Got a problem with me? (CAM)

[Cham]

Ravenna found herself squirming slightly, Noahs hand clasping hers calmed her somewhat. She answered the expecting waiter with "Just some ice water please..." Blushing softly and turning her hungry gaze back to Noah. He seemed to realize it, and leant down to kiss her. It was so soft, yet pleasurable. Wanting more even when she had thought it was satisfying.

His eyes gazed into hers, and she melted. They were searching, understanding, and almost prying. though the look in them mirrored her own. His words complimented the look. "Im really nothing stunning. Its all the make of the dress. Showing off what little I have" She gazed down at herself. Scrawny and usually dirty. For once even her nails were scrubbed clean. She had wanted to impress him...

The scent wafting off of him was intoxicating though. Half of him, half of some cologne. It was sweet, yet subtle at the same time. Knowing the only thing she had put on was deodorant. A blush crept back across her cheeks, and she looked down at their intertwined hands. Bringing her other now trembling hand to clasp his. Drawing little patterns all around. Her own skin tingling with his touch.

Grasping at the courage she felt before, she looked up at him with darkened eyes. Through her black lashes. Leaning up and feeling his breath on her face. Soft and sweet. Letting the hand now captured by him weave its way up his arm, over the bulging muscles that threatened to break her concentration. He really was too good looking for her.

Hesitating for a moment, she allowed the hand to move up. Tenderly grasping his chin between her forefingers and thumb. Then leaning up to chastly, and very briefly kiss his lips. More like a butterflies kiss. Then hip his head to the side as she kissed the corner of his mouth. Along his jawline and back to his ear. Latching onto the lobe with her teeth oh so carefully.

[Lotus]

Noah shook his head and smiled softly as she assessed herself. "Everything about you is stunning." He whispered softly. How could the girl that acted without a care in the world, or the girl that had caught his attention all those years back because of her outgoing ways, be worried about how she looked? She was stunning and she was only his to look at.

He saw how nervous she was and his grip on her hand tightened a little, which seemed to give her a new found courage. The courage he remembered seeing in her at school. He grinned and watched her as she moved in closer. The kiss was brief, but then she carried on. Kissing him anywhere but his lips. He ground as his free hand fisted under the table. "Stop." He growled out and moved out of her reach. She looked shocked and upset but he just shook his head. "If you don't want me to go crazy in public, then stop. Save it for when you really want it. Besides, I'm trying..." He sighed and looked away. "I'm trying really hard to change my ways. To me, you're not just some girl for a one nighter. You seem more than that. I'm not letting this get out of hand. I'm proving to you I can be the gentleman you deserve."

The waiter came back with their drinks at that second and he thanked them. He still hadn't looked back at Ravenna, so he stole a glance and he saw her watching him with fascination. He shrugged his shoulders and smirked, "Like what you see?" He chuckled at her expression and moved in to softly place a kiss on her lips. "Later." He whispered in her ear.

[Cham]

Ravenna was stunned as Noah snarled at her. Blinking in utter shock. He then scooted the chair several inches away, and released her hand. Hanging her head in shame, she felt dirty, disgusted with herself for her actions.

"Im sorry" she began to whisper, but he spoke over the soft words, not even hearing them. Telling her she was more to him... Trying to understand what sort of concept this must be to him. More than just sex... She was more...

The waiter returned, but Ravenna couldnt even look up at him. she only had eyes for Noah. He was the first man who had ever treated her like a lady. Not a piece of meat. He finally looked to her, and chuckled at the probably rediculous look on he face. When he moved back to her, she felt as though she could now finally breath again. Tenderly, afraid of the rejection, slipping her hand into his. "So far, im loving every inch of it all"

Leaning softly into the kiss. Begging to make sure everything was alright. But hearing his gentle warning, she blushed and nodded. Resting her temple on his shoulder. Using her unclaimed hand to draw a soft heart on the skin of the back of his hand. When had she become so sentimental...

[Lotus]

He chuckled and kissed the top of her head, shifting in his seat slightly so that he could lean his head on hers more comfortably. Soon the waiter came back with their dishes and they both sat up straighter. Noah thanked the man, but he stayed longer than necessary, looking Ravenna up and down. "Do you mind? We're trying to have dinner. We don't need you staring at something that doesn't belong to you, and probably never will." He snarled and the waiter finally looked at him. "On your way now." His voice was menacing and the waiter dropped his gaze and walked away.

