Christina Frost (whosperfectnow) wrote,
@ 2011-06-09 17:54:00

Flashback: Independence Day
All day she had bitten her tongue and followed orders, but when midnight rolled around and Sebastian Shaw came to Christina with a birthday "gift," she had a little surprise of her own. December 13th wasn't her birthday; it was independence day.

A little after one she arrived on Julian's doorstep not entirely certain she'd be welcome, but it was the only place she could think to go.

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	yourtruecolors 2011-06-09 10:36 pm UTC (link)
	Minnie came to the door wearing her choker and a dark velvet dressing-gown. "Tina? Are you okay?" (Reply to this)(Thread)

	whosperfectnow 2011-06-09 10:40 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm sorry it's so late, Minnie. I just didn't know where else to go. Minnie...I left. I told Shaw where he could shove it and I left." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	yourtruecolors 2011-06-09 10:43 pm UTC (link)
	"...Get in, quick," Minnie says, ushering. "Good for you," she adds. "Is there a butcher's bill or anything we need to know?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whosperfectnow 2011-06-09 10:46 pm UTC (link)
	"No. Everything's fine. God, for the first time everything is absolutely fine." She hurried into the house, tugging off her gloves. "I told Shaw I'm eighteen now and he can't do anything to me without my permission every again." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	yourtruecolors 2011-06-09 10:50 pm UTC (link)
	"Seriously, good for you, Tina. So what happens now?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whosperfectnow 2011-06-09 10:52 pm UTC (link)
	"I have no idea." Tina frowned. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

yourtruecolors
2011-06-09 11:05 pm UTC (link)

"Then we'll have to help you sort out your plans tomorrow. I recommend pursuing a career in Mad Science. Right now, help yourself to anything in the fridge. We have Coke, and what I'll admit is a rather unfortunate attempt at a cheesecake. I should probably go reassure Julian that his woman hasn't been stolen in the night." She grins. "He'll be glad to hear it. And about your fuckyouverymuch to Shaw."

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	whosperfectnow 2011-06-09 11:10 pm UTC (link)
	"Christ I've interrupted." Tina bit her lip. "Good thing I know precisely where the couch is in the media room. Thanks for letting me crash. Again. I owe you both a hell of alot more than I could probably afford in cash." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	yourtruecolors 2011-06-09 11:20 pm UTC (link)
	"It's a fantastic interruption to have, don't think otherwise for a moment. We're both really happy for you. At least, he will be as soon as I tell him." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whosperfectnow 2011-06-10 12:09 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks, Minnie. And I mean it. I owe you both." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	yourtruecolors 2011-06-10 12:15 am UTC (link)
	Minnie just smiles and returns to Julian. "Guess who was at the door all grown up?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

hellfireprince
2011-06-10 12:20 am UTC (link)

Julian looks up from his reading and smiles at Minnie.

"Is Christina here? Did something happen with her?" he asks, his eyes darkening. His mother told him that now was not the time to depose Shaw or deal with the odious Benedict Kine, but if Julian saw /one more/ bruise upon Tina's body, he would tell his mother to hell with her plan and endure her displeasure later.

"Where is she?" he asks, rising from his desk.

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	yourtruecolors 2011-06-10 12:25 am UTC (link)
	"She is, in the kitchen and on the way to the couch. Something wonderful happened; she told Shaw to shove it and got out. I trust she can stay here for the next few days?" She steps right up to him as she explains, cuddling her cheek against his chest. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2011-06-10 12:37 am UTC (link)
	"She can stay here as long as she needs to, Minnie. Tell Mariah to make up the guest room for her. Tina's going to sleep in a /bed/ this evening, even if I have to carry her upstairs and make her." Juliann says. "Are /you/ all right with her staying her, Minnie?" he asks, holding her close to him against his gray sweater. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	yourtruecolors 2011-06-10 12:44 am UTC (link)
	"The spare room it is, then. I suppose I should've reminded her we have one, but she's always so set on the couch." More cuddling. "Dearest, excuse my being frank, but Tina and I have had each other's faces between our legs. I think we can share living space until I leave in January, if necessary." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

hellfireprince
2011-06-10 12:51 am UTC (link)

"Please don't remind me about January, Minnie. I am not looking forward to my own departure for Italy. This house is going to be so empty, especially now that Anton is gone." Julian says quietly.

