Safe Haven [Vicks]

and when you're feeling empty

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KEEP ME IN YOUR MEMORY[/CENTER]

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Returning home for Easter break was actually something he normally didn't look forward to. Luca would stay in the huge grey manor alone, and he didn't like being away from his pack. As an alpha he learned to contact them, and what not but it still was lonely. Not to mention it was in a secret location, far from being detected. The ministry of magic, knew of it but Fenrir was never there so they stopped coming to the location in search for the notorious villain. Only Luca lived in this place, and it was remotely hard to find. Luca never really invited his siblings because he knew his father did come from time to time. This hadn't been the case this break, and he was glad he'd have only one person coming to visit him this Easter. Vick's was going to spend the break with him, and he was glad she was. He wanted to give her a sense of a home, and opening his own to her, so she could enjoy herself. Luca spent the day cleaning, it was almost five, and the time he told her to come. Luca figured they could travel by floo to London and have an amazing night. The rich side of course, he wouldn't settle for anything less. The endless possibilities of what they could do was the exciting part. Luca only hoped he wasn't bad at organizing..dates. The Cinderella princess night, was going to happen, and he walked around the spare bed room he had set for her making sure everything was prefect.

Luca walked to the closet pulling out a short red dress he had gotten for her. When shopping for the night he had remembered the day they got into the fight about the dance, and he remembered her bragging about looking good in red. He'd see first hand, and be the judge of that. Luca had gotten all her sizes, picked out some beautiful earrings, and a necklace. Even got her some make up, in case she felt like being really fancy. He wasn't the best at picking out girl clothes, but he did know what a male mind wanted to see, so he went with that instinct. After he placed the heels gracefully beside everything he wondered if he had done too much. Maybe Victoria wouldn't like the things he picked, or wouldn't want to dress up. Luca scowled at the thought, she did say she'd like a special day to be treated like a princess, and he was making it happen. It would be great if she complied, and didn't make him have to dress her himself. Luca smirked, and looked around the luxurious bedroom. If she didn't want to sleep alone, he'd allow her to lay with him but he thought she may want to enjoy a night in a feathered down mattress. Making his way to his own room he decided to get ready. Luca took a quick shower, and then looked through his clothes. The boy decided on a red silk dress shirt, black slacks and his dress shoes. He felt classy, looking himself over in the mirror.

After spraying himself with some cologne, he spiked his hair ready. Luca walked down the many stairs to the Greyback mansion and heard the doorbell ring. His eyes checked to make sure everything was in place before he walked to the door opening it to see a familiar face. "Victoria, I'm glad your not late, and didn't change your mind last moment." He stated with a teasing grin. Luca didn't like that fashionably late rule, he thought it was rubbish. Luca was glad to see her thoughts on staying with him didn't change, he may have been angry if that had been the case. "Come in, I have a great evening planned for us." Luca claimed, taking her hand and pulling her into the mansion like house. The boy felt confident, and nervous at the same time about the whole event, but he didn't want to over analyses and get pessimistic. "Well, I guess first order of business will be to show you were you will be staying. But take your time and look around." Luca said, he didn't want to feel like he was rushing her, as he slowly made his way to the stair case that lead them to the higher levels. It was a dim house, with many pictures of the Greyback legends. Luca never saw need to take them down, he didn't want his father to ask questions. Luca waited for Victoria to take in her surroundings, when she was done and felt comfortable, he'd precede on showing her where she'd sleep for the next two weeks.

TAGGED;;Victoria Thorne
WORD COUNT;;787
LYRICS;;[/color]Linkin Park - Leave out the rest
CREDITS;;[/color]Krzyzstof!
NOTES;;[/color] <3
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i wanna let go of the pain i’ve felt so long
i wanna feel like i’m close to something real
I WANNA FIND SOMETHING I’VE WANTED ALL ALONG
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The Easter holiday had finally come and Victoria had been more nervous now than she has ever been in her lifetime. She was going to Luca’s for the holiday and she wasn’t sure what to expect for the upcoming timeframe she would be staying at his home. The only places she has ever known to live in were the orphanage that she returned to every summer and then also the cardboard box she lived in for a number of years before she came to the orphanage. While the orphanage felt more like a home than she had ever felt anywhere else, she didn’t like staying there. She was one of however many were there and she didn’t have any friends there. She’s never attempted to make any, but she didn’t really care to either. Making friends meant letting them in and that wasn’t something Victoria did. And yet, here she found herself heading to Luca’s home for the holiday, someone she could easily call a friend, if not more.

When the right time came for her to go to his home, she picked up a small bag of things she was bringing with her and then left the orphanage. She had gotten permission form the head of the orphanage to go to a friend’s for the holiday and was apparated there by the head and was told that she could just go back to Hogwarts from here so that no one would have to come pick her up at the end of the holiday. She was okay with that, especially since she didn’t care to go back to the orphanage at all if she could help it. She didn’t admit that she was nervous about this vacation, but there were a million things that could go wrong during this holiday and she was sure that some of them would. Not purposely, but things tended to have a way of happening for the worst as far as Victoria was concerned and she didn’t want to think otherwise because then she knew she’d be disappointed.

She arrived outside of his home and found herself gaping at it. It was huge and she already felt out of place, but she knew better than to go back on her promise to visit with him now. She saw where the doorbell was and pressed her finger to it, hearing it go off within the home. She wasn’t sure if he would answer the door, or if he had servants that would allow her entrance, but she shifted her weight from one foot to the other as she stood there and waited. She heard footsteps from the other side of the door and she couldn’t help but smile when Luca was standing there when the door opened. “I wouldn’t give either of us the dissatisfaction of not coming,” she told him softly. He told her to come into the house and she obliged, taking his hand and smiling when he told her that he had a great evening planned for them.

She looked around the place and couldn’t help but stare at it all. It was absolutely lovely and it was more than she had ever been privy to in her life. She felt as if she had entered into a dream state and that she would wake up at any minute. “You have a lovely home,” she breathed as she moved closer to where he stood near the stairs. If the first floor, from what she could see, looked like this, she could only imagine what the second floor looked like. “Thank you, again, for letting me stay here with you,” she said as she looked up at him through her thick lashes. “So where will I be staying?” she asked, finding herself even more excited about being here now that she was here. She was also rather intrigued to find out what Luca had in store for her this evening.

