new year, new me (a micro)

[Avi Park]

Since the Park's had been so kind as to open their home for Christmas festivities, and invited the cousins, Avi thought it might be nice to open his penthouse up for New Year's Eve. He'd charmed it to add more bedrooms, just in case, and he'd be heading to collect Sunny's girlfriend(?) from Hogsmeade shortly... he wasn't sure what the status was on that, just that he'd asked if Avi could get her. And, of course he would. 

Food and snacks set-up on the bar and music playing on the patio (warmed, of course, with a charm) in case anyone wanted to swim or chill in the pool. He wasn't sure who was all coming - it was going to be a relaxed way to ring in 2014. 

[Cassie Ball]

Cassie was still getting used to how things were. She was in a relationship with one of the most covered players in the UK league and now…she was walking up to his penthouse for a New Year’s Eve party.

And when she knocked…and when Avi answered the door…

Her eyes went wide.

”This place is huge…”

[Avi Park]

Avi should have known Cassie would be shocked at the size. He'd been asked before why he needed such a big space, but he liked being able to entertain. Other than living expenses (and gifts when needed), the rest of his money went to animal rescues and various rescues for magical creatures. But the house was his big expense.

"If you get lost you can send up a flare," he teased, pulling her inside and pressing a kiss to her lips. "Just wait 'til you see the bedroom," he hummed into her ear.

[Cassie Ball]

As Avi teased her about getting lost, she just smiled, pressing her lips to his as he kissed her. She hadn’t forgotten her slip of the tongue when she had let him know she loved him…but by now she was sure he hadn’t even heard her and she hadn’t brought it back up.

So as he left to gather Sunny’s friend, Cassie moved a little further into the house…where Sunny was hanging out already. The two chatted a bit and as more people arrived, Cassie effortlessly chatted them up. As if she’d been part of this group for so long.

Before long, everyone was there. And she was just waiting on Avi to return.

[Avi Park]

Avi popped out to get Sunny's friend, who seemed a little cold and maybe a little starstruck that it was him, but he didn't think too much of it. She grabbed his arm and popped back, pointing out Sunny. She didn't seem like the shy type but she did thank him and duck off in Sunny's direction.

Approaching Cassie, he noted that it looked like most everyone was already there. "Drinks in the cooler," he pointed to his fridge, "pools open, food here..." He swished his hand - some of the only nonverbal wandless magic he knew - to turn up the music.

[Cassie Ball]

Cassie
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It didn’t take Avi too long to get back…and once he did, she watched as Sunny slinked off with his friend. She smiled fondly and wrapped her arms around him once he was done letting everyone know where things were. Looking up to him, she smiled. ”It was so nice of you to do this for everyone.”

Sunny
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Cassie was cool. He really liked Cassie. And he really hoped his oldest brother decided to keep her around. But once he arrived with Gia…Sunny waved bye to the blonde and slinked off to escort Gia out to the pool area where no one else was yet. ”I’m glad you came.” His voice was soft as he watched her through dark hooded eyes.

[Avi Park]

Avi -
Avi watched Sunny slink off with Gia and he wondered if it was something more... but he wasn't going to press. "Everyone deserves to have a night to just chill," he said pressing a kiss to her temple.

Gia -
Yeah she was a little star struck even though she knew that he was Sunny's brother. And to be at a party at his penthouse? Of course, once she spotted Sunny she was happy he guided her out to the pool area...it was a little overwhelming with his entire family. "Thanks for inviting me. This is...a lot."

[Cassie Ball]

Cassie
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Avi was such a kind and considerate man. It was one of the things she loved most about him. So as she rested against him, she hummed happily. “You planning on kissing anyone special at midnight?”

[/b] she teased.

Sunny
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Sunny knew his family could be a lot. On top of being such a massive group, they all had such dynamic and domineering personalities. So he nodded at her words. “Just let me know if you need to get away at any point…my room is in its own area of the house.”

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[Avi Park]

Avi -
"No, I don't think I am," he teased. "You'd be crazy to think it'd be anyone other than you."

Gia -
"I'm fine now. This is...nice." she offered Sunny a small smile. This was the first time they were out together...she knew the few school age Parks wouldn't say anything.

[Cassie Ball]

Cassie
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She blushed as she gazed up at him, biting down on her lip. She still felt the desire to tell him she loved him. But she knew it wasn’t something he was ready for. So instead, she just rested into him, watching the party around them.

Sunny
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As Gia smiled at him, Sunny couldn’t help the way he felt his heart flutter a bit. It wasn’t a sight anyone saw very often and he was well aware of how lucky he was to see even the smallest of smiles directed at him. “You’re more than welcome to stay tonight by the way…if you want to. Don’t feel like you have to but…if you want to, we would love to have you.” He blushed slightly, knowing he was rambling a bit.

[Avi Park]

Avi
And he remembered that Cassie had said it, but he wasn't sure how to bring it up. He'd talked to Koda but...when was the best time? Perhaps...after midnight? The next day....?? "Can I get you anything?"

Gia
"....do you want me to stay?" She asked, looking at him a little doe eyed. She liked him...and Leo thought she should take a chance...maybe she should.

[Cassie Ball]

Cassie
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As Avi offered to get something, Cassie grinned up at him. “It’s a little too early for me to be asking for you already…but I suppose a nice glass of wine would hold me over until the night ends.” She shot him a playful wink as she watched him, moving to follow him if he moved to fulfill her request.

Sunny
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Something about the way she was looking up at him…her eyes so big and deep and mesmerizing. Sunny felt his mouth run dry and he nervously swallowed a massive lump in his throat. His brothers words echoed in his head. Don’t shut yourself off. And he nodded. “I would love for you to stay…as long as you want really, I’m sure Avi wouldn’t mind.”

[Avi Park]

Avi
When Cassie teased him, he rolled his eyes playfully. And when she asked for wine? That he could do. He moved toward the bar area of his living room and slipped one out, showing it to Cassie to be sure it would be one she'd like. If she approved, he'd pull the cork, grab a glass, and tip it toward his lady love. "If you don't like that one, I have plenty more."

Gia
There wasn't much of a pause before he spoke again, and Gia felt her cheeks warm at them. "I don't want to impose. But I can stay," she agreed, feeling suddenly shy. Sunny had been a quidditch rival from the start, and she was slightly ashamed at how distracted from the sport he made her. But at the same time...maybe it was good for her to get her head off the pitch. "I'd like to spend more time with you."

[Cassie Ball]

Cassie
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At the eye roll, Cassie couldn’t help but laugh. She enjoyed the way they were able to play with each other and tease back and forth. And as Avi poured her a glass of wine, she smiled gratefully. He was always so good to her. At his words, she tried the drink before letting him know it was good. “This is perfect, thank you.”

Sunny
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What…was…this? Sunny watched her through eyes filled with awe and as a sort of shyness set over her? He had to bite his lip softly. She let him know she wanted to spend more time together and Sunny opened his mouth to speak as his eyes continued their search of her own. “You can have as much of my time as you want.”

[Avi Park]

Avi
"Of course. Anything for my Cassia." He, too, knew it would be too early to sweep her off to the bedroom, but he knew he would want to eventually. Avi was trying hard to make the relationship about more than the physical aspects...but old habits died hard, and besides. Cassie seemed to enjoy it too.

Gia
The slytherin was getting more emotion out of Sunny than she thought was possible. Her heart was swelled with the softness he was showing... And kind of liked it... But she didn't like how it made her feel vulnerable, too. "Why do you want me around? I feel like I've been nothing but mean to you."