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Post by Cres on Nov 22, 2005 4:21:48 GMT -5
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Sharise
Tease on a Leash
"Must I hide?"
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Post by Sharise on Nov 22, 2005 23:41:18 GMT -5
[[The end of dinner sounds dandy. Just lead the way. ^^]]
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Post by Cres on Nov 23, 2005 9:48:51 GMT -5
The dinner went on in rather calm atmosphere from there on. Tin and Bella [[yes Mrs Rosacci finally has a name!!]] asked some more polite questions concerning Teddy's mother and other such small-talk issues, and Dan mostly remained quiet and poked at his dinner until his mother told him that if he wasn't going to eat she'd be very offended indeed. Sweetheart was rather cheerful indeed, and though she said little, her heart was rather floating about. Despite what had been said about them definitely not dating, she thought that it might yet change. After all, her family seemed to be accepting Teddy - at least mostly. She did throw a few exasperated glances toward her brother, but said nothing. If Dan had to be such a grumpy-grump, then she'd just let him be.
After everyone had eaten, Mrs Rosacci got up and smiled to Sweetheart.
"Darling, will you help me clear the table?" she asked, and Sweetheart got up at once and started helping her mother. The triplets excused themselves and ran to the living room to play, apparently having teased Teddy enough for the evening. Tin, for his part, stood up as well.
"I have some work to finish," he said calmly. "Let's get back to the restaurant issue later, Teddy, once you have your plans ready. Do feel free to drop by anytime." It might have been simply the politeness talking, but he did seem genuine enough to be taken for real. He looked at his son next. "Dandy, will you look after our guest?" Not waiting for a reply he left, nodding to Teddy once more before heading into his study.
Dan stood up slowly, not bothering to nod to his father. As the women disappeared with some of the dishes into the kitchen, Dan kept his eyes darkly on Teddy and crossed his arms over his chest, looking now openly threatening.
"Just what do you think you're doing with my sister?" he asked harshly, but low enough so that Mrs Rosacci or Sweetheart couldn't hear him to the kitchen.
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Sharise
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Post by Sharise on Nov 24, 2005 13:54:06 GMT -5
Teddy smiled and nodded as everyone excused themselves. He had complimented Bella on the dinner, and told Tin that he would be sure to do so and thanked him once more. It wasn't until Dan spoke that Teddy was reminded he still had one more obstacle.
Maybe it was the happy mood of the evening, or perhaps he was returning to his roots, but Teddy wasn't intimidated by Dan. And it showed. Remaining calm, he leaned back in his chair and smiled. "Hopefully dating her." He licked his lips as he thought over his next words. "Look, Dan. I know you've always had a problem with me, though I don't know why. I mean, yeah, my family was always looked down upon, but I can't help what my father did." He shook his head. "Anyway, I'm surprised that you don't realize how much I love Sweetheart by now. I've always been crazy about her. That's never going to change." Blue eyes studied the older man. "And obviously you think I've got something for Bp." He grinned. "Trust me, I don't. She's my best friend, nothing more. Besides... she's a pain in the ass and isn't into relationships."
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Post by Cres on Nov 26, 2005 14:48:39 GMT -5
Dan was quite surprised by Teddy's answer. For a few moments he could only stare at the boy. One could nearly see the wheels turning in his head as he tried to think it through. Finally his brow furrowed as he wasn't sure if he should be pleased or even more irritated that the boy was carrying himself so well. No. He wouldn't let Teddy off the hook that easily.
"That night," he said a bit more hotly than he'd meant, "I brought Bp home and picked Sweetheart up. What did you do? She tells me you just talked. Is that true?"
There were steps from the kitchen and Dan shifted his eyes from Teddy to the two women coming into the room. Sweetheart smiled to Teddy, obviously oblivious to what was going on between them, as she took a few more plates from the table and then started to carry them to the kitchen.
"Oh, Dan, such stormy face," Mrs Rosacci prattled as she collected several dishes onto a tray. "Really, you will have the same forever frown on your face as Tin before long. I swear, not that it's a wonder, chip of the old block and all that, but do try to look less like you've just eaten a lemon, dear, oh, and Teddy, about lemon, would you like some lemonade?"
Without waiting for a response, she was again off to the kitchen, and the two young men were left alone, Dan's eyes returning onto Teddy strict and dark.
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Sharise
Tease on a Leash
"Must I hide?"
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Post by Sharise on Nov 27, 2005 14:21:51 GMT -5
As Dan shot another question at him, Teddy remained calm. In fact, he began to wonder why he used to be so intimidated by the man. It's not like there was anything Dan could hold against him.
As Sweetheart and Bella entered the room, Teddy smiled to the both of them. He waited until they were out of hearing range before his attention returned to Dan.
