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Post by Sharkbait on Sept 21, 2008 20:24:40 GMT -5
((Okay, star, you're totally starting next time. My titles are crap.))
The gang was all sitting in the Rec Room. Jasper was smiling from ear to ear, his arm around Elena's waist and his palm resting on her belly. Logan was facing away from the bright window, not really in the greatest mood since he hadn't fed for a week. Edward was curious as to why Jasper was so happy. Autumn was hovering over the back of one of the couches, eager to know what Jasper was hiding from her. "Come on, Jazz,"she whined. "You've been blocking me out all day! Give me something." Jasper just shook his head. "I promised not to say anything," he said.
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Post by starcrossed on Sept 22, 2008 10:34:44 GMT -5
Elena was looking a little despairing and overwhelmed, like someone had told her she had one week to live. Chaosti sat next to Edward, an arm around his shoulders, looking at Elena and Jasper curiously. Layali just looked excited, inferring that this had something to do with the baby, and if Jasper looked happy then it had to be good news. Elena took a deep breath and said, "I guess.. We should tell them. So they can prepare themselves."
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Post by Sharkbait on Sept 22, 2008 13:11:45 GMT -5
"Prepare ourselves for what?" Edward asked slowly. Jasper's excitement started to flow into the rest of the room and even Logan felt the effects. Autumn noticed, but couldn't do anything to stop it. She was excited anyway. Jasper looked down at Elena. "Do you want me to tell them?" Autumn groaned. "I don't care who tells me, I just want to know!"
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Post by starcrossed on Sept 22, 2008 13:16:26 GMT -5
Jasper's excitement bleeding over into her own emotions, Elena laughed, an odd blend of Jasper's happiness and her own nervousness, and she said, "We're having twins." Chaosti gaped at her while Layali echoed in amazement, "Twins? How wonderful! Congratulations!"
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Post by Sharkbait on Sept 22, 2008 13:21:01 GMT -5
Autumn gasped and went over to hug Elena. "That's awesome! Of course that means getting more stuff, but whatever. We'll manage," she rambled. Logan chuckled and pulled his friend off of Elena. "Congratulations, you guys," he said, gently putting his hand over Autumn's mouth to keep her from continuing her rant. Jasper just kept smiling down at Elena, really not caring about anyone else in the room.
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Post by starcrossed on Sept 22, 2008 13:26:15 GMT -5
"Did they tell you the sexes?" Layali asked excitedly, beaming at the couple. Elena shook her head and said, "No. No, I've decided that I don't want to know until they're born. It will be a surprise to distract me from the searing pain." Chaosti laughed and said, "Oh, man. I thought one mini-Elena running around would keep us busy enough, but two? When will we sleep?"
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Post by Sharkbait on Sept 22, 2008 13:37:00 GMT -5
((Well, as long as you like her, then I guess that's fine.))
"The pain won't be as much of a problem for you," Jasper said. "I'll distract you all I can. And I won't object to you crushing my hand." He smirked at the end. "Are you sure you guys are ready for two kids?" Edward asked carefully. "It won't be just them," Autumn said. "I also grew up around kids, so it's kind of second nature," Jasper said with a shrug.
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Post by starcrossed on Sept 22, 2008 13:43:58 GMT -5
"It's not like we have much choice in the matter is it?" Elena said dryly. "It's not like we can just return the spare. 'Sorry, we only ordered one.' I mean, maybe we could put one up for adoption and give them both a half of a pendant, so one day they'll find one another." She was clearly joking, though. She knew they would never let her give one of the kids up to an orphanage, even if she wanted to.
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Post by Sharkbait on Sept 22, 2008 13:51:33 GMT -5
Autumn only let that slide because she knew that Elena was joking. Logan started to look slightly offended, but Autumn put her hand on his arm and gave him a light smile. She's just kidding, she thought to him. Logan sighed and leaned back in his chair. Jasper still smiled. "It won't be hard if we all work together, but I know Elena and I could handle it if we needed to," he said. "Don't be absurd," Autumn said. "Why wouldn't we help?"
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Post by starcrossed on Sept 22, 2008 17:00:47 GMT -5
Elena frowned and said, "It will mean having to get twice as much stuff, though.." Layali's eyes lit up and she said excitedly, "We can throw you a baby shower! It will be a great way to get all the things you'll need."
