of the other way around... and he wouldn't have to look Hope in the eye either. "He's decided I'm more angry at myself than the Agency."
Only allowing a brief pause, he speaks again. "If I promise to talk to you every day, can I go home?"
Eli makes a quick task out of his shower, one, because he was late, and two, because even though he'd laughed at Ryan's comment, he wanted to save her some hot water. Finally out, dressed and ready to get going, he heads by the kitchen towards the door, but stops as his nose catches the scent of breakfast. His stomach growls a complaint about being forgotten.
He pokes his head into the kitchen, spying Ryan fixing breakfast. "You realize when you make food smell so good, it's pure torture when I gotta leave for work, right?"
Leo thinks for a moment, yawning. "I... think I'm feeling a little bit better, yeah. Thanks to you, I think. Though... I don't remember much." He gives Cassy a sheepish grin. Memories from the day before were a bit foggy.
Hearing her question about food, he gives a light laugh and shakes his head. "I would love some breakfast. But holy cow, you've done so much already..." His eyes showed how tired he was still, even though he was trying to look well. "I know you got better things to do than stick around and keep playing nurse."
4/21/10
Cold Shower
Turning a little on the bed so she could see Leo Cassy gives a smile as she yawns just a little. Of course she had stayed to make sure Leo was going to be ok. Maybe part of the reason she'd stayed as well was to curb her own loneliness too, but for the most part it was because of Leo.
"Of course I stayed, thats what friends are for you know...to help when we need it. I'm sure you would of done the same fore me. Feeling any better?"
Bending over to grab her socks that had been kicked off sometime in the night Cassy slowly puts them on looking up at the clock once before back to Leo.
"It's a little after 8. I though maybe I could make us some breakfast if your feeling up to it."
Ryan gives a little shriek as she moves to the other end of the couch trying to get away from her brothers fingers that were treating to tickle her. Though she couldn't help laughing at the same time thinking her brother was pretty funny.
Looking at the clock herself she lets out a small sigh. She had another hour before she had to be into work at least today would be a short shift if they slowed down any. Watching her brother spring bored over the back of the couch she gives a laugh calling after him.
"You always have dibs on the shower first and than leave me with the cold water."
Shaking her head and giving another laugh Ryan stands and heads into the kitchen rooting around for some breakfast. Maybe she would make something for Eli this morning to take along his way as well. She hated when he left for work without eating.
Parking in the lot Hope slips out of her car starting to walk up the way. The last few days Scott had been doing pretty good and she had been happy of that. He was trying and that in itself was something great to see. It brought some hope that everything would be ok, and Scott was once again on the road to recovery.
Coming around the bend and see Scott now on the bench Hope's heart gave a small jump. He looked upset like something might be wrong. She new he would have bad days she only hoped one wouldn't have come so soon.
Getting to the bench Hope sits down next to Scott and gives him a small smile reaching her hand over to her and giving it a tiny squeeze.
"Hey there. How are you doing today?"
"Of course I stayed, thats what friends are for you know...to help when we need it. I'm sure you would of done the same fore me. Feeling any better?"
Bending over to grab her socks that had been kicked off sometime in the night Cassy slowly puts them on looking up at the clock once before back to Leo.
"It's a little after 8. I though maybe I could make us some breakfast if your feeling up to it."
Ryan gives a little shriek as she moves to the other end of the couch trying to get away from her brothers fingers that were treating to tickle her. Though she couldn't help laughing at the same time thinking her brother was pretty funny.
Looking at the clock herself she lets out a small sigh. She had another hour before she had to be into work at least today would be a short shift if they slowed down any. Watching her brother spring bored over the back of the couch she gives a laugh calling after him.
"You always have dibs on the shower first and than leave me with the cold water."
Shaking her head and giving another laugh Ryan stands and heads into the kitchen rooting around for some breakfast. Maybe she would make something for Eli this morning to take along his way as well. She hated when he left for work without eating.
Parking in the lot Hope slips out of her car starting to walk up the way. The last few days Scott had been doing pretty good and she had been happy of that. He was trying and that in itself was something great to see. It brought some hope that everything would be ok, and Scott was once again on the road to recovery.
Coming around the bend and see Scott now on the bench Hope's heart gave a small jump. He looked upset like something might be wrong. She new he would have bad days she only hoped one wouldn't have come so soon.
Getting to the bench Hope sits down next to Scott and gives him a small smile reaching her hand over to her and giving it a tiny squeeze.
"Hey there. How are you doing today?"
4/20/10
What about him?
Still half asleep, Leo opens one eye just a little bit to see that there is light in his room. He'd been in the middle of a dream... what had woken him? He feels the bed move, and for a moment, he wonders what on earth was with him in bed. Oh yes... Cassy had spent the night. Had she cared for him more? He thinks he remembers her bringing a cold cloth in the night. Thinking about it for a few seconds, he concludes that he didn't have a fever anymore, though he was very tired and a bit sore too.
Rolling over onto his back, he squints sleepily to see Cassy sitting on the edge of the bed. She really was something special to have stayed to make sure he was okay.
"I didn't expect you to really stay," he comments quietly, his voice hoarse and scratchy. "What time is it?"
"Ahhh!" Eli gives a holler and sits bolt upright as he's bombarded with popcorn. He had been sound asleep. Feeling the popcorn hit him and roll down his shirt had brought on images of some horrible creatures or insects, adding to his already-weird dream.
Spotting Ryan laughing with the popcorn bowl, his eyes narrow, though the corners of his mouth start to twitch as he tries to keep from smiling. "You twerp." Rubbing a hand over his face, he then eyes her skeptically. "Did you just call me lover boy?"
He gets up off the couch and moves towards her, threatening to tickle her or at least drag her onto the floor, but he stops and straightens quite abruptly. Reaching to his back, he does a little dance but is unsuccessful so finally he sheds his shirt, sending bits of popcorn onto the floor.
"Fine way to wake a man up," he complains, though humor dances in his eyes. "I'll have to warn Alec about that one. No more popcorn for you." He points a finger at her in a teasing warning. "What time is it anyway?"
Looking around for the clock, it's to his dismay that he finds he has very little time to make it to work. "Aww man!" Springing over the couch, he jogs down the hall. "Dibs on the shower!" he calls over his shoulder.
"So what is the goal?"
"To let go of my anger so I can deal with the Agency crap." Scott's eyes stay glued to the floor in Dr. Hawks' office. He hadn't run away from sessions the last couple days. Hope had brought Domino once and that had distracted him for a while. Fighting the data in his mind though had become almost constant and he was growing so tired of trying to conquer it. But if he let go for even a few moments, he could get trapped again, but a second time and there might not be a way out again. He was still here... still stuck... still miserable. But he knew he needed help getting back on his feet now. Maybe he'd known it all along and just hadn't wanted to admit it. But with this whole data thing, he knew he needed to do something about it. Unfortunately, in order to get there, he needed to quit being angry and scared of the data he was seeing so that he could adequately deflect it when it came to mind.
Dr. Hawks smirks at him a little. "Okay. I prefer to call it data, but we can call it crap if you want."
Scott's eyes rise to meet his. "I'm tired."
"I know. But what will happen if you don't work through this?"
"I'll die lonely and miserable in a mental institution somewhere, locked in a padded room."
"Well... yeah, you might." Dr. Hawks leans forward on his desk, folding his hands. The last few days had been typical. Scott wanted help but was scared and hurt. He wanted to hold onto his anger, which was keeping him from adjusting to any other problems he had. One thing that had been accomplished though, was with Hope's help, Scott was finally willing to share bits and pieces of his story, so Dr. Hawks could get a better grasp on what was going on. Aside from all that was the medical perspective, which showed Scott's declining health due to lack of eating. "Scott... do you want to get better? I mean... really want to?"
Scott shrugs. "Why wouldn't I? You think this if fun?"
"No, I think it's probably quite miserable. But sometimes we like the way anger feels. It doesn't make sense, but sometimes anger gives us a feeling of control. If we can stay angry, then someone can't hurt us as much - or so we think." Dr. Hawks cocks his head. "Sound familiar?"
Scott's gaze lowers again and he picks at the arm of the chair he was sitting in.
"Or maybe... it's not really the Agency you're angry with."
Scott pauses and eventually looks up once more. "Well it wasn't anybody else who tortured me and left me to rot."
Dr. Hawks sighs deeply and leans back in his chair, studying Scott. He'd learned a lot in the last couple days, about Scott's personality and the way he functioned. Maybe to some, it looked like they had gotten nowhere, but Dr. Hawks believed they had. "When someone wrongs you, what do you usually do?"
"Depends on what they do."
"Say they steal something from you."
"I tell them to give it back."
"And if they don't?"
"I call the cops, or arrest them myself, for that matter."
"What if they apologize?"
"I guess I'm supposed to forgive them."
"Do you?"
Scott thinks for a moment. "Eventually."
"What if they give back whatever they stole?"
"It's easier to forgive them."
"What if whatever it was got broken while in their possession?"
Scott purses his lips and shrugs. "I guess if it wasn't that important to me, it doesn't matter much. But if it was important, then I gotta see if they're really sorry."
"Before you forgive them, you mean?"
"I guess. I'm supposed to forgive them. Hard sometimes, but I try."
"What about the Agency?"
Scott grits his teeth. "I guess I just haven't gotten there yet."
Dr. Hawks studies his face. "Haven't you? If one of those men was brought in here and I left you two alone, what would you do?"
"Would he be armed?"
"No. He'd be in handcuffs at least, unable to fight. What would you do?"
Scott has to think about that one, imagining that scenario. He'd finally gotten to the point that he'd play along with Dr. Hawks. It made Hope smile when he told her they had a good session, so that was as good a reason as any. "I'd stare him straight in the eye and tell him to look at what he created. Then I'd tell him that I would hope he could live with himself, knowing what he'd done."
"You wouldn't beat him to a pulp?"
"I'd want to... but no."
"Why not?"
"Bigger impact not to, don't you think?"
"And in the end... would you have forgiven him?"
"I guess... kinda. There'd be some closure there. I could finally have the upper hand. I'd be the one in control, not him. He'd be the one at my mercy. And that would be enough for me to let it go."
"And move on?"
"Yeah."
Dr. Hawks opens his desk drawer and pulls out a mirror, pushing it across to Scott. "What about him?"
Scott glances down in the mirror, his jaw automatically tightening. He picks up the mirror for a moment and looks at his reflection. His face was thin... pale... his blind eye was a stark reminder of what had happened to him. His stomach tightens and he puts the mirror face-down on the desk. Looking back to Dr. Hawks, his eyes have a new, cold burn in them. "What about him?"
"Can you forgive him, too?"
"For what?" Scott's tone has become rigid.
"For not being able to protect himself."
Scott's leg bounces slightly before he stands up, pacing away from the desk. "I don't know what you're talking about."
Unfortunately, he'd just shown his hand, and Dr. Hawks knew it. "Yes you do, Scott. Where does the core of your anger lie? Is it really with the Agency? Or is it with yourself for allowing them to do to you what they did?"
There was no window to look out. Only pictures. Scott finds a painting to stare at, his back to Dr. Hawks. This conversation struck a little too close to home. Had he been aiming his anger in the wrong direction? Had he just been afraid to admit it?
Scott feels his defenses start to weaken as his emotions begin to churn. A brief flashback of his cell allows a piece of data to attach itself to a memory and try to pull his mind away from the subject at hand. Feeling it coming on, Scott tries to refocus, knowing he had to distract himself. "Who did this painting?"
Dr. Hawks lifts his eyebrows at the sudden change. "I'm... not sure. Why?"
"I like the colors... the blues and greens... it's pretty."
"Well, thank you. Does this... apply to our conversation?"
"No. I was just... commenting." A bead of sweat runs down the side of Scott's face. Had he thwarted the data's attempt? He thinks for a moment, satisfied that he was still lucid. Turning back to Dr. Hawks he wanders back to the chair and sits down again, slouching his shoulders. "I've always been weak."
"Didn't you have any training in the Elite?"
"Not much to start out. What's the tech guy gotta know? When I was on suspension, Gunner put me through some paces and I learned enough to get away if one or two tried to jump me but..." Scott shakes his head. "I just wasn't good enough to defend myself. I just... didn't have the strength."
"You're only human, Scott."
"I know!" Scott's hand balls into a fist as his anger flares. "But I shoulda done more. I... I should have."
"From what I hear, it was incredible that you made it out of there alive at all."
"Yeah, and look at me now."
"I am, and I see someone who just needs a little help finding the way up again, that's all."
"I need a padded room somewhere."
"I don't believe that." Dr. Hawks could feel his hold on Scott starting to slip. "What you do need is to forgive yourself. Once you can do that, anger will no longer have a foothold. But you have to decide to do it. It can't be me, it can't be Hope... this is something you have to do... inside. You have to let go."
...Scott sits on the bench alongside the walking path, elbows resting on his knees. A soft breeze blew the tree above him, while the sun tried to peek through the waving branches. But his soul was far less peaceful as he replays his session with Dr. Hawks. He'd walked out... first time in days. He just... had a hard time facing up to the fact that maybe this whole thing was because he was more angry at himself than anything. Was it true? It was hard enough to deal with that it would appear so.
Sitting back on the bench, he stuffs his hands in his hoodie pockets. Anyone else outside today would be in short sleeves. But it seemed he'd been more cold lately. Sighing, he glances down the path to the parking lot. Hope would be here soon.
Rolling over onto his back, he squints sleepily to see Cassy sitting on the edge of the bed. She really was something special to have stayed to make sure he was okay.
"I didn't expect you to really stay," he comments quietly, his voice hoarse and scratchy. "What time is it?"
"Ahhh!" Eli gives a holler and sits bolt upright as he's bombarded with popcorn. He had been sound asleep. Feeling the popcorn hit him and roll down his shirt had brought on images of some horrible creatures or insects, adding to his already-weird dream.
Spotting Ryan laughing with the popcorn bowl, his eyes narrow, though the corners of his mouth start to twitch as he tries to keep from smiling. "You twerp." Rubbing a hand over his face, he then eyes her skeptically. "Did you just call me lover boy?"
He gets up off the couch and moves towards her, threatening to tickle her or at least drag her onto the floor, but he stops and straightens quite abruptly. Reaching to his back, he does a little dance but is unsuccessful so finally he sheds his shirt, sending bits of popcorn onto the floor.
"Fine way to wake a man up," he complains, though humor dances in his eyes. "I'll have to warn Alec about that one. No more popcorn for you." He points a finger at her in a teasing warning. "What time is it anyway?"
Looking around for the clock, it's to his dismay that he finds he has very little time to make it to work. "Aww man!" Springing over the couch, he jogs down the hall. "Dibs on the shower!" he calls over his shoulder.
"So what is the goal?"
