Flirting via Email
from "Thom"
to "Leija"
date Aug 3, 2007 8:09 PM
subject For You
Leija
So, attached is a list of all the places in town (okay, not all he places in town - I missed off the ones I'd rather starve than order from.) And I separated them out into places that deliver and those that you have to collect from. Hope it's helpful.
Oh, and I had a really great time today. Thank you. :)
Look forward to seeing you on Sunday (in case you forget, I'll be the one wearing the guitar) ;)
Thom
From: "Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 3, 2007 10:17 PM
Subject: Re: For You
Thank you!! I'm sure this'll totally come in handy next time we're both starving and it's late. ... which'll probably be tomorrow. >.>
I had a good time too. An amazing time, actually. Thank you back. ^_^ I won't get all stupid-mushy on you, but ... yeah, wow. (I have just deleted five separate sentences I wrote after that one. :-p You make me stutter even when you're not here and I'm not really talking.)
Are you strictly the only guitar in the band? 'Cause I'm not sure I'll remember what you look like by then ... ;-p
-L.
From: "Thom"
To: "Leija"
Date: Aug 3, 2007 10:48 PM
Subject: Re: Re: For You
Okay, so no - I'm not. There's another. And Isaac and bass. OKay - so I'll be the one wearing the guitar and singing - is that enough for you? Or should I wear a namebadge.
I realise I'm totally forgettable...
And now you have me intrigued about the five separate sentences. :-D
Thom
From: "Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 3, 2007 10:54 PM
Subject: Re: Re: Re: For You
Oh okay, well, as long as you're out in front, I probably won't have too much trouble. You were kind of tall, weren't you? ... it's all starting to go fuzzy ... >.>
Hee, joking. I'm pretty sure I couldn't forget you if I tried. Even really hard. And I'm stubborn, so ... there.
What're they worth to you?! (bwa ha!)
-L.
From: "Thom"
To: "Leija"
Date: Aug 3, 2007 11:01 PM
Subject: Re: Re: Re: For You
Why do I get the feeling that's gonna be a reoccurring question? Except you're the one asking it this time... what do YOU think they're worth?
And, yeah, I'm the tall one. With the brown hair. And possibly the one looking in your direction... Though possibly that could be the other guys as well...
Thom
From: "Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 3, 2007 11:01 PM
Subject: Re: Re: Re: For You
It seems that our entire relationship friendship thing will be based on extortion, doesn't it? :-D
Only possibly looking in my direction? I know you're a rockstar and all, but if I'm going to be screaming myself hoarse and hurling underwear at you, I totally demand some attention. XD (But pfft, I doubt they'll be looking. >.> I'm kind of not-noticable?)
They were just five sentences of girly rambling that would probably run you off, so ... >.> I'll keep 'em to myself, thanks.
-L.
From: "Thom"
To: "Leija"
Date: Aug 3, 2007 11:7 PM
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: For You
Well, nice to know I got you glued to your computer...
And there are worse things to base something off than extortion. Apparently. We live in a capitalist society - everything's worth as much as someone will pay for it and all.
And yeah, just possibly. Anyway, you'll be off talking to other guys people in the kitchen. Or something. I'm just the entertainment, remember? Hired help ;)
And you're probably right about the rambling thing. You'll just have to be mysterious instead...
Thom
From: "Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 3, 2007 11:27 PM
Subject: subject change! (too many re:'s)
It's not like I have anything else to do, really. TV sucks, and dad's locked in the study. So you're my entertainment for now. Just like you will be Sunday. Only you'll really be there and looking all good with a guitar and stuff, so. I might have to pout at you to take more breaks. Because since you totally twisted my arm into coming ... >.> Unless you've got enough female fans/friends/whatever to warrant ignoring me.
I wouldn't be surprised. :-p
I can do mysterious, though! No rambling. Absolute none. Nope. Ramble-free, that's me. ...
-L.
