Master_Rollipolly
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Post by Master_Rollipolly on Dec 4, 2008 19:07:23 GMT -5
Paulie stood on a ladder in the living room of the complex he and Reeve had been sharing. Screw in hooks were held between his teeth as he hung up a small wreath above the stairwell. This was going to be his first Christmas with Reeve and everything had to be perfect, without a doubt, down to the last peice of tensel on the tree. The tree was up and the decorations were out, but he always waited for Red to get home before they started on the tree. No wait....that wasn't right....Reeve, not Red.
He gave a frustraited sigh but quickley clung to the top of the ladder to keep balance. He had to get his mind off of him. Music....music would work. Putting his things down, he slowly climbed down the ladder and turned on the television, switching to the music channels, something to put him in a good mood. With that taken care, he made his way back up the ladder, only to have it close and fall back, throwing him on to the couch backwards and leaving his forehead mark in the coffee table.
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Post by Reeve on Dec 4, 2008 19:26:33 GMT -5
Reeve came through the door just as Paulie hit the couch, unable to do anything as his forehead cracked against the coffee table. Striding over to him hastily, he knelt, making sure that Paulie was conscious before smiling at him a little bit. "Those ladders can be a doozy... are you all right, love?" The tree stood in the middle of the room, making him a bit nostalgic for the Christmases he'd spent with his brothers and parents growing up. The most wonderful time of the year, truly.
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Master_Rollipolly
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Post by Master_Rollipolly on Dec 4, 2008 19:40:07 GMT -5
"mmmn" he moaned, complaining as he sat up and leaned on Reeve, already feeling the knot that would bruise on top of his forehead, at least his bangs would cover it. "Nmm, I'm okay, I'm pretty sure I really dislike ladders though...." He rubbed his forehead, wincing when he traced the knot, wondering if it would last long.
"So babe, did ya get the mail, I'm pretty sure my sister wants the family together for the holidays so she always plans things and I wanted to take you with me....if you wanted that is." He grinned at his, giving him that 'please' smile, the bruise on his forehead showing through his bangs just added to the silly effect.
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Post by Reeve on Dec 4, 2008 20:01:40 GMT -5
Reeve couldn't help but smile back, pulling the mail from his coat pocket and handing it to Paulie. "That sounds great, Paulie. I'd love to meet your family." He tenderly touched Paulie's cheek, laughing a little. "Besides, I can never resist when you look at me like that." Standing, he grabbed an icepack from the kitchen freezer, wrapping it in an old shirt that lay on the arm of the couch and pressing it gently against the bruise. "Keep that there for a bit, and tell me what you want me to do, oui?"
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Post by Master_Rollipolly on Dec 4, 2008 20:19:11 GMT -5
Paulie grinned even more, allowing Reeve to put the ice on his head as he looked through the mail. "oui amour!" He kissed his cheek, leaning in onto him and toss-sorting the mail. "ah hah! I knew she couldn't resist having a christmas party. She lives one state over, so getting there won't be a problem." He explained opening the letter and reading it aloud.
"Dearest brother, I'm glad that we've all made it through the year without any bad happenings and we can all get together to end it with a bang. I am also sure we are thankful that daddy pulled through his stroke last May, your loved helped as well as ours. I can't wait to meet your new boyfriend..." He nudged Reeve as he read that part, putting more emphasis on the word boyfriend. "...I'm excited to tell you that our baby brother will finally be getting married to Briget in february, since I know he won't tell you himself. Mother and Father are good, but father has been having trouble since his last scare in May, so it turns out we'll be having the party at Jacque's this year in......washington...." He stopped reading and slumpped a bit, thinking things through. "....Washington...."
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Post by Reeve on Dec 4, 2008 20:49:10 GMT -5
Reeve listened, smiling as Paulie read the letter from his sister and blushing faintly as he was nudged. When Paulie stopped, he looked at him, wrapping an arm around his shoulders and snuggling him gently. "What's in Washington that's got you lookin' so thoughtful, Paulie-babe?"
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Post by Master_Rollipolly on Dec 4, 2008 21:15:37 GMT -5
"well its...its not really.....in Washington..its..well, its pretty far away but thats okay!! we can go!" He said and quickley read the rest of the letter. "Ilookforwardtoseeingyou,loveyoubunches,love,yourloveingsisterandbrotherin-law,Lily andNathan. Well the party is next week so.....ya wanna go?, but we have to finish the decorations now don't we, well lets get to work" He jumped up, opening a box of ornaments and checking to make sure none were broken, avoiding talking about it any further after Reeve's answer.
