Thomas Kyle (cantkeepmeout) wrote,
@ 2013-06-11 03:57:00

Ustulation

So somehow he'd managed to torture himself with the way things got organized. How this had happened, he wasn't sure, considering he'd been aware of what was scheduled for today but somehow this had happened. A good tip about certain mafia movements from the Fox had somehow led to the usual heavy flirting and teasing between the two of them. How this had led to the mention of a late night rooftop pool, he wasn't even sure at this point, all he knew was that she had that teasing smile on her face when he'd heard a 'See you there tomorrow then' and then of course she was gone.

Now this normally wouldn't be an issue, and he'd spend the day looking forward to this, she didn't like swimsuits after all. Except...distracting day dreams on their own were one thing. Add them with this day time engagement he'd had scheduled for a while, that he /knew/ he had to go to today and...torture.

Victoria's secret swimsuit show. Small, rather exclusive gathering, and being one of the younger business attendees...the flirty looks his way.

And during all that he'd have to spend all his energy thinking of the most unsexy thoughts ever. Otherwise how could any guy stand it?

Making things worse, one Maria to laugh at him and make this so much worse.

Ugh.

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	crossbow_bat 2013-06-19 10:47 pm UTC (link)
	"I had Bruce, Dick /and/ Helena as role models," Maria pointed out. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2013-06-19 10:51 pm UTC (link)
	"No offence, she's a little...blunt." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2013-06-19 10:52 pm UTC (link)
	"She never lacked for male company," Maria said. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2013-06-19 10:53 pm UTC (link)
	"We're not aiming for male company here, which is why I only mentioned male examples." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2013-06-19 11:02 pm UTC (link)
	"Yes, well the skills of picking someone up carry over." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2013-06-19 11:03 pm UTC (link)
	"Ah, then add my mother to the list of influences. I do believe I win out then." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2013-06-19 11:07 pm UTC (link)
	"Only in your dreams," Maria said. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2013-06-19 11:09 pm UTC (link)
	He smirked to himself. "You clearly don't know her very well. There's more to taking what you want than a few locks." Though the thoughts had him missing her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2013-06-19 11:16 pm UTC (link)
	"I know her." A pause. "Well this world's version of her." Maria shrugged. "It doesn't matter. You're going down in flames." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2013-06-19 11:20 pm UTC (link)

"I said know well," he pointed out with a smirk that faded at the this world part, just a reminder that wherever she was here, she wouldn't know him. He hadn't looked into her whereabouts or life on purpose. It was just easier to think of her as dead and gone than not knowing him.

"Please, you wish." Though either way he got dates with multiple swimsuit models. It wasn't a terrible thing as long as they could hold a conversation.

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	crossbow_bat 2013-06-19 11:24 pm UTC (link)
	"We'll see who wins and who loses," Maria said with a grin. The lights above the audience and the lights over the runway went on. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2013-06-19 11:45 pm UTC (link)

He was sort of grateful the show was starting now. Who'd have thought. Though on the surface he seemed completely fine, smiling back at any models who glanced his way (perks of being one of the younger attendees), his hands fidgeted as it went on or he dug his nails into his palm. Worst part was when some blonde model would come strutting down the runway, which had him imagine another blonde in that swimsuit and the fact that she didn't like swimming with one on...

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	crossbow_bat 2013-06-20 12:11 am UTC (link)
	Maria watched the show and wished that there were male models modeling swimsuits. It would have made the show a hundred times better. While she watched she made mental notes of which models to approach. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2013-06-20 12:25 am UTC (link)

His jaw seemed a bit stiff upon closer inspection but with the lights dim he could pass as a relaxed spectator. No, he was not thinking certain thieves emerging naked from pools. Okay fine, but it was a completely understandable thought.

And damn Maria for teasing him until he threw himself into that bet. Now he'd actually need to pay full attention to each model and pick his targets instead of trying to distract himself with other thoughts. His nails dug deeper into his palm and he inwardly grumbled again at the terrible scheduling of this.

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	crossbow_bat 2013-06-20 12:45 am UTC (link)
	The jaw clenching and digging his nails into his palms didn't go unnoticed. It amused Maria even more. Even if she didn't win the bet, which she was going to win, all of this was totally worth it. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2013-06-20 12:48 am UTC (link)
	He would've glared at her but that'd be like conceding victory and if there was one thing he'd inherited from his parents it was stubbornness. So throughout the whole thing he very pointedly did not acknowledge Maria's smirking. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2013-06-20 12:50 pm UTC (link)
	Maria just smirked more and watched the show. Thomas was more entertaining than the show. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2013-06-20 11:00 pm UTC (link)
	Probably because he was trying to not think of those swimsuits on a certain blonde instead and them coming off. While also remembering to scout out ones to win the bet with. Multitasking that wasn't going to work. Ugh he hated this situation. And he'd be much the same for the rest of the show. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2013-06-20 11:57 pm UTC (link)
	"Well that was entertaining," Maria smirked when the show was over. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2013-06-21 03:19 am UTC (link)
	"I'm sure it was," he deadpanned back at her in a whisper. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2013-06-21 11:53 pm UTC (link)
	"Time to go get you some dates," Maria said with a grin and headed toward backstage. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	cantkeepmeout 2013-06-22 12:08 am UTC (link)
	Impatient and running into things, ugh, typical. But there was no way he was going to let her get a head-start on him so off he went. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	crossbow_bat 2013-06-23 11:02 pm UTC (link)
	Maria practically bounced as she made her way over to some of the models. She smiled and started talking to them. After a few moments she turned and pointed to Thomas. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

cantkeepmeout
2013-06-23 11:40 pm UTC (link)

He couldn't go bouncing right in to chat up the models because it'd look too sleazy really, since he was doing it for himself and all. Maria would get a pass for that because well...girl and not doing it for her own interest. At least on the surface. So Thomas first goes to talk to one of the organizers backstage, polite chit chat, thanking for an invite, complimenting on the show, the usual thing. He very pointedly did not look at Maria when she pointed at him across the room.

Only when that was done was he free to shoot a charming smile at a model who'd wandered over. Known relation to the richest man in the city, height, a charming smile and the ability to actually maintain eye contact with hot women in bikinis (all those years of working with women in spandex were good for something) all gave him a good start and the rest wasn't all that difficult, he'd had to do this at enough parties and for enough covers after all. He had a feeling he'd have to clear up some misconceptions Maria might cause though.

So he'd be there for the next bit, talking to a group of models, grinning, laughing along and flirting. It was easy enough to do so, and he'd just completely ignore Maria for the rest of this so she didn't throw him off.

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	crossbow_bat 2013-06-26 08:18 pm UTC (link)
	Maria was busy getting dates for Thomas. So far every model she had spoken to had agreed to go on a date with him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)