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Burdened by the Stars - Pt. 4

Part 1 | 2 | 3 - MasterList

Picking up a bit of motivation for this story again. Yay! And sorry, the boys can’t seem to get it into their heads that this one is not their story. I’ll try to keep their visitation to a minimum.

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After a brief assessment away from the dizzying presence of the half-orc, I realized there was very little chance of the Royal quarters actually having what I needed. Nikostratus was the tallest and broadest in the family, and even he did not come very close to matching Erramun in height. Besides, I couldn’t imagine my neat and tidy older brother wouldn’t notice his clothing going missing. But the laundering rooms were near the bottom level of the castle, closer to the city than the towers. There was no telling if once I arrived I would be able to find some appropriate clothing with any ease, considering that laundry from every part of the castle was often washed in mixed tubs. There was also no way for me to know whose clothes would be on rotation for wash today, nor in what state, batch, or bin they might be in if I did find them. Which made a visit to the laundering rooms, while more anonymous and definitely more diverse, absolutely impractical for my devices. However, the guards quarters were not quite so far; only a few levels down and adjacent to the training cliffs. There, I knew, I would be most likely to find the belongings of perhaps the one resident in the entire goblin castle that might have a few items close enough to Erramun’s size.

It was an easy enough trip, though I tried to make it as hastily as possible. No guarantees of what that fool would get up to if I left him to his own devices for too long. I also wasn’t entirely sure he had been completely honest when he had said he could manage the bath. Considering his wooziness since I had met him in the forest, I worried he might just pass out in the water and drown. Not that my being there would be much help, I reasoned. I certainly wasn’t strong enough to haul a half-drowned half orc from the water should he require it. I was also more than a little perturbed with the recollection of the taut green skin running over his shoulders and muscular back. My mind supplied ample fodder for what might be waiting a little further down than my eye had succeeded in wandering during our prior parting. And the thoughts brought a hot flush to my cheeks. I quickly forced myself to focus on the task at hand.

Thankfully, the barracks were also mostly quiet. The majority of the guard would be on their daily patrols, or perhaps in the dining commons catching a meal beforehand. Any left here would be from night shift, so would most likely be resting in their bunks. I had been here often enough, and knew the layout by heart (as I knew most of the castle). I headed towards the largest of the chambers, near the back, where the General kept his private quarters. Retired General, he would say, should you care to ask him. Though considering he still managed to keep busy enough maintaining the guards and patrols, perhaps that was not the optimal word. His title was more ceremonial now than necessity, as he had the guard running like a perfectly well oiled machine, and more often than not you could find him with a drink in hand, laughing alongside the nobles in the sitting rooms of the castle. Still, I was glad General Damjan had maintained some personal quarters in the castle rather than permanently retiring outside its walls. It meant I might actually have a chance of finding a set of clothes that would fit my behemoth charge. I was also fortunate that although Damjan kept his private quarters locked, I knew exactly where the old soldier kept his key. 

Damjan was, in a sense, like a grandfather to me. He had been a major part of Grier’s life after his father’s passing, and when Nikostratus had moved to the castle he had taken my brother under his wing as well. So it fell to reason that he had me spoiled rotten by the time I was 11; teaching me all the best goblinese curses, and a few fighting moves that were certainly not proper for a Princess to know. The old half-goblin was also a sound source for advice, and had an ample stock of wisdom to share with anyone willing to listen. Therefore, I had been to visit him in his office and chambers more than a few dozen times over the years. Which meant I knew his rooms nearly as well as mine and Niko’s. Allowing me to steal in and out with as simple a shirt and pair of trousers as I could find and relock his door all within a matter of minutes. I was assuaged of the little stab of guilt I felt by the fact that if Damjan had been around to ask, he certainly would have been more than indulgent of my request. I simply just didn’t have the time right now to look for the old General to tell him I had another half-orc stashed upstairs in my private chambers. I made a silent promise to the universe that I would make him a plate of his favorite pastries to make up for it.

It had barely been half an hour since I had left Erramun when I skittered down an upper hallway back towards the towers. Still, despite having managed to avoid the entirety of the current inhabitants of the castle and with prize in hand, I was anxious to be back. I was so distracted by the thought of what the half orc would be doing alone in my bed chambers that I moved automatically and inattentively. Causing me to almost run head first into a goblin as we both rounded the same corner from opposite directions.

“Ah, little bird!” He exclaimed delightedly as we recovered ourselves.

I nearly squeaked in surprise, quickly hiding the bundle of clothes behind my back as Grier fixed me with his classic toothy smile. The goblin King seemed un-bothered by our near collision, though I had to work quickly to throw a cover over my guilty expression. I saw his scarlet eyes flick over me curiously at my movement, and one slender brow cocked up. I knew I would have to work fast to evade suspicion and make my escape. My brother-in-law was perpetually curious, and keenly observant. Prolonging our interaction would only heighten the chances that I would have to build a lie I wasn’t prepared to forge.

“Sorry, Grier, I wasn’t paying attention to where I was going.” I told him quickly, starting to slide around his side. Careful to face him as I did with my back and hands squarely out of his line of sight. “But I’m sure you’re very busy, so I won’t keep you!”

He spun slowly on heel to match my movement. “No trouble at all, little bird,” He replied, and I saw the suspicion already growing quickly on his face as his eyes narrowed ever so slightly, “Nikostratus has been looking for you, you know.”

“Oh, he’s always looking for me,” I tried to sound as nonchalant as possible, shrugging my shoulders, “Mostly because the majority of that time he spends lost in the halls. Or searching a place he already checked having turned himself around and gone back on his own feet.”

Grier laughed at that, placing his hands on his hips. “Yes, the man is completely hopeless I fear.” He followed me a step down the hall as I started to retreat backwards. “But none-the-less… you seem to be making a particular point of avoiding him this time around.”

“I am just busy,” I started to assure him, “I-”

“Morgana, you know you have been avoiding us both since you first got here nearly a week ago.” He interrupted, his voice becoming uncharacteristically serious. “I am not sure what we did… or what you’re hiding… but please keep in mind you have the same air of secrecy about you as when you rescued that bear cub from the forest when you were 15.” He shifted his hands to cross his arms over his chest. His thin lips twitching in amusement. “It was halfway through the kitchen pantry before you finally came clean… I do hope you’ve learned your lesson since then?”

I gave a nervous, forced laugh. “I haven’t smuggled in any wild animals, I promise.” Which was technically true.

He gave an unconvinced ‘hmmm’ at that. “But you do know you can talk to us, yes?” He asked quickly, even as I opened my mouth to continue, “About anything that may be bothering you.” His head tilted slightly to one side. “... Nikostratus is worried about you.”

I felt a little tongue of anger flare up in me at that. “I’m not a child anymore.” I scoffed, my brow furrowing slightly. “I don’t need nor want my brother hovering over me like some agitated mother hen!”

Grier considered that as well, and I started to take a few steps backwards down the hall. Eager to make my escape. Shaking my head in frustration and thinking that was the end of it. My brother-in-law was not usually the confrontational sort with me. He was good at gathering information, at poking holes in my defenses; but I tended to think he preferred to be my confidant rather than my guardian. We had developed a rather close relationship since he had married my brother, mostly revolving around how best to manage my tight lipped, straight backed sibling. It had been a rocky start for the two of them, and I had exclusive inside knowledge of how best to break through Niko’s stony exterior. In later years, he had more often than not come to my defense when my brothers had sought to disperse punishments, or withhold liberties. He understood my wild spirit better than either of them, and that it caused my siblings and I to butt heads frequently. Not to say he wasn’t carefully responsible around me. He had taken me as his ward as much as Niko had back our mother had passed when I was born. But he usually left any actual scolding to my brothers.

Which was why I nearly stumbled in surprise when he persisted in the face of my irritation. Rather than letting it pass as he usually would.

“Well, that may be the case, little bird,” He said, even as I continued to inch away from him, “But regardless, you know your brother will always worry about you. And-” He continued before I could interject “- Even if you are upset with him, that is no reason to avoid your commitments. Most prominent being the promise you made to your nieces and nephews.”

That made me falter, and my retreat stilled. “... I didn’t mean-”

“You promised you would go with them to the gardens.” He pressed, not allowing me breath for excuses. The goblin raised one bejeweled hand, silencing any protests I might have had. “I understand if you would like your space from myself and Nikostratus, and I will speak to him about allowing you some. However, I would ask that you do not allow your current disdain to rub off on the children, as they have done nothing to raise your ire, and do not deserve your neglect.”

I winced now, guiltily. “I forgot I…” I hesitated, and half expected Grier to fill the lull, as he often did. But the goblin merely raised his brow at me again, and I shuffled in my shame. “... Of course. I’m sorry. I will be sure to collect them from their lessons today…” I couldn’t help a guilty glance over my shoulder, as if I would be able to see the clothes scrunched up behind my back. “... I just need to drop something off in my rooms first, then I promise I’ll go straight to see them.”

“I appreciate that.” He replied, nodding slightly. “I know you likely didn’t intend for them to get swept up in�� whatever this is.” He crossed his arms again. “Still, I hope you and your brother reconcile soon.” His toothy grin returned. “I miss our little bird.”

I laughed softly, dropping my gaze to the floor. “I don’t think we’re fighting, per say...” I hesitated briefly, “...but I’ll… keep that in mind.”

“And I’ll keep in mind that being stubborn and hot tempered runs in the family.” He mused, his voice still light-hearted. “And will try to muster what patience I can to wait this out.”

I almost laughed again, but settled for a respectful dip of my head. I longed to inch away, back down the hall in the direction of my rooms. But waited as long as I could stand under the goblin King’s scrutiny to avoid any more suspicion. Grier did consider me one last time, then sighed and gave his own little nod. Turning to head off himself. No sooner had he started than I spun and darted down the hall. Pulling my bundle of clothes around to shield them from his view as I did. I wondered only briefly what he would make of that, but didn’t bother to linger on it long.

I took the steps to the tower two at a time, my heart pounding in my ears by the time I reached the top. Thankfully, no one else was around at that moment, and I made it back to my rooms unmolested.

