White Skies and Sunny Dias

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White Skies and Sunny Dias Jul 25, 2012 14:32:17 GMT -5

Post by heartwood on Jul 25, 2012 14:32:17 GMT -5

It was almost wrong; taking Dia out on the day the Jae had met his end, but she seemed adamant about it not affecting the mood or the course of the night. Apex felt it was some sort of unintentional disrespect, but what he had planned for today was something that couldn’t exactly be rescheduled. He opened the foggy, emerald-tinted glass door, leaving it open for the steam to escape into the vent that let the outside of his house. His body dripped with cold water; he reached for white newly washed white towel to dry himself off. When the droplets had disappeared from his body, he checked himself for any lint residue only to find that he had escaped completely clean.

Apex put his boxers on, walking out of his bathroom where his stylist had been waiting with a suit designed to emphasize his muscularly slender frame. It wasn’t pure white like the clothing he had been accustomed to, but instead, it was a light grey designed for simplicity and gracefulness. His white shirt brought the best out of his blue eyes and contrasted nicely with a black tie that he wore loosely around his neck. After dressing himself, Apex took a glance in the mirror and smiled. “Not a bad looking guy, are you Mr. White?”

A few minutes later he had appeared at the gate to Dia’s house, holding a small bouquet of white roses behind his back. He hoped to himself that she was not allergic, but asking her would have ruined the surprise. He pressed the intercom, waiting for someone’s voice to come through the speaker.

Last Edit: Jul 29, 2012 10:43:17 GMT -5 by heartwood

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White Skies and Sunny Dias Jul 28, 2012 23:36:49 GMT -5

Post by laphae8ash on Jul 28, 2012 23:36:49 GMT -5

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A few days had passed since Dia and Apex had their manual adventure and even that night was nothing but snuggling and kisses...and since he left the next morning after a light breakfast he was the only thing on her mind. Day dreams distracted her and even the death of Jae in the games wasn't enough to cause her to cancel their date. Who in their right mind gives up a date with Apex White?! Spending several hours bathing and preparing she finally felt she looked good enough to be seen on his arm. Her dress was light and floaty covered with multicolored flowers giving her the feeling of being dressed in the prettiest garden. With a smile she tucked a few into her hair as well.

Taking another small swig of her flask, filling her with liquid courage, she carelessly tossed some lipstick and rouge in a small clutch. Breathe Dia. He already likes you. He already stayed the night. Her hands were shaking as she fluffed her hair in the mirror waiting for the buzzer to announce he was here. Her father, Anthony, had already done a full background check on Apex, and the White family, agreeing he was "acceptable" for Dia to see again. Not like anyone could find anything wrong with him.

As she slipped into her shoes she heard the buzzer and her father leaned forward to check the screen, "Is that the boy, Princess? He looks awful thin to be a career, nothing like that Jae fellow. God Rest His Soul." Plopping down on her fathers lap she saw that it was Apex, dressed to the 9s, waiting at the gate. She pressed a finger to the intercom, "Come on up, Daddy wants to meet you." she called out.

Looking up at her dad she raised an eyebrow, "Better be nice Daddy! I really like him!" Her father chuckled, "Like him? Anyone who makes my cupcake smile like this can't be bad, but so help me if he lays a finger on you I'll break every bone in his body...and then some." Dia's father was a right in his own. He may not be as fit as Apex, but there are other sorts of powers in the District. There was a gentle rapping at the door, as Dia's face lit up.

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White Skies and Sunny Dias Jul 29, 2012 11:09:48 GMT -5

Post by heartwood on Jul 29, 2012 11:09:48 GMT -5

“Come on up, Daddy wants to meet you.”

Apex, raised an eyebrow at the mention of Dia’s father. He had mixed feelings, on one hand he felt it was only the first date, and the father wanting to meet him so soon could only mean he was extremely overprotective. On the other, Apex had never had any trouble with the parents of a girl he wanted to date, and the fact that his father took an interest in who she was dating showed he wasn’t quite the absentee that Dia made him out to be a few nights ago. As Apex walked through the gate, he moved the flowers from behind his back; padding down his jacket to make sure it was properly fitting.