He turned back to Ravenna and concentrated on her. It was her night after all. He took a sip of his drink and took the first bite of his meal. "So..." He trailed off and looked down at his watch. Had that amount of time passed already? He shook his head. "Do you want to meet Moni?" Ravenna's head shot up, either because she had no clue who Moni was or the fact he'd said it so rushed. Noah had never let anyone meet his sister, she was too precious. He smiled softly, "My sister...? I mean, just so we don't cut this date too short." He smirked over at her and took another sip of his drink, not breaking eye contact.

[Cham]

Ravenna's blood went cold as Noah called the waiter out with the eye fucking her. Grateful though, as several other men went red cheeked, and turned their attention back to their own women. "Thank you" She whispered, squeezing his knee gently, then returning it to her fork where she scooped up several noodles, and attempted to take a bite without spilling all over her dress.

When Noah mentioned Moni, she saw red glaring up at him before remembering the younger sister sitch "If you dont mind... Id love to meet her honestly. Ask her a few questions. See if youve ever been this..." She searched for a word, hardly able to find one "Cordial to another girl before" Winking at him, she added "I suspect not from your one night stand confession"

She smirked at first, but the remembered the sweetness that had come along with the confesstion. Smiling a soft smile now.

[Lotus]

Noah shrugged his shoulders. "They need to learn and they will do." He grinned and took another bite from his dish. He looked over to her when she started talking about meeting Moni and he smiled softly, but still shifted in his seat. He knew the reason why he was like that with girls, it was because of Moni. He'd come so close to losing her that he never wanted that to happen again, so he just didn't form attachments; well that was until he finally managed to talk to Ravenna.

"You'll be right on that part. Never have I been like this with a girl." He thought back to what she'd actually said about meeting her though and smiled softly. "She'll love you, but I am starting to wonder if I want to take you to meet her. I'm wary of this question asking business." He chuckled and winked her way, before finishing up his plate. He looked over at her and couldn't help but look at her in awe. Hopefully, one day, the girl that had captured his attention, would capture his heart and be his to claim.

[Cham]

Ravenna blushed softly "Im actually really looking forward to meeting her. This girl who has you wrapped around your finger" With a grin she couldnt seem to shake, she finished her plate of food, not giving the waiter any time when he gazed longingly, but briefly at her.

"Im ready to go meet this lovely little girl if you are?" I stand slowly, setting the napkin that saved my dress back onto the table.

[Lotus]

Noah chuckled, "You're right there too." He smiled softly and waited for her to finish before he called the waiter over to pay. It wasn't an exorbitant meal and he exactly the right amount of cash on him. Good, he thought, less time with the waiter looking her over. He glared at the waiter as he turned to leave. What was with him?

He stood up, following suit and nodded his head. "Well it's nearly time so I guess we should get going." He walked over to her side of the table and wrapped his arm around her waist protectively. He leant down and kissed her cheek. "I hope you enjoyed the meal and the perverts didn't ruin it too much." He chuckled softly as they started walking out of the restaurant.

Outside, the temperature wasn't much different, it just seemed far more humid, so Noah reached up and undid another couple of buttons on his shirt to cool himself off. He saw Ravenna watching him and smirked. "Come now. Try not to look too desperate." He grinned and bumped his hip with hers, bringing her closer as they walked.

[Cham]

Ravenna looked down sheepishly as Noah paid. It was so awkward for her to have anyone do anything for her. Especially when she was capable of doing it herself. But allowing him to do this seemed to make him happier. "I enjoyed every moment with you" She whispered softly, grinning up at him as he leaned down to peck at her cheek. Loving the little innocent gesture.

He stood and collected her to his side, pulling her close, but not quite touching. It was good seeing as she could hardly keep her hands to herself...

Infact, she couldnt. Slipping her arm around his waist, and her hand into his back pocket, she squeezed gently. As though cue that it was getting to him, he unbuttoned his shirt a little. She raised her hand to smooth down the little curls that were beginning to pop up. "Is it that obvious?" The blush crept across her cheeks, and she giggled softly "I supposed I should tell you to keep your hands to yourself, but I dont exactly want you to soooooo..."

