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(Agh, shoot… I’ll change my post. Hold on.
Edit: fixed it.)
:o All righty.
Next Steps [Private RP — Closed]
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Eden’s POV:
I made a show of being excited, clapping my hands at the compliment. I probably looked weird, but then again, I was mostly weird around Sterling.
“I’m glad you are,” I laughed, walking over to the couch. When Sterling sat down, I took my seat on his lap, turning to the side and resting my head on his chest as I FaceTimed my brother.
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Sterling’s POV:
I chuckled at her excitement. I was sure she wasn’t really as excited as she made it look, but I was glad she was happy, nonetheless.
When we sat down, I wrapped my arms around her to make sure she wouldn’t fall. And just because I enjoyed embracing my amazing girlfriend.
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Eden’s POV:
A few minutes later, Lucas answered the call. His face lighted up upon seeing me.
“E!” He exclaimed. “Lil sis, how are you? Is Sterling taking good care of you?”
“I’m good,” I answered softly with a chuckle. Of course he would ask me that. “He’s taking care of me spectacularly, but you can interrogate him yourself.”
I raised the phone in the air to make sure Sterling was visible properly. Lucas’s lips twisted into another of his smiles.
“Yo, man,” he greeted cheerfully. “You doin’ good? Eden isn’t making things hard for you, is she? Even if she is, you are treating her like a queen, aren’t you?”
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Sterling’s POV:
I smiled back at him, nodding in greeting. Ashley’s head popped up over his shoulder, and I chuckled at the sight.
“Hey, guys. Yeah, she’s been great. It’s nice having her here with me,” I said, turning to look at her softly. “She can be difficult at times, but that’s just Eden, right?” I chuckled again at my joking before continuing, “I’ve been treating her as a queen deserves, of course. What about you two? How have you been?”
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Eden’s POV:
I glared at Sterling’s comment.
“I am not difficult to deal with,” I muttered under my breath. “Very funny, you two.”
Lucas merely laughed.
“Ash and I have been great,” he replied, tossing an arm around my best friend’s shoulder and pulling her closer. I waved at her. “We do miss you, though, E. I can’t wait for holidays. And I suppose that includes you, too, Sterling. You are, after all, a part of our group now.”
“Unfortunately,” I deadpanned. “I do not miss you.”
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Sterling’s POV:
Ashley grinned and waved back at Eden, leaning into her boyfriend’s side. She certainly looked happy, though I could tell there was a bit of weariness there. I wonder what that was about… Maybe she had been up late studying or something.
I grinned and kissed Eden’s cheek. “Sure you aren’t, honey,” I teased her softly, nuzzling her before looking back at the camera. “She totally misses you, don’t worry. I suppose our families will also be looking forward to having us. And the joint get-togethers that are sure to happen over the holidays.”
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Eden’s POV:
I rolled my eyes at Sterling as he teased me.
“Why would I miss someone who was constantly a pain in my back?” I retorted, shifting, my arm starting to hurt from holding the phone high. “And right, of course. It would give dad a reason to keep contact with Mr. Ainsley, wouldn’t it, Luke?”
Lucas laughed at my earlier comment, choosing not to respond. Good choice, big brother.
“Right. I think Dad’s pleased you’re dating his son, though,” Lucas commented thoughtfully. “He took this one in very nicely. Sterling, you’re very lucky. Dad’s extremely protective of Eden.”
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Sterling’s POV:
I gently took the phone from Eden so she wouldn’t have to hold it up any more. “Well, I’m glad I’ve passed his test. And he can be assured that I wouldn’t dare to hurt his daughter. Anything I do is with her consent.”
(I just had an amazing idea! I’ll tell you in the PM, Callie.)
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Eden’s POV:
I got comfortable on Sterling’s lap, shifting a little before setting my head back on his chest.
I looked at Ashley while my brother and Sterling talked, and I noticed the tire in her face. She looked really happy, but there was a glimmer of stress and weariness on her features. She didn’t glow as much as she did before.
“Lucas, you’re treating Ashley right, aren’t you?” I interrupted their talk, my voice serious. “She’s my best friend. Treat her nicely. If not, you’ll always have to sleep with one eye open.”
Lucas laughed nervously.
“I mean… I hope I’m making her happy,” he said with a nervous chuckle.
