#aggressivelyastrid

It wasn’t often that Rajah approached a bar at this time of day. She was normally found there later on, when those who gazed upon one another with a lustful gaze would make themselves known. Or these days, she was found outside the doors of one, keeping an eye out for those who also had a dash of cruel intentions. This current crowd, whilst still just as busy, was the after-work rush. Those whom had a long day of work and simply craved the touch of alcohol to their lips. Their concerns lay less in catching a lustful gaze, and more about turning them away. What was formally referred to as ‘me-time’. 

Rajah sat herself at a bar stool and ordered two drinks -one vodka coke, and one coke. She checked her phone whilst she waited for Astrid to arrive, seeming mildly uninterested in the crowd and noise that moved around her. She was already dressed in black and had her hair tied in a tight bun -ready for work when she needed to go. However, for now, she was genuinely intrigued as to what it was exactly that Astrid would be catching her up on -since she sounded so eager.

H: So, I know ya don't need checkin' up on, but I'm checkin' up on ya.

Hercules had stretched out on the floor beside Aria, babbling nonsense talk at her while Astrid was in the shower. He'd been a little nervous about looking after her at first. He regularly knocked over walls by accident--what exactly was he supposed to do with a baby? But it turned out to be surprisingly easy to keep her from rolling under the couch or something. She mostly just laid there and slobbered on her fingers and gradually stole more tiny pieces of his heart. He wasn't sure what he would do if she actually cried. Probably panic. But so far, so good.

Who cooks normally?: They take turns. If Astrid has to work late or Molly has an exam, the other picks up the slack.

How often do they fight?: Astrid's fire tends to bring out Molly's, so the arguments can get heated. It's not the worst thing in the world for foreplay though.

What do they do when they’re away from each other?:Astrid texts updates about Aria, and Molly texts during class when she's bored.

Who steals the covers at night?: It's a tug of war that usually ends in cuddling.

Who remembers things?: Astrid. Molly has too many things to do in a day, so sometimes the small things slip through the cracks.

Who cusses more?: Neither of them are big on it, especially with a baby around.

Who takes longer showers?: They're both quick, Astrid because she has a child to look after and Molly because she's probably almost late to something.

What’s their favorite place to go together?: When Aria is with her father, they might manage a nice dinner out or pizza and candlelight at home.

Who’s more likely to burn dinner?: Molly, but only because she's trying to multitask.

Who falls asleep on the couch?: Molly, usually over her homework.

Who sings in the shower?: Astrid, if she's in there long enough. She has a surprisingly good voice, and Molly usually teases/encourages her to sing more often.

Who plans date night?: They take turns, but most dates are a last-minute we-both-magically-had-the-night-off affair.

Who wakes up first?: They both have busy schedules, so it's pretty even.

Who drinks all of the coffee?: Molly. Molly. Molly. Morning Molly without coffee isn't very pleasant.

Who starts getting into holidays way before they should?: Astrid likes to make them special for Aria, and Molly is happy to join in when school allows.

Who initiates the couple selfies?: Astrid is the one to document the moment and keep the pictures for her daughter once she's grown up.

li{Truth or False meme}

“False. As much as I love Astrid, I and Jasmine go far back. Despite myself, she shall always be my priority and on the forefront of my mind.”

This photo in a simple metal frame is left in a silver gift bag with gold tissue paper.  There’s also a card with a $50 Amazon gift card inside that reads, “Hercules, I took this photo the other day and thought it would be nice to give it to someone that has helped the two of us a lot.  In case that’s not enough, use the Amazon card to get yourself something you might actually like.  They have a lot of cool stuff that I think you’d like, but I wanted you to be able to pick.  Merry Christmas, Astrid”.

A large box with gold wrapping paper and red trimmings contains the following outfit.  The note attach reads, “Rajah, For when we finally go out again.  I can’t be the only one looking good.  Merry Christmas, Astrid”.