[WoD] To Live By The Sword (COMPLETE)

Fiona Devlin · Apr 27th, 2006, 04:04:26 PM

:: Fiona drove silently, taking an alternate route into Edgewater ::

**Michele Hawkins** · Apr 27th, 2006, 04:13:01 PM

I close my eyes and lean back in the passenger seat for a little relaxation. The ride home from school is burned into my brain now. Each turn and bump is automatic. Hell, I can tell what the speed limit is by the hum of the car now.

So when we made a right instead of left on Granville, I looked at Fiona funny. "Where we goin'?"

Fiona Devlin · Apr 27th, 2006, 04:20:06 PM

"It's a suprise." she replied, the look in her eyes hidden from Michele by her driving glasses. They stopped on the corner of Sheridan & Bryn Mawr.

**Michele Hawkins** · Apr 27th, 2006, 04:23:54 PM

The car rolls to a stop and I sigh, "Fiona I have a lot of studying to do tonight. Can this just wait until tomorrow?"

Fiona Devlin · Apr 27th, 2006, 04:31:28 PM

:: Fiona paused, a feline smirk on her face as she replied ::

"No."

:: She hopped out of the car and opened the car door for Michele ::

**Michele Hawkins** · Apr 27th, 2006, 04:33:44 PM

I blow out a puff of air between my lips and look up at Fiona, who was insistent as ever. After a moment or two of thinking about it, I roll my eyes and get outta the car.

Fiona Devlin · Apr 27th, 2006, 04:50:00 PM

:: Fiona whistled as she took Michele up to the sixth floor and unlocked the door to the penthouse ::

"Welcome home."

:: It was richly furnished, and inside the circular living room a Steinway piano sat look a jewel before Michele's eyes ::

**Michele Hawkins** · Apr 27th, 2006, 05:08:10 PM

I look at Fiona funny. Like she's on crack. Home?

But when I enter, my mouth falls open and hits the floor when I see the piano. My eyes glaze over and I walk towards the masterpiece like a zombie. I'm afraid to touch it because it's so beautiful. Everything about the body of the piano screams hand carved. Pearls are encrusted around the edges and my fingers gently walk over the hand painted scene of people dancing. Almost like it was a dream ...

My throat grows dry as I stand up, blinking my moistened eyes, "You shouldn't .... I ... I don't deserve this."

It was like a switch flipped inside my head. Here I was treating Fiona like she barely existed and giving her the cold shoulder while she was getting this amazing penthouse ready for us ... Giving me something that my attitude didn't warrant.

Fiona Devlin · Apr 27th, 2006, 05:22:48 PM

"Have a look around." She smiled, heading towards the kitchen.

**Michele Hawkins** · Apr 27th, 2006, 05:26:19 PM

I just stood there, numb from all the emotions going through my head. I needed some air badly before I passed out and headed out onto the balcony. The chilled spring air hit my face like a fist and I grabbed onto the railing for support, staring down at the ground in a dizzy haze.

Right now, I wanted to be anywhere but here.

Fiona Devlin · Apr 27th, 2006, 05:31:04 PM

:: Fiona stepped out on the patio with a bottle of honey brown ale ::

"Are you ok?"

**Michele Hawkins** · Apr 27th, 2006, 05:34:38 PM

"No." At least I was honest, but I couldn't find the courage to look at her. "I don't want to be here."

Fiona Devlin · Apr 27th, 2006, 05:39:22 PM

:: Fiona canted her head to one side ::

"I thought a change of scenery would do us good. Are you angry with me?"

**Michele Hawkins** · Apr 27th, 2006, 05:42:00 PM

I shake my head no and turn around, leaning my back against the rail and crossing my arms in defense. "No. The place is amazing, Fiona."

Fiona Devlin · Apr 27th, 2006, 05:45:05 PM

"It is, isn't it?"

:: She smiled proudly ::

"I bought the top floor."

:: Then she offered Michele the beer ::

**Michele Hawkins** · Apr 27th, 2006, 05:49:53 PM

I hold my hand up, "No thanks," and take a seat since the patio was furnished. Fiona bought a finely polished wooden set that had two lounge chairs and four regular ones around the umbrella table. I still feel like I'm living through a haze. I was so excited to see the piano but then I realize how fast things are moving again. Why couldn't we just stay at the apartment?