D'Angelines' housewarming / Phedre's birthday

[loveasthouwilt]

The sun was going down, and the house was finally ready for guests. I stood in front of the mirror in Joscelin's and my bedchamber, surveying myself one last time before returning to the main room where already, Karolina, Bill and Mohinder were helping the preparations. My dress was one I'd loved for quite some time, a long low-backed gown of black

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[poison_lipstick]

Saffron was very pleased with the deal she'd struck with Phedre that left her out a few bottles of liquor but up one waitress. Slowly but surely, they were making their way towards enough staff for two full shifts.

She had on one of her flirty little black dresses for the party, and Warrick as her date, who looked so damn sexy in the black jacket, button down shirt and jeans she'd chosen for him that she was definitely looking forward to taking them off of him later that night. He was off getting them drinks, so she mingled among the guests, looking for others she knew as well as the hostess.

[alaspoorwarrick]

I nod to Grayson on my way to get drinks. He and Drake are about the only people I recognize so far. Helen says Abs'll be here, and that's cool. Been awhile since I had a chance to hang with that girl and I doubt Helen'll mind me giving her a little love.

If she does, I'll make it up to her later, 'cos damn my girl looks fly in her LBD, y'know what I'm saying? I slide my hand around her waist when I come back with her drink and tell her so. "Girl, you're wearing the hell out of that dress," I say real soft against her ear.

[poison_lipstick]

She smiled, pleased, and turned her head slightly towards him. "Thank you, honey," Saffron replied, pausing half a heartbeat before the last word when she almost slipped up and said baby. She covered any irritation from the near slip by giving him a smirk - what Lloyd might have referred to as a 'shit-eating grin'. "Whoever picked your clothes tonight is clearly a genius, because you look especially handsome."

[alaspoorwarrick]

"Aww, yeah. Girl's damned hot, too, redhead, wicked curves, mouth like you wouldn't believe." I make like I'm looking around for her, lift the glass up to my forehead to shield from the glare, nod my head to the imaginary girl across the room, then bring it on back. "Shit, there you are girl, I've been looking all over for you." I bend my head down to kiss her once, quickly, so we don't get into it right here, then hand her her drink.

[poison_lipstick]

She refrained from kissing him again, even though she wanted to, and took the glass from him with a smile. "You found me," she replied, a little teasingly. She had a feeling he'd always find her. A little part of her was hoping that would hold true.

"Have you met anyone yet?" she asked, glancing around at the milling crowd. "I don't know everyone here, but I can introduce you to the ones I do know."

[alaspoorwarrick]

"I know Abby," I tell her, running my hand against her hip and tucking in behind her. "Grayson and Drake. Maybe you ought to introduce me to Phedre and her family, yeah?"

I've seen most of these people around before, and I'm fine with striking up conversation, but if my girl wants to introduce me around, I'm fine with that. Especially if she keeps smiling like that.

[poison_lipstick]

"I'd love to." She took a sip of her wine and glanced around the room, spotting Phedre easily - like Saffron, she was someone who stood out in a crowd. "Come on," she said, taking his hand and lacing their fingers together before leading him over.

[alaspoorwarrick]

Y'know I'm always glad when my girl wants to be my girl in public, so I run my thumb over the back of her hand, smile, and go where she wants to take me.