Shopping Spree (Mia!)

[Aimee Reid]

w e. c a n. d o. i t. e v e n. b e t t e r. w i t h
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Aimee was excited for this. She was going shopping wit someone NEW-Mia. Mia had yet to experience a day of shopping with Aimee, so Aimee was looking forward to pulling out all the stops. She had arranged for the whole day to be spent, and she planned to spend MOST of it pumping Mia for information about her relationship with Spencer. Not that they had one-yet-but they would. Aimee knew things like that.

She waited at the meeting point, and finally spotted Mia. Aimee smiled, and waved with the hand holding her cell phone.

MIA! HI!!!!! Are you ready? So I scoped out some places already. We're gonna start with Lolita's Closet. THey were shopping for Paige's Bachelorette/Bridal shower, and of course, one of the traditional gifts was lingerie. AImee was, of course, going to get Paige a serious gift, as well, as she adored Paige, but today's trip served two purposes: get to know Mia better (and maybe get her out of her dowdy, homely clothes and into something that showed a LITTLE skin), and Paige. Aimee was excited.

She led the way to the boudoir-inspired lingerie shop, chatting a mile away.

So, I am sure that you know that we are combining Paige's bachelorette and bridal shower into one party. So I am going to get her TWO presents, one of the traditional bachelorette gifts of lingerie, and then a more serious gift. I also need help thinking up ideas for games for the party. Nothing TOO lame, but also nothing too serious. It's supposed to be FUN! I am going to get some movies, too. I am thinking we should have a Ryan Gosling fest. Aimee stopped outside of a shop that had loud, pop music blaring from the door. She grinned.

Here we are!

The shop

tagged. Mia
count. *snort* I'm too cool to count
clothes. Threads stylish threads
comments.Hope Mia is ready for this...
credit. pan @ caution2.0

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[SSA Mia Dearden]

Mia had been mentally preparing herself for this endeavor for the last few days. She was going to go shopping, with Aimee. Now, Mia was not a big fan of shopping in the first place. But, Aimee had really wanted someone to go along with her. The blonde just felt awful and had given in. She was pretty sure that she was going to regret this when she arrived at the meeting spot.
MIA! HI!!!!! Are you ready? So I scoped out some places already. We're gonna start with Lolita's Closet..

Mia tilted her head and looked a bit confused. She didn’t know what kind of store Lolita’s Closet was. Not to say that she didn’t trust Aimee, but Aimee tended to have a trick up her sleeve. So, when the teenager started leading the way towards the store, she felt a sensation in her gut. Her gut was telling her that this was a bad idea. ”Lolita’s Closet? I’ve never heard of that store before. Mind, you, I am not one for shopping.”[/b] She winced a tiny bit as she had to scurry slightly to keep up with Aimee and her long legs.

So, I am sure that you know that we are combining Paige's bachelorette and bridal shower into one party. So I am going to get her TWO presents, one of the traditional bachelorette gifts of lingerie, and then a more serious gift. I also need help thinking up ideas for games for the party. Nothing TOO lame, but also nothing too serious. It's supposed to be FUN! I am going to get some movies, too. I am thinking we should have a Ryan Gosling fest.

At the word lingerie Mia’s face turned bright red. She shook her head and blinked as Aimee tugged her along. ”Li-lin-lingerie? I don’t- “ She squeaked as Aimee stopped in front of a store. It was blaring loud pop music that hurt her ears. She whimpered as she stared at the store and then turned to see Aimee looking like the cat that ate the canary.

Here we are!

Mia took a step back and shook her head. ”Oh.. I don’t think so. I think I’ll just, wait outside. You can pick out a gift for Paige without me.”


Mia's outfit

[Aimee Reid]

Aimee was TOTALLY ready for this. She had been prepared for the possibility that Mia would try to escape. So, she had secured a plan. She had "hidden" Spencer's cell phone, and so Mia would be unable to call him and tattle. AND she knew that Mia was powerless to ignore her "PLEASE do this for me" face. ANd it couldn't hurt to mention DJ.

Aimee shook her head, and grabbed Mia's arm gently.