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with luca ! at luca's home
wearing this ! singing linkin park

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and when you're feeling empty

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KEEP ME IN YOUR MEMORY[/CENTER]

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Luca had anticipated this moment for the whole time he had been home. When walking to the door he hoped his house was decent, and she'd feel that feeling a clean, wholesome home feeling you felt when entering someones house. It was huge, more space then Luca knew what to do with. It also got really lonely from time to time, and he did wish he had company. Luca liked his privacy, but there was only so much one could take in solitude. The silence would become too loud, and he'd get tired and go outside. Luca lived in a large woody area, there was a forest in his back yard. It was the perfect place for a werewolf to grow up, he couldn't help to think. Luca was looking forward to spending his break with Victoria. It was going to be fun he convinced himself. Luca wanted this day to be perfect, as well as the rest of his break with her. To have a home was a lovely thing, and he wanted her to feel comfortable and enjoy her stay. Luca did like the fact that they had been good friends, he still had mixed emotions about the girl, but hopefully they could use this time to get to know one another. When Vick's entered he watched her expression, he allowed her into his home and closed the door behind her. At her words he smiled, she didn't want to give either of the unsatisfactory. "Then we are off to a good start." He added walking the lower level of his house.

Luca gave Vicks the time she needed to check out her surroundings. The house was large, so he didn't want to her to feel over whelmed. Luca wasn't sure if anyone had ever opened their home to her before. He knew she didn't have many friends, and Harlequinn, her friend lived in an orphanage as well. Harlequinn was his brother's best friend as well, so he knew the girl because she ran with his pack. Luca swore her and Kieran were perfect for one another, but they were both too stupid to see it. That kind of love and loyalty was something his own heart longed for, but he wouldn't admit that on the surface. When Vicks told him he had a lovely home he shrugged. It wasn't a big deal to him, he had always been graced with it. "It's a home. I guess it appears lovely, but it gets lonely sometimes, so I guess I don't see the glint to it." Luca explained, it was just a place to stay to him. Where he ran wild and free, and where his feet carried him was home in his heart. Luca thought of how selfish he must have just sounded and licked his lips. Some people didn't have such a thing, and she was one of those people. "It's your home for the break as well, so we both have a lovely home in that case, and now that you're here. It will not be lonely." Luca recovered. He didn't mean to comment on her compliment, but it was built in for him to state his thoughts. When she asked him where she was staying he smirked. "Follow me." He told her as he began to lead her up the large staircase.

On the way up the stairs there was a split and two sets of stair cases in either direction. There was a large stained glass window in the middle, and a large decorative chandelier that hung from the ceiling. Luca took the stairs to the left and lead her to the second floor. He walked down the lit hall way, to the room that was closest to his own. "It's close to my room, so if you need me I'm right across the way. I know it may be nerve racking spending the night in a large room by yourself, so for this break you have the privilege of coming to lay with me if you see yourself nervous, or just wanting company." Luca said placing his hand on the door knob. Luca wasn't one to let girls cuddle with him, he was rather fond of his personal space but he didn't mind Victoria apposed to a random female. Luca actually remembered how he felt when she was laying close to him, at the lake. He liked the feeling, even if he was in severe pain, and a loner. The werewolf pushed open the door to the large room and lead her in. He let her take in the large spacious room. There was a large canopy bed, a vanity set. Dressers large windows and a light green pattern to the wall paper. Luca hoped she liked it as he looked to her and grinned. The boy walked behind her and covered her eyes walking her to the dress and accessories he had picked out for her. "You will be a princess tonight, and I've taken the liberty to dress you up as one as well." Luca whispered letting his hands fall to her eyes. Every girl liked diamonds, and fancy clothing. He was sure even Victoria wanted to dress up once and again. "Try it on, yeah? I bet you will look ravishing." Luca told her walking to the window and looking out. He wasn't going to look at her, but if she felt better he'd leave the room.

Rather, he turned and walked back to the girl. "There is a bathroom, two doors down on your right, freshen up get dressed. There is everything you need in there, brush, hair supplies, feminine hygiene products. My sister comes here sometimes when she doesn't go back to the states." Luca explained speaking of Starliena. "Meet me down stairs, I will pour us some fancy wine and we will have a drink, and be off for the night. I'm just waiting for it to get darker out side, I have a beautiful night planned for us, you should be very thrilled, with the thought of me making this evening perfect." Luca told her, she was going to be in shock, but he hoped she'd enjoy the evening he had planned . "You're special, and I plan on proving that." Luca told her leaving her with those words. He went back down stairs and grabbed a bottle of red wine, two glasses and went into the living room taking a seat by the fire place. He had himself a cup of wine and waited for her to join him. Luca wondered if he'd be shocked by the change he was about to see, and he knew she'd be just as beautiful as she normally was.

TAGGED;;Victoria Thorne
WORD COUNT;;1119
LYRICS;;[/color]Linkin Park - Leave out the rest
CREDITS;;[/color]Krzyzstof!
NOTES;;[/color] <3
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i wanna let go of the pain i’ve felt so long
i wanna feel like i’m close to something real
I WANNA FIND SOMETHING I’VE WANTED ALL ALONG
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As she looked around the lower level of his home, Victoria couldn’t help but feel a hint of inadequacy wash over her. She didn’t like to feel that way, and she was sure Luca would be most displeased to know that she did, but she couldn’t help it. Here she was visiting with him over this holiday and this house dwarfed her like she couldn’t even describe. She knew it wasn’t Luca’s fault, nor would she ever think or day that it was, and she knew that she shouldn’t be feeling this way. She felt so small right now, as if she didn’t belong, but when Luca looked at her like that, and smiled at her company, it was hard for her not to believe that she belonged here, even if just for this vacation.

She had praised his home and found herself frowning slightly when he told her that it appeared lovely, but was usually pretty lonely. it’s better than not having a home at all, she thought to herself, though knowing that a fight would only arise should she actually say that out loud. She’d visit him anytime he wanted her to. All he had to do was ask. She smiled at him when he told her that this was her home for the break. “Well, this is surely the prettiest home I’ve ever had,” she admitted to him. “and I will visit you anytime you want me to,” she added with a slight wink of her eye, “so that you’re not lonely, of course,” she added.