[Lotus]

Noah chuckled softly and tightened his grip around her waist. "Fairly obvious, but only to me." He grinned and leant down to kiss her temple before standing up right again. "Yeah, even if you told me to not touch you I still would. So guess you're stuck with me." He smirked and picked up the pace a little after checking his watch and realising he didn't have a lot of time to pick up Moni.

They walked through the streets, chatting along the way about insignificant things but it didn't matter. Noah was behaving himself and that's all that mattered at that moment in time. Ravenna was changing him ever moment he spent with her, he just hoped it would stick around and his past wouldn't come back to bite him.

He walked up the steps of Esme's house and knocked on the door. He knew it'd take them a while to open it because of how his sister was. He unwrapped himself from Ravenna and looked down at her sheepishly. "There's something you should know about Moni okay?" He saw her nod her head warily and he cleared his throat, "She's blind. So if you talk to her and it looks like she's really not paying attention, that's why." He sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "That's why I need to babysit her tonight."

Just then the door opened and Esme stepped out holding Moni's bags. "Cheers for hanging with her today Esme." Moni stepped out from behind Esme and Noah reached out to clutch her round the wrist, "Hey Moni. Had a good day I take it from the grin on your face."

[Cham]

They began to walk a little faster, and Ravenna worked her hardest to keep up the pace, teetering on the high heeled shoes. Noah moved away from her for only a moment, and for some reason, she felt a lurch of sadness that he was gone.

His confession made her smile a little. It made more sense now of why he was so partial to this little girl. A younger sister who was probably helpless in her earlier years. Growing up learning to assist her. It made sense of why he could have such a gentle touch...

Ravenna's cheeks rosed softly, and she nodded her head "Thats alright. I can help." Grinning a little "Ive got a sister of my own." Pausing a moment to modify her comment "Well... Shes not my biological sister... But shes the closest thing I can remember to having a family."

She bit her lower lip, not really wanting to explain that she was an orphan. She didnt usually tell people that. They tended to pity her, and that was NOT what she was going for.

Grateful for the interruption of a somewhat familiar girl opening the door, but a significantly beautiful girl stepping out from behind her. Ravenna's heart melted as she stepped forward. Immediatly moving Noah's hand from her wrist and into her own. "Im not a little girl anymore Noah, you dont need to grab me like that." Ven giggled and watched as Moni's head turned her way, confused at there being another person there "Who is that Noah?" She asked softly.

But Ven took the introduction into her own hands "Hello Moni. Im Ravenna." Taking the girls outstreched hand gently and shaking it. "Its a pleasure to meet you, Noah has told me lots about you." Moni turned her head to smile at Noah "This is her? This is the girl youve been head over heels for all these years?"

Ravenna's eyes widened and her mouth gaped open. Had Moni really just said that??? Her cheeks flushed a bright red, and Ven stepped in before Noah even had to answer "Come on Moni. Lets get home..." An awkward silence filled the air as they turned and began walking. Broken only by Moni's chattering about her night with Emse.

[Lotus]

Noah chuckled softly, "I know, but it's just a habit." He grinned even though she couldn't see him and he sighed softly, as he always did when that realisation hit him. He knew he should be used to it by now, but he never would be. His little sister would never know what the world looked like, proper facial expressions, none of that. She was in a world of blackness and he wanted more than anything to give her her sight.

He watched the introductions between Moni and Ravenna and smiled softly. They were definitely going to get along, he thought to himself. But then his little sister had to put her foot in it. Noah swallowed deeply and kept his gaze away from Ravenna as he looked at Moni in shock. He shook his head when Ravenna finally spoke up and he cleared his throat. "Thanks again Esme. See you and your family soon I hope. I think our parents might be planning a get together, but I'm sure Moni will keep you up to date. Catch you later." He forced out a smile and as he turned around the door closed behind him.

He gripped hold of Moni's hand as they began to walk back, but he still hadn't gotten over his shock and from the quietness of Ravenna, neither had she. He listened to Moni rambling about her day all the way home. He let go of her hand only briefly to unlock his front door and pulled Moni inside, "Is Storm here?"

