A/N: BLUH BLUH This chapter isn't going to have the same effect because it's not in color. Just pretend the email is actually in white, and kay?
From: dr . s sdhc . k12 . usH
To: arsenicCatnip trollian . com, carcino Geneticist trollian . com, gallowsCallibrator trollian . com, terminallyCapricious trollian . com, adiosToreador trollian . com, twinArmegeddons trollian . com, apocolypseArisen trollian . com, arachnidsGrip trollian . com, grimAuxillatrix trollian . com, centaursTesticle trollian . com, cuttlefishCuller trollian . com, caligulasAquarium Trollian . com
Date: Tue, Sept 6 at 5:56 PM
Subject: Video Game Club First Meeting Info
Dear Video Game Club Members,
The first meeting and all subsequent meetings will be held at 2994 Crestview Terrace. It's about a fifteen minute walk from the school, though I'm sure between the twelve of you there are enough drivers to carpool everyone. I am unfortunately unable to attend, so I trust you to run the meeting yourselves. Introduce yourselves, get to know each other, don't kill each other, et cetera, et cetera.
Also, I want you all to start thinking about who you would like for each of these positions:
President (Settles disputes, makes sure nobody kills each other, reports back to me)
Vice President (Makes sure the president doesn't become a dictator)
Secretary (Keeps track of records, club rules)
Treasurer (Fund raising, new game buying)
When you decide of the assignments, have the president email me. I will be expecting this email by the end of the week. Over all, have fun. That's what this club is all about.
Your Sponsor,
Dr. S
carcinoGeneticist [CG] began trolling gallowsCalibrator [GC] at 6:02 PM
CG: HEY TERI, YOU GET THE EMAIL?
GC: Y34H SOUNDS 4W3SOM3
CG: WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? IT'S FUCKING BLANK.
GC: LOL KK TH3 T3XT 1S 1N WH1T3
CG: WHAT. THE FUCK.
GC: TH4TS DR S FOR YOU
CG: BASED ON THAT EMAIL, HE SOUNDS LIKE A FUCKING CREEPER.
GC: LOL KK H3'S PR3TTY 4W3SOM3
GC: 4NYW4Y DO YOU N33D 4 R1D3
CG: YEAH. ANYWAY. RIDES. WE NEED TO FIGURE THEM OUT. YOU'RE OBVIOUSLY NOT DRIVING BECAUSE NOBODY WANTS TO DIE.
GC: H3H3H3
GC: 4SK K4L31GH
GC: 1M SUR3 SH3LL B3 W1LL1NG
CG: OKAY, SURE. WHO WILL BE RIDING WITH HER? HER CAR FITS THREE.
GC: FOUR I B3L31V3
GC: YOU M3 ST3V3N 4ND ON3 OTH3R
CG: VERONICA, MAYBE?
GC: 3W NO
GC: 1M NOT R1D1NG W1TH TH4T B1TCH
CG: UGH, FINE. I'LL TELL HER THAT WE NEED VERONICA TO DRIVE SOME FUCKING PEOPLE. DEAR GOD.
GC: YOUR3 A G3N1OUS, K3NNY
GC: H3H3H3
CG: DON'T FUCKING CALL ME THAT. GOD.
carcinoGeneticist [CG] ceased trolling gallowsCalibrator [GC] at 6:10 PM
carcinoGeneticist [CG] began trolling grimAuxillatrix [GA] at 6:10 PM
CG: HEY KAY, DID YOU GET THE EMAIL?
GA: The One From Dr S
GA: Yes I Got It
CG: YEAH. APPARENTLY, WE ALL NEED RIDES. YOU WILLING?
GA: Of Course
GA: Do You Know Who Will Be Riding With Me
CG: TERI WAS THINKING HER, ME, STEVEN, AND ONE OTHER.
GA: What About Veronica
CG: TERI'S NOT WILLING TO RIDE WITH HER.
GA: Of Course
GA: How Could I Be So Ridiculous
GA: So You Thought That Maybe She Could Drive Some People As Well
CG: YES, ACTUALLY.
GA: And You Want Me To Ask Her
CG: WELL, SHE IS OVER AT YOUR PLACE, ISN'T SHE?
GA: Yes
GA: I'll Ask
Kaleigh glances quickly around her house. She spots Veronica in the kitchen, getting a drink. "Veronica?"
Veronica turns around. "Yeah?"
"KK was wondering if you'd be willing to drive a few people to the club meeting."
