Post by Veronica Call on Oct 20, 2021 18:41:01 GMT -5
Veronica knew she had to assure Rafael that no one will harm him as long as he stayed away from people with red eyes. But she couldn’t say it. He resided in a town filled with werewolves so there wouldn’t be any vampires crawling. She quietly ate her breakfast and drank coffee in between. She loved the silence that sounded them when music stopped playing. ”You should be worrying about being my dinner instead of peeing on you.” Veronica smiled at Rafael. Veronica felt at ease; didn’t have to force herself talk or have this weird silence in between.
These days she barely had any interactions with humans. Being isolated in the woods, was nice and no one to bother. It was odd feeling to have him in the kitchen with her. She often thought about her life and what, who it will consist of. She did not picture a big, bulky, bohemian gypsy in it. Millionth time she told herself, not to rush into anything and take it as it goes. No need to plan for every little detail. Live a little. Veronica held coffee mug in between both of her hands, smelling coffee smell and looked at Rafael. ”You must be exhausted. If you are tired to drive, I will be happy to drive you home. It will give me a chance to visit other pack members.” Veronica didn’t really want to meet other members; she just wanted to phase and run wild until she wore herself tired. She could finally sleep like a baby. Hopefully for days.
Setting cup down gently on the counter, she picked up her fork to finish eating. The stranger in front of her didn’t know her nor her sob story. Veronica needed to suck it up and not let his niceness get to her. ”Do they reside in Hawaii or California? It’s nice to have big family at times; you can rely on them for anything.” She was only child, her mom remarried and her step-father had children from prior marriage who are older than her. She only sees them during the holidays and talked to them at least once a month maybe less. ”Food is really good. Thank you for making breakfast for me.” Cooking for her curious on what else he can cook. Eggs were easy but then again, looking at him it looked like he took working out and eating right very seriously. He worked hard while she barely did. She ate all the processed food and worked out very little.
It was strangely intimate moment, just the two of them. Date at the restaurant was different; being in the house was far more intimate to her. ”You’re ridiculous.” Veronica shook her head at Rafael at the mention of giving out his phone number. That night she spent time with Seth, Catcher and Natasha. Drinking, eating, reminiscing on good days, and at the end there were things said that she wished she didn’t say it out. Once the word slipped through her lips, she couldn’t take it back but she felt horrible about it. Veronica got up, grabbed her plate and placed it in the sink then washed her hands. Wiping her hands with towel, she took her seat and drank last of her coffee. ”I seriously can’t believe you. Who goes for a swim in the ocean with a pen?” Veronica laughed again at the scene that played in her head. He came out of no where, took her hand and wrote down his phone number and left as if nothing happened.
Truth was she wasn’t certain about calling him on going on date. She had many thing going on for her and last thing she needed was to go on a date, have meaningful talks, short topic and all which she didn’t want to do. ”It’s a long story. Even having you here, is making me feeling weird. I’m still uncertain about it. This. Us. Raf…” Veronica looked at her empty cup, holding it tight in her hands, almost breaking it into pieces. She didn’t know what to tell him or how to put into words. ”I need time. There are things that you don’t understand and things that I’m dealing with. Maybe one day, I can tell you without hiding it.” Veronica knew she wasn’t making any sense and maybe one day, she can tell Rafael whole story. Until then, she will deal things as they came.
Post by Rafael Wolfe on Oct 27, 2021 14:05:30 GMT -5
Raf chuckled when Veronica mentioned that he would probably have to worry about him becoming her dinner. He hadn't put much together but the part he did he knew the shape shifters were there to protect rather than eat anyone. "Oh, so you do think I look like a good snack?" He winked at her and smiled. Placing his fork down on his half eaten omelet, and taking a sip of his coffee even with the black liquid powering his brain to push on he was going to find it a struggle to stay awake after he would finish eating. Night when he was tired, if he ate a snack he often fell asleep a few minutes after. He'd wake up to find crumbs in his beard from the night before and pick them out before he washed and conditioned it.