Noah chuckled at her question. "Of course he is. Where else would he be?" As if on cue Storm came bounding into the room and bowled Moni over till she sat on the floor in hysterics with Storm licking her face. "Alright boy, down." Instantly, his stupid dog left her be and wandered back to where he'd come from. "Come on you, let's get you to your room."

[Cham]

Ravenna swung Moni's other hand as they walked home, needing jsut a little space to mull things over...

So Noah had his eye on her... For years it sounded like. Maybe she needed to have a little chat with Moni. See what other bits of information she could inveigle. From the girl. She seemed quite forthcoming regardlessly. Maybe it wouldnt take much to see what else he had been saying...

When they reached the decent looking home, Ven was surprised, finding the bachelor pad quite tidy despite the dog bounding up and accosted Moni. She laughed and rolled on the floor before Noah snapped at him. Ravenna touched his arm and felt a jolt of electricity. Letting her hand fall from his elbow, and clutch her hand in his. Hopefully he would understand that she felt the same way...

[Lotus]

Noah looked down at Ravenna when he hand enclosed around his, and he smiled softly. Maybe it wouldn't be as awkward as he'd thought it would be after Moni had spoken up. It wasn't that he'd been head over heels for Ravenna for years, it was that she had intrigued him, but he'd never had the chance to find out. Maybe Moni had been right though, maybe that's why he had never truly settled down, along with the fact that he couldn't bare to lose someone.

She gently released Ravenna's hand, "Make yourself comfortable." He saw Moni just standing up from where she'd been knocked over and before she was properly on her feet, Noah had walked over, grabbed her round the waist and hoisted her over his shoulder. Her playful screams and laughter filled his usually quiet home and he chuckled along with her. He bounded up the stairs with her pounding on his back, but he didn't care; it was all fun and games.

He walked down to the end of the hall and kicked open the room she used whenever she stayed with him. It was her own private haven with an en suite so she didn't have to wander around his home uncertainly. She wasn't here enough to fully know where things were. She playfully threw her on the bed and began tickling her, but she grabbed hold of his hands and he stopped instantly. "I don't like being tickled..." She breathed out and he grinned down at her. "It's a babies game."

He chuckled then and stood back from her, "But why wouldn't I want to make my little cherub sister laugh? I hardly see you anymore so I'm going to make the most of it, whether you think it's cool or not." He stepped back to the door, she knew where things were in the room so he wasn't too worried now. "I'll leave you to get changed and then you yell when you're finished okay?" He saw her nod of the head and he left the room, closing the door softly behind him with a sigh.

[Cham]

Ravenna stood uncertainly in the front room. Unsure of whether to follow, or stay put. She decided it was best to follow so she didnt get bored and snoop... Watching them from just outside Moni's bedroom was exhilarating. Was this what it was like to be loved? To have older siblings who cared for you? She stood several feet away, arms wrapped around herself, grinning like an idiot.

She felt a pang of pain as she heard the door close though, and she shut her eyes. Replaying that awful scene. Her mother scolding her, then walking away. Seconds later on the ground. Bloody... Screams...

A shiver ran through her when she felt a touch on her bare arm. Looking up and seeing Noah looking concerned at her. "I uhm... Sorry. I didnt know where you wanted me to go, or stay or..." Now aware she was speaking much too quickly, she closed her mouth, looking down at the dress that was just lifted from the ground. What was he to think of her?

[Lotus]

Noah watched Ravenna with uncertainty in his eyes as she closed her eyes. She looked like she was reliving something painful, but he knew she'd tell him about it if she really wanted to. Nevertheless he reached out and placed his hand on her arm in a comforting gesture. Her eyes flew open and he smiled softly down at her, before shaking his head and chuckling. "I want you to stay. That way you can talk to Moni in the morning about whatever you girls talk about." He chuckled slightly and then his eyes widened. His old habits had just come back into play and he took a step away from her, rubbing a hand across the back of his neck. "I mean, that's if you want to stay the night. Nothing would happen if you didn't want it to or anythi-"

His rambling was cut off by the yell of Moni from the room, "FINISHED!" He sighed. His little sister had just saved him from embarrassing himself further. He opened Moni's door again and left it open for Ravenna to follow after him or not. He wrapped his arms around his little sister briefly before letting go.

