Aric and Carys Shop (#Christmas16 Day 2)

#Christmas16 Day 2

Aric Chase *keeping his annual "shopping date" with Carys, he knocked on their door while checking his watch and shaking his head and muttering* Always freaking late. Damn it, she is going to kill me, again.

Carys Chase Bub! * Opening the door, I grab him by the shirt and pull him into the suite I share with Rune.* You're late you know. * He gives me that goofy lop sided grin and I can't help but to smile back at him and give him a tight hug.* It's okay, you know I can never stay mad at you. * Grabbing my laptop, I motion for him to follow me and we sit on the sofa together.* Have you thought about what to get mom and dad?

Aric Chase *he parks his ass on the couch next to her and opens his laptop, setting it on the coffee table next to hers. Remembering to keep his voice low out of respect for her mate, he quickly opened the web sites he had bookmarked for possibilities* Well, You KNOW I suck at shopping for women right? Like WTF does Mom even WANT?! I spent weeks tossing ideas at her. Nada. Nothing. Zilch. So I decided "chuck it in the fuck it bucket and move on" sounded like a good plan so I went for my failsafe, jewelry. Mom is a sucker for shiny bobbles. I thought this set was nice with the three stones. They could represent The Old Man, you, and me. Or whatever corny shit you can come up with.

Carys Chase I think she will love it. * Grinning at him, I shoulder bump him* You have pretty good taste for a guy. I picked this out for mom from me, it's kind of sappy but, she loves that, Right?

Aric Chase *he grins wide at her* Aaawwwwwww, how cute! Y'all can wear matching necklaces of hearts. Good to know I'm not the only one that fell back on the failsafe. *he chuckles* yeah, she will like that.
*he tapped quickly through sites, avoiding her gaze as silence filled the room. Clearing his throat he took the plunge* So, I've been meaning to ask you something but I'm not really sure how to say it without you... Well, you know. *she arched a brow, waiting for him to finish. He took a deep breath and started* well. You're mated now almost a year. You're, well, you're different now. I feel it. You know, our thing. You're truly happy. I mean, you were always happy before. Eh, mostly. *he grinned* the "princess" *making finger quotes* Breed that got away with anything. But you were always happy. But this. This is different. *He met her eyes as he finished*

Carys Chase *Smiling, I nodded.* I am truly happy, Bub. Rune is wonderful, he treats me like a queen, or a princess as you guys called me. I couldn't imagine being without him. * Leaning against Aric's shoulder she paused before speaking again.* I may be different but, our bond is stronger I think. We still know what the other is thinking and you know, when you find your mate you'll be different to. *He rolled his eyes* I'm serious, she'll change you, for the better.

Aric Chase *he outwardly shudders at the thought but his mind kept going back to the same question every time he thought on it too long. A mate of his own? Was it really as bad as all that? Being a warrior was all he could ever remember wanting. But, a mate?*
*He forcefully shrugged it off and found the present he had picked out for Sterling. * This, in my humble opinion, *he says with a cocky grin* is the ultimate gift for our old man. The Man Can. Maybe I should order one for all of us. Or just get a damn pallet of the shit delivered...

Carys Chase That's awesome Bub! *Laughing* Please, we have to get one for all of the guys! * They both laughed, and Aric ordered enough for all the males within the compound.* I thought about this for Dad. I guess we do think kind of alike.

Aric Chase *he chuckles* We are a pair of striped peas Sis! No doubt about that!
*he scrolls down the page some* Oh hey now. *he snorts* think I may have found a few things for you too, or would I give them to Rune? Hhhmmmm...
*he laughed and reached out to stop her from swiping his laptop but he was too slow. He watched her face as she took in the selection of items he had been looking at*

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Carys Chase Aric Chase! * I elbowed him as I looked through what he'd picked out.* Rune and I are not pervs! Besides, I could break out of those cuffs in a heartbeat! * We both laughed* Can you imagine? And here I picked out a leather jacket for you..I may change my mind now!

Aric Chase *he leaned back against the couch, laughing as quietly as possible* ok, ok. Just had to do it though. You know, with the kink-fest we grew up with with Mom and Dad. Don't even get me started on Brock and Jenna and the amount of repairs we've done in their suite! Ugh! But I'm not showing you what I'm getting you anyway, so there! Nice jacket though, you can still get it for me. * he grins at her and checks his watch. Damn, I gotta head out soon, escorting Dylan to Toronto. Don't worry though, I'll be back soon. It's too damn cold up there! I don't know how Niko and Renata can stand it!

Carys Chase You be safe, Bub. * I looked at my brother, now a warrior and smiled sadly. I always hated it when our father had to go anywhere, and now my brother. Sure he was just escorting our aunt to Toronto but still, I worried.* I can't wait to see what you get me, and I have something else for you too. * I set my laptop down and hugged him.* I love you Bub. Just be safe and come home soon. *He hugged me back and gathered up his laptop. We said goodbye and I watched him leave, probably heading to his room to get ready for his trip. I closed the door to my suite just as Rune walked out from our bedroom. He didn't say anything, just opened his arms to me. I went to him and was engulfed in his embrace. He could feel through our bond I was worried. He kissed the top of my head and told me everything would be fine. I smiled up at him and nodded. It would be fine. Everything always worked out. *