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bad deal (finished) Jul 28, 2013 22:11:56 GMT -6

Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2013 22:11:56 GMT -6

setting;; 4ish months back

"I really don't understand what you're telling me." Florence spoke into her phone, sounding on the upset side. She had just gotten back from classes; she was just two months away from graduating with her degree in Art Education and Early Childhood Education, she was in her internship now and she was loving it. She had paint smears on her clothes and her hands, it was very fulfilling. She couldn't wait to graduated and be able to get a job at a nice school, plus she would be able to support herself instead of having to rely on her parents and the paintings she did for people. But, the conversation she was having with her mother, was not good. On the other end came her mother's voice who was trying to sooth her. Florence. We're moving to California and we want you to move with us, so we can keep the family together." She said, thought she sounded unsure. "Mum. I don't move, what about my job or Percy." She said sounding exasperated. She unlocked the door to her upscale apartment and walked in, greeted by her two ginormous Great Danes. She gave them both a cookie, before she walked into the large space before dropping her purse on the seat, listening to her mother talk about how it meant everything to them that she come with and that she should not put some boy before them. "Okay mum. I love you, but Percy isn't just a boy, we've been dating for two years, he's a little more important than that." She said with a huff. She knew she would be getting no where with this. So, she agreed to disagree before telling her mother she would call her later and hung up.

She sighed and tossed her phone aside, this was a disaster. She went and got a drink before calling Percy. She waited for it to ring, unsure if he would be able to answer. When she finally heard his soothing voice on the other end she sighed. "Can we do something? Just hang out at your place or mine? I need to tell you something..and I know you won't be thrilled because I'm not.." She ask him quietly, her voice clearly upset and she was. She would fight this, but she knew her family. They would not give up until she was on a plane to America. Who wanted to live there anyways? She liked her home and she wanted to stay. She wanted to find a job in the city and continue her relationship with Percy. She couldn't imagine not being able to see him everyday or whenever she wanted.

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bad deal (finished) Jul 28, 2013 22:33:39 GMT -6

Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2013 22:33:39 GMT -6

Percy was chilling in his apartment, taking pictures of a little girl, her parents standing behind him. He counted down from three, the girl smiling as the camera flashed. He had been taking this girl's picture for over an hour and none of the parents liked any of them. Of course, being a photographer, you had to get pictures the customers liked or no money.

Well, thankfully, these people loved that picture. He smiled, happy that he finally got one. He took a few more of the girl when suddenly his cell phone rang. He sighed and tried to ignore it, continuing to take the pictures. Everyone knew he was working until another few minutes. Well, when the phone didn't stop, he took it out and noticed it was Florence.

Florence, the one girl that was in his life that didn't lecture him about his profession. The girl he had been dating for a little over two years. He could still remember the day that they had met, at an art museum. She had accidentally bumped into him, spilling his coffee over one of his nice sweaters. She had apologized and he said it was okay. She had offered to buy him another one time and he agreed, thus their first date.

He shook his head. This was not the time for good memories. Something was clearly wrong if she was calling him during work hours. "Hey, Florence. Whats wrong?" he asked, taking pictures as he spoke to the woman he loved. He hesitated as she spoke. After a moment of silence, he sighed. "Of course, I'm just finishing up with a customer. Come on down," he stated. When they said their goodbyes, he stood up to his full height. His job here was done.

As the parents were writing the check, he grabbed his candy jar and leaned down, offering the girl a piece. She smiled sweetly and took a lollipop, popping it into her mouth as her parents put the check on his living room table. "I'll have the pictures for you in three days," he said, shaking the father's hand as they left.

His mind then went to Florence. What was upsetting her so much? She wasn't the one to easily get upset. What was this news that he wasn't going to like? If Florence saw him now, he would be leaning in his doorway, staring at the wall across from him, clearly deep in thought. His Beagle Beast staring up at him.

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bad deal (finished) Jul 28, 2013 23:00:00 GMT -6

Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2013 23:00:00 GMT -6

Florence wasn't even sure what she would say to him. But, she knew she needed to tell him. They needed to figure it out. There was still the family dinner her family had on Sundays, she was sure that would go terribly this week because she was going to have to fight tooth and nail for this and she already knew her parents would not accept her staying. Like everyone else they knew, they didn't believe that Percy's profession was suitable for a young man. Flo loved it, she thought it was great and his photographs were amazing, she had several in her apartment blown up and his love of animals always touched her heart since she had two giant dogs and he didn't mind them at all, or if he did he hid it well.