I leaned back against my closed door with a brief sigh of relief. I hoped Grier wouldn’t go looking for Niko yet. I knew he would be inclined to tell my brother about our interaction; the two shared just about everything with one another. Still I hoped he might wait until much later in the day. To give me a chance to properly wrap things up here before one of the pair came looking for me again. I didn’t linger long against the wood, my eyes already darting about the small sitting room. But it seemed my strange company was nowhere to be seen. I had been away for far too long for him to be bathing still, I reasoned. Unless perhaps he was a particularly lazy orc, or was enjoying the hot, fresh water a bit too much. Not that I could picture such a thing, though I reminded myself I didn’t know him all that well after all. I gathered up the salve and bandages from before in my bundle, listening for any sounds I might hear. I noticed the door to the bathing rooms appeared to be as I had left it, and hesitantly made my way over. I quickly chided myself, straightening up and squaring my shoulders. These were my rooms. I shouldn’t have to sneak about shyly.

I did however allow him the courtesy of rapping my knuckles lightly against the sliding door.

“Hey, you still alive in there?” I called lightly.

When there was no response, my heart leapt, and I attempted to force down the sudden anxiety trapping itself in my throat. I cracked my knuckles against the door again, then slowly slid it open. More than a little leery of seeming something I didn’t want to see. Or admitting to myself that maybe it was something I did. The memory of our last parting surfaced unbidden to my thoughts, and I stubbornly pushed it away.

The bathing room beyond was empty. The waters rippled and gently gurgled with the natural flow of the water, but otherwise it was still. I might have been able to convince myself that the entire day had been a figment of my overactive imagination had it not been for the pile of soiled towels by the edge of the pool. I groaned internally, bustling in and peeking into the corners as if the behemoth man could have somehow managed to hide behind the potted plants. At least there didn’t appear to be a trail of blood anywhere. I prayed to whomever was listening that the dolt hadn’t deigned to leave the chambers.

“Where are you, you idiot?” I grumbled, tucking my bundle under one arm and heading to the door at the opposite end.

“In here.” Came the reply, and I nearly shook with relief.

He must have keener hearing than I thought. Or he had been listening for my return. The door to my bedroom was slightly cracked, and I shouldered it the rest of the way open, then spun to close it behind me. Using the motion as an excuse to steady myself as the sound of his deep voice seemed to have rattled me strangely.

“I do hope you aren’t-” I started as I turned, then promptly squealed loudly in surprise, dumping the clothes, bandages, and salve unceremoniously to the floor as both hands shot up to cover my eyes.

“Eh?” I heard the shuffle of his feet across the bare stone floor as he must have continued his own turn to face me. “Is something the matter?”

“WHERE ARE YOUR CLOTHES??” I nearly shrieked.

Though I kept my palms firmly clasped over my eyes, the previous momentary glimpse of the half-orc’s assured nudity was currently seared deep into my mind’s eye. The fine toned abdomen. The taut green buttocks, with a dimple above the top of each cheek in the small of his back. He must have washed his hair, for the long mohawk of growth had spilled over his skin like polished ebony in soft looking tendrils. Leading my eyes over his broad green shoulders. And when he had started to turn… the soft ‘v’ shape at the top of his hips leading down to…

The sight (and now, memory of the sight) left my mouth decidedly dry and my lips refusing to work properly. I felt an unfamiliar twitch in my fingers as the urge to pull them apart and sneak another peek rushed through me. There was no way! No way any man should be that… I swallowed hard, shaking my head with my hands pressed so tightly to my face it almost hurt.

“You said they were filthy, and inappropriate.” He reminded me matter-of-factly, and I could almost hear the shrug of those big shoulders. Big, broad, muscular shoulders-

“That doesn’t mean you should walk around NAKED!” I snapped, finally starting to come to my senses. I shifted my hands so that one covered both eyes, and crouched down in an attempt to blindly find what I had discarded in my panic.

“What was I to wear?” He replied. “Your drying cloths are tiny. I needed three just to-”

“I don’t care!” I managed to find the clothes by groping about with my free hand, and stood. Tossing them towards the sound of his voice and hearing a disgruntled huff as they hit him. “Just put those on, quickly, before my breakfast makes a reappearance.”

Erramun gave an angry grumble, but I heard the shake and shuffle of cloth as he did. “I didn’t know human stomachs were so sensitive.” His voice became muffled briefly as I assumed he pulled the shift over his head. “I always thought my mother was being dramatic when she scolded me for forgetting to dress.”

“If your mother imparted any other wisdom to you regarding humans, I suggest now is the time you take it to heart.” I replied sourly. Careful to keep my palms firmly fastened over my eyes. Though the heat of my cheeks nearly burned me.

I was so focused on not looking, I didn’t hear the soft scrape of his bare feet again as he moved forward. I jumped about a foot in the air as his hands suddenly came around my wrists. Gently pulling them free from my face. Leaving me suddenly face to face with a soft silk and cotton shirt, its untied collar just hinting at the toned chest I had been privy to moments before. I tried to ignore that memory, and fought through a sudden haze at the realization that his fingers were almost as gentle and soft as they were strong. And how close he currently stood to me. My heart skipped and I felt my breath catch in my throat as my head craned back to look up at him. He gave me a lopsided grin that had my knees feeling a little weak, and I felt him gently turn my hands in his. Until the backs of my hands rested in his palms and he could run his thumbs over the pads of my fingers.

“I am sorry, Gana,” He told me gently, “I did not mean to startle you so.”

 For a second, I couldn’t find the air in my lungs to speak. I struggled for a moment, and saw those bright emerald green eyes of his flick about my face. Thoughtfully, perhaps… almost appreciatively. And the way he was studying my features suggested he had been meaning to do just that for some time now. Up close, with seemingly time to spare to linger on each inch. I felt the flames beneath each cheek rekindle, but was strangely frozen for another few staggered beats of my heart. Finally, I yanked my hands from his, quickly shaking my head again to dispel the moment. Stubbornly denying it had ever existed.

“Is the apology her wisdom or yours?” I quipped, pleased to find my sarcasm still had a sharp bite to it despite the swirling quality of my thoughts.

My heart nearly faltered again at his answering smile. “A little bit of both, I suppose.”

I scoffed, trying to clear my head as I waved my hand at him dismissively. “Then perhaps there is some hope for you after all…” I took a step back, eager to put some space between us and hopefully regain a little more of my senses. “What are you even doing back here?” I put my hands on my hips. “I don’t suppose your mother ever told you it is incredibly rude to snoop around a lady’s chambers?”

“Hmm. She may have raised that point once or twice.” He grinned again, turning to follow my progression as I stalked around him angrily. I crouched down briefly to gather up the remainders of my bundle from the floor. “But you took longer than expected… And I was curious.” His head cocked to the side as he slowly followed me to the center of the room by the bed. “Are these the Princess’ rooms?”

I nearly dropped the jar and bandages again, spinning on him with the vial of healing salve in hand. “What makes you say that??”

He nodded to the corner. “The jewels and such.” I followed his gaze to my vanity table, where I had left some never used jewelry as thoughtlessly as one might discard soiled clothes on a chair. “I do not think even human servants tend to have such things.”

“I never said I was a servant.” I reminded him sourly, then jerked my chin. “Sit.”

“You haven’t said much of anything.” He shot back, but did as he was told and settled onto the chest at the foot of the bed.

“Eventually you may just conclude that that is entirely by design.” I said, opening the jar as he rolled his shirt up on one side. I pretended not to notice the tautness of his flesh or the shape of his abdomen as I slowly spread some of the salve on his wound. It seemed to have mostly stopped bleeding, which was good. “You may even come to remember that I am looking to get you out of here as quickly as I can. And the sooner that is the better.”

“Do I really disgust you so?” He asked, sounding bitter.

My eyes darted up to his face in surprise. And I got stuck in the quality of those emerald greens for a moment longer than I would ever admit. I adjusted my tongue in my mouth, forcing my eyes away from his finally and reaching for the pile of bandages I had brought.

“... You don’t disgust me.” I admitted quietly.

He snorted, wincing slightly as I began to carefully apply first a clean square bandage, then the longer ones wrapped about him to hold it in place. It brought me uncomfortably close to him. I couldn’t help but take in a breath next to his skin, and found the smell of him made my nostrils quiver. I was just surprised to find he didn’t stink anymore, I assured myself silently. That was all. I had come to expect him to smell like dirt and blood, not this strangely pleasant smell he currently had. It meant nothing that I noticed it.

“You don’t seem to like me all that much.” He replied. “I am not sure what else it would be.”

I straightened, having secured the end of the bandage in place, and crossed my arms over my chest. “Oh, obviously I must hate you then. That must be why, and it has nothing at all to do with the reason why you are even here in the first place.” I scoffed.

“Eh?”

My eyes rolled, and I was grateful for it as I didn’t have to watch him roll his shirt back down over his stomach again. The way his shoulders shifted and moved beneath the fabric wasn’t at all fair.

“You came here insistent that you would be marrying the Princess. Am I supposed to welcome you with open arms?” I placed my hands back on my hips and scowled at him. “Perhaps you assume that since you plan to marry her, that means you should be treated as a Prince?”

That warranted me a loud guffaw, and my eyes widened slightly in surprise. His crooked grin had my heart skipping, and I scoffed again in an attempt to dislodge it from my throat. The big orc stood, swaying for half a moment and forcing me back a step as he reached out to steady himself on the post beam of the bed. I eyed him warily, not too fond of the idea of being crushed by his bulk should he lose his balance and completely topple over. He managed to keep his feet however, and half staggered over to a full length mirror.

The clothes fit him surprisingly well, though it seemed that General Damjan was a bit narrower and lankier than he was. The sleeves of his cream colored shirt bunched up at his wrists, but you couldn’t tell since the collar of the shirt was filled with soft ruffles and the style was of a looser fit. It draped lazily over his shoulders, clinging to his upper arms and chest as he moved, with a straight cut that had him looking even taller than before. His trousers, a dark brown, disappeared beneath the long hanging tails of the shirt, but hugged his thighs snuggly. The outside seam of each leg had a dash of lighter thread, accenting the length of his limbs, as well as their shape. I had to take a moment to adjust my gaze from those firm, muscular thighs of his before his emerald eyes noticed me ogling him from behind.

“I look… foolish…” He grumbled.

I crossed my arms. “Good, you finally reflect your natural state then.” He snorted, turning this way and that and playing with the fabrics. I rolled my eyes again. “The shirt is supposed to be tucked into the pants. You look like you just rolled out of bed.”

He glanced at me in the mirror, then back at his shirt. “... How?? These pants are too tight. There is no space!”

That had me laughing, despite myself. Certainly the goblins had an interesting sense of fashion, preferring aesthetics over functionality and comfort. Though I supposed the same could be said for some of the human court styles. Neither had put much thought into moving around. And based upon his previous attire, pants were not something the young orc was used to. My laugh petered out when I saw his lopsided grin waiting for me in the mirror. His whole face seemed a little brighter for it. I shook my head, unable to hide a lingering smile, and moved over to the bed.

