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Post by Kiersten on Apr 14, 2024 18:48:44 GMT -6
Shannon made a face, scrunching up her nose, and turned to face him. “Ew, why would I ever pity you. That would mean I care.” She rolled her eyes dramatically, wishing she hadn’t invited him at all, though it would be helpful if he did, in case the Vets didn’t work out. “Forget I asked.” She said, looking up to her saddle and then down at the kitten in her arms, knowing she would struggle and possibly drop him if she tried to get up in it with him in her arms. Another reason for his help she thought unfortunately.
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Post by Bri on Apr 14, 2024 21:28:34 GMT -6
Reed looked back at her, the anger seeming to die down from the harsh words. His eyes continued to be narrowed as he stared at her, feeling like he was being thrown for a loop. There were definitely people who pitied him without giving a shit about his existence but he wasn't going to mutter a word of that out loud. He ran a hand over Trigger's neck, giving her a scratch as he watched her try to figure out how to mount her horse. With a sigh he walked over and held out his hands. "Let me hold the cat while you get up there."
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Post by Kiersten on Apr 15, 2024 17:25:39 GMT -6
Shannon was going to just walk back with Hades, ready to leave Reed behind, thinking it had been a mistake to open her mouth. She turned to find him next to her, holding out his hand to take the kitten so she could get up. She hesitated at first, before carefully and slowly handing over the little guy who gave a sad cry at the movement, went back to purring inside his sweater. She didn’t waste any time getting in the saddle, easily slipping her left foot into the stirrup, and swinging into her saddle before turning to face him. “Thanks,” she said softly, reaching down for the kitten bundle. “You are still welcome to come. Technically you helped rescue him.” She wasn’t sure why she still offered, but it wasn’t like he had to come, she wasn’t sure why part of her hoped he wouldn’t say no.
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Post by Bri on Apr 15, 2024 22:34:31 GMT -6
Reed took the kitten, looking down at it with a little smile as she got on her horse. He reached down, gently scratching the kitten between its ears, the little purring making Reeds smile grow. The smile remained as he looked up Shannon, still surprised she was being kind of nice to him. He handed back the kitten, "well, it's not like I can fish anymore so I'll come." He said, walking over to Trigger and swinging himself up onto the saddle.
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Post by Kiersten on Apr 16, 2024 14:36:35 GMT -6
Shannon ignored the tug in her chest when she saw him smiling down at the kitten in his hands, convinced herself to look away as if she was busy making sure her foot was in the stirrup correctly, only looking into his face when he held the kitten out to her. She grimaced and signed sadly, knowing that it was partially her fault, though he didn’t have to come help her. She knew if he hadn’t though, she’d probably be covered in mud, and one boot short. “You can drive, since you’re so good at it.” She rolled her eyes before gently kicking Hades into a trot, hugging the kitten close to her, who now seemed to be falling asleep.
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Post by Bri on Apr 16, 2024 21:36:37 GMT -6
Reed chuckled, nudging Trigger up to her side. "I wouldn't have it any other way, I've been told I'm an awful passenger princess." He joked, knowing it was hard for him to keep still with nothing to focus on to keep him in line. He glanced at her then down at the cat, smiling a little at how content the little guy seemed to be.
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Post by Kiersten on Apr 17, 2024 14:23:03 GMT -6
“Yeah, I bet you are a pain.” Shannon smirked, believing it. He seemed like the type that couldn’t sit still long enough, though she sometimes got that way. Years and years of her mother snapping at her forced her to sit still, concentrate on something other than what was happening in the car. It was always worse if she didn’t.
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Post by Bri on Apr 17, 2024 22:59:22 GMT -6
Reed shot her a playful glare, "otherwise I've been told that I'm the best driver." He said, lifting his head as if he was telling her some great detail to be proud of as he lifted his chin then nudged trigger in front of Shannon and Hade, directing his horse to veer from side to side in front of Shannon as if he was guiding Trigger in between invisible poles as if it could prove his skills behind the wheel.
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Post by Kiersten on Apr 18, 2024 20:48:59 GMT -6
Shannon hadn’t noticed how well he drove to the mall, she was too busy trying to avoid looking at him or thinking about him. She opened her mouth, to say what, she wasn’t sure, but she was glad Reed decided to pull ahead. She closed her mouth, thankful she wasn’t stupid enough to say anything. She watched as he started moving his horse in a zig zag motion, her head tiling to the side as she tried to look confused, “Looks like you’re drunk,” She teased, her lips curling into a smirk.
