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CharlottesmomCharlottesmom Posts: 7,015 Member
In the end there is Love....tentative title.

Part 1:

Jared and Connor Frio, brothers, bachelors, bored...on a some would say very ill conceived whim Connor decided to adopt a baby.

Jared got to the baby first after the social service person dumped him in the house and ran off.

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The little blonde boy was dubbed Jasper and grew very rapidly into a cute little toddler..

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Jasper loved his IF Edward, Edward was his best friend...he spent tons of time singing to him and talking to him.

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Jasper was a very content, easy toddler, a sweet boy through and through.

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Across town Julia Green's newly adopted toddler Rosie was actually being nice to her IF Rowan for once..she never really cared for her doll preferring playing with blocks or with her peg box, Rowan spent most of his time tossed under her bed alone and forgotten..

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Rosie's Birthday was a quiet affair, Just Julia and her daughter..

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Rosie aged up:

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Rosie's IF also aged up, Rowan was annoying as ever Rosie thought...

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Julia suspected her daughter was a bit nuts talking to air like that...

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Soon enough Jasper's Birthday rolled around....

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Jasper has wished for the potion to turn his IF into a real Sim for his Birthday, he adored Edward and wanted to see him as a real Sim as soon as possible. Uncle Jared came through...

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Edward agreed to drink the potion the very next day...

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The change was pretty rapid..

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Edward was very happy to be a real Sim and thanked Jasper profusely..

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stopping here...
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  • CharlottesmomCharlottesmom Posts: 7,015 Member
    edited September 2019
    In the end there is Love Part 2:

    Rosie's science teacher was thrilled Rosie was finally taking the chemistry chapter they were working seriously, she stayed after school for several days working on her potions...Rosie had a pressing reason for her sudden interest in chemistry though...

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    She approached Rowan with the potion a couple days later, she liked him invisible but her mother had made several comments about her talking to air and was considering sending her to a doctor to have her mental state checked out. The house was too small and Rowan loved bugging Rosie and she couldn't help but yell at him...turning him real and hiding him was the only solution.

    "Rowan, there you are, I'm going to give you a potion that will turn you real..."

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    "What if I don't want to be real?"

    "Drink the potion you little jerk!" Rosie all but yelled..

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    Rowan had been the butt of Rosie's anger for years and decided to clamp up and drink.

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    "I knew you'd be ugly..." Rosie muttered as she walked away leaving Rowan to the strange new feeling of being in a human Sim body and not his cuddly ragdoll form.

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    Rosie pretty much ignored Rowan but did warn him that if her mother was in the room he better turn back into his invisible form, he was happy to know that was possible. Julia's boss Connor heard Julia and her daughter needed a new place to live their lease was up on the tiny house they were renting and they had to move out. Connor had an old fixer upper he could let them live in for free if they agreed to help Connor and his brother Jared with repairs while they were there. Julia jumped on the offer, she sighed in relief, she was afraid they might have to move back in with her mother and that was a very last resort.

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    The house would be ready to move into in a week so Julia, Rosie and Rowan would be moving to a hotel for the week until they could move in the house.

    The hotel...

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    Rowan remained in his invisible form while they moved into the hotel for the week. Rosie almost forgot he was around...somewhere. Julia got her daughter settled to bed.

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    Julia slid in beside her daughter since there was only one bed...something woke Rosie up, she knew what it was...

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    "Rowan I know you're there..." Rowan came out of the bathroom in his human form..."If my mom woke up and saw you you'd get me in a lot of trouble you know!!"

    "Why can't you just explain that I was your IF and you gave me the potion to make me real?"

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    "Yeah, because that doesn't make me sound completely nuts...I should have thrown you away while you were still a stupid doll!!" she hissed. "Why did I give you that da*mn potion??" Rowan decided to shut up and not anger Rosie.

    "Just go outside and sleep, I packed you a sleeping bag..." Rosie growled.

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    Luckily it wasn't too cold and Rowan was pretty comfortable in his sleeping bag outside.

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    He woke up at 4:30 in the morning and went to admire the lighthouse..

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    He walked back but his emotions which were pretty nonexistant in his doll form bubbled to the surface in his real form, he felt unwanted, hated even, he cried with all the sorrow he was feeling..

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    Rosie was an early riser and decided to check up on Rowan, she didn't see him sleeping anywhere but did hear sobbing..

    "Oh great now you're a big baby too!!"

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    Rowan cringed..."Why do you hate me so much?"

    "I don't hate you Rowan, I just don't want you around...well you are pretty annoying too."

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    "I just want to be your friend Rosie..." Rowan stated sadly he knew in his heart that was not going to be happening.

    "Not happening Rowan..." with that she went back upstairs. Rowan stood there for a long time, lonely and....sad.

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  • CharlottesmomCharlottesmom Posts: 7,015 Member
    edited September 2018
    In the end there is Love Part 3:

    Rowan decided to make the best of his alone time since Rosie had gone who knows where with her mother. He explored the hotel grounds and found a chess set, he played by himself..signing loudly wishing he had a partner to play with.

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    He also discovered an empty room and spent the rest of the day playing with Mr. Boo Boo Bear by himself, he was lonely but tried to make the best of it.

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    At one point Rowan decided to change back into his doll form...he was doing that more and more often now since he tended to do it when he was sad....it muffled his emotions and made him forget the gut wrenching sadness.

    "You're my only friend Mr. Boo Boo..." Rowan whispered into his bear's fuzzy ear.

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    A nap sounded like a good idea..there was nothing else to do.

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    Rowan found a pad of paper and a pencil stuffed in one of the bedside table drawers he decided to start writing down a story he had in his head, he had taught himself to read and write from some book in Rosie's old room. She said he was not allowed to go to school, that made Rowan mad, he was looking forward to school..Rosie seemed to love stomping on every dream Rowan could think up.