“Alright, enough of that. I have someplace to be. And you should get some rest.” I told him as I adjusted the thick blankets and pillows. Peeling back a corner for him.

“You’re leaving again?”

My eyes darted up to him, surprised to hear the tang of remorse in his words. I slapped the blankets a few times for good measure. Letting out an impatient sigh.

“Yes, it may come as a shock to you, but I actually do have regular responsibilities outside of cleaning up errant wandering idiots.” I teased, straightening and taking a step back to allow him access to the bed. “Plus I have to see to your mare still.”

“... So I can stay?”

I groaned, pushing my wild hair back out of my face. Trying to ignore the odd pitter patter of my heart at the question. I gave him a once over, as if chewing on the thought. Certainly it was not because I was making excuses to prolong his company. That of course I found the half-orc taxing. There shouldn’t be any question that I wanted him out of my life as soon as possible.

“I can’t very well send you off until I know you aren’t going to pass out in a ditch somewhere.” I told him. Making an effort to sound as though I was at least mildly chaffed with the idea. “So yes, you oaf. You can stay.” I bit my lip, shuffling. “... For now.”

Erramun slowly walked over, sitting on the edge of the mattress. His eyes looked over the room again. I shuffled my skirts and turned to gather up a few things to manage the clutter a bit better. Suddenly very aware of the fact that I had a strange man in my personal chambers. At best it was highly improper. At worst, it was downright dangerous. Afterall, I had only known Erramun a few days, and yet let myself be locked up in my bedroom alone with him. If Niko found out, he might just have a stroke on the spot. Though he might remain upright long enough to run my visitor through with his sword first.

“Won’t the Princess be cross that you are using her chambers to wash an orc?” He mused, tilting his head to one side.

“Half-orc, you mean?” I teased, glad my back was to him so he didn’t see my mouth twitch in amusement. “And I don’t think she’ll mind much.”

“She lets you use these rooms for yourself,” He reasoned, and I saw his nose twitch out the corner of my eye, “The bed smells like you.”

I nearly tripped over my own feet. Tossing an armful of my things into a chest and closing it. I glanced at him briefly as I grabbed a small empty basket and put the remainder of the dressings and the jar of salve in it.

“Stop smelling me. It’s rude.”

He grinned. “I will try to breathe through my mouth then. Or would that be rude too?”

“I’m not sure you’re capable of being anything else.” I returned airly, looking around and considering my handiwork for a moment. “Except perhaps a fool.”

Erramun chuckled, a sound that came from somewhere deep in his chest. I glance at him out the corner of my eye. “I hope the Princess will not think so.”

“Don’t count on it.”

“You are close with her then?”

I groaned. Well, it had been nearly a few minutes since the last mention of the Princess that time. “Honestly, do you ever think of anything else?” I grumbled. “Must be dull, revolving your life around marrying a girl you’ve never met.”

“You say it like I have a choice.” He grumbled right back.

I turned to him once more, the morose tone of his voice giving me pause. It seemed in stark contrast to the teasing lightness from before. The half-orc had his head bowed, his over defined brow scrunched. The long tendrils of his damp hair trailed around his face. I considered this for only a brief moment, returning my hands to my hips.

“Don’t you?” He didn’t look up at me at my words. I felt a tick of irritation at that. “You are an orc, half or otherwise. You are not beholden to the whims of a court, or the expectations of your people. You do not have the same responsibility to put the welfare of others above your own freedom and happiness.” I glanced off to the side, my eyes drifting longingly to the window. “You can wander under the open skies, should you so choose. You can see far off lands, go on adventures, take risks-”

“If I want to be selfish, and ignore the suffering of my people.” He interrupted, his voice heated. “Perhaps everyone here is magically accepting, but at the border, being over six foot and having green skin is enough to get you harassed. If not worse.”

“And marrying a Princess will solve that?” I shot back, equally hot.

“It will ease tensions.” He argued. “It will prove that we are not savages. That we can make alliances-”

I threw up my hands exasperatedly. “Even if I had a year, I still wouldn’t have enough time to point out all the flaws in your reasoning. And right now, I have to go collect my nieces and nephews.” I moved over to swipe a clean cloak from one of the hooks by the armoire. “You stew in your own idiocy, or, preferably, sleep. So that perhaps I can have you out of my hair before it starts to turn grey.” I spun on him, leveling one stern finger at his face. “And don’t even think about leaving this room.”

Erramun raised one brow at me, his thick lips pursing together around his tusks. Then his head tilted to the side, and that lopsided grin returned. It made my determination falter briefly, almost so much that I nearly took a step back in light of it.

“You are quite fierce, Gana.” He mused. “If the Princess is anything like you, I will be lucky.”

That had a sound heat rising to my cheeks, but I shook my head. Scoffing loudly. “You are a fool and a half.” I grumbled, turning my back on him so he couldn’t see the strange crash of emotions that fought their way across my face. “Single minded and absolutely incorrigible.”

He snorted, sounding amused. “Something else then. If I sleep in your bed, where will you sleep?” 

His words had me freezing in the doorway to the foyer. I tried to ignore the rapid speed of my pulse, swallowing heavily and shaking my head. Based upon the tone of his voice, I knew that stupid lopsided smile was still on his face. I replaced the heat of embarrassment at his implication with that of anger.

“Preferably just about anywhere else.” I snapped, then stormed out to the hall. Being sure to lock the door behind me.

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Friends Like These - Chapter Twenty-Eight: Crashed

To escape without disaster would be too easy. 

Jerome Valeska x Harleen Quinzel

SERIES MASTERLIST ~ MASTERLIST ~ CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN

Taglist: @hexqueensupreme​

Chapter Warnings: Violence, injury

“You should probably wait out of sight.”

Jerome and I are standing outside of my parents’ house. The lights are on – I just hope they’re still there. That I’m not too late.

“What? I’m not allowed to meet your parents?” He scoffs, but he does retreat into the shadows of the trees that line the sidewalk. I steady myself and walk up the steps. As my hand wraps around the door handle Jerome calls out –

“You’ll be fine!” I can’t tell if he’s serious or joking. Maybe there isn’t ever actually a line with him. I shake my head, ignore him, and try the handle.

The door’s unlocked. A shiver of fear runs through my body as I open it. Please don’t be too late. Please. Jerome watches from a distance. I don’t need to turn around to know that. A shadow passes the window and I burst in. My mom screams and drops the bag she’s carrying. “It’s me!” As soon as she hears my voice her arms are around me. “Harleen!” I think she might be crying. I pry her away from me and hold her at arms-length. “Thank goodness you’re-” “There’s no time,” I pick up the bag and begin searching for my father. “You need to go, now. We’re already pushing it.” He’s in the living room, checking a hastily made list. “Come on.” “We need to wait for Archie to get here.” “No.” I struggle not to shout but I don’t need to create any more stress right now. “You can drive yourself for once.” “But-” “No buts!” I bite my tongue immediately, but it’s made them pay attention. “Now get in the car.”

I grab another bag on my way out and head to the car parked in front of the house. My parents follow me with their own bags. Luckily I can’t see Jerome. Once the bags are stowed away my father opens the back door and stands, waiting for me to get in.

“I’m not coming with you.” My mother steps out of the car and gapes at me. “What do you mean?” “I need to fix this mess. I can’t let them get away with this.” “I won’t let you stay.” “You can’t stop me.” I slam the door from my father’s hand. “Now go.” “Harleen-” He starts, but I don’t have time for a debate. “Dad, just go!” “I’m proud of you.” The words shock me. In eighteen years I don’t think I’ve ever heard that. I don’t quite know how to respond. “I’ll let you know when it’s all over.” It’s all I can say. But I think he understands. “Goodbye.” He gets into the car, turns the ignition, and they’re driving away from me. Left all alone in Gotham City. My dream come true.

I wait until the lights disappear before I let myself fall. All the tension releases from my shoulders and I practically collapse against the wall. A shaky breath makes its way through me and I need to bite my lip to stop myself from bursting into tears.

This is all too much. This isn’t supposed to be my life. I can’t do this. Why me? It’s not fair. Not fair. Not fai-

“Harls,” Jerome’s voice startles me. I swipe hastily at the pooling tears in the corner of my eyes and turn to him. “We should probably get going.” “Yeah.” I nod, swallowing the lump in my throat. No more crying. “You alright?” He asks incredulously, head tilted. “I’m fine.” “Sure you are.” “I don’t want to talk about it.” “You get so sappy over your parents. I really just don’t get it.” He stares off into the distance where the car vanished. “They’re good people.” “And?” “Just shut up.” I shake my head at him. Almost relaxed. I stretch, take a moment to breathe now that the urgency is gone.

Or not.

“We need to go.” Jerome grabs my arm and starts pulling me towards the bike. I hiss at the pain emanating from his grip and try to force him away. “What are you doing?!” He doesn’t answer but just points at the three black cars driving towards us. “Shit.”

We leap onto the bike, Jerome behind me again, not even taking the time to put helmets on before I’m veering away from the sidewalk and away from the house. The cars rev behind us – it’s definitely them. I take a sharp turn, hoping that it will at least be enough to slow them down.

No such luck. They’re closing on us. “Hurry up!” Jerome’s voice is faint, muffled by the engines and the wind. “I’m trying!”

I speed up, the bike roaring beneath me. Suddenly we’re in the city, zipping past bright lights that blur into a neon rainbow. I’m trying to keep on track, to get to Penguin’s, but my priority is getting rid of our trail. We can’t let them follow us.

BANG!

Gunshots shouldn’t sound so familiar. I duck swerve instinctively, despite having no idea what direction they’re firing other than “at us”. I dart between cars, but they somehow manage to keep up. Other drivers are pulling out of the way. I can already hear sirens.

My heart is racing. This is too exciting. It’s terrifying but exhilarating. I’m running on adrenaline and it’s a high unlike anything else. I could do this for the rest of my life.

I catch sight of a narrow alleyway. Dumpsters line it – they won’t be able to follow us. It’s a risky shot. But I can make it.

A hairpin turn. Barrelling through traffic, cars swerving everywhere. It’s getting closer. The wind pulls at us as we barely make it through the gap. There’s the sound of a collision behind us, more gunshots firing, but I keep going. Jerome is trying to say something, but I can’t hear him; I’m laughing in relief, practically whooping at our victory.

