Quinn du Paras
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His Lord the Future Duc du Paras, House Paras; engaged to Joie de Mornay
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Post by Quinn du Paras on May 1, 2008 13:46:18 GMT -5
Only my excitement at seeing Joie kept me from fretting even more over my clothes. I felt like a torch and if I’d been home I knew I would have given in and changed.
As it was, the carriage pulled to a stop in front of Joie’s house and I hopped out, taking long strides up to the door. I was greeted and shown inside to a receiving room where I paced absently as I waited.
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Joie de Mornay
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Post by Joie de Mornay on May 1, 2008 14:07:47 GMT -5
I think I'd drove the maids insane, though they were all grinning and laughing when they took their turns helping me get ready. When at last the word came that Quinn was waiting for me downstairs, I smiled broadly, checking myself one last time and adjusting the small, pale yellow pendant that has belonged to my mother, as well as matching drop earrings.
With a last thank you to the girls in my room, I slipped out and made my way downstairs, auburn hair hanging freely down around my shoulders and back. "Quinn," I greeted warmly as I broached the receiving room, my eyes drinking him in.
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on May 1, 2008 14:13:20 GMT -5
I turned at the sound of my name, a wide smile on my lips even as the sight of her stole my breath away.
“Joie,” I replied. “Gods… you look amazing.”
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Joie de Mornay
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Post by Joie de Mornay on May 1, 2008 15:07:46 GMT -5
My smile grew even more as I saw him, and the look in his eyes. "Thank you - you look very dashing yourself," I said as I crossed the distance, eager to hold him and be held. "Gods, I missed you," I said as I slipped my arms up around his neck, fairly beaming at him.
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on May 1, 2008 17:38:08 GMT -5
My arms immediately went around her waist, trying to be careful but not really caring if I wrinkled her dress, all that mattered was the feel of her in my arms.
“I missed you too,” I whispered, then kissed her deeply.
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Joie de Mornay
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Post by Joie de Mornay on May 1, 2008 22:28:14 GMT -5
Delight coursed through me as I kissed him back, my body flush up against his; not so much because I wanted to strip him of his clothing, which I certainly did, but because I enjoyed him, and missed every inch of him. I kissed him for a long moment before pulling back a little, my hand stroking over his cheek.
"That's it," I said with a dramatic sigh. "You're stuck with me now."
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on May 2, 2008 1:25:21 GMT -5
“Curses!” I replied, then grinned wide. “I think perhaps that’s a burden I will gladly shoulder.”
Leaning in, I brushed my lips lightly over hers. “What are the chances we’re actually going to make it to the fete?” I asked, chuckling.
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Joie de Mornay
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Post by Joie de Mornay on May 2, 2008 11:24:47 GMT -5
A strange combination of excited contentment course through me as he laughed and joked back, then brushed his mouth against mine again. It never crossed my mind that Quinn wouldn't be happy to see me again - maybe because I was overeager to see him myself - but to be recieved as such was a blessing.
I kissed him lightly, my hold around him tightening a little as I pressed myself against him more. "We'd better go," I said, grinning. "This is the first time we've gone to one together, and not just left from there as a pair."
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on May 2, 2008 11:27:20 GMT -5
“But the other occasions have ended so well,” I teased. “Perhaps we should just start now as if we’ve already been and left.”
I was only playing, I very much wanted to go to the fete with this amazing woman on my arm, but my body would not have minded staying home in the least.
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Joie de Mornay
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Post by Joie de Mornay on May 2, 2008 16:16:08 GMT -5
I laughed at him, playfully swatting his shoulder. "You're just as horrible now as you were the last time I saw you," I grinned at him. "It's good to know things haven't changed."
I leaned in and kissed him again, long and full, having missed him so very much and knowing the chance at this would be limited at best during the fete itself.
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on May 2, 2008 18:52:49 GMT -5
Gripping her tighter against me, I returned her kiss with rising passion, even moan low.
“You’re not doing anything to convince me we should leave,” I murmured, leaning in to kiss her neck.
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Joie de Mornay
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Post by Joie de Mornay on May 2, 2008 20:55:18 GMT -5
My eyes closed and head fell back as I breathed through my mouth, his lips sparking desire in me that I tried to restrain."Ah, gods," I moaned softly, pressing myself tighter to him. "You're right, lets forget about the fete and stay here."
I gave a half, pleasured smile as I said it, and I was only partially joking.
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on May 2, 2008 23:03:30 GMT -5
I moaned so deep my entire body shook with it. I had to try and hold very still, for any more friction from her body against mine and I would lose all restraint.
“Say it again and we’ll stay here,” I whispered, breathing hard.
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Joie de Mornay
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Post by Joie de Mornay on May 2, 2008 23:29:03 GMT -5
I gasped softly at the way he felt, clutching me and holding me still against him. I drew in a few deep breaths of air to try to clear my head, but a part of me wondered if it was futile.
After a moment, I buried my face into the crook of his neck, then pulled back enough to kiss his lips softly. "I want to be on your arm at the fete," I whispered against his lips. "But there's nothing saying we have to be there very long..."
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on May 2, 2008 23:31:27 GMT -5
“Very true,” I whispered, smiling against her lips. “I want to be there with you too.”
Drawing a deep breath, I stepped back just slightly. “And truthfully, you are so beautiful it would be a shame if I was the only one who got to see you.”
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Joie de Mornay
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Post by Joie de Mornay on May 2, 2008 23:53:36 GMT -5
My smile grew, and I had to resist the overpowering urge to kiss him again. "Have I told you how much you mean to me, Quinn du Paras?"
I did kiss him then, the temptation too great, but kept it small and short to keep us from ending up in a naked tangle on my bed. Or, worse, on the couch here.
"We should probably go before we change our minds," I chuckled softly, my hand running down over his arm til I took it properly.
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on May 2, 2008 23:56:43 GMT -5
“You mean just as much to me, Joie,” I told her sincerely as I took her arm and began to lead her out. “I really have missed you.”
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Joie de Mornay
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Post by Joie de Mornay on May 3, 2008 0:11:00 GMT -5
I swore, if this continued, I'd never not smile again.
"I missed you too, more than you know," I added softly, moving through the main door and outside. "It's so pretty outside, isn't it? Perfect for a night of celebrating."
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on May 3, 2008 0:14:06 GMT -5
Finally looking away from her, I gazed around. “It really is a spectacular night,” I agreed.
I offered her my hand as we reached the carriage.
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Joie de Mornay
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Post by Joie de Mornay on May 3, 2008 11:43:18 GMT -5
Smiling at him, I took his hand and ascended into the carriage, sliding over and making plenty of room for him while adjusting my skirts. "Here we go," I commented playfully, grinning at him.
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Quinn du Paras
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Post by Quinn du Paras on May 3, 2008 11:51:36 GMT -5
“Here we go,” I echoed with a wide smile as I settled next to her and the carriage began to move.
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