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    Tears fell on the paper as he wrote out his story...

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    Julia told her daughter it was packing up time, they would be moving the next morning.

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    Luckily all the big furniture had been moved the day before by Jared and Connor. Julia did have to agree to go on a date with Connor as "payment" though, she didn't mind, he was a sweet guy.

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    Rosie checked out every nook and cranny of the house, she dubbed it "Cool!" it was huge and had 4 huge bedrooms, but she found the best thing ever on the top floor.

    That night she found Rowan in one of the spare bedrooms and told him to follow her...he did as he was told.

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    They walked up a thin set of stairs to a small room at on the top floor...

    Rowan followed Rosie into the sparsely furnished room...

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    "Welcome to your new room Rowan..."

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    "I don't want to stay here Rosie, it's creepy up here and I think I saw a daddy long legs!"

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    "You will stay here Rowan, I don't want to see you anywhere else in the house is that clear!!"

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    "I'll bring you food every night at 6:00, make it last all day. There is a small bathroom through that door.."

    With that Rosie left without even so much as a goodbye..

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    She stood at the closed door and said...."By the way Rowan this door will be locked, I have both copies of the key so forget about trying to get out..I'll see you tomorrow."

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    Rowan was shocked, then crushed...he knew any dreams he had of a normal like as a real boy were over, he would most likely die of loneliness in this room. He felt so defeated..

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    The tears fell freely...

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  • CharlottesmomCharlottesmom Posts: 7,015 Member
    In the end there is Love Part 4:

    Some have asked why Rosie hates Rowan so much...

    Flashback Rosie and Jasper are 2 years old.

    She adored her IF Edward, he was the one bright spot in her world, she could cuddle him all any scared or hurt feelings would vanish...

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    Edward guarded over Rosie as she slept, Rosie felt safe with him around.

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    Rosie could be herself in front of Edward...

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    Across town.....

    Jasper adored Rowan...

    The played together (under the "loving" eye of Uncle Jared).

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    They were best buds...

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    Rowan stood guard over Jasper and kept him safe and sound..

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    One fine summer day Julia took Rosie down to the park to play in the warm fresh air..Connor had the same plan in mind with Jasper, they plopped the kids down close to each other to play..

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    The kids traded IF's to play, Rosie was playing with Rowan and Jasper played with Edward.

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    They played side by side for an hour or so until both were tired and cranky as it was past naptime.

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    Connor picked up Jasper and brought him home...

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    Julia scooped up Rosie and brought her home, she was visibly tired and naptime was hours overdue.

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    Julia put Rosie down for her nap...

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    An IF who was Not Edward poofed into her crib...this upset Rosie greatly!

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    Rosie became more upset with every minute that passed...where was Edward???

    "Edwaa...weer Edwaa???"

    "MOMMA weer EDWAA!!!!" tears streamed down her cheeks...

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    At that very same moment Connor was tucking Jasper into bed...

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    Jasper looked over to his IF fully expecting to see Rowan...

    "Whoo you? Weer Row Row??"

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    :wink:
  • CharlottesmomCharlottesmom Posts: 7,015 Member
    In the end there is Love Part 5:

    After 3 day of crying and calls of "Edwaa...weer Edwaa!!" and Julia trying despirately to get out of Rosie who or what "Edwaa" was and only getting "myfwend" from Rosie.

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    Julia finally gave up and decided to bring Rosie to the hospital and have her checked out..

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    3 hours later after being poked and prodded Rosie was dubbed healthy as a horse and sent home...

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    Julia settled Rosie in her crib...

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    Rosie kept muttering..."momma no Roween want Edwaa...love Edwaa no Roween..."

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    Rosie seemed more upset when she was in her crib so Julia held her and let he fall asleep while she was holing her. Julia was getting no sleep though and needed Rosie to calm down...

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    Julia being an upper level witch knew it was probably unethical but she was desperate she put a forgetting spell on her daughter so whatever was bothering her would vanish from her mind. She made sure the spell had a bit of happiness mixed in and would only last a few weeks then Rosie being so little would probably have forgotten whatever was bothering her for good.

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    The crying immediately stopped and smile spread across Rosie's face for the first time in days...

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    Connor told Julia that she looked as tired as he felt when he saw her at work, Julia told him about Rosie and her crying for the past three days, Connor said Jasper had been doing tons of crying too. Julia mentioned the spell and Connor begged her to put it on Jasper, he had never seen his son so upset than he had in the past three days.

    Julia said she'd be right over...

    "Please hurry!" Connor begged as he held his inconsolable son.

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    Julia arrived a little while later and put the spell on Jasper..

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    Within seconds Jasper was smiling again, the crying had stopped.

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    Edward and Jasper started becoming friends...

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    Occasionally Jasper would mumble "Rowrow" to himself while playing with Edward but he didn't understand what it meant..he eventually quieted about Rowrow and played happily with Edward...

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    "I'm get you a toy Edwaa..."

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    "Tere we both play with da same toy.."

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    Rosie however accepted and played with Rowan for exactly 23 minutes...

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    But was not happy around him soon thereafter..and started ignoring him.

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  • CharlottesmomCharlottesmom Posts: 7,015 Member
    In the end there is Love Part 6:

    Present day:

    Jasper continued his friendship with Rosie into grade school,

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    Their parents hung out frequently...Connor and Julia even got plastered together a few times after the kids had been swimming together...all day...screaming their heads off..!!

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    "So loud...dang those kids are loud..." Connor muttered downing his glass of juice.

