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[Ponzu]

(Time skip for aubree& Ethan)

Ethan laid there silently looking down at Aubree,He enjoyed the fact that they had a romantic evening together with no arguments. Relaxing in his comfortable bed he wrapped his arms around his wife pulling her onto his chest. Watching her look peaceful was even more joyful.Kissing the top her head gently he sighed happily and just remained silent.

{timeskip to morning for them}

The next morning, Aubree was in the kitchen, munching on an apple. As she did so, she was scrolling through Facebook on her laptop which rested in front of her. Not much was going on, though she laughed at some of the things her friends liked.

{wb#

Rolling to the side Ethan woke up when he felt the bed was empty. He still had a smile on his face from last night. Getting up he got dressed, then used the bathroom. Walking down stairs he greeted his wife, who seemed to be happy as well with a kiss. "Morning sunshine' I said in a happy tune going to the fridge for some OJ. Grabbing a glass of ice he then poured the orange juice in cup and smiled to him self at the sweetness. Happy aubree seemed content, he didn't know if it was from last night or what she was looking at on Facebook.

[Drops of Gold]

XX Eddie XX

Eddie wondered what was up with the picture, even as he took it, looking over Aaron's phone a bit as he did so. It had been a while since he used on of these, but then he couldn't say much. He had just upgraded his phone from the first Nokia, yes, that old blue one with the green screen and Snake as one of the games, a few weeks ago. It wasn't anything fancy, just a keyboard phone, so that he could text a bit more. He liked to talk one on one in person more than anything, and talking on the phone was a close second, but texting was good when he needed to be more under the radar. And with Aaron. He would use anything to talk to Aaron. He smirked at Aaron's pose, but took the picture, and have it back. "I say let's go to my place. I'll call in some food. You eat Greek?"Eddie replied quickly as he stood up, and started to stretch. "Maybe we can catch a Yankees game, too," he went on, looking at Aaron's clothes, though his voice showed he meant it in good fun.

After I was cleaned and changed for the day, and feeling much better after taking my medication, and a glass of orange juice, I sat in the chair with a sigh. Aaron had already walked the dog and feed everything, and we didn't need anything. He really was trying to keep me from having to leave and do anything. I picked up my phone, and swiped the screen to unlock it, seeing it was a text from Aaron. As the picture and the caption, I couldn't help but giggle to myself. I couldn't believe he did that to me, and with that outfit on to top it off. I closed my eyes, thinking over him. Picturing his body. We couldn't avoid the subject of what happened forever. I forgave him. I still trusted him, but, I still wanted to talk it all through. I sighed to myself, and turned on the radio after I hooked up the contention with the film crew. They were still getting ready, so I pulled out a book I hadn't read in a few months - The Vampire Lestat, and waited for them to ready. I stopped, and leaned back as the CD player started to play a new song. I felt my mind wonder, as Don't Wanna Miss a Thing by Aerosmith started to play, a sudden depression coming over me as it did. It was that one song that always, no matter what, made me happy and sad at the exact same time, and right now all I could think about was Aaron. It's funny how sometimes you'll hear a song, and think one thing, but after something happens, you'll think something complacently different. I remember when I first heard this song, when I was a kid, and all I could think, even then, was that I hoped someday, someone I loved would understand this song, and maybe one day it could be our song. I found it childish now, even as every word made me glance at the bedroom, regretting that I couldn't tell Aaron to be safe this morning. The last thing I said was "Yeah". What does that mean anyway? I took out my phone, and looked at it again, feeling it shake in my hand. It wasn't the same but... Be safe. I love you, Aaron. I smiled, then hit send. Even if he didn't see it until tonight, at least it would be waiting for him.

Aaron Leveene Ford
I blushed at Eddie's words of the Yankees game and was reminded of my outfit. I had been in the running to be a professional baseball player a long time ago, but I didn't care for baseball as much as dancing. I felt like I didn't need to please my parents and should just go for what I was passionate in. When I met Ren, I figured it was best I not tell him just because I wanted him to see me for me and not that figment my parents had tried to make me become. "Greek sounds fine, shall I bring anything?" I asked Eddie, my eyes landing on his, "What time would be best?" I wanted enough time to go home and see Ren and tell him about rehearsal and all that jazz. I heard a whistle being blown and watched the director put people in their places for the opening scene. I was shooed off stage and lay on the floor, figuring I should rest while I could. I heard the opening theme and mouthed the words with Jean Valjean and Javert.