When he told her she could come down, she felt horrible for interrupting his session, but she wouldn't have done it if it wasn't important. "I'll be down soon, I'm bringing the boys with me.. they've been cooped up here all day.." She said quietly to him. She didn't even bother to change her paint smudged clothes, which was the first clue there was something wrong. It had been drilled into her that she much look her best, she was prim and proper, most of the time. She walked out of her apartment bring her two large black great danes with her. She made it down the stairs of thew building; she was thankful for living in such a nice neighborhood and building, but she knew she would never be able to live there if it weren't for her parents.

When she saw him standing there, Bruno and Duke happily trotted down the stairs with her. She didn't even hesitate for even a split second when she walked over and wrapped her arms around him in a hug. She hugged herself tight to him for a second before giving him a quick kiss. She took his hand softly in her's and sighed softly. She just decided to beat around a bush a little, trying to build up the nerves to tell him. "Mum just called me... and I think we need to sit down.." She said chickening out. She really couldn't hurt him like that, she knew it was killing her and if he felt the way she felt about him then it would hurt both of them. She had never really loved anyone the way she did Percy and leaving him would kill her. Holding his hand she walked with him into the apartment, no need to have this discussion out in the hallway.

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bad deal (finished) Jul 28, 2013 23:14:53 GMT -6

Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2013 23:14:53 GMT -6

Percy blinked as he felt arms wrapping around him. He knew who it was immediately and wrapped his own arms around her waist, the two Great Danes already entering his apartment to visit with Beast. He smiled down at her and pecked her lips once before they separated their bodies, although their hands stayed connected, her fingers between his.

His smile faltered when she said that her mom had called, plus they needed to sit down. A family problem? It must be important than if she's going to share it with him. Maybe a death in the family? He hoped that everyone was perfectly okay.

He gave her a simple nod and lead her to the couch. He sat down on the cream colored sofa. "I don't think I've ever seen you this upset before," he commented, pulling her down next to him. Well, besides on the time of the month, but he could easily fix that with a bottle of wine, chocolate, and a few movies. Plus, she had that recently, didn't she?

Than another thought popped into his mind. What if she was pregnant? Oh goodness, were they even ready to have a kid? Did she not want it? What would his parents say? What would her parents say? Her dad would surely kill him. He would definitely go out and buy a ring if she was, which he had been thinking about anyways.

He looked at her face, although it didn't give away any answers. He licked his lips and looked down at her hands, holding them gently as he just noticed that she was still wearing clothes covered in splatters of paint.

Beast had hopped down from the recliner and padded over to the bigger dogs, tail wagging happily, his brown eyes bright with excitement as he sniffed the two big brutes.

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bad deal (finished) Jul 28, 2013 23:28:31 GMT -6

Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2013 23:28:31 GMT -6

Florence really hated giving bad news, almost as much as she hated surprises like this or change. She couldn't say anything, she knew she would have to tell him, to look at him and tell him this horrible news. She looked down at their hands and she smiled sadly. She looked back up at him, she was obviously upset. She took a deep breath, her thumb rubbing the top of his hand like it would help in the news, even if she knew it wouldn't.

It took her a minute to get it out, not trusting her voice. "My dad was transferred.. To California.." Her voice cracked slightly at the end. Sure, most people would think it was no big deal. She loved her family yes, but she would stay for Percy, if she could. Her family would be there, she could call them and video chat with them. But once she left she was sure their relationship would be over. Long distance was hard and if they were on different continents that would be even worse. "And.. they expect me to go with them." She said when she recovered some of her voice. Her brown eyes had shifted away from him. She really couldn't see the look on his face as the words spilled out and she hated when people saw her cry. Even if she was only tearing up a little bit at the moment.

Bruno and Duke could careless about the pivotal moment in their owner's relationship. There was this little dog, that seemed like a dwarf compared to them. They had played together before, Flo had been terrified they would harm the adorable dog, but the giant dogs were surprisingly gentle with anything smaller than them. The two giants tails were wagging fiercely as they sniffed the smaller dog, very excited.

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bad deal (finished) Jul 28, 2013 23:41:37 GMT -6

Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2013 23:41:37 GMT -6

Percy waited patiently as she hesitated to tell him this news. After a moment, she spoke. Okay, so her family was going to California. What was the big deal? She had a place to stay and if not, she could live with him! Well, that idea left his mind as soon as the next couple of words left her beautiful lips.

