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Post by Iceheart014 on Feb 2, 2018 6:56:47 GMT -5
Once Mark sent the message, his day got busy. One of his employees entered his office with slightly bad news. One of their larger clients had backed out of an agreement, leaving a hole in the companies income. While it wasn’t detrimental, it was still significant. The employees expected Mark to be rather frustrated (he never really got angry with anyone). Instead, his smile remained and they plowed through. He directed someone to reach out to the client to ask for feedback etc.
Nothing could wipe the smile off Mark’s face that day, and his employees noticed his positivity. When he was asked about it in passing, he explained his encounter with the girl in the taxi. Everyone congratulated him, surprised that he had found someone like that. After all, Mark was normally very particular about his women, and didn’t normally date much.
As the day neared an end, and things were slowing down, Mark picked his phone back up from his desk. He read the message with a smile. “It’s not a problem at all.” He typed out quickly and hit send.
(Yup! I graduate this year too 😭)
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Post by Iceheart014 on Feb 3, 2018 11:30:49 GMT -5
(I did a four year college, but am graduating in 3 😳 couldn’t imagine trying to double major!)
Mark couldn’t help but laugh out lound when he had another chance to read her message. “I might have to take you up on that!” He typed back. “Another day though, these bears are wild today.” He sent the message before setting his phone aside to reply to some more messages. The original crisis had been solved temporarily, but there were other small problems for ‘ark to attend to.
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Post by Iceheart014 on Feb 6, 2018 18:25:13 GMT -5
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inky
I'm a free woman again! At least until the semester starts up :D
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Post by inky on Feb 7, 2018 19:38:23 GMT -5
(I did a four year college, but am graduating in 3 😳 couldn’t imagine trying to double major!) Mark couldn’t help but laugh out lound when he had another chance to read her message. “I might have to take you up on that!” He typed back. “Another day though, these bears are wild today.” He sent the message before setting his phone aside to reply to some more messages. The original crisis had been solved temporarily, but there were other small problems for ‘ark to attend to. (I though imma I replied o: sorry!!) (I've taken 4 years at CC cause I can't get any classes until las semester there are to many people here) Lyra checked her phone behind the counter once more, she was s little sad he was unable to make it today but it made sense his job was important. "I'm sure you can handle it! Next time then!" She typed and tucked her phone away. It wasn't long before her shift was over and she was ready to head home. She changed in the back and yawned as she came out. The long shift had left her pretty tired.
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Post by Iceheart014 on Feb 7, 2018 19:53:17 GMT -5
(Thats okay!) (that sounds awful!)
Mark's normal work day should have been nearing an end, but instead of preparing to go home like his employees, he continued to work at his desk. He had nothing else to do at home, no one to go home to. So, he was working late. He did take a moment to shoot Lyra another text. "Hope you had a good day!"
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inky
I'm a free woman again! At least until the semester starts up :D
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Post by inky on Feb 8, 2018 14:24:51 GMT -5
(Yeahh plus it's double the classes to transfer cause I'm double majoring so that's not fun it's like my second major is dance so you'd think it's not hard but that's a lie lol) (Poor mark no one to go home to ) Her phone buzzed as she got in the taxi to head home and she smiled, "It was pretty good, mostly because of this morning." Lyra sent the text and sunk into the seat a bit. She couldn't believe she was texting this guy. He was obviously well off, older, a gentleman, just all around seemed like the perfect guy and here she was meeting him in a taxi and now texting him like she was in high school again getting butterflies in her stomach.
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Post by Auransky on Feb 8, 2018 15:15:02 GMT -5
Iceheart014 ((I went ahead and moved this to the 1x1 section)) ((I normally PM indicating that I moved threads. However, I have someone to scold in the corner.)) inky ((Inky, I would have PM'd via FB but I thought I'd drop in and say hi.)) ((Second, State of California (okay whole US) only let's you transfer from a CC to Uni with 60-70 units counted. You can take other classes yes, but remember you only need 120 units to graduate, typically with one degree. So talk to a counslour, just in case. I transferred with 70 units, and took an extra 15 that did not transfer but the classes counted in other categories etc. So just keep frequenting your adviser for tips and stuff. Also if you need help with dates for typical transfer deadlines, i'm always open to help you out. )) ((Lastly, we really need to role-play our characters. because I am starting to somewhat loose my touch with Row. And he's like a classic character for me. )) ((OKAY I'm gone, bye bye(ish))
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Post by Iceheart014 on Feb 8, 2018 21:27:29 GMT -5
(I completely believe the dance part! We have dance at my school too and it looks crazy hard)
(But thats where she might come in!!)
Mark couldn't keep the smile off his face as his phone buzzed again. He ended up sending, "I'm glad that I could improve your day (:". After he hit send, he ended up staring at his phone waiting for a reply. All of his work remained piled on his desk, unattended.
