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herbrokensmile ([info]herbrokensmile) wrote in [info]halcyon_halls,
@ 2008-07-22 15:58:00

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Entry tags:natalia, noah

Week Fourteen: Thursday
Where: The beach
When: Evening after class
Who: Nat and Noah

Today was going to be a good day. No, today was going to be a great day! Not only did she have the night off from work, but she was finally getting some quality BFF time with Noah after the not so fabulous trip to Dublin. How long had it been since they had gone out and caught some waves together anyway? Obviously too long if she was having a hard time trying to remember. Poor Noah. She really did feel bad for him having to deal with this whole Summer thing. This supposed pregnancy, sorry Nat still wasn't buying it, had him all messed up in the head but at least he seemed to be snapping out of it. Hopefully an evening at the beach would help him come all the way out of his fog.

Having told Noah to just meet her out there since he had the latest class, Nat spent the time she had before needing to leave packing one hell of a picnic basket for them. Once the food was ready to go, she stopped by her room to change and grab her board and beach bag. Now rather than carry everything down to the beach herself, she stopped by Noah's room to leave her board with his. He did have that snazzy double board bag now and besides, she had slaved for hours and hours (not really) over their dinner so yup. He got to carry the heavy stuff.

After she left his room, she grabbed a blanket from the linen closet and headed on down to set everything up and scope out a good spot. The waves were breaking quite nicely and the weather was perfect for some night surfing. This was definitely going to be a great day er...night. Spreading the blanket out, she set the basket down and pulled out the towels she had brought along as well as the glow sticks just to keep everyone safe. Once that was all said and done, she took a seat and stared out across the water while she waited for Noah to show.

It wasn't too long before she caught his scent on the breeze and she turned and gave him a smile as he came down the hill leading to where she sat. "Hola, mijo!" she called with a little wave as she got to her feet. "You ready to get out there?" The cover-up she was wearing was pulled over her head to reveal the bikini that had been chosen for the day and was set off to the side. "Hurry, I want my board," she grinned as she made grabby hands.

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[info]quarterback
2008-07-23 01:05 am UTC (link)
Noah was more than ready for a good day as well. Hell, he'd pay money for one and maybe some good money. Then again it was all pretty much good money since he wasn't exactly rolling in the funds at the moment. Speaking of which he seriously needed to find a job so that he could send some money back home. That had been the bitch about being on scholarship at school... the not being able to work and send money back to his mom. But he'd banked on making more than enough after the fact... so much for that plan.

Thinking about the problems that did still exist in his life though sure as hell wasn't going to get him anywhere near a good day. Plus it was hard to be emo!Noah when he was in his board shorts, had his brand new board bag loaded up. It had been a great gift even if it meant Nat just didn't have to carry her board. He was always more than glad to carry it for her. Especially when he knew that she had brought food along, not that Nat ever forgot to actually bring food along with them. But he had to show his appreciation for that fact in whatever ways he could.

There were a lot of other people making their way down to the beach for the food and celebrations that were going on there. Noah took a detour from where the bulk of the people were though, knowing the spot of beach that Nat would have picked for the best surf. And he wasn't wrong.

A broad smile creased over Noah's features as he spotted Nat waving at him. "Hey you," he called out as he made his way down the hill to where she had a whole spread laid out. And this was why he'd never be able to live without his best friend. "Apparently I'm not quite as ready as you. Grabby much!" He laughed lifting the boards out of her reach for a moment. A second later he was pulling her board free from the bag and handing it over to her. He couldn't withstand grabby hands for long.

And she might try and tickle him if he didn't give up the goods soon.

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[info]herbrokensmile
2008-07-23 01:28 am UTC (link)
When they had planned on Thursday to go surfing, it hadn't even dawned on Nat that it was the fourth of July. But hey! Fireworks just made night surfing that much better, right? Sounded like a good way to spend the holiday if she did say so herself. So surfing, dinner and a show! Couldn't get any better than that.

Her laugh was bright and caused her eyes to dance. "Not my fault you are slow!" Noah just needed to move faster because those waves were calling to her. Her feet shifted in the sand as she tried to wait patiently for him to pull her board out but she couldn't help but be fidgety. Come on...come on! "Better hurry, mijo," she smirked as she bounced from side to side. "I know your weak spots..." As if to further prove her point or clarify what she was talking about, she wiggled her fingers at him. He might be some big tough football guy, but she could render him completely helpless with some well placed tickle attacks.

When the board was finally placed in her hot little hands, she tucked it under her arm and started to make her way down toward the surf. Even though the sun was low on the horizon, the water still held a touch of warmth and was pleasant to feel against her bare legs. "You coming or what?" she called over her shoulder before laying across her board and paddling out. A larger wave came in the middle of a set, and she ducked underneath it as it washed over her.

The salty water cascading down her body as she appeared on the other side, and she smoothed her hands over her hair to slick it back before continuing on. Once she was a good ways out, she turned around and waited for Noah to join her. "Took you long enough," she grinned as she sat up on her board and watched him paddle over. "I think you need to get out more if it is going to take you that long to catch up with me, no?"

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[info]quarterback
2008-07-23 05:09 pm UTC (link)
It was a little hard to keep track of days like that here. Wasn't like there were fireworks stands all around the place or shit on TV advertising firework shows and all that like there were back in the states. What they had planned... as good or even better than just hitting whatever the school had going on. Wasn't as good as the family sort of bbq, but he was at least spending it with Nat and he was pretty sure you couldn't go wrong there.

Unless of course she actually put those threatening fingers to use. He didn't like to admit to it but he had his ticklish spots. Didn't matter how tough you were if you got him in the right spot on the side... he was done. "I'm hurrying... Sheesh!" Noah said with a laugh, avoiding the fingers and really not hurrying at all. He was taking his damn time with it all strictly because she was so antsy. He just couldn't help it. The board was eventually freed and he watched as Nat was off. One second she was in front of him the next she was running and her board in the board in the water.

He was watching her like he always did. It was one of the few moments he gave himself where he actually appreciated her as a woman. Not that he didn't all the time but he held it at bay because it was a constant enough struggle that when she was in her element, radiating happiness and in a hot bikini... he didn't really stand a chance. So he gave himself a minute and then it was all pushed to the back of his mind as always. "Yeah yeah I'm coming!" Noah yelled back to her. He set down the bag and stripped off his t-shirt before grabbing his board and following suit.

He paddled out through the wave that Nat had just made it through, he maneuvered his board alongside hers and sent a splash of water toward. "Someone just had some serious ants in her pants... bikini... whatever." He retorted as he sat up and looked out at the water. "Picked a good night. Think we can get a few in before the fireworks go off?"

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[info]herbrokensmile
2008-07-23 05:38 pm UTC (link)
A splash of her own was sent his way with a laugh. "I think you are just slow. In fact," she said as she used her legs to move closer to his board. "I think you are starting to get a little cushy around the middle." As if to prove her point, she reached out to pinch his side. Okay so maybe he had a washboard stomach but that didn't stop her from teasing him. Besides, that was one of those ticklish spots. Heh.

