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Post by G. Novella on Jul 31, 2012 4:55:47 GMT -5
Veronica felt her own insides run cold at those words. Alone. That's the one thing in her life she knew she could never face again.
"You have time Cassie. Things will work out, it seems fast, but things happen even faster," said Veronica, "You're thirty, what, five? You have plenty of time to find someone to end up with. After all, your a beautiful woman. Me, I only have another few years, and even then I don't know who'd want me. I'm bitter and after Dimitry, I don't think I could go through child-birth again, not like I will be able to another two or three years. I already hit forty-two."
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Post by kumainpink on Jul 31, 2012 5:09:26 GMT -5
Cassalina couldn't believe what she was hearing. Brave, confident Veronica had been harboring insecurities as well? It seemed highly improbable. Though worn through years of suffering and hardship, Veronica was the most beautiful woman she had ever laid eyes on. Not the typical description of beauty, of course, for there was a deep wildness within her.
A dangerous beauty, wicked and wild and sinful. And underneath all that, was a compassionate, fiercely loyal heart. All of these traits made the stunning Russian woman who she was and would always be. "I think you're perfect just the way you are, Veronica." she answered honestly. "You've been through a lot, but you're always able to lead us out of a crisis. You're strong, brave, and any man would die just for the chance to be with you."
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Post by G. Novella on Jul 31, 2012 5:23:53 GMT -5
"It sure took a long time, Cassie," said Veronica, a sad smile on her face. "You remember the story of my proposal to the Headmaster? I didn't say the full-story. I was pregnant with Dimitry. I was waiting for my boyfriend. I had it all planned out that he'd say yes, I'd tell him that I was pregnant, and we'd live happily. But the Headmaster caught me, he yelled at me and told my family. Everyone found out I was pregnant, and my boyfriend claimed I was lying about our relationship. So I left. I hated all of them. If it weren't for Maxwell saving me after what happened to Dimitry, I'd have collapsed. Men, they're not worth love. Well, most aren't. Is it wrong to just want someone to love me despite my past and not for my body?"
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Post by kumainpink on Jul 31, 2012 5:52:35 GMT -5
Cassalina grasped one of Veronica's hands in her own. "There is nothing wrong with that, Veronica." she whispered, a pang of sadness resonating deep within her. Hearing the story in full really hammered home how...frail her friend could really be. "Beauty, along with everything else, fades. I also want something meaningful someday." She grasped Veronica's hand tighter. "There are plenty of people - not just men - out there. Someone is bound to be the one who will love you."
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Post by G. Novella on Jul 31, 2012 6:49:57 GMT -5
Veronica found herself grabbing Cassalina's hand in response. It was warm, and delicate, must like Cassalina. She had never opened up so much to her friend before. Maybe all the sadness was getting to her. She smiled at Cassalina.
"Whatever woman gets you will be the luckiest," she whispered to her friend, "I'm already jealous. I don't know what I'd do without you Cassie, I really don't."
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Post by kumainpink on Jul 31, 2012 7:02:22 GMT -5
"I wouldn't know what to do without you either, Veronica." she admitted, feeling embarrassed and oddly pleased at the same time. She smiled at her, feeling much better than she had all day. "So, what do you want to do now?" she asked after a time, before things became too awkward. "We could have a drinking contest, stay up and talk, or you can go to bed if you want."
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Post by G. Novella on Jul 31, 2012 7:09:11 GMT -5
"Well, I can out drink you anyday, so that's not an option, but if you want to challenge me, let's do it," said Veronica, feeling giddy with excitement. "Besides, who says we need sleep today?"
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Post by kumainpink on Jul 31, 2012 7:13:54 GMT -5
Cassalina reluctantly took her hands away and grabbed the bottle. Happy to see that Veronica had cheered up some, she said, "I think we've earned the right to an all-nighter. And hey! Who says you're going to win? Maybe tonight will be my lucky night!"
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Post by G. Novella on Jul 31, 2012 7:16:28 GMT -5
Veronica laughed though she felt slightly upset to have Cassalina move her hands.
