~ the greatest pain, the sweetest love

[``MIA]

((Lmaoo duudee you're likg already matchmaking percy and evaa xDDD
Cal: well, that's fine, but you better be there.
Me: xDDD you didn't faint when you were watching Alba. XDDDDDD
Lmaoao and I think alba probably only wants boys
But I guess one of. Them is just gonna have to deal haah))

Piper smirked as she ate, finally finishing and pushing things aside. "Ah, well, you must be the perfect gentlemen." It was a bit odd how he was taking a vacation if he was 'married to his work'. She knew that people like that barely ever took a vacation, and when they did it was off in Hawaii or some other fancy little place. She sighed quietly. "I'm glad that you came here, Noah." The woman paused lightly, fingers tapping lightly at the table. "So, what happened then, Noah?" Her eyes peered at him curiously, a distant look in her eyes. "When you left that year. What happened?"

"Sounds good to me." Titus chuckled, following the pretty little woman with delight. When they got to the Italian restaurant, they sat at a table underneath the dim light. He smiled across the table at her, an excited glint appearing in his eyes. "So, do you know Garrett and Alba, besides, you know, teaching their kids?"

[Mur]

((XDDD Nooo I can just see it like
Alistairs Kid: Eva your ugly
Percy: She's not ugly!
Eva: Percy you so sweet -hug-
Percy: OMGGG GET AWAY COOTTIEISS -pushesaway-
GET AWAY BEFORE YOU KILL ME -runs-
Mur: XDDDDD LMAAOO AHAHA so funneh
Jack: Of course I ammm why would i leave youu? Aside form all the blood and...yeah...
Mur: XDDD dude you gunna make yourself sick just thinking about it lmaao xD
iddk what alba wants and idk what they have lmaaoo I just think
garry wants a mini alba cause he loves his so much xDDD LMAO ))

“Probably not perfect, but I’ll take that as a complement.” Noah smiled, looking sweetly at Piper. But their conversation carried on, and she wound up asking him about when he left, and he didn’t really have an answer for her. What was he supposed to say, anyways? I’m sorry that I forgot about you?
“You really want to know?” He asked, sighing lightly as he looked at her, a small frown taking over his face. “I…don’t really know myself, to tell you the truth. I got kind of busy once we finally settled in, catching up with school and stuff. I guess…friends just kind of got lost in the mix.” He said solemnly, frowning apologetically at Piper. “I’m sorry I never called or anything.”

Salem smiled at Titus from across the table, unable to ignore that charming little sparkle in his handsome blue eyes. She shrugged, though, in response to his inquiry, knowing that no matter how much she knew Garrett and Alba, he’d obviously now them better.
“I know them as much as any friend, I guess.” She answered, looking pretty relaxed now at the restaurant. “Garrett and I met when we were about Percy’s age, actually…maybe a little older. So I’ve known him for a while, I guess, since I’m allowed to cross the street by myself now.” She teased, grinning happily. “I don’t know Alba as well, but she seems like a pretty great person - and Percy’s a real charmer, so I figure it runs in the family.” She nodded, giggling lightly. “I don’t have to ask how well you know them. Garrett must be a pretty good in-law, letting you come stay with them like that.” she paused, her cheeks staining red lightly as she glanced down to the table. “Percy, uh, told me something about your place catching on fire the other day. That’s got to be just terrible, I’m sorry.”

[``MIA]

((OMG dude, my mom is so freakin annoying. She was going to fucking steal my soda because she was 'hot' when she had this huge ass bottle of tea in the fridge. So I told he fucking no and all of a sudden I'm the bad guy and the only thing my mother can say to justify everything is 'I'm your mother. I don't have to ask' and that is why I hate you, "mother".

Cal: idk.
Me: xDDDDDDDD what's different between alba's pregnancy and potentially cal's. XDDD
Cal: leave him alone. As long as he's thereeee.)))