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Post by Sharkbait on Sept 22, 2008 17:06:52 GMT -5
Autumn smiled at Layali. "We can have it down in the dining hall between meals or something. It's always dead in there," she said. Logan sighed and put his head in his hands. "Great, a baby shower," he said. Jasper nodded slowly, his smile faltering. "We can have a guy's day or something while they do that," he suggested.
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Post by starcrossed on Sept 22, 2008 17:15:53 GMT -5
"A shower? I don't have time to plan a baby shower," Elena groaned. "I barely have enough time to keep up with school work and doctor's appointments, and making up schoolwork that I missed from those doctor's appointments." "Don't worry about a thing! I'll do all the work," Layali volunteered, looking stoked. Elena looked at her suspiciously and said, "Well.. If it would make you happy. But I don't want any storks! No storks whatsoever! And I want fried chicken."
[Tooootally stole that exchange there from Sex and the City. And it's funny, Miranda (the one who was pregnant on the show at this point) is a redhead, and Elena was originally a redhead. Hah.]
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Post by Sharkbait on Sept 22, 2008 17:18:46 GMT -5
((Alrighty then. I guess that works.))
Autumn nodded. "I can manage fried chicken. It's not that hard," she said. "And storks are creepy anyway, so definitely none of those." Logan looked at Jasper. "So, do we just sit up here, sneak in a TV and watch football or something?" Jasper shrugged. "That's what my dad and my brother's always did," he said.
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Post by starcrossed on Sept 22, 2008 17:41:26 GMT -5
Elena pointed a finger at Chaosti and said, "You, however, will be forced to attend. Because you are my gay best friend." Chaosti rolled his eyes and said, "Why do you insist on putting 'gay' in front of the words 'best friend' every time now?" Elena smirked and said, "It's my right as a best friend - one might even consider it my duty."
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Post by Sharkbait on Sept 22, 2008 17:50:38 GMT -5
Autumn looked down sadly, trying to avoid memories popping up. "So, does that put me with the guys or am I in the same category?" Edward asked, confused. Jasper happened to look up at the window and saw an owl flying toward them. "Huh, that's weird," he said. "Don't normally see them at this time of day."
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Post by starcrossed on Sept 22, 2008 19:17:43 GMT -5
"You will, of course, need to come with me for moral support," Chaosti said. Then, in a stage whisper, he added, "If I'm going down, I'm taking you with me!" Elena raised an eyebrow and said, "Kinky," which earned her a disdainful you-would-never-understand-the-purity-of-our-love look from Chaosti.
[By which he means jokingly. Just to clarify. Lol. I've been reading Twilight snark.]
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Post by Sharkbait on Sept 22, 2008 19:23:01 GMT -5
Autumn completely ignored the conversation Elena was having with Chaosti and Edward. She looked out the window to see the owl perch right outside. She shrugged and let it in. It shook its leg at her and she pulled off the envelope. The owl flew off and Autumn unfolded the envelope to see that it was addressed to her, but she didn't recognize the handwriting. She opened it and read through it quickly. When she realized what it was about, her knees gave way and she fell into a kneeling position on the floor, her reflexes not able to call her powers into order in time.
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Post by starcrossed on Sept 22, 2008 19:34:54 GMT -5
Elena started at the sound of Autumn falling, and craned her neck to see around the sofa. "Autumn?" she asked. Chaosti turned to look for her as well, then stood quickly and went to her side. "Autumn? What is it?"
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Post by Sharkbait on Sept 22, 2008 19:58:25 GMT -5
((Yeah, that probably makes more sense anyway.))
Logan's head had whipped around when he heard her fall. His eyes were full of concern, but he didn't move or say anything. Jasper stayed quiet as well, knowing what was going through her head. She read through the letter again, confused. My brother? How could my brother be in trouble from my parents? They love him. she thought. Logan decided that he needed to get an answer out of her. He walked over and knelt next to her, putting an arm around her shoulders, so that he could read it as well. He got to the end and couldn't really think of anything to say. "Oh," he mumbled.
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Post by starcrossed on Sept 22, 2008 23:42:23 GMT -5
"What is it?" Chaosti asked Logan anxiously, hoping he wasn't too stunned to answer as well, while Elena looked on in worried silence. "Has something happened?" Layali asked, the earlier merriment gone from her expression. She didn't taste any death in the air, but..
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