Breakfast of Champions [RP for lapsedsaint and <lj site="livejo

[aesthetic_mojo]

Charlotte barely slept. Between the upcoming holiday, her discoveries about her family and Farah's impending visit, there was no way she could close her eyes. She sat up for hours just watching John sleep, petting one or the other kitten as they rotated in and out of the warmest spot between them.

Before even going to bed, she'd run out for the best pastries she could find as well as fresh sausage. She even bought fresh coffee even though they had excellent coffee in the apartment. When John woke, Charlotte had been up from the bed for almost two hours. She made a fruit compote, re-cleaned the kitchen and made sure all the Christmas lights were on.

She wasn't really sure why she was so frantic about it all. Farah was easily the sweetest woman Charlotte knew. John was certain to love her. How could you not? And John? He would smile and be gracious and Farah would blush. All would be well. And then, of course, the women would shop and all would be even better than well.

She paced the living room, waiting for John to wake, randomly abusing kittens as she went. As she wandered, it occurred to her that she had no idea if Farah would arrive right into the living room or outside the apartment door.

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[lapsedsaint]

He knew they were having a guest, but he had no desire to get up. So it wasn't until Al appeared on his back, claws out, as he was escaping Charlie, that he woke up.

And that waking was with a rough yelp of pain. Al had enough sense to leave before he was a kitten Popsicle and John dragged himself from bed.

A shower and dressing made him feel better, then he was joining Charlie in the living room. 'Stop pacing. You're making me edgy."

[aesthetic_mojo]

Charlotte stopped for a moment, leaning against the back of the couch to look him over to see how he looked. "I can't help it. I would do laps, but this place is too small. All that's left is pacing."

She put a hand out to him. "Give me something better to do?"

[lapsedsaint]

He took her hand and pulled her around to sit on his lap. Once she was down, he started kissing her neck as his arms tightened around her. "How about this? Distracting enough?"

[no-rainbows.livejournal.com]

Farah was nervous despite Grady helping her to relax when he woke her up two hours before she had to go to Char's, just like they had agreed. She was sure John was going to hate her, he sounded so subdued and....proper. She just wasn't really. Hello, she was an eighteen and pregnant by a man twice her age. Not that it should matter but also her personality was fairly hyper at the best of times. She would have to watch what she said and just...well everything.

She was sure Grady laughed at her when she chose a pair of new black slacks and then a very nice, plain plum colored babydoll top. It was a little plain for her but she wanted to make a good first impression.

Appearing outside of Char's place, she looked around before combing her fingers through her hair quickly to make sure it wasn't mussed. Clearing her throat, she knocks lightly and waits.

[aesthetic_mojo]

Charlotte happily bent her neck so he could molest her. It did wonders for her nerves, replacing them with a warm glow low in her belly. Maybe she would be the one with the dazed expression.

She'd just settled in his lap, ready to stay there for a long while, Farah knocked and Charlotte jumped. "She's here!" She kissed John hard and clambered out of his lap to go get the door, sending the kittens scattering. She swung the door open, grinning broadly.

[lapsedsaint]

John was rather enjoying her when she jumped out of his lap. He frowned, but stood and moved to wait behind her. He had heard plenty about Farah and he was interested in meeting her, finally.

[no-rainbows.livejournal.com]

Don't giggle or smile too big. Don't giggle. Don't giggle.

Even as she chanted it in her head, she found herself smiling widely as the door swung open and at the smile on Char's face, she giggled. Then she quickly coughed, "Hey." Stepping forward, she hugged Char.

"I'm not late, am I?" She looks at a watch on her wrist as she steps back before glancing up, noticing John. "Hi, I'm Farah." She smiles warmly at him, offering a hand.

[aesthetic_mojo]

"I knew you wouldn't get lost and you aren't late at all." Charlotte wrapped her arms around Farah and gave her a firm hug. She released her and went to stand with John, trying not to beam proudly. She managed about as well as Farah did with the giggling. "Farah, please meet John Everton. My fiance."

[lapsedsaint]

John smiled and reached out to shake Farah's hand. "Nice to finally meet you. Charlie goes on and on about you and it's nice to have a face to go with the name."

[no-rainbows.livejournal.com]

"Well, she goes on and on about you, so I can say the same about it being nice to have a face with the name finally." She shakes his hand before letting go, dropping her hand back to her side before looking at Char, "So breakfast first and then shopping?"

A quick smile at John, "I imagine you're going to avoid the shopping, right?"

