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FearlessLeader19 · 12-11-2016, 03:05 AM

Overview:
Connor Anders and Addison Donovan disliked each other from the moment they met each other on the Hogwarts Express during their very first ride to Hogwarts. Though they eventually dated and became married to each other, their path to that part of their lives was a rocky one.

Characters:
Connor Anders (FearlessLeader19)
Addison Anders {nee Donavon} (Kolyander)
Koen Anders (Kolyander)
Reagan Anders (FearlessLeader19)
Ryder Jude Anders (FearlessLeader19)
Keighley Anders (Kolyander)

SPOILER!!: List of Scenes

*Kolyander* · 03-02-2021, 02:36 PM

As if Connor's laughter wasn't enough to tell her that she had won this round, his hands in the air in mock surrender, did. Laughter was contagious. So it shouldn't have come as any surprise when Addi joined in. "See? I told you that I wasn't." A genuine smile graced her lips. "Okay, secret keeper. Whatever you say."

Addison wasn't sure whether to laugh or shake her head at him as she watched him finished the rest of her meal. "Hungry, much?" Goodness, people might start to think that she never cooked for him or anything. "Thank you, I'm sure they wouldn't have approved of the mess that would've made." More jokes. "Is is? Alright than. I guess we should make our way back." With that being said, she quickly gathered up their trash to throw out as they left. "We definitely need to do this again." It was a lot of fun. Grabbing her bag and slinging it over her shoulder, she got to her feet, taking his hand as they left the little cafe.

FearlessLeader19 · 03-07-2021, 12:32 AM

Characters:
Connor Anders (FearlessLeader19)
Addison Donavon (Kolyander)

Scene 11: The Proposal

Was Connor nervous much? D-U-H. For starters, he hadn't been sure if he had wanted to go full out fancy and take this dinner at a restaurant or go all out fancy at home. In the end, he decided to go with dinner at home and while Addison was out a bit late today. When she came home and entered their small dining area, she’d find scented candles {her favourite scent} and of course, dim lights. But there were enough candles to not make the place too dim.

On the table, there was the appropriate cutlery set, in addition to platters of her favourite food. Connor hoped to Merlin it all tasted proper. Sure, he’d tasted the food while cooking but he was so nervous, he thought it might affect his taste buds in the wrong way.

As for him?

Well, Con was quite sure he looked great. He was clad in a simple, button-up, light blue plaid shirt and crisp blue jeans. His thick, black hair was neatly combed to the side. One could say the twenty one year old looked extremely cute.

He was just missing his better half now. She’d be back soon, yeah?

*Kolyander* · 03-07-2021, 02:44 PM

Addison was out a bit later than usual this evening. A visit to her parents home to spend a few hours with them was where she had been. The afternoon had flown on by like it normally did now that she was getting along much better with her parents. By moving out, attending university and working, she had somehow made a name for herself within the family. Things were looking up and only getting better.

Arriving home, the blonde made her way upstairs to their apartment and unlocked the door. "Connor? I'm h-" she began, the words dying on lips as she stepped inside. Was that lavender and citrus? Addi couldn't help but inhale the wonderful aroma that seemed to drift gently throughout the entire apartment.

"Connor?" she called out once more, hanging her bag up in the closet and removing her shoes before making her way further into their home. Candles. That explained the what she was smelling and why it wasn't as bright as it normally was. Blue eyes spotted the perfectly laid out dining room table. Then there was Connor. Merlin he was handsome standing there. "Look at you all dressed up. What's the occasion?" There wasn't one that she knew of and she always remembered things like that.

FearlessLeader19 · 03-09-2021, 03:50 PM

SWEET MERLIN!

The girlfriend was H-O-M-E! Connor tried not to fully have a panic attack. This was one of those rare times when he thought he was going to fall apart. “Get it together,’’ he told himself sternly. Con nervously ruffled his hair, pulling a sheepish grin as Addison came to their dining area.

“Hi. Yup, that’s me.” Huh? Why was he babbling? Con cleared his throat. “Oh, nothing. Just thought I’d do something special for you.’’ He pulled out a chair and held it for her. “Your seat, ma’am.’’ See? He could be so gentlemanly. “How did the visit go?” Naturally, Con was aware of the fact that her parents hadn’t been keen about them moving in together so there was some tension among them all.

