Now and then [Brandon and Yume]
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				Title: <strong>Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>30-08-2009, 09:19:35</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 0.7em;" class="bbc_size">Emily gleefully rushed out of the bus that had dropped her off in front of the big building where she now worked. It had been weeks since she had started her job search, and finally, a company had called, interviewed, and subsequently hired her. <br><br>She paused before entering the main doors, taking a deep breath and made sure her smart outfit was still in the right position. Her buttoned up blouse was still buttoned over her petite torso, knee length blue skirt still at her knees, the stylish scarf still around her neck. Her light brown eyes quickly glanced at her reflection in the door, tucking a loose strand of her long brown hair behind her ear. Satisfied that she was still in order and under proper dress code, she entered the building and went up to the floor where she would finally meet her boss.<br><br>Once she stepped out of the elevator she was overwhelmed a bit by the size of it. "Wow," was all she could manage to say as she looked around the room. It had been years since she had seen anything so grandiose and spacious. </span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>30-08-2009, 09:30:38</strong>
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				He was sitting on the table with the casing of the desktop computer taken off and with half its guts hanging out of it. He didnt look up at first as he connected a few wires and then screwed each device into the casing. After a few seconds he realized that the door had opened and looked back as he removed the latex gloves over his hands. <br><br>He was dressed in a pair of jeans and a black tee shirt with a long lab coat over his form. His light brown hair was kept short and he had deep blue eyes. As he looked at her something in his memory sparked. "You look familiar..." he said softly before getting up off the desk and walking toward her. Every step jogging his memory more and more till he stood within arms length of her. He offered his hand as if to shake hers "You must be the new secretary...Im Jonus, head engineer of the company." His head tilted to the side as he looked over her more and finally his memory clicked. "Emily?" he asked in a surprised tone.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>30-08-2009, 09:36:10</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 0.7em;" class="bbc_size">She was rather curious at what Jonus was doing with the computer, but just quietly watched across the room. When he came up to finally greet her, she blushed a little, nervous butterflies fluttering in her stomach. When he offered his hand, Emily took his hand and shook it gently, as a proper lady should. <br><br>Her eyes widened a bit when he said her name before she could properly introduce herself. "How did you?" she paused, glancing up at Jonus. Confusion turned to shock and surprise, she didn't expect to see her old friend at the new company. "Jonus?" she asked. "Wow." </span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>30-08-2009, 09:40:26</strong>
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				As he saw her reaction and memories spark in her eyes his lips curled into an excited smile. "I cant believe it, it is you! I would have never expected you to show up here." he shouted excitedly. He reached back and pushed away a few errant hairs that hung over his forehead. "So you're the new secretary around here? or did I forget an appointment?" he asked before walking back to sit on the desk again. <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>30-08-2009, 09:43:16</strong>
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				Emily returned the smile, glad that Jonus was happy to see her as much as she was happy to see him. Following him to the desk, she slid a vacant chair closer to it before sitting down. "Yes, I'm actually your new secretary," she said. "I'm really grateful for the company to hire me," Emily added cheerily. She glanced at him then at what he was working on. "Was...there anything you'd like me to do right now?" she asked, a list of typical secretarial duties coming to mind. She didn't even know where refreshments were kept, Emily fretted silently. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>30-08-2009, 09:47:33</strong>
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				He looked over at the computer as his hand moved up to the base of his neck, scratching slowly. "Um, no nothing that I could think of. Maybe look at the appointment book...I was just upgrading my desktop here since I just finished a big project yesterday." He looked back at her, thinking for a minute about things she needed to know. "Say, its been a long time since we saw each other. How about we get together tonight? Maybe dinner and the theater or something like that?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>30-08-2009, 10:00:06</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 0.7em;" class="bbc_size">Emily glanced around for the appointment book. "You don't look too busy for today," she said after turning to the day's page. She looked to double check his schedule for the night and then looked up with a smile. <br><br>"You're free for the night, according to the book. So sure! Dinner sounds splendid!" she said excited. She couldn't wait to hear what Jonus had been up to after all these years. What were the chances she would be working with an old friend, one she had been hoping to find since they parted ways. </span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>30-08-2009, 23:22:11</strong>
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				"Sounds great!" he answered while sliding the latex gloves back over his hands and then looking back into the machine. "So for now, you can help me with this. Theres a gray plastic case on the file cabinets go get it and grab a phillips screwdriver for me. I need to get these upgrades done so I can get to work on other projects"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>31-08-2009, 07:32:44</strong>
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				Emily nodded enthusiastically. Waltzing over to the file cabinets she found the gray plastic case. Finding the screwdrivers she glanced at the different types. "I didn't know there would be that many different kinds," she muttered. After stupidly staring at the contents of the cabinet, she turned around. <br><br>"I..Uh...What does the phillips screwdriver look like?" she asked, as none of them were conveniently labeled for a confused office assistant. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>01-09-2009, 23:37:04</strong>
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				He looked and pointed over in her direction with a bit of a frown. "You're looking for one with four prongs on it...ya know, just bring the whole case over here. I might need other stuff in it later." As she messed around with the case he hooked a few wires into the machine and bound them together with a small plastic zip tie before clipping off the end.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>02-09-2009, 05:28:34</strong>
