I had a minor holiday related meltdown earlier today. It's like I can't avoid it no matter how hard I try... *sigh* Anyway, it's over now and I'm much better (like it said, it was minor...and stupid so don't ask :P ) and now I have a little time to post up this new chapter of "House of Pullip". Please enjoy! :D
Chapter 428: Nice
Taryn: Come on, Felix! Just let me introduce them to each other at least.
Felix: I don’t know…
Taryn: Gideon’s a nice guy and don’t you think Ivy should meet a nice guy?
Felix: I do, but that’s not what worries me.
Taryn: Then what’s wrong with my plan?
Felix: I just think we should be careful, that’s all. Ivy is…vulnerable…and sensitive. If it goes all wrong again…well, I just don’t want her to be sad.
Taryn: Oh…yeah…you’re probably right. You know her better then I do, after all.
Felix: Well, she’s changed a lot the past few years and in a good way. But I still worry about her.
Taryn: Me too. That’s why I want her to meet someone nice…like Gideon.
Felix: Actually…you might not have to introduce them after all…
Taryn: What do you mean?
*Felix points out something in the distance*
*Taryn turns and sees Ivy and Gideon approaching them together*
Taryn: *whispers* Fate, it seems, is on our side.
Felix: *whispers back* Maybe it’s best if we just let them decide what to do next…if anything.
Taryn: Yeah…maybe…
Gideon: There you are, Felix. Ivy was nice enough to show me where you were hiding.
Felix: Hey there, Gideon. If I knew you were coming I wouldn’t have been hiding.
Taryn: Hi, Gideon. Hi, Ivy.
Ivy: Um…I can see you guys are busy right now…I’ll come by later.
Taryn: No, don’t go! Well, these guys are probably going to talk business but how about you and I hang out for a bit.
Ivy: Well, okay.
Felix: See you, Ivy.
Gideon: Nice to meet you, Ivy. Thanks again for showing me around.
*Ivy smiles*
Gideon: Ivy is nice.
Felix: I told you she was…or Taryn told you.
Gideon: She didn’t know me.
Felix: You said you didn’t like fan girls.
Gideon: I don’t like preconceived notions…and I can never seem to live up to any fan girl’s fantasy of what she thinks I am.
Felix: I can’t say I blame you there.
Gideon: Do you think maybe I should ask her out?
Felix: That’s up to you, man. I know Taryn would encourage you, but I’d rather stay out of it.
*Gideon laughs*
Taryn: So…what did you think of Gideon?
Ivy: Well, we only just met but he seemed pretty nice.
Taryn: He is…and very good looking, too, don’t you think?
Ivy: Um…now that you mention it…yes, he’s very handsome.
Taryn: He’s single, too.
Ivy: Taryn…why are you telling me this?
Taryn: Just in case. If you are interested maybe I can set something up with him…and you.
Ivy: *laughs* I appreciate what you are trying to do, but I’m not interested.
Taryn: Why not?
Ivy: I’ve come to the conclusion that I suck at dating. I think I just need to back off that whole mess for a while until I ready for the humiliation again…which might be never.
Taryn: Oh, Ivy!
Ivy: I’m serious.
Taryn: I didn’t know you felt that bad about it…I’m sorry.
Ivy: It’s okay. I’m sure I’ll want to date again. I just wish I was better at it.
Taryn: You just need to find the right guy. You can’t do that if you don’t keep looking.
Ivy: *sigh* I know. You think Gideon might be the right guy?
Taryn: I don’t really know, I just thought it might be fun.
Ivy: Okay…tell me more about him. I know you want to tell me.
Taryn: *smiles* Well, he’s a singer. He writes his own music. I mean, he writes the lyrics, Felix writes the music. He’s very quiet, thoughtful, gentle…
Ivy: *laughs* He does sound nice. Is he famous? I didn't recognize him.
Taryn: He’s a little famous, but he actually would rather you never heard of him.
Ivy: I see. I’m not sure a semi-famous singer is really my type. I don’t think I could handle the competition.
Taryn: He’s not like that, I swear! He actually doesn’t date much. He’s waiting for the right girl, one who likes him because of who he is inside, not because he’s a singer who is a little famous. So…what do you say?
Ivy: I’ll think about it…but don’t keep your hopes up.
To be continued...
There's not much else to really say about this chapter except that it really amused me for some reason. You can't blame Ivy for being extra cautious...she hasn't had an easy time of it. That's my fault, I know... *hides*
Bonus Photo:
Here's the Brownie I got for my daughter (on the right). I put her next to Petal, my Puki (on th left) for a comparison on size, etc. The Brownie is really cute and a good value for a little BJD. I'm pleasantly surprised and I hope my daughter loves her. :D