And I Wake Up Alone...

Lemon Luscious || 32 || [Co-]Headliner at Emerald City

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Nicodemus Ambrose Lemon, IV

[nicodemus-lemon]

Mkay. Then yeah! Girlfriend Tax!

[delicacee-cam]

Sounds good. [Cam looked at the green top in his fingers.] Well, that's gone. I should probably eat my actual breakfast.

[After a few moments, he looked over at Lemon cautiously.] Did you want to talk at all... about last night?

[nicodemus-lemon]

It's yummy! I really like the tart that's like that egg pie Toto made for us the other day! [Lemon said. She had already managed to fully clear that one from her plate--a rarity for her.]

[She quickly grew stiff though. And glanced down at her other two tarts.] ...I don't know why he came and found me...

[nicodemus-lemon]

...Oh. [Lemon paused for a second while she considered what Cam just said.] So I get a Girlfriend Tax instead of a Bestie Tax now?

[delicacee-cam]

Sweetheart, I'd give you the whole world if you asked, no matter what you'd like to call it. [Cam told her sincerely.]

[nicodemus-lemon]

Mkay. Then yeah! Girlfriend Tax!

[nicodemus-lemon]

[Lemon took a nibble of the berry and smiled before quickly furrowing her brow.] "Still doing"? What do you mean? Why wouldn't I get my Bestie Tax anymore?

[delicacee-cam]

Well, I don't know. Are you still just requiring a Bestie Tax? Or are you getting a Bestie Tax and a Girlfriend Tax? Cause I might end up with no snack left for myself! [Cam laughed.]

[nicodemus-lemon]

...Oh. [Lemon paused for a second while she considered what Cam just said.] So I get a Girlfriend Tax instead of a Bestie Tax now?

[foxes-in-love]

[nicodemus-lemon]

Ooo, yay! [Lemon clapped her hands and bopped her shoulders from side to side in excitement.]

Oo! Strawberry! Bestie tax, [She added as she opened her mouth.]

[delicacee-cam]

[Cam had his smug smile on as he walked from the kitchen with his strawberry. He tilted his head at Lemon.] We're still doing that, huh? [he teased, still happily holding the berry out for his girlfriend.]

[nicodemus-lemon]

[Lemon took a nibble of the berry and smiled before quickly furrowing her brow.] "Still doing"? What do you mean? Why wouldn't I get my Bestie Tax anymore?

[joierpminorcharacters]

You did, but you also didn't have to. You do remember that your boss is already paying me more money than I've seen in my entire life, right? [She asked with a smile.]

[delicacee-cam]

[Cam chuckled.] I know, but that's for making our meals, not buying my romantic gesture supplies. [He reached over and stole a strawberry that hadn't been cut yet.] Thank you again!

[He slipped out, biting into the strawberry as returned to his seat at Lemon's side.] Drinks are on their way.

[joierpminorcharacters]

Hey! No unwashed hands! [Tolu reprimanded as she smacked Cam's hand. She did le him take the strawberry though, tutting and shaking her head to herself as he walked away.]

[nicodemus-lemon]

Ooo, yay! [Lemon clapped her hands and bopped her shoulders from side to side in excitement.]

Oo! Strawberry! Bestie tax, [She added as she opened her mouth.]

[nicodemus-lemon]

Oo. Yeah! Can we?! Pretty please, Cee Cee?

[delicacee-cam]

[Cam growled ever so slightly and pointed a finger at Lemon.] Nymph. But yes, of course. Do you want mocha or caramel?

[nicodemus-lemon]

[Cam's growl made Lemon blush.] Cee Cee...

Mocha please. And can you get one of the ones that has whipped cream on top?

[nicodemus-lemon]

[Lemon happily let Cam lead her to the dining room. Hell, she'd let him lead her anywhere.] ...Hm? What's that?

[delicacee-cam]

Sorry. Milkshake coffee.

[nicodemus-lemon]

Oo. Yeah! Can we?! Pretty please, Cee Cee?

[nicodemus-lemon]

Mhm! And now I don't have to go back into the big, scary, scanny thing until next year, [Lemon added.]

Ooo. Is that one the fancy cheese we like? [She asked, pointing towards one of the three tarts on the plate Tolu had just finished plating.]

[joierpminorcharacters]

Got it. Well, I'm really glad everything worked out. [Tolu offered with a smile.]

Yeah! It's gruyere, parm, and bacon. It's basically like a mini quiche Lorraine. Since I know you two liked that so much. [She finished plating the second plate then stepped back so Cam and Lem could take them.]

Bon appetite, guys! You two go enjoy now. I promise I saved a couple tarts for myself in the fridge, [She made sure to say--she wouldn't dare face the wrath of Lem for not feeding herself after last time.] I'll eat them after I finish you guys' cupcakes.

[delicacee-cam]

Thank you, Tolu. We appreciate it greatly, as always. [Cam offered, grabbing his plate. He led Lemon out to their dining table.] You want me to order frappucinos?

[nicodemus-lemon]

[Lemon happily let Cam lead her to the dining room. Hell, she'd let him lead her anywhere.] ...Hm? What's that?

[nicodemus-lemon]

We did. The good news is there's nothing wrong though! ...Well, besides my aunt being dead and my father knowing where I work, but that's kind of different, [Lemon added mostly under her breath.]