*Kolyander* · 03-10-2021, 02:11 PM

For a minute all she was able to do was stare at the young man standing before her. Whether she was trying to figure out what was going on or if she was simply admiring how he looked dressed up was unknown. Connor always looked handsome but there was something different here, perhaps it was the hair. It appeared to her have been combed neatly at some point but now looked like he had run his fingers through it, the look was one she liked a lot.

"I sure hope it's you, otherwise this would be rather awkward for sure," Addi joked lightly. "Oh? Are you sure somethings not going on?" The boyfriend was always sweet and caring but this was different. "Thank you." She sat down on her chair giving him a warm smile. Yup, something was definitely up, she was sure of it.

"Better than I had expected actually. I think after all these years they're finally seeing that you aren't going anywhere and that we could make it on our own." Together. Technically neither of them were alone since they had moved into an apartment together right away. "We're both doing well and they're realizing that." She wasn't a complete failure after all.

FearlessLeader19 · 03-12-2021, 06:55 AM

Connor laughed, a little high pitched too. “Don’t worry. It really is me.” Acting a lot weird,’’ he thought to himself. He chose not to answer the question though. If he did, he’d have to lie to Addison and he didn’t to start that now. Or any time, as a matter of fact. So, Connor simply pretended not to hear it and focused on helping the girlfriend to be seated.

Once Addison was comfortable, Con too sat. His chair was just to the right of hers. As for that bit of news? The young man was thrilled, and it was reflected on his face. “Really? That’s progress!’’ Maybe now Addison’s parents were going to like him more. Fingers crossed! “Well, of course I wasn’t going anywhere,’’ he continued, slightly indignant. “Did they think I would just quit on you sometime?”

Have ya a little faith, Addison’s parents aka the soon to be in-laws.

Hopefully.

Fingers crossed again.

*Kolyander* · 03-12-2021, 03:13 PM

"I guess I will just have to take your word for it, won't I?" Addison joked lightly. The man standing before her was very much her Connor. She knew that just by looking at him and the way he spoke, though he sounded a touch nervous? As she took her seat, with his help, she didn't appear bothered by the fact that he hadn't completely answered her question.

The look on the boyfriends face brought a smile to her own. "Really," she repeated with a confirming nod of her head. A sigh slipped past her lips and Addi reached across the table to take hold of one of his hands. "I don't know exactly what their thoughts were, Con but does it really even matter? We know how well we're doing and that we're happy." That's what truly mattered here, right? Their happiness.

Blue eyes than drifted slowly from Connor and onto the spread of food that had been laid out on the table. "You did all of this? It-.. wow.." she laughed. "This looks amazing!" Merlin, he must have spent all day preparing all of this!

FearlessLeader19 · 03-16-2021, 12:32 AM

Addison knew Connor well enough to pick up on his emotions whenever there was a change in them. Still, he tried his best to keep things going smoothly. As it was, he was content to sit there holding onto her hand. There was a lot of truth in her words but he sometimes felt guilty about her having a row with her family over the fact she and him had moved in together. Of course, over the course of time the feeling had calmed somewhat. But it always was still there, gnawing away at him.

“It’s a relief to hear that they’re coming around,’’ he remarked honestly. Then he laughed. “Aren’t you the air of surprise.’’ Connor nodded, wondering if now was a good time to make the move or to wait until Addison had put some food in her stomach. He decided to go with the latter. “I did. All those days of cooking and burning things paid off.” For today’s meal came out mostly perfect. Connor was pleased with himself.

“What does the lady wish to eat first?’’ Because he was going to be the waiter too!

*Kolyander* · 03-16-2021, 01:49 PM

Addison brushed her thumb lightly over the back of his hand. She was in no real rush to let his hand go. And despite knowing how the boyfriend had felt guilty of the issue with her family, her moving out had caused, she had never felt that way. Completing Hogwarts and moving onto University had meant she was an adult. Adults moved out and learned to pave their own way. Which in her eyes, she had done. No, no... THEY had done. Together.

"As am I but truthfully I knew they had to come around sooner or later. Look at all we've done for ourselves? We have a home, jobs and we attend university full time. We're making out own way and I'm incredibly proud of what we've accomplished." That, was the honest to Merlin truth right there. "Well look at that, lots of burnt and uncooked meals truly does lead up to all of this." The blonde laughed softly for she was only teasing him. When it came to cooking, the two of them had both had their fair share of not so pleasant outcomes.