Oh, no, you don't. Come on. It's just LOOKING. I won't make you WEAR any of this. Not YET, anyway. Aimee made her a face a bit pouty, and then smiled just a bit.

If you do this now, we can go look at stuff for DJ and I won't complain. Aimee offered this in a voice that suggested that Aimee was making a supreme sacrifice. Which she WAS. And then we can leave. I PROMISE. Maybe we can get lunch...do you like Macaroni Grill? I am on the Alphabet Diet this month, and today is P, which means I can have pasta. Let's GO... She tugged Mia into the shop, and immeditely lit on the pink sets. OOOh, I like THESE. But Paige likes blue, so...maybe something in those colors. Aimee raised an eyebrow questioningly.

[SSA Mia Dearden]

Mia knew this was a bad idea. She should have stayed home today. Now, she was going to be dragged into this store filled with, well, lingerie. The thought alone made her face turn a bright pink as she stood outside the store. Maybe if she just shut her eyes or looked at something else while Aimee shopped, she could survive this.

Of course, Aimee seemed to have other ideas. The teenager got a hold on Mia’s arm and tugged her into the store. Oh, no, you don't. Come on. It's just LOOKING. I won't make you WEAR any of this. Not YET, anyway. Mia let out a small squeak. What was THAT supposed to mean, that she wouldn’t make her wear any of this stuff NOW? Did that mean Aimee was going to try and get her to wear these garments that really didn’t cover anything LATER?

Aimee gave her a slightly pouty face and then smiled. If you do this now, we can go look at stuff for DJ and I won't complain. Ohh, that was not fair. The tone that Aimee used made it sound like she was making a huge sacrifice, which knowing Aimee, could be true. Mia did like shopping for small things for DJ. And then we can leave. I PROMISE. Maybe we can get lunch...do you like Macaroni Grill? I am on the Alphabet Diet this month, and today is P, which means I can have pasta. Let's GO...

Mia squeaked in slight protest as Aimee pulled her into the store and towards some sets of pink things that were so sheer that you could see whatever was on the other side. There was not much fabric to them. Mia’s face turned a bright red as she averted her eyes and looked at the floor. OOOh, I like THESE. But Paige likes blue, so...maybe something in those colors.

The tiny blonde felt very uncomfortable in this store and just didn’t know what to do. She couldn’t even look at the products being sold without blushing. ”Well, umm, how about you get her one of the pink.. things and a blue one? I’m sure that Paige will like them and use them for whatever it is that these sort of things are meant for.” Mia’s blue eyes darted around the store quickly as if trying to find something that actually would cover something.

As she scanned the store, something actually caught her eye. The shy agent quickly made her way towards the garment that hung on a rack with other garments like it. It was a rack of flannel robes. Mia let out a sigh of relief and smiled as she felt how soft the flannel was. She turned to look at Aimee. ”These are nice and soft. Not to mention they are warm, and it does tend to get cold here in the fall and winter. They also, well, cover things up.”

[Aimee Reid]

Aimee grinned. She knew she had won this battle. She dragged Mia in, and then she immeditely lit on the pink sets. This could be a problem...Aimee herself wanted this stuff. Not that she had anywhere to wear it, but...she could look and dream, right? Aimee just nodded in Mia's direction as she was distracted.

Well, umm, how about you get her one of the pink.. things and a blue one? I’m sure that Paige will like them and use them for whatever it is that these sort of things are meant for. Aimee laughed.

Bras. They're called bras, Mia... Aimee fell silent again. She was looking at the sets in front of her, turning her head from side to side. Shopping, for Aimee, was Zen, and she could tell in a matter of minutes if a particular item would flatter or not.

Mia interrupted her once more. These are nice and soft. Not to mention they are warm, and it does tend to get cold here in the fall and winter. They also, well, cover things up... Aimee gave Mia her best poker face. Was she SERIOUS?! It was a bachlorette party...the point was to NOT cover things up. Aimee coughed a little.

These ARE nice. If your name is Sister Mary Clarence. The only people THESE are suitable for is a nun. Mia, look...this is a bachelorette party. The point is to be sexy. It's for HONEYMOONS. You know... Aimee trailed off, unable to go on without laughing.

