birthday gloom (perri)

[hprules]

Toby relaxed a little as the blonde walked away, calmed almost completely as he heard the sound of her car leaving his driveway. He looked over at Perri, managing a smile. She was the kind of girl that he wanted to take care of, but from that last display it was more than obvious that she didn't need his help. His girlfriend could be tough as nails if the need presented itself. "Can I ask a favour?" said Toby, and without waiting for a response continued talking, "if any of the guys from the team go into the Leaky Cauldron, don't give them anything with alcohol."

[pridgeon]

Perri smiled gently at Toby as he turned to her. At his request, she laughed and nodded. "Yes, sir," she replied with a small giggle. "They're gonna hate me," she started, wrapping her arms around Toby. "Doesn't matter," she finished, leaning forward. She stood on her toes, placing her feet atop Toby's, and placed a kiss on his forehead. "I've got you." Perri's day was already better, just by being there with Toby. She wasn't sure what she would have done without him.

[hprules]

Toby chuckled a bit, the girl that he had was really something else. He hoped what they had was going to last, as he had a hard time picturing himself being with anybody else. "Perenelle Adriane Van Alen, where would I be without you?" said Toby, smiling a bit. He had never used her full name before, but he found that it flowed from his tongue nicely, each syllable fitting perfectly into the next.