Lorraine

[lorrainemelwood]

awilderguardian​:

Just out of curiosity, who all is participating in this weekends craft show and bake off.  I’m trying to get an idea for what kind of crafts will be featured…. for reasons.

I’m so sorry for the late response, Alec, but I must say the Craft Fair was incredible this year. Gabriel and I walked around, and found so many cute knickknacks. It was inspirational. I’m not the craftiest of people, but I’d love to learn a thing or two. Did you find anything you liked?

[lorrainemelwood]

Gabriel, darling, the shoes are so beautiful! I love them, my sweetheart, and of course I will go to the Sadie Hawkins with you! I love that you asked, my sweet boy. How are you feeling? How was your day? @theguardiangabriel

[lorrainemelwood]

theguardiangabriel​:

An entire wishlist of shoes?  I think I need to learn more about shoes…

Mhmm, I do.  I really do.  You’re stunning; truly.  Yes.  I can do that.  Here, take my belt, keep me from trying to reach out and touch you when you haven’t let me yet.  When I haven’t begged for you enough yet.  When I’m not desperate yet.  

Oh, yes. My darling, don’t you worry, I’ll teach you everything you need to know. Would you judge me, Gabriel, if I said a really good pair of shoes almost...Turns me on?

That’s what I like to hear, mi rey. Good boy, you know me. What are you waiting for, then? On your knees, Gabriel. Right here, at my feet. Your belt? How creative, my darling, you know I’ll use it should you step out of line. I see you, speaking to me like that, you know what those words do to me. What your words...Do, to me. Hands on your thighs, palms up, I want to be able to see them at all times. Tell me, darling, what are you thinking about right now? What do you want to do to me?

[lorrainemelwood]

theguardiangabriel​:

Good, because I swear I’ve been good.  A little shopping? Did you buy more shoes?  Do I need to build you another shoe rack beautiful?  

¡Ay!  Apparently  I’ve been very good.  Wow…. Come here, please, let me experience that…

Mmmmm, don’t tempt me my sweetheart. I do have an entire wishlist. 

Do you like what you see, handsome? I could do that...Or you could get on your knees for me, I could dance for you, slowly...Tease you....Until you beg me to let you touch me. Until you can’t take any more. Until you’re desperate for me. 

[lorrainemelwood]

theguardiangabriel​:

Alright mi reina.  I’m not in trouble right?   These are good things?

Good boy, Gabriel. Keep that up. You aren’t in trouble my darling...At least, not the kind of trouble you’re thinking of. I may have been doing a little shopping...

What do you think, mi rey.

[lorrainemelwood]

Gabriel, my sweetheart...Sit down. I have some things to show you. @theguardiangabriel​

[lorrainemelwood]

theguardiangabriel​:

Gabriel followed as Lorraine led him to the couch and he sat down at her motion for him to do so.  He didn’t hesitate when she climbed into lap and curled around him.  His arms went around her.  He listened, even though the words, and even the thoughts did very little to ease his own uncertainty.  Gabriel nodded his head.  “I did wonder if that is who BT was.  Especially given the ‘Rainy’ nickname.”  He pulled back.  “Why should you have told me?  What do I need to know?”  His brows furrowed.  “You aren’t responsible for other people’s actions.  I can’t do that.  But you know him better than I do, obviously, so you have to have some sort of idea. “  Gabriel shifted.  “Why did the relationship end?  Why did he leave, why did he come back,” he asked.  “Those might all hold some partial explanation at to why he would think it was okay to send those.  Even though you told him we’re bonded.  Do you think it was Blake?  Or do you think it was someone else?”  