Maybe you just buy her a gift card?! Aimee hoped Mia wasn't serious about the Little House on the Prairie getup...

[SSA Mia Dearden]

Mia just wanted to curl up and die. This was most certainly not the kind of store she would ever chose to go to of her own free will. Most of the items were so, overtly sexual. The garments were far too revealing for her taste, even though they did come in some pretty pastels with lace. This was the sort of thing that Mia should have known Aimee would do. Her trusting nature got her into an unbelievably awkward situation.

Bras. They're called bras, Mia... Aimee informed her, seemingly jokingly about the pink and blue sets of garments. Mia pursed her lips. She knew that they were SUPPOSEDLY bras. Bras were supposed to help support a woman’s breasts and keep everything in place. Those things didn’t look like they could support much.

Aimee’s reaction to the robes was not a very positive one. These ARE nice. If your name is Sister Mary Clarence. The only people THESE are suitable for is a nun. Mia, look...this is a bachelorette party. The point is to be sexy. It's for HONEYMOONS. You know...

Mia felt the fabric of one of the robes and kept her eyes on the floor as she whispered. Sister Mary was my French teacher in high school.” She shuddered a bit while resisting her urge to just bolt out of the store. ”I really don’t think what happens on someone’s honeymoon is anyone’s business except their own.”

The tiny blonde backed away from the rack with the robes on it, unsure of what to do. It was a tradition to bring the bride a gift for her bridal shower. However, THIS sort of thing was not what Mia had in mind at all. She had been thinking of getting Paige a scrapbook. Maybe you just buy her a gift card?!

Aimee’s suggestion actually sounded like a good idea. Mia looked up at Aimee and nodded. ”That’s an excellent idea. They sell those at the cashier, right? How about I go get that and then I can just wait outside for you.” Mia eyed the doors of the store, wanting nothing more than to leave.

[Aimee Reid]

Aimee was having a shopping emergency. She couldn't decide on the PERFECT thing for Paige. It was SO hard to decide...Aimee was a pretty good of size, so that wasn't a problem. And she knew Paige's tastes pretty well. What Aimee was having a problem with was the FEEL. Nothing was feeling right to her. She was thinking of a three piece set-bra, panties, and chemise, so Paige could mix and match, but the colors in front of her just weren't right. There was a lot of dove grey satin, and while Aimee could appreciate the beauty of the color and the artistry of the design, it just did NOT say Paige to her.

With a sigh, she turned around to find Mia, and sidled up to her near the ugly robes.

Sister Mary was my French teacher in high school...I really don’t think what happens on someone’s honeymoon is anyone’s business except their own. Aimee made a face.

Perhaps, but I bet money that when YOU have a honeymoon, your thoughts will change... Aimee shrugged. She figured that Mia would come back from her honeymoon pregnant with a baby Spencer. Aimee smirked at the idea.

That’s an excellent idea. They sell those at the cashier, right? How about I go get that and then I can just wait outside for you. Aimee nodded.

Sure...but actually. I want to go to Victoria's Secret. None of the stuff in here is right for Paige. She led the way towards the doors.

[SSA Mia Dearden]

Mia just really wanted to get out of this store. It made her feel highly uncomfortable. Aimee came over by her side and made a face after Mia made her comment about how she thought that what people did on their honeymoons was a private matter.

Perhaps, but I bet money that when YOU have a honeymoon, your thoughts will change... The blonde could feel her face warming up and turning red. She shook her head at the thought of people knowing what SHE was doing, with someone else. The thought was terribly embarrassing since Mia was a pretty private person.

”Oh.. no. I wouldn’t. I just, no. That sort of thing is private.” Mia just couldn’t even look Aimee in the face at the moment. She just was far too embarrassed. She had considered getting Paige a gift card from the cashier. It seemed like a good idea, seeing as how Mia didn’t want to spend another minute in this store.