Veronica pauses for a moment. "If I can drive Travis, I'm in."
Kaleigh doesn't bother to wonder about the strange request, turning back to her conversation with KK.
GA: She Is Willing But Has The Request That Travis Ride With Her
CG: UH. THAT'S A LITTLE FUCKING WEIRD. BUT ALRIGHT, I'LL MAKE IT HAPPEN.
GA: Thank You
GA: Message Me When You Have Her List And The Last Person For My Car
carcinoGeneticist [CG] ceased trolling grimAuxillatrix [GA] at 6:23 PM
carcinoGeneticist [CG] began trolling twinArmegeddons [TA] at 6:23 PM
CG: HEY FUCKASS, YOU NEED A RIDE TO THE CLUB MEETING? KAYLEIGH'S OFFERING.
TA: that'd be awe2ome.
TA: ii2 there room for ariia? 2he'2 wonderiing how 2he'2 goiing two get there two.
CG: YEAH, THERE'S FUCKING ROOM, IF YOU DON'T MIND HER PRACTICALLY SITTING ON YOUR FUCKING LAP.
TA: lol. iit'2 cool. 2he'2 kiinda cute anyway.
CG: OH GOD. SO THAT WAS FLIRTING YOU WERE DOING AT LUNCH.
TA: lol. no. ii wa2 ju2t beiing niice.
CG: WHATEVER. BE FUCKING BLIND, THEN.
TA: ii am bliind, fucka22.
TA: legally, anyway.
TA: and thii2 ii2n't one of your dumba22 romcom2.
CG: SHUT THE FUCK UP.
CG: THEY'RE NOT DUMB.
carcinoGeneticist [CG] ceased trolling twinArmegeddons [TA] at 6:40 PM
twinArmegeddons [TA] began trolling carcinoGeneticist [CG] at 6:40 PM
TA: you do know youre goiing two have two talk two me two an2wer my que2tiion.
CG: NOT IF I TELL ARIA DIRECTLY.
TA: you don't have her u2ername.
CG: SHUT THE FUCK UP, STEVEN. NOBODY LIKES A SMARTASS.
TA: 2ure, kk. 2ure.
twinArmegeddons [TA] ceased trolling carcinoGeneticist [CG] at 6:41 PM
carcinoGeneticist [CG] began trolling gallowsCalibrator [GC] at 6:41 PM
CG: YES, VERONICA CAN DRIVE. AND THE LAST SEAT IN KALEIGH'S CAR WAS JUST FILLED BY STEVEN'S GIRLFRIEND.
GC: AW3SOM3
GC: WHO 3X4CTLY 4R3 YOU R3F3R1NG TO 4S H1S G1RLFR13ND
CG: ARIA.
GC: COOL
gallowsCalibrator [GC] ceased trolling carcinoGeneticist [CG] at 6:45 PM
gallowsCalibrator [GC] began trolling grimAuxillatrix [GA] at 6:45 PM
GC: LOOKS L1K3 4LL YOUR S34TS 4R3 F1LL3D
GA: KK Steven You And Who Else
GC: ST3V3NS G1RLFR13ND
GA: Excuse Me
GC: 4R14
GA: Theyre Dating Now
GA: But They Just Met Today
GC: CORR3CT
GC: 1M JUST R3P34T1NG WH4T KK S41D
GC: 4ND H3 1S ST3V3NS B3ST FR13ND
GA: Hm
grimAuxillatrix [GA] ceased trolling gallowsCalibrator [GC] at 6:47 PM
grimAuxillatrix [GA] began trolling apocolypseArisen [AA] at 6:47 PM
GA: Hello Aria
AA: hi
AA: wh0 is this
GA: Its Kaleigh
GA: From Lunch Today
AA: 0h
AA: h0w did you get my tr0llian
GA From The Email Dr S Sent
AA: 0h
AA: is there s0mething y0u need
GA: Nothing Really
GA: I Was Just Talking To Teresa About The Ride Situation For Tomorrow
AA: steven was just talking t0 me about that t00
AA: im riding with y0u right
GA: Yes
GA: I Wanted To Ask You Something
AA: 0kay
GA: My Friends Have An Unfortunate Tendency To Start Rumors About Each Other And I Wanted To Know Whether What Teresa Just Told Me Was An Example Of This Or If It Is Actually True
AA: what exactly did she say
GA: I Need You To Promise That You Will Not Get Mad At Her
GA: I Do Not Want To Start You Two Out On The Wrong Foot
AA: 0kay I pr0mise
GA: She Said That You And Steven Are Dating
GA: Is This True
AA: n0
AA: hes nice and all but we just met
GA: Thats What I Was Thinking
GA: Thank You For Clearing That Up.