He let a yawn escape between the lips and shook his head as he did. He was very tired but the time he was spending here with Veronica was perfect like this was what their date should have been in the first place, no fancy restaurant or clothes, just them being themselves enjoying each other's company. " I'm not a little low on energy but if you are, I can finish up quickly and head home. I wouldn't want to keep from your warm cozy bed." He was thinking of saying more about him, much more warm and cozy it would be with him cuddling up to her but at this point things were going great. He would want to ruin what little signs he had made by being so forward..it wasn't like they had just met.they had been around each other a few times now but it was the first time she seemed to be giving him any of her attention.
"Most still live back in Hawaii, I never get back there too often to visit. I have to soon my Ma has been bugging me to go visit. It truly is one of the most beautiful places in the world, besides being right here with you right now. Hawaii didn't even compare to this moment." He picked up his fork again but tried to keep his eye on Veronica but he missed his mouth and bits of egg fell into his beard. " Big families are nice. It helps keep others distracted on how much of a messy eater I can be at times." He picked what he could out of his beard and zet if down on the edge of his plate as she thanked him for cooking. " You're welcome, next time I'll try to make something more fancy than some eggs and vegetables." He would have to find out what types of food she liked first besides pizza, pasta and donuts.
He was ridiculous ? He usually thought he was quite clever that night on the beach. He had been put for a run originally after work and he decided only to take a swim to cool off. It wasn't his first intent. He wouldn't have gone swimming with a pen but he didn't even remember rhe had it tucked away in his pocket unit he felt it pressing up against his chest in his breast pocket, he still had the pen it was still sitting in the cup holder of his car. From now on it might actually be his good luck charm. "The pen was there by accident. I thought I emptied all my pockets, we were both lucky I think..right...?" He smiled slightly but let it fall off his face.He could hear her tone change slightly he didn't know why until she had him there was making her feel weird having him there and he didn't want her to feel weird with him. "There doesn't have to be Us. Just let there be this, you and me. You don't have to hide anything from me either. If all you need is a friend I can be that too." He wrapped his arms around her for a moment just holding her before letting her go. He placed a hand on her shoulder and kissed the top of her head. "Sorry, if I was being too forward, but you know there is nothing I wouldn't do for you. I could get going of you want me to? "
Post by Veronica Call on Nov 5, 2021 15:34:10 GMT -5
One thing was for sure, Rafael was hilarious. It was harmless and things he did around her made her laugh or annoyed. Whatever it was, she was content with having company despite that she doesn’t want anything to do with him. It was odd feeling for her. She had grown to like everyone and who knows maybe one day Rafael will be in her heart. Veronica laughed at question and shook her head. ”Right now, not one bit. You look like a zombie.” Veronica bit inside of her cheek so she wouldn’t laugh. Rafael’s t-shirt was winkled, had traces of dirt and maybe some wet grass leaves.
She watched him eat in quiet, letting mellow songs play filling the silence and the wind rustling tree leaves outside. Her eyes drifted outside behind Rafael and slightly frowned. Clouds were rolling in and soon it’ll be another glorious day of wet and cold. Which meant no phasing, running through the woods but rather turning on fire place, drinking brown liquor while watching movie or reading a book until she crashes. She didn’t mind the wet and cold weather, it’s cozy weather. She was wide awake with two cups of coffee in her system, she could be up until afternoon unless she goes for third round. Looking back at Rafael, she lightly nodded. ”Oh don’t put this on me. You’re the one who’s trying to hide a yawn.” It may look like she wasn’t paying attention to him and that she was in her la-la crazy land filled hearts, unicorns and rainbows but she was just watching him.
Before she breaks her mug, Veronica got up, picked up her empty plate and walked over to the sink. As Rafael talked about his family, she placed the plate in the sink and tried to picture Rafael’s big family. She never visited Hawaii but one day she will. She may have not been grateful to her family at times but listening about his family made her feel like she should call them more often. Hell, visit them. Instead of hiding behind a house and not dealing with her feelings. One thing she truly learned from Rafael that family is everything. While her friends became family, her mom and stepdad has been more supportive than anyone in her life. Her dad was nice but very keen on traditions. If he finds out that she went out on date with a older human man, he will roll in his grave. Probably come back and strangle her. ”They sound pretty amazing. I believe you become messy eater when you’re nervous. Makes it worse when you’re trying to be this perfect person. No one is perfect.” Veronia picked up paper towel from holder and handed to Rafael.