Sure...but actually. I want to go to Victoria's Secret. None of the stuff in here is right for Paige. At the mention of leaving the store, Mia was in. She knew what Victoria’s Secret sold, and it was similar to what this store sold. But, she knew VS also sold actual clothing, and bras that were made for function too. And, Mia actually had to get a new bra, or two. She had grown a bit, not vertically, but just in regards to her bust. But, she would be discreet about that.

So, the tiny blonde nodded in agreement. ”That sounds like a good idea. If you want to go to Victoria’s Secret, then we should go there. Besides, I believe they are currently having some sort of sale, if what my cousin June told me is correct.” Mia hadn’t been the one to start THAT portion of the phone conversation with her cousin. Mia had mentioned that she was going to go shopping with another female, and June had informed her that the popular store was having a sale.

Mia left the store filled with clothing that just made her feel absurdly uncomfortable and looked at Aimee as they headed to the next store. Of course, the older female wasn’t entirely sure where Victoria’s Secret WAS located. She laughed sheepishly. If it was obvious that Mia didn’t frequent the mall before, it was now. ”Umm, Aimee, you wouldn’t happen to know where Victoria’s Secret is, would you?”

[Aimee Reid]

Aimee was still inspecting the items hanging from the walls and racks. Nothing in this store would work...at least, not in her opinion. She hemmed and hawed for a few minutes, but ultimately decided against anything. She dragged Mia out of the store.

That sounds like a good idea. If you want to go to Victoria’s Secret, then we should go there. Besides, I believe they are currently having some sort of sale, if what my cousin June told me is correct.Umm, Aimee, you wouldn’t happen to know where Victoria’s Secret is, would you? Aimee laughed.

I must meet this cousin of yours. If she can get YOU to talk about Victoria's Secret, she's OK with me. Yeah, it's THIS way. You will learn it fast... Because Aimee shopped there sometimes, and also because she had PLANS for Mia in the future. Aimee led the way, talking to Mia.

Yeah, it's the Semi Annual sale. Usually, there are some buy one-get one deals. I don't shop at VS a lot-I think their clothes are stupid, and Spencer and Daddy would have a heart attack each if I wore their bras. I WANT one of the push-ups, though. A polka dotted one. With matching ruffly panties. I DO like their makeup, though... Aimee stopped in front of the boudoir-inspired store.

Here we are... She entered the store, and made a beeline for the sets. Look for blue. Or RED! Anything that screams Paige, or "take me now"...

[SSA Mia Dearden]

I must meet this cousin of yours. If she can get YOU to talk about Victoria's Secret, she's OK with me. Yeah, it's THIS way. You will learn it fast...

Mia couldn’t help but be swept away by the powerful force that was Aimee Reid. She thought about how Aimee would probably get along pretty well with most of her family members, especially June. Her cousin was just drop dead gorgeous and a rather successful business woman. She had her own boutique in Savannah, which did very well. It catered to a lot of different kinds of people’s budgets, while keeping the quality the same across the board. It made sense that her cousin would know of a sale at VS.

Yeah, it's the Semi Annual sale. Usually, there are some buy one-get one deals. I don't shop at VS a lot-I think their clothes are stupid, and Spencer and Daddy would have a heart attack each if I wore their bras. I WANT one of the push-ups, though. A polka dotted one. With matching ruffly panties. I DO like their makeup, though...

Mia nodded as Aimee tugged her along, just silently agreeing with what the teenager was saying. She herself didn’t shop at the store very much herself. She didn’t normally need to get new underwear though. She took good care of what she had. But, she had outgrown her current bras. The blonde decided to not mention that to the teen though. Goodness knew what Aimee would try and get her to buy.

”I don’t see the big deal with you wearing a bra from there. They are high quality and quite cute. Not to mention, I doubt that you intend to show it to anyone.” She really didn’t see why where Aimee was such a big deal. She knew that she had a bit of a confidence boost when she was wearing cute underwear. It was like a wonderful secret that she got to keep all to herself. She was not going to mention that though.

The pair stopped in front of the store. Here we are... Mia couldn’t help but gulp as she looked at the store. At least here, there were places and things she could look at that were not skimpy little pieces of fabric.