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				Emily nodded, blushing a bit at her lack of knowledge. After dinner, she'd look up all the tools she could think to properly identify them when asked. She probably wouldn't remember most of them, but at least she'd have an idea. <br><br>She carefully lifted the case of screwdrivers, making sure not to touch any of the other unknown tools in the cabinet and brought it over to him. "Sorry about that," she said, holding the gray case out to him. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>03-09-2009, 00:12:22</strong>
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				"Thats alright youre new here. You'll learn quick though." he stated as he looked through the case and took out the screwdriver he needed. "Just set the case down and hold this thing right here." he said while pointing to a metal casing.&nbsp; He took each screw and put it on the magnatized tip before putting it in till the whole thing was secure then hoped off the desk and started plugging things into the back. "Now we see if it works before we close everything up."<br><br>She could hear the click of the mouse and a few strokes of the keys before he nodded slowly. "Yep, looks like its all fine." At the other side of the room she could hear the printer going. "When that gets done I need you to take it down to supply and give it to Jacob Holmes the head of the department. Theyre one floor down."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>25-09-2009, 04:30:16</strong>
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				She placed the case down gently, not wanting to disturb or knock anything off the table that Jonus was working on. She held the case, peeking over to what he was doing. "I never saw the inside of a computer before," she said, her interest piqued. <br><br>"Is it heavy?" she asked, hoping it wouldn't be too awkward for her to carry. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>25-09-2009, 05:19:16</strong>
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				He shook his head side to side as he reconnected a few wires and tightened them up using zip strings. "Its probably only twenty, maybe twenty five pounds. Awkward to carry because of its bulk but its not that heavy. Easy to upgrade if you know what you're doing too..." After a few moments he looked up and grabbed the outer most casing, easing it on and making sure all the connections met up right before screwing it back into place. <br><br>When everything was done he looked over at her. "So, go turn in that report and meet me downstairs in the lobby? We dont have anything to do till tommorrow so todays more or less a day off."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>27-09-2009, 08:38:57</strong>
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				Emily did a quick comparison in her mind of what twenty to twenty five pounds would be like if it weren't a computer. Several shopping bags, or trays of food at her family's restaurant. Something she could handle. <br><br>Emily nodded, picking up what she needed to turn in for him. "Sure!" she said enthusiastically. <br><br>"A day off so soon?" she asked surprised. She wasn't expecting much of that since she was new to the job. "Sounds pleasant," she added, not wanting to seem ungrateful as she left to make the delivery.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>28-09-2009, 05:27:12</strong>
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				He took some time to change clothes, putting away his coat and putting on jeans and a black button up shirt that formed his frame yet without a tie. He had a backpack slung over one shoulder, holding his change of clothes. He stood there talking to one of the security people, waiting for her to show up before they could head out.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>28-09-2009, 05:32:53</strong>
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				She made the delivery, glad to have that off her hands. She had picked up her purse from the office and then headed back down. "Sorry to keep you waiting," she said, smoothing out her skirt. "So where shall we head to?" she asked, wondering what he had in mind.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>28-09-2009, 06:09:16</strong>
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				He smiled as he lifted the backpack slightly and slung it over his shoulder. "I dunno, I thought maybe we could grab a bite to eat first since I havnt had anything all day. I know a nice Japanese place we could go to down the street...of course Im open to other ideas too."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>28-09-2009, 06:39:30</strong>
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				"Japanese food sounds good," Emily said. "I don't know that many places around here, actually." Emily hadn't traveled very far after moving from her old mansion, and her family was actually living in the suburbs outside the city. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>28-09-2009, 07:20:52</strong>
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				He reached forward offering his hand and a warm smile. "Well then lets go, its just three blocks so we dont have to drive over there." he said while turning toward the doors. As she followed him he opened the doors to the street for her and walked at a brisk pace down the street. This was part of his excersise routine to keep his body fit "So are you fully moved into your place already? On that thought, where are you staying at?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>28-09-2009, 07:25:05</strong>
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				Emily returned with one of her cheery smiles and took his hand. Once they hit pavement, Emily had to work hard to keep up in her heels. Not to mention that she hardly got much excercise besides lifting orders and serving them to people. "Yeah. I got an apartment near by since I don't have a car," she said. "It's uhh...Down that way," she said, pointing down in the opposite direction. It was in the lower end of town, Emily didn't want to waste too much money in getting something ritzy while her family made do with the simpler things in life. She was helping save money for an upgrade to their restaurant. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>30-09-2009, 06:36:42</strong>
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				He laughed softly as they walked, slowing down when he realized she was having trouble keeping up. "Thats good to hear, I always liked you and your family. Grandpa was a little upset when you guys fell out of high society but he made it a point to talk to them often till he passed away. I guess in a way I was sort of looking forward to serving you guys like he and so many past generations did."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>30-09-2009, 06:41:20</strong>
