Like zoinks scoob! (Kate)

[James Everwood]

"I really eat anything, I'm not picky and it's not like I have any preferences," James said getting up out of the chair and following her to her car. He put his shirt on as he walked, not bothering to tuck it in, he just buttoned it up to hide the scars. Otherwise it was pretty casually just on him.

"If you have a car I'll drop you back off later." She said and he looked to see the truck gone.

"I don't, I usually just ride the cable cars and bus it wherever I need to go. I just had to drive tweedle dee and tweedle dum here so they wouldn't be on the road drunk," James said, getting into the car sitting in the passenger seat. He liked the car, but he preferred the older muscle cars. He leaned back in his seat, putting his seat belt on.

Safety first, or else you might poke your other eye out.

"So, what's your place like?"

[Kate]

Well, if he didn't have a car, then Kate could just send him home via one of the boys. She smiled at him as he asked what kind of place she lived in. Why? What was he thinking up? Castles and moats and shit? Probably, what a silly boy. So as an answer for his question, she only smiled at him.

Soon enough though, they were pulling up to a giant building downtown. Apartments and condos and the like. The door man smiled, calling her by name as he let them in. They would ride the elevator all the way to the top, to her penthouse suite. It was large, taking up the entire top floor, and lavish. Everything was expensive and rich. Silver, white, black, various colors.

Kate just walked straight in past the giant bodyguard and into her home. She glanced over her shoulder at James, reaching out to grab his hand and pull him in. Those emerald eyes were dancing.

"Welcome to my home darling. Kitchen is this way."

[James Everwood]

Elevators always bugged him. Of course, he could handle heights, he can handle lifts. It was just, something about the confined space made him feel a little strange. He was never much for it all. But he kept his cool, and when they finally entered her suite he stepped out, whistling as he walked, his hands in his pockets just in case he felt the need to touch something. This way, he wouldn't.

"Quite the place you have here. I bet the bathroom alone is bigger then my entire apartment..." He said, following her to the kitchen. He was quite shocked with everything, but was completely calm in expression. He didn't want to look like a kid in the candy store. Like willy wonka, or someone who just won the lottery. Fact of the matter was, he felt special for being in a place like this. You'd think someone would feel depressed and focus on the fact the stuff wasn't theirs. But with James, he saw it, and felt like he was cool for just being in a place like this.

You know... somehow I think this is my karmic reward for all the blows to the head I've had this month.....

[Kate]

Her bedroom bigger than his apartment? Well once upon a time her apartment had been run down and tiny. Horribly second class, or even third. But nothing compared to what this all was. The pale woman kept walking toward the kitchen, knowing he'd be right behind her. She smiled just a bit, and threw a joke over her shoulder.

"You can always take a look if you want. Feel free to roam while I cook. I'm thinking chicken alfredo for dinner."

And if he was a vegger? Well, too damn bad. Kate began to pull things out. She'd be happier if he stayed with her and kept her company, but if he felt like wandering... then he'd wander. And maybe Kate wouldn't cook after all and rather follow him into her bedroom. She knew what she wanted that night, and Kate McHallin always got what she wanted.

[James Everwood]

James wasn't sure if he wanted to check the rooms out by himself. He was afraid that he would get lost or something. Not that he would, but this place was nice, and he wasn't sure if it was proper for him to go running about jumping on furniture and playing with valuable objects.

...not that he would....

But still, he wanted to be around Kate. He was beginning to wonder about that kiss they shared, and if they would ever really talk about it. It had been on his mind the whole time, but he didn't feel like bringing it up in case he'd embarrass her or something. In any case, he liked what she said, "Sounds good. I think I'll just stick by you in case I get lost. Don't exactly have a map or compass on hand. Not to mention, I'm kind of clumsy so it'd be best if I just park myself somewhere in case I knock something over or break something."

[Kate]

"As long as it's not sentimental, I don't care if you break it. After all, I can replace it."

She chuckled slightly under her breath, and picked up an apron. Dark green, no frills or anything. She strapped it lightly to her person, and then looked at him. It was one of those piercing stares that seemed to dissect a person through and through.

"And if you get lost darling, I'll come rescue you."

She stalked forward, intent on going in for the "kill". They hadn't talked about the kiss, or what it meant to the night they were about to have. She rose on her tip toes and planted another kiss on his lips. Without asking, or really seeming like she was going to do it. Not a light or friendly sort of thing. In fact, sort of the opposite. One hand on the non-tattooed side of his chest.

She pulled back, smiling while not saying a word. Waiting on him to react somehow, someway.

[James Everwood]

"And if you get lost darling, I'll come rescue you."

"Well, that's a relie-" And then she kissed him. Just like that, her hand on his chest. It felt nice, and he had to admit that she made that apron look good, "Wow........" He was speechless for a moment, just smiling back at her and he really didn't want to screw this up at all. "You know.... I'm not terribly hungry. We could put off the meal....."

He said this in a way that wasn't exactly suggesting to continue the kiss so much as a way of not having her cook for him. Make things easier for her. Besides, he wanted to get to know her, and he definitely wanted to kiss her again. Of course, then he said something stupid, and it was probably stupid to say, "And maybe we could play a little game of hide and seek. You wait here, I go get lost, and you come and rescue me."

James.... when you get slapped and kneed in the groin you will realize how corny and forward that probably was....

[Kate]

Put off the cooking? She could do that... but play heart and seek? Kate didn't move away from her, and gave him a hearty chuckle. One eyebrow cocked and those emerald eyes were dancing.

"Hide and seek? Why play around like kids? The thoughts in my mind are as far from childhood as you can get James."

He was being forward? Well, Kate could be too. Maybe even more so. The girl wasn't shy or anything, and was in a bit of a need. She pressed another kiss to his lips before slipping out of his grasp and away from him.

