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• - -- Nikolai, 23:59:35 12/21/04 Tue

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• Her attention was focussed mostly on her feet as she trudged her way down the chilly beach - but atleast it was clear and not snowing, of course she wasn't much in the mood for playing the optimist. Glancing up though to take a quick look in the direction she was going, she spotted the figure on his way towards hers - but she wasn't quite sure if it was him, so just continued on, crossing her arms slow underneath her chest. Seeing him had definite potential to brighten her evening maybe a little bit, but she wasn't about to get her hopes up, because with her luck it wouldn't be him or anyone else who she knew... (NT) -- Bry, 00:07:40 12/22/04 Wed

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• Being who, and what he was, he was ever aware of his surroundings, and particularly the feminine form that he was quickly approaching. Letting out a huff, and lifting his sweatshirt to wipe a touch of perspiration off of his forehead, he slowed to a walk - it was time for him to slow down anyways, it was Christmas, it was his present to himself. He did prove to be a particularly lazy one when it came right down to it - he'd rather be parked in front of a video game than at the gym, but there were appearances to be kept up and all of that sort of thing. A small smile curled one corner of his lips as he made out exactly who the figure was - he hadn't seen her in ages, had been pretty busy with work and figured she was the same with school. He raised a hand in greeting, his entire demeanor brightened in turn. "Hey stranger.." (NT) -- Nik, 00:11:03 12/22/04 Wed

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• Definite relief softened her features and she nearly squealed as she threw her arms around his neck for a quick but tight hug - uncaring that he was all hot and sweaty, she was just so thankful to see a familiar face. "Nik!" A bright smile - the first one since she had first found out she wouldn't be able to make it home - lit her features as she drew back, hands slipping down to his chest and then dropping to tuck back into the pockets of her pants as she ducked her head a little sheepishly. She was a bit of an impulse hugger and sometimes forgot that some people weren't really into it. "What are you doing here?" (NT) -- Bry, 00:19:15 12/22/04 Wed

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• He could be into hugging, he supposed, if that was what turned her crank. He grinned a little bit, reaching out to tug on a strand of her wayward, wind-whipped hair - her own smile was on the verge of inspirational, and lightened the heart immensely. "Well, I've been chasing my dog, actually." He held a hand up to shield his eyes as though he was looking for something in the dying remnants of dusk, and then shook his head. "He's got, like.. a five mile headstart on me though, so I doubt this is going to be very successful." He grinned again, breaking his sober face with the joke. "Nah, just prefer being out here as opposed to in the gym." (NT) -- Nik, 00:30:44 12/22/04 Wed

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• She rolled her eyes goodnaturedly at him, her smile lingering for a long moment, and then tipped her head back a little as she rocked onto the balls of her feet. "You better get going then - gotta catch up!" She teased easily and winked - her woes forgotten for the moment. It just wasn't in her nature to be miserable, so she had trouble holdng on to her low mood - for now atleast. There was a good chance she would be grumping again before too late. (NT) -- Ethan, 00:39:57 12/22/04 Wed

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• He raised a brow, looked in the direction that his "dog" had gone - Dekker was safe at home, far too much of a chicken to come out into the cold with him, and too proud to wear the red knit sweater that his mother had sent in the "Christmas Care Package" she'd sent along for 'the two bachelors'. He looked back at her, shaking his head and shrugging lightly. "I guess he'll meet me at home, or circle back and catch up with me again." He grinned, leaning back on his heels, his head cocked a bit. "What are you doing out here in the cold - aren't you a freeze baby?" (NT) -- Nik, 00:45:24 12/22/04 Wed

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• She smirked a little and nodded, head tilting delicately. "Good plan. See, he's the smart one - hurrying ahead to get home sooner." One eyelid dropping in a wink, she rolled her eyes then and sighed quietly, hugging herself tighter. "Yes, I am, in fact a bit of a freeze baby. But I am being grumpy.." She still couldn't beleive she was stuck here for Christmas. It so wasn't fair at all and she didn't understand how she ended up being one of the people screwed out of their Christmas vacation in Hawaii.. (NT) -- Bry, 00:49:16 12/22/04 Wed

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• He raised a brow a bit at that, his head remaining cocked, tucking his fingers in the kangaroo pocket on the dark hoodie that he wore, for the sake of saving arthritic fingers. "Grumpy? A girl like you has no reason to be grumpy." At least, he hadn't ever seen her grumpy before, in their somewhat limited contact, and he couldn't really imagine her truly grumpy, and besides, he didn't like the idea of her being grumpy - it made him want to do something to turn the outcome of her mood around and cheer her up. "You don't look grumpy. You're not shooting lightning bolts from your fists yet, so I think I'm safe from any attacks, right?" (NT) -- Nik, 00:52:44 12/22/04 Wed