Gabriel leaned back, letting his head fall onto the back of the couch.  He let go of Lorraine, as he brought his hands up to up at his temples.  “Who and why would someone want to stir up trouble between us feels like the first two questions.”  He wouldn’t rule it out himself; the uneasy feeling  the Guardian had felt since the food poisoning incident stirring itself back up.  It had settled since exams, since their bond. Since the overreaction conversation with Bijou.  He lifted his head and tipped Lorraine’s chin until he could bring them forehead to forehead, eye to eye.  “My Abuela always said people can’t stir up trouble that isn’t already there.  Yes, they can make people think things, other people, but the only two that matter are sitting right here, face to face.  Is there trouble?  I don’t think so but the idea of anyone disrespecting our bond that way isn’t a great feeling,” he admitted.  

Lorraine kept herself wrapped around Gabriel, holding tightly to him as he spoke, taking in everything he had to say. She nodded when he confessed he’d wondered if Blake’s initials were the ones on the card, having figured he would put two and two together. Lorraine leaned back a little when she was released, locking her eyes onto Gabriel’s. “I don’t know. It’s not necessarily relevant I suppose but I...I don’t know. Somehow feel like I should have told you. Like I should have said something, or at lest have made you aware. Perhaps that is just an anxiety, or a thought that you might have wanted to know something like that. I’m sorry if I’m mistaken.” She nodded, understanding what he was saying, though it was hard for her to process. Deep down she knew she wasn’t responsible for the actions of others, but everything in her experienced told her maybe there was something she could have done, though in that moment she wasn’t sure what. Gabriel’s questions came, and she did her best to work through them before answering, wanting to leave nothing out. “The relationship ended for a few reasons...We were together for about two years, we...Came into Brightwood as a couple. But, things changed here. We’re both Guardeds, first off. And it wasn’t as though either of us were ignorant to what that meant. But...It was more than that. He didn’t...” Sighing, she dropped her eyes, fiddling with her hands in her lap. “This is going to sound so cliche, but in a lot of ways he didn’t....We weren’t able to give each other what we needed. We weren’t for each other, fundamentally. He works a lot, I work a lot, and in those times when things got rough and I needed....He couldn’t be there.” She put things as simply as possible, without going into too much detail. “He left about a year ago, to work on a project overseas with his parents. He does production things for them, for their studio. Editing and whatnot. He came back because, well, he’s still a student. He still needs to graduate and find his soulmate.

Gabriel’s questions swirled in her mind. “I don’t know. I know Blake well. This sounds like him, like something he would say but...This doesn’t seem like something he would do. He’s not a homewrecker, first off. And, we’ve always both accepted that what we were wasn’t...Sustainable, long term. We both know the score. And I just don’t see what he’d get out of doing something like this, on either end.” Lorraine took her bottom lip between her teeth, thinking things over in her mind. It made her nervous that he’d let her go, that he wasn’t holding her, that he seemed to be pulling away, though maybe she was misinterpreting, letting her emotions get the better of her. Attempting to push those thoughts from her mind, she offered a small smile when her Guardian tipped her chin. “As always, your Abuela is right. I know that, you know that. There isn’t trouble, my darling, there isn’t. I love you, Gabriel. You’re my soulmate. When we think of these things in the easiest of terms...We were literally made for each other. I would never, never, never do anything to hurt or disrespect you, to risk anything about what we have. Blake may be my past, but you, you are my future.” Leaning forward, she pressed her lips to his, bringing her hands up to rest against his chest. “I wouldn’t be surprised if this was, in some way, connected to everything going on. Drive a wedge between Guardians and their Guardeds, and leave both parties exposed. Or, it could be some sort of distraction. For something...Something else, though I don’t know what...” Sighing, she shifted a bit, swinging her leg so that she was straddling Gabriel, facing him directly. “I know. I know my sweetheart. This is....Ridiculous. But I love you, Gabriel. I love you, and this isn’t going to put even a scratch on what we have.”

[lorrainemelwood]

LORRAINE ✉️ GABRIEL

Gabriel: That sounds good to me. We can stay as long as you want. I don't mind. I know in the end I'm with you.

Gabriel: It will be good. You'll see.

