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Post by jessie on Apr 22, 2011 18:43:48 GMT -6
This story is for Sanda, she loved the show the Odd Couple. I did too, I just bought season 1 of it. This is a little different , this is a story with Luke and Reid. I know in the original series the two characters, Oscar and Felix, were roommates, and friends only. This story will be a little different, they first become roommates, than friends, than they might take it to the next level. ;D
Chapter 1
Reid moved to Oakdale from Dallas, he was staying at a Hotel. He hated it but he didn't mind that someone else was cleaning up after him. He knew he needed to find a place of his own, living out of a hotel wasn't healthy for him. He grabbed a newspaper, and was looking at the classified ads. He was looking at the write ups and locations of the homes.. He grabbed the phone, and dialed a number, waiting to see if someone would answer.
"Hello"
"Hello I'm calling about the room for rent in your house"
"Oh yes it isn't taken yet, I just put the ad in the paper yesterday"
"Have you had any callers yet"?
"No, you are my first"
"Well I have the day off work today, I'm a Doctor at Oakdale Memorial"
"A Doctor cool, I don't have to work until 3, you can drop by now if you like"
"Sure I can be there in 1 hour, my name is Reid , you are Luke right"?
"Yes Luke, see you soon Reid"
'Bye". Reid hung up, and ran in the shower, and came out changing. He hoped this place, is what he needs, because he hated house or apartment hunting. He grabbed his wallet, and car keys, and left the hotel. He was driving to Luke's place, but he was starving, he should have ordered some breakfast up. He stopped at a Donut shop, he ran in he ordered two coffees, with Cream and sugar on the side. He hoped Luke liked coffee if not he was drinking two. Reid laughed to himself, he could handle that he did love his coffee. He ordered 1/2 dozen donuts, he picked the ones he loved the best. He walked out getting in his car, he was off to Luke's place.
Luke was cleaning up, he didn't expect calls so soon. He would love a roommate to share his house. It was to big for just one person. He wanted someone to help out with the housecleaning, he sure hoped Reid was not a slob. He knew summer was coming he would enjoy someone to BBQ with him, and he had a pool, that was a plus with expected tenants. He heard the door bell, he looked in the mirror, fixing his hair. He ran over to the door opening it. Luke smiled, "Oh that was fast, OMG you brought coffee, oh I could use one of those"
"Oh these are mine, did you want a coffee"? Luke was shocked, but started to laugh, making Reid laugh.
"Just kidding, of course this coffee is for you, and I bought some donuts".
"Donuts oh Reid, there is healthier choices"
"Oh no you are a health nut"
Luke smiled, "You are a Doctor, your not"?
"No I eat what I enjoy, and I enjoy donuts" Luke smiled, "Lets have our coffee, than we can look around, and you can decide if you would like to move in". Reid smiled, as he followed him to the kitchen.
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Post by Sanda on Apr 22, 2011 22:35:57 GMT -6
Great start to your new story Jessie. I LOVE the TV show The Odd Couple. I LOVE the idea of Reid and Luke being roomates first, then friends, and eventually taking it to the next level. ;D Jessie I wouldn't mind it if you have Luke spraying airfresher around Reid like Felix did with Oscar on the orginal The Odd Couple. I so wish that they would make a remake of The Odd Couple and have Eric and Van play Oscar and Felix. LOL ;D
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Post by melindajo2000 on Apr 23, 2011 11:57:07 GMT -6
graet start tp your new story Jessie this is going to be a lot of fun I can tell already
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Post by jessie on Apr 23, 2011 20:54:55 GMT -6
Chapter 2
Reid and Luke sat at the table having a donut, and coffee. Luke smiled, "How would I know you love sugar in your coffee Reid"?
"Why do I look like a Sweet Guy"?
"Yeah you do actually, you brought in donuts, not muffins or bagels".
"Oh man live a little Luke, have a donut you want one admit it". Luke took a donut, and took a bite, and smiled, "It is good, but I will have to jog for 1 hour later to burn it off"
Reid smiled, "I like to jog when I have time"
"Great there is a beach near here, you can jog with me sometimes".
"Sounds great, how much do you charge for a month"?
"Oh I guess that is important, well you are a Doctor, so I will say $700.00 does that seem fair"?
"Well it depends, how big is my living space"?
