{Valentine's Day 2015} Double Date

Aric Chase

2/14/15

*Rafe and I finish our preparations for our date and speed over to pick up Margaret and Mac. Pulling into the drive, we hastily exit the SUV.* Let's leave it running, the females will want the heat. Are you ready for some epic fun tonight Bro? These two are pretty wild from what I hear. I haven't been sledding in forever.* He knocks on the door and waits for them to answer. As the door swings wide to showcase the two females his jaw drops. They were...stunning. hastily snapping his jaw shut, he holds out an arm to Margaret.* Your carriage awaits Mi'lady. Leading her to the SUV, he helps her in and grins to Rafe as he closes the door behind her* Holy crap, she is HOT!

• Margaret Stagg *Mac had come over early to help me get ready and she had been shopping. As we hurriedly got ready, we both talk about how we were excited and nervous about tonight. Hearing the knock on the door, I rush to answer it. Opening the door, I can't help but blush when Aric greets me.* Why thank you Aric your not so bad yourself. *After we all pile into the car we make our way to the hill making small talk along the way. Getting out at the hill we stand in line to rent the sleds.* This is going to be fun but did the hill have to be so high?

  
  
• Rafe Malebranche *Damn, Aric was right, Margaret and Mac looked absolutely stunning. I kept having to pull my mind back to where it belonged. Grabbing one of the sleds, letting Aric take the other one, I hoisted it on to my shoulder and put my other arm around Mac's shoulders. Seeing her look at the hill, I leaned in and whispered* We'll make it to the top Babe. No worries there. *We made it to the top of the hill and, after setting down the sleds on the snow, Aric and I looked at each other, unsure of what to do. Seeing Mac and Margaret take a seat, we each sat down behind them, wrapping our arms around them to take the control of the sleds. I had to grin, as Mac leaned back into me. Damn, she felt good in my arms*

  
  
• Mac Donohue <I tried my best to hide the nervous smile that crossed my face as I felt Rafe's hands search in front of me for the rope. Glancing across the way to Margret, I see her eyes growing as large as mine as we're edged to the drop> Have I told you I hate heights and feelings that make my stomach reach my throat? <I yell over to her, but I know the words are caught in the scarf wrapped around my face. Hearing the calm exhale of Rafe's breath beside my ear, he asks if I'm ready, what a loaded question. Pulling up all the courage I can muster I nod. Suddenly we're off, flying down the hill, the snow plastering us is a blur, a scream of exhilaration leaving my throat. This was incredible. Before I know it we're at the bottom, my heart racing, my fingers digging into Rafe's legs. Quickly removing them and jumping up, I grab Margaret and drag her back up Hell Hill.> We have to do that again! Come on!

  
  

  
  
• Aric Chase *laughing at the exhilaration in both the girls eyes, they followed them up the hill again. Running the course a few more times, racing each other to the bottom only to run to the top to do it all over again, they laughed, played, and dumped each other into the snow. Spotting a small outdoor skating rink behind a bar he nudges Rafe* Dude, what do you say we take these beauties skating?* "I don't know man, that's a ways away" Rafe replies.*Not with our Breed speed.*He winks* All in, bro.* At his answering grin and nod they each pick up their dates and, using the gift from their fore fathers, carried the girls to the edge of the rink.* We decided that we've had enough snow, it's time to skate! Come on. *they all grab skates and don them. Stepping onto the ice, he takes Margaret in hand and they begin to slowly integrate themselves into the crowd of humans skating in a circle.*

  
  
• Margaret Stagg *After the first terrifying drop down the hill it was all fun and games. We raced each other up the hill again throwing snow at each other. I was just truing to head up the hill again when Aric picked me up and before I could scream we were at an ice rink* Not cool dude! You have to give a girl some warning next time. *after he sets me back on my feet and I could stand we all made our way over to the counter and got skates. Slowing stepping on the rink I grip Aric's hands tight* Um please don't let me fall. I'm not very good at this.

  
  

  
  
• Rafe Malebranche *I saw the look of shock on Mac's face and I leaned in close as I set her on her feet* You alright? I'm sorry if that scared you. *I saw her blush and I put my arm around her waist until she caught her breath. We grabbed a pair of skates and stepped onto the ice, Mac instantly grabbing onto my arm for support as she wobbled a bit* No worries Babe, I won't let you fall. *We skated around a bit, till Mac found her balance and we took off. I loved the smile on her face, it made her beauty shine like nothing else.* Glad to see you enjoying yourself love.

