Birth Do us Part {IC}
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				Title: <strong>Birth Do us Part {IC}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lady Aura</strong> on <strong>10-11-2010, 17:26:34</strong>
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				<em>Let us set the setting for you. It is a small village on the island of Hawaii. Kihei to be exact, just off the beach too. Within the village you have the Bird's Nest, the local hangout. It was set back from the neighboring stores, allowing parking in the front of the cozy tavern. However, the parking lot was rarely used as people tend to walk around the village then drive. The population of said village was small too, only about 150 people, on good days. So therefore everything was within walking distance. <br><br>the people we will be focusing on are all friends. These six friends are about to get some interesting news from their parents. Each are in their parents home, each about to hear the news. So what do you say? Let's listen in, see what happens.<br></em><br><br>Akira was sitting in her class, Ear Training, in New York when she saw one of her father's men come into her class. Sighing, she knew what was happening. She was being forced to head back to her home town, for some reason or another. Gathering her books, she pulled the tight jean skirt down and her dark hair across her shoulder before heading to her dorm room. <br><br>She had to pack, had to change, had to get ready for whatever it was that her father needed her for. She just hoped Eri wasn't causing problems again. Just hoped that he wasn't in jail, hoped for a lot of things. Sighing, she grabbed Claire's birthday gift and put it in her purse. She grabbed enough clothes for the month, and all her necessary items before getting a pair of black jeans from her closet. Slipping them over her bare hips, she put her hair up and smiled. <br><br>Her clothes always managed to fit her curves just right, always managed to show off just the right things and never showing off too much skin. Grabbing her suitcases and book bag full of every text book she needed and her laptop, she took them down to the rental car from her father and then went back to grab her music books, violin, and script for this years performance. Sighing, she closed up her dorm room and then got into the car. <br><br>Reaching the airport, she took her violin, her purse and a small bag on the plane with her. The basics that she never wanted to loose, especially her music books. <br><br>Nearly two days later, she landed in Honolulu and getting into her father's car. She didn't say anything, didn't want to say anything with the jet lag that she had. However the silence was not lived for long.<br><br>"So how was the flight?" Her father asked. It was clear there was something on his mind, something eating at him. <br><br>"It was fine." She whispered, "Just wish this could have waited until my break." She smiled. The rest of the trip home was quiet. As they got up to the house, she saw Eri and was relieved that nothing involved him at least. <br><br>As everyone got settled, both Eri and Akira was in their dad's study, ready to hear what they had been brought together forever, "Aki, Eri, I hate to say it, but before both of you were even born, just a fetus in your mothers womb, we all agreed to have you married off. Engaged rather to certain people. It was all to keep the blood in good lines." <br><br>Akira scoffed and said, "Dad, I already know. Maybe you should learn to hide papers a little better. Let me guess, Richard and Sandra? Richard for me, Sandra for Eri? Well I hate to tell you, but everyone thought wrong." She smirked and looked towards her twin. "Let's say we go to the nest, meet up with everyone." <br><br>She didn't wait for an answer before she was already out of the room and the house, hearing her father cursing in the background. She was walking towards the Bird's Nest, texting to her friends. 'In town, meet me at the Nest?" Hitting send, she walked into the bar after a few minutes of walking and took their usual spot, ordering their usual beverages. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Birth Do us Part {IC}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nitro</strong> on <strong>10-11-2010, 18:59:05</strong>
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				Eri had been handling some business when he saw someone he really didn't want to show up. It was one of his fathers goons. He hurried up and finished what he was doing then shoved his hands in his pants pockets, Wearing a pair of black baggy jeans that seemed to hang dangerously on his hips wearing a black tank with a light weight black jacket with a dragon symbol on it. Walking over to the guy, The man telling him that he was needed at home. Rolling his eyes he walked past the man and headed home. He had just walked up in the front yard when he saw the car pull up, His sister get out he sighed and shook his head. Walking into the house and sitting down next to his sister. <br><br>He wondered why they were both here till he heard his father his mouth about dropped open how could they have arranged a marriage to a female when they didn't know if he would be straight or not. He growled not really able to say much as he listened to his sister say she already knew. He didn't like that not one bit and she didn't tell him. Shaking his head more to himself then to anyone else. He slid a hand through his blonde hair and got up, not really saying much of anything as he followed Aki to the nest. Having so many questions at the moment waiting till they were seated. Once they were both seated and the drinks were ordered he looked over at her before anyone else showed up and said."What was that back there, Why didn't you tell me we are blood why did you not tell me this?"