"Definitely! I mean, as long as you can keep up with me." A grin was flashed before she leaned over and began to paddle away. This build up and anticipation right before catching a wave was her favorite part. Her arms moved quickly, her hands cutting through the water as they propelled her forward. When she felt her board begin to rise, she increased her efforts until it was time to stand and ride the curl of water out to its finish. This was what freedom felt like.

Taking turns, they both caught a few more runs before pulling it in for some food and fireworks. Her board as stood up in the sand and after a quick dry off, she copped a squat and opened the picnic basket. Two bottles of Jarritos were handed over once Noah was settled so that he could open them while she set the food out. "Okay! We have tamales, chips and salsa, your madre's potato salad, some more tamales and churrisimos." Knowing Noah's appetite, she was sure to pack enough to feed twelve.

"So how are things going with you now?" she asked as she dug into some of the potato salad. "Are you all done with Emo Noah?" Ha, that just sounded funny.

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[info]quarterback
2008-07-23 08:35 pm UTC (link)
Noah didn't fall for the getting plump around the middle bait. He had his eyes on those fingers as they took aim at his middle and moved in for the tickling kill. He managed to not fall off his board as he dodged the fingers, leaning back on his board. "Nice try. And we'll see about this slow thing..." Never say Noah wasn't a competitive kind of guy. Even with Nat. She was his best friend only natural that he did give her a good run for her money.

Of course she did take off as she was issuing the challenge. Just as fast though, Noah had his chest down on the board and was paddling, letting the surge of the wave propel the board upward. There weren't many things that beat the high you got as you first got to your feet and felt the water strength of the water just beneath your feet. It didn't take him long to remind him just how much he loved being out on the water. He should have done this earlier, got out in the open sea and let nature clear his mind like he'd been unable to.

As much as he loved it... Noah had always been a man ruled by his stomach and before too long it was making its presence known. At least he knew Natalia would take care of that and then some. He could always trust that fact. Noah parked his board in the sand next to Nat's, toweled off and took his spot on the blanket that Nat had laid out for them before he'd even arrived. His nose was working overtime as he worked on taking the tops off the drinks she given to him. He could smell his mom's potato salad miles away. God he'd missed that.

"You didn't? You got the recipe..." Noah leaned up to hand her the now opened drink but she got an arm around her shoulder and a quick pull in for a hug and the press of his lips against her hair. "Not that I don't love the Mexican... but the potato salad. Thanks Nat." Releasing her, Noah sat back down and held a plate out as she started digging into the food.

"Yeah packed up my black eyeliner and skinny jeans. All sorts of better now. Really should have come out here sooner."

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[info]herbrokensmile
2008-07-23 09:13 pm UTC (link)
The drink he had handed her was about to be sipped when she found herself being pulled into a hug. Aww, she loved her Noah hugs. "I did. I emailed your madre last week for it since I know that she always makes it for the fourth." At the time they hadn't had any plans to hangout but she had decided to surprise him with it regardless of what they might end up doing. "Hopefully I did it some justice." His mom could work it in a kitchen, no question.

"You're welcome, mijo." A smile curled her lips as she watched him dig in and it felt good. Everything they were having to go through sucked, even more so for him with the whole Summer thing, so any little thing she could do to make his day brighter she was all for. "Oh thank the heavens for that," she teased. Noah in skinny jeans? Mmm. No. It would be a crime against humanity or something. "Actually I'm almost out of black eyeliner...mind giving me yours?" Yeah, the grin that reached her eyes clearly said she was teasing him. "Si, we should have. Surfing always makes things better." Bad hair day? Go surfing. Score low on a test? Surfing! Find out you knocked some crazy chick up back in the day? Surfing! It really was like the cure-all.

"So how is it?" she asked as she busted out a tamale. "Okay?" Not quite as warm as she liked them but not cold either. Thank goodness for foil. "I was thinking maybe for winter break that we should go to Brazil or something crazy. What do you think?" It wasn't like they could go home because they'd just have to leave again and how would they explain that? Besides, Brazil had some damn good eats and was beautiful. Maybe they could even stay with the family she had there or something.

"Or maybe even Spain. My padre's family would love to have us I'm sure." Mmm either way they would be in yummy food heaven. "Unless you would rather stick around the school?"

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[info]quarterback
2008-07-24 02:06 pm UTC (link)
Noah was man enough to admit that he missed him mom. He didn't exactly consider himself to be a mama's boy, he was just a bit on the protective side when it came to her. Not all that shocking considering the past that they had. So being gone this long, knowing that his mom and sister were doing their best on their own was hard for him. This little piece of home brought by Natalia... he couldn't even tell her how much he appreciated it. The best he could do was start with a patented Noah hug. "I'm sure you did." Noah said with complete faith in the words. He didn't even need to taste it to know she'd done a damn good job with it. But one bite in and he was nodding his head. "Damn good Nat. Damn good."

Over his plate of food, which was rapidly being scarfed down... he'd need seconds soon, Noah gave Nat a look. "No you may not have my eyeliner. It's mine. M-I-N-E." he teased right back. Nope, he was pretty sure he hadn't purchased any make up, unless you counted the black worn under eyes when he played. Clearly, Noah didn't count that. "I won't go this long again. You have permission to smack me around if I do." She actually had permission to smack him around for a lot of things.

"Nat? Did you really ask how is it?" Noah said with a laugh as he forked up a load of food and had it aimed toward his mouth. "It's great. Well it's great if you made enough for me to have seconds that is." Noah added the quick caveat as he looked over at the food that she'd pulled out. Noah set his plate down for a second, guy did need to breathe every now and again and he was thirsty. "Brazil... Spain... or here with all our favorite people. I don't know Nat." he tilted his head to the side and vaguely attempted to look thoughtful. "I think I'd have to vote for Brazil. Always wanted to go there and we need more things to send back to the family. Though I'd like to go back sometime... if there was a way to explain why we'd be leaving again." That was the tricky part.

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[info]herbrokensmile
2008-07-24 02:42 pm UTC (link)
Nat feigned looking hurt when he wouldn't give up the eyeliner. "So greedy!" she said with a teasing laugh. "I thought you knew how to share better than that." If she had actually believed that he really owned any, she might have been hurt. "Oo I can smack you around?" The thought was entertained for a moment before she looked at him suspiciously. "I think maybe you would like that too much, no?" Did she not tackle him enough during football?

"Seconds?" Her brow furrowed as she tried to recall what that word meant. Hmm. "I do not know about seconds, but I am sure there is enough for thirds." Please, like she would ever not pack enough to feed him. They had been best friends for how many years now? She knew he was like a human trash compactor. Where all those calories went though, she would never know.

Nat couldn't help but laugh when he brought up their "favorite" people. "So things are not all better with Summer then?" The last thing she wanted to do was bring that up but he had left the door open on that one. "James stopped by my room the other night," she offered. Okay maybe that wasn't the best idea either. "He explained stuff to me and we decided to try and be friends. No dating." There, that should make him feel a little better. Hopefully.

