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FearlessLeader19 · 09-29-2022, 02:10 AM

Overview:
Christopher and Reagan happened to have briefly saw each other they were quite younger. However, she does not remember this and thought that the first time she met her older brother's friend was during Koen's wedding. Christopher and Reagan, much like her own parents, did not get off on the right foot with their first interaction.

Characters:
Christopher Michael Carter (Kolyander)
Reagan Aurora Anders (FearlessLeader19)

SPOILER!!: List of Scenes

FearlessLeader19 · 07-09-2023, 12:41 PM

Christopher had been right earlier: a little mystery in his life wasn’t a bad thing. Reagan was sure that she had dropped a huge slab of mystery on him by leaving him trying to figure out why there was a sudden change in attitude in her. Even Reagan was baffled about it. This behaviour was quite unlike her. Jealousy… it was not her thing. That trait just wasn’t something that ran in the Anders’ family. Yet, here she was, standing alone in a stationery shop, full of jealousy at the thought of Christopher meeting another woman for a date.

The young lady frowned at the shelful of Anti-Cheating quills as she attempted to put things into perspective. She had known for a bit now that her initial dislike for him had long evaporated, and his company had grown on her. In fact, she may like his company too much… And then it hit Rea.

She was romantically attracted to Christopher.

The realisation hit her like an almighty thump from the Whomping Willow {of course, the thump came from her imagination as she had no idea what one would actually feel like}. Here it was… Rea had always told Keighley and Jude that she would rather date an older guy because they were mature. Along had come Christopher: older by eleven years, sophisticated, funny, mature, caring and handsome.

But none of this mattered, did it? The chances of him feeling that way about her were one in a million. Especially when he probably had a ton of lady friends to keep him company. Yes, that was the sort of vibe she had gotten off him. And especially not since he had already gone on his way and not given a second thought about her.

Reagan suddenly wanted to sob her heart out.

*Kolyander* · 07-15-2023, 01:06 PM

Christopher would have agreed. A little mystery never really hurt no one.
What it did do, was sometimes leave people very confused. Like now. Had he said or done something to have upset her enough where she left him standing there without much explanation? Even as he had replayed the last few minutes over and over again in his head, he couldn't put his finger on anything. They had been getting along great! Better than ever before, if he was being completely honest with himself.

So.. what had gone wrong?

He wasn't sure if entering the shop after her was a good or bad idea but maybe it give him some sort of clue as to what was going on. Only he didn't see her anywhere.. not that it was difficult to lose someone in a shop, especially one of smaller stature and when they didn't enter the shop together. So this left him sighing deeply, running a hand through his hair as he wandered a few of the aisles. "Rea?" He tried calling out her name but also didn't want to shout because he had respect for those around him as well.

FearlessLeader19 · 07-17-2023, 11:16 PM

It was all so overwhelming, these emotions that she was feeling. Reagan was quite sure that had she stood there in her emotions any longer hadn’t it been for that voice calling her name. Her nickname too. Surprised out of her wits about whose voice it was, she spun around in the direction the voice came from. He hadn’t left after all. Rea wasn’t sure of what to make of this and actually considered staying silent and also hiding from him. But that would be too dramatic and immature, wouldn’t it? Merlin knew that she had already been that way with him today.

“Chris?” Listen, Reagan was still surprised that he was actually there {so surprised she had used the shortened version of his name when she usually called him ‘Christopher’}. She walked into view, frowning slightly.

Now though? Now Reagan was looking at Christopher in a different light and could not deny the fact that she indeed was crushing on him.

*Kolyander* · 07-26-2023, 08:32 PM

With his complete unawareness of what was going on within Reagan's head currently, Chris was thoroughly confused when he didn't see her anywhere in the shop right away. Where had she gone in two minutes? Was she really hiding from him? That couldn't be, could it? He still had no idea what had gone wrong for her to had left him standing alone outside like she had when things had been going so well. So clearly Rea had to be just looking for whatever she had come in here for and that's why he wasn't seeing her right away.

Ah, there she was! Chris smiled a but when she finally emerged from whenever she had been moments earlier. Did she seemed surprised to see him? "Yeah, it's me.. is-.. are you alright? You left pretty quickly and didn't give me a chance to even reply to you." What had been up with that Reagan? Didn't she want him to join her still or had she had enough of him already?