AA: n0 pr0blem
grimAuxillatrix [GA] ceased trolling apocolypseArisen [AA] at 6:52 PM
grimAuxillatrix [GA] began trolling carcinoGeneticist [CG] at 6:53 PM
GA: KK I Believe You May Be Mistaken
CG: WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU ON ABOUT, KALEIGH?
GA: Aria And Steven Are Not Dating
CG: OF COURSE THEY FUCKING AREN'T. WHO THE FUCK GAVE YOU THAT DUMBASS IDEA?
GA: Teresa Said That You Told Her
CG: OH GOD. I AM GOING TO FUCKING MURDER HER.
CG: I WAS BEING GODDAMN SARCASTIC.
GA: I See
GA: I Suppose You Arent Usually One To Start Rumors About People Anyway
GA: Spread Them Maybe
GA: But Never Start Them
CG: ARE YOU SAYING I'M A FUCKING GOSSIP?
GA: Yes That Is Exactly What I Am Implying
CG: FUCK YOU.
GA: Love You Too KK
carcinoGeneticist [CG] ceased trolling grimAuxillatrix [GA] at 7:02 PM
carcinoGeneticist [CG] began trolling gallowsCalibrator [GC] at 7:02 PM
CG: WHAT THE FUCK, TERESA. SERIOUSLY. WHAT THE FUCK.
GC: H3H3H3
GC: WH4T3V3R 4R3 YOU T4LK1NG 4BOUT K3NNY
CG: I WAS BEING SARCASTIC ABOUT ARIA AND STEVEN, DUMBASS.
GC: H3H3H3
GC: 1TS H4RD TO T3LL SOM3T1M3S W1TH MY T3XT TO 4UD1O CONV3RT3R I SUPPOS3
CG: YOU ARE SO FULL OF SHIT TERESA PYROPE.
GC: 4CTU4LLY 1M FULL OF TH3 CH1CK3N SOUP AND M4TZ4H B4LLS MY MOM M4D3 FOR D1NN3R
GC: 1T W4S D3L1C1OUS
CG: NOBODY GIVES A FUCK ABOUT YOUR STUPID JEW FOOD.
CG: I HAD A BOWL OF CHEF BOYARDEE FOR DINNER. WHO THE FUCK CARES.
GC: 1 GU3SS 1LL UN1NV1T3 YOU OV3R FOR ROSH H4SH4N4H 3V3 TH3N
CG: CAN I STILL GET A HONEY DIPPED APPLE?
GC: NOP3
GC: 4ND NO C4LL4H BR34D CO1NS 31TH3R
GC: YOU DON'T G3T 4 S1NGL3 P13C3 OF MY MOMS COOK1NG 1F YOU DONT 4TT3ND
GC: ST3V3N 4ND I W1LL 34T 1T 4LL
CG: DAMMIT
CG: WHY MUST JEW FOOD BE SO DELICIOUS
CG: WAIT A SECOND. I WAS YELLING AT YOU.
GC: H3H3H3
CG: ANYWAY. WE NEED TO GET THE REST OF THE PEOPLE TOGETHER.
GC: GOOD 1D34
GC: SO F4R W3 H4V3 K4Y W1TH YOU M3 ST3V3N 4ND 4R14
GC: 4ND V3RON1C4 W1TH TR4V1S 4ND TWO OTH3R SPOTS
CG: THAT LEAVES NAT, ELLIOT, AND THE BRITISH KIDS.
GC: TH31R N4M3S 4R3 F4TH14 AND 3R1N
CG: WHATEVER.
GC: 4ND YOU FORGOT G4V1N
CG: OH YEAH, CAN'T FORGET THAT BIG LUG.
GC: 3LL1OT IS PROB4BLY GO1NG TO W4NT TO DR1V3 4T L34ST N4T
CG: THAT'S TRUE.
GC: TH3YR3 HOST1NG 3R1N, SO H3 C4N RID3 WI1TH TH3M
GC: 4ND V3RON1C4 1S HOST1NG F4TH14, SO SH3 C4N R1DE W1TH H3R
CG: AND OUR BIG LUG OF A STONER FRIEND?