Gabriel: Some do, like my Abuela. And my mom. So probably dad does too; they don't keep secrets. They know more than just /who/ you are. They know what kind of person I've told them you are.

Lorraine: That's sweet of you, my darling. But I do want plenty of time for us tonight. I have...Something for you.

Lorraine: I trust you.

Lorraine: Thank you for being honest my darling. I need and want that, you already know. I...Oh, my sweetheart. My Gabriel. /I love you, did you know?/ I can't wait to speak with them, genuinely.

[lorrainemelwood]

theguardiangabriel​:

Gabriel put his arms around Lorraine as she leaned into him.  When she passed over the note, one hand fell to her lower back.  His eyes continued to narrow as he read it, and he swallowed before exhaling deeply as he tried to make sense of all the feelings swirling around.  Everything was so new, it was hard to tell what he was feeling, what she was feeling, and it was in the moment overwhelming.  The Guardian turned and looked at his Guarded, shaking his head.  “I don’t know either.”  His shoulders shrugged.  “I don’t want to be worried, or concerned about this,” Gabriel whispered.  “But you are…or at least it feels like you are.  And I don’t… I don’t understand.”

Feeling Gabriel’s arms around her was comforting in ways Lorraine couldn’t describe. She leaned even more into him, wanting nothing other than to feel as safe and as comforted as she did in the moment. She studied the Guardian’s face, his features, as he read the note, feeling as though she were simply waiting for the other shoe to drop. Still, even after he read the note, she could feel his confusion, his misunderstanding, and his uncertainty when it came to the situation. “It’s....” Lorraine sighed, taking Gabriel’s hand and leading him to the couch in the living area. Motioning, she waited for him to settle himself before climbing onto his lap, her head resting in the crook of his neck as she made her body as small as possible, wanting nothing more than to be held. “I’m just confused, I don’t understand. Those...Appear to be from...From Blake Turner. But he’s...” Closing her eyes, Lorraine took a deep breath before letting her thoughts out. “He’s my ex, Gabriel. I’m sorry, I know I should have told you sooner. But I don’t...I don’t understand what this is. Why he’d send that. He knows we’re bonded, it was one of the first things I said to him in response to his post when he returned to campus. I don’t know if this is a trick, or....Or what but I....I just don’t know what to do with this. In a way it feels like someone...Trying to stir up trouble between us.”

[lorrainemelwood]

LORRAINE ✉️ GABRIEL

Gabriel: I would like that. Call me selfish.

Gabriel: I was also thinking that we could facetime some of my family. You'll see you have nothing to worry about. And it will make family weekend less awkward.

Lorraine: I won't. I can't. It means so much to me that you feel that way. We'll stop by for a bit, then we'll come back here and just...Be together.

Lorraine: You thought of that? /Gabriel/, that's such a sweet idea my darling, I...I would like that. I'd love it. That doesn't mean I'm not nervous but...I think it would be a good thing.

Lorraine: I know you've said I have nothing to worry about. No reason to be nervous. But I still am. Do they know...Gods I hate asking this question, especially like this, but do they know...Who I am?

[lorrainemelwood]

theguardiangabriel​:

Gabriel was working on the breakfast dishes when there was a knock on the door to the suite.  He heard his soulmate get up and he didn’t turn until he felt the pull of the overwhelming delightful feeling that radiated from her, as she called his name.  His eyes narrowed in confusion, as he saw Lorraine with a bouquet of purple roses. Gabriel was about to mention that he hadn’t sent her flowers, when he noticed her reaction.  Immediately, he was at Lorraine’s side.   “What is it?  What’s wrong?” 

Lorraine leaned into her Guardian, her emotions and mind swirling. She could feel his confusion at what was occurring, and his concern over her response. Taking a deep breath, she passed the note to Gabriel, her eyes closing as she leaned against the counter for support while he read it. Your favorites for my favorite. I miss you, Rainy. xoxo- BT. Chewing her bottom lip, Lorraine was nervous to look at Gabriel, even though she knew he could feel what she felt. Bringing her eyes up slowly, she did her best to focus on his feelings, knowing they had shifted once he’d finished reading the note. “I don’t...” She began, reaching out to place her hand gingerly on Gabriel’s arm. “I don’t know why....I don’t know what would give....I don’t....Say something, please darling.”