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    Edward had been very shy about being near others after Jasper turned him real, so he had never met Rosie. Rosie met him the first day of school when Jasper brought his "adopted brother" in for his first day of school. Connor and Jared were fine with Edward going to school as they had fully accepted him into their family. They did advise Jasper to introduce Edward as his "adopted brother" even to Rosie to starve off any questions, as introducing him as "my invisible friend come to life" might send him to a padded room by well meaning teachers and friends.

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    Rosie was curious about Jasper's new brother, she was sitting outside and he came over and started chatting with her.

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    "Hi Rosie, my name is Edward.." he introduced himself..

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    "Edward, hmmm, I like that name..." she commented then motioned to the bench for him to take a seat. They started chatting as if they had known each other forever and became fast friends.

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    Edward fit right in with Rosie and Jasper, they were always glued together playing, exploring the town and having a grand old time.

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    Edward and Rosie ran into AppleSauce at the park one day, they were in awe of such a huge creature, Edward wasn't afraid and fed the horse right out of his hand..

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    Rosie was impressed by his bravery, the horse scared her, he was just too big to be comfortable around.

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    Roller Skating was more her speed, she talked the brothers into joining her.

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    Connor had been bugging Julia about the promised date, Julia didn't have the heart to tell him she only thought of him as a friend, she was very much interested in someone else...

    she decided to go on the date and try to let him down easy. Though after a lovely supper Connor poured his heart out, telling Julia he had been interested in her for awhile...

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    She felt horrible, it would be a pretty cruddy time to tell him that she was interested in Jared...so she kept it to herself.

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    After a bit of talking she gave him a friendly hug and walked away...poor boy had it bad.

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    "Hey loser, I brought you some food, sorry I forgot about you last night..."

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    Rowan had taken to not even talking to Rosie anymore, he took the sandwiches without comment.

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    "So you like those huh? I'll have to make something you'll hate instead..."

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    Rowan thanked the heavens every day that Rosie didn't take the easel and paints away from him, they along with the few books were the only things keeping him sane.

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    He still typically cried himself into exhaustion every night...

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    Rowan noticed the paintings Rosie had dragged into his attic and hung up the day before they were creepy paintings, they were creepy scary paintings at night and happier ones during the day, he was not sure why Rosie would put them in his room but tried to ignore them.

    The creepy witch one was enough to give him nightmares, he figured that was Rosie's goal.

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    Even the poster above his bed wasn't as bad as the witch...

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  • CharlottesmomCharlottesmom Posts: 7,015 Member
    In the end there is Love Part 7:

    A few days later Rosie had once again "forgot" to bring Rowan anything to eat, luckily he had a sink in the bathroom for water, but food was scarce. He had finished the last very stale sandwich that morning. it was 8:00 pm and his stomach was growling, loudly.

    He tried reading for awhile to take his mind off it...

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    It wasn't working, so he changed into his jammies and was going to try and sleep it off, but he was so hungry...

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    He eyeballed the jellybean plant, Rosie had told him to keep his hands off it. She only kept it up in the attic because she was hiding it from her mom, Julia had almost died from eating the jellybeans and didn't want to be anywhere near one again as she knew eating the jellybeans could be addicting, and deadly.

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    Rowan had nothing to lose so he grabbed a jellybean..

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    His mouth immediately felt like it was burning...

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    He was certainly distracted from his hunger by his burning mouth but was still hungry enough to risk another...

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    I believe he got Adrenaline rush with this one..

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    The very next one gave him the stuffed moodlet and he was able to fall asleep feeling full and semi happy.

    He woke up at 4:30 the next morning, feeling eyes on him, those paintings were really creeping him out, if he took them down Rosie would scream at him so he would just have to put up with them, they were nice pictures in the daytime so he couldn't complain too much.

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    Julia and Jared agreed to take the kids down to the beach, he left Connor a note not thinking he would join them, Connor would rather read Jared thought to himself as he put the note on the refrigerator.

    Down at the beach the kids were all playing together. Jared and Julia were chatting.

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    "I really want to kiss you..."

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    "Jared, it wouldn't be right, your brother took me on a date the other night, did he tell you that?"

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    "No, he didn't...Did you tell him you weren't interested?"

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    "I couldn't, he looked so happy to be there...it would break his heart."

    "It might break his heart now but don't you want...this...Us?"

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    "Yes, of course I do...I'll tell him tomorrow.."

    "I could tell him if you want.."

    "No Jared, I should do it..."

    "Julia, he's going to be fine, Connor's tougher than he looks, it's sweet how you worry about his feelings so much.."

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    With that he leaned in...

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    The very next second Jared was securing Julia as his girlfriend, she of course answered with a big yes...

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    Both were so engrossed in each other they didn't hear the "Well Sh*it..." muttered behind them...

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    Connor had come down to the beach and was playing with the kids when he noticed Jared and Julia getting mighty cozy. He spun into his clothes and ran home, heartbroken. Neither Julia or Jared even noticed he was there, as they were otherwise occupied..

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    The kids were getting tired, Edward had followed Connor home. Jasper and Rosie went up on the beach and noticed Uncle Jared and Rosie's mom chatting.

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    "Jasper..are they...kissing?? Is your Uncle really kissing my mom??"

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    "It sure looks like it...come here...follow me, we can get a better look!"

    "WHY would you want a closer look?? It's disgusting!"

    "Just come here Rosie..." Jasper gabbed her arm and the ran quietly for a better look.

    "It's just kissing, why are you so freaked out.." Jasper questioned..

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    "That's my MOM!! it's gross!!"

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    :wink:
  • CharlottesmomCharlottesmom Posts: 7,015 Member
    edited October 2018
    In the end there is Love Part 8:

    A short one today the internet is being goofy...