Through the alley and out the other side. I turn to head out of the city.

But they’re there. Waiting. I skid to a halt. We seem to stare each other down, me and Jerome versus a fleet of cars, of guns, of death. Waiting to see who will bite first.

Except I’m not waiting.

The wheels skid on the asphalt. We’re heading straight towards them. I grit my teeth. Their weapons are pointed at us. Jerome’s arms around me tighten. A deadly game of chicken.

I go straight through them. They fire, bullets flying, glancing off the metal, one even catching my hair. But for once I’m the lucky one. They’re still chasing us, but the blockade means they have to regroup. Our advantage.

Sooner than I expected we’re out of the city, driving through trees down back roads. I’m starting to think we’ve lost them. Starting to hope that we’ll get there safely.

It was foolish to hope.

More cars. More fucking cars. There’s too many. I’m exhausted, body and mind. Just a bit longer. I can do this. I have to.

But then I glance down.

The tank is close to empty. There’s no way we’ll make it. Not if we have to lose them again. They’re getting closer. I bite my lip. Squeeze my eyes shut, bracing for what I’m about to do.

I’m sorry Jerome.

I snap the handles hard to the right, spinning us hard out of control. Jerome yells in my ear. We knock into trees, bushes, and down a steep slope. We fly off of the bike and away from each other. I hit the ground hard and continue falling, hitting what feels like every rock and branch on the way down. There’s nothing I can do. I feel a sharp pain in my head. Taste blood. See black.

*

“There’s no way they could have survived that.” “We still need to check.” “You want to try and get down there?” “We have to.”

I feel like I’m in a dream. Everything is fuzzy around the edges. But I can see the stars. If they’re the last thing I see, I’ll be happy.

I think I hear cars driving away. I thought they were chasing us? Does that mean I’m dead?

I don’t feel dead. I don’t think I do, at least. But I don’t know what death feels like. The closest to death I’ve felt is leaving Gotham. But I survived that. I don’t think people survive death.

Then again, Jerome did. He died and came back. Quite impressively. Maybe I’ll come back. Maybe I’ll be worse than I was.

“Harleen.” The voice is hushed. Raspy. Familiar. “Jerome?” “I’m here.” I think he’s leaning over me. “Are we dead?” “You’re not getting rid of me that easily.” Hair is moved from my forehead. There’s something sticky. Smells metally. “Of course not. That was a dumb idea.” I murmur. Talking feels funny. It’s like all the bones and muscles in my head have been shaken out of place. “Come on, we need to keep going.” “Just a little rest.” I try to close my eyes but Jerome makes me sit up. I whine in complaint. “They’re looking for us.” “Oh. They’ll kill us, won’t they?” I hate feeling this stupid, sounding this stupid, but my brain feels fragmented. The thoughts just don’t fit together. “Yup, so we need to get going.” He helps me to my feet but as soon as he lets me go, I stumble and almost crash to the ground. Luckily he catches me and hoists an arm over his shoulder. “How come the guy with the bullet wound in his leg is doing the carrying?” He grumbles. “’Cause you like me.” My mouth speaks without my brain. “I’m liking you a lot less after that stunt throwing us off a cliff.” We begin to shuffle across the damp ground. “Well, you can drive next time.” Being on my feet is starting to clear my head a little, and I pull away to stand on my own. I’m still a little unsteady but we need to move as fast as we can. “You know, I really don’t see how that could have gone worse.” “We could have died.” “Good point.” A moment of silence, but I can’t seem to shut up, “What’s it like?” “What?” “Being dead.” Jerome sighs, glancing around. “It’s not like anything. It’s just… nothing. Empty.” “That sounds awful.” “Well, I’m trying to avoid round two for as long as I can.”

I press my hand against my forehead. It comes away bloody. “I’ll have double face scars now.” “Join the club.” He chuckles. “Nah, I’ll look after mine and they’ll look cool.” He gasps in mock offence. “Are you saying my scars don’t look cool?” “You look like Frankenstein’s monster gone wrong.” “That’s harsh.” “It’s true though.” “You wound me, Harls.” “I think you’ll find you’re usually the one doing the wounding, thank you very much. It’s only fair I get a turn once in a while.” I smirk at him.

The levity disappears quickly when we hear voices calling to each other.

“Here’s the bike!” “They’re not here!”

“Shit.” Jerome hisses. We move as one, hurrying forward as silently as possible. They don’t seem to be too close. Yet. We’re both limping as we make our way through the trees. But the pain now won’t matter if they find us. “Wait.” Jerome’s voice is barely a whisper as he throws an arm in front of me. Ahead of us. A man in leather. Flashlight in one hand, gun in the other. Jerome acts on instinct. Before I can process what’s happening I’m pressed against a tree by his body. He holds a finger to his lips. I nod. Slowly, I raise my arm and pull his hood over the shock of ginger hair.

Our hearts beat as one. Eyes fixed on each other. Breath mingling. My hand hasn’t moved from his hood. My wrist rests on his shoulder.

The moment feels endless.

There’s a sigh from behind the tree. The man is walking away. But Jerome isn’t moving. And neither am I. We’re frozen here, together, separate from the world. For once free from everything else. I’m not scared. Fear doesn’t mean anything anymore. Jerome’s eyes flicker to my lips, and mine imitate him. It seems like the only thing to do.

The sound of cars driving away makes me jump. The spell is broken. Jerome pulls back, leaving the space around me suddenly empty and incomplete. “We should go.” I manage to speak. He nods, and I lead us away from the tree, from that moment suspended in time.

CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE

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[demytasse]

[Shinra & Izaya/Izashin] Shouldered Responsibility

This is more of a friendship fic, but there are hints of izashin if you wish to see it, whiiich I kind of do despite my purpose for the fic.

—

    There was this one time that Izaya had to patch Shinra up for a change...

...rather, that wasn't true. There was this second-time Izaya had to patch Shinra up, and luckily the incident was far less fatal and merely bled minutes from their lunch break. 

It was in highschool, years past the middle school incident; all due to unfortunate timing — in circumstance of Shizuo's wrath, Izaya's mockery, and Shinra's stage left entrance onto the rooftop. Sometimes that's all it takes to become the victim of an airborne pole ripped from its chainlink. Though, it was better to describe the weaponised school property as a blunt javelin, the end cap rounded and smooth, the only bit of fortune that could be taken from the happenstance. And it was Shizuo that played the role of misfortune, with the extra amount of umph he thrust into his windup, furthermore into the lance, all the while Shinra struggled with doubled blindsight, and a complete lack of foresight.

    "Gack!"

The collision was quick, but from Izaya’s point of view, the comedy of errors stretched out the ridiculous scene of Shinra's flailed limbs. It was the kind of scene that initially prompted laughter, but upon notice of the aftermath —well— it was hard to feel guilty for the momentous laughter that continued.

    Regardless, Izaya managed a whistle. "Wow, Shizu-chan. What a class act you are; attacking your only friend, if we can call him that."

    "Who's fault is it now? You're the one who didn't take the attack like you were supposed to!"

    "That logic makes no sense. Did you want me to direct the pole towards me psychically? Maybe you should’ve aimed better."

During their bicker, Shinra was pinned to the ground. Not by the pole, mind you — that rolled away after a raucous clang, which none of the other students took notice of. He was just flat on his back, pinned by gravity; forced to stare at the sky and tufts of cloud through blurred vision.

    "You guys…" Shinra sighed.

    "My aim ain't the problem, louse."

    "Really…"

    "It's that you exist."

    "Mmm,” Izaya nodded, “I'll be sure to pass that blame onto my mother."

    "What? Hu??" Shizuo trudged forward, stepped over the human barrier in his path.

    As he did, Shinra snatched his glasses just in time and braced for an impact that he narrowly avoided. "...guys...could I possibly have a minute of your time?"

He was ignored.

    "You mocked my parents for bringing me into this world, didn't you?"

    "How does that make sense!?"

    "Exactly. Welcome to your logic, Shizu-chan."

Izaya shrugged, shook his head as he stepped backward and to the side, continued to evade Shizuo as he approached. Though he kept watch of the gaping hole in the fence that he was being forced to reach, much quicker than comfortable.

But just as his heel teetered on the edge, Shizuo stole him from backward descent by way of his shirt collar.

    "Stop sayin’ things like that when you spew more nonsense than sense, Izaya!"

    "Likewise—"

    "Hey idiots!"

They jolted. Surprisingly that's what stopped the riled teens —the aggressor and the antagonist— and got them to look at their neglected friend as if the diss was an acceptable name to be addressed by.

    "I'm going to need my shoulder popped back into joint." He smiled through a cringe, though proud of his sturdiness while he sat up. Only a bit of sadism motivated the broadening of his beam.

    "Uh, I guess it's my duty…” Shizuo scratched his head while he let Izaya scramble back onto the rooftop. “It's my fault."

    "He finally admits it."

Fight or flight kicked Shinra to his feet without difficulty, as he knew Izaya's snarky comment wouldn't end well; especially for him if Shizuo administered the fix.     "A-ah!! No, no, no, Shizuo! I would rather keep my arm attached to my body!"

    "What he means to say, brute, is that he trusts me more."

Shinra nipped the comment before it went further, "Izaya, we're going to have some words later. After you fix me up!"

—

    "I'm surprised you can't do this yourself."

Izaya furrowed in concentration. He felt awkward as Shinra started to remove his blazer in order to make the procedure easier. Whether or not his nerves were built from guilt, there was more to it; there was a level of trust that someone had to put in another to allow them to help in a seemingly violent way. Rather literally, it aided hurt with pain, thus required responsibility to not botch it and cause another injury. So he questioned if he was the best man for the job.

They weren’t in a private setting, merely off to the side of their peers, but in the shadow of a corner often neglected. The intimacy was akin to past clubroom hangouts that Izaya and Shinra had grown stranger to; so it was nostalgic in that regard.

    "Oh, I can." Shinra shrugged, took a sharp breath when he felt resistance.

    "So, why don't you?"

Uniform sleeves were rolled to Izaya’s elbows, while his arms juggled the air to find the correct approach — specifically his hand placement. Shinra looked upon with humour, proud that he had aptitude over his usually multi-talented friend; but mostly he saw Izaya’s uncharacteristic fluster endearing just the same as awkward.

    "One, I don't particularly like doing it myself. Two, you owe — wait, that’s wrong.” 

Shinra startled Izaya when he took his hand in haste; went on to press his palm inches above his own heart, splayed fingers to help stabilise.     ”You want to lead with your dominant hand and utilise the sturdiness of your palm to control your force. One hardy fell swoop is all it takes!”

