Mikhail Loganovich Romanov (mishaloganovich) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-06-26 11:00:00

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On to the next stage - Gelato!
What sort of outing do you plan for the girl who likes ice cream?

Gelato, of course.

Specifically, L'Arte del Gelato at the Chelsea Market.

Their outings were taking on a theme, but it didn't bother him. Tessa was good company. He still didn't think she was into him, but she probably got hit on a lot and it might be a relief to hang out with a guy without the pressure. Men and women could just be friends. Happened all the time. A guy who had to make public appearances could never have too many pretty friends who wouldn't mind the gossip rags.

He called and asked her to let him know when she was free from work and wanted to get out for awhile.

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ng_weaponx
2009-06-26 07:47 pm UTC (link)

Tessa got the message and returned his call. When he didn't answer she left a message saying she was free that evening and could meet him around seven.

She had been wanting to call him, but she knew how paranoid his family was and didn't want to spook him or them. So she waited for him to call her. He would, it was just a matter of time.

She arrived at the suggested coordinates ten minutes early.

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	mishaloganovich 2009-06-26 08:13 pm UTC (link)
	He was right on time, and still she beat him! "You're making this a habit," he teased her as he approached. "How long have you been waiting?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-26 08:16 pm UTC (link)
	She smiled when she saw him. "Hi." She kissed him on the cheek. "Just ten minutes. I believe in being early." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-26 08:21 pm UTC (link)
	"I can see that. I hope you're ready for something totally decadent." He waggled his brows suggestively. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-26 08:22 pm UTC (link)
	She laughed when he waggled his eyebrows. He was so easy to get along with and nice, it was hard to see why Nicholas hated him so much. It also made her a little sad and a lot guilty that she was setting him up. "I am! Lead the way." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

mishaloganovich
2009-06-26 08:26 pm UTC (link)

There were always performances of some sort going on inside the Market, planned street performers or people watching. He liked both, and he was sure that the shop he was leading Tessa toward would make this one of her favorite places. Once Mom and Anya knew that the L'Arte del Gelato reopened here, they'd be down for the gelato as well. It was the next best thing to being in Italy for dessert.

He stopped in front of the shop and gestured grandly. "Anythin' ya want, darlin'," he drawled. "It's on me."

