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Rachel (rchelberry) wrote in nyadas,
@ 2013-10-01 12:51:00

Who:Anyone in NYC
What:50s themed Ice Cream Party!
When:The night after the chat
Where:Rachel and Kurts Apartment
Rating:N/A
Status:Open to all/threading

Although the idea had started out randomly, it had seemed like so much fun! So they had run with it, and she was really looking forward to having everyone over for the night. She knew it was going to be a lot of fun. She had gone out with Kurt earlier to pick up the stuff for their outfits as well as to stock up on Ice Cream, drinks and anything else they might need.

She had spent a while getting ready after she got home, because even a party at her own apartment required her to look good! It was essential. She had managed to find the dress she had found online the night before and when she had put it on, she felt amazing. She loved it! She checked her reflection in the mirror, smoothing the dress and admired the fabulous hair and make up job that Kurt had done on her.

She set about making sure everything was ready, everyone should start arriving soon and she couldn't wait!

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	hjclarington 2013-10-06 10:24 pm UTC (link)
	"I appreciate that, Rachel," Hunter said, smiling softly at her. "So, so much. And, you know, same to you. If you ever need an ear, I'm here for you." "Ice cream sounds awesome," he agreed, his smile widening. "Let's go make ourselves some sundaes!" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rchelberry 2013-10-06 10:26 pm UTC (link)
	"I appreciate that too," she smiled, "and sundaes sound perfect!" she grinned, grabbing his hand and pulling him back out into the main room of the loft, towards the counter and grabbing some bowls. "So what kinda sundaes do we want?" she asked as she started taking out every kind of ice cream that they had bough that day, and all of the toppings too. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hjclarington 2013-10-07 11:25 am UTC (link)
	Hunter's eyes went wide at the variety of ice cream and toppings Rachel produced. "Wow, you guys didn't spare any expense here, did you?" he asked with a laugh, taking a bowl and looking at the spread like a kid in a candy store. "Do you have cookie dough ice cream?" he wondered, his mouth watering. "Or mint chocolate chip?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rchelberry 2013-10-07 01:36 pm UTC (link)
	"We wanted to make sure there was something for everyone," she grinned, and when he asked about the two flavors she held up 2 cartons, "we have both!" she laughed, "I was prepared," she said, handing them over to him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hjclarington 2013-10-08 11:32 pm UTC (link)
	"I think you did it," Hunter replied with a laughing, taking the cartons from Rachel. He dished up a big scoop of each, and then proceeded to cover them with syrup. "This is amazing. I'm having a great night so far, Rachel. Thank you for inviting me," he said with a big grin. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rchelberry 2013-10-08 11:33 pm UTC (link)
	"Yay, hostess with the mostess," she declared, doing a joking little fist pump of victory, grinning at him. "And you're welcome! I'm really glad you came, and that you're enjoying it, that's what matters! It's really good to have friends around and everyone enjoying themselves. Sometimes it's exactly what you need." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hjclarington 2013-10-08 11:53 pm UTC (link)
	"It's so strange, having so many people in my life," Hunter said, taking a bite of his ice cream. "It's so... nice. To not be so isolated. To feel like people want me around. I feel like I'm really getting a new start here." He smiled at Rachel. "You're a part of that. I can't thank you enough for being so welcoming." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

rchelberry
2013-10-08 11:58 pm UTC (link)

"I know what you mean," she smiled, "i've been there, feeling isolated, unwanted, like the odd one out. That people just sort of put up with, it wasn't until I accepted myself for who I was and stopped trying to be quite as perfect that I started to really have friends and be happy."

"And you don't have to thank me at all, i'm glad that I can be a friend to you," she told him sincerely

