http://puppywithatutu.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] puppywithatutu.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomtownies2011-10-22 07:14 am

Homecoming Dance | Town Hall | Saturday Evening | Post I

Glitter encrusted moosen stood guard in the entry to the transformed Town Hall, reminding all those in attendance that the night was about all things Canadian. Or things the Student Council had deemed Canadian - plus a whole lot of glitter.

Sparkly red maple leaves and paper geese hung from irridescent streamers, setting off the food tables as very much separate from the raised dance floor in case the terrifying papier-mâché beaver didn't make it obvious that the timbits were for eating. Or for dunking in the maple syrup fountain. Beyond pure sugar, there were plenty of bite-size portioned food and nonalcoholic beverages to push the theme into the bellies of all, no matter how tight the dresses!

Beyond the dance floor, the shadowy corners glowed with the twinkle of glittery maple leaf garland and a Joni Mitchell inspired moose that had been strategically positioned to look rather tragic in its lyric-covered glory. Yes, glory. For the evening was to be glorious. Or at the very least entertaining.

Welcome to your 2011 Homecoming Dance!

[ Arrive + Mingle | Photography | Drinks + Snacks | Chaperones | Dancing | Shadowy Corners | OOC | PSST: Go vote! | Post2 ]
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] life_inshadow 2011-10-22 06:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"I figured people might get weird at me if I skipped it," Tara said with a little shrug, vaguely embarrassed that Kennedy could still read her that well. Not that she wasn't pleased to see her, it was just -- awkward. "Anyhow ... hi. You look good. Did, um, did you get my message?"
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] brat_inslayage 2011-10-22 06:32 pm (UTC)(link)
"Also it's your senior year, and you should be having fun," Kennedy added firmly, determined not to add to the inevitable awkward if she could possibly help it. "Plus you look nice."

She smiled slightly. "Yeah, I did. Sorry I didn't call back, but I'm glad it got there in time. So... happy belated birthday." Would offering a birthday hug be a bad idea?
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] life_inshadow 2011-10-22 06:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"Thanks!" Tara chirped, or tried to chirp. "It turned out to be a quiet day, but ... not like I'm going to top a chocolate river anyhow. Plus we had the whole trip."

She reached forward for the hug. It would have felt even more awkward not to.
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] brat_inslayage 2011-10-22 06:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"Good trip this year, though?" Kennedy-- after a moment to remember that hectic bit of party-planning-- hugged her back about as hard as she dared. "I'd have called for your birthday, if I could've figured out how to get the timing right. Eighteen's a big deal."

And yes, she had a fairly good idea of why it was a big deal for Tara.
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] life_inshadow 2011-10-22 06:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"We did Habitat for Humanity," Tara explained, stepping back from the hug after a moment. "In Canada, I guess that's ... why the theme."

Not that Tara was complaining. she liked the donuts.

She added, "And yeah, I like eighteen. How old are you these days, anyhow?"
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] brat_inslayage 2011-10-22 07:00 pm (UTC)(link)
"Thirty-three, but I don't look a day over nineteen," Kennedy quipped. "Okay, actually, just nineteen."

...she'd had way too many of the donuts already.

"Almost Christmas for me, and then in January I start classes like I said."
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] life_inshadow 2011-10-22 07:05 pm (UTC)(link)
"Really?" Tara grinned, surprised. "That's awesome. I -- I mean, no offense, but I wasn't sure you really would."

She gave Kennedy a long, idle look. "So ... things are good for you?"
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] brat_inslayage 2011-10-22 07:12 pm (UTC)(link)
"No offense taken," Kennedy promised. "I wasn't sure I really would, either. I might have to get pictures of myself, like, in class or something and send 'em to you just so you have actual proof," she added, looking mischievous.

"Things are good, yeah. Little bit boring, at the moment, but I'm learning to get used to it." Thus the school plan, really. She raised both eyebrows. "How 'bout you? Things going okay?"
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] life_inshadow 2011-10-22 07:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"You can IM me while you're studying," Tara suggested, still really happy for Kennedy. "And yeah ... things are okay."

She shrugged, casting about for a place to start. "So this girl Petra started a Pride group, and, um ... I think I'm the only actual gay girl in it."
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] brat_inslayage 2011-10-22 07:29 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hey, hang on-- shouldn't I be, you know, actually studying?" Kennedy asked, but she got distracted by that last bit of news. "The only one? Seriously? I swear, I thought there were more of us around before."
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] life_inshadow 2011-10-22 07:52 pm (UTC)(link)
"I can correct your spelling?" Tara offered. "Which ... is probably a horrible idea. IM me after you study."

She shrugged. "Maybe it was always just us -- I mean, after Diana left and Francine and Katina graduated -- and it just didn't matter? I, um, didn't exactly do a census."
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] brat_inslayage 2011-10-22 08:31 pm (UTC)(link)
They hadn't really cared much about a census at the time, had they?

"Still, that sucks." Kennedy frowned and kicked at the floor. "I kind of hate the thought of you being the only one."
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] life_inshadow 2011-10-23 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
"You would have been a tough act to follow either way," Tara assured Kennedy. "I'm fine. There's still Reserves, and ... stuff. I can deal with not much of a dating pool."
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] brat_inslayage 2011-10-23 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
"Thanks," Kennedy said with a soft laugh, genuinely grateful. "And for what it's worth, same goes for you. Way, way tough act to follow. I mean, I'm not saying I'm in a hurry for us to get to the point where we can, you know, gossip about our girlfriends over coffee, but... I'd like us to get there someday."

Impulsively, she reached a hand out to touch Tara's cheek. "I know you'll be fine. You never needed me for that. Always knew you were amazing."
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] life_inshadow 2011-10-23 03:10 am (UTC)(link)
Tara froze for a moment at the unexpected touch, but didn't jerk back. "Uh ... thanks," she said, strangely formal. She'd never really known what to do when Kennedy started praising her out of the blue, and having broken up didn't make it easier. "I always thought you were amazing, too."

She stepped back a bit. "And if and when I meet somebody, I really hope you'll like her."
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] brat_inslayage 2011-10-23 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
"Yeah..." Kennedy realized that had maybe been a dumb thing to do, and her tone was apologetic. Still, there was something about admitting to the possibility of other people in future that was a weird, sad kind of relief. "Can I say I hope the same thing?"
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] life_inshadow 2011-10-23 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
"You better," Tara said, in an easier voice. It was a relief to her to have this conversation, especially now that the awkwardness had passed. "I want to be a part of your life for a long, long time."
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] brat_inslayage 2011-10-23 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
"Wouldn't have it any other way," Kennedy told her, her smile broad and genuine. "We did pinky-swear on that whole best friend thing and all, so we're sorta stuck with each other."
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] life_inshadow 2011-10-23 06:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"I really don't hate that," Tara said. "You're okay if sometimes I get a little weird?"
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Re: Shadowy Corners | Homecoming 2011

[personal profile] brat_inslayage 2011-10-23 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"Weird is how I like you anyway," Kennedy said lightly. "So I can totally live with that."

She paused and added with a self-deprecatory eyeroll, "Besides, my ego would totally crumble if you didn't."

No, it wouldn't, and she was fairly sure they both knew it.