"We'll see, Cassie. What should the prize be? Shall I strip for you if I lose? Do you want a kiss? Or shall we use money as the pot?" she asked with a teasing smirk. Cassie was far too shy for the first options.
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Post by kumainpink on Jul 31, 2012 7:21:37 GMT -5
Cassalina blushed at the first two options. Strip? Kiss? Oh no, she'd die of shame if Veronica tried it... or what if she lost? No no no no no! That couldn't happen! "M-money, of course." she stammered meekly.
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Post by G. Novella on Jul 31, 2012 7:33:48 GMT -5
"You're too cute, and here I was thinking how much fun it would be to tell Octavius I had to give you a lap dance, or better yet, you had to give me one," teased Veronica. "Alright, money it is. If I win, you buy me lunch someday, if I lose, I buy you lunch. The rules are simple, we'll do tequila shots. Ten shots each. First to drink all ten wins."
With that she out the wine away and grabbed Maxwell's tequila. She already felt slightly buzzed from the wine, and wondered if she could handle another ten shots.
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Post by kumainpink on Jul 31, 2012 7:42:53 GMT -5
Cassalina was starting to have second thoughts. Ten shots were quite a lot... she usually only drank four or five. "You drink everyone out of house and home, don't you?" she asked teasingly.
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Post by G. Novella on Jul 31, 2012 7:51:25 GMT -5
"I'm Russian," she said with a smirk, "And I grew up in an alcoholic household. We drink dearie. Don't worry though, I'll go light on you, I've already had almost two glasses of wine."
She poured out all ten shots, while summoning the limes. If they were doing shots, they'd do this properly.
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Post by kumainpink on Jul 31, 2012 8:00:41 GMT -5
"Well, aren't you considerate?" Cassalina teased. "Shall we begin?"
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Post by G. Novella on Jul 31, 2012 8:04:07 GMT -5
"Let's do this," said Veronica, grabbing the first shot. "And go!"
She began downing the shots and feeling thr familiar drain of alcohol down her throat.
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Post by kumainpink on Jul 31, 2012 16:38:15 GMT -5
No matter how many times Cassalina drank with her friends, she'd never get used to the burning sensation that went down her throat. It was neither soothing, nor pleasant, but the act itself was kind of fun. It felt as though she were being a little naughty, without having to do anything too bad. She did her best to match Veronica's fast pace. The limes helped a bit, at least.
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Post by G. Novella on Jul 31, 2012 21:29:54 GMT -5
By the sixth shot, Veronica knew she was down. Her head was spinning erratically and she could just feeel a black out looming in the shadows. For nothing else but her own good health, she stopped.
"Alright, I give up, Auntie Veronica ish drunk!" she called out, laughing like a giddy moron.
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 1, 2012 0:10:00 GMT -5
"That means I win~!" Cassalina said in a sing-song voice. She giggled, feeling warm and giddy at the same time. She reached over to hug Veronica, and fell off of her chair as a result. This landed her in the awkward position of winding up on her knees, with her head in Veroinca's lap. Only, it wasn't awkward at all. "You're soft."
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 1, 2012 0:38:58 GMT -5
Veronica knew somewhere that Cassie's head wasn't supposed to be in her lap, but the alcohol made the moment seem alright. So she began to stroke Cassie's hair with her hand, admiring it's pretty color and silky smoothness.
"Am I?" she giggled, "Your pretty is hair."
The last sentence didn't seem right again, but that was okay. Everything was just perfect.
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 1, 2012 0:46:22 GMT -5
Somewhere,Cassalina knew that this wasn't right, but she couldn't help herself. The hand running through her hair was just too relaxing. She smiled and shivered in delight at the simple touch. It had been too long since someone had done this to her. "Yours too." she murmured softly. "It's shiny, like pale gold."
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 1, 2012 0:54:59 GMT -5
Veronica smiled and felt warmth flood all over her at Cassie's words. The screaming voice in her head was barely being heard. She couldn't help but want to wrap Cassie up in her arms at protect her from the ugliness of the world. That was right to feel between friends, right?