She then asked him where she would be staying and he smirked at her before telling her to follow him up the stairs. She did so quietly and didn’t stop herself from admiring the décor of the home as she did so. They came to a split in the staircase and she followed him towards the left and then down a corridor with a few doors on it. They stopped in front of one door and he told her that it was the closest to his room and that he was only just across the hall if she should ever need him. She nodded as she turned her head to look at the door on the opposite side of the hallway from the one he was opening and then turned back to him when he told her that she could come lay with him if she ever felt the need.

Victoria felt her cheeks warming up as she thought about lying with him at night. She’s never shared a bed with anyone, ever, and the idea of sharing one with him made her both excited and nervous at the same time. “Guess we’ll find out. I don’t normally get scared of the dark, but in a place like this, I may need some protection,” she said with a grin before she followed him into the room. Vicks gasped at the sight of the room and couldn’t help but stare at the luxury of it. Once she had taken in the entirety of the room, her eyes were suddenly covered by his hands and she followed his lead and walked slowly further into the room.

He told her that she would be a princess tonight, and that he had taken the liberty of dressing her like one, she was nervous to know what he had picked. When he removed his hands from her eyes, she gasped at that she saw waiting for her. “Oh, Luca,” she whispered as her eyes moved over the various things he’d laid out for her. There was a red dress lying there on the bed beside a beautiful pair of diamond earrings and a necklace. She also noticed a small bag of makeup and she couldn’t help but smile at the thought he put into the selection. He urged her to try on the dress and she nodded, but watched as he moved over to the window. Was he going to stay in the room while she changed?

He then moved back over to her and told her that there was a bathroom just down the hall and that she could freshen up and get ready in there if she needed. She couldn’t help but smile when he told her that all of the necessary things would be there waiting for her if she needed them. Her eyebrows went up when he told her that he even had feminine hygiene products of she so needed, which she didn’t, and then nodded in comprehension when he told her that his sister sometimes came to stay and that was why he had them. At least that made some sense and kept her from joking about it.

He told her to get herself ready and ten meet him downstairs so that they could go out. He told her that he’d pour them some wine and she nodded as she looked down at the dress on the bed. She smiled when he told her that she was special and that he planned to prove it. She felt her body flushing at his words and watched him leave the room to head downstairs to wait for her. She looked down at the dress one more time and lifted it from the bed and brought it closer to her face. Just my size, she thought to herself as she began to remove her own clothes so she could change.

After she finished dressing herself, Victoria stood before the mirror in the room and gaped at her appearance. She has never had anything so nice before, and she’s never had an occasion to see herself wearing something so nice. She looked like a princess right now, and she was sure that Luca would be more than pleased. She stopped into the bathroom to brush her hair before braiding it down the middle and then headed downstairs to look for Luca. “Luca?” she called as she made her way into the living room. She found him there waiting for her and she smiled before turning around to show him the dress he picked out. “So? How do I look?” she asked, hoping that she looked as good as he imagined she would.

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with luca ! at luca's home
wearing this ! singing linkin park

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and when you're feeling empty

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KEEP ME IN YOUR MEMORY[/CENTER]

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Into his home, he had opened the doors allowing her into his domain. Luca wasn't sure he'd want to spend another vacation alone if this turned out to be a good experience, and he tried to stray his mind away from negativity. Luca was sure his house was large, and all the photos of his relatives, may have been a bit frightening. Luca wondered how he turned out to be so appealing with a bloke like his father, being in his gene pool. It baffled him actually. Luca had walked up the stairs to show Victoria where she would be staying. He wasn't sure if she'd scare easily so he figured he'd put up the offer anyways. If she was scared she could come lay with him, it wasn't like he was planning on doing anything to her, just being kind is all. The thought of her laying next to him did stir up some curiosity, but he wasn't trying to make any moves. Did he like the thought of having her, in every way? Naturally, but this situation was to be handled with more care. Luca wanted her to feel comfortable, and when he knew she was he'd think more on the topic. Plus he was pretty sure she was a virgin, that could be an issue living with a hormonal werewolf for a couple weeks. His emotions were heightened, and he longed from the feeling of satisfaction. Luca just figured he'd figure it all out when the time came.

Her words broke him from his thoughts, and he smirked slyly. "Protection at your feet, Love. You don' have to be afraid of anything hurting you here. I'm sure I'd wake up before whatever it may be, got to the bottom of the staircase." Luca vowed, sure of himself. Luca was a wolf at heart, and with that he was very dominant not to mention, territorial. Anyone invading on his home would pay the ultimate loss. Though he was sure that was just her way of saying sure, she'd like to cuddle modestly. Luca had walked her into her room and when he revealed the things he got for her, he waited for a reaction. The sparkle in her eye, and the shock look spoke for her, and the effort he put it was worth it. "Don't look too shocked this is only the beginning." Luca said. There was much more planned for the evening, and it took him a long time to plan this date to be perfect. Luca guessed he could call it a date now, because that was what it was evidently. There was no denying it, even if it was a friendly one. The thought of it being more made him a bit on the edge with his emotions, so to say. Luca hadn't been on a date for a long time. His idea of a date was getting drunk, and getting off, and sending the girl back to her merry way. This was a different type of thing, so he put in the dedication to make it special. Now it was time for her to freshen up, and get dressed. He was sure she'd want her privacy since they were not more then common friends, so he turned around and walked down the stairs, parting ways.

Luca made his way down stairs and settled down with a nice refreshing drink. He sat by the large fire place watching the flames dance, and crackle. Fire was so beautiful, but also dangerous to the touch. Sort of like Victoria in a figurative way. She was simply beautiful, but never had the funds to get all dolled up, and shine. Dangerous in the way, she made him think too much, and made him slightly nervous. The thought of her looking herself in the mirror made him smile. She may have been even a little shocked, and he drank his wine hoping she wouldn't take too long. He had finished the glass and when he heard his name called he looked behind him, letting her enter. Luca looked her over appearance, licking his lips for a moment. Victoria's full beauty captured his eyes, and he slowly drank in her beauty. Lost for words he smiled and filled his glass. At her question he thought for a moment, he didn't know if he just wanted to leave her with a simple wow or tell her what was really on his mind. His glanced up to her again, looking over those long, smooth legs of her's. "You look lovely, Victoria. I've never seen this side of you, I can't say I don't mind the view." Luca admitted holding out the glass of wine he poured for her. They could finish their wine and be off, he had a limo on the way, and he was waiting for the sound of a horn in the distance. "How do you like it, do you feel like a princess yet?" Luca teased his cheeks heating up. "You know I could have went with all the frill and lace, and I was like.. who does that anymore? This isn't a ball, but we will be having a nice dinner, dancing, having the time of our lives." Luca admitted. He didn't want to give her too many hints, just enough to keep her excited.