His shoulders slumped and his face held pure shock as he realized what this meant. Was their two year long relationship really going to end like this? When they were clearly so happy to be with each other? He couldn't let it happen! He just wouldn't let anything take her away from him. After all, how would he know if she was alright if she was all the way in America?! Especially on the west coast of America.

His blue eyes began tearing up, but he blinked the water away. He had to be strong for her. He removed his hands from hers and cupped her face in them. He wiped away the tears and made her look at him. He didn't bother hiding his sadness from her. He knew she would see right through it anyways. Even so, there was a sad smile on his face.

"Flo, I don't want you to go. I can see that you don't want to go either. Maybe... maybe there's another way. A way that you can stay here... with me," he stated, kissing her forehead. He pulled her into a comforting hug. It was gentle, as he did want to make her feel better. He began to think of ways for her to stay, but nothing came to mind. There had to be some way, right? Something.

He released her, yet kept her close, his arm around her as he kept her side pressed against his. "What are we going to do?" he asked after a few moments. He respected her father, although he did often see the way he looked at him. With disapproval, like he couldn't support the man's baby girl with his mere photography job. He was sure her father would make her move with them, or at least convince her.

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bad deal (finished) Jul 29, 2013 0:06:59 GMT -6

Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 0:06:59 GMT -6

Flo saw his sad smile and it broke her heart a little more. She did this to him. She felt like a horrible person. She couldn't stop the bitter laugh from escaping her lips. "Are we talking about the same Alan Llwellyn? You've met him... I have some of his bad qualities... The man gets what he wants, when he wants it. I love him.. but we both know he'll get his way in the end. They'll all bully up on me. Mum will cry, Fran and Mal probably will a little and he'll look at me in the judgmental way he does, just like when I told him I wanted to be an art teacher." She said quietly. She knew it was true, but that didn't mean that she wouldn't fight until the end. She really couldn't help herself but basically melt into his hug. Her arms wrapped around him as she buried her face against him, never wanting to let him go, ever.

His question stumped her. She kept herself resting against him, her head on his shoulder and her side glued to him. "I'll try and talk my way out of it at dinner Sunday night..and if that doesn't work... Then.. I guess I don't know." She said quietly. Her fingers and hand rubbed his chest lightly over his clothes of course. She sighed quietly as she thought. She knew what her parent's thoughts on Percy was, sure he came from money and they liked that, they just didn't like his choice of career, and maybe it was more that their baby girl was madly in love with him. She sighed a little again, leaning up to kiss his scruffy cheek then kissing him softly on the lips. "We can make the most of it...and we can figure something out. We're smart.." She said with a sad smile, trying to lighten the moment, but her attempt failed miserably for herself. Her stomach was knotting up and she just wanted to crawl into bed and never come out again. They couldn't make her leave if they couldn't find her. She looked up at him with a small sigh, her fingers going to his hair, her fingers running through it, trying to comfort both of them.

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bad deal (finished) Jul 29, 2013 0:17:31 GMT -6

Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 0:17:31 GMT -6

Percy listened and than an idea popped into his head. His face changed from sad to happy in nearly one second flat. The cogs in his mind were definitely turning and a mischievous spark came to his light blue eyes. He moved from her side and got down on one knee in front of her, lightly moving the dogs out of the way so he had the space he needed this. "Flo, we've been going out for two years. I've actually been thinking about this a lot. I was going to do it in a much more romantic way, but your family has given me no choice."

"Flo, do you remember the day in the art museum where we met? How you had bumped into me and spilled my coffee all over my nice shirt. Well, from the moment I saw you I knew you were the most beautiful girl I have ever seen in my whole life. I knew I wanted to get to know you and when we started dating, I couldn't have been happier. When we had out first kiss, my heart nearly flew out of my chest. When you first said you loved me, I wanted to shout to all of London. You've helped me through so much and I have no way to repay you. You are my best friend and it's pretty clear that we were meant for each other. The point I'm getting to is...."

He trailed off and grabbed both of her hands in front of him. He looked up to her face. His blue eyes looked into her brown ones. A bright smile clear on his face as he let the little speech sink in before he asked the next question that would surely change their lives forever.

"Florence Evelina Llewellyn.... will you marry me?"