Bits of food were stuck on his beard, reminding her how much a kid he is. Veronica made a mental note to ask Claude all about his human surfer friend and maybe have him sneak into his house while he sleeps and observe. Knowing Claude he will write in foreign language and doodles that only he will understand. She wouldn’t have any issues with closeness of guys but with Rafael, it felt different. First time she stood there frozen and this time, she hesitated at first then half hugged him. To her surprise, he was still warm and his cologne smell was mixed with grass and food smell. Every that had happened didn’t make him run for the hill. There was so much for Rafael to learn about this world of hers. She wanted to lay all the cards for him and see how he would react. Her heart and body couldn’t take anymore heartache. She had enough to last a lifetime and for the first time, she’s slowly assembling her heart piece by piece.
”I, um…” What was she going to say to that? ’Thanks for understanding? Please leave so I can lick my wound and hide under a blanket until I’m nothing but a skeleton.’ Veronica’s thoughts were making her laugh and it wasn’t time to laugh. ”One day you will wish you didn’t know me. For now, just enjoy every moment we can as friends. You can crash here if you’d like. I have plenty of rooms. If not, my offer still stood of driving you back to your place.” She felt as if they came to a better understanding at the end. She doesn’t want anything serious nor she wants to start something new. Her main focus is healing, self loving and eating donuts until she gets tired of it. Which will be never. Her love for donuts and pizza is never ending. If she was human, she’d still eat It but once a week. She can only imagine of how she would be if she was human.
Thinking about food, she remembered what Rafael said about next time. ”Next time, you and I will cook together. Say a little competition?” Her eyebrows wiggled then laughed. She has been dabbing little on the vegan side. After having Feather over, she added more vegan and vegetarian options in her lifestyle and slowly she’s cutting off meat. Not succeeding. It was nice to have a someone in the group who is vegan. She tried vegan chicken burger before and she was mind blown by how real it tasted. To her surprise it tasted like chicken but better. She was definitely missing out on good food for sure.
Post by Rafael Wolfe on Nov 10, 2021 20:03:18 GMT -5
Raf began to look over his clothing as Veronica mentioned him looking like a zombie. He hadn't really paid much attention to what his clothes looked like because working at the antique shop he was used to getting a little dirty and dusty as he repaired and polished pieces for sale. He must have looked a little messy and he wasn't sure if he had pieces of grass and things stuck in his hair. He probably really needs a shower too. "A zombie? Don't tell me they exist too!" His eyes grew a little wide with concern as he looked back at Veronica but he didn't see any undead people crawling out of graves coming back to claim their treasured possessions. "Well I don't think I look anything like a zombie, maybe the hot gardener." He laughed a little. He could definitely be out in the back yard trimming bushes shirtless if she just asked.
He was surprised she had caught him yawning; he didn't want to think he was tired, not if he could help it he would force himself to stay awake for days if he could spend every moment with Veronica."I wasn't trying to hide anything, I was just waking up some, you know, yawning to give my brain more oxygen." He laughed, his words were just a little fib, but she seemed interested in what he was saying. He didn't mind talking about his family as they are even if he was doing a messy job going at it as she was already finished eating everything off her plate. Life with his family growing up was very busy but it sure was a good upbringing. He pressed his lips together as she mentioned she thought he might be a messy eater. He wasn't nervous, he actually felt very comfortable around her but he did have a tinge of nervousness hoping he did let his big mouth get him in hot water with her before they even had much going on between them. He took the paper towel and cleaned himself up. " I'm surprised you think I'm nervous, I'm not trying to be perfect with me you see what you get, I don't like to hide things and I'm very honest. So maybe I am a bit nervous but it's more because you captivate me."
He was glad for her honesty and even if Veronica wasn't sure what she wanted he would just have to be. One day maybe she would see past all she was coming to terms and see how much he cared about her. He would be her friend even though he wanted far more than that. Raf knew when he saw her he would be all in for the roller coaster ride she would take him on,all the ups and downs he had come to learn about her moods didn't scare him at all. Raf actually found it very exciting. He was taken back for the offer to stay but frowned with all the talk of him wishing he hadn't known her. She made him feel things in himself which he hadn't before, like when he'd see her his heart would beat faster and it didn't matter if he was in a bad mood he automatically felt happier.