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Post by Bri on Apr 18, 2024 23:04:29 GMT -6
Reed threw back his head in laughter, turning back in his saddle to look at her, "see? I'm that good that I made you believe something that isn't true." He teased, gaze dipping down to mouth then quickly back up to her eyes but wanted to savor the image, having a feeling it would be rare for him to see it again. He turned back in his saddle, just in time to narrowly miss hitting his head against a low hanging tree branch, cursing under his breath.
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Post by Kiersten on Apr 18, 2024 23:46:41 GMT -6
Shannon shook her head when he laughed, rolling her eyes at how ridiculous he was acting, but her smirk started to curl more into a smile than a smirk. She kept her mouth shut about how it seemed worse to seem drunk, but she had no room to talk since she had driven drunk before. Just when she was about to have Hade’s kick into high gear, Reed almost hit his head, causing Shannon to snicker. She easily bent over to avoid the tree, “Too bad the tree missed.” She teased.
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Post by Bri on Apr 19, 2024 0:32:41 GMT -6
Reed looked over at Shannon, shooting her a glare, "why? You gonna be my hero too or would you leave me behind?" He asked, a taunting smile turning on his face, sure he knew the answer but before she could say anything he nudged Trigger with his feet, the horse perking up, tail flicking back and forth before it she shot off across the field, Reed bending down and holding on tight, for a moment imagining that he was out int he arena with people cheering for him.
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Post by Kiersten on Apr 19, 2024 10:03:53 GMT -6
Shannon fought the urge to stick out her tongue, but she started laughing again when he asked if she’d be a hero, but before she could he took off on his horse. She rolled her eyes and shook her head, hoping he really wouldn’t injure himself, because then she’d have to call 911 before taking Dorian to the vet. She continued at the same pace, not wanting to jostle the little guy too much, but he seemed content and happy.
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Post by Bri on Apr 19, 2024 22:54:08 GMT -6
When they got far enough away Reed turned Trigger back in a circle, slowing down once they reached Shannon and Hades. He flashed her grin, looking down at the kitten, "is little dude enjoying the ride?" He asked, seeing the little cat seemed to be more than happy to ride along.
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Post by Kiersten on Apr 20, 2024 15:53:01 GMT -6
Shannon didn’t know what she was feeling in the pit of her stomach as she watched him circle back and join her once again. She knew she had a smile on her face, which she forced to look more neutral before she looked down at the kitten. “I’d say he likes riding, but I think he’s happy to be rescued.”
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Post by Bri on Apr 20, 2024 20:30:48 GMT -6
Reed spotted the slip of a smile on her face, his grin growing bigger on his face and he didn't even try to hold it back as he stayed by her side. "Maybe you can make him a riding companion." He offered, figuring she wouldn't be planning on getting rid of the kitten, he found the guy cute and wouldn't want to get rid of him if he had a choice in the matter.
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Post by Kiersten on Apr 20, 2024 22:51:31 GMT -6
“Maybe,” Shannon didn’t think it would be a good idea to ride with him around here, but back home it wouldn’t be too difficult to bring him to the barn. She just hoped the little guy was going to make it, though it seemed like he was in perfect condition minus being cold, wet, and covered in mud. “If I have time, he’s getting a bath.” And a blowout, she thought, thinking she could use her hair dryer to blow-dry him dry.
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Post by Bri on Apr 21, 2024 1:25:11 GMT -6
"I think it would be cool, horse back riding cat would be amazing." He said with a chuckle, thinking it would make some good viral videos to get a cat riding a horse by itself. Reed leaned over as much as he dared, looking at the kitten, "hopefully he doesn't have any fleas or ticks." He said, a bit of worry in his voice.
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Post by Kiersten on Apr 21, 2024 16:42:12 GMT -6
Shannon wasn’t sure if the little guy would want to ride a horse again, but she’d at least try to see how he did. The barn came into view as she shivered uncomfortably at the idea of him having ticks or fleas. “Don’t say that.” Even if he did, she didn’t want to think about it till she had to deal with it, which she hoped he was clear of such bugs. She slowed Hades down as they neared the barn, no one else around which was great, since she had the kitten, and she was sure she still had tear streaks down her face. She realized she’d need Reed’s help again, part of her wishing he wasn’t here, but she couldn’t think of how to dismount with the kitten in her arms. “Alright. I hate to ask, but can you please hold him while I dismount.” She hated having to ask anyone for help, expecting them to want something in return, but she knew when she didn’t have a choice.
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Post by Bri on Apr 21, 2024 19:00:44 GMT -6
"It's a possibility, but the mud might have killed any if there were some." He said a bit thoughtfully as he looked at the barn but didn't see movement showing that anyone else was there. Once they came to a stop he got down from his horse, peering over Trigger at her as she asked him to hold the cat. He smiled a little, walking around his horse and to her side, "sure, I won't steal him...yet."