    "...oh." Izaya looked bashful.

    "I trust that you can manage to place your other hand my back, am I right? It's a bit hard for me to help you there."

    “I'm not sure if I can handle that, doctor." He rolled his eyes, while Shinra chuckled.

To the casual observer, it looked romantic; riddled with the connotation of something else. In actuality, it represented companionship more than consensual exchange.

    “Ahem!" Shinra cleared the air. ”Anyhoo, there was a second reason that I asked you.”

    “...this should be interesting.”

    “You owe me one, what, for all those free patch-ups I’ve given you—ACK!”

The deep pop that sounded was followed by a series of mumbled ‘ow’s.

    “Izaya, don’t you think you could warn me?”

    “Ohoho~ don’t you owe me for all those times you didn’t warn me, Shinra.” A blip of tongue teased.     “Fair, fair.” He massaged his shoulder. “I guess that means our mutual debt is paid off.”

Izaya’s immature gesture corrected itself, faltered to nod in agreeance. He looked disappointed by the answer. Like it was all a transaction, not that he was trusted. 

    "Ahh, we could say that…"

Shinra noticed, blinked and perked his brows; shocked that his joke was taken literally. Izaya, however, didn’t notice that; simply shook the numbness from his legs while he braced himself stand.

    "But, honestly…”

They paused, stilted and static.

    “...do I need an excuse to spend time with my friend?"

    Izaya huffed, “you're certainly using one."

    "But it's a good one." Shinra held up a pointed finger.

The off-duty chiropractor patted his patient’s fixed shoulder with a feigned smile —that is, pretended that it was forced. Shinra didn’t wince that time, kind of enjoyed the sharp twang within a bruise that began to form.

    “Was it worth it, though?”

    “Mmm, I would think so. I know you feel the same.”

    “Keep telling yourself that you know me as well as you brag. Maybe one day I’ll believe it.” And he turned his shoulder without an intended chill. The sentiment from their afternoon wouldn’t allow any attitude he tried for.

    “Okay, I will.”

—

    So there was that one time that Izaya had to patch Shinra up for a change...or second, as it were. It didn’t turn into a third or a fourth onward, but it wasn’t that the last time assured it wouldn’t happen. It just didn’t. 

Still, Shinra kept to his promise; pestered Izaya with ‘I know you’ and ‘I told you so’ as often as the met up over the years.

    “They say if there’s a way for one’s will, then their word will hold its weight,” Shinra smiled wistfully, “yet sometimes will is just a word in wait of the way.”

    “What a pretentious way to butcher an idiom, Shinra, for your own will...if you will.”

    “Well, Izaya, if there’s a way, then I will.”

—

AN: I think my attempt to butcher an idiom in a way that makes sense was...butchered. Oh well. xD

[chuffyfan87]

It's Not Me Is It? Part 5

After their huge row Charlie and Duffy had just about managed to be civil to each other the following morning before Duffy and Charlotte's flight back to New Zealand.

Just over a week later Duffy arrived back in England, alone, for a flying visit to attend Megan's funeral.

Arriving at the church she purposefully ignored Charlie and instead focused on talking to the surprising number of people she recognised from the old days. The biggest shock of all was seeing Suzie, it had been more than twenty years since their paths had last crossed.

Within minutes though it was like no time had passed at all as they fell back into their old chatty ways, updating each other on what they'd been up to. Suzie had been unable to cover her shock at discovering that Duffy, her once utterly naive and giggly old chum, was now a mum of four living in New Zealand!

Charlie sighed as he looked over at the two women chatting. He'd managed to catch Duffy's eye once since she had arrived and she'd given him the filthiest of looks that had led to him not really knowing what to do with himself as a result. She was an intoxicating blend of fire and ice - and he'd well and truly fucked up his chances with her.

She hadn't even picked up the phone when he'd rung to give her the details of the funeral. She'd let it go through to answerphone and not bothered to return his call or any of the messages and emails he'd sent.

As he sat down in a pew he could almost feel Megan's hand giving him a cuff round the back of his head from beyond the grave, her voice echoing in his head telling him how he'd been a fool and, if he was very lucky, he might just get one last chance to fix it. A chance that he mustn't blow or she'd haunt him forever!

Though surrounded by friends in the packed church Duffy had never felt more alone. She glanced over at Charlie, he was hunched over, his head down. Part of her wanted to go over and try to comfort him but a louder part stopped her, reminding her not to allow herself to be hurt again by him.

The service was perfectly Megan - heartfelt but with an underlying current of humour. Charlie gave part of the eulogy and Duffy had read Megan's favourite poem.

At the wake afterwards Duffy was still continuing to avoid Charlie. That was until Charlie returned inside from fetching something from his car and walked straight into her as she left the toilets.

"Ow!" Charlie yelped. It wasn't so much the collision that had hurt as the heel of Duffy's stiletto landing on his toes.

"Sorry." She mumbled, moving her foot and attempting to get past him but he repeatedly blocked her path.

"We need to talk." He told her.

"No we don't. I've said everything I need to already."

"There's something I want to show you that might change your mind on that decision."

"I'm not interested Charlie. At 7.30pm I get on that plane and I'm never coming back here ever again."

"Duffy, please! Just give me one last chance!" He begged. He sighed as she rolled her eyes, her arms crossed under her chest. He forced his gaze back up to her face, willing himself not to become distracted. He reached into the inside pocket of his suit jacket and held out a letter towards her. "I want you to read this."

Duffy took hold of the letter. The envelope wasn't sealed. She opened the letter and began to read, her eyes widening with every sentance. "Is this for real?" She gasped.

"Completely. I'm going to hand it in as soon as I leave here."

"What are you planning to do afterwards?"

"Well I'll have to work out my notice but I was kinda hoping that the offer I got last week from an utterly infuriating yet stunningly beautiful redhead to come live with her in New Zealand was still available..."

"You've done all this..." She gestured to the letter. "...for me?" She gasped.

"You were right before when you said I needed to figure out what was most important to me. These last couple of weeks have made me realise what that is and I don't want you to end up being the one I foolishly let leave forever."

"I..." She didn't really know what to say.

"You don't need to give me an answer straight away. Just promise me you'll think about it?"

Duffy nodded, her head spinning as she handed the letter back to him. She watched as he headed back into the bar before she turned and walked outside. She sat on the wall on the edge of the carpark and stared up into the sky. She lost track of time until suddenly something soft dropped from the sky and brushed against her hand as it rested on the wall. She looked down and picked it up. It was a white feather. She smiled and nodded. "OK Megan, I get the hint!" She whispered, giggling, before heading back inside.

Once back in the main room she found him siting by himself in the corner picking at a sandwich. She strode up to him and lent over to steal a crisp off his plate before sliding into the chair opposite. "There's a few practicalities to consider first..." She began. "Louis would have to share a room with Jake and you, well, you'd have to share my room unless you really like sleeping on the sofa..!" She smirked.

"Oh I think I can get used to sharing." He grinned. "Will you come with me to hand in my resignation?"

"If you want me to? We can go on the way to the airport." She suggested.

"That's a good idea. I need to make a quick detour to my house on the way though."

"Sure." She replied, a glint of curiosity in her eyes but he wasn't forthcoming with any further information. After taking a quick glance around the room she picked up her chair and scooted it around the table so it was next to his rather than opposite.

"I'm sorry for the amount of times I've screwed things up between us..." Charlie sighed.

Duffy placed her finger gently against his lips to quieten his apologies. "Let's not think about that now."

Charlie smiled, finding himself becoming quickly lost in her eyes.

Duffy chuckled good-naturedly as she noticed his attention begin to wander. She removed her finger and replaced it with her lips giving him a gentle kiss.

When they parted moments later Charlie rested his forehead against hers. "I'm not sure it's the done thing to make out at a wake..!" He laughed.

"True but I'm sure Megan wouldn't bat an eyelid." Duffy replied with a smile. "She admitted she was wrong to try and keep us apart." She added.

Charlie smiled. "She was a woman of strong opinions but she was always willing to admit when she'd misjudged a situation."

Charlie and Duffy spent the next half hour catching up with old friends and some of Megan's family before grabbing Duffy's hand luggage bag ready for her flight home.

It didn't take long before they arrived at Charlie's house. "I'll be a few minutes so you might as well come in for a coffee." He smiled.

Duffy made herself comfy on the sofa whilst Charlie disappeared upstairs. She stretched out her feet as she debated changing her shoes now or waiting til she was on the plane. She was about to go fetch her trainers when Charlie arrived back downstairs.

"Louis found this under his bed the other day." Charlie explained, holding out a teddy towards her.

Duffy took hold of the teddy with a smile. "I've spent days trying to find that! Charlotte swore she didn't take it to England with her." She rolled her eyes.

Charlie waited patiently to see how long it would take Duffy to notice what he'd handed over with the bear.

"Charlotte will be so pleased to be reunited with Mr Ted." Duffy smiled as she straightened out the bear's waistcoat. She shot Charlie a bemused look as she noticed the bear had a chain around its neck.

"Open it." He urged softly.

It was then that she realised the bracelet had a heart shaped pendant on it with a hinge down one side. Placing her fingernail in the clasp she flicked it open. Inside was an inscription - 'Whether near or far you'll forever hold my heart'.

"I've had it for a long time but I never had the guts to give it to you. I want you to know that I'm serious about us."

Duffy's eyes misted up as Charlie helped her place the bracelet around her wrist. "Its beautiful." She murmured.

"Just like you." The words were out of his mouth before he had chance to consider how corny he sounded.

Duffy giggled, a slight blush colouring her cheeks.

"That was such a lame thing to say wasn't it?"

"No. I'm just not quite used to you paying me those sorts of compliments when you're sober!" She teased.

"Yes, well..." Any further words were cut off as she quickly lent forwards and kissed him. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him close.

When they eventually broke apart, mainly due to a need to breathe, Duffy giggled. "I thought that would reduce the risk of you saying something stupid!"

Charlie pouted but deep down he knew she was right. He wasn't sure what it was about her but he did seem to so often end up saying the dumbest things to her..!

"Oh don't flash those baby blues at me! I'll end up missing my flight!"

Charlie laughed. "You'd make me be the one to explain why to the kids wouldn't you?"

"Of course!"

"It's a shame we're so pressed for time..." He sighed, stroking his hand up her thigh and over her hip.

"Four weeks." She smiled. "Four short weeks is all you have to wait."

