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Coop (existing) wrote in my_rpg,
@ 2009-12-01 22:53:00

Who: Lisa and Roger
What: Lisa is upset
Where: Roger's flat
When: After her fight with Marcus
Rated: who knows

Lisa appeared on Roger's doorstep with a pop. She wiped at her nose quickly and knocked. She had a key, but she was too frazzled and upset to use it. Besides, she didn't bring it with her. She didn't bring anything, save a coat and some tissues. She didn't want to get Roger all wet or use up all of his Kleenex.

The fight with Marcus couldn't have gone much worse. He'd packed a bag and left her flat after making rude comments about her relationship with Roger, her intentions and her weight. Her words hadn't been any nicer. She already regretted most of what she said. Still, she did have a point about something. Their friendship couldn't have been that great if it was that easy to ruin. That was the part that hurt the most.

And so, she was crying. Bawling her eyes out, actually, and needed her boyfriend to console her. She hadn't even completely read the return owl or she might not have come over. The last thing she needed was for Brighton to see her upset. It just didn't do to appear vulnerable around someone you wanted to be an authority for. She wiped her nose again and tried her best to smile as the door opened.

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	learnedinthelaw 2009-12-02 05:05 am UTC (link)
	"Well, I did say he was a moron." Roger tucked her hair behind her ear and kissed her nose. "Or maybe I'm wrong and he's just mad that eventually you'll stop washing his underwear for him." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	existing 2009-12-02 05:11 am UTC (link)
	Lisa giggled. Her tears had stopped, but her face was red and her eyes were puffy. "That's probably it. He's moved over to Tim's for the time being. Never realized how empty my flat was." She sighed. "It's funny you mention that though, because he was all up in arms that I 'do your laundry' when it was just one shirt." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-12-02 05:15 am UTC (link)
	"You're washing one of my shirts? Which shirt am I missing?" How did he leave without his shirt? He must have been really rushed not to notice he was only in an undershirt. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	existing 2009-12-02 05:22 am UTC (link)
	"It's blue. It might have been the one I wore home, but I'm not sure. It's in the laundry now. You'll have it back tomorrow." Lisa shrugged. It wasn't like she stole it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-12-02 07:13 pm UTC (link)
	"I like how you look in my shirts." He took her hand and laced their fingers. "I think I might have one of your bras in my laundry. Probably same morning you wore my shirt him." Brighton had asked him what it was. That was a bit awkward. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	existing 2009-12-02 09:24 pm UTC (link)
	"It's possible," she said, looking down at their hands. She smiled. Roger had already cheered her up tenfold. She was still upset, but not nearly as much. "His dad died." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-12-02 10:28 pm UTC (link)
	"Well, that gives him an excuse to be grumpy, but not to make you feel bad about yourself." Nothing gave him that right. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	existing 2009-12-02 10:33 pm UTC (link)
	"He didn't even tell me. He just went to the funeral. I don't understand why he wouldn't tell me. I mean, we didn't tell him about us because he'd throw toast at you. I wouldn't throw toast cause his father passes away." It didn't make sense. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-12-02 10:36 pm UTC (link)
	"Well, you can ask him again when he calms down." After he had a black eye, because Roger was going to hit him. "Maybe he'll be more reasonable." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	existing 2009-12-03 12:21 am UTC (link)
	Lisa sighed. "I guess so." She looked at Roger and smiled. "Thank you," she said, giving his hand a bit of a squeeze. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-12-03 12:28 am UTC (link)
	"I have some wine in the icebox, if you want a glass," he offered. "You can pour some while I carry Brighton to bed?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	existing 2009-12-03 12:53 am UTC (link)
	"I thought you didn't keep alcohol in the flat anymore?" Lisa asked, standing from his lap to let him up. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-12-03 04:16 am UTC (link)
	"Not hard liquor. I keep wine for company." And lately he had no desire to get piss drunk and sleep with a stranger, so he wasn't too worried about it. Roger approached the couch. He crouched down, slid his arms under Brighton, and slowly lifted him. God, the kid was getting too big for this. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	existing 2009-12-03 04:54 am UTC (link)
	Lisa watched Roger for a moment before slipping into the kitchen. She grabbed the wine and two glasses. She filled the glasses and carried them back into the living room where she settled down on the sofa and waited for Roger to come back. The fire was crackling and peaceful. She closed her eyes. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-12-03 05:10 am UTC (link)
	Roger came back from Brighton's room and stopped in the hall closet for a dustpan. He charmed it to start cleaning up popcorn. He didn't need rodents, thankyouverymuch. "Don't you fall asleep on me." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	existing 2009-12-03 05:16 am UTC (link)
	Lisa peeked an eye open and laughed. "I'm not. I'm just getting toasty while I wait. That way I can get you toasty when you come over here." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-12-03 05:19 am UTC (link)
	"Good plan." He sat down next to her and pocketed his wand. The dust pan dumped itself into a dustbin and then plunked unceremoniously onto the carpet in the corner. He'd put it away later. "We made a great mess tonight." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	existing 2009-12-03 05:25 am UTC (link)
	Lisa nodded. "But I bet he had a blast." Brighton was a good kid. She was very fond of him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-12-04 03:15 am UTC (link)
	"He did, but he stuck himself with the needle a lot. Covered in band-aids." At least Roger had a box of Magpie bandages to use. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	existing 2009-12-04 03:45 am UTC (link)
	Lisa moved closer to Roger and leaned her head on his shoulder. "He did a great job, though. It's lovely. He should come do mine," she said, laughing. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-12-04 04:25 am UTC (link)
	"I could contract him out, make a little extra money for pizza." Roger chuckled, his chest rumbling gently. "Just put a hat and transfigure his ears, claim he's a Santa Elf." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	existing 2009-12-05 04:01 am UTC (link)
	Lisa chuckled, imagining Brighton in costume. It was too cute. "And you could dress up as Father Christmas." He'd look distinguished with a beard, even if it was white. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-12-06 02:24 am UTC (link)
	"You callin' me fat?" he asked with a crooked smile. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	existing 2009-12-07 04:40 am UTC (link)
	Lisa poked his belly. "Nope. I'm just saying you'd look real distinguished with a beard." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	learnedinthelaw 2009-12-07 04:43 am UTC (link)
	"And old. Very old." Roger liked being clean cut. It was his James Bond look. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)