"It's okay. I never called either." It hadn't exactly been what she was asking, because she wanted to know simply where he had gone and what he had done. Piper truly did wonder what had happened to him, but it wasn't like she was any better. She had to do more things than simply worry about some boy she had only know for some time of a year. Piper took in a tired breath, glancing at the clock before standing up and putting her plates away in the sink, as well as his when he finished. "How long are you staying?" she asked timidly, glancing up at him. "Did you want to doing something when I'm off of work?"

"Oh, well, it wasn't really Garrett's idea. You see, my sister is a little demon, so she runs the family." Titus chuckled lightly, glancing at her with a small smirk. "Of course, if either of them heard that, I'd probably end up being cut into pieces." Titus pouted at this, before shrugging his shoulders and eying her with a light smile. "As for the house, I think I'm okay. The colors were pretty disgusting, you know, and the neighbors were really loud. The old lady in the house behind mine sometimes threw things in my lawn." Titus scowled lightly at the memory, shaking his head. "I don't care what anyone says, that evil woman was capable of taking care of herself."

[Mur]

((Ughghhghg I sorry dude thats stupid -.-
I hate it when stuff like that happens man thats rediculious. ugh
your mom so annoying maann I sorry

Jack: I don't mind seeing Alba in pain, but cal.... =( -snuggleshiscallie-
i love youuu -purrsnuggle- so much.
Mur: XDDD Yeahh suuree lmaaoo
Jack: its truueee, >=( I don't want Calypso in pain. Ever. Period. ))

“Uh, I’m going to be here a couple of weeks, or at least that’s how long I’ve got reserved at the hotel I’m staying at.” Noah nodded, his eyes fluttering curiously to Piper as she spoke to him, a solemn, but interested look on his face. “But Yeah, I’d love to do something with you.” He grinned, watching her every movement closely. “Actually, there’s this…gala thing at this art museum I was invited to. Its not here in town, but its not far. And contrary to what you might think, its not, strictly speaking, exactly that serious.” He smirked, recalling the last art gala he went to ended up with half of the attendees going home drunk off of wine, the others protecting the paintings from the stumbling men and women. “It’s this weekend, on Saturday, if you’re interested…I was given two tickets, but I’m sure I could get another one if your boyfriend is coming back from that business trip of his before then.”

“Oh?” Salem asked, laughing at Titus’ sudden description of his sister. “No, we wouldn’t want that, would we?” She grinned, listening as he continued with all he had to say, sighing lightly with a small smirk as he finished complaining about his old neighbor woman.
“Sounds like you came from a lovely neighborhood.” She teased lightly, watching the boy across from her happily. “I can’t say mine are any better, though, if that’d make you feel better. I’ve got this guy in the apartment next to mine, Jack, and uh…well, lets just say I wish he’d romance his girlfriend in hotels more often.” She nodded, a small devious look sparkling in her green eyes. “So are you planning on rebuilding, or just relocating?” She asked, leaning onto the table slightly as she stared across at the man. “From what you said about your neighbors, I’m guessing the latter?” She asked, smiling inquisitively.

[``MIA]

(((Alba: welll thankks >:c
Cal: it's okaaay, Jack, I believe youuu. C: -nuzzlenuzzle- annndd I guess we can have triplets, if you really want, but that doesn't meaaan we'llg et two boys and a giirl. And I'll be so fatttt. :cccc
Me: xDDDDD why is that all you worry about bit not really all fat it's the babby.
Me: hmmmm xDDDD what rppp shouldd we do nextt?? XDD)))

She pondered on his words, chewing on her lip before a bright grin took over. "Actually, he doesn't get home until Sunday. And I'm sure he could find a way home if I don't feel like picking him up." She leapt forward, wrapping her arms around him and pulling him into her embrace as she lightly pecked his cheek. "That sounds fun. I don't know anything about art, but I'll go." It'll be fun to simply dress up and go to some unimportant thing, drinking wine and eating cheese off tooth-picks. She pulled away to smile sweetly at him, looking rather happy. "I haven't done anything so fancy. Sean doesn't like dressing up." She pouted momentarily, deciding that this was another sore point with the man named 'Sean'.