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Post by Kiersten on Apr 22, 2024 16:01:09 GMT -6
Shannon hoped he was right and that any bugs like fleas and ticks had been killed by being in the mud. It made sense, she knew ticks breathe through their bodies when their heads were buried in the skin, but that still didn’t mean she liked the idea of seeing them, even dead ones. She rolled her eyes and held him out for Reed to take. “Ever seen the movie Taken?” She asked, hoping he’d get the idea that she would come after him should he try to steal Dorian from her, because she wasn’t even going to let him go.
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Post by Bri on Apr 23, 2024 18:29:07 GMT -6
"Yup," Reed replied as he took the cat, flashing her a grin, "and if you decide to go all Liam Neeson on me I see it as a plus, because then I'd get to see you more." He replied, reaching over and scratching the cat behind the ears.
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Post by Kiersten on Apr 24, 2024 8:20:14 GMT -6
Shannon sighed, of course that would be a plus in his book, “Crazy,” she muttered as she slid off Hades and grabbed the reigns in one hand, holding out her other arm so she can take the kitten back. “I’m going to be straight with you, I can’t give you what you want.” She assumed what he wanted of course, but if he wanted to be friends, she might be able to swing that. Shannon would keep it to herself that maybe she wanted more, but with her past experiences and her mother trying to set her up with another rich family, she didn’t see the point right now in ruining him. Until she graduated college, she had to play her mother’s game.
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Post by Bri on Apr 24, 2024 17:21:32 GMT -6
"That's what my brother days." Reed snickered, he'd always been the more energetic and wild of the twins, he was the one who would give their Mom grey hair...at least that's what she said. He looked from the kitten to her with a frown, "tell me what you think I want then." He said with a smirk before slowly handing the kitten back.
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Post by Kiersten on Apr 24, 2024 19:13:34 GMT -6
Shannon tilted her head, a smirk slowly growing on her face, “You’re brother, the good kisser?” She wasn’t sure if that was gonna get under his skin, but she had to admit, his brother was a good kisser. At least, better than the counselor she had made out with for alcohol, but at least she got booze for that. She took the kitten from him and started leading Hades to his stall, “I don’t need to tell you. I know.” She didn’t want to say it out loud, incase she was wrong, but mostly because she didn’t want to admit a little part of her hoped for it.
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Post by Bri on Apr 24, 2024 22:48:27 GMT -6
Reed frowned at her, that was a low blow but then he took a second to think. "Ah, you mean my brother whose seeing someone else?" He replied with a smirk, taking Trigger by the reigns and started to walk her into the barn to her her settled for the evening. "You know? What? Are you a mind reader or something?" He said back to her, "maybe I just want to be your friend."
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Post by Kiersten on Apr 25, 2024 13:24:51 GMT -6
Shannon gave him a fake pout before she led Hades to his stall. “Too bad, good for her though.” She smirked, not caring about his brother, he didn’t even know his brother’s name. She set the kitten in the corner of Hades stall before pulling off his saddle and bridle, making sure he’d cool down, “I’ll be back my handsome boy.” She told him, promising she’d return to brush him out and give him a treat. She chuckled a little at Reed, “Yeah. Friends.” She wanted to roll her eyes, but she’d wait for him to tell her that was all he wanted.
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Post by Bri on Apr 25, 2024 20:46:24 GMT -6
Reed rolled his eyes, "uh huh." He replied, feeling like she was just jabbing at him and he wasn't ready to take the bait. He lead Trigger into her stall and removed her tack, reaching up and scratching her cheek, "good girl." He murmured softly before stepping away, looking over at Shannon again. "What? You think I got some nefarious plans?" He asked, making sure the stall door was secure before stepping away.
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Post by Kiersten on Apr 26, 2024 18:02:07 GMT -6
Shannon patted Hades on the neck before picking up the kitten, who was struggling to be released from the confines of the sweatshirt, and closed the stall door behind her. She turned to Reed and looked him up and down. "Yes." she said, like Patrick Star does to Man Ray in Spongebob, with a straight face, monotoned voice before pulling out her phone and googling nearby vets as she headed for the side door.
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Post by Bri on Apr 27, 2024 16:10:41 GMT -6
Reed gave her a mighty eye roll to the high heavens. "damn," he replied before shaking his head, "a guy can't catch a break can he?" He looked at a Trigger with a 'what can you do?' expression but the horse just flicked her ears before turning around and putting her back to him. Reed scoffed before walking away, heading outside towards his truck.
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