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	hjclarington 2013-10-09 12:07 am UTC (link)
	"I never thought it would turn out that someone like you and someone like me would have so much in common," Hunter remarked, licking some ice cream off the back of his spoon. "It makes me feel so... Normal. Which sounds weird, but I was really messed up for a while. It feels so good to be getting out from under that." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rchelberry 2013-10-09 12:10 am UTC (link)
	"What is normal?" she asked him, "I think it's impossible to define and anyone who tries to is wrong," she declared. Rachel reached over and squeezed his hand, "But no matter what, you always have a friend in me, and you can always talk to me, if you ever feel like it's getting on top of you." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hjclarington 2013-10-09 12:14 am UTC (link)
	Hunter shrugged, but he held her hand back for a moment, thankful for the contact. "You're right. Normal is just perception." He sighed. "I appreciate that, you offering. I have a feeling I'll take you up on it," he added with a laugh. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rchelberry 2013-10-09 12:17 am UTC (link)
	"Well good, but be warned, it comes with strings attached," she looked serious for a moment, "it means when I have nobody to watch chick flicks with, or to whine to, i'll be giving you a call," she informed him and grinned (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hjclarington 2013-10-09 04:07 pm UTC (link)
	Hunter looked around them, making sure no one was paying attention, then turned back to Rachel with a grin. "I secretly love romcoms," he said, his voice conspiratorial. "When I was recovering from my surgery I watched a ton of them. So if you need a viewing buddy, I'm your guy." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rchelberry 2013-10-09 04:09 pm UTC (link)
	"Now see this is just another reason why we are gonna be such good friend," she told him with a grin, "i've been wanting to re-watch 'A Walk to Remember' for ages, you might just get to watch it with me," she informed him, laughing softly (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hjclarington 2013-10-09 04:28 pm UTC (link)
	"I've never seen that one," Hunter admitted, eating another large spoonful of ice cream and talking around it. "The one I can watch over and over is 'The Cutting Edge', heh." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rchelberry 2013-10-09 04:29 pm UTC (link)
	"I've never seen that one," she said, referring to his movie, "so I say we pick a day and have a veg out here on my couch, and we watch them both," she said (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

hjclarington
2013-10-09 11:09 pm UTC (link)

"It's an old one. 1992," Hunter said with a laugh. "It's about a figure skater who needs a partner for competition and ends up skating with a retired hockey player. And I love it."

Hunter took another bite of ice cream, licking syrup off his lower lip. "This sounds like an excellent plan to me," he said. "Can we have ice cream then too?" he asked with a chuckle.

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	rchelberry 2013-10-09 11:13 pm UTC (link)
	"Ooh that sounds good!" she said, already liking the sound of the movie, "yeah we dedinitely need to do that, no question. And of course there'll be ice cream!" she laughed, "what would a romcom watching fun day be without ice cream?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hjclarington 2013-10-09 11:28 pm UTC (link)
	Hunter grinned widely at her. "This sounds awesome!" he exclaimed and then blushed when a couple people turned to look at him. "I'm excited about it, what can I say?" he said with a laugh. "We can order Chinese too, maybe. And make martinis." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rchelberry 2013-10-09 11:29 pm UTC (link)
	"You are so my kind of friend!" she declared with a grin, "I love all of those ideas, so you have to let me know what days you're free and work best for you so that we can make it happen," she informed him, genuinely excited by the prospect of spending a day watching romantic comedies with her new friend. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hjclarington 2013-10-09 11:37 pm UTC (link)
	"This next week is going to be a little busy because I have a diving meet to get ready for, but after that I can do most nights," Hunter replied, still smiling. He couldn't wait to do this, spend time with his great new friend. "A Wednesday maybe?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rchelberry 2013-10-09 11:40 pm UTC (link)
	"Works for me!" she smiled, "once your meet and everything is done and you have the time to make it happen, we'll do it, we'll have such a fun night," she assured him. "And where is your meet?" she asked, "maybe I can come watch and cheer you on!" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

hjclarington
2013-10-09 11:45 pm UTC (link)

"Oh man, I can't wait," Hunter replied, bouncing a bit on his toes. Being able to hang out with someone like this was something he'd always wanted but had never really had, outside of with Sebastian at their place. It was just so novel, having friends.

"The meet is intrasquad," he told Rachel. "It's a preliminary before the real season starts. It's at Columbia, at Uris Pool, so right in your backyard."

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	rchelberry 2013-10-09 11:48 pm UTC (link)
	"Me either," she grinned, she was really glad that she had found a bond with Hunter, something she'd never have though a year ago was possible. "Well I will be there, cheering you on!" she told him with a grin, "everyone needs a cheering squad and I'm appointing myself as yours." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hjclarington 2013-10-10 12:01 am UTC (link)
	"I know I'll dive better with you there," Hunter replied with a bright smile. "I've never had anyone cheer for me," he added. "Not really. My dad came to a couple meets when I was in high school in Colorado, but he was more interested in giving me a critique than anything else." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)