[Ohkami]

XX Eddie XX

Before Eddie could reply to Aaron about the time to meet up, the director began to talk. He joined the others in the theater seating, so they could watch what was going it. It got the actors used to people watching them, and the ones watching to see things through the eyes of the audiance. He made sure to sit right nect to Aaron. Eddie glanced at Aaron and smile as he saw him wording the words to the song that was being sung, wondering who he would be if he could be anyone in the musical. Eddie reached down, and grabbed Aaron's hand, holding onto it and resting it on the arm rest between them. He smiled at Aaron, and then watched on as everyone one stag practice their parts from the main actors to the background people. "Just text me when you are heading over later. I'll make sure the food is ready for them, okay?" Eddie whispered, keeping his voice as low as he could, as to hear the people on stage and not mess up the mood anyplace around them. He just wanted to throw the idea out there, knowing they would have to wait until the end of the day to really talk. After all, they had to watch for all the cues and remember them.

I heard someone call to me, and laughed, as I put on the headset, and opened all the screens. I wished I could be there with them while shooting. The air there was overly excited. Something that we thought would take two days, I had told them we were going to shoot in one day. I knew how it was. The last day of shooting was always exciting and yet, everyone was always on edge. They knew this might go into tomorrow, but they also knew that when I was in a mood, and aimed to do something, it would happen. I felt great today physically, thought emotionally, I was still a wreak. I ran a hand through my hair, and licked my lips, as everyone ran into place. One of the actors ran up, and waved at camera 2 quickly, telling me that I needed to join everyone tonight at the party they were throwing to celebrate. It had been a long year of shooting and reshooting, and everyone was ready to have a break. Well, I wouldn't be anytime soon, but they would be. I had a week after to edit before going and having to start my next job, the one that I had to leave NYC for. I partly wanted to not finish today, as if it would make time slow down, but I knew it wouldn't. I smirked at them, shaking my head. "Alright. Everyone, places and quiet on the set," I called into my mic piece. It was time to start the day.

[Drops of Gold]

Aaron Leveene Ford
I rubbed Eddie's thumb as his hand grabbed mine. There was nothing wrong with two friends holding hands... Right? My lips tightened and I frowned as I watched Fantine sell everything she owned, leading down to her body. The actress had a good voice, but there was no emotion behind her eyes or any pain in her voice. Had I been picking the people, I would've chosen and excellent actress with an okay voice instead of the other way around. I brought the etanglement of Eddie's hand and my own up to my cheek and rested my head on them for a few minutes before letting them set back down. It had been about two hours since we had arrived and I was itching to get onto the stage and act. When the director finally called for Act Two, I scurried excitedly onto the stage to make my first presence as rioting the poor people.
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We had finished running the show and were getting ready to head out. I grabbed Eddie as I saw him walk out the door and smiled. "I'll be over in a half hour to maybe an hour," I said, giving him a hug. I walked with a slight hop in my step as I got into the blue Camaro. I drove to our flat and walked into the door, hearing one loud bark from Gambit. I dropped my keys and called out hello to Ren before walking into our room and going through the trouble to slip off my tight pants. I changed into my usual dark wash jeans and white v neck t shirt with all stars. I checked to see how much time I had left before deciding to pour myself a glass of wine. "I have to practice some lines tonight," I said, taking a sip and looking at Ren.

[Ohkami]

XX Eddie XX

Eddie kept stealing glances of Aaron now and then, as they watched the rehearsal going on before them. As he felt Aaron's cheek upon his hand, he smirked to himself. This felt right, and he wondered if Aaron felt it also. He was trying to pay attention to what was going on before him, so that when the show came, he would be ready. Oddly enough, as much as he kind of goofed around, Eddie was a perfectionist. He laughed as soon as it was time for Aaron to make his appearance as Marius. It was cute how excited he was over all this.
"Sounds good," Eddie replied as the day ended. He glanced at his watch to see what time it was, so that he could be ready. "That's just enough time for me to go home, and change out of these clothes. If anything happens, just let me know, okay? See you." He watched Aaron walk off, before he turned himself, and headed back to his place, going over a check list in his head of what to do before Aaron came over.