"Bueno, Brazil sounds perfect. Not only does it have some of the best surfing, but did you know that their summer starts in December?" Granted it would be hot and humid but that would just mean that she could walk around in a bikini all day and that was fine with her. Her tan would need some work then anyway. "Si, me too," she replied as she leaned against his side. "Maybe we could get some sort of amazing opportunity that we would have to leave for. Like surfing or something." They had done some amateur surf stuff back in the day so it wouldn't be too much of a stretch for them to want to try out some sort of competition in say...Australia or something.

"You know, as much as I miss my familia, I am glad that we are together." Those few years they hadn't really been speaking had been hard on her. Sure their circumstances now sucked and it would be better if they weren't there but maybe it could be seen as a good thing? Maybe this was what they needed to get back to where they had been? It was certainly forcing Noah to deal with some issues so yeah, maybe it wasn't so bad.

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[info]quarterback
2008-07-25 06:08 pm UTC (link)
Noah gifted Natalia with the most innocent expression he knew how to muster. The kind that never lasted very long. "Me enjoy it... you've got a strong backhand Nat, I don't know about that." He pleaded. Though if you were going to get smacked around by someone... Nat was probably the best one to go with. Couldn't go wrong with a hot Latina doing the damage.

Of course she had brought enough food, Noah didn't actually doubt that fact. He was rather infamous for his ability to down food like it was going out of style. He could probably literally eat a horse now... or maybe an Elk? What was it that snow leopards ate anyway. Noah wasn't exactly too keen on figuring that out in detail. "Thirds... now that's what I like to hear." Noah said as he moved onto the seconds on Potato Salad and Tamales.

Of course what he didn't like to hear was the whole... their favorite people topic. He arched a brow and looked over at Nat. "Better? Were they actually supposed to be better? I don't know if they ever will but at least it's not as bad as it was. Probably more complicated but hell if I know." Noah said with a shrug of his shoulders and he really didn't. What to make of the fact that she said she hated him and loved and... fuck it was all way too complicated. He'd never liked drama and here it was smack in his face. At least there wasn't an actual child to deal with in the mix, just the emotional scars of one. Noah's shrug immediately stiffened up as Natalia mentioned his least favorite of people. "He came by your room..." Noah repeated back, clearly not happy with that idea. "Right friends... pretty sure that fucker doesn't have the first clue on how to be friends. It's all or nothing with that guy." Nope, Noah didn't believe for an instant that he'd actual settle for friends with Nat.

Noah settled one hand into the sand as Natalia leaned against his side. His food was set onto his lap, he'd come back to it later no doubt. "Brazil it is..." he said as he stretched his legs out in front of him. "That's not a bad idea, at least telling them that something came up. Some reason to not be staying home. Traveling only works for so long." He knew his mom was more than ready for him to come back, that just wasn't possible.

His free arm wrapped around Nat's shoulder, settling her in closer to his side. "I'm still not okay with the fact that you have to be here too... that said though I am glad we're together." No lies there, this would be a million times harder without her. "Where's all this coming from right now?" He teased giving her shoulder a squeeze. "It's the fact that we're about to see fireworks isn't it. Got you all emotional. Or will be making one of those emergency trips to the store for you. I hate it but I'll do it." He did have a problem leaving a situation serious for too long. Or maybe he'd just had too much of that lately. Or maybe... it all hit a little too close to home.

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[info]herbrokensmile
2008-07-25 06:30 pm UTC (link)
"Not as bad but more complicated?" she asked with a bit of concern in her eyes. "That does not sound good, mijo." What was that blond up to? Not that Nat knew her or anything but there really was only one reason to bring something like that up after so long and that was to guilt guy into coming back. That idea didn't sit well with her at all and if she had known what Summer had told him she would have marched right on over and punched her in the nose! Okay probably not but they would have to have some words.

Natalia frowned. "Well then it will be nothing if that is the case." Looking back it had been obvious that she had jumped into that relationship with both feet and no thought. Back then she had just wanted to be loved and James seemed like the perfect one to do that. Well no more, she was a strong enough woman now that she didn't need a man. Want one? Maybe, but definitely not need. Besides, what other reasonable excuse was there to explain her dating a guy that took longer to get ready than she did?

"Si, I am full of good ideas." And if having to come up with a good one meant seeing her family again then she was going to do her best to figure something out. "Maybe we can go do some surf tour or you could travel with the Thunder Down Under..." Oh come on, Noah totally had the body for it. Maybe lacked the rhythm but as long as he could gyrate while taking his pants off it could totally work. "Or!" she continued before she could get into too much trouble. "I could convince someone to take my picture!" Some sort of modeling thing that would only be seen in Zimbabwe or something could work. Haha.

Her mouth fell open and she looked none too pleased when he started teasing her. She was trying to have a nice moment and he had to go and kill it. Well that earned him an elbow to the ribs. "Noah Jeremy Pierce!" she scolded. "Now I will have to make you pay for ruining my moment." Yup, it was on now. The plate that had been resting in his lap was moved off to the side right before she pounced. He might have had the upper hand whenever they had wrestled before but with this new were strength on her side, he was in for some trouble.

Pushing him back, she pinned him underneath her and wiggled her fingers menacingly. He shouldn't have teased her because she was going for all of those awesome tickle spots he had now. Ready? Set? GO!

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[info]quarterback
2008-07-28 02:30 am UTC (link)
Noah nodded his head. Complicated was probably the best way to describe it. What was it all that made it so... messed up? Probably had a lot to do with the fact that she loved and hated him still. Probably had something to do with the fact that Summer very well knew how Noah had felt about Nat... well still felt about Nat and that was kind of a dick thing to have to know about the guy you'd dated. The truth, but it was one of those truths that hurt. "It could be a lot worse Nat," He assured her and that was the damn truth. Could be an actual kid running around. "I mean really could be a hell of a lot worse just trying to remember that fact."

The fierce look on Nat's face as she talked about her resolve regarding her relationship with James actually brought a small smile to Noah's face. Looking at her he knew she believed those words and he could only hope that when push came to shove she really did. That could be a hell of a lot harder than one would think. "That's what I like to hear." He said, the smile widening a bit. Hard not to be proud of how far she'd come since he'd found her in New York.

The smile quickly moved into a shake of his head. "Full of good ideas or just full of it I'm not entirely sure... I'm not telling anyone I'm traveling with the Thunder Down Under. You want to tell your parents that you're a traveling Coyote Ugly dancer? Go for it." Noah retorted trying not to envision the conversation with his mom that involved anything to do with male stripping. No thanks. "Take your picture in a completely tasteful way right?" Protective Noah had to ask that question. Wouldn't be him without it.

He did have a talent for killing a moment. Noah let out an 'oofh' sound as he was elbowed in the ribs. What? She had pointy elbows. That sharp jab got him easily off balance enough to go over backwards when she pounced. Well hello Natalia. "NAT!" Noah put his hands on her shoulders and locked his elbows. Well shit that just had her astride him and his hands were all over her bare skin. Fan-freaking-tastic. "Keep those evil fingers away from me. I'm I going to have to restrain you?" He asked, that attempt at keeping it light was kind of lost when he started talking about restraining her. Way to go Noah.