<br><br>Looking around the nest the place sure had changed he had not been there in so long. Zipping up his jacket sitting there till the drinks came. His mountain dew sat in front of him he could see the presperation sliding down the glass. picking up a napkin he wiped the glass and then lifted it to his lips and taking a few drinks as he waited for his sisteres response. Being pissed to just now find out about this he was hiding it rather well. Why in their family was he the last one to find out anything rolling his eyes sitting the glass down hearing his cell go off. Lifting it and reading the text he began texting the person back, It was one of his business partners talking about the deal they had going down later. <br><br>Once the message was through he sent it and placed it in his jacket. "So I am guessing we have to tell everyone else, This isn't going to go down rather well especially once they find out you knew and never said anything." Sighing he looked around the room watching everyone move about."I'm not doing it..I am not even into girls why would I go along with this crap."His tone cold as he hated this, His parents could not force him to marry when he didn't want to. He would fight it one way or another no matter what it took, Stuffing his hands in his jacket sitting back in the chair and waiting for the others. Eri had tons of thoughts slipping through his head, Trying to figure out what to do now.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Birth Do us Part {IC}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Talk2meguy</strong> on <strong>10-11-2010, 19:35:51</strong>
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				Jared had the day off and it was no surprise that he was at the gym working out. His parents had been trying to call him for the last two days but he didn't answer. On the important holidays he would stop by their house for an hour or two, save their reputation though he wasn't sure why. On Christmas he would even go with them to church. They were the perfect happy family right? well no they really weren't but Jared's parents would have killed him if he let on otherwise. In a way he wanted people to think they were a normal family too... he didn't generally care what people thought of him but when it came to that he just had to keep it up in public. <br><br>In private though it was a different story, he knew that he was stronger than his dad and that if he wanted he could take him out with one punch but he never could stand up to him. In school it was easy to explain the bruises... he got into a fight with everyone so the teachers assumed it was school fighting that caused them. he hadn't been in any serious fights for a while, but that was mostly because he kept himself busy with other things. <br><br>Lift with an "aaarg" Jared put the bar he had on his shoulders on the rack before standing up straight to catch his breath. Squats... how he cursed them. They were great for what they worked but they were tough to do, especially when they were at the end of his workout like today. It had been his last set so he put the plates back and headed for the locker room. When he opened his locker his phone buzzed and he rolled his eyes "I'm not answering it mom" he muttered to himself but looked at the phone.<br><br>Grinning slightly as he pushed the center button to read the text, cool...she is back, he thought to himself fairly sure that everyone else would show up as well. Taking a quick shower he sighed as he dried himself off before getting dressed. Loose jeans and a white muscle shirt is all he had with him for clean clothing so he put that on as well as his silver chain bracelets on his wrist. Shoving his bag into the locker he decided that he would get it later rather than carry it around with him. Of course he took out his wallet and a pair of black sunglasses. <br><br>The walk wasn't that great after having worked out his legs but he had felt worse. Had he known that he would have been walking places after the gym he would have done another body part but it was fine, he'd get over it. There was still a pump so it didn't hurt that bad and he hadn't gone his heaviest so he wouldn't need to be grouchy about it either. It had been some time since he had met with all his friends in one place, it'd be good to see them all in person again at the same time. <br><br>The nest wasn't too far from the gym so it was easy for Jared to be the 3rd person there, or the next after the siblings anyway. Grabbing a bottle of water Jared headed towards where his friends were sitting and sat down next to Akira looking over at the two. Not knowing what the other two knew he smiled "How's it going guys?" he asked taking a sip of his water.
