Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 7:44:49 PM)
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Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 7:44:59 PM)
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Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 7:47:51 PM)
*Gemma and Lizzie were sitting in the back of a taxi as it pulled in to the docks. The gigantic Royal Carribean Cruise ship was docked and passengers were already boarding. Gemma wore a light, shortsleeved white collared shirt, a kneelength white floral print skirt, and a pair of white open toed high heels. She looked excited, like a kid at christmas.* I'm so excited Lizzie!

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 7:48:44 PM)
Me too. *grinning at her and then peering out the window at the boat before digging in her little straw purse to give some money to the driver before Gemma can*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 7:48:54 PM)
We're going to have a couple areas to wander the ship, we're not allowed to go to our cabin to unpack until 2pm, the stewards are cleaning from the last passengers I'd imagine.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 7:50:16 PM)
So where do we go? *pushing the door open to get out, walking to the trunk, waiting for the guy to get their luggage out, but snagging her ginormous straw sun hat, plunking it right on her head, looking cute with her minty green sundress and heeled espadrilles that tied a little ways up each calf*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 7:50:20 PM)
*She thanked the driver and slid out of the taxi, the driver went around to the trunk to help them with their bags. Gem had a carry on bag packed and a large suitcase that thankfully had wheels and an extendable handle.*

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 7:52:09 PM)
*Lizzie pulled her backpack on....and then picked up her suitcase...it didn't have wheels, but she wasn't one to overpack*

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 7:52:34 PM)
So where do we get to hang out till then?

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 7:53:49 PM)
Oh there's sooo much to do baby, there's bars, a pool, shops, they have buffets out on the main deck to keep us busy, restaurants. They even have a movie theater and a club with a dj.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 7:53:59 PM)
It's like a floating city really...

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 7:54:27 PM)
We need to go through security first...that part I'm not looking forward to.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 7:55:08 PM)
Then they'll take our bags, which I already tagged with our names and cabin number and they'll be there in the cabin waiting for us.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 7:56:21 PM)
*she nods some* I see...and as for security...if there's two lines, go in the other one from me. Hopefully we'll get there at the same time and you'll be so concerned watching them paw through your new dresses you won't even think about my bag. *she hefts the suitcase up and starts towards the boat with Gem*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 7:57:10 PM)
They have lots of activities too. THere's a gym, a casino, spas, they even give tours. I heard the head chef also gives a few cooking classes. But I won't subject you to that. *she giggled as they walked over to the area of the dock set up for security checkin, and stood on line.*

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 7:58:14 PM)
Well you could go. We don't have to do everything together. *shrugging* You could leave me to cook in the sun till I'm extra crispy. *smiling broadly at Gem*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 7:59:33 PM)
I don't really care about the classes much. I care about having fun with you. Really just being the two of us with nothing else, no one else, no responsabilities or our jobs to worry about.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 7:59:48 PM)
*she nods*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:01:13 PM)
Do you want me to go throug security first, or you?

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:01:37 PM)
I don't care. Whatever you want.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:04:30 PM)
*As they were next, the security personnel made their desicion for them and waved Gemma over to a table. She was instructed to put her bags on the table and asked to remove her jewelry. She took off her necklace and hoped that the surgical steel rings in her body wouldn't set anything off and a security official came over to "wand" her as her bags were opened.*

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:06:36 PM)
*she watches them, tapping her foot a bit waiting, seeing her ditching her jewelry she pulls her hoops out of her ears and her ring off*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:08:50 PM)
*Her piercings do not set off the wand, and the woman looking through her bag raises an eyebrow at the pvc bikini's, bra's and panties, but is a proffessional and doesn't comment. Soon her suitcase is moved to where it will be loaded onto the ship and she's handed back her carry on which she shoulders and then waits off to the side, heart pounding nervously as Lizzie is waved over next.*

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:11:10 PM)
*she struts confidently towards the table, putting the jewelry aside, and the bags on the table for the search, nonplussed and unconcerned*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:14:13 PM)
*The security guy with the wand waves Lizzie over while the woman opens her bags and searches them. She kept a proffessional face on as she discovered the aprons and rubber gloves among Lizzie's pretty dresses and bikini's, but it's all over very fast and her suitcase is put with Gem's. Once she's been wanded her backpack is handed back and they are told they can now board, and to have their boarding passes handy.*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:15:02 PM)
((there's always a safety drill they run before the ship departs, I'm going to gloss over that and just say it happened at some point as there's just nothing fun about that lol.))