GC: UH 1T DO3SNT R34LLY M4TT3R
GC: H3 C4N GO WH3R3 3V3R TH3 H3LL H3 W4NTS TO
CG: SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN. YOU GO TELL NAT, AS ELLIOT'S NOT ONLINE.
CG: MY DAD JUST GOT HOME WITH DINNER. I HAVE TO GO BE SOCIAL.
GC: GOOD LUCK W1TH TH4T
carcinoGeneticist [CG] ceased trolling gallowsCalibrator [GC] at 7:37 PM
"ELLIOT!" Nat's voice rings out through the house. Elliot flinches, breaking the point on the pencil he was writing with as it hits the table. "ELLIOT!"
"In the study, Natalie!" He calls. There is a great pounding as Natalie runs down the stairs two at a time. Elliot can hear a groan from the room next to him. He smiles to himself and rolls his eyes. Nat skids to a halt in the door frame. He laughs at her. "Can you please try and be a little more quiet, Nat? I think Erin might still be a little jet lagged."
"You can say that again!" Erin calls from his bedroom just on the other side of the wall. The second they had gotten home from school, Erin had locked himself in his room for a nap.
Nat giggles. "Sorry Erin! Didn't mean to wake you!"
"You should probably be getting up anyway. You missed dinner. There's some leftovers in the refrigerator." Elliot calls at him. Erin groans in response, but there are sounds of him getting up. Elliot then turns to Natalie. "You were saying?"
She looks perplexed for a moment, and then remembers why she had just caused such a ruckus. "Oh yeah! Have you checked your email yet?"
"No. Why, should I have?"
"Yes! The email from Dr. S came in! It has all the info for the club meeting tomorrow!"
Elliot raises an eyebrow. "Dr. S is the sponsor of video game club?"
"Yeah, but that's not the point! The point is, there's an address and a time for the meeting. It's about 10 minutes from the school, but everyone's going to need a ride there."
Elliot sighs. "And you want me to take some people."
She puts her hands behind her back. "Well. I'm pretty sure it's just going to be me and Erin. I was talking to Teresa and–"
"Teresa's driving people? Do they have a death wish?"
She giggled. "No, silly. Kaleigh's driving. Teresa's helping KK organize." Elliot relaxes, and Natalie continues. "Anyway. Teresa says that Kaleigh is driving her, KK, Steven, and Aria."
"Aria? I don't believe I've met her."
Natalie smiled. "She's new. A freshmen, I'm pretty sure. I didn't have an opportunity to talk to her at lunch, but Steven likes her, and that's always a good sign."
"Yes, that is always a good sign." He smiled slightly. Steven did tend to be one of the least social in their group of friends. "Who else is driving? Because there was certainly more people on the sign up sheet."
She pauses for a second, ticking people off on her fingers. "Veronica's taking the rest. If I can remember everyone, she only has to take Fathia and Travis."
"Fathia is the Serket's foreign exchange student, yes?" He also made a mental note that she had forgotten Gavin.
Natalie nods in response. "She and Travis are freshman as well. I think Veronica knows Travis somehow. She freaked out when she saw him at lunch, and specifically requested to drive him to the meeting."
"It couldn't be..." Elliot mutters to himself. He looks back up to Natalie. "Do you know his last name?"
"Um. Nitram. Yeah, I think that's right. Travis Nitram."
Elliot's mouth falls open a little bit. "Is he in a wheelchair?"
"Yeah." Natalie tilts her head in confusion. "Why, what's wrong?"
Composing himself, Elliot does some quick thinking. "Ask Erin if he's okay with riding with Fathia. It's not a particularly good idea to have Veronica drive Travis. I'm...I''m not sure if his wheelchair will fit in her car."
"But your car is smaller."
"Just do as I say, Natalie!" He snaps at her.
Natalie is truly worried now. Elliot never raises his voice at her. "Ell, what's wrong?"
Elliot takes a deep breath to calm himself. "I know Travis as well. He went to our elementary school." He pauses, thinking about how to phrase the next part of the story. "Some things happened between him and Veronica…and it's really not a good idea to leave them alone together. Ever."
Natalie was silent for a moment, and then hesitantly started inching towards the door. "Alright, Elliot. If you say so. I won't ask. I'll go tell Teresa to spread the word in the change of plans."
He nodded. "And Erin too as well. Although, I don't think he knew the original plan."
She giggled. "Kay. I'll tell him." She dashes out of the room. "ERIN!"