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[info]herbrokensmile
2008-07-29 09:47 pm UTC (link)
As much as she didn't want to admit it, he was right. "I know mijo." She couldn't even begin to imagine how Noah would have handled things if there was a baby Noah/ette running around. Yeah, she didn't even want to think about that because then she would be Aunt Nat and hating on the baby's mama and just bad news all around. "It is for the best though, no? I can't picture a little you with blond hair." She was trying to lighten the mood a bit but it probably wasn't working. Oh well, at least she was making the effort, right?

"Hey! I am not full of it!" Cue the mock pout as she gave him a dirty look. "My parents would be proud if I was a coyote," she replied indignantly. "It would mean that I was a very good bartender. Besides, they don't strip so it wouldn't be a problem." Dancing on bars while practically clothed was way more classy than being a stripper thanks. "Besides, I think the money would be very good." Didn't they make like a couple hundred bucks a night in tips alone? Well, that's the impression she got from the movie anyway. "Tasteful? Oh mijo, I was thinking nude with my ankles up by my ears." Kidding, of course.

Sorry, but once Nat got it in her mind to tickle torture Noah, it was on. Nope, no amount of begging or yelling for her to knock it off would stop her. "These fingers?" she asked with a devious grin as she struggled to hit his sweet spots. "You could try but it won't save you!" Not really meaning to per se, she rocked her hips against him as she wiggled about to get him to lose his grip on her. For whatever reason (heh) it worked and she proceeded to tickle that one stop just under his rib cage.

"You ready to give up yet?" she laughed as she shifted her hands to yet another spot. Didn't they have a safe word or something to call out? Ha. "You know you can't win!" Deciding that it was time to go for the ultimate kill, she moved her hands down to his hips and went for the spot just under his belly button and right above where the board shorts sat. What? It was all in the name of tickling!

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[info]quarterback
2008-07-31 08:56 pm UTC (link)
You and him both Nat... you and him both. He sure as hell didn't want to think about what his life would be like at this very moment with a mini-me in existence. Either it would be assuredly filled with a kid right now or Noah would be half way around the world. He liked to think he wouldn't be that big a coward... but who knew. This was uncharted waters. Noah narrowed his eyes as he looked over at Nat. "Let's not try and imagine that 'kay..." No thanks he'd pass.

"You sure you're not?" Noah countered back with a laugh. All talk of blonde haired babies was clearly forgiven. "And are you sure about that? I'm pretty sure I'm on the same page as your parents that you could do something a hell of a lot more." Noah certainly thought she was more than smart enough to get a job doing whatever she wanted... something more than just looking good in a pair of short shorts. He'd stand by that, granted it would mean she was a good bartender but somehow Noah wouldn't be too big a fan of that many guys ogling her. "Ha. Ha. Ha." Noah shook his head. Okay so maybe that was partially in an attempt to get that mental picture out of his head.

"Nat!" Noah protested again knowing though that it was a protest that would get him nowhere. Well it would get him the continued wiggling of a very shapely rear on his lap. That wasn't exactly what he was going for though. "Yes those fingers. Woman!" he aimed his own fingers to intercept hers before they could do all that much damage to his ticklish sides. But when her hands aimed for south of the border.

Oh holy hell.

"I give up!" Noah finally admitted as her hands tempted at places that stirred up a whole other part of him that could mean awkward in about 2.5 seconds. "Nat for the love of jesus!" Okay so maybe 1.5 seconds.

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[info]herbrokensmile
2008-08-01 12:52 am UTC (link)
"Well of course they would think that I could do more, mijo. But if it made me happy then they would support me." They might try to possibly talk her out of it at first, but if it was honestly something that she loved to do then they wouldn't judge. Fortunately for everyone it wasn't part of her grand plan. "Though maybe you are right. I think I want to be a trophy wife instead." Okay that was a lie too but at least it was an amusing lie.

Natalia practically cackled as she attacked him. "What is your problem, mijo?!" Yes she was an evil and unforgiving woman when it came to tickle wars. Noah might have that competitive nature on the field but she was equally competitive when it came to games like this between them. She had to get a leg up on him somehow! Hmm, maybe that was the wrong way to phrase that. Oh well.

Victory was practically within her reach when he had to go and admit defeat. Not that it was going to stop her, mwah haha. Just as she was about to go in for the kill, she felt something hard against her thigh. Uh...Well she didn't magically roll over onto a log or anything so that could only mean one thing. Oh God.

"Um, Noah..." Nat stopped all her moving and froze in her seat. Yeah, this was completely awkward. "Maybe we need to get you a girlfriend, no?" A slightly uncomfortable and nervous looking smile was sent his way as she patted him on the chest. So should she move and risk seeing the tent that got pitched or should she stay there and wait for it to go away...DID IT JUST MOVE?! Uh, abort!

"So I think the fireworks might be starting soon..." Yeah, she hopped right on off of him and busied herself with digging the sparkling apple cider out of the picnic basket. Dammit, why didn't she opt for the hard liquor! So weird.

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[info]quarterback
2008-08-01 01:42 am UTC (link)
It was a damn good thing that wasn't her life plan... Noah didn't exactly need the heart attack or brain aneurysm that would bring. No one really needed it. "Trophy wife eh? Going for the old geezer with money... have fun with the old balls." Noah had to tease right back because at least with that he knew she was entirely teasing him... the Thunder Down Under.... he didn't doubt she'd give it her best to throw him under that bus.

What was his problem... pretty sure it had something to do with the fact that she kept squirming on top of him and aiming her fingers directly at the line of his pants. He was pretty good at keeping his shit in gear with her after all there were weeks where he saw her in bikini's more than he saw her in actual clothes. But he had his limits. Yeah definitely limits. He wasn't a saint and he wasn't blind. Though there were moments he wished he was. And now was clearly one of those moments.

It was blatantly clear the moment she noticed. Her awkward 'um' was met with a groan from Noah as his head fell back onto the blanket. "If this were any other situation I'd have to make some comment about how I tried to get you to stop..." Noah managed to say as she gave him that little pat to the chest. For the love... did the world really hate him right now? It must.

Noah's eyes didn't open back up again until she was fully removed from him and fully occupied. Up. Cold. Water. Now. "Yeah bet they are..." Noah said, his voice trailing off as he made a nice sprint toward the water. Sprint in... sprint out. It was at least cold enough to help get rid of that tent that he was currently sporting. Dripping wet, Noah made his way back to the beach. Yep, we could forget that ever happened right? Yeah. Probably best.

Toweled off again Noah plunked himself back down on the ground. Better, much better. Sort of if you cut out that whole awkward part. "I hope you brought something stronger than Jarritos." Well maybe that wasn't an any better idea. Damn.

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[info]herbrokensmile
2008-08-01 04:21 pm UTC (link)
At the mention of "old balls," her face contorted into a grimace. "Ew, mijo!" That was just nasty. There were plenty of unattractive rich guys who weren't waiting to kick the bucket! But enough about that because that isn't exactly a pleasant thought either. Ew.