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    "Morning Sunshine..." Jared beamed..

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    "..........." Connor quietly grumbling to himself...

    "Connor...what's wrong?"

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    "Connor talk to me...."

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    ".............." *silence*

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    "Connor either you talk to me or I'm going to call Jamie Jolina and tell her you're secretly in love with her!!"

    *Heavy sigh* "Fine..."

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    "I saw you kissing Julia...."

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    Jared was taken by surprise "When...?"

    "When you were down at the beach, you knew I liked her and you still had to swoop in..."

    "Connor, you've known her for 10 years and never made a move..."

    "You.Knew.I.Liked.Her...." he ground out...then pushed the chair back violently and left the room.

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    "freaking wonderful..." Jared grumbled..

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    *******************************

    Rowan had really taken to painting, it was one of the very few things that made him a bit happy, he had completed about 15 paintings. Remarkably Rosie was becoming a bit nicer, she brought Rowan new canvas to paint on and some new paints (Julia had told Rosie she should take up a hobby so Rosie picked painting specifically so she could get supplies for Rowan). she also started leaving him more food, a jar of cookie and a basket of apples showed up in his room while he was sleeping.

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    Rowan had no idea why she was being marginally nicer but decided to not question it. She visited on Friday evening, she was actually trying to chat with the mute boy, he still was not talking to her.

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    She tried to get him to talk...

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    "Rowan you better start talking to me or I'm not going to bring you anymore food or canvas!!" she threatened..

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    "Okay Rosie...I'll talk."

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    Just then Rosie heard her mom calling her...she sounded like she was right outside the door, the door that Rosie forgot to lock..

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    "Oh crud Rowan...that's my mom! Quick change into your doll form and get in the bathroom and don't make a peep!!"

    "Okay Rosie.." he whispered, then went quickly to the bathroom.

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    Rosie didn't trust him to not change into his human form while his mom was around, how would she explain a child living in the attic...

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    Just as the bathroom door clicked shut Julia came into the attic...

    "Why are you up here young lady?"

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    "It's my secret art studio mom...do you like it?"

    "It's okay but what's with all the creepy paintings?"

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    "I like them...they're interesting"

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    "Mom, why were you kissing Jasper's uncle the other night down at the beach?" Rosie asked trying to change the subject..

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    "Because I like him...wait, you saw that?" was all she could think to say....when had her daughter gotten so chatty anyways..

    "Yes, Jasper and I both saw you..."

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    Julia was getting uncomfortable, if Rosie and Jasper had seen them who else could have seen them, or Jasper could have told his father, or goodness knows what else..she has to call Jared.

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    'I gotta remember to lock the door' Rosie thought to herself...

    "Rowan you can come out now, it's safe"

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    With that Rosie left the attic and made sure the door was locked behind her..

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  • CharlottesmomCharlottesmom Posts: 7,015 Member
    In the end there is Love Part 9:


    Jasper was over Rosie's house after school, they decided to play hide and seek until Edward came over after scouts then they would be heading to the library for a group project.

    "Count to 100 Rosie...and no cheating!!"

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    "I'm not gonna cheat Jasper geeze! 1.....2......3...….4...…"

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    Jasper ran as fast as he could to the second floor, he had planned on hiding under Rosie's bed, but then had second thoughts when he saw the stairs to the third floor.

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    Jasper snickered to himself, the attic, Rosie would never look for him up here, it was the perfect hiding spot!

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    Rowan hadn't slept all night, he was getting sick of being locked up, he wanted a life, he wanted to go to school, he mostly wanted a friend, someone who wouldn't yell at him constantly. He was so sick of the whole situation he broke down crying...he was just about to turn into his doll form to dull the hurt when he heard the doorknob jiggling..

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    He calmed down and went over closer to the door...

    "Hello?? Rosie?" he whispered only loud enough for someone very close to the door to hear.

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    "No, it's not Rosie, who are you and why is the door locked? Are you crying...?" Jasper asked curiously..

    Rowan didn't say anything, he didn't dare, if it wasn't Rosie he should keep his mouth shut..

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    "Hello.....can you open the door so I can talk to you...please." Jasper begged..

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    Rowan decided Rosie being mad was worth it, maybe he could get out of his attic prison. "I can't open the door Rosie has the only key, I think she has two keys...but she'll never let me out of here."

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    "Why would Rosie lock you in a room?"

    "She hates me...."

    "Why does she hate you?"

    "I wish I knew...." Rowan was getting upset again..."Can you please find one of the keys and get me out of here?" he was starting to cry again.

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    Jasper felt for whomever was stuck behind the door, why would Rosie lock someone in the attic, he couldn't believe she would do that. Rosie was so nice, she would never do anything so mean...he couldn't process it.. He almost went downstairs to find her and ask but decided to try and find the key first, something told him to trust whomever was stuck behind that door.

    "I'm going to try and find the key....I'll be right back."

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    With that Jasper tore down the stair, he knew the key would be in Rosie's room, that is where Jasper would keep something he didn't want anyone to find if he was hiding something.

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    He checked the hall to make sure Rosie was nowhere in sight...then entered her room, he had been here a lot in the past years. He looked around..

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    Opened and fished through her dresser...nothing...he looked down and found what he hoped would hold the key...

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    He sat down and tried to open it...

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    It made a creaking noise but opened pretty easily...he fished through some jewelry, a few pictures and some gum. He found a key way at the bottom of the chest...'Bingo' Jasper smiled happily, he only hoped it was the right key..

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    :mrgreen:
  • CharlottesmomCharlottesmom Posts: 7,015 Member
    edited October 2018
    In the end there is Love Part 10:

    Jasper was eager to get back up to attic and see if the key worked, as he stepped out of Rosie's room she found him..."Jasper it's called HIDE and seek, I can't find you if you don't hide!!"

