Julie: I smile at him "I love this." I say again lost in this feeling.
Groo: "I am glad," I say, kissing her shoulder as I place some body wash in my hands, rubbing them together before I begin to caress her skin, washing her tenderly.
Julie: I moan as he massages my skin.
Groo: "I love you, every part of you," I say as I stroke my hands over her skin. "You are so beautiful, so perfect for me," I say softly as I cup my hands, raising water to rinse her smooth body.
Julie: I moan "Perfect?" I ask
Groo: "Mmmm, very perfect," I say, kissing over your shoulder and neck.
Julie: "How so?" I ask again
Groo: I turn her to face me, looking into her eyes. I raise one hand to stroke her face, trailing it down her neck and over her shoulder. "Your soul is pure, strong. You have courage and passion I have never before seen. You are brave enough to allow yourself to be loved, despite all you have encountered," I say. "And you are brave enough to love me."
Julie: I smile "I love you"
Groo: I lean in and kiss her gently. "And I love you, my sweet Julie. Always," I say, lifting her hand and kissing the ring I gave her.
Julie: I blush "Always"
Groo: I look into her hazel eyes. "Do you truly mean that, my love?"
Julie: "Yes" I say "I don't want anyone else."
Groo: "I am pleased to hear that. I do not want anyone else either. I would like to do something for you, if you will allow me," I say softly.
Julie: "You can do whatever you want."
Groo: "I would like to take you to a nice dinner. I believe you have a nice dress or two that Willow purchased for you."
Julie: "Actually its all cute laid back stuff. I was supposed to get something more but...well that got cancelled."
Groo: "Ahh, well, perhaps we can go shopping, or Faith may be free. I know she was looking forward to going with you."
Julie: "D..Do you mind if I go with Faith, sir?"
Groo: I smile and kiss her gently. "I do not mind at all. I would have not have mentioned it if I did," I say with a smile.
Julie: "Thank you Sir."
Groo: "You are welcome, my love. However, I believe shopping requires you to be dry and clothed, if you are wishing to go soon," I tease.
Julie: "Can...Can you wash me first?" I ask longing for his touch.
Groo: "I wouldn't have it any other way," I say, leaning in to kiss her before gently lifting one of her legs out of the water to massage the muscles, washing her skin.
Julie: I moan my whole body melting to his touch.
Groo: "I love you so much, my sweet Julie," I say, watching my hands slide over her smooth skin. I lift her other leg, washing from her toes to her hip.
Julie: I moan "I am yours" I whisper "All yours"
Groo: I rinse the soap from my hand and trail my fingers to her center, stroking lightly. "Mine. Always and forever," I say, leaning in to kiss her.
Julie: I kiss him back, deeply and passionately. "I love you so very much."
Groo: I moan softly into the kiss, sliding my fingers between her curls. "As do I."
Julie: I gasp "Groo" I moan "We can't."
Groo: "Why not, my love?" I ask, teasing her gently.
Julie: "If we ever hope to get me out of this room..."
Groo: I chuckle and kiss her. "Well, do you want to get out of this room?"
Julie: "Yes..." I say sheepishly "I mean if you allow."
Groo: I smile brightly and stroke my hand up her stomach. "I do allow," I say lovingly.
Julie: I kiss him "Thank you sir."
Groo: "You're welcome my love," I say, returning her kiss. "So, shall we get out of here and get you dressed?"
Julie: I turn and kiss him passionately and firmly then get out "I would say yes."
Groo: I shiver as she kisses me hard, groaning as she pulls away. "Trouble maker," I tease, climbing out of the tub.
Julie: "I am an innocent angel, I know not what you speak of."
Groo: I laugh and pull her to me, kissing her hard. "You are my angel, I know that."
Julie: I moan through the kiss then lean against him. "You're not helping me in the leaving."
Groo: "Well, I do want to take you to a nice dinner, so I guess you'd better get going," I tease, spanking her softly.