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				Post by: <strong>Kissin Kate</strong> on <strong>10-11-2010, 20:58:12</strong>
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				Sandra was heading home from another one of those late nights out. She always had a late night out. Pretty much drifting around during the day to go in and dance at the clubs at night, moving along to the street walking <em>'job'</em> afterwards, then there was always some party going on or something else to do. She didn't really get much sleep at night but she didn't care, she hated it anyway. At least she had made some money tonight, enough to pay the rent for next month at least.<br><br>Her black stiletto boots clicking against the payment as she headed back to her L.A. apartment. Her short skirt swaying around her hips, almost revealing her ass to however might be around. And she had attracted some looks and actually a spank, though that guy was probably regretting it now since she had slapped him, scratching his cheek with her sharp nails in the process, leaving three deep red marks on his pale skin. Yeah it was safe to say that she felt pretty good today. <br><br>That was until she reached her apartment building and saw a small old, white car. Frowning and shaking her head. "What the hell is <strong><em>she</em></strong> doing here?" She past the car looking inside but couldn't see anyone, suddenly unsure if she wanted to go home or not. "How did she find me?" She hadn't told anyone were she was going so it was a shock to see a familiar car parked outside. Belonging to the last person on earth she ever wanted to talk to or see again. And they both knew it.<br><br>She sighed as she pulled her fingers through her hair. She had to go upstairs. Her rent was due today and the landlord had promised he'd show up today. He was gonna get his pay somehow, that's what he had told her when she asked for an extension. Sandra shook her head as she opened the door, beginning to head up the stairs to the top floor, the 6th floor. It was rather ironic really. Her living on that floor. As she reached the top of the stairs she looked down the hall but couldn't see anyone. Perhaps she wasn't here yet. That's what she was hoping at least.<br><br>Swallowing and biting down on her lip as she walked down the hall, opening the door heading in to her dark apartment, but just as she turned on the lights she heard a voice. A stern, unfriendly voice, full of disapproval. "Nice to see you Sandra dear. Even though you look like a... Well you know what you look like." She sighed and turned around to face her aunt. "Hi aunt Selma, how <strong><em>unpleasant</em></strong> to find you here." She hung her leather jacket up on the single hook in the wall, revealing her short, backless top that didn't do much more then cover the boobs. Showing off her flat stomach and well sculpted upper body. Her aunt grunted and looked away. "Put some proper clothes on girl." She rolled her eyes and crossed her arms over her chest. "I have clothes on Aunt Selma, and now can you please tell me what <strong><em>you</em></strong> are doing in <strong><em>my</em></strong> apartment?"<br><br>The silence fell over the room until at last Aunt Selma broke it by handing her a letter. "It's from your mom, she wrote it to me shortly after your father passed away. Everything you need is already in there all I'm here to do is get you packed up and drive you to the airport." Sandra's eyes widened as she began to read the long letter, written in her mom's shaky handwriting. Now the only difference was that it was Sandra's hands that were shaking instead. she could hardly believe what was standing in the letter, didn't wanna believe it. She jerked her head up to stare at her aunt as she spoke. "No, I am not doing this crap! And you can't make me!" She crumbled up the letter in her hands and threw it on the floor. Breathing loudly and heavily as she tried to hold back on her anger. "You are going to <strong><em>leave now</em></strong>..." She pointed towards the door "... And get the hell away from me! This is <strong><em>my</em></strong> apartment! <strong><em>My</em></strong> life! <strong><em>And you don't belong in it</em></strong> anymore, you never have!" She was shaking with anger, even though she could feel the tears weren't far away.<br><br>Her Aunt stood up calmly, walking over to her. And even though sandra was taller by now at the moment the look in her Aunt's eyes made her feel like she did when she had first arrived to that hated house all those years ago and about as big as well. "Young lady, you are going to pack up your bag now. Then I'll drive you to the airport. Then you're gonna go and met up with your future husband. And you are going to happy about it. Or else I'll let the police deal with you. Don't think I am clueless to what it is you are doing these days Sandra Montego. " Sandra swallowed and glanced down at her Aunt. "Oh you wouldn't dare..." Her Aunt leaned even closer to her and a shudder went through Sandra's body. "Oh really? Try me." Then she stepped away and headed for the door, turning back to face Sandra just as she was heading out. "I'll be expecting you down in 30 minutes." Then she turned around and left.