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    "Sorry Rosie, I was trying to find a really good hiding place but 100 seconds isn't really that long..."

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    "Fine...this time but next time hide faster or you mess up the whole game!"

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    Just then the doorbell rang...

    "Come on Rosie Edward is here...lets go get that stupid project done!" he said totally forgetting about the little silver key in his pocket..

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    **************************************************

    Connor had been giving Jared the cold shoulder for three days, Jared was sick of his little brother pouting over his and Julia's relationship. As far as Jared was concerned Connor had plenty of time to make a move on Julia...being perpetually shy with the ladies was a big character flaw of Connor's. Jared decided to call Connor, the space may help him actually talk to Jared instead of walking into another room when Jared tried to talk to Connor..

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    "Connor...it's me, don't hang up..."

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    *CLICK*

    'That little bi*tch..freaking hung up on me!!' *heavy sigh*

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    Later that evening....

    "So wait he hung up on you??"

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    "Yup, the little tu’rd has never done that before...he must really have it bad for you.."

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    "Should you really be calling your brother a tu’rd?"

    "Julia, you're an only child, you've never lived through the degrees of turdness siblings can be to each other..."

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    "Turdness…." Julia laughed..."Jared you're remarkably cute.."

    Jared threw his arm around Julia and drew her closer...."Yes, I am remarkably cute...and charming too..."

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    Julia and Jared were so busy snoodling on the couch they failed to see the little observer on the stairs silently cursing her mother for cuddling with Jasper's uncle.

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    "I'll talk to him tomorrow"

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    "Doubt it will do much good, he's a moody little bas*tard right now..."

    "That's not very nice Jared..."

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    "Well it's true...I swear he's PMS-ing!"

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    Jared moved in closer..

    "You're a big meanie...." Julia giggled..

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    :mrgreen:
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  • CharlottesmomCharlottesmom Posts: 7,015 Member
    edited October 2018
    In the end there is Love Part 11:

    Julia ambushed Connor the next day before work, she knew where his favorite reading spot was he went there every day without fail.

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    She took a seat across from him and waited...

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    and waited...

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    She finally lost patience..."Connor, it's 5:30 in the morning, can you please ignore me at noon instead??"

    He put his book away and just stared at her...

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    "Did you need to talk to me?" he bit out...

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    "Don't get grumpy at me, none of this is my fault..." Julia blurted..

    a cringe and tightening of his jaw could be seen by Julia.. then more blank stares..Connor was the champion of staring, it was a bit disarming.

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    "I love your brother." Julia admitted to Connor, though it obviously was not what he wanted to hear at that very moment....

    "I'm not going to listen to this sh*it..." he practically yelled.

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    "Connor!....."

    "Forget it Julia, I'm leaving..."

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    "Please wait.....Talk to me...." she begged..

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    He turned around stared at her..."I don't want you to get hurt..." was all he said.

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    "Jared won't hurt me..."

    Connor just cringed and gave her a big hug...he hoped Jared wouldn't hurt her but his track record said he very well could. Jared was the president of the love em' and leave em' club. Connor didn't want his friend hurt, he cared for Julia more than anyone knew.

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    Julia was just happy to have Connor as a friend, a hug felt really good right about now, she hated him being silent (moreso than normal).

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    Julia watched him carefully, it looked like he wanted to say something more to him but as usually when he was stressed he clamped up...

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    He did want to say more to Julia but figured now was not the time...he got all embarassed about the thoughts swirling around in his head and decided to hightail it out of there before he said something stupid.

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    ******************************************

    Rowan waited for hours hoping the voice behind the door would come back and save him, but they never showed up again, in truth he never expected him to show up again. Rowan was cursed with this horrible life. He thought he should just accept it and try to not pi*ss off Rosie too much maybe one day she would have mercy on him and let him out his attic prison, though he doubted that day would ever come.

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    He was shocked the next morning to find some new clothes in his drawers, before he only had two duplicate shirts and pants and some pajamas. He eagerly tried on his new clothes, he liked having some variety in his wardrobe. On a whim he checked the other drawers, there was new pajamas and some nice socks and a pair of slippers...Maybe Rosie is softening he thought, he found it hard to hate her even though she was pretty mean to him.

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    Every morning he went over with new hope in his heart that Rosie had forgotten to lock the door, he tried the door...nope still locked, sadness overcame him...a bit of madness too was creeping into his heart. He wished that boy would come back, even if just to talk to him, to take away some of the loneliness. He didn't quite know how to feel.

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    Rowan usually painted or read when he was bored, sad or lonely...today he felt drained, he just wanted to sleep.

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    A quiet knocking on the door had the dozing Rowan out of his bed in a flash, his heart hammering in his chest...Rosie never knocked, just barged in, it had to be him!!

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    "I found a key...I'm going to come in.." Jasper announced happily.

    "Is Rosie with you?" Rowan asked hoping he hadn't brought Rosie with him and this was some sort of trick.

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    "No she and my brother Edward went back to the library to put some finishing touches on a project we have in school.." Jasper whispered as he put the key in the door, it opened right up and he stepped into the small attic. Rowan was surprised to see a boy about the same age as himself, his voice sounded older somehow.

    "Hi...I'm Jasper, what is your name?"

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    "I'm Rowan..." Jasper was taken aback...why did that name sound familiar. he decided he had no idea.

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    Jasper look around the attic..."Why does Rosie have you locked up here?"

    "I wish I knew, I think I did something years ago that angered her and she has been mean to me ever since, she mostly just wants me to vanish"

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    Rowan decided telling Jasper about his Invisible Friend status was a bad idea, he had no idea if he could trust this boy, though he had a gut feeling he could.