Julie: I smile "What do you want me to wear?" I ask softly
Groo: I look down into her eyes and touch her cheek softly. "Something that makes you feel beautiful," I say.
Julie: I look at him "You mean I have to choose?"
Groo: I nod. "I do."
Julie: "But...." I start to panic "I...I don't know."
Groo: "My sweet Julie, Faith will be there to assist you. I cannot tell you what to purchase as I am not going with you," I explain.
Julie: "no I mean, what should I wear right now." I say calming down
Groo: "Oh, I misunderstood," I say, kissing her gently. "Let us go see what you have, shall we?"
Julie: "Yes Sir" Thankful I follow him to the closet.
Groo: I look through several of the shirts, finally choosing one in a pale lavender. I pick up a pair of jeans with embroidery on them and hand the items to her. "I believe these boots will go nicely with this outfit?" I ask.
Julie: "Yes sir" I say as I take the items and the boots "Thank you."
Groo: "Good, you're welcome," I say, walking back out into the bedroom. "I'll dress and go find Faith."
Julie: "Ok." I say "Watch out, she may be...taking care of Brandon."
Groo: I chuckle. "I will be cautious, I assure you," I say, kissing her then walk out the door.
Julie: I smile and nod and put the clothes on and dry my hair heading to the front room to wait.
Groo: I walk down the stairs, heading to the kitchen. It seems to be the only place I see her. "Faith," I chuckle as I see her raiding the refrigerator.
Faith: I jump as someone calls my name. "Damn Groo, you scared the piss out of me," I chuckle. "What's up?"
Groo: I chuckle. "I did not mean to startle you. I was hoping you would be willing to go shopping with Julie? I am going to take her out to a nice dinner and she needs something to wear."
Faith: "You are huh? Got something planned stud muffin?" I tease him, shoving several grapes into my mouth.
Groo: I blush slightly. “Perhaps. It is not important right now, I know she was looking forward to shopping with you, if you are available?"
Faith: "Sure thing, blue eyes, let me go change clothes. I'll be right back."
Groo: I smile, "Thank you Faith," I say, going to find Julie.
Julie: I was sitting on the couch waiting for Groo to come find me.
Groo: I walk into the living room, kissing the top of Julie's head as I walk up behind her. "Faith has agreed to accompany you."
Julie: I smile "Thank you Sir."
Groo: "You are very welcome, my sweet Julie. I must ask you to make me a promise, however," I say.
Julie: "A promise?" I ask curious
Groo: I nod. "You must promise me that you will purchase anything you desire."
Julie: I shake my head "I...I can't." I say
Groo: "You can," I say firmly
Julie: I can't." I say again
Groo: "Why not? It is what I want for you," I say sincerely.
Julie: "I know but...one battle at a time, we just got me eating." I say
Groo: I smile and nod. "Very well. Just promise me you will get something that makes you feel beautiful, all right?"
Julie: "Wow that will be one heck of a dress being as I don't think I am."
Groo: "I expect it will," I say with a smile. I lean in, kissing her again.
Faith: "Get a room already!" I say, seeing them kissing.
Julie: "You're just jealous" I say with a smile
Faith: "Hell yeah I am, but that's all right, I've got my own man," I say with a laugh.
Groo: I laugh. "I am sorry Faith, I only have eyes for my sweet Julie."
Faith: I laugh. "I'm crushed," I say dramatically. "Come on, Jules, you ready to kill some shopping?"
Julie: I giggle "Doesn't mean you couldn't have a meaningless fling with her" I joked
Groo: I lean in and kiss her again. "Never, my love."
Julie: I kiss him back. "Yes Sir."
Groo: "One more thing, my love," I say, pulling her to stand with me.
Julie: Uh Oh "Yes Sir?"
Groo: "Promise me you will listen to Faith?"
Julie: "What do you mean?"
Groo: "Since I cannot be there with you, I need you to listen to Faith. I know she will not lead you astray," I say gently.