--Ooo! There's little tarts! [She squeaked happily, quickly onto the next thing before that prior thought had the chance to burrow itself too deep inside her mind.]

[joierpminorcharacters]

Oh, are--? [Tolu started to ask, but she was cut off by Lemon's response. She opened her mouth to ask a follow up, but was cut off by Lemon quickly jumping back to the food discussion. She blinked and flashed Cam the quickest milisecond of a concerned look before turning her attention back to Lem.] Um... yeah! They're puff pastry breakfast tarts. All made by hand. 3 different flavors. [She said as she continued plating.]

[delicacee-cam]

[Cam smiled softly, arm resting around Lemon comfortably.] That sounds amazing. And yes, she is okay. We were, um... informed about a family history of a particular type of aneurysm and Honey Lemon's been having headaches, so we thought it would be best to be safe and get checked out. But they cleared her, thankfully.

[nicodemus-lemon]

Mhm! And now I don't have to go back into the big, scary, scanny thing until next year, [Lemon added.]

Ooo. Is that one the fancy cheese we like? [She asked, pointing towards one of the three tarts on the plate Tolu had just finished plating.]

[nicodemus-lemon]

There's honey nymphs?! [Lemon asked excitedly.]

Mm... Good morning, Toto, [She cooed as she leaned against Cam.]

[joierpminorcharacters]

'Morning' is a bit of a stretch, [Tolu said with a chuckle.] But hey, you two. Perfect timing. I'm about to plate brunch.

[She took two plates out of the oven and started stacking food on them.] Man, you guys' new house is awesome! I haven't used appliances this high end since when I interned at a patisserie.

[delicacee-cam]

[Cam laughed.] Yes, the Melissai.

[He smiled innocently at Tolu.] We spent the night in the ER. We deserve all the brunch.

It is pretty awesome, isn't it? Bless our benevolent benefactor.

[nicodemus-lemon]

We did. The good news is there's nothing wrong though! ...Well, besides my aunt being dead and my father knowing where I work, but that's kind of different, [Lemon added mostly under her breath.]

--Ooo! There's little tarts! [She squeaked happily, quickly onto the next thing before that prior thought had the chance to burrow itself too deep inside her mind.]

[nicodemus-lemon]

Oh! Okay. Then yeah. We can both be nymphs! What kind of nymph is Lolly gonna be? [Lemon asked as she happily accepted Cam's hand.]

Yay! I'm gonna drink so much milkshake coffee!

[delicacee-cam]

I'm not sure. We'll have to see what interests her. There are cloud nymphs, river nymphs, mountain nymphs, honey nymphs.

Whatever you like, sweetheart. [He led them to the kitchen and smiled warmly at Tolu.] Good morning...ish. It smells lovely in here.

[nicodemus-lemon]

There's honey nymphs?! [Lemon asked excitedly.]

Mm... Good morning, Toto, [She cooed as she leaned against Cam.]

[nicodemus-lemon]

Cee Cee, you're using big words again, [Lemon warned only half-jokingly.]

"Order"? [She asked with a furrowed brow.] Oh! Right! We don't have to pay rent anymore, so we can afford ordering things for delivery again. That's fun!

[delicacee-cam]

[Cam chuckled, taking Lemon's hand.] Oceanids are ocean nymphs and Dryads are tree nymphs.

Right? All the frappucinos we want and no secret wives.

[nicodemus-lemon]

Oh! Okay. Then yeah. We can both be nymphs! What kind of nymph is Lolly gonna be? [Lemon asked as she happily accepted Cam's hand.]

Yay! I'm gonna drink so much milkshake coffee!

[nicodemus-lemon]

[Lemon laughed with him.] You're not a nymph, Cee Cee!

[She let out a happy little,] oh! [when Cam hit her ass and scooted out of his lap until she was standing.]

We should ask Toto if she knows how to make milkshake coffee. I really want one. ...Oo! It could be my treat for going into the big, scary, scanny thing! [She realized.]

[delicacee-cam]

I could be a nymph! I'd be an Oceanid. And you'd be a Dryad, obviously.

I already asked her to make 'us' cupcakes, but we can see if she can do that too. [Cam offered as he scratched the back of his head.] And if she can't, we'll order some.

[nicodemus-lemon]

Cee Cee, you're using big words again, [Lemon warned only half-jokingly.]

"Order"? [She asked with a furrowed brow.] Oh! Right! We don't have to pay rent anymore, so we can afford ordering things for delivery again. That's fun!

[nicodemus-lemon]

[Lemon sputtered out giggles.] Cee Cee! You're so naughty!

[delicacee-cam]

Maybe I'm a little nymph too. [Cam laughed, giving Lemon's ass a gentle pat before moving to sit himself up.]

[nicodemus-lemon]

[Lemon laughed with him.] You're not a nymph, Cee Cee!

[She let out a happy little,] oh! [when Cam hit her ass and scooted out of his lap until she was standing.]

We should ask Toto if she knows how to make milkshake coffee. I really want one. ...Oo! It could be my treat for going into the big, scary, scanny thing! [She realized.]

[nicodemus-lemon]

Breakfast time? [Lemon offered.] I want more cuddles after though.

[delicacee-cam]

That and more, sweetheart. [Cam offered with a wink.]

[nicodemus-lemon]

[Lemon sputtered out giggles.] Cee Cee! You're so naughty!