<br><br>Sandra slipped down to her knees on the floor as she heard her Aunt walk away. She felt numb, simply shaking her head. Even as the landlord came in five minutes later she was still standing on her knees. He grinned and didn't even ask her before he took what he wanted told her that she could stay another month and then left. Now her tears came. She sat on the floor sobbing for about ten minutes. Why was everyone trying to tell her how she should live her life? Why did everyone think they knew what was best for her? She pulled her up on her feet, shakingly. Walking over to her closet and pulling out the overnight bag she always had prepared. Only the bare necessities in it. Tucking all the money she had in it and then began heading out the door, staring down at the paper ball on the floor. Sighing as she picked it up and stuffed it down into the bag as well. Grabbing her leather jacket as she took one last look at her apartment before she closed the door.<br><br>The entire trip down to the airport was just dreadful, the same with the plane ride. And she was happy when she finally landed in Hawaii the next day. So she was back at this godforsaken place now, and everything that had happened in her life washed over her just as she set her first foot back in the town of Kihei. With only her carry on luggage she headed straight for the Bird's nest. She could think of no where else to go where she could find the others. She didn't really have any other way to find them, she had no cell phone. She hadn't bothered to change her clothes so she was wearing the same thing as yesterday and it was easy to see that she hadn't slept very well. Even though those dark rings under her eyes might as well be her smeared out make-up. She always wore heavy black make-up around her eyes. She went over to the bar, running her fingers through her hair. "A bottle of Tequila thanks." She knew it probably wasn't the best idea to get drunk the first thing she did, but she didn't care. She looked around, sighing as she saw Jared, Akira and Eri sit at the usual table. She chuckled as she downed her first shot of tequila. At least Eri was good looking, but still she wasn't doing this crap. She headed over to them, sinking down next to Jared looking over at Eri with a frown. "So... Eri. Have you heard the latest news?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Birth Do us Part {IC}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Clio</strong> on <strong>13-11-2010, 02:53:15</strong>
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				<div align="center">(http://www.hollow-art.com/files/bases/20100929/misc_15_-_copy.jpg)<br><em>Claire</em></div><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><br>Hawaii wasn't exactly the greatest place to raise a pale redhead, but then again...Claire's parents hadn't expected a redhead. She simply wore a lot of sunscreen and remained careful of the sun. Unlike many of her friends, she had stayed in the area, and was currently working as a waitress as she went to the local college. She hadn't seen the other 5 of their group for quite a while, and therefore was surprised when after her shift at the restaurant...a text from Akira was waiting for her. She smiled and pocketed the iPhone before waving goodbye to her boss and making her way to the Bird's Nest.<br><br>She wore a short denim skirt (http://www.fabsugar.com/files/images/B000EWW52U.16._SCLZZZZZZZ_SS384_V54317191_.jpg), a yellow wrap top (http://www.shopbvm.com/store/pc/catalog/inbt4593-ac.jpg) with a white tank top (http://www.splendicity.com/celeblook/files/2008/12/white-tank-top.jpg) beneath. Gold sandals (http://www.marieclaire.com/cm/marieclaire/images/mcx0507SHCannes015-med.jpg) and gold earrings (http://www.indiangoldsilverjewelry.com/products/Gold/earrings/3.jpg) finished off the outfit, and her red curls were left loose. When she arrived at the hangout, she saw four of her friends and made her way over to them with a friendly smile. She was completely unaware of the marriage arrangement, so she simply sat down at the table and ordered a coke.<br><br><strong>"Hey. Long time no see everyone."</strong><br><br>Her smile was innocent, and she looked at the others before taking a sip of her recently delivered soda.</span><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Birth Do us Part {IC}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MagicalPen</strong> on <strong>15-11-2010, 20:46:40</strong>
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				Richard didn't go outside much. He was rather quiet and reserved and spent most of his time indoors on his computer. He didn't have much of a social life outside of the internet, but living where they lived the internet was his great escape. It gave him access to so much more, so many more people, and allowed him to live in obscurity. He tensed up when he heard his parents call him downstairs. They were surely going to yell at him for being on the computer all day again. He reluctantly went downstairs but what his parents told him shocked him to the very core.<br><br>Engaged? Married? Hell, Richard had hardly even kissed a girl before and now he was expected to marry one? He was so shocked he didn't respond, he simply nodded his head and returned to his room. It wasn't long after that that SHE sent him a text message, inviting him to the Nest. Did she know? Had her parents told her too? Did anyone else know? This was all very, very fucked up, he thought!<br><br>Shaking his head, he showered and put on clean clothes before heading down to the next. Even as he opened the door and stepped inside he felt his pulse rising, his nervousness and anxiety starting to grow. He saw his friends sitting at the table and sighed. At least it wasn't just the two of them. He hadn't even known some of them were still in Hawaii. "Hey guys...hows it hanging...?" He asks, sliding into an empty chair.