"Now, do you want a milk or a water before bed." She gave him her so-called pout face and he chuckled. "Moni, it may be Friday, but you're going to bed. It's nearly eleven o'clock 'cause we were slightly late picking you up and you were too busy chatting all the way home to move you bum quickly. So what shall it be?" She told him she wanted a glass of water so he went into her en-suite and filled her glass with water before walking back in and handing it to her.

He moved her towards the bed and pushed her shoulders slightly so she'd sit down. "I'll be here in the morning 'cause training doesn't have a morning session tomorrow. So we'll have a humongous, unhealthy breakfast followed by whatever you want to do. You might even be able to get to know Ravenna?" He realised he hadn't had time to catch if she wanted to stay or not so she looked at him questioningly and he heard Moni start giggling.

[Cham]

Ravenna didnt want to interrupt, or butt in where she wasnt needed. So she stayed at the door, watching as Noah moved about tenderly and lovingly. she had never seen this side of him before. Usually he was trying to entice some poor soul, or something of that nature.

He looked up to her for an answer, and she looked down sheepishly. Pulling at the sides of her dress. Knowing it was either sleep naked, and we all knew where that would get them, or go home. She bit her lower lip and made her decision.

Nodding her head, she smiled over at him. Stepping into the room, and kneeling beside the bed. She took Moni's hand and placed a soft, wisp of a kiss on her knuckles. "We will have fun tomorrow. I promise" Moni laughed, and Ven just shook her head "Dont get any ideas now missy. Im sleeping on the couch." Hearing a soft intake of breath from behind her, she blushed softly, grateful at once that Moni couldnt see the lie across her face, and Noah couldnt either for that fact.

Moni lay down and Ravenna whispered a soft coo of "Good night sweetheart" Before brushing the hair from the girls eyes and watching as she settled into the bed.

[Lotus]

Noah smiled softly at the exchange between his sister and Ravenna. The two of them were so similar in so many ways and he knew that by the end of tomorrow Moni wouldn't want to go home. He honestly didn't mind that Ravenna had said she'd sleep on the couch, it was the fact she'd known what Moni was thinking in the first place. He chuckled along with the two of them and reached out for Ravenna's hand as she stepped away from saying goodnight.

He leant down to Moni and kissed her forehead. "You are one cheeky girl aren't you?" He chuckled and kissed her forehead again as her eyes started falling closed. He knew her too well, his little sister loved her sleep. "G'night munchkin. I'll come and get you in the morning, you know the drill when you stay here so don't go breaking it okay?" She nodded her head softly and he stepped back, "Sweet dreams." He whispered softly before he lead Ravenna out of the room and closed the door softly behind him.

"Thanks for that in there. I think she'd going to enjoy her time tomorrow with you." He grinned and kissed her cheek softly. "Now, would you like a drink seeing as it's not all that late and our dinner was cut slightly short?" He kept hold of her hand and started walking down the stairs. Storm joined them at the bottom and he reached down to scratch him behind the ear. When Ravenna's feet touched the bottom he turned to smile down at her. "And thank you for wanting to stay, despite my ways up there. You can borrow a shirt of something if you'd be more comfortable to sleep in."

[Cham]

Ravenna grinned and stepped back with Noah as they left the room. An image flashed to her mind of it being their own child. A small infant that they had laid down to sleep. Keeping the thought to herself, she moved out of the room with him.

"It was fun. I dont get to tuck kids in like that much anymore. And i miss it. I love the little ones..." Feeling a kiss on her cheek, and a topic change, she nodded her head "A drink would be much appreciated." Following him down the steps and following suit when Storm wove his way around and between their feet. "Its no problem. I do want to stay..." Nodding at the shirt and slipping out of the ridiculous heels. Sighing softly as she reached down and picked them up.

"That feels so much better" Accepting the drink he placed in her hand, she nodded to him and raised her glass "Cheers" she murmured before tipping the glass back and sipping the cool liquid.

[Lotus]

Noah couldn't help but smile softly when she told him she actually wanted to stay, it filled him with hope that he could finally let someone in properly and have his first real relationship. She wandered into the kitchen and poured two glasses of red wine before coming back out. He noticed she'd taken her heels off and when he went to stand next to her again, he chuckled. "I was getting used to you at that height, but I like this height too." He smiled softly and kissed her forehead before taking a sip of his own drink.

