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Crescent City Institute - TEXMAS TIME
04:41 pm December 26th, 2010
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TEXMAS TIME
Characters: Gray and Hunter
Setting: Christmas Day, TEXAS TIME. The Sommer Household and surrounding area in Plano, Texas.
Content: NSFW probably.
Summary: Hunter introduces her BOYFRIEND to her FAMILY, and probably stirs shit up. EXPECT EXPLOSIONS.


Gray adjusted his hat, and unzipped his parka, shifting impatiently as he waited for Hunter to come pick him up. The fact that she lived in a muggle home meant he'd had to go to a floo station nearby. Hunter said it was like bus stations, but he'd never been to one, or on a bus. Ever.

It was much warmer in Texas, only about 30 degrees, and he hadn't thought that out, adjusting the collar of his Christmas sweater uncomfortably. That sweater was only thing he'd received from his Aunts for Christmas since he'd been banned from their home two years before. He'd figured it was an appropriate thing to wear, though he wasn't sure what was appropriate to wear around muggles. He'd already been warned never to mention magic, ever, and he made an intense effort not to smell like cigarettes-- despite the fact that he was now smoking outside the station.

He'd brought little meaningless gifts for Hunter's mom and her sister, bath salts and lotion and shit, and some festive, muggle-friendly flowers. That was what muggles gave each other, right? Either way, both gifts sat in a bag that rested by his feet.

Hunter's gift, he held under his other arm, a green ribbon on the box to keep him from mixing them up.

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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: December 26th, 2010 05:42 pm (UTC) (Link)
Hunter had sprung the news about her boyfriend on them at breakfast. She had gotten a multitude of terrible presents, as expected, and her mood had been turned a bit vindictive as a result. She had been planning on inviting Gray all along, had asked him long ago, but now she had all the more reason to make sure that he took her up on the offer. It would be pure Christmas glee to see her mother's expression during the remainder of Christmas day.

When she was showered and dressed for the day, she was out the door just a few minutes late. Gray would probably already be waiting, but ten or fifteen minutes wouldn't kill him. Well, perhaps heat exhaustion, if he was wearing that ridiculous parka he owned..

All of the windows were open, and her sunglasses were pushed up onto the top of her head, as she finally pulled up to the curb beside him. Idling the truck as she waited for him to climb in. "What's up, douchenacho?"
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: December 26th, 2010 06:18 pm (UTC) (Link)
"Hey Tits," Gray replied rather brightly, brighter than usual, walking around the front of the cab and sliding inside as nonchalantly as possible. This was more difficult than one would think.

He handed her the box with the green ribbon, and then began stripping off his parka and his hat, revealing all the glory of his Christmas sweater, and his hair spiking off in weird directions. Well, not so much weird directions as looking awfully similar to the style of hat he was wearing.

"Jesus Christ it's fucking hot here. ...and don't open that in front of your mom."
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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: December 26th, 2010 07:02 pm (UTC) (Link)
"It's the fuckin' dirty south, boy!" Hunter replied indignantly, revving the engine momentarily before taking off from the curb with her usual reckless abandon. "Did ya really think you were gunna need that damn coat? And is that wool?!" she managed, turning away from the road momentarily to gawk at him. In her own thin flannel hoodie, she was still a little warm.

She had the box on her lap, and she glanced down at it, before looking over and grinning at the sight of his hair. "What is it, a big box of lube or something? Ya know I hate that tingly shit."
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: December 26th, 2010 07:45 pm (UTC) (Link)
"I-- yeah. It's wool. I'd take it off, but then you can see my tattoos." Gray smiled sheepishly, ruffling his own hair in an effort to get it to calm down. It did not help.

"Oh, yeah." Gray nodded, smirking. "It's a giant box of lube and dildos. I know how you roll. Fucking giant black dildos." He rolled up his coat, and shoved it against the door so he had something comfortable to lean on as they flew down the street at break-neck speeds.

"So is like, your whole family there?"
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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: December 26th, 2010 08:31 pm (UTC) (Link)
"Well, if you're goin' round giving out gifts like that, I hope ya packed enough for everybody. My ma might have a few she can pull out of her ass to add to the collection," she replied cheekily, putting on the breaks with a small squeal as they came to a red light. There was the honk of a horn, and the quick movement of Hunter's hand into a brisk middle finger, all without missing a beat.