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• "You're safe." She assured him with a soft laugh, but then turned more serious again - brows gently furrowed. "I lost my flight home. They overbooked and I got screwed. So now I'm stuck here on my own for the break..." At the reminder of her ruined holidays, the slight frown lingered and she attempted to shrug it off, but it was obvious that she was truly quite upset about it - she just had trouble staying too upset about any one thing for too long at a time. (NT) -- Bry, 00:58:51 12/22/04 Wed

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• He wrinkled his nose a little, shifting his massive weight and crossing heavily muscle threaded biceps across his chest. The gears in his brain worked for a little bit and then again, his head inclined toward her, he spoke. "Shitty... you don't have any family here at all?" He didn't either - but he figured he'd spent enough Christmases away from his family, and had coraled enough people to warm his bed Christmas morning that he could probably manage this one on his own if it was absolutely necessary. He pursed his lips, ideas forming in his head, almost against his will. (NT) -- Nik, 01:02:00 12/22/04 Wed

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• "Everyone's gone home..." She sighed deeply, hating the harsh reality of how her Christmas was going to play out. "They've all been there for weeks... But I didn't finish with exams till last Thursday, and then when I got to the airport on Saturday, the place was full even though I was supposed to have a seat." She had never ever missed a Christmas with her family before - she had ever been anywhere but on the Island and she wasn't keen on the idea of starting any new traditions now. (NT) -- Bey, 01:06:06 12/22/04 Wed

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• Again, the wheels in his brain continued to churn to the point that there was very nearly smoke coming out of his ears. His dark eyes took her in and he shook his head. "Well, there's no way you're going to be unhappy this Christmas. We'll do the whole Christmas thing together, seeing as I am on my own this year as well." He'd certainly taken a shining to this girl - he didn't know, there was something about how carefree and happy she always was - based on his childhood and the expectations he had for life, it was a refreshing breath of cool air. (NT) -- Nik, 06:00:24 12/22/04 Wed

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• She smiled a little at that and her head tilted delicately at his offer - the idea hadn't even occurred to her, simply because she hadn't expected him to be alone this Christmas as well. After a moment, she nodded, arms crossed under her chest tightening a little around herself - so it wasn't Hawaii and her family, but the more time that she spent with him, the more she enjoyed his company, and being around anyone was a million times better than being by herself. "Really? That'd be so great.. But why aren't you doing the family thing?" (NT) -- Bryani, 21:52:37 12/28/04 Tue

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• He nodded firmly, to reiterate the idea. "Yes, you and I will do that together then." At her second question, he paused a moment, pursing his lips. "Well my family's on the other side of the country too - what family I have." It was really only his ma and little sister that he would even consider going back there for, and even that thought wasn't always enough to make him homesick. He had more than enough left back in LA to make him want to stay here forever, that was for sure. It was like a slap in his face, going back there, remembering the person he'd been previously - maybe that was why he was so inherently secretive - to hide the person he had been. (NT) -- Nik, 21:56:23 12/28/04 Tue

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• "Perfect." She stated with a slow grin and a slight duck of her head, hesitating a moment before reaching up to place a quick kiss to his cheek - he had saved her Christmas. No doubt she would have pouted the whole time - even if it was completely against her nature - if she had had to be alone. "Do you cook?" She could, and with a phonecall home to her mother for some directions, she was pretty sure that she would be able to whip up a Christmas dinner - but if he had any sort of talents in the kitchen, she was thinking it would be fun if they did it together. (NT) -- Bry, 22:03:19 12/28/04 Tue

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• He smirked at her question, almost blushing a little at her kiss, letting his fingers slide, amicably to the small of her back, and letting them drop again. "Do I cook?" Being the lowly bachelor that he was, he had learned soon that Hungry Man's dinners and Chef Boyardee got old very quick, and had taken a bit of his own mother's direction and become quite skilled in areas of the kitchen - it was a dog eat dog world and he wasn't crazy about dogmeat. He dipped his head in a bit of a nod, one corner of his lips curled up into a slow smile. "Of course I cook. I am the King of the Kitchen." (NT) -- Nik, 22:08:14 12/28/04 Tue

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• She laughed softly at that and nodded as if she was just humoring him, a brow cocked playfully. "Oh really? The king of the kitchen? Alright, your highness, so we'll make dinner together and everything? This is going to be so much fun!" Yet another testament to her personality - she just couldn't stay too upset about anything for long. It would be fun to be in charge of things for once, and maybe she could go home during spring break or something... It would work out, she was confident. She just had to figure out what she was going to get him now. That might be a little tough - but she was up for the challenge. (NT) -- Bry, 22:13:53 12/28/04 Tue