Titus felt himself laughing at the thought of Salem's neighbor. "I think you should suggest some sound proof walls for him." He had been wondering where to move, but he knew that he'd need to find someone cheap. "An apartment, maybe. But, you see, I really hate those houses that are way too close to the others. You either hear, you know, /those/ noises or children crying about some monster in their closet." Titus scowled at this, pursing his lips only momentarily as he was suddenly forced back into the world of reality. "But, that doesn't really matter, does it? I just need a house, and I don't have time to go around /looking/ for houses. Besides, it'll be just me." Titus shrugged his shoulders, turning his calm, blue eyes on her with a wolfish grin. "You can join me in that great adventure of finding a house, if you want."

[Mur]

((Jack: You're welcome.
And yeahh Cal I know. I don't care what happens, really, I just don't want you
being in more pain than you need to be =( And I wisht hat was none at all -snuggleshiscallie-
And I don't care if you get fat. =) I'll still love you foreeerrr hehee
even if you get as fat as mur, >=D
Mur: o.o dude I'm not-
Jack: shhhh -purrpettlickscal-
Mur: XDDD
iddkk dude we kind of just started this onee lmaaoo
did you wanna do a becoming jane era one? XDDD ))

“Alright, its settled.” Noah said with a laugh, his cheeks flushing a light rosy color as Piper gave him a quick kiss. It was sentimental, but it cheered him all the same as a lovers, as he hoped Piper soon to be. Even if there happened to be another man in the way, for now. “To be honest with you, Piper,” He smirked, watching the girl with happy blue eyes, leaning down towards her just a little. “I don’t know a thing about art, either.” He whispered, chuckling lightly as he placed his hands gently upon the sides of her arms as she pulled away from him, a look of pride showing on his face. He frowned, briefly, very briefly, as she mentioned that Sean didn’t like dressing up with her, which he found very…odd. Why wouldn’t a man want to see Piper as decorative as she could be, thrown into a dress, perhaps red and silky, accentuating her natural, god-given appearance of goddess-like gorgeousness? But that was too deep of a thought for now, and too good of a mental picture, so he instead offered her a lighthearted smile instead, and was determined to love the girl dearly. “I’ll come pick you up for it, then? And all expenses will be on me; promise.” He grinned, his eyes sparkling with delight as he stared at the beautiful blonde in front of him.

“I think he’s a little too preoccupied to hear me.” Salem said with a slight shrug, giggling at Titus’ suggestion for her neighbor. She smirked, though, as he mentioned children, finding it a little humorous how he would gladly forget it, though he happened to be living with a child now. “I don’t know…I suppose after being at work all day, anything’s quiet for me.” She said calmly, her words actually pretty true. When you spent all day with tiny, crying, screaming, laughing children, even a rock concert could seem pretty quiet.
She blushed at that handsome grin that showed up on his face, laughing at his suggestion. “Hmm…as tempting as that is, house hunting with me is a terrible idea. If I saw a place I liked, I’d probably just try buying it before you did.” She teased, stopping only as the waiter came over and took their orders. Once he’d collected both of them, Salem turned her curious eyes back to Titus, a little question poking at her mind. “So what is it you do, Titus, anyways?” She asked interestedly. “My occupations a little, well, obvious. Yours isn‘t, though.” She murmured, smirking teasingly at the boy. “I’d say you were a model, but I’m pretty sure Percy would have told me that, too.”