"Basically the whole family. My sister, her friend Hector, my parents, my gramma on my ma's side.. my great aunt, my mom's friend, a couple of people my dad knows from his office.. y'know, all that bullshit. It's a big meal, and my grammas been making martinis since ten this morning. Why?"
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: December 26th, 2010 11:03 pm (UTC) (Link)
Gray pretty much drove the same way his girlfriend did, so her driving didn't phased him. He smirked, turned around to see where the honking was coming from, and snerked a little at the other driver's frustration.

"Oh, shit. I just, I don't really have a big family or anything. Not used to this kind of thing." He laughed once and shrugged. "I feel like I'm walking into a trap or some shit."
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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: December 26th, 2010 11:25 pm (UTC) (Link)
Hunter turned slightly, giving him a serious look. "If it makes you feel any better, only gramma bites. But she's mostly gums at this point," she explained, shrugging.

There was no indication of whether or not she was kidding, before they were pulling into the driveway out of her house. It was large, an old Victorian looking thing, with at least three stories. There were other vehicles pulled into the driveway, making it look crowded. The only visible decoration was a tasteful wreath hung from the front door.

"Ready?" she asked.
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: December 26th, 2010 11:34 pm (UTC) (Link)
"...You're kidding, right?" Gray half smiled, his eyebrows knitting. Though he glanced up at the house as they pulled into the end of the driveway, whistling as he took in the sheer size of the house. Sure, his house was near the same size-- but-- well. He wasn't sure what he expected.

"Don't I get a last meal?" He joked, opening the door. Moms usually loved him. He didn't see why this should be any different.
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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: December 26th, 2010 11:46 pm (UTC) (Link)
"Last meal?" Hunter echoed thoughtfully, before leaning forward a bit to grab something down by her pedals. She pulled up a slightly crumpled McDonalds bag, offering it to him. "There might be a few fries in the bottom of that," she offered, grinning giddily at him.

Really, he was too easy, and it was too cute to see that look of terror on his face once in a while. She didn't get to pull one over on him often enough. "Come on, you'll do just fine!"
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: December 27th, 2010 12:36 am (UTC) (Link)
Gray pouted at her, "It was a joke!" He huffed, shutting the door to the truck and waiting for her awkwardly in the driveway.

There was no way he was going to be the first one at that door.
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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: December 27th, 2010 01:57 am (UTC) (Link)
Hunter got out, slamming her door, and peering over at him. "Good, because those fries are from before break," she retorted, grinning. She began to walk up the front walkway, expecting him to follow behind her.
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: December 27th, 2010 02:19 am (UTC) (Link)
"Like I would ever eat anything off the floor of your car," Gray laughed, "That was only the one time, and it was for money. Not worth it, babe." He cringed a little, walking down the path after her, and fidgeting as she opened up the door.

He'd never been to Hunter's house before, but he'd heard horror stories.
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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: December 27th, 2010 03:30 am (UTC) (Link)
"Only time you remember. You'd be real surprised what I can convince ya to eat after a few shots," Hunter shot back, as she pushed open the door. There was Christmas music drifting out, soft and instrumental, and Hunter was already rolling her eyes. "If they ask Beth to sing again this year, I'm outta here."
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: December 28th, 2010 12:57 am (UTC) (Link)
"Wait, what do you mean by that?" Gray looked at his girlfriend, face mildly suspicious. But then they were inside her house already and it was too late for asking questions.

The inside of her house was strikingly similar to the inside of his. Posh and overblown, but still different. Muggle-like.
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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: December 29th, 2010 12:20 pm (UTC) (Link)
Hunter had been considering sneaking off upstairs, waiting until later to drop the bomb, but from the minute they had pulled up, they were discovered. She hadn't noticed that her mother had been peeking through the curtains in the living room window.

"Where have you been!?" her mother cried, rounding the corner from said living room, and cutting them off from escaping the entryway. The resemblance between them was obvious, although there was none of the softness of Hunter's own face. Hunter herself was fond of referring to her mother as the vulture, for both her appearance and her tendencies.

