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(84) L.O.V.E.

♡ CONAN

I rush back home after I made sure no one will bother me tonight. The guys at the station know I'm a workaholic and they are used to the fact that I always pick up the phone at any time. I took my time to explain to them that tonight is not the night. I will switch my phone off.

Something I hate doing, but I promised Laura I would. And I know she's right. But it's really difficult, I'm already feeling anxious about it. I walk into the house through the back door and stop in my tracks.

Laura is doing her make-up, sitting at the kitchen island and humming softly. She's wearing a pink sweater dress and soft pink tights, with her pink boots under them. She's like a human Barbie doll. Beautiful. And she looks so relaxed. It's rare to see her that way and I can't help but stare at her.

She notices me and smiles. A genuine one that reaches her eyes too. She gets up and spins around, showing off her new outfit. 

"Wow Laura. It looks great on you. Beautiful."

She takes a bow, "It's a gift from Noah. He was so sweet."

I look her in the eye and ask wryly: "What did he buy for Ama?"

Laura shakes her head, "Conannn. Don't you dare give him a hard time about this. He is not you. And he doesn't have to be. Let him stay true to himself. I helped him pick out the gift."

I open my mouth to say something, but the look in her eyes makes me close it again. I sigh and put my phone on the counter. "I've turned my phone off and I'll go get changed. I have to put some effort into it now that my girl is looking amazing."

I chuckle when I see the look in her eyes. People think she's really docile and sweet. But she knows she won this round and the look in her eyes shows exactly how pleased she is about it. She's mentally sticking her tongue out at me right now.

When I come down in my black dress shirt, dark grey slacks, and black leather shoes, I find her dancing through the kitchen on 'L.O.V. E. by Sinatra'. I walk up to her and pull her into my arms to finish this dance together. We're ready for a fun night out. Let's hope the mood stays this way.

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♡ NOAH

I stand in front of my closet and read Laura's message on my phone again. I'm nervous as fuck and wish I'd took Laura shopping for an outfit for me too. I can't look like I normally do, can I? What if Ama thinks I'm not making an effort? Fuck, maybe this whole thing's a bad idea.

Okay, Noah. Focus. Laura said a little more effort than usual, but stay myself. Fuck, I don't know what to do at all. My phone vibrates in my hand and I open the message Laura sent me just now.

Conan here. Black sneakers, black jeans (for God's sake, not the ripped ones), decent button-up. Iron it! Don't put us to shame. And try to cover that horrible cut up with that unkept hair of yours.

That's my best friend. Straight to the point. I chuckle and get dressed. 

I walk up to the mirror and smile at my reflection. My brown curls are covering up the wound nicely. I'll be alright if I can remember not to run my fingers through it, which I tend to do when I get nervous, and fuck me am I nervous...

I walk downstairs, put my jacket on, and grab my keys. I touch the gift box in my pocket to make sure it's there and walk out. I lock the door and make my way over to the garage.

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♡ AMA

I take a picture in front of the mirror and send it to Mona. I run my fingers through my hair, untangling the waves I made in it with Mrs. Sun's hot rollers. I apply another layer of the hot pink lipstick I'm wearing and add a little more mascara. 

I really went all out; fake lashes, black eyeliner, cat-eye style, making my green eyes pop. Contoured my lips with a slightly darker colored lip-pencil and applied a matte hot pink lipstick to my lips. Pink blush on my cheekbones to finish the look.

I grab my clear gloss and dab a little in the middle of my lower lip. I pout my lips and wink at myself. Fuck yes, I look hot. I pose in front of the mirror in my new outfit and smile at myself. I hear the sound of an incoming video call and accept it right away when I see it's my bestie.

"Moan! What do you think girl?" I show her my outfit and hear Montell cough in the background.

"Sweet baby Jesus, sis. You look so damn hot. Noah better be grateful. In fact, everyone in the club better be grateful for a sight like that."

I laugh, "Go big or go home, right?"

"Right bestie. You're slaying tonight. Have fun!"

"Thank you! I'll make sure I do."

We blow each other a kiss and I walk over to the bed to pick up the gift Francois gave me. It's a beautiful turquoise handbag with a banana on top of the clasp. I stared at it in the store and he must have noticed it. I figured it was expensive and didn't even look at the price. And that wonderful man gave it to me.

I put my phone and keys in it, make my way downstairs and into the kitchen. Mr. Sun, who was talking to Mrs. Sun, stops talking and stares at me with his jaw slacked. Mrs. Sun chuckles and picks up her phone from the counter to take a picture of his shocked face.

She smiles at me, "You look amazing sweetie and my husband thinks so too. Right honey?"

Mr. Sun nods slowly, still in shock.

I walk over to him and kiss his cheek. He snaps out of it and says: "My sweet girl, you look like an old movie star. Marilyn's got nothing on you. Such a beautiful, fun outfit, on a gorgeous woman. Heads are going to turn and jaws are going to drop for sure."

I smile wide and thank them both for the compliments. I hear the taxi honk outside and kiss them both on the cheek, before making my way out of the front door. 

The taxi driver rushes out of the car to open the passenger door for me and I just barely manage to swallow my chuckle down.

One things for sure, I look impressive tonight.

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I will share pictures of Ama's outfit on Instagram.
I think there are more chapters coming. Soon.

Thanks for reading! XO

Conan and Laura => STDsam 

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