TAGGED;;Victoria Thorne
WORD COUNT;;889
LYRICS;;[/color]Linkin Park - Leave out the rest
CREDITS;;[/color]Krzyzstof!
NOTES;;[/color] <3
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i wanna let go of the pain i’ve felt so long
i wanna feel like i’m close to something real
I WANNA FIND SOMETHING I’VE WANTED ALL ALONG
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As she finished getting ready, she couldn’t help but feel like she was in a fantasy of some kind. She never thought that this would happen to her, in any way, and the fact that it was now was a little surreal for her. Abandoned when she was just a young girl, Victoria has always had to survive and scrape by to get the things she needed. Want never really weighed her down; she knew she would never get the things she wanted because she had to focus more on the things that she needed. As she got older, and entered the magical world, Victoria began to shift that focus, though she still kept most of her thoughts on the things she needed to do because she knew they’d always be the forefront to the things she wanted. But this vacation wasn’t about what she needed, it was about what she wanted and, for the first time in her entire life, Victoria actually felt happy.

Not wanting to keep him waiting any longer than necessary, Victoria headed downstairs to rejoin Luca before they began their evening together. She felt like a princess going to the ball as she descended the staircase and headed heading into the living room where he was pouring them something to drink. She asked him what he thought about the way she looked, and how the dress he bought for her made her look. She found herself feeling uneasy beneath his gaze, but a sense of relief washed over her when he told her that she looked lovely. She blushed at his compliment of liking what he saw, and how he had never seen this side of her before. “I’ve never had a reason to show this side of me before,” she told him with a soft smile, “or the means,” she added more quietly as she took the glass of wine that he held out for her.

She took a sip of the wine and relished in the taste of it. It was quite good, though she wasn’t much of a wine expert to make such an assessment. He asked her how she liked her dress and if she felt like a princess yet. “I definitely feel different,” she said to him with a smile. And she wasn’t lying either since she had never felt this way before. She made a slight face when he told her he could have gone with the frill and lace instead of the gorgeous dress he had picked for her, but her face straightened out when he told her that they had dinner and dancing on the agenda for the evening. “I’m not so sure the frill and lace would have suited me,” she told him with a light teasing tone, “but thank you, for all of this,” she said as she moved closer to him. “So what else do you have on the agenda for this evening?” she asked before she lightly kissed him on the cheek.

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with luca ! at luca's home
wearing this ! singing linkin park
notes next will be longer, once
they get where they're going

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and when you're feeling empty

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KEEP ME IN YOUR MEMORY[/CENTER]

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It was surprising how quick she got dressed, Luca was expecting to wait for a while, while she got fancy. He knew from his previous girlfriend, and sisters, that girls needed much acquired time to get dressed. Luca never really saw why is was so complex to get dressed, but he didn't dare question the female mind. Luca knew all he had to about them, which was exactly enough to understand, but not dig. He sat down calmly awaiting Victoria to join him. The boy had a drink to calm his anticipation, and anxiety on the matter. Luca was a bi nervous, he didn't really know how to plan a date. What if she didn't like what he choose? It would be disappointing, but something reassured him she'd enjoy it. Then there was that valid expression, beggars couldn't be choosers. Not that she was a beggar or anything, because he knew she wasn't. Just the point that when something was being done for someone, they couldn't really have much say in the matter.

When his eyes locked on Victoria he fell silent. All the compliments in the world couldn't describe how because she looked. Luca had to look away so he wasn't staring, he didn't want to give off that creepy, undressing with his eyes look. Though when seeing this side of her, his mind couldn't help to wonder. She told him she never had reason to show this side of her, and at her second words he frowned slightly. "Don't think about that now, I know you'll be just fine while on my watch." Luca told her, he had also done the liberty of grabbing her some fresh pajamas, and her very own bath robe. It was the least he could do after all, with her staying for multiple nights, she'd need a couple extra things. Luca sipped his wine listening to her tell him she felt different, he just hoped she didn't mean that in a negative way. "Different as in bad?" He questioned sipping from his glass once again. He didn't want her to feel odd, and he didn't want her to act like anyone but Victoria, the one he knew. "If I had a mother, I'm sure she'd say something along the lines of, The woman makes the dress, not the other way around." Luca told Vicks, he never really spoke much of his mother, but it would answer why his house didn't have any female portraits, or a feminine touch. He was sure through time she figured out he didn't have one, but he wasn't really to pour on his life story on Victoria's night. Perhaps during the break when they were getting to know one another in this comfortable setting.

"You're right about that, frill and lace is over rated. This isn't a bloody prom nor a wedding." Luca said hearing the sharp sound of a horn in the yard. "Don't thank me yet, Love. We still have a long night before us. I'll tell you about the plans I've made, in the limo." Luca told her walking over to the door, he pulled down his leather jacket awaiting her to catch up. Luca had only rented the limo, he figured it was best to go big or not to do anything at all. He walked to the door, and opened it as a gentleman, and entered behind her. The driver was already informed of where he was going, so Luca didn't bother to talk to him. As the car went into motion he looked around at all the fancy drinks. It wasn't the best idea to get wasted, but this werewolf could hold his liquor. He grabbed a glass and filled it with bourbon. As a werewolf it calmed his nerves and made him less temperamental. He poured her a glass as well, and leaned back in the seat putting his arm around her shoulders. "We are going to London, but we will not stay there long." Luca told Vicks, he may have been the worst at keeper secrets, but he didn't want to give away the surprise. "You'll just have to wait and see." Luca added with a grin, as the music turned on lightly. He loved this old rock-and-roll music.