"Out," Hunter replied nonchalantly, a shrug of her shoulders. She stood about a foot taller than her mother, and as she stepped closer, Michelle Sommer was practically glaring up at the two of them.

"And who, may I ask, is this young man? You never told us you were bringing any friends over here.."
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: December 29th, 2010 12:32 pm (UTC) (Link)
Gray watched the interaction between mother and daughter with raised eyebrows. Hunter's mom kind of reminded him of his Aunt Odette. They were just about the same height, as well. Of course, Odette had banned him from setting foot in her house, so he figured he had to be a bit careful.

"Gregoire LeClair, Mrs. Sommer." He said, extending a hand in greeting to Hunter's mother. At least he was polite with parental units. "I'm uh.. I go to school with your daughter."
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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: December 29th, 2010 12:39 pm (UTC) (Link)
Michelle seemed pleasant enough, taking the hand gratefully, her expression only faltering momentarily when he mentioned their school. "Well, Gregoire, I hope that if any of our.. guests this evening ask about your education, you'll both know what to say."

Hunter had wandered off just a few feets, to where a dish of peppermints were set out on an antique looking table. She took three, popping them into her mouth. "You can jus' call him Gray," she replied, through a mouthful of candy. "And he ain't just my friend, he's my boyfriend. So don't be a bunch of asshole to 'em."

There was apparent strain on the older woman's face, as she briefly turned to face her daughter. "Jessica, language. What if your sister heard you?"

Hunter's face was blank, cheeks puffed out slightly from the peppermints stuffed in there. "Yeah, what if?"
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: December 29th, 2010 01:01 pm (UTC) (Link)
Gray half smiled, nodding. He was so smooth. "Of course, Mrs Sommer. It's all part of the routine. Discrète. J’ai vu neiger." Moms always loved it when he pulled out the French. He figured now was a good a time as any.

There was another mild stand-off between Hunter and her mother. He wrenched his mouth in a flat line to keep from snickering. It was a little difficult, and tears started welling up in his eyes from the effort.

"I brought you some flowers," He chimed in, holding the bouquet of red flowers out to Hunter's mom. "And a couple of things for you and Elizabeth-- it was a little short notice. I would have brought more."
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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: December 29th, 2010 01:27 pm (UTC) (Link)
Damn, he was pretty smooth. Hunter had to admit that she was somewhat impressed, even if she would never admit it out loud or anything. When he whipped out the flowers, Hunter rolled her eyes dramatically, but it seemed to be just the ticket for Michelle.

Whom, giving up on trying to convince her daughter to clean up her act, whipped around quickly to face him when he spoke. "Flowers? Oh really, Gregoire, you didn't need to," she replied, accepting the bouquet, and leaning forward a bit to give them a sniff. "They're very lovely."

Behind her, Hunter's eyes were still rolling, as she distinctly mouthed 'SUCK UP' over her mother's shoulder.
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: December 29th, 2010 01:58 pm (UTC) (Link)
"It was nothing," Gray shrugged, glancing over Michelle and trying not to smirk to much as Hunter rolled her eyes. He winked at her, finally losing the battle to his grin.

Could he really help it that he was so good with other people's mothers?

"It is my pleasure, really." He cocked an eyebrow at Hunter at the word 'pleasure', before turning his attention back to Michelle, his expression docile, blandly pleasant.
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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: December 29th, 2010 05:37 pm (UTC) (Link)
If Hunter rolled her eyes any further, she was risking losing them somewhere in the back of her skull. "He's going to stay for a bit anyway," the blonde said, still over her mother's shoulder. "Shall I show him the guest quarters, mother dearest?" she asked, putting on her best sickeningly sweet tone.

"Of course, that's a fine idea. You all can go ahead and join us in the sitting room when you're finieshed," Michelle agreed, before heading off, taking the flowers with her and giving them another tentative sniff on her way into the kitchen.

"Fake as fuck," Hunter teased him, drawling out the last syllable, head shaking. "Come on. Let's go upstairs for a bit, then maybe we can convince my gramma to make us martinis. Christmas means happy hour round here."
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: December 29th, 2010 11:52 pm (UTC) (Link)
Gray kept up the bland pleasantries until Hunter's mom left the room.

"Just have to know how to talk to parents," He shrugged. "Once they love you, then you're gold." Hunter may have not have wanted to play the game, but it helped him go places and got him between the legs of some really beautiful women.

