The Stripper Pole Suite; The Arms Hotel, Friday Evening

[fantastic_torch]

After his nice little chat with Mary, Johnny secured the keys to his favorite suite and headed on up with his luggage. It was an excellent room and over the course of the weekend, he planned on letting Savannah take advantage of the pole. He was such a thoughtful boyfriend.

Tossing his bag, he headed towards the mini bar and poured himself a glass of whiskey before he settled on the sofa to call his girl.

"Hey babe. I'm in my... your favorite room at The Arms. Don't make me wait too long, sweetheart."

With a sly, somewhat quirky grin, Johnny stared at the pole and envisioned a half dressed Savannah using it for his pleasure.

Ah, life was good.

[[OOC: For his woman. Rawr.]]

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"You're right in that, sweetheart. Respect is earned. Gained. Much like trust." He kissed her temple, spoke there quietly against her skin. "I think in the beginning honor and respect are naturally there. It's what we learn as we grow that affects it. Tell me you're not feeling guilty with your feelings over this."

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She shook her head slightly, enjoying him holding her like this. "Oh hell know. I just hated that coming up and serving as a reminder of the fact that I'm going to have to face them sooner or later."

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Something he was not looking forward to himself. "They know about you coming to New York yet?"

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"None of their damn business," she growled.

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Johnny couldn't help but grin at that growl of hers. "That's my girl."

But he knew they would have to be told, and be told firmly. If not, he worried about what they would try to force on her.

"You have me and the team, anytime you need us. You know that. Not to mention your mom, Sean, Isabel, Chris, Wyatt and I'm certain a slew of others. I'm not good with you worrying, Savannah."

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She pulled back so she could look him in the eyes. "I know that I do, and I promise, I'm not really worrying. I was just thinking about it and thinking about graduation and how things would have to be faced is all. I can't hide from them forever."

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"No, you can't. But babe, while none of their business and despite the fact that I'd like nothing better than to kick all their asses, the sooner the better I'm thinking." He shrugged. "Wouldn't be hanging over you, you know?"

His hand fell to her shoulder, pulled her in closer. "Did you talk about any of this in class?"

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"I figured I'd send them a telegram from New York after the fact?" Yes, she had thought about doing that with the Pack, too, but oh she so knew better.

She shook her head. "Not really, I mean, sorta." She sighed. "My friend, Karla, and I both had our reasons why we didn't think that was always right. We didn't go into a lot of detail, but we were vocal in how we thought."

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He quirked a brow at her. "Why do I feel like they'd pluck you away from there so fast my head would spin?"

There was a slight nod from him. "I don't see how it could be that way all the time. There are people out there who are born assholes and die assholes."

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"They would probably try, but the Nasts don't want to piss off the Cortezes or the Pack." They would probably try though. "I plan to call Paige and Elena this next week to tell them I got in to the art school. They both knew I was applying, and Elena and Paige are reasonable and know how much we love each other."

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"Good. Hopefully they'll smooth the pathway and it'll go easier for you," he said, brow crinkling in slight consternation. If any of them gave her hell, he was more than prepared to deal with them. In fact, he might welcome the chance. Johnny's wanted to tear into a couple of them on more than one occassion.

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She met his eyes steadily. "Johnny, whether my family accepts this decision or not, whether the Cabals leave me alone or not, none of that is going to change my mind. This is what I want. You are my future. Art school in New York is my choice and my desire."

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He held her gaze. "I know that, sweetheart. I just can't abide the crap you're most likely going to get for your decision."

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She reached up to caress his cheek with her fingers. "Like I can't abide that you may get crap about it, too?"

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"Don't worry about me, sweetheart. You know I can handle it," he said, giving her a sly grin. He might even be looking forward to it, not that he would lay claim to that out loud. "And before you say it, I know you can too. But it's me looking after you. Right?" Damn straight.