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Tweak says, "just a skinny streak of nothin"

Maria DeLuca (readyourpalm) wrote in valarlogs,
@ 2021-02-15 19:26:00

Entry tags:

alex manes, kyle valenti, maria deluca

Who: Maria DeLuca, Alex Manes, and Kyle Valenti
What: Hanging out with old friends
Where: Local dog-friendly bar/restaurant
When: Recently
Rating: PG-13 for drinking and probably swears
Status: In Progress

Alex had told Maria that Kyle was back in town and Maria knew that she needed to get them all to hang out together at some point. The stars finally aligned and Alex mentioned that he had a surprise to tell them both about. Maria suggested a local restaurant that had an outdoor patio because she definitely needed some drinks in the sun. It had been a very long February already and having a relaxing afternoon with her friends sounded delightful. She sent the info via text in their group chat and set a time for after she finished up band practice.

She hitched her purse up on her shoulder as she walked from her car to the restaurant. She was the first one there, which didn't surprise her because 'typical boys', so she approached the hostess stand and got lead out to a table on the patio that way she could flag them down when they showed up. While she waited though she opened up the drink menu and started trying to figure out what she wanted first.

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gotallnostalgic
2021-02-28 01:55 am UTC (link)

"Well, I knew there wasn't much going on with you," he teases looking towards Alex before shaking his head. Though, Maria's mention of the dreams has him frowning slightly. That wasn't something he was even remotely ready for. Much less with how Liz had been talking about things. "Luckily, I've only had the one dream so far. I don't want to even know what's in store yet."

He orders his own appetizer. There would be time to order real food, once they all figured that out.

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coldestreality
2021-02-28 02:08 am UTC (link)

Alex ordered his own appetizer, and since they all got something different figured they could share. And maybe he'd sneak a bite or two to River, though he wasn't going to make a habit of giving her table food.

"My dreams are so random. When they happen, I mean. It's been weeks since I had one. I'm really okay with that." Especially given how weird things were with Guerin both in the dreams and in their real lives.

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readyourpalm
2021-02-28 02:30 am UTC (link)

"You're lucky that you've only had one," Maria narrowed her eyes in a glare at Kyle before breaking out into a smile. She couldn't stay mad at him because it wasn't his fault, "Yeah, the faith healer was a giant bust in my dreams so I'm still struggling with how to take care of my mother. I'm glad things are not as bad here, but it is probably a warning of what could come in the future."

That was the thing that Maria hated the most; the waiting for the other shoe to drop when it came to her mom, "So, Kyle, why haven't I seen you yet since you got back in town? You avoiding everyone who isn't Alex?"

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gotallnostalgic
2021-02-28 02:41 am UTC (link)

Honestly? Kyle didn't want to know shit about the dreams. Not from any of them. It was weird enough that the cabin was there. Or what him and Alex had found in it. Which still caused his head to hurt a bit. Not that he'd been thinking about it. Faith healers? That wasn't something he believed in.

"I've been with dad or working. Being a surgeon has its rewards but holy hell, the hours," he says with a grin. Not that he's not unhappy with it. He loves his job. Anyone who knew him knew that. "Maybe we should find a way to do this more often. When I have an elusive day off. There are some days I don't get out until it's extremely late or at the ass crack of dawn. I'm not going to have your alls schedule all over the place just because mine is."

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	coldestreality 2021-02-28 10:09 pm UTC (link)
	"It's not like we won't shake things around to make time for you, Kyle," Alex said. His gaze may have lingered a little too long, and he shifted as he looked away. "It's worth it to spend time together." He was pretty sure both Maria and Kyle would agree with that. And River, if she had an opinion. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

readyourpalm
2021-03-01 01:30 am UTC (link)

Maria thought she must have imagined that little glance that Alex spent on Kyle so she just shook her head.

"I guess I better go get myself in a hospital room if I want to hang out with you, "Maria's smile turned wide as she teased her friend, "We can definitely plan something in advance. You just need to make sure to put your foot down to ensure you have that actual day off."

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gotallnostalgic
2021-03-01 02:36 am UTC (link)

"I know thaat, Alex," he says looking over at his best friend, giving him a bit of a smile, then looks towards Maria. "I don't want to ever see either of you in my hospital rooms. That's the last thing I need since I would just end up worrying myself to death." He did that enough with his old man.

"How about you and Alex pick a date and I'll make sure that I actually have that day off."

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readyourpalm
2021-03-03 06:07 pm UTC (link)

"Okay, I'll give you that point about stressing you out," Maria certainly didn't want to make that happen for poor Kyle. And honestly, going to the hospital was not her idea of a good time, "And I think we can handle doing that."

It would be nice to get something on the books. Thankfully the waitress came with their appetizers and took their orders for their entree. "You better be good with sharing," Maria commented since she and Alex usually stole food of each other's plates, but she wasn't sure how Kyle felt about it.

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