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Post by HburgEagle44 on Jan 18, 2013 21:08:29 GMT -5
So sweet. I'm glad Colm seems to be good for her. Update soon?
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Post by celticbear on Jan 18, 2013 21:38:48 GMT -5
Hey a short update is better than no update! And this one was so cute! Love how Meredith is really warming up to Colm! Can't wait to see what happens during the snowy night time walk around D.C!
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Post by celticsweetheart on Jan 20, 2013 22:41:56 GMT -5
A very awesome update, I'm picking up some good hints for how to write much better, I gotta get rid of the long paragraphs and make it short and to the point utilizing more dialogue, besides the guys are great at speaking. I love Colm, he's an absolute sweetheart. Maybe I can adopt him as my nephew or a distant cousin. Keep up the good work I wanna write like you.
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Post by fallingn2ct on Jan 22, 2013 13:09:34 GMT -5
The night was frosty as the snow clung to eye lashes and coats. Lights twinkled from the different hotels and shops, bare branches swayed lazily and bowed under the snow.
"Can I ask you something?", Colm said as they strolled.
"Depends on what it is", Meredith replied.
"I know you said you didn't want to talk about him, but what about your ex. How old were you when you met?"
She swallowed hard, she didn't want to talk about Kelly, but she owed it to Colm to he honest,"I was young, young and stupid."
"Couldn't have been that daft, you did marry him."
"That was the worst part", she laughed lightly,"What about you? I don't even know how old you are. All I know is that you have a tendency to be impulsive, posess stalker like tendancies, and you so far have made this a very good new year's eve."
"Really?", he questioned slipping his hand into hers and felt relief when she didn't pull away,"Em, age wise, it's not polite to ask, but I'll answer anyway. I'm twenty three."
"Twenty three? That's it?", she stopped and looked up at him.
"Yes, that's it", he grinned,"Why, how old are you?"
"Not polite to ask a woman that", she tugged his hand to continue walking.
"So you can ask me, but I can't ask you? How is that fair?"
"Because, I should be able to keep an air of mystery."
"Should I guess then? Because that could turn out far worse for the both of us."
"Worse for you", she laughed,"Fine, fine, I'm twenty seven. Happy now?"
"Quite", he said with a nod,"Plus there's something about an older woman."
"Is that supposed to be a compliment?"
"It was an attempt", he laughed as they fell in step together,"Where are we walking too?"
"No where impaticular, I just love the city at night. It's got a different feel to it than during the day. The monuments are lit up, the White House is beautiful. I'm a total nerd and I know."
"Not a bad quality", he gave her hand a squeeze,"However, I can barely feel my face any more so perhaps we could go back to the hotel or stop in somewhere."
"The hotel was having a party right?"
"Yes", he looked at his watch,"It's just eleven, so it will be in full swing."
"Then let's go!" They made their way back to the warmth of the hotel. The heat almost stung their cold skin as they stepped inside of the lobby and followed the signs to the ballroom. The room was aglow with candlelight as people sat at the different tables mingling, enjoying drinks, and appetizers. Couples were out on the dance floor as the beat of song poured from the speakers.
"Would you like a drink?", Colm said over the music.
"Just a beer, not that oil slick you got last time."
"Right", he grinned as he went to get their drinks from the bar that had been set up. The night had been going exactly as he wanted it too. Meredith was being more open with him and she seemed to be having fun. He just had to keep things on the same path. The idea of a miss at midnight flitted quickly through his mind as he carried their drinks back to the table.
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Jan 22, 2013 16:19:12 GMT -5
They are too cute together! I absolutely love Colm, can't imagine CT without him!
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Post by celticbear on Jan 22, 2013 22:09:17 GMT -5
Things are going great! COLM DON'T MESS THIS UP! But I do hope he gets that kiss at midnight!
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Post by celticsweetheart on Jan 23, 2013 0:05:25 GMT -5
He's such a sweetheart, he better not mess this up, I'm sure he won't but in any case I'll say a little prayer. Great story BTW.
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Post by fallingn2ct on Jan 23, 2013 16:18:04 GMT -5
They sat at the table watching others dance. Meredith was aware of his eyes on her and slid closer to him, she smiled as his arm came around her. It was okay that they weren't talking, it was comfortable.
"Feel like dancing?", he said close to her ear.
"Okay", she said standing as he held out his hand. They made their way out to the dance floor as the pace of the music slowed.