He reached out and took her hand so she knew he meant his words. " Veronica there would be no way in hell I'd ever want to forget you. With your offer to crash all this sad talk there is no way I'm leaving you in this big house alone. I'll need a shower though and a clean shirt if there is one around here." He walked back to his plate and shoved the rest into his mouth before walking it over to the sink and washing the few dirty dishes within it. He certainly wouldn't be leaving the mess for her to clean. Setting at the dishes in the drying rack he pulled at the black fabric of his shirt pulling it off and using it to dry his hands before placing it on his shoulder. She had asked him about his tattoos earlier but he wasn't going to take his top off in the restaurant to show her his ohana tattoo that rested over his heart then. Now it was clearly visible for her to see. He didn't have to take off his shirt yet but he felt he was going to shower it was just as good as any other time." I'll find the bathroom, maybe when I'm done, we can just sit and listen to music, or put on a movie? Whatever you were going to do if I wasn't here."
He left her in the kitchen and made his way up the stairs peeking his head into a few rooms before he had found a bathroom at the end of the hall. It was decorated very feminine like so he had assumed I must have been decorated in the lady vampire taste. The walls were painted a soft pastel and all the accent and curtain all matched within the same color palate. He had assumed it would look less modern and more of a Victorian style in design but the more he thought about it they probably decorated it in just a way to blend it with the times. He peeled off his tight jeans and left them in a pile on the floor with his socks and underwear before stepping to the shower and adjusting the temperature. The one thing he was grateful for was whomever lived in this house built then shower for a man of his stature usually when he would go places he had bed down just to get his hair wet because then shower head only sat high enough to hit him in the chest. When the water was warm enough he moved himself closer to the flowing steam of water cascade down his rippling abs bouncing off each one like water hitting stones in a creek. He grabbed the shampoo out of the shower caddy and began to lather up his hair. He must have squeezed the bottle too much because the cap popped off pouring shampoo all over his head and into his eye. He let out a little scream as the viscous soap ran into his eyes burning them like the fire of a thousand suns. He reaches around the unfamiliar room blindly for a towel knocking this down with flailing hands to no avail. Quietly called out asking for help. " Veronica where do you kept towels? I can't see!"
Post by Veronica Call on Nov 18, 2021 17:43:04 GMT -5
Laughing at his reactions, she patted him on the shoulder. For a big guy he sure was scared of zombies. They weren’t real but if they were she would have a field day by killing them. It would be a good therapy, anger outlet and save Rafael from dead people. ”What if they do? Do you need some saving, big guy?” There was no denying that he was good looking guy but she wasn’t going to confess that right now. It might give him some hope that there might be something between them. Correction, they might something where they might end up getting hurt. She had vowed to take things slowly and find herself first before taking another step. When Rafael was okay with them being friends, she eased up a little.
In this world, everyone was perfect in their own ways. Having flaws is what made everyone different to her. With no exception of Rafael or herself. She has enough baggage to last a lifetime; no matter how much she decides to push it into a tiny little corner, it gets overfilled faster than she can smile. I could phase to wake you up but I don’t want you to faint again.” She joked about phasing. She wouldn’t do it again in front of him. He shouldn’t have to witness that. If she does phase then she might have the urge to run for miles or run towards end of the cliff and sit there. Often, she would be there watching sunset or sunrise. She loves nothing but to watch nature do it’s magic.
As he lightly held her hand, she couldn’t help to but to stare at it for a second then meet his gaze. Her heart shuttered and her skin warmed under his touch, making it tingle. ”I am fine. I’m not scared to be alone in this big house. It’s nice. Thank you though.” Company was something she was not expecting then again she is the one who offered to have him crash. Clearly she did not think this through. It’s fine. It will all be okay. She was definitely in awe that he cooked and cleaned when she could have cleaned. It was her house after all. Her mouth fell open, possible that a drool may have escaped when he took off the shirt and she saw what was hiding underneath it. She would be lying if she said she had never bee with a man that she couldn’t stop staring at. She wanted the image etched in her brain. His muscular build flexed as he placed his t-shirt over his shoulder. Snapping her mouth closed, wiping corner of her mouth with her fingers just to be on the safe side. All of her willpower was fading away slowly and if she doesn’t put distance between half-naked man and her, all bets will be off.
