A Stranger I Remain [Rico, Invite]

[Leopard Lily]

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[Rico de Arroyo.]

[cs=2][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, width: 430px, bTable] TAKE ME BY THE TONGUE AND

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[atrb=style, opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: -10px;] Rico found himself waking up to a rather beautiful woman in the bed. He smiled as he stroked her hair. "That was great babe. The woman of course fell into one of her giggle fits. He smiled his charming smile and sat up on the bed, pulling a pair of shorts off the ground in the process and pulled them on as he stood up. The woman proceeded to do the same but with even more garments of clothings. Rico only needed one thing, his shorts and his headband. He grabbed his red cloth and tied it around his head, concealing his wolf ears among his thick mass of brown strands. "Call me again next time, Rico~ I had a great time~" said the woman. Rico let out a chuckle, "Will do my bella dama." said Rico. [Translation: pretty lady] The male proceeded to stretch as the woman led herself out. Normally he'd escort back to their homes or whatever place they needed to go but he had things to do. He has duties after all. He heard skipping footsteps. He knew who it was instantly but he decided not to say anything as of yet as he was still stretching like a would typically would after a long nap. "Oh, Honey~ Are you awake?" said the female voice. Rico's toned back was facing the newcomer. "I came to get you up, honey~" Rico smiled and turned around to face his close friend, Leopard Lily. "Hey there my amado." said Rico, walking over to the female and he ruffled up her hair as if a big brother would do to a little kid. "You dont have to get me up silly." said the male as he stretched outwards once again, showing off his extremely toned chest with the large black tattoo. "But anyways, what's up? Do I have any duties that I need to do today?" said Rico with his usual charming white smile.

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[Leopard Lily]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,10,true][atrb=style, width:500px;,bTable][STYLE=width:200px; height:400px; float:left; background-image:url(http://imageshack.us/a/img96/9294/0tdv.jpg)][classy=lyrics][STYLE=font-size: 12px; letter-spacing:7px]because i am a[/style][STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]stranger[/style] [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]words[/style]386 [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]tags[/style]rico [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]notes[/style]poor leopard[/classy][/style][classy=posttextbox][classy=sc][classy=posttext] That greeting. “Amado”. It meant “beloved”, or so Rico told Leopard. Every time he called her that, she smiled and her heart sped up. Sadly, much like most times, that greeting and subsequent happy feelings are followed by a hope crushing action. In most cases, Rico would instantly start treating Leopard like a little kid. Like a sister. In this case, Rico ruffled Leopard’s hair, like an older brother might do. Leopard’s smile faded, on the inside at least. Most of the time, she had to wear a mask for him. A frown wasn’t beautiful. Then Rico told her, as usual, that she didn’t have to wake him. But she wanted to. But I want to… I want to be the first thing you see in the morning. Leopard replied to the male, admiring him as he stretched. Rico then questioned what was “up” and if he had any duties for the day. We’re still docked and resupplying, so I don’t believe you or I have any duties unless Admiral Eisenritter appoints any to us. Leopard answered before walking up to Rico and hugging him tightly, her arms wrapping around his midsection and her head resting on his shoulder. I guess we’re free to do whatever you’d like to do, Honey. Leopard whispered to the male, hiding her face in his neck. She could almost smell that bitch from before on him. She could feel her anger building. She had to hide her face for a bit. Just to regain composure. Sorry if this seems sudden… I just really needed to hold you for a bit. Leopard said softly, letting her arms return to her sides and her legs to take her a step away from Rico. She would have felt like her heart was so far away from him, but she was used to this. As much as she hated it. As much as she tried to reach out to him, nothing worked. Her self-image was slipping. Sometimes, she would question if she was as beautiful as she thought and was told. Her self doubt started developing. But she had to move all of that to the back of her mind, quickly. She couldn’t show it in front of Rico. It’d seem weak. She was sure that he hated weak women. So… Any ideas, honey? [/classy][/classy]

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[Rico de Arroyo.]