"To let go of my anger so I can deal with the Agency crap." Scott's eyes stay glued to the floor in Dr. Hawks' office. He hadn't run away from sessions the last couple days. Hope had brought Domino once and that had distracted him for a while. Fighting the data in his mind though had become almost constant and he was growing so tired of trying to conquer it. But if he let go for even a few moments, he could get trapped again, but a second time and there might not be a way out again. He was still here... still stuck... still miserable. But he knew he needed help getting back on his feet now. Maybe he'd known it all along and just hadn't wanted to admit it. But with this whole data thing, he knew he needed to do something about it. Unfortunately, in order to get there, he needed to quit being angry and scared of the data he was seeing so that he could adequately deflect it when it came to mind.
Dr. Hawks smirks at him a little. "Okay. I prefer to call it data, but we can call it crap if you want."
Scott's eyes rise to meet his. "I'm tired."
"I know. But what will happen if you don't work through this?"
"I'll die lonely and miserable in a mental institution somewhere, locked in a padded room."
"Well... yeah, you might." Dr. Hawks leans forward on his desk, folding his hands. The last few days had been typical. Scott wanted help but was scared and hurt. He wanted to hold onto his anger, which was keeping him from adjusting to any other problems he had. One thing that had been accomplished though, was with Hope's help, Scott was finally willing to share bits and pieces of his story, so Dr. Hawks could get a better grasp on what was going on. Aside from all that was the medical perspective, which showed Scott's declining health due to lack of eating. "Scott... do you want to get better? I mean... really want to?"
Scott shrugs. "Why wouldn't I? You think this if fun?"
"No, I think it's probably quite miserable. But sometimes we like the way anger feels. It doesn't make sense, but sometimes anger gives us a feeling of control. If we can stay angry, then someone can't hurt us as much - or so we think." Dr. Hawks cocks his head. "Sound familiar?"
Scott's gaze lowers again and he picks at the arm of the chair he was sitting in.
"Or maybe... it's not really the Agency you're angry with."
Scott pauses and eventually looks up once more. "Well it wasn't anybody else who tortured me and left me to rot."
Dr. Hawks sighs deeply and leans back in his chair, studying Scott. He'd learned a lot in the last couple days, about Scott's personality and the way he functioned. Maybe to some, it looked like they had gotten nowhere, but Dr. Hawks believed they had. "When someone wrongs you, what do you usually do?"
"Depends on what they do."
"Say they steal something from you."
"I tell them to give it back."
"And if they don't?"
"I call the cops, or arrest them myself, for that matter."
"What if they apologize?"
"I guess I'm supposed to forgive them."
"Do you?"
Scott thinks for a moment. "Eventually."
"What if they give back whatever they stole?"
"It's easier to forgive them."
"What if whatever it was got broken while in their possession?"
Scott purses his lips and shrugs. "I guess if it wasn't that important to me, it doesn't matter much. But if it was important, then I gotta see if they're really sorry."
"Before you forgive them, you mean?"
"I guess. I'm supposed to forgive them. Hard sometimes, but I try."
"What about the Agency?"
Scott grits his teeth. "I guess I just haven't gotten there yet."
Dr. Hawks studies his face. "Haven't you? If one of those men was brought in here and I left you two alone, what would you do?"
"Would he be armed?"
"No. He'd be in handcuffs at least, unable to fight. What would you do?"
Scott has to think about that one, imagining that scenario. He'd finally gotten to the point that he'd play along with Dr. Hawks. It made Hope smile when he told her they had a good session, so that was as good a reason as any. "I'd stare him straight in the eye and tell him to look at what he created. Then I'd tell him that I would hope he could live with himself, knowing what he'd done."
"You wouldn't beat him to a pulp?"
"I'd want to... but no."
"Why not?"
"Bigger impact not to, don't you think?"
"And in the end... would you have forgiven him?"
"I guess... kinda. There'd be some closure there. I could finally have the upper hand. I'd be the one in control, not him. He'd be the one at my mercy. And that would be enough for me to let it go."
"And move on?"
"Yeah."
Dr. Hawks opens his desk drawer and pulls out a mirror, pushing it across to Scott. "What about him?"
Scott glances down in the mirror, his jaw automatically tightening. He picks up the mirror for a moment and looks at his reflection. His face was thin... pale... his blind eye was a stark reminder of what had happened to him. His stomach tightens and he puts the mirror face-down on the desk. Looking back to Dr. Hawks, his eyes have a new, cold burn in them. "What about him?"
"Can you forgive him, too?"
"For what?" Scott's tone has become rigid.
"For not being able to protect himself."
Scott's leg bounces slightly before he stands up, pacing away from the desk. "I don't know what you're talking about."
Unfortunately, he'd just shown his hand, and Dr. Hawks knew it. "Yes you do, Scott. Where does the core of your anger lie? Is it really with the Agency? Or is it with yourself for allowing them to do to you what they did?"
There was no window to look out. Only pictures. Scott finds a painting to stare at, his back to Dr. Hawks. This conversation struck a little too close to home. Had he been aiming his anger in the wrong direction? Had he just been afraid to admit it?
Scott feels his defenses start to weaken as his emotions begin to churn. A brief flashback of his cell allows a piece of data to attach itself to a memory and try to pull his mind away from the subject at hand. Feeling it coming on, Scott tries to refocus, knowing he had to distract himself. "Who did this painting?"
Dr. Hawks lifts his eyebrows at the sudden change. "I'm... not sure. Why?"
"I like the colors... the blues and greens... it's pretty."
"Well, thank you. Does this... apply to our conversation?"
"No. I was just... commenting." A bead of sweat runs down the side of Scott's face. Had he thwarted the data's attempt? He thinks for a moment, satisfied that he was still lucid. Turning back to Dr. Hawks he wanders back to the chair and sits down again, slouching his shoulders. "I've always been weak."
"Didn't you have any training in the Elite?"
"Not much to start out. What's the tech guy gotta know? When I was on suspension, Gunner put me through some paces and I learned enough to get away if one or two tried to jump me but..." Scott shakes his head. "I just wasn't good enough to defend myself. I just... didn't have the strength."
"You're only human, Scott."
"I know!" Scott's hand balls into a fist as his anger flares. "But I shoulda done more. I... I should have."
"From what I hear, it was incredible that you made it out of there alive at all."
"Yeah, and look at me now."
"I am, and I see someone who just needs a little help finding the way up again, that's all."
"I need a padded room somewhere."
"I don't believe that." Dr. Hawks could feel his hold on Scott starting to slip. "What you do need is to forgive yourself. Once you can do that, anger will no longer have a foothold. But you have to decide to do it. It can't be me, it can't be Hope... this is something you have to do... inside. You have to let go."
...Scott sits on the bench alongside the walking path, elbows resting on his knees. A soft breeze blew the tree above him, while the sun tried to peek through the waving branches. But his soul was far less peaceful as he replays his session with Dr. Hawks. He'd walked out... first time in days. He just... had a hard time facing up to the fact that maybe this whole thing was because he was more angry at himself than anything. Was it true? It was hard enough to deal with that it would appear so.
Sitting back on the bench, he stuffs his hands in his hoodie pockets. Anyone else outside today would be in short sleeves. But it seemed he'd been more cold lately. Sighing, he glances down the path to the parking lot. Hope would be here soon.
4/19/10
Lover Boy
Soon even to Cassy the tv started to drown out as her eyes became heavy, finally closing a smile on her lips, and her arm still around Leo.
Only once in the night did Cassy wake feeling Leo was burning up again. Gently getting out of the best and going to the bathroom to grab a cool cloth for his head. Sitting on the edge of the bed with Leo till the fever broke Cassy soon crawled back into the bed behind him draping her arm over his side drifting off to sleep again.
As the sun peeked through the widow Cassy shifts in bed just a little. Realizing her arm was over a body she freeze for a second almost forgetting where she was. Remembering finally that she had spend the night with Leo to keep an eye on him she relaxes again.
"Good Morning!"
Cassy whispers. Finally shifting on the bed softly as to not wake Leo Cassy swings her legs over the edge of the bed just sitting there for a long moment before stretching her arms up. After she woke up a little more maybe she would make some breakfast for Leo and herself. That would be something nice to do.
Shifting her weight and squinting her eyes at the sun that shone right in the window onto the couch Ryan gave a stretch but was constricted just a little on the couch. Opening her eyes more and seeing Eli a grin forms no her face. They must have been exhausted to have passed out here.
Spying the bowl of popcorn that some how didnt end on the floor all over the place Ryan's grin grows even more. Taking a handful she takes aim before letting it go all over Eli, in his face, hair down his shirt. A laugh followed as she gasped for air talking.
"Rise and Shin Lover Boy!"
Only once in the night did Cassy wake feeling Leo was burning up again. Gently getting out of the best and going to the bathroom to grab a cool cloth for his head. Sitting on the edge of the bed with Leo till the fever broke Cassy soon crawled back into the bed behind him draping her arm over his side drifting off to sleep again.
As the sun peeked through the widow Cassy shifts in bed just a little. Realizing her arm was over a body she freeze for a second almost forgetting where she was. Remembering finally that she had spend the night with Leo to keep an eye on him she relaxes again.
"Good Morning!"
Cassy whispers. Finally shifting on the bed softly as to not wake Leo Cassy swings her legs over the edge of the bed just sitting there for a long moment before stretching her arms up. After she woke up a little more maybe she would make some breakfast for Leo and herself. That would be something nice to do.
Shifting her weight and squinting her eyes at the sun that shone right in the window onto the couch Ryan gave a stretch but was constricted just a little on the couch. Opening her eyes more and seeing Eli a grin forms no her face. They must have been exhausted to have passed out here.
Spying the bowl of popcorn that some how didnt end on the floor all over the place Ryan's grin grows even more. Taking a handful she takes aim before letting it go all over Eli, in his face, hair down his shirt. A laugh followed as she gasped for air talking.
"Rise and Shin Lover Boy!"
In honor of
"Kiss kiss? You kidding me?" Eli takes a handful of popcorn, not minding a bit if Ryan snuggled in behind him. He'd called her a foot-warmer before and wouldn't be afraid to do it again.
Even with his statement of distaste though, he's already changing the channel from where he'd had it. It had, in fact, turned out to be a romance movie, but he wasn't about to tell Ryan that. "Ahh, here we go." He turns up the volume a little, settling on a different channel. "How about a good ol' shoot 'em up western? In honor of Pops."
Leo makes himself comfortable next to Cassy, too sick to mind her staying with him for the night. Tilting his head so he can see the tv, it was fun watching the old shows. They're funny enough that they start him laughing and he can't fall asleep just yet. His head hurt when he laughed, but the shows were too funny not to laugh, and finding the humor along with Cassy made it even more fun.
Eventually though, his tiredness finally wins out and he falls to sleep to the sounds of canned laughter from I Love Lucy. Somewhere in the night, he feels himself burning up again, but this time there's someone there to help him through and bring the cool cloth for his head. By the time the morning light is starting to peek around the curtains in his room, his fever had finally broken, and he was sleeping peacefully.
Even with his statement of distaste though, he's already changing the channel from where he'd had it. It had, in fact, turned out to be a romance movie, but he wasn't about to tell Ryan that. "Ahh, here we go." He turns up the volume a little, settling on a different channel. "How about a good ol' shoot 'em up western? In honor of Pops."
Leo makes himself comfortable next to Cassy, too sick to mind her staying with him for the night. Tilting his head so he can see the tv, it was fun watching the old shows. They're funny enough that they start him laughing and he can't fall asleep just yet. His head hurt when he laughed, but the shows were too funny not to laugh, and finding the humor along with Cassy made it even more fun.
Eventually though, his tiredness finally wins out and he falls to sleep to the sounds of canned laughter from I Love Lucy. Somewhere in the night, he feels himself burning up again, but this time there's someone there to help him through and bring the cool cloth for his head. By the time the morning light is starting to peek around the curtains in his room, his fever had finally broken, and he was sleeping peacefully.
4/18/10
Alone
"Ha, I'll make you clean it up for...for...well just because."
Giving another laugh at Eli sits up Ryan couldn't help it. Teasing him was sometimes the best part of having him here.
Watching as he curls to the other end of the couch she stands heading into the kitchen to ready some popcorn. Back in only a few short moments the aroma of popcorn follows with the big red bowl in hand.
Sitting close to Eli Ryan hands him the bowl so she can curl up next to him behind where his legs were folded and lean her arm on his hip. She didn't mind curling up with her brother he was rather comfortable and being the youngest that made it her right.
"Ok...did you find something and it better not be all kiss kiss."
Giving a small chuckle at Leo Cassy leans her head against his for a moment and gives him a slight squeeze. She made a good pillow...at least she made a good something.
"Ok lets see what else is on tv than."
Picking up the remote Cassy flips through the channels till finally landing on not a movie but tv land with all the old black and white shows. Snuggling a little father down in the bed herself Cassy props her head up to watch tv. This was nice, just having a friend there, and not being alone.
Giving another laugh at Eli sits up Ryan couldn't help it. Teasing him was sometimes the best part of having him here.
Watching as he curls to the other end of the couch she stands heading into the kitchen to ready some popcorn. Back in only a few short moments the aroma of popcorn follows with the big red bowl in hand.
Sitting close to Eli Ryan hands him the bowl so she can curl up next to him behind where his legs were folded and lean her arm on his hip. She didn't mind curling up with her brother he was rather comfortable and being the youngest that made it her right.
"Ok...did you find something and it better not be all kiss kiss."
Giving a small chuckle at Leo Cassy leans her head against his for a moment and gives him a slight squeeze. She made a good pillow...at least she made a good something.
"Ok lets see what else is on tv than."
Picking up the remote Cassy flips through the channels till finally landing on not a movie but tv land with all the old black and white shows. Snuggling a little father down in the bed herself Cassy props her head up to watch tv. This was nice, just having a friend there, and not being alone.
Nurse
Eli laughs and sits up on his own, opting not to be too much of a pain. "Okay. And yes, you can throw popcorn at me, but you have to clean it up."
Curling up into the corner of the couch, he flips on the television to search for whatever movie it was that he'd seen advertised.
Leo gives Cassy another sleepy grin. "If you get up to get me some soup, I lose my pillow." Yawning again, he slides down just a little further under the blankets, feeling chilled again. "Find a movie on tv and I might stay awake long enough to fall asleep somewhere in the middle. But if I do, stay wherever you want to, okay?"
His hand finds hers to give it a little pat. "You're a good nurse, and don't let anybody tell you otherwise. If you stay though, ignore any messes you see. I think I have a lot of them."
Curling up into the corner of the couch, he flips on the television to search for whatever movie it was that he'd seen advertised.
Leo gives Cassy another sleepy grin. "If you get up to get me some soup, I lose my pillow." Yawning again, he slides down just a little further under the blankets, feeling chilled again. "Find a movie on tv and I might stay awake long enough to fall asleep somewhere in the middle. But if I do, stay wherever you want to, okay?"