"Is this okay?", he asked as the crowd seperated into couples.
"It's fine", she said stepping towards him. She wrapped her arms around his neck as his encircled her. His body was war and the light scent of a cologne still lingered on his shirt. She rest her head against his shoulder as the song continued. In that moment she felt safe, as if something that had been missing was beginning to fall into place. She felt his hands slide to the middle of her back and she looked up at him.
"What?", he asked.
"Nothing," she replied,"I'm just having a nice time, that's all."
"So am I", he said nervously. Was this the right moment, with her eyes aglow from the candlelight, her lips slightly parted as her eyes watched his. He was barely aware of the countdown that had started in the room.
"Happy New Year", Meredith said as their faces came closer.
"Happy New Year", he barely whispered as their lips met. He felt an electric charge run through his spine as her finger tips grazed the back of his neck. He forced himself to be slow with her, allowing the kiss to linger. They both seemed suddenly shy as the kiss ended. He took her hand as they went back to their table and got their things,"Would you like to come up or do you need to go?"
"I um...... I think," she laughed nervously,"I think we should probably say goodnight."
"Okay", he agreed helping her put her coat on,"I'll walk you out."
"You'd better", she grinned as he put an arm around her shoulder. The parking garage was cold and quiet as the approached her car, their breath coming in wisps of smoke as the looked at each other,"Tonight was.............really great."
"I think so too", he took her hands in his,"I'll be in town for a few more days. Will I get to see you?"
She reached up pulling his face to hers kissing him soundly,"Does that answer work for you?"
"It does", he said catching his breath with a laugh,"You drive safely and let me know when you get home."
"I will", she reluctantly opened the door,"See you tomorrow."
"Tomorrow", he replied stroking a finger down her cheek,"Good night."
"Good night", she climbed in starting the engine. She watched him fade in the mirror as she pulled out of the garage. It felt as if she was floating , that for the first time in years that she was alive in a new way. She sang along to the radio as she pulled into her neighborhood. She stopped as she saw flashing lights and orange flames coming from her home,"What is going on?" she pulled to the side and jumped quickly from the car.
"Ma'am" a fireman grabbed her,"You can't go in there."
"That's my house!", she fought against him,"Let me go!"
"I'll take care of her", came his voice.
"Kelly?", she turned and looked at him,"What.........what happened? How?"
"It apparently started in the garage, it went into the kitchen, but it's contained. They should have it out shortly."
"How did it start?", she looked at him.
"Possible faulty wiring", he said,"Do you need somewhere to stay tonight?"
"No", she shook her head,"Can I get any of my things? Clothes, anything?"
"Probably not until tomorrow, come on", he put an arm around her shoulders.
"Don't", she shrugged him off.
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Jan 23, 2013 17:15:29 GMT -5
You have a lot of twists in you today don't you? What a wonderful evening but a horrid way to end it! I hope she goes to stay with Colm and not with Kelly!
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Post by laurenne on Jan 23, 2013 20:47:03 GMT -5
More soon, please.
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Post by HburgEagle44 on Jan 23, 2013 20:48:38 GMT -5
Ahh! Awful! Update soon... stupid Kelly. Always butting in where he's not needed or wanted.
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Post by meg_cahill21 on Jan 23, 2013 21:54:40 GMT -5
kelly started it and eh...not a huge fan of the girl being older than the guy but i deal...update soon!
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Post by celticbear on Jan 23, 2013 22:02:00 GMT -5
I'm not so sure Kelly started it! But then again! I hope she calls Colm and stays with him and NOT KELLY! KELLY IS A CLASS A JERK! MEREDITH IS BETTER OFF WITH COLM!
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Post by celticsweetheart on Jan 23, 2013 23:55:19 GMT -5
I really wish I could write like you, I'm trying this single line writing it seems to be good but having difficulty writing a kiss the way you do, you should give us lessons, im not sure now who i like more colm is a cutie and this was a terrible thing but at least no one is dead, im not a big fan of people dying. Love this story update soon Fall
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Post by fallingn2ct on Jan 24, 2013 8:23:44 GMT -5
celticsweetheart, thank you I have been writing since I was about 12. The books I have read & my own enjoyment of descriptions I developed my own style. At times I will close my eyes and picture the scene & how I want to portray the texture of it. Don't give up, you will develop your style over time.
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