It seemed like they had been driving for a while, and he looked out the window and smirked at the scenery of them crossing the London bridge. Luca opened the sun roof and got on his feet, poking his head out into the evening sky. He felt like a child doing this, but he looked down at Victoria, and took her hand pulling her up beside him. The lights of the bridge were all on, and the sun was setting in the sky, giving it a fusha color. He didn't care if the wind messed with their hair, he just liked the feeling of the wind hitting his face, and the fact the view was beautiful. It was interesting to know, their ship would be going under this bridge in an hours from this moment. After they crossed he at back down. The limo took them to the docks and he looked to Victoria. "Do you trust me?" He asked with charming smirk. If she didn't why would she be here? When the car came into motion he grabbed his jacket. "Then close your eyes." He told her taking her hand leading her out of the car. When she was out he walked behind her covering her eyes with his own hands, leading her to the cruise ship. He looked over the large boat as the fog horn went off, and he uncovered her eyes revealing the ship. "Now I don't think some sappy school dance could be better then this, I mean this tops all sappy things." Luca snickered shaking his head. He was still in disbelief he was doing this. "Hope you don't get sea sick, because I refuse to hold your hair back." Luca teased putting out the cruise tickets. He had never done something like this before, and when he was thinking about it back at the lake it stained his mind, and he had to.

TAGGED;;Victoria Thorne
WORD COUNT;;1029
LYRICS;;[/color]Linkin Park - Leave out the rest
CREDITS;;[/color]Krzyzstof!
NOTES;;[/color] <3 When thinking London cruise think Big
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i wanna let go of the pain i’ve felt so long
i wanna feel like i’m close to something real
I WANNA FIND SOMETHING I’VE WANTED ALL ALONG
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Sometimes it was amazing at how easily one could slip into a certain mindset. Victoria was never such a person and the fact that she seemed to fall so easily into the situation she currently found herself in was rather remarkable. She knew it was all because of the man who had invited her to stay with him for the vacation and she wouldn’t think otherwise. Whether she actually told him that or not, she wasn’t sure, but she would definitely keep it close to her heart for a while. She didn’t know exactly what it was about him, but he had this strange effect on her and it has taken almost five full years for it to come about. They had never been real close until the last year or so and she was glad that things worked out the way they had. He made her feel safe and secure, and cared for, which is something she’s never felt for as long as she could remember. It felt nice to feel this way, especially after so long of not knowing what it was like.

When she had joined him downstairs after she’d gotten dressed, he complimented her on her overall look and even teased that he’d never seen that side of her before. She told him she never had the opportunity to show i, and even mentioned as an afterthought that she’s never had the means to show it either. She hadn’t meant to turn it into a pity party, but it was the truth and she was sure he knew it too. She smiled up at him when he told her not to worry about that and that, while she was under his roof, she would be fine. She liked the idea of someone caring for her, and being there for her when she needed them. She lost all sense of that when she was a young girl and has not yet learned what that was like until Luca came along, or at least when their friendship began and wasn’t filled with fights and clashing personalities. They both were really so much alike, aside from the werewolf and animagus thing, but those aside, they were very similar in personalities.

When she told him she felt different as her answer for him wondering if she felt like a princess yet, she could see the look in his eyes that he wasn’t sure how she meant that. “Oh, no, definitely in a good way,” she assured him with a smile. “I’ve just never worn anything like this before,” she told him, hoping she clarified that a bit more. She didn’t want him feeling bad because he had gone out on such a limb for her. The last thing she wanted to do was appear ungrateful for what he’s done for her. She might not have asked him to do any of this, but it would be rude of her to act like an ass in return. He didn’t deserve that and she cared too much for him to act that way. She smiled when h told her that his mother, should he have one, would say that the woman made the dress, not the other way around. “Then I’d say she would be a wise woman,” Vicks said with a nod of her head as she took another sip of her wine.

The sound of a car horn could be heard from outside and Vicks turned her head towards its general direction when Luca told her that he would tell her the plans of the night when they got into the limo. He rented a limo for them? She felt a bit squeamish inside, but that was just because she wasn’t sued to such luxuries. She followed him out of the house and smiled at him when he held the door open for her like a gentleman. She settled herself into the limo and couldn’t help but marvel at it. Luca poured them both a glass of what looked like bourbon and then they both settled into their seats as the limo began to move. She leaned into him when he put his arm around him and she sipped her drink slowly. He then told her that they would be heading into London, but that they wouldn’t be staying there for too long. She couldn’t help but feel herself growing both curious and excited for whatever it was that Luca had planned and she nodded her head when he told her that she would just have to wait and see for when they got there.

She watched him get to his feet and peek through the sunroof. She took his hand when he reached for it so that she could join him. She stood up and popped her head through the sunroof as well and she couldn’t help but smile at the feel of the wind hitting her face. After they crossed over London Bridge, Luca returned to his seat and she followed suit. When they got to the docks, she looked at Luca with a curious look and he then asked if she trusted him. “I do,” she told him. They got out of the limo and he told her to close her eyes before taking her hand and leading her somewhere. She then heard a foghorn go off and she furrowed her brow as she tried to think of why they were down at the docks. He then uncovered her eyes and she found herself standing in front of a cruise ship. “Definitely not,” he told him when he said that a school dance didn’t compare to what he had planned for the evening. “Well, I made it across the Black Lake okay in my first year, so I am going to assume i’ll be fine now,” she told him with a smile. She’s never been on a boat like this though, but she assumed it would be the same as then.

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with luca ! at london/boat
wearing this ! singing linkin park

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and when you're feeling empty

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KEEP ME IN YOUR MEMORY[/CENTER]

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The whole ride to the docks, had him excited and nervous in a whole. Luca was excited he was doing something he had never done before, and he was happy he was sharing the experience with someone who was equity applicative of what he was doing. Though she didn't know what they were doing, or what he had planned he knew the surprise would be worth while. Luca felt a bit sappy for arranging something like this, it was far from his normal way of thinking. In a way he felt a bit romantic, but that only sparked when he saw the way her eyes lit up. It made him happy he could make her smile, and feel like a normal girl, a special one even. Luca had went all out with these plans, and he was sure not to disappoint his lady friend. When he felt adventurous he stood up and put his head out the sun roof, he was sure there were many jokes about dogs putting their heads out windows, that could have been made in comparison to wolves, but he didn't think too much about it. If enjoying the wind in his face made him happy he'd gladly stay here all night. Luca pulled Vicks up to join him, and she seemed to enjoy the feeling as well. After crossing London bridge, he took his seat feeling now ready for what came next.