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Post by Reeve on Dec 4, 2008 21:47:03 GMT -5
Reeve nodded, watching Paulie with a little confusion and pulling open a box, finding strands of tinsel garland for the tree. He lifted one out, then another, blue and silver together, shining in the light. "Of course I want to go," he said quietly, not willing to push but wondering what would bring that look to the little blond's face. Hands working without him really thinking, he wound the strands together in a twist, seeing them sparkle together, complimenting each other.
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Post by Master_Rollipolly on Dec 4, 2008 22:04:15 GMT -5
Paulie didn't mention anything else about it for the rest of the week. In fact, he didn't mention it until the night before they were supposed to head out. Paulie slowly packed his bag, making sure his phone and they're plane tickets were on the night stand where they wouldn't get lost. He let out a nervous sigh, putting warm clothes into his bag, and looking grim.
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Post by Reeve on Dec 4, 2008 22:40:01 GMT -5
Reeve pulled the zipper on his own bag shut, watching Paulie with his hands on resting on the cloth. He finally reached out, moving over to the little blond and laying a hand on his shoulder. "Paulie, what's going on, love? You're looking so... tense over this. Is something wrong? Do you not want to see your family?" He massaged the shoulder gently, concern for his boyfriend filling him.
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Post by Master_Rollipolly on Dec 8, 2008 18:31:09 GMT -5
Paulie took a deep sigh, leaning into him, and closing his eyes. "No thats not it.....I mean, me and my brother don't get along and my father could be on better terms it's just......." He cut off there, fidgeting a bit, and nuzzling into the other. ".....I hate.....flying, I hate airplanes and airports because they're crowded and smelly and....have hobos in them, but I just, I hate flying....and it's not that I have anything against flying its just.......I'm terrified of flying."
He sat on the bed looking down at the carpet, hiding his face in the other's shirt. "silly huh...." he mumbled, "...a spy afraid of flying in an airplane....." He gave a nervous chuckle, clinging to the other, that bump on his head from last week still ached.
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Post by Reeve on Dec 8, 2008 21:18:32 GMT -5
Stroking soft blond hair, Reeve kissed the top of Paulie's head again. "It's not silly at all. You just get freaked out when you're in the plane? How did you manage the crossing to England then?" Sitting down beside his lover, he pulled him into his lap, cuddling him and offering the warmth and comfort of his body.
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Post by Master_Rollipolly on Dec 8, 2008 21:33:44 GMT -5
He wrapped his arms around him, hugging him tightly. "I was having panic attacks the whole way and I broke my friend's hand from squeazing it so hard. I mean, its not so bad depending on how long and what we're flying over but...I really just...hate planes and anything that has to do with them.." He nodded, hiding his face in Reeve's chest, nuzzling at him, and hugging him, rubbing his back under his shirt. "I really don't even know where my phobia came from.....but it's there and I was really hoping you wouldn't have to see me like that, but I mean, I want to see my family and I want them to meet you and just have a damn good christmas but noooo, Jacque has to live like freakin far away." He complained as if his brother could hear him.
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Post by Reeve on Dec 8, 2008 22:14:00 GMT -5
Hugging back, Reeve tightened his arms around Paulie again, holding him against his chest. "You don't have to worry about it, love. I'll be right there beside you... and if it would help I have some sleeping pills. We could knock you right out for the flight, and you wouldn't see anything or feel anything once the plane took off." Broken his friend's hand from squeezing.. the poor guy. He snuggled against him, kissing his forehead lightly, avoiding the still-painful bruise.
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Post by Master_Rollipolly on Dec 9, 2008 18:49:45 GMT -5
Paulie smiled nervously. "Well I'm getting better at it, I just still have a problem with it." He looked at the clock, then at his still-needing-to-be pack bag. He let out a sigh and hugged Reeve tighter, nuzzling at him, enjoying his warmth. "ngh, we should probably be getting to bed soon, as soon as I finish packing, we have to get up at four to catch our flight." He smiled giving him a soft kiss. "Alright, just remember, my father isn't exactly the most...well, he forgets his manners sometimes so just regard anything rude he says okay." He reminded him, from they're last talks concerning the family.
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