[``MIA]

(((Me: or as fat as meee :ccc
Cal: heehehee -nuzzlenuzzlejack- -purrpurrpettlicksjack- c: okaaaay then. It will allll be a-okkk. -smothersmothersjack-
Me: xDDDDDDDD dududee xDDDDDDD this plot seems to be going fast, duudde.
I'ma make titus a fireman lmaoaoaoaoao the ironyyyyy. I was gonna make him a vet but titi said he wanted something manly cause jess is teasing him hahah
Titi: >:c shuttt uppppp
Jess: lol titi likes sticking his hand up animal's buttt
Titi: -throwssodaatjesse-))))

Piper stared with wide eyes as Noah leaned toward her, a blush painting her cheeks as he whispered his words quietly to her. She smiled lightly at him as he pulled back, leaning forward to hug him and nuzzle lightly at his chest with a tiny giggle. She smiled as he placed his hand on her arms, glancing up at him with a light smile playing on her lips. "Okay. I'll be waiting then." She grinned lightly at him, pulling back and suddenly holding the door open. "I'll see you then, Noah."

Titus felt himself smirking at her words, but he also knew that his cheeks were a little red at her compliment. "No, I'm not. As horribly pathetic as it is, I work at the fire-station." He was frowning, a scowl on his lips as he seemed to remember something. "My house burning down will never cease to be the topic there. A fire-man whose house got burnt down." He looked obviously very miffed, a huff falling from his lips before he turned and smiled at Salem. "But that's what happens if you broke up with some psycho. Not that I knew she was insane, but she did burn down my house."

[Mur]

((Jack: Hehe yesssss all okay, -dragshiscalaway- -farfaraway-
Mur: XDD it does? lmaaoo oh welll xDDD we can drag it out i guess lmao
ahahahaha titi xDDDDD
Salem: >=D Titus you sexy fireman youu -tackleglompsnugglerapelicktiti-
Mur: XDDD jesss you might wanna be careful what you sayy lmaaoo
Titi one of mia's favorites she might make you a vet next time LMAO XDDDDD
Autumn: I don't care what Jesse does I always love him. =)
Mur: Liiike you loved Noah?
Autumn: -.-
Noah: -hasbighatnow- =D -proudofhimself- ))

Noah smiled lightheartedly at the girl as she opened the door for him to leave, giving a slight polite bow before he made his way out of the door. “Alright, Miss Halliwell.” He smiled, disappearing out the door and down the hallway.
The following weekend, he dressed himself in an elegant tuxedo and arrived at Piper’s home promptly when he said he would. He was excited, to say the least, to see Piper again, and to be taking her out to something…well, pretty nice, especially with what she said about Sean. Not to say that he was exactly proud of showing up her boyfriend, but…well, he was. Very proud, really.
He sighed deeply as he reached the girl’s apartment door, running a hand loosely through his hair, ruffling it very lightly, before he knocked on the door. He stood up straight, a nervous, but happy smile appearing on his face as he locked his hands behind his back, waiting excitedly outside of Piper’s door.

“That’s not pathetic.” Salem murmured with a proud, optimistic sort of consideration. Firemen, in her opinion, were actually very noble, risking their lives on a daily basis. It was a lot more noble, actually, than her own suggestion of his career. She stared in surprise as he spoke more about his house fire, though, half tempted to laugh, though she didn’t want to upset him by doing so.
“Your ex burned your house down?” She asked, sounding incredibly surprised. “Wow, that’s…I’m not even going to ask.” She sighed, grinning at the man across from her. “If it makes you feel better, I’ve never burned a house down, nor do I plan to.” she said, smirking with a reassuring tone of voice. “I almost lit a school on fire, but that was a little different. My teachers never liked paying as much attention to students as I do.” She blushed, giggling lightly.

[``MIA]

(((Me: yeaaahh jessss I play favoritesss xDDDDDD
Jess: -pout-
Titi: hehehe -gladhesuggestedit- -nuzzlenuzzlehissalem-
Piper: heeehee cuuttiieeeee noaah -glompsnoah-
Me: ehhhhhhh I sooo noooott happpyyy)))


She had decided to wear a short, rather fancy green dress with black trip around the edges, though surely strapless. Her hair, however, wouldn't cooperate and so was up in a messy bun. She decided to try and at least make it look pretty, putting some bright pin in her hair and she was finally finished. Make-up was unneeded. She rarely wore make-up, and she wasn't going to put it on now. For some reason, she only wanted to impress Noah with what was normal. She was sure she wouldn't look the best where they were going, but she could really care less. She was simply too excited to ponder on trivial things like that. However, the door knocked, and she placed on her black shoes as she went on to the door. She grinned sweetly at him, telling him to hold on for a moment as she grabbed her coat and keys then left the room. And finally, she was standing next to him, and all the nerves she had managed to ignore were rising up. "Hey," she smiled, blushing. "You look handsome, of course."