"Hmm, I think I'd like to start with..." Addi began, her blue eyes taking in the lovely arrange of dishes Connor had prepared for them. "The pasta. I just have to... that cheese looks cooked to perfection!" Of course she would be having some bread to go along with it.

FearlessLeader19 · 03-19-2021, 06:55 PM

How Connor had lived with the guilt everyday, only he knew. Yes, Addison had known how he felt and had reassured him that they had done the right thing. Still, he hadn’t liked the rift it had caused between her and her parents, and even between him and her parents. Over time, the feeling had eased though. Connor nodded in agreement. Indeed they had accomplished quite a bit. And they got along so well in terms of living together that it was silly for him to not suggest that they make the arrangement more official via an engagement.

The young man laughed, reliving the memories of his and Addison’s disastrous attempts at cooking when they first moved in together. It was safe to say that they had come a long way. Truthfully, he was so proud of himself. “Pasta it is,’’ Con said, bringing Addi’s hand to his lips. He kissed then released it. “Cheesy pasta for the lady coming right up.” He bounced up to fix her a plate. Con knew he was stalling but he couldn’t help it. The nerves were so much that all of his attention was focused on not dropping the plate.

Somehow, Con survived that bit and managed to set a steaming plate of pasta before his girlfriend, complete with two breadsticks. “And what shall the lady like to drink?”

*Kolyander* · 03-20-2021, 12:40 PM

As Connor laughed, Addison joined in. Those days had been some of the funniest ones they had since moving in together. There had been some very sad looking meals attempted throughout the years. Luckily the two of them learned and with time and some effort on both their parts, had gotten tons better. Like this meal in front of them right now, it looked restaurant worthy.

The blonde inhaled the scent of baked pasta and fresh homemade breadsticks! "Mmmm, this smells as amazing as it looks!" Pasta with loads of cheese had always been on of her favorites since she was a small child. "Thank you." Addi smiled brightly as the plate full of food was set down on the table before her.

Ooooh, drinks too? "What are my choices for the night? Do we have anything that would pair nicely with this?"

FearlessLeader19 · 03-26-2021, 12:20 AM

It sure looked amazing.

Had Connor not been so nervous, he was quite sure he would scarf down a huge plate for himself. Maybe he would manage a small portion while Addison ate. It would be so weird if he just sat there and not eat with her. What would he do? Stare at her pretty face? Well yeah, he could do that but she would be suspicious.

As for drinks?

“Weelll, there is plain, old water. Butterbeer. Firewhisky. Red wine.’’ A perfect combination of Wizarding and Muggle beverages.

*Kolyander* · 03-26-2021, 12:37 PM

Was it just her or was the handsome boyfriend whom was currently catering to her, seeming a little... off tonight? While all of this was incredibly sweet and she appreciated it tremendously, something had to be up. There had to be. All of this wonderful sitting before them that she was more than ready to dig into... and Connor hadn't served himself yet. Sure he was focusing on her at the moment but... why? What was it that she was missing?

Addison only gave brief consideration to the list of beverages. "Some red wine would be perfect. Thank you." It would pair nicely with the pasta. Gets a bit of pasta onto her fork, blowing on it gently so she wouldn't burn herself. "You're going to eat too, aren't you?" She looked over at him curiously, blue eyes studying his face, searching for any hint of what was happening.

FearlessLeader19 · 03-31-2021, 12:40 AM

There was nothing to see here, Addison.

Nope, nothing at all.

Connor was working very hard to keep his cover since he knew that Addison could easily see through him. But surely she would consider this a gesture of appreciation? A guy definitely could do something nice for his girlfriend once in a while. Red wine it was. Con set a glass down beside Addison’s plate then poured an appropriate amount.

Oh yeah. Food for himself.

The guy nodded. “Yes, of course.” He set about fixing a plate of the exact as Addison’s. Con even settled for the wine. Now seated, he grinned at the girlfriend, very much aware that she was suspicious of him. “Well, dig in! I bet you’ll be asking for seconds.”

*Kolyander* · 03-31-2021, 12:44 PM

Was Connor sure about that?

Over the years, Addison had become very good at knowing when something was up. No matter how big or small, they always knew. So whatever it was, sooner or later, she was bound to figure it out. Wither or not today would be that day, she just did not know.

