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Post by Zippy on Dec 3, 2011 15:31:53 GMT -5
Zippy could barely sit still while waiting for David to arrive. It had become routine for him to stop by the lodging house on his way home from school, which worked out great for Zippy because she was still terrified of meeting his parents and would rather not stop by the apartment if she didn't have to.
On the edge of her seat, Zippy had terrific news. Shelley's Books, the store right next to the World Building, had hired her. It had been a tough few days, considering she was late on her period and the only other interview she received from a book store involved the owner offering her a job in exchange for sex (information that she had neglected to share with David). Nonetheless, Shelley, owner of Shelley's Books, was a nice middle-aged woman who took a liking to Zippy right away, hiring her on the spot. And Zippy couldn't wait to tell David.
But the hour came and went, and Zippy started to worry. Where was he? It wasn't like David to be late.
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Post by David on Dec 3, 2011 15:37:45 GMT -5
When David finally rounded the corner, his face looked a little sullen. He had news of his own. It should have been good news. Two months ago, he would have been ecstatic. But that would have been two months ago. Before Zippy.
As he approached her where she still sat on the stoop, he put a smile on his face. "Hey, babe. Sorry I'm late. I got caught up with school stuff." He went to her, pulling her into a hug, burying his face in her hair.
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Post by Zippy on Dec 3, 2011 15:40:34 GMT -5
"It's okay," Zippy replied, although it kind of wasn't. "Where have you been? At school?"
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Post by David on Dec 3, 2011 15:42:19 GMT -5
He nodded, keeping his arms wrapped around her, kissing her neck. "I had a--a meeting. They sprung it on me, and I couldn't get out of it. I'm sorry, Zip, I know you don't like it if I'm late."
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Post by Zippy on Dec 3, 2011 15:47:19 GMT -5
"David, it's fine. There's no way you could have told me, I know you would have if you could have," she smiled at him, giving him a kiss hello. "you ok?"
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Post by David on Dec 3, 2011 15:50:50 GMT -5
He nodded, sending her a smile. "I'm fine, Zip." He wasn't ready to tell her yet. "How was your day?" He led her inside, glad to find the parlor empty.
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Post by Zippy on Dec 3, 2011 16:59:02 GMT -5
She didn't believe him, but wasn't about to press. "My day was great! Shelley's Books hired me! I start training tomorrow! I'm replacing Shelley's daughter who got pregnant, so is no longer going to work for her. Great news, right?" she was beaming at him.
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Post by David on Dec 3, 2011 19:31:56 GMT -5
He smiled a real smile, beaming back at her. Her pulled her into a hug, twiring her in his arms. "That's great, Zip! I told you it would work out!"
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Post by Zippy on Dec 3, 2011 19:39:12 GMT -5
"I know! I hardly believe it. It sounds perfect, doesn't it?" she beamed at him, practically forgetting how annoyed she was with him a second earlier. It was so amazing to celebrate with someone. "soon I'll be able to save enough money to start buying new dresses, new art supplies, maybe even my own place! And a puppy. I'd definitely want one of those."
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Post by David on Dec 3, 2011 19:46:06 GMT -5
He laughed, her cheer completely infectious. He wouldn't ruin it now. She deserved to be happy. He set her down on the couch, sitting beside her. "Definitely a puppy." He leaned in, kissing her adoringly.
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Post by Zippy on Dec 3, 2011 19:50:56 GMT -5
"well I probably won't make enough to get my own place, so I guess I'm going to have to wait on the puppy," zippy added thoughtfully, with a shrug. "but it'll be better than nothing. A good start." she felt relieved and anxious free...hopefully now her period would come....
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Post by David on Dec 3, 2011 19:53:52 GMT -5
He saw something in her eyes that confused him and he tilted his head at her. "You okay?"
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Post by Zippy on Dec 3, 2011 19:56:29 GMT -5
"yeah, I just....really want a dog," she replied, chuckling. "how about you. How was your day?"
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Post by David on Dec 3, 2011 19:58:27 GMT -5
His smile faltered a little, but he kept it up. "It was fine. Just had school."
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Post by Zippy on Dec 3, 2011 21:11:28 GMT -5
Zippy nodded. "uh huh. And what was your meeting about?"
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