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				Emily smiled, recalling what life was like before her family lost everything. "Yeah, it was so much different then. But what were the chances of us meeting again! And I'm sorry. I didn't know your Grandfather passed away." She paused, not wanting to be on a sad note. "At least you have your options rather than just the one predetermined by your family!" she said in terms of him serving the family. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>01-10-2009, 03:35:41</strong>
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				"I always had options, but I think even with all of them I probably would have stayed to work for you guys. If everything hadn't fallen apart that is." he stopped and pointed across the street. "That's it!" he said with a smile before grabbing her hand and pulling her along and into the building. <br><br>It was a two story restruant with part of the second floor taken out so it had a view into the main floor. There were booths and tables set all around but few people for the early afternoon. He pulled her along up to the greeter and stopped there as a woman came up. "Table for two please." he said. <br><br>She nodded, and lead them over to one just under the chandelier that hung down from the second floor. He took the time to pull out a chair, ready to seat her like a gentleman.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>01-10-2009, 03:54:18</strong>
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				Emily smiled and took her seat when he pulled it out for her. "Thank you," she said. "Well, at least you have a pretty good job now at least! It took me months to find this one," she said. "I'm not exactly the brightest bulb in the bunch. Dad always said you were pretty smart."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>01-10-2009, 05:53:46</strong>
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				Once she was seated he walked around her right side and sat across from her, opening the menu and looking over it for a few moments and then to the waitress. "Miss? Could you bring us some rice balls as an appetizer? and some hot tea would be nice too." He looked back at her, still smiling "Did you want something to start with while we figure out what to order?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>01-10-2009, 06:01:12</strong>
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				"Oh...I don't know," she said, looking over the menu. "What do you normally eat here?" Emily asked. Since the menu lacked any helpful pictures, she was stuck with the short and simple descriptions at the bottom of each dish. "Recommend me your favorite dish," she smiled.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>01-10-2009, 07:08:49</strong>
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				He leaned back int he chair for a moment thinking and after a moment he turned his menu around at one entry. "How about you try this, Okonomiyaki. Its like a pancake except you can cook a variety of things inside it. A lot of people choose meats and vegetables."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>01-10-2009, 07:15:39</strong>
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				"Oh that sounds yummy!" Emily said. "I've seen those but I've never tried them." Emily paused and took a sip of water that the waitress had dropped off. "What have you been up to all these years, besides being successful in business?" she asked curiously. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>20-10-2009, 18:34:11</strong>
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				He looked up and laughed softly "Well I dont know about being successful in business, I just run my section as best I can." He stopped to think about everything he had gone through since they parted ways and after a few moments he smiled "Well after I got my computer engineering degree I took two years off and did some traveling. I went around the world, living off of the money I made in some clever stock exchange. I think I spent the most time in Thailand. I met several historians there that were studying some ruins and I joined in while I explored the country but the locals also taught me a bit about Mau Thai boxing. Ive worked that into my daily workout routine...I also got to see Japan, China, Germany, England, Spain, India...Im sure theres more that Im not thinking of off the top of my head"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>25-10-2009, 07:11:10</strong>
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				Emily listened intently. "That sounds all amazing," she said. "I wish I could've done that while I was still in the university." But asking for such a thing would've been quite selfish of her, and she didn't want to add to her family's financial strain. "But since I have a job, perhaps I can now!" she added optimistically.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>27-10-2009, 01:09:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiled at the same enthusiasm he remembered back in the day when he lived and served her and her family. It was a refreshing and rather personal reminder to him of the girl he had a crush on years ago yet had never told. "Well maybe after a year or two you can save up enough and take a trip like I did. Of all the places I visited I still think Japan was my favorite. Like a lot of places it was beautiful but I also liked the people"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>30-10-2009, 06:07:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Emily nodded. "I shall! she said. She also wanted to go shopping a bit for more work appropriate clothes, but he didn't need to know that. She sighed a bit. "Wow. I'm glad you didn't change so drastically. I know people from my school back then who are polar opposite of how they were then," she giggled. "Have you kept in touch with anyone else from the household? Oh! And I have to tell my parents I met you again! They'd be so thrilled to know I'm working for someone they trust."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>30-10-2009, 06:39:03</strong>
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				He took a moment to think about it, searching through his memory. "No, I dont think so...last time I saw your folks was at grandpa's funeral. It wasnt really a happy time for anyone so we didnt stay to talk much but your dad did say if I ever needed a reference for work he would give me one. Ive had his name on my resume ever since..." he looked up and smiled after a moment, thinking about meeting her family. "Ya know, I kind of miss them. All of your family that is...well and you especially. Maybe we could get everyone together again for a weekend or something." he suggested.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>30-10-2009, 07:03:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"That sounds great! Oh, I'm sure dad would be eager to talk with you again," she said. "You know, I think he liked you most out of all the younger people working there."