His hand finds hers to give it a little pat. "You're a good nurse, and don't let anybody tell you otherwise. If you stay though, ignore any messes you see. I think I have a lot of them."
warm
Ryan grins again shaking her head at her brother and handing the remote to him. She liked spending time with her brother. Even if sometimes he did get on her nerves it never lasted long, and she never let it linger. She cherished this time with him to much.
"And I get to throw the popcorn at you right?"
Bringing her hand to Eli's hair and gives it a ruffle before leaning down and planting a big kiss on his for head.
"Just find the movie you goober."
Giving a soft smile Cassy continues to look at Leo. Just friends had been a disappointment to her at fist but now, she was happy they at least had that, even if it was a little awkward still, it really was better than not having a friend at all.
"Mmmm..I think I will take up your couch for the night. I think I need a reason to get up though. It's so warm right here."
And it was having half of Leo laying on her send a warmth through her. It was just nice having someone close, someone to talk to, it felt good to just know he was there.
"Would you like some more tea or soup before you pass out for the night? Maybe another movie if you can stay awake."
"And I get to throw the popcorn at you right?"
Bringing her hand to Eli's hair and gives it a ruffle before leaning down and planting a big kiss on his for head.
"Just find the movie you goober."
Giving a soft smile Cassy continues to look at Leo. Just friends had been a disappointment to her at fist but now, she was happy they at least had that, even if it was a little awkward still, it really was better than not having a friend at all.
"Mmmm..I think I will take up your couch for the night. I think I need a reason to get up though. It's so warm right here."
And it was having half of Leo laying on her send a warmth through her. It was just nice having someone close, someone to talk to, it felt good to just know he was there.
"Would you like some more tea or soup before you pass out for the night? Maybe another movie if you can stay awake."
Comfy
Eli laughs even though he'd just been whacked on the head. "Okay... I promise not to break anything... for now."
Reaching over, he grabs the remote control, leaving his head in Ryan's lap just to see how long it would take for her to throw him off. "How should I know what movie it is? I just know something's on. If it ends up being too cheesy, we can at least pop some popcorn and enjoy it anyway."
Leo closes his eyes and shakes his head. "I don't think you could outstay your welcome even if you tried, Cassy." He pats her arm. "It just isn't in you."
Rubbing his eyes, he yawns again before looking back up at Cassy. "If you don't wanna go, you don't have to. Really. Your company has been nice." It wasn't just him being sick that made him say it. Cassy really had made the day more bearable. He'd never have asked her to come, first because he wouldn't want to put her out, and two, because the whole "just friends" thing was just still a bit awkward at the moment. But she'd come all on her own... she'd fed him, nursed him and kept him company. If she was comfortable here, he wouldn't ask her to leave.
Leo searches her gaze for just a moment. How lonely she must feel. He'd been feeling sorry for his own self after not having Ryan anymore. But Cassy had had even more with Steve, so in a way, her loss had probably been greater. He wouldn't want to go home to an empty apartment either. He knew Steve hadn't lived with her, but he did know they'd spent an awful lot of time together. How quiet her place must seem to her.
"The couch is comfy," he adds. "I mean if... if you really didn't wanna go."
Reaching over, he grabs the remote control, leaving his head in Ryan's lap just to see how long it would take for her to throw him off. "How should I know what movie it is? I just know something's on. If it ends up being too cheesy, we can at least pop some popcorn and enjoy it anyway."
Leo closes his eyes and shakes his head. "I don't think you could outstay your welcome even if you tried, Cassy." He pats her arm. "It just isn't in you."
Rubbing his eyes, he yawns again before looking back up at Cassy. "If you don't wanna go, you don't have to. Really. Your company has been nice." It wasn't just him being sick that made him say it. Cassy really had made the day more bearable. He'd never have asked her to come, first because he wouldn't want to put her out, and two, because the whole "just friends" thing was just still a bit awkward at the moment. But she'd come all on her own... she'd fed him, nursed him and kept him company. If she was comfortable here, he wouldn't ask her to leave.
Leo searches her gaze for just a moment. How lonely she must feel. He'd been feeling sorry for his own self after not having Ryan anymore. But Cassy had had even more with Steve, so in a way, her loss had probably been greater. He wouldn't want to go home to an empty apartment either. He knew Steve hadn't lived with her, but he did know they'd spent an awful lot of time together. How quiet her place must seem to her.
"The couch is comfy," he adds. "I mean if... if you really didn't wanna go."
Overstay
Shifting just a little Cassy had been in and out of dozing off herself after the movie had ended. She was so comfortable and she didn't want to wake Leo so continuing to sit there had been the best option.
"Mmm...I'm comfortable so if you don't want to you don't have to, I have no problem with it. I'd rather spend time with my friend than go home to an empty house anyways."
Cocking her head a little to look down into Leo eyes Cassy's sparkle a little. She really was that warm and comfortable. The thought of going out into the cold sounded horrible, but she new maybe she had to.
"I guess I should go though so I don't over stay my welcome huh?"
Ryan gives a smile at her brother, she liked he valued what she thought even if he was the older one. It just simply felt nice that they could ask each other anything and get there honest opinion on it. She'd been with out it for far to long, and it took having Eli back for her to realize how much she had missed it.
About to say something else Ryan stops as her brother jumps onto the couch. Feeling everything shake and the lamp on the table about to topple Ryan's eyes grow bigger than they were before.
Looking down at Eli Ryan's own eyes dance with a little humor to show she wasn't upset with him, but giving him a wack to the top of the head anyways she shakes her head.
"If you think maybe you can not tare the apartment down than yes, I'll watch the movie with you. What one is it anyways?"
"Mmm...I'm comfortable so if you don't want to you don't have to, I have no problem with it. I'd rather spend time with my friend than go home to an empty house anyways."
Cocking her head a little to look down into Leo eyes Cassy's sparkle a little. She really was that warm and comfortable. The thought of going out into the cold sounded horrible, but she new maybe she had to.
"I guess I should go though so I don't over stay my welcome huh?"
Ryan gives a smile at her brother, she liked he valued what she thought even if he was the older one. It just simply felt nice that they could ask each other anything and get there honest opinion on it. She'd been with out it for far to long, and it took having Eli back for her to realize how much she had missed it.
About to say something else Ryan stops as her brother jumps onto the couch. Feeling everything shake and the lamp on the table about to topple Ryan's eyes grow bigger than they were before.
Looking down at Eli Ryan's own eyes dance with a little humor to show she wasn't upset with him, but giving him a wack to the top of the head anyways she shakes her head.
"If you think maybe you can not tare the apartment down than yes, I'll watch the movie with you. What one is it anyways?"
Five minutes
Eli listens to Ryan intently. Even if he was older, he respected her opinion, especially when it came to the subject of women. After all, she should know better than he.
He hadn't thought about Scarlet having a past. Maybe that's where her tough-chick attitude came from. Or she could have been born with it too. He sighs once more. Was he determined enough to figure her out rather than just letting the whole thing go?
"Yeah, she's something alright." He grins a little. "Determined, I'll give her that. Does a lot for the ol' ego... And you know I need that." Still grinning, he throws Ryan a wink. "Thanks... gives me some more to think about." He laughs and sits up straighter to finally take off his jacket. "I guess I'll try to figure out what my conclusion is by the time i get her bike done. But for now..."
Standing up, he kicks off his boots and takes a couple steps to the couch before cannonballing himself onto the the cushion next to Ryan. The whole couch shakes and the lamp on the end table rattles and threatens to fall to the floor. Bouncing around, Eli winds up with his legs hanging over the armrest and his head in Ryan's lap, looking up at her and batting his eyes. "There's a movie on in five minutes. Wanna watch it?"
Leo opens his eyes slowly, realizing that the movie he and Cassy had been watching was over... and probably for quite a while. Yawning, he shifts a little, his fever not gone, but having gone down a little bit. Then he feels Cassy still next to him. She'd stayed all this time?
Turning his head that's still resting on her arm, he gives her a sleepy, sheepish grin. "Hi. I suppose I should let you go home now, huh?"
He hadn't thought about Scarlet having a past. Maybe that's where her tough-chick attitude came from. Or she could have been born with it too. He sighs once more. Was he determined enough to figure her out rather than just letting the whole thing go?
"Yeah, she's something alright." He grins a little. "Determined, I'll give her that. Does a lot for the ol' ego... And you know I need that." Still grinning, he throws Ryan a wink. "Thanks... gives me some more to think about." He laughs and sits up straighter to finally take off his jacket. "I guess I'll try to figure out what my conclusion is by the time i get her bike done. But for now..."
Standing up, he kicks off his boots and takes a couple steps to the couch before cannonballing himself onto the the cushion next to Ryan. The whole couch shakes and the lamp on the end table rattles and threatens to fall to the floor. Bouncing around, Eli winds up with his legs hanging over the armrest and his head in Ryan's lap, looking up at her and batting his eyes. "There's a movie on in five minutes. Wanna watch it?"
Leo opens his eyes slowly, realizing that the movie he and Cassy had been watching was over... and probably for quite a while. Yawning, he shifts a little, his fever not gone, but having gone down a little bit. Then he feels Cassy still next to him. She'd stayed all this time?
Turning his head that's still resting on her arm, he gives her a sleepy, sheepish grin. "Hi. I suppose I should let you go home now, huh?"
Maybe
Continuing to look at her brother Ryan listens closely. It was odd him saying he didnt have a woman figured out. As far as she could remember he always said he new what this woman wanted, and what that woman wanted...now to see the confusion in his eyes was off it was a bit odd, and a tiny bit humors though she wouldn't tell Eli that.
"Because she probley does need someone to hold her hand because she is lonely."
Ryan rolls on her back looking up at the ceiling not saying anything again for a long second as she just thinks. It was often hard to talk about her own feelings let alone a woman she didnt even know. Everything was just speculation a guess on how she might be feeling.
"The world shapes us into who we are. Every day, every conversation or action we take molds us. And sometimes as we both know life can be...not so nice to us. Maybe she is strong, but I am sure she does not think she has everything figured out. Its possible she has that outside shell to protect herself from something, and she might always have it..."
Putting the pillow down that she was holding again Ryan sits up at the couch pulling her legs up to sit Indian style facing her brother again the pillow in lap now, for some reason she just couldn't sit still.
"...I think she'd have to find you pretty special or trust worthy to show you past the shell. I guess the bigger question is do you have the determination to go beyond the shell and get to see more. She must be something to have you in such deep thought even if there is a warning sign there."
"Because she probley does need someone to hold her hand because she is lonely."
Ryan rolls on her back looking up at the ceiling not saying anything again for a long second as she just thinks. It was often hard to talk about her own feelings let alone a woman she didnt even know. Everything was just speculation a guess on how she might be feeling.
"The world shapes us into who we are. Every day, every conversation or action we take molds us. And sometimes as we both know life can be...not so nice to us. Maybe she is strong, but I am sure she does not think she has everything figured out. Its possible she has that outside shell to protect herself from something, and she might always have it..."
Putting the pillow down that she was holding again Ryan sits up at the couch pulling her legs up to sit Indian style facing her brother again the pillow in lap now, for some reason she just couldn't sit still.
"...I think she'd have to find you pretty special or trust worthy to show you past the shell. I guess the bigger question is do you have the determination to go beyond the shell and get to see more. She must be something to have you in such deep thought even if there is a warning sign there."
TLC
A little grin appears on Eli's face. Ryan could read him so well, even after their years apart. There were just some things that only siblings shared.
The fact that his expression reminded her of their father sends a little pang to his heart. Would his father be proud of him now? He wondered.
"Mmm... yeah, I'm okay." He chuckles. "I guess that leaves thinking too hard."
Slinking down a little more in his chair, his shoulders slouch and he still hasn't bothered to take off his jacket or boots. His eyes wander to his sister, knowing she wouldn't let him go this easily. Her and her big cute eyes looking back at him, open to hear his explanation of why he'd come in so dismally.
"Remember the other night... when I said I didn't have a date, but I wound up with that girl who wanted a paint job on her bike? Well... we went out again today for lunch when she brought in her bike." Eli shrugs lamely. "I don't know. She's... different."
He gives Ryan a sheepish grin. "Yeah. Me not being able to figure out a woman. I guess it bothers me for some reason. One minute I think she's got no business wanting a man 'cause she's got the world figured out and knows how to get whatever she wants. Bold-headed, gutsy... got a good head on he shoulders. Then the next minute I see a woman who wants some good ol' TLC, almost like she's lonely and wants to hold someone's hand."
Eli sighs and shrugs again. "She wants to date me... steady-like, ya know. I'm just not so sure."
The fact that his expression reminded her of their father sends a little pang to his heart. Would his father be proud of him now? He wondered.
"Mmm... yeah, I'm okay." He chuckles. "I guess that leaves thinking too hard."
Slinking down a little more in his chair, his shoulders slouch and he still hasn't bothered to take off his jacket or boots. His eyes wander to his sister, knowing she wouldn't let him go this easily. Her and her big cute eyes looking back at him, open to hear his explanation of why he'd come in so dismally.
"Remember the other night... when I said I didn't have a date, but I wound up with that girl who wanted a paint job on her bike? Well... we went out again today for lunch when she brought in her bike." Eli shrugs lamely. "I don't know. She's... different."
He gives Ryan a sheepish grin. "Yeah. Me not being able to figure out a woman. I guess it bothers me for some reason. One minute I think she's got no business wanting a man 'cause she's got the world figured out and knows how to get whatever she wants. Bold-headed, gutsy... got a good head on he shoulders. Then the next minute I see a woman who wants some good ol' TLC, almost like she's lonely and wants to hold someone's hand."
Eli sighs and shrugs again. "She wants to date me... steady-like, ya know. I'm just not so sure."
Same look
Holding a shocked look on her face Katie looks between Carson and Jason though her eyes, and her emotions said other wise she played it out anyways.
"Why I never...ornery...ornery...I...You better watch it mister or I'll sick that wife of yours on you."
Finally Katie's lips turn into a smile from the shocked stage as she chuckled. The bantering back and forth was fun and it had been so long. Hearing Jason's order Katie new he was trying to stear away from the topic before they never got there food and she couldn't help but pull on Jason's silly emotions.
Turning her attachen back to him full after Carson walked away Katie gave him a smile letting her warm emotions flow to him and tug on his own. Her eyes twinkled as she looked back across the table at the man she loved so much.
"Because I am more cute, and sweet than ornery, and even in the time when I am you think it makes me look cuter."
Katie gives a laugh her smile still beaming on her face.
Hearing the front door open Ryan wasn't alarmed. It was ether Alec witch he doubted because Rick had yet let him walk on it, or it was her brother. Anyone else would be stupid to enter her house with out her permission.
Finally moving her head away from the tv as Eli comes into the living room sooner than normal Ryan just looks at him for a long moment. He looked tired, but something else looked on his mind and the tone of his voice seemed to match. He always had this cretin expression when he was thinking a little to much about something.