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bad deal (finished) Jul 29, 2013 0:45:05 GMT -6

Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 0:45:05 GMT -6

Flo's heart nearly jumped out of her throat and her stomach knotted even worse when she saw him get down on one knee. She really couldn't believe this was happening. He really wasn't doing this. But she knew that spark too well. Then he started his little speech and her heart melted. He was really the most perfect man. She was sure that he was too good to be true half of the time, that she would close her eyes and he would be gone and none of it had been real.

He actually brought tears to her eyes again as he went on and she knew exactly what was coming when he paused. It all sank in and then he asked it. The ultimate question. Would she marry him. If she didn't know why he was asking this now and that her family would either force them apart or make her chose between them or Percy. The ultimate ultimatum. She was speechless, she opened her mouth once and nothing came out.

She knew that their relationship wasn't perfect, they had their off days, but she was sure they were close to perfect. She loved him more than anyone. Her fingers went to his hair again as she thought about. "Percy..." But, she didn't know what to say to him. She couldn't let but let out a breathless laugh and smile at him. How could she tell him no? She really couldn't. She leaned into him and kissed him softly, but she let the kiss linger a little longer than she normally would.

When she pulled away from the kiss she smiled at him with a small sigh. "Are you just asking me because of this.. awful situation? I mean.. I would love to marry you, I want to be with you...forever..." She said quietly. "But are you really willing to give up everything here, because regardless of us being in a relationship, engaged or married.. or dating.. they're going to make me go.." She said. She had to ruin it, just like that. But, maybe if they could just talk to her parents. Make them understand and if they didn't then they would have to go from there.

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bad deal (finished) Jul 29, 2013 1:03:23 GMT -6

Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 1:03:23 GMT -6

Percy waited for the answer. He saw the tears and the smile. He even kissed her back when she kissed him. He listened to her, ready to explain that he had wanted to marry her for a while now, but didn't know when the right time would be. His smile left his face when she said her next sentence. It pierced his heart. He dropped his hands to his side, feeling defeated.

No matter what he did, she would leave him. He didn't want to take her away from her family, but he didn't want her family to take her away from him either. He couldn't believe this was happening. It all happened so fast. This was the end for them, was't it? There was no way he could leave with her. He had to help Jeremy around and he was sure his brother wanted to stay here.

His own eyes teared up. It was silent. It was like that for at least a good minute or two. What was he supposed to say. "....Flo....I'm sorry. I didn't mean for it to be like this. There's nothing we can do. I wish I could go with you, but... my brother needs me here," he stated, sitting on the floor. He rested his elbows on his knees and put his head on his hands. He stared down at the floor.

He felt as if he was going to be sick. Or faint. Or both. He hated this pain, but he could only imagine how much pain she was in by choosing between him or her family. He let a sigh escape his lips. There was nothing he could say or do to convince her, or her father, to let her stay with him.

"I can't believe this....," he whispered to himself.

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bad deal (finished) Jul 29, 2013 1:53:53 GMT -6

Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 1:53:53 GMT -6

Flo buried her face in her hands as she sat there. She knew he would never leave his brother. She was sure this was an impasse. Neither of them could leave their families. She couldn't look at him when he spoke though. She couldn't risk seeing him heart broken like she was. She couldn't believe what a mess this was. How they were just going to be ripped away from each other.

The tears were coming down one by one now, into her palms. She agreed with his statement which she was sure was more to himself than to her, it echoed in her head. "What do we do now?" she asked him quietly. She didn't know if she should just get up and walk out now, to make it a little less hard on both of them. Of course that was impossible since they lived just a floor away from each other, in the same building. Maybe it would be best if she moved, to save them from the heartbreak.

She tried to collect herself, but it was too late the tears were streaming, her makeup, even though it was supposed to be water proof and smear proof didn't seem to be. Her fingers ran through her light curls. "I won't be leaving until after graduation..they are leaving in a couple weeks.." she said miserably. She knew it wouldn't make any of it better. But maybe they could just make the best of the next two months. they could spend it together or at least ends things smoothly, not so abruptly and messily like what had just happened. She really couldn't believe the last two years were over, she broke the heart of the man she loves and broke her own heart in the process.

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bad deal (finished) Jul 29, 2013 2:09:17 GMT -6

Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 2:09:17 GMT -6

He listened to her ragged breathing, which only meant one thing. She was crying and it was only breaking his heart even more. He choked back the tears and leaned up, now on both of his knees and in front of her. He began wiping away her tears. "Don't cry. Please don't cry. We'll figure out something, I'm sure of it," he stated.