"That's ages! Can't we just..?" His eyes flickered in the direction of the stairs.

She made a great show of mulling over his suggestion. "Its tempting but I remember what happened the last two times I allowed myself to be charmed into your bed..."

"Yes, well..." He cleared his throat. "We, um, got caught up in the moment..!" He stammered.

"We certainly did!" She giggled. "We best go hand in that letter of yours." She reminded him.

Charlie nodded and they made their way to the hospital. Duffy decided to wait in Charlie's office whilst he went up to see HR. She smiled as she looked around the room, slightly surprised by how little had changed in the time she'd been away. A mischievous grin formed on her face as she hopped up to sit on the edge of the desk, her legs swinging in the air as she lent back on her hands.

She hadn't moved by the time Charlie rejoined her. "All done, just need to..." He began as he walked through the door. Catching sight of her he stopped, his hand still on the handle. "Well that's a sight I've missed..!" He smirked, his eyes roaming her figure.

"Lock the door." She grinned.

Josh was surprised to see the light to Charlie's office on as he passed through reception and even more so when the office door opened as he approached it and he narrowly avoided colliding with Charlie and Duffy, who were both a little flushed and giggling like schoolkids. "Um, hi. I didn't think you were working today?" He remarked to Charlie. As for Duffy, well, he hadn't even been aware that she was back in the country nevermind back in Holby!

"Erm, yeh, just had to pop in to drop some paperwork off." Charlie explained hastily, avoiding looking at Duffy who was trying to catch his eye.

"Oh I see." Josh smirked as he gestured to his lip and gave Charlie a pointed look.

"Um... I'll explain later!" Charlie blushed, quickly wiping the lipstick mark from his lip. "I promised Duffy I'd give her a lift to the airport. Pint after your shift finishes?" He suggested.

"I look forward to it." Josh chuckled. "Nice to see you're keeping well Duffy." He added.

"Yeh, great to see you too Josh." She smiled.

Once they were back in Charlie's car Duffy burst into giggles. "Please apologise to Josh for me later!" She snorted.

"Yeh, I think he may have gotten a bit of an eyeful..." Charlie smirked, running his finger along the neckline of her dress that was now revealing a lot more of her cleavage than it had when they'd arrived at the hospital.

"Charlie!" She rolled her eyes, trust him!

Charlie laughed as he reversed out of the parking space and headed to the airport. Once there he accompanied her as far as he could.

The mood between them was very different to the last time they'd been here. That time she couldn't wait to leave but now it broke her heart to even though she knew it was only for a short time. She sighed as she heard her flight being called for the final chance to board. "That's me." She confirmed sadly.

"Let me know as soon as you land. I don't care what time it is!"

She nodded and reluctantly stood up, away from his arms. She kissed him one last time and headed towards the gate.

She was about to head through it when she heard him shout "Wait!" and come running over.

"Charlie! I really have to..!" Her words were muffled by his lips crushing against hers once more.

"I love you." He grinned, the biggest, dopiest smile on his face.

She blushed. "I love you too. I'm already counting down the days." She added shyly.

"You and me - together forever." He smiled. "Now go before I decide to refuse to let you board that plane!" He laughed.

Duffy showed her ticket and went through the gate, walking backwards giggling til she could see Charlie no more.

Even though he couldn't see the planes from the main building Charlie refused to leave til he saw on the board that her plane was safely in the air. He looked at the clock. Shit! He was going to be late to meet Josh..!

[chalabrun]

cut to the cool (trephacard)

@teamseaslug requested: I don't know if you're still looking for prompts, but: Trevor catches a cold due to sleeping on the gross ground and night. Alucard is totally unaffected because dhampir and Sypha is fine because she knows how to bundle up better. Cue doting but teasing duo trying to help him get better, torn between being genuinely worried and wanting him to feel better, and making fun of him

Warning(s): G, none

“I’m not sick.”

A loud, body-shaking sneeze.

It was in that moment that Sypha and Alucard, on their own mounts, exchanged glances with each other before peering over their shoulders in unison at the brunet trailing behind by at least several strides. Trevor Fucking Belmont was slumped over his horse, huddled into his shaggy, furry mantle, and clutching the reins as far back into his covering as he could allow without bringing his horse to a complete halt as it trod through the snow.

“Trevor, you’re sick.” He winced as though he were a vampire struck with holy water. “Adrian, why don’t we stop in Buda? We have to head to Pest by morning, anyways, and my Hungarian isn’t too shabby.”

“Hm, you have a point. I believe it’s only a few more miles and there should be ample inns. Especially considering Belmont’s condition.” Fair, honey gold eyes studied him for a moment before turning back with a faint, amused smile. His expression became kinder once it was upon Sypha. “You and I might be playing nursemaid tonight.”

Trevor snorted indignantly that was broken by a sneeze. “I don’t need a fucking nursemaid. Especially from your smug ass,” Trevor groused in Alucard’s general direction, the dhampir merrily ignoring him. “Sypha, can’t you just…cast some fucking spell and cure me?”

The blonde rolled her eyes exaggeratedly. “Trevor, stop being so dramatic. You’ve lived how many years before I came along…? Besides, I don’t know healing magic. Not yet, at least. I can make potions and the like, but I need ingredients to do it. Ingredients easier found a little closer to civilization.” Alucard couldn’t help but chuckle at Trevor’s wounded ego.

“My mother taught me a great many things about the healing arts. I think I could be of assistance, Sypha,” Alucard concurred brightly, there a rare enthusiasm shining in his eyes. She couldn’t help but beam at him, Trevor feeling a distant pang of jealousy at something they had in common he wasn’t sure if he could share in or not.

“…Fine. We’ll go to fucking Buda,” Trevor conceded begrudgingly with a sullen sigh, if so that he wouldn’t feel left out or anything of the like. Still, he sulked for the remainder of the ride there, their steeds practically wading through the deep embankments of snow. A few snowdrifts lazily cascaded from the umbrage of the firs, but their journey was otherwise uneventful.

Buda was by no means a modest city, comparable to places like Gresit but far richer in scope. The Voivode of Buda was likely a wealthy man, a member of the Corvinus family if Trevor remembered correctly. Woodland area soon gave way to the metropolitan cityscape of the Hungarian capital, Trevor being one to whistle appreciatively if his nose weren’t so congested. “Let’s find an inn before it gets too dark,” Sypha suggested, the other two following her as the blonde seemed to instinctively know the way.

The first inn they came upon seemed a respectable, working place and not one of the more glamourous haunts of traveling noblemen found in the inner city. Torchlight framed modest windows and earthenware grew from its four corners and joined at a grey, slanted roof with adobe eaves and prettily wrought lamps that hung from their perches. People milled in the courtyard and stable hands brushed through some customers’ horses while they were tethered in crossties between two posts. The clangor of a farrier shoeing a horse could be heard, but it was hardly of import.

“Thank you,” Sypha thanked as she dismounted from her steed, a shy groom collecting her horse’s reins and blushing at her smile. Well, he could hardly blame the kid. Sypha was a beautiful woman, after all. In faint amusement, he saw Alucard watching the exchange with a dark expression, smirking to himself.

He ribbed the dhampir once who raised a brow at him, scowling deeply. “Try not to scare the fucking locals, will you? Last thing we need to be chased from town with a bloody torch mob on our heels,” Trevor warned him with a raised brow, clutching his mantle over his shoulders. He took Alucard by the sleeve of his elegant black overcoat, the blond appearing indignant the entire time.

“I can handle myself, Belmont,” Alucard hissed under his breath, flinging open the door that startled some of the bar patrons.

Truth be told, the three of them received stares. Trevor for his ruggedness, Alucard with his unearthly beauty, and even Sypha had a fair few men scrambling to finish their drinks so they might acquire the chance to at least exchange a word or two. Though, the latter two seemed oblivious to the stares they received, the dhampir to glad to fend them away with a pointed glare that usually made it subside. Trevor chuckled to himself under his breath while Sypha made a beeline for the counter.

“One room for three, please,” she requested of the innkeeper kindly, the matronly woman exchanging the Ducats Sypha paid for it with a room key. Though the din of conversation was comforting to her, the unchecked irritation on Alucard’s face and Trevor’s own sickly state made her reconsider any want to converse with the people there. At least she hadn’t forgotten much Hungarian since she’d been there last.

Alucard and Trevor followed in tow while Sypha led them to their room, relieved when they stepped inside and she flitted about lighting several candles and a gaslit lamp. Alucard closed the door behind him, then backing into it to lean against it. “Sypha, where do we go from here?”

“Hm? Oh! Well, Trevor obviously needs to get into bed and rest— I, Trevor, don’t change yet!” Sypha yelped when Trevor shed his mantle and began stripping off his clothing, down to his trousers that hung from his hipbones. A blush colored Alucard’s cheek rosily and Trevor smirked triumphantly before his smugness was ruined by an enormous, recoiling sneeze.

“Fucking hell,” Trevor groaned as he flopped unceremoniously on one of the beds, cocooning himself in sheets while Alucard chuckled. “Fuck you laughing at, Adrian?”

“Nothing,” Alucard dismissed rather smugly, turning instead towards Sypha who looked ready to venture outside again. “Are you going out?”

“Not quite. I’m going to speak with the innkeeper’s wife about any herbs she might have stored I can make a poultice or remedy from. Tea, too. And Trevor, if I find you’ve drunk any alcohol, I will personally kick your ass. It’s the last thing you need right now!” With that, she exited the room with a slam of the door and left the two men in silence.

Alucard took a chair in one of the corners and relegated himself to sentry, even though Trevor would be damned before he spent a night of silence with him. “So, what was that earlier? Do you always get that jealous when she speaks with someone who isn’t one of us?” He raised an eyebrow at Alucard, rolling on to his back.

The blond tucked a strand of hair behind a tapered ear. “…I’ve become so accustomed to loss that I hold those I cherish too closely. Am I supposed to be always so civil when it comes to you two?”

That sent a pang through Trevor’s chest as he glanced quizzically at the dhampir. Sometimes, he forgot this whole arrangement they’d begun, that the three of them would be each other’s exclusive lovers. Sometimes, it was too easy to cut himself out of that equation with a life like his that made him used to feeling like the shit people scraped off their boots. Having that declared was like being strafed by a Morningstar.

“Us two?” Trevor echoed with an uneasy chuckle. “Could’ve fooled me, Tepes.”

Suddenly, he found Alucard at his bedside in an inhuman spurt of speed with a hand commandingly on his chest, but instead of roughness, the dhampir gently pushed him back down among the sheets before removing it again. Then, a sudden smile. “You are an idiot, Belmont. But an idiot I am happy to be stuck with.”

