Carys Chase with Aric Chase *Being inside all
weekend was getting on my nerves. I had to get out of here, away from the
compound for just a little while. Knowing My dad hates it when I go out alone,
I get dressed and grab my coat, leaving my room in search of my brother Aric. I find him watching tv I the family room.* Bub, you want to go to town? I need out and, if you come with me I'll buy you lunch.
Aric Chase *looking
up to see Carys with coat in hand he grins* I've been itchin' to get out for a while. Sure, let me just grab my jacket & we can head out.*grabbing everything he needs he meets her at the front door.* I'd rather walk if that's ok with you Sis. Up for a good long walk?
Carys Chase Sounds good to me. *Aric helps me with my coat and I get my gloves on before we head out. I link my arm through his as we walk to the front gate. On the sidewalk, Aric protectively puts his arm around me as we walk. Grinning, I do the same, happy to be outside and with him.*
Aric Chase *walking along with Sis they talk about everything and nothing as they check out the window of the different shops. Coming upon one with jewlery on display he stops with her so she can look*never could resist shiny things could you Sis?*he laughs*
Carys Chase *Laughing,
I poke his ribs with my gloved hand* The more it shines the more I like it.
*Looking at all the jewels the blue sapphires catch my eye and I point out a
necklace to Aric.* Isn't that beautiful?
Aric Chase *chuckling
at the necklace she points out he takes her hand and tugs her toward the door*
Come on, let's go check it out.*he opens the door and leads her inside. Looking
at the approaching sales lady he asks to see it.* we would like to get a better
look at the sapphire necklace in the window please.* watching as she retrieves
the necklace and sets it on the counter in front of Carys. Carys' eyes go round as she lifts it closer to look. He hands his credit card to the sales person casually so Sis doesn't see it and mouths "we'll take it" while winking at the flustered sales person*
Carys Chase *
Taking my gloves off. I gently touch the stone that so matches the color of
mine and Aric's eyes. The sales lady returns and places a velvet box next to
the necklace and I look up at her confused* "Would you like to wear it
miss or, put it in a box?" *I turn to see Aric grinning like the cat that
ate the canary* Bub, what did you do?
Aric Chase *he
chuckles* I think she is just going to wear it Ma'am.*Taking the necklace from Carys he
latches it around her neck.* Yep, it looks perfect on you. Happy Valentine's
Day Lil Sis. It is almost as beautiful as you are.* signing the receipt he
hands the paperwork and the pen back to the Sales lady.* thank you Ma'am, have
a wonderful day.
Carys Chase *
As soon as Aric finishes with the clerk, I hug him* Thank you Bub, it's
perfect. *I hug him again, thanking my lucky stars he's my brother. Pulling
back, I link my arm through his and head for the door.* Come on, lunch on me.
Anything and everything you want.
Aric Chase Anything huh? Been hankerin' a big juicy steak lately...*he laughs as she gives him a horrified look* Don't worry Sis, I won't eat you out of "house & home" as Mum always says. I'm not THAT hungry.*spotting a favorite eatery at the end of the block he points* come on, we can go there, it has great onion rings!
Carys Chase Mmm, onion rings! *He takes my hand and we jog the distance to the restaurant. Entering, we both take our coats off just as the hostess comes to show us to a table. Aric pulls my chair out for me and sits across from me, taking the menu from the woman who can't stop smiling at him. Rolling my eyes, I laugh.* I want whatever you get Bud and, a Pepsi.
Aric Chase *looking over the menu, quickly he decides.* We will take two of the prime rib plates, a VERY LARGE order of onion rings, and two large pepsi's please darlin'.*he winks at the waitress. Looking over at Carys he
laughs* What? She started it!
Carys Chase *Giggling
at him and the way waitress blushes* You're such a flirt! Gods, I bet dad was
just like you at your age. *Grins* About a hundred years ago.. *We both burst
out laughing as the waitress brings us our drinks. I grab a straw and rip the
paper off the end. When Aric is checking out our servers backside I put the
straw to my lips and blow hard to make the wrapper hit him in the cheek*
Aric Chase Hey!*
looking back at Carys* What was that for? Brat! I was just lookin'! Nah, Dad had the Chase name to "live up to". Remember all the stories of Uncle Quentin he used to tell us? That was some seriously tough footsteps for Dad to follow. I am so glad they weren't as hard on us as our grandparents were on him, at least they let us have our fun growing up.
Carys Chase True,
could you imagine that? *Shuddering* We are very lucky. And, I am not a brat.
*laughing* Okay, I am but, it's your fault! You let me get away with murder,
always sticking up for me.. *Reaching across the table, I grasp his arm* You
are the best brother a girl could have, seriously. I just like teasing you.
Aric Chase *he chuckles and squeezes her hand* I know, I know. You are just suckin' up cause I got you a pretty bauble. Which, by the way, matches your eyes perfectly!
Carys Chase Thank you again. You really didn't have to do that you know. *Grins* But, I'm glad you did. *Reaching into my purse I take the little bag out and hand it to Aric.* It's not fancy or anything, just made me think of you..Happy Valentine's day, Bubby.
Carys Chase *Nodding,
I tighten the leather just enough to keep it on his wrist and smile up at him*
You always were my hero. *I hug him again just as our food comes, He sits down
and the waitress, after setting our plates in front of us, fusses over him,
asking if he needs anything. I grab an onion ring and nibble it while he flirts
with her.*
Aric Chase *grinning
he finishes speaking with the waitress and starts in on his steak.* Oh damn,
this is delicious.*taking another bite.* have you tired your yet? Did they cook
it right for you? I know you like yours cooked a bit longer than mine.
Carys Chase *Cutting into the steak, I take a big bite. Hungrier than I thought I was.* Oh, damn this is good. *I cut another bite and push the big plate of onion rings towards him* Those are freakin awesome, Aric. Good choice!
Aric Chase If nothin' else Sis, I know my food!*he laughs as he piles some onion rings next to his loaded baked potato.* For a small local place, they have great food here and the peeps that own the place are wicked cool.
Carys Chase *Nodding,
mouth full of food, I give him a thumbs up. We eat in relative silence and by
the time we're done I am so stuffed and amazed at all the food we wolfed down.*
Damn, I'm glad we walked here, I'll need the walk home to work off everything I
ate. *I pay the waitress when she brings us the check and when I stand, Aric
again helps me with my coat.*
Aric Chase *opening
the door for her, he follows her out of the restaurant. Resuming their stroll
down the sidewalk he savors the feel of the cold air on his skin and his best
friend beside him. * come on Sis, let's head for home.*He tugs her down a side
street and back toward the compound*
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