I sat back in the chair, exhausted. It was always amazing how tired one could get, even when they were not in the middle of the action, and more so not the one doing all the hard, physical work. A loud cheer ran over in waves, causing me to take off the headset, so my ears would stop ringing, laughing like crazy. We had did it. Just a half hour ago, we filmed the final scene, and it all went perfect. I pulled out my phone, as it started to buzz none stop. I didn't think anything could feel so good right now as this. It was a small celebration that was going on, as they kept trying to get me to go join them, out of fun, but I declined. I was just starting to feel better, and the last thing I should do was to go to a party. It would be fine, they were excited now, but we would celebrate at opening night of the movie even more. As I finally signed off, I heard Gambit's deep bark, followed by the door open and keys falling. I walked out of the studio, and leaned on the door frame, hearing Aaron's soothing voice, and seeing him just as he walked into our bedroom. I tried to decide of a few things I wanted to talk to him about, but decided against it. He just got home. With a light sigh, I walked over to the radio, and turned off the music that had been playing in the background all day, and picked up the bottle of my medication, as I noticed the time. I held it, and sat on the counter, as Aaron walked out, in a new outfit. I watched him pour a glass of wine, and stopped what I was doing, as he said that he had to go practice. That made since. I was sure he would have to do that now and then, for a while. However, I wondered if maybe he should just bring a change of clothes, and go right to practice after he was done for the day. I was glad he had come by, since I hadn't seen him all day, but it also meant he had to leave soon, and I wasn't too happy about that. "Okay. So, you'll be back late?" I questioned, with a smile as he looked at me.

[Drops of Gold]

.:Aaron Leveene Ford:.

I thought a moment, wondering what time I would be home. "Probably, I'll send you a text when I know," I said, my blue eyes traveling over his body. I walked over to Ren and ran my fingers through his hair. I pressed my lips against his and smiled, glad to feel his body again. I checked the time and sighed, wishing I had said later so Ren and I could talk. He seemed like he needed to and I felt bad, but Eddie had ordered in Greek and seemed very excited when I had suggested it to him. I pulled away from Ren quite reluctantly and grabbed the keys again. "I'll be back soon. I love you," I said to Ren, hearing the words hang in the air. I smiled and pet Gambit on the head before opening the door and quickly closing it behind me. I heard a light fall of rain and sighed, listening to it for a second. A small smile fell on my face as I remembered the Eponine singing to Eddie. I hopped into the car and pulled out of the garage, beginning the five minute drive over to Eddie's. I pulled near the curb and climbed out, holding an umbrella over my head and cursed in my head as I wished I had brought something. I knocked on the door and smiled as he answered it, smelling the aroma of Greek food in the air.

[Ohkami]

I kept my eyes closed for a bit, as my love pulled away from me. I wish he could stay, but I knew better. He had things he needed to do, just as I did before, when I was forced to leave him. "Alright," I said, with a fake smile. "That sounds good. Be safe, okay?" I somehow felt better now that I got to say those words to him. My body longed for him to come back to me, but I took my medication, and placed the bottle back down. I would have ignored it, but seeing Aaron's eyes looking at me, made me do it without thinking, like a child doing as their parent told them to do. I heard him tell me I love him, and just stayed there, still feeling strange for some reason, like something was wrong, but just waved at him lightly, as he patted Gambit, who was happy to see him, and then walking out. Gambit looked at the door with a small whine, and then looked over at me. I shrugged, and walked over to our bedroom, too depressed to do anything else than strip and lay down with just a pair of boxers on. I looked out the window as the rain began to fall, and rolled over, looking away from it, as I pushed a strand of hair back. I needed a hair cut... It was all I wanted to think about, feeling the weight of the dog and then cats as they jumped in the bed with me. I should have gone to that party. At least then I would not be so lonely. I thought about it, glancing at the time.

XX Eddie XX

"What do you want to drink? I have anything and everything," Eddie told Aaron, after he had opened the food, a mix of a little of this and that in different containers. He grabbed two plates and a set of utensils, setting them down before walking back and waiting for Aaron to reply. His apartment was small, and simple, but upgraded to the max where ever one looked. Yet, at the same time, it was nothing but musicals and old black and white films, along with vintage. It had a steam punk feel to it, in a why, but was also in a category all on its own. "There's beer, wine, scotch, water, coke, tea...and really, I think I have anything and everything. You're clothes are okay this time, right? Not soaking wet." He laughed a bit, thinking about the time it had rained and he had gone to Aaron's house. Before he knew of Ren, and far before he was told they were a couple. Something he still wasn't feeling.