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				Post by: <strong>Lady Aura</strong> on <strong>15-11-2010, 21:05:02</strong>
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				Akira sat there in her usual spot, nursing a soda as she waited for everyone to show up. She knew Eri wasn't far behind her, but what about the others. Sighing, she looked down to her drink and wondered what this would do to their friendship. She knew she didn't want to loose them. No, she would have to work through this. Sure she may have known all along, and even tried to get closer to Richard, but he had never returned his feelings toward her. Never even thought about it, never even considered what she was wanting. <br><br>This was all bullshit, she had thought so for the past few years, well ever since she had found out. And now, everyone knew.<em> "What was that back there, Why didn't you tell me we are blood why did you not tell me this?"</em> Eri's voice pierced though her thoughts as she gave him a weak smile. She shook her head and whispered, "I didn't tell you because I wasn't thinking." It was the truth, she never thought to tell him, never thought to warn him. This was going to be very interesting. How was Eri going to handle this? She already knew it wasn't going to work between him and Sandra. Already knew it, but the thing was they had to deal with the blows as they came. <br><br>Hearing her twins next comment she chuckled. "I think they will already know. And do you think I already knew that?" She looked at him like he was a dork. She had known he was gay ever since she had known about the deed to their marriages. Then she saw Jared walk in and it was apparent he had no clue what was going on. Sighing, she looked at her brother and then towards her friend. <br><em><br>"How's it going guys?"</em> She gave a scoff as she said, "Well it seems you must not have been apart of the deal. Maybe it was just us Eri." Could it be? Really why would their parents want them married? Was something wrong with their dad. Shaking her head, she said, "We just found out that we are engaged." She shrugged her shoulders as she looked to the door again. <br><br>Next came Sandra. After waving to her, she smiled and nodded ehr head. Not really wanting to answer the question for Eri. Sighing, she waited for the rest of the crew, moving closer to Jared, letting Sandra take her seat. <br><br>Then there was Claire. <em>Why are they not engaged?</em> She asked herself. It was bothering her. She thought if the four them ahd then why not these two. Sighing, she looked out the window, waiting. Just waiting. Waiting to wake up from this nightmare. Waiting for Richard. Waiting for nothing at all. <br><br>Then she saw him. Richard walking through the door, and she knew it wasn't just a bad dream. This was all real. Shaking her head, she took a sip of her soda and gave a deep breath out. She was afraid, nervous, a ball of all these conflicting emotions. She looked back at Richard, the question clear in her eyes. <em>Why?</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Birth Do us Part {IC}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Nitro</strong> on <strong>15-11-2010, 21:45:55</strong>
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				Eri nodded to his sister when she spoke."You darn right you wasn't thinking."He said as he didn't like the fact she had not told him. Had he known he would have disappeared long time ago. Finishing listening to his sister as Jared walked up. Eri nodded kind of upset at the moment he didn't know what to say so he allowed Aki to answer. Next came the one he was suppose to marry why the hell would they do this." Yes I have heard the latest news and I think it is pretty fucked up..What about you, Do you know who your supposed to be getting hitched to?"His voice soft as he leaned back in his chair. <br><br>Waiting for the last two and when they finally showed up he could tell that no one else seemed to know that they were going to be forced to marry. Were they the only four, No it couldn't be why would it work out like that. Sighing a bit he picked up his drink and slowly drank it just watching everyone around them He would let his sister tell it all. She would be better at explaining this stuff then he would cause at the moment he wanted to crush someone. His eyes closing a moment as he looked around really not wanting to be apart of this. So if they were going to be forced to marry what were their parents offering besides just forcing them to marry. <br><br>Slipping a hand through his hair, When he was pissed he usually sat quietly unless directly spoken to. Looking over at his sister she seemed to be taking this alot better then him. Must have been because she had known had time to prepare her self for this kind of blow. When she spoke and said it must just be them he shrugged."I doubt it, I am guessing that maybe they just haven't been told yet I am pretty sure that all our parents are making us get married to each other."this he said when everyone was sat down. He was trying to be confident,"I bet you Aki if you call Dad he will tell you who the others are engaged to, I think we kinda rushed out of there rather fast with out giving him time to explain anything."<br><br>Lord now he was being the rational one not a good sign at least not to him he hated being the level headed guy. Looking over to Sandra."So when did you find out, I am also surprised that you are going along with it."He said slipping out a pack of Pall Mall cigarettes and looked around."Anyone want one, If not do you mind if I smoke, Stress reliever and all?"He asked to everyone around the table he didn't want to offend anyone. slipping out his lighter that was black and had a golden dragon on it. His body was so tense at the moment, trying to keep from screaming as things were just happening so fast it would be hard for anyone to really keep up.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Birth Do us Part {IC}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kissin Kate</strong> on <strong>15-11-2010, 23:20:00</strong>