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>30-10-2009, 07:14:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				A little grin crossed his lips at that comment "Well I was never one to shy away from a little hard work. I can thank grandpa for that. If the maids were slacking and I had little to do he would have us clean the mansion...or there was that time that your moms car broke down and we spent all night fixing it. Pulling straight A's in school and working around your place wasnt easy but I made it work."<br><br>He was about to say something else when the waitress came back to the table and set down their orders along with a kettle of green tea. When everything was set down he bowed his head slightly saying "Arigato." before picking up a pair of chopsticks. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>31-10-2009, 07:52:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Emily followed his lead and began to eat. "The food here is delicious!" she said. "It reminds me of how versatile the chef at home was." She laughed and shook her head. "I should stop dwelling on the past, right? Maybe after I bring you home to meet my family again, we should have a reunion with everyone who worked there!"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>01-11-2009, 07:08:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He looked up and smiled, waiting a moment to chew and swallow a piece of food before he spoke. "Theres nothing wrong with remembering the past. Those were happy times for both of us afterall. I think a reunion would be fun though, we could just have a barbecue or something like that and invite everyone. If people want to show up they show up, otherwise we party without them."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>02-11-2009, 04:15:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Emily laughed. "Sounds like a plan!" she said cheerily. After eating most of her meal, she put her chopsticks down. "That was delicious," she commented. "And it was rather filling as well."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>03-11-2009, 00:43:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				With only a few crumbs left on his plate he took a moment to drink down the last of his tea before taking out his wallet and signaling the waitress for the check. "Yeah, Japanese food is like that. Healthy, filling, and delicious. I like some variety but maybe we can come by here again...or on a regular basis." he suggested. <br><br>As the woman brought the check over he paid through credit and took care of everything before standing up and stretching. "Well the night is young, care to go out and have a good time tonight?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>03-11-2009, 04:14:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Sounds fun!" Emily said, following him. "Where to?" she asked. "I haven't had the chance to explore the city much."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>03-11-2009, 06:33:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He stopped at the door to think for a few moments. "Well theres an amusment park just outside of town. We could go to a club, or a bar. I suppose we could rent a DVD or see a movie too...I dunno, what sounds fun to you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>03-11-2009, 06:53:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Let's watch a movie," she said. "We can go out to a club or bar tomorrow?" Emily suggested. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>03-11-2009, 08:49:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He laughed at that, thinking about the neighborhood for a few moments. "I think theres a movie theatre a couple blocks from here...or we could try to find a blockbuster and go back to your place, or mine. Maybe we should go see whats playing first?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>04-11-2009, 05:04:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, lets do that," she said. "Theater's down this way?" she asked, pointing in the direction to confirm before setting off that way. "Everything seems pretty close together, that isn't too bad," Emily said. She was glad, she didn't have a car to get around, so hopefully she wouldn't have to walk far for groceries.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>05-11-2009, 07:07:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He took a few quick steps forward to catch up with her and walked by her side, thinking back to days when they were in her family mansion and arriving home after school. "Well there's a lot of commercial business places around here so it pays to put a little entertainment around too. After a long day at the office some people like to kick back and relax whether its tossing back a few at a bar or lounging in a theater with a good movie playing."<br><br>It was probably six blocks before they came to an old movie theater that had probably been built in the fiftys. It had a number of posters set out front depicting new movies, some marked coming soon, and only one marked now playing. "This is it." he said as he looked over the place. "Kind of rustic...whats playing?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>06-11-2009, 05:59:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It...looks kind of scary," she said, focusing on the picture behind the title. "I don't know...but if you want to watch it, I'm fine by that." Emily was afraid of scary movies, she had trouble sleeping afterward. But she wasn't going to let her childish fear get in the way of enjoying the activities with her old friend. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>06-11-2009, 06:59:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not into horror movies huh?" he said with a slight chuckle. He took a moment to look over the posters and think about the other options. "Well we could pass it up and go do something else. How about we rent a movie instead?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>06-11-2009, 07:06:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Are you sure?" Emily asked. "If it's alright, I'd prefer to rent a movie. One...not so scary," she laughed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>06-11-2009, 07:21:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He laughed a bit and offered his arm to her like a gentleman "Sure, I know where theres a blockbuster we can stop by but well have to go back and get my car. Got an idea on what kind of movie you want to watch? Im kind of partial to romances...and anime." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>07-11-2009, 06:03:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She took his arm and followed him. "Oh, a romance one sounds good," she giggled. "We could do a romance anime if you like or watch both." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>07-11-2009, 09:27:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He set his hand on hers as they walked along, back toward the parking lot for their offices. "Depending on the anime, they usually have twelve to twenty four episodes to encompass the whole story. So its something to watch over a few days or on one long night but I can think of a few good ones if you want to do this over a few nights."