Pulling into the ship dock area he was glad to know she trusted him. Trust must have meant a lot to Victoria being an orphan, and a loner she may have not handed it out so easily. Luca was glad she felt different, in a good way. He was really happy he could be making something that may have seemed impossible happen for her. Victoria deserved more then what her neglectful past may have made her believe. She knew that somewhere, so he didn't feel the need to bring it up. It was just in the way she walked and protected herself. She was a bit confident, with reason and he couldn't deny he liked the way she stood up for herself. She was far from meek, rough on the edges, but dressed up nice. The two got out of the limo and he walked her over to the cruise ship, showing her the view. Certainly he was only joking when he told her he wouldn't hold her hair back if she got sick, but it was just his cruel sense of humor that defined that side of him. "Those little row boats are nothing compared to this, this is faster and high up, we'll see if you still feel that way after be board it." Luca told her, even he wasn't sure what to expect. Luca hadn't been on a ship like this, it made him a little anxious standing next to the massive ark. Luca was far from scared, it was just intimidating at first thought. Luca saw people start to board the ship and he lead Victoria to the man who was checking tickets, he showed the passes and proceed to the walk to the metal ramp that would lead them up to the deck.

Luca took Vicks' hand and walked up he looked over the edge to see how high they really were and was impressed. When arriving on the deck he grabbed ones of the ship maps, and looked to Victoria. "There are many things we can do here, dinner is in a couple hours, so we have time to explore." Luca stated, he just really wanted to get a feel on his surroundings for the most part. It would certainly make him more comfortable if he had a good idea of where things were, and put his nerves to rest. Looking over the small map he noted on the sky deck there was a pool, and hot tubs where they could have drinks. That sounded like a nice idea at some point, but he wanted her to enjoy feeling fancy for now. There had to be gift shops they could go to to get bathing suits if need be. There was also a nightclub and lounge, and that caused him to grin. "You might get that dance after all." Luca said with a wink, showing her the attractions guide. "Pick something you want to do and we'll do it." Luca stated, he knew there was more then what caught his eye, like spas and what not. As a werewolf he didn't like the idea of a spa, it messed with his manliness. Luca listened to the captain on the loud speaker stating they were about to depart from the dock and he took Victoria's hand and lead her to the front of the ship, listening to the blow horns warning. The massive ship set sail and he smiled looking at the dock as they advanced further into the sea. "You alright?" He asked out of curiosity. If not he'd comfort her.

TAGGED;;Victoria Thorne
WORD COUNT;;834
LYRICS;;[/color]Linkin Park - Leave out the rest
CREDITS;;[/color]Krzyzstof!
NOTES;;[/color] <3
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i wanna let go of the pain i’ve felt so long
i wanna feel like i’m close to something real
I WANNA FIND SOMETHING I’VE WANTED ALL ALONG
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It would not be uncharacteristic of Victoria to not show how excited she was. The fifth year Slytherin didn’t often show her true feelings about anything, whether she was in a good mood or not. She’s been this way for a long time, so doing the opposite was hard for her, and yet, when she was with Luca, she felt as if everything was different and uncharacteristic. She felt that she could show her true feelings and emotions, whether she was happy or not, and she had faith in him that he wouldn’t laugh at her or think poorly of her should she do so. She liked that. She felt safe with him; being taken somewhere secret excited her and she let it show.

When they had pulled up to the docks, she was a bit apprehensive on where they were going. She figured he had made specific plans, ones that would be enjoyable for them both, so she wasn’t worried too much. She was sure that Luca wouldn’t make plans to do something that he himself wouldn’t enjoy. What would be the point in that? He asked if she trusted him and it took her a moment of just looking at him before she responded positively. She wouldn’t be there with him, staying for the entire holiday, if she didn’t. He closed her eyes as he walked her down the dock and the smell of the sea air grew stronger in her nostrils as they did so.

When he asked her if she got sea sick, then adding in a joke that he wouldn’t hold her hair back if she got sick, she told him that she didn’t think so, and mentioned how she made it across the Black Lake in her first year without a problem. “It surely looks different,” she commented when he told her that the cruise ship they were going to be on for the evening was far different than the small four-person boats that the school uses to bring first years to the castle for the first time. “I’m sure I’ll be fine though. I’m a tough girl, I can handle it,” she said confidently and with a smile. She followed him to the man collecting tickets and smiled at him before boarding the ship with Luca, hand in hand.

He took a map of the ship and looked at it. He told her that there were a bunch of things that they could do while they were there, and that they had a couple of hours to kill before dinner was served. She looked over his shoulder at the map to see what else there was for them to do. She saw a pool, some hot tubs, a gift shop, and then even saw a night club. “Then you’ll have to teach me,” she told him with a smile. he already knew that she couldn’t dance, as she had explained that day by the lake when she explained her behavior that day in the forest and why she changed her mind about the dance.

When he told her to pick what they were to do, her eyes returned to the map and looked it over. “i’d love to go swimming, or relax in one of those hot tubs, but not just yet,” she said as she then looked down at what she was wearing, “I’m not dressed for that,” she added before looking back at the map. “I’d love to learn how to dance,” she said as she lifted her head up from the map to look at him, “If you’ll teach me,” she said to him, her eyebrows arching slightly as she waited for him to answer. She hoped he would be okay with the dancing, and teaching her; she also hoped she didn’t kill his feet by the time they were done.

Before he could answer, however, the captain’s voice came over the loudspeaker and told the guests that the boat would be setting sail. Luca took Vicks’ hand and led her to the front of the ship. Her eyes drank in the view before her and she sighed contently as she watched them move further and further into the water. Luca asked if she was okay and she turned her head to look at him, her smile still in place as she nodded her head at him. “I’m wonderful,” she said, her green eyes locked onto his. “Thank you for this, by the way,” she said, “I never expected anything like this,” she told him truthfully, “but I am so glad that I came to stay with you, and honored that you’d go through the trouble for me,” she said.

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with luca ! at london/boat
wearing this ! singing linkin park

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and when you're feeling empty

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KEEP ME IN YOUR MEMORY[/CENTER]

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Luca would be lying if he tried to say this was an every day event. The Greyback boy was used to fancy, but this was something completely new. Luca was excited for the first time in a while, he had to keep reminding himself this wasn't really a date. Yet something inside of him called his front, it was a date and he felt the connection. Luca didn't know why he was so scared of getting close to Victoria, she seemed to welcome the idea. Which was also weird of her, because now they were both stepping out of a comfort zone. Luca didn't allow people to get close, nor did the girl beside him. It was strange how things worked out, but he felt this need to impress her. Luca was sure she didn't expect this, and he wasn't sure he expected this from himself. It was a special moment, a moment that he had pushed away for so long. The feeling of enjoying someone's company, and knowing things would be alright. Luca hadn't really been moody all day, it was different to him as well. He couldn't say he didn't mind, he'd much rather be in a good mood.