Julie: "Yes Sir." I say nervously
Groo: "Good girl," I say, kissing her again.
Julie: I moan through the kiss. "I love you."
Groo: "I love you too, my sweet Julie," I say, patting her bottom softly. "Now go, have fun, shop with your friend."
Faith: "All right then, that's all settled. Let's go then," I say, offering my hand to her. "You wanna take my bike?" I ask her.
Groo: "One more thing, Faith, if you don't mind," I say.
Faith: I look over at him, "What's that?"
Groo: I approach Faith, leaning over to whisper in her ear. "You must make her purchase everything she desires," I say.
Julie: "You think Slayers don't have exceptional hearing?" I ask
Faith: I chuckle then nod, laughing at Julie's words. "She's got a point, but I'll do it, but only for Jules."
Groo: I blush. "I did not think of that. You did give me your word, however."
Julie: "You are an evil evil man" I say with a smile.
Groo: I laugh as I can tell she is teasing me. "And yet you love me," I say innocently.
Julie: "Yes...I know."
Faith: "You two are somethin' else," I say with a smile. "Now come on Jules or else we're never gonna get our shopping done," I say, taking her hand. "Ever ride a motorcycle before??"
Julie: "Would you hate me if I said I didn't like them?"
Faith: I chuckle. "Didn't ask you if you liked 'em, I asked you if you ever rode one."
Julie: "C..Can we take a car?" I asked softly nervously "No I haven't, but..."
Faith: "It's cool, we'll be coming back with a lot of shit anyway, another time maybe."
Julie: "You aren't mad are you?"
Faith: "Not at all Jules, bikes aren't for everyone," I say with a smile.
Julie: I relax "Thank you."
Faith: "No problem, yo. But I'm driving," I say.
Julie: "I don't know how..so its no problem."
Faith: I laugh. "I'm DEFINITELY driving then," I chuckle. "Come on, let's go burn a hole in your man's pocket," I say with a grin.
Julie: "Just need a dress" I say not even sure why I need a dress.
Faith: "Yuh huh," I say, walking outside to the car. "Why don't we just see, yeah?"
Julie: I smile and get in the nice SUV "This is a nice car."
Groo: I suddenly think of something then run outside, hoping to catch them before they leave. "Faith!" I call out.
Faith: "Yeah, well, thank Giles, he's the one that provided me with it," I say with a smile. I look up as Groo is running out of the house. I roll down the window, "What's up?"
Groo: I walk over to Faith's window. "I need you to help her choose a cellular phone. The nicest one she expresses interest in. There is nothing too nice for my girl," I say with a smile.
Julie: I hear that and roll my eyes.
Faith: I laugh. "I got it, I'll make sure she gets something cool," I say. I nod at him and pull out. "He's gonna spoil you rotten, Jules."
Julie: "He needs to stop" I say softly
Faith: I head toward one of the big shopping centers. "What do you mean?" I ask.
Julie: "I just...I feel like he does it cause he pities me"
Faith: "Julie. He doesn't. I've seen how he looks at you, he doesn't pity you, he loves you. But I get why you would feel that way sometimes."
Julie: "I..I'm sorry" I said softly "I just...I guess am not used to this."
Faith: "Sorry for what? People raised like you and me aren't used to being treated well. I know I'm always waiting for the other shoe to drop and shit."
Julie: I smile "You are so different than I would have expected you."
Faith: I look over at her. "What do ya mean Jules?"
Julie: "I mean I heard about you, what you did, and didn't picture someone who had been in prison would be so...nice."
Faith: I scoff. "Well, I'm glad you think I am. There's not a lot of people out there that would agree, I'm afraid. The chicks in prison were always trying to take me out to prove something," I say, shaking my head.
Julie: "Obviously they didn't succeed."
Faith: I laugh. "Of course not, I'm the Slayer yo! Well, a Slayer now."
