thecapitol | OPEN Valentine's Day Plot

OPEN Valentine's Day Plot

WHO | Everyone
WHAT | Baron sends Valentine's Day gifts to Tribute Tower.
WHEN | Valentine's Day!
WHERE | Tribute Tower
WARNINGS / NOTES | Warnings for drug use and all of the things that go with that. Possibly also sexual themes. The OOC post for this is here.

On the morning of February 14th when the Tributes come down for breakfast they're greeted by an impressive holiday themed spread. Pink and red baked goods, chocolates shaped like hearts, beautiful red and pink flowers, adorable stuffed animals all line the table.

On the table is also a sign in cursive that reads:

To our beloved Tributes, Victors, Mentors, Escorts and Stylists. Enjoy your holiday. -- Bartlett Industries

Most of the sweets are completely harmless, but if the Tributes taste the chocolate covered cherries or caramels they find themselves suddenly acting very strangely...

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Anna hated Valentine's Day with a passion. The last thing she wanted to do was celebrate it, but it felt like a good excuse to hang out with Eliot. Anna was on her way upstairs from the Training Center to shower off the sweat from her workout and get things together for her non-date with Eliot when she saw Lindsey with a box of what looked like chocolates.

"What've you got there?" At this point she doesn't know about the chocolates or anything.

"Chocolates, like what everyone else is having." Lindsey held the box forward with an open grin. "Help yourself. I'll just get more after."

While Anna decided to, or decide not to, take some chocolates, Lindsey gave her newly worked out form an appraising glance. "You look good when your shirt clings to you like that."

"Oh, that's right. Valentine's Day." She replied dryly, clearly not pleased with the discovery that it was the dreaded holiday, even in Panem.

Anna leaned in to investigate the chocolates for a moment but eventually decided not to. "Nah, I'm good."

Oh, Lindsey's staring at her. Lovely. She wasn't sure why anyone would think her sweat-drenched tank top and black shorts would make her look attractive, hence her confused look. "Uh... thanks. I think."

"Didn't even know they celebrated," Lindsey answered as he ate another chocolate.

He shrugged when she turned them down and closed the box, but that didn't change his gaze over her form. "Definitely a good thing. It's almost like a see through fashion show. You should do it more often."

"Neither did I. I was honestly hopin' they didn't celebrate it." She drawled, her annoyance obvious.

Lindsey's compliment felt creepy and her arms crossed over her chest self-consciously. "Uh... yeah, I think I'll stick to my usual clothes."

Lindsey's widening smirk wasn't the most reassuring of expressions either, especially when he noticed her self conscious motions.

"That's just too bad. I'm sure you'd be a hit, especially with my brother. I know I'd like it."

Smirking was not helping her at all and she took a half-step back to put a little space between them. Purely out of instinct, she doesn't exactly realize she's done it.

"A hit. Yeah, I don't strut around in skimpy clothes like some Upper East Side socialite with daddy issues and half a brain." The annoyed expression was interrupted briefly by a flash of confusion at the mention of Eliot and could be easily missed by anyone who didn't read people for a living. How much did he know about their interactions? Did Eliot talk to his brother about her? Or was Lindsey just guessing by what they said in Celebrus?

Lindsey was about to answer with the the childish and unworthy response of 'you don't?' when he caught that little tick of an eyebrow and flash of confusion that crossed Anna's features.

Ah, hit a nerve, did he. Perhaps there was some truth to the gossip column after all. He knew he wouldn't mind if he added more substantial truth between what they said about her and him.

"But you're doing so well right now I'd want to just eat you up... like the chocolates."

The only truth in all of her mentions in Celebrus is the kiss she and Eliot shared at the last party. One that was originally to keep up appearances but quickly sparked something between the two of them.

Lindsey's response made her arms tighten across her chest briefly until she had to reach up to wipe away some sweat from her brow. Anna backed up until she was against the wall, staring at him for a moment. "I'm not even doin' anythin' right now," she said slowly.

"Neither am I," Lindsey said, his drugged mind working in tangents that rivaled the best devious thinking process. "I don't mind changing that... with you though. How about a trip up to your rooms?"

He took a step closer. Any more forward and he would be blocking her way completely.

"Uh, no thanks. I'm overdue for a shower right now and that's pretty much a solitary venture." If she could step back farther, she would've, instead she held her ground and wrinkled her nose just a bit in response.

"Doesn't have to be." But Lindsey didn't press in further, giving Anna just enough space to make a break for it if she wanted to try.

"I wash your back, you wash mine."

The look she shot him just then was one of are you serious while she fought the urge to laugh sarcastically. "Yeah, pass. I've got plans."

"Don't you know? Eliot and I are twins. He shares everything with me." Lindsey didn't exactly know what her plans were, but this was Valentines and there were some strong rumors about her and his brother in those gossip magazines. It seemed like a good jump on the logic train that she might be seeing Eliot sometime soon.

And that actually warranted an audible snort from Anna as she rolled her eyes. She may not have known Eliot long, but reading people is her thing. He didn't strike her as that kind of person. "Obviously not." Was she hinting at something Lindsey didn't know about his brother that she swore never to reveal, or just the fact that Eliot clearly never told him about her? She'll never tell.

Eliot probably wouldn't if he knew about this, but Lindsey didn't intend to tell his brother about it. Unlike Eliot, Lindsey always was the one with more secrets.

He doubted that changed much now.

"Ah, but asking isn't always necessary."

Her brows furrow at Lindsey's reply, obviously suspicious and still annoyed.

"Like I said, Lindsey. I have plans, so I'll pass." And that's when she crosses her arms over her chest and shifts away from the wall in an attempt to get past him.

Lindsey, being the wonderful gentleman that he is, let her pass. But he didn't move himself, such that if she was desperate enough to leave, she'd have to be moving up close and personal to him to get free.

He just grinned and let her wonder whether he'd do anything when she passed within kissing distance of him.

Anna honestly didn't know what to expect from Lindsey as she made her effort to get around him, fully aware of the close proximity and not saying so much as a word in the process.

As Anna passed, Lindsey leaned in almost threateningly, but let her go untouched. He did for a moment look like he wanted to kiss her though, but only ended up blowing in her ear when she sidled past.

"Next time then."

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OPEN Valentine's Day Plot

hallway on the way to their respective floors?

Excellent~

mwuahaahahhahahaha

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akdkfghghfhdhxbdxhsh such awesome creepery

At least he isn't touchy feely?

+3 for the Eliot mention. XD

I'm just racking up points, aren't I?

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