The Shifting Grounds

Mario Andrew Danvers Twenty College Student Auto Shop Worker “Just because you bury something doesn't mean that it stops existing.”

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There were bruises on arms and her brow furrowed with worry - it was probably lacrosse but she hated knowing that he took those blows. "Do you want ice for that?" A smile settled over her lips again, though she was still determined to get those bruises taken care of. "I'm ready. Bring it on, Danvers."

Eric glanced down at the exposed skin of his arm, smiling up at her with that offer. "That's okay, the downfall of being one of the smaller guys out there. It's alright though" Eric looked away to reach his arms down to the bottom of his backpack. Pulling out a large roll of paper, only to unroll it and reveal a map. The highlighted path between Juilliard and Duke, cheesy pictures of them both, and little notes of good places that sell coffee and such along the way.

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She noticed that he was unsteady on his feet and moved to help him but he was already to the bed, so she settled back down. "Thank you, babe. You're very sweet." She leaned on his shoulder, matching her grin with his own as she glanced up at him.

Mario had taken quite a few hard blows in lacrosse practice so his grace on his feet was lacking. But once he settled beside her nothing could bother him. Unzipping his bag, Mario looked back to her. "Are you ready? I made it myself so it might be a little dorky"

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She moved to sit back on her bed, sitting cross legged as she waited for him to make his way over. Kissing him wasn't exactly new but it was exciting every time, like she had been waiting longer than she had realized for it. "I missed you too. A present and your presence? I'm a lucky girl."

Getting his bearings inside her room, riding himself of the vertigo that plagued him, Mario slowly but surely made his way over towards her. Sitting down beside her, on the soft covers, he placed his bag down at his feet, smiling over at her. "It's not much, but it's a little thing I wanted you to have."

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She had been a shut in all weekend, save from seeing her sister once or twice. It was nice to take a break from everything going on outside her bubble, but she had to admit that she was definitely missing Mario. Setting down her phone with a smile, she waited for the familiar knock. Hearing it, she pulled the sweater she had stolen from him closer to her to shield from the cold and moved forward to open it, stealing a kiss before stepping aside to let him in.

Hearing the window crack open, his attention spun back to her, caught in the kiss she surprised him with. A smile only appearing as they parted, and Mario ducked inside, pulling the window shut behind him. He was honored to have been allowed entire into her own little haven. "I missed you. And I bring a present"

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Ava: Then by all means, go for it.

Taking the same path he always took, Mario made the climb with ease. Pulling himself up over the lip of the gutter, and roll safely onto the roofs edge. Making his way to her window, with two knuckles, he lightly tapped on the glass, waiting for signs of life. His hands holding close to his backpack.

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Ava: If you're feeling adventurous.

Mario: Always taking the difficult route.

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Ava: I look forward to it.

Mario: Shall I use the window?

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Ava: Can you please get over here so I can kiss you?

Mario: That I can do.

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Ava: You do such an incredible job. I want to do the same for you, babe.

Mario: You do, everyday.

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Ava: That makes very happy to hear.

Mario: That's all I ever wanna do. Make you happy.

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Ava: You make me all sappy, Danvers.

Mario: And I love it.

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“Oh the handsome one among us is you, swooping up the ladies like it’s 1999 or something. Nose break? Wow, this is a sure fire way to really toughen me up huh? Okay, I think I could get behind this now that you mention it. If only I could pinpoint what on earth could be strong about so that I could hone in on it. She’s amazing man. Takes my breathe away. But she’s a junior in high school and having a bit of tough go of life right now.”

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“I use to be quite the 1999 lady killer, my days are over. You’re pretty tough, but he work in a dangerous industry and you’re the main man. You got the good guy stuff down, they love it. Awww, he’s in love. I’m happy for you man, I mean if she’s having a hard time just be there for her, the rest will come with it”

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Ava: I have all the necessary supplies, all I'm missing is you.

Mario: I'm a necessary supply? You're too sweet.

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“Got it. Oh yeah, I doubt that would ever happen. I’m not even sure I’m going to enjoy it the first time around. So what do we do?”

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“You might love it, but don’t get addicted cause that’ll be on me. Then i’ll have to rehab you back to sanity myself. Alright, it’s pretty easy, I usually go for the roll and smoke just cause it’s less messy”

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Ava: You're welcome to join me in the fortress at any time.

Mario: The best offer i've heard all week.

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“Wow. I mean wow. It is like we are branded as one. Well I’m glad you like since it quite simply the cold hard truth of the matter. Yeah but I’m the amazing Pillow Man. You didn’t say their would be bruising and scars involved in this gig. I thought protecting my perfect skin was the whole point. Well I guess so. Who knew that I had an ounce of game? Only lady I really care about loving it is Chelsea. All the kisses lately. I think it is just something about my lips. People are drawn to them these days.”

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“My perfect other half, you handsome man you. After your first nose break, we’ll get you a full on motorbike helmet but we can’t afford it until then. Don’t worry, we’ll take care of you. I had faith in you brother, you’re game is strong these days. Chelsea huh? Got your one lady?”

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“Oh yeah, I didn’t even think about the affects it could have on my brain. I figure the same. And I’ve heard it’s not very addictive, like you’ve just pointed out. Which means I don’t run the risk of becoming obsessed.”

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“Cigarettes will take your lungs, weed will take your brain. But yeah, it’s not easy to get addicted too. You’d have to be doing it all the time to actually get hooked.”