How can things change in matter of hours? He definitely did that on purpose. Veronica couldn’t help but to bang her head on the kitchen counter as soon as she heard Rafael reach second floor. A relief sigh left her lips, thankful for little space in between. She wiped down counters with paper towel then threw it in the trash before going in the living room. Taking her phone out, she sent a quick text to her parents; she told them she would text them once a day just so they don’t worry about her while they are away. Parents tend to be overprotective and hers were no exception. While her own dad was anal about things in her life, her step-dad was sweetest and down to earth kinda guy; she got to experience how real dad are supposed to be like with him. She loves the bond she has with him and admires how he treats her mom. Her smile faded and her phone dropped on the floor when she heard a high pitched scream coming from upstairs. Her heart was racing away as she ran up the stairs to make sure nothing happened to Rafael.
Veronica barged into bathroom in time to hear things dropping on the shower floor and Rafael almost yelling that he can’t see. ”Rinse your eyes with cold water. I will grab towel for you.” Veronica felt like a girlfriend, correction wife, when she went to fetch towel while man showers. She opened linen closet, grabbed white towel and hung it over the shower door. Her eyes widen in realization that he might be doing things to win her over. She wanted to laugh out loud but bit her tongue. Kudos to the man for trying. Hot water steam covered most of Rafael naked body however that did not stop her from looking. No gawking at him. ”I must be in a museum, because you truly are a work of art.” Words were flying out her mouth before she had a chance to stop it in it’s track. She quickly turned around and left the room to get him clothes. She was certain he could fit into one of vampire’s t-shirt and joggers. She went into their room, opened drawers and pulled out grey joggers and light pink t-shirt.
Picking out clothes reminded her time after prom where Catcher, Natasha, Seth and herself were getting ready in the house. She had almost kissed Catcher in the pool and not to mention almost picked out clothes that screamed him. Things will be different between those two and hoped that they would talk eventually. Leaving the room, she went back to bathroom and waited for him to come out. Pushing thoughts about that day away, she heard Scream by Usher playing. She groaned as lyrics were filling living room. Veronica couldn’t distinguish between sign and mocking her in some weird twisted way. "I was going to talk a walk in the woods or come back and read a book before passing out. What do you want to do?" If she watches movie, she was certain that she will pass out on the couch.
Post by Rafael Wolfe on Nov 21, 2021 10:25:29 GMT -5
Not long after he screamed out for her, Raf could hear Veronica footsteps heading into the bathroom and opening the door. She told him to raise his eyes with cold water. He didn't listen as the only time he enjoyed a cold shower was when he had spent a whole day in the sun or after a workout. Besides that he assumed she'd take a peak at him and he definitely knew what cold water could do to a man's body. He wasn't going to let it ruin his reputation. He put his eyes under the shower head but after putting what was assumed to be a mostly full bottle of lavender scented shampoo all over head it seemed to be taking forever to rise all of it off. He was more awake now than he had been minutes before. Having his eyes feel like they are going to burn out of his skull surely did help. Raf opened his eyes a little just as Veronica placed the towel over the shower door. He wiped his face fast enough to see her staring at him. He winked in her direction though it might have just looked as he was struggling to see. He could help but to burst into laughter with her complement. "If I'm a work of art, what does that make you? A collector of fine pieces." He wasn't sure if she heard him but he hoped she did.
Washing up a little longer, Raf turned off the tap and dried his hair with the towel quickly before wrapping it around his waist and stepping out. The towel she had given him seemed a little small for a guy his size; it barely covered anything. He had to hold the two ends of it together with a fist just to keep it around him. He heard the music playing in the background and recognized it. The words were making his face light up as he danced in her eye line running his free hand down his chest an moving his hips to the beat. He knew at the moment he probably looked like he was trying to win her over with some magic Mike performance but he was trying to make light of everything. It was such a strange song choice but he just assumed it just played on its own instead of her putting it on.