Not that he was about to mention that to Hunter. He was classier than that, really.

He looked around the room as they headed for what he could only assume were the stairs and smirked at her, leaning his mouth against his ear as he spoke in hushed tones. "I was hoping we could get a quickie in before dinner."

Okay, so maybe he wasn't classier after-all.
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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: January 8th, 2011 12:42 am (UTC) (Link)
Hunter didn't stand a chance with holding her laughter in. "You're such a fuckin' dirtbag," she hissed, giving him a playful elbow as they began their way up the stairs. "What would a lady's mama say if she walked in on something like that? I don't think your plan to act all perfect would work too well anymore."

Just as they were reaching the top step, there was a scream from downstairs, Hunter jumping a little and grabbing the railing. "The fuck?"
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: January 9th, 2011 08:54 am (UTC) (Link)
"What else is the use of sucking up if there aren't any perks?" He smirked, his voice barely audible--though his amusement rang clear.

"C'monn, it'll be fun." He mumbled into her ear, entirely too pleased with himself.

Of course, then there was screaming from downstairs. "...you thinking maybe they heard me or something?" He cringed.
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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: January 9th, 2011 10:45 pm (UTC) (Link)
Hunter's brow furrowed a bit. "I doubt that. Don't think that would surprise her that much," the blonde murmured, smirking. "Guess our reunion is cut short," she added. Beginning back down the stairs, she grabbed his arm, tugging him gently along with her. She wasn't sure she cared what was going on, but if it was funny.. well, no need to pass that up.

As they made their way down, and rounded the corner into the kitchen, Hunter's mother and sister were huddled around the kitchen sink. Elizabeth's hand was under the running water, held there by her mother. Whipping her head around, the blonde woman glared.

"T-Those things bit your sister!"

That was, of course, all it took for Hunter to burst into laughter.
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: January 11th, 2011 01:42 am (UTC) (Link)
Gray sighed in disappointment, allowing Hunter to drag him back down the stairs. Maybe if she got annoyed enough at her mom, Hunter would try to spite her by having sex in the house. Or in the truck. Or whatever. He could only hope.


Walking into the kitchen, Gray slightly edged behind Hunter. Not because he was particularly afraid-- it just seemed a little wiser.

"...What things?" Gray asked, kinda wishing he hadn't spoken up.
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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: January 11th, 2011 02:40 am (UTC) (Link)
Hunter didn't care what the answer was; she was just sorry she missed it. When Elizabeth cried out in her whiniest tone, "It was the flowers!", that only made Hunter laugh harder. She knew, of course, that anything Gray had carried all of this way without getting bitten himself.. well, it couldn't be that dangerous. Most of the really dangerous stuff was too rare to put into a bouquet. And if it bit off the whole hand or anything, Beth would probably be screaming a lot more.

All there was to do was laugh. "I'm sure it was a misunderstanding," she managed, between laughing, seemingly oblivious to the stern look on her mother's face. If looks could kill, Hunter would have been struck dead right where she stood. "C'mon, he didn't mean it," she added, when the expression didn't let up.

"Just be glad no one else saw! Ya can just tell them she cut herself making dinner.. easier to explain than why we got magic flowers, ain't it?" she offered. It was just after she said this, that her father appeared in the doorway from the dining room, looking critically around at them.

"Off to a good start, wouldn't you say?" Hunter murmured, leaning close to Gray's cheek to say it.
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: January 11th, 2011 12:36 pm (UTC) (Link)
Gray slapped himself in the forehead "Snap-dragons. I get it now." He let his head rest in his palm, knowing that the bout of nervous laughter that was welling up in his chest would only make everything worse.

"I am really sorry," He offered pitifully from behind his hand. Glancing up, he noticed Hunter's dad and paled a little.

"...Is that your dad? Do you think I should start running now?" He asked her under his breath.
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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: January 12th, 2011 02:27 am (UTC) (Link)
"Only if you're afraid of Just For Men dye," Hunter murmured back, smirking a little. There was, in her opinion, nothing threatening about her father. He was a pompous hack. Of course, not that she had really told Gray this. Perhaps it would have been wiser to inform him on what he'd be walking into before he got here.

