Just a Touch

Jada and Nina Taylor have always had each other, but there's room for more love in their family. Featured Muse: Nina

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shxfting·:

“Ah, so you would forgive me eventually. It would just take a very, very long time. I still don’t think I wanna risk it. Who would I come harass when I was sick of working if you were mad at me?” he asked, smiling at her. Chris smiled even brighter when she grinned at him. God, Jada had a great smile. “I think we have to,” he agreed, holding out his hand for her to shake. He looked over at her and smiled softly. “Yeah, I guess they are,” he replied quietly, thinking about how long he’d been waiting to tell her how he felt. He nodded at her. “Oh, please, you don’t have to think me. A cupboard door is nothing compared to watching my little hellion for the weekend,” he joked. He chuckled along with her. “I’ll let it slide just this once, but only because it’s you, Jada,” he played along. “Honestly, it’s a great spot for it. Kitchen’s usually where most things fall apart,” he answered, noticing the way she leaned into his touch and trying his hardest not to think about it. “No I’ve got another for work stuff, this one is the one I used to keep in the truck,” he said, grabbing his tools to go fix her cabinet. 

“Wise not to risk my wrath. And I don’t know, I guess you’d have to make more friends. And how scary would that be? Much easy to just roll over and keep the pals you’ve got. Much less effort,” she agreed with a laugh. She laughed again, her smile never fading, and accepted his handshake, giving his hand a squeeze before she let go. The touch sent a shiver up her spine. God, she was a fool for this man and he didn’t have any idea. She wanted to sigh to herself, but stopped. He was her friend and she loved him dearly. No use over-complicating it with her stupid feelings. They had daughters who were best friends to think about. She wasn’t going to do anything that could potentially hurt their girls. “Hey! Lottie is not a hellion! She is a sweetheart and my daughter has corrupted after years of friendship,” she argued. “Aw, Chris, now it’s clear where Charlotte gets her forgiving heart from,” she teased, loving the sound of her name on his lips. She smiled at that. “Very good point. Every time I break something, it really is usually the kitchen,” Jada said. She held her breath as he walked by, giving him another smile. “Well, we can keep it here and anytime you need it, I’ll bring it over. The only tool I had before was a hammer and somehow that went missing after Nina had a party,” she explained. “Still don’t quite understand that one,” she joked. “But maybe I should lease these from you. I’ve borrowed them on more than one occasion.”

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blackmagicblackheart·:

“Honestly, Alexi is one of the people biasing the system. Maybe take some of your complaints up with him. Don’t think it’ll help, but I find it never hurts to bitch at him for a bit,” he told her, flashing a grin. His eyes rolled at the remark. “Friskies? Really, Nina? I’m clearly a Fancy Feast kind of cat. You’re trying to skimp out on me.”

“Oh I fucking will. I have zero shame and nothing left to lose. I will go off on tall, dark, and pissy,” she said, even though she did have something left to lose and plenty of shame. “Might not help but it may make me feel better.” She cackled to herself. “I’m fucking broke and your bitch ass wants me to buy you Fancy Feast? You’ll eat the Friskies and like it, Hades.”

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heartfullofxfright·:

[text: Neens] it doesn’t go out of style cause it’s already been out of style neens. rick rolling is a weak move. [text: Neens] so many good ones. idk why they ever got rid of it. and they fucking say romance is dead. 

[text; JArgh ☠️] uh excuse u did u just call me weak? i will end ur shit jr do not test me. this means war. [text; JArgh ☠️] money and they broke ass bitches. but also was vine maybe a blessing and a curse? bc it gave us some of those youtube assholes i fucking loathe. who says that they sound like a dipshit

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babyitsmagic·:

“Not… the legality of them is up in the air,” she correct. “It was probably… I mean, it was legal in the eyes of some people although probably not in the eyes of the people chasing us, I guess. It’s a grey area.” This wasn’t helping, she knew. She was just rambling now, too stressed out to really censor herself. “Honestly this could be anyone’s life. Everyone’s like… one wrong discovery or one bad interaction away from being shot at. People just like to pretend that the world is safer than that, but trust me, you end up with information you shouldn’t have and you’re so fucked. I’ve seen it happen.” She frowned slightly. “I think a security deposit is like. The least of your worries. But if you’re really stressing about it, I can see about getting it reimbursed.” Assuming they made it out of this. “I… probably have someone. A few someones actually. Just depends on how I wanna do this, I guess.” She glanced at the other woman. “Let’s say, hypothetically, that you were in a career you hadn’t exactly signed yourself up for. Let’s, uh, let’s call it community service for some past misdeeds. Except let’s say no one told you how many hours of community service you’d have to complete. And now you’ve done like…  a lot. Just a ton of picking up trash and it’s exhausting and terrible and you hate it. And maybe there are a few nice people doing it with you, but it’s still terrible. Would you, umm, if you got the chance, would you just… get out of it?”