Titus grinned lightly, a little proud that his story gave her some amusement, even though his dignity was a little abused. "Yes, well, she wasn't a very normal lady. And, thank you, your words are very reassuring." He smiled sweetly at her, feeling suddenly proud of both himself and his date. "I'm glad I asked you out then. I'll finally be dating someone who doesn't have killer intent toward me."

[Mur]

((xDDD LMAO yeahh mia all your charries gotta be careful lmao xDDD
or they end up in troubbllee lmaao xDD ahahha
Salem: >=D I love youuu titi -snugglepurr- my tiiittus Veronnnaa hee sexyyy
Noah: Well thank you, =D -proudsmughappysnuggle- You're always very cute yourself.
Very hot and sexy, =)
Mur: i knoow dude =(
I soorrorroryy maannn
and I dun wanna go out to eatt I all tired and ugly looking xDDDDD LMAO ))

Noah’s breath was sucked from his chest as his eyes fell upon Piper, the girl looking absolutely…stunning, even if she wasn’t wearing any makeup. She was the most gorgeous woman he’d ever seen, fancy clothes or not, and there was nothing that could make him think otherwise. Especially nnow, when he only had so long to appreciate it.
He looked her up and down happily, a bright, elated smile on his face as he stepped close to the girl, offering her his arm gently like some polite gentleman that he aspired to be. “I’m handsome?” He asked, chuckling lightly with a humored smile on his face. “Well, thank you, but I have to say you look…Perfect, Piper. Absolutely perfect.” He said, looking rather speechless, as he happened to be. He didn’t mean to flatter her, at least, not entirely, but he did, and he led her down to his rented, flashy looking car. He stopped, opening the door for her to get inside, behaving a little more chivalrous than normal.
Once they were at the building, which wasn’t to far away, about 15 minutes or so, Noah got out and promptly did the same, opening Piper’s door for her as casually as possible, before friendlily offering her his hand. “Now, if anyone asks you about the art…just say it all looks great, okay?” He said, grinning a little deviously at the girl. “We can mock it later, if you’d like, but…getting slapped by an artist isn’t exactly the greatest way to spend an evening.”

Salem laughed at Titus’ sudden pride at her not wanting to kill him, finding it a little interesting to think he hadn’t had much luck in the dating world. “Ah, well, I can’t be the only one.” She shrugged, smiling happily at the handsome firefighter. “But I’m, um…glad you asked me out, too.” She nodded, a little bashful as she looked upon him warmly. “Its nice to talk to someone who knows more than just the alphabet.” She grinned. “You know, I’ve never come across a kid that likes his uncle as much as Percy seems to like you, and I can see why. You’re a nice guy, Titus, as far as I can tell; I’m sorry your other dates didn’t seem to think so.”

[``MIA]

(((Lmaoo yeah xDDDDDDDDD I misss playing blaiissee but I hate joining sites. Peoppple are so freakkking dramatic dududee xDDDD and I have no tallent
Titus: -dragssalemaway-
Piper: hahehhhh -nuzzlenuzzle- love youuu.
I always tired and ugly looooking :c)))

"Perfection isn't real, Noah." Her voice was teasing, but the way her cheeks lit up seemed to obviously say that she was flattered. "But thank you for the compliment, since your tried so hard." She let out a light giggle, leaning forward to hug him in greeting. As they went to the car, he held the door open for her, which made her her stomach flutter. She grinned with delight as he did it once more, standing beside him and holding his hand tightly. "You seem to have experience." She giggled with amusement, linking her arm with his and lightly resting against him.

