#c:piper&lou

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@sharpenurdamnknife stolen from here:

The moment Piper popped out he knew there would be trouble. There had been bad blood between the two that went all the way back to high school. Honestly, he'd just wished his ex would've just left but as always she stirred the pot. He was about to jump in and defend his friend when Piper didn't miss a beat. So instead, Lou leaned back against the shelf deciding this was one of those times he needed to just shut the fuck up.

When Piper mentioned going into the back Lou scratched his head before smiling at her little perfect seqway, "Uh, yes." He grabbed Piper's hand and led her into the back giving Blitz a nod. As they continued to walk he apologized, "I'm sorry about that she's a bit much."

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"There you are, darling." Piper looped her arm through Lous as she came up to him in the bar after she had closed up for the kitchen for the night. Little did she know that this was the Ex he had been telling her about who's mother had been pushing them together to marry.

He scented her before she even entered the barfront from the kitchen. The level of discomfort only increased as he stood there with his ex-girlfriend Cynthia. The break-up was messy and boundaries were pushed for a little while afterward. Lou took responsibility for his own actions and the fallout. Feeling Piper's soft skin against his own when she looped around him, he felt comforted.

Protectively he placed his hand over Piper's, stealing a glance at his friend before he began introductions. "Cynthia, this is Piper. You probably remember each other from school and whatnot. She's opened up the kitchen in back."

His eyes traced to his friend where he held his gaze until his ex broke through their exchanged moment. "Oh, I remember Piper alright. Can't believe you came back here after everything." The redhead wolf was seething with jealousy watching a human touch her much-missed ex.

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You're hot- Piper to Lou

A shirtless Lou stopped in his tracks and turned around to face his friend as he carried a chest freezer as if it weighed nothing. The AC had stopped working hours ago and had to be at least 85 in the bar. He refused to waste the day and wanted to continue prepping the kitchen for opening. Heating and cooling had already been called and should be arriving soon. He felt the trail of sweat drip down his back just before he teased, "Mightly observant of you."

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She felt that odd pit of jealousy in her stomach as he mentioned his previous relationship.  She knew it was stupid since he said it had ended a year ago but still.  She couldn’t help but feel a bit jealous that whoever she was for getting that time with him.  “I’m sorry it didn’t work out.”  Oh, she said that but she was SMILING.  God, she was such a bad person but she couldn’t help it.  Her eyebrows rose at his reaction to Jasons name though.  Obviously she wasn’t the only one that was thinking along those lines though.  Though she supposed he was her boss now so that rather shot them in the foot didn’t it. Her eyes fell to their plates and she took her own bite when she looked at her at the mention of only dating casually.  Sometimes she wasn’t even sure it could be called dating.  “It was just easier.”  She admitted guiltily.  She sincerely hoping that even though he was single he hadn’t been living the life she had.  Not exactly because she was jealous, though she was on a level, but because she knew that Lou wasn’t exactly the casual sort.  She just instinctively felt it, even now from him.  She gave him a little smirk at his comment about knowing.  “Would I though?  I don’t know if I would.  You were the healthiest relationship I had in the long run.  And I kinda fucked that up too.” She muttered, annoyed at herself. If she could she would have been with Lou from the start.    The thought was so sudden and she had to shake it away, surprised at herself. She glanced at his plate as he spoke.  “Damn.  Some things don’t change huh?”  She chuckled, leaning back and wondering if she was going to have to unbutton her jeans by the end of this.  “Yeah- sure.”  She was here for work, wasn’t she?  She launched into the local, simple but savory menu.  Good finger foods but not exactly your dive bar thing.  Most definitely something with flare.  She knew she could work around local to make it cheaper.  “I’d been butchering for some of the local hunters since I got back in my shed.  I’m sure I can get us some great ingredients on the cheap."

A bit of an awkward conversation for them to be having considering his feelings, but Lou needed to remember to keep a level head. "I'm not.' he muttered when she offered up condolences. Honestly, his relationship wasn't going anywhere and it had run its course. The wide smile on her face told a different story though and it made him chuckle. Yeah, it took them all of two run-ins to find themselves back in familiar territory with one another.

At the mention of being the healthiest relationship she'd ever had struck him. It took his breath for a moment and he eased back in the chair. His eyes lifted from the plate to pull in the scene of Pip sitting across from him, burning the moment into his brain. It didn't happen often but Lou was gobsmacked at a loss. Reaching across the table for her wrist he held her gently for a moment. "You didn't fuck up anything. My feelings for you didn't leave when you did. I carry them. They're always here." Lou hoped he didn't make her uncomfortable, and ran the thick pad of his thumb across the width of her wrist before removing his hand, and grabbing the fork.