Nina took a second to look at her like she’d lost her fucking mind, and for all she knew, she had. This was a stranger. “I’m sorry, are you defending the semantics of the legality of your actions? Even if what you were doing to get chased isn’t illegal, breaking into my home sure the fuck was,” she told her in a tone that left little room for any argument. Nina took a calming breath. “Grandma give me the strength not to reach out and slap someone,” she muttered to herself. Was this stranger really telling her that the whole world being fucked was something she just ignored? The implication certainly felt like it was there, and in any other situation that didn’t have her on the run, she’d have an honest and open discussion about it like an adult. Today? Fuck that shit. She was already pissed, don’t add fuel to the fire. “Maybe this will go better if we stop talking, hm?” she asked, glaring at her companion. She rolled her eyes. “I know that’s not high on the priority list!” Nina nearly screeched. “And no, I do not want you to reimburse me! I want to make it out of this mess!” She shook her head. Her safety was in the hands of someone else and Nina was having a really hard time adjusting to that. She liked being in control. Sometimes it felt like she didn’t have much of it and basically giving it all up to someone was scary for her. Nina listened as she explained and chewed her lip. “I think,” she started, “that sometimes life puts you in shitty situations that you want to get out of. And if you’re suffering, you should try and find a way to put that behind you to be happy. But, I also think if the way you go about saving yourself puts someone else in danger, you should reevaluate how you go about it,” she decided, sparing her a look. She sighed. “Look, I don’t know you. I’m fucking pissed I got dragged into this, yeah, but that doesn’t mean I want something bad to happen to you. If I can help, I will, but if I never get to see my mom again I promise I will make the rest of your existence and whatever comes after it absolute hell. Do we understand each other?”

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heartfullofxfright‌:

[text: Neens] why would i rick roll you? that’s so 10 years ago. [text: Neens] i was just trying to tell you how i feel. and remind you the loss of vine still hurts.

[text; JArgh ☠️] oh im sorry that vintage trolling isn’t your thing. it’s a classic jr. it doesn’t go out of style [text; JArgh ☠️] oh vine. may it live on in our memories and youtube compilations. but thanks love you too bitch

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babyitsmagic‌:

“You think this is how I wanted my day to go? This was supposed to be a simple in and out thing, but nooooo. It had to fall to shit.” It wasn’t entirely her own fault, but it wasn’t entirely someone else’s either. This sort of work was always risky. “I don’t know. I assume you know the city better than I do. Stick to crowded areas. We’re less likely to be shot at when there are witnesses around and we’re easier to lose that way, too.” She scowled. “I have several plans, but none of them help you, too, and it seems like a dick move to just bail after bringing trouble to your door. Which was already a dick move to begin with.” She could easily shapeshift into something or someone else and slip away but that would do nothing for the other woman. “Is there a mall around here? Parking lots in those things are huge most of the time. Good place to hide out. Maybe, possibly, probably call for some help.” She wasn’t sure who to call. PJ would be the most helpful, but that was only if she wanted to go back to work. 

“Oh, I’m sorry I didn’t consider your day when you broke into my home and dragged me into this fucking mess because of your illegal activities. I’ll try and be more considerate next time,” Nina hissed. Never before had the urge to slap a stranger been so strong, but right now, it seemed like this girl was the only thing keeping her alive. She needed her to get through whatever hell she’d been forced into. “That is a sentence I never should have heard. I play the fucking violin. I’m not supposed to be shot at. This isn’t supposed to be my life.” Though, Nina silently added in her head, it could be. The current societal climate was killer. “Yeah, that’s a fucking dick move. Oh god, I’m never going to get my security deposit back, am I?” she said as she thought about the thugs in her apartment. This day kept getting worse and worse. “A mall. I can do that. I know where one of those is. Yes, good, I can do that,” she muttered to keep the rising panic at bay. “Do you have someone to call? Because I sure as fuck don’t. At least no one who would be useful in this situation where I’m basically a fugitive.” She bit her lip and blinked back tears of frustration. “Worst fucking day of my life.” Which was really saying something. She’d had plenty of shitty days. 

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blackmagicblackheart‌:

“It shouldn’t be a secret. There should be some sort of written contract, even if it’s just in the fine print, at least everyone can read that. Then if they ignore it, it’s on them, you know? So whoever decided it should be a secret rule is definitely an asshole.” He eyed her food. “What is that?”