Nat was going to look at this whole situation with only one reasonable explanation. Obviously it had been a long time since he had been with a woman and his body just naturally reacted to one being on top of him. In retrospect, she probably should have been mindful of the squirming. So yes, that was what she was going to stick with because even if he had mentioned something about being attracted to her back in Dublin, she didn't necessarily believe it was still in effect now or ever for that matter. That Nile river is deep and vast. Whew.

Pretending not really to notice or pay attention to the fact that Noah had just run off, Nat stared into the basket and willed some Tequila to appear. Sadly, it didn't work. Maybe the tide was throwing off her jedi powers or something. Damn. Her nose scrunched up when he came back and she shook her head. "Just sparkling cider," she admitted with a sigh. Seriously? Where was she on the booze? Clearly she hadn't been thinking.

Chewing on her bottom lip, she tried to come up with a magic solution because the awkward thing just wasn't going to be ignored. It was like it was sitting there just waiting to pounce and this was supposed to be a good day. "Hold that thought." Pushing herself to her feet, she ran off and headed for the crowd that was up the beach a good ways. Here's hoping to some generosity.

Thankfully someone had been willing to cut her some slack and she eventually returned with a bottle of tequila. Not her favorite brand, but beggars couldn't be choosers. "Here," she said as she tossed him the bottle before retaking her seat. "Don't ask what I had to do to get it," she added with a teasing grin. Alcohol? Check. Trying to lighten the mood and pretend nothing was weird? Double check.

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[info]quarterback
2008-08-03 12:29 am UTC (link)
It was nasty and nasty for a reason. Noah was hoping it cured any possible wishes to be an old man's trophy wife. You know those wishes she didn't really have. Alright he was just being a guy. He couldn't help it. It was a perfect opportunity. Sue him.

The nile was a pretty damn big river for the both of them. Noah wasn't exactly doing a whole hell of a lot to help ford that particular one though. He'd rather just let himself be embarrassed than deal with any of the possible other repercussions of the evening. Wasn't all the talking he was doing with Summer enough of a reminder of why relationships were a no-no in the Noah Pierce book of life. Yeah something like that.

The water helped. Somewhat. Of course it didn't erase his high school binder in front of the pants moment but nothing was going to get rid of that so best to uh... just deal. "Sparkling cider really?" He asked. Though in retrospect he actually did appreciate that. While he didn't mind drinking in moderation... he had his issues with the stuff and did appreciate it when there were alternatives. Now was not one of those moments though. A drink sounded damn good.

Leave it to Nat though to solve the problem. He almost got up and followed her over to where other people could be heard just down the beach. But Nat was a big girl and if he thought about it... he would have probably just ruined their chances of getting any free liquor out of the deal. Instead Noah spent the time towel drying his hair and managing to polish off another serving of food. What? He didn't want it to go to waste.

Noah lifted a hand to catch the bottle of tequila as she returned. He arched a brow at her comment. "Well if this was all you could come up with... I'm really not sure that I want to know what you did." He teased right back knowing that it wasn't one of her favorite kinds. In a pinch.. anything would do. Noah unscrewed the top and went straight for the bottle swig. The alcohol totally killed the germs unlike the bottle of milk. Though he did that too. He was saving the environment one saved cup at a time. "I think this is more painful then when you got me to eat the worm..." Noah said handing over the bottle of tequila to Nat, shaking his head. "That was the one and only night of my life that I'd have actually considered that Thunder Down Under job." He added with a laugh. Tequila could be a horrible thing like that.

So she had succeeded in lightening the mood. Good work Nat. So long as other drunken Tequila adventures didn't crop up in conversation.

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[info]herbrokensmile
2008-08-03 01:11 am UTC (link)
Summer was a perfect example of why not to date crazy bitches, not just not date in general. Noah was a good guy and as long as he had the right girl, everything would be find. Clearly the Summer thing would have never worked out because she was crazy. Heh. And that was proven by everything leading up until this point. Just putting that out there.

Yeah, Noah showing up all dripping wet in front of a bunch of guys probably wouldn't have helped her score the Tequila. Unless they were gay and then maybe they could have gotten the good stuff after a little strip tease. Hmm. "Hey, I was only on my knees for a couple of minutes so that's all that matters." Was that said with a perfectly straight face? You bet your boots it was! Sometimes she really was just that good. No really.

The bottle was taken when it was passed and she squeezed her eyes shut as she took a swig herself. Oh yeah, that burned. Blech. "You offered to eat the worm, there was no getting you to do anything," she corrected with a smirk. Okay maybe they were both pretty plastered at that point, the details were all a little fuzzy. A warm laugh filled the air as she grinned at him and passed the bottle back. "You do get very loose when you drink. I am still amazed that the table was able to hold you." Noah had some moves when he was three sheets to the wind.

So she wasn't supposed to bring up the last time they had gotten drunk on Tequila? What would have been awkward about that? They had only been rolling around in the sand and making out and...oh, right. Scratching that idea then. No need to bring up any painful memories when they didn't have to. Not that the making out part was painful, but what followed that had definitely sucked. Stupid Noah. Anyway! Moving on.

Fortunately, or unfortunately who knew, with their new were alcohol tolerance, one bottle shared between the two was only enough to get them a little warm and fuzzy and that was about it. "Ooo look, the fireworks are starting." Nat placed her head on Noah's shoulder as they sat in silence and watched the bursts of color light up the sky. When the display was over, it seemed like any awkwardness had left and it was safe to move things along. "Ready to head back? It is getting late, no?"

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[info]quarterback
2008-08-03 08:15 pm UTC (link)
Only for a few minutes. Okay so that totally made it alright didn't it? Definitely. Noah could only stare at Natalia as he did a slow shake of his head. Thinking about that was bad on a whole bunch of levels. The levels that required him to run back out into the water and/or punch people. Good thing he knew that Nat was joking about it all. Didn't mean he couldn't retaliate though. "Dear Mr. Valentin..." Noah began typing on an air keyboard, smirk working it's way onto his features. Sure her dad or brothers would love an email detailing her abilities in getting free alcohol... heh

"I did no such thing. All your idea." Noah defended himself though considering that he didn't entirely remember that whole night who knew who suggested that it get eaten. Probably some random fuck from the bar. But it was way more fun to blame it on Nat. Noah groaned, doing a full face palm. "Can we not talk about the stupid shit I do when drunk. Though it's a damn good reminder of why I should never drink that much again." Noah said with a laugh. Again though, all Nat's fault. No doubt she instigated any attempts at dancing on his part.

Then again the stuff he did when he was drunk was more than just embarrassing... someone inevitable got hurt. Either he acted on impulses best left alone or he wound up being an ass like he had been with Summer. Maybe this were thing had it's perks. He could at least enjoy a few more drinks without having to go down that particular path anymore. The fireworks though went a lot better with the tequila they shared. At least it did it's part to help make the earlier part of the night fade away. Or so Noah hoped. He really needed to work on that. Maybe he needed more one on one time... er yeah. Moving on.

