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Ileana Grigore {Vasilissa} (vasilissa) wrote in bellumlogs,
@ 2010-06-09 23:58:00

Entry tags:

frog prince, ichabod crane, vasilissa

Who: Ileana, Stefan, and Cole
What: Meet the family for Cole.
Where: 1203
When: Backdated to Friday evening
Warnings: We'll see if Stefan doesn't punch Cole.

Out of everything, Ileana hadn't really expected to be nervous. She threatened Stefan with bodily harm if he threatened Cole, but she was still worried about a first impression. Not only that, but she had to think about Esme being in the building as well. Ileana had spent actual time cleaning up 1203 and starting to cook a meal, trying to keep herself busy.

Tonight she was working on beef stroganoff for the main course, the most she asked of Stefan was to make sure that they had things to drink and "go out and buy some sort of fucking pie or whatever" for dessert. She was busy with a heated skillet when she heard the door. Ileana called out, "Stefan, get the door!" and went back to work.

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vasilissa
2010-06-10 10:34 pm UTC (link)

Ileana was making her way from the kitchen when she saw Stefan going towards. "If you drink more than two beers before dinner, I'm not letting you have dessert," she told him as she moved passed. She flashed him a little smile to show she was sort of joking about that.

Ileana want to sit down on the couch next to Cole, "Dinner's almost ready." And when Stefan disappeared in to the kitchen, she stole herself a kiss and quietly, "Thank you for coming tonight."

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blackcatsrbad
2010-06-11 01:28 am UTC (link)

Cole was in no place to judge anyone, since one of his friends happened to be a murderer himself, and admittedly he was a hypocrite for coming down hard on Trenton and protecting Shane. Still, it was different, and if it meant he was like everyone else and contradicted himself, well... so be it. "I knew the boy who was murdered," he said with a sigh, "And I got angry. I have no interest in... being the new sheriff of Bellum or anything." He had no intention of revealing what he knew about Stefan's schemes, and it wasn't his place to start lecturing the man here and now. Instead he just nodded, thinking that running really wasn't such a bad idea. He'd always meant to join a gym, too.

Cole grinned up at Ileana, waiting until Stefan was completely out of sight to return the kiss. "How could I say no? Besides, I really do want to get along with Stefan. He hasn't hit me yet, so I think that's a good sign."

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unimpressive
2010-06-11 04:54 pm UTC (link)

Cole’s reassurances did wonders for Stefan and while he didn’t completely believe it yet – he didn’t know the man, afterall – at least they seemed to come to some sort of verbal agreement. He opened another beer despite Ileana’s teasing and made his way back to stop any attempts at kissing or hugging or anything like that. Instead when he entered the living room, they were practically gazing at each other. That was just as bad.

He cleared his throat, loudly.

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vasilissa
2010-06-11 05:43 pm UTC (link)

"It is a good sign," Ileana assured Cole with a smile. Well, she hoped it was a good sign and not just Stefan biding his time. Ileana rolled her eyes when she heard Stefan behind her, but did scoot back a little on the couch and turn to look at Stefan.

"Don't you dare say a word," she shot at Stefan in Romanian. If she was going to argue with Stefan, she wasn't doing it in English.

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blackcatsrbad
2010-06-11 06:28 pm UTC (link)

Cole felt like a teenager all over again, but at least they were just looking at each other - even though the sound of Stefan clearing his throat didn't startle him as much as he would have expected.

Oh no. He didn't recognize the language Ileana was speaking, and if it wasn't French then he had no hope of even trying to understand it. Instead he tried to slide back subtly, looking as though the shift in language was totally natural.

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	unimpressive 2010-06-11 08:02 pm UTC (link)
	“I didn’t say anything,” he muttered darkly, although his lazy shrug was more for Cole’s sake. He couldn’t help but add, “You should remind him you’re not on the menu though.” Even if he didn’t know the words, Stefan’s unappreciative tone was clear. He took another drink before he gave Cole humorless smile. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

vasilissa
2010-06-11 08:19 pm UTC (link)

"We weren't even kissing. You had Rose over and you kept trying to make out in front of me," Ileana said back, trying to keep her tone light and neutral as if Cole wouldn't know they were saying anything concerning him. Sure, it had been a fable night, but it still counted as make outs.

Ileana leaned over and gave Cole a quick kiss on the cheek before she stood up, "Dinner should be almost done. I'll bring everything out." And she turned back to Stefan, "If you don't quit being difficult, I'll make the rest of your god forsaken life more difficult than you could ever comprehend."