He kissed her lightly and then leaned his forehead against hers. His fingers played with the ends of her hair, twirling the tip around as he waited for her to calm down. He knew he was asking for the impossible. He wasn't sure what to do to get her to calm down. He was useless right now. All he could do was hold her and hoped that her family wouldn't make her leave. That was impossible as well too.

"Look, we'll spend every day together. I'll make these next two months count. I'll make sure you have a good time before you leave. Just so we don't end it.... at least not like this," he said before giving her a tight hug. He refused to cry in front of her. He just couldn't hurt her anymore. He was going to make her feel better. Somehow. Now.

He kissed her again. "Let's get off of this subject. Move to another one," he stated, waiting for her to suggest something.

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bad deal (finished) Jul 29, 2013 13:50:46 GMT -6

Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 13:50:46 GMT -6

Flo tried to calm down with his words, but it seemed impossible for her to do so. She was losing the one person in the world that didn't think she was crazy for wanting to teach art, he was there for her when she needed her and she really couldn't imagine life without him. Her eyes were closed when he kissed her, when he played with her hair and she finally got herself back under control.

Her eyes closed as their foreheads pressed together. Her fingers snaked up and played in his hair, one of her favorite past times. She sighed softly. "Should we talk to them? Maybe make them see... that this will kill both of us..that we can't..." her voice faded out, letting her sentence die. She knew it would be a fight that she would never be able to win. She sighed softly.

His hug helped, but only slightly. Just not to end it like this. She wanted to tell him that it would be hard to leave no matter what, but it was no use. She didn't want to ruin it more. He suggested the move on from the subject and to another. She really couldn't think about anything. She sniffled slightly at she thought, wiping her eyes, attempting to fix the makeup which she knew she ruined.

She sighed softly as she thought. She glanced at her shirt and smiled sadly. "I accidentally started a paint fight in one of my classes today, thankfully the teacher is nice enough and she walked in seeing the little children covered in paint. We were finger painting and it got a tad bit out of hand." She said softly. She loved the children in her classes, they were great and more often than not, she found herself wondering what their children would be like. Of course, that was impossible now. She sighed softly. "How was your photography session today?" She asked quietly.

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bad deal (finished) Jul 29, 2013 14:03:46 GMT -6

Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 14:03:46 GMT -6

Percy listened to her talk about her paitn class. He managed a small smile, imagining what a bunch of little kids would look like with paint covered all of them, as well as Flo with them. He didn't know what to say to that, though. His mind kept wondering back to her moving away and it made him even sadder the more he thought about it. Still, he could be sad later when he was alone.

"They were good. A couple of kids came in today. They didn't seem like they wanted to smile. The only time they really smiled was when they got the candy I usually give them at the end," he stated, moving to sit down next to her again. He jumped a bit when Beast hopped into his lap, sitting down as he stared at the bigger dogs.

He sighed and rested a hand on his Beagle. "Would you like to go out tonight?" he asked. Maybe dinner, a trip to the art museum maybe. Or a trip to the pet store. They often visited to look at all the puppies and play with them for a few minutes. They never bought one, as both of them had dogs already.

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bad deal (finished) Jul 29, 2013 14:24:11 GMT -6

Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 14:24:11 GMT -6

Flo sighed quietly listening to him talk about the kids he had that day. She smiled sadly at him, her fingers brushing his cheek softly. "I guess you don't charm them like you do me." She said softly, leaning to kiss him softly. "You can always make me smile." She added softly. She looped her arms with his and cuddled up against him. She watched as the Beagle jumped up on Percy's lap. She smiled softly her fingers rubbing behind his ear. "You should use Beast in them, all little kids love puppies. Or you could use the boys as..ponies.." She said with a small laugh, but it didn't seem to be her real one.

When he asked if she wanted to go out that night she smiled a little, her head nodded softly. "I would love to." She said quietly. She rested her head on his shoulder, Bruno and Duke walked over and rested their massive heads on her knees. She looked down at the two brothers and smiled a little. "I guess I should take them out to do their business.. but I would love to do something with you..anything.." She finally added. She had already gone through the options, how they could fix this. Maybe they could run off and elope somewhere. They couldn't force her to move if she was already married. They would have to stay in London, stay where they wanted and they could live happily ever after.