He was more than content to sit with Nat while the fireworks exploded in brilliant colors over the water. Nat's head fell into it's familiar spot and he was even able to relax enough to sling an arm over her shoulder and not in a creepy trying to cop a feel way. "Probably should... if I want to have any hope of making it to my first class tomorrow." Not that Noah had them very early but early mornings had only been reserved for workouts in Noah's book. Anything else and he tended to sleep through it. "Thanks for making me come out here. Should go out again this weekend... unless you've got a hot date planned that I don't know about." Actually a possibility, not that Noah liked the possibility particularly. Noah worked on gathering up all the stuff Nat had brought. She'd made it, it was clearly his job to carry it all back.

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[info]herbrokensmile
2008-08-04 09:44 pm UTC (link)
Nat was choosing to ignore the joke about telling her padre, thanks. Not cool.

"My idea?" she asked as her eyes went wide. "You are the one who started to take off your clothes, I just suggested that you do it to music." Natalia was completely innocent when it came to Noah's table dancing antics. Okay maybe she had pulled out a few dollar bills but that was it! "Si, as long as we don't bring up any of my finer moments." That time with the sombrero was just bad all around. Live and learn.

Was he seriously thinking about masturbation during the fireworks display? So naughty. Moving on indeed.

A roll of the eyes was sent his way when he started to make a fuss about getting up early. "Really, mijo, you need to start drinking coffee." How he could be up at the crack of dawn for practices but sleep through an important lecture was beyond her. Selective waking up skills or something going on there. "Oh no problemo, thank you for coming out with me." It just wouldn't have been the same without her Noah being there. "Hmm, hot date? I have so many lined up, let me think." She feigned thinking it over for a few seconds before shaking her head with a laugh. "Nope! I am sure my schedule is free. And even if it wasn't, you know I would clear it for you."

Pack mule Noah was indeed a great thing but she couldn't let him do all the heavy lifting. Nope, she offered to carry the blanket back. Heh. That Natalia, she was a helper! Thankfully it wasn't a super long trek back to the school and after dropping off the picnic basket at the kitchen, they headed off toward the House of Fire. "So what if I told you that I have not been sleeping well," she said as she looked anywhere but at Noah. After James had brought up that ridiculous story about her having an abortion, she had been having the strangest dreams. Little babies with horns and pitch forks that wore designer diapers. It was all very disturbing.

"Maybe you would let me spend the night? That way I can at least make sure you get up in time?" If he'd rather her not she'd totally be okay with that but she figured she might as well see if she could sucker him into it anyway.

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[info]quarterback
2008-08-05 12:49 am UTC (link)
Masta-wha... of course Noah wasn't thinking about that during a serious of big explosions, releases of energy. Uh... what were we talking about again? It was possibly better to be thinking about that rather than all the embarrassing shit he'd done on that particular trip to Mexico. Couple that with the raging case of asshole he'd caught on the drive home... yeah masturbation was a far better train of thought to have.

"Or classes could just be later. See that solves all the problems. Pretty sure I could get some people to agree with me on that." Hells yeah he was selective in his waking up ability. It was directly proportional to how important something was to him. It was a damn good thing that inner beast control was an afternoon class, it was the one he paid the most attention in. Noah couldn't help but smile as she ran through the long list of dates she had lined up. It wasn't exactly right that she didn't because... was there a better woman at the place? No. But that didn't mean Noah enjoyed seeing her out on dates with a bunch of asshats. "I won't be selfish enough to admit that I like... oh wait I am. Glad to hear you would. This weekend again then. Whenever you get grabby hands for your board let me know." You know, just show up at his door making the gesture. It'd get the point across.

What good was it to have a 6 foot plus friend who had nearly played a sport for a living if he couldn't carry a bunch of shit around for you? Well they also good for reaching the top shelf of things. Noah did give her a particularly sarcastic look as she hefted up that blanket and managed to get it all the way back up to the school. Good work.

Through the common room, Noah was ready to part ways, maybe his carrying the picnic basket was strategic so that he knew he got all the leftovers but he'd never tell... Nat however got him to stop in his tracks. Brow furrowed Noah turned to look at her. "You think I'm really going to sleep through a class..." Nope, not buying it for an instant Ms. Natalia. "What's wrong? Why aren't you sleeping well?" He asked inclining his head toward the boys wing as he shouldered the door open for her to follow through. Didn't need the pretense of making sure he got up in time. Earlier didn't matter in that instant. Well at least at this second it didn't.

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[info]herbrokensmile
2008-08-05 01:21 am UTC (link)
Again, Natalia rolled her eyes. "Si, I am sure you could find other lazy people to agree with you." It was amazing that he had such a work ethic when it came to training and then lost it when it came to studying. It was all part of his charm. In all reality, they probably wouldn't have worked so well as best friends if Noah had been more disciplined when it came to school. Their weaknesses and strengths just seemed to compliment each other all too well. They had a nice balance together. Yes, that was it. "Okay, I will let you know when my hands get grabby again." Hmm, that kind of sounded wrong. Oh well.

Busted. The last thing she wanted to do was worry him when it came to her sleeping habits but she was really tired of having the evil baby dreams. Now that didn't mean she wanted to talk about it, but it also didn't look like she was going to have much of a say in the matter either. Why couldn't he just think she was trying to con him into a snuggle? Curse him. "It's really no big deal, mijo," she said as she passed through the doorway and headed for his room. Her quickened footsteps or lengthened stride might have had something to do with the fact that she didn't want to talk about any of this out in the open. Just maybe though.

Once safely inside his room with the door closed behind them, she briefly considered trying to distract him with something else before she figured that he wouldn't let her get away with it. With a sigh of defeat, she flopped down onto his bed. "When James came over to talk, I guess one of our old friends had told him something that he felt a need to ask about." Crap, bringing up her "baby issues" just didn't seem right when he was having to deal with Summer. "I guess she told him that I had had an abortion but I didn't!" she quickly added before Noah lost his mind.

"But ever since I have been having these nightmares about having a baby with horns and..." She ran her hands over her face to hide the embarrassment she was currently feeling. "It wore designer diapers and everything. Like some sort of demon spawn!" Come on now, that shit was scary.

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[info]quarterback
2008-08-05 05:15 pm UTC (link)
"Lazy, we just have alternative work ethics thank you very much." Noah replied with a smirk forming on his lips. Much better ways to put it then lazy! And really Noah wasn't the typical lazy sort he really just was selective with it all. Classes had never quite appealed to him in the same way being out on the field did. Not that he was an unusual guy or anything. But that was the key with having Natalia as a friend... with their powers combined. Yeah, something like that. "Somehow I don't doubt that you will." And yes it did sound wrong but Noah wasn't going to point that out just this second.

Noah would take worrying over not knowing. At least when it was out there in the open Noah could try and do something about it. Though when it came right down to it, sometimes that wasn't the most helpful of things. But at least he tried. The thought that counted and all. "No big deal... I'll be the judge of that." He said with a tilt of his head in her direction. He expected her to say it was no big deal but he'd reserve his own judgment on that matter thank you very much.

