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Post by Jacksblackpearl on Jan 23, 2008 11:51:56 GMT
Nikki followed and opened the passengerseatdoor for Arnie. He sat in the middle of Nikki and Gilbert.
"Did you know that they offered me a job at the cemetary?" She said. They both knew the son of the caretaker who was going to work for his father. "I said no, I'm not that fund of dead people" She chuckled, actually the idea alone scared her to death.. which wouldn't be handy/
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Post by Lauren on Jan 23, 2008 11:54:41 GMT
"Really?" Gilbert said, getting into the drivers seat. "What are you planning on doing after high school?" He asked, knowing they'd never actually talked about it. "Mr Lamson's always looking for staff if you're interested," He smiled, thinking it'd be great to have to working with him all day.
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Post by Jacksblackpearl on Jan 23, 2008 12:06:24 GMT
"I eh..my parents and I have been talking about going to college..." she admitted. Part of her felt almost guilty. She knew she had to break it to him sooner or later but this was too soon..
It were all speculations still but she did know that she didn't want to stay in this town and work for the rest of her life. She wanted to learn more, go to college and hopefully university, get a degree and become a real somebody...
The tricky part was that she had to leave the town behind, she wouldn't miss the town but she would miss Gilbert and his family, mostly him..
"We're going to look at a few colleges next week... I want to go to college" she said, her voice softer than before because she felt a bit ashamed. maybe he thought that she didn't think people like him were good enough since they had no degrees but that wasn't the case.
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Post by Lauren on Jan 23, 2008 12:09:23 GMT
"Oh ..." Gilbert said, not expecting it at all. "College, as in .. away? How far?" He asked, not wanting her to leave at all, but if she was leaving he wanted her to be close enough to visit on a regular basis.
"You're leeeeeeaving," Arnie said, giggling.
"Arnie, shut up!" Gilbert told him, harshly.
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Post by Jacksblackpearl on Jan 23, 2008 12:14:15 GMT
Nikki put a hand on Arnie's hand "shh, we're talking, no screaming okay?" She told Arnie, not understand Gilberts sometimes sudden outbursts. "I don't know yet.. you know there are no good colleges anywhere near this town, it's already a miracle we had a highschool here...but...let's not talk about it okay? Nothing is certain yet, if I don't pass the exams I'm still going to be here for another year" She said, trying to make the conversation as light as possible..
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Post by Lauren on Jan 23, 2008 12:17:56 GMT
"Yeah ... alright," Gilbert said, silently hoping she failed her exams then realising how selfish that was and hating himself for even thinking it.
He pulled up outside the ice cream parlour and Arnie jumped out the car, racing over to the window.
"Arnie slow down," Gilbert called after him, locking up the truck. "Strawberry and chocolate?" He smiled at Nikki, trying not to seem like her moving away bothered him.
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Post by Jacksblackpearl on Jan 23, 2008 12:28:28 GMT
She linked his arm with his and leaned against him "Jup, what do you want?" she asked him while she looked around. It was a sunny day and more people had come up with the idea of getting some ice cream.
A couple of townspeople looked at the two of them. She wasn't suprised, most of them were betting that she and Gilbert would sooner or later hook up, but it hadn't happened yet for the past five years. One year ago she thought she had a crush on him and with everything he did or said she practically blushed, but she got over it, realising that he was her friend, a good friend, her best friend and that was all. He would probably see her as one of his sisters anyway.
So whatever the people in town were thinking, they were wrong about the two of them.
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Post by Lauren on Jan 23, 2008 12:40:52 GMT
"Ummmm ... I think I'll have mint today," Gilbert smiled, following Arnie inside the parlour. He walked over to the counter (I'm presuming Ellen would be too young to be working there yet?  ) "One strawberry and chocolate, one mint and one chocolate please," Gilbert ordered, knowing Arnie only ever wanted chocolate ice cream. |
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Post by Jacksblackpearl on Jan 23, 2008 12:45:46 GMT
(yep, she's about six years younger? if Gilbert is now 18 and later on 21 and we presume Arnie is about 15 then I think Ellen would be twelve or something)
"Chocolate ice cream for Arnie!" Arnie went to the counter and tugged Nikki's arm "Doesn't she look pretty today, Gilbert?" He laughed and let out a scream
Nikki smirked 'Sssh, you can't scream inside a shop Arnie.." She looked at Gilbert "We'll be sitting at a table, over there" She said, taking Arnie with her to sit down.
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Post by Lauren on Jan 23, 2008 12:49:35 GMT
Gilbert joined them after paying and handed Arnie and Nikki their ice creams.
"She looks pretty everyday, Arnie," Gilbert smiled at Nikki.
"iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii" Arnie squealed taking a large bite out of his ice cream. "Owww, Gilbert my head hurts,"
The few other people in the shop looked around at Arnie disapprovingly. They knew he was retarded but they still didnt like the amount of noise he seemed to make whereever he went.
"That's because you're supposed to lick it Arnie, not bite it," Gilbert said, having to tell him to slow down everytime they go for ice cream.
"Hows your ice cream?" He asked Nikki.
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) "One strawberry and chocolate, one mint and one chocolate please," Gilbert ordered, knowing Arnie only ever wanted chocolate ice cream.