FearlessLeader19 · 07-28-2023, 12:20 AM

Rea stood there eyeing him, trying to get a read on his expressions. His smile told her that he was glad to see her again, though they had only been separated for like five minutes. And yes, she could see it was him quite clearly. It was just that surprise had taken over her that he was still hanging around. Had he been seeking her out? The thought oddly flattered her.

She felt her cheeks flush in embarrassment. “I’m fine,’’ Rea mumbled, not looking up to meet his eyes. “I just thought… nevermind.” Christopher didn’t need to be bothered by her silly thoughts. Her, had enough of his company? No, she doubted that she ever would have enough of it. “Pull yourself together, Reagan! There’s zero chance of him liking you back!’’ came her silent chide. Out loud, the young lady asked, “Do you want to give that answer now?''

*Kolyander* · 08-04-2023, 04:15 PM

For a brief moment in time there, he sort of felt like she was unsure of his actions. And this was kinda throwing him for a loop. Why wouldn't he come into the shop and check on her after she'd taken off like that? There hadn't been any arguing or anything. He couldn't get it out of his head, what was it that had happened?

Then.. there was this. Some flushed cheeks and mumbled words he barely managed to catch. "Are you sure? Because it didn't seem like it." Consider him puzzled. Christopher ran a hand through his hair, his blue eyes still fixed on the young lady standing before him. "I can. Now if you would've waited around long enough to let me answer you, you would've found out that I have nothing else to do that I can't do later on. Therefore if you want the company, I'm still here." The tone he spoke with was still quite soft and easy, nothing bitter about her darting off on him a few minutes earlier.

FearlessLeader19 · 08-06-2023, 10:35 AM

Oh, he was so right!

Reagan was definitely unsure of his actions though she did know that a huge part of her was thrilled that he had come after her. The remainder of her was suddenly ashamed of her actions. What had come over her to make her act in that manner? Almost as soon as the question crossed her mind, the actress knew: she had been incredibly jealous at the thought of Christopher having a date with someone else.

Rea blushed further but this time, met his gaze. “I’ll be fine. Honestly. I just… had a moment.” Could they leave it at that or she was sure she’d pass out from embarrassment. Hold on. Christopher wanted to stay with her? Rea’s heart swelled with happiness but she was determined not to let it show too much. Instead, she smiled {even if it was a tad sheepishly}. “I’d like that.” More than he knew! “Maybe we can pick something up for that cute little nephew of yours while we’re at it?” Rea longed to thread her arm through his again but now that she had understood her feelings for Christopher, she couldn’t help but feel a little self conscious.

How silly was that?

*Kolyander* · 08-09-2023, 02:40 PM

Was it really so hard for people to believe that he was simply a nice guy and had moved on from how he was for a bit in his younger years? That was a long time ago and times have changed a great deal from then. He had grown up and learned many of life's little lessons along the way. Some the hard way. If Chris had even the smallest inkling of what was going on in Rea's heads, he could've very easily squished those thoughts of hers. He hadn't have any interest in dating in quite some time, having chosen to focus on his career and family after two previously rather nasty break-ups some years earlier.

Don't mind him for being seriously confused by her pink cheeks and her following words. What did she mean by 'Had a moment?' He wanted to ask but at the same time, he didn't want to fluster her anymore than she already seemed to be. "Okay, then. If you say so." The former conversation would be dropped for her sake and his sanity.. all he needed right then was for them to end up arguing over something he wasn't even sure of. As long as she was smiling and they were talking, all was good and he was happy. "Great. Yeah? He'd definitely like that." What kid didn't like getting presents for no reason? None that he knew of. "You can help me pick something for his little sister too. Can't get something for one and not the other." Gotta be fair. Should probably pick up a little something for the others too.

"Are you finished here then or do you need help finding whatever it is you came in here for?" And there he went being all nice again.

FearlessLeader19 · 08-10-2023, 11:48 PM

Reagan didn’t have all the facts about Christopher's dating history but her brain couldn’t help but make up a story earlier about him having a date with a woman his age. Because why would he be interested in her, his good friend’s sister who was way younger? And who had spent a great deal of her time annoying him?