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:16:09 PM)
(that's fine) *she smiles brightly at the woman, putting her jewelry back on quickly and following along behind Gemma*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:19:12 PM)
*She slipped her hand into Lizzie's, her heart still pounding, and a blush on her cheeks, but altogether not as bad as she thought.* So what should we do first?

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:19:58 PM)
I have no idea....*a bit dumbstruck as they meander around* Go up on deck maybe? Do they do that confetti thing like they did on the "Love Boat" when they leave?

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:20:08 PM)
*The line to board moved fast, their boarding passes checked and soon the girls found themselves on the deck of the huge Royal Carribean liner.*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:20:16 PM)
Yea Lizzie, they do!

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:21:05 PM)
*she laughs* Really? I always thought that was just on the show....should I be watching for Captain Steubing and is Isaac our bartender? *smirking*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:22:49 PM)
*She held Lizzie's hand as they wandered among the crowd on the deck. The sun was shining, the waves calm, the breeze warm. It was a perfect day. Buffet tables were set up all around, the pool on the forward deck was fairly large, with a blacony hanging over it that had a bar. In fact there were bars all over there ship.*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:24:07 PM)
*When she saw a female crew member walk by in her crisp white uniform shirt and skirt Gemma giggled and whispered.* Ooh they do wear those uniforms!

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:24:33 PM)
*she grins, eyeing the girl before realizing there is booze -everywhere-* Ooh....let's get girlie drinks!

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:26:20 PM)
*she leads Lizzie up the stairs of the balcony overlooking the pool and has a seat on a stool. The bartender smiles and flips her hair.* Bartender: Welcome aboard ladies, what can I get for you?

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:26:57 PM)
*she looks at Gemma, letting her go first*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:27:48 PM)
Hmm, something with lot's of rum. What do you think Lizzie? What's that drink they make in tiki bars with 12 rums?

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:28:32 PM)
I saw it on the travel channel, which seems to be mostly programming about food, but thats why I like it. Anthony Bourdain is my hero!

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:28:57 PM)
The bald guy that has the Bizarre Foods show is good too.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:29:59 PM)
I have no idea what drink has 12 rums in it. Clearly one I don't know how to make. *she smirks at the bartender* If you can do it you clearly win the bartender challenge and I'm going to have to be your pupil.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:33:29 PM)
*The bartender sets out a huge tiki head glass and stars pouring all the different rums she has, a few short of 12, and whatever else goes in the mysterious drink, puts a lime on the rim and straw and sets it in front of Gemma.* Oh my, this is huge!

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:33:59 PM)
Bartender: And what can I get you? *She asked Lizzie*

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:34:07 PM)
*she chuckles, to the bartender* I'll have a pina colada please.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:35:24 PM)
Oh good choice baby! *The bartender smiled warmly at them as Gemma slipped an arm about Lizzie's waist. The bartender fixed Lizzie's drink and she winked at them as she set it down.*Bartender: You two are adorable together!

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:36:07 PM)
*she grins, first about the drink, then about the comment, to the 'tender* Thanks. *and gives Gem a light kiss on the cheek*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:36:49 PM)
*Gem blushed a bit, but smiled at the compliment and rubbed Lizzies back as she kissed her cheek.* Thankyou!

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:37:11 PM)
Tender: How long have you two been together?

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:38:36 PM)
*she looks at Gemma* What is it? Three months? More or less?

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:40:14 PM)
Yea around three months. Lizzie's the best thing that ever happened to me. *The Italian girl blushed again, and as she said that she was looking at Lizzie while she spoke to the tender.*

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:40:51 PM)
*her cheeks turn that peachy pink, looking off to the side sheepishly before looking back at Gem, smiling at her*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:42:13 PM)
*She sipped her drink and made that ecstatic face one makes when something just tastes divine.* Oh now that is good!

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:44:26 PM)
Are you hungry at all Lizzie? We could go to one of the restaurants, or see about the nightclub, or if you wore your bathing suit under your clothes we could go swimming.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:45:07 PM)
I didn't...I didn't know I was supposed to. But we can do whatever you want, Gemmy. *working on her drink, nodding a bit, it must be good too*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:46:21 PM)
Well we have some time to kill until we can go to our cabin and unpack.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:46:38 PM)
I do want to go to the railing and watch as we depart though.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:46:53 PM)
Me too. *she looks at the tender* Where do we get some confetti?