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>09-11-2009, 03:46:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That's fine," Emily said. "I'm just glad I'm not alone in the city. I was actually afraid that I'd have no one to hang out with or come with me to places."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>09-11-2009, 23:14:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Im sure you'll make a lot of other friends, just give it time." As they walked into the parking lot he lead her toward the back of the first floor, where all the other section bosses had their reserved spaces. His was the only car parked there, it was nothing extravagent either, just a hyndai sonata that was a few years old. He reached into his pocket and took out the keys, turning off the car alarm and unlocking the doors before getting inside and fastening his seat belt. <br><br>When she was settled in he started it up and pulled out of the parking lot, driving several blocks away toward a blockbuster video he knew of. "So did you want to watch it back at your place or mine?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>10-11-2009, 06:26:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yours if you don't mind," Emily said. "My place is kind of...cramped." She didn't want to show him a boring, bland and empty place. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>11-11-2009, 09:00:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Alright, my place then." he said as he turned into the parking lot. They were lucky since it was mostly empty there wouldnt be much of a line to get whatever they wanted to watch. "You want to just go pick something or want me to come with you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>13-11-2009, 05:25:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Come with me, let's pick something we can both watch," Emily said. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>13-11-2009, 05:44:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and took his keys out of the ignition, pocketing them as he got out. He walked over to her offering his arm in a gentlemanly manner once again before heading for the store, even taking a moment to hold the door open for her. There were only two employee's inside and no customers besides themselves. Movies were lined up along the walls and display shelves were lined up to make huge isles for them to see what the place had to offer. <br><br>He looked around for a moment before pointing to the back corner. "Looks like theres the romance section over there." he commented
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>13-11-2009, 06:32:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She took his arm and followed. She smiled warmly at him, he was always so kind and such a gentleman towards her. "Let's pick one of the newer movies," she said, pointing at the new romance movies.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>13-11-2009, 08:16:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nodded and walked with her into the section, looking over the various movies that were layed out for them to see. "Im not sure what to look for...any suggestions?" he asked while picking up one to examine it. After a moment he put it back before grabbing another box that was as thick as a book. "Here we go, steel angel Kurumi. I saw this a couple years ago when I was dating an Otaku girl. It all starts with a kiss, a young man activates a female andriod and their love goes on to save the world." he said, his tone a bit over the top yet he seemed excited. "I remember it had a little nudity but it was a good show...sound good?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>16-11-2009, 05:18:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Sounds good," Emily giggled. "Looks like it'll keep us occupied for a while. Hopefully long enough till there's better, not so scary movies in the theater as well."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>16-11-2009, 07:14:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He let out a laugh and nodded before going up to the counter to check it out and pay them. Then he lead her back to his car and drove all the way home. His place was a penthouse apartment in the center of town, only about a dozen blocks away from their office but close enough that he could jog there everyday. When he opened the door she could see a large front room with a few couches lined up and a fifty inch plasma screen TV sitting against the wall. The place was emaculate, just like his room in the mansion years ago. In fact it had a similar look and feel to that same room as well.<br><br>He set his keys down on the table by the door and stretched out for a moment before tossing the box onto the cofee table in the center of the room. "Welcome to my home. Feel free to make yourself at home."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>22-11-2009, 05:30:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Emily glanced around in amazement. She always expected boys to be slobs and have a mess as a home. But his was all in order. "Wow," she commented glancing around. It had been years since she had seen something so extravagant, everything now was down to necessity and what was accessible. "It...almost seems familiar, even though I've never been here before." She sat herself down at the edge of one of the couches. "Comfy~"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>22-11-2009, 05:57:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well my room back at the mansion did look like this...except for there was a bed where the couch is." He walked through the open archway into the kitchen and raised his voice as he opened a can of soda and poured it and some ice into a glass. "You want a drink? Ive got beer, blackberry wine, soda, and of course water."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>23-11-2009, 08:29:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Some wine would be nice," she said, she leaned back on the couch, enjoying the comfort of it. Emily glanced around again and realized it did look very similar to his old room. "Did you do that on purpose?" she asked curiously. She wondered if he actually missed working there. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>24-11-2009, 02:46:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He set a bottle of wine into a large bowl filled with ice and brought it and a thick blanket out to lay over the coffee table. He layed the blanket over the table and then set both the wine and his glass of soda down. "There that way if we spill something I can just wash a blanket rather then having to revarnish the table." he said before poping in the first disc. <br><br>"Kinda, sorta, yeah. I did it on purpose. I kind of miss it back there sometimes. Easy work, fun people, and of course there was always the cute girl next door." he said in a bit of a teasing tone as he sat down next to her. "Dont you miss it sometimes?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>27-11-2009, 05:06:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Emily nodded. "Smart idea," she said, after curiously watching him. <br><br>"I do miss it sometimes," she laughed. "I miss being around so many people. There was always someone to talk to, someone to listen to. I'm still not used to being alone sometimes," she admitted. "I miss how busy things were."