"Hey, well..I worked, talked to Leo yesterday a little and didn't see him today. Darrel said he called in sick. Didn't get a chanse to see Alec because work was swamped and I only got home about ten minutes ago myself. but I called him and he's doing ok, though he is driving rick batty and its kind of funny. Oh and I have a race tomorrow night."
Taking a deep breath Ryan looks away from Eli at the tv for a moment. Though she had just giving him the whole run down and it sounded like a lot she said it all in one breath witch mean all in all it was a pretty boring day.
Turning off the tv and looking back to Eli again she studys his face for a moment. Shifting on the couch so she was laying on her tummy and her chin rested in her hands Ryan just looks at him for a long moment before finally saying anything.
"Alright I know somethings up by the look on your face. Its the same one Pops use to get when something was wrong or he was thinking to hard. Are you ok?"
"Why I never...ornery...ornery...I...You better watch it mister or I'll sick that wife of yours on you."
Finally Katie's lips turn into a smile from the shocked stage as she chuckled. The bantering back and forth was fun and it had been so long. Hearing Jason's order Katie new he was trying to stear away from the topic before they never got there food and she couldn't help but pull on Jason's silly emotions.
Turning her attachen back to him full after Carson walked away Katie gave him a smile letting her warm emotions flow to him and tug on his own. Her eyes twinkled as she looked back across the table at the man she loved so much.
"Because I am more cute, and sweet than ornery, and even in the time when I am you think it makes me look cuter."
Katie gives a laugh her smile still beaming on her face.
Hearing the front door open Ryan wasn't alarmed. It was ether Alec witch he doubted because Rick had yet let him walk on it, or it was her brother. Anyone else would be stupid to enter her house with out her permission.
Finally moving her head away from the tv as Eli comes into the living room sooner than normal Ryan just looks at him for a long moment. He looked tired, but something else looked on his mind and the tone of his voice seemed to match. He always had this cretin expression when he was thinking a little to much about something.
"Hey, well..I worked, talked to Leo yesterday a little and didn't see him today. Darrel said he called in sick. Didn't get a chanse to see Alec because work was swamped and I only got home about ten minutes ago myself. but I called him and he's doing ok, though he is driving rick batty and its kind of funny. Oh and I have a race tomorrow night."
Taking a deep breath Ryan looks away from Eli at the tv for a moment. Though she had just giving him the whole run down and it sounded like a lot she said it all in one breath witch mean all in all it was a pretty boring day.
Turning off the tv and looking back to Eli again she studys his face for a moment. Shifting on the couch so she was laying on her tummy and her chin rested in her hands Ryan just looks at him for a long moment before finally saying anything.
"Alright I know somethings up by the look on your face. Its the same one Pops use to get when something was wrong or he was thinking to hard. Are you ok?"
Ornery
"Chicken parm, okay..." Carson doesn't need to write it down, and waits for Jason's order, though Katie's teasing brings his eyes back to her. A grin sneaks across his lips. "You didn't used to be so mean, you know that?" He looks to Jason. "What are you teaching her?"
"Hey, don't look at me!" Jason holds up his hands. "She's ornery all on her own, trust me."
Carson chuckles. "Why is it the ornery ones we fall for, ay?"
"I have absolutely no idea." Jason knew he better swing this conversation around before it was an all-out teasing war. "But I do know that I want the meatball sub for lunch."
"You got it."
Watching Carson walk away, Jason's gaze drifts back to Katie. "Why did I fall for someone so ornery, hmmm?"
Eli takes off his mask and glasses, surveying his work of sanding before putting things away for the night. He was the last one out of the shop - he'd worked late, not really wanting to go home yet. This kind of work... he could get lost in it. It's where his mind could wander. He could turn up the music, and just let everything go when he had a paint job in front of him. He'd let his craft go at one time, too wrapped up in making money and gambling most of it away. Now though... now he'd renewed his love for the art and wasn't willing to let it go again just yet.
He takes one last look at Scarlet's bike before shutting out the lights and locking the garage doors. He'd be able to start painting it later tomorrow and he already had a pretty good idea of what he wanted to do.
Heading home, Eli takes his time, riding more slowly than normal. His mind wandered through the day's events, including his luncheon with Scarlet. There was something about her that intrigued him and drew him in. She could turn any man's head and had certainly turned his with her looks, those eyes and that smile. Yet at the same time, there was some feeling Eli got when around her - sometimes she almost seemed too bold, then when he looked into her eyes, he saw a timidness that begged him just to hold her. Sometimes she almost intimidated him with her confidence and even her occupation. But at the same time, she was seeking out his attention. Eli couldn't deny the fact that he liked women. But they didn't usually confuse him like this. He just wasn't sure what to do with it.
Arriving back home, he parks and heads inside the apartment. Seeing Ryan in the living room in front of the television, his normal routine would be to kick off his boots, throw his jacket somewhere, grab a beer and join her. Tonight though, he simply wanders into the living room, easing down in the overstuffed chair. Taking off his gloves, he yawns. "Hey, Speedy." His tone wasn't quite as chipper tonight - maybe he was just tired. "What have you been up to all day?"
"Hey, don't look at me!" Jason holds up his hands. "She's ornery all on her own, trust me."
Carson chuckles. "Why is it the ornery ones we fall for, ay?"
"I have absolutely no idea." Jason knew he better swing this conversation around before it was an all-out teasing war. "But I do know that I want the meatball sub for lunch."
"You got it."
Watching Carson walk away, Jason's gaze drifts back to Katie. "Why did I fall for someone so ornery, hmmm?"
Eli takes off his mask and glasses, surveying his work of sanding before putting things away for the night. He was the last one out of the shop - he'd worked late, not really wanting to go home yet. This kind of work... he could get lost in it. It's where his mind could wander. He could turn up the music, and just let everything go when he had a paint job in front of him. He'd let his craft go at one time, too wrapped up in making money and gambling most of it away. Now though... now he'd renewed his love for the art and wasn't willing to let it go again just yet.
He takes one last look at Scarlet's bike before shutting out the lights and locking the garage doors. He'd be able to start painting it later tomorrow and he already had a pretty good idea of what he wanted to do.
Heading home, Eli takes his time, riding more slowly than normal. His mind wandered through the day's events, including his luncheon with Scarlet. There was something about her that intrigued him and drew him in. She could turn any man's head and had certainly turned his with her looks, those eyes and that smile. Yet at the same time, there was some feeling Eli got when around her - sometimes she almost seemed too bold, then when he looked into her eyes, he saw a timidness that begged him just to hold her. Sometimes she almost intimidated him with her confidence and even her occupation. But at the same time, she was seeking out his attention. Eli couldn't deny the fact that he liked women. But they didn't usually confuse him like this. He just wasn't sure what to do with it.
Arriving back home, he parks and heads inside the apartment. Seeing Ryan in the living room in front of the television, his normal routine would be to kick off his boots, throw his jacket somewhere, grab a beer and join her. Tonight though, he simply wanders into the living room, easing down in the overstuffed chair. Taking off his gloves, he yawns. "Hey, Speedy." His tone wasn't quite as chipper tonight - maybe he was just tired. "What have you been up to all day?"
4/17/10
Lovey Dove
Finally finding a movie they both wanted to watch Cassy moves one of the pillows up a little more on the bed so she could lean on it too. Keeping her arm around Leo with his head on her she felt more than comfortable.
As the move played on she could feel Leo's head droop into her a little more telling her he was comfortable enough to sleep. That was a good thing. Feeling his head was warm once again Cassy didn't want to move to much and wake him so her slid down on the bed a little more herself but not to much her arm still tucked nicely behind Leo. Pulling the blankets up a little more to his chin to keep him warm and break the fever. In a little while she would get up and get another cloth for his head, but for now she just wanted him to rest.
Shaking her head at Carson Katie can't help but laugh. It had become so normal to them she often forgot sometimes other people could tell who new them by there faces if they were talking or not. She found it a little funny sometimes.
"I think I am going to have the chicken parm after all. It is my favorite and I haven't had it in so long."
Straightening a little Katie looks to Carson with a grin on her face. Sometimes picking on him was fun and since it had been so long a little extra was ok.
"And you better stop ease dropping...before I call Misty and get a list on all the lovey dove stuff you do. At least you don't have to listen to us."
Katie sticks out her tong out at Carson playfully before letting out a laugh, giving a pull to some of Jason's funny emotions.
Giving a small laugh Scarlet takes a few steps back as Eli revs his engine. Giving her own wave she shakes her head as he peels out of the driveway obviously showing off. She thought it was kind of funny, but at the same time she thought it was cute, and liked it.
Once Eli was out of sight Scarlet lets out a small sigh and head back into her place figuring out what she would do for the next few days while she waited for her bike to get worked on.
As the move played on she could feel Leo's head droop into her a little more telling her he was comfortable enough to sleep. That was a good thing. Feeling his head was warm once again Cassy didn't want to move to much and wake him so her slid down on the bed a little more herself but not to much her arm still tucked nicely behind Leo. Pulling the blankets up a little more to his chin to keep him warm and break the fever. In a little while she would get up and get another cloth for his head, but for now she just wanted him to rest.
Shaking her head at Carson Katie can't help but laugh. It had become so normal to them she often forgot sometimes other people could tell who new them by there faces if they were talking or not. She found it a little funny sometimes.
"I think I am going to have the chicken parm after all. It is my favorite and I haven't had it in so long."
Straightening a little Katie looks to Carson with a grin on her face. Sometimes picking on him was fun and since it had been so long a little extra was ok.
"And you better stop ease dropping...before I call Misty and get a list on all the lovey dove stuff you do. At least you don't have to listen to us."
Katie sticks out her tong out at Carson playfully before letting out a laugh, giving a pull to some of Jason's funny emotions.
Giving a small laugh Scarlet takes a few steps back as Eli revs his engine. Giving her own wave she shakes her head as he peels out of the driveway obviously showing off. She thought it was kind of funny, but at the same time she thought it was cute, and liked it.
Once Eli was out of sight Scarlet lets out a small sigh and head back into her place figuring out what she would do for the next few days while she waited for her bike to get worked on.
Unfair
Leo manages a little smile as Cassy joins him on the bed. He didn't feel smothered or awkward... not today. He was too busy being sick to worry about giving the wrong impressions or taking things the wrong way. All he wanted was some company and right now, Cassy was all he had. There wasn't anybody else who would sit with him while he was sick.
Nestling down a little further in his blankets, his head rests back against Cassy's arm. She was warm... comforting. He focuses on the television as she searches for a movie and they finally land on one both want to watch.
Despite wanting to stay up to at least enjoy the company though, soon Leo's eyes are growing heavy again. And eventually, he's fallen asleep once more, his hot forehead resting against Cassy's shoulder.
Jason's grip on Katie's hand tightens as his smile widens.
I love you too, Hero... I wouldn't trade my life right now for anything.
At one time, he'd hated it... had felt suffocated and had wanted out. But now... now that he had Katie, he could love her freely, he'd found God and was surrounded by friends... what could be better?
I guess watching each other's back is a perfect trade, huh?
"Alright, enough sweet talk, you two. It's enough to drive the customers away." Carson sets their drinks down, honestly not being able to know for sure if they'd been communicating or not, but the way Jason and Katie were looking at each other, Carson was pretty sure there was talk going on, and he was convinced it wasn't about the menu.
Jason lets go of Katie's hand and looks up at Carson to smirk at him. "You ought not be spying."
"It doesn't take a spy to notice those looks," Carson counters teasingly. He looks to Katie with a grin. "You guys decided what you want yet? For lunch, that is."
Eli smiles, seeing again that little bit of timidness coming through as Scarlet's cheeks redden. He's not about to let her get away with her first comment though. "If the next time is still a first date, I'd never make it back to your lips and that would be way too unfair." His thumb runs over her lips again before his hand slides from her face. How could he ignore the genuine hope that was in her eyes? As strange as it seemed to him, Scarlet wasn't after a one night good time. She really was serious about trying to make something out of this. Was Eli willing?
"Oh... I have a feeling it won't be the last."
Winking, he lets her go and puts on his helmet, leaving the question hanging in the air as to whether there really would be more dates or not. He throws her a salute and straightens his bike, revving the engine before pulling away. Peeling out of the parking lot with a squeal, he speeds down the street, lucky that there were no cops around to see it.
Nestling down a little further in his blankets, his head rests back against Cassy's arm. She was warm... comforting. He focuses on the television as she searches for a movie and they finally land on one both want to watch.
Despite wanting to stay up to at least enjoy the company though, soon Leo's eyes are growing heavy again. And eventually, he's fallen asleep once more, his hot forehead resting against Cassy's shoulder.
Jason's grip on Katie's hand tightens as his smile widens.
I love you too, Hero... I wouldn't trade my life right now for anything.
At one time, he'd hated it... had felt suffocated and had wanted out. But now... now that he had Katie, he could love her freely, he'd found God and was surrounded by friends... what could be better?
I guess watching each other's back is a perfect trade, huh?
"Alright, enough sweet talk, you two. It's enough to drive the customers away." Carson sets their drinks down, honestly not being able to know for sure if they'd been communicating or not, but the way Jason and Katie were looking at each other, Carson was pretty sure there was talk going on, and he was convinced it wasn't about the menu.
Jason lets go of Katie's hand and looks up at Carson to smirk at him. "You ought not be spying."
"It doesn't take a spy to notice those looks," Carson counters teasingly. He looks to Katie with a grin. "You guys decided what you want yet? For lunch, that is."
Eli smiles, seeing again that little bit of timidness coming through as Scarlet's cheeks redden. He's not about to let her get away with her first comment though. "If the next time is still a first date, I'd never make it back to your lips and that would be way too unfair." His thumb runs over her lips again before his hand slides from her face. How could he ignore the genuine hope that was in her eyes? As strange as it seemed to him, Scarlet wasn't after a one night good time. She really was serious about trying to make something out of this. Was Eli willing?
"Oh... I have a feeling it won't be the last."
Winking, he lets her go and puts on his helmet, leaving the question hanging in the air as to whether there really would be more dates or not. He throws her a salute and straightens his bike, revving the engine before pulling away. Peeling out of the parking lot with a squeal, he speeds down the street, lucky that there were no cops around to see it.
Smothered
Scarlet gives a slight nod the shy look appearing in her eye again. She was bound and determined to say there was at least a first date.
Feeling his hand takes hers and there fingers lock Scarlet looks down for a moment just studying there hands and the way it felt to be firm in his grasp. It felt nice, safe and warm. Looking back up into his eyes Scarlet's smile held on her face though it seemed like her words were lost.
Being pulled back to Eli though Scarlet has no will to try and back away nore did she want to other than the soul fact of indeed calling this a first date. But like an unknown force pulling her she felt like she melted into Eli's arms.