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:47:48 PM)
They probably hand it out or something.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:48:16 PM)
Bartender: Yes, they hand it out just before the ship departs.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:48:35 PM)
*she nods to the girl, steadily sucking down more of her drink*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:48:44 PM)
Bartender: Is this your first cruise?

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:49:57 PM)
*she nods her head*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:49:59 PM)
*She sipped more of her drink as she nodded.* I'm going to have quite a buzz if I drink this whole thing. And it's like ten a.m.! *She giggled.*

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:50:25 PM)
*she snickers, and looks at the tender* I'm not the only one who's new, right? *grinning*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:51:32 PM)
Bartender: New? You mean to cruises?

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:51:51 PM)
*she nods* I can't be the only one who's never gone, right?

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:52:54 PM)
Bartender: Oh I'd think the majority are going the first time in their lives. DId you gals just decide to do so for fun, or is it for a special occasion?

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:54:15 PM)
Vacation!

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:55:15 PM)
Bartender: Well I hope you enjoy your vacation. What do you both do for a living?

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:55:56 PM)
Oh I'm a bartender too....Gemmy has her own restaurant. *smiling, nodding her head*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:57:22 PM)
Yup, and Lizzie is a great bartender! Bartender: A bartender and chef, that's nice so you met at work then? You tend at her restaurant?

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 8:57:43 PM)
*she shakes her head* No, I work at a nightclub.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 8:58:29 PM)
Bartender: I don't mean to chew your ears off, but I'm sure you know how bartender chit chat goes. I'm Chrissy by the way.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:00:16 PM)
Nice to meet you, Chrissy. *she smiles to her* I'm Lizzie. And this is the beautiful Gemma. *grinning at Gem, giving her a quick kiss on the mouth*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:01:31 PM)
*Gemmy kisses Lizzie back and smiles.* Lizzie is the beautiful one if you ask me.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:01:44 PM)
Chrissy: Oh you two are sooo cute!

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:02:08 PM)
*she looks at Chrissy, flashing another smile with another snicker*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:04:32 PM)
Chrissy: I'm an equal opportunity type of girl, I date men and women, but I'm single right now. The dirty little secret of the ship is how much the crew fraternizes with each other. But you didn;t hear that from me. After our shifts over we usually have parties in rooms guests can't go to. Lot's of drinking, sometimes gambling. we have a lot of fun.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:05:58 PM)
That sounds like fun. *nodding*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:06:19 PM)
It does sound like fun.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:07:21 PM)
Chrissy: Well I can ask the first mate, Carol...she is kind of the ringleader within our party animal group, if you two can come to a party or two. Meet me here tomorrow and I'll let you know.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:08:07 PM)
Awesome. *grinning at Chrissy and then at Gem*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:09:15 PM)
*Gemma finished her drink and looked a little buzzed, giggling a bit.* Chrissy: Why don't you two go wander about, have some fun, they'll be plenty of time for us to chit chat more.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:10:13 PM)
*she nods, draining the last of her drink too* Thanks, Chrissy!

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:11:43 PM)
Yea thanks Chrissy, you're a doll. *Gemma smled at the uniformed girl. and stood up, holding a hand out to Lizzie.*

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:12:02 PM)
*she takes Gem's hand and hops down from the barstool, starting off again*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:12:54 PM)
So what should we check out next Lizzie? Chrissy was pretty nice. When I hear compliments about what a cute couple we are...it just makes me feel good.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:13:33 PM)
*she squeezes Gem's hand* Let's go check out the pool!

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:15:16 PM)
Ok baby. *she smiled and walked towards the pool. Directly beneath the balcony bar was another bar more easily accessible to pool goers. No one was really swimming yet but people were lounging in chairs. The pool was large and crystal clear processed seawater.*

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:15:49 PM)
Oh, I think we need to come swimming later. *dragging Gem along behind her towards the pool*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:16:36 PM)
Yes, definitely. I wonder what people will think of my bikinis, *she giggles.*

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:17:15 PM)
That you look hot. *she grins*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:18:50 PM)
*She blushed.* You're so cute sweetie. I think they might be thiking something more like, why is that weirdo wearing plastic. *She giggled.*

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:19:41 PM)
No way. If they're worried about that, they're not into girls. *she lets go of Gem's hand, crouching down carefully to test the water temperature* Wow! It's like perfect....

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:20:03 PM)
We can put our feet in if you like.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:21:02 PM)
Nah...let's just wait till later. *she stands back up again* I want to keep exploring.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:22:26 PM)
*She took Lizzie's hand again.* Where would you like to explore next?

