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Post by Dr. Whale/Victor Frankenstein on Apr 4, 2013 6:10:29 GMT -5
Victor's blue eyes lazily came open at the morning light coming in through his bedroom window. He furrowed his blonde brows at the offensive light, turning to his side, reaching out for the other occupant... but Red was sitting up, pulling her shirt from last night on.
Wolf's Moon was coming up, so last night was just supposed to be a fun pleasant time together, without the intensness of primal, wolfy urges. However, the two of them were COMPLETELY beat last night from work, which is saying A LOT in Ruby's case... given her Wolf stamina, that the two of them went to bed early, shedding off clothes lazily and slipping into each others arms and into the enticing, comfortable bed.
The bed that Red was now leaving. Victor made a pouting noise, and slid his arms around her slim waist, bringing her back towards himself, giving a satisfied sigh as he spooned against her. He didn't have to go into work until 11:00am... but Red had to open the diner, as usual.
"Granny be damned." He murmured against her hair, though he would NEVER say something like that within close proximity of old woman. "Stay with me..."
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Post by Red Riding Hood/ Ruby on Apr 4, 2013 9:06:53 GMT -5
She turned to cuddle into his chest, wanting so desperately to stay with him. If she had the choice she'd spend all day with him, but if Red skipped out on her early shift because of Victor- Granny would have a fit," I want to, you know I do more than anything," she whispered gently tracing his jawline with her fingertips,"But if I want Wolfs moon off... Which I really do, I can't be late opening today"
The sun began peering out through the trees and pouring into the bedroom. Granny would be up soon, but maybe another five or ten minutes here wouldn't hurt... Ruby took a breath and le her eyes close only a moment, enjoying the warmth if her lovers arms.
"What time do you get done?" She asked, looking up at him.
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Post by Dr. Whale/Victor Frankenstein on Apr 4, 2013 18:01:43 GMT -5
He gave a gruff sigh. "Midnight." He held her closer in his arms. "How is that YOU'RE the werewolf, but I'M the one that keeps disappearing on you for long periods of time."
He opened his blue eyes, gazing at her. Darwin, she was the most beautiful creature in morning light... and she choose him. His mind went to the little felt box that was awaiting in his bedside drawer, cleverly concealed. Propriety dictated that it was far too early for an engagement... but with all they had been through, the love that they shared, and the marked bond on top of it... there was NO DOUBT in the man's mind that he was going to spend the rest of his life waking up to this precious spirit of a woman.
He was one lucky, undeserving BASTARD.
"What if... we got away for a little?" He asked, she looked up at him with her large hazel-gold eyes. "For the weekend. There is a resort that has cabins sparsed throughout the woods. It's not Hawaii... but it is a getaway. No diner. No hospital. JUST US."
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Post by Red Riding Hood/ Ruby on Apr 4, 2013 19:59:06 GMT -5
"really??" She looked blinked, so surprised to hear him be actually willing to leave the hospital for an entire weekend! Red pressed her cheek against his chest and hugged him tight," Yes, I love that! I'll have to work it out with Granny... and OF COURSE I will.... but that sounds wonderful"
Now she REALLY wished she didn't have to go, she kissed him tenderly and ran her fingers through his hair," Have I told you how much I love you lately? I feel like I can never tell you enough..."
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Post by Dr. Whale/Victor Frankenstein on Apr 4, 2013 20:37:28 GMT -5
"Feel free to try..." He grinned broadly, kissing her back. "And I'm glad you sound excited." He then pulled away, rolling off the bed and getting into the bedside drawer, taking out a pamphlet. "... Because I've already looked into it a little more." He got back in the bed, pulling her towards him, so she was leaning against his front, in between his legs.
Victor opened up the pamphlet in front of her. "THIS cabin has a great view outside it's deck, and it's own private lake... you could wolf out, go for a nice run... or other activities." He bent his head down to kiss her shoulder. "And, I pulled some strings, so we can check it out after I get off of work today to give it a looksie." He held up the key in front of her, leaning his head against her shoulder.
Ruby looked at him in slight shock. He looked up at her with his blue eyes, blinking innocently. "It's not like I've been thinking about this for a long time... or anything." He smiled against her skin. He hoped he wasn't coming off strong... he didn't want her to think anything was up...
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Post by Red Riding Hood/ Ruby on Apr 4, 2013 20:52:08 GMT -5
She had to admit, something like this... It was just so sudden. He was definitely planing something, but it wasn't... Something to worry about. He was excited, anxious but not terribly worried like he might be if this were to be something negative. So she played along. Red took the keys in her fingers and smiled back.
"Of course not, where would I get an idea like that?" She giggled and turned to give him a peck on his cheek,"Alright, we'll drive up around midnight, we'll take a romantic walk around the lake," she took his hands in hers and smiled up at him," just you and me"
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Post by Dr. Whale/Victor Frankenstein on Apr 5, 2013 7:01:56 GMT -5
"It's a date." Victor grinned back, kissing her cheek.
She did eventually have to pull away, even though his hands started getting more playful. He of course made it difficult for her to leave; enticing kisses in the bed, in the hallway, in the living room, and even out the door. He watched her walk back to her car, flashing a large grin across his face for her to see.
He closed the door to make some breakfast... which would be a cold bowl of special K....