Feeling his cheek brush against her Scarlet could felt the slight scruff and couldn't help but think it felt nice, and a wiff of maybe the soap Eli used in the morning enters her nose it just threw Scarlet into a trance that made her eye automatically close just taking in the moment and the smell.
Than feeling his lips on her neck it almost would seem like she had lost total control as a soft moan slipped from her lips liking the feel of Eli's kiss on her neck, and than close to her ear, Her fingers still linked with Eli's hand tightens just a little as her heart thumps and her breathing picks up just a little.
Once Eli pulls away again and Scarlet can feel his hand on her face her eyes open slightly looking back into his eyes once again. A smile forms on her lips as she bits the one softly her eyes twinkling in the sun light continuing to just hold Eli's hand.
"I guess I finally did. Mmmm...can we say the next one is a first date too so we can have a replay?"
A small chuckle comes from Scarlet's lips as some color comes to her face. Trying to move on quickly feeling a little bit of a fool for saying that.
"Thank you for the ride, and for lunch it was the perfect first date. I do hope it wont be the last."
Yeah, I am sure it is hard on him once and a while. He seems to deal with it ok though maybe its just something he has come to terms with.
Holding Jason's hand and locking fingers, Katie gets an even stronger rush of emotions. They felt so warm, and soft, inviting as they flowed from Jason to herself. Katie loved this bond, and these emotional flows just the heightened feelings felt so nice and to feel Jason's love so close no one else could understand only they could.
Mmmm...talking is one thing but actually getting to see you thats another all together. I am happy we are a team too. Its nice knowing I have someone to watch my back, and that I can watch theirs. I love you so much J, thanks for being by my side.
Coming back into the room once she was finished cleaning the mess in the kitchen Cassy though for should Leo would be sleeping. But drawing closer to the bed and seeing his eyes open and hearing his voice Cassy's lips turn up into a smile.
Leo's request was quiet and simple and way to cute to blow off. Looking down at him and just studying him for a long second he looked so cut cuddle up in his blankets, how could anyone tell him now.
Setting her purse down on the chair that was by the nightstand and slipping her jacket to the floor Cassy gives a shake of her head as she gives a smile.
"The only reason I was leaving so soon is because I didn't want you to feel smothered by me."
Walking over to the tv that sat on Leo's dresser she grabbed the remote before coming over to the bed again. Kicking off her shoes she sits down and swings her legs up before moving close to Leo and putting her arm around his shoulder so they were both snuggled together.
"..But as long as your asking I wouldn't mind staying to watch a movie for you. What are friends for if they can't see us at our worst right?"
Cocking her head a little Cassy looks at Leo's face and gives a smile. She didn't want him to feel uncomfortable and she hoped he didn't. She was doing this as a friend, and had her arm around him like a friend. She new what they talked about and new the lines, nothing more was wanted than just cuddling with her friend and making him feel better.
"Alright shall we see what on the movie channels?"
Feeling his hand takes hers and there fingers lock Scarlet looks down for a moment just studying there hands and the way it felt to be firm in his grasp. It felt nice, safe and warm. Looking back up into his eyes Scarlet's smile held on her face though it seemed like her words were lost.
Being pulled back to Eli though Scarlet has no will to try and back away nore did she want to other than the soul fact of indeed calling this a first date. But like an unknown force pulling her she felt like she melted into Eli's arms.
Feeling his cheek brush against her Scarlet could felt the slight scruff and couldn't help but think it felt nice, and a wiff of maybe the soap Eli used in the morning enters her nose it just threw Scarlet into a trance that made her eye automatically close just taking in the moment and the smell.
Than feeling his lips on her neck it almost would seem like she had lost total control as a soft moan slipped from her lips liking the feel of Eli's kiss on her neck, and than close to her ear, Her fingers still linked with Eli's hand tightens just a little as her heart thumps and her breathing picks up just a little.
Once Eli pulls away again and Scarlet can feel his hand on her face her eyes open slightly looking back into his eyes once again. A smile forms on her lips as she bits the one softly her eyes twinkling in the sun light continuing to just hold Eli's hand.
"I guess I finally did. Mmmm...can we say the next one is a first date too so we can have a replay?"
A small chuckle comes from Scarlet's lips as some color comes to her face. Trying to move on quickly feeling a little bit of a fool for saying that.
"Thank you for the ride, and for lunch it was the perfect first date. I do hope it wont be the last."
Yeah, I am sure it is hard on him once and a while. He seems to deal with it ok though maybe its just something he has come to terms with.
Holding Jason's hand and locking fingers, Katie gets an even stronger rush of emotions. They felt so warm, and soft, inviting as they flowed from Jason to herself. Katie loved this bond, and these emotional flows just the heightened feelings felt so nice and to feel Jason's love so close no one else could understand only they could.
Mmmm...talking is one thing but actually getting to see you thats another all together. I am happy we are a team too. Its nice knowing I have someone to watch my back, and that I can watch theirs. I love you so much J, thanks for being by my side.
Coming back into the room once she was finished cleaning the mess in the kitchen Cassy though for should Leo would be sleeping. But drawing closer to the bed and seeing his eyes open and hearing his voice Cassy's lips turn up into a smile.
Leo's request was quiet and simple and way to cute to blow off. Looking down at him and just studying him for a long second he looked so cut cuddle up in his blankets, how could anyone tell him now.
Setting her purse down on the chair that was by the nightstand and slipping her jacket to the floor Cassy gives a shake of her head as she gives a smile.
"The only reason I was leaving so soon is because I didn't want you to feel smothered by me."
Walking over to the tv that sat on Leo's dresser she grabbed the remote before coming over to the bed again. Kicking off her shoes she sits down and swings her legs up before moving close to Leo and putting her arm around his shoulder so they were both snuggled together.
"..But as long as your asking I wouldn't mind staying to watch a movie for you. What are friends for if they can't see us at our worst right?"
Cocking her head a little Cassy looks at Leo's face and gives a smile. She didn't want him to feel uncomfortable and she hoped he didn't. She was doing this as a friend, and had her arm around him like a friend. She new what they talked about and new the lines, nothing more was wanted than just cuddling with her friend and making him feel better.
"Alright shall we see what on the movie channels?"
There
As Scarlet kisses Eli's cheek from behind, his eyebrows rise. He could feel her face against his, her hair soft and blowing in the light breeze. He was surprised enough that he doesn't turn, just a bit curious as to her intentions. When she pulls away, his eyes follow her, looking up as she stands beside him with that smile on her face... and those eyes...
His gaze narrow slightly as his own grin appears. "Think you're pretty smart, don't you, hmm?" His left eyebrow quirks higher than his right one. "Bound and determined to say you were on a date with me or what?"
Reaching to her hand, he takes it in his own so their palms press together and his fingers lock with hers. "I'll let you have it your way... this time."
He pulls her a little closer. "But I have to get my way too."
His other hand reaches up and takes her jacket collar, drawing her back down to his level. His cheek brushes hers as his lips go for her neck, giving her a lingering kiss, then one or two lighter ones up nearer her ear.
Drawing back, his palm moves to her cheek, his thumb running over her lips. "There... looks like you got your first date."
Jason thinks about what Katie's saying and finds that his emotions relay he understands, but there's a bit of compassion... maybe even admiration for Carson. Perhaps that's some of why they were getting along now - because Jason was seeing the good in him, like Katie. Not everyone would give up what they loved in order to accept an honor instead.
Yeah... maybe you're right. Must be kinda tough on some days though. Especially now that his wife is getting in on all the Elite action and he's not.
Jason quirks a grin and slides his hand across the table, taking Katie's palm, so their spiraled scars meet.
I'm glad we get to be a team together. It would be rotten not seeing you all day, even if we could talk.
Leo watches Cassy leave and sighs again, sinking a little further down under the blankets. His pillow was the only place his head felt comfortable. Resting quietly, he drifts in and out of sleep for a while, waking again as Cassy comes back to check on him before leaving.
Looking up at her, he bites his lip, knowing she was ready to go. "You wouldn't... wanna stick around for a movie or something... would you?"
Leo didn't normally feel lonely, but maybe it was just being sick and a tinge miserable that made him not want to be alone today. But as soon as he'd asked Cassy, he realized that she probably hadn't planned on staying so long and he felt just a tiny bit stupid.
"Sorry... you got better stuff to do than keep a sicko company. I'm glad for the soup and visit though."
His gaze narrow slightly as his own grin appears. "Think you're pretty smart, don't you, hmm?" His left eyebrow quirks higher than his right one. "Bound and determined to say you were on a date with me or what?"
Reaching to her hand, he takes it in his own so their palms press together and his fingers lock with hers. "I'll let you have it your way... this time."
He pulls her a little closer. "But I have to get my way too."
His other hand reaches up and takes her jacket collar, drawing her back down to his level. His cheek brushes hers as his lips go for her neck, giving her a lingering kiss, then one or two lighter ones up nearer her ear.
Drawing back, his palm moves to her cheek, his thumb running over her lips. "There... looks like you got your first date."
Jason thinks about what Katie's saying and finds that his emotions relay he understands, but there's a bit of compassion... maybe even admiration for Carson. Perhaps that's some of why they were getting along now - because Jason was seeing the good in him, like Katie. Not everyone would give up what they loved in order to accept an honor instead.
Yeah... maybe you're right. Must be kinda tough on some days though. Especially now that his wife is getting in on all the Elite action and he's not.
Jason quirks a grin and slides his hand across the table, taking Katie's palm, so their spiraled scars meet.
I'm glad we get to be a team together. It would be rotten not seeing you all day, even if we could talk.
Leo watches Cassy leave and sighs again, sinking a little further down under the blankets. His pillow was the only place his head felt comfortable. Resting quietly, he drifts in and out of sleep for a while, waking again as Cassy comes back to check on him before leaving.
Looking up at her, he bites his lip, knowing she was ready to go. "You wouldn't... wanna stick around for a movie or something... would you?"
Leo didn't normally feel lonely, but maybe it was just being sick and a tinge miserable that made him not want to be alone today. But as soon as he'd asked Cassy, he realized that she probably hadn't planned on staying so long and he felt just a tiny bit stupid.
"Sorry... you got better stuff to do than keep a sicko company. I'm glad for the soup and visit though."
O.o
Cassy gives a little nod as she watches Leo lay down again. She liked him, maybe more than she should already but they had agreed on being just friends right now and thats where she would keep it for the time being. There was nothing wrong with a friend checking on a friend.
"I am happy you are sick as well than, and don't you worry about me. I'll be ok."
Giving his leg a pat Cassy stands and takes the bowl from him leaving the tea for now so he could drink a little more.
"Your welcome. There is pleany more too so if you want anymore in a bit before I head home I'll warm some more up. I'm going to go wash up these few dishes and than will be back in to check on ya. Try and get some rest."
Wrapping her own arm around Jason's wast as they made there way to there normal table she takes in his words thinking about them for a long moment. She'd seen the look that passed in Carson's eyes as well.
Yeah you can tell he does, but Herb have him this place, only a sliver still belongs to him. Without Carson this place would be forced to close down. Maybe he is content in knowing that even though he does miss it this place is almost really his and someone believe in him enough to turn there dream over to his hands.
Stopping and sliding into the booth Katie looks over to where Carson was just watching him for a long moment. She remembered when she'd first met Carson, and what he did to Jamie. To have her father now trust Carson enough to give him his business that had to bring some kind of feeling to Carson.
I think maybe its a feeling of honor as well to stay here, knowing Herb thought of him as a son after everything that happened. Carson has come a long way and maybe this place is a good reminder to him, and Maybe TJY calls him once in a while is a nice fix on his hunger for action as well. Even if its not as much as he likes.
Letting out a tiny sigh Katie looks back to Jason giving him a smile. Her eyes twinkling as she gazed at his face like she had so many times before.
Sometimes we just gotta take things as they come and roll with it. Even if its not what we planned, or even if we want something more. God doesn't always have that in mind for us. Not yet anyways.
Holding on tight to Eli once again Scarlet relaxes and enjoys the ride showing him where to turn, and what apartment building was hers. The cool air washing over her as she held on to Eli felt nice and Scarlet truly did enjoy it.
Finally getting to her place Scarlet was almost sad the ride was over. Taking her helmet off but staying on the bike for a moment she lets out a low sigh. Not of distress but almost contentment.
"Sounds good. I can find a ride to shop when my bike is ready unless your going to come give me a ride again."
Leaning forward on the bike Scarlet leans over Eli's shoulder bringing her lips to his cheeks pressing them firmly for a moment. Retreating after a few moments Scarlet finally dismounts but doesn't move to far away keeping her hand on his arm and coming around a little to look him in the eyes the grin on her face as her eyes continues to twinkle looking at him, searching his own face.
"There now its a first date, and you got a kiss on the cheek."
Scarlet gives Eli a little wink as her smile grows.
"I am happy you are sick as well than, and don't you worry about me. I'll be ok."
Giving his leg a pat Cassy stands and takes the bowl from him leaving the tea for now so he could drink a little more.
"Your welcome. There is pleany more too so if you want anymore in a bit before I head home I'll warm some more up. I'm going to go wash up these few dishes and than will be back in to check on ya. Try and get some rest."
Wrapping her own arm around Jason's wast as they made there way to there normal table she takes in his words thinking about them for a long moment. She'd seen the look that passed in Carson's eyes as well.
Yeah you can tell he does, but Herb have him this place, only a sliver still belongs to him. Without Carson this place would be forced to close down. Maybe he is content in knowing that even though he does miss it this place is almost really his and someone believe in him enough to turn there dream over to his hands.
Stopping and sliding into the booth Katie looks over to where Carson was just watching him for a long moment. She remembered when she'd first met Carson, and what he did to Jamie. To have her father now trust Carson enough to give him his business that had to bring some kind of feeling to Carson.
I think maybe its a feeling of honor as well to stay here, knowing Herb thought of him as a son after everything that happened. Carson has come a long way and maybe this place is a good reminder to him, and Maybe TJY calls him once in a while is a nice fix on his hunger for action as well. Even if its not as much as he likes.
Letting out a tiny sigh Katie looks back to Jason giving him a smile. Her eyes twinkling as she gazed at his face like she had so many times before.
Sometimes we just gotta take things as they come and roll with it. Even if its not what we planned, or even if we want something more. God doesn't always have that in mind for us. Not yet anyways.
Holding on tight to Eli once again Scarlet relaxes and enjoys the ride showing him where to turn, and what apartment building was hers. The cool air washing over her as she held on to Eli felt nice and Scarlet truly did enjoy it.
Finally getting to her place Scarlet was almost sad the ride was over. Taking her helmet off but staying on the bike for a moment she lets out a low sigh. Not of distress but almost contentment.
"Sounds good. I can find a ride to shop when my bike is ready unless your going to come give me a ride again."