She could easily tell that he wanted to press the matter, even if he refrained. Rea was secretly grateful it was the latter because she didn’t see how she could get away with being dishonest. She simply left the matter at the point where Christopher dropped the matter. Later, when she was alone, she was going to replay this entire scene and beat herself up about being a drama queen. Though, it probably would have helped to know that he didn’t want to spend time arguing with her. That probably would have melted her heart.

“We can pick out for every niece and nephew of yours.’’ Rea willed her flushed cheeks to return to normal. “What are their favourite colours? And do you know what type of stationery they like best?’’ These were just some basic questions so that she could narrow down what to get the babies. “I haven’t started as yet. We can get everything at the same time.” And maybe they both could forget about her embarrassing moment. “Come on.” She led the way over to the quills.

*Kolyander* · 08-17-2023, 12:30 AM

No, she didn't. Maybe there would come a day when they would sit down and discuss things such as that. Right now, it didn't occur to him that she was thinking about his past relationships at all. There were a few he didn't care to remember if he could help it.

Sometimes things were left best unbothered. This was one of this. That's how he saw it. There was no need to push matters anymore into topics that could cause unnecessary arguments. If no one walked off again today without explanation, then all would be well.

All of them? Their ages ranged from nearly seventeen to two years old. She was talking about a lot of kids to shop for today. "Uhh, there's a bunch of them and keeping track of favorite colors and all that.. it gets.. complicated." Mostly with the girls when they constantly changed their minds about what they liked and didn't like. "I'm following you then and trusting your instincts." This was her idea after all! Chris followed her over to the quills, trying to take in all the different colors and types.

FearlessLeader19 · 08-22-2023, 01:13 AM

Perhaps. Maybe.

Reagan didn’t know. She wanted to know everything but at the same time she didn’t want to. She had only just realised that she was crushing on Christopher but already she felt rather threatened by the prospect of finding out about his dating life. It was quite baffling for her, this insecurity.

Despite herself, Rea smiled. “I really have no idea how you keep track of them all in the first place.” Three siblings, and now a pair of nieces were difficult enough to keep up with. There was also the large amount of cousins she had… so yes, Rea understood how confusing it could get. “How about this? I select one quill for each of them. That way, the older have a new writing apparatus and the younger ones will have something to doodle with.” As an afterthought, she added, “I’ll get a couple extras just in case your aging brain forgot someone.” Reagan gave ~~her future husband~~ Christopher a cheeky smile as she gazed up at him.

*Kolyander* · 08-24-2023, 11:43 PM

At some point in the future he would openly answer anything that she wanted to know. He really has nothing at all to hide when it came to his past or current non-existent relationships.

"Carefully, that's how." Chris chuckled lightly to indicate that he had only been joking about this. It was easier now that they were all older he thought, several years ago when he had met most of them he had such a difficult time remembering their names and ages. "That could work," he agreed giving a nod of his head. Sending her a fake frown at her comment. "Hey now, I'm nowhere near old, thank you very much." It wasn't his fault she was such a young adult still.

FearlessLeader19 · 08-29-2023, 11:54 PM

Non-existent.

Right.

Reagan would not believe it even if he told her this right there and then. It just seemed impossible that a man such as him wasn’t at least pursuing someone, much less a couple someones weren’t pursuing him. He made her giggle with his response, which she knew that he was kidding about. “It will work,’’ Rea said with the utmost certainty. Her gaze was torn away from Christopher as she diverted attention to select a mixture of the prettiest eagle and peacock quills. But she was grinning. “Suit yourself. I’m sure there will be greys sprouting from your head soon enough.” He’d be such a cute silver fox!

“There! That should be enough for the nieces and nephews.” Rea was silent for a moment as she chose three more: an eagle one for her and Jude each, a peacock one for Keighley. “Which would you prefer, anyway, Christopher?”

*Kolyander* · 08-30-2023, 06:30 PM

Obviously she wouldn't believe it. Reagan only believed what she wanted to. He knew this much already. Which was why she didn't know he wasn't dating right now or that he hadn't been in awhile. If anyone was into him, well that was an entirely different story and he honestly didn't care. Chris just wasn't interested in anyone right now. Maybe.