The large ship had pulled up, and that look in her eyes made everything worth while. When he got on the ship he debated on what he wanted to do. Luca was interested in what Victoria wanted to do first. It was her day to decide her fate after all. Luca was just there to make everything happen. In reality he was enjoying himself as well, exploring the ship map to see all the attractions. Luca had mentioned the difference in ship sizes, when she responded sure of herself he smiled. "Even the toughest of us have fears, Love." Luca added. Just because she was tough didn't mean she couldn't be scared or have fears. Even Luca himself was a bit nervous about being on the ship. Maybe it was all in his head and he was being over protective. Luca had mentioned they would get to dance, and he figured no time like the present. "Sure, we could dance first, I'll teach you." Luca told her. He was glad was she on the same page when it came to relaxing in the hot tub. "There is a store on the ship, we can grab bathing suits, then have dinner, and then go relax on the sky deck. I think those hot tubs have our name engraved on them." Luca said looking to the map. The night club was going to be open later, so the ball room may have been their best bet. Luca was sure they'd be playing music, and it'd be fairly empty. That way if she was embarrassed not too many people would see her. Not that everyone on the ship was a supreme dancer, he just figured she'd be more comfortable trying it alone with him first.

When he moved more on the ship, he watched the scene as the boat pushed into the ocean. It was simply beautiful, and he couldn't help to be concerned with her emotions. When she confirmed she was alright, Luca nodded. She thanked him, and he looked away, then back to her trying hard not to blush. "I'd go through any amount of trouble to see you smile, it's all worth it. I'm glad you came to stay with me too, and just so you know. I have a suite on the boat, we wont be staying at the manor tonight. I hope that's okay with you." He said charmingly. Luca had spent since he brought up her staying with him, planning this date. He was glad to see she was enjoying herself. "Come, the ball room is on a lower level." Luca said taking her by the hand. He looked down and smiled at the feeling of her hand in his. It had been a long time since he accepted someone so close. Luca walked to the stair well and made it to the floor where the ball room was. "After you." He said opening the door to the large room. A chandelier hung from the ceiling, and the floors were wooden and polished. It was beautiful. The music was slow, so he figured he's start off with that type of dancing. The room was empty for the most part, he was glad just in case he himself messed up. "So really slow dancing is simple, it's just two stepping to the music, with a partner of course." The werewolf was used to explaining different things, like how to survive. He really had no clue where to begin. Luca took her hand and led her to the middle of the floor. He set her arms around his neck, and placed his hands around her waste. "Just follow my lead." Luca told her, as he began to sway to the music.

TAGGED;;Victoria Thorne
WORD COUNT;;823
LYRICS;;[/color]Linkin Park - Leave out the rest
CREDITS;;[/color]Krzyzstof!
NOTES;;[/color] <3
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i wanna let go of the pain i’ve felt so long
i wanna feel like i’m close to something real
I WANNA FIND SOMETHING I’VE WANTED ALL ALONG
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Victoria nodded when Luca told her that even the toughest of people had fears. He was absolutely right and she was one of those people. Considering everything that Victoria had been through in her life, she felt she was a pretty tough cookie. And she was, though she did have her own fears, one of them was actually standing beside her on the boat. It wasn't Luca himself that she feared, but it was what he represented and, truth be told, she was scared shitless about the feelings he stirred within her. They were feelings that she had never felt before, and was sure she never would; yet, being with him made her feel like she could do anything, and that nothing could stop her. She wasn't sure what it was, but she felt safe, cared for, and supported when she was with him, and it felt good.

When they were talking about what to do first, she had suggested dancing. As inviting as the hot tubs sounded, she figured that they could do that later, even though they didn't have anything to wear for it. He had then told her that there was a shop on the boat where they could buy bathing suits and she smiled at him. "I think you're right," she said to him when he told her that he was sure there was a hot tub with their names on it somewhere on the ship. She was excited to get their night underway, or at least more than it already was. There were so many different things that they could do before and after dinner, Vicks wasn't sure if they would have time for it all, but she knew she'd be happy with whatever they did.

When she confirmed to him that she was all right, and thanked him for going through all this trouble for her, she couldn't help but blush when he told her that he would go through any amount of trouble just to see her smile. She involuntarily began to smile as he spoke; she nodding when he told her that he was glad she had come to stay with him too. Her eyebrows rose when he told her that he had booked a room on the boat for them for the evening, and then felt an unexpected flutter in her stomach at the idea of spending the night with him on a boat. It shouldn’t have made her feel weird since she would be spending the entire Easter vacation with him, but this was different because she knew she'd be sharing a room and a bed with him, which was something she's never done before.

"That's fine," she said when he asked if that plan was okay, "though I guess we'll have to get some clothes to sleep in at the shop as well," she said, since she was sure he didn't pack them clothes for the night or next morning, or any toiletries. He then told her that the ballroom was on the lower level and she allowed him to take her hand and lead the way. She couldn't help but feel a warmth shoot through her starting from her hand in his, though she did her best not to let it show. When they reached the door, he told her to go in first and she smiled at him before stepping inside. she looked around the room to get a feel for it as she listened to the music.

The music was slow and she looked at the few people in the room that were dancing. It looked easy enough, even though she was sure she'd make a mistake somewhere. She only hoped she didn't step on Luca's feet too much. She nodded her head when he told her that slow dancing was basically just a simple two-step motion and then felt that hint of warmth again when Luca took her hand and led her onto the dance floor. He stopped in the middle and turned to face her. He guided her hands to hook around his neck before slipping his hands around her waist and pulled her a little closer. He told her to follow his lead and she nodded as she moved with him. It felt easy enough, even though she was nervous as hell about being so close to him. "this seems easy enough," she told him softly, "though I hope I don't end up stepping on your feet," she added with a half-smile.