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				Sandra snarled and leaned back in the chair. Her bag beside her on the floor and the tequila bottle in her hand. One third of it already gone. Even though she wasn't that big her body had a surprisingly strong resistance to alcohol. Probably because she drank it every other day. "What do you think?" She took another gulp from her tequila bottle grimacing as the bitter strong liquid went down her throat.<br><br>She looked over at Richard as he came around and joined them. She looked around. Looked like they were all their now. What the hell were they supposed to do now? This was the last place on earth that she wanted to be. They all knew that. She had left right after graduation. "Well Richard, could you come back and ask that question another time perhaps?" She was being mean to him but at the moment she didn't care. She was pissed and the first chance she got she would take, she wanted nothing more then to leave this place behind her again. She looked back at Eri as he spoke again, huffing. "I know the answer already." She took another shot of her tequila, the bottle now half empty even though that longed for effect didn't seem to happen. What now? She couldn't even get drunk when she wanted to? This crap was just simply getting better and better. "I got a letter, yesterday. By my aunt then she drove me to the airport with in 30 minutes afterwards. Putting me on a plane to this godforsaken place. Hand me a smoke will ya?" <br><br>She reached out her hand towards Eri. And even though she didn't usually smoked, they all knew that, she was dying for a drag of that at the moment. "And who the hell said that I was okey with this crap or was even planning to go along with it? The first chance I get I'm hoping on a plane out of here." She had let her jacket slip off her shoulders to reveal her backless short top. (http://www.supplierlist.com/photo_images/160127/Leather_Bikini_Tops.jpg) She didn't care if people around them were staring, she wasn't ashamed of her body. She never had been.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Birth Do us Part {IC}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Talk2meguy</strong> on <strong>16-11-2010, 02:58:45</strong>
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				Jared was shocked, and for a second he couldn't speak even as she said they were engaged. He of course assumed that it didn't mean they were together since Eri seemed to like guys and well... they were twins. Shaking his head he couldn't help but laugh a little at the two "nah you guys are messing with me" he accused sitting back some when Eri had the suggestion of calling their dad. Then he remembered that his parents had been trying to call him all of a sudden, and suddenly everyone was here and this news. Shifting in his chair uncomfortably the grin faded from his face as others came to join them. <br><br>It didn't make sense, not at all. Even if they did have some sort of agreement between all the parents it didn't mean that they had for follow through with it. "Nah I'm cool" he mumbled about the cigarette his gaze landing on&nbsp; Akira and then Sandra when she spoke, alright so he figured those two were together, and if he was with someone that left only one person. No, that wasn't likely, his parents ma y have been bastards but they wouldn't have him set to marry someone since he was a baby...would they? <br><br>Then she came in and he couldn't help but stare at Claire as she made her way to the table. Really, he hadn't meant to stare but if they weren't joking about engagements and that he was likely to be engaged as well it left one viable person assuming it was someone from the group. "Yeah...long time" he said shaking his head and looking more at the center of the table than at anything else. This felt so unreal, it was funny honestly. Did their parents think they were going to just go along with it like blind sheep? He had no idea what the terms or agreement were but they had their own rights and the right to choose who they loved and who they married. <br><br>To others it might have looked like heat was starting to get to him but to his friends it was obvious Jared was starting to get mad. His face didn't turn red like it did in shows but veins started to creep above his eyes. His jaw grew tight as his teeth pressed hard to one another. Taking a drink&nbsp; he tried to look normal but they all knew him too well and the fact he wasn't looking at anyone. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>Finally he spoke "it's ridicules if they think any of us actually would" he tried not to grumble but it came out that way regardless "can't wait to break their hearts, if you know...I'm ev en actually involved in it"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Birth Do us Part {IC}</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Clio</strong> on <strong>21-11-2010, 23:15:24</strong>
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				<span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">Claire smiled at Sandra and Richard, but then overheard some of the conversation. Marriage? What were they talking about? None of this made sense, so she chuckled nervously and looked to Akira. This had to be a joke or prank, as she'd never even dated any of them! This was ridiculous, but there was no way it was true. Smiling awkwardly, she shook her head about the cigarettes and drank some more coke and then looked between the 5 friends with her blue eyes.<br><br><strong>"I'm confused. What are you all talking about?"</strong><br><br>Surely someone would explain this situation to her, or at least laugh and say it was a joke. Jared seemed to be looking at her strangely, but she didn't want to assume anything. He was an attractive young man, but she'd never thought of him in that way.</span>
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