[Drops of Gold]

Aaron Leveene Ford
"I'll have a glass of red wine," I said with a chuckle, "might as well drink what Enjolras would huh?" I walked over and smelled the food with a sigh. I heard the rain pour down harder and bit my lip, thinking about my poor lonely Ren. I loaded my plate and took a bite out of the pita bread with hummus I had managed to get. I dusted off my hands and licked the excess sauce off my lips. "So where do you want to start?" I asked, swallowing my food. I loved the Mediterranean food, but since most of it consisted of meat, I didn't eat it much around Ren. I knew it grossed him out and made him sad and I hated his pouty face, even if it was adorable. I watched Eddie pour my glass of wine and looked around, noticing the old theme of his apartment. I smiled, thinking of it as the dream apartment I had always wanted. Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and Frank Sinatra covered his walls. I had always been a fan of Sinatra and his song, My Way as it sometimes made me shiver. Then again a lot of songs ran chills up and down my bones. I took a sip of the wine and smirked a bit as I pulled out my script from my back pocket. What if Ren had been shirtless, rain pouring down, wine in my hand and his, and sang that song. I choked on my drink just thinking about it. I had to get my mind off of Ren, even though he hadn't forced me out or anything, but he didn't do anything except wave when I had left. I shrugged it off, thinking he was probably still upset on what I said last night. I watched Eddie and licked my lips, taking another bite of the delicious food. "It's a nice place you have," I mumbled between bites, looking around. I pursed my lips and smiled his way, adjusting my hair and tensed at the sound of the rain gradually pouring harder.

[Ohkami]

XX Eddie XX

Eddie snickered a bit at Aaron's words, and poured an easy red wine. "Don't let the wine go to your brains," he teased as he walked over, and set them each out a glass with the bottle between them. Eddie decided to start it easy enough, as he noticed the rain that feel outside. He almost wondered if the fates were trying to set something up, and his blue yes danced with the thought. However, he needed to be easy, and there was work to be done. For now anyway. "Thanks. It's not much, but it's something. Feel free to borrow anything, or put anything on. There's a whole things of old vinyl. Some I got, and some my family gave me. There's also CD's, so that's fine, too. I like to be around things I like, you know." He smiled at Aaron, and looked around, staring off with a dakos. After all, salad first, right? He watched Aaron eat, and smiled. "This place has the best Greek. A couple owns it, so no big-shot to make it more American. I can give you the number later so that you can get some at your place." Eddie leaned in closer, and looked over the script. "Okay, so first off, can you speak any language besides English? This will help with the accent if I know."

I had put on my headphone a little after I had crawled into bed. How is it that when I put my iPod on random, it magically decided to play every love song that I had on the darn thing. I pulled it up so that I could see it, and looked. No, I wasn't in the Love Album, I had every song and album on the thing open. I grunted, and say up, turning if off, and throwing it across the room, annoyed. I loved Aaron, but he wasn't here right now, and I needed to get him off my mind. The more I thought about him, the more I felt like I was losing him. Losing him to what or who? I shook my head, trying to get the thought out of my head. I needed a walk. The rain without my love was getting to me. I put some shoes on, still having on my dark jeans, and shirt from this morning's change on, and placed Gambit's leash on. Grabbing the umbrella, I walked out of the flat, just needing to go. Every second in there was making me feel like I was about to go crazy. I stopped, before walking outside, so that I could check the mail, not sure if Aaron had, since I was normally the one who did it.

[Drops of Gold]

Aaron Leveene Ford
I shook my head at Eddie's question. "I took Spanish in high school and ended with a C- if that counts," I said, sort of embarrassed. I had always gotten straight A's, been an amazing student, but language just didn't fly that well with me. I watched Eddie's reaction and chuckled slightly, taking another sip of the wine. It was a tad strong, but it left kind of a zing afterwards. I ran my fingers over my face at the thought of the wine and massaged my temples slightly as I looked at the notes on the script, wishing Ren didn't have to leave. I felt my front pocket, reaching my hand into it and ran my thumb over the two tickets I had gotten to Italy. Two tickets that wouldn't be refunded or used again. For our anniversary, since Ren and I both loved wine and Italy, I had gotten a week into the best wine tasting vineyard and a stay at the Four Seasons Hotel. It cost all of my wage from the last three years and now it wouldn't be used. I remembered my plan, go to that nice restaraunt and, of course, get a booth in the far back. I'd slip the diamond ring into his drink and he'd find it. I imagined the look on Ren's face and smiled. I would grab the ring, get down on one knee and… I swallowed, standing up. "I'll be right back. Where's the bathroom?" I asked, trying to hold it all together. As Eddie showed me the way I bit my lip and walked into the clean, gray bathroom. I closed the door behind me and sighed, leaning against it. I bet that Ren thought I was cheating on him right now, I closed my eyes and rubbed them roughly with the back of my hand. I slid back up the door and washed my face, trying to clear my head. I dried it and walked out, looking at Eddie. "I'll take that scotch now," I said, quite exhausted with myself.