"Yours better," insisted Veronica, unsure why she felt this childish need to argue that Cassie's hair was better. She took her hand and pulled a few locks of her hair to look at.
"See? Yours ish better!"
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 1, 2012 1:01:53 GMT -5
"Ow!" Cassalina wimpered childishly. She reached up and pulled at Veronica's hair. "Nuh-uh, gold is prettier." she argued back. "Love your hair. Love all of you." She hugged Veronica around the waist. The little voice in her head was telling her to back off now, but she couldn't bring herself to get up. Too comfortable.
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 1, 2012 1:07:14 GMT -5
Veronica jumped slightly at Cassie's childish claim of loving Veronica. Her hug made Veronica feel both warm and nervous. How long had it been since someone had said that dratted L-word to her out of sincerity rather than lust? She could hear the voice she ignored screaming that this wasn't what she wanted. Yet, somewhere else, the alcohol was encouraging her. It was pointing at Cassie's pretty face, and sinceree eyes. It was urging her on.
Unable to say anything, she simply slipped to the floor, and hugged Cassie too, burying her head into Cassie's shoulder as a thank you. She was so happy to know somebody loved her. Even if it was as a friend, right?
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 1, 2012 1:15:33 GMT -5
If she had been comfortable before, Cassalina now felt as though she were in heaven. She felt something marvelous fall over at being in Veronica's arms. She smelled of her usual perfume, of liquor, and honeysuckle shampoo. She held onto her tighter, not wanting to let go. She wanted to say something, anything, but couldn't bring herself to ruin the moment. This was like a dream, and it would fade soon enough. As Veronica had before, Cassie stroked her hair, admiring the way it caught in the light. Pale gold.
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 1, 2012 1:18:33 GMT -5
"Nobody deserves you," said Veronica firmly. It was true. Cassie was too good for anyone.
As she clung to Cassie, she felt her hair being stroked. A warm smile erupted onto her face, and she nuzzled closer into Cassie's shoulder, right by her neck area. She gave a small kiss to Cassie's shoulder and just rested with her.
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 1, 2012 1:27:27 GMT -5
Cassalina was taken aback by Veronica's words. Nobody deserved her? What did that mean? Was she not good enough for anyone? But those questions left her hazy mind when Veronica kissed her shoulder, before resting her head. They remained there for a time, oddly content. She hadn't been with many women before, but the ones she had been with weren't as comfortable. Right now, she was content. But eventually, even her hazy mind found the floor tiring after a while.
"Wanna go to the couch?" she asked sleepily. "My knees hurt."
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 1, 2012 1:32:03 GMT -5
Veroica nodded sleepily. She stood up, feeling slightly lonely as she let go of Cassie. She looked towards the alcohol, and shrugged. The maids would get it in the morning. Instead, she offered Cassie a hand, feeling unsteady on her own feet.
"Let's go sit down," said Veronica with a smile.
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 1, 2012 1:37:19 GMT -5
They staggered to the living room, holding hands. Along the way, they knocked over a vase or two. Oh well, nothing the maids couldn't handle. Veronica's hand felt strong and warm in her own dainty one. A feeling of lazy happiness flowed through her veins. Why couldn't she feel this way all the time? Everything was so much simpler this way.
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Post by G. Novella on Aug 1, 2012 1:40:07 GMT -5
When they arrived at the couch, Veronica was giggling. She wanted to hug Cassie and stay with her like this. Nobody was as great as Cassie. She accidentally tripped over her feet, and landed on the couch, pulling Cassie on top of her. Slightly crushed at first, Veronica found her body adjusting and suddenly felt warm and comfortable.She didn't want Cassie to move, so she wrapped a lazy arm around Cassie, hugging her.
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Post by kumainpink on Aug 1, 2012 1:44:12 GMT -5
Without warning, Cassalina found herself in Veronica's arms once more, being held. She didn't mind being held on top of her, and once Veronica made herself comfortable, Cassalina settled her head on her chest, which was soft and very comfortable. "Love you." she murmured sleepily, not realizing that she had said it out loud.
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