Leaning forward on the bike Scarlet leans over Eli's shoulder bringing her lips to his cheeks pressing them firmly for a moment. Retreating after a few moments Scarlet finally dismounts but doesn't move to far away keeping her hand on his arm and coming around a little to look him in the eyes the grin on her face as her eyes continues to twinkle looking at him, searching his own face.
"There now its a first date, and you got a kiss on the cheek."
Scarlet gives Eli a little wink as her smile grows.
I wonder
Eli's grin twitches at Scarlet's comment, but he can't read her face anymore as it disappears behind her helmet visor. Shaking his head, he dons his own helmet and joins her on the bike, making sure she's holding on before taking off down the street.
Having Scarlet point the way, he rides across town, eventually finding her apartment. Pulling into the lot, he sets the bike on its kickstand but leaves the motor running as he takes off his helmet. "Alrighty... guess you'll be hearing from me when your bike is done."
He shifts his weight forward so she can get off the bike more easily as his eyes scan the nice but not too expensive apartments. Scarlet had told him about her job and the money she made, but it looked like she didn't spend it all - at least not on a place to live.
Carson laughs outright and shakes his head at Katie. "Yeah, we probably would. Nah, Misty would go crazy working here. She needs the Elite to keep her blood pumping."
And there was a part of Carson that needed it too, though he forced himself to be satisfied with just once in a while. A dimmer look passes in his eyes. It was brief, but it was there.
"Alright - you two pick a table and I'll get your drinks."
Jason wanders over to an empty table his arm still over Katie's shoulders.
He misses it, doesn't he? He likes it here... and he's good at it... and people love him running this place... but he really misses the action, doesn't he? I wonder why he stays here.
Leo finishes off the bowl of soup, finding it settled with his stomach quite well. Setting the bowl aside, he looks at the foot of the bed where Cassy sits. His eyes were a bit droopy, his hair matted, and he felt like crap. But part of him did feel a little bit better and he was grateful.
"Thank you... for coming. And... for bringing soup."
He leans his head back and sighs, wishing his head would stop feeling as though it were on fire. "I woulda gone and quit at Baxtor's today... so maybe it's a good thing I got sick. I just don't want you catching it now."
Having Scarlet point the way, he rides across town, eventually finding her apartment. Pulling into the lot, he sets the bike on its kickstand but leaves the motor running as he takes off his helmet. "Alrighty... guess you'll be hearing from me when your bike is done."
He shifts his weight forward so she can get off the bike more easily as his eyes scan the nice but not too expensive apartments. Scarlet had told him about her job and the money she made, but it looked like she didn't spend it all - at least not on a place to live.
Carson laughs outright and shakes his head at Katie. "Yeah, we probably would. Nah, Misty would go crazy working here. She needs the Elite to keep her blood pumping."
And there was a part of Carson that needed it too, though he forced himself to be satisfied with just once in a while. A dimmer look passes in his eyes. It was brief, but it was there.
"Alright - you two pick a table and I'll get your drinks."
Jason wanders over to an empty table his arm still over Katie's shoulders.
He misses it, doesn't he? He likes it here... and he's good at it... and people love him running this place... but he really misses the action, doesn't he? I wonder why he stays here.
Leo finishes off the bowl of soup, finding it settled with his stomach quite well. Setting the bowl aside, he looks at the foot of the bed where Cassy sits. His eyes were a bit droopy, his hair matted, and he felt like crap. But part of him did feel a little bit better and he was grateful.
"Thank you... for coming. And... for bringing soup."
He leans his head back and sighs, wishing his head would stop feeling as though it were on fire. "I woulda gone and quit at Baxtor's today... so maybe it's a good thing I got sick. I just don't want you catching it now."
Difficult
Giving a chuckle at Eli some color comes to Scarlet's cheeks, not that she was embarrassed, but maybe it wasn't often a genuine comment like that was told to her without anything more attached. It felt good and warm, Eli's words hard and quick the meaning though seeming so soft.
"I guess thats a difficult choose than, first date or a kiss."
Scarlet stops for a moment bringing a hand to her face tapping her lips for a moment as if thinking very hard. Turning though she continues to walk to the bike under her hand a smile forming.
Finally moving her hand to take her helmet the grin is so easy to see lighting up her face, and her eyes even more almost as if plotting something on the decsition they were just talking about. But not saying anything on it Scarlet puts her helmet on half way before speaking again.
"Hot..mmm...Thank you, and since we are being honest here I guess you are the sexy hunk giving me a lift."
Pushing her helmet down all the way her grin disappears under the mast but her eyes still sparkle through it as she goes over to get onto the bike waiting for Eli to join her. Once he does she wraps her arms around his wast once again holding on tight.
"I don't know that pizza smells pretty good and I haven't had it in a while..but chicken parm sounds good to. This is going to be a tough desition today."
Continuing to contemplate in her head on what to eat Katie listens to Jason and Carson talk. She couldn't help her own little squeal as Carson said it was ok to have the little party there. It sure had been a long time, and taking a trip down memorie lane like this would be fun.
"Psht, like she would mind...coming in that is. You guys are so darn cute together I am surprised she doesn't work here already."
Stoping for a moment Katie thinks about it before back tracking just a little.
"Thank again maybe its a good thing you guys might kill each other."
"I guess thats a difficult choose than, first date or a kiss."
Scarlet stops for a moment bringing a hand to her face tapping her lips for a moment as if thinking very hard. Turning though she continues to walk to the bike under her hand a smile forming.
Finally moving her hand to take her helmet the grin is so easy to see lighting up her face, and her eyes even more almost as if plotting something on the decsition they were just talking about. But not saying anything on it Scarlet puts her helmet on half way before speaking again.
"Hot..mmm...Thank you, and since we are being honest here I guess you are the sexy hunk giving me a lift."
Pushing her helmet down all the way her grin disappears under the mast but her eyes still sparkle through it as she goes over to get onto the bike waiting for Eli to join her. Once he does she wraps her arms around his wast once again holding on tight.
"I don't know that pizza smells pretty good and I haven't had it in a while..but chicken parm sounds good to. This is going to be a tough desition today."
Continuing to contemplate in her head on what to eat Katie listens to Jason and Carson talk. She couldn't help her own little squeal as Carson said it was ok to have the little party there. It sure had been a long time, and taking a trip down memorie lane like this would be fun.
"Psht, like she would mind...coming in that is. You guys are so darn cute together I am surprised she doesn't work here already."
Stoping for a moment Katie thinks about it before back tracking just a little.
"Thank again maybe its a good thing you guys might kill each other."
More hot
Eli chuckles and follows Scarlet outside. "I'll tell you after I've dropped you off home if this has been a date or not. If I kiss you, I'll have to say it wasn't, on account of my first date rule."
Looking down into Scarlet's eyes, her words almost get lost to the wind. Every time he gazed into those deep blue pools, everything else seemed to vanish into a strange fog. Blinking, Eli brings himself back and gives a little smirk. "Knight, huh? Would that make you the damsel in distress?" He cocks his head. "Nah... I think it would take an awful lot for you to be in distress, and I think damsel sounds a little too fluffy too."
He retrieves her helmet and hands it to her. "Maybe you're just the hot babe in need of a lift." A grin returns to his face. "More hot than in need, if I dare say so while we're not even talking over drinks."
Looking down into Scarlet's eyes, her words almost get lost to the wind. Every time he gazed into those deep blue pools, everything else seemed to vanish into a strange fog. Blinking, Eli brings himself back and gives a little smirk. "Knight, huh? Would that make you the damsel in distress?" He cocks his head. "Nah... I think it would take an awful lot for you to be in distress, and I think damsel sounds a little too fluffy too."
He retrieves her helmet and hands it to her. "Maybe you're just the hot babe in need of a lift." A grin returns to his face. "More hot than in need, if I dare say so while we're not even talking over drinks."
One day
Giving a slight nod Scarlet did agree with Eli. Her job was exciting and different from many but even than sometimes it got annoying.
There were days Scarlet did wish she had a regular sit down job where she didn't have to travel all over the place, but for now till anything changed she liked it. Maybe one day if she had reason she cut back to only doing state jobs.
"I wouldn't mind painting motorcycles ether. Sometimes a change is nice and at least you have consistent work. Sometimes I can go weeks, or months without anything. But all in all yeah I like its fun. Maybe sometime you can take a road trip with me."
Giving a slight chuckle Scarlet stands with Eli. Her eyebrow raising a little not sure how to disypher his tone but smiling non the less. Taking a few steps forward before stopping next to Eli to look up at him.
"I thought you said this was the first date? And if its not than I need to pay you back for lunch."
Stepping outside once again Scarlet toss her jacket on once again moving her hair to the outside. It was a nice day out today, the sun was shinning and the warmth felt good, defiantly a good day to ride.
"My chariot huh? I dont know if I like how that sounds...all fluffy and what not. I think its more of a knight in shinning armor motorcycle style and what a good knight you make. Mmmm...mmmm...mmm."
There were days Scarlet did wish she had a regular sit down job where she didn't have to travel all over the place, but for now till anything changed she liked it. Maybe one day if she had reason she cut back to only doing state jobs.
"I wouldn't mind painting motorcycles ether. Sometimes a change is nice and at least you have consistent work. Sometimes I can go weeks, or months without anything. But all in all yeah I like its fun. Maybe sometime you can take a road trip with me."
Giving a slight chuckle Scarlet stands with Eli. Her eyebrow raising a little not sure how to disypher his tone but smiling non the less. Taking a few steps forward before stopping next to Eli to look up at him.
"I thought you said this was the first date? And if its not than I need to pay you back for lunch."
Stepping outside once again Scarlet toss her jacket on once again moving her hair to the outside. It was a nice day out today, the sun was shinning and the warmth felt good, defiantly a good day to ride.
"My chariot huh? I dont know if I like how that sounds...all fluffy and what not. I think its more of a knight in shinning armor motorcycle style and what a good knight you make. Mmmm...mmmm...mmm."
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Chariot
"I see." Eli listens, his eyes squinting slightly as if trying to imagine all that Scarlet did on her trips.
"Seems... pretty exciting." He nods and cleans the rest of the food off his plate before washing it down with another swig of coke. "Traveling... adventure. I can see you liking that."
Grinning a little, he fishes out his wallet to pay for both their meals. "And I thought painting motorcycles was exciting. Looks like you got me beat."
Setting the money to the side for the waiter to take, he swirls the ice around in his glass so he can finish off the pop. There was a slightly strange tone to his voice, most difficult to identify. "Miss ya? Just throw me a Tomb Raider movie and that'll tide me over." He winks at Scarlet before sliding from his seat to stand up. "But what am I saying? We haven't even been on a date yet."
A smile creases his lips and he turns to swagger to the door, opening it up for Scarlet. "Melady. Your chariot awaits."
"Seems... pretty exciting." He nods and cleans the rest of the food off his plate before washing it down with another swig of coke. "Traveling... adventure. I can see you liking that."
Grinning a little, he fishes out his wallet to pay for both their meals. "And I thought painting motorcycles was exciting. Looks like you got me beat."
Setting the money to the side for the waiter to take, he swirls the ice around in his glass so he can finish off the pop. There was a slightly strange tone to his voice, most difficult to identify. "Miss ya? Just throw me a Tomb Raider movie and that'll tide me over." He winks at Scarlet before sliding from his seat to stand up. "But what am I saying? We haven't even been on a date yet."
A smile creases his lips and he turns to swagger to the door, opening it up for Scarlet. "Melady. Your chariot awaits."
Miss me
Giving a short laugh at Eli's comment Scarlet can't help it. Men, typical men. Giving a shake of her head the grin stayed on her lips. Taking another peace of beef and chewing it for a moment before speaking again. Her eyes seemed to twinkle a little more as she talked about her job showing she did enjoy it almost as much as riding.
"State, Nation, and world wide...all three. Most is just state to state. The world wide jobs come maybe three or four times a year and they pay well enough that, thats all I really need."
Leaning back in her chair and wiping her mouth Scarlet lets out a thoughtful sigh. Her tummy was defiantly starting to get full.
"I just got request today to take a trip out to New York in a few weeks. Looks like its going to be an interesting one. Have to check up one some pottery the South West Academy museum is looking into buying."
Looking across the table at Eli Scarlet leans forward her arms crossed in front to hold her weight.
"If your worried about missing me I'm never gone for more than a few days unless I run into a problem."
"State, Nation, and world wide...all three. Most is just state to state. The world wide jobs come maybe three or four times a year and they pay well enough that, thats all I really need."
Leaning back in her chair and wiping her mouth Scarlet lets out a thoughtful sigh. Her tummy was defiantly starting to get full.
"I just got request today to take a trip out to New York in a few weeks. Looks like its going to be an interesting one. Have to check up one some pottery the South West Academy museum is looking into buying."
Looking across the table at Eli Scarlet leans forward her arms crossed in front to hold her weight.
"If your worried about missing me I'm never gone for more than a few days unless I run into a problem."
Wetsuit
Hearing Scarlet's initial answer, Eli stops chewing for a moment, his one eyebrow quirking at a peculiar angle. Had he heard her correctly?
Receiving the rest of her explanation though, he understands, and his eyebrow lowers and he continues chewing thoughtfully. "Wow... sounds like quite a job." He spears another shrimp with his fork and takes it between his teeth, still trying to picture Scarlet in that role. "Mm... Laura Croft was okay... looked good in a wetsuit."
A little mischievous grin sneaks out and he moves on quickly. "So does this... hunting... take you statewide, nationwide, or worldwide? All the time or once in a while?"
Receiving the rest of her explanation though, he understands, and his eyebrow lowers and he continues chewing thoughtfully. "Wow... sounds like quite a job." He spears another shrimp with his fork and takes it between his teeth, still trying to picture Scarlet in that role. "Mm... Laura Croft was okay... looked good in a wetsuit."
A little mischievous grin sneaks out and he moves on quickly. "So does this... hunting... take you statewide, nationwide, or worldwide? All the time or once in a while?"
Better Looks
"First date...I can deal with that."
Giving a grin and heading inside Scarlet felt at easy being here with Eli. Things the other day had gotten a little strange but non the less she had broken the ice and now they were eating lunch on there first date.
Finally getting her order of broccoli and beef Scarlet started to eat slavering the taste. It had been a while since she last had Chinese but now she was thankful it tasted so good.
Hearing Eli's question Scarlet takes a peace of broccoli with her chop sticks thinking for a moment before answering. Finally looking up and giving a small smile her tone was calm and cool.
"I'm a bounty hunter."
Letting the comment linger and sink in for a moment Scarlet's lips finally turn up into a grin. Not wanting Eli to die to much from shock another chuckle comes out.
"Don't worry, I don't hunt humans. I get payed to find artifacts that belong in museums, or go look into differnt items for places to see if what is said is the truth before they buy the item kind of undercover."
Taking a sip of her water Scarlet lets the cool liquid slide down her throat. It was obvious she was thinking again before she spoke.