From: "Thom"
To: "Leija"
Date: Aug 3, 2007 11:34 PM
Subject: Fine - if you're gonna be like that!
Oh, right? So I'm just here because you've got nothing better going? I see - at least I know my place ;)
Oh, now, see - you signed up to groupie-dom. Which means that I don't have to do anything and you just have to stand there and scream. There are rules. I'm sure of it....
Okay, having just goggled for 'rules for being a groupie' I've decided not to link you to the top four results.
Best you just don't know >.<
Thom
From: "Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 3, 2007 11:39 PM
Subject: So what if I am?!
I can't honestly think of anything better than this. ;-)
Ha ha ha!! You'd better be careful, you'll end up on some pay site that will corrupt you horribly and then everyone will blame it on me and my groupie-dom. XD
You do have to smile and wave at least sometimes, otherwise I'll lose groupie-interest. Second after the lead guitarist/singer is always the drummer, you know. So unless you want your drummer decorated with my bras, I'd suggest you at least wink in my direction. At least once. You've gotta give back to your fans, y'know.
-L.
From: "Thom"
To: "Leija"
Date: Aug 3, 2007 11:51 PM
Subject: You really want me to answer that?
Would I need a credit card for that though? And who says I'm not already corrupted?
I have to smile and wave, do I? And here was I thinking that my rockstar status depended on me being mysterious and probably sullen. Won't I lose cool points for waving at people? Isn't that like being on TV and holding up a banner saying 'hi mom'? And if you're gonna be throwing your bras at my drummer, you're gonna have to angle yourself properly, or I'm just gonna catch them and pretend that they were for me in the first place...
But I think I could maybe manage to wink at you.
Just the once, though - don't be greedy.
Thom
From: "Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 3, 2007 12:02 PM
Subject: Why yes, yes I do.
Oh ho -- the plot thickens. Are you corrupted? (Yeah, from my totally non-personal understanding, you'll need a credit card.)
Well ... I dunno, I guess you could just slink around in sunglasses and scowl at people. Or flip them off. Okay, so if you're not going to smile and wave, I demand (as Self-Appointed Thom's Head Groupie of the Universe) that you give me the bird. That'll be about the same equivalent, and you get to keep your rep. Win all around!! (Though I will accept a single wink as well. Combine it with a smirk and I'll even swoon pretend to swoon.)
-L.
From: "Thom"
To: "Leija"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 12:06 PM
Subject: Mwhahahaha - tell you next time I see you...
Might be - you'll just have to get to know me better, won't you? And damn, I don't have one of those...
Tell you want, I offer you the groupie combo of a wink, a smile (better than a smirk) and time alone with me afterwards.
But only if you don't start throwing underwear at my drummer.
And you have to slap the other groupies into line (y'know - if there ever are any).
Thom
From: "Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 12:15 PM
Subject: Nuuuuuuu, I wanna know nowwwwww!!
I guess I have to get to know you better now, for I am insatiably curious and stubborn (as mentioned above). And this is a mystery that must be solved. The people have a right to know. The people being me.
Gasp! More time alone with you?! Be still my heart. ^_^ (For reals.) Okay. That's a deal, it's totally worth not throwing underwear at your drummer. And shit yeah, I'll keep those bitches in line. >.>
-L.
From: "Thom"
To: "Leija"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 12:17 AM
Subject: Patience is a virtue - shan't tell.
Yes - I give you no choice but to get to know me better! Woohoo - my evil master plan was successful. And you're people now are you - the many faces of Leija? Is there something I should know...?
And yeah, I think I could squeeze some 'lone time into my hectic schedule. I know how you groupies love to make each other jealous and we have to solidify your status as groupie queen, after all.
Thom
From: "Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 12:25 AM
Subject: You just need time to make something up, don't you? :-p
You should know that all my awesome can't be contained within one personality ... ? Or I just fancy myself witty, one of the two. >.> <.<
I'm glad you're willing to be cooperative with my hostile groupie-takeover, Mr. Harkin. (If that is your real name!) It will make things much easier on everyone in the long run. Bwah ha. Ha.