Look for blue. Or RED! Anything that screams Paige, or "take me now"... Mia’s face turned bright red at Aimee’s statement. She didn’t know Paige very well, and was unsure what something that screamed “take me now” looked like. The blonde wasn’t sure that she WANTED to know what that looked like. However, looking for something red or blue worked. So, she went over to the sets and started looking. She did find a few sets that she liked that were in her size that she kept pulled out. Her face was still red, but not as red as when she walked into the store.

She held up a red push up bra to Aimee, to see if she liked it. ”What about this?” The one set that she had in hand that wasn’t red or blue was the one she liked for herself. It was white and had lace. It was her size and on sale too. She hid it behind the other ones to keep Aimee from seeing it. The girl could be nosy.

[Aimee Reid]

Aimee was no longer really listening to Mia. She was transformed, drawn in by the lure of satin and lace. She sighed a bit-she would like to own some of this. Underneath her hard core, trendy exterior, though, lurked a girl not that different from Mia. She was a bit square, a bit conservative, a "nice girl" in spite of her past. Plus, her father would have a cow. He didn't like Aimee to show too much skin, and he DEFINITLY wasn't OK with the fact that she was sexually active.

I don’t see the big deal with you wearing a bra from there. They are high quality and quite cute. Not to mention, I doubt that you intend to show it to anyone. HA. Actually, that's EXACTLY what she intended to do. She sighed, though.

My father is conservative, and refuses to acknowledge that I am growing up. She shrugged as they found the store. Aimee made a beeline for the perfumes, first, spraying herself with ALL of them, deciding she liked the Glamourous one the best. Then, she turned to the unmentionables, and begin to flip through the rows of bras in a rapid flicking movement.

Mia interrupted her, holding some bra sets.

What about this? Aimee pursed her lips for a moment, then nodded and smiled.

Both of those work...Hey. WE should look for stuff for US, too....I mean, if YOU gave me permission, Spencer wouldn't mind, because he likes you... She said this with a smile. She had a few plans for Mia. She plucked a couple of not-too-wild sets in Mia's size, and handed them to the blonde.

I guessed a 32B. Go try THESE on. You don't even have to show me, Aimee offered. She turned back to the sets, deciding on a purple one that might work.

[SSA Mia Dearden]

Both of those work...Hey. WE should look for stuff for US, too....I mean, if YOU gave me permission, Spencer wouldn't mind, because he likes you..
Mia wasn’t entirely sure about this whole thing. She wanted out, like ten minutes ago. She was all of the sudden highly uncomfortable. But, she couldn’t just back out now. She bit her lip as Aimee shoved two sets of underwear that were actually pretty conservative and much more Mia’s taste into her arms.
” I guessed a 32B. Go try THESE on. You don't even have to show me,” Mia just turned a shade of pink and nodded. She went into the changing rooms and begrudgingly tried on the sets of undergarments. The black set, she was not too fond of. The pink one, however, she liked. She even stood and looked at herself in it. She had to take it off and go out to see Aimee after putting her clothes back on.

She looked at the floor and practically whispered. ”I like the pink one. You promise not to tell Spencer about this, right?” The thought of him knowing about her getting underwear, it just made her face turn red.

[Aimee Reid]

As Mia went into the dressing room, Aimee picked a set for herself. Nothing here was really up her alley as a gift for Paige, but there was ONE more store to try. So she wasn't too bummed out. She chose one she liked, and tossed in a lipgloss as she waited for Mia. She wondered if Mia would ever feel comfortable. She wondered what made the older blonde so skittish. She was a bit like a kitten-soft and huggable, but so afraid of the world.

Soon, Mia reappeared, and Aimee held up her hanger.

I just need to pay for this...As they headed for a register, Mia spoke up.

I like the pink one. You promise not to tell Spencer about this, right? Aimee laughed.

Of course not. Trust me, I don't tell Spencer HALF the stuff I do. And generally, he doesn't WANT to know, I am sure. She paid for her things, using a bit of the money she'd earned from planning the Christmas party for everyone. The money her father sent was put into a fund for her to use for college, but anything else was spending money for her.

ONE more store. Then we can leave. Aimee led the way out of Victoria's Secret, and on to Bellissma, a local chain boutique.