"Uh, well, Percy's a pretty good listener." Titus chuckled quietly, offering her a gentle smile as he leaned forward and rested his elbows on the table, chin being suppored by his knuckles. "He's a good kid, too. He knows how to make entertainment at the right moment, too. You should've seen the Christmas party last year. There were cookie crumbs /all/ on the floor, and he was sitting on the couch hugging one their cat extremely tight like it was a pillow. His eyes were almost about to pop out." Titus snickered lightly, before shrugging his shoulders and sighing lightly. "But I don't care about the other dates right now."

[Mur]

((XDDDD Daweehh I sorry dude lmaaoo yeahh
waiit no oy ou has tallent whatchoo talking about maaannn?
The people on the other sites just dummbbb xDD
Noah: =) I love you tooo -snuggle- -purrr- -petpethug-
Mur: Duududeee my cat just scratched me real bad, =(
my palm hurt noowww I dun wanna hold things xDDDD ))

“Ah, well, I do.” Noah laughed lightly, still holding the girl close to him gently as they walked inside of the building. At the door, a man took a few tickets from Noah, before allowing them to continue inside. Once they were in, there were men walking around in tuxes handing out glasses of wine and little foods to eat, as well as people wandering around admiring the many fascinating paintings inside of the gallery.
Noah took up a glass of wine happily, grabbing another and handing it to the gorgeous woman at his side, a bright grin on his face. “Here you are, Piper.” he smiled, giving her a light little wink. “I think we’re both going to need one of these.”

Salem smiled, leaning in against the table towards Titus a little as he rested his chin on his knuckles, staring over him happily. She laughed, quite loudly, at his story, a charmed little grin on her round face. “Ah, that sounds like Percy alright.” She giggled, staring brightly at Titus. She flushed a little as he kept talking, a solemn, honored smirk showed on he face, her eyes focused brightly on the man. “There must never be a quiet moment back at home, huh?” She asked lightly, looking at the boy curiously. “What with all the fires and cookie crumbs.” She said, sighing lightly, eyeing the boy wearily. “What would a guy with an exciting life like yours want with a kindergarten teacher?”

[``MIA]

(((Nooo you should hear all my english teachehhehrs :c
Yeaaah
My kitty scratched myyy hand all up tooooo I sadddddd now I have an ugly handddd
Bryaan adammsss has a sexy voice xDDD)))


She eyed the glass of wine, smirking lightly at his words as she took a quick sip of the liquid that swiveled around in the glass. "Why do we need alcohol so badly?" she eyed him, affection seeming to be the only expression she had around him. Grinning, she dragged him off toward a certain piece in the middle. Piper tilted her head a little, her eyebrows furrowing in confusion as she stared. "It looks kind of odd, doesn't it?" There were two people in picture, oddly angled and it wasn't until she noticed the name did she realize what they were actually doing. She blushed rather darkly. "Oh my..." Piper placed her hands on her lips, falling silent until she broke out into tiny giggles. "Wow. Now I know what you meant." She smirked, spinning around and suddenly drinking the rest of the wine.

Titus' smile grew even wider when she leaned forward to meet him, feeling a little bit too giddy inside. He brushed it off just for a moment, chewing on his tongue as he listened to her. What really had made him ask her out beside him being some kind of man-whore? "Yes, the fires and the crumbs on sweet, chubby, innoccent little faces are things that get me through the day." He tried to think on the things that he liked about her, and suddenly a smiled fell on his lips. "Well, you works with little children, which means you're patient. That's a really good thing because, being totally honest, I am a huge ass in the morning." He felt a deep laugh rumbling in his chest. "Well, why would some beautiful woman accept a date with a homeless man?" He pouted sweetly at this. "I /will/ work for food, of course."

