a flower made of iron

“I have a way of bringing these things out in people,” Zach shrugged, sipping on his drink, the smile coming over his features. “Hey yourself– need a refresh there?”

“Oh I’m sure it’s all you and not at all the fact that this was planned.” She dangled their wrists with a soft laugh before nodding, “I would never say no to a drink. A vodka cran would be great, you know, to fit the theme.” 

“You say that like you don’t think I could be with someone so stunning,” he said, using her words against her. “She is. We dated last year, went out a few times. She wanted a relationship and I told her and myself that I didn’t want anything more than a good time. I messed up, and now I’m hoping she’ll try and give me another shot.”

“Not at all. You’ve managed to get me in bed and I’m drop dead gorgeous.” As he explained, she listened, genuinely intrigued to know they’d dated before. “So you’re thinking now you’re ready to actually go for it? I mean, you managed to get her to come with you here and literally get handcuffed to you, so I’d say she’s at least open to the thought.” 

“I thought you knew I’m a ladies’ man,” Charlie teased. “Yeah, I kind of didn’t expect to be doing much of anything tonight but look at me. Got myself a hot date at the big Rockford Valentine’s Day party. Not to shabby, I guess.”

“I’m very impressed, honestly. She’s stunning.” Still, she couldn’t resist teasing him. “So when were you going to tell me about this lady? I feel like it’s only fair to me to know when my best hook up is trying to get out of our arrangement.”

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Bram: I think we're both right to be hesitant, Kara.

Bram: I miss you too.

Kara: I guess... but maybe I wish we weren't.

As seductive as it was meant to be Charlie couldn’t help but laugh while Kara’s lips worked around the stem of the birthday candle, cleaning the whipped cream off of it. “You have a lot of experience with little things like that?” He bit down on his lip to keep from laughing any louder, or else he’d draw Emma’s attention from the ice cream she was already digging into. “We should probably do that too before the ice cream melts. How is it baby? What do you think about Kara’s three-flavor sundae?” Emma, mouth smeared with fudge and sprinkles, gave an enthused nod. “I swear we have table manners. But, why not be a little messy at a birthday party?” He’d grabbed the can of whipped cream while he was talking and reached up to spray a small dot of it on top of Kara’s lips and nose, then did the same to Emma. “You did say you love whipped cream.”

Knox: Good! A whole year and you can’t regift them otherwise they’ll know when the flowers die in 3 months. I have no intention of doing that either.

Knox: That’s great news. How does dinner and drinks sound and we can see how the night goes?

Kara: And what if I just tell them the flowers only last 3 months? They'd be none the wiser. :P But I'm glad to hear that

Bram: Of course it's because it's you, Kar.

Bram: Are you not hesitant with me?

Kara: Yes and no

Kara: I'm hesitant because I don't know if I'd be able to handle it emotionally.

Esme: I just can’t help thinking what if it all goes horribly wrong? What if you get too attached and get rejected?

Esme: So it’s a good thing I quit my job when I did! I knew it! I’m going to be ok!

Kara: Then you get rejected. It's shit but it's not the end of the world. All it means is they weren't the one for you.

Kara: It took me a while to learn that, though, so don't be surprised if it doesn't come that easy.

Clay: But you have a horrible sense of humor so that's still not saying much. Who's telling you this lie? I did NOT put that thought in your head you're the one that asked the question.

Clay: Bulllllshit.

Kara: Says the man who laughs at all my jokes. You did! You brought up your naked experience, so that was alllll you

Sophia: That works for me. I'll head into the studio early and meet you at the cute cafe downtown?

Sophia: That's a good plan. How's work? Has it been busy? I feel like people get stupid in the winter.

Kara: Perfect x

Jason: Or genius, it all depends how you look at it. Unfortunately for everyone I'm a taken man now and will have to keep my clothes on.

Jason: Prudes!

Kara: Oh are you? How very exciting for your lucky partner.

Addie: Why? You are getting paid to just stand there that's totally the dream

Charlie: - short video clip of his hard cock, his hand making slow, stroking motions -

Charlie: Slow enough for you?

Charlie: I'd fuck you so deep, Kara, make sure you feel the whole thing.

Kara: Shit, that's perfect