[aesthetic_mojo]

"We have enough breakfast we could feed half the city." Charlotte shrugged. "I went a little nuts, but at least we know Morsel will be happy." She ushered Farah all the way into the apartment and waved for John to get her settled. "I'll have things on the table in a sec. Farah, coffee or juice?"

[lapsedsaint]

"Shopping? No. I will not be going. The monsters and I will be sleeping and watching bad tv." He stepped back and gave the ladies room to come all the way in. There was no sense in everyone hovering around the front door.

"You two sit. I'll get it."

[no-rainbows.livejournal.com]

She laughs softly, "I'm sure she will be." Farah hadn't been eating as much as she should normally, but she couldn't help it since everything tasted like cardboard to her lately. Following them into the house, she smiles as she moves to take a seat at the table.

"Juice is fine for me, I can't drink coffee that much anymore, at least not right away." She sighs a little bit, "I get way too jittery."

[aesthetic_mojo]

"Are you sure, honey? I think just about everything is ready." She kissed John lightly, but used her magic to goose him. "I'd like coffee, of course. I never get jittery." She said it with a laugh, knowing she'd be called on it.

She took over to the table, grinning. "Now, the question is, do we take a cab or should I spring for a real driver today? How badly do you think we'll abuse the shopping privilege?"

[lapsedsaint]

"Right. Never jittery." He looked at Farah. "Ask her about how she was pacing when I got up."

He went into the kitchen and got their coffee and juice. Then he got his own coffee and joined them at the table. The second he sat down, Al was in his lap, sniffing at his coffee, then at the food on the table.

[no-rainbows.livejournal.com]

Farah chuckles, looking at John, "It's okay, I wasn't going to buy it."

Then she looks back at Char, smiling a little as she listens to the question, "I think a real driver would be a good idea, I can help pay for it." She had a little bit of money now.

"Thank you." She nods to John as she takes her juice.

[aesthetic_mojo]

"I only paced for a few minutes. It's not like I wore a hole in the floor or anything." She knew it sounded lame, but they were going to laugh at her anyway. "Just a slight groove."

She waved off the offer of payment. "No, I've got that. You can buy lunch." As she picked up her coffee, Viv joined the party by appearing directly on Charlotte's shoulder. She was so used to it, she just reached up with her free hand and started petting her.

[lapsedsaint]

John glanced over at Viv and raised an eyebrow. A second later, the kitten looked at him, meowed, then appeared with her brother in his lap. He nodded once, then went back to his coffee with a smile.

[no-rainbows.livejournal.com]

"You didn't have time, that's why." She teases her friend with an easy smile. Then she nods her head, "Okay, I'll buy lunch then, to even us out."

That's when suddenly she notices the kittens, watching one appear behind Char before suddenly appearing on John's lap. "Ah, the famous jumping kittens." Her mouth curves a little as she watches them, "Very cute."

[aesthetic_mojo]

"John distracted me, bless him. He's very good at it." She lightly caressed his cheek with her magic. "He's also good at keeping the monsters under control." The next touch was more of a pat, gently chiding him for bossing Vivianne around. "They are much less cute when they jump onto plates or into bathtubs, but they are learning."

She rubbed her hands together. "Should we make a plan of attack or just...hunt?"

[lapsedsaint]

John smirked at the pat, then leaned back. He was not used to watching women interact in a setting outside the office, so this was a learning expereince for him. It also gave the kittens a chance to climb all over him without him really chiding them.

"I think you should just hunt."

[no-rainbows.livejournal.com]

Farah chuckled softly, watching them quietly for a moment. They were cute together. She hadn't seen Char with another man, or even anyone else as they talked more over the phone and the computer. Smiling softly, she sips her juice.

Then she nods, "I'm with him." She motions at John, "We should just hunt and see what we come up with. Between the two of us, the stores don't stand a chance."

[aesthetic_mojo]

Charlotte kept touching John. If he was going to give her that look, then she could abuse him just a little. Her touch moved down his chest, nails pressing his skin from under his shirt. "We'll have to hunt you up something particularly wonderful, then."

She looked back at Farah. "I have a long list in my head, but I'm sure we won't get any of it. It'll all be totally different."

[lapsedsaint]

As she neared a nipple, he turned her fingertips cold. And continued to smile at Farah. "So, who are you two shopping for, anyway?"

[no-rainbows.livejournal.com]

"That's why I didn't even bother with a list, I have no real idea. I mean, got a couple of things but the rest is completely just..." She shrugs a little.

Then she glances at John again, "Christmas gifts. I have to find a couple more things for Grady, I got him some cigars and a tickets to two hockey games but I have some other stuff in mind. Then there is my uncle and a couple friends." She wets her lips.