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Post by vamperious on Aug 23, 2015 22:27:45 GMT -5
When she said cool to his response he gave her an odd look. He ahd expected her to stammer on- thankfully she did because that made more sense. Her blush was cute as she stammered that she liked him. He gave her hand a light squeeze and a smile," Then we are still on for tonight? My Sister's fashion show?" He asked her now that the awkward part was out of the way. He wasn't too sure if she was going to feel comfortable but he was going to hope she would still go with him.
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Post by kimcora on Aug 23, 2015 22:46:50 GMT -5
The squeeze to her hand calmed her at least a little and at least made it easier for her to speak again. She didn't want another embarrassing word slip like she had earlier. When asked about the fashion show and if she was still going, she nodded her eyes though went to the door. "Yeah. Well I still need to grab a dress, but yes, I would like to go with you." She said to fill him in on her thought process before she looked back to him. She was happy he was at least not put off by her stammering. Besides, she enjoyed things like fashion since her mother worked so closely in it. She often used to look at her mother's magazines and photoshoots that she was apart of, marveling at just how the camera could capture such beauty in people. She was sure it was going to be a fun night. Besides, she would get to see his sister again, which she intended to at least make an effort to get to know. The two seemed close and she wouldn't mind talking to her. "Thank you again, for inviting me. This sounds like it will be a lot of fun." She told him, not really minding that he was holding her hand much anymore. Her heart was still beating quickly, but at least she didn't feel like hiding things from him.
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Post by vamperious on Aug 24, 2015 13:03:29 GMT -5
He nodded at her comment about the fashion show being fun. "Yep, I'm going to see if my sister falls on her face. those are the best shows." he said with a brotherly smirk thinking of wanting his sister to fall on stage. He gave a sigh however and let her hand go, since it was pushing his luck on having a student walk in. "Well, If you need I'm sure you can call Posh, she and my sister wanted to go window shopping and I'm sure they can help you select a dress for the event." he said with a smirk since he was sure between his sister and Posh they could find an outfit for anything. "Anyhow I am glad that-" He had began speaking again but the door opened and it drew his attention as a student came in looking upset holding their paper. "Professor! I can't fail your class! I need this credit to get into engineering school next semester!" They said sounding very upset, making Matt frown. He sighed looking over at the student with a frown, it was some one from his afternoon class, not many in that class was passing anyhow. "Well, if you will excuse me Claire, I need to attend to another student regarding their test scores." He said in a way that it was polite in dismissing but making it seem like they were talking about her test score. he turned to this other student and held out his hand for the paper looking it over. "First of all- This isn't your paper- nor is it your test. It was the grade given on the study guide. It told you to write paragraphs and you made bullet points. Half the paper is incomplete and you turned it in late." he stated making ot more then obvious that the student was in the wrong.
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Post by kimcora on Aug 25, 2015 0:21:59 GMT -5
Claire smiled a bit at his joke about his sister, the idea something she would expect a brother to come up with. It was funny to think about, but she hoped for his sister's sake that it didn't. She thought about the dress shopping and how long it would take for her to find something, but of course Matt had a fix for that. He spoke of Posh and his sister going shopping that day and he offered their services. She remembered how crabby Posh had been earlier...but perhaps if she was sweet and asked her for help she would comply? "I'll definitely try them...You seemed to like what Posh chose for the party." She said, remembering that he had said he liked the rather showy outfit. She paused when a student came in to ask a question, her lips tightening as she took a step back and looked like her usual mousy self. She spared Matt a small glance at him playing off her visit quite well, leaving her to only have to nod and escape. She heard a bit of what was going on as she left and she felt a bit bad that Matt had to deal with that. Couldn't people just do their work right the first time? She went to the dorms, picking up her purse and looked up a few places to look at. She would offer the chance to shop to Posh and his sister but she wasn't sure if they were busy at the moment. She called Posh and she picked up on the third ring. "Hey kitten. How was class?" She asked in a cheery voice and Claire figured it was because she was doing a bit better from that morning. "Good. I got an A on the test in Matt's class and English was hell but we'll survive. I took notes so I can pass them to you." Claire added and Posh gave a small noise of approval. "Good good. Now what's up?" Claire looked around her, making sure no one was really hanging around while she was talking on the phone. "Well remember how I told you about Matt inviting me to go with him to his sister's fashion show right?" Posh made a sound that Claire took as affirmative. "Yeah the date date with sister dearest." She said in good humor, though it still made Claire blush. "Ah yeah...listen I haven't exactly bought a dress for it and I--" "What?! Kitten I'm disappointed in you!" She said, making Claire have to hold the phone away from her ear to prevent an ear ache. She pulled it back close and heard Posh talking with someone, probably Matt's sister. Claire heard her ask what the plan was and if they were able to help the mouse out and keep her from picking something that belonged in a nunnery. Claire gave an indignant look at the phone but sucked it up and moved on.