He made the long walk to the door; the scenery had changed a lot since his body had been detoxified. The brilliance of the decorations and landscaping didn’t escape him. He walked up the steps to the door and knocked carefully and calculatedly. Too many knocks would indicate he was either in a rush, nervous, or excessively excited. Too little knocks might indicate that he was dreading the whole night. Three knocks were perfect, it didn’t annoy anyone, but it also got the job done.

As the door opened, Apex brought the roses to his chest. He was sure that the father would open the door, and even if he didn’t he would most likely be standing right behind Dia. The door opened, revealing a large man that Apex immediately recognized as Anthony Pettigilo. Rumors constantly floated around, both improving his notoriety and damaging his family name, but Apex wasn’t thinking of him in the light of those rumors. He was simply an obstacle, a side-effect to the fun he would have with his daughter.

“Good evening, Mr. Pettigilo.” Apex said with an air of both confidence and respect. The large man gave him a once over, and asked a question Apex had heard far too often. “What are your intentions with my daughter?” Apex had heard the question nearly every time he decided to take a girl out, and so far his answers had always worked out. They catered to the personality of the men he met, and this time would be no different. “I just want to show her a good time, keep her happy, entertained, and having fun without disrespecting her, or you for that matter.”

Dia’s father gave him a stern look and a nod, “Just make sure nothing happens to my daughter. I have a .45 and a shovel, and I’m sure nobody would miss you.” Apex simply smiled, “Well, seeing as you’re the best architect in the District, I’m sure you could find a place where no one could find me. It won’t come to that, your daughter is safe with me.” Apex turned his attention to Dia, who had been neglected for far too long. He held out the flowers, bowing just a bit, “These are for you.”

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White Skies and Sunny Dias Aug 2, 2012 11:16:27 GMT -5

Post by laphae8ash on Aug 2, 2012 11:16:27 GMT -5

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Dia's father moved quickly to the door and raised an eyebrow. "He better not be some sort of garbage once I meet him. You know Princess, only the best." Her dad ~~when he was around~~ demanded, no required the best for her. Boys were no exception. A few moments ticked by before there was a knock at the door, quirking his eyebrow Dia's father answered. Good evening, Mr. Pettigilo.”

Dia's heart fluttered at the sound of Apex's voice, though she could barely see him over her father, who was by all means blocking the door, and in every sense blocking Apex from Dia. She saw the slow movement of his head and could tell he was eying Apex. What are your intentions with my daughter?” Dia's eyes nearly rolled across the floor with the cliche question being tossed to her date, He's going to tie me up, stuff me in his closet and leave me to be his sex slave dad...not like you'd really miss me for a few weeks anyway. As much as she wanted to move forward and break up this little party, she knew that her Daddy had to have his "Fatherly Speech" and interrupting it would just making it longer. “I just want to show her a good time, keep her happy, entertained, and having fun without disrespecting her, or you for that matter.”

HA! What an ass kisser! Reaching up and putting her hand on her fathers shoulder as he nodded letting Dia finally get a good look at Apex, “Just make sure nothing happens to my daughter. I have a .45 and a shovel, and I’m sure nobody would miss you.” Dia's scowled slightly at her father "Daddy! Leave him alone! He's a nice guy!" As she pouted Apex's surprised her once again by pulling out a bouquet of roses "These are for you." Her eyes widened as she took them giving them a sniff, but before she could answer her father interjected "Hibiscus are her favorite, roses are too boring."

Dia gave her Daddy a playful shove and stood up kissing his cheek. "Be nice daddy, I'll be back later...and no sending your friends out to check up on us!" She pushed the flowers into her fathers chest and laced her fingers through Apex's. "Lets go before he decides you need to give a blood test or something." Stepping out of the house, she pulled the door shut with a sigh. "Sorry about that, he's a little...protective? You look really nice. I feel under dressed."

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White Skies and Sunny Dias Aug 3, 2012 12:16:55 GMT -5

Post by heartwood on Aug 3, 2012 12:16:55 GMT -5

Apex had wondered what seeing Dia for the first time since that night would feel like. He knew at that point, he was under the influence of alcohol, he knew he was enchanted by her outfits and her flirtatious demeanor, but he wasn’t sure if the feelings he experience would remain when he was clear-headed and calm.

"Be nice daddy, I'll be back later...and no sending your friends out to check up on us!" Dia intertwined her fingers with his, sending a slight jolt of electricity through his nerves. That was all the answer he needed. "Lets go before he decides you need to give a blood test or something,” she said, as they made their way out of the house. Apex smiled, enjoying the first moment of privacy they shared the entire night. "Sorry about that, he's a little...protective? You look really nice. I feel under dressed."

