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Post by Gabriella Santino on Jul 20, 2009 7:46:24 GMT -5
Why did she need a boyfriend when she had Declin? She always had fun whenever they went out, they could talk about anything, he didn't mind protecting her (even if it was his job), and they never thought anything of holding hands.
"You know, I could have bought that book for you," said Gabriella as they were led back into the daylight. She contently looked around at other shops as they walked to the Ice Cream Shoppe.
Reaching the destination, she turned to him. "I'm buying lunch today since you bought that book and you always buy lunch the other times we're out. It's only fair." She smiled before turning her attention back to the list of different ice cream. Who knew there could be so many flavors?
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Post by Declin Martin on Jul 20, 2009 19:40:51 GMT -5
"Gabriella, I couldn't let you pay," Declin said. "For lunch or the book." They made their way to the shoppe, again occasionally Gabriella would bring Declin over to a store window to look at something, but soon enough, they reached their destination, and he held the door open for her when they went inside.
Again, Declin reached a moment where he realized how indecicive he was over little things. Ice Cream Flavors! And these weren't like muggle flavors either. There were some wierd ones up on that list. "What are you getting?" Declin asked.
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Post by Gabriella Santino on Jul 20, 2009 19:55:24 GMT -5
"I know you think that you couldn't let me but you will, this time. If not, I will buy you something else." Gabriella gave him a defiant look.
Her attention turned to the list of ice cream. Half the stuff on there she had never heard of! "I have to admit, I have no idea. Mum usually gets the simple kind like Chocolate or Vanilla, although it's rare that she gets ice cream anyway." Gabriella had a shy look on her face. "I don't even know what to pick."
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Post by Declin Martin on Jul 21, 2009 20:40:47 GMT -5
"Gabriella..." Declin sighed, but there was no point in arguing with her. "Fine, you can pay for lunch." At least it was just ice cream.
"I usually just get chocolate," he said. "With chocolate sause...and chocolate sprinkles," Declin chuckled.
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Post by Gabriella Santino on Jul 21, 2009 20:55:47 GMT -5
"Glad you see it my way," she said with a grin and squeezed his hand.
"Chocolate? That sounds good. I haven't had any in a while. Oh! And they have the colorful sprinkles!" Her face lit up considerably. She didn't care if she sounded almost like a child excited that their parent took them out for ice cream.
Lately, Gabriella seemed to be breaking her family's rules or well doing something they would more than likely look down upon. Not only was she having ice cream as lunch, she was best friends with Sedona and she was planning on opening a shop with her.
She pulled Declin up to the counter and ordered their ice cream before she reached into her purse and pulled out the right amount of money. Gabriella handed Declin his ice cream before taking her own and leading him to an empty table. "Thanks Dec."
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Post by Declin Martin on Jul 21, 2009 21:08:18 GMT -5
"Yea, yea," Declin said, still feeling a little off about letting her pay, but whatever makes her happy. She led him to a table and handed him his ice cream. "See, it's good, isn't it?"
"Thanks?" He asked, taking a seat. "For what Gab?" He really didn't know.
(sorry, short)
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Post by Gabriella Santino on Jul 21, 2009 21:15:21 GMT -5
"For everything," she said. "You never complain when I ask you to go somewhere, in fact you're always willing to go whenever. You don't care that I can take forever decided on clothes and you give your opinion. When it comes to needing someone to talk to, you're always there. Not to mention you let me have ice cream for lunch and you're always a gentleman." Gabriella smiled. "So yes, thanks."
Her pale cheeks brightened a little as she took a bite of her ice cream.
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Post by Declin Martin on Jul 22, 2009 0:30:16 GMT -5
"Gab," Declin smiled. "You're my best friend. And really, I should be thanking you. If you hadn't introduced me to your dad, I don't know where I'd be except it probably wouldn't be good." He reached out and gave her hand a quick squeeze. "You get me out of my apartment and don't mind that I can't make simple decisions like what type of ice cream to order or what clothes to wear. And, you tollerate me, even if I'm in an off mood, which I have to say, you're the only one to succeed in doing. So, there, now I'm thanking you." He gave her a half sort of smile and his eye twinkled a little as he scooped another bit of ice cream. "Now eat before it melts," he laughed.
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Post by Gabriella Santino on Jul 22, 2009 7:43:21 GMT -5
"See, I usually help you with your indecision," she commented with a grin. "As for tolerating you, that's nothing it's what friends do." Gabriella let out a laugh. "Yes father." She gave a wink before starting to get her ice cream.
She was thankful that her father always appointed Declin to go with her places, even if she didn't ask him to go. It never felt that he was just a bodyguard, it was always like two friends just hanging out.
Once she finished with her ice cream, Gabriella gave a small shiver as a cold chill ran down her spine. "You know, I can't really believe that I ate ice cream when it's freezing outside."
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Post by Declin Martin on Jul 23, 2009 0:28:15 GMT -5
"It's not that cold," Declin said. But once he saw her shiver, he shook out of his coat and handed it to Gabriella. "Here, take it," he smiled at her. The coat would be pleanty too big, but she would be warmer.
He polished off his ice cream, getting chocolate all over his face. He wiped some of it off with his forearm, but he could still feel some on his upper lip and tried to get it with his tongue. He knew he looked silly, acting somewhat childish in the ice cream parlor, but he was with his best friend, and he didn't mind the impression he made.