The pasta that was sitting on her fork only reached her mouth when she finally saw Connor pour them both a glass of wine and fix himself a plate of food. Now that's what she was waiting for! Addi smiled at him and nodded. "Mmmm," she hummed savoring the mouthful of cheesey pasta goodness. It was perfect! Exactly how it was supposed to taste.

Now that the first bite had been taken, the blonde was more than happy to continue eating her dinner. "So how was your day?" What all had he done while she visited her family, besides cook this amazing meal for them both?

FearlessLeader19 · 04-02-2021, 08:42 PM

Connor took his official first bite of the food and decided that it was indeed delicious. Of course he already knew that from Addison’s compliment. And of course he had taken tiny bites just to taste while it was all being prepared. This food was to be memorable for what he hoped would be a memorable evening, and so it had to be seasoned right. Grateful for conversation to distract him, Con stabbed at another bite of macaroni.

“Oh, it wasn’t bad. Just spent my time making you all this.’’ Being nervous, practicing his mini proposal speech. You know… all that jazz.. “I went shopping too, to restock our groceries. Got some extra junk food for our late night study sessions.’’ Because snacks were lifesavers during those long nights. “When you’re done eating, I have another surprise for you.’’

*Kolyander* · 04-06-2021, 04:00 PM

Addison was very content with her eating to simply let the moment continue in silence for a bit. The food was absolutely wonderful and she was probably going to end up eating more than she should. Every couple of forkfuls was washed down with a sip of wine that had been perfectly with the nights meal. Connor had indeed done a lovely job, this was a night she would always remember.

It wasn't until Connor had brought up that he spent the day cooking for her that she was once again reminded that this all seemed a little odd to her. Had he just said he had gone shopping too? And there was another surprise after dinner? If she hadn't been sure something was up before, she was positive there was something going on now. "You do?" Merlin, was she ever confused.

FearlessLeader19 · 04-08-2021, 05:10 PM

G-O-S-H.

The moment was drawing nearer with each passing second and Connor knew it. Naturally, this did nothing to soothe his nerves. Was that why the palms of his hands were now feeling cold? This was a strong possibility. He instead tried to focus on taking regular bites of food and taking regular sips of wine. He could do this. See? Eating and drinking, drinking and eating and not passing out or dying.

“I do,’’ Connor replied, raising his gaze to meet Addison's confused one. The girlfriend wouldn’t be confused for much longer! “So eat up and you’ll find out soon enough.’’ The young man grinned in what he hoped was a casual and relaxed way.

M-E-R-L-I-N.

Within a few minutes he could be proposing!

*Kolyander* · 04-09-2021, 04:34 PM

Did he know that he was seriously confusing her? Was he trying to confuse her? Because it that had been his goal all along it was working. From the way he was looking at her to the repetitive way he was eating and drinking. It all seemed so overdone it she paid close enough attention. Which was what she had been trying NOT to do.

Addison eyed him for a moment longer, picking up her glass to take a sip before answering him. "Don't worry. I'm going to be positively stuffed by the time I finish all of this," she laughed softly.

When it came to eating, Connor had nothing to worry about. This blonde was making her way through the pasta and bread on her plate fairly quickly. "Can I at least get a little hint as to what the other surprise is?" Just a tiny little hint will do!

FearlessLeader19 · 04-14-2021, 12:45 AM

Not in the least. Connor was not trying to confuse the girlfriend. And he was quite certain that she could see right through his façade. But then… oh no. Did that mean she had guessed his true intentions? The proposal, he meant. Con chanced a glance at Addison to find her already eyeing him. Yep, she was definitely suspicious. Con returned his gaze to his plate and continued to eat. Nothing to see here. Nope, nothing to see here at all.

H-I-N-T?

Definitely not!

“Nope. Not until we’re done eating.’’ The young man looked pointedly at her plate. There was a tinge of disappointment in his chest when he realised that Addison was actually making her way through the food steadily. “Judging by that plate though, it seems as though you wouldn’t have to wait much longer.” So much for his stalling tactic. “Unless you want seconds.”