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Post by vamperious on Aug 27, 2015 21:00:49 GMT -5
Mara and Paige went to pick her up, having gotten her brother's car since she dropped him off today for work. They went to a few stores finding nothing that was her type of dress however at a high end resale shop- she heard Paige make a squealing sound when she found a dress that was "Perfect to put Matt in a tisy". Looking it over she nodded," It would indeed give him something to think about. Would she wear it is the next question." She said glancing over the black dress, before the dress after she had pulled that one out caught her eye. It was a bit more backless and had some bling but it wasn't as shape fitting and had a cute flair she figured the girl might like it. She grabbed it and offered it out to be considered.
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Post by kimcora on Aug 30, 2015 1:12:02 GMT -5
Claire was happy to get to join a girls day out, but she had to admit she was intimidated by the dress stores and everything. She enjoyed shopping, but dresses were not her realm. She hardly wore them, and the dresses she did wear were much more reserved than these. She tagged along to get a look at what the other's were choosing and kept her opinions quiet for the most part. Of course Paige gravitated towards the more sexy form fitting dresses that made Claire blush to even think about wearing. But would Matt prefer something like that? She had no idea since she never really asked him his taste of dress. She just wore what she felt like and tried to be good about not embarrassing herself. Her eyes widened at the lace dress, pink coming to her cheeks when Paige said that it would be something Matt would like. She noticed it at least wasn't as reveling as some of the things Posh tried to get her in, but it was still very tight look, leaving little to the imagination. But the lace was pretty, very glamorous and flashy. The other dress that Mara picked was cute, even if the backless back was a bit too showy for what she was used to. She looked between the two, pushing her red hair out of her face nervously. "Um, well that one is really tight..." She said, motioning to the lace one and Posh gave a roll of her eyes. "Yes Kitten, to draw the eyes. Matt will be super bothered. Trust it." Claire blinked when she said bothered, almost looking concerned that she would annoy him with a dress. Posh noticed her concern and giggled. "Not that kind of bothered!" Claire still didn't seem to get it and just looked to Mara's pick. "And that one is missing a back." She said and Paige gave a nod. "It's meant to be that way. Backless is in. Besides its got bling. Boys love shiny things and he can't not notice you in this." Posh flourished to it, like a gameshow hostess and Claire gave a curious little tilt of her head. She wasn't quite sure what to pick, especially since she had never really worn anything like either of them. "I--I guess it depends on what Matt would think of them. Um, would he like tight or backless?" She asked quietly, her cheeks pink as she admitted she had no idea what she was doing or what to even pick since she was shopping for something for Matt of all people who was one day the serious professor, a rowdy college student, and then a sweet heart. She wasn't sure what to think as far as his tastes went, since Natalie was hardly a comparison she was striving for. These two knew him best however, something that she was thankful for in this situation.
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Post by vamperious on Aug 30, 2015 7:43:27 GMT -5
Mara frowned at Claire's shy like statement. "You do remember you are going to a fashion show right? Meaning you don't want to look like us models- you want to wear something either black and nice or you wear a color to support which ever stylist you came for." She told her making it more common sense for her why they chose what they chose. "I would recommend the backless one and wear a shaw if it makes you feel better, it at least will cover your ass in your seat." She said with a smirk looking at the lace one a bit better noticing when she sat down int the chairs meant for long legged women who were models- she was going to be sitting on her skin in that dress. She hoped the suggestion helped her since she would have went with something backless since it was nice looking.
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Post by kimcora on Sept 3, 2015 23:19:21 GMT -5
Claire took the criticism and information productively, nodding along like a listening toddler. She had no problems getting advice, especially since she had little to no idea what she was doing without the advice. She liked clothes, but she hardly ever stepped out of her comfort zone. But this was for Matt, and she liked him enough to do this, for him. "Alright. The backless one it is." She said, since it seemed reasonably priced and like it was perfect for the occasion really. Black wasn't exactly her favorite but at least it looked like it would look good on. Perhaps someone other than herself but that was besides the point. "Thank you. I don't really shop much." She said, with a soft smile that made Posh sigh. "It's quite alright kitten. Just make sure you try to look damn good in it. I will give you some of my heels to wear with it." She said, her smile showing she was happy to see that they found something she would wear.
