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Posted by rainewater on Aug 27, 2008 20:53:36 GMT -6
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Raina crossed her legs and arms and sat uncomfortably on the edge of the bed when Flloyd told her nothing happened. She couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief and murmur a thank-you. "I'd hate to do something like that ... drunk..." she said trying not to hurt his feelings. This is what normal people did when they were attracted to someone right? Slept with them? Or at the very least went on a date or kissed them? Not sat at home alone thinking about a cop who hated them?
As if he were reading her mind Flloyd brought up Rupert. Raina scowled a little. "I don't know what you're talking about. I'm not hung up on Rupert Kelly. I mean- Rupert who?" she demanded with a fierce look in her eye. "There's nothing to talk about, no one to see, because there is no Rupert Kelly. That was almost a year ago now and a lot has happened since then. How could I even think of a mutant-hating-cop?" she growled forgetting that she was talking to Flloyd and more like she was convincing herself. "He's low. Lower than low. He doesn't know what he wants..." she trailed off and stood up now.
"What will it take to make people know he's out of my life? Do you want to get married right now Flloyd? We can just run off to some Casino in time square and then everyone will get what they want." she was crazed and livid now and she reached down and put her hands on Flloyds shoulders. "We can be together. Last night was ... fun... we can make that work. We care about each other right?" she didn't know her face was red and tears were starting to form. "That's what relationships are about- caring and accepting people. You accept me. You support me. You like me for who I am. I don't have to pretend around you. That's a real relationship."
She leaned down and kissed him forcefully not giving him a chance to respond. "So just be my boyfriend or something already. Let's just do this. " she kissed him again. "we'll make it work, or try, or something!"
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Posted by flloyd on Aug 27, 2008 20:58:42 GMT -6
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Flloyd instantly regreted bringing up Rupert when Raina started ranting, running around, and basically going off the deep end. "Raina-" he tried to interject but she wasn't hearing him. "Raina-" she kissed him... now that was unexpected. "Raina..." he said a little louder when she began to rant and form tears in her eyes. "RAINA!" he yelled removing her hands from his shoulders and pulling his face away from her.
"There's nothing else I want more to run away and elope or be your boyfriend at the very least. But not like this Raina. You dont love me like I love you. You don't want me like you want Rupert. Sure, we're compatable and I make you feel safe and good... but we both know that isn't enough. You can't fake this stuff. If there's no spark from the start you can't just make a decision to be with me and hope the spark shows up later. You'll be miserable." he took her hands in his and hoped they wouldn't shake. "Look at me Raina. One day I'll have my real chance with you. But not like this. You need help to deal with Rupert. You need help to deal with the camps. Maybe this surgery really is the answer. Maybe it'll be like a second chance at life, a re-birth. You can start over. That's why I want to help with it. "
He didn't mean to turn the conversation to her surgery but he really did want to pay for it and maybe now she'd be convinced. Or at the very least, stop screaming at him.
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Posted by rainewater on Aug 28, 2008 9:04:50 GMT -6
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Raina sat back down staring at Flloyd feeling utterly defeated. She was speechless for a moment completely embarrassed by her actions. "S-sorry" she stammered out. "I just sorta lost myself there for a moment." Raina was an emotional person- that was for sure- but this was a little much even for her. "I just wanna be normal- in every aspect. I want to be human, I want a normal relationship... I want... I don't know." as she said this she stood up and started gathering up her things and busying herself around the room. "Rupert and I... we messed each other up." she admitted. "I wish it never happened. " she gave a sigh. "I know I'm supposed to be all 'well this helped me grow' and crap but really... I hate what it's turned me into. I just wanna be normal. I betya Rupe wants the same thing." she was barely aware of the nickname she'd just used. "Anyway, after everything that just happened I think I better get back to the mansion. I have a phone call with Doctor Che and I should probably chat with my brother. I need to track down my guitar too." she didn't wait for a response from him before leaning in and giving him a hug goodbye feeling that warmth again for a second. "Thanks. For being a good guy." she ruffled his hair. And with that she spun on her heels and made for the door.
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Posted by flloyd on Aug 28, 2008 9:42:17 GMT -6
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Raina was a flutter before Flloyd even had a moment to catch his breath. "It's not your fault..." he said squeezing her hand. "I helped too." he winked. "We all want 'normal' but our definitions of normal as a race don't seem to agree." he shrugged as she started packing up. "Well, give me a call or something before the surgery. I've made up my mind to help and you can't change that." he gave her a playful smile. "I want to make sure you're safe. Go get some rest. Go do the teacher thing- you start next week don't you?"
When she thanked him for being a good guy he felt a pang of guilt. "Alright then. See ya red."
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