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Post by Edwyn nó Camellia (D) on Jul 30, 2007 16:17:38 GMT -5
" Well I like to think I do not always disappoint them so mayhap surprise is a bit much." I offered with the perfect amount of dryness to be amusing. Then let myself be ushered along for the measurements and the inevitable comments that my neck and shoulders were too big for a man my height. I could not help it I did regular callistenics so that my muscle tone met the ideal of male perfection.
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Post by Aurianne nó Hughes on Jul 31, 2007 8:08:46 GMT -5
I smiled as I watched him be hustled away, knowing he would be well taken care of. Returning to the counter, I paid for my dress and had it boxed while I waited, my eyes casting glances to see if he were done as well every now and then.
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Post by Edwyn nó Camellia (D) on Jul 31, 2007 8:15:01 GMT -5
And soon enough I was finished with my own ordeal and made my way out offering Aurianne my arm "Ready to go?"
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Post by Aurianne nó Hughes on Jul 31, 2007 14:55:15 GMT -5
"Of course," I said, smiling up at him as I took his arm, the box containing my dress having had instructions to be delivered to Camellia house.
Once we were out of the store and in the sun, I gave his arm a slight squeeze. "Are you looking more forward to the wedding, or no?" I asked, glancing up at him curiously as we strolled along.
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Post by Edwyn nó Camellia (D) on Jul 31, 2007 15:30:58 GMT -5
I peered back and replied in a perfectly sincere voice "Well I have never really been much for funerals, but I am sure My Lady will keep me amused. Or is it my job to amuse her?"
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Post by Aurianne nó Hughes on Aug 1, 2007 7:34:57 GMT -5
I laughed, shaking my head at his jest as we moved. "Here's hoping you both amuse each other. I'm sure she'll be very happy with her selection, though."
I gave Eddie a smile as we came across a few shoe shoppes, and, gesturing lightly, I looked back up to him. "Where would you like to go?"
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Post by Edwyn nó Camellia (D) on Aug 1, 2007 8:07:49 GMT -5
I trialed after Auri and smirked “You lead I tend to think the fairer sex has an innate instinct when it comes to getting shod.”
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Post by Aurianne nó Hughes on Aug 2, 2007 8:54:43 GMT -5
"Shod," I said, laughing softly. "You make it sound as if we're horses getting trussed up to pull a carriage rather than adepts dressing to attend it."
I smiled up at him in the sort of friendly affection we'd shared for years before looking back to the shoppes. "How about that one, then? It looks as if it has a good selection if nothing else."
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Post by Edwyn nó Camellia (D) on Aug 2, 2007 8:57:58 GMT -5
“Well mayhap there are striking similarities and I certainly would not be opposed to being thought of as a stallion.” I teased her and followed her gaze “Yes, I think that one will do just fine.” I then turned to head our steps in that direction.
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Post by Aurianne nó Hughes on Aug 2, 2007 9:21:51 GMT -5
I gave him a teasing smile as we walked, glancing up with a sparkle in my eye. "What if they mistook you for a gelding, handsome Edwyn?"
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Post by Edwyn nó Camellia (D) on Aug 2, 2007 9:44:49 GMT -5
Her teasing simply begged one to rise to the bait. Thus I paused my steps and leaned over and whispered in her ear at the same time I let my nails sneak down her spine “Then I would simply have to offer a demonstration that they were wrong. What do you think I am beautiful Aurianne?”
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Post by Aurianne nó Hughes on Aug 5, 2007 22:05:17 GMT -5
His nails had the desired effect, sending ripples of desire-sparked goosebumps across my skin without the pain that may have accompanied it if it were done naked. My back arched a touch and I drew a breath in involuntarily, though my eyes remained on his and I worked to keep the smile on my lips light and easy. "I'm not sure, Eddie," I said softly. "You make it tempting to say a gelding for hopes of your offering."
I was teasing for the most part, of course, though the piece of me that had always wanted Edwyn showed in those few seconds, and I blushed and let my gaze wander elsewhere as we entered the shoppe, mindlessly looking along the shoes.
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Post by Edwyn nó Camellia (D) on Aug 5, 2007 22:24:40 GMT -5
I rolled my eyes "You flatter perfectly dear Auri. I have come to expect nothing less of you." Then we were entering the shop and I broke off our mild flirting to take a deep breath. I always loved the smell of fresh leather.
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Post by Aurianne nó Hughes on Aug 6, 2007 9:05:01 GMT -5
My eyes had come back to his face in time to see the latter half of an eye-roll, and pride stiffened my spine before I could quell it. The blush in my cheeks remained, stemming now from something entirely different, though within half a step my posture was back and my back supple once more, my movements back to fluidness.
"Expectations of such high caliber can prove to be a disappointment," I commented absent-mindedly as I wandered over to look at a pair of heels, comparing them to the slippers they sat next to.
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Post by Edwyn nó Camellia (D) on Aug 6, 2007 9:45:14 GMT -5
I smiled and followed after her “Touché my dear Auri. You place me back in my place just as masterfully as well.”
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Post by Aurianne nó Hughes on Aug 6, 2007 10:15:28 GMT -5
I glanced back at Edwyns words, my eyes coming to rest on his as he followed behind me. "I meant it more for myself, actually, Eddie."