[cs=2][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, width: 430px, bTable] TAKE ME BY THE TONGUE AND

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[atrb=style, opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: -10px;] "But I want to… I want to be the first thing you see in the morning." said the female. Rico only let out chuckle. It was best to let this girl do what she wants. She was the only thing that was worth protecting. "We’re still docked and resupplying, so I don’t believe you or I have any duties unless Admiral Eisenritter appoints any to us. " said Leopard. Before Rico could say anything, Leopard suddenly hugged him, her slender arms wrapping around his toned torso. Rico could feel her head resting on his shoulder. He smiled and kissed her on the top of the head, his arms returning the embrace. His muscled arms wrapped around her upper body in a brotherly embrace. "I guess we’re free to do whatever you’d like to do, Honey." whispered the female. "Sorry if this seems sudden… I just really needed to hold you for a bit." said the kuja as she stepped away. Rico's hands returned back t resting on his hips. "It's alright. If there's something wrong, you can tell me. If it's a boy giving you a problem. I'd beat him up for you." said the wolf-man, letting out a hearty laugh. "So… Any ideas, honey?" asked Leo. Rico smiled, "I wouldn't mind hitting a bar. That sounds like fun." Letting out another laugh, "Since it's so early in the morning," he glanced at the clock in the room, "Err.. more like almost noon. I won't be picking up any women. So, would you like to be my date for this afternoon?" teased the man. Ruffling Leopard's hair once again. \

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[Leopard Lily]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,10,true][atrb=style, width:500px;,bTable][STYLE=width:200px; height:400px; float:left; background-image:url(http://imageshack.us/a/img96/9294/0tdv.jpg)][classy=lyrics][STYLE=font-size: 12px; letter-spacing:7px]because i am a[/style][STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]stranger[/style] [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]words[/style]418 [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]tags[/style]rico [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]notes[/style]grumpy leopard[/classy][/style][classy=posttextbox][classy=sc][classy=posttext] Leopard’s face was, mentally, resting in her hand at the fact that Rico was so… He couldn’t seem to see her for who she was. He commented about how “if a boy was giving her trouble, he’d beat him up”. If only he knew that it was him that was giving her trouble. His laugh only seemed to make it worse. Leopard put on a laugh and waved off his comment, though her mind was screaming at her to say something. Pleading to tell him her feelings. Maybe then he’d love her. Maybe then… Then Rico said that his plan for the day was to hit the bar, but it was too late to pick up any women, so he asked if Leopard wanted to be his date. Leopard would have normally been extremely happy about the prospect of that but, as usual, one bit of happiness was followed by an occurrence that crushed her dreams. He ruffled her hair again. Yeah, I’d love to! Leopard spoke, trying to seem happy about everything. If only he knew. The door to the bar swung open, offering Leopard little resistance. It looked much heavier than it was, which kind of put her off a bit. Her eyes scanned the room. It was only noon and, already, the lonely hearts club was already drowning their sorrows. Women who wore less clothing than Leopard, and who really couldn’t pull it off, were walking around trying to find their next influx of cash. Whores… Leopard thought to herself as she walked with Rico to the bar and sat next to him, scooting her stool closer to his. She, unintentionally, started to put off a possessive aura, much like how a leopard lets another leopard know what prey is theirs. Its five o’clock somewhere, am I right? The chunky male bartender asked with a laugh as he ran a rag along the inside of the class he was cleaning. I’ll have… I’ll take a bottle of wine. Leopard said in reply, trying to seem happy to be there. If not for Rico, she wouldn’t ever go to bars. Out of any and all alcohol, wine was the only thing Leopard could stand. Vodka was too strong and tasted like fire. Beer tasted like what she imagined piss would taste like. The list went on and on. Once the bartender had both of the requests, he disappeared for a bit. Leaving the two at the bar, surrounded by the sluts and the lonely hearts club. [/classy][/classy]

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[Rico de Arroyo.]

[cs=2][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, width: 430px, bTable] TAKE ME BY THE TONGUE AND