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:23:58 PM)
We can check out the grand promenade. It's like a main street almost

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:25:00 PM)
Sure. Sounds good. *letting Gem lead the way*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:27:57 PM)
*She lead Lizzie down below the main deck to the grand promenade. It was a cross between almost a mall vibe to a narrow street in some european city. there were shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, the ship truly was a floating city.*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:28:16 PM)
Wow this is amazing!

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:28:35 PM)
No kidding! *looking everywhere, trying to take it all in* We wouldn't even have to leave the boat!

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:28:48 PM)
Like -ever-!

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:29:14 PM)
Lizzie, we're really going to have a great time I think. We've barely even seen any of the ship so far.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:30:02 PM)
Really....I wonder what our room will be like. Do we have a porthole or whatever they're called?

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:30:22 PM)
Yea, I got us a room with an ocean view baby.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:30:37 PM)
I didn't want to get us a cheapo room.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:30:50 PM)
Oh....! *she stops and tugs Gemma into a big hug* Thank you! You're the best, honey. The very best!

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:31:55 PM)
*Little did she mention that it was actually a full suite and one of the better rooms. She hugged Lizzie back tightly and kissed her cheek.* Baby, I wanted it to be really special. To show you how much I love you and how much you mean to me.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:32:29 PM)
*she pulls back and looks at her* But you do that without having to bring us on vacation, sweetie.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:34:10 PM)
Oh Lizzie, you still make my heart pound and make me as happy as that first night you told me you liked me. *she paused.* Lizzie, Aunt Lenora didn't want me to say anything, but she and Mom and Aunt Sienna helped pay for it....

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:35:41 PM)
*she stops short, her eyebrows raising, quieter* They did?

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:36:20 PM)
I paid for most of it, but yea. It was Aunt Lenora's idea. They insisted.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:36:49 PM)
Wow. They must really love you a lot to do that. *blinking a few times*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:37:12 PM)
Aunt Lenora really likes you Lizzie.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:37:45 PM)
*she half-smiles a moment, quieter still, seeming humbled* I guess.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:38:38 PM)
She got me to call Mom and talk to her. It'd been awhile...

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:38:54 PM)
So the trip was like a reward?

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:39:14 PM)
*She squeezed Lizzie's hand as they walked down the promenade.* No no, nothing like that. It's a gift for us.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:39:57 PM)
Oh. *walking along with her, the lightbulb going off after the face* Oh! You told her....*looking at Gem*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:40:46 PM)
I told Mom about us, I told her that I needed you in my life and I wanted to be with you. She took it a little hard at first...kinda a double whammy, I'm gay and I want to marry someone that's not a Giovanni.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:41:17 PM)
*she starts to look worried*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:43:17 PM)
She told me she did want me to be happy though. And wouldn't forbid me. She said she didn't like it though. Aunt Lenora heard my side of it though, and saw me start to cry. So she took the phone and talke to Mom for a really long time about how great you were. What a classy girl with good manners you were, a good girl in general, a good influence on me, and most importantly how she knew how much you loved me.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:45:01 PM)
*she still looks worried, but squeezes Gem's hand, quietly, so it's just for her* I -do- love you, Gemmy. Very much.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:46:39 PM)
Mom trusts her even though Aunt Lenora was the youngest of the sisters, and afterall she'd said about you Mom was very emotional, and happy that it was real love and that you were such a perfect girl. Even bitchy Aunt Sienna was happy. So they wanted to give us a gift. And baby, I love you too, -so- much.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:48:00 PM)
*she gives Gem a peck* We should get them souvenirs. *nodding suddenly, before stopping, looking at Gemma, wide-eyed* Would you help me write your mom and aunt thank you cards? In Italian? Would that impress them?

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:49:52 PM)
Of course Lizzie, and it would. They also invited us to Venice sometime. We'd have to tell my other relatives that you're just my friend, and I hate doing that, I really do. But Mom wants to meet you so badly now.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:50:11 PM)
She does?

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:50:21 PM)
Of course she does baby.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:50:37 PM)
*the worried look comes back, her face falling some*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:50:53 PM)
*she ran a hand through Lizzie's red hair.* What is it Lizzie?

