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Post by Mia on Sept 8, 2011 16:57:37 GMT -5
"Slow down, you'll get the hiccups." Seth laughed when he saw the way Kyle was eating. He reached over with a napkin to wipe Ari's mouth, earning a whine in return. He noticed Connor stick his tongue out at his brother but didn't say anything since he wasn't being disruptive or anything.
Naomi looked up in surprise when Toni approached her. She hadn't realized she would actually have to dance! "Uh...s-sure." She stood, biting her lip and taking his hand, letting him lead her out to the dance floor. "I-I really don't know how to dance." She admitted softly, keeping her gaze lowered.
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Post by Tori on Sept 8, 2011 17:11:23 GMT -5
As usual, Kyle didn't hear what Seth had to say, and continued gorging the food down his throat until he got his cake. Just so he could do the same with that. Only a lot messier, his mouth being covered in cake. Not as much as Arielle, but close. Brooklyn was trying to eat as carefully as she could, not wanting to spill anything on her dress mostly, and Connor just ate like Arielle did, with his hands, but not as messy either.
Toni chuckled, helping Naomi up to her feet as he led her out to the dance floor next. "That's okay. All you have to do, is follow my lead, and you'll be great." he reassured her, placing a hand at her waist and the other holding her hand still.
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Post by Mia on Sept 8, 2011 17:19:59 GMT -5
Naomi nodded and placed one of her hands on his shoulder, still biting her lip. She followed his lead in time with the music, reminding her of her very first time meeting Max. Her blush darkened and she smiled a bit, still trying to ignore the feel of people watching her.
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Post by Tori on Sept 8, 2011 17:28:10 GMT -5
Toni started slow, along with the music, taking one step, then the other. Mostly to make sure Naomi wouldn't lose her balance and trip. After a while of dancing, Toni pulled in Naomi for a closer hug, whispering in her ear, "See? You're dancing great." he kissed the top of her forehead as a father would do, and whispered again, "Max is very lucky to have someone like you. Just as I'm very happy to have a daughter-in-law as special as you."
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Post by Mia on Sept 11, 2011 16:27:29 GMT -5
"Only cuz you're leading." Naomi blushed, smiling and looking away. She blushed even deeper, tears filling her eyes. "T-thanks." She stuttered, feeling silly and keeping her gaze down, sniffing loudly. "I don't think I'm special though..."
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Post by Tori on Sept 11, 2011 16:44:36 GMT -5
"What are you talking about?" Toni frowned, moving his hand to lift Naomi's chin up to face him. "Of course you're special. Why would you think you weren't?" he asked, more out of curiosity than anything.
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Post by Mia on Sept 11, 2011 16:58:09 GMT -5
Naomi shrugged, suddenly sorry she even said anything. "Because," She whispered, a tear sliding down her cheek. "My mom always said I wasn't before she gave me up." She shrugged, lowering her gaze again. "I just always believed her."
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Post by Tori on Sept 11, 2011 17:05:49 GMT -5
Toni kept a soft yet concerned gaze over Naomi. They were hardly dancing now, the music was coming to an end, and Toni hardly was moving his feet in a pattern anymore. "Naomi. Sweetheart. Even though your mom had said those things, it doesn't mean you should believe in what she says. Because honestly, its her loss. She missed out on how beautiful her own daughter became. But now, you have a family that loves you, a husband, a beautiful baby girl, and another beautiful baby on the way," he motioned down to her belly, rubbing it gently before looking up in her eyes again, "You are, in every way special, Naomi. Don't ever let anyone else tell you otherwise." he finished off, as well as the song had. Toni finished his dance with her with a fatherly peck on the forehead before letting Naomi back in her seat next to Max and sitting back down in his own.
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Post by Mia on Sept 12, 2011 21:32:13 GMT -5
Naomi rose her head as Toni started talking, sniffing softly. When he was done, she was blushing deeply and bit her lip, smiling a bit. "Thanks Toni." She didn't believe him completely just yet, it would still take some time for that, but she was grateful that he thought so. Naomi settled herself in her seat, biting her lip again and wiping away remaining tears. "I think it's your turn to dance now." She said to Max.
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Post by Tori on Sept 12, 2011 22:57:21 GMT -5
Max looked up at Naomi, watching as she wiped away the last of her tears. He kissed her cheek softly and smiled to her. "So it is." he replied back, and stood to his feet, making his way over to Mia next, holding his hand out to hers. "May I have this dance, m'lady?"
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Post by Mia on Sept 13, 2011 21:20:27 GMT -5
Mia looked up when Max held his hand out to her, startled at his voice. "Oh! I didn't even know you were there." Getting over her embarrassment quickly, Mia grinned and took Max's hand. "Yes you may, good sir." She laughed and allowed him to lead her out to the dance floor. "So, how does it feel to be a married man?"
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Post by Tori on Sept 13, 2011 21:39:07 GMT -5
Max laughed along with her, leading her out to the dance floor just as the next song began. "Mmm...It's good, so far." he said, his voice sounding a bit unsure of his answer. He let his hand rest on Mia's waist while the other held her hand softly.
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Post by Mia on Sept 14, 2011 16:40:27 GMT -5
"So far?" Mia rose an eyebrow. "Not having second thoughts, are you?" She was only half kidding. She noticed the unease in his voice and squeezed his hand reassuringly.
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Post by Tori on Sept 14, 2011 23:03:44 GMT -5
Max shrugged. "Just a bit nervous about the new baby." he simply put, looking down at their feet moving for a moment before tilting his head back up to Mia's face again. "Ari's not even a year old yet, and Nai is already pregnant with a second baby? And with the wedding..." he sighed, his eyes narrowing back down to their feet, keeping them moving in an easy flow. "I'm glad we finally got married though. I really am. it's what I was waiting for all this time. It's just...it's all so overwhelming. Everything going on at once."
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Post by Mia on Sept 17, 2011 20:44:39 GMT -5
Mia patted Max's shoulder, smiling a bit. "I understand it can be overwhelming, I've raised quite a few kids back to back." She tilted her head, tilting Max's face up at the same time. "But I know you can get through this. You gotten through way worse, right? It'll all calm down, and then you all can live happily ever after, alright?" She smiled again. "It's alright to be worried. Just, make sure not to let Naomi see that your worried, she'll freak out."
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