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[atrb=style, opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: -10px;] Rico entered the bar after Leopard, holding the door open for her after she pushed it open. Rico surveyed the bar. He spotted some quite revealing women but none of them appealed to him. He could never get together with a self-disrespecting woman who just wanted cash for pleasure. Rico might as well be called a whore but he never charged money. That was stooping low. He sat at the bar and found Leopard to be scooting closer to him. Did she feel uncomfortable in this bar? She probably did and so with that, Rico put his arms rather protectively around Leopard's shoulders. "Its five o’clock somewhere, am I right?" said the bartender. Rico let the lady order first. "I’ll have… I’ll take a bottle of wine." said the female. "I'll have a bottle of rum and a bit of uncooked red meat if you have it." said the male, ordering his favorite drink and food. He was truly a wolf to the bone. He preferred red meat over cooked meat. Rico looked around for a moment before turning his attention onto Leopard. "A little dead here isn't it? I'll remind myself to never come here if I was picking up some girl." said the muscled male. Then a woman came up to Rico, her fingers playfully dancing up his toned arm. "You wanna have some fun time sweetie? I can give you some~ ...with a price~" said the woman who is apparently a whore. "I'm the best you can get around these parts. I'll even find a guy for your little sister there." said the female. Rico slapped the woman's hand away from himself. "Look blondie. Don't flatter yourself. All of the men just says you're the best because they're pieces of shit. Just like you." said the male. The woman looked very surprised, and let out an angry scoff and stormed off. "Geez. Women." muttered Rico.

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[Leopard Lily]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,10,true][atrb=style, width:500px;,bTable][STYLE=width:200px; height:400px; float:left; background-image:url(http://imageshack.us/a/img96/9294/0tdv.jpg)][classy=lyrics][STYLE=font-size: 12px; letter-spacing:7px]because i am a[/style][STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]stranger[/style] [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]words[/style]375 [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]tags[/style]rico [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]notes[/style]kinda poop[/classy][/style][classy=posttextbox][classy=sc][classy=posttext] Being in a bar with Rico, even as his “date”, was exactly how Leopard expected it would be. He put an arm around her, which made her heart pound against her chest, though it wasn’t possessive. The arm was there for protection, and that was obvious. Still, the feeling of having him touch her made her heart beat so fast. Rico’s order was exactly what Leopard thought he would get. She wasn’t big on the taste of rum, though she didn’t seem to mind the scent. Maybe it was some form of attachment because of Rico. Leopard’s head figuratively found its way into her hands when Rico spoke again. Leave it to Rico to be completely blind to Leopard then to comment on how he shouldn’t try to pick up women at that specific bar. All Leopard could really do was shrug, though, her self-pity quickly subsided. A woman came up and touched on Rico, sparking Leopard’s eyes to begin losing shine. She could feel waves of anger taking over. Rico was hers and hers alone. The woman spoke of how she “was the best in town” and would even “get a man for Rico’s sister”. Leopard’s right hand formed a well made fist and she was about to deck the bitch, but Rico chimed in. Rico took care of the woman and Leopard slowly calmed down to her normal state. The two orders were placed before them shortly after the woman stormed away. Leopard poured herself a glass of wine and started to drink it, not sip. Which was unusual of her. She realized that she was going to need to be mostly drunk just to survive being Rico’s “date that he won’t touch”. Which took quite a bit of drinking. So… Rico… I have a serious question… Leopard prepared herself before finishing off her third glass of wine. Am I pretty? I was always told that I was one of the most powerful women on Amazon Lily, but I don’t know if that’s true anymore… She asked, the wine obviously causing her vocal cords to produce such a strange question. She looked up at the male, her head resting a bit on his arm and her eyes sparkling in the poorly lit bar. [/classy][/classy]

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[Rico de Arroyo.]

[cs=2][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, width: 430px, bTable] TAKE ME BY THE TONGUE AND

[cs=2][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, width: 430px; background-color: #000001; border: 5px solid #000000; border-radius: 10px; padding: 5px, bTable] I'LL KNOW YOU KISS ME TIL YOU'RE DRUNK AND I'LL SHOW YOU WORDS 000 . TAGS go here . NOTES here . made by prism of btn and ls.

[atrb=style, opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: -10px;] After he sent the ugly woman off, Rico turned to see his bottle of rum and fresh red meat. His smile brightened up. He picked up the slab of red meat and bit into it. "Not bad." said Rico, taking a swig from his bottle of rum. "So… Rico… I have a serious question…" said Leopard. This statement made Rico pause in the middle of about to take a bite out of his yummy red meat. He wasn't good with serious questions with females. Unless she really did have guy troubles. Then Rico noticed that Leopard was oddly drinking... well a lot. "Am I pretty? I was always told that I was one of the most powerful women on Amazon Lily, but I don’t know if that’s true anymore…" asked the kuja. Rico looked at her, pulling his protecting arm away from her. He kissed her on the forehead as her head resting on his arm. "Of course you're beautiful my amado. I'm sure any guys would just kill to be with you. And you're the strongest woman out there that I know. I wouldn't be surprised if you can keep up with me." said Rico, letting out a laugh. "After all I taught you many things didn't I? You learned from the best." said the wolf. He petted her light silver hair as he pushed away the wine from leopard. "Perhaps it's best that you stop drinking now amado." whispered the male as he turned to face her. "Are you alright Leopard? You can tell me anything, you know that right?" said Rico, a serious look now on his face.