He grinned at her when she laughed knowing that his comment had been rather funny. "I'm trusting you with this." A cheeky look was given to her while she already began picking out a bunch of quills for all of his nieces and nieces. [B]"The only reason I would get grays is from you,"[B] He joked lightly. There was no way he was ready for that!

He looked over at her. [B]"I sure hope so. Looks like you got enough for everyone including you're family too."[B] Everyone was sure to like this. [B]"Me? Uhhh, eagle I guess."[B] That one suited him more, yeah?

FearlessLeader19 · 09-05-2023, 12:22 AM

That…

That wasn't true, was it? Reagan had never thought of that because it was only with Christopher that she acted that way. For some reason, with him, she was insecure and that fact something she was yet to fully comprehend. What she did know and understand fully was that he wasn’t into her; it would have made her both mad and sad had he said out loud he wasn’t into anyone, specifically her.

“There isn’t anyone you can trust more than me.” Rea paused thoughtfully. “Except Cassie.” There was no way she would be coming in between that relationship, just as how it was expected that no one come in the way of hers with her siblings. “Oh, ha ha ha. Aren’t you the hilarious one?” But the little lady was chuckling. Yes, she could see quite clearly how she would be the root cause for Christopher’s gray hair. “Maybe gray would suit you.”

Rea nodded vigorously. “Quills for everyone,’’ she remarked, selecting the handsomest eagle feather quill for Christopher. “Good choice! Okay, now I just have to grab some other stuff then I can go pay for everything. Keep up, Christopher!’’ Because already Reagan was stalking down the aisle, in the look out for coloured parchment.

*Kolyander* · 09-08-2023, 10:26 PM

Ahem, point firmly noted. That's how she is with him. It might not have been something she had taken notice of yet but but he had. She had always been a little more feisty around him and honestly, he really hadn't thought too much of it since how their run-in at the wedding had not gone so well. He knew this wasn't always how she was, their last few interactions had shown him that they could actually get along.

Christopher arched a brow at Reagan. "Oh, really now? Not even the rest of my family or Koen?" There was a small playfully smirk that tugged at his lips while he spoke, seeing as to how he had already said he trusted her and all. "You're welcome, you're welcome," he replied this time, a grin on his face as he even took a deep bow just to continue forth with his joking around. "Perhaps, in a thirty or forty years maybe I'll consider it." Right now he wouldn't be doing so.

"Do you want some help carrying any of that?" She was holding quite the amount of quills right now. And what was this about her paying for everything? "You don't have to do that." That was a lot of people for her to be paying quills for! Ha! She thought he couldn't keep up? Had she forgotten whom was the taller of the two. Chris had no trouble falling in stride beside her in search of whatever it was she needed to find now.

FearlessLeader19 · 09-11-2023, 01:40 AM

Christopher really should not flatter himself: Reagan was quite feisty with everyone else. But she could actually be this way with him, even if it was not something yet recognised by her. Perhaps it was due to the fact that he had irked her tremendously at Koen’s wedding. The fact that they could get along… well, Rea honestly liked it when they were on proper speaking terms. That was possibly going to change if it was ever known that she was now crushing on him.

“Even them,’’ the little lady replied, sticking her nose in the air in mock haughtiness but laughing a second later. What was unknown to her was his trust in her, and what was unknown to him was that she felt very safe in his presence. Then there was more laughter when he bowed. Oh, goodness? HOW could she NOT be attracted to him? He was plainly everything she had been looking for. “Remember me in thirty to forty years then!” There would be no need for her to tell him about the painful stab that went through her heart when she thought about him living his life when they possibly won’t see each other much, if at all. Life always got busy, after all.

“I got it, I got it!’’ Hello, she was Miss Independent, Christopher! She ignored the protest about her paying for everything. Silly, silly giant. This wasn’t your idea, it was hers! Anyway, it turned out that she DID need his help. “Can you grab some regular parchment and some of that light green ones? Please. Thanks.” Rea smiled sweetly. “You can carry those for me.”

*Kolyander* · 09-11-2023, 04:39 PM

How was he supposed to know how she acted around everyone else? What was important here was how she acted towards him. Which was progressively better and better each time they seemed to run into one another now, minus the little bit of weirdness that had happened earlier. It looked like they were passed that now so he wasn't going to be bringing any of that up anytime soon.