    Jasper asked Rowan if he wanted to escape from the attic, Rowan knew if he tried Rosie would be furious so he told Jasper he would love that but they would have to pick the best time to do it, he was afraid of Rosie but more afraid of what was beyond his closed door, fear pretty much gripped him when he thought of escaping.

    They talked more about his time in the attic, why Rosie had locked him up here for years. Rowan told Jasper how he enjoyed painting and reading, pretty much the only two activities Rosie let him do. Jasper thought Rosie might realize he was still missing soon so he had to get to the library, he really had only come back to her house with the excuse that he had forgotten one of his school books.

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    Jasper was still having a hard time thinking his best friend would lock Rowan up here, he couldn't ask her about Rowan because Rowan said she would be horrible to him if he said anything. Jasper agreed to keep that he found him secret, something told him this sad eyed boy was telling the truth.

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    "Will you come back?" Rowan asked Jasper..

    "You bet!! Rosie loves spending time with Edward so I'll try to sneak out when they are spending time together", luckily no one in the piddly little town locks their doors Jasper thought to himself...it was ironic he needed a key to see his new friend.

    Rowan smiled at that...a genuine smile, he did that so rarely it felt strange to his cheek muscles.

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    Rowan grabbed Jasper into another hug, he was very grateful for this new friend of his...he hoped Rosie never found out about him visiting...

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    As soon as Jasper closed and locked the door Rowan broke down and cried, tears of happiness at meeting his new friend and tears of frustration, he felt so helpless being stuck in this da'mn room!!

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  • CharlottesmomCharlottesmom Posts: 7,015 Member
    In the end there is Love Part 12:

    Just a short one today...

    Rowan barely slept all night...he just sat in bed not even bothering to get into his pajamas..

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    He had nothing much to get up for...but dragged himself sleepily out of bed.

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    Rosie had not shown up for two days...Rowan was getting mad, he was sick of being treated like she hated him, it confused him because there were moments of kindness, he wish she would make up her mind either hate him or like him!

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    He was also getting really sick of cookies and apples...

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    He grumbled to himself and grabbed yet another cookie, at least he wasn't hungry.

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    Jasper had also not shown up, Rowan was so lonely and very much wanted someone...anyone to talk to. He went over to the door to do his morning lock check- jiggled the handle and to his surprise he heard Jasper's voice just outside the door..."Rowan, Rosie is over my house with Edward....I'm coming in."

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    Rowan was overjoyed to see Jasper..

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    "Are you doing okay, is Rosie being nice to you?"

    "Rosie hasn't been to see me in two days..." Rowan spat out.

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    Jasper looked shocked but decided to not say anything..."Rowan, I'm really sorry I couldn't visit for the past couple of days Rosie has been hanging around our house all the time wanting to play, I think she has a crush on my brother.." Jasper was trying his best to change the subject, inside he was fuming at Rosie.

    "What's a crush?" Rowan asked curiously..

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    "It's when you secretly like someone, and you hope they like you back" he told Rowan, it was his best 12 year old explanation.

    "Hmmmm, that sounds like it would be nice..." Rowan mused deep in thought.

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    "Rowan I have something for you, I bought it yesterday, I hope you like it.."

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    "For me, really??" Jasper loved the happy look on Rowan's face, the poor boy looked perpetually sad most of the time, not that Jasper blamed him a bit. Jasper decided he wanted to try and make Rowan as happy as he could under the unusual circumstances.

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    "Oh Jasper thank you I love it!!"

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    "I'm going to try to visit again tomorrow, Rosie is having a sleep over, maybe I can sneak up when she is asleep and see you.."

    "That would be wonderful Jasper but please be careful..I don't want to get in trouble and I don't want you in trouble either, Rosie can be very mean.."

    "I'll be careful...I promise.." With that he gave Rowan a hug goodbye.

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    Rowan then sat at his desk and got started reading the book Jasper gave him, it was really good..

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    :smiley:
  • MikezumiMikezumi Posts: 49,697 Member
    edited October 2018
    @Charlottesmom Rowan really looks like he is going for a cookie! Love the angry expressions you have caught. He should be angry after what Rosie has put him through and I bet it's even harder knowing that someone else knows and he has a friend to contrast Rosie's warm/cold/cruel treatment.
    Jasper is so cute trying to explain a crush to Rowan :)
    Awwww a gift and wanting to make him happy :)
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  • CharlottesmomCharlottesmom Posts: 7,015 Member
    edited October 2018
    In the end there is Love Part 13:

    Julia and Jared have been getting along very well, when Jared and Connor dropped the kids off for the sleep over they were invited by Julia to hang out, it would be a while before the kids would be setting their sleeping bags up in the living room.

    Jared arrived with Flowers..

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    He hurt his knee playing basketball earlier in the day and decided to watch TV with the kids, Julia was a bit stressed out and wanted to work a bit on her MA, the one thing that really mellowed her out...breaking boards was able to put even the biggest stresses on hold for awhile. She changed into her MA outfit and told Jared she should be back in in a half hour.

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    Jared embraced her lovingly while Rosie looked on with distain..

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    Jared plopped on the couch and noticed Rosie and Edward had picked out the kids channel...he was looking forward to a nice scary movie or something, now he was stuck with huge dancing rabbits for the next 30 minutes of his life.. 'Kill me now' he muttered to himself..

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    Connor had heard Julia telling Jared she was going to work on her board breaking and quickly ran outside, he wanted to ask if he could use the training dummy as he had been meaning to give MA a try, Julia would be a great teacher if she agreed to take him on as a pupil.