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>27-11-2009, 05:17:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well at first I just had the decor to remind me, but now the cute girl next door is back too." he said with a teasing chuckle. Reaching forward he picked up the remote and hit play before leaning back and putting his arm on the back of the couch which gave her room to lean into him if she liked. As the opening scene began a catchy upbeat song played throughout the room and he looked over into her eyes. He found old feelings welling up inside him again, it was like a scene of bittersweet youth all over again. "Hey could I tell you something? I mean without expectations or anything like that?"<br><br>----------<br><br>OOC: Found a video of the opening in case you wanted to know what was playing <br><br>Steel Angel Kurumi opening (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh7A6niRbFo#)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>28-11-2009, 07:01:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Emily scooted a little closer to him, but not too much as she felt too nervous to do so. She giggled a little as she watched the cheery and bright opening theme song. "They're so cute!" she said. <br><br>"What is it?" she asked, partly turning to give him her undivided attention.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>28-11-2009, 07:13:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He looked down into her eyes, hearing the opening scene start where a bunch of young boys were talking about a creepy mansion. He had already mentioned it so he might as well tell her rather then keeping her wondering. "I...I had a crush on you when we were younger and seeing you now...I think I might still like you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>29-11-2009, 08:02:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Emily tilted her head a little. "That...actually explains why you were always with me back then," she laughed. "To tell you the truth, I liked you then too. I was really sad when we had to go separate ways."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>29-11-2009, 08:14:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He was surprised. She really like him back then? Despite all his flaws and his low standing in society? "I...I, uh, dont know what to say...I didn't think you felt that way back then." He wondered what might have been if they never parted ways and given in to those secret desires, would they have kissed one night and held eachother tight under the stars like he dreamed as a teenager, and even now? "It was more then just physical attraction too, I mean you've always been cute, but I like you for who you are...I know I asked for no expectations but...what would you say if I said I wanted to explore those secret feelings now?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>18-12-2009, 09:31:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I liked you because you were truly nice to me. Some people just wanted to be nice to me because my family had money. But when it was all gone, they left. Even the people I thought were friends. And now, those people won't have anything to do with me," she explained. "But you're still talking to me, and you're not being mean towards me. That's why I like you," Emily giggled. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>19-12-2009, 02:20:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He let out a little chuckle at that "Well I liked you because of who you were. I wasnt one of those guys that got mesmerized by the look of your butt. I got to know you with all those long nights of studying for tests and working on school projects. You're a good person and it wasnt long till I wanted to tell you how I felt but I was kind of scared to. "
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>24-12-2009, 06:50:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Emily blushed. "There were guys who would look at my butt?!" she asked, completely surprised. "How perverted of them!" she laughed. "Just so you know, I only passed because you helped me study and work on those projects," she said. "But I'm glad to know you like me like I like you! I haven't had a friend like you since you left."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>24-12-2009, 07:44:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He didnt want to answer her question and he didnt want to admit that he was one of the guys who would look on occasion earlier. It wasnt all he liked about her but the fact that she had a great body didnt hurt either. "I guess credit where credit is due." he said with a laugh, thinking back to the long nights they spent buried in books. His arm pulled her in a bit closer to hug her as he looked back at the screen as sounds of the characters arguing about something began. "Well I'll always be your friend and maybe down the road we can be something more."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>24-12-2009, 23:51:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Alright," Emily said, without much thought. Later she'd fret about the words, but she was partially distracted by her memories of what life was like before and by the show on the television. "I want to find out how everyone else is doing as well, do you think they'd be hard to find?" she asked. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>25-12-2009, 08:32:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Maybe, maybe not." he said before he got up and walked over into one of the other rooms. She heard him messing around with something before he came back out with a laptop under his arm. He sat back down and lifted the top before turning it on and he sat there, waiting for it to boot up. "We can take a look with this though. Maybe you should make a list of who to get ahold of?" he suggested, smiling as he put his arm back around her shoulders to hug her again. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>27-12-2009, 08:09:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I remember a few names," she said. "Mostly the people I bothered the most," Emily said with a giggle. "My tutors, the people working in the kitchen, and their children, or course, since they were around our age."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>27-12-2009, 08:23:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He started typing a few words out on the keyboard and as the search results came back he looked over the results for people searching. He clicked the first one and looked over at her "Ok so...how about Mrs. Corin? The maid that would bring us those late night snacks when we were studying. Do you remember what her first name was or any others?