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Sterling’s POV:
Ashley blushed a bit, chuckling with him. “Yeah, he is… We’re very happy together. He’s been great, and I love living here with him,” she assured us softly as she glanced up at Lucas with an almost overly-happy look that made me wonder if there wasn’t something going on between them. What were they getting up to her there?
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Eden’s POV:
I nodded, satisfied before crossing my arms.
“Well, Sterling here has made it his mission to not let me live in peace,” I sighed dramatically. “He drives me crazy…”
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Sterling’s POV:
“Hey! I have not. Well, not entirely…” I muttered, sticking my tongue out at her.
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Eden’s POV:
“You both have absolutely no idea how much he drives me crazy,” I insisted, causing Lucas to laugh and shoot me a suggestive look. I immediately shot him a glare in return. “It’s not funny!”
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Sterling’s POV:
I chuckled and turned my attention back to Eden. “Would you like me to drive you crazy right now? Because I certainly could,” I teased.
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Eden’s POV:
I felt myself flare up immediately, and I would have responded if not for Lucas interrupting us.
“Listen, please flirt with each other after we end the call, all right?” He said with a disgusted tone in his voice. “Speaking of which, Ash and I have plans to go out in a few minutes. It was really nice talking to you both. Keep in contact, all right?”
I nodded, a little upset that the conversation was ending. It wasn’t a surprise, though. They were in a relationship, after all.
“All right,” I said softly. “I love you both. Take care.”
Lucas grinned.
“You, too,” he said before addressing Sterling. “You take care of yourself, too.”
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Sterling’s POV:
I chuckled and ruffled Eden’s hair. “Yeah, you too, Lucas. Take care of each other. Have fun on your date.”
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Eden’s POV:
When the call ended, I took the phone back from Sterling and set it aside, shifting again so my legs were now on the couch. I rested my head on Sterling’s shoulder while my other hand was on his other shoulder. I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath.
“They seem happy…” I murmured. “That’s good…”
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Sterling’s POV:
I smiled and kissed her head, twirling a lock of her hair around my finger. “Mmhm… I’m glad they’re happy. Though, I noticed that Ashley looked a little exhausted. Any idea what that’s about?”
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Eden’s POV:
I frowned, looking up at him.
“You noticed that, too?” I bit my lower lip. “I don’t know. She hasn’t told me… maybe she’s overworking herself… Ashley tends to do that a lot…”
I felt a little disappointed. I was always that friend Ashley talked to whenever she was stressed out. Whatever bothered her, Lee would talk to me about it. Something was clearly bothering her, but she didn’t mention anything to me…
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Sterling’s POV:
“Maybe she just had a long night,” I suggested with a shrug. Having a thought, I looked down at her with a devilish grin. “She and Lucas were probably up late last night.”
(Sorry I’ve been ghosting… this is incredibly entertaining to read but I’m not sure what to do with Violeta, she’s alone again)
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(It's fine, don't worry about it!
Uh… Maybe we could skip to the party when Steed's conversation is over?)
(Yeah sure, I’m enjoying the conversation so far XD)
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(Sterling, stop it! XD is enjoying the conversation extremely)
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Sterling’s POV:
“Maybe she just had a long night,” I suggested with a shrug. Having a thought, I looked down at her with a devilish grin. “She and Lucas were probably up late last night.”
Eden’s POV:
I furrowed my eyebrows.
“Probably,” I agreed obliviously, setting my chin in my hand as I frowned. “They probably stayed up at night wo—“ I’m so stupid. Oh, God, I bet there’s no one as stupid as I was. It was so obvious what Sterling meant. So darn obvious. Why could I pick up innuendos but not something as simple as this? “… Oh.”
I probably fell silent for about a minute or two before I hid my face in my hands, a groan escaping my mouth.
“Sterling! Not again! You said you wouldn’t do this again! Why? Why do you do this to me?”
(L M A O)
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(L M A O)
(Poor Eden…)
lol)
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(Sorry, E… Sterling just can’t help himself.)
Sterling’s POV:
As Eden talked, I watched her carefully, waiting for her to get my meaning. When she finally did, it had taken a bit longer for her to grasp it than the last time.
I snickered and kissed her temple. She was too cute. “Sorry, babe. I just can’t help it. Your reactions are too cute.”