A public Barbecue

[Gabriella Mongomrey]

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abriella sighed softly as she pulled the car into the space as close to the lake as she could manage. No one was there, which was fine. People would either see the flyers she'd posted at specific locations around town, or they wouldn't. If they saw them they would either show up, or they wouldn't. In the end today could either be a day to meet new people, or it would be a day to sit around and laze about. She found she was rather alright with this.

The flyers around town had advertised a new group meeting, a mixer of sorts. Meet and Greet for new comers to Kalispell, or people whom had been there for years wanting to meet new people. It was the first of its kind, as far as Gabby was concerned, and she had high hopes she could make a thing out of it. The air was a bit chilly, but it was a nice day. No one would likely be dipping in the lake, but she had brought her own grill, and a variety of things to cook on it all packed in a cooler. She'd added a "Bring a plate" notation at the bottom of her flyers, so it could potentially become a large potluck...or it could just end up being her sitting at the side of a lake with WAY to much meet.

Gabby laughed at her own internal monologue, before shutting the engine of her van down, and pulling herself free of the drivers side door. Of all the things people noticed about Gabby, her weight, her short height, the wild abundance of auburn hair often left in soft waves and curls about her face, she made sure she was dressed well to top it all off. (there is a link up top for visual aid on outfit) Clean, sharp, and well appointed, the black and white clothing ensemble was, top top it off, not remotely leaving anything to the imagination. From the skin tight black leggings, to the cut off halter she had wrapped around her ample chest. The only saving grace would be the large fringed covering she pulled out of the car now and tugged over her arms.

With a nod of her head, she slipped the sunglasses from her face and planted them up, sweeping thick auburn locks from her features as she turned about and made her way to the back end of the car. Whether anyone bothered to show up or not, she had every intention of enjoying her day off. Even if it meant sitting with a beer in one hand, a burger in the other, and enjoying the silence for a change...

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[Poppy Lockwood]

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It had been a long morning for Poppy. Only yesterday had she found the Meet and Greet flyer while she was at the library. After seeing the hostess name, she just knew she had to go. It had been awhile since she had spoken to Gabriella. Therefore on the morning of the barbecue, she struggled to make ends meet in the kitchen. She did not want to show up empty handed, so she decided to whip something up. Thinking the dish was simple enough, she thought she would managed to bake the brownies in time. Oh was she wrong. It did not turn up as well as she had hoped for and with the little time left, she made the wise decision to order one from the bakery. Now that looked better and closer to what she had in mind when she first set out to make the brownies.

With no time left to waste, she and her brother, Trevor, walked in the direction of the lake. "Trevor, don't go running off without telling me first, alright?" said Poppy once the lake came into view. The walk was a stretch, but in her comfy flats and crumpled jeans the journey was not much of a pain. I need my own car. Her parents were off at work and she had no other means of transportation. Once they reached closer, she saw the cheery ol' Gabriella in black and white walking towards her car. Even from a distance, there was a vibe off her that was so welcoming. 

That was probably one of the reasons why it was easy for her to talk to Gabby in the first place when they met where she waitress at. 14 year old Poppy only had a cat as a true friend. But then popped Gabby and she became a big sister that Poppy never had. "When can I eat?" questioned Trevor which broke her out of her thoughts. "Soon," she replied. The two strode over to the only car there. "I bought brownies and Trevor brought sausages. How about it, Gabs?"

[Gabriella Mongomrey]

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was utterly focused on the end of her vehicle and unloading items, she hadn't even bothered to look around the are for anyone showing up. She assumed if they had enough guts to show up at a random strangers invitation they found on a cork board or telephone pole, they would have enough presence of mind to make themselves known. So, when the crunch of footsteps caught her attention it was over the top of a cooler, now propped on her stomach and held tightly between two hands. It wasn't light, either, if one could judge by the concentration on her features.

However, the moment she found the face to the voice and she realized who it was, all sign of concntration vanished, and a broad grin slowly spread across her mouth. White teeth flashed between lips as she gave the girl a great big grin of her own. "Well look who we have here, hmm?" Laughing gently, Gabby moved to the table she had found nearby and dropped the cooler heavily into place before turning about and opening her arms for the girl. "If yuh'd told me you were comin' I would've come and got yuh, sugar!"

As always Gabriella's mood was beyond comparison to any other. Bright, happy, and obviously about as relaxed as anyone could get, she seemed more than ready to take on a bevvy of strangers, if they ever bothered to show up. As far as she was concerned Poppy and her brother were more than enough for her. Giving her fingers a little wiggle in an odd "jazz hands" sort of way, she urged the girl forward. "Well c'mere and hug me, girl. Missed you like fat kid at camp misses cake."

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[Poppy Lockwood]

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A grin split the brunette's face as she the two locked eyes on each other. How could she not when Gabby's smile was so contagious. It was always good to see or spend time with her because Poppy Lockwood would be in a cheery mood. She did not remember the last time she was moody whenever Gabriella was around -- if there were any.