"I guess you could say I'm like Tome Raider, except Laura Croft has the better looks."
Looking up at Eli and searching his face Scarlet wondered what he was thinking now. Her job was not one you ran into every day but she liked it and it kept her busy. It took her to different and interesting places as well. At times it was lonely but things were almost moving, and changing and sometimes that was best. But who new maybe sometime Eli could go on an adventure with her.
Giving a grin and heading inside Scarlet felt at easy being here with Eli. Things the other day had gotten a little strange but non the less she had broken the ice and now they were eating lunch on there first date.
Finally getting her order of broccoli and beef Scarlet started to eat slavering the taste. It had been a while since she last had Chinese but now she was thankful it tasted so good.
Hearing Eli's question Scarlet takes a peace of broccoli with her chop sticks thinking for a moment before answering. Finally looking up and giving a small smile her tone was calm and cool.
"I'm a bounty hunter."
Letting the comment linger and sink in for a moment Scarlet's lips finally turn up into a grin. Not wanting Eli to die to much from shock another chuckle comes out.
"Don't worry, I don't hunt humans. I get payed to find artifacts that belong in museums, or go look into differnt items for places to see if what is said is the truth before they buy the item kind of undercover."
Taking a sip of her water Scarlet lets the cool liquid slide down her throat. It was obvious she was thinking again before she spoke.
"I guess you could say I'm like Tome Raider, except Laura Croft has the better looks."
Looking up at Eli and searching his face Scarlet wondered what he was thinking now. Her job was not one you ran into every day but she liked it and it kept her busy. It took her to different and interesting places as well. At times it was lonely but things were almost moving, and changing and sometimes that was best. But who new maybe sometime Eli could go on an adventure with her.
Rule
Feeling the little squeeze from Scarlet, a grin emerges on Eli's face. Dismounting his bike, he locks their helmets to it and pockets his keys.
"Mmm... if you have the urge to kiss me, you're right, we better not call this a date since it couldn't have been a date the other night, due to that kiss, so today would still be the first date. And you know my rule." Eli's eyes glint with coyness as he looks at Scarlet. There was something about her that didn't allow him to walk away. She'd made him feel a little uncomfortable the other night, but there was still something in those eyes of hers... something that drew him in. There was a whole lot more to this woman than the tough exterior she proudly wore. Something that said she would be herself only around those with whom she really felt comfortable, and he was catching sight of it. It was intriguing... almost an accidental seductiveness.
"Maybe." Eli has a hard time bringing himself back around to Scarlet's question and he knows he'd been caught staring at her. "I have a lot of favorites," he admits. "Today it was Chinese."
Going to the door, he holds it open for her, letting her go in first. It really was a tiny place, and it was obvious that much of their business was done through takeout rather than those dining in. Eli finds a table near the front window though so they can sit and eat. A short while later, he's enjoying some shrimp, and chatting about his work at the body shop. It wasn't very deep - just some smalltalk to pass the time as they eat.
"I don't think you've told me yet what you do," he mentions, taking a sip of his coke. "What occupies your time and brings home the money?"
Carson grins at Jason and Katie's interaction, knowing there was a whole lot more between them than outsiders would guess. "Special?" He thumbs to the little sign on the counter. "Chicken parmesan. Though what you smell is the supreme pizza I got in the oven."
"Hey," Jason interrupts. "Speaking of pizza. Could you handle a party next week? Got a JetStream gig and we'd like to hang out here afterward if you'll stay open."
"Sure." Carson doesn't even hesitate. He liked it when the bands hung out at Mom and Pop's, more than he'd ever said. He almost felt like they were his friends too, though he wasn't really a part of their groups. Both JetStream and Cryptic liked to spend time here and Carson enjoyed it. "Just name the night, I'll keep 'er open for you guys. Big group?"
"Nah... just the band and maybe a couple others."
"Alright. I'll get Misty to come in and help me so I don't leave her hanging alone at home."
Leo cringes a little at the mention of the phone. "Aw, sorry... I think I dropped the phone and didn't figure it was important enough to bother you with another call."
Accepting the bowl of soup, he sits up a little straighter, overcoming his dizziness for now. Taking a slow spoonful, he chews a tender piece of chicken, then lets the soup slide down his throat. Closing his eyes, he takes a deep breath. "Mmm... I shoulda known this would be good." He takes another bite. Even though he was clearly sick, it was also obvious that the soup really did hit the spot.
"Don't apologize," he counters quietly. "I'm... glad you barged in." He offers a little smile. He hadn't changed his mind about being just friends, but Cassy was a good friend... a true friend.
"Mmm... if you have the urge to kiss me, you're right, we better not call this a date since it couldn't have been a date the other night, due to that kiss, so today would still be the first date. And you know my rule." Eli's eyes glint with coyness as he looks at Scarlet. There was something about her that didn't allow him to walk away. She'd made him feel a little uncomfortable the other night, but there was still something in those eyes of hers... something that drew him in. There was a whole lot more to this woman than the tough exterior she proudly wore. Something that said she would be herself only around those with whom she really felt comfortable, and he was catching sight of it. It was intriguing... almost an accidental seductiveness.
"Maybe." Eli has a hard time bringing himself back around to Scarlet's question and he knows he'd been caught staring at her. "I have a lot of favorites," he admits. "Today it was Chinese."
Going to the door, he holds it open for her, letting her go in first. It really was a tiny place, and it was obvious that much of their business was done through takeout rather than those dining in. Eli finds a table near the front window though so they can sit and eat. A short while later, he's enjoying some shrimp, and chatting about his work at the body shop. It wasn't very deep - just some smalltalk to pass the time as they eat.
"I don't think you've told me yet what you do," he mentions, taking a sip of his coke. "What occupies your time and brings home the money?"
Carson grins at Jason and Katie's interaction, knowing there was a whole lot more between them than outsiders would guess. "Special?" He thumbs to the little sign on the counter. "Chicken parmesan. Though what you smell is the supreme pizza I got in the oven."
"Hey," Jason interrupts. "Speaking of pizza. Could you handle a party next week? Got a JetStream gig and we'd like to hang out here afterward if you'll stay open."
"Sure." Carson doesn't even hesitate. He liked it when the bands hung out at Mom and Pop's, more than he'd ever said. He almost felt like they were his friends too, though he wasn't really a part of their groups. Both JetStream and Cryptic liked to spend time here and Carson enjoyed it. "Just name the night, I'll keep 'er open for you guys. Big group?"
"Nah... just the band and maybe a couple others."
"Alright. I'll get Misty to come in and help me so I don't leave her hanging alone at home."
Leo cringes a little at the mention of the phone. "Aw, sorry... I think I dropped the phone and didn't figure it was important enough to bother you with another call."
Accepting the bowl of soup, he sits up a little straighter, overcoming his dizziness for now. Taking a slow spoonful, he chews a tender piece of chicken, then lets the soup slide down his throat. Closing his eyes, he takes a deep breath. "Mmm... I shoulda known this would be good." He takes another bite. Even though he was clearly sick, it was also obvious that the soup really did hit the spot.
"Don't apologize," he counters quietly. "I'm... glad you barged in." He offers a little smile. He hadn't changed his mind about being just friends, but Cassy was a good friend... a true friend.
Gleam
Continuing to hold onto Eli while he drove Scarlet didn't mind where they were going as long as they went. She liked driving, but riding was just as nice not minding at all that for once she got to just hold on.
Finally coming to there destination Scarlet was only a little sad the ride had to end already. Still sitting behind Eli Scarlet takes her own helmet off letting her hair fall down still in the ponytail. Looking at the restraint for a long moment never had she eat here before, but it looked like an ok place.
Holding her helmet against her with one arm her other still rested on Eli's side as she cocked her head before tighting her arm in a half hug. Letting go Scarlet gets off the bike still grinning at Eli and giving a nod her eyes twinkling in the beams of sun light.
"I've never been here before, but who doesn't like Chinese. Better becareful some people say its a romantic type of food. I might think this is a date..unless another kiss is involved than we don't have to consider it a date."
Still grinning her eyes had soften just a little bit with a timid gleam in them. Stepping twords the building Scarlet stops and turns back to Eli waiting for him to follow along with her.
"So...is Chinese your favorite?"
Finally finding everything she needed Cassy wasted no time warming up the soup, putting some crackers on a plate, and making some tea for Leo. Cassy didnt mind hurting for everything she rather enjoyed it know and hoping this would make Leo feel even a little better. Even if he could take care of himself it was nice helping him.
Humming to herself Cassy quickly washed the few dishes she had dirtied before taking the try with the food and drink. Bringing it back in to Leo she moved a few things on the night stand to the side before setting the stuff down.
"Here you go, home made chicken noddle soup, and some chamomile tea for your throat."
Sitting down on the edge of the bed again after taking the wash cloth from his forehead so he could sit up and heat a little. Cassy gives a smile again before talking a little on the quiet side knowing his head was hurting.
"Sorry I kind of barged into your house. The front door was unlocked and I just wanted to make sure you were ok and all since ya hung up on me earlier."
Giving a wave to Carson as they enter Katie takes a look around the room seeing they really could pick where ever they wanted without a problem. It was almost a half hour before lunch when it would get really busy and for the most part Katie was happy for that. It just seemed a little more personal when they were able to just stand and talk a little.
"How could we stay away from this place? Its just fast book is more convenient, though I fear I put on a few pounds from it."
Looking back to Jason she ducks just a little wondering if she would get an elbow to the side or not. Rolling her own eyes at his comment about being free.
You better watch you buddy, one of these days your gonna be tied down too.
Pulling on Jason's emotions to make him laugh or at least smile it was easy to tell she was playing around with him. Not so long ago she had asked him every day to marry her, but not she'd learn that it would come with time and just having him here was what was important.
"Ha..I hardly tell him what to do, I only direct him on the right path."
Wrapping her arm around Jason's wast Katie pulls him a little closer in a playing manor. She liked interacting with there friends, even if it had been a while it was still nice to know somethings never changed.
"Mmm...something smells good. Whats the special today?"
Finally coming to there destination Scarlet was only a little sad the ride had to end already. Still sitting behind Eli Scarlet takes her own helmet off letting her hair fall down still in the ponytail. Looking at the restraint for a long moment never had she eat here before, but it looked like an ok place.
Holding her helmet against her with one arm her other still rested on Eli's side as she cocked her head before tighting her arm in a half hug. Letting go Scarlet gets off the bike still grinning at Eli and giving a nod her eyes twinkling in the beams of sun light.
"I've never been here before, but who doesn't like Chinese. Better becareful some people say its a romantic type of food. I might think this is a date..unless another kiss is involved than we don't have to consider it a date."
Still grinning her eyes had soften just a little bit with a timid gleam in them. Stepping twords the building Scarlet stops and turns back to Eli waiting for him to follow along with her.
"So...is Chinese your favorite?"
Finally finding everything she needed Cassy wasted no time warming up the soup, putting some crackers on a plate, and making some tea for Leo. Cassy didnt mind hurting for everything she rather enjoyed it know and hoping this would make Leo feel even a little better. Even if he could take care of himself it was nice helping him.
Humming to herself Cassy quickly washed the few dishes she had dirtied before taking the try with the food and drink. Bringing it back in to Leo she moved a few things on the night stand to the side before setting the stuff down.
"Here you go, home made chicken noddle soup, and some chamomile tea for your throat."
Sitting down on the edge of the bed again after taking the wash cloth from his forehead so he could sit up and heat a little. Cassy gives a smile again before talking a little on the quiet side knowing his head was hurting.
"Sorry I kind of barged into your house. The front door was unlocked and I just wanted to make sure you were ok and all since ya hung up on me earlier."
Giving a wave to Carson as they enter Katie takes a look around the room seeing they really could pick where ever they wanted without a problem. It was almost a half hour before lunch when it would get really busy and for the most part Katie was happy for that. It just seemed a little more personal when they were able to just stand and talk a little.
"How could we stay away from this place? Its just fast book is more convenient, though I fear I put on a few pounds from it."
Looking back to Jason she ducks just a little wondering if she would get an elbow to the side or not. Rolling her own eyes at his comment about being free.
You better watch you buddy, one of these days your gonna be tied down too.
Pulling on Jason's emotions to make him laugh or at least smile it was easy to tell she was playing around with him. Not so long ago she had asked him every day to marry her, but not she'd learn that it would come with time and just having him here was what was important.
"Ha..I hardly tell him what to do, I only direct him on the right path."
Wrapping her arm around Jason's wast Katie pulls him a little closer in a playing manor. She liked interacting with there friends, even if it had been a while it was still nice to know somethings never changed.
"Mmm...something smells good. Whats the special today?"
Don't stop
Eli grins and puts his bike in gear. It starts forward with a little jolt, though he shifts as smoothly as he can. His bike wasn't built for the comfort of a second passenger, but as long as he felt Scarlet hanging on to him, he wouldn't worry. Steering out of the parking lot, he can already feel her sense of balance, not having to compensate for any awkward movement behind him. Having witnessed her skill the other night, he knows she'll be fine as he lets his bike speed up. Hitting a back street, he lets the motorcycle go, zipping past the buildings and hitting at least two yellow...orange lights. It would seem he has no idea where he's going, but soon it's evident that he'd purposely taken the long way around town, just to wind up at Tou Han's, the little Chinese takeout place which would have been a straight shot from the auto shop had he been driving with logic. The restaurant really was a hole in the wall, with only a few tables to sit at, but the food was worth it.
Parking on the street, Eli lets his bike ease over onto the kickstand, and he cuts the engine, removing his helmet. Glancing over his shoulder, he eyes Scarlet. "Chinese alright?"
Leo musters up a wry grin at Cassy, and doesn't object to her telling him how she would help. He didn't have the energy to argue with her anyway.
When she comes back with a cold cloth, he looks at her gratefully. He could take care of himself alright, but having a bit of help really did make a difference. Relaxing under the cool wetness of the cloth, he turns more on his back so the cloth wouldn't slide off and sighs deeply, pulling his blankets up as the chills start again.
Trying to just let Cassy help, he stays in bed, hearing her in the kitchen, and was tempted to holler where things were. She was smart enough to figure it out though, so he remains silent, willing himself not to fall asleep before she came back. Soon the aroma from the warming soup was making his mouth water.
Jason returns Katie's kiss and grins as she backs up. "I'm ready now. Let's go before the lunch rush."
Heading from TJY, they drive the short distance to Mom and Pop's, finding it fairly quiet today. The little bell on the door signals their arrival, and Carson looks out from the kitchen, a smile spreading on his face. "Oy, look who the cat drug in."
With only a few customers, he comes out from the kitchen, his baseball cap backward on his head, and wiping his hands on a towel. "Trying to make yourself strangers, or what?"
Jason grins and leans an elbow on the counter. "Blame Reese for not calling you to duty more often."
"Either that, or blame you two for being traitors and eating somewhere else for lunch," Carson teases.