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Post by Gabriella Santino on Jul 23, 2009 7:27:16 GMT -5
"I couldn't take your coat, you'll need it when we go back outside. I'm not going to have you freeze out there but thank you. I'll be alright." She smiled politely and rested her spoon beside her empty book.
Watching him finish eating his ice cream was quite the entertainment. Gabriella couldn't help but let out a laugh. Acts like that in her house would have more than likely got her scolded. "You still have a little bit, just there," she said pointing on her own upper lip to show him.
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Post by Declin Martin on Jul 23, 2009 10:06:27 GMT -5
"Gabriella, I insist." He said, pushing the jacket toward her futrher. "Please." he added with a smile. He couldn't let her pay for lunch AND THEN go out into the cold. "I'll be fine without it, please."
Declin laughed when she pointed to her top lip. "Thanks," he chuckled,m he finally gave up with his tongue and grabbed the napkin that was beside him to wipe his face. Godric, he was a messy eater.
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Post by Gabriella Santino on Jul 23, 2009 12:21:11 GMT -5
She gave a defeated sigh and took the jacket. It would more than likely swallow her whole but that would be alright and she would find some way to give it back.
Gabriella laughed again. She didn't care if he was a messy eater. It was definitely a different sight because she was used to the so-called 'proper' way of eating. "I have to say that I have been quite entertained so far today," she said teasingly, "Do you have anything else up your sleeve or is that going to be a surprise?"
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Post by Declin Martin on Jul 25, 2009 2:22:43 GMT -5
"Well I live to entertain," Declin said. He stood up and offered Gabriella his hand. "But I'm sure you want to get more shopping in this afternoon, don't you?" he asked. He checked his watch with his other hand. Mr. Santino never gave a specific time to have Gabriella home, but he wasn't about to keep her out all night. They still had plenty of time though.
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Post by Gabriella Santino on Jul 26, 2009 17:01:52 GMT -5
"Yes, there is a little more shopping I have to do. I have to find a new dress for social things." The dress would mainly be for the grand opening of the shop, once everything was in order.
Gabriella took Declin's hand. "You and that watch," she said jokingly. "As long as we're back in time for dinner, my father will be happy." She gave a smile and led him back out into the street. "Speaking of dinner, I invite you to eat with us. I'm sure my parents wouldn't mind, besides my father likes you so I don't see a problem."
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Post by Declin Martin on Jul 26, 2009 18:13:34 GMT -5
"Social things?" Declin raised an eyebrow. "Like what?" He was just curious.
"I like my watch," He smirked. "I just like to be on time, thats all. But we have plenty of time to kill before dinner," Declin said. "And thank you, I like eating at your house." It was better than eating at his place, which was usually a yogurt, since Declin couldnt really cook anything, magically or otherwise. So everyonce and a while, per Gabriellas request, he'd eat at the Santino's. He couldn't resist Mrs. Santino's cooking.
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Post by Gabriella Santino on Jul 26, 2009 18:58:37 GMT -5
"You know, social things," she said. Her voice got quite for a moment. "Sedona and I are planning on opening the shop and I thought about a new dress would be good for whenever it opens, which I have no idea when that will be, but then again it would be better if I just wore something of my own for that. Still, a new dress would be good. I could get a few ideas off of it." Gabriella smiled and left it at that. If she got a dress, it would be off the sales rack and more than likely she would add more to really make it hers.
The change of topic was a good thing. "You know that you are always welcome to come eat whenever you want. Besides, there is no one at your place to cook for you so I know that you don't really get that much unless it's something that you can just buy at the store and eat it without having to really heat it up." She looked up at him with a huge grin.
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Post by Declin Martin on Jul 26, 2009 23:24:11 GMT -5
Declin's eyebrows rose when Gabriella told him thats she and Sedona were close to opening their shop. "Wow, I'd hate to be your bodyguard when you tell your father you're going itno business with a Rossi..." Declin shook his head, laughing at his little joke.
"Hey, I can cook!" Declin laughed. "I can make..." he thought long and hard. "toast." he said seriously. "And...things you can put in a muggle microwave," he smirked. Except macaroni-and-cheese. Last time Declin put Mac-and-cheese in the microwave, it caught fire.
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Post by Gabriella Santino on Jul 27, 2009 7:26:59 GMT -5
"If father ever says anything, I'll make sure I tell him you know nothing. I never told you anything about that even if you are my friend." There was no way that she was going to bring Declin into that. She didn't want her father to go mad and try to fire Declin because he never told her father anything.
"Toast and things you can put in the microwave? Seriously? That's it? My mum would probably make me invite you over everyday if she knew that. She doesn't really like things that you can just heat up in the microwave." Gabriella gave a shrug. "Maybe I should come over one day and cook you stuff and leave it in your refrigerator so you can just heat that up. It would be a lot better than what you eat now, even if my cooking is not near as good as my mother's. And I can probably talk mum into sending you stuff home."
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Post by Declin Martin on Jul 29, 2009 17:05:55 GMT -5
"I'm eternally grateful for that," Declin said, knowing that Gabriella wouldn't say anything that could get him into trouble with her father. "And hey, your dad's a pretty decent guy, maybe he'll coem around to the idea." He chuckled. "I mean, it's not like youre DATING a Rossi, you're just doing business." Declin said. Yea, Marcello liked business.
"You can come over and cook any time you'd like Gab," Declin said. "Any any any time." Maostly because he knew Gabriella's cooking was as wonderful al her mother's.
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