Lavinia Riddle (lalavinia) wrote in paddedrooms,
@ 2013-01-20 20:03:00

Working out with someone after watching them very thoroughly work out another girl on film was a bit awkward. Not nearly as awkward as Lavinia had a feeling going on a sort-of date with them and your entire family was probably going to be. She left the flat early, after getting dressed up, so that her mum didn't see who she was going with. Her dad were already at the law firm, making sure everything was ready for the party. She smiled with Rex pulled up in his car, getting in before he had time to get out. "Brilliant," she said. "Let's go before my sister comes out to see her date."

Cepheus had been very clear about this not being a date. James was fine with that. He was still sort of fighting off the cold he`d gotten from Cepheus being a dirty slut even when he was sick. He adjusted his tie as he stepped into Cepheus's room. "Do you approve?" he asked, adjusting his sleeves. "Presentable enough for your family?"

Jude was looking forward to this. Antonia Draganov was young, but she was pretty and bringing the girl who's mother had broke an engagement with his father to a business party would be fun. He knocked on the door to her flat, flowers in hand.

Scorpius didn't really want to go to the party, but his father and mother had both called and dropped strong hints about his expected appearance. He was exhausted from getting up at three to be in hair and makeup by four. He took another drink from his cup of coffee, watching Albus get ready. "You don't have to come if you don't want to," he said, smiling at him. "Cepheus is probably bringing your brother."

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alboos
2013-01-21 03:28 am UTC (link)

Rex looked at her for a moment and then laughed. "I forgot I was a secret." He told her, then held out the basket of baked goods he'd gotten her. "These are better than flowers. There are some homemade chocolates in there as well."

Cepheus ran his eyes over James. He was perfectly healthy now. No cold or anything. "You look good." He told him, then moved closer and kissed him deeply. "Good enough." He smirked.

Antonia was a little nervous about her date. She knew that Jude had a reputation. She chewed at her lip when there was a knock at the door, then looked at her father. "Daddy. You have to answer. I have to make him wait a while." She ran to her room.

"It's okay. I'm your boyfriend." Albus pointed out, smiling at Scorpius. "I want to come with you."

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lalavinia
2013-01-21 03:47 am UTC (link)

"You are my hero," Lavinia said, looking down at the basket. She grinned as she began to sort through the basket, picking out a chocolate and biting into it. "Oh my God, it's cherry." Lavinia made a happy sound, wiggling in her chair as she are the rest of the chocolate. "You're going to need to work out with me again to make up for bringing me a basket of sweets. These chocolates are amazing."

James stole another kiss and then rolled his eyes at Cepheus. "I look damn good," he said. "Even my shoes are nice and polished for you. You picked the suit out. You should like it. You ready to go yet? Don't want to keep your dads waiting."

Luka watched Antonina run and then sighed, getting to his feet and opening the door, looking down at Theo's son. He didn't approve of this one bit. "You're my daughter's date tonight?"

Jude had forgotten that Antonia's father was huge. He gave the man his best smile and nodded, holding his hand out to him. "I am, sir," he said. "I'm Jude Nott. Is Antonia ready?"

"She's almost ready," he said, eying the older boy. Luka knew Antonia could handle herself, but he still wasn't sure he liked this.

Scorpius smiled back at Albus. "Good," he said. "When I fall asleep you can prop me up and fool my fathers into thinking I'm perfectly fine and that my job isn't ruining my life or anything. I'm exhausted." He stifled a yawn and took another sip of coffee.

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alboos
2013-01-21 04:24 am UTC (link)

"I can work out with you whenever you want. I can text you my number." Rex told her with a shrug as he drove down the street, grinning at her. She was kind of adorable. "You're such a dork."

"So conceited." Cepheus accused as he grabbed James's hat and held it out to him. "I think that my Dad's will like the way you're dressed. You're dressed like my Merlin Dad."

Antonia glanced at herself in the mirror and re-applied her lipstick for the fourth time that night, then walked out to where Jude was. She smiled, trying not to look at her father. Her dress was a little revealing. "I'm ready. You look great, Jude."

Albus sighed softly. "You don't have to do that job. You chose to do that job." He pointed out. "It's your own fault."

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lalavinia
2013-01-21 04:34 am UTC (link)

"Yep," Lavinia agreed. "I am. All my other siblings are way cooler than me. You got the short end of the stick tonight." She ate another chocolate and grinned at Rex, getting her phone out of her clutch. "Tell me your number and I'll text you so you have mine. You're driving. You can't text me now and this way you can't get out of it."