He didn't press any issues though as they made their way through the hallway. He wasn't exactly into the open air talking either, hadn't been before and even less so now at this school. Noah's lips immediately narrowed as the name James came into play. He kept his back turned to her as he put away the things they'd carried up from the beach, listening as he moved. He froze though at the word abortion. What. the. fuck. Noah whirled around to face Nat. "He asked you what? He's the biggest fucking moron I've ever met." He'd really... None of it quite made sense in Noah's head that the thought would seriously cross James's mind.

It took him a moment to compose himself before he crossed the room and sunk down onto the bed next to Nat. The anger he felt about James and his ri-fucking-diculous question subsided at least momentarily because really... designer diapers... demon spawn. He was trying not to smile. Really he was. "You've really been dreaming about Demon spawn?" He asked as he put an arm around her shoulder and pulled her in close. "Nat... only you. Only you." Okay so he was smiling now, but at least he had the good grace to hide it behind her head as he gave her a hug. "We'll see what we can do about getting rid of those dreams. Maybe watch Rosemary's baby tonight... or Chucky. How's that sound?"

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[info]herbrokensmile
2008-08-05 05:54 pm UTC (link)
Oh so worrying was better than not knowing when it came down to him but Nat could just not know anything as long as it was Noah not doing the telling, right? It was a good thing she couldn't read his mind because he definitely would have gotten smacked for that one. Double standards, jerk. Okay maybe she still loved him regardless but whatever. Still a jerk.

"I know, right?" she asked with a nervous laugh. "I might not go to church as often as I should but I am still Catholic enough to not do something crazy like that." Abortion was right up there with getting a divorce, you just didn't do it. Nope, far better that you kill your spouse or better yet, hire someone to do it for you than to get a divorce. Heh. Thank the heavens she hadn't been talked into marrying that guy. Ugh. "But it really does not matter if he asked because it was not true." Maybe he felt like he had a right to ask? Who knew.

Nat gave a nod as she let out another sigh. The last thing she wanted to think about was the pitchfork wielding, Armani smelling demon baby she had been dreaming about. If she ever had any doubts about leaving James, they were erased once the nightmares had started. "I can hear you smiling, you know." It would have been better for him to leave it at that but oh no, not Noah. "That sounds...like you are a big jerk!" Cue the sharp elbow to the ribs before she hopped to her feet and made her way over to his dresser. Yeah he could suck on that for a second while she rooted through this drawers for something to wear.

Just to be spiteful, she pulled out his most beloved t-shirt. If he was lucky, he might see it again someday before he died. Without any warning, because she was still irritated, she pulled off her bikini top and tossed it aside. But in her defense, she had enough decency to keep her back to him. After the shirt was pulled on, she grabbed a pair of his boxer shorts and did the same thing with her swim bottoms. "I think you can sleep on the floor tonight..." she announced as she turned to face him, hands resting on her hips.

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[info]quarterback
2008-08-06 12:29 am UTC (link)
It made sense.. okay it wasn't fair and Noah knew it. He was trying to be a bit more open. Maybe someday he'd show Nat the fucked prison letters from his dad. Those were good times. He was working on the whole sharing things with her, sharing all the stuff that he'd grown up with the whole don't say anything under penalty of I'll kick your ass... that wasn't his life anymore but it didn't mean saying all those words were any easier. But if he expected it from her... it was only fair. Damn that fair shit.

Noah shook his head, his eyes showing every bit of irritation and disgust he felt toward James. "Just... what the fuck is wrong with people lately?" Kind of felt like it was raining fucked up baby news and you know what... it was something worse than sucky. "He really didn't know you then did he?" All those words about loving her and if he even asked that question... he'd never truly known her.

He had no doubt that any sort of conversation with James would result in nightmares for... well any half way intelligent female. Noah, despite the fact that there was a smile on his face that he knew he'd pay for, rubbed Nat's arm as she caught him in the act of smiling. "Oof!" Noah took the sharp jab to the ribs and rubbed a hand over his side as he laughed. "Sorry. I just... couldn't help it. I mean hell, designer demon spawn would probably scare the hell out of me too." Well any child that came from James would scare the hell out of him.

He didn't put up a fight as she dug through his clothes, he would have actually offered up the shirt he knew was her favorite, least he could do really. He stood up as she started to change and immediately made himself busy on the other side of the room. Where were his fucking boxers... oh in the drawer she was standing by... fabulous. He turned around as she started talking, cocking his head to the side. "Floor eh?" He reached back toward the bed and scooped up every single pillow and blanket, depositing them on the floor. "If you say so..."

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[info]herbrokensmile
2008-08-06 01:08 am UTC (link)
Prison letters? Okay, if that day ever came Nat would make sure there was a whole lot of liquor handy. Maybe a box of Kleenex or two. You know, just in case.

"Maybe there is something in the water?" Or well, whatever crazy juice James and Summer were apparently sharing. Unless it was crack? That could have been a possibility too. "No, I guess not." It kind of hurt to think about when she was really forced to do so. Back when they had been together she had been convinced that he loved her for who she was but apparently that was all wrong now. Clearly she had just been another pretty face to lure into his bed and take advantage of. God she felt stupid. "But that doesn't matter. I have you, no?"

The elbow to the ribs was the least he deserved. Jerk. She had been trying to have a serious conversation with him but nooo, he had to go and tease her. "If you were so sorry you still wouldn't be smiling." Even with her back to him she could tell that his infuriating smirk was in place. He knew the one. The one were those dimples came out. Yeah, that one. Grr.

"Si, on the floor." Nat was perfectly fine sticking with her game plan right up until he started grabbing up all of the bedding. "Noah Pierce!" First he was teasing her about the demon baby dreams and now he was still the pillows?! Oh no, no, no! She was about five seconds away from going crazy Latina on his ass. Okay probably not, but it was fun to think about.

"Noahhhhhhhhhhhh." What could be better than kicking his ass? Pouting and whining of course! She flopped back down onto the bed, landing on her stomach and sending the biggest puppy eyes ever his way. "Mijoooooo...." Oh yeah, that bottom lip? Totally quivering. What now?!?!

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[info]quarterback
2008-08-06 02:35 pm UTC (link)
Lots of Kleenex. It'd be worse than having Noah watch Dumbo... you know when the mom Elephant rocks Dumbo in her trunk from her cage... bring on the waterworks.

"Remind me to stick with bottled water from now on..." Noah said with a shake of his head. He'd gone twenty odd years of his life without having that worry crop up in his life (okay so the first 15 or so probably didn't count but details...) and then bam. All sides! At the moment though, it was just another thing to add to the list of reasons to hate James. "Yeah you do and I promise to never make wild baby related accusations okay?" He said giving her shoulder a squeeze. Life sure had sent her crap when it had sent James her way.

Serious conversation maybe, but Noah was doing his best to lighten it all up, make her not worried about going to sleep and having any disturbing dreams that involved pitchfork wielding babies. He was pretty sure it was distracting her and that was half the point. See he had some motivation that wasn't purely jerky! Have faith Natalia. And the pillows and blankets, well that was only fair if she was going to force him to sleep on the floor. He wasn't getting any younger, his old bones needed some comfort. Okay so that was a lie on a lot of levels but so not the point.