[lorrainemelwood]

LORRAINE ✉️ GABRIEL

Gabriel: It's a party. I like parties.

Gabriel: I want to do whatever you want to do Miss. Both is also an option.

Lorraine: Both is good, I think. I want to stop by, but I also want some time just for us tonight. For you.

[lorrainemelwood]

Hearing the knock on the door, Lorraine stood from her position at the table and made her way over, running a hand through her hair quickly in an attempt to make herself more presentable. Her hand found the knob easily, turning it as she put on a smile. That smile faded quickly into a look of confusion, realizing that there wasn’t actually anyone at the door but, rather, a delivery placed gently just over the threshold. Looking down, she couldn’t help but to allow a curious yet hesitant smile to spread across her face at the sight of her absolute favorite flower- purple roses. Stooping to collect them, she lifted the bouquet gently before closing the door and turning her attention back to Gabriel. “Gabriel, my darling, did you...How did you know these were my favorites?” Lorraine asked, making her way over to her Guardian. Noticing a note card, she pulled it from its position, her eyes scanning the message quickly. Suddenly, Lorraine’s body went rigid, eyes wide as she slowly lowered the note, feeling as though her blood had run completely cold. “Oh, my...” She near whispered.  @theguardiangabriel​

[lorrainemelwood]

LORRAINE ✉️ GABRIEL

Gabriel: Miss Lorraine, about the party tonight...

Gabriel: would you like to go?

Lorraine: Gabriel, sweetheart...

Lorraine: I-

Lorraine: We don't have to, if you aren't interested sweetheart.

[lorrainemelwood]

Your favorites for my favorite. I miss you, Rainy.  xoxo- BT

Found outside Lorraine and Gabriel’s Door the morning of 5/18/2021

[lorrainemelwood]

LORRAINE ✉️ BLAKE

Blake: Hey hey Rainy. Hows things? Life? That boy of yours? I haven't seen you around as much, I'm hoping everything is cool.

Blake: I don't know if you heard about Sebastian's party, but I was wondering if you had thought about going?

Lorraine: Hello, Blake. Things are things. Life is alright. Gabriel is lovely, as usual. Everything is going well. Smoothly. Calm, for the moment. And with you?

Lorraine: I hadn't. I mean, I'd seen people discussing a party, but I hadn't read into its origins yet. I may go, I'll speak with Gabriel. I'm sure we will. Why? Did you want me to, Blake?

[lorrainemelwood]

theguardiangabriel​:

I’m glad you find me that way.  That really makes me happy.  Yes, this is now proven, we’ve got each other mi reina.  And my family are going to appreciate you and what you did so they could see this.  A star, I’m not so sure of.  You’re star though, I’ll gladly try to always be.  I’m good.  It’s a bit of a relief to have gotten a good performance in, but still a couple more to go.  How are you?  Can we go home and I’ll make you feel like a star?  The only star in my universe?

I always will you know. I want to make you happy, anything I can do to achieve that, I will. And I mean it, of course. We do, my love. We do. I need to come up with a nickname for you. I’m still thinking on it- something special to call you, that is just for us. It’ll come to me, naturally. I hope so, I....I want them to like me. I worry they may not. Are they coming for Family Day? I know you said your Abuela was, I’m so looking forward to meeting her. But, what about the rest of your family? Your siblings? I’m positive you are both, trust me my sweetheart. There are still a couple more, yes, but I’m positive you do just as well with those. I’ll be at every single one. I’m well my darling, thank you for asking. Gabriel, my sweetheart...Yes, that’s exactly what I want. What I need. I’ve missed you so. What if I put you on your knees tonight, darling?