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[Leopard Lily]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,10,true][atrb=style, width:500px;,bTable][STYLE=width:200px; height:400px; float:left; background-image:url(http://imageshack.us/a/img96/9294/0tdv.jpg)][classy=lyrics][STYLE=font-size: 12px; letter-spacing:7px]because i am a[/style][STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]stranger[/style] [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]words[/style]331 [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]tags[/style]rico [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]notes[/style]probably my favorite post in a long time[/classy][/style][classy=posttextbox][classy=sc][classy=posttext] The Kuja was so confused. Nothing that Rico said went along with what he did. He said that guys would kill to be with her, yet rejected her at every turn. He spoke of how powerful she was and how she learned from the best, but he never turned an affectionate eye her way. She was ever stuck in the purgatory that was her relationship with him. She adored him and he wouldn’t even look at her as she was. A woman who simply wished to be with him. Instead he went around banging floozies and drinking. The thought of it almost brought warm tears to the woman’s eyes. She had to hold it back though. She had to be strong. Rico pushed the wine bottle away from Leopard, fairly obviously noticing that she was drinking rather heavily. He then asked, quite seriously, if everything was ok. He stated that she could tell him anything. That level of seriousness was rare coming from Rico. Leopard reached for the wine bottle weakly, letting her hand slap down onto the bar top with a thud. She had to tell him something. Her drinking was a dead giveaway. Well… I… I fell in love with this guy a long time ago… Leopard started, her head angled down a bit as if she were embarrassed by what she was saying. … and I’ve always loved him… but… but he doesn’t love me, I don’t think… And I even like… throw myself at him, but nothing works… She finished, trying to cover up her actual story, but maintaining the truth as best as she could. She didn’t want to lie to him, but still. While her mind was on her story, a single, solitary tear rolled down her soft, tanned cheek and landed on her strong thighs. Another one followed. Then another. Then another. She was at the beginning stages of crying. And in front of Rico, no less. Never before had she felt so weak. [/classy][/classy]

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[Rico de Arroyo.]

[cs=2][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, width: 430px, bTable] TAKE ME BY THE TONGUE AND

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[atrb=style, opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: -10px;] Rico watched warningly as Leo reached out to the wine bottle, prepared to take it from her by force. Rico looked at her, deeply worried about her. She wasn't acting like herself. "Well… I… I fell in love with this guy a long time ago…" the female's head lowered. Rico raised an eyebrow, it was rare to see her be embarrassed by anything. But Rico still listened intently. "… and I’ve always loved him… but… but he doesn’t love me, I don’t think… And I even like… throw myself at him, but nothing works…" Rico let out a 'hmp'. "Wonder who's this guy is. Sounds like he's not worthy of you. Bah. that fool, not noticing you. You sure he's single?" asked Rico, putting a finger to his chin. "You can always confes-" Rico stopped in his mid-sentence spotting the watery droplet on her cheek. His eyes widened. He didn't know how to deal with this kind of sadness. Not a broken heart sadness kind. He could deal with "I fell down and got a boo-boo on my knee" kind of crying. "Oh no no no no. Don't cry my amado..." whispered the male, wrapping his arms around her. "Should we go back to the ship and be in private?" asked the vice admiral. Rico planted another kiss on top of Leopard's head. "It'll be alright... I'll beat him up for you. No one makes my girl cry."