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• He grinned a little bit at her enthusiasm - he had to admit, it was kinda catching, the sparkle in her eye, the tone of her voice - was encouraging him to get a little excited about Christmas as well. "I am so the king... so we'll do dinner, and presents and a Christmas tree and everything?" A real honest to goodness Christmas, and it would be fun, no doubt, as well. "Dekker will enjoy the extra company too - we'll do it at mine?" His apartment, modest as it was, was still cozy and homey and inviting. (NT) -- Nik, 22:16:45 12/28/04 Tue

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• "Of course. Do you have a tree already? If not, we can go pick one out." She pointed out with a small grin, head tipped back a little as she gazed up at him. Her fingers slipping into the pockets of her pants, she took a small step back and then gestured with her head for him to walk with her - there was so much to do over the next couple days. They didn't have time to just stand around, but her walk was a slow stroll - it was chilly out there, but a clear, beautiful night and she had trouble hurrying to go anywhere or do anything. Besides, it was so late that nothing would be open then anyway - so it wasn't like they could do any preparing until morning. (NT) -- Bry, 22:20:53 12/28/04 Tue

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• He shook his head a little - frankly, he didn't see much sense in putting up a tree if you weren't going to have anyone over, and if you intended to be alone - if you wanted a tree, or a fireplace for that matter, most television stations showed, like, twelve hours of caroles and Christmas trees, or fireplaces or something of the like on Christmas day, and that would have suited him just fine. "We have a lot of work to do - you sure you're up to it?" He grinned, prodding her in the side playfully - his more extroverted demeanor always exposed itself in her presence. (NT) -- Nik, 22:31:44 12/28/04 Tue

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• "Yeah, I'm so excited!" She admitted with a grin and a soft laugh, ducking away from his prodding, but then sidling back up to his side, her shoulder lightly bumping his as they walked. "Tomorrow, we'll go shopping. Get a tree and everything for dinner and all that. Alright? You have any free time tomorrow?" It occurred to her only then that he might have to work some time, but she would just deal with it. Though she would definitely prefer his company, she figured she could handle the shopping if he couldn't join her. She would have to find some time too to get out and get presents for him and Dekker. (NT) -- Bry, 22:35:23 12/28/04 Tue

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• He laughed a bit, their steps slow but they were actually getting somewhere, he supposed - if not at the rapid pace that he had been going previously, at least they were moving. "I only work until five or so tomorrow - so if you can contain yourself that long, we can go afterwards." He tipped his head, his dark eyes questioning, lips pursed. "That work for you?" It was fun to plan this, he decided - and a noble way to fill his holidays off - what was the sense in having Christmas day off if one didn't get to do something with it? (NT) -- Nik, 22:40:58 12/28/04 Tue

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• "Mmm, guess it's going to have to." She teased him with a small smile and a wink, slipping one arm to link through his. "I'll shop for you during the day." She nodded at that, to confirm what a good idea it was, and glanced up to him with another smile and a soft sigh of contentment. It made her feel good too, to know that he would have just been alone if not for her company - she never wanted to be a burden on anyone, but she figured since he hadn't had any plans to begin with, and he had come up with this idea, then he must be atleast a little happy to have her joining him. (NT) -- Bry, 22:46:01 12/28/04 Tue

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• And of course he was more than happy to have the company of such a good natured girl, plus the fact that she wasn't hard on the eyes either, she'd sorta grown on him. He nodded a little, putting his hand atop hers that was linked through his arm as though they were straight out of a ballroom. "That sounds like a plan.. and I will shop for you.. on my way home from work." He cracked a bit of a grin, and continued their stroll. "So.. what do you want?" (NT) -- Nik, 09:45:49 12/29/04 Wed

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• "Okay, but don't rush yourself. Take your time." She teased goodnaturedly, lips then pursing seriously as she looked up to him. "Um, diamonds. And chocolate. Please." She stated quite matter-of-factly, though she was definitely teasing. She was one of those people who would be genuinely thrilled with anything - even something handmade, because that meant that it had been constructed especially for her. She wasn't picky and easy to please. She was concerned, however, about what she was going to get him - she wanted it to be something good. (NT) -- Bry, 09:51:26 12/29/04 Wed

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• He could very easily have bought her diamonds, if that was what she really wanted, but he wasn't totally convinced that she placed the importance of diamonds over chocolate, and he cocked his head, eyeing her for a moment, dark eyes narrowed as though he were seriously thinking. "I know exactly what to get for you." A boyish grin spread across his features - it had been a long time since he'd actually bought a present for a woman, and this would be interesting, and perhaps a little fun - he didn't have pools of money lying around, but he did well for himself and had few expenses. (NT) -- Nik, 09:55:48 12/29/04 Wed
  • Diamond world -- safina, 04:29:48 07/22/09 Wed

