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Post by Mush on Aug 8, 2011 2:17:48 GMT -5
Mush nervously awaited Ershey's arrival in the lobby for their date. He supposed it was their first date, since he would not count lunch at Tibby's a date. Ershey had paid. That just wasn't right.
He kept eyeing the clock, and when it finally struck 7, the butterflies in his stomach turned into dragons. He hoped Ershey would enjoy what he had planned.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 8, 2011 2:22:27 GMT -5
At the top of the stairs, Ershey peeked in the lobby, checking to see if Mush was there. Sure enough, Mush was patiently waiting for her, glancing at the clock every now and then. Ershey took in a breath, trying to calm herself from the day's events. She had almost forgotten about Ericson and would've missed her payment, which would've been all bad.
It's Mush, it'll be fine she thought to herself. No need to be worried or anything. After a couple of seconds, Ershey put a smile on her face and bounded down the steps, heading straight for Mush and tapped him on the shoulder.
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Post by Mush on Aug 8, 2011 2:26:08 GMT -5
Mush jumped a little, then turned around to see Ershey.
"Right on time." He said, still quite nervous. "So, uh, how was the rest of your day?"
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Post by Ershey on Aug 8, 2011 2:29:39 GMT -5
"Uh..." Ershey hesitated. She wanted so much to tell him right there and then but she knew it wouldn't be appropriate. "Busy. Lots of papes."
She let out a nervous chuckle as she stared at her feet.
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Post by Mush on Aug 8, 2011 2:36:18 GMT -5
Mush didn't notice anything was wrong, because he was just as nervous.
"Yeah, same. So, you wanna get going?"
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Post by Ershey on Aug 8, 2011 2:38:43 GMT -5
Ershey cleared her throat, nodding as she forced herself to speak. Things are going to be ok. "Yeah, 'course. So, uh, you goin' to tell me where we're headed or should I just keep guessin'?"
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Post by Mush on Aug 8, 2011 2:40:53 GMT -5
"Don't worry." He replied, smiling. "You'll find out soon enough."
He held out his hand, hoping his palm wasn't sweaty. He led Ershey upstairs and headed to the roof.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 8, 2011 2:42:44 GMT -5
Ershey took his hand, suddenly feeling at ease. It was amazing how he made her feel safe so quickly. She wasn't expecting, however, for him to lead her upstairs.
"We're not goin' outside?" she asked, incredibly curious.
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Post by Mush on Aug 8, 2011 2:45:20 GMT -5
Mush just smiled, opening the hatch that led to the roof. He helped Ershey out onto the rooftop, revealing their date.
He had picked up some food at Tibby's which was now waiting for them on a blanket he stole from the parlor. He had searched the lodging house high and low for some candles, and finally found some in the basement. There were a few scattered around their blanket.
"Hope yer hungry..." He said, gulping down his nerves.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 8, 2011 2:48:04 GMT -5
Ershey's hand flew to her mouth as she gasped, looking at the scene before her. It was nothing like she'd ever seen and it was all for her. She wanted to kiss and hug him right there -- she had never met anyone else that was so sweet.
"I, uh..." she whispered, looking at what he had laid out and then back at Mush. "This is... wow, you're somethin' else, Mush."
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Post by Mush on Aug 8, 2011 2:50:16 GMT -5
An intense blush came over Mush's cheeks, and he was glad it was somewhat dark outside.
"Well, so are you." He hadn't known Ershey for long, but he could tell she was special. He felt so good whenever he was around her, better than when he was with anyone else. He gestured for her to sit down as he was already famished.
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Post by Ershey on Aug 8, 2011 2:53:04 GMT -5
Ershey sat down on the blanket, eyeing the things that Mush had laid out. She'd been to the rooftop before but it never looked this beautiful outside. It was usually dirty and cold with nothing much to look at. Obviously tonight was different.
"How in the world were you able to get the roof all to yourself?" she teased, still amazed that he pulled this off.
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Post by Mush on Aug 8, 2011 2:55:39 GMT -5
"I told the guys about this beautiful new actress at Irving Hall." He shrugged, chuckling a bit.
"They'll hound me when they realize she's not real." Mush took out a hot dog for Ershey and handed it to her along with a napkin. "Go on, dig in."
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Post by Ershey on Aug 8, 2011 2:58:18 GMT -5
Ershey laughed, imagining the crap Mush was going to get from the boys when they get back from Irving Hall.
"Aw, there's even a napkin," said Ershey, completely amused as she took the hot dog from Mush and took a bite. She was already feeling better and slowly forgetting about the afternoon's events. She was glad to have Mush here.
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Post by Mush on Aug 8, 2011 3:00:24 GMT -5
Mush stuffed almost half his hot dog into his mouth. He was seriously so hungry.
"So..." He said between bites. "Tell me something about yourself."
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