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Jun 29, 2019 18:49:24 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2019 18:49:24 GMT -7
She agreed, holding out her hand. River took it, and took her waist too, quickly bringing her close to him and in the appropriate ballroom position for the tango. There were a few other couples who seemed to hear it too and also took position, which made River more confident. He led the dance, bringing her close when necessary and farther away when required. As the song neared a close, he brought her close one more time and led her into a dip. He slowly raised her up, until their faces were only a few inches apart. Everyone broke up to applaud the music again, and he turned his head toward the stage. Then, seeing the clock above it, he turned back to Lucy. "Ten minutes to midnight. Should we go outside or stay in here when the snog fest starts?"@lucyweasley
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Jul 8, 2019 14:45:12 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2019 14:45:12 GMT -7
They danced and Lucy was oblivious, for a while, to the genuine smile creeping onto her face. She was having fun. She danced with other clients often, but none that she actually enjoyed being with, regardless of how attractive of rich they were, they were muggles. River was far from any of her normal clients. When they finished, he asked if she wanted to go outside or stay here when everyone kissed at midnight. She shrugged, “how many people do you want to see you kissing me?” she asked. That would really make the decision. Though she couldn’t imagine River cared much. If at all. She had already kissed him once. “we can go outside if you want some privacy.”
@river
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Jul 9, 2019 10:07:28 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 10:07:28 GMT -7
She asked how many people he wanted to see him kissing her, and he furrowed his eyebrows together. He hadn't actually thought that far ahead. She said they could go outside if he wanted privacy, and he held up a finger, ”one second.” He was still thinking. Okay, how much did he really care about people seeing him kiss someone else? The worst thing that could happen was it getting back to Vi's parents, but he wasn't sure if they'd care any more than Vi did as long as he and Vi stayed married, right? He wasn't entirely sure why they cared about the marriage at all after his parents had died anyway. He had two 'illegitimate' sisters, a brother who defected, and two dead parents... what was so special about him now? Maybe, for some weird reason, they cared about the Flint name. Maybe because he was the last loyal Flint standing.
”Okay,” he started, lowering his finger, ”we don't have to kiss at midnight. Honestly, I don't really want to just go around kissing just because of some time on a clock. But I wouldn't mind kissing you, again, so really it's your choice if you actually want to kiss me.” Was he over-complicating this? Well, even if he was, that was in his nature.
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Jul 25, 2019 15:10:35 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2019 15:10:35 GMT -7
River spent a while thinking about all of this and his answer was that they didn’t have to kiss. Lucy smirked and nodded her head. “you’re absolutely right. We don’t have to. It’s a weird little social folklore. But it’s still fun. And yes, I want to kiss you.” she decided. How could she not? She was thoroughly enjoying this night and it was probably the closest she’d ever come to her dream of actually being with a respected pure blood man so she was soaking it up. “let’s go outside.” she suggested. It would be less loud, less crowded, and less warm.
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Jul 30, 2019 10:04:48 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2019 10:04:48 GMT -7
She said they didn't have to but that she did want to. For whatever reason she did, he was fine with accepting it. ”Then it's a deal. Nine minutes and counting,” he joked a little. She suggested going outside and he took her hand, leaving the dance floor in order to head out. He walked through the door, onto the grounds, and turned to Lucy. ”Have you ever been to the states before? I have quite a few times, my parents visiting old friends and whatnot,” a lot of pureblooded families stayed so here because the statute against muggles was even stronger than it was in England. IT was easy to find... like minded people, for this parents.
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Aug 10, 2019 8:51:24 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2019 8:51:24 GMT -7
River agreed with her and started leading her outside after saying that they had 9 minutes to go. Music was blasting and people were crowding everywhere. The temperature difference outside, while freezing, felt good after being inside with so many people all dancing and moving around. “No… my dad came for work a few times. But I never went along. He didn’t take us with him.” she shrugged. She and Anna had never been. She could imagine the kind of magical lineage that came from this side of the world. The history associated here. “maybe I should try to come back someday and actually visit.” someday. Not anytime soon. She had too much going on in England to consider taking a vacation.
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Aug 30, 2019 8:23:37 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2019 8:23:37 GMT -7
She said that her dad came here for work a few times but that she never went with. She suggested coming back some day to visit and he nodded, "you should. I could show you some thing I liked," he suggested. They moved into the gardens. There were a few others around, but not much. It was easy to let the minutes pass just looking around at the flowers, lights and the stars. For a moment, his mind wandered back to Vi. Who was she kissing tonight? She said she'd make her own plans. That 'no opportunity for a good time should be taken off the table'. He wasn't really jealous just... wondering. He almost forgot why they had come out here. He heard a loud sound, bells ringing and fireworks going off. "Oh!" he turned to look at her, "that must be midnight," he pointed out. For a moment he thought that he should just grab her and kiss her, the way someone much braver would take the opportunity, but he didn't. He wasn't sure if he was quite ready to be that guy.
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Aug 30, 2019 8:30:44 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2019 8:30:44 GMT -7
River suggested that she should come back someday and that he would show her all the places he liked. “that implies that you want to come back with me, you know.” that would definitely be the biggest date she had ever been on. And one of the first dates that she wasn’t being paid to be on. Lucy had dated a bit in school but not much since she had graduated and been out on her own. She had been too wrapped up in her work.
She heard the noise too and nodded when he said that it must mean that it was midnight. “2025.” she mumbled with a little shake of her head. It was such a cliche but time really did fly by. “Do you have any New Year's resolutions?” she teased, wondering if he was going to try to kiss her. If he didn’t, she would soon.
@river
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Aug 30, 2019 8:35:00 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2019 8:35:00 GMT -7
She said that he was implied that thy come back together and he shrugged, "uh... yeah, that's what I'm saying. Or like, I'll stop by while you're here. Or something," he explained, maybe over explained. "If we can both take that much time off work, since hopefully this adventure is hypothetically after I graduate," he suggested. A part of him couldn't believe he was still in school at all, after all he'd been through... but he had good grades and was ready to get a big kid job sooner rather than in six months. But, he had to wait.
She asked if he had any New Year's resolutions, and he raised both eyebrows in shock. She wasn't going to lead the kiss? He was going to? Okay, okay. He could do that. "I think... just one," he swallowed- hopefully this little line he was coming up with would pay off. He turned toward her, stepping around so he was facing her square on. He took her waist with one hand and brought the other behind her neck, under her hair. "To take as many chances as I can," he concluded. Then he took a step closer, using his hold on her to bring her closer to him, too. But he didn't meet her lips yet.
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Aug 30, 2019 8:52:59 GMT -7
Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2019 8:52:59 GMT -7
River seemed to talk himself in circles about saying he would show her places in America but it just caused her to smile. She liked when boys got flustered, especially if she was able to make them that way. Maybe it was mean, but she thought it was so cute. She liked being able to inspire that kind of behavior. “well then we have time to figure it out.” she said when he said it would be after graduation anyway.
He said that he had one New Years resolution and then he pulled her closer to him but he didn’t kiss her. She said he wanted to take as many chances as possible and she rolled her eyes a little. “God you’re cheesy.” she said with a laugh before leaning closer and pressing her lips to his.
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