Following the older girl, she placed the box of brownies on the table and her brother copying the exact move with the container of sausages. The two kida were relieved to have their arms free of the loads. "Well then it wouldn't be much of a surprise now then would it?" Poppy had also betted on either one of her parents to send them but only found out at the last minute that both of them were unavailable. "Plus my folks were out and I don't have a car...yet." The nineteen year old desperately wanted a way to commute without depending on other people or public transportation.

Coming forward, the brunette crushed Gabriella in with a hug. "Oh Gabs, it's good to see. How have you been?" Releasing her, she nudged Trevor forward. He went in for a hug and the five year old only came up to Gabby's knees. Trevor was also quite taken with the older girl. The first time Poppy brought him in, he liked Gabriella instantly -- with a little help from food.

"So anything more I can help? Unload stuff? But just warning ya, don't let me cook. Tried baking some brownies this morning and failed misreably. That right there is from the bakery." Poppy pointed to the box she brought and laughed.

[Darcy I. Pearce]

A Public Barbecue

TAG gabriella & poppy
NOTES hope it's okay I still join ^^

Social interactions are healthy.

Darcy sighed and tapped her finger on the steering wheel as she parked her car. She had seen the flyers around town and thought she should attend the event. Since returning to Kalispell a little over a month ago, she focused on her work. But she supposed there was no excuse now. Technically she wasn't new in town. She grew up here, went to school, but left after graduation. Now she was back, working as Bellefonte's therapist, no less.

Still, this would be a good opportunity to get to know people and introduce herself. Going to work early in the morning and returning late, she didn't get to meet her fellow neighbours. And her patients were often just... patients. Most of her relationships were professional, it seemed.

It'll be nice to have some friends.

She got out of the car and took the box of homemade chocolate brownies with her. She hoped she wore the proper attire--a simple floral dress, cardigan, and flats, with her hair falling in neat brown curls. She noticed two women already talking with each other and a small boy lingering nearby. They seemed to know each other already, making her feel somewhat our of place.

It's too late to turn back now.

Steeling her nerves, the doctor approached them with a smile on her face. "Hi there. I'm Darcy." She lifted the green box in her hands. "I hope it's okay I brought brownies. I know this is a barbecue but I didn't want to come empty-handed... and this is the only thing I know how to make."
She laughed lightheartedly but even she could hear the nervousness in her voice.

[Gabriella Mongomrey]

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let off a soft chuckle at the girls words, gathering her in close in what could only be described as a bear hug. As soon as she release Poppy, every bit of her attention was taken up by the small thing now coming forward for a hug. Without hesitating, and with a large grin, she leaned down and, regardless of protest, would scoop the child up within her arms for a hug of his own.

"Ooo I missed you, lil' bit." Flashing Poppy a grin, she lifted a hand and flicked aside a dark curl, before pressing a rather heavy kiss on the five year olds cheek, and gently setting him down once more. "Alright, so I can't promise it'll be a big event, with tons of people, but who gives a damn, mm?"

Clapping her hands together she turned back towards her own car, preparing to motion the girl forward to help her out, before spotting another car. As the new female emerged, Gabriella's ever present grin split her lips once more, and she didn't hesitate to step forward and scoop the lifted green box from the woman as she introduced herself.

"Gunna be a brownie kinda day, now ain't it? It's nice to meetcha Darcy. I'm Gabriella, Gabby to my friends, this is Poppy...and lil bit, of course." She dropped a wink towards the five year old, before turning towards Poppy with the box she had procured (or attempted to at least). "Take these to the table, won't yuh, sugar? I'll get the grill out of the back of the car. Can't have a barbecue without burgers!" Turning that grin right back on Darcy, she gave her head a shake and chuckled softly. "Now, don't you be nervous or nothin'. I'm about as harmless as a housefly." Another wink dropped thick lashes over a bright eye, coupled again with a soft laugh.

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[Poppy Lockwood]

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Her little brother squealed in delight as he was lifted of the ground. Seeing the goofish grin on her brother's face and Gabby brought a smile to Poppy Lockwood. There was something about those two that made it impossible for her to have a sour mood.

"Eew cooties!" Trevor shrieked when he received a big sloppy kiss on the cheek by Gabriella. Laughing, the sister replied, "He just learnt that ya know." The nineteen year old did not mind the little crowd at all. She rather spend the afternoon wih her brother and the older girl than minggling around with strangers with zero common interests. "Just the three of us like back in the restaurant, huh?"

Her laughter stopped when a newcomer arrived. "Looks like it'd be the four of us." The two kids strode behind Gabby as they greeted the lady. The smile wavered as she realized who the lady was. Shit, it's her. Poppy nodded along as the introductions were made. "Yeah, this is my lil bro Trevor." Trevor then proceeded to hug the therapist by the knees and peered up at her as he said hi before releasing his grip and returning to his sister's side.

She took the box from her friend. "You know I love burgers Gabs." As Gabby spoke to Doctor Darcy Pearce, the brunette carried the box over to the table where the cooler, containers of sausages and brownies were.

What was she doing here? Poppy worried if perhaps the blonde Blair had ratted her out after all. Darcy looked...'fine' so that meant the prank she pulled on the lady did not harm her. Not that she expected it to. Her pranks were harmless! She fiddled with her fingers, not knowing how to feel about the turn of events.