"Whaaat?" Erin throws open the door. His normally coiffed black and purple hair sits flat and messy, sticking to his forehead with some of the remaining gel that he had used that morning. He is dressed only in a now wrinkled tee shirt and boxer briefs, and his over sized glasses are absent.
Natalie giggles at the appearance of the normally almost fashion obsessed boy. "Someone's cranky."
Erin grumbles, leaning against the door frame. "What do you want, Natalie?"
She puts her hands on her hips. "I've told you, call me Nat. Only Elliot and Kay call me Natalie."
Erin rolls his eyes, and begins running his fingers through his sticky hair. "Whatever. Nat, then. Do you need something, or did you just feel like bothering me?"
She smiles. "You probably haven't read your email yet, but the information for the club meeting tomorrow came in. We've already worked out rides, and you're going to be riding with Fathia in Veronica's car. That okay?"
His eyes seem to light up. "That's plenty okay. Thank you for telling me, Nat."
She holds back her giggle. "No problem, Erin." She knew that Erin liked Fathia. She knew it. She wants to run up stairs and tell Teresa as quickly as possible.
He looks at her questioningly. "Anything else?"
She looks at him for a moment, before grinning. "Yeah. Put on some pants before Elliot yells at you for indecency."
Erin rolls his eyes, and then turns and shuts the door. Natalie giggles, and then bounces up the stairs to tell Teresa the news.
Elliot rolls his eyes, having been listening to the entire exchange. He definitely didn't approve of Erin walking around in his underwear like he did just after he woke up, but he wasn't going to say anything this once. Looks down at the essay he had been writing, and then pushes it away and opens his laptop.
centaursTesticle [CT] began trolling terminallyCapricious [TC] at 7:57 PM
CT: D - Hello, Gavin
TC: HeY DuDe.
TC: DiD YoU GeT ThAt wEiRd-aSs eMaIl fRoM Dr. S? tHaT WaS SoMe wEiRd-aSs sHiT, mAn.
CT: D - That is actually the reason I am messaging you
CT: D - Do you need a ride to the meeting site
TC: ThAt wOuLd bE MoThErFuCkInG AmAzInG, dUdE.
TC: I WaS WoNdErInG HoW I WaS GoInG To gEt mY AsS ThErE.
TC: ThE BuS Is wAy lAmE, aNd wOuLdN'T GeT Me tHeRe oN MoThErFuCkInG TiMe.
CT: D - Natalie and Travis will also be riding with us
CT: D - Is this acceptable
TC: Of cOuRsE, dUdE
TC: NaT'S ToTaLlY MoThErFuCkInG CoOl, AnD I MeT TrAv tOdAy. He's sO FuCkInG SwEeT, mAn.
TC: He's kInDa tWiTcHy, BuT I ThInK OnCe hE GeTs tO KnOw aLl uS MoThErFuCkErS, hE'Ll bE ThE ChIlLeSt mOtHeRfUcKeR EvEr tO ExIsT.
CT: D - Alright
CT: D - Do you happen to know his trollian handle
TC: HeLlS YeAh i dO.
TC: I'M TaLkInG To hIm rIgHt nOw, In mOtHeRfUcKiNg fAcT.
CT: D - Would you mind sharing the plan with him
CT: D - I don't believe he has been informed yet
TC: SuRe, BrO. nO MoThErFuCkInG PrObLeM At aLl. :o)
CT: D - See you tomorrow then
TC: TaLk tO YoU LaTeR, dUdE
TC: HoNk :o)
centaursTesticle [CT] ceased trolling terminallyCapricious [TC] at 8:11 PM
arsenicCatnip [AC] began trolling gallowsCalibrator [GC] at 7:58 PM
AC: :33 *ac slinks back into the room, and begins rubbing against gc's leg to get her attention*
GC: *GC SCR4TCH3S 4C B3TW33N TH3 34RS, 4CKNOWL3DG1NG TH4T SH3 S33S H3R FR13ND*
AC: :33 hey, elliot thinks that purrhaps it would be a better idea for travis to ride with him and me and erin to go with veronica. is that okay?
