asharpertongue | Beach BBQ [Open]

Levi's idea for a beach party had been a good one. After the past few weeks they both needed to blow off a little steam and Lara had taken to the idea like the proverbial siren to water, inviting all her employees and friends. Levi had put the word out at the police station and among his closer friends so between them a decent crowd was forming.

The tables lining the beach were piled high with food and drink, a DJ was already in full swing and people were drifting over to the large bonfire for warmth as the chill started to cut through the summer evening. A few of the Heart of Gold employees had brought their kids along for the festivities and a friend of Lara's was performing little glamours and tricks to keep them entertained. Large clusters of huge pillows were dotted about the beach just a little way from Levi's house and lanterns and firelight bathed the whole area in a warm glow.

Maybe Lara had taken it a little far but she liked to treat her friends and everyone could use a little R&R.

OOC: Levi and Lara's friends have been officially invited, but everyone else feel free to wander in at your leisure~.

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"I dunno, some people enjoy that, I guess," she grumbles, glaring at him now. Iris fidgets, biting her lip. "I don't know... I mean... I feel weird forcing you to explain yourself."

"Probably the only way you'll get the truth out of me unless you want Lara to pull you aside." He smiles and decided to just be blunt for her own sake. "I like you, Iris."

Iris is pretty sure her heart just stopped for a moment. "Like... More than friends like? Or...?" she trails off nervously, biting her lip.

"More than friends," he says with a soft smile.

"Oh. Oh." A tiny giggle slips out and she flushes, ducking her head. "Really? Like... Wow. I don't even know what to say to that..."

"So yeah, you can definitely practice on me," he grins.

"I'm glad," she says, grinning broadly into her cup. "You're going to make a great study buddy, I can tell."

"That's what I'm best known for. Great study buddy." His smile matches hers. "When would you like to study?"

"Tomorrow, maybe? I'd say now but I'm kind of tired out from freaking out," she admits, blushing as she fiddles with her hair.

"Alright. Rest up and drink plenty of coffee, okay?" He glances over at Lara before turning back to Iris. "Sorry you freaked out and all."

She stretches, her stomach jumping with happiness that she tries to keep from showing. "It's okay. Sorry I'm so dense," she replies, giving him a wry smile.

"I'm apparently equally dense if it takes Lara Quinn stepping in," he laughs.

"Lara is a saint, even if I'm pretty sure she's going to end up killing me one of these days," she grins, looking over at him bashfully.

"Nah, she loves you too much. She'll never push you into something you couldn't handle," he smiles. "You just needed a nudge."

"That was a heck of a nudge," she laughs. "I'll have to make her cupcakes to thank her though, I suppose."

"I'm sure she'll love them." He's not sure exactly what he's supposed to do or what she's comfortable with so he leans over and kisses her cheek again, pulling back with a smile.

Iris knows she's smiling like a dork right now, but she can't help it. A blush creeping over her cheeks, she steels herself before leaning over and kissing his cheek in return, returning to her spot with a barely contained giggle.

"Glad you came to the party now?"

"I am. I mean, the food already had me, but this was a nice bonus. Are you?"

"Yeah, yeah I think I am," she grins before her tone turns teasing. "I really enjoyed the swimming. And hanging out with Eli, of course."

He raises his eyebrows. "Is that all you enjoyed?"

"Mmmm... I think so, yup!"

"Wow. Getting over her nerves makes you mean."

Iris laughs, leaning over and kissing his cheek again, slightly less red this time. "Okay, I guess finding out you like me too was pretty nice."

"But obviously low on the list, right?" Still, he smiles when she kisses his cheek again.

"Somewhere around finding out Levi liked my cupcakes, I think," she teases.

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