  
  
• Mac Donohue This is, simply, incredible. <I could feel another round of blushing pink my cheeks, I was having serious doubts that my scarf wouldn't spontaneously combust from the heat in my face. I was surprised at how fast I got the hang of going round the rink. Trying to pick up the pace a little, I wobble again but feel Rafe's steadying touch. Turning I give him a wink> Maybe there's time for one last round of fun before exhaustion sets in. <Looking for Margaret, I laugh as I spot Aric and her trying to do a little ice dance, motioning them to come over I give them my plan. Linking arms together we race around the rink, a force to be reckoned with, since we had a little extra kick to the speed, faster and faster we go until Margaret and I both let go of the guys and fly, landing softly in a bank of snow.> Margaret, this is the best. I can't feel my toes though, think we can go inside? <As if the guys know, we head up towards the lodge.>

  
  Rafe Malebranche *I laughed as the girls went flying into the snow bank. Aric and I pulled them out and helped get the snow off their jackets. Putting my arm around Mac's shoulders, I helped guide her to the bench so she could take her skates off, and put her boots back on. Once we got to the lodge, we found an awesome place to sit, and ordered a round of hot chocolate, extra whipped cream for the ladies. That's when Aric and I saw it. The Karaoke machine and the mics.* You up for it Bro??? A seranade for our beautiful dates?
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• Aric Chase *opening the door to the lodge for the ladies, they find a booth and order hot drinks for them. As he watches Rafe scan the crowd he kicks him under the table* Not tonight Bro, everything is good. It's our night off and we are with these two phenomenal females* at his nod Aric pulls Margaret into his lap, singing softly in her ear. When the dj begins the karaoke portion of the evening it is his turn to blush as Margaret begs him to sing for them* alright, but Rafe needs to come too. *He hauls Rafe up and drags him over to sign them both up and pick a song. When their turns comes up, he grabs the mic and tries to follow along with the words as Rafe dances a gig and joins on the chorus.*
  

  

  
  

  
  
• Margaret Stagg *After we had gone flying into the snow Aric and Rafe came and helped us up. Seeing that we were cold we headed to the lodge to get warm. Once we were sitting and drinking our hot cocoa listing to the DJ. Next thing I know Aric was pulling me into his lap and singing in my ear. That was when I saw the karaoke being set up. Getting a big grin on my face I turn to Aric* Will you sing for us? Please? *Very reluctantly they get up and pick a song. Before long it was there turn to sing. Sliding over to Mac we both sat and listened Before long their antics had us cracking up.*
• Rafe Malebranche *As the first song ended, I scribbled down a slow romantic song and smiled as the music started. The girls eyes went wide, as I started to sing. Aric sat beside Margaret, his arm around her shoulders and I saw that even he was impressed. I took the mic and leaned forward, singing now only for Margaret and Mac. Once it was over, I grinned and slid into the banquette, sitting down next to Mac, and put my arm around her shoulders.* Hope I didn't make anyone's ears bleed with that one. I haven't sung a solo in forever. *I grinned over at Aric* Not since we were kids anyway, and Mom made me sing for everyone. *everyone laughed at that one. We finished up our drinks and headed out to the car. *     
  

  

  
  

  
  
• Mac Donohue <Piling into the car, I could still hear Rafe's voice carrying across the room and permanently etching itself into my mind. Oh hell, I was in trouble, how on earth could he think our ears would bleed with a voice like that? As the car turns out of the lot and back on the roads towards Margaret's place, the guys start cutting up again, recalling the nights events. The words epic and awesome are tossed around, everyone laughing and smiling, it was truly a shame it was ending. Before Margaret and I have a chance to open our doors, the guys are front and center, Rafe pulling me in again to his side as we walk towards the front door.> Thank you for the best night of my life. <I blurt out before I can stop myself. Knowing I have to break eye contact with the male before I faint, I look to the side and see Aric laying a kiss upon Margaret's cheek, the red in her cheek matching her hair. Before I know it, I feel my chin pulled back to face Rafe. My breath catches as he leans down and his lips touch the side of my face. I try to drop my head so he can't see my expression, but there's no hiding from him. He thanks me for a wonderful time, my mind spinning why on earth he would thank me. Both guys nod at each other, Margaret and I stepping towards each other and waving goodbye to them.> Margaret, I owe you, I don't even know how many. <Watching the taillights fade, we turn to go inside and I'm positive the sparkle in my eyes is sure to never fade.>