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pullmeoutalive2014-06-27 11:45 pm
midvalley) wrote in pullmeoutalive2014-06-27 11:45 pm
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[ That gets a grin out of her for sure. God, this really all did starts with board shorts, didn't it? ]
Okay, two promises.
Okay, two promises.
[ he tilts his head to one side, eyebrows raised. ]
Alright, let's hear it.
Alright, let's hear it.
One, no board shorts.
Two, let me handle the reporters from now on.
Two, let me handle the reporters from now on.
One -- a strong maybe.
And two-- [ He pauses, as if considering. Then, ] I'll consider it.
And two-- [ He pauses, as if considering. Then, ] I'll consider it.
One- we're not in Central America anymore, Owen. You don't need board shorts.
Two- at the very least don't physically assault them.
Two- at the very least don't physically assault them.
We're not in Central America, no, but we're still in California. Not sure if you've noticed, but it can get pretty hot here, too.
Are you really that attached to your board shorts?
[ He lifts his shoulders, making a quiet noise at the back of his throat. ]
I like being comfortable.
I like being comfortable.
Fine. I'm willing to be lenient about the shorts. Not so much with punching the paparazzi.
[ A longer pause of consideration. ]
Fine. I'll avoid punching slimeball reporters.
But I still maintain he deserved it.
Fine. I'll avoid punching slimeball reporters.
But I still maintain he deserved it.
I've yet to meet one that doesn't. But you still can't punch them all.
[ The corner of his mouth twitches when he thinks of a reply -- That sounds like a challenge. -- but instead of voicing it, he lets out a breath, nodding. ]
Fine. You handle the PR, then.
Fine. You handle the PR, then.
I appreciate it.
[ Achievement unlocked: Boyfriend get? ]
So. Um. How's the spaghetti looking?
[ Achievement unlocked: Boyfriend get? ]
So. Um. How's the spaghetti looking?
[ He smirks at the change of topic. ]
Pretty sure we're good here, spaghetti-wise.
Pretty sure we're good here, spaghetti-wise.
Just making sure my mere presence didn't somehow manage to ruin the food.
[ He dishes up two plates for them. ]
Don't worry -- your pots and dinner are safe for tonight.
Don't worry -- your pots and dinner are safe for tonight.
Oh, good. I wouldn't want to have to deal with a fire on top of this night.
You act like this entire night has been awful.
What? No, I didn't mean to imply--- I'm sorry.
Claire.
[ He reaches out to put one bruised hand on her shoulder. ]
Breathe.
It was a joke.
[ He reaches out to put one bruised hand on her shoulder. ]
Breathe.
It was a joke.
[ Well, now she's just embarrassed ]
Sorry. It's... going to take a little while for me to get my feet under me.
Sorry. It's... going to take a little while for me to get my feet under me.
[ Gently, he gives her shoulder a squeeze before taking his hand back. ]
If you want, you can drown out the day by watching trashy reality TV and eating dinner.
If you want, you can drown out the day by watching trashy reality TV and eating dinner.
Is that how you typically drown out the day?
Dinner? Yes. Crappy reality TV? Not so much. Usually I stick to game shows or Netflix.
Netflix is certainly an option. What kind of movies do you enjoy watching?
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