[``MIA]

(((Nooo you should hear all my english teachehhehrs :c
Yeaaah
My kitty scratched myyy hand all up tooooo I sadddddd now I have an ugly handddd
Bryaan adammsss has a sexy voice xDDD)))


She eyed the glass of wine, smirking lightly at his words as she took a quick sip of the liquid that swiveled around in the glass. "Why do we need alcohol so badly?" she eyed him, affection seeming to be the only expression she had around him. Grinning, she dragged him off toward a certain piece in the middle. Piper tilted her head a little, her eyebrows furrowing in confusion as she stared. "It looks kind of odd, doesn't it?" There were two people in picture, oddly angled and it wasn't until she noticed the name did she realize what they were actually doing. She blushed rather darkly. "Oh my..." Piper placed her hands on her lips, falling silent until she broke out into tiny giggles. "Wow. Now I know what you meant." She smirked, spinning around and suddenly drinking the rest of the wine.

Titus' smile grew even wider when she leaned forward to meet him, feeling a little bit too giddy inside. He brushed it off just for a moment, chewing on his tongue as he listened to her. What really had made him ask her out beside him being some kind of man-whore? "Yes, the fires and the crumbs on sweet, chubby, innoccent little faces are things that get me through the day." He tried to think on the things that he liked about her, and suddenly a smiled fell on his lips. "Well, you works with little children, which means you're patient. That's a really good thing because, being totally honest, I am a huge ass in the morning." He felt a deep laugh rumbling in his chest. "Well, why would some beautiful woman accept a date with a homeless man?" He pouted sweetly at this. "I /will/ work for food, of course."

[Mur]

((Nooo I dont want to they all arses xDDD LMAO
Cause IIII think you a good writer and I the only person that matters
'Cause I god. LMAO XDDDDD nonono
yeaaahh it hurts maann stupid cat tried
eating my foot too, >=( Meaniiee cat man

dudududue I liked that movie XDDDD that was cool
even though Lui a bad guy lmaao omg
I love magic and all that stuff that was coooool dude coooool
-happyperson-
Way better than the garry movie xDDDDD
Garrett: I was maried. o.o -scarredd- ))

Noah drank down his glass quickly, in the middle of consuming the red liquid when Piper spoke. Once he was finished, though, he pulled the glass away from his mouth and grinned at her, a knowing look on his face.
“Lets just say it makes the art a lot better.” He answered, nodding with a charming smile. “Why else do you think everyone is drinking it?” He asked, laughing lightly as the girl dragged him away. He stared at the painting curiously, licking his lips lightly as he realized just what it was, his cheeks flushing with a light awkwardness before he turned to Piper. She started laughing, of course, and he grinned brightly, wrapping an arm around her waist and tugging her against him, placing his free hand over her mouth lightly, his hand falling gently over hers, trying to restrain his own laughter.
“Shh, careful who you laugh in front of.” He teased, noticing a man off to the side who looked a little annoyed by their appearance. “We might get massacred.” He teased, pulling his hand off of the girl and tugging her off to a different painting, still laughing a little as they stopped in front of it. This painting was more of an optical illusion, painted in blacks, whites, and blues, and Noah stared at it confusedly. “You know, if you squint…it kind of looks like an elephant and a ninja.” He smirked, his eyes looking as though they were closed as he stared at it, before he opened one of his eyes and looked over at Piper with a laugh.

Salem continued to giggle as Titus spoke of the things that ‘got him through the day’, unaware of the true thoughts coursing through Titus’ brain. His reasons for asking her out were, to be honest, the same as any mans, only Titus seemed a little more aware of how to do it than others. He flattered her, made her smile, and that was more than a lot of men in his position could say.
“Oh, well, I suppose that’s good to know.” She laughed, finding it a little humorous that Titus would reveal something bad about himself so strongly already. But she smirked at the continuation of his speech, finding his laugh utterly charming, and his pout made her heart flutter a little. “Maybe it’s a beauty and the beast sort of thing?” She suggested optimistically. “Or maybe I just decided to take in that poor little homeless man…I don’t know, it was probably just that cute nephew of yours on your arm.” She snickered, looking at Titus quite deviously. “Or maybe I just wanted to trick you into buying me dinner?”