Julie: I smile "well yeah"
Faith: "You and me, Jules. We're special," I say, looking over at her.
Julie: "How so?" I ask as she pulls into the mall. "And this is what a mall is?"
Faith: I shrug. "Well, not exactly. A mall is full of annoying stinky teenagers and sticky food courts and shit. Well, yeah, it's a mall, just a really nice one."
Julie: "Stinky? Wow you don't hold your feelings back"
Faith: I laugh and exit the car, walking with her. "Never been accused of holding back negative feelings anyway."
Julie: I smile "That is true."
Faith: "So, what do you want to hit first?" I ask as we walk through the large doors. "Anything you can imagine, they've got it."
Julie: "I just need a dress and apparently a cell phone, so that’s all we really need to do."
Faith: "Well, what about me? I thought WE were shopping, not just you," I tease.
Julie: "Oh so sorry, didn't think about that." Softly and ashamed
Faith: I wrap my arm around her shoulders, "Jules, lighten up yo. I'm just givin' ya shit."
Julie: I look at her confused "Wouldn't that be gross and stinky?"
Faith: I shake my head, "Sorry, it's just an expression. Um, means I'm giving you a hard time, teasing you."
Julie: "oh, now I feel stupid" I smile "What do you say we shop."
Faith: "No feeling stupid, it's not allowed when you hang out with friends," I say with a smile. "But shopping oh yeah."
Julie: "Ok." I said softly
Faith: "So, casual or dressy first? And don't forget, you've got to get a cell phone too," I say.
Julie: "Lets do the cell first..." I say and then something hits me "Crap..." I say
Faith: "Okay, what's the crap for?" I ask, confused.
Julie: "You know what my father had that we didn't get?"
Faith: Now I'm really confused. "No."
Julie: "Over a hundred thousand dollars" I whisper. "I know no one has found it...only I knew where he hid it and he didn't even know that."
Faith: I blink, then blink again. "Holy shit Julie! Are you serious?"
Julie: "Yes" I said softly "There may be more, but that was the last count."
Faith: I laugh. "Oh my god, I think we need to go get it. Where was it?"
Julie: "Its in the house...I am not saying more here....but maybe Leo or Tara can help get us there..."
Faith: "Good plan. Wow, that's just, wow," I say, shaking my head. I've never even imagined one hundred thousand dollars. "Wow, okay, so shop till we drop then," I say with a big grin.
Julie: I smile "Don't tell Groo yet ok." I say "I am not keeping it from him per say, but i want to make sure its there still."
Faith: "Hey, it's all about you. It belongs to you anyway," I say, wrapping her arm in mine. "So, cell phone first then?" I say with a smile.
Julie: I smile "I guess..." I say as we walk into a T-Mobile shop and my eyes immediately lock on a cute pink phone.
Faith: "Ohhh, Sidekick II, nice pick Jules," I say. "I'd go with the Mr. Cartoon, but the Juicy Couture is totally you," I say, wishing I could afford one.
Julie: "you act like you want one too." I say my eyes not moving from it.
Faith: I look away. "Nah, I've got a cell, I wouldn't know what to do with all that anyway," I say.
Julie: I see that she does, I can tell, but not going to push it for right now. "He did say get whatever I wanted right...but its so much...can we call and ask first?"
Faith: "Nope," I say with a smile. "Anything and everything you want Jules, that's the deal."
Julie: I look at her pleadingly "I...I would feel really comfortable hearing him say that."
Faith: I chuckle. "Didn't he say you had to listen to me?" I tease.
Julie: I am practically begging with my eyes. "I know, but...please."
Faith: "It's cool, I'm not your Mistress," I say with a smile, handing her my phone.
Julie: I relax "Thank you" I say as I dial the number.
Faith: "You're welcome," I say with a smile.
Groo: I pick up the phone in the hallway. "Hello?"
Julie: "Groo" I say almost terrified into the phone.
Groo: I can hear the fear in her voice. "Julie, are you all right?"
