Chapter Nineteen - Snow Day and Kissing Without the Mistletoe

Snow Day arrived and with that, the option to throw a gift giving party.
Since there was no furniture, it was pretty easy to place the gift pile.

Also, this was the one and probably only, chance for Austin to fulfil his locked wish to 'kiss Shannon'.

But first. Completely and utterly out of the blue.
He stripped naked, and started streaking around the place!!

Much to the amusement and disgust of his arriving guests.

Did you see that?
Yup, he's the guy I work with.
You poor thing.
No, not really, he's quite entertaining ... in his own unique way.

Finally, all the guests arrived (plus a few gatecrashers) and planted their gifts on the pile. It was quite a gathering really. Work colleagues, people he'd interviewed.

He wished for a buffet table, but didn't get the chance to fill it as the time to open gifts was almost upon him.
So, whilst everyone gathered, he sidled up to Shannon.

I've been thinking.
(Shannon hovers)
Yes?
Um.
Yes?
Oh hell, why not? Please don't hate me for this but......

He grabbed her and planted a 'heat of the moment' kiss on her lips. Visions of what happened the last time he used that kiss flashed into his head at that precise moment, and he wondered if history was going to repeat itself right here, right now.

Shannon gasped and stood back, stunned.

Before grabbing Austin and pulling him in for a little more passion. And all this, without the use of the mistletoe!!

So .... you like me then?
I've been waiting for you to do that for a long time Austin.
Really?
Really.

Hopefully this will kick start their budding relationship, as so far, it's been a bit - well to be honest a deflated balloon ....  flat.

Anyways, time to open the presents.

Austin hoped that Shannon would like the retro lamp/sculpture thingy/whatever that he'd carefully chosen.

But nope. She wasn't impressed. Guess you'll have to try harder next time Austin.

Someone got the pile of poop .... or was it some coal? Guess they've been naughty this year ROFL, I think it was the green haired kid!!

Austin's pretty excited.

Not only did he get a chess set (that's the bog standard gift as far as I'm aware).

But he got a guitar too!! Maybe he can learn to play and serenade Shannon at some point?
Just thinking ahead here ....

And Peanut just happened to arrive and barked at Austin.

YAP. YAP. YAP.!!
What's he doing?
Oh he's just letting you know he's not happy with you.
Why?
Because you haven't given him any attention all day!

I thought that was just too cute ... really.

Chapter Ten - In the 'Heat of the Moment'

**warning, long update ahead** 

I want a tattoo.

Really? Why?

I dunno, just fancied one.

Is this to impress a certain young lady?

Kinda, sorta.

Okay. I know a cute little salon in the town that you can go to. Their prices are quite reasonable... just 200 Simoleans. And since you've got a couple of Wishes slots empty now, I guess you can have a tat.

As long as it is 'tasteful', I don't care.

Where would you like it?

Do I need to answer that one?

Austin, keep it clean here.

Well, you asked for that one!

*sigh* I guess I did.

So, off he went to this adorable little place - because I'd forgotten to install a tattoo shop in Dragon Valley. (totally slipped my mind, since I'd forgotten that Sims often roll a wish for tats ... shame really, I was so looking forward to his face as he was actually GETTING the tattoo done!!!)

Heard that you sicko.

Oopsies --- NOT .... rofl!!!

Anyways, with a little imagination (and choosing the most obvious of tats in the list) I opted for a plumbob and a WooHoo combo with some pretty little sparkles. Right in the middle of his back.

Dayum, I should have added some chest hair in CAS. He now looks too 'girly' *snigger* ... and a little 'pudgy' around the middle *snerk*

Feeling better?

Oh yes!

There's my Brave little fella!!

Don't push it.

O-kay.

Anyways, it appears he DID have a date after all.
With.

Dun dun dunnnnn!!!!

Marian Hooley - the married werewolf!!!

I hope you know what you are doing here Austin.

Hey, she was the one who phoned me up to ask ME on a date. Guess she's having a little marital problems back home .... yeah?

Nevertheless, I'm REALLY not happy with this situation. But. Since she initiated the date, I guess I'd better go along with it.

They arranged to meet at the cinema (love the Globe reference, VERY nice indeedy), where he initially wanted to go to the movies but.... the first screening had already started so he was forced to stay outside and wait for Marian.

Oh wow, these raindrops taste like sugar drops!!!

Um, what exactly have you been taking lately??? *shifty-eyes*

Nothing, just saying.

Marian arrived .... fashionable late. And as dates go, things went fairly well, as he rolled wish after wish to chat, play etc.

All harmless stuff really.

And then...

.... the kiss wish.

Erm.

I REALLY didn't want Austin to be involved with a married woman. But....
... since this was a 'date' and he DID roll this wish....
... there was nothing else to do but fulfil it!

And so he initiated the 'Heat of the Moment' kiss.
The deal maker/breaker.

Wrapping his arms around her and planting a good one on her lips, he stood back and waited for her reply.

What the ......

Was it good for you babe?

What the hell do you think you are doing??? she exploded, almost ripping his head off in the process.

Um, kissing you. Isn't that what you're supposed to do on a date?

NO! I was bored, I needed to have some fun. What do you think I am huh? I am MARRIED.

Well, you should have thought of that when you asked him out dearie.
Sims *roll eyes*

Austin immediately apologised for his untoward advances and thusly ended the date.

Shannon, the gorgeous girl of his dreams (or the one that I think he should be with), just happens to exit the theatre, so here's a golden opportunity for Austin. However, I did try and restrict his social interactions to one Sim per day. So he couldn't really talk to her.

He did, however, have a long standing locked wish, to give her a gift.
And he handed over ....

... his Liquid Horror potion.

Much to her delight actually.
Guess it doesn't take much to please a Sim!