“It’s bull. The system is flawed and totally biased against people who turn to magic as a last resort. But now that I’m in it, I guess I’m in it. Sucks, but you deal.” she sighed, shoveling more cereal into her mouth. “It’s Trix,” Nina answered, though it came out badly muffled. “Trix are for kids,” she added. “Do you want some?” she offered, holding the box out to him. “Like, what are the rules for you and people food? Should I have brought a can of Friskies?”

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heartfullofxfright:

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[text: Neens] hey guess what??

[text: Neens] video message.

[text; JArgh ☠️] i s2g i thought you were gonna rick roll me

[text; JArgh ☠️] this is so much better tho

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shxfting:

He grinned brightly at her. “I’m relieved to hear it. I don’t know what I’d do if you were gonna hold that against me forever. I’d be mighty sad if you were mad at me that long,” he told her, leaning against the counter. Chris chuckled and nodded. “Alright. If she doesn’t wanna give you the recipe, I won’t make her.  I’ll just have her make you a batch instead, sound fair?” he asked, watching her as she cooked. He looked down at their hands before smiling over at her, squeezing her hand gently. “All in good time,” he echoed. Jada always knew just what to say to make him feel better. “Ah, I can see it now, looks a little crooked. I can fix it no problem,” he assured her, pushing off the counter to go check it out. He shot her a look. “It’s me, Jada, I’m always hungry,” he told her. He smiled over at her as she moved around him with practiced ease, catching himself thinking about leaning in to kiss her. “Pantry? I’ll go grab ‘em,” he told her, gently resting his hand on her back as he moved past her. 

She shook her head, ignoring the way her heart fluttered at how handsome he looked in that moment. “Not forever. Just close to. There is a light at the end of the tunnel,” she promised. Jada pretended to think about it for a moment before nodding. “I accept your terms. Should we shake on it?” she asked him with a grin. Jada looked at him for a moment and smiled reassuringly. “Sometimes all you can do is wait,” she shrugged. “The best things are worth waiting for.” Jada wasn’t entirely sure if she was talking about Charlotte growing up or her feelings for Chris, but she decided not to think about it. She nodded. “Ah, thank you. I just can’t get it right.” She laughed at his response and shook her head fondly. “How could I forget? You’ll have to forgive my mistake,” she joked, grinning down at the stove. She looked up at his question and nodded again. “I figured there was as good a place as any to keep them safe,” she told him, leaning into his touch slightly. “I was worried you would need something but when you didn’t come back for it, I figured it was fine.”

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shxfting:

Charlotte shook her head a little. “Let’s just agree that we’re all really lucky to have each other. Because we’d be lost without you guys too, really,” she told her, knowing that Nina and Jada showing up helped with a lot of the lingering grief of losing her mother. She smiled softly at Nina, giving her a gentle squeeze. “I’m glad they’re happy, too. They really deserved to be happy and living their best life,” she agreed. “Thank you,” she added on, feeling a little better. She smiled easier once Nina laughed, feeling a bit more like her usual self the longer she spent time with her. Her sister always had that affect on her. “Really? I think older sisters tend to just say things like that to excuse being jerks,” she teased again, nudging her gently. Charlotte held onto Nina’s hand tightly, following her through the house. “It means a lot to me, Nina. I don’t know how I’d get through this without you. It really means a lot to me,” she said sincerely, squeezing her hand. “True. Your mom is a kitchen wizard.”

Nina rested her head against Charlotte’s and nodded wordlessly for a moment. “I can agree to that,” she finally said, her voice thick with emotion. Chris and Charlotte completed her family. Charlotte was her person in all the ways that mattered and Chris showed her what a father was really supposed to be. “Always, Lottie. And I mean it. You’re going to get your happily ever after if I have to make it happen my damn self.” Nothing was going to stand in the way of Charlotte’s ultimate happiness. Nina caught sight of Charlotte’s smile and grinned. “There she is,” she said, more to herself than to her sister. Nina exaggerated rolling her eyes and sighed dramatically. “You just can’t understand because you’re a little sister. There’s a wisdom and responsibility that comes with being an older sister.” Nina squeezed her hand back and marched them right to the kitchen. “None of that. You needed me. I came home. Simple as that. No need to thank me.” She let go of Charlotte’s hand and rubbed her own together. “She really is. Don’t know why she didn’t pass on all of those skills but whatever. What sounds good? She sent all your favorites.”

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blackmagicblackheart:

“Absolutely,” he answered, without a moment of hesitation. Nina was pretty bright and while Alexi was smart in some ways, he was dumb as hell in others. “Dude? Dude seems like a good middle ground. Cat sounds weird, but man feels wrong,” he mused. He snorted. “Ah, yes. I think there’s some sort of secret rule that once you’re involved in magic, trouble will always find you.”