"Yes, all we did was talk." He shook his head. "Dan, I know you have this grudge against me, which I don't understand, but you need to realize that to me, Sweetheart is not just another girl. She never has been. I would never do anything to jeopardize what I have with her. I know her beliefs, and I respect them.." His expression softened a little. "She's amazing... why would I try to change that?"
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Post by Cres on Nov 29, 2005 4:26:40 GMT -5
Dan still scowled, though he had to admit that the boy was beginning to win him over as well. Though he wouldn't give up all his suspicion quite yet.
"Yeah. Ok." Dan eyed Teddy for a few more moments, and then circled round the table so that he could be face to face with the younger man, staring into his eyes from rather the same level. Dan was only an inch or so taller than Teddy these days, which bothered the Italian a little. But he didn't let it show as he rather effectively scowled down at the other young man. "You know what my problem is with you? It isn't that your family's poorer or anything like that. But I know how my sister feels about you. And I don't like her being led on or used. So listen to me now, and listen good. I don't know if you're serious with her or not. You could be lying right at my face. But if you are, know this: hurt her in any way, give her any kind of grief, and I will come down at you like a bulldozer over a china cup. She's a good girl, and she deserves only the best. If you can't give her that, then stay the fuck clear of her. Do we understand each other?"
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Sharise
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"Must I hide?"
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Post by Sharise on Nov 29, 2005 23:34:45 GMT -5
Teddy hadn't expected Dan to actually come over to him, but he refused to let the shock show. Now that he wasn't in danger of peeing himself, Teddy was able to actually listen to the older man and think clearly.
After Dan spoke, Teddy's mouth turned up in one corner. It was a short smile that spoke all for itself. "I understand." He nodded. "And I can definitely respect that." The teen wasn't lying, he really did understand. He felt that same way with Bp.
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Post by Cres on Nov 30, 2005 8:07:19 GMT -5
Dan eyed Teddy for a little while longer, but finally he nodded slowly.
"Fine," he said. "I'll keep my eye on you."
But that was good enough for him now. He was willing to let it lie for the time being. After all, he had nothing concrete against the boy, and he thought he had done a sufficient impact.
Besides, the females came into the room again. Bella set the tray on the table and collected the remaining dishes with Sweetheart's help, and then patted her daughter on the shoulder.
"Go ahead and keep company to your guest now, dear," she said and picked up the tray again. "I can handle it from here. Do get him some lemonade, if he's thirsty. It was nice meeting you, Teddy. Do visit more often."
She kissed Teddy on the cheek once as she walked past him, and then was off to the kitchen. Sweetheart remained at the table, looking just a little suspiciously from Dan to Teddy and the other way round.
"You boys getting along?" she asked a bit hesitantly, worried that her brother might have spooked Teddy somehow.
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Sharise
Tease on a Leash
"Must I hide?"
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Post by Sharise on Nov 30, 2005 23:52:14 GMT -5
"Thank you, Mrs. Rosacci." Teddy smiled at the woman as he left the room, then turned to Sweetheart. He couldn't help but to grin at her question. "Of course."
With that being said, he stepped a little closer to the girl. It seemed that his attention had left Dan completely. He didn't feel the need to worry anymore.
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Post by Cres on Dec 1, 2005 17:52:23 GMT -5
Sweetheart's worry dissolved when she saw Teddy's smile and heard his voice. As he stepped closer, she met him halfway and took his hands into hers. "I'm so happy." She glanced at her brother with a beaming face. Dan, who wasn't so sure of the truth value in Teddy's answer, said nothing, but neither did he make a face. Sweetheart didn't notice the threads of darkness on her brother's face as she looked at Teddy again. "Oh, Teddy, I'm so happy you came," she said warmly. Dan shook his head, but decided he wasn't needed in this situation. Besides, he had a prior engagement with Chip. Without Sweetheart noticing, he slipped away from the dining room and into the hallway, to put on his coat and shoes and then leave. [[do we want to go through Teddy looking at the picture she painted? Or shall we end here? He'll probably call her soon from the beach, to ask her to join them? Or has he changed his mind? ]]
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Sharise
Tease on a Leash
"Must I hide?"
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Post by Sharise on Dec 1, 2005 18:53:07 GMT -5
As Sweetheart smiled up at him, Teddy became lost in her once again. "Me too." The dinner had turned out beautifully. Nothing could ruin this night for him. He was on cloud nine.
[We can just end. And yes, he will be calling her soon. ^_^]
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Post by Cres on Dec 2, 2005 8:54:52 GMT -5
[[*nods* sounds good. We'll say she showed him the picture, he liked it, they maybe kissed and then she showed him out, I think. They are so cute though. ]]
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Sharise
Tease on a Leash
"Must I hide?"
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Post by Sharise on Dec 2, 2005 13:56:08 GMT -5
[[Sounds good to me. ^_^ And yes, they are adorable! <33]]
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