Noah settled himself onto the ground while Natalia proceeded to whine. Oh, he was expecting the Noahhhhhhh that filled the room and the big eyes and even the lip (though that one he always hated, made him break way too fast). He laid there for a few minutes, pillow over his face to block out the whinefest going on above him. That worked for... about 30 seconds before he sat up quickly and used a pillow to swat her. "For the love Nat, if you want bedding..." He stood up all of it in his arms. "You're going to have to share, no negotiating." The bedding was dropped and Noah followed, squishing it all around them as he did his best to take up his fair share of the bed. Not exactly a difficult task.

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[info]herbrokensmile
2008-08-06 04:53 pm UTC (link)
Oh right so this was all about distracting her then? Well technically it worked though if we was looking to walk away from the conversation unbruised then he was doing a poor job of it. The sentiment was appreciated though, or, would be later when she wasn't plotting out various ways to torture him. Heh.

In his defense, he lasted way longer than he usually did when she whined. So props to him or something. "Ugh, fine. We can share." Natalia tried her best to look like she was put out with the whole thing because who in their right mind would want to share his bed? Oh wait, like every female she had ever met. Maybe she should take some pictures and then send them to Summer. Bet that would piss her off. Awesome.

"What are you doing?" she asked as he nearly pushed her off of the bed. "Move your big butt!" It was actually a rather nice booty but it wasn't like she was ever going to tell him that. At least not while she was still annoyed with him anyway. "Noahhhhh." Yup, more whining. "You can't sleep in your board shorts! Come on get offfffffff! You're getting sand in the bed." Maneuvering around in what little space he had left her, she placed her feet on his side and then gave a swift push to send him off into the floor. Oops.

"You change while I fix this mess you have made, okay?" Guys were such a pain in the patootie! While Noah hopefully went to follow directions, Nat got busy remaking the bed. And maybe, just maybe if he decided to change in the room, she might have tried to sneak a peek. Heh.

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[info]quarterback
2008-08-07 01:10 am UTC (link)
Well maybe not all about distracting her. But a good portion of it was. The rest... could you really blame a guy for laughing if presented with that particular nightmare. It was pretty freaking hilarious. But if it really did scare Nat, he'd be more than willing to share digs with her to help out. That had to make up for a little of the laughing. Hopefully.

"Yeah yeah yeah, complain about it some more." Noah said with a laugh as he got up from his makeshift bed on the floor and unloaded all the bedding on her. Was that mostly in her face? Whoops. But that's what she got for pouting so much. He was just trying to make sure her lip made it back to it's normal position stuck out as it had been.

So he hadn't managed to change into his normal sleeping attire. Someone had been getting naked in front of his dresser, he hadn't exactly felt like busting into that to grab the boxers he planned to sleep in. But now that he had been formally kicked from his bed... he didn't have much choice. Rubbing the spot on his side where she had pushed him off. "Geez Nat trying to break me already. Fine fine, I'll change. But I'm going to have a complex about my fat ass thanks to you." He said with a look over his shoulder as he grabbed up his shorts and a toothbrush. "And I'm going to go brush my teeth so you can be the one with stanky morning breath." Noah added as he left the room and headed for the mens room. Sorry no peaking for Nat. He didn't feel like giving her the whole booty shot at the moment, he'd had enough close calls today don't ya think? Yes.

He returned a few minutes later, boxer wearing and fresh mouthed. Entering the room he turned and stuck his ass out in Nat's general direction. "Do these make my butt look big?"

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[info]herbrokensmile
2008-08-07 01:26 am UTC (link)
Hey, there was no nakedness in front of his dresser. There was topless and then bottomless but no full nudity. Really now, he should be thanking her for being so considerate. Since it obviously had been a very long time for him and clearly he hadn't been making much use of his hand, she didn't want him to have anymore embarrassing reactions. Poor guy need to have some quality alone time stat! Either that or find a girl who was smart enough to use protection. Stupid Summer.

Nat stuck out her tongue when he left to use the bathroom. Really, if she had the "stanky" morning breath, he would be the one suffering. Sure her mouth might have that dry nasty taste but she would be sure to breathe right in his face as much as possible. Oh yeah, phase two of her evil plan was already in motion.

Once the bed was made, she moved around the room and picked up what clothes he had left lying about. Those gnomes were efficient! She was smart enough to stop and pretend like she was looking at something when the door opened again. "Hmm," she said as she tilted her head to the side. "Maybe you should lay off the guacamole for a while." A bright smile was sent his way which was promptly followed by a nice slap on the ass. Hey, don't point that thing at her unless you want a reaction.

Hopping back on the bed, she was sure to fan her arms and legs out so that she covered as much of it as possible. "Ready for bed?" That was of course assuming that he could find a spot to curl up in.

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[info]quarterback
2008-08-07 01:55 am UTC (link)
He appreciated her consideration. Really he did. One embarrassing malfunction was enough for Noah in one night, well he'd pick a much larger time frame then one night but at the moment beggars couldn't be choosers. It had been a long time and well he wasn't a big hand kind of guy, at least not constantly. But Noah was pretty sure he could hold his shit together around most women. Natalia just managed to trigger that in him. Great.

Noah expected to get his fair share of shit when he got back from the bathroom, his tooth brush was tossed onto his dresser like always and he struck his pose. Yes he had been thinking about that the whole time he brushed his teeth. Noah feigned an outraged look. "I'm never speaking to you again Nat!" She even got that reply in a falsetto voice. Well Noah's best approximation for one. It made him start coughing though, good thing he had no plans to become a transexual. He jumped away at the smack to his ass. She could pack some extra punch in that with this whole were thing. That might have left a mark!

He watched with one brow lazily lifted as she did her best impression of him and spread out across as much of the bed as she could reach. Good luck holding that ground. "Yeah, I'm ready." He said as he stalked toward the bed. It was a quick movement that had one hand under her hips the other behind her shoulder blades. She was easily lifted up and deposited next to him, on him, some combination of the two after he'd taken up his spot on the bed. There that was better. Okay so maybe he liked Nat curled up against his side, he kind of enjoyed being a human pillow.

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[info]herbrokensmile
2008-08-07 12:06 pm UTC (link)
The scary falsetto that came out of his mouth caused her eyes to go wide and a look of terror to fall over her face. He really needed to never do that again. And hadn't she come here to get rid of her nightmares? Well that was all shot to hell now! Thoughts of a feather boa and some heels and...just no. Thank goodness the whole smack on the ass thing was able to distract her.

Okay so the whole lifting her thing had not been part of the plan and she was sure to grumble a bit as he settled down. Granted the outcome wasn't all that bad because she did like to snuggle with him but that didn't mean she had to let him off the hook all that easily. Yup, some more pouting was definitely in order and lasted about five seconds until she got all snuggly and settled against him.

"Gracias for letting me stay," she said as she looked up at him from where her head rested on his shoulder. "Sometimes you are too good to me." There was a definite smirk before she gave him a quick kiss on the jaw/cheek. "Goodnight, mijo." Yup, it was his duty to reach over and turn off the light without disrupting her comfy position.

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