Honestly, it was true, he ate like a horse but her teasing him about it always made him laugh. Standing he gestured with a nod to follow so they could continue the conversation as they dished up. Filling his plate again he listened contently and nodded. He loved that she was going to pull things local as possible. "I have the inspectors coming in about three weeks, and an electrician this week. So I'm thinking we can start advertising soon. If you'd like to pick a date. Oh–don't let me forget I have a credit card for you so you can start purchasing supplies."

Sitting back down Lou realized his unsated hunger interrupted what had been a serious conversation. He felt like he needed to be careful because she had a history of being skittish when it came to emotional things with him. So he gently led back into the conversation, he didn't want her feeling down about her choices. "I think you needed to be out of this town. It would've just kept taking from you. You needed to go out and find yourself outside of the backdrop here. Even if I missed you." The last confession caused a smile to curl on his lips. "Look at you– you thrived out there, chef."

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throw her on the kitchen table and tell her you are ready for dinner

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17 from Piper to Lou

Finally, after the ruckus ended and the bar had finally quitted down Lou walked in back to ease any worry that Piper might have had. Hackles still raised he was mad things had gotten so out of hand. Several glasses and bottles smashed two broken chairs and another hole in the wall. Lou will be running to the hardware store tomorrow. He'd patched up enough drywall in his time he wondered if he should open up a business. God knows he's perfected it. The bar was used to taking a beating on the regular, but having Piper here for it felt different. Honestly, it actually pissed him off. Lou was typically pretty collected and wasn't easy to rile up, but the thought that the incident might upset Piper and she might bail wore on him. Finding her around the corner organizing some shelves he forced a tight smile. Pulling a chair over, he spun it around and spread his legs around the tall back as he began apologizing. He promised to try and tamper down the violence in the bar the best he could, but it would be hard. Thankfully she seemed pretty unfazed by it.

They talked for a bit, and she must have sensed the tension within him for when she dropped out of his line of vision he found her hands on his tight shoulders. The contact alone was enough to cause a wave of ease to push away the rigidity that had settled in. Letting out a soft sigh he leaned forward gripping the back of the chair and resting his head down for a moment. As she continued to massage the knots out of his muscles he found himself in a state of relaxation. Lifting his head he turned partly in the chair and reached for her hand, and pulled it towards his mouth pressing a quick kiss to it before he muttered. "Thank you, Pip."

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It's just a drop in the ocean A change in the weather I was praying that you and me might end up together It's like wishing for rain as I stand in the desert But I'm holding you closer than most 'Cause you are my heaven

Misplaced trust and old friends Never counting regrets By the grace of God, I do not rest at all And New England as the leaves change The last excuse that I'll claim I was a boy who loved a woman like a little girl

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Lou, in such a small town you must have had run ins with Pipers ex over the years. Can you tell us about one since you hated eachother so much??

Oh, do you mean Jason 'douche canoe' Stackhouse? We've had a couple run-ins over the years. Not long after Piper skipped town, I tracked him down and we got into it about her leaving. Some fists were thrown and it wasn't my proudest moment. Otherwise, just occasional run-ins where we just stare one another down. He stupidly walked into the Low Down expecting to get served one night. Yeah, no.

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Sh- Send me “Shh.” and my muse will spill a secret. - Lou

The wolf had a smile on his face from the moment he walked into the bar for the last several days. Finally, Blitz cornered him and asked what gives. Lou leaned into the lacquered bar top with his arms crossed in front and gave a short laugh before admitting, "I'm just excited to have Piper so close and working here."

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Honestly, he was glad to be saved and dragged to the kitchen. Although, he must admit the dynamic between the two ladies seemed strange. It was then he recalled they weren't exactly friends. The moment he hit the kitchen the amazing smells took over his faculties. Excitingly he asked, "What is that? My goodness!" Lou refused to let go knowing that he had a hold of Piper. He pressed an enthusiastic kiss into her chocolate locks before he looked at the perfectly plated food.

Separating long enough to grab them some forks he spun around doing a little dance shuffle and lifted a brow, "Where do we start?" Way more excited by the food than a discussion about his ex. Finally, he admitted, "It's a bit of a small town ya know. Are you upset?" He sensed she was angry, but really why would she be.

Yes she had been trying to rock the other womans boat and from the glare she felt into her back, Piper was pretty sure that it had worked. Wrapping her arm around Lous when he grabbed her hand she squeezed until then got back into the kitchen. It was still in the works to get it exactly how she wanted it but she wanted to prove her menu before she finished it off.

"A bit much?" She snorted, letting go of his arm. "You didn't tell me your ex almost wife was Cythnia." She shot back. Never mind that she didn't have a leg to stand on with that one. A weird part of her was still jealous and it showed.