Who: Lexi and Caroline What: Mani/pedis and girl talk When: Backdated to Mid-August Where: Nail salon Rating/Warnings: Low/none Status: Complete
With school starting up soon Caroline was due for a good manicure and pedicure. Had to look perfect for her first day. Caroline couldn’t remember the last time she hung out with just Lexi, so obviously she was the perfect mani/pedi companion.
“What color are you thinking of getting?” Caroline asked as she skimmed over the case of nail polish. She wasn’t sure if she wanted something wild or go more classic with a pink or red.
When Caroline asked Lexi if she wanted to get a mani/pedi she had agreed straight away. Since Caroline had moved in with Peeta they hadn’t seen each other nearly enough as Lexi would have liked so there was no way she was turning this invitation down.
Looking over the colors, Lexi picked up a mint green one to check the name, “Re-Fresh Mint. I like that. Maybe I’ll get this one on my toes and clear on my nails,” Working at a place like Disney World, there were quite a few restrictions on what cast members could and couldn’t wear and for obvious reasons, Rapunzel or Aurora couldn’t have bright pink fingernails. She was only able to get away with her daylight jewelry because of her compulsion, but nail polish would be pushing it and not authentic to the character.
Caroline always forgot about the rules that came with Lexi’s job. But that didn’t mean her hands couldn’t be pampered even if she couldn’t get a cool color on them. “Ohhh, I like that color,” Caroline commented. But selected a hot red color for her toes and a light pink for her nails. She’d switch it up later in the school year, for the start she’d go with the classics. Once their colors were selected they were led over to the pedicure chairs. Caroline climbed up then turned her attention towards her friend. “So how have you been? Anything new and exciting happening?”
Once in the chair, her feet in the water, she leaned back and glanced over at Caroline, “Not really. Although, have Anna or Stefan told you what Anna and I did to Stefan?” A mischievous grin spread across her lips as she thought about the little prank they had played on Stefan with the nude photos of Orlando Bloom the month before.
Caroline raised a brow at that question. She was definitely curious. “No, but now I feel like I have to hear this story.” Poor Stefan, she felt bad for the guy sometimes, being surrounded by girls all the time. But hey it was his choice.
Grinning, Lexi pulled her phone out of her purse and turned back to Caroline, “So, did you see the nude beach pictures of Orlando Bloom last month?” Lexi only felt a little bad for Stefan, but being his best friend, she couldn’t pass up on the things that she knew would get a rise out of him. “And I’m not changing the subject, this actually has to do with the story.”
“Of course!” Caroline replied before giving Lexi a confused look. Because what did a naked Orlando Bloom have to do with Stefan? “What? Did you like plaster the pictures all over his room?”
Lexi grinned and brought the video up but didn’t play it just yet, “We made a slideshow and put it on the tv when we knew Stefan was on his way home.” Pressing play she handed the phone over to Caroline. The video started as Stefan walked in the front door stopped, staring at the tv, the video showing both clearly. A look of disgust crossed over Stefan’s face as he spoke, “You girls and your obsession with men’s privates.” Followed by fits of giggles from Lexi and Anna off screen.
Caroline burst into laughter as she watched the video. “That’s great,” she said enthusiastically handing the phone back to Lexi. “Times like that I really miss living with you guys.” Not that she had any complaints about her current living situation but still. There was nothing like living with three of your best friends.
“I asked him why men could be obsessed with boobs, but we can’t be obsessed with men’s junk.” Lexi was paraphrasing, but it was more or less the same, “He said boobs were beautiful and that penises were not.” The girl doing Lexi’s feet glanced up at her briefly and smirked before going back to her feet, “If you want, we can always come over and accidently cause Peeta to walk in while there are nude men on the TV.” She smirked at Caroline as she slipped her phone into her pocket.
“I’m sure he’d appreciate that.” Poor Peeta, poor Stefan. But this definitely needed to be a thing. “But you’re more than welcome to come over and make that happen anytime. Or just come over in general.”
“Oooh! I could just text them all to him,” Lexi grinned as she started putting the plan together in her head, “I can tell you when I’m gonna do it so you can be ready to record his reaction.” This seemed like something that should be done to all of the guys they knew. “And I’d love to come over any time. And you’ll have to come over soon and join us for our movie nights.”
