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Tweak says, "we're avocados at law"

Joseph Van der Berg (cup_of_joey) wrote in nevermore_logs,
@ 2016-01-01 00:00:00

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joseph van der berg, monique reppyi

WHO: Joey Van der Berg, Nikkie Reppyi
WHAT: Proposals
WHEN: New Years [Backdated, obvs]
WHERE: Their roooooof
WARNINGS: FLOOOOOF

Joey had never really bought in to the idea of resolutions, made at the beginning of each year, which were somehow going to shape up his life. Joey tried to live in the way where he regretted very little of what he did, and he didn't feel he ever really needed to make very many changes on some meaningless day that marked the ticking over of another year. There had been one year, however, he had made a very conscious decision to change. After spending three weeks being tortured by Lucifer himself, and even longer than that in a den of isolation and fear, Joey had come to the realisation that if he kept himself hidden away forever, he was letting Lucifer win.

He had started slowly, venturing out of his apartment to be with his friend, usually Lena who was his mobile safe space absolutely always. His bravery grew with time, and while he would never really be the same Joey he had been before everything had happened, maybe that was okay, because the Joey he had been would never have considered settling down with just one person. When feeling so personally unstable, he had reached out for stability and he had found that in Nikkie.

He was more grateful than he could ever say.

The day started simply enough. Olivia never really let them sleep in, but Joey couldn't find it in himself to mind. Xavier had cleaned the entire apartment and then spent the day baking and cooking an elaborate dinner for his housemates, before making himself mysteriously scarce, as if he knew exactly what Joey was planning to do at midnight. Joey figured he just might too. Xavier had a way of knowing what Joey was thinking before Joey ever said a word.

They had made the decision together to stay up even though they had Olivia to take care of. 2016 was only going to begin once, afterall. They were going to huddle up in coats and blankets on their rooftop, and watch the city's fireworks with a baby monitor in hand. And if they scared Olivia awake, at least they would be conscious to take care of it, but with the way Olivia slept through pretty much anything, Joey wasn't too worried his plans would be interrupted.

He was a little worried that Nikkie would laugh in his face, turn on her heel to walk away from him, taking Olivia with her while yelling out, 'see you later sucker' but he knew that was just nerves. Nikkie wasn't the type.

Wearing his red poofy jacket, he was pretty sure he looked ridiculous. It was ten to midnight and people were already setting fireworks off to ring in the new year. "It's hard to know if their clocks are fast or they just don't care," Joey laughed, his arms around Nikkie.

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likesachallenge
2016-01-14 11:16 am UTC (link)

Nikkie was bundled up in a puffy coat of her own, curled up into Joey with her face out of the wind. The baby monitor was close to hand, but so far, it has been silent. Which was nice for the moment, because the fireworks really were beautiful.

"I think people like a reason to celebrate and be happy," she answered. "New year, new start, and all that. Blow some things up, have a few drinks, maybe eat some pizza. And I can't really blame them, we all need a break from our lives now and again."

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	cup_of_joey 2016-01-14 11:20 am UTC (link)
	"I suppose," Joey mused, but at the moment he couldn't imagine wanting a break from his life at all. "I loved the chicken Xavier made, though pizza sounds like a plan tomorrow, now that you have uttered it's holy name." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	likesachallenge 2016-01-14 11:35 am UTC (link)
	Nikkie laughed. "It was really good, it's true," she agreed. "But we'll have pizza tomorrow, once we rouse ourselves from slumber. Or, I should say, once Olivia wants to be fed and wakes us." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cup_of_joey 2016-01-14 11:39 am UTC (link)
	"So...in five hours then?" Joey chuckled. He leaned down to nuzzle into her neck and kissed her lightly. "I hope you don't mind not going to a party or something tonight." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	likesachallenge 2016-01-14 11:50 am UTC (link)
	That made her smile. "Sounds about right," she murmured. "And no, I don't mind. I'm perfectly happy to stay in and avoid the crowds. Besides, the view from up here is great, and the company is wonderful." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cup_of_joey 2016-01-14 11:58 am UTC (link)
	"I am pretty good," Joey said with a chuckle. "You're my favourite company too. You and Olivia are just perfect. Well and Xavier in the background. I bet he's out partying it up." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	likesachallenge 2016-01-14 12:26 pm UTC (link)
	"You are, you're pretty great," Nikkie agreed. "Our little corner is pretty perfect. And I don't doubt that Xavier is out partying somewhere, it's a prime night for partying." She let out a little yawn, leaning her head against Joey's shoulder. "For some people, anyway." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

cup_of_joey
2016-01-14 12:33 pm UTC (link)

"Some people don't have tiny spawn," Joey joked, kissing her head lightly. He checked his watch nervously, but managed to make his voice not shake. "Just about thirty more seconds."

He counted out the seconds silently in his head, until his clock ticked over to midnight. Around them the sky burst into blooming colour as fireworks erupted from all angles. Joey turned Nikkie around so he was facing her and he smiled widely. "I didn't think this through because I have to shout!" he said, over the sound of explosions. He had a feeling she would get the idea though when he went down on one knee and looked up at her.

"You're perfect and I love you!" he yelled. "So much! And I really want you to marry me!" He would have been much more poetic about the entire thing, but it was hard with all the noise. Instead he reached into the pocket of his jacket and he pulled out the ring, offering it up to her.

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	likesachallenge 2016-01-14 12:53 pm UTC (link)
	"But I wouldn't trade the tiny spawn for going out and getting wasted," she answered. Nikkie had to lean in to hear him, but she got the jist of it when he got down on one knee. The ring was beautiful and unique, and it made her tear up that he'd picked it out for her. "Yes!" she said, brushing at her eyes. "Yes, yes, I really want to marry you too!" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

cup_of_joey
2016-01-14 12:55 pm UTC (link)

Joey jumped up when she yelled yes, and he wrapped his arms around her, bouncing a little as he did so. She was the most beautiful person he had ever known, and she was going to marry him. "I love you!" he said, a bit more quietly since he was practically speaking in her ear. "I have more, but...maybe inside?" In a moment. Everything was so beautiful, and why rush?

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	likesachallenge 2016-01-14 01:07 pm UTC (link)
	Nikkie grinned into his shoulder, wrapping her arms around him and hanging on. After a minute, she brought her head up to rest her forehead against his. "I love you too," she told him. "Sure, we can head inside in a little bit. I like it out here for now." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cup_of_joey 2016-01-14 01:10 pm UTC (link)
	Joey nodded and he held her, looking up at the sky with her in his arms. He was so lucky, he couldn't even properly believe it. "I can't believe Olivia is sleeping through this," he mused. "Amazing." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	likesachallenge 2016-01-14 01:24 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm really happy that she is, but you know that means she'll be up at the crack of dawn," Nikkie said with a laugh. "Hey, now that I think about it, I've been proposed to twice. Which is sort of awesome, since they were both pretty memorable." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	cup_of_joey 2016-01-14 01:27 pm UTC (link)
	"She will be," he nodded, but his face was nothing but fond. "Have you now? What was the other one?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	likesachallenge 2016-01-14 01:34 pm UTC (link)
	"I mean, I don't know if it really counted, since I was in labor," she said. "But that whole day stands out for me, and I'm pretty sure it always will." (Reply to this) (Parent)