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[thewolfinside]

Jason sits at the table papers spread out over it. Gaby is underneath the table playing with a set of blocks, chattering away in baby talk. Every so often Jason says something to her while pushing at some of the blocks with his toes.

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Raising her head, looking up from where she huddled under the blanket on the couch. Blinking first at Gaby and then at the man that entertained her.

"Well, least she stopped screaming,' she murmurs, rolling from the sofa, looking rumpled and still tired.

"Morning, Jason.'

Padding to the kitchen, pouring herself a glass of orange juice before moving back over, leaning over Jason's shoulder to look at the papers. Nosy and curious.

"So, uhmm, how long before you and the husband tell me to get out?"

Asked so casually, softly, trying not to sound worried about being homeless again.

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"She was screaming because she was scared."

Doesn't look up, just sits there looking at the papers. Wishes Gabe was up to help him with this, but the blonde will do for now.

"Do you want your own room or not?"

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"Can't blame her. You lot are scary.'

Smiling at that, taking the seat across from him and reaching under the table. Waiting until Gaby gripped her finger before gently tugging the child into her lap. Bouncing her lightly on her knee, a furrow on her brow as she looked at Jason.

"Uhmmm... I don't know? Not sure how to take that Jason."

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Looks at her, arching a brow. Shakes his head at the two of them, grinning.

"Do you want your own room, or do you want to share with someone? It's not a hard question. This is only a temporary place until we get the new house built."

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Looking down at Gaby, afraid to look at the man across from her.

"I knew that about this home. I just... I had thought my staying here was rather temporary as well.'

Falling silent once more, taking Gaby's hands and playing pattycake with her, giggling along with her baby laughs.

"I guess my own, as I doubt I would have the same sleeping arrangements I have had up until now.' Still looking at the baby. 'But I'd settle for a broom closet. Wouldn't be the first time."

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"You have whatever sleeping arrangements you want, as long as they don't include Gabe and I. And we'll try to give Gaby her own room, don't know how that will work out."

He finally pulls out three sheets of paper, plans printed on them.

"Pick one. I'm going on popular vote, but Gabe gets the final decision."

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SHe pours over them, giggling sa she has to tug them from Gaby's hands more than once.

"You like that one, sweetheart?'

Grinning, nuzzling her little cute head before pushing the second one at Jason. 'I like that one. How seperate the rooms are and the space.'

Pausing for a moment, seeming to do mental math.

"You and Gabriel in one. Zane. Gaby. Scud. Me. Even if Lil moves in with Jaydyn, people are going to have to share, right?"

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Grins, taking the papers from her.

"I noticed you forgot a name in there. And yeah, most of them curl up together anyway, especially when Lee and Nathaniel are around."

Looks them over some more.

"Yeah, I like that one as well, the porch sold me on that one. And we could always raise the roof a bit to add more windows."

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She stares down at Gaby as if she were the most interesting thing in the world.

"Left out Lee too,' she notes defensively. "But then I haven't met her yet, just heard about her."

Tickling Gaby then setting her down as she strains for her blocks.

"I worry that maybe I shouldn't be here, Jason. I... That I'm imposing on someoneeveryone."

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Tilts his head, looking at her.

"Has he said he doesn't want you here? Because the rest of us, we'd tell you if we didn't."

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"Haven't asked him. But the utter avoidance thing seems a pretty good indication.'

Shrugs, biting at her lower lip as she slumps down in her chair.

"It was like really cool and all. And then it was constant darting out and going there and...' She shrugs again. 'Nothing major. Not like he has to constantly deal with a child. He got me safe. All I can ask."

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Watches her for a bit, thinking.

"He's twenty three, you're sixteen. He just got out of a very unhealthy situation, so did you. He's trying not to make things worse.

Then there's the whole thing where most people would crucify him for even thinking about touching you."

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Silent, staring down at the playing baby at her feet, smiling sadly. But whether at Jason's words or the baby's antics is unsure.