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blackcatsrbad
2010-06-11 08:53 pm UTC (link)

He didn't need to understand the language to get the gist of what Stefan was saying, and it was all too obvious that they were talking about him. Apparently Stefan would only be pleased if he kept a respectable three feet away from Ileana while in his presence, and Cole couldn't help but feel a faint stab of annoyance. It was fine for him to drag her into his illegal activities which could get them both thrown in jail, but dating a guy with an age difference crossed the line. Right.

He stood up after she did, nodding when she mentioned dinner was almost ready and attempting to smile at Stefan. "Are you sure you don't want any help?" He wasn't actually expecting her to say yes, but it was worth a try.

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unimpressive
2010-06-11 10:23 pm UTC (link)

Ileana’s reasoning only earned her another indignant snort. Unfortunately he had little room to say anything to that, even if had been during the full moon. When she kissed Cole’s cheek Stefan turned his head slightly to hide the eyeroll, but her threats only made him grin. “I’m being difficult? I’m not the one who started with the Romanian. Who’s rude now?” Maturity, thy name is Stefan.

As Ileana walked to the kitchen he started behind her but turned when Cole asked to help. “Nah,” he grinned widely but the warmth didn’t quite meet his eyes. “You’re the guest. You should sit.” Even if the question hadn’t been directed at him, he doubted Illy would have said something much different than that. He gestured to the table and for Cole to take a seat before asking over his shoulder, “Do you need any help?” It was a small peace offering.

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vasilissa
2010-06-12 02:11 am UTC (link)

"I only started because you're a terrible roommate," Ileana retorted. If there was a Maturity Olympics, Ileana and Stefan would be rivals for the gold. Ileana waved Cole off a little and beamed at him, "I got it all under control."

She didn't even bother to answer Stefan as she disappeared in to the kitchen to gather plates and utensils. She brought them back out and started setting the table before she told Stefan, "Can you just go turn off the stove for me?"

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blackcatsrbad
2010-06-12 03:30 am UTC (link)

Stefan's smile might not have been genuine, but at least he was making an effort. It was all either of them could do, really. Cole shrugged but relented with a smile, making his way to the table and taking a sit. He still didn't feel quite right, just sitting there doing nothing, but he managed.

Maybe learning a few basic words of Romanian - if that was even the language they were speaking in the first place - might not be such a bad idea, though. For future reference.

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unimpressive
2010-06-12 07:05 am UTC (link)

Another scoff and a laugh, still the same shit eating grin tugging at his lips at her remark and Cole's lack of participation in the conversation. He didn't even bother to complain or argue when she ignored his initial question and then proceeded to demand things of him later. But as much as he would've loved to continue on pointedly not talking to her guest, he knew it would have to end sometime. He turned off the oven and made sure to hurry back to the dining room, in case more gazing happened in his absence.

"So where are you from, Cole?" The question was innocent enough, just a bit of polite and boring conversation. When he noticed his accent slipping heavier than usual - more likely due to his side conversation with Illy and his general laziness - he didn't stop to correct it. If it bothered or ostracized Cole even further, well, that was his problem.

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vasilissa
2010-06-12 05:49 pm UTC (link)

Ileana decided that after Cole left, she was going to strangle Stefan. If not strangle him, then make him turn into a frog and make frog's legs. To distract herself from murder, Ileana finished setting out everything and when she brushed past Cole she let her hand linger on his shoulder. A little bit of comfort, but it was good enough.

She hurried between the kitchen and the dining room, bringing out a few side dishes. She finally brought out the main course, setting it on the table before she practically flopped in to her chair. "There we go," she said with a smile, "Bon Appetit."

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blackcatsrbad
2010-06-12 10:50 pm UTC (link)

Cole didn't mind Stefan's accent - as long as what was being said was in English he didn't feel like such an outsider. He threw a quick smile at Ileana before turning back to the other man, relaxing slightly at the question. Where he was from, now that was something he could work with.

"South Boston. It wasn't the greatest, where I was raised, but I didn't mind it." He glanced up when Ileana finally sat down, grinning. "Looks great."

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unimpressive
2010-06-13 12:47 am UTC (link)

"So you moved here by yourself? No family nearby? Or some friends?" No one to disapprove of his current girlfriend? While Stefan didn't relish the idea of anyone disapproving of Illy, he felt slightly put out that it seemed he was the only one who had a problem with this pairing.

"Smells great too," Stefan added, almost sliding into his seat. A quick pause and he sat down next to Ileana, and then scooted his chair away from her slightly. "Just in case you get any bright ideas with your fork," he muttered to her softly but there was a grin at the corner of his mouth as he served himself his portion.

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