Nina reached out to pat Hades’ shoulder. “Thank you,” she said sincerely. “I also think I’m smarter than him but it’s nice to know I’m not alone in that thought process.” She dropped her hand and scooped more food into her mouth. “Dude it is,” she agreed with a full mouth. Nina swallowed thickly and coughed once. “That’s a dumb rule. It should at the very least not be secret. Who decided that it needed to be a secret? I hate that guy.”

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shxfting:

Charlotte wanted nothing more than to melt into Nina’s hug and spend the rest of the night there. “Must be,” she murmured back, her voice muffled against Nina’s shirt. “She’s so good to Dad. We’re really lucky to have you guys, you know? Dad’s the happiest he’s been in so long and it’s mostly thanks to her,” she said quietly, feeling better focusing on them than herself. “True they do, but I just wish she wouldn’t so much. I’m gonna be okay.” She cracked a small smile, the first genuine one since this had happened. “I can’t believe you’d rat me out like that Nina. I thought you were my best friend,” she replied, feeling okay enough to crack at least one small joke. Charlotte took Nina’s hand in hers and took a deep breath. “Sounds like a plan,” she said with a nod, standing up slowly. “I’m trying but I can’t help it. It feels like all of this is my fault,” she admitted, squeezing Nina’s hand. “I love you guys too. And that’s why I feel so bad about this. But you’re right, we’re all gonna be okay and then I’ll feel better and everything will be great again.”

Nina smiled at that, giving Charlotte an extra little squeeze. “Hey now, none of that. We’re the lucky ones. Or did you forget how much you and Dad have done for us? We would have been lost without you guys,” she told her, silently thinking that she’d probably be watching her parents fall apart again. “I’m so glad they’re happy, though. They deserve happiness. Just like you,” she told her. “Which is why I know it will be okay. Because you deserve it.” She nodded at that. “I know what you mean,” she agreed. Nina laughed at that, glad Charlotte was making jokes. “I’m your older sister. Older sisters are supposed to do that,” she joked. Nina gave her hand a squeeze and led the way. “I understand that,” she said softly. She was a pro at taking the blame on herself, even when she didn’t need to. “You feel whatever you have to feel, Charlie. I’m here for you either way.” She nodded. “Absolutely. And we’re going to be great in the immediate when we get some of that yummy food.”

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shxfting:

Chris laughed and put his hands up in surrender at her joke. “You know, you are very right on both of those points. That was just such a dumb thing for me to say to you, Jada. It’s really a miracle you let me come around when I almost call you an old lady and say that it doesn’t matter that your daughter likes the classics when they play your music on the oldies station,” he joked. “Well, too bad if she doesn’t, you’re doing me a favor, she’ll do one for you. And I really do. I just worry about her so much. And I know I’ve gotta let her be her own person, but I don’t know, I’m just not ready to try that again quite yet,” he admitted with a shrug. He chuckled at that. “Of course I don’t mind. I’ll do it right now while you finish up dinner. Which cupboard is it?” he asked, reading to be put to work. “I don’t know what you’re makin’ but whatever it is smells amazing.”

She smiled at the sound of his laugh. “It was not your brightest moment at all. But, that’s okay. I’m very forgiving so I’m sure I’ll be able to let this go someday in the distant future. And even your subtle shade isn’t going to change that,” she said. She smiled and shook her head. “I will only accept recipes that are given willingly and with love and trust,” she joked. “No forcing her to share, sir.” She reached over and gave his hand a squeeze. “All in good time,” she told him. “You’ll both get there.” She shook her head fondly. “It’s the one closest to the fridge. I just can’t get it to hang right and I’ve given up on it,” she told him. Jada smiled proudly. “Just some fried rice. Hope you’re hungry.” She turned to him, moving around him as if they’d been doing this their whole lives. “I think you left some tools here from when you fixed the table. I put them in the pantry.”

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blackmagicblackheart:

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“Sometimes I wonder if Alexi is ever going to, y’know, learn from his bullshit. But then I remember he’s Alexi and it’s like, oh yeah. Of course he won’t. But you’re… significantly smarter than him, so if you guys find a cure for all your troubles… what next? I mean, I assume you decide to stay far far away from more magical mishaps?”

Nina sat in her usual perch on the counter, her hand digging through the cereal box she’d brought with her. “You think I’m smarter than him?” she asked cheerfully. ”Hey thanks, man. Uh... cat? Man? Help me out here.” She shrugged. “You’d think so but I feel like magical mishaps find me even when I try to stay away from them so we’ll both just have to see what happens.”