... really, though? You want to hang out with me after the show? 'Cause I know you'll probably have friends there, and ... I'm all lame and stuff ... >.>
-L.
From: "Thom"
To: "Leija"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 12:32 AM
Subject: Damn! You saw right through my cunning plan!
If it's okay by you, I'm gonna go with 'witty'.
And I'm afraid that that is, in fact, my real name (very boring, aren't I?) And I think maybe this will be the easiest hostile takeover in the world - doubt you'll get much resistance on that front.:P
But seriously, yes. And in the breaks. Remember that whole 'asking you a second time' thing? You're not lame and you know you could always like meet my friends. Just as an idea. Unless you don't want to, of course.
Thom
From: "Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 12:39 AM
Subject: I'm good at that. ^_^
You're not boring. :-p You've kept me up far past my bedtime with witty (ah ha, you too!) banter and ridiculousness. I? Am not bored. Harkin sounds kind of rogue-ish anyway. Much better than Christiensen. Which is mine. So now you can stalk me more thoroughly, if you want to. ^_^ Not that you are now or anything. >.>
I bet you have more groupies than you realize. ... for the moment, at least, until I begin my reign.
I won't mind meeting your friends. As long as you don't think that they'll like ... mock you for your tastes or anything. Not that, y'know, anything's been established or ... anything. Totally shutting up now.
-L.
From: "Thom"
To: "Leija"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 12:43 AM
Subject: Obviously - how very observant of you.
I'm keeping you up, am I? Am I gonna get you in trouble? Or are you just going to be tired tomorrow? Perhaps I should be good and stop replying so that you can go to bed.
Ooh, I have your name, your address, your email.... I'll get right on that stalker thing.
And your reign will drive off all my possibly-current groupies? Hmmm, maybe that's not such a good thing then - a band needs fans, you know.
Trust me, there would be no mocking involved.
Thom
From: "Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 12:48 AM
Subject: Well you're just full of compliments. :-p
Trouble? Pfft. I'm in my room, and I'm used to not a lot of sleep, so ... no worries. Don't stop replying until you want to. Unless you want to now. ... should you be in bed? I'm sure you guys have practice tomorrow and stuff.
See, groupies aren't fans. Groupies just want in your rockstar pants, fans actually dig the music. I'd never drive away any fans. You should know this stuff already. ;-p
There would totally be mocking if I wore my Shakespeare hat. XD
-L.
From: "Thom"
To: "Leija"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 12:52 AM
Subject: Why yes, yes I am
I'm in bed already - laptops are wonderful things.
Does this mean you want in my rockstar pants? Oh, that's okay then. As long as we still have fans.
I still want to see that Shakespeare hat. But that's a private audience thing, I think - I'm not sharing the shakespeare hat with anybody else.
Thom
From: "Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 1:03 AM
Subject: I secretly like it.
Oh me too! Laptops rock. Beds rock as well. So there's much awesomeness to be had in bed. ... that didn't come out right at all. >.>
That has yet to be determined. Though you do kiss very well. Maybe I'll end up being a fan instead of a groupie. Or the rare fan/groupie hybrid. A froupie. Or a gran. Only that makes me sound old.
... I'm losing coherency, aren't I?
Oohh, I see how it is. You promise a private poetry reading and let some guy be your first kiss and then he thinks he's all special and has sole access to your silly hats and stuff. ;-p Where's your generous nature, Thom?
-L.
From: "Thom"
To: "Leija"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 1:13 AM
Subject: It's not a secret once you admit to it
*smirk*
Yeah, but 'froupie' makes you sound like some weird fruit-based health drink. Which would you prefer? Old or liquid? Maybe you're best off sticking to your original plan of 'critic'
I have a generous nature - I'm generously shielding you from the people who wouldn't understand the intensity that is a Shakespeare hat. People are cruel - I want to protect you from that ;-)
Anyway, you telling me I'm not special? I'm hurt. I shall pout.
