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 Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 10:37 pm
"Thank you... I try my best to keep it nice," she sliced a few thick slices down the bread, grabbed the butter and brought the whole loaf and the butter to the table with a cutting knife and butter knife. "Have as much as you'd like..."
She sat in a chair to the right of him and sighed, "I hope this doesn't seem too weird to you.... I don't really ever... have... company, so if I'm doing something wrong, let me know."
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Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 11:05 pm
"Well honestly, for not having ever had company your doing a good job at hitting all the important parts, but what do you think having seen my face. Does it need a little work done to it?" Vermillion sawed off a thick slice and buttered one side taking a bite of it.
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Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 11:27 pm
"From what i felt there was nothing wrong with you..." Anabel blushed and looked at the table trying to recall the quick palpation she had done, "... You seem to be a very handsome, kind man... " she looked up at him and smiled softly.
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Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 11:56 pm
"Well thank you for the kind opinion, and you look radiant as well." Vermillion finished the glass of water; "Anabel, would you like me to help you? I want to help you get better, but only if you want me to."
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Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 12:00 am
"Oh....." her eyes opened with surprise, but quickly diminished. She reached across the table and took one of his hands, "Vermillion.... That's very sweet of you to offer, but I don't want to commit you to something when you hardly know me." she looked over at the wall and sighed, "We'll see.... If you come around more than most people... maybe you can help me." she smiled and released his hand, "Alright?"
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Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 12:44 am
Vermillion chuckled; "I commit to make things for complete strangers having only met them once when they find my shop and have enough to purchase. So this kind of thing is nothing new to me, but I'll respect your wishes. It's rather late for me to start heading back now, so I'll go find a room in an inn to spend the night." Vermillion stood up; "I want to thank you for the water, vegetables, bread, and good conversation."
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Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 12:48 am
"You're leaving already?!" She rose from her chair "There's a spare room here..." The words came too fast and she covered her mouth to stop herself from going further. Her face turned a soft pink and she turned away from him, "I-I'm sorry.... I-I'm a bit pathetic...." tears welled up in her eyes, but she bit her lip to keep them from falling, "Y-You should go.... I'm sorry again..."
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Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 1:22 am
Vermillion moved to stand behind her; "Anabel, I don't think you're pathetic at all..." Vermillion reached out and with both hands pulled her back to lean against him; "I just think your really lonely, and you've met someone who understands what that is like. That makes you feel needed again by accepting your offers, and if you have the room then i would gladly stay here if your permit me. If you don't want to be alone tonight just say so, and I'll stay."
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Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 1:27 am
Her tears finally fell and her body trembled from the effort of holding them back, "T-The room.... Is... Up the stairs and to the.... left... Y-You can decide.... if you.... want to stay." Anabel said trying her hardest not to start sobbing.
She stood stiff and silent awaiting his next move.
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Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 2:29 am
Vermillion didn't let go, but he moved from behind her. His arms slid off her shoulders as he took a knee in front of her. "I can see you want to be strong in front of me." Vermillion took a hand and brushed it back through her hair before bringing it back to rest against her cheek softly, Vermillion's voice went softer in tone. "I'm going to make you feel better...." Vermillion moved his hand from her cheek and pressed it softly over her heart; "Here, and how I'm going to do that is when I hug you. I want you to stop being strong and let go of all the feelings you have swallowed down and buried. In my loving embrace your heart shall seek its peace." Vermillion moved his hand and his arms moved under her shoulders and pulled Anabel into his chest lightly.
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Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 7:55 am
Anabel laid her head on his chest, her arms around his waist, and closed her eyes. She found that despite the amount of sorrow, agony, and grief she had on her heart... she couldn't release it; yet.
Her pain was a barrier; protection. She had known this man for a day, and yet, she's revealed so much to him. Usually she just has casual brief conversations with the Villagers, and that was enough for them, but when she met this particular man, she knew she wanted more.
And now she's in his arms... After less than a day he had dropped all his guard and accepted her for who and what she was... unknowing of so many things.
Anabel held her pain in to protect him... She couldn't let him in, because in the end, it would only hurt him. If after only a few mere hours he managed to love her this much... Imagine if he stuck around for a few days... or a few weeks... even a month. Eventually he would want more, and she wouldn't be able to give it.
"Vermillion....." she sobbed softly, "I can't do this to you.... You should go. I don't want to burden you with my stresses..." Anabel held him tight and a slight smile brightened her tear soaked face, "What you've done for me is enough to keep me happy for the remainder of my short life... So please..." She looked up at him and brushed her fingers through his hair, "Thank you for the kindness you've shared with me in these hours... It affects me more than you know."
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Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 11:56 am
Vermillion looked at the room around him, and whispered into her ear. "You can't do any worse to me, then what I have already done to myself, and if I go anywhere. It will be up the stairs and to the left, because I will not go and leave like this."
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Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 3:56 pm
Anabel released him and stepped back, "That's fine... But promise me something..." she paused, looking down at the floor, not wanting to say the words that she had to, "I don't know about you, but.... I have a strong attraction to you, and if I'm correct... I would say the same for you, but..... Please. We can't take it any further than this... It would just be cruel for me to allow this to continue..."
She turned around and took the dishes from the table and brought them to the sink. Just as she was about to dump his glass out she stopped herself and stepped back, "Oh! I didn't even ask if you were done with everything!" She frantically placed everything back on the table and stepped away, "I-I'm going to do some yard work... Feel free to make yourself at home..."
Anabel dashed out of the kitchen, slipped her sandals on, and disappeared out the door.
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Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 4:07 pm
Vermillion smiled sawing off another slice of bread, and taking the loaf back and putting it away properly and washing the dishes, before returning to the table and picking up the piece of bread he munched on it as he walked through the house admiring the colors on the wall, and the flower arrangements. He was thinking about what she said. Attracted to this form yes, but if she knew about my true side she'd probably run away in terror.
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Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 7:28 pm
Anabel shuffled through her gardens with her head down, tears streamed from her face and as she came to the end she went over to her Oak tree and sat at it's roots, "Why now.... Why couldn't I have met him two years ago..." Her vision blurred and she rested her heavy pounding head on her knees and cried.
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