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with luca ! at london/boat
wearing this ! singing linkin park

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and when you're feeling empty

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KEEP ME IN YOUR MEMORY[/CENTER]

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The thought of spending the night on the ship wasn't one he was worried about. There were all types of safety measures and wasn't life about taking risks with those you cared about? No, he couldn't see himself doing sappy things like this all the time, but it did feel nice to step out of his normal element. Luca was always reserved and his ideas of romance were far different then what was going on. Of course he promised her a night she'd never forget, one that would top that dance they fought over. Luca was glad when he found out about her past. He felt like she let him into her weakest side and it evidently made their bond stronger. Luca wanted to top that dance, and this cruise adventure was going to do that. When Vicks spoke about them needing to get something to sleep in he nodded. Luca figured she'd need something he could just sleep in his boxers and be comfortable. Wait, what if she didn't feel comfortable sharing a bed with him, with him not partially clothed? Luca chewed the inside of his cheek in thought for a moment. He had to be considerate another thing he wasn't used to. "You're right, we will get a few things in that shop before dinner." Luca said with half a smirk. It really didn't matter what she wore to bed, he was sure she'd be just as beautiful. The thought of Victoria in some kind of bikini lingered on his mind, but he would be a witness soon enough so now it was time to dance.

Luca lead Victoria down a couple flights to the ball room. He was sure when it came to dancing he wasn't perfect either so she wouldn't look horrible if she made a mistake. Learning was all about making mistakes, but he didn't fancy the thought of her stepping on his toes. Not in dress shoes at least. Luca let the music sooth him, it was slow and rather relaxing. He remembered growing up and attending those pure blood parties, and how he was forced to dance there as well. This was different, he didn't feel like he was under any pressure. When he took Victoria's hand he lead her to where they'd dance and he got into position. Luca set her hands up correctly around his neck. Luca then pulled her closer feeling the heat of her body on his own. The best thing about dancing was there was something sexy about it, and even though he hated being this close to anyone. He liked her there, so it was over looked. Luca began to lead the dance and he closed his eyes for a moment letting the rhythm take over. When she agreed it was easy enough he opened one eye. "You're not rubbish at it either, surprisingly." Luca stated. He didn't assume she was going to be awful, just he thought she'd have less precision. "You step on my feet in these shoes, I will mimic your action. I'm sure it wont feel pleasant in those heels." Luca mused with a smirk as he turned her around. Luca pulled her back and danced some more. It felt nice, content.

After a few songs he was ready to get to the shopping center. "Well you've danced part of your evening away, now I say we go pick out some bathing suits, pajamas and anything else your heart desires." He said smooth as he looked to the small map. Luca lead the girl around the ship. He peeked in windows here and there showing her what was in the large rooms. Mainly attractions and work out rooms. Evan a spy, which wasn't his thing. He didn't mind if she wanted to hit it at some point. When the two got to the gift shop he entered and the store attendants rushed over greeting them. Luca hated being rushed up on, and he told the woman they could look around on their own. "You go to the women's section and pick something out, and I'll go over there." He said pointing to the males section. He wasn't thrilled with eyes on him, but he could handle it. Luca walked over to the bathing suits and beach towels grabbing two towels. He picked out green swim trunks, with a white Hawaiian flower pattern on them. Then the wolf made his way over to the night where and grabbed a pair of pajama pants and a pack of muscle shirts. He also made his way over and grabbed some body wash, and shampoo along with a couple other toiletries. Luca waited for Vicks, he wasn't sure where she was but knowing a women she'd be trying on the clothes. He walked over to the changing room and took a seat. "Victoria, you in there?" He asked, a bit anxious.

TAGGED;;Victoria Thorne
WORD COUNT;;815
LYRICS;;[/color]Linkin Park - Leave out the rest
CREDITS;;[/color]Krzyzstof!
NOTES;;[/color] <3
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i wanna let go of the pain i’ve felt so long
i wanna feel like i’m close to something real
I WANNA FIND SOMETHING I’VE WANTED ALL ALONG
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There was something about the idea of Vicks sharing a bed with Luca for the night that made her uneasy. She's never shared a bed with anyone before, least alone a guy she was interested in. Part of her was afraid that more would happen than she was ready for or that she would do something wrong to change everything that they have worked towards since they started becoming friends, and she wasn't sure she'd be able to handle that. It has been a very slow process for them both, seeing as how they both are very private people that don't generally get along well with others, or have a lot of friends. Their friendship has only been a short lived one, and yet, now, they were slowly moving to a point where they were going to cross that line. Staying with him for the holiday was already going to do that, she was sure, but she'd rather let it run its course than to push it. Things didn't generally get accomplished that way.

She did her best not to think about that fir right now though, especially since the pair were making their way into a ballroom to dance. She's never danced before, though she's seen the concept done before. She wasn't good at it, or at least she didn't think she would be for her first time, but she didn't want to be even worse because her mind was preoccupied with thoughts of later and the pair of them sleeping together in a bed with the lights out. She felt her cheeks heat up at the thought, but did her best to make it not seem like there was anything making her feel nervous and excited in such a way that she's never experienced before. Once they were in the middle of the dance floor, she allowed him to take her hands and clasp them together behind his neck while he slid his own arms around her waist. "It is surprising, isn't it?" she said softly as they moved slowly together. "I'll do my best," she said when he told her he'd step on her foot if she did it to him.

After a few songs, the pair left the dance floor. "Sounds like a plan to me," she said with a grin when he suggested that they go shopping before they ate and she followed him out of the ballroom and up towards where the ship shop was. She looked at all of the various places the ship had to offer as they made their way to the shop and she couldn’t help but feel like she was in some sort of movie. She was enjoying herself so much; she didn't want it to end. She nodded when he told her to go over to the women's section to get what she needed and she headed over there as he headed towards the men's section. She went over to the bathing suits and picked out a black, red and white print bikini. She then grabbed a pair of plaid shorts and a white tank top and then headed over to the fitting room.

While she was in the fitting room trying on the bathing suit – she had to make sure it fit after all – she heard Luca call out to her. "Yes," she said before she poked her head out to find him standing right there, "just trying on a bathing suit. I want to make sure it'll fit before we get it," she said to him with a smile before pulling her had back into the changing room and looked at herself in the mirror. She never showed so much skin, ever, so this was another new thing for her. She also hoped that he wouldn't be repulsed by her appearance. Luca's never seen her in such an outfit, or lack thereof, either, so it should be an interesting evening. She then decided that the size was perfect and pulled it off before putting her dress back on. She then walked out of the changing room and saw all the things in Luca's hand and smiled at him. "Ready?" she asked. "Are we going to drop this stuff off in our room before we eat?" she asked him.

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with luca ! at london/boat
wearing this ! singing linkin park

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