forum "Who are you??" "You... you took me in." OxO (closed)

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Ollie scratched the back of his neck, chuckling ever so slightly as their eyes locked. He couldn't speak for a moment, gathering his senses before clearing his throat. "M-maybe… maybe we could get away from the house?"

Anna's eyes lit up at the suggestion. "Wonderful idea! I never have the time to go out anymore. Where would you like to go?" She was already flitting around, gathering her keys and coat and purse.

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Ollie chuckled, tilting his head from side to side as he thought where he should take her. "Maybe…. the park? The market? Both?" He tapped his fingers, leaning against the wall

"The park sounds lovely," Anna remarked, slipping her arms in the sleeves of her stylish coat. "I could take you to buy some clothes as well, if you like."

Ollie grinned excitedly, shifting into a kinkajou in his excitement. He chittered frustratingly, then nodded in approval.

Anna's eyes widened. "Oh!" she exclaimed, laughing quietly. "Excited, are we? Well, I can't take you shopping for clothes in that form." She buttoned up her coat and slipped her purse on her arm with the keys in her hand.

Oliver shifted back, shaking himself off as he ran a hand through his fluffy hair. His face turned crimson, only making him smile a bit more. "S-sorry." He chuckled, clearing his throat as he went to open the door for her. "You ready?"

Anna flushed softly as he opened the door for her. "Yes, let's go, shall we?" she stepped outside and into the chilled fall air. She sighed and smiled, enjoying the sight of the beautiful city before her.

Ollie grinned courteously, holding the door while he stepped outside and admired the way she… saw things. The city had always treated him badly: threw him on the streets, took away the little income he had, so he had always seen it as a terrible monster.
But, today, it looked much different.
''Let's go! He cheered, stepping out into the brisk winds.

A gust of wind picked up, and Anna wrapped her coat tighter around herself. She shivered, but she was grinning widely all the same. Just down the steps, her car awaited, and she unlocked it to slip into the driver's seat. "I was thinking we could head to the clothing store first," she said, starting up her vehicle.

Ollie stopped, already far down the street as he noticed the revving engine. He blushed, returning back to the car and slipping into the passenger seat. "That sounds good." He mumbled, embarrassed as the started off onto the road. "Please, nowhere too expensive."

Anna chuckled as he entered the car, and she pulled out of her spot. "Nonsense," she replied easily. "It's my treat to you." She hummed along softly with the song on the radio and came to a stop at a red light. She took the moment to glance over at Ollie and smile. "And you can't talk me out of it."

Oliver grumbled in response as he shakily fastened the seatbelt, though he couldn't stop the ever growing smile that tugged at the corners of his lips. He smiled up at her unison with the music, almost getting lost in the sound of her content, before he was shaken back to reality.
"I'll damn well try." He said with a smirk, tapping his fingers on the dash.

"I said what I said," Anna purred. "You can't talk me out of it." She began to drive again singing very quietly along with the song on the radio. "Cause I'm in a field of dandelions / Wishing on every one that you'd be mine, mine / And I see forever in your eyes / I feel okay when I see you smile, smile…"

Ollie chuckled, watching Anna intently as he made up a harmony to her melody, trying to match her sweet tone with his unruly raspy one. In all other situations, he would be utterly embarrassed. But here, he was safe.
Soon enough, the bright lights from departments stores lit up the car's interior, and Ollie grumbled in distaste.

Anna looked over at him for a split second as he sang with her, and she flushed softly. She bit her lip to avoid smiling like a madwoman and pulled into the parking lot. "Here we are!" she chirped, looking over at him. "Possibly try and act like you want to be here?" she suggested, parking her little car and shutting off the engine.

Ollie groaned sarcastically, suppressing a laugh as he opened the door, making his way to Anna's side to open hers.
"I really appreciate it. I just hate when people do things for me, it makes me feel bad." He chuckled distantly, clearing his throat before looking up at the building. "Especially gestures like… this"

"Well, you need to get out of that mindset," Anna insisted, smiling faintly. "I'm treating you. Now, let's go in so you can get some clothes that won't remind me of my ex-husband." She winced suddenly. "Sorry… I didn't mean… You know what? Let's just go in. Make a time of it. Mall coffee actually isn't as bad as people make it out to be."

Ollie sighed, the froze at her statement. He looked down at his outfit, feeling very ashamed, before scamepring after the woman. His nervousness brewed inside him as he wrung his hands together, feeling more and more uncomfortable in the clothes. He wanted to apologize, he wanted to tell her he wasn't going to deceive her like… he did, but his words failed him, and Ollie was silent.

Anna noticed the sudden quiet that came over them, and she bit her lip. "I'm sorry," she apologized again. "I didn't mean to say that and make you uncomfortable…" She strode through the mall's door and looked at home among the boutiques and clean-cut appearance of the place.

Just as they were passing a store full of flashing lights, someone called out her name. "Anna!"

Normally, she wouldn't have stopped. Anna was a common name, and she didn't want to embarrass herself by thinking whoever it called the name was talking to her when really they weren't. But she froze instantly. She knew that voice. As she turned, a well-dressed man headed towards her, coming from the "flashing lights" store. One glance behind him told Anna all she needed to know – it wasn't a store, it was a casino.

"Harry," she greeted, straightening herself to her full height and arching her eyebrows at him. "I didn't know you would be here."

"Small world," Harry replied easily. His eyes cut to Ollie, wearing his clothes. "Ah, who is this?"

"This is my friend, Oliver," Anna introduced briefly. She seemed very uncomfortable with the whole situation.

Ollie still kept quiet, trailing behind Anna while he observed every detail, every person, watching closely for danger.

It wasn't too long before he found it.

A low, inhuman growl came from Ollie's throat as Harry approached, the smell that hung over the man was enough to tell the shapeshifter who he was.

"Nice to meet you. We have things to do." He stated, taking Anna's arm and pulling them away, he wanted nothing to do with that bastard who hurt her.

Anna's eyes widened, and she stumbled in her heels at the sudden pull. "Oh! Um, lovely to see you, Harry," she called in parting and quickly focused on righting herself to walk naturally. Her heart was racing, even from the small interaction, and she looked over her shoulder to make sure Harry wasn't following them.

Ollie continued to growl, holding tightly onto the woman as he lead them out of view from Harry.
"I'm so sorry." He muttered, looking back with her in fear. "I just… I couldn't stand him"

Anna nodded quickly. "Yes, it's alright," she whispered, ignoring how she'd nearly twisted her ankle. Anna would be the first to admit that she wasn't exactly the most graceful person at times. "I should have known that wherever there are casinos… there's Harry." She tried her best to keep the bitterness out of her voice.

Ollie rubbed her arm, giving a gentle smile before noticing a restroom.
"Oh, uh, is it alright if I leave for just a moment?" He asked nervously

Anna looked confused for only a moment before she followed his gaze and flushed. "Oh, yes! Yes, of course. You don't have to ask me, you can… yes!" she stammered, smiling faintly. Noting a bench by the wall, she strode over and seated herself on it. "I'll be sitting right here."