GC: 1M SUR3 ITS F1NE BUT 1LL CH3CK
AC: :33 okay, purrfect
AC: :33 *ac curls up on the floor to wait*
gallowsCalibrator [GC] ceased trolling arsenicCatnip [AC] at 8:06 PM
gallowsCalibrator [GC] began trolling grimAuxillatrix [GA] at 8:06 PM
GC: N4T JUST S41D TH4T 3LL1OT W4NTS TO DR1V3 TR4V1S 4ND H4V3 V3RON1IC4 DR1V3 3R1N
GC: 1S TH4T COOL
GA: I Will Check
grimAuxillatrix [GA] ceased trolling gallowsCalibrator [GC] at 8:07 PM
Kaleigh looks over the top of her laptop at the girl now sprawled out on her couch playing a game on her Nintendo DSI. "Veronica?"
Veronica leans her head over the arm of the couch to look at Kaleigh. "Yeah, Kay?"
"Teresa just talked to Natalie. Apparently, Elliot wants to drive Travis and have you drive Erin."
Veronica's face flashes with an emotion that Kaleigh can't exactly place. "Why?"
"She didn't say." Kaleigh glances back at the screen. "Elliot just logged on, though. Do you want me to ask?"
"Uh, yeah." Veronica looks back to her game. "Thanks, doll."
"Mmmhm." Kaleigh had given up on telling Veronica that she hated pet names. She opened another chat window, and sent a message to Elliot.
grimAuxillatrix [GA] began trolling centaursTesticle [CT] at 7:15 PM
GA: Hello Elliot
CT: D - Hello, Kaleigh
CT: D - What did Veronica say about my proposal for tomorrow's transportation
GA: She Wants To Know Why You Made The Request
CT: D - She knows why
GA: May I Ask Why For My Own Personal Knowledge
CT: D - Veronica and Travis have an unfortunate history together
CT: D - Travis attended our elementary school for the first few years
CT: D - He transferred out our second grade year.v
GA: Let Me Guess
GA: Veronica Bullied Him Out
CT: D - Something like that
GA: I Figured It Was Something Like That From The Way She Acted When She Saw Him At Lunch Today
CT: D - He was at lunch
GA: Yes
GA: Teresa Invited Him To Sit At Our Table
GA: That Is How He Found Out About And Signed Up For The Club
CT: D - Do you know what grade he is in
GA: I Believe He Is A Freshman
CT: D - How strange
GA: What Is Strange
CT: D - Oh, nothing
CT: D - Tell Veronica I won't take no for an answer
GA: Okay
grimAuxillatrix [GA] ceased trolling centaursTesticle [CT] at 7:26 PM
Kaleigh looks back up from her laptop screen to find Veronica staring at her with a blank expression. "What did he say?"
Kaleigh quickly gathers her thoughts, deciding she doesn't need to mention what she had just learned. "He says he won't take no for an answer. And that you would know why."
Veronica grumbles, shutting her game off. "And did he tell you why?"
"I just told you –"
She sits up and turns around. "No, did he tell you? I know you asked. You can't help yourself."
Kaleigh froze. "No."
Veronica narrows her eyes slightly. "Fine. Whatever. Don't ask me, then. Tell him I'll transport the Brits."
Kaleigh begins to stand up. "Veronica, are you –"
"'M fine." She mutters. She glances at her watch and stands up. "I should probably get home. Fathia looks like the type to explode from lack of social interaction."
Kaleigh sighs slightly. "Okay." She gestures towards the loft above her. "I think your bag is in my room." As Veronica goes upstairs, Kaleigh closes her laptop and turns to her sketchbook. The most recent page had various doodles, ideas for a shirt design for her mom's boutique. She didn't really approve of graphic tees as a fashion statement, but it would sell.
Veronica trudges back down the metal staircase, her surprisingly light backpack in tow. She walks over to Kaleigh, who is chewing on the end of a pen thoughtfully. She puts a finger underneath her chin, and Kaleigh tilts her head up to receive a kiss. Veronica looks at her. "I'm not mad at you."
Kaleigh smiles slightly. "I know."
Veronica looks down at the sketch page, and taps a group of symbols. "I like the zodiac idea."
Kaleigh tilts her head slightly. "Really? It's kind of…plain."
Veronica shrugs. "It's simple, but I think it would look nice. I mean, I'm not a fashionista, but I would buy it."
Kaleigh laughs. "Well, it is your type of customer we're trying to get with this. I'll work on it."
Veronica grins, and kisses Kaleigh again. "See ya, hon."
"See you." Kaleigh follows Veronica out, closing the door behind her. She leans against it for a moment. Tomorrow was going to be interesting, even with Elliot intervening.
A/N: Again, sorry about the color thing. Fanfiction . net is evil about formatting. It kinda made it annoying to read, I know.