Feigning contemplation Trevor suddenly seized a pillow and slapped Alucard in the face with it, emitting an airy and soft collision that left the dhampir blinking stupidly, unsure as to how to react. Trevor squatted on the bed, grinning as he took the pillow and smacked the back of Alucard’s head this time. “Are you sure you want to be so vulnerable, Adrian? You’re wide open,” Trevor taunted and Alucard smiled gamely.

“Try me, Belmont,” he challenged as Trevor swiped him again, this time Alucard ducking in perfect time. Trevor wanted to laugh loudly, but it dissolved into a fit of coughing with tears building in his eyes. Alucard easily pinned Trevor back down among the sheets, the Belmont throwing back in mock defeat. “Alright, you have me! Satisfied?”

“I’d say so,” Alucard agreed just as Sypha walked into the room with a basket of ingredients and a noticeably lighter change purse.

“Were you two fighting again?” she demanded as she set the basket down on a sparse table, hands on her hips. “…Who won?” Trevor rolled his eyes, tongue poking out and jabbing his finger towards Alucard. Sypha couldn’t help but giggle and began fixing together the beginning of a brew of tea, setting the smaller cauldron over the hearth fire and igniting it.

“I propose something other than fighting to help time pass while we nurse this idiot,” Alucard began as he brought a few chairs near the fireplace, parallel from the bed like a round robin. “A contest, of sorts. We tell each other three stories, and whoever can guess which one is false….hm, gets one wish.”

“That sounds like an easy enough game. You’re shit at lying, Tepes,” Trevor said cockily, sitting up on the bed with the scent of the brew filling the room pleasantly. Chamomile, by the smell of it. Tea he used to drink as a child.

“And with your complete lack of imagination, Belmont, you’ll be far too easy to rule out,” Alucard simpered with a soft chuckle.

It was Sypha who beamed smugly at them both. “Well, seeing as Adrian sucks at lying and Trevor has no imagination, you two are more than welcome to concede defeat now and give me two wishes,” Sypha offered with a puckish grin, merrily stirring the pot. “Besides, even if the former weren’t true, I’m a Speaker. I have you beat without even trying.”

“Do you want to bet on that, Sypha?” Trevor challenged, smirk only seeming to grow.

“If you do, I’ll bet on myself to spare you both the embarrassment,” Alucard teased, chuckling at them.

“In your dreams, Adrian!” Sypha and Trevor exclaimed in unison, the three of them breaking out into merry, warm laughter.

Maybe being sick wasn’t so awful, after all.

[135-triisopropylbenzene]

6/12/20

I’m sitting in a chair in a darkened DMV office, my back to the wall facing a cubicle with a cluttered desk. To my left is a long line of people waiting to do to whatever it is I’m doing. A woman comes to me and puts circles of painters tape on my forehead, cheeks, shoulders and chest. She tells me to look forward so my picture can be taken. She tries several times to take the picture by pressing a button and reorganizing the tape on my head to get a proper photo. It doesn’t work so she scoots next closer to the desk where I see an open computer with led lights in the case. My mom appears next to the lady and begins to complain to her about her own boss and how he’s a terrible boss even though I know that she just doesn’t understand what her boss is doing. The woman who works at the dmv laughs as she realizes the camera doesn’t exist. I’m scooted back against the wall as a camera in placed in front of me. The woman and my mom then try to get in the photo with me and laugh as I try to fix my hair, which they keep ruffling up. The photo is taken and I now find myself in the passenger seat of maxs car, driving down a country road. This drive is broken into still frames and as the photos play out it shows us following a grey semi truck. In some pictures we’re driving behind it, others we are to the side and in one the we are facing the truck as it swerves to hit us in a head on collision. To get back at the truck we get into a line to the lot where the truck is supposed to park. We aren’t allowed in and thus clog the line. I get out of the car onto the grass to point and laugh at the truck driver. I turn around and I find myself in the living room of my dads house. My dad is laying down on the couch while he complains to me how we never meet up anymore. I walk upstairs and lay down on a weight bench in the room with the fish tanks, the lights turned off and only lit by the lights from the fish tanks. I realize the jeans I’m wearing have zippers that unzip the jeans all the way down to my lower calf. I stand up again and find myself in a girls bedroom, lit only by a salt lamp. Another girl who the room does not belong to appears in the room and trips me into the bed. She comes into the bed with me and begins to take off her clothes and tries to have me get naked and have sex with her. I panic and accidentally unzip the aforementioned jeans and created air resistance that makes it difficult for me to run away. I run into the bathroom trying to find more clothes to put on to make sure I don’t have sex. I look left and I see a cluttered bathroom counter and the mirror where my own terrified face looks back at me. I turn to the right into the closet but I find nothing that fits me and I am led back to the bed where I uncomfortably lay on my back as the girl sleeps naked next to me. In the morning I get out of the bed and go to brush my teeth. My toothbrush is located in an extremely clean airport, the walls the perfect shade of white. The only thing in the building that isn’t white is a trough that is waist high that stands parallel to the high ceilinged hallway. There, beneath the plants in the trough is my toothbrush. I realize I’m accidentally using my dads toothbrush and so I angrily brush my teeth trying to finish as fast as possible. I look around me at the pearlescent white airport. There is only one other person, who is riding an escalator up to another floor. I finish and spit into the plants. I go down the hall to go to bill gatess offic. I round the corner just as he’s leaving his office. I shoot finger guns at him and I say “Bill I got a question and you seem smart enough to know”. I begin twirling a triangle shaped gear in my finger and I ask him for a word I can’t remember. I can’t even remember how to describe the word I can’t remember so he stares at me awkwardly and walks off.

[iannoyinglysweetstudent-blog]

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So, I'm buying a new car. And have been getting lots of insurance quotes. They all ask what is the main use for this vehicle? and the choices are pleasure commute business and a couple other choices. My question is, which one gets the cheaper insurance? I work 3 days a week, and have 4 days off a week, so no, my main use isn't work, because I have more days off then I do work. Anyone have any ideas?""

What is the best insurance company?

I'm looking for a company that offers life, auto, and home insurance. Good rate and customer service.""

How much do you pay for your car insurance?

This question is normally towards the young teenagers that are elligibal of driving. But if parents know the payment for your son/daughter car insurance please post. If anyone does post to my question, please post your answer with, what kind of car is it, what type of plan and how much you pay following by whether or not there has been charges on it. (i.e. speeding tickets) Basically it'll look like this: - 2001 Honda Civic (4 Door) - Every 6 Months - $1000 - No Charges I am going to go take a test for my provisional and I want to get an overview on how much insurance is going to be. Thank you for posting""

Wellston Oklahoma Cheap car insurance quotes zip 74881

Wellston Oklahoma Cheap car insurance quotes zip 74881

Where is the cheapest place in Nashville to get renter's insurance?

Anyone know of a good company or individual that offers inexpensive renter's insurance in Nashville, TN? Also, is the fee a one time fee for the entire year? or is it a monthly fee? Lastly, if you could give me an idea of prices for renter's insurance for a 1-2 bedroom apartment, that would be helpful too! thanks!""

Are there low-cost health insurance options for non-legal adults in California?

My neighbors are immigrants who have lived in California for over 22 years. They have worked and paid taxes since then. Unfortunately, they are still waiting to become legal residents. They have two children who are both U.S. citizens and whose health insurance is already cared for. They themselves pay for private health insurance that is nearly $1000/month. My neighbor recently lost his job and is no longer bringing in any income. Are there any low-cost health insurance options for them?""

""How much would my car insurance be, under 25?""

Im looking to get a car soon and im curious on how much car insurance would be. 2012 toyota corolla s im 18, female, Live in Florida Not married or anything, no kids Iv been driving for 2 yrs No accidents or tickets Also i have no credit (Ps whats a safe way to gain credit?) and i work at dunkin donuts. Thats all the details i believe i would need to know the answer.""

How can i get my car insurance company to lower my car insurance?

my car insurance went from 212 to 259 and i can't afford it but i need full coverage i am a full time nursing student and i just got 10 more monthsto go but i'm on a budget and that car insurance rate doesn't fit my budget

Hello! Car insurance question!!?

I'm an 18 year old female, just got my license. My boyfriends dad is giving me his old 95' Hyundai accent. It's got 167,000 miles on it. However, I have to get my own insurance. Can anyone tell me the best cheapest places to get insurance and how much a estimate would cost?""

What does employer sponsored health insurance means?

I know my company offers health insurance but dont understand what sponsored means. Also if I apply for a low income health plan through the state will I be disqualified because the company I work for offers health insurance. FYI the rates that my company offers are insanely high and I cant afford them.

What is a good affordable maternity health insurance in Kansas?

My husband just switched jobs and the health ins. provider is too expensive for us to carry. I plan on getting my children on healthwave but I need something for myself. I'm not currently pregnant but am wanting to start trying. I figure I should check into ins. before I make that commitment.

Car Insurance for Teenage Boy?

I'm looking at cars and wondering what the average car insurance for a 16 year old boy is. I know mustangs and sports cars are higher, but how much higher than a truck. And does insurance go down over time without accidents?""

Driving with provisional driver's license but car insurance is in my sister's name?

If i get pulled over will i get in trouble? The car is insured in my sister's / father's name I have a driver's license and eligibility to drive a car I did nothing wrong I'm just wondering if i ever get pulled over, will i get in trouble?""

Why is my car insurance so expensive?

I'm 18 and I drive a 2008 dodge caliber. I've been paying 200+ a month on insurance and I'm sick of it. I will be 19 in the summer and have had my license going on 3 years. I have a clean record accident free and incident free. Will my payment ever go down? It's bad enough I'm already a poor college student lol.

Can i change my car insurance over to a new car after 2months ?

Is this possible and how does it work ? Can i change it over , let me know please , Thanks I have car that i only plan on having for 2months and then getting new car , is it easy to change it over to new car and what does it cost ?""

How can I get access to affordable US Health care as an American who lives in France?

It has been almost 2 years and I really feel like there is something not right with my health but the doctors in France aren't listening. I have swollen lymph nodes for over a year now. Some disappear, then reappear in different locations. And I am very fatigued and have itching behind my knees at night that wakes me up. Yet there is not a rash nor insect bite. It seems like the doctors in France rely strictly on complete blood counts for everything and if your blood tests are normal, then there is nothing wrong with you. I wonder if it would be the same in the US system, considering France was the winner of the WHO's Best Medical System in the World award. Shoudl I purchase an insurance plan on the web and seek treatment in the US?""

