PALACE IN THUNDERLAND New Video "Vicarious" From 'The King Of The Empty Aeon' Album Coming Feb. 22
PALACE IN THUNDERLAND New Video “Vicarious” From ‘The King Of The Empty Aeon’ Album Coming Feb. 22
Article By: Leanne Ridgeway, Owner/Chief Editor
After nearly four years since their last release, Palace In Thunderland band surprises us with a new album in 2019. We have the details on that new record, plus the first single “Vicarious” and its accompanying video. (more…)
Becca felt crazy. It was pretty obvious she hadn't taken her meds in a few days just by her moodswings and poor Adam was just along for the ride. She pulled her knees up to her chest with a sigh. Even though her and Adam were fighting, she still sat there in her chair wearing one of his hoodies because it made he just a bit more calm. He walked right in which made her smile just a bit. She held up her arms for him to come to her and pouted her lips. "Rubber Ducky?"
Adam grinned when she opened his arms for him, not expecting such a friendly greeting. The grin then turned into a smile, as he set his longboard aside and walked towards his girlfriend. He noticed the hoodie she sported, which made his smile grow larger. "Rubber Ducky," he repeated, sitting on the edge of her bed and giving the girl a hug.
Becca smiled when he walked right over and into her arms, pulling him back to lay back on the bed with her. Tonight, too many words would be a bad thing and with how she felt for Adam, it was hard to hold that back. "Can you live with crazy?"
Adam slung his left arm around her shoulder, placing the back of his hand on her temple. He caressed there, before leaning in to place a kiss on the other side of her head. "Yes I can. For the next 17 years," he joked.
Becca "You really think I'll last 17 years?" She laughed lightly before moving her head to just barely press her lips to his. Her arms moved to circle his waist and pulled herself tighter to his body.
Adam "Who knows. Let's just take it one day at a time," he replied, before returning her quick kiss. "I love you so much," he mumbled against her lips.
Becca nipped at his lips playfully before pulling back with a playful smile. "I love you too baby. I'll even promise to go back on my meds."
Adam "You know.. I'm obviously glad you told me that.. because I think it's something I need to know, being your boyfriend. But, now you're gonna make me all worried with your meds and stuff," he said, twisting his lips to the corner of his mouth, in thought.
Becca "I'll be fine. Just gotta remember to take them." She reached up to run her thumb over his pursed lips and flashed him what she hoped was a reassuring smile. "Plus I promise to return the favor when you're too old to remember what pills to take."
Adam "And to not overdose," he said, pointing at finger at her in warning. Adam often worried in the same sense with Artie's medications. He laughed at her comment, frowning a little. "Are you still going home this weekend?"
Becca rolled her eyes at his dramatics, even though she really would need help to remember everything. "I already called my dads. I mean I can call them back but they'll most likely make me stay at least one night. Is the dance really tomorrow?"
Adam "Oh shit.. that's tomorrow.. I forgot," he said, face falling. "but.. I d-don't want your dads to hate me if I hold you back," he stammered.
Becca "Holding me back from what?" Becca scrunched her face in confusion at what he meant.
Adam "Like, holding you back from seeing them," he explained, reading her confused face. "If you want to go though.. that's okay," he nodded, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.
Becca bit her