Seeing a set of clothes set down for him on the counter he made his way over there and picked up the t-shirt and slid it over his head. It was a little snug in the chest but was nothing he couldn't live with. "Thanks for the clothes." She mentioned taking a walk in the woods and it actually seemed like a nice thing to do. He wasn't sure what she meant and what he wanted to do. Between the music and her comment he really wanted to take her right then and now let her inner beast take over and slip into their urges and enjoy each other like animals. He had promised to give her the space and time she needed so like any respectful man he would. He mostly closed the bathroom door and dropped his towel before slipping on the back joggers. He opened it again and took a quick look in the mirror making sure his hair looked okay enough and he used his fingers to smooth down hair in his beard. " I'll do whatever you want me to, I can come out with you for a walk but we watch a movie cuddle up on the couch. Just as friends." He put his hands up in the air not wanting to pressure him into spending any more time with her then she wanted.
Last Edit: Nov 21, 2021 10:26:02 GMT -5 by Rafael Wolfe
Post by Veronica Call on Nov 21, 2021 14:40:09 GMT -5
The bathroom air was filled with lavender aroma, making her relax and happy. Lavender is her favorite smell as it calming and relaxing for her. Seeing him use lavender products instead of his usual coconut, was weird for her. A man is not scared to use lavender scented products. She loves men’s cologne more than women’s and truth be told, she missed having her dad around her. She remembers the time where she would run into the bathroom after her dad left just so she could sit there and inhale after shave and perfume. As an adult, she still does that when she visits them. Licking corner of her lip, she shook her head as she looked at him. It was hilarious to see him wink at her but failing. ”You good? Seems like your eye is having a seizure.”
More time she spends alone with him, she’s amazed on how he is. Date didn’t start right as she was hell bent on sabotaging it and despite her best effort, he stayed, cooked for her and didn’t hesitate to stay and spend the day with her. Veronica didn’t know what she was feeling. Happy? Scared? Anxious? Whatever she was feeling it disappeared when he responded to her about museum. ”I’m a art thief.” And just like that, they were back to pick up lines, being flirty. Whatever happened to being friends. With him around whole day, she feels like they will not end the day being friends. It’s possibility of them getting to know each other. He might not be bad as Candela was picturing. Then again, what both of them had was sex and party. Veronica did not move fast enough; she watched him come out the shower, towel barely covering his body and all she wanted to do was run her hands over his wet body. Where did all of this come from? Veronica was sober, had couple cups of coffee and now here she was, practically drooling over magic mike.
Pulling herself together, she slowly exhaled, calming her nerves and thoughts down. ”I heard there’s ladies night at the club. Are you one of the guys that will be on the stage? If so, I will be there.” What he didn’t know was that she was going to be there regardless if he was there or not. Candela had told her about ladies night at the club and had invited her for girls night. With Candela new-ish in town, she wanted to spend time with her as her cousin was at college and living her life. She was beyond happy for her; her choices…not so much. ”Movie and cuddles it is. How does The Proposal sounds?” She figured he wouldn’t mind watching chick flick with her. Most guys hates watching chick flick and would rather play games or watch action movie than some good romantic comedy movie.
Back to sleep starts playing as she went down the stairs into living room. She flushed red as her sensual playlist starts playing. This cannot be happening! She rushed to her phone on the ground, picked it up and hit pause on the screen. If the playlist kept playing, things was about to get to hot and steamy and there would be no turning back. She went in the kitchen, grabbed two water bottles, closed all the windows and blinds so it won’t be too bright then went back to the living room. Placing bottles on the coffee table, she took remote and sat on the couch. As soon as she sat, she feel her body relaxing into soft sofa and all she needed was blanket and room to be dark. She was lazy to get up to close window curtains. Patting sofa space on her left, hinting him where to sit then turned on tv. ”I would bring out some booze to cheers for our first Netflix and chill moment but we do not need it.” She chuckled as she searched for movie and hit play. Veronica knew if she drank now she would either pass out or give her courage to do unthinkable to Rafael. And right now, she doesn’t want that. Yet.
