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Post by Moonshine on Jan 2, 2012 20:12:57 GMT -5
Tyler didn't make a move to get out, just glanced over at her. "I had a good time this weekend, Sugar."
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Post by Rose on Jan 2, 2012 20:14:42 GMT -5
Before she could convince herself not to ask it, she spoke, not looking over at him. "Why did you hold my hand?"
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 2, 2012 20:20:29 GMT -5
"Because I wanted to." He looked over at her. "I wanted to do a couple other things, too, but I couldn't, so I settled for holdin' yer hand."
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Post by Rose on Jan 2, 2012 20:23:09 GMT -5
"But...I'm engaged. I love Mike," she said, eyes still fixed on her lap, her hands fiddling there nervously.
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 2, 2012 20:27:50 GMT -5
He watched her a minute before finally saying. "I know ya do. Or at least think ya do. But he ain't right for ya, Rosie. Not even close."
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Post by Rose on Jan 2, 2012 20:29:54 GMT -5
Rose immediately tamped down the voice in her head that said he was right.
"As my friend, I guess you have the right to say that," she said, nodding. "But...he's my fiance."
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 2, 2012 20:32:13 GMT -5
He lifted his eyes to look at her fully, even if she was looking away. "That's why I didn't kiss ya like I wanted to."
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Post by Rose on Jan 2, 2012 20:34:22 GMT -5
She didn't say anything, biting her lip and trying to breathe properly. "I gotta get home," she said finally, her voice quiet. "Mike's...expecting me."
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 2, 2012 20:41:41 GMT -5
He nodded, giving her one last look before getting out, grabbing his bag, and going into his building. All without so much of a word.
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Post by Rose on Jan 2, 2012 20:45:09 GMT -5
The next couple of weeks were probably the loneliest of Rose's recent history. Mike was barely ever home, and when he was, he was a bit distant and distracted. She talked to Tyler some, but it just wasn't the same. She felt out of whack since the weekend at the ranch.
Then, one rainy night, Rose found herself at the only place she wanted to be at the moment. She raised her fist, knocking feebly on Tyler's door.
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 2, 2012 20:48:28 GMT -5
Tyler was just in a pair of sweats, watching the game, when he heard the knock. He got up, going to the door, then stared when he saw Rose. "Rosie? Sugar, what're ya doin' here?" He let her in, confused, and worried by the look on her face.
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Post by Rose on Jan 2, 2012 20:52:46 GMT -5
"Maggie," she said quietly, her eyes unfocused. She took a deep breath and said the name again, almost laughing, but in that 'sounds about right' way.
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 2, 2012 20:56:22 GMT -5
((HA! Because they all have their soul mates, even in AU-Land ;P))
Tyler blinked at her, closing the door. "Maggie? Who's Maggie?"
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Post by Rose on Jan 2, 2012 20:58:16 GMT -5
"Maggie," she began, licking her lips. "Is the name of the girl he's been cheating on me with." She lifted her gaze to meet his, eyes shining. But no tears fell.
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 2, 2012 21:00:25 GMT -5
Tyler stared a solid thirty seconds before he was able to react, and when he did, he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into a hug.
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