“No, not at all, you look beautiful.” He said, giving her a once over with a bright, toothy grin. “I’m happy to have you on my arm tonight.” He walked her down the path through the gate, gazing up at the stars as if waiting for something to appear. “I have some plans for us later, but what do you think about getting something to eat first in the District Square?” Apex had every plan to make date one something special; something the girls he previously dated couldn’t say had been replicated. Every girl was different; every first date should be too.

“Your father is pretty intimidating, I have to say.” Apex said with a laugh. “Usually when I meet someone parents I know what to do, I kinda just winged it this time, think I did well enough?”

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White Skies and Sunny Dias Aug 20, 2012 11:37:25 GMT -5

Post by laphae8ash on Aug 20, 2012 11:37:25 GMT -5

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As Apex looked her over from head to toe with his wide mouthed grin she felt like maybe the extra hour on her hair was worth it. Maybe just maybe she looked good enough to be seen with him. “No, not at all, you look beautiful. I’m happy to have you on my arm tonight.” A flush of excitement rushed to her cheeks, maybe it was just the nip of vodka she had stolen earlier, but right now it didn't matter, Apex was happy with her. “I have some plans for us later, but what do you think about getting something to eat first in the District Square?”

Giving a quick nod they headed down the road towards the Square, hands joined together both with smiles that could light up the night sky. “Your father is pretty intimidating, I have to say. Usually when I meet someone parents I know what to do, I kinda just winged it this time, think I did well enough?”

Of course you didn't know what to do, most people don't know what to do when they meet Daddy. He's very much one of the scariest men in the District. Giving a giggle she squeezed his hand "You did fine! Daddy just doesn't want people making me upset...he doesn't...like it." She shrugged. That was really putting it lightly. For all his time away Dia's father really was cautious about her. It might have been his job, or his friends, or the fact that whoever he chose for her would end up with more than their fair share of cash. Either way, Apex was fitting the bill and she hopped her father took notice.

"So what are we doing? Dinner and then something fun?" She questioned moving closer to him. She was hoping that Something fun meant something private and alone.

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White Skies and Sunny Dias Sept 15, 2012 16:26:06 GMT -5

Post by heartwood on Sept 15, 2012 16:26:06 GMT -5

"So what are we doing? Dinner and then something fun?" Dia moved closer to Apex, their arms were entwined together loosely. Apex ran over the course of the upcoming events calmly in his head. “You can say that’s the plan,” he said, reluctant to give any of his plans away. Apex’s dates were a series of well thought out and well organized steps. He planned everything so meticulously, you would think failure meant extreme consequences; and maybe to him, it did. Dia’s curiosity was getting the best of her, she wanted to poke and prod, but the look on his face told her she wasn’t going to get anywhere if she did. She would just have to wait the night out and enjoy the moment; just like Apex had planned.

As they turned a corner, a surprise awaited Dia. A white and gold horse and carriage was parked perfectly out of view of Dia’s mansion. The horse was strong and hardy; its hair as clean and white as can be. Some might have felt it cheesy to travel through the town in such a manner, but not Apex. Apex had a flair for drama, and more than enough cheese to go around. “Hope this isn’t too much, I just like to travel in style. It is the first date after-all, if I can make you remember it, I’ve done my job.”

Dia wrapped Apex up in her arms, squealing in excitement. “Oh my god it’s amazing!” she said, the look of pure joy on her face made Apex smile. Step one had been a success. He offered his hand, helping her up into the carriage before stepping in himself. “To the square,” he said, his confidence was booming. He wrapped his arm around Dia’s shoulder, snuggling her closer. It was fun to share a time like this with someone, especially someone like Dia. He had her all wrong; never taking the time to get to know her. But this was his chance, and he was going to take it.

“So, let’s play a game of favorites. I want you to tell me your favorite food, favorite color…okay, maybe not favorite color. Pink is pretty clearly your favorite…lets do…favorite type of music, and favorite memory. Then I’ll go.”

Apex brushed a blade of hair behind her ear. The moon was full and its light had seemed to reflect of her skin brilliantly. The night couldn’t have been more perfect.
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Last Edit: Sept 15, 2012 16:26:38 GMT -5 by heartwood