Conversation from last night were playing in her head. One part that was replaying was when he said ’You looked at me for a second and you haven't left my thoughts since. He said right things at the right time and she was mushy. It felt like she was prize to be won but he had made it clear that that wasn’t the case. Or was it? If she played it right, then she could find out what he was really doing and if anyone was helping him. For now, she does not want to ruin her or Rafael’s mood. If it’s meant to be, it will be. She needs to sit back and enjoy the ride. Playing hot and cold, will not get her far and there will not be any difference between her and other girls out there. Yes, her heart wants to get know him better, saddle him and take him out in town. Her mind is telling her to slow it down; do not rush as she doesn’t know how he is.
Post by Rafael Wolfe on Dec 6, 2021 17:35:16 GMT -5
A laugh shot out of my mouth a bit more enthusiastically than it should have." Me on stage at a club. That's not my thing, I have some morals about stuff like that. It's some of the reasons why Candi and I would never work." He had never really spoken about Candi with Veronica. He didn't mind that they were friends. He didn't like all the shots Candi took him and she didn't want to seem like a pushover so he fired back with the insults. Having her agree to movies and a cuddle put a big grin across his face that he would be able to hide. He had a nice smile but he often felt a little less like a grown man and more like a silly child over an excited child when he couldn't easily hide how happy he was. "The proposal is great, Betty White is a gem we should all cherish." Raf watched as she walked away and headed down the stairs. Once again another song began to play and it had a similar theme to the last one. Her Playlist was betraying her, he knew she was probably a little embarrassed with all these songs playing from what she had told him downstairs saying she just wanted to be friends her phone suggested differently. He wouldn't mention it now but he stored it away as a topic to bring up on a later date.
He waited for her to come back out of the kitchen and she returned with a couple bottles of water before closing the curtain and having a seat on the couch. Watching her pat the seat to her left, Raf leaped the backside of the couch and took a seat rather than walking all around. He sat down beside her and nodded in response to her comment. To some people Netflix and chill meant a lot more than what she was implying that she wanted. "I 'd come over every week to do this with you if you want. Pick a day I'll be here sitting in this exact spot. We don't need booze to cheer for anything, you're intoxicating enough." He placed his lips on the top of her head and reached behind the sofa and grasped the throw blanket and placed it across Veronica's lap."I'll apologize just in case I fall asleep, this whole thing the last few hours has been wonderful ." Hestreched his armsout across the back of the couch getting more comfortable. " V just remember whatever this turns into I willaccept every part of you." In most cases finding out that the girl you like is some other worldly beast might scare someone but in his heart he knew there was something special about Veronica he would let something as simple as being a little different change his mind about how he felt.
Last Edit: Dec 28, 2021 16:40:49 GMT -5 by Rafael Wolfe
Post by Veronica Call on Dec 28, 2021 12:45:16 GMT -5
If Channing Tatum can be a Magic Mike then so can others. It wasn’t hard to be one. Know dance moves to sultry song and tear clothes. Give lap dance to girls or guys, and have fun. When his booming laugh filled the air, she looked at him with raised eyebrow. Bringing up Candela like he did, she wanted to get more of out him on why it didn’t work and what happened. Veronica didn’t know whole story of Candela and Rafael but there was some sort of misunderstanding between two. All she wants is to clear it up as she doesn’t like the tension that both of them have. But when he said that he has some morals, she was taken back. Veronica felt her heart sink when that summer night came into play. She should’ve known that he’s bad news. He had basically said he wants a family but leaves a girl without any explanation and goes on a date with another in matter of weeks.
Licking her lips, she calmly spoke to him without being intense. ”Speaking of morals, what does your moral say about you leaving a girl for her friend?” As she waited to him to answer, she studied his face for any hint of guilt. From what she had picked up so far was that he’s never at fault for anything. Things probably didn’t work out between him and Candela because he wasn’t interested in her. Agreeing on the date made her feel guilty. Betraying a sweet person’s trust. However, in short amount of time she has gotten know Candela, she isn’t type of person to hold it against her for going out with person she hates. Or was it dislike? Either way, person she can’t stand. Discussion they were having were supposed to be for another time but when opportunity present itself, better make most of it.
