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Post by Rose on Jan 16, 2012 20:27:28 GMT -5
Rose was waiting outside Irving Hall after her shift, the optimistic advice from Birdie still on her mind. She was trying to think like that, but...she just couldn't. Not right now. Not when telling Tyler this news, the news that had been weighing on her mind, was so imminent. She let out a heavy sigh, leaning her head back against the brick wall.
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 16, 2012 20:33:46 GMT -5
Tyler came sauntering up, whistling. He reached his arms out to her when he got close. "Hey, Sugar. Ya look tired. Long day?"
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Post by Rose on Jan 16, 2012 20:36:02 GMT -5
Rose went up on her toes, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck and burying her face in the crook of his neck.
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 16, 2012 20:48:13 GMT -5
He frowned, holding her, sensing right away that something was wrong. "Rosie?"
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Post by Rose on Jan 16, 2012 20:53:59 GMT -5
She just let out another sigh, her breath warming his skin. "Can we just go home? To...to my grandma's house?" She has been visiting there for the past few weeks, and she and Tyler had had lunch and dinner there a few times.
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 16, 2012 20:57:03 GMT -5
He nodded, looking concerned. "Yeah. Yeah, a' course." He wrapped his arm around her shoulders as they began to walk.
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Post by Rose on Jan 16, 2012 21:05:21 GMT -5
Rose stuck her hand in Tyler's back pocket, walking closely to him. When they reached her grandma's house, she walked slowly up the steps before opening the door.
"Rose, is that you?" Vera called from the kitchen. "Yeah, it's me. And Tyler," she replied, sounding tired.
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 16, 2012 21:08:21 GMT -5
Tyler frowned, watching Rose carefully, trying to figure out what was wrong. "Hi, Vera." He called out.
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Post by Rose on Jan 16, 2012 21:15:59 GMT -5
"You two hungry? I just made some some roast chicken," she called.
Rose took Tyler's hand and started leading him upstairs. "Maybe later, grandma. We're going upstairs."
"Okay. Just remember I can still hear very well..."
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 16, 2012 21:20:55 GMT -5
Tyler smirked. Vera said that to them every time he came over. It never stopped them. But tonight, his amusement didn't last long. "What's goin' on, Sugar?"
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Post by Rose on Jan 16, 2012 21:27:14 GMT -5
Rose sat down on her bed, letting out a sigh and starting to braid her hair. "Grandma got a telegram yesterday. From Atlanta."
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 16, 2012 21:30:59 GMT -5
He frowned, stiffening. "And?"
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Post by Rose on Jan 16, 2012 21:33:25 GMT -5
"My father is being put on trial, and I'm a key witness," she stated without hesitation. Rose had always believed in telling the truth as quickly as possible. Better to get it over with then to draw it out.
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Post by Moonshine on Jan 16, 2012 21:38:34 GMT -5
He stared at her a minute. "They--they actually arrested him?"
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Post by Rose on Jan 16, 2012 21:44:37 GMT -5
She nodded, not quite meeting his gaze. "Apparently he's been in custody awaiting a hearing since just before Grandma left. I don't really know what happened while she was there, but...but I think she talked to my mama. Got her to quit denying what...what happened."
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