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    Julia agreed to teach him, they got right to work:

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    Connor was doing great...well until the dummy bopped him right in the eye when his attention strayed for 1/8 of a second..

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    Connor blinked back tears, the pain was horrible, his glasses didn't break luckily...the bar had smacked him right above his eyebrow. Julia felt bad for him and knew how bad it hurt to get smacked like that, she instinctively gathered Connor into a hug.

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    "Are you okay, I know first hand how much that hurts."

    "I'll live..." he answered still a bit shaken.

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    They stood there a bit awkwardly for a few minutes then Connor said he wanted to get going for home, "Please tell Jared I'm heading home.." and gave Julia a quick goodbye.

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    Julia went inside took a 5 minute shower and told Jared she wanted to show him something...he had no idea what she had in mind but she had lead him up to her bedroom.

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    It then struck him exactly what she had in mind...when she grabbed him. "Julia, this is a really bad idea when there are 4 kids roaming around the house..." he breathed between kisses.

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    Julia agreed, it was getting late and the kids would all be screaming their heads off for pizza and ice cream in a few minutes. "I think I should leave..." she kissed him good bye. "Have fun!" he snickered as he left..

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    Around midnight the kids had finally settled and Julia bid them a good night and a stern warning to "Keep it down!"

    Rosie's new friend Brooke was the last holdout to sleep, Jasper kept wishing she would just go to sleep already so he could go see Rowan..

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    She finally climbed into her sleeping bag 20 minutes later...Jasper let out a huge sigh of relief, he waited another ten minutes and listened carefully to make sure everyone was asleep.

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    After he was sure everyone was soundly asleep he climbed off the couch padded over to his backpack and fished the key out of the secret pocket, he made his way up to the attic to see his friend.

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    He decided to just go in as it was 12:30 in the morning, he had a feeling Rowan would be asleep, he didn't want to knock and wake him up, or wake up Rosie or her mom, he had to be very quiet.

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    Jasper tip toed over to Rowan's bed, he looked so peaceful when he was asleep, the stressed worried look was gone. Jasper whispered "Rowan, wake up...I'm here..."

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    Rowan stirred in his sleep, rolled onto his side and mumbled 'Jasper...'

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    He then fully woke and was very happy to see his friend..

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    Rowan was getting out of bed and noticed Jasper looked upset..

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    "Jasper, what's wrong?"

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    Jasper turned to face Rowan.."I hate that she's keeping you stuck up here!! I wish there was something I could do to help you!"

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    Rowan was overcome with gratitude to whatever force brought Jasper to his door that day a few months ago...it was nice to have a true friend. He knew in his bones Jasper would help him get out of this dang attic when the time was right.

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    They talked for a little while but Jasper's eyes were drooping...he found a sleeping bag under Rowan's bed and climbed in, he couldn't even think about going back downstairs he was so tired. Rowan decided to stay awake and wake up Jasper early so he could sneak back downstairs. "night Rowan..." Jasper whispered mostly to himself but Rowan heard him. "night Jasper.." he whispered back.

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    Rowan faded rapidly and was asleep in a little while..

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    Both were jolted out of bed when they heard the squeak of the loud board at the top of the stairs....

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    "Jasper hurry...hide in the bathroom and don't make a peep!!" Jasper ran as quietly as he could into the bathroom, closed the door and hid in the shower, his heart beating a mile a minute..

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    >:)
  • MikezumiMikezumi Posts: 49,697 Member
    @Charlottesmom What self-respecting adult would want to watch dancing rabbits? :D
    Hmmmm Does Connor want to learn MA or does he just want to be close to Julia? ;)
    Ouch! That's gotta hurt! Poor Connor :(
    Awww but the hug would have helped make it feel better ;)
    Yep! That kinda of behavior should wait until there isn't a house full of kids! ;)
    Rowan looks so happy to see Jasper :)
    Phew! I am glad Rowan heard Rosie coming!
  • CharlottesmomCharlottesmom Posts: 7,015 Member
    In the end there is Love Part 14:

    'Jasper shut the door...hurry!!!!!' was all Rowan could think, luckily Jasper shut the door very quietly and just as Rosie was fully in the room. Rowan felt like he was going to pass out, that was too close for comfort.

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    As Rosie walked in Rowan's room, she noticed he was breathing heavy..."what's your problem?" she asked. Thinking fast Rowan answered, "Bad dream." she seemed to accept that explanation.

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    "Rosie do you think I could have some different food, cookie and apples are making my stomach hurt."

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    "You'll take what I give you Rowan, you're lucky I feed you at all."

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    Rowan got brave and asked yet again..."Rosie what did I do to make you hate me so much...we are supposed to be friends!"

    Rosie calmed down and just said "You're not the same Rowan, it's like I loved you and we were best friends one day then all of a sudden, I didn't even know you, and I hated you for that...you changed so much, I really can't explain it...I want my friend back" back Rosie sighed..

    Rowan wished he understood what she was talking about, though he did feel that somehow he did understand at least a little of what she was saying.

    "Can we be friends, please?" he asked shyly...

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    "I'll think about it..." she answered as she walked out the door, closing it quietly behind her, Rowan heard the key locking the door behind Rosie. Rowan was hoping for a yes, he felt rejected once again.

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    He then remembered Jasper was hiding in the bathroom. "You can come out Jasper, she's gone.."

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    "Why do you look so sad Rowan?"

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    "Just the same stuff over and over Jasper...she will always hate me, we were supposed to be friends forever, but she hates me for something I can't even remember!"

    "Wait...you were supposed to be friends forever? How long have you known Rosie?"

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    Rowan considered his question carefully, Rosie would surely crush him if he told anyone about being her IF he decided to keep this piece of information from Jasper, for the time being, and answered "since we were very small"

    "You told me before you’ve been up here for years, how many years?" Jasper asked..