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[Leopard Lily]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,10,true][atrb=style, width:500px;,bTable][STYLE=width:200px; height:400px; float:left; background-image:url(http://imageshack.us/a/img96/9294/0tdv.jpg)][classy=lyrics][STYLE=font-size: 12px; letter-spacing:7px]because i am a[/style][STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]stranger[/style] [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]words[/style]395 [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]tags[/style]rico [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]notes[/style]sad character[/classy][/style][classy=posttextbox][classy=sc][classy=posttext] How could he be so blind. He couldn’t seem to see the forest through all of the trees. Leopard listened to Rico speak once more, trying to keep her calm as best as she could, but she was breaking down. She was a raging inferno of emotions and Rico was trying to put it out with a bucket and a water well. Nothing he said made her feel better. In fact, it started to make her mad. Her tears interrupted his train of thought and Rico took to hugging her tightly. His scent was a contradiction. It soothed her, but at the same time, it was like breathing in peppers. It almost hurt more than it helped. He tried to ask if she wanted to go back to the ship to be in private, but Leopard didn’t think she could even stand. Her knees were weak. They were shaking, much like her whole body. She was scared. What if she slipped up and told him and he rejected her? He whole life, every goal she’s ever made, was for naught. She had to plan what she was going to say to him extremely carefully. Her plan of what to say was coming together. Until Rico decided to speak again. He said how “no one makes her cry” and that he’d beat the guy up. Leopard wasn’t sure what made her do it, though it was probably the wine, but she shrugged his arms off of her and stood up out of his embrace. Before Lily had any control of her actions, she slapped the man across the face. How can you be so blind!? Leopard shouted, her tears coming down like waterfalls. Go look in a mirror, Rico! You’re the man! I love you Rico! But you won’t look at me as a woman, all you see is some stupid kid! Stupid stupid stupid! The female shouted, her hand raising again, before realizing what she had done. She not only slapped him, but also confessed her affections. A look of fear overtook her face, followed by shame. The only common link between the pendulum that was her emotions at that point was her waterfall of tears. Before Rico had any time to touch her, Leopard backed against a wall. She had to escape. But to where? She had to leave before Rico hated her. [/classy][/classy]

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[Rico de Arroyo.]

[cs=2][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, width: 430px, bTable] TAKE ME BY THE TONGUE AND

[cs=2][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, width: 430px; background-color: #000001; border: 5px solid #000000; border-radius: 10px; padding: 5px, bTable] I'LL KNOW YOU KISS ME TIL YOU'RE DRUNK AND I'LL SHOW YOU WORDS 000 . TAGS go here . NOTES here . made by prism of btn and ls.

[atrb=style, opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: -10px;] Rico wasn't expecting the shrugging off his arms. Usually Leopard would move to be closer to him. Before he even knew it, a hand slapped him across the face. Rico's head recoiled from the slap and his head was now looking away from her. "How can you be so blind!?" What. The. Fuck. Then he heard the next few words that would probably forever change his perception of Leopard. "Go look in a mirror, Rico! You’re the man! I love you Rico! But you won’t look at me as a woman, all you see is some stupid kid! Stupid stupid stupid!" The shouting voice made Rico's ears ring. Rico snapped his face back to Leopard. "...what?" said Rico, his body tensing. He was about to catch's Leopard's wrist as she raised her hand but reality seemed to hit her. The female's demeanor changed from anger to fear. Rico couldn't believe this. How can she fall in love with him? He wasn't worthy of her. No, Leopard deserved someone better than him. He watched silently was Leopard backed up to wall, as if she wanted to escape. Rico let out a wolf-like growl, sounding instantly dangerous. He slammed down the coins for the drinks and meal before stand up. His body seemingly overpowering. The wolf man walked over to Leopard and grabbed her by the wrist tightly, pulling her to him. Then he threw her over his shoulder and marched right on out of the bar, heading back to the ship. He marched with Leopard over his shoulder until he reached his room. Rico let out a growl and dropped Leopard to his bed. Rico instantly locked his door, warning that he was not to be disturbed. Rico's teeth seemed to be more wolf-like, his canines even more prominent than before. "We're twelve goddamn years apart! Of course I see you as my little sister! I HAD to teach you what the outside world was like. You're not supposed to like me! growled Rico, his body tensing up with anger. He stormed over to Leopard, his powerful body dangerously close to hers. His face only inches away from his. He seemed like more wolf-like than human at this point. "How could you even love a beast like me? Whose hands that are stained so much that they are not worthy to touch you." said Rico with a terrifying growl in his tone, his teeth bared.