Does installing a new stereo into your car affect your insurance?

A lot of car insurance companies ask whether any modifications have been made to the car and I was just wondering on whether this included stereos.

What's your monthly car payment? And Insurance?

I'm interested to see what people pay for their cars and car insurance compared to me. I'm a single 28 year old female living in a city. (RI) I pay $282 for a new Jetta lease and insurance is $157 per month. Just seeing if this is the average.... I'm also moving to NY suburbs and am considering changing my insurance, anyone know if I can do this if I own a home in RI still? RI has month to month sales tax, but has higher insurace premiums and NY wants sales tax up front, but NY suburbs insurance costs half as much as what I pay now. I wonder if its worth it to switch states???""

""Can you suggest a good,affordable health insurance plan?""

I am an adjunct instructor at two colleges in Michigan. Neither institution offers health insurance for adjunct instructors. For the last three years I have been getting health Insurance through a postdoctoral fellowship. Now this fellowship has come to an end, and I am in desperate straits. I have heart problems and I need specials medicationss for depression and attention deficit disorder.What do I do?""

""Can I get my drivers license, not drive, then later on get insurance?""

I was just wondering if I'd be able to get a drivers license much before i get actual car insurance. Since i'm a high schooler, and my grades aren't too good, my parents don't want to buy insurance for me yet, however, It would work out great for me if I could get my license first, just so the 6 months until i can ride with buddies will end sooner. Please comment with whatever you know about this subject, much appreciated!""

Dui and car insurance?

My record got explunged now that I am 18 in the state of California. Will my car insurance take me back?

How much would car insurance cost for me?

How much does it cost to get my first car insurance under my parents insurance living in NV, USA? Also: I'm 18 yrs old, Just got my driver's license, White male Caucasian, Drive a black 1996 Honda Civic, been in no accidents, got good grades from High School, had no bad records in general, I live in a safe area, but will drive about 80 miles a week .""

Can I drive my friends car without insurance?

Can I drive my friends car without insurance? I don't own a car. I don't have auto insurance. If I borrow a friends car, am I covered under his insurance? is there a special type of insurance for people like me?""

Who should a check out for a decent Motorcycle insurance quote?

I have called around. And I k ow they are expensive to insure, but I have got some ridiculous quotes so far for my 08' hayabusa. Anyone have any ideas?""

Car Insurance Liability?

Should I go around and get $2000000 in liability, or should I just go with $1000000?""

Cheapest car insurance companies for young drivers?

Cheapest car insurance companies for young drivers?

Estimated Insurance cost for 1990 trans am?

Im turning 16 soon and am close to getting my license. Im planning on driving my dads 90 trans am w/ a 5.7 liter engine and automatic trans. Problem is, he thinks insurance is gonna cost a **** load. Does anyone know on average what the insurance price would be. The car will go under my dads name, ill just be an added driver. Plus, another car available for me to get 70 240z w/ a 6 cyl engine and 5-speed trans. Which one will have a cheaper insurance rate?""

How much is car insurance?

I'm 17 and I need insurance for a car so I can own it. How much is it usually for an kinda old car like 2010 or older?

""Who are the best car rental company, insurance wise and cost etc London?""

there are so many to choose from, terms conditions insurance etc anyone use them a lot and know the best to use""

Wellston Oklahoma Cheap car insurance quotes zip 74881

Wellston Oklahoma Cheap car insurance quotes zip 74881

Illegals can buy health insurance now. If they pay the premiums BCBS will sell them health insurance.?

Is that wrong of Humana and Blue Cross Blue Shield and the other Insurance companies?

Anthem Blue Cross Insurance?

Does anyone here has any problem with Anthem, Blue Cross Insurance on making phone call or trying to contact them any way? Every time I tried to call them, I have to be on hold for at least 30 minutes, sometime 1 hour but still couldn't get any help from them. I feel they are helpless, careless...bad service Insurance as I ever know.""

""What could be small, lasts forever, has expensive insurance, and there are 12 or 13 to choose from?""

What could be small, lasts forever, has expensive insurance, and there are 12 or 13 to choose from?""

How much will health insurance cost for a 21 year old with no preexisting conditions?

I never had to pay for health insurance (part of family benefit package) so now I'm thinking of getting one. How much will it cost? I am healthy, work in an office (not dangerous), attend university (are there student discounts?), I am athletic,,, the only health issue my family has is that my dad is diabetic (but he got it when he was around 50 so i don't think it's heritable)] How about LIFE insurance?(the ones that don't have ending period ) approximate numbers will be appreciated.. thank you""

Personal health insurance?

Any other health insurance companies in Michigan that are good? I checked out Blue Cross. They're pricey but offer dental coverage which might be worth it. Because I got hit with some dental bills these past few years. Any websites that allow you to compare companies?

What's the insurance for a lamborghini gallardo?

NO! i'm not looking foward on buying one.. Cant afford it. People told me insurance for this car was $1000 a MONTH.. but i asked a couple people with lamborghinis in gas stations ...show more

How much would insurance cost for a 17 year old?

I'm going to be seventeen soon and I'm just curious how much it will cost to insure me. My parents have USAA and they have some kind of family type plan with me my sister and both of my parents. I will probably be driving this car http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-NIssan-350Z-custom-body-work-and-paint-/320645191467?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4aa7f1572b#ht_930wt_1123 I don't care about your opinion of the car, and I don't need a lecture on the fact that I shouldn't street race I just want a ROUGH estimate of how much it will cost per year or per month or whatever you can find""

Does anyone know of any good prescription insurance?

We are a low income family who apparently make too much to qualify for any state assistance. I have expensive medicine needed for panic disorder every month and can't afford it. Does anyone know of any prescription plans that are affordable and worth it?

Hemi engine insurance?????

will the fact that i am considering a dodge ram 1500 with a hemi make a difference in the insurance cost if there wasnt a hemi engine under the hood, the truck is a 4wd dodge 1500 slt with the big engine, i am currently in a v6 4wd 2000 ford explorer, how much will the rates change???""

Practice Test for Life Insurance License????

Does anyone know that website that has practice exams for the Life Insurance test? We used to go to it but now forgot it.

Can i get insurance for a week on a car ?

alright so me and my friends a having a trip from Chicago to Columbus here is the problem my Buddie that was spouse to drive lost his licence and he has no insurance on his car i cant take my car because it sucks in the winter and its a two seater , no good for 3 people ! so can we get insurance for a week ? we really don't need it longer than that , thnx in advance !!!""

Insurance and mental health treatment?

I work for the state of Texas and sign up for health select insurance will it cover MHMR treatment for depression?

Can daughter get Health Insurance if she has pre-existing such as asthma?

My 18 year old daughter who graduated in May, has moved to a nearby town and is working at Applebees. She wants to get certified as personal fitness trainer, and so she will be dropped off of my insurance, since this is not a full time student program. She was 18 in June, and lives in Texas. She is going to soon have to be dropped of of my health insurance. I do not think that Applebees provides any insurance for hourly employees. She also has asthma, although not real bad, but this is a pre-existing conditions. Will she be able to get any kind of affordable health insurance, or is she just going to have to be one of the millions who can't have health insurance?""

Car insurance for young drivers ?

Hi there, ive completed multiple quotes for car insurance and the figure are coming out extremley high, as in 5000 a year on a 1.1 litre 2000 peugeot 206 LX 3dr, and i am a 17 year old male. i would like the policy to be in my name for my NCB but i have also added my mum and dad as named drivers as ive heard that decreases price, does naybody know any cheap car insurance places which icould go to for a cheaper quote. 5000 for a 1.1 litre peugoet is ridiculous !! Thanks""

""When you get married, how do you get off of your parent's insurance, etc?""

My dad still has me declared as a dependant, and my car insurance and health insurance is on his. When I get married will these automatically change, or do I have to notify the insurance companies and tax people?""

Health Insurance for Newborn baby?

I get health insurance through my job but I think I can get a better quote than what they offer if I go about it independently. What suggestions do you all have in terms of a good health insurance coverage? Is it best to have a higher deductible and lower premium or vice versa for a newborn? I want what will be the best for him but the most affordable for us. Thanks! :)

Does anybody know any type of affordable car insurance (South.CA) for a teen who just got his driver license?

Do you know any car insurance that is not too bad (that covers stuff) yet not too expensive (lets say somewhere less than $500 a month)? And could you also please site a reference site? Thank you.

Auto insurance quotes in New Jersey?

Hi, where can I get auto insurance quotes for New Jersey area? I need to compare quotes online and hoping to save some money. Currently I think I'm paying way too much for it.""

Which state does someone have to live in for cheap car insurance?

Which state does someone have to live in for cheap car insurance?

Why cant I get an insurance quote because i'm under 18?

I went onto farmers insurance because that is what my parents have. I'm 15 but I'm turning 16 next year and have heard some real horror stories about car insurance for teenagers. I just wanted to check how much it costs but farmers says i cant get a quote because thats only available for people 18-108. WHY!? Are there any other insurance companies out there that I CAN get a quote for or are there at least any other ways that I can find out how much it will cost?

Difference between comprehensive and third party insurance?

hi all. What is the difference between comprehensive insure for your car, and third party insurance for your car. please help. and thankyou in advance (:""

Does your vehicle colour affect your insurance rates?

A friend of mine was told this by someone a little while ago and she recently passed it onto me. She said he also mentioned that black and red vehicles have the highest rates. It seems a little far fetched to me but I'm wondering, does anyone know if this is actually true?""

Does filing a claim raise auto insurance rate?

My car was vandalized while I slept. Luckily my car shut itself off when it did not recognize the key. I filed a claim with the insurance. I had comprehensive coverage. When it was time to renew, my rates increased. What is the point of having insurance if you are discouraged from filing a claim? I thought if it was not my fault, my rates do not increase?""

Would a warrant for a no insurance ticket affect me in california from minnesota?

Would a warrant for a no insurance ticket affect me in california from minnesota?

""What are some good, low cost family health insurance plans for...?""

My husband and I need health insurance. He is a full time student and I am full time worker. We cannot get decent health insurance through his school or my work. We are looking for a low deductable, 0% coinsurance, and we need something with great maternity coverage, since we're planning on starting a family soon. If you know of any great plans like this, please share! Thank you for your help!""

Wellston Oklahoma Cheap car insurance quotes zip 74881

Wellston Oklahoma Cheap car insurance quotes zip 74881

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