Julie: "I am fine, but...Its just so expensive"
Groo: "My love, slow down, I do not know what you mean," I say gently, relieved she is not in trouble.
Julie: "The cell phone..its 400 dollars...I mean I know I have a lot of money and all, and so do you, but its just...so much." oops did I just mention the money?
Groo: I am confused by her words, but it is unimportant at this moment. "My sweet Julie, is it the one you desire?"
Julie: "But its so expensive..."
Groo: I smile. "I will take that as a yes. Please, I want you to have it. Do it for me, please?" I ask.
Julie: "Groo, I like it, but, do you have that kind of money? I mean there are things we need."
Groo: "Julie, I have plenty of funds. I do not wish you to be concerned about such things. I will never endanger our livelihood just to give you material possessions," I say honestly.
Julie: "Yes Sir." I whisper a tear falling. Why was this so hard?
Groo: "I love you, thank you for accepting my love, my gifts," I say, hearing the emotion in her voice.
Julie: "I just worry sir." I admit
Groo: "What do you worry about, my love?" I ask softly.
Julie: "I didn't have this stuff for so long and I did sorta ok, why do I need it now?"
Groo: "You are correct, these items are not a necessity for life. However, I wish to give you the life you deserve, and that includes providing you with things you desire. I will tell you no if it is something I do not feel you should have. I promise you this," I say honestly. "I am just asking you to trust me, my sweet Julie."
Julie: "Ok." I say still not believing this, but if I come home without it now he would be mad.
Groo: "You must trust me," I say more firmly. "I love you, I will not allow you anything in excess of what I desire you to procure."
Julie: "But what is that?" I ask with a small smile "You never say no to me..."
Groo: I chuckle, "I will when the time is right, I promise you."
Julie: "So if tomorrow I ask you for a Porsche?"
Groo: I laugh, "Julie, you do not know how to drive," I say.
Julie: "Ok so after someone teaches me how to drive, I ask you for a Porsche, you say what?"
Groo: I chuckle. "I am afraid the answer would still be no. A nice sedan or sports utility vehicle perhaps, but no Porsche."
Julie: I smile widely "Ok, then I will get this, just keep that answer."
Groo: "I will, I assure you. I love you," I say with a smile.
Julie: "Ok, and I love you too Sir." I say softly He probably will get a few more calls from me.
Groo: "One more thing, my love," I say.
Julie: "Yes sir?" I ask nervously
Groo: "Do not phone me again, this is supposed to be for you and Faith to enjoy shopping. You are to listen to Faith, her judgment is sound," I say gently.
Julie: "But Sir" I plead "I...I...I need to call."
Groo: "You may phone me if you desire to speak with me, but not to ask permission to purchase something you desire," I explain gently.
Julie: "Yes sir" I say almost angrily
Groo: "Do not take that tone with me," I say firmly.
Julie: "Yes Sir" I say again forcing myself not to say worse
Groo: I sigh. "Please enjoy your day. I love you. I shall speak with you when you return home," I say, preparing to hang up.
Julie: I can't take this "yes sir, sorry sir."
Groo: I smile. "It is all right, my love. I just want you to have a nice day."
Julie: "I know, thank you." I say softly as I look to Faith "I love you Sir." and without another word I hang up and hand the phone to her "I am to get the phone."
Faith: I take my phone back, putting it back in my pocket. "Is that a bad thing Jules?"
Julie: "I just think its too much money. I mean yeah its pretty and I want it, but doesn't mean I should get it..."
Faith: "Julie, what did he say to you on the phone? Did you have a fight?" I ask, concerned at the tone she had taken with him and how quickly she hung up.
Julie: "He said not to call again asking permission, that you are to tell me yes or no and I am to accept that."
Faith: I chuckle a bit. "Ohh, so he pissed you off then?"
Julie: "Yes" I say softly "Does that make me bad?"