James put the hat on, tilting it a bit to the side so he could get a properly rakish angle going with it. "I'm going to try to pretend like you didn't just tell me you have a thing for people who dress the way one of your dad's dresses. Shall we go?"

Jude liked how revealing Antonia's dress was. He smiled at her, holding out the flowers. "Thank you," he said. "You look stunning. These are for you."

Luka didn't like the way Antonia was dressed either. "Are you sure you're going to be warm enough?" he asked her. "You should take a coat."

"I know," Scorpius said, looking down and adjusting his tie. "I can complain about being tired from work and still enjoy what I do. It's just the next couple of weeks that my schedule is so crazy. Then I'm back to normal. I like my job, Albus."

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alboos
2013-01-21 04:46 am UTC (link)

"I doubt that that is the case. You're not dull or anything. And I'm a dork." Rex pointed out, shaking his head. He told her his number. "Don't abuse it. I go to sleep at four am."

"It's not because it's the way my father dresses. I just like suits." Cepheus looked him over carefully, biting his lip. "You know how much I love suits. Let's go."

Antonia took the flowers and sniffed them. "Thank you. They're very beautiful." She told him, then looked at her father. "I'll be warm enough. It'll be fine. Will you put these in water for me, Daddy?" She gave him her best, innocent smile.

"I like you being home." Albus pointed out as he looked back at Scorpius. He shrugged. "I just don't like that you have to be gone all the time when we just got together. That's all."

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lalavinia
2013-01-21 04:55 am UTC (link)

Lavinia laughed. "Four am?" she repeated. "I get up at six. Don't worry. I'm not awake that late. Now that you've told me not to abuse your number I'm totally going to, though. It's going to be fun."

James smiled at Cepheus. "I remember vividly how much you love suits," he agreed, wrapping an arm around Cepheus. "You look really good tonight too."

Luka looked at Antonia for a moment, then sighed and took the flowers from her. "I'll put them in water," he promised. "You get going. Your mother's still getting ready for the party." He left the room.

"He's frightening," Jude said, holding his arm out to Antonina. "I don't want to make you late to the party when you look this good."

"It's only for fashion week," Scorpius promised. "It's not a regular thing." He leaned in and kissed Albus softly. "And I'm going to bring you back lots of souvenirs from Paris next week. We can Skype every night."

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alboos
2013-01-21 05:03 am UTC (link)

Rex laughed at that. "You are such a bitch. I hate you already." He teased, turning down the street towards the venue. "What do you think? Should I be nervous tonight?"

"Of course I do. I always look good." Cepheus pointed out as he got into the lift with James. He leaned against him, pressing the other man to the wall, kissing him softly. "When we get home, I'm going to suck your cock. If I can wait that long."

"He's not frightening. He's my Daddy." Antonia argued, taking Jude's arm. "He looks big and scary, but he's all fluff and no roar."

This story sounded very familiar. He sighed to himself and shrugged, walking with Scorpius. "I don't need souvenirs." He told him.

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lalavinia
2013-01-21 05:13 am UTC (link)

Lavinia texted Rex a heart and an emoticon with its tongue stuck out at him, then tucked her phone away again. "Nervous? I don't know. You'll probably be fine. My dad's not going to be a big fan of you as my date, but he's not going to punch you or anything. Albus might be upset that you exist."

James kissed Cepheus back, laughing against his lips. "I hope you can't," he said, sliding a hand down to rest on Cepheus's bum. "Your car or mine?"

"I'm sure he's fluffy with you. I don't think he'd be very fluffy with me." Jude led Antonia into the lift. "After all, I have intentions on your virtue."

"Food then," Scorpius said, smiling at Albus. He reached out and took his hand. "I can break my fashion week diet with you. I'll bring us back lots of pastries."

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alboos
2013-01-21 05:17 am UTC (link)

"Is Albus the one who is dating your brother?" Rex asked and then snorted. "Why would he be upset that I exist? He's the one who ended up with Scorpius. I just fucked him one night and all the next morning."

"My car looks better than yours." Cepheus pointed out as he looked up at James. "But, you can drive. I don't feel like it. I can suck you off while you're driving."

Antonia arched a brow at that. "Doesn't matter what your intentions are if I don't let you." She pointed out, shrugging. "If that's why you're taking me on this date, you should go by yourself."

"Doesn't matter. Bring back whatever you want." Albus told him as he held onto his hand. "I'll be here. At school. Not leaving you."