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Post by Ershey on Aug 20, 2011 2:32:51 GMT -5
"I should've figured," said Ershey, smiling at him. "You were definitely having trouble stringing a sentence together the first couple times I saw you around."
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Post by Mush on Aug 20, 2011 13:44:11 GMT -5
Mush couldn't help but laugh at himself.
"Sometimes, I still do." He admitted with a shrug.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 21, 2011 0:43:39 GMT -5
Finishing her sandwich, Ershey grabbed the coins in her pocket and laid on the table. Since today was such a good selling day, she figured she'd cover it.
"Wanna walk around a bit, Teddy?" she asked, trying out his name. It was a weird change from calling him Mush, but hey, it still worked.
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Post by Mush on Aug 21, 2011 1:29:10 GMT -5
Mush couldn't help it. He blushed when she used his real name.
"Yeah, sure." He replied in a quiet voice, his eyes fixed on the ground. "I mean, if you're up to it... Are you sure you don't wanna rest?"
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Post by Ershey on Aug 21, 2011 1:32:45 GMT -5
"We'll go back after this walk," she smiled, trying her best to reassure him. "We gotta walk back home anyway, right?"
((Mush needs to run over to the Manly Men thread!! It's hilarious ><))
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Post by Mush on Aug 21, 2011 1:43:01 GMT -5
Mush reluctantly nodded, for she was right.
"Okay. But you're gonna take it easy, okay? Walkin' real slow and all that." He took her hand and led her out of Tibby's, inhaling the fresh air when they got outside.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 21, 2011 1:48:08 GMT -5
"I promise," she chuckled softly, shaking her head at him. "I won't run away or anythin', I swear."
They stepped out of Tibby's as Ershey took in the warm sun and the cool breeze. She was glad to be finally with Mush and slowly healing. They walked slowly down the street, making their way back to the lodging house. Suddenly, Ershey froze. She gripped Mush's hand as she stood still, watching a tall somewhat dressed man move towards them.
((Dun dun dunnn))
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Post by Mush on Aug 21, 2011 1:57:37 GMT -5
Mush stared at Ershey, confused. "What? What is it?"
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Post by Ershey on Aug 21, 2011 2:04:28 GMT -5
Ershey couldn't answer, keeping her eye on the man in front of them. Her mouth was dry and her body tensed, her heart beating faster as he approached them. He kept his eye on Ershey, making sure she wasn't going to run. He quickly glanced over at Mush, confused to see her attached to another newsie.
"Adrianne," said the man in a deep voice once he finally reached the pair. "Don't forget about next week's payment." With that, he gave her a warning look before continuing down the road.
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Post by Mush on Aug 21, 2011 2:13:10 GMT -5
Mush's expression looked as though it could turn someone (a particular someone) to stone. He didn't have to ask Ersh who that was.
Before he knew it, he started running after him. His promise to Ershey not to do anything was completely forgotten.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 21, 2011 2:19:31 GMT -5
Ershey kept her eyes on the ground as the man passed by. Realizing that Mush wasn't next to her, she broke off into a sprint after him.
"No, Mush!" she shouted, a few distances away from him. "That's not him! Don't do anything!"
Upon hearing Ershey's shouting, Ericson's goon turned around and gave Mush a confused look, not entirely too sure what to do about the newsboy that was running after him.
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Post by Mush on Aug 21, 2011 2:25:25 GMT -5
There was too much blood rushing in Mush's head, Ersheys words were lost on him. He reached the man and tackled him to the ground, wrapping his hands around his throat.
"You STAY AWAY FROM HER." He yelled, angrier than he'd ever been in his life.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 21, 2011 2:31:41 GMT -5
"What the fuck!" muttered Ericson's goon as he hit the ground. His arm went flying as he punched Mush in the stomach, more irritated than concerned about what was going on. Ershey, however, was trying her best to pry Mush off, wanting nothing but to run away.
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Kid Blink
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Post by Kid Blink on Aug 21, 2011 2:44:07 GMT -5
Blink had watched this happen all from across the way as he took a smoke break on a stoop. He put out his cigarette and dashed over, pulling Blink away from the man and separating them.
"Calm down, Mush!"
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Post by Mush on Aug 21, 2011 2:46:23 GMT -5
Mush was still trying desparately to get to the man, wanting nothing more than to give him cuts and bruises to match Ershey's.
"I SAID STAY AWAY!" He shouted to the man's retreating back. "YA HEAR ME?!"
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