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• She cocked a suspicious brow at that, and winked playfully. "Nikolai, just remember that anything that comes with Victoria's Secret label is much more for the man than the woman." She stated firmly, but a teasing smile lit her features as she bumped her shoulder gently against his. Good thing she had the day to look around for him - she figured that it wouldn't take him that long to come up with the perfect thing to get him, but she wanted to be able to take her time. She hadn't ever really had to buy anything special for a man other than her brother before. (NT) -- Bry, 10:00:44 12/29/04 Wed

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• He couldn't resist, with that comment, throwing his head back in a full laugh, shaking his head a little bit, and looking down at her. "Well, I really wasn't thinking of lingerie, but now that you've planted that bug in my ear, I can see that what you truly want is new underwear." He nodded frankly, and squeezed her to his side for a moment, still laughing a bit now and then. It was in the nature of Christmas, he told himself, that he kept her close to his side to keep her warm and hugged her and all that good stuff - cause there was supposed to be extra love hanging around, right? (NT) -- Nik, 10:04:58 12/29/04 Wed

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• She laughed then at that and shook her head a little at him, leaning easily more against his side as they walked. It was hard for someone so social to be deprived of company so often, so she was enjoying being around just that much more. Lips pursing gently, now more thoughtful as she pondered what would be the perfect gift for him, her gaze drifted out across the dark horizon, she fell silent for the time being. Atleast she had something to do with herself now - rather than sitting around her apartment and moping all week, which she had been prepared to do. (NT) -- Bry, 10:09:58 12/29/04 Wed

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• "So, what's the tantalizing backup option that is racing a close second to spending time with me as how you would be spending your Christmas?" He looked down at her - he had a good six inches on her - he wasn't a small man - athletic in build and tall enough to be deemed good at basketball, even though he wasn't really - surprisingly enough. They didn't play much basketball in the slums of LA - more shoot-em-up than anything, but that past was more than welcome to be forgotten. (NT) -- Nik, 10:14:09 12/29/04 Wed

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• "Um, I would be alone." She informed him with a soft laugh and a slight shrug. Literally, all of her friends and family were back home. She hadn't really spoken to any one person here more than once, except for him. "What about you?" It wasn't until she returned the question that sshe looked up to him again, a small absent smile lingering. Rarely did she go long before one snuck its way back onto her lips - which was frustrating only when all she wanted to do was throw a good fit. She could never be truly gurmpy or anything because she was just too damn goodnatured. (NT) -- Bry, 10:31:22 12/29/04 Wed

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• He smirked a little at that, raising a brow. "Same, except I would have a hot-turkey Hungry Man with me and a couple of action flicks." He nodded a bit at that - yup, that was about it - probably a phone call or two from his ma, but that would be about it. "And then taking Dekker for a walk to see Christmas lights." (NT) -- Nik, 10:36:28 12/29/04 Wed

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• She laughed quietly again - just gently. It was good that they could joke about there terrible loneliness. "Nice. The walk with the dog doesn't sound so bad though. We should hold onto that one." She nodded a little to confirm her suggestion, and gave his arm - where her fingers curled around - an absent squeeze. "No action flicks though. And we're going to have an awesome dinner." She smiled slightly and glanced up to him again for a moment before her eyes dropped once more to the sand beneath her feet. (NT) -- Bry, 10:39:58 12/29/04 Wed

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• "I will start fasting now so I can really enjoy it.. and eat all of it." He didn't need to fast to pack away a ton of food - he was one of those boys that had a hollow leg and never gained an ounce unless it was in muscle. He nodded a little bit. "I agree, let's keep the walk but get rid of everything else. And.. add some dessert, cause those little apple crumble things.. they never quite turn my crank the way a real apple pie would. Can you make pie?" He looked down at her, dark eyes glinting a bit - he, though he could cook many things, could not make pie. (NT) -- nik, 10:45:12 12/29/04 Wed

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• She laughed softly and nodded a little. "Except eat a little bit every once in a while so that your stomach doesn't shrink, 'cause if your stomach shrunk and you got lfull after like one helping, that would totally suck." She reminded him, and then cocked a brow, lips pursing a little. "Um, well, I've never done it before... But I've helped my mama. I will call her and see if I can figure it out." She nodded once more - fresh apple pie would be especially great with dinner, even if it meant her fumbling through it with her mother on speaker phone. (NT) -- Bry, 10:51:11 12/29/04 Wed

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• He grinned at that and nodded his approval. "Sounds like we'll have a good feed then. I will be totally satisfied." He paused a moment, noting an untied sneakerlace and disengaged his arm from hers, bending to tie and then rising again. "I'm getting really excited now, to tell the truth." (NT) -- Nik, 11:14:56 12/29/04 Wed