"Well you have to share the kitchen, you have your own bathroom in your room. We have a wonderful backyard, we both have full access to that. The living room well it has to be shared too, but if you have a girl over, or friends, I would make myself disappear"
Reid smiled, "I wouldn't I would join you, I love free food". Luke sat back, "You are very honest Reid"
"Yeah but if you have someone over, I will disappear too".
"Ok the food we can either share the cost, or you can buy your own food"?
"Well I don't mind sharing, but you have to buy things I enjoy too"
"Sure we will make a list, but don't make your part all junk deal"
"Deal".
"Come on lets go upstairs, I will show you the room ". They walked upstairs, Luke's place was lovely, Reid thought the room was amazing. He even had his own balcony, which he knew he would love in the summer. Luke showed him the bathroom, it had a tub , shower, and it was fairly big, not small like his place in Dallas.
Luke smiled, "Let me show you the basement". They went downstairs, it had a big screen TV which made Reid happy.
"OMG this is going to be perfect for my sports games, I love hockey , baseball, oh just about any sport"
"Oh I'm a movie freak, but you can have this TV for the big games. Reid walked over to Luke's DVD collection. "Oh God you have Charlie's Angels, Luke are you for real"?
"Well I love Farrah Fawcett, so I bought season 1."
"Sure , oh Jefferson's is cool, oh I loved, Marcus Welby, you like this"?
"Yeah me and my Dad love that show, so I bought the DVDs. I love old shows better than some of the new shows out"
"Oh your movie selection is not my taste"
"What you don't like classics"?
"Yeah like Rocky, Dirty Harry, and Bull Durham to name a few". Luke smiled, "I like those films too Reid, lets go up, and I will show you the backyard". They ran upstairs, and went outside. Reid walked over, "OMG this pool is beautiful, I love it"
"Yeah it is nice in the summer"
"You really keep this place in great shape, do you hire someone"?
"No, I do it myself Reid"
"No way"
"Yeah way, you will chip in, my last roommate helped out"
"Oh man, I don't do yards"
"Well than you do the inside of the house".
"I will load the dishwasher, that would be cool"
"I don't have a dishwasher, I find them a waste of time"
"No dishwasher that is crazy, I will buy one"
"No, I don't want one, don't worry, we will work everything out".
"I think I would love it here, when can I move in"?
"Anytime but tomorrow would be great"
"Tomorrow sounds great, I will write you a cheque for the first and last month rent"
"Sounds good lets go in". They walked in, to finalize the deal between them.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Apr 23, 2011 21:16:17 GMT -6
I'm glad he's moving in and I hope things go smoothly , I like this story already Jessie
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Post by Sanda on Apr 23, 2011 21:39:00 GMT -6
I am glad that Reid is moving in with Luke as well. IMO $700.00 is quite alot of money for rent. I hope that Reid is getting a huge paycheck from Oakdale Memorial Hospital since Oakdale is a podunk town. LOL Jessie, is Luke loaded in this story like he was on the show.
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Post by jessie on Apr 27, 2011 21:25:02 GMT -6
Chapter 3
The next Day Luke was drinking coffee when he heard a car stop outside his house. He walked to the door, seeing Reid getting out of the car. He smiled, "Hey great timing you can help me get my stuff out of the car".
Luke put his shoes on, and went out , and helped him with his luggage. He had 3 suitcases, a few bags, and some personal items. He didn't have any furniture, he was living out of a hotel, he was going to buy some stuff. Luke smiled, "Wow not much stuff, you really travel light".
"Well I just got here a few weeks ago. I have been living out of a hotel, so I didn't have furniture. I sold everything in Dallas, I didn't want to ship it, just what I have here. I will buy stuff as needed".
"Well basically you just have to decorate your room, the house is already furnished."
"Can I buy a lazy boy chair for the living room, I love them"
"Sure you can put it over there, I have a favourite chair too".
"That one there"?
"Yeah that is mine, remember that". Reid walked over sitting on it, making Luke laugh. "You really are a bad boy, whatever Reid but remember I will like the lazy boy chair too". Reid jumped up, "Just kidding, I can use that bed in my room until, I get one right"?
"Sure you don't have to buy one if you don't want to".
"Thanks I probably will, do you have a snack to eat, I'm starving moving is hard"?