"I know I'm too young for him, Jason. I'm apparently delusional, not stupid.' Tones low, even, monotone. 'Trust me. I know just how bad his life sucked. I... He let me look. I know.'

Rising, shaking her head.

"I was wrong. I am stupid. Thank you for reminding me of that Jason, of reminding me just who and what I am.' Sounding genuinely thankful, moving over to kiss his cheek. "For a bit? I deluded myself into thinking I could have more. I know better."

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Grabs her arm, pulling her into his lap and hugging her.

"You can have more, you just have to fight for it. He's going to fight you every inch of the way, thinking you deserve better than some broken toy."

Speaking quietly, his voice calm so he doesn't startle the child on the floor.

"Because that's what he thinks of himself, I did. Different masters, different ways of breaking us, but the end result is the same. He'll do everything he can to keep you safe and happy, but he'll never do the same for himself."

Kisses the top of her head and lets go.

"My advice? Take it slow, humor him for a while, be his friend. You're going to have to make him see he's worth it before anything else can happen."

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Gasping at the contact, fighting so hard for a moment. Voices. Stronger with contact. She couldn't.

She blinked. So calm. So centered. Love. Desire. Passion. Happiness. Thoughts of Gabriel, flashes of more than she wanted to know, but happy porn thoughts. Of true affection for her. The others. All of them.

So calming.

"Shouldn't I know what I deserve? And... He's a better man than I am. Well, you know what I mean. As obvious he's a guy and I'm not and...'

Sighing, shaking her head.

"He makes me feel safe. He makes me happy. Least when he isn't running from me, making me feel like a leper. I.. I don't think you're right, Jason. I wish you were. I'm just going to settle for friends. Because that's all he wants.'

Sliding to her feet, moving to the fridge to get more orange juice. Standing there against the counter, thankful for the space that Jason might not see the tears in her eyes.

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"Blondie? I know. I also know that the reason he's running for the lake is because he wants you, but doesn't want to scare you."

Moves over to the counter, keeping a careful eye on Gaby.

"Trust me, he wants more. If all he wanted was to be friends, he'd be here driving you insane instead of off playing in the woods."

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She snorts, rolling her eyes as she leans back against the counter, folding her arms over her chest.

"Yeah, right.' Making a face, eyes rolling toward the ceiling. "What's to want? I'm just me and he's....'

She makes a soft whimper, a strangled sound. "So damn dreamy. And boy I sound pathetic.'

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Laughs, tugging at her hair.

"Allow me a moment of vanity to say 'thank you'. And you'll have to ask him about the other."

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Going very pale and then suddenly extremely red, coughing as she tries to hide it.

"God, what does that say that I didn't even think, I mean, you are cute and you are just like him and ... Okay. Can I have the salt to go with my foot?'

Ducking her head, blushing all the way down her throat.

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Leans over, kissing the top of her head again.

"No, it's kinda cute, not to mention very satisfying, when people forget that technically, we're the same person."

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"Maybe technically but, you aren't really. I mean, I can see where you could have ended up but....'

She stops, pondering.

"It's what they say. It really is nurture over nature. Like Gaby. She has bad roots, really. But now she has Lil. And she has the pard. And even me. And her life, her future? Changed then. Because no matter the nature she started in? She has us.'

Grinning crookedly.

"And I wouldn't mind Jase being like you. Well, except the whole gay thing."

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"He's not though, not like me at all. Yeah, some things are similar, but really...

He's still got this... I hestitate to say innocence, but that's what it is."

Smiles at her, reaching over to pull her hair.

"And he's got a thing for short blonds."

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She can't help but laugh.

"Innocence. Boy, wrong pair of this duo to be calling innocent.' Once more flushing, head bowed to hide from Jason, even as she bats at his hand, shaking her head to tousle her golden locks.

"I hope you're right. I really do."

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Gaby crawls out from under the table and towards the hallway. She pushes herself up and walks down the hallway, heading for an open door.

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Grins and heads for the fridge, grabbing himself a bottle of water.

"Haven't you figured it out, I'm always right."