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[Leopard Lily]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,10,true][atrb=style, width:500px;,bTable][STYLE=width:200px; height:400px; float:left; background-image:url(http://imageshack.us/a/img96/9294/0tdv.jpg)][classy=lyrics][STYLE=font-size: 12px; letter-spacing:7px]because i am a[/style][STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]stranger[/style] [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]words[/style]457 [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]tags[/style]rico [STYLE=font-family:georgia; font-size:25px; letter-spacing:-2]notes[/style]sad sad[/classy][/style][classy=posttextbox][classy=sc][classy=posttext] Rico’s reaction was exactly what Leopard feared. He hated her now. Her back was against the wall and the wolf was approaching, growling. Leopard was frozen. She couldn’t move even if she tried. Her eyes snapped shut, tears still pouring out, in an attempt to wake up from her nightmare, in an attempt to wish everything away. She was slapped back down to reality when a sharp pain entered her wrist.. Rico had gripped it tightly and pulled Leopard to him, then threw her over his shoulder and began walking. Leopard’s eyes remained shut for the whole walk and her tears continued to stream, wetting her hair and Rico’s back. She could feel the aura of rage coming off of Rico. Her greatest fear was realized. That day was the worst day of her life. If only she had not woken up that morning. She only opened her eyes when she felt herself land on a bed. Rico’s bed. She could tell before she even opened her eyes because it smelled like him. She heard the door lock. The turning of the mechanism signaled her heart to beat faster than ever. Then the yelling started. Rico shouted about age and how he taught her how the real world was. How she shouldn’t like him at all. Before she could say anything, Rico dashed at her, getting in her face. The male growled, asking how Leopard could even love a “beast” like him. How he was tainted. Leopard, frightened by Rico’s actions, retreated to the other end of the bed. Pushing herself against the wall again. R..Rico… I don’t know why… I just always have loved you! I don’t care if your hands are “stained”! All I care about is you! Leopard called to the man, her tears still flowing down her cheeks. She was a mess. Her shirt was wet with tears, making it slightly translucent, her hair was slightly stuck up from being carried over Rico’s shoulder and being wet by her tears. Her eyes were bloodshot and her whole body was trembling. She would have been disowned if her family saw her. I… I’m sorry that we met at such a young age, but look at me Rico, I’m not a little girl any more! She shouted, finally working up the courage to move closer to the beast. Once close enough, Leopard shakily clutched one of Rico’s hands and placed it on her chest, over her heart. I… I… I’m not a little girl anymore… She spoke, softly and in a dejected tone. Her eyes tried to lock with his, but she could barely see though the glaze that was her tears. They started to rain down onto Rico’s hand, making that damp as well. [/classy][/classy]

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[Rico de Arroyo.]

[cs=2][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, width: 430px, bTable] TAKE ME BY THE TONGUE AND

[cs=2][atrb=cellSpacing,0,true][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, width: 430px; background-color: #000001; border: 5px solid #000000; border-radius: 10px; padding: 5px, bTable] I'LL KNOW YOU KISS ME TIL YOU'RE DRUNK AND I'LL SHOW YOU WORDS 000 . TAGS go here . NOTES here . made by prism of btn and ls.

[atrb=style, opacity: 0.8; margin-bottom: -10px;] "R..Rico… I don’t know why… I just always have loved you! I don’t care if your hands are “stained”! All I care about is you!" said the female on the bed before him. Rico realized that she had managed to back up to the wall again. Rico saw the waterworks. This was a side of Leopard that he had never seen before. He could see her trembling. "I… I’m sorry that we met at such a young age, but look at me Rico, I’m not a little girl any more!" shouted the female. Rico was silent once again. He tensed up when Leopard touched his hand to place it over her heart. " I… I… I’m not a little girl anymore…" said the girl in a soft tone. Rico softened, his anger subsiding a bit. "Amado..." whispered the male before reaching up to her face to wipe away her tears the best he could. "Of course you're not a little girl anymore and I should've realized that but that doesn't change the fact that we're twelve years apart. I was a legal teenage boy by the time you met me and you were only about six or seven." said the male. He could feel the heartbeat of the female. He pulled his hand away and got off the bed. Giving the only female he even gave a crap about some space. "You're the only female that has managed to stay by my side without me getting int your pants. That's why I can't be with you." said the wolf. He brushed his hand through his wild brunette hair. "You wouldn't want to be with me anyways. You need someone better." muttered the male, turning away from the crying female. He was a beast a heart, a loner from the start and there was no way that this girl was going to be able to tame him. Then he turned back to the female, "Look, I would really like the crying to stop so is there anything I can do?" asked the male, still unsure what to do with this crying female kuja that had just confessed her love to him.

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[Leopard Lily]

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