"I'll order in then, we'll be hungry sooner or later. How about I give you a tour of the place? Or we could chill in the hot tub? Or anything of that sort. There's plenty to do around here."

[James Everwood]

"I'll order in then, we'll be hungry sooner or later. How about I give you a tour of the place? Or we could chill in the hot tub? Or anything of that sort. There's plenty to do around here."

She had kissed him again before saying this, and he had realized that she wasn't really playing around with him. He said, "Well I don't have a suit or anything for the hot tub.... but if that isn't going to be a problem then I don't see why not. It'd be nice and relaxing for sure." He said, thinking about it. The truth of the matter was, he definitely could use a soak in a hot tub. Especially with her there too. He was sore from work, hell, he was sore from a lot of things. But mostly just the constant working and the lack of a decent bed to sleep in.

"Lead the way I guess," He said, a smile on his face. He was looking forward to what was going on. He had an idea, or rather a dream or fantasy of what might happen. He just didn't know if that's what she was leading on.

[Kate]

"I have some extra swim trunks around, for just such a reason."

That's right, she just had guy's clothing lying around. Kate pulled him along, tugging on his hand. She twined her fingers in his and pulled him to her bedroom. It was silver, green, and white. A giant bed, giant mirror, giant dresser and all of that. She walked to her closet, which was the size of a small bedroom. She came back out changed into her suit, and holding trunks for him. The trunks were green, and simple, though made of expensive stuff. Kate's swim wear was a green bikini, just simple as well.

"I'm just going to soak my legs, as I can't get my back wet. Make sure you keep your chest out of the water too."

Then she'd lead to the other side of the suite to the hot tub. Her fingers deftly turned it on, and in seconds it was warm and bubbling. She dipped her legs into it, and wriggled her toes. Such a yummy feeling. Besides, it was his turn to make a move.

[James Everwood]

"I'm just going to soak my legs, as I can't get my back wet. Make sure you keep your chest out of the water too."

"Yeah," He said, getting dressed in the swim trunks. They were green, and he liked the color on him, but something told him these things were pricey. She seemed like the type who would have plenty of pricey things lying around. When he made his way towards where she went he did so slowly, his shirt was off, but he wasn't very comfortable about it. She had seen him before, but still he was somewhat shy about his scars.

He walked towards where she was, sitting next to her with his legs in the water, he was on her right side, meaning his patch was closer to her. He wasn't sure why he did this. Normally he'd put people in his field of vision, but maybe it was so he'd have a reason to turn and look at her more. When he was finally sitting down, feeling the water on his legs he said, "It feels nice....." He turned, bringing his right hand to gently touch her face, he'd go in for a kiss. But not just a smooch. He wanted a bit more passion in this kiss.

[Kate]

The scars? Kate liked the scars. Why? Because it was just one of those things that Kate liked. In fact, the entire walk to the hot tub, she kept on eying them. And then when they got there, and both sets of legs were soaking in the hot tub... he went in for another kiss. Sudden passion flaring behind his lips surprised Kate. He knew what was going on, or at least guessed at it.

She returned the passion, with a hand on his chest... lightly playing with those scars. When it ended, those emerald eyes were dancing. She grinned up at him, leaning back in and giving him another kiss. Time to fess up and face the facts? Pretty much?

"I'm going to give you a night you will never forget James."

It was pretty much purred. Kate felt like an older woman praying on an eager innocent. It was a weird heady feeling, to be honest.

[James Everwood]

"I'm going to give you a night you will never forget James." She said, and he didn't doubt it for one moment. His heart raced from the moment, but he slowed it down by taking a breath. He'd look her in the eye, with his one eye. It was moments like this where he wished he had his other one. Just one more view of her in this moment. She was like something straight out of his mind. In fact, this was the part of the dream that he usually woke up. But this time was different, this time he wasn't asleep.

"Well what are you waiting for?" He said, his right hand moving down to her thigh, and his left hand at the side of the waist, careful not to touch her tattoo, "I'm not stopping ya......"

[Kate]

It was like giving her the green light. Kate slammed her foot on the gas and never looked back. The night was filled with fun activities... that we can't put up here because it was beyond PG-13.

So basically...

TIME SKIP. <3 <3 <3

Kate was already awake, grinning ear to ear. She was still dressed in her pjs.. which was a pair of deep green silk shorts and tank top. There had been a certain piece of information that had been interesting to hear. James had been a virgin. She had made the little boy a man. Made her grin wider.

He was still asleep in the bed, they had stayed up to the wee hours of the night and all. The blonde had gone, cooked him some breakfast, and brought it back. Now all he needed to do was wake up. There was oatmeal, bacon, eggs... the works. And a second bit for herself. The boys had helped carry it all in. They were use to this sort of scene. Kate was sitting next to him when he woke up...

[James Everwood]

James life was flipped upside down in the course of the last 24 hours. The good news was this was his day off. Sure he had school, but he didn't care. In the end, this was more important then school. He learned more important things in this suite. Of course, when he finally woke up, letting a large yawn he opened his eye and saw nothing. He blinked his eye a few times but still saw black, "Why can't I see any-"

He stopped mid sentence when his hand reached up to touch eye patch, "Oh...." He quickly put it on the correct eye. Not the working one, but the other one that was horrid and frightening and scarred and missing an eye ball, "Sorry about that, not my best look, the eye patch off of that area and all."

He sat up, and had one of those moments. You know those moments? The ones where you wake up but you don't remember a thing. Then slowly your memory comes to you, "We..... and it was..... and..... " He was speechless. It wasn't a dream, "So, from sucky to ten, how'd I rank?"

It was a question he didn't want to ask, but for some idiotic reason, he did.