Jason laughs and shakes his head. "You know this is our favorite... even if you're the one cooking."
Carson smirks and whacks Jason with his towel. He looks sternly at Katie. "Keep him under control, will you?"
"Hey, I'm not the one tied down," Jason defends. "I'm still free."
Another grin spreads on Carson's face. "You poor thing."
When Jason and Carson started getting along, no one could really tell. They'd gone from friends, to enemies to coworkers to acquaintances, and now seemed to be settling into a decent friendship once more, though perhaps with stronger roots this time. Maybe there really was no specific point in time when they ceased their head-butting, but now they could work alongside together, and the banter was quite frequent whenever they were together. The past maybe wasn't forgotten, but it was being set aside.
Jason chuckles and slings an arm around Katie's shoulders. "Don't feel too sorry for me. She likes to tell me what to do, regardless of whether or not we're wearing rings."
Carson tosses Katie a wink. "Don't stop. He needs it."
Parking on the street, Eli lets his bike ease over onto the kickstand, and he cuts the engine, removing his helmet. Glancing over his shoulder, he eyes Scarlet. "Chinese alright?"
Leo musters up a wry grin at Cassy, and doesn't object to her telling him how she would help. He didn't have the energy to argue with her anyway.
When she comes back with a cold cloth, he looks at her gratefully. He could take care of himself alright, but having a bit of help really did make a difference. Relaxing under the cool wetness of the cloth, he turns more on his back so the cloth wouldn't slide off and sighs deeply, pulling his blankets up as the chills start again.
Trying to just let Cassy help, he stays in bed, hearing her in the kitchen, and was tempted to holler where things were. She was smart enough to figure it out though, so he remains silent, willing himself not to fall asleep before she came back. Soon the aroma from the warming soup was making his mouth water.
Jason returns Katie's kiss and grins as she backs up. "I'm ready now. Let's go before the lunch rush."
Heading from TJY, they drive the short distance to Mom and Pop's, finding it fairly quiet today. The little bell on the door signals their arrival, and Carson looks out from the kitchen, a smile spreading on his face. "Oy, look who the cat drug in."
With only a few customers, he comes out from the kitchen, his baseball cap backward on his head, and wiping his hands on a towel. "Trying to make yourself strangers, or what?"
Jason grins and leans an elbow on the counter. "Blame Reese for not calling you to duty more often."
"Either that, or blame you two for being traitors and eating somewhere else for lunch," Carson teases.
Jason laughs and shakes his head. "You know this is our favorite... even if you're the one cooking."
Carson smirks and whacks Jason with his towel. He looks sternly at Katie. "Keep him under control, will you?"
"Hey, I'm not the one tied down," Jason defends. "I'm still free."
Another grin spreads on Carson's face. "You poor thing."
When Jason and Carson started getting along, no one could really tell. They'd gone from friends, to enemies to coworkers to acquaintances, and now seemed to be settling into a decent friendship once more, though perhaps with stronger roots this time. Maybe there really was no specific point in time when they ceased their head-butting, but now they could work alongside together, and the banter was quite frequent whenever they were together. The past maybe wasn't forgotten, but it was being set aside.
Jason chuckles and slings an arm around Katie's shoulders. "Don't feel too sorry for me. She likes to tell me what to do, regardless of whether or not we're wearing rings."
Carson tosses Katie a wink. "Don't stop. He needs it."
Rummage
Giving a little jump Katie had felt Jason getting a little closer but she didn't mind pretending anyways. Spinning around and grinning at Jason her eyes twinkle.
"Eating at Mom and Pop's would be nice. I haven't been there in so long. I hope poor Ryder doesn't think its because of his cooking."
Standing Katie wonders over to the wall and lean twords Jason a little. Bringing her lips to his she press them firmly to his for a long lingering moment before backing up only one step so she was still semi close to him.
"I'm ready whenever you are."
Giving another smirk Scarlet gives a slight nod to his comment about being ok before stand straight again. Her eyes twinkling as she looks at Eli the sassy being present but the little shy glint hiding that maybe only Eli would see.
Turning and following him out of the shop Scarlet goes to her bike and grabs her helmet before coming back over to him. Slipping the helmet on Scarlet climbs on the back of his bike. Wrapping her arms around his wast she leans her chin onto his shoulder.
"Ok, I'm ready, and I don't mind where we eat."
Giving a smile Cassy moves a little closer to the bed heading Leo's acceptance to her being there. She was happy he wasnt mad, or told her to leave. It felt good him wanting her there.
Sitting down on the edge of the bed Cassy gives a small chuckle. He had original told her not to come but how could she not?
"When it came down to wanting to know if you were ok or not...no listen was not an option."
Placing her hand on Leo's head Cassy can tell he has a fever. She wondered if he had any cold medicine in the bathroom yet she would only feed him the soup and tea for now hoping it would bring him a little comfort to get some rest.
"Ok let me get a cool cloth for your head and warm up some of that soup for you. It's homemade something my mom use to make. I hope you'll like it."
Giving Leo's hand a little pat Cassy stands and leaves the room. Rummaging around for a little bit she finds a wash cloth and puts some cool water on it before going back into Leo's room. Placing the cloth on his head Cassy gives another smile before leaving once again to head to the kitchen and find her way around for bowls, and other items.
"Eating at Mom and Pop's would be nice. I haven't been there in so long. I hope poor Ryder doesn't think its because of his cooking."
Standing Katie wonders over to the wall and lean twords Jason a little. Bringing her lips to his she press them firmly to his for a long lingering moment before backing up only one step so she was still semi close to him.
"I'm ready whenever you are."
Giving another smirk Scarlet gives a slight nod to his comment about being ok before stand straight again. Her eyes twinkling as she looks at Eli the sassy being present but the little shy glint hiding that maybe only Eli would see.
Turning and following him out of the shop Scarlet goes to her bike and grabs her helmet before coming back over to him. Slipping the helmet on Scarlet climbs on the back of his bike. Wrapping her arms around his wast she leans her chin onto his shoulder.
"Ok, I'm ready, and I don't mind where we eat."
Giving a smile Cassy moves a little closer to the bed heading Leo's acceptance to her being there. She was happy he wasnt mad, or told her to leave. It felt good him wanting her there.
Sitting down on the edge of the bed Cassy gives a small chuckle. He had original told her not to come but how could she not?
"When it came down to wanting to know if you were ok or not...no listen was not an option."
Placing her hand on Leo's head Cassy can tell he has a fever. She wondered if he had any cold medicine in the bathroom yet she would only feed him the soup and tea for now hoping it would bring him a little comfort to get some rest.
"Ok let me get a cool cloth for your head and warm up some of that soup for you. It's homemade something my mom use to make. I hope you'll like it."
Giving Leo's hand a little pat Cassy stands and leaves the room. Rummaging around for a little bit she finds a wash cloth and puts some cool water on it before going back into Leo's room. Placing the cloth on his head Cassy gives another smile before leaving once again to head to the kitchen and find her way around for bowls, and other items.
Never listen
Eli chuckles and shakes his head. "Nah... not too much. The guys are just bored - they'll do anything to occupy themselves, even if it's razzing a guy about his personal life."
Accepting Scarlet's keys, his fingers curl around them for a moment before turning write out a tag, then hang them on a peg board with a bunch of other keys. Lunch. Did he want to? "I've been alright," he responds to her question. Cocking his head, he gives her an obvious once-over. "Looks like you're doing well yourself."
He leans over to rest his elbows on the counter, bringing himself closer to her. "I think I could get away with stopping for a bite to eat. Can't let a customer starve, now can I?" Tossing her a wink, he straightens up and heads back into the garage, reappearing only a minute later with his jacket and helmet. "Grab your helmet... I got an hour."
Leading the way out to his bike, he mounts up and starts the engine, waiting for Scarlet to get on behind him.
Leo was half asleep when he thinks he hears movement in his apartment. Surely it must be his imagination. He closes his eyes again and ignores it. If someone was stealing his stuff, he couldn't defend himself anyway.
Then hearing Cassy's voice though, his questions were answered. Lying on his side, he pries his eyes open to see her blurry form standing near the bed. "Cassy?" he mumbles. Hearing why she was there, Leo couldn't help the nice little warm feeling he got. Even if he would have told her not to come and he didn't need her to, he was feeling poorly enough that right about now, her sweet company would be nice. Even he had to admit that. Today was a day that he wouldn't mind some attention.
A little grin makes its way to his lips. "Never listen to a guy, do you?" he croaks. "I'm glad. Soup sounds fantastic."
Great idea. We'll eat, go for a walk, then stop by Mom and Pop's. I haven't seen him much lately either. Haven't needed him for any cases around here and I just haven't been eating down there either. Or... we could just eat at Mom and Pop's in the first place, and kill two birds with one stone.
"Boo." Jason pops around the corner to look down over Katie's cubicle wall, a smile on his face.
Accepting Scarlet's keys, his fingers curl around them for a moment before turning write out a tag, then hang them on a peg board with a bunch of other keys. Lunch. Did he want to? "I've been alright," he responds to her question. Cocking his head, he gives her an obvious once-over. "Looks like you're doing well yourself."
He leans over to rest his elbows on the counter, bringing himself closer to her. "I think I could get away with stopping for a bite to eat. Can't let a customer starve, now can I?" Tossing her a wink, he straightens up and heads back into the garage, reappearing only a minute later with his jacket and helmet. "Grab your helmet... I got an hour."
Leading the way out to his bike, he mounts up and starts the engine, waiting for Scarlet to get on behind him.
Leo was half asleep when he thinks he hears movement in his apartment. Surely it must be his imagination. He closes his eyes again and ignores it. If someone was stealing his stuff, he couldn't defend himself anyway.
Then hearing Cassy's voice though, his questions were answered. Lying on his side, he pries his eyes open to see her blurry form standing near the bed. "Cassy?" he mumbles. Hearing why she was there, Leo couldn't help the nice little warm feeling he got. Even if he would have told her not to come and he didn't need her to, he was feeling poorly enough that right about now, her sweet company would be nice. Even he had to admit that. Today was a day that he wouldn't mind some attention.
A little grin makes its way to his lips. "Never listen to a guy, do you?" he croaks. "I'm glad. Soup sounds fantastic."
Great idea. We'll eat, go for a walk, then stop by Mom and Pop's. I haven't seen him much lately either. Haven't needed him for any cases around here and I just haven't been eating down there either. Or... we could just eat at Mom and Pop's in the first place, and kill two birds with one stone.
"Boo." Jason pops around the corner to look down over Katie's cubicle wall, a smile on his face.
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Soup
Scarlet's grin grows even more as she can hear the whistle from the bay area soon to be shut off by the closing door. Looking up at Eli her eyes twinkle as she leans slightly on the counter. It had been almost two maybe three days since there last in counter, and though that really wasn't long it felt like it had been.
"I'd like it, and feel much more comfortable having your drive me home. Not to mention catch up a little about the last few days. Only place I need to go is home, unless you have time for lunch too."
Sitting up from the counter finally Scarlet holds her keys to her bike out to Eli dropping them in his hand. It was not often she'd let someone else touch her bike but she new it was in good hands here.
"So, how are you? They aren't harassing you to much are they?"
Mmmm...a trip to the park afterward sounds like a great plan. Work off a little lunch.
Giving a small laugh Katie shook her head a little. She'd never tire of her communication with Jason. She was only happy they had learned to live with it. They weren't normal, but she liked it that way and it made them have a special bond.
Than again, anything as long as its with you sounds good as well. Maybe on our way back to work we cans stop by and see Carson. I haven't really seen him since Misty and himself got back from there honeymoon. I want to know how everything went for him.
Putting the book down she was reading and turning the stove off Cassy stirs the chicken and rice soup giving it a little taste. Oh it turned out so good this time around, she was certin Leo would love it and it would help him feel better.
Getting a big plastic bowl out Cassy pours the soup into it before reaching into the cupboard for some crackers and tea bags. Leo hadnt called her back and she was a little worried. He has sounded so bad on the phone if anything she just wanted to make sure he was ok.
...Giving a knock on the door and not getting an answer Cassy checks the nob feeling it was unlocked she opened the door and stepped inside.
"Leo...its Cassy."
Stepping in more not getting an answer Cassy closes the door behind her before finding her way to the kitchen. It was a cute little apartment, and easy to find ones way around Cassy liked it.
Setting the soup and tea down along with the keys Cassy does a little more investigating before finding her way to Leo's room. Feeling a little strange she didn't want to scare the crap out of him, but she did want to make sure he was ok. Givinging a knock on the door she opens it a little as if testing make sure he was decent.
"Leo, its Cassy your front door was open and I was just checking to make sure you were ok. I brought you some homemade chicken noodle soup."
Opening the door a little more and stepping in a little closer to the bed Cassy was a little leery not sure what Leo might think but waiting to see if she got a reply from him.
"I'd like it, and feel much more comfortable having your drive me home. Not to mention catch up a little about the last few days. Only place I need to go is home, unless you have time for lunch too."
Sitting up from the counter finally Scarlet holds her keys to her bike out to Eli dropping them in his hand. It was not often she'd let someone else touch her bike but she new it was in good hands here.
"So, how are you? They aren't harassing you to much are they?"
Mmmm...a trip to the park afterward sounds like a great plan. Work off a little lunch.
Giving a small laugh Katie shook her head a little. She'd never tire of her communication with Jason. She was only happy they had learned to live with it. They weren't normal, but she liked it that way and it made them have a special bond.
Than again, anything as long as its with you sounds good as well. Maybe on our way back to work we cans stop by and see Carson. I haven't really seen him since Misty and himself got back from there honeymoon. I want to know how everything went for him.
Putting the book down she was reading and turning the stove off Cassy stirs the chicken and rice soup giving it a little taste. Oh it turned out so good this time around, she was certin Leo would love it and it would help him feel better.
Getting a big plastic bowl out Cassy pours the soup into it before reaching into the cupboard for some crackers and tea bags. Leo hadnt called her back and she was a little worried. He has sounded so bad on the phone if anything she just wanted to make sure he was ok.
...Giving a knock on the door and not getting an answer Cassy checks the nob feeling it was unlocked she opened the door and stepped inside.
"Leo...its Cassy."
Stepping in more not getting an answer Cassy closes the door behind her before finding her way to the kitchen. It was a cute little apartment, and easy to find ones way around Cassy liked it.
Setting the soup and tea down along with the keys Cassy does a little more investigating before finding her way to Leo's room. Feeling a little strange she didn't want to scare the crap out of him, but she did want to make sure he was ok. Givinging a knock on the door she opens it a little as if testing make sure he was decent.
"Leo, its Cassy your front door was open and I was just checking to make sure you were ok. I brought you some homemade chicken noodle soup."
Opening the door a little more and stepping in a little closer to the bed Cassy was a little leery not sure what Leo might think but waiting to see if she got a reply from him.
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