Thom
From: "Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 1:20 AM
Subject: But it's a subject line, so you'll forget and then it's a secret again.
Fine, critic it is. My fate on the fan/groupie spectrum is still up in the air until I hear you all play. *le sigh* Because god forbid I be old or delicious-nutritious. If I ever make a band, we're going to be called The Froupies. We shall have a kazooist. And we can tour with you guys. What's your band's name anyway?
Oh so you're already anticipating that the Shakespeare hat will be intense? ... I think you're probably on the right track. That's just a convenient excuse to keep me all to yourself.
Which is okay, because you are special. Even though I'm immune to pouting, and I'm not caving because I'm picturing how terribly adorable you must be when you pout. Nope, not at all.
-L.
From: "Thom"
To: "Leija"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 1:22 AM
Subject: Ahhh, but it's a subject line, so it'll be there reminding me every time I open my inbox
Hey, there's been some great music made with a kazoo - a vastly underrated instrument. I was king of the kazoo when I was... six. The band is Promise Theory. And I told you, we're not gonna be doing the touring thing ever, so you'll have to hit the road on your own. I'm sure you'll be great. You can send me postcards.
You telling me the Shakespeare hat won't be intense? I'm so... disappointed. And maybe it's a convenient excuse - is that a problem? I can come up with an inconvenient excuse if you'd prefer.
So, you're stubborn then? Or perhaps you just don't know me well enough.
Wait - you think I must be adorable when I pout?
Thom
From: Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 1:30 AM
Subject: Like you won't just delete all these when we're done anyway. :-p
That's a good name. Much better than Froupies. It's a good name that belongs on tour so people can guy it on t-shirts. Really though, being able to do what you love is one of the most important things in life, I'd think. And if you're good enough to make a living off of it, then why the hell not? (Which is a rhetorical question, it's too late/early to soapbox at you, so I'll shut up. :-p) ... but no, I don't play for anyone, much less thousands of people. So you'll have to do it for me. >.>
I said you were on the right track, which indicates that the Shakespeare hat is indeed intense. So no disappointment for you. I just hope you can handle it. But any excuse for that kind of thing is okay with me, convenient or no.
I am definitely stubborn, but I agree, I don't know you well enough. I am dissatisfied with the extent of my knowledge on the subject of you. I will be looking into this problem.
Not like, puppy-adorable, but studly-adorable. Maybe. Why, are you not?
-L.
P.S. Why is shameless flirting so much easier in text than in person?
From: "Thom"
To: "Leija"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 1:45 AM
Subject: Maybe I won't - maybe I'll keep that one for posterity
You're right, it's not the time for soapboxing. Or reasons/excuses. So I won't ask you why you don't play for anyone either. Call it quits.
True true, I blame the late hour meaning I'm not reading things properly. You'll have to remember to use very short words and simple sentences. But I'm sure I can handle it, in a very manly type way.
Any help I can give you with looking into that problem of yours, let me know. Because I agree, it's a serious one which needs remedying as quickly as possible.
Studly-adorable? I could live with that. And my opinion on its accuracy is probably very poor - I'll have to bow to you on this one. Or take a straw-poll. Which do you think I should do?
Thom
PS - because face to face doesn't have that handy 'delete' key ;-)
PPS - and I'm far enough away that you can't slap me if I screw up...
From: "Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 1:57 AM
Subject: Fine, have my secret, I don't care. *sniff*
Okay, okay. Touche', truce, I surrender. White flag, all that.
I believe you're probably the only man for the job, when it comes to getting to know you better. I'm glad you see things my way, though. :-) You can help byyyyyyy ... tell me one odd or little-known thing about yourself. We'll make this a daily thing. So it's Saturday, give me a fact. I'll even go first. Just in case you want to know me better too (;-P): I can't sleep on my back. Or without being surrounded by a bunch of pillows. Now you. Go.
