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Post by Charlotte Lebeau on Jun 15, 2013 3:31:26 GMT
Charlotte sat up cross-legged on Broderick's couch, eyes practically glazing over as she watched Ashley fold laundry on the floor in front of her. If she could fall asleep, sitting up, with her eyes open, this was it. She was meant to be over studying, using Ashley as a sort-of guide if she had any questions while she caught up on missed coursework, but even with her current level of boredom, it was better than doing homework. It wasn't that Larkin didn't trust Ashley, it was just that he didn't necessarily trust Charlotte alone with only Ashley as a guard-rail, hence the 'study'-party being moved to Broderick's house. Giving up altogether on even trying to appear to be doing as she was supposed to, Charlotte flopped onto her side, taking up both her own spot & the spot that Broderick had recently vacated to check the kettle in the kitchen which had been whistling.
She must have truly fallen asleep for a split second, because the next thing she could register once she opened her eyes was much more folded laundry, now obscuring her view of her blonde friend, and a fresh hot cup of tea in Broderick's hands as he stood in front of where she had laid down.
ooc. wow, this was short. uhm, i have no excuse.
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Post by Broderick Bode on Jun 17, 2013 19:00:27 GMT
After Broderick had finished preparing tea for his niece and her bestfriend who he was secretly in love with, smiling at the tiny blonde asleep on the couch he gazed down at her adoringly without even meaning to unable to help himself, when her eyes blinked open he smiled at her blushing faintly but still smiled warmly "Hey sleepy head" he held out her cup to her smirking "study sure has changed since I was in school"
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Post by Charlotte Lebeau on Jun 17, 2013 20:32:02 GMT
Charlotte shushed him, blushing, then looked at Ashley, hoping she hadn't been caught. With a little embarrassed look, she sat upright & reached up to get her cup of tea from him, squirming over to make room for him to sit down as well as she took a small sip.
"Yeah, it's just that this stuff is so riveting. I got overstimulated & must have fainted." she gave him a small, sarcastic little grin & took another sip of tea, immediately leaning against his side as he sat down. She always felt so comfortable around him. He made her feel completely safe & sound, & not to mention made a totally great pillow in times like these.
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Post by Broderick Bode on Jun 18, 2013 20:50:25 GMT
Broderick chuckled at Charlotte and nodded in amusement "oh I am sure" shaking his head he sat down beside her and smiled at her affectionately when she laid her head on his shoulder. Kissing the side of her temple affectionately he nudged her side affectionately "why don't you take a bit of a break huh?"
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Post by Charlotte Lebeau on Jun 18, 2013 21:10:14 GMT
"Marry me." she teased, leaning back toward him once more & sipping a little more tea. "You're the best study-buddy. Ashley's always like, 'Charlotte, pay attention', 'Charlotte, stop lighting your coursework on fire.' Ugh, what a nag." she said playfully, glancing over at Ashley with a playful grin, obviously not serious, though the blonde appeared to be very seriously concentrated on sorting socks. Being with the two of them like this, Charlotte was almost able to fully forget about the rather horrific breakup she'd just gone through. With Ashley & Broderick together with her, just the three of them, she felt completely safe & at home. She didn't need anyone or anything else to make her feel whole.
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Post by Broderick Bode on Jun 18, 2013 21:17:41 GMT
Broderick smiled at Charlotte adoringly and ran her fingers through her hair "you're adorable" he commented fondly then cleared his throat realizing he was giving himself away, reaching over he scooped up Ashley and kissed the side of her head too "both my girls are" he grinned widely with a nod.
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Post by Charlotte Lebeau on Jun 19, 2013 1:11:59 GMT
Charlotte giggled, setting her tea mug down softly on the table & sprawling out on his lap softly, looking up at the ceiling before glancing at Ashley & Broderick with a smirk. Taking a break from sleeping during studying. Definitely the way she wanted to be spending her evening with them. She felt a little nagging worry in the back of her mind to finish her schoolwork, now realizing that she couldn't just fall back on settling down with Thorfinn, having kids & staying home all of the time. No, she'd likely have to get a real job with real responsibilities, and that all started with graduating from real school.
Blushing, she sat up & cleared her throat. "I actually should get this done." she mumbled, reaching for her open text book on the olde wizarding law procedures, frowning at the page as she tried to concentrate on the incredibly dry subject matter.
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Post by Broderick Bode on Jun 19, 2013 6:00:33 GMT
Ashley dropped her jaw as Charlotte began to work and turned to Broderick clapping slowly "nicely done, I have been at her for an hour to try and get her to work, you come in the room for 5minutes and she is willingly starting her work" Broderick threw his head back and laughed then shrugged and grinned charmingly "what can I say? Bodes get shit done"
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Post by Charlotte Lebeau on Jun 19, 2013 6:06:12 GMT
"When am I ever going to use this in real life?" she frowned, turning the page & continuing to read despite her own protests. "I don't even use 90% of the charms we learn on a daily basis, when on earth will I need to know a bunch of old famous trials by memory? Whoa." she fell silent & pored over a page with the details of the trial for a handful of death eaters involved with the torture of the Longbottoms. The gory, famous stuff, she could get into. If only everything at school was as interesting as these current-ish events.
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Post by Broderick Bode on Jun 19, 2013 6:19:33 GMT
Broderick peered over Charlotte's shoulder at the look on her face then smirked changing the subject "you wont but it is a manditory class you all have to go through, life is a pain is it not" he sighed dramatically tickling her sides.
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Post by Charlotte Lebeau on Jun 19, 2013 6:25:59 GMT
"I'm trying to STUDY!" she insisted playfully, trying not to laugh as she squirmed & pushed at his hands softly, biting her lip hard to keep from cracking up as she grinned like a complete idiot. She gave in after a moment & clutched her elbows to her sides giggling, falling back against his chest gently.
"Do you see this?" she insisted to Ashley, "I was STUDYING. His fault."
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Post by Broderick Bode on Jun 19, 2013 6:28:11 GMT
Broderick pulled back and raised his hands to the air innocently clearing his throat "I psshh what nooooo I didn't do it, you know it wasn't me...it was" he paused for dramatic effect then slowly raised his hand "THE CLAWWWWWWWW" he then pounced on Charlotte tickling the hell out of her.
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Post by Charlotte Lebeau on Jun 19, 2013 17:02:52 GMT
"Nooooooo!" she cried dramatically, giggling hysterically before squirming back along the couch until she reached the edge. "Staaaahp." she whined between giggling-fits, grinning & trying to grab at his hands while keeping her balance & not falling off of the couch. It was a total trapeze act but she somehow managed.
"B, I'll kick your ass!" she threatened, choking it out between laughing fits.
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Post by Broderick Bode on Jun 19, 2013 17:31:23 GMT
"THAT IS ADORABLE" Broderick laughed then shook his head "I'm sorry Charlotte I can not control it I CAN'T I AM TRYING TO HOLD HIM BACK SAVE YOURSELF ASHLEY" he called out dramatically.
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Post by Charlotte Lebeau on Jun 20, 2013 1:52:18 GMT
"ASHLEY IF YOU DON'T MAKE HIM STOP I'M NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO STUDY." she insisted instead, smacking at his hands futilely a couple of times before trying to catch them like bugs, giggling hysterically & trying to plant her feet on his legs & torso to pry him away from her.
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