And I'll never be the same

HIya! I'm Elise Lopez, daughter of Sam and Diana, sister of many. Vegetarian, lover of Frank Sinatra, naps, and black coffee. Currently a dance major at Tiziano University. Love is a ruthless game unless you play it good and right. ♫

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FTF// NORAH & ELISE

[norahberry]

“I won’t, I promise.” She breathed out, it seemed as if her heart was beating out of her chest, but she didn’t mind. The young Italian let out a small whine as the other pulled away from her, a laugh coming then when their temples pressed together. She wanted more, to drown out the screaming in her mind with nothing but the smell of the others sweet smell. It was as she was nearly straddling her waist, pressing her lips fleeting across her jawline, eyes fluttering close. 

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Norah was like a breath of fresh air-- like she’d been drowning her while life and suddenly she could breathe. Elise gripped tighter at the back of her shirt, a low whine pulling from her throat as Norah pressed closer, the two of them flush against each other. They had to stop-- she knew they did, they were in the library, someone could come by, hell- they hadn’t even been on a date yet and Elise wanted to do this right. “Norah.” She murmurs, voice low and just a little rough. Her hands untwisted, and came up to gently cup Noah’s face, tracing the curve of her cheekbone, guiding her carefully so they could lock eyes properly. “Go on a date with me.”

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FTF// NORAH & ELISE

[norahberry]

It was odd to feel such a comfort from the smallest of touch? Because as she felt the tips of the others nails over her thigh, it brought a calmness to her- one that she didn’t even want to realize. “Sun.” Norah repeated, a blush dusting her tanned cheeks before her eyes closed at the other womans touch. “You’re beautiful Elise.” Norah said against the kiss, letting her lips drag across her jaw to the crook of her neck- keeping her arms wrapped around her neck. “And I don’t want to let go of this beautiful thing, no.”

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“Don’t let me go.” Her words were nearly nothing more than an exhalation-- only heard in their close proximity. Norah had taken her heart, so easily, plucked it from her chest. Everything pulled her closer to the other woman, and it took all she had to stop, to disconnect their lips and let theirforeheads press together-- though the moment was fleeting, and her eyelids fluttered as Norah pressed herself closer, she in turn letting her arms wind around Norah’s waist, twisting into the fabric at her back.

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FTF// NORAH & ELISE

[norahberry]

“I on’t know what that means. Norah muttered softly, a laugh leaving her lips as the grip on the others hair loosened and she just held her close, moving herself ever so gracefully so she was half sitting across Elise’s lap- wanting her closer, needing her all the more closer to her. “Hello.” She breathed out, pressing her lips lightly across the other womans jaw, letting her lips ghost over tanned skin before pressing them down. “I can’t– la vostra pelle in modo morbido, dolce.” Her accent was thick, words whispered- as if she didn’t want to ruin the small bubble they had created. “Your skin, so soft- so sweet….”

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Elise let her hands fall from their place at Norah’s back, instead letting her palms rest on the other’s thigh, tracing little patterns absently. “You are my sun.” She hums lightly, leaning into Norah’s touch. “Hi there.” She mumbles in response, bumping her nose gently against Norah’s. Her cheeks flushed at the other girl’s words, turning her head to connect their lips again soundly. “You’re beautiful.” She murmured against soft lips, the edges of her lips turned up just so.

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FTF// NORAH & ELISE

[norahberry]

“I on’t know what that means. Norah muttered softly, a laugh leaving her lips as the grip on the others hair loosened and she just held her close, moving herself ever so gracefully so she was half sitting across Elise’s lap- wanting her closer, needing her all the more closer to her. “Hello.” She breathed out, pressing her lips lightly across the other womans jaw, letting her lips ghost over tanned skin before pressing them down. “I can’t– la vostra pelle in modo morbido, dolce.” Her accent was thick, words whispered- as if she didn’t want to ruin the small bubble they had created. “Your skin, so soft- so sweet….”

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Elise let her hands fall from their place at Norah’s back, instead letting her palms rest on the other’s thigh, tracing little patterns absently. “You are my sun.” She hums lightly, leaning into Norah’s touch. “Hi there.” She mumbles in response, bumping her nose gently against Norah’s. Her cheeks flushed at the other girl’s words, turning her head to connect their lips again soundly. “You’re beautiful.” She murmured against soft lips, the edges of her lips turned up just so.

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FTF// NORAH & ELISE

[norahberry]

Was she misreading things? Maybe it was all an act of pity- but then Ellie was kissing her back and it silenced every thought in her mind but the smell of her perfume, the way her hands felt on her arms; how she seemed to melt against her. Arms slipped around to wrap around her neck, hands curling slight into long brown locks that met her touch before the need to breath became needed. But she didn’t want to let go, her temple pressed once more to hers as her lips ghosted just in front of the other. “Elise– bellezza, la bellezza Elise ”

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Her head was spinning in the best of ways when they’d finally separated-- a goofy little grin making her dimples show as she looked at Norah with bright eyes-- hearteyes, the only way to describe it. “Usted es mi sol, Norah.  No me quema, por favor.” Her words were more to herself than anything, only a mumble as her hands curled further into the fabric at Norah’s back, needing to feel the girl closer.

