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Post by Cambridge Brackenfield on Apr 16, 2005 1:08:50 GMT -5
"I have a hard time talking to women too. It is a lot easier to talk to guys since they are more predictable and laid back." Cambridge replies.
"I hardly have any female friends at all. Except maybe Selja, but that's a little different."
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Post by Tom McLeod on Apr 16, 2005 1:12:50 GMT -5
"Yeah, she seemed pretty nice... Valodya is luckier than he realizes, I think she is in love with him and he doesn't seem to care... If I had a girl that loved me I'd never do that..."
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Post by Cambridge Brackenfield on Apr 16, 2005 1:17:00 GMT -5
"That's because you're a nice guy, Tom. You don't go around messing with people's emotions. You're a really nice guy, Tom. You'll find the right gal."
Cambridge pinches his cheek playfully.
"So keep your chin up, partner."
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Post by Tom McLeod on Apr 16, 2005 1:21:33 GMT -5
"Thanks... I don't think I realized how much I needed that" I say. It is strange, but it felt pretty good when she pinched me... "So I'll try... Partner."
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Post by Cambridge Brackenfield on Apr 16, 2005 1:30:19 GMT -5
"Oh you." Cambridge feels sorry for the poor guy. He is really nice, but just very shy and he doesn't assert himself.
Sie kisses him on the cheek playfully. "I worry about you, you know. Sometimes you just don't seem happy."
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Post by Tom McLeod on Apr 16, 2005 1:35:38 GMT -5
The kiss was unexpected, but certainly not unwelcome. I smile visably. "Th... Thanks. Maybe I should try to be more open, especially with myself... The truth is... I like you. A lot..." I say as my face goes red and I look at the floor.
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Post by Cambridge Brackenfield on Apr 16, 2005 1:38:27 GMT -5
"Huh?" Cambridge asks. It takes a moment for it to process.
"Oh sheesh! Really? No, you're joking? Really? You?"
"Well I don't know what to say...."
"...I kind of...have started to get involved with Sakari, but not much has happened with that yet..."
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Post by Tom McLeod on Apr 16, 2005 1:41:07 GMT -5
"Oh..." I say, not really angry, just surprised. "I don't know if I can compete with him... I just don't know what to say..."
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Post by Cambridge Brackenfield on Apr 16, 2005 1:44:01 GMT -5
"I don't know what to say. I don't know. I like you both as friends. I don't really know what my feelings are..."
"Sorry...this is a little awkward..."
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Post by Tom McLeod on Apr 16, 2005 1:47:14 GMT -5
I chuckle slightly. "I'll say... When we met back in England I never thought I'd feel this way, but I do." I sigh, still feeling very awkward.
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Post by Cambridge Brackenfield on Apr 16, 2005 1:49:23 GMT -5
"You're a nice boy, and I like you and all. My feelings about things are kind of a mess. I just...I don't know. Any relationship I've ever been in has been this gray area between friendship and romance. I guess...history just repeats itself."
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Post by Tom McLeod on Apr 16, 2005 1:51:54 GMT -5
I shrug. "And I've never had a relationship. This is all very new to me..."
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Post by Cambridge Brackenfield on Apr 16, 2005 1:58:31 GMT -5
There is a lot of tension in the air and it isn't getting much better.
Cambridge pats Tom on the back. Poor Lonely guy, sie thinks to hirself.
Sie rubs his back. "I'm sorry you've been alone."
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Post by Tom McLeod on Apr 16, 2005 2:02:04 GMT -5
"It's okay... I've learned to live with it. And you're still my friend." In my heart I know I want more than that from her, and to me sie is a she, but even if nothing happens between us it is still enough.
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Post by Cambridge Brackenfield on Apr 16, 2005 2:04:41 GMT -5
"It is getting a little late. If you want to stay here, you can. I'll just call downstairs for a cot. I'm sure they can bring one up for you. It will save our party on expenses anyway."
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