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:52:10 PM)
I'm nervous....and I'm sorry. *she shakes her head* I can't take you to meet my parents. .... They....*shaking her head again* They won't understand. I hate to think what they might say.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:53:02 PM)
Lizzie baby, you don't -ever- have to say that word to me. You never have to apologize. Especially about that.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:53:53 PM)
Think of Mom, my Aunts, cousin Maria, Bibiana, Tony, and Savy as your family.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:54:01 PM)
*she sighs* Well, I am sorry. Sorry that I came from them, sometimes. *she shrugs*

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:55:48 PM)
(all right this is totally unrelated, but have to share....my cat just stole my pizza crust!)

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:56:45 PM)
Lizzie no matter who or what kind of people they are...somehow they made you and you're beautiful, and sweet, understanding, caring, smart, funny, romantic, I could go on and on. Lizzie, you're perfect.l You're everything I ever wanted or needed. You're the holy grail, the hope diamond...Lizzie...I love you and you're amazing. ((my pups are like ninjas when it comes to plate thievery lol))

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:58:10 PM)
( i couldn't believe a cat though! dogs, yes....weirdo kitty!)

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:58:28 PM)
((lol))

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 9:58:58 PM)
*she smiles a little, before kissing Gemma very suddenly, and lovingly, right in front of the throng of cruisers*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 9:59:59 PM)
*An announcement came that they would be leaving port in five minutes. Gemma kissed back and people surely stared at the two pretty girls kissing.*

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 10:00:28 PM)
*she lets her lips linger on Gemma's before easing away* We probably ought to go toss our confetti.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 10:01:08 PM)
Yup! Then we should be able to go to the cabin.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 10:01:56 PM)
Yay! *bouncing a bit with excitement, clapping her hands*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 10:02:31 PM)
*She giggled and took Lizzie's hand, leading her to the upper deck.* Having fun so far cutie?

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 10:03:36 PM)
Yes! YES! *tossing her head back happily, holding onto her hat to not lose it*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 10:05:11 PM)
I'm really glad Lizzie. I know we haven't been going out much and we spend a lot of time at home. I wanted this to be a lot of fun for us.

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 10:05:37 PM)
But we also have a really nice cabin. I think you're going to like it.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 10:06:17 PM)
Really? I thought they were small?

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 10:06:59 PM)
Not all the rooms are small...

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 10:07:30 PM)
Oh....hmm. *she nods her head, heading out to the deck with her cute girlfriend to wave their bon voyage*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 10:09:40 PM)
*She took Lizzie to the railing overlooking the crowd of friends and family members that were wishing off their relatives. They were both handed confetti and Gem pointed to crowd where Lizzie saw a familiar pair of Italian women, one nearly 40 the other 18. Aunt Lenora was in a pretty sundress, strappy shoes and sunglasses. Maria in t-shirt and short shorts waving goodbye.* Look who came to wish us off Lizzie.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 10:10:48 PM)
*she laughs, waving to them enthusiastically before tossing her confetti overboard, yelling* THANK YOU!!!! *presumably at Leonora*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 10:12:15 PM)
*She throws her's as well, waving to her Aunt and cousin with an arm around Lizzie as the ship's horn blows and pulls out of port.*

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 10:13:39 PM)
*she keeps waving, grinning like a fool*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 10:14:34 PM)
*She kissed Lizzie's cheek.* I'm so glad you're having fun so far Lizzie.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 10:15:03 PM)
I am. *nodding to her* Are you, Gem?

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 10:15:16 PM)
Of course I am!

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 10:15:33 PM)
Good. *she smiles again*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 10:16:30 PM)
*he stayed at the railing, watching the port get smaller and smaller.* It's such a beautiful day to be leaving on.

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 10:17:38 PM)
*she nods, sliding both arms around Gem, watching her rather than the scenery*

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 10:18:29 PM)
((brb need to let the puppies out.))

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 10:18:33 PM)
(ok)

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 10:24:49 PM)
((back))

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 10:25:09 PM)
(wb. just fyi. gonna have to go soon. sleepy...)

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 10:25:26 PM)
*she turned to Lizzie and kissed her forhead, also hugging her with both arms.* ((np Lizzie))

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 10:26:21 PM)
((we can have the suite unveiling and leave the unpacking and stuff for tomorrow. or we can wait and unveil the suite tomorrow.))

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 10:26:42 PM)
(maybe we should wait. if that's ok?)

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 10:27:03 PM)
((yup that's fine.))

Gemma Giovanni (Apr 5, 2011 10:27:24 PM)
((Hope you're enjoying it so far.))

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 10:27:51 PM)
(oh i am!! i hope you are too. night night!!)

Lizzie Bassett (Apr 5, 2011 10:27:58 PM)
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