She watched him leap over the couch and sit next to her, making her shake her head lightly. If her mom was there, Rafael would have gotten earful for leaping over couch just to sit. She fast forward opening credit of the movie then played when Sandra Bullock came on the screen riding indoor cycle for morning workout. ”She will be hundred soon. She should be wrapped in bubble wrap so nothing happens to her.” Veronica chuckled at her own words. There are times where Veronica and her mom would watch rerun of Golden Girls when they’re being lazy or have it in the background when she’s cooking or cleaning. One of these days, she will sit down and have a Betty White marathon with her mom. She missed having her around and when she is around, Veronica gets annoyed.
”Maybe I’ll hold you to do that.” Veronica responded in lowered tone, full of promises. It was a scary thought and feeling on how he quickly changed his tone and behavior after one date night. Heck even Veronica changed her thinking and how she responded to him. He came on too fast and mentally, Veronica isn’t ready for anything serious. After Catcher and Axel, she never really focused on herself. While Rafael will wait for her, she had a feeling that he wasn’t going to wait for her forever. And that is okay with her. Unfolding throw blanket, she placed it over herself and Rafael then snuggled close to him. As movie played, she was too zoned out to pay attention to the movie. Sleep was slowly creeping on to her and dark living room made it worse. Veronica rested her head on chest, listening to his faint heartbeats, chest rising with every breath he took. She started dozing as he said he will accept every part of you.
Post by Rafael Wolfe on Dec 28, 2021 19:01:03 GMT -5
Raf didn't know what to say to Veronica. He knew bringing Candi would probably get Veronica asking questions and as much as he didn't want to talk about what had happened between them he would have to give her some sort of explanation for it all one day. It was a bit of a mess how things went down. Raf had just told Candi that he didn't think she and him would ever work out and he had seen Veronica at the club that night. It wasn't planned but falling in love was never something he thought he could do at first sight. Raf didn't know how much he should really talk about. The fact she was performing in clubs in tiny outfits as men stared at made him feel as though she didn't care about him much either. He wanted a woman who doesn't need the attention of other men to feel valued. He couldn't come out and say it but it made him feel insecure, he looked like this big muscular guy but behind all the muscles he still had feelings too. "When I saw you for the first time Candi and you not friends. " He didn't want to say the wrong thing. Right now things were going fine and all he wanted to do was watch the movie with Veronica and cuddle on the couch. "All I'm going to say I didn't just leave Candi, things weren't working and we both knew it. Each time I talk about it I feel people just hear blah, blah blah and I'm always the bad guy. If it takes me a life time I show I'm more then the meat head people think I am."
While she took the remote and sped to the beginning of the movie, and talked about Betty White also. He chuckled at the suggestion that she be wrapped in bubble wrap as he had seen it in a meme somewhere and it was cute he was basically quoted it. "We should just ask Claude to find her and turn her into a vampire." He laughed as he was joking but it could work but Betty probably didn't want to feed off humans for eternity." He was just kidding a blood thirty Betty White was the last thing he wanted to see yet alone the world. He laughed a bit to himself as now sitting there playing with thoughts in his head. He had an affinity for zombie movies and he hoped Veronica did too. Snapping back to reality he heard Veronica say she had to take him up on his offer. Whenever she wanted him there he would be willing to drop anything for her to be at her side. "It is not really an offer just expect me to be here on Fridays with dinner, and wine, you can pick the movie." Veronica placed the blanket over them both and as she leaned back against his chest he turned his body slightly so she would be more comfortable. Looking down at her face he could see her eyes were getting heavier and was slowly drifting away to sleep.
He pushed a few strands of hair away from her face and looked down at her. He didn't know what had made him so lucky to end up with him in his arms right now but he was thankful for whatever made it so. He smiled as he looked down at her face watching her eyelashes batting and her eyes fighting between being open and closed. He studied her gentle features,and ran a finger across her tanned skin along her jawline committing every inch of her face his memory. Leading slightly he kissed her on her cheek softly whispering in her ear. "Sleep well princess." He took her hand in his own hold it softly as she leaned his head against his arm and watched the movie until he let his sleep wish him away. He hoped he wouldn't dream because all her need was right there in his arms.
Last Edit: Dec 29, 2021 9:29:34 GMT -5 by Rafael Wolfe