"You only have 3 suitcases, 2 bags, and that box Reid"
"Yeah I know it was a killer moving it"
"Shouldn't we take this stuff up to your room first"?
"Why OMG it is bothering you seeing the mess"?
"No I'm fine but it would be nice to get you settled first"
"I'm fine I'm starving, lets eat". Reid walked to the kitchen, Luke looked at the stuff in the hallway. He hated seeing the mess, but he walked into the kitchen. Reid grabbed the peanut butter down, and grabbed a banana off the counter. He dipped the banana into the peanut butter.
"OMG no Reid please that is gross".
"Oh Banana and Peanut butter are so perfect together"
"Don't dunk it in the jar, that is gross"
"Oh sorry", Reid got a fork, taking a big hunk of peanut butter, and eating it. Luke stomach did a somersault watching him.
"Reid you have awful tastes, oh we are total opposites"
"Oh God who made those cookies over there"?
"My Grandma Emma why"?
"Are they Peanut butter chocolate chip"?
"Yeah"
"Oh can I have those last 2"?
"Oh they are my favorites"
"Oh please I'm a guest". Reid smiled
"No you are my roommate, not a guest"
"Are you kidding, I can't have those cookies"?
"You can have one only". Reid walked over picking one up, "Oh these are heavenly, does she bring treats over often"?
"Yes for me"
"Well we are roommates, I can't wait to meet Grandma Emma". Luke turned his back, Reid grabbed the other cookie eating it . Luke turned, "Would you like a coffee with your cookie"?
"Sure double double". Luke put his hands on his hips, "OMG you ate it"?
"What OMG I did".
Luke laughed, "OMG you are going to drive me crazy"
Luke turned putting water in the kettle, Reid was watching him move. He smiled , he loved driving Luke crazy, because he was so cute, and Reid was so happy they were going to be roommates.
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Post by Sanda on Apr 27, 2011 21:59:32 GMT -6
Cute update Jessie. Reid and Luke are soo cute and adorable together as roommates. I LOVE to eat peanut butter out of the jar with a fork like Reid. ;D
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Post by Sanda on Apr 28, 2011 12:52:10 GMT -6
Jessie, I just to wanted to say again how much I LOVE this story and thank you for writing it for me.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Apr 28, 2011 18:27:43 GMT -6
this was a cute chapter, Reid letting his true colors show already, hope he doesnt drive Luke too crazy lol good job Jessie I like this story already
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Post by jessie on Apr 28, 2011 19:42:42 GMT -6
Chapter 4
They drank their coffee, and than Luke helped Reid take his stuff up to his room. He asked Reid if he needed any help putting stuff in the closet?
"No I can manage thanks anyway".
"I'm going out for a swim, if you care to join me later, I will be out back"
"Sure I will think about it". Luke walked out going to his room to change, and went downstairs. Reid opened his suitcase, throwing stuff into the drawers. He was happy that Luke didn't mind him using his dresser or bed. He threw his shoes in the closet, and hung up some of his shirts and pants. He looked out the window seeing Luke standing by the pool. He leaned on the window ledge, he laughed, "Oh God Luke was gorgeous, and straight, what am I thinking"? Reid laid on the bed, and shut his eyes, he heard Luke jump in the pool. Reid got up grabbing his swim trunks putting them on. He walked downstairs, and went outside.
"Oh you unpacked already"?
"Yeah I just kicked everything under my bed, and in the closet".
"You are kidding right"?
"No, I'm a slob but don't worry, I will keep my door shut".
"Oh God Reid you are really scaring me"
"Why"?
"Forget it, the water is perfect". Reid jumped in dumping water all over Luke.
"You are insane Reid Oliver"
"Oh sorry, I'm not very dainty like"
"Yeah I noticed". Luke jumped out of the pool, "I'm getting a cola would you like one"?
"Well I don't have to work today, I would prefer a beer".
"Sure I will get you a beer". Reid swam a few laps, he jumped out when Luke came out putting the beer on the table. Reid grabbed a towel on the table, wrapping it around him, and sat down.
"It is nice out today". Luke said
"Yes it is, your pool is wonderful, I have never had a pool before"
"Oh my Parents didn't either, but my Grandma Lucinda has one. My Grandma Emma has a pond, so I didn't really need one"
"You are rich Luke, I can see it".
