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Post by Moonshine on Dec 28, 2011 12:57:43 GMT -5
He nodded, stroking her hair, her cheek. "I'm here, Sugar. Yer safe now, I promise."
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Post by Rose on Dec 28, 2011 13:02:48 GMT -5
"I -- I tried to get away. I ran, but he found me. Where is he? What's going on?" Rose furrowed her brow, one hand clutching the front of Tyler's shirt.
Before he could answer, Vera opened the door. She looked relieved but also somewhat guilty. "The police came, took 'em both," she said simply. "The train's about to start moving again any minute. Unless you two would like to go to Atlanta, I encourage you to get off."
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Post by Moonshine on Dec 28, 2011 13:03:48 GMT -5
Tyler stared at Vera. "But--how are we supposed to get back??"
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Post by Rose on Dec 28, 2011 13:07:12 GMT -5
She was already reaching into her purse, taking out a wad of cash - her emergency funds - and handing it to him. "That should be enough to see you back to New York. But that's it," she said, narrowing her eyes at Tyler. She didn't mean to allow him to take Rose anywhere else.
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Post by Moonshine on Dec 28, 2011 13:08:57 GMT -5
He took the money, frowning. "We're not gonna stay in the city forever. She needs a real home."
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Post by Rose on Dec 28, 2011 13:10:48 GMT -5
If Rose were fully cognizant, she would've interjected on her own behalf. But right now she didn't really know what was going on. So she just leaned her head against Tyler's chest.
"Well, I plan on going to see my daughter. We'll talk about it when I return," Vera told him. And her tone made sure he knew that was final.
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Post by Moonshine on Dec 28, 2011 13:12:32 GMT -5
Tyler only frowned, but nodded and carried Rose off the train. He bought to tickets to New York, getting their own compartment with the money, and settling her down onto the seat, putting her head in his lap and stroking her hair.
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Post by Rose on Dec 28, 2011 13:14:31 GMT -5
Rose slept most of the way back, having very strange dreams that she didn't even remember upon waking. They were almost to New York when she sat up, hand immediately going to her forehead, rubbing slightly.
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Post by Moonshine on Dec 28, 2011 13:16:05 GMT -5
Tyler stroked her head. "Shh, it's okay, baby. We're almost home."
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Post by Rose on Dec 28, 2011 13:18:14 GMT -5
She just nodded, her hand moving to comb through her curls. Then she leaned against him, resting her head on his shoulder.
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Post by Moonshine on Dec 28, 2011 13:20:46 GMT -5
He held her, kissing her hair, murmuring softly. "Ya scared me there for a minute, Rosie..."
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Post by Rose on Dec 28, 2011 13:22:37 GMT -5
"Well, at least it was only for a minute," she replied, voice still a bit soft and hazy.
((I'm gonna read! Give you a break since it looks like you've got your hands full with other threads!))
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Post by Moonshine on Dec 28, 2011 13:24:00 GMT -5
((Haha, no worries! Ttyl! <3))
He chuckled softly and kissed her mouth. "I love you, Rosie. I'm sorry I wasn't there to protect ya."
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Post by Rose on Dec 28, 2011 13:46:01 GMT -5
Rose couldn't stop a groan from escaping. "Oh lord, Tyler, this wasn't your fault. You can't take this as an excuse to follow me everywhere. You did your part by coming to get me. Now this is all over with, we can just move on." She nuzzled her face into the crook of his neck, closing her eyes.
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Post by Moonshine on Dec 28, 2011 13:48:21 GMT -5
He kissed her temple, sighing. "Rosie, ya don't even know how worried I was. I ain't lettin' ya go anywhere by yourself anymore."
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