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FTF// NORAH & ELISE

[norahberry]

Was she misreading things? Maybe it was all an act of pity- but then Ellie was kissing her back and it silenced every thought in her mind but the smell of her perfume, the way her hands felt on her arms; how she seemed to melt against her. Arms slipped around to wrap around her neck, hands curling slight into long brown locks that met her touch before the need to breath became needed. But she didn’t want to let go, her temple pressed once more to hers as her lips ghosted just in front of the other. “Elise– bellezza, la bellezza Elise ”

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Her head was spinning in the best of ways when they’d finally separated-- a goofy little grin making her dimples show as she looked at Norah with bright eyes-- hearteyes, the only way to describe it. “Usted es mi sol, Norah.  No me quema, por favor.” Her words were more to herself than anything, only a mumble as her hands curled further into the fabric at Norah’s back, needing to feel the girl closer.

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[norahberry]

She felt lighter, as if telling Ellie about her lifted something off her shoulders– being this close to her, she saw everything; the flight freckle under her eyes, how smooth her sin was- she honestly was breathtaking. “Thank you for being with me.” She muttered, she couldnt help iit– her eyes traveled down to her lips, how full they looked, and before she could think of it- overthink, she pressed her lips sweetly to the dancers.

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“There’s nowhere else I’d rather be.” Her words were soft, barely audible if Norah hadn’t been as close as she was. Elise could barely hear over the rush of her blood in her ears-- the last time she’d been open with someone like this, it left her broken. Did she want this? She didn’t know. But Norah gave her no more time to over think-- and her lips were so soft. Without even realizing, she melted into Norah’s touch, easily returning her kiss with a low, contented sigh. 

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FTF// NORAH & ELISE

[norahberry]

Norah didn’t say anything, she felt relished in the act of being held; feeling strong, secure arms around her small frame and it was as if that was the one thing keeping her together at that point. Seeing the smile, she gave another in return, smoothing her thumbs over Elise’s cheeks. “And I want to thank you.” She muttered, pressing her temple to hers– nudging her nose lightly. “As do I for you.”

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Her heart thudded heavily against her ribcage, butterflies fluttering in her stomach at their close proximity. “I hate what the universe has done to you. But...I’m so happy, that you’re here..right now-- with me.” 

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[norahberry]

She didn’t know what to say, the kindness- the tenderness the other woman was showing her was something she never allowed anyone to ever give her. As if on cue, her arms wrapped tighter around Elise– pressing herself nearly flush against her, the fall and rise of her chest calming the racing thoughts in her mind. “I love them too, so much.” She breathed out, pulling back ever so slightly to take Elise’s face into her hands, hazel eyes meeting hers. “Thank you.”

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“They know you do.” She murmured, her hold on Norah strong, but still careful, and almost gentle. Steady, as Norah needed her to be. Elise would be the calm in her storm whenever Norah needed her to be. Suddenly faced with shining hazel eyes, she gave a slightly crooked little smile, hoping to coax one from the other girl. “Don’t thank me. I want to be here for you.” 

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[norahberry]

Norah couldn’t describe the feeling when Elise wrapped her arms around her- her body stilled for a moment before seeming to melt into the embrace, arms winding around her neck. “I miss them terribly, I miss my home– but I fear I will never be able to handle going back. It was horrid, being sent to another country- another family; only to learn now they are terrible, horrid people; I need something to grasp onto that I can actually hold.” The tears falling from her eyes soaked through the others shirt, the Italian making no movement to wipe them. “It is not fair, but then again this world isn’t sometimes. I’m trying to live my life for them, I can only do that.”

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Elise simply hugged Norah closer, fingers curling into the fabric at her back. “Hold onto me, then.” She murmured, nuzzling her nose into the smaller woman’s curls. It was such a strange juxtaposition; the newness of each interaction, with the feeling of having known Norah for her whole life. “They love you. Wherever they are-- that love never dies. And if nothing else, hold onto that.” 

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FTF// NORAH & ELISE

[norahberry]

“Not a care, and then get offended if you ask them to shush.” Norah thought of all the nights with her mother, the laughter- singing, dancing; it made her heart hurt in a way she never really allowed herself to feel. Keeping her eyes closed, Norah played with the others fingers before speaking. “My entire family was killed when I was 16, my mother, my papa- my two brothers.” The words felt odd coming from her mouth, as if it wasn’t her even saying it- but in a way it did eel good to say it aloud. 

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“There’s never any winning with them.” Elise nodded slightly, shifting closer to Norah. As she spoke, her chest squeezed painfully-- she couldn’t imagine losing her family in such a way, the though making her blood run cold. “I’m sorry.” She murmured simply, not a single hint of pity in her words. Only care, warmth and support. Turning slightly, Elise slipped both arms around Norah’s waist, not saying anything more. There was nothing else to say.