"I know you and Tina close, which is why I hope she'll let you help her. I think her trust issues with men might cause her to second-guess anything I say, even if she doesn't want to." he says.

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	yourtruecolors 2011-06-10 12:56 am UTC (link)
	"I know, Julian," Minnie says sadly to the first part, still pressed against him. Then she with draws a little, still looking up at him. "Nonsense. She knows you're wonderful. Do you want to come congratulate her?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hellfireprince 2011-06-10 01:25 am UTC (link)
	"Yes, I do, if she's willing. I hope she hasn't already gone to sleep, though. I really /will/ have to carry her to bed, then." he says, chuckling a bit. "Lead the way, my darling." he says, taking Minnie's hand. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	yourtruecolors 2011-06-10 01:26 am UTC (link)
	And Minnie happily takes his hand and retraces her steps, so they'd find Tina at any point on her well-practiced route to the couch. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

whosperfectnow
2011-06-10 01:34 am UTC (link)

Tina was certainly not asleep. She was too excited and too scared to sleep, though she had politely lightened the fridge of a single can of Coke. She'd poured it into a wine glass. A little strange, perhaps, but this was a celebration.

She was eighteen. She was free. She never had to go back.

In the media room, her pants were neatly folded and sat on the floor with her shoes and Tina had just sat down on the couch in her underwear preparing to curl up under a blanket after she enjoyed her drink.

"Happy birthday to me," she said lifting the wine-glass Coke slightly whens he heard Minnie and Julian come in.

"Oh, hi guys." She sat her drink down on a coaster. "I really can't thank you both enough."

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hellfireprince
2011-06-10 01:40 am UTC (link)

"No need, Tina. You can stay here as long as you need to." Julian says, finding a spot near Tina, but not near her to fix his attention upon. He'd forgotten she slept with little on.

"I did, however, come to inform you that you'll not be sleeping on this couch tonight. We're having the guest room made up for you. Before you protest, I'm not taking no for an answer tonight.

In my house, I prefer my guests comfortable. This couch can't be /that/ comfortable. I tried sleeping on it last week and I failed miserably. If you like...Minnie can even keep you company." Julian offers.

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	yourtruecolors 2011-06-10 01:56 am UTC (link)
	There is tugging on Julian's arm as Minnie tiptoes. "Dearest, do you want her to have company because you think she'll be a scared kid upstairs, or because you're recognizing she's not a kid anymore?" she whispers. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	whosperfectnow 2011-06-10 01:59 am UTC (link)
	A bit of color rose to Tina's cheeks at the mention of Minnie joining her upstairs. Even if it was simple companionship, Tina's mind drifted to the other possibility. Being with Minnie was an incredible experience. One she shouldn't be thinking about. But was. "Julian, I don't want to inconvenience your evening." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

hellfireprince
2011-06-10 02:05 am UTC (link)

Julian looks down at Minnie. "I recognize that Tina isn't afraid of the dark, but you two get along so well. I just want her to be as comfortable as possible." Julian says.

He then looks to Tina with a smile.

"I'm glad you came and interrupted my evening. I was busy brushing up on my German. I'm terrible at German. I only know the curse words." he jests, laughing a little.

"Really, though, you are welcome here, Tina. I'm just glad you're away from that maniac, Shaw. If he comes here looking for trouble, he'll find it.

Otherwise, you just need to focus on relaxing. I mean it. No worrying."

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	yourtruecolors 2011-06-10 02:14 am UTC (link)
	Minnie giggles and tells Tina, in her own strangely chant-like approach to German, "I had hoped at least that he would understand when I asked him to make love to me." Then she just nods. "Not worrying is good." She reaches a hand for Tina's. "And it's your birthday! There's practically a law against not having a nice evening on your birthday." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)