seattle ; monday afternoon

[necroslacker]

Sam's birthday was in a few days. He'd honestly forgotten about it just due to the other things that had taken up residence in his head lately. It'd taken Ramon bringing it up to remind him. And when Ramon had realized that Sam had forgotten, he'd decided to throw a small, impromptu party at the house. Sam had tried to get out of it but Ramon had insisted and Sam hadn't been able to get him to relent.

Ramon had promised small and Sam was glad he was keeping to his word. There were a small group of people in the backyard, hanging out and chatting away. Ramon had even gotten his mom and Haley to show up which amused Sam, at least. Some had brought presents but most hadn't been prepared and Sam didn't really care anyway.

After getting over his initial dislike of the idea, Sam was a little more relaxed now. He had a drink in one hand and was quietly talking with Brid while the party went on around them.

He'd been nineteen in a few days and Sam was kind of amazed he was still alive. So, he could relax and enjoy himself.

[NFB but open for calls/texts/visits. Sam wouldn't have told a lot of people about his birthday but if you think you know and that Ramon might have called you, feel free to show up or call or whatever!]

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[whenshewasnice]

"Still, I'm staying away from them," Natalie told him quietly. "Not really a family I should associate with, especially at your party."

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"That's fine," he assured her with a little smile. "I'm not gonna force us all into bonding activities or anything. You can associate with me. And Frank. And my mom. And Haley. And the food table."

[whenshewasnice]

"Good," Natalie nodded. "I can do that. And then later I'll just associate with you and no one else."

[necroslacker]

"And how will you associate with me later?" Sam asked. "Hmm?"

[whenshewasnice]

"Wouldn't that be a spoiler?" Natalie teased him. "I think it would."

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"What's wrong with spoilers?" Sam wondered. "Besides, I'd call it more of a hint. A teaser of what's to come."

[whenshewasnice]

"And do you really want me dropping hints with everyone around?" she replied, smirking a bit. Just a bit. "I'm sure some of them have excellent hearing."

[necroslacker]

"You would whisper it to me," Sam said, not about to be deterred that easily. "And I don't care if they overhear. They shouldn't eavesdrop."

[whenshewasnice]

Natalie gave that a quiet chuckle. "Well, you do seem pretty keen on getting your teaser, I'll give you that."

[necroslacker]

"Does that mean you'll help a guy out?" he asked hopefully. "I'd be most appreciative."

[whenshewasnice]

"You even sound hopeful," Natalie remarked, with her own brand of quiet amusement. Still, she turned a bit, getting even closer than she was. Maybe in a moment she might whisper something. "I thought you weren't expecting presents."

[necroslacker]

"I wasn't," he murmured, smiling softly. "But, you've gotten my hopes up about something and I can't help but be a little curious and greedy. Not when it comes to you. I'm expecting nothing. I'm hoping for something, though."

[whenshewasnice]

"Something, hmm?" Well, she thought she could probably give him something. She turned further, her lips by his ear. "Okay. Later, when the party's over, we'll lock ourselves in your bedroom, get comfortable, cuddle..."

There was more.

[necroslacker]

"Sounds perfect so far," Sam said quietly. He kept his eyes down, mostly focused on listening. "Sounds like there's more."

[whenshewasnice]

"Mmhmm." Of course there was. And thus, more whispering. "And make out, and strip each other, and make love all slow and romantic like."

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Sam shivered and leaned a little closer to her. "Slow and romantic, hmm? So, it lasts for a long, long time?"

[whenshewasnice]

"Exactly," Natalie murmured. "A long, long time. Long enough to be deeply satisfying."

[necroslacker]

"That sounds amazing," Sam said, sighing and smiling. "Sounds like something I would wanna cut out of a party for too."

[whenshewasnice]

"But wouldn't that be rude?"

She didn't actually care, for the record.

[necroslacker]

"Probably."

And his mom would probably wanna come looking for him which might get embarrassing.

"I don't know if I care all that much, though."

[whenshewasnice]

But wasn't that what locks were for?

Natalie tilted her head at him. Not really smirking, but the idea was there. "So do you want to do it?"

[necroslacker]

"Yeah."

Locks and being quiet were gonna be their friend, most definitely. He didn't need anyone hearing any sounds they might make together.

"Yeah, I wanna."

[whenshewasnice]

The smirk was definitely a little more obviously there, now. "Then, let's go."

And look at that, Natalie was managing to avoid yet another party.

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Sam didn't know how he was going to explain his absence later but he wasn't really thinking about that now. He'd grabbed Natalie's hand and was sneaking them into the house and away from the party.

Hey, it was his birthday (well, in a few days, it would be) and he could do what he wanted.

[whenshewasnice]

And Natalie was the girlfriend of the soon-to-be birthday boy, so clearly she could do what she wanted, too. It helped that she felt particularly clingy around him, lately. No one else mattered quite as much.

She snickered quietly as she let him lead her away.