I think bowing to me is always the best option. XD
-L.
P.S. Oh? Have you deleted much already?
P.P.S. Pfft. Pfft, I say. Like that would happen.
From: "Thom"
To: "Leija"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 2:03 AM
Subject: Oh - so we're already onto emotional blackmail?
How many pillows? (Just because I'm curious)
Oookay, a fact... I hate peas.
I'll remember that.
Thom
PS Nothing so far. I'm wondering if any of this will make sense tomorrow.
PPS - Me screwing up, or you slapping me?
From: "Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 2:10 AM
Subject: I was more thinking it was pouting, but if you wanna get all technical ...
Four is the bare minimum.
Gotcha, no peas. I think I can deal. (Though they are delicious and nutritious.)
You'd do well to.
You sound tired. As much as you can sound like anything this way. You should go sleep before you pass out on me and I think I said something wrong and you just huffed and decided to stop talking. :-p
-L.
P.S. Probably back up near the top, it will. ^_^
P.P.S. You screwing up. I do have a redheaded temper, so the latter is feasible.
From: "Thom"
To: "Leija"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 2:16 AM
Subject: Hey, pouting's my territory - get your own thing (it's a very cute look on you though)
Four? That's really bad for your neck, you know. Or are you just a snuggler?
Nope, no peas. I'm weird like that.
You're probably right, I probably should go to sleep. So should you, really. But I'm enjoying this...
Thom
PS Maybe
PPS Temper - ahha! I now have 2 facts! See me being ahead of the game!
From: "Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 2:23 AM
Subject: You -so- don't get the exclusive rights to pouting.
I'm a total snuggler. One under the head, one on either side of my upper body, another extra by my legs on the right side. I must be surrounded.
I'm enjoying it too. It's a good kind of sleep deprivation.
-L.
P.S.S. Damn you! *fistshakes* And all I have is lousy info about peas. :-p No fair.
From: "Thom"
To: "Leija"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 2:32 AM
Subject: Okay - I'll give you permission to pout from time to time. Use it wisely
Must be nice to be one of your pillows. Now I know I've been up far too long.
Oh yeah - the best kind. You can keep me awake any time you want to.
Thom
PPS Since you're gonna be like that - I do actually cook more than I order take out. Don't laugh.
From: "Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 2:39 AM
Subject: How about I only use it on you?
*laugh* Okay, mental notes:
-Thom doesn't like peas.
-He also gets shameless when he's tired. ^_^
Maybe sometime you'll get to find out. ;-) And I can keep you awake. Everybody wins.
-L.
P.P.S. ... see that just makes you worth your weight in gold. Why would I laugh?
From: "Thom"
To: "Leija"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 2:41 AM
Subject: That'd work
Oh yeah, totally and utterly shameless.
And now, admittedly, starting at the computer. I think you have a touch of tiredness-induced shamelessness yourself...
Not that I'm complaining.
Thom
PPS - I'm pretty heavy. And I dunno - you might. I didn't think you would, or I wouldn't have said. Some girls I've met don't think guys can cook. Well, not... most guys anyhow.
From: "Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 2:48 AM
Subject: Excellent.
I will likely be very embarrassed in the morning. ... or, well, later in the morning. >.> When we're not in bed together anymore.
Okay, it's totally time for sleep, before this becomes a whole 'nother conversation and I can't ever look you in the face again. *laugh*
-L.
P.P.S. Well, a lot of guys our age -can't- cook. But I think it's awesome that you do.
From: "Thom"
To: "Leija"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 2:56 AM
Subject: :)
As long as you're still talking to me, I'm happy. You're in bed? Do you have your pillows?
Okay, so I figure that you've turned off and gone to sleep. So you'll get this in the morning. So - I hope you slept well. And I'll see you tomorrow at the party.
Thom
From: "Leija"
To: "Thom"
Date: Aug 4, 2007 2:56 AM
Subject: ;-)
*whisper* G'night, Thom.
-L.
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