Faith: "God no, Jules. If he never pissed you off, it would probably be a bad thing. Brandon almost left me yesterday," I say softly.
Julie: I look at her shocked "Why?"
Faith: I shrug. "He saw me hugging Edward and got the absurd idea that he and I were together. He's pretty jealous, evidently. Pissed me off so fucking bad I wanted to kick his ass."
Julie: I couldn't help but burst into laughter "You and Edward?"
Faith: I laugh and shake my head. "I know, right??"
Julie: I smile "ok that was just enough to make the anger go away." I tell her
Faith: I laugh again. "Well, glad to help. See, pissed off equals love. Well, sometimes anyway."
Julie: "Yes, Something like that" I say "Can we get this over with?"
Faith: I chuckle. "You got it Jules, lead the way."
Julie: "Ummm" I say "Aren't you supposed to do that?"
Faith: "Well, let's get your phone first and then we'll hit one of the dress shops, how does that sound?"
Julie: "Yes Ma'am" I say joking
Faith: I laugh and smack her shoulder. "Trouble maker."
Julie: "am not" I say defensively
Faith: "Not in a bad way Jules, I'm just teasin' ya," I say.
Julie: "I know" I say with a smile again
Faith: I shake my head. "You keep me on my toes, that's for damn sure," I say, laughing. "So, you want the pink one, right?"
Julie: "Yeah....I think it was called Juicy?"
Faith: "Yup, I think so, go get it. I'm gonna hit the food court, I'm thirsty. You want an Icee?"
Julie: I shake my head "Y..You're gonna leave me....alone?"
Faith: "Oh, no, I'm sorry Jules, I wasn't thinking. It's cool."
Julie: I calm down "Thank you" I say softly as I pointed to the phone I wanted the clerk going to get it for me as well as having me fill out a form.
Faith: "That phone is tight, Jules, everyone's gonna flip," I say, smiling.
Julie: "Huh?" I ask "Someone is going to do flips?"
Faith: I laugh, "You sound like Groo, yo. No, I meant they'll all be jealous of it."
Julie: "Oh, and no I don't...." I say with a smile "he is prettier than me anyway."
Faith: I laugh loudly. "Well, since he has man parts and you have girl parts, I don't think it's really a competition."
Julie: "Ok better looking then" I say as I pay hand the form over along with my ID
Faith: "Julie, he's not. You are a very beautiful woman," I say sincerely. "Anyone that takes one glance at you sees that."
Julie: I shake my head "But thank you for saying it."
Faith: I cock an eyebrow at her. "Jules, do you think I'm one to just go throwing compliments around?"
Julie: "No, but I think you are biased." I say honestly "You are a friend...."
Faith: "Yo, I've got lots of ugly friends. You just don't happen to be one of them," I say with a shrug.
Julie: I shrug "Well maybe one day I will believe you."
Faith: "Well, that's something anyway," I say, patting her shoulder.
Julie: I smile "Thanks." Everything is set, I am given my number and everything I needed including purchasing all the accessories necessary. I hope Groo was happy.
Faith: "You're welcome. So, dresses now!" I say, wrapping my arm around hers, dragging her to one of the nice stores.
Julie: "I guess I don't get a choice in this." I say with a smile.
Faith: "Not so much," I tease. "So, you need something fancy, let's start trying this stuff on. I actually need something nice too, X keeps threatening to take me out and I've got nothing to wear."
Julie: I smile as we try on some dresses, unable to decide I choose several.
Faith: "Groo's gonna die when he sees you in these Jules," I say with a smile. "Casual clothes next?"
Julie: "I think we have enough." I say looking at the receipt.
Faith: "Nope, not yet," I say, grabbing the receipt from her and shoving it in my pocket. "Besides, we gotta get some hot heels to go with all these dresses."
Julie: "you are a pain" I say honestly
Faith: I laugh and pull her into a shoe store. "Not the first time I've ever heard that."
Julie: "You really are gonna make me wear heels aren't you?"