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Post by vamperious on Sept 14, 2015 13:14:22 GMT -5
The trip was a success for shopping for a dress, Mara had taken the girls back to get ready however and headed to pick up her brother who was waiting by the parking lot for her. " 'Bout time." he commented getting a smirk from her as they headed back to the house to get ready- she had to be there earlier so they would be coming with it seemed. Matt was dressed in a short bit after a shower and a bit of grooming to his face, to make sure he looked good, not wanting to run Claire off. He made sure his sister 'okayed' his out fit to match what ever Claire had selected to wear so it wouldn't clash. He wore dark jeans, very nice still- not torn or shredded- or over designed- they were simple and fit well, a dark shirt- not black but but quite blue either. It was tucked in and a brown accept jacket- his sister suggested. His sister however was in a more model appropriate dress since she loved standing out. It was a reflective gold and she looked nice in it. They eventually headed out and he gave Claire a heads up that they were on the way over to get her- hoping she was ready.
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Post by kimcora on Sept 26, 2015 0:16:43 GMT -5
Claire blinked at herself in the mirror, her eyes widening slightly at how different she looked. Not different as in a whole new person, but she looked pretty and put together. And all it took was a little primping from Posh's make up supply, a dress and a pair of heels. She turned in the mirror, looking over her back and the way skin was shown. She was worried what Matt would think honestly. He had seen her once dressed up, but that was from Posh trying o make her look more promiscuous than she really was. This was more proper and set for an event that was important for his sister. She was excited to be in the flashing lights and high fashion. It would be fun and not something she would have to step out of any comfort zones for...besides Matt had said he liked her. So he would like anything she wore right? "You look good. Stop fussing over it!" Posh said, moving her dress a little so that it fell back into place. Claire blushed a bit at the adjustment, not realizing it was out of place. Posh noticed she was still worried and rolled her eyes. "seriously, You'll have fun. Just be cool and don't get all jittery at the fashion show." Posh teased, making Claire laugh a bit to herself. "A-Alright alright. I'll be fine. Things will be great." She said, giving Posh a happy grin that she hadn't seen on the girl's face before. She was genuinely ready to have fun. A text vibrated her phone, letting her know that they were on the way. She grabbed her purse and headed over to the door. She gave Posh a small wave before hurrying down to find the others. She found the car and climbed in, not wanting to hold his sister up since she had to be there early no doubt. "Hey. Oh my, Mara you look lovely. And Matt, I--" She blushed brightly and looked down, knowing he looked good and that he most likely knew it. "I like your outfit too. You look nice." She said, mustering up something at least past the fluttering in her stomach from seeing him and knowing only hours before that she had actually told him how she felt.
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Post by vamperious on Sept 28, 2015 12:10:03 GMT -5
Matt was driving but he was glancing over at his sister when she started talking about how he ahd to behave and keep his hands off Claire tonight. He was combating her words when the car door opened and Claire got in, his eyes moving to her and they paused on her. Her dress was a simple little dress however the bust line was a dipping one and it was a nice view however he pulled his eyes from there to be more gentlemen like. He liked the dress but he knew his sister liked skin, so he was wondering what else was missing on the dress- maybe it was backless? He wouldn't complain, he was like his sister in that aspect, hopefully she liked the dress, else his sister was probably forcing her into it. "Hey. Oh my, Mara you look lovely. And Matt, I--" She had said Mara however gave her a smile and moved her legs a bit to make them a bit more comfortable in the heels she had on. "Thanks, I wanted to wear my new dress to this event." Mara said however looked humored when the girl paused on her brothers' attire. Her words were soft and liked that she was blushing over him dressing up a bit more then usual. He looked different from his usual teacher look, glad she was alright with both. "Yeah he does clean up well huh Claire." Mara joked at her but turned her attention to directing her brother on how to get there. "While on the express way he glanced in the mirror and gave Claire a smile. "You look lovely tonight Claire, thanks for coming along to keep me company." He said in a nice manner knowing she didn't understand British slang much so he was working on using more proper English for her it understand. They soon arrived and there was a red carpet that opened the door for Mara and Claire both, probably surprising her, it was a surprise to him since he was expecting to have to park the car but it seemed there were men for that. Getting out in a lady like fashion, a show of her long legs she stood tall and smiled wide, taking Claire's arm with a smile. "Smile dear." She said before glancing over at her brother who looked a little off about this much work just to get in. Mara had already had a few pictures of her and Claire before Matt got over to them. "Miss Schwartz! Is this your date?" Asked a reporter who got a coy smile from her. "No, this is my little brother, and his girlfriend. They wanted to support me here in Britain." She said with a flashy smile getting a look from her brother about calling Claire things that hadn't been talked about yet. The reporter took a few more pictures of them as they moved on, however it was obvious Mara was enjoying making fun of the two. When they got inside however Mara gave her brother a kiss on the cheek and headed off in a more closed off direction with more cameras- probably to get ready. Matt shook his head after that mess. "I'm sorry, I didn't know things would be like that." He said but he was smiling meaning he didn't mind it himself. It was nice to support his sister and it didn't help that he had his interest form work/school with him tonight. He did however glance at her dress more properly there inside and noticed it was almost backless, some black straps and some jewels accenting it, he liked it a lot- she had a nice back.