Flashes of my nightime fears covered me and I let my gaze go back to the shoes, my face remaining covered, my irritation hidden. Partially it was to my Housemate, though a very small piece of it. Still, none knew of my lone-time flaws and I would keep it that way, one way or another. Not even Sebastien knew, though a part of me thought he might suspect. Then again, he'd been with me enough times throughout the night that it were beginning to become inevitable and that... A blessed curse. He was the last one I wanted knowing; I'd rather have Seraph and her laughing taunts know before Sebastien.
Holding back a shudder and keeping myself languid, I picked up the heel and examined it, a finger moving to test the strength of the threads holding on the reflective discs.
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Post by Edwyn nó Camellia (D) on Aug 6, 2007 10:19:11 GMT -5
I sensed more than a little displeasure in my friend. So I did what I felt was the right and proper thing and that was to run my hand down her back in a comforting act then leave her to her own devices. I moved past her and soon began studying the male section debating on what I should choose for myself.
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Post by Aurianne nó Hughes on Aug 6, 2007 10:28:18 GMT -5
His small, delicate touch wasn't lost on me, though neither was the fact that he walked by to shop more, saving me from having to respond. As his back was to me I lowered the shoe, looking out the window and to the sunny sky beyond. I could feel it clutching at me, the serpent that wound its way through my stomach and chest in the deep of night, trying to gain hold here and now, in the broad daylight and in public. A wash of franticness came over me and I dropped the slipper to pick up the other heel, carrying it to the counter.
Scant moments later the shoes were paid for and a bag in my hands, and I gave Edwyn a soft call. "I'll be outside," I said quietly, glad for the distance between he and I for fear of what might be in my eyes. My posture was still relaxed merely for the years of practice and I doubted at this distance he could discerne, but I wasn't going to take a chance. Tossing him a smile, I moved out of the door and into the sun, pressing my back up against the wall after I'd rounded the corner.
Oh! How I ached for Sebastien right now, to feel his arms around me and his face in my neck. I sighed heavily, my breath slightly quickened as I calmed myself, throwing my attention elsewhere and refusing to focus on the snake that tried to squeeze the air from my lungs. It would leave soon.
Soon.
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Post by Edwyn nó Camellia (D) on Aug 6, 2007 10:36:12 GMT -5
I heard Auri and looked up nodding my understanding. I gave her, her time and space, but had lost heart in the shopping. So it was not terribly long after that I followed her out and then quietly began to escort her back to our House. For one who is supposed to represent thebest perfection has to offer I surely manage to screw things up pretty much all of the time.
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Post by Aurianne nó Hughes on Aug 6, 2007 11:13:18 GMT -5
I walked with Edwyn, not knowing exactly where he was taking me though instinctively knowing the general direction. The serpent within me had quelled with his quiet appearance and that alone had made me feel better; I looked to Eddie as we walked, my eyes searching his before moving away again. "Are you alright?"
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Post by Edwyn nó Camellia (D) on Aug 6, 2007 11:23:16 GMT -5
I met her gaze steadily “Yes, I am fine and I am sorry. I was an ass.”
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Post by Aurianne nó Hughes on Aug 6, 2007 11:29:08 GMT -5
My natural instinct was to flirt with him, though I shied back from it, giving him instead as big a smile as I could as we walked. "You were fine, Eddie. Mayhap I'm simply oversensitive. Did you find any shoes to suit you?"
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Post by Edwyn nó Camellia (D) on Aug 6, 2007 11:34:40 GMT -5
“You do not have to sugar coat it for me Auri.” I smiled my eyes wrinkling a bit. “Part of perfection is having the brains to realize when one messes up and then make amends. As for foot wear, no but I do have plenty of time.”
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Post by Aurianne nó Hughes on Aug 6, 2007 11:48:29 GMT -5
My teeth pressed together to repress a sigh of utter and complete exasperation, though I kept my peace and let silence reign as we walked. I was feeling better with the clenching of my middle passing, though it still lingered faintly, and now one of my oldest friends and I were in a spat over who was wrong. My shoulders shifted; I wouldn't "sugar coat it" again, though in truth all I was trying to do was point out that mayhap it was me over reacting, to make him feel bett... Gods. This night would be horrible.
My feet slowed as we passed a tavern, and I glanced up at it before him. "I think I'm going to go in, Eddie. I'll see you at the House later."
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Post by Edwyn nó Camellia (D) on Aug 6, 2007 13:06:19 GMT -5
I paused and wanted to groan, but did not. So keeping a polite and proper face to my friend I even added a smile. “Alright Auri, do be careful.”
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Post by Aurianne nó Hughes on Aug 6, 2007 13:11:36 GMT -5
Everything aside, I still adored Edwyn as a friend, and I didn't want to part on bad footing. Leaning up I gave his cheek a gentle kiss, then settled back down on my heel. "I'm always careful," I said, giving him a smile before turning and disappearing through the door, doing the best I could to leave the irritable mood behind as I slipped inside.
I'd find Eddie later to talk, but for now, I needed to clear my head.
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Post by Edwyn nó Camellia (D) on Aug 6, 2007 13:24:57 GMT -5
I returned the kiss to her cheek and simply turned to depart. There really was not much else to do or say.
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