"Don't go telling any of them about this," Chris laughed lightly along with her. Their trust in each other would eventually make itself known, maybe not today but one day. Hey, even he had playful moments and liked making others laugh. Remember you? Why, are you planning on going away for thirty or forty years?" Because why would he forget her or anything.

"Okay, okay," he put his hands up in mock surrender. If she wanted to carry that many quills on her own, then he would let her. What did it matter whose idea it was? It was his family, was it not? But he did appreciate her being so generous. He would repay her at some point in time though, that's just how he was. Oh, look who didn't need his help just a minute ago needing his help now. Chris smirked at her. "Ah, now you need me to help you." He remarked lightly, grabbing the parchment and some light green ones as well. "Anything else you need?"

FearlessLeader19 · 09-18-2023, 05:54 PM

How about finding out about each of her behaviours, Christopher? Just joking, that would be awfully stalkerish. However, he was correct in knowing how she acted towards him. Hopefully sometime soon he’d understand that Reagan was attracted to him. And perhaps one day, she would tell him all about why the earlier dramatics had taken place.

“I’d have to completely lose my mind to want to tell them any such thing,” Reagan replied with a laugh. She wasn’t here to take Christopher’s trust away from anyone. “Oh, you just never know where life will take us!’’ she continued brightly, though it felt as though she were dying on the inside at the thought of them drifting apart. “In that amount of years, you could be married and have a dozen kids.” A family that will occupy all of his time, see?

Rea would never entertain any talk of being repaid so don’t you dare try it again, Christopher! Just continue to be her lovely assistant presently. She made a face at him. “Yes, and I know you will, given that you’re such a gentleman.” Smiling, Rea ran through a mental list of all she needed to get from the shop. “No, that’s it. To the counter we go!” Already she was off in that direction, trusting Christopher to be right behind her.

*Kolyander* · 09-22-2023, 04:40 PM

In due time he would learn more about her and all of her behaviors. The good and the bad. In turn she would learn all of his. This would take time however, all depending on how Reagan continued to act towards him whenever they ran into one another whenever they were out and about. As for him realizing that she had feelings for him.. it might happen. It also might not, even if she was completely obvious about it because he didn't always see things like that. And he wasn't trying to.

Ah, there was Reagan thinking ahead! She knew how Cassie and Koen would likely feel about being 'replaced' in the ladder of whom he trusted most. Chris laughed as well, knowing full well they were both only joking and no one was really getting replaced. Married with a dozen kids?! No, thank you! He stared at her for a very long moment before finally speaking. "I don't want that many kids. I have enough nieces and nephews to know that I'd go crazy if I did." Two kids. Maybe three. That was it for him. Though the sound of one was always nice.

He might not bring it up while they were here in this shop but he was going to repay her. It may not even be today! For all she knew, it could end up being in the form of those yummy churros he knew she loved so much from his sister's bakery. She was right about one thing, he was a gentleman. Which was why he carried all of the parchment she had selected to the counter. "Right behind you."

FearlessLeader19 · 09-24-2023, 11:29 PM

Reagan would just be herself around him: a lot loud, a little weird, always ready to tease him, and very friendly with him. Those are some of the traits Christopher would always see with her. What he would not see was her budding romantic feelings for him. At least she didn’t plan on flaunting it because that would mean setting herself up for heartbreak if she got too invested in her little crush.

Rea turned her gaze at him when she didn’t hear him speak for a bit. She was surprised to find him watching her and there was a sense of apprehension on her part that she had said something wrong. “Oh.” The little lady was slightly taken aback even though she wasn’t sure what to have expected to hear. “Yes, I suppose that makes sense.” Whomever Christopher chose to have as his wife, she would be very lucky. Reagan felt her stomach squirm with jealousy against this unknown woman, but she smiled. “I hope you get all that you want, Christopher.” Those words were sincere.

HE WOULD MOST CERTAINLY WOULD NOT! Reagan would NOT allow it! Though… she would not say no to the occasional churro. “I like that you can keep up, senior citizen,’’ Rea teased while the purchases were being totalled. She made sure to pay hastily lest Christopher got any ideas. He did not, thankfully and she held out the package for his nieces and nephews to him. “Here you are!”