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Post by kimcora on Oct 4, 2015 12:58:23 GMT -5
Claire was happy to hear her compliments went over well. She was trying to get better at this whole social thing but she tended to stumble over some road blocks. Then again, this was the first time she had been invited to a fashion show, so she was expecting some awkwardness and anxiety from the unknown to bubble up. She fidgeted with her hair a bit as they drove along, her attention away from the windows due to Matt really. She kept replaying in her head how this afternoon had been and how unlikely she had thought it was that he would ever have those sorts of feelings towards awkward little her. Especially when compared to the bombshell Natalie was despite her extra dose of crazy...She was a woman scorned, Claire got that, but did she really have to go as far as to make up rumors that could be damaging to his career? She didn't understand that aspect but she was trying to give her the benefit of the doubt. No one could be that hateful right? When they arrived, Claire's attention flicked to the window when a flash caught her eye. No scratch that--flashing. She blinked when she got a look at the scene outside, her eyes widening when she saw a red carpet and photographers everywhere. Instantly Claire's heart stopped and she felt she stopped breathing. Was...Were they supposed to walk down that? Her body locked up as she froze at the massive amounts of people, her eyes unable to peel away from her inevitable downfall. Not only was this a large group of people, but reporters with cameras. That meant she would be recorded as well as watched. She was about to sink in the seat and pretend she didn't exist but before she could muster the courage to move, Mara had her by the arm. Claire tensed when she was pulled out of the car, her first initial expression like a deer in headlights till Mara told her to smile. A shy smile pulled at her lips though it was obvious that she stuck close to Mara out of necessity than closeness. The mention of Matt being her boyfriend however made Claire blush brightly, though she covered it up by looking in another direction. She was not used to all the flashing lights and movement, so she was quite literally counting down the steps till she could get in the door and away from cameras. The sweet kiss Mara gave her brother when they were away from the crowd was comforting and at least gave Claire time to calm a little. She still looked a bit surprised by the whole ordeal, but at least she was able to move and not so rigidly. She moved close to Matt, taking his arm when he began apologizing. She shook her head, using his proximity to help soothe her nerves. It did wonders actually and she actually felt a bit calmer with him close. "It's not your fault. That was very...interesting." She said, her eyes briefly showing a light to say that she actually was intrigued by the whole thing. It wasn't common for an outsider to experience something like that so she was a bit happy she did get to see it first hand. "I didn't know your sister was so popular though. That must be fun for her." She said, since she noticed early on that his sister was a major extrovert.
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Post by vamperious on Oct 6, 2015 9:51:56 GMT -5
At the mention of his sister he smirked, walking with her down the hall to show her the last seasons poster where his sister was posted upfront on it. "The lead designer here in Britain likes her- designs dresses for her height and she had been this mans' cover model for a few years now." He told Claire as he was sure she could assume people would like Mara. It was a quiet moment as another couple, older then them passed into a set of double doors, probably leading to the stages main events. He looked Claire over a moment however and smiled at her. "You do look lovely Claire. I am surprised however that you let my sister dress you." He said knowing she liked more covering things then she was currently wearing.
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