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Post by kolton on May 9, 2010 16:42:29 GMT -5
If teh rumors are true then yes, they are bad people. he whispered
He frowned and dropped his hand when she moved away. He sighed and stood up, going to the kitchen barcounter that separated the livingroom and kitchen. No. I don't think she would get involved with them. But... they could try to hurt her if she refruses them. Then i'd have to step in. he crossed his arms over his chest and gazed over at her. She was only fifteeen. He should keep his hands to himself. But he hadn't bothered to be with any woman since he was turned. Three years is a long time form someone who was used to women fawning over him.
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Post by Chloris Achilleus on May 9, 2010 16:52:46 GMT -5
She nodded as a response, unsure how to answer. He had gone from being a terrible big brother to a hero in the hour that she had known him. If her brother was any indication, Amber could probably take care of herself. Chloris made a mental note to find Amber Garner. Not to tell her, just to watch her. Out of the kindness of her heart.. Yeah. That's why.
Chloris stood up, and walked over to the counter, pressing her hands against it. "Mr Garner, how am I going to return to the Academy if it's bright outside?" She asked, having realized that she wasn't the fastest walker, and the sun was going to come up soon. "Or was your intention to kidnap me?"
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Post by kolton on May 9, 2010 17:01:48 GMT -5
He had completely forgotten about that litte problem. He frowned when he realized she'd once again called him Mr. Garner. I thought I told you to call me Kolton. he said, his eyes never leaving her. I had forgotten you needed to return to the Academy. I'll take you back myself. he said and glanced to teh clock. It was three in teh morning already. Three hours til sunrise. He'd be cutting it close. Maybe too close.
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Post by Chloris Achilleus on May 9, 2010 17:09:02 GMT -5
"I can't help it. Mr Garner just suits you better." She shrugged, sticking her hands in her coat pockets. When he said he'd take her back personally she rolled her eyes to him, and whacked his forehead lightly. "That's not a very smart idea, Mr Ga--...Kolton."
Chloris drew back, almost afraid he'd hit her back. She deserved it, but she wasn't exactly the strongest person ever. And he was a vampire. "Three hours isn't enough for a round-trip. You'd get stuck somewhere. Or worse."
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Post by kolton on May 9, 2010 17:13:30 GMT -5
KOlton rose a brow at her when he smacked his head. He smiled crookedly. Well I would offer to letyou use my bed and i'll sleep on the couch but I don't think you want to stay here with me all day. Everytime I get close to you you pull away from me. his voice was a bit husky, desire evident in his gaze, he took a step closer to her.
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Post by Chloris Achilleus on May 9, 2010 17:20:55 GMT -5
When he took a step forwards, she took a step backwards. At least he didn't hurt her. Chloris pulled her coat tighter around her, muttering under her breath in broken Spanish. She wasn't fluent in Spanish, it was just the only language other than English that she could mutter darkly in.
She refused to admit that she was scared of Kolton. Not because he was a vampire, not because he could potentially snap her neck and drink her blood, but because he was a man. What was her daddy always telling her? Boys only wanted one thing from cute little girls.
"That's not true. I don't always pull away from you." She defended, stepping backwards from him as she spoke. Not helping her case. She stopped, attempting to root her feet into the ground. "It's only true the majority of the time." Chloris said feebly, looking down at her shoes.
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Post by kolton on May 9, 2010 17:27:08 GMT -5
Kolton shook his head at her words. If you don't mind waiting out the daylight here you may use my room. I'll stay out here on the couch. I'll run out and get you some food before the sun comes. he said moving away from her and going to a desk drawer to get some money.
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Post by Chloris Achilleus on May 9, 2010 17:36:00 GMT -5
Chloris sighed, and walked over to him. "I'm sorry for acting this way when you're only trying to be nice." She gave him an awkward hug, and then took a few steps backward. "I'm not hungry.. I bought a few churros earlier."
"And you should keep your room. You're nocturnal, so it makes sense for you to keep the comfier room. I'm not, so I'll just...stay in here. Get some quality time with Possum. Or I could call a taxi." She would have called her brother, but she doubted if her brother would be understanding about his little sister coming from a strange man's apartment with bandages on her stomach. Awkward.
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Post by kolton on May 9, 2010 17:42:09 GMT -5
He was taken aback by her little hug. And he felt her absence all too clearly when she pulled away. Chloris... he sighed then nodded. If you stay here you'll get hungry at some point during the day. I'll get you some food. There's a market that stays open all night. It's nearby. I wouldn't trust a tai to get you home safely. Besides, isn't the Academy supposed to stay hidden form those who don't know it's there? he smirked
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Post by Chloris Achilleus on May 9, 2010 17:49:35 GMT -5
Chloris couldn't argue with any of that. She would get hungry. The Academy was supposed to be a secret. She sighed, looking a little frustrated. "Good points." She picked up Possum, rubbing his back while trying to formulate a response.
"I can go with you." She wasn't sure why he was excluding her from his little shopping adventure. Maybe he thought she was a burden because she couldn't run fast enough. Maybe he just didn't want to listen to her much longer.
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Post by kolton on May 9, 2010 17:53:48 GMT -5
Kolton smiled. Alright. If that's what you want. I just thought you would like some... space away from me. he said a bit hesitantly, sadness in his voice. He went to the door and glanced back at her.
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Post by Chloris Achilleus on May 9, 2010 18:02:27 GMT -5
Did her moving away from him affect him that much? She followed him, and slipped her hand into his. Chloris smiled up at him. "Of course not. You're my friend." A friend that she had only known for five hours and now knew a chunk of his life, his dilemma, his species, and his name.
Fast friends. Possum jumped up on Kolton's shoulder, wrapping himself around the vampire's neck. "Possum likes you, too."
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Post by kolton on May 9, 2010 18:06:39 GMT -5
He smiled and stared at their hands. He chuckled when the ferret wrapped aroudn him. That he does. he said squeezing her hand lightly. That he does. He led the way back outside. The rain had let up to a light drizzle. He glanced around as he turne dthem towards teh left, teh opposite way they had first come to his building. so... tell me how you discovered you were gifted. he said glancing at her as they walked hand in hand.
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Post by Chloris Achilleus on May 9, 2010 18:13:29 GMT -5
The gift story. It wasn't a very exciting story, none of them were. "I first discovered I could be invisible while playing dodge ball. The couch thought I was hiding behind the bleachers again, so I didn't get credit for the day." She didn't add that before she found her gift she thought she was the only one in her family without one.
"I found my other two gifts on my birthday, after I had started to attend the Academy for about a year. I fell through a wall and thought I died and became a ghost. Then my hair and eyes started changing." She shrugged, and reached her free hand to pet Possum. "I don't live an exciting life. Unlike you, Mr Garner."
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Post by kolton on May 9, 2010 18:18:52 GMT -5
My life isn't that exciting. And when it is it isn;t all that it's cracked up to be. he said as they rounded a corner. He walked silently with her for a while. HIs thumb caressing teh back of her hand as he held it, their fingers linked together. Her hand seeme dto fit so perfectly in his.
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