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>03-01-2010, 06:14:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Madison. Mrs. Madison Corin," Emily said, after a brief moment of trying to recall the name. "Oh I missed those snacks. She made the best things out of whatever was left over. Sometimes I preferred what she could concoct over the over confident family chef. And her husband! William Corin, who made sure I got to school by driving me when I was going to be late. Father always loved how he kept the gardens."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>03-01-2010, 06:36:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He paused for a moment, thinking back to Mrs. Corin's chocolate covered snack cakes. After a moment he caught himself almost drooling and wiped his mouth away as a reflex "Oh yeah, she made some awesome snacks. So lets see here..." he said as his fingers set on the keys and went to work. Typing the name in the blink of an eye before the search was put in. Three different Madison Corin's came up and he tapped his finger on the side for a moment as he thought. <br><br>"This might be tougher then I thought...lets try checking out their prior addresses..." he said as he clicked on one. After a few seconds his eyes widened as he pointed to one of them and read it out loud. "900 High hills road. Our old address." he said with a triumphant grin before clicking on the name and handing her his phone. "Heres her number, give her a call."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 06:28:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It's late!" Emily pointed out. "I can give her a call during my lunch break," she said, pulling out a notepad from her handbag and jotting down the number and address. "Let's just make a list and see if we can all get together. Maybe we should plan out a reunion before contacting everyone?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>06-01-2010, 06:39:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I guess you're right." He admited with a slow nod as he leaned back, thinking about throwing a party with all their old authority figures there. "How about just a barbecue style party? Get a grill set up, cook some steaks, burgers, and other stuff and then chow down and reminisce.&nbsp; Simplistic but effective, right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>26-01-2010, 03:24:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That sounds fun. And delicious," Emily said, already imagining the reunion in her head. "I'll help with the preparations as well..after work of course." She smiled, leaning back onto the couch as well. "I'm so excited, but I'm so tired too," she yawned. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>26-01-2010, 06:07:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yeah I think it'll be a blast seeing everyone again." He smiled warmly as he looked at the clock in front of his TV. He couldnt help but want to spend more time talking with her like they were kids again but he knew they both had responsibilities the next day. "It <strong>is</strong> almost midnight...I guess I should take you home before it gets to late...unless you want to spend the night?" he suggested.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>21-02-2010, 22:05:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Emily sighed, glancing at her watch. "It is late, I don't want to inconvenience you to take me home. I'll just catch a bus in the morning to change at home before heading to the office," she said. "That is if you don't mind me spending the night."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>23-02-2010, 02:52:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shook his head side to side as he got up and took her hand, leading her into the bedroom. It was just like the living room only darker and with a bookcase at one end of the room that held more movies then books. He walked over to the walk in closet and messed with a few things before looking back. "I guess you have two choices. I use the guest room for storage but there should be enough room in it for a sleeping bag...or theres my bed."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>23-02-2010, 03:08:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't want to inconvenience you," Emily said. "I can stay on the couch with no problem," she suggested. She felt it would be too weird to be sleeping in a storage room, and even more awkward to be sleeping in her boss' bed. "Really, I'll be fine, you don't have to worry about my accommodations."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>23-02-2010, 04:05:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shook his head side to side again as he shrugged. "You wouldn't inconvenience me. Sometimes the nights get lonely without someone beside me but whatever you want to do is fine by me." He pulled out an old sleeping bag from the closet and tossed it onto the bed before looking back in and grabbing a spare blanket for her as well. He walked over to her with it drapped over one arm and smiled "Like I said, whatever you want to do. My home is your home."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>23-02-2010, 05:29:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh," she thought a little, pondering on his words. "Then we can share the bed. That way you won't be lonely tonight," she suggested. It was more of an innocent proposal, but the way it sounded to her made her blush a bit. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>23-02-2010, 06:06:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He let out a short laugh and walked over to the closet again, digging in it for a moment before he took out two towels as well as a robe. "Sounds good. If you want to take a shower first feel free. I've still got to check my email and I'll take one after that." He tossed the robe and one towel on her side of the bed as he sat down at the desk with his computer, turning it on and waiting for it to boot up. "Theres no rush, so take your time"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>24-02-2010, 03:47:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Emily took the towels. "Thank you," she said, heading into the bathroom to wash up. After a quick shower, she came out in the robe. "I know I'm asking a lot of you, but could I borrow some pajamas?" she asked, blushing a little. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>24-02-2010, 05:39:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When she came back in he was sitting at his desktop and she could hear the sound of some soft music playing, the woman singing in another language. His hands moving at a mile a minute as he typed something on the keyboard. When she came back in he looked back and smiled but his face showed confusion. "Pajama's...right...I think the best I can do is a pair of boy shorts and a long tee shirt. Will that work?" he asked as he pushed the chair back and wheeled over to the dresser, already looking through it for some clothes that would work.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>24-02-2010, 06:17:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That would. I can wash it later before I return it to you," Emily offered as she waited by the bathroom door. She dried her hair with the other towel, feeling a little out of place in such a masculine room. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>24-02-2010, 06:48:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He took out a pair of navy blue shorts and a long gray tee shirt, laying them over one arm as he walked back to the bathroom and offered them to her. "Here you go. They wont be a perfect fit but they'll get you through the night." he said with a subtle laugh. "This reminds me of the time we got caught in that storm on the way home from school. You were soaking wet and had to change into my gym clothes so you wouldnt catch a cold."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>24-02-2010, 06:55:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Emily laughed. "Oh, that was so funny," she said. "Thank you," she added taking the clothes and heading back into the bathroom to finish changing. Once she had the clothes on, she hung the towels so they could dry on the rack and went back to his room. "Will you be heading to bed soon?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>24-02-2010, 07:00:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"In a bit. Couple minutes to finish typing that email. Then take a hot shower which usually takes me half an hour or so. Then bed. That's my routine anyway." he replied as he stepped away, going back to his computer. Once again his hands were moving at a mile a minute, filling the room with the sound of keystrokes. "Make yourself comfortable. You can turn the TV on or the radio if you want. My home is your home." he said in a reassuring tone.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>24-02-2010, 07:35:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Thanks again," she said, crawling into bed. She was sleepy, usually sleeping a little earlier than this. The sound of his typing somehow got her to relax, and she stretched out comfortably on his bed. "This is quite comfy," she giggled. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>25-02-2010, 07:15:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He let out a smooth chuckle as he added a few clicks of the mouse. "Yeah, I always found it really comfortable. You lay down and pass right out. Perfect for a bed." Once things were done he pushed his chair back and grabbed one of the towels. "Well I guess its my turn. No peaking!" he said with a playful wink
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>25-02-2010, 07:19:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Emily giggled. "I wont!" she said, curling up on his bed. It was so comfy and warm, Emily felt herself drifting to sleep. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>26-02-2010, 06:56:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He went into the bathroom and spent a long time in there. Brushing his teeth and showering till he was fully clean. It was perhaps a half an hour before he came back in, wearing a pair of boxer shorts and he smiled as he saw her laying there. So cute, just like when they were kids and even teenagers. He pulled one side of the blanket up and took a seat, making sure to set his alarm before he looked back over. "Still awake?" he asked softly while laying back into the pillows and relaxing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>07-03-2010, 21:31:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Just barely," Emily said softly, her eyes closed. She found herself instinctively curling up next to him, finding warmth and security in his presence next to her. Just like old times. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>11-03-2010, 05:46:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As she nuzzled up to him he found himself a bit surprised and an old dream flashed in his mind. One where he was dressed nicely in a butlers unifrom and served her every need around the grand mansion. Then at the end of the day she would take him to her bed to cuddle with and show true affection for him. Of course that dream was long dead, yet this was still reminiscent of it and it felt right to him. He leaned over, letting his arms wrap around her and he set his forehead to hers, smiling. "I was just checking...I dont think we've ever been in the same bed before. It's nice."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>13-03-2010, 08:33:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It is nice," she said. "It feels...right. I'm with someone I care about, I'm not alone and I'm not cold," she smiled as she drifted fully to sleep. <br><br>((Sorry my latest posts have been so short. &gt;___&lt; ;; )
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>14-03-2010, 09:14:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As she drifted off to sleep he leaned over, looking at her lips and thinking about the feelings he still had buried deep inside his mind. He layed there, looking at her face and especially her lips. <em>"Emily...if I stole a kiss, just one, would you hate me...would you even know?"</em> he thought. He leaned in more and then stopped himself, instead leaving a gentle kiss on her forehead as he laid back and drifted off to sleep as well. <br><br>For him the night was quiet, having nothing happening throughout their time in bed together. Yet the peaceful rest was disturbed when a loud beeping sound echoed throughout the room, making him jump up with a bit of startled realization. A little sigh came from his lips and he looked over at her once again and couldnt help but think about how much he didnt want the moment to end.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>yume</strong> on <strong>08-04-2010, 07:55:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Emily was used to waking up early in the morning, having to help with whatever had to be done in the house along with getting ready for school and work in the morning. Her eyes closed, she lazily stretched before remembering she wasn't at home. Hoping she didn't wake him, she quietly slipped out of bed and went to the kitchen, looking for something to make for breakfast as a thank you. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Now and then [Brandon and Yume]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Brandon</strong> on <strong>09-04-2010, 22:53:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He saw her roll out of bed and almost wanted to ask her to stay but he knew he couldnt. They both had work today and he was sure that the executives would give him some new idea for a device they wanted made. That was his line of work, getting nothing more then a loose drawing and an idea for what something was supposed to do, and turning it into a reality. <br><br>Once she left he rolled out of bed and slipped on a pair of shorts and tee shirt before he stretched his body out. Then he turned on the morning news and jumped on the treadmill, doing his daily run as he watched the goings on. About fifteen minutes later he had run a whole two miles and his heart was beating soundly. It was then that he noticed the smell of food in the air and a smile crossed his lips as he headed to the kitchen, poking his head in and commenting "That smells great."
			</dd>
		</dl>
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