"I'm well off does it matter"
"No Richie Rich, I'm a little jealous that is all"
"You are not bad off you are a Doctor"
"Yeah in Oakdale, I make big bucks"
"You probably do, but lets not talk about money"
"Luke what are you making for dinner"?
"Me, you can BBQ, it is right over there. I took a couple of steaks out".
T Bones"? Reid grinned
"Yeah actually they are, would you rather have a hot dog"?
"No T Bones are fine". They both laugh, as Reid took a sip of beer.
"Oh man this beer is low cal beer, come on Richie Rich".
"OMG you have anything nice to say"?
"I'm kidding, but you really are a health food freak right"?
"I'm healthy yes, I'm going for a swim". Luke got up , throwing his towel on the chair. He walked over , diving into the pool, while Reid watched, loving every minute of it.
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Post by Sanda on Apr 28, 2011 20:43:24 GMT -6
Cute update Jessie. I LOVE it that Reid called Luke Richie Rich in this chapter. I LOVE this story soo much.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Apr 28, 2011 21:14:57 GMT -6
love this chapter, their differences are showing up already
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Post by jessie on May 13, 2011 21:00:46 GMT -6
Chapter 5
Luke got out of the pool, Reid was having a beer, wearing his sunglasses. He watched Luke walking across the lawn, oh he was cute. Reid shut his eyes, he had to get those thoughts out of his head. Luke walked out, "I'm making the steaks now, maybe you can make the salad"?
"No you go for it, I'm fine right here". Luke turned laughing, Reid was lazy, he put the BBQ on, and shut the lid, and went inside. He grabbed the salad stuff , he was glad he had cut the veggies up already. He washed the veggies, putting them in the salad. He put a cover over it bringing it outside. He brought the plates, and the cutlery, and set up the picnic table. He walked over putting the steaks, and the baked potato on the BBQ. He looked over, at Reid , "You enjoying yourself Doc"?
"Yeah I'm having a lovely time, I'm looking forward to dinner"
"This won't happen every night Reid"
"Oh really I thought that was part of the deal". Luke laughed, "Oh don't go there, I'm not your slave".
"I don't consider it being that Luke, you are just being kind to your guest".
"Guest you are living here Reid Oliver, get your butt up, and get our drinks". Reid jumped up, "Oh man , I was having such a relaxing time". He walked into the house , "What do you want to drink"?
"A Beer ".
"Ok " Reid grabbed two beers, and walked out to the yard. He put the beers down, than walked over to the BBQ.
"Oh that smells so good".
"Yeah it does, I'm using my Grandma's special spice recipe"
"You are quite the handy man Luke"
"Yes I can cook and clean, I see I have to teach you a few things"
"Naw I'm fine". Reid walked over sitting at the table, Luke brought the steaks, and the baked potatoes over. "Here hope it is cooked the way you like it"?
"Yes it looks fine, thank you". Reid was eating before Luke sat down. They were quiet but Reid smiled, "OMG this is so good"
"Oh gross your mouth is full"
"Oh God Luke does everything gross you out"?
"Yeah pretty much, I hate people talking with their mouths full"
"Oh we have a problem than".
Luke laughed, "Really you just realized that". Reid licked his fingers, Luke pointed to the napkin, "Oh you shouldn't lick your fingers, you should know better"
"Why I washed my hands, in the pool"
"Oh God Reid your a Doctor".
"Oh man if I scratch it is really going to bother you"
"You dare I will lose it". Reid was laughing, "I'm just bugging you, take a chill pill"
"Chill pill Reid , I haven't heard that since grade 2"
"Really I love that line, I use it a lot".
Luke smiled, "Your last roommate, did he kill himself"?
"No he drank himself silly". Reid lifted his beer drinking it. Luke smiled, "Oh this is going to be a fun summer".
"Yeah it will, I will keep you hopping". Luke smiled as Reid leaned over, "What is for dessert Luke"?
"Oh man Reid if I didn't like you". He got up going into the house, Reid whispered, "I like you to kid".
To be continued
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Post by Sanda on May 13, 2011 21:26:15 GMT -6
Cute update Jessie. OMG Reid's bad habits would drive me crazy like they do Luke. ;D Reid should have washed his hands in the sink before he ate his dinner. I would have told Reid that the pool water isn't very clean. LOL
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