*Kolyander* · 04-14-2021, 12:51 PM

Oh, yes. There was something very suspicious going on here. Addison could feel it it more and more as they progressed further through their dinner. It was very clear that Connor was trying to hide something from her but what it was, the blonde wasn't sure of. Chances were it was something silly and he thought she was going to be angry with her. Addi frowned a little when he looked away and turned her own attention back to her food again. Guys could be so immature sometimes.

"What? Why, not? Afraid I'll be able to guess whatever it is to easily?" Her blue eyes followed his to her plate. Why was he looking at her food like that? "Well I don't know, I might. That depends on if there's dessert or not." She wouldn't want to go getting herself all stuffed on pasta and bread sticks if there was cake or ice cream next. A hot fudge sundae sounded really good actually.

Addison picked up her drink and took another sip. "Actually, you know what.. I think I will have a bit more pasta and another breadstick." She could regret it later when she was wishing she hadn't eaten so much because her stomach hurt.

FearlessLeader19 · 04-17-2021, 09:27 PM

As a matter of fact…

Y-E-S.

Con was afraid that Addison would easily be able to guess his surprise. And that was because she was brilliant, not because he was doing a terrible job of keeping it all a secret. “Maybe,” was all he said as casually as one could say while under immense pressure from one’s own nerves.

Dessert! Right! Connor had almost forgotten because that had to be kept in the fridge. “There’s ice cream cake.’’ A mixture of her two favourites; the best of both worlds. His eyebrows went up when Addison stated that she could eat some more past and a breadstick. “Well, don’t you have a n extra healthy appetite today,’’ he teased. But Con was on his feet in an instant, fixing the girlfriend another plate. “Hope you have space for that dessert.” With great care and expertise of a waiter, Connor balanced the plate on one hand then set it before Addison once more.

“Eat up!’’

*Kolyander* · 04-18-2021, 02:34 PM

Maybe?

The twenty-one year old blonde gave him the most curious look she could manage right right now. What was up with him? Addison didn't know but if he was going to do all of this for her, she would let him. "Alright, I'll stop pestering you and allow you to keep your little secret."

Had he just said?! He had!

Sparkling blue eyes lite right up and a bright smile formed on her lips. "There is?! Please tell me it's from our favorite place?!" There was a very clear excitement in her voice as she asked this most important question. Her focus was so much on knowing the answer to her question that the look he had given her about wanting more pasta and breadsticks had gone unnoticed. "What? Am I not allowed to be hungry too, from time to time?" she teased right back at him.

"Oh, don't you worry," she laughed, as the plate filled up with once more was set back down in front of once again. "I will!" There was ALWAYS room for dessert. Especially when it was ice cream cake!

Addi returned to eating now that her plate was full once more but this time at a slightly more relaxed pace.

FearlessLeader19 · 04-22-2021, 12:35 AM

Would it be too much if Connor breathed a huge sigh of relief? Perhaps it would be so he breathed a small, unnoticeable one. The fact that Addison wouldn’t bother him to spill the secret was a good fact. But if he knew her, her mind would still be racing in an attempt to figure it out.

At least the mention of the ice cream cake worked magic to distract her.

Connor grinned. “You know it!’’ He had made sure to get all of the girlfriend’s favourite things. “I was tempted to eat the entire thing out by myself… maybe I saved you a smidge.’’ There was a smile on his face but of course he was kidding. Addison would have the first bite. “Oh, you are. I like spoiling you with food anyway.”

He’d just marvel at the fact that Addison was delving into a second helping of pasta.

Yes, he would.

*Kolyander* · 04-22-2021, 01:07 PM

Ooooh!

Addison wiggled happily in her chair like a little girl that was just given a large bowl of her favorite ice cream. Well technically this was nearly true. In a little while she would be getting her favorite ice cream, only in the form of cake. "Yeeeeees! Have I ever told you have amazing you are?" she laughed. If the excitement in her voice wasn't clear before it was now.

"You wouldn't dare because than you would be going right back out to get another one." This was a fact. The blonde eyed him in a playful yet very serious manner. The boyfriend knew better than to mess around when it came to ice cream cake. "Isn't that one of the best forms of spoiling? Food?" As long as she was remaining healthy of course and not getting herself sick.

Her food intake had surely slowed down a great deal but she was still eating. "I don't know how you did it but this was wonderful!," the blonde praised him yet again as she finally finished as much as she could manage to. "I couldn't eat anymore if I tried." Not if she wanted to save some room in her stomach for dessert.

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