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	ng_weaponx 2009-06-26 08:30 pm UTC (link)
	The drawl was like a light caress over skin. It sent shivers through her. "I'm sure it won't be too hard finding something here that I want." She smiled at him and gave him a wink. She looked at the choices. There was the usual chocolate, vanilla and strawberry along with pistachio, coffee, hazelnut, mango and pomegranate. "Strawberry please." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-26 08:37 pm UTC (link)
	He grinned back at the wink. "Good choice. I'll have the caramel, please." He paid for both and they found a bench nearby to sit, watch and talk. "How's the job going?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-26 08:38 pm UTC (link)
	"It's not bad, but very busy. I'm usually exhausted by the end of the shift." She scooped some gelato onto her spoon. "How's your week going?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-26 08:52 pm UTC (link)
	"Busy but quiet, if that makes any sense. Practice with the guys, and family stuff." This was good stuff. He made a note to get some pints and drop them off at Mom's for her, Anya and Eliza. "I hope I'm not keeping you from a nap. Gelato could have waited until you're rested up." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-26 08:54 pm UTC (link)
	"You're not keeping me from a nap. Besides, the company is worth missing a nap," she said and nudged him with an elbow. "How is your family? Everyone okay?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-26 08:58 pm UTC (link)
	He mimed an 'owwww' at her elbow before nudging her back. "They're fine. They liked meeting you. Proof that I actually get out of the house every now and then." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-26 08:59 pm UTC (link)
	"I liked them. They were nice. You have a nice family," she said as she scooped some gelato. "This is really good." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-26 09:05 pm UTC (link)
	"I'll get you some to take home for you and your roommates. How many did you say you have?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-26 09:12 pm UTC (link)
	"You don't have to do that. Really. I appreciate the offer though." She smiled. "I have three of them." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-26 09:20 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm going to get some for Mom and the girls, so we'll double the order. I believe in sharing the good stuff. It's good luck. Then when I finally meet them, they'll already like me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-27 12:51 am UTC (link)
	"I don't see any reason why they wouldn't like you. You're a pretty great guy." Well Nicholas would never like him, but then again Nicholas had issues. Many issues. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-27 04:48 pm UTC (link)
	"It's my cover," he told her in mock seriousness. "Keeps them from knowing what I really am." He leaned closer. "A really boring guy." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-27 05:44 pm UTC (link)
	Tessa turned and looked at him. He was so close. It would be so easy to just kiss him. "You sir, are not boring. Hardly." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-27 05:50 pm UTC (link)
	"You, Ms. Tessa, are being nice." He sat back and smiled before having more of his gelato. "Plans for the Fourth?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-27 05:56 pm UTC (link)
	"Not really. Might go catch the fireworks. That's about it. You?" she asked before scooping from gelato into her mouth. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-27 06:00 pm UTC (link)
	"I love fireworks. Think I might be able to lure you to my place to watch them from my terrace? With dinner and dessert?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-27 06:10 pm UTC (link)
	"I think you may be able to do just that," she said with a smile. "I'd like that. A lot." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-27 06:45 pm UTC (link)
	"Great! I'll give you my address and expect to see you next Saturday before sunset. I like to grill. Anything you like in particular?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-27 06:48 pm UTC (link)
	She smiled. "I'll be there. The usual. Steak, burgers, dogs. Anything really." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-27 06:58 pm UTC (link)
	Embassy dates were always watching what they ate in case the food jumped off the plate and applied itself directly to their hips. A delicate appetite was not something he found attractive. "It's a date. I'll have everything, so you just bring yourself." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-27 07:02 pm UTC (link)
	"Let me bring something, please. A salad or something?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-28 05:29 am UTC (link)
	"If you want to bring something, I won't stop you." He gave her an amused look. "I love potato salad." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-28 05:47 am UTC (link)
	"I can bring that. Can't promise that it will be homemade, but I can bring some." She finished off the rest of her gelato. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-28 05:58 am UTC (link)
	"However you want to do it, just come for dinner and stay for the fireworks." He took the empty container from her and tossed it in the trash. "I'll text you the address. Once you check in with security, they'll direct you to the right floor." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-28 06:01 am UTC (link)
	"Thank you," she said as he took the empty container. "Okay. I think I can make it there." She smiled a little. "Thank you again for the gelato." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-28 06:12 am UTC (link)
	"Thank you for the company on such short notice." He was surprised, really. Tessa should have a full social life. If she didn't the guys around her were blind. Or was it girls? "What flavors would you like to take home?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-28 06:21 am UTC (link)
	"Strawberry and chocolate," she said fully intending to not share it with her "roommates". To hell with them. Not to mention Nicholas wouldn't touch it if he knew Romanov bought it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-28 06:35 am UTC (link)
	Misha ordered hand-packed pints of chocolate and strawberry, and a half dozen other flavors that he knew Mom, Anya and Eliza would like. Coffee, chocolate, and mango were favorites, along with pistachio, strawberry...they'd never really met a flavor they didn't like. He handed Tessa the bag with her two pints. "Let me get you a taxi?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-28 06:38 am UTC (link)
	"No thank you. I'm going to take the subway home. I'm a pro at navigating it." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-28 06:53 am UTC (link)
	"If you say so." He wanted to insist and say he'd pay for it, but he didn't want to upset her. Money could be at touchy subject. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-28 06:55 am UTC (link)
	"Thank you for the gelato and the company." She smiled and then went to kiss him. Instead of the cheek she kissed him lightly on the mouth. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-28 07:04 am UTC (link)
	He caught her arm and kissed her back just as lightly. Licking his lips, he smiled. "Strawberry." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-28 07:06 am UTC (link)
	She smiled and licked her lips. "Caramel." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-28 07:07 am UTC (link)
	Misha laughed. "C'mon, I'll walk you to the station." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-28 07:23 am UTC (link)
	She wrapped her arm around his and leaned against him. "I'm ready." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-28 07:42 am UTC (link)
	The subway station wasn't far, so he had no excuse to make the walk longer and enjoy Tessa a little more. "Next weekend I'll drive you back. Or you could bring an overnight bag and stay in the guest room." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-28 07:43 am UTC (link)
	"I'll keep it in mind," she said as she released his arm. She gave him another quick kiss. "Thank you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-06-28 07:45 am UTC (link)
	"Stop thanking me. I'm being selfish and you're helping me." He grinned and waved her down the stairs. "Be careful!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	ng_weaponx 2009-06-28 07:46 am UTC (link)
	"I will," she said and started down the stairs. "See you soon." One last look back and she ran down the stairs. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

mishaloganovich
2009-06-28 07:57 am UTC (link)

Maybe... Anya was right. Tessa did seem to be into him. That, or she was reading his mind and knew it had crossed his mind. His offer at the end probably sent up all sorts of signals to her. It was an unplanned, totally innocent offer. His guest room was open if they were up too late. He wouldn't mind making overnight arrangements a little more personal, though. He was a guy. His brain was going to consider that possibility.

He was a well trained guy and didn't go where he wasn't wanted.

He was looking forward to next weekend.

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