He made his way to the living room and sat on the couch. Storm laid down at his feet and he patted the seat next to him for Ravenna to take. "You don't have to feel nervous here, make yourself at home if you like." He smiled softly and when she finally to her seat he wrapped one arm around her shoulders. "So, do you think my player attitude is finally wearing away?"

[Cham]

Ravenna grinned and sat down next to him. "Well get used to this height, because those arnt even my shoes" She blushed lightly "Actually, this isnt even my dress either... My little sister..." She bit her lower lip. "Well lets just say she gets way more attention than I do, and can afford it." she tapped her chin "Yet for some reason she still lives in my little dump of a home..."

She snuggled under his arm and leaned up to kiss the corner of his mouth. Pulling her legs up to the other side of her. "I think..." Ven tenderly let her hand move up his chest and pull his chin so he looked her square in the eye "That the player attitude was hot. But this... This family man, sweet outlook im seeing is beyond sexy baby."

[Lotus]

Noah smiled softly down at her, "Want to tell me about your sister then?" He was actually intrigued about her family life. She'd always seemed cool and collected in the school halls, but seeing her now she looked slightly lost thinking about it all. He kissed the top of her head, "Doesn't matter who's dress it is, you're wearing it now and it looks stunning."

Her hand on his chin sent shocks through her body and he smiled down at her. "Sexy huh? Never thought I'd hear that side of me be called that, but thanks anyway." He chuckled softly and kissed the top of her nose. "You're not all that bad-ass yourself. You've got such a gentle side to you and I have to admit, I like it." He chuckled whilst resting his chin on the top of her head. "Maybe, we'll be seeing more of that in each other now."

[Cham]

Ven giggled "Well..." Taking a deep breath, she began to really think about it. Should she tell him? How would he react? Closing her eyes, and pulling away a little, she began to speak "I met my sister about 6 months after I was kicked out of the orphanage... She was sleeping in a garbage bin. I had made a little money, and we teamed up."

Her eyes opened, and had an affectionate glint in them. "Shes grown up to be a gorgeous little girl." Thinking back "Well, not so little anymore. Shes out working her way across the streets" Rolling her eyes in frustration "I find it repulsing that this is what shes chosen for work, but what can I say." Curing up in his lap "But ill love and support her nonetheless"

Yawning, she laid her head up on his sholder. Noah chucked it under his chin. For the first time in her life, Ravenna felt loved. She felt comfortable and protected with another human being. "Of course sexy... Your beyond sexy to me" Chuckling softly. "And i could still kick your sorry ass, so be careful there. Grinning, she tried to surpress another yawn, but failed. Snuggling close.

[Lotus]

Noah had never thought those words would leave her lips, but now it kind of made sense why she had such a tough girl façade all the time. She'd been brought up with very little and finding her way on her own was all she knew. He sighed and kissed the top of her head. "In all my life I would never have thought you'd have lived in an orphanage; you're too gorgeous." He wrapped his arms around her tighter and smiled softly, "At least I know you'll get along with Moni." He chuckled softly and Storm poked his head up from where he was laying to then rest it atop of Noah's lap.

He could tell she was tired and he had no qualms about her falling asleep on him. He was comfortable and from the soft, content sigh she let slip past her tempting lips and they way she snuggled into him, told him she was quite comfortable where she was too. He leant down and kissed the top of her head again, "Beyond sexy, well, I'm going to love hearing that. But trust me, I'll be careful; can't be known for being beaten by a girl now can I?" He chuckled softly again and rested his head back against the couch.

[Cham]

Ravenna snuggled into him. Well aware of what was going on. Even though he was comfortable, the dress tugged and caught in awkward positions. "C-Can I get that shirt now?" Giggling softly which turned into yawn. "And maybe a bed... And maybe you..." Blushing hard, she looked up into his eyes, kissing him gently. Raising a hand to cup his cheek, pull him close and make the kiss more intimate. Her dark eyelashes fluttered closed as she continued to kiss him, sitting up and feeling his arms tighten around her.

Was she really ready for this?