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[norahberry]

“She was very lively, very uhm– loud, could hear her before you saw her.” She laughed lightly, more or less tucking her head against the crook of the others neck, letting out a long breath. “I never talk of it, it might be good– I don’t know. I simply don’t wish for you to take pity.”

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“My abuela was just like that-- I never got to sleep in when I was at her house, always so loud with no care at all.” Elise matched Norah’s soft laughter, unable to help the way her lips curved up just so. “I would never pity you. Never.”

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[norahberry]

“It feels like  have none, I miss my mother– you would of liked her, I believe everyone did.” Speaking of that, the Italian closed her eyes for a moment, a small shuddering breath leaving her lips at the feeling of lips over her head. “I am not sad, okay– maybe a bit, I am.. I don’t exactly know.”

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“She must have been amazing if you came from her.” Elise hummed sweetly, squeezing Norah’s hand gently. “We don’t have to talk about it if you don’t want to. We can sit here and talk about stupid things like who went home on Big Brother, or we can go for a walk, whatever you want.” 

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[norahberry]

“Not very much no, she’s been busy with her new girlfriend I believe– I found out she went back to Jersey through social media a week and a bit ago, she didn’t even tell me.” Norah said softly, her voice breaking slightly on the last word before she felt Ellie sit next to her, she was thankful for the hand still in her own and she lifted it to press to her lips, a sigh leaving them softly. “It doesn’t, like I said– I am not family, it is a family thing– it’s confusing, very odd. It’s okay, this helps.” She assured her, leaning her head against Ellie’s shoulder.

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“Blood doesn’t make a family, cariño.” Her words were a low hum, her other hand coming up to trace little patterns on Norah’s wrist. Turning her head just so, Elise pressed her lips to the crown of the girl’s head. “I’m glad that I can help, even just a little. I don’t like seeing you sad.” 

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FTF// NORAH & ELISE

[norahberry]

Maybe it was her tired state, the exhaustion sweeping over her body that made her a little but more open– or maybe he found a bit of comfort in the other; so much that she laced their fingers together- smoothing her thumb too and from the skin it’s touch met. “My si– Quinn, Quinn is my roommate and I just haven’t been able to see her in long time, people whom I spent a bit of time with, was close to, we’re having a bit of trouble, or well- Im not, they are- but no one told me, but I’m not family so…” She knew it must of been a bit confusing, and if she was being honest she wasn’t making much sense to herself either.

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It was surprising, how natural the touch felt-- like she’d been doing it for years, holding Norah’s hand, the affectionate touch leaving a pleasant warmth in her chest. “Have you spoken to her at all? Quinn, I mean. Though it’s no excuse, it might be something tough for her to talk about?” Shifting some, Elise kept her hand linked with Norah’s as she sat down next to her, knees pulled up to her chest with her chin rested on top of them. “If it involves you, they should be keeping you in the loop. I wish I could do something to help.”

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FTF// NORAH & ELISE

[norahberry]

“I’m giving Ren  break, I sleep her some nights– I hide under the bean bags.” Norah muttered mostly to herself before her eyes opened once more; a small smile tugging at her lips at the sight that greeted her. “Hi there.” She said, leaning her head back against the bookcase, taking a moment before placing her hand over the taller womans. “How are you Miss Elise?”

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Elise quirked an eyebrow, worry settling in quickly. “Why haven’t you slept in your dorm? Is something wrong?” She hesitated slightly, gaze shifting down quickly to look at their hands, a light blush colouring her cheeks. “I’m fine. Are you okay? Y’know, if you need anything I’m here.” 

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FTF// NORAH & ELISE

[norahberry]

Norah was struggling, no matter how many hours she meditated– she spent in places that brought her happiness, it seemed that she couldn’t shake the feeling of her families mess. Part of her was hurt from the whole event– the other was that no one was speaking to her about it before, it took Judy to speak to her, not Quinn, not Delilah, not her sisters….. she hadn’t been to her dorm room in weeks, either staying in a crook in the library or with Ren; she forced the other mother to hold her- any type of comfort soothing her racing mind. 

As she read another textbook, she felt her eyelids grow heavier and heavier and before she knew it she was fast asleep; wrapped in a large sweater and leggings; hair a mess of natural curls, no make-up, dark circles under her eyes- she ha look better. What seemed like moments, when in reality it was 2 or so hours she felt a hand on her knee- eyes slipping open before closing once more, a hum leaving her lips.

“I’m sleepy, I’m sleeping…”

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Elise chuckled lightly, squeezing the girl’s knee gently before shaking again. “I can see that, but I’m certain a bed will be more comfortable.” When Norah’s eyes fluttered again, she smiled a little bigger at how utterly adorable her bleary gaze looked. “Hey there, sleepy.” She greeted softly, dimples showing just slightly.