[center][h1][color=82ca9d]Claire McManus[/color]
[color=a187be]Natasha Brinne[/color][/h1][IMG]http://i.perezhilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/americanpie.gif[/IMG]
[b]Location:[/b] All Over San Fran! - Ending outside Nats Apartment
[b]Interacting With:[/b] Sam, Each Other, Anyone Passing, Anyone In The Mighty Bean, 
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	Claire quickly showered and threw her hair up into a rough bun. Slipping on a pair of black skinny jeans and a tank top first before shoving her feet into her Doc Martins and rushing out the door of the gym as she slung her bag on her shoulder. Claire never owned a car back in Boston but she was thinking about buying on for while she was here but she had to admit walking from place to place around here was a lot better than walking in Boston mid-winter.

	Taking a deep breath of the cool air she smiled as she half ran half skipped down the street, there wasn't much that could get the girl down. Catching something out of the corner of her eye she slowly came to a stop and glanced over. Tas and Sam were relaxing up under a tree looking like they had a picnic; they looked rather comfortable to her.

	[i]"Well, isn't this interesting,"[/i] Claire thought to herself as she slipped behind a car in the parking lot and just watched them for a few minutes. A small smile came across her lips as she watched Tas there, resting her head in Sam's lap and laughing. 

	[i]"Man, that girl really needs to wise up and see what Sam ain't saying,"[/i] Claire thought as she watched the two interact. Though Claire had never really gotten to know Sam since she moved into the building it was clear that her bestie was happy around him. 

	[color=82ca9d]"And she says he's just a friend,"[/color] Claire laughed under her breath. [color=82ca9d]"Friend my left ass cheek."[/color]

	Deciding to give Tas a bit of a hard time, Claire slipped out from behind the car and made her way over to the [i]couple.[/i] Waving as she came into view and skipping over to them, flopping down on the blanket next to them and just making her self a little more than comfortable.

	[color=82ca9d]"Hello, hello you two,"[/color] Claire said as she grinned playfully at them. [color=82ca9d]"So, what are you two up to, mmmmm."[/color]

	Tas nearly had a heart attack when Claire plopped down next to them, sitting up quickly and shrugging, suddenly feeling very nervous that someone saw her and Sam like that. Clearing her throat she plastered on a smile. It was always good to see Claire but she had been enjoying her time with Sam, she hated that someone would intrude on their [i]moment.[/i]

	[color=a187be]"Just a quick lunch before I have to get ready for the party,"[/color] Tas said, giving Claire a [i]what the hell are you doing here look, can't you see I'm busy![/i] look. Claire chuckled, she knew exactly what she was doing.

	[color=82ca9d]"Right, looks like you finished eating a while ago,"[/color] Claire stated bluntly as she picked up an empty plate. Tas narrowed her eyes but was quickly distracted when she heard her phone go off. Picking it up she cursed under her breath.

	[color=a187be]"Damn it, I lost track of time! I have to get going, Nat is going to kill me if I am late!"[/color] she exclaimed as she typed out a quick reply.

[center][b]To:Sis[/b]
[color=a187be]Crap! I am on my way! Don't leave without me! Sorry! ><!!! I was having a picnic with Sam and lost track of time![/color][/center]

	Claire fell out laughing before she stood up and dusted herself off. That was typical Tas in her book, the entire world would blow up around her but if she was with Sam she wouldn't notice it. Girl really needed to open her eyes. Shaking her head she adjusted her bag on her shoulder and looked at the two before smirking.

	[color=82ca9d]"Give me a ride back to the apartments then?[/color] Claire said nonchalantly. 

	[color=a187be]"Yeah, of course,"[/color] Tas said quickly as she picked up her purse, she was running so late. Tas was always running late. [color=a187be]"Sorry to leave you with the mess hun, can you bring me my cooler and blanket later on?[/color] she asked as she pulled out her car keys. 

	She didn't have time to wait for an answer and grabbed Claires hand before dashing off to her car. Then she remembered something and left Claire hanging there as she ran back over to Sam and hugged him tight.

	[color=a187be]"Promise, one of these days I won't be running off from you,"[/color] she laughed as she hugged him and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. [color=a187be]"Don't forget to call your parents and get the food for tonight!"[/color] she yelled as she waved and her and Claire climbed into her Pt Cruiser.

	Claire strapped herself in, she had ridden with Tas a few times and the woman was freaking insane when she was behind the wheel. Though Claire wasn't complaining, she enjoyed it. the two had a thing for pushing the edge. During the ride they caught up with each other on what had been going on at the hospital lately and the gym. Tas hadn't been able to make it in all week and it was obvious she wasn't happy about it; she needed to vent.

	[color=82ca9d]"Then you just need to grab Sam and have some fun, bowchicawawa!"[/color] Claire teased as she snapped her fingers and shimmied in her seat. Tas looked over at her like she had just lost her ever loving mind.

	[color=a187be]"You mean Connor,"[/color] she snapped. Claire rose a brow, knowing about Connors and Tas's little arrangement, one she had always been against. It wasn't healthy, especially now with everything Tas was dealing with. Quickly she shook her head.

	[color=82ca9d]"No, I don't,"[/color] she snapped back as her phone went off and she pulled it out. [color=82ca9d]"It's Nat, she's nervous, we better hurry. Meet you at her place?"[/color] she said quickly as Tas squealed into a parking space and they both jumped out of the car.

	[color=a187be]"Right, see you there,"[/color] Tas said waving as she rushed up to her own apartment and Claire tore off towards her. They girls both needed to change and both were grateful they had already showered; there wasn't enough time right then to add that to the list of things to do.

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	It didn't take Claire long to get ready, and suddenly a Leprechaun ran out of her bedroom, out the door of her apartment and out into the street. Dodging a few cars and yelling a few obscenities she burst into the Cafe and skidded to a stop. There was Claire all decked out, a green three piece suit with sequins, Mardi Gras beads around her neck, a frizzy ginger wig and an oversized top hat.

	[color=82ca9d]"Top Of The Morning To Ya Mi'Nizzles!"[/color] she said in a thick Irish accent to those that were still there before darting up towards Tas's apartment and bursting in; Tas not locking the door behind her.

	[color=82ca9d]"Where be that Russian Minx?"[/color] she called out. Tas opened the door to her bedroom slowly and stepped out. It appeared Tas had gone the opposite direction in getting ready for the party. Tas wore a pair of black silk high waisted pants and a dangerously low cut green silk tank top. At her waist was a gold thick belt. The outfit showed off every inch and curve to Tas's body and caught Clair dumbstruck, she had to admit the woman was a beauty.

	Tas's hair was pulled tight in a slick bun which she had affixed colored feathers in her hair. Her make up was bold, dark whimsical eye liner, green and purple shimmering eye shadow; her lips painted dark red. She stood there in black strap heels, actual heels, the woman never wore heels. Clutching her purple silk clutch she laughed as she saw Claire.

	[color=a187be]"Wow... you went all out!"[/color] Tas exclaimed and Claire took a bow before walking over to Tas.

	[color=82ca9d]"Me? Look at you! Oh my god woman, you look stunning! Sam is going to is be falling all over you tonight. An heels? Wow, you really pulled out all the stops for Nat tonight!"[/color]

	Tas blushed slightly at Claires words and shrugged. Claire grabbed her hand and quickly led Tas out of the apartment, through the cafe and up to Nat and Dom's place. Knocking loudly on the door.

	[color=82ca9d]"Special delivery for the birthday girl! One crack pot and one angel!"[/color] Claire yelled from the other side of the door.