Darwin... he missed Ruby already...
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Post by Red Riding Hood/ Ruby on Apr 5, 2013 11:41:06 GMT -5
Red arrived at the diner still carrying that warm fuzzy feeling she felt from earlier. She hopped up the steps with a smile on her face, taking out her apron and tying it as she pushed open the door.
"Morning Granny!" Ruby practically sang, she went to the window and turned around the sign to read 'open'. No one would come in for another half hour or so she guessed, plenty of time to wipe down tables, get the menus together and turn on the kitchen appliances assuming of course Granny hadn't already done those things,"Granny, I gotta ask about something when you get a second..."
She was probably in the office in the back, Ruby jogged over to the door frame and leaned against the wood still beaming,"about the weekend coming up..."
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Post by Granny on Apr 5, 2013 14:34:46 GMT -5
"The weekend coming up that I need you for because we are short staffed? That weekend? Proceed..." Granny said, guilt tripping her grand-daughter before she could even spit out what she wanted. She leaned back in her chair, arms crossed over her chest, waiting.
The old woman KNEW that Red had been with her mate last night... because she never came back to the loft... and because she SMELLED like him. She didn't know why they didn't just MOVE IN together... he was already getting the milk for free. No sense in ACTING like it was a virtous relationship. Hell, Ruby was over THERE more then in her own loft, now-a-days.
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Post by Red Riding Hood/ Ruby on Apr 5, 2013 15:01:24 GMT -5
"That's the one," Ruby attempted to keep the smiled but as always it was poor attempt. Why was she always this way?? It was never a nice , 'no, i need you here that weekend, sorry Red'. Though... To be fair when Red DID need her the most... In her own way Granny had been more than supportive. Her fingers slid away and she cleared her throat," Victor... Um, invited me to go to this cabin... For the weekend with him... Uh..."
She met Granny's eyes for a moment, and gave a sigh- either Red was going to respond in an aggressive or sad-self-pity tone to what she expected would've be her answer.
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Post by Granny on Apr 5, 2013 17:57:42 GMT -5
Granny narrowed her eyes at Red. "Oh?..." She could see that her granddaughter expected her to follow up with something snarky. But perhaps the Doctor was ACTUALLY getting more serious about his place in Ruby's life. Sure, the old woman KNEW that he had feelings for Red, but he wasn't doing much in announcing it to the whole world... perhaps he had something PLANNED for this weekend. Maybe involving an engagement ring.
... And he didn't even ASK for Granny's blessing yet??? Oh, he was going to have to pay for THAT one...
"I don't know if I like you staying in a cabin alone in the woods with a mad scientist." She said flatly. Obviously humor, but coming from her mouth it was hard to tell. "Where IS this cabin, anyways?"
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Post by Red Riding Hood/ Ruby on Apr 5, 2013 18:13:25 GMT -5
Was that an attempt at... a joke? From Granny?
"uh... it's this resort out in the woods... He said the cabin we have has it's own private lake," She couldn't believe Granny was so open about this... THIS, she was usually all for old traditions as far as relationships go," We were actually going to check it out tonight once he gets off of work... After the Diners closed"
She drummed her fingers against her thighs nervously like a teenage girl asking permission to go out with her 'guy' friend for the night.
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Post by Granny on Apr 5, 2013 18:38:35 GMT -5
"After the diner is closed? Well good... then you won't mind if I tag along as well." She put a file of old billing receipts in a filing cabinet, closing the drawer. She looked up at Ruby's stunned reaction. "What? Can't an old woman get out once in awhile? You're allowed to go off for a whole weekend but I can't just SEE where this lovely cabin is? Shoot, Red, why don't you just hit me with that death trap car of yours and bury me already, cause life is dull as shit for this old wolf..."
She turned around, pretending to be put off... but it was truly to conceal her smirk. She would NEVER allow Red to see it. It was FAR TO MUCH FUN jerking her leg.
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Post by Red Riding Hood/ Ruby on Apr 5, 2013 18:57:16 GMT -5
Ruby smiled, as long as she got Wolf's Moon Weekend off with Victor, she'd take Granny anywhere.
"Fine. You can come if you have to," Ruby sniffed as she turned to go back into the diner," I'll call Victor and let him know you're coming" Though she'd probably have to leave a message," Maybe you'll get a few ideas for the Inn while you're there"
She almost laughed at that last one, suspecting that if not now- LATER she'd pay for that last remark in some way. But for now she was just glad to not be completely sucked into Granny's guilt trip. For once...
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Post by Dr. Whale/Victor Frankenstein on Apr 6, 2013 8:17:34 GMT -5
Whale pulled up outside of the diner fifteen minutes past midnight; enough time for Ruby to close up. He smiled broadly when she came out; she grinned her red lips at him. He felt dizzy with anticipation; he already had wine and light refreshment packed in the back... maybe some midnight sex on the grass by the lake was in the cards tonigh-
Holy hell, what was Granny doing coming towards the passenger seat? Wish them safe driving? Please? Dear Darwin? God? ANYONE UPSTAIRS??? She plunked down beside him, slamming the door behind herself, peering at him with her beady eyes behind those glasses.
"...Hello Granny." He clutched at the wheel until his knuckles turned white. "Pleasant surprise to see-"
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