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mamavamp

Pittsburgh, 1921

Mar 27, 2009 11:24

Esme is adjusting to her new life better than she expected to. Edward has been friendlier to her and Carlisle seems to have forgiven her misstep in kissing him ( Read more... )

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ofthefamily March 27 2009, 15:44:50 UTC

It's been a long, long day. Edward's in class or else he would have asked if he had wanted to go out for a run with Carlisle. Since Edward is in class, he is just going to go home, wash this damnable inkstain out of the one new dress shirt he has and camp out in a chair until nightfall.

The briefcase gets dumped in the hallway. The shirt is stripped off soon after, heading for the bathroom sink.

"Oh."

mamavamp March 27 2009, 20:36:34 UTC

"And I imagine that we'll be moving on a fairly regular basis?"

ofthefamily March 27 2009, 20:37:16 UTC

Carlisle nods. "We have to. It's hard for me to not age a day and pretend I'm in my thirties."

mamavamp March 27 2009, 20:41:14 UTC

Esme nods. "That's what I assumed. So I'll get to see a lot of places that way."

ofthefamily March 27 2009, 20:43:01 UTC

"Even pick some, if you had places you would like to go in particular. Given that they have some kind of need for a doctor," Carlisle laughs.

mamavamp March 27 2009, 20:44:44 UTC

"I don't even know where I would want to go," Esme admits. "But I think I might like to see the ocean."

ofthefamily March 27 2009, 20:45:39 UTC

"That I think we can manage at some point."

Carlisle holds out his hand to shake.

"Promise."

mamavamp March 27 2009, 20:48:24 UTC

Esme smiles and shakes his hand.

And doesn't let go right away. Because his cool, smooth skin feels good and she hasn't had much experience with positive touching in her life.

ofthefamily March 27 2009, 20:52:35 UTC

Carlisle glances down at their clasped hands and back up again, smiling despite his confusion.

"Did you...have another question?" he hazards gently.

mamavamp March 27 2009, 20:54:51 UTC

"No," she says, noticing his glance and pulling her hand away. "I... should... go."

Go where? She has no idea. Just... away from him. And this. Before she screws it up again.

ofthefamily March 27 2009, 20:55:35 UTC

"Did I say something?"

mamavamp March 27 2009, 20:56:48 UTC

"No, you didn't."

There's a wry tone to her words. Because they are true on several levels. He didn't say anything to upset her, but he also didn't say what she has been fishing for him to say.

ofthefamily March 27 2009, 20:57:54 UTC

Carlisle is not much of a fisherman.

"And...that is bad."

mamavamp March 27 2009, 20:59:26 UTC

Esme is realizing that.

"It's fine, Carlisle. I should get dressed."

Since there will obviously be no ravishing and oh my GOD it's a good thing I can't blush right now.

ofthefamily March 27 2009, 21:01:16 UTC

"Esme, you really can just tell me."

Carlisle's confusion is starting to slide toward irritation.

mamavamp March 27 2009, 21:03:23 UTC

"It's silly," Esme insists. "And it doesn't matter. I just... I can't even explain it. Really. It's nothing bad, I promise."

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