*Kolyander* · 09-26-2023, 03:28 PM

Those were the traits he could handle. That was the Reagan he had grown used to over the last couple of years. Anything else might completely throw him for a loop and a very confused wasn't a good Christopher. Neither of them would get anywhere at all then. Confusion didn't look good on him.

He hadn't realized at all that his silence had caused her apprehension. In fact, he didn't even notice that anything was wrong. Christopher simply thought they were having a conversation and nothing more at the moment. Sorry, Reagan. "Do you see yourself with dozens of little ones someday?" Dozens was quite the number, did she know? In his head just one dozen was too many! That many children wasn't for him. "Mm, I'm a long way from that, I think." He had to find someone he connected well with first!

YES HE WOULD! She can't deny something she didn't know he was doing if it didn't happen anytime soon. Knowing him though, he would forgot so.. she had nothing to worry about. Churros, he wouldn't forget. "Excuse you, little miss, you better watch it or I might just step on you," he smirked at her teasingly. "Thanks, I'll be sure to let them know that these are from you." He took the package from her and moved to hold open the door for her so they could step back outside.

FearlessLeader19 · 10-04-2023, 11:58 PM

Then maybe it was a good thing she didn’t plan on expressing her feelings to him, since it would most likely confuse the heck out of him. Yes, it was indeed better that she kept this to herself, though she would definitely be sharing this development with Keighley and Jude. Rea guessed it was okay he didn’t notice her current strange reactions. The poor guy would probably start thinking she was dramatic off stage as she was on stage. Christopher’s question made her smile. “That’s Jude’s wish. Me, I’ll be happy with two. Maybe three. Children can be quite a handful and I don’t think I’ll have the energy to keep up.” She was being honest. Being an actress wouldn’t be an issue because Rea intended to put her family first; this was the way she had been raised. “Any longer and you’ll be heading down the aisle with a walker.” She stuck her tongue out in sheer cheek.

UGH!!! If she ever figured out what you were up to, Christopher Michael Carter…!!! “PFFFT! I’d like to see you try!” Rea might only come up to around Christopher’s chest but her huge personality certainly made up for what she lacked in height. “Okay, that’s fine by me!’’ After ducking out of the shop with a soft 'thank you' for him opening the door, she turned to face her company. “Guess I’d better be getting home now.” The disappointment was carefully kept out of her voice.

*Kolyander* · 10-07-2023, 02:21 PM

That might have been the case had she told him right then about how she felt but then again, he may have very well surprised her. Lately he had been surprising himself. This entire run-in with her this afternoon had been nothing but one big giant surprise. Was he not supposed to be thinking that? Dramatic was her middle name, was it not? Kidding, kidding. Reagan had really shown many different sides of her recently, each of them no more confusing than the last. "This is where I'd have to agree with you. I can't see myself having that many either. I just don't know how some people manage it." More power to those that wanted such large families like that but that wasn't for him. Chris rolled his eyes at her. "Maybe I won't even get married." That was always a thought.

She wouldn't! "Don't test me, shorty!" Christopher's laughter was a playful one. Oh, didn't he know it! He needed no reminders of her personality! With a small incline of his head, he followed her outside. "Unless there's anywhere else you had planned to go?" Yes, that may have very well been his way of offering to go along with her still.

FearlessLeader19 · 10-08-2023, 03:50 PM

It probably might be more than just surprise. Rea thought that Christopher might be rendered speechless into shock; who’s to say a brief fainting spell might not follow? She would also hope that all the surprise he was currently feeling was the good type. Okay, he was allowed to think that; Reagan probably walked into that, anyway, since she indeed was FULL of drama.. “With lots of hard work and patience, I suppose. It must be a wild ride though.” Honestly, two thumbs up to persons with huge families! Rea scrunched up her nose in Christopher’s direction. “Unlikely.”

Reagan burst out laughing. “Don’t I already test you, Mr. Giant?” And she enjoyed doing it because Christopher put up with her shenanigans; he made her laugh and he was great company. The latter was why she was so reluctant to part with him. “No, I don’t… unless you don’t mind just walking with me for a while through the streets?” They didn’t have to do anything fancy. “We can window shop!”

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