But where was the fun in that?

Taking advantage of her family's preoccupation with Elizabeth's injury, Hunter turned a bit to face him better. "Ya still up for that quickie? I'm in a way better mood now," she grinned, keeping her voice down.
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: January 12th, 2011 12:10 pm (UTC) (Link)
Gray watched Hunter's family dote over her little sister. He was starting to get why she hated her sister as much as she did. Though it was hard for him to relate to. Being the youngest of three siblings; he was the baby, he was the spoiled one.

Though Hunter's point of conversation suddenly made family the last thing on his mind. He glanced over at her, almost startled. "Really? Now? ...You are messed up." He smirked slowly. "That's so hot."
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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: January 13th, 2011 10:58 pm (UTC) (Link)
"Would I be with your ass if I wasn't just a little bit messed up?" Hunter replied, smirking right back at him. "We got like half an hour till dinner, sounds like time to kill to me," she added, moving past him and heading for the stairs again.

She was amused, but watching her family for too long was never something she indulged in. Just seeming the three of them huddled together like that always left her feeling empty, like an outsider staring in at the family of somebody else. It was moments like those that always made her miss Ben more than ever; if he had been there, things would be different. Or so she hoped.
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: January 14th, 2011 12:37 am (UTC) (Link)
"...Yes?" Gray said, despite knowing that she'd meant the answer to be rhetorical. He nearly raced after her, but he did his best no to look too eager-- for the sake of not raising suspicion and to keep his cool around Hunter.

"Half an hour sounds like plen--sounds kinda short, doesn't it?" He questioned, following her up the stairs. Very smooth, Gray.
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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: January 14th, 2011 03:18 am (UTC) (Link)
Hunter laughed a little, glancing back at him as they made their way upstairs. "Ain't that why it's called a quickie?"

When they reached the top, this time without any interruptions, Hunter led the way to her bedroom. She cracked the door open, peering inside briefly as if expecting something to jump out, before heading inside. She held the door for Gray, closing it once he was in.

It looked a lot less lived in than her room at school, but the mess was generally the same. There were still bits and pieces that showed definite signs of Hunter, but they were few. Dirty clothes were kicked into a pile by the end of her bed, and sprawled out in the pile of filthy laundry was a large german shepherd.

"Someone my dad invited down there is allergic, they got her locked up here all day," the blonde said sympathetically, crouching down a bit as the dog hopped up and made her way over to meet her. "Only difference between me and her is that I have to come down and eat at the table, right Bella?"
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: January 14th, 2011 03:38 pm (UTC) (Link)
"I didn't know you had a dog..." Gray said, still standing near the door. Maybe she told him, but he didn't really remember... or really care. Sorry Bella. He'd never really owned a dog, so once again-- he didn't get it.

He made a weird face, "Babe... You don't really want to have sex in front of the dog, do you?"
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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: January 15th, 2011 02:32 am (UTC) (Link)
"Had a dog forever," Hunter replied without looking back at him, seeming more focused on scruffing up the dog's head, scratching her ears and all the like. When he asked about the sex, she did glance back at him momentarily, making a face right back.

"Uh, why not? She'll just go sleep on the floor. It's just a dog."
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: January 17th, 2011 08:06 am (UTC) (Link)
"Won't she think like, that I'm hurting you? I had a dog try to bite me for just kissing a girl once-- like it thought I was trying to eat her face off." Gray frowned down at the German shepherd.

"No way, I can't do it. It's too weird." This coming from the guy who could have sex with other people in the room.
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itsnotjessica From: [info]itsnotjessica Date: January 18th, 2011 02:19 am (UTC) (Link)
Hunter's expression was purely deadpan. "What d'you mean you can't do it?! You're bein' retarded! It's just a dog!"

She had almost said stupid dog; she might even had, if it were any dog by Bella. They went pretty far back, after all, and building an affinity with an animal like that was almost unavoidable. At least in Hunter's opinion.

"You're weird," she added with some finality, scowling at him.
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gregoire From: [info]gregoire Date: January 18th, 2011 09:45 pm (UTC) (Link)
"What?" Gray snapped back, just a tad defensive. "You're the one who wants to have sex in front of a fucking dog-- that's like... bestiality or something."
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