“That can definitely be arranged,” she smirked trying not to laugh as the pedicure lady scrubbed her foot. That tickled. “Maybe we can send Stefan over to my place and we can have a girls night.” They had a guest room after all. Plus she really wanted Peeta to get along with both Stefan and Tyler. All the important men in her life.
“Awesome. Now to figure out the best time for operation OB nudies part two.” Lexi was still grinning as the woman started scrubbing her feet as well. “And that’s also a fantastic idea. Me, you and Anna having a girls night while Stefan and Peeta sit around awkwardly. It’ll be amusing.” Lexi could only imagine how that would go, “Oh and we can invite Bubbles too. She’s super sweet.” Lexi was glad that Stefan had wound up with a girl like Bubbles. So far she had been good for him.
Caroline had met Bubbles a few times. She was closer with Blossom but Bubbles was nice too. She had yet to meet the third sister. “So many things for us to do,” she said cheerfully. She would just have to make the time for it, Caroline kept a fairly bus schedule especially with classes starting back up. “But yes we can invite Bubbles too! We are so much more fun to hang out with than Stefan anyway.”
“Oh, there’s no doubt there.” Lexi couldn’t help but rag on Stefan a little. It was what true best friends did to one another, “So how’re things with you and Peeta going?” One would think that being one of the only single friends in the group, Lexi wouldn’t want to talk about all things couply, but despite her single status, Lexi was extremely happy for her friends.
“Great,” Caroline replied unable to hide the smile forming on her face. “I mean I worry about him constantly with the whole being human thing and all, especially in this place,” she frowned at that. It was true his life was constantly in danger. “But other than that things are amazing. What about you? Anyone I need to grill?”
“I’m glad you’re happy. Even if I do still secretly ship you and Stefan. I mean, isn’t Steroline a great ship name?” Lexi asked, unable to resist the urge to tease Caroline a little about the fact that her and Stefan dated in the dreams. “And no. Unfortunately there is still no one for you to grill.”
Caroline wrinkled her nose at the idea of her and Stefan. “He’s like my brother,” she protested. “Did I tell you we are dating in the dreams? It’s the weirdest thing ever.” Which was saying a lot considered just how many people Caroline dated in the dreams. One of which was her ex high school fling and current best friend. Well one of her current best friends. “Steroline sounds like something used in hospitals,” she joked glancing down at her feet to observe the pedicurists work before turning her attention back to Lexi. “I’m sure you’ll meet someone soon. You’re too much of a catch not to.”
“It’s about damn time,” Lexi smirked. Caroline may not have enjoyed the thought of herself and Stefan dating, but Lexi still thought they’d be cute, not that she didn’t think that they were both cute in their respective relationships, because he genuinely liked both Peeta and Bubbles. “God, I hope so. I’ve lost track of how long it’s been since I’ve had sex now.” Some people wouldn’t talk about something like that in public, but Lexi rarely cared if people overheard her conversations.
“Totally the worst part about being single,” Caroline agreed. She couldn’t imagine going months without sex. Especially so long that she forget how long it’s been. But Caroline also wasn’t opposed to friends with benefits. That’s how she and Peeta had started out after all. Actually it was technically a one night stand. “I don’t know how you do it.”
“Tell me about it.” Lexi sighed and leaned back in her chair, glancing down to watch the girl who was painting her toenails then glanced back over at Caroline, “Trust me, I don’t either. It’s extremely frustrating.” Lexi could have done the whole one night stand thing, but she preferred to be in a relationship with the person she was sleeping with. “I’m starting to think that I’ve forgotten how to do it.”
“I don’t think that’s possible,” Caroline assured her. “It’s like riding a bike.. Only you’re riding something different,” she laughed at her own comment even though she was getting a discerning look from the pedicurist.
Lexi laughed along with Caroline, “That’s good.” She glanced down as her pedicurist finished her top coat and asked her to follow her to one of the tables, “I guess I’ll see you over there in a few minutes.” She said, carefully getting up and picking up her purse so that she wouldn’t smudge her toes.
Caroline nodded as Lexi got up to leave. Man she missed seeing her everyday sometimes. This afternoon was definitely needed.