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Post by Iceheart014 on Feb 19, 2018 18:48:19 GMT -5
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inky
I'm a free woman again! At least until the semester starts up :D
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Post by inky on Mar 15, 2018 22:53:32 GMT -5
(Yes dim we do!! And thanks for the offer for help will definatly be hitting you up for that! ) (Ice I'm so super sorry things in my life hit the fan and like burst everywhere! like I wasnt getting to bed till late every day because my aunt with down syndrome has had a mental break down for the past month and things have been so bad I've missed classes and had to drop one because it was too hard.) Lyra's phone buzzed and she picked it up quickly, not that it was that far from her to begin with she was in the taxi still, her heart jumped a bit as she saw his name showed across her screen. 'I'm glad you did too! I mean who wouldn't be elated to talk to someone who has fought bears! ' laughing a little she pressed send and set the phone on her thigh she was halfway home it wouldn't be too long before the car would pull up to her house and she could change into something more comfortable.
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Post by Iceheart014 on Mar 18, 2018 15:33:54 GMT -5
(I am so sorry that is going on! I definitely don't want you to feel like I am pushing you to be here! I have hardly been on myself.)
Mark's smile grew when he saw the notification light up his phone. Even though his phone was still in his hand, he felt like he wasn't able to unlock it fast enough. "Maybe I'll get to take you with me on my next bear hunt?" He typed out quickly and hit send. He felt his heart skip a beat as he felt the urge to ask her to dinner or something. Instead, he locked his phone and stood up. He knew that he wasn't going to get any work done tonight, and decided to head home. He picked up his briefcase and headed out of the building.
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Post by Iceheart014 on Mar 25, 2018 11:18:05 GMT -5
Mark's heart skipped a beat when he read her text. "There can be" He responded quickly. "I can pick you up at 7?"
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Post by Iceheart014 on Apr 21, 2018 14:15:01 GMT -5
Mark smiled at the message, but didn't reply. Instead, he focused his attention on getting home as fast as he could. He wanted to change into something different, something not work related, and be ready to pick her up as fast as he could.
(I am so sorry for the delay! I am in the process of graduating school and moving this month and things have been crazy!)
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Post by Iceheart014 on Apr 22, 2018 22:24:16 GMT -5
(Thanks!!)
Mark got back to his apartment and closed the door behind himself. He set his breifcase next to a small table by the door and put his keys on top of it. Then, he went into his room and made a beeline for the closet. He wanted to wear something that would be concidered ‘cool’. After all, she was younger than him, and could easily find a guy her own age that would be much more attractive. He could feel himself growing more nervous at the thought of rejection from this beautiful girl. He shoved the thought away as best he could and pulled out a pair or dark blue slacks and a grey button down shirt.
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Post by Iceheart014 on May 3, 2018 21:13:27 GMT -5
Mark changed into the outfit and stood in front of the mirror for several minutes. He was trying to decide if he should wear a tie and continued to switch off from holding the blue tie over his shirt and away from it. He finally decided against it and hung it back in its place. He made his way to the bathroom and pulled out his comb and styling gel. He fixed his hair and replaced the materials. He stipped infront of the mirror one last time before heading out the door to puck her up. It was a short walk, and soon he was standing at her door. He knocked carefully and then waited netvously.
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Post by Iceheart014 on May 18, 2018 21:47:48 GMT -5
Mark's heart had begun to race as he waited for her to open the door. As the door began to open, it skipped a beat. And when he caught sight of her, it seemed to stop all together. It seemed like hours had passed before his world felt like it was moving again and he could speak. "You look beautiful." Were the first words to come out of his mouth. "Are you ready to go?" He asked her, unable to keep himself from feeling nervous.
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Post by Iceheart014 on May 20, 2018 8:54:28 GMT -5
Mark took his eyes off of her so that he could step past her inside. He turned sideways in the entryway so that she could get back through. Looking around him, he couldn’t keep the smile off his face. Though his heart kept hammering inside his chest.
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Post by Iceheart014 on May 21, 2018 16:52:57 GMT -5
“That’s okay.” Mark replied. If he was being honest, he hadn’t even noticed. He was too busy looking at her. He hadn’t felt like this about a date ever, and he wasn’t sure if it was a good or bad thing yet.
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Post by Iceheart014 on May 21, 2018 18:58:14 GMT -5
“I was thinking this amazing steakhouse downtown.” Mark replied with a smile as he followed her put the door.
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Post by Iceheart014 on May 22, 2018 20:10:59 GMT -5
Mark held out his arm for her to take. “If I’m being honest, I don’t remember any of them.” He glanced at her with a smile. “Had something else on my mind.”
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