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    "Since Rosie turned ten"

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    "That's two years....two years too long!"

    "Rowan can I ask you something?"

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    "Sure Jasper...what is it?"

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    "Where are your parents?"

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    :smiley:
  • CharlottesmomCharlottesmom Posts: 7,015 Member
    @Mikezumi , Sorry I didn’t see your replies, I tend to post fast copy/paste and didn’t check for comments, as I hadn’t gotten any on this thread before. Thank you for the comments! <3

    **Moo is totally my friend for some “poses”, the cookie jar reach was all moo, I think he was painting when I moved him over and it looked perfect.
    **Rowan has a few very bad traits so I can get some good expressions, grumpy is wonderful!
    **Connor still likes Julia a lot so yeah, I did want them together a bit and MA seemed perfect as Julia is experienced and he is a newbie. The will be sparring together soon no doubt.
    **I almost has Jared and Julia “go for it” but remember all the kids and figured it was a bad idea.

    :smiley:
  • MikezumiMikezumi Posts: 49,697 Member
    edited October 2018
    @Charlottesmom Even though Rosie is feeling she lost her friend Rowan when the dolls got mixed up, that doesn't excuse her really mean treatment of this Rowan. It's one thing not liking someone, another thing altogether being cruel.
    That's interesting that on some level Rowan understands what Rosie was talking about. I wonder if the spell is starting to lose its potency. Of course they were so young at the time that perhaps even if the spell were to be lifted they wouldn't fully remember.
    Jasper has definitely had an effect on Rowan. That was very brave of him to confront Rosie and then to ask if they could be friends :)
    I wish Rowan had of told Jasper he was an IF but it's almost better he didn't because it will give Jasper more to think about thinking that Rosie has a normal human kid as hostage.

    You will be getting comments in this thread from now on unless you would prefer me to comment in the other thread. I am commenting on a few people over there.
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  • CharlottesmomCharlottesmom Posts: 7,015 Member
    @Mikezumi , I’m taking time off the big thread so will most likely not be posting much except on a few story threads. I want to keep up with this story but I spend too much time on the computer, real life is getting busy.
    **She lost Edward but doesn’t remember his name so yes, this Rowan is not her Rowan. Funny thing though she actually technically did find her Edward... ;) ,
    **I’m portraying Rosie as not really able to fully understand why she is mad at Rowan, she has yet to give him a good reason WHY she is acting out so much towards him (she will figure it out eventually). She is a kid feeling confused, but also has hot headed and grumpy as traits, she doesn’t have the capasity to deal as of yet. The kids will be aging up to teen very soon though and the whole story morphs. Things will start to make more sence.
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  • GraceyManorGraceyManor Posts: 20,079 Member
    Oh boy.He's being put on the spot there.
    I can see Rosie is feeling hurt, deep down inside.I can understand that, but doesn't she think holding him locked in a room a bit over the top? just a teeny weeny bit? Yes? No? XD
  • cocococo Posts: 2,722 Member
    Oooh I wonder how Rowan will answer Jasper's question about his parents. Now I'm starting to slightly feel bad for Rosie but she still doesn't seem to care about Rowan's feelings. She must know right and wrong even if she's hot headed and grumpy etc. I know she will probably start to see Rowan in a different light as she gets older but I can't stand to watch him being cooped up for several more years :bawling:
    It seems like the magic might be weakening which will be interesting. It almost seems like it was that same very magic that brought Rowan/Jasper and Rosie/Edward back together again. We haven't seen Jasper and Edward interact much and for all we know he might feel the same as Rosie. Lots to think about with this story :smile:
  • lanlynlanlyn Posts: 5,008 Member
    @Charlottesmom Rowan seems to be getting a littler braver, at least asking Rosie for something different to eat and bringing up the big question: Why? ...Maybe his visits with Jasper have helped him feel not so alone, given him confidence to know that he shouldn't be treated this way! When someone is isolated and being abused, they start to not trust their own perceptions and feelings. Whatever Rosie's mixed-up emotions are about Rowan--whatever her own hurt--how she's treating him is horrible. I hope she comes to understand that. But I take courage from the title of your story: "In the End There is Love!"

    PS: I'll also be commenting on your updates here from now on. I have this thread bookmarked, along with several other people's stories here.
  • Silverofdreams30Silverofdreams30 Posts: 7,200 Member
    edited October 2018
    @Charlottesmom

    Poor rowan his background is sad. Jasper Ihope
    become a good friend to him. I will comment your story on here
    for the moment.
  • bekkasanbekkasan Posts: 10,171 Member
    @Charlottesmom Well, Rosie didn't catch Jasper and poor Rowan is still stuck in the attic. I'm glad he tried to talk to her and figure out what her issue is. I realize she is a child, but she has to know it is wrong to lock him in the attic and then to threaten him with holding food. Glad Jasper heard every world. Shame he is so young and probably to scared to do anything at this point.
  • emorrillemorrill Posts: 8,110 Member
    @Charlottesmom Carp lady!!! I can't believe I FORGOT to read this when I told you I'd get to it!!! :fearful:
    I'm so sorry... :cry: (I got so involved writing Sam's story......)

    Anyway, thank gosh Rosie didn't discover Jasper was there!
    C'mon Rosie, just give him some different food... It's not too much to ask. :unamused:
    Oh Rowan sweetie don't omit the fact that you were her IF! That information is so vital helping you get out of this prison!!
    ;)
    I didn't realize she had him locked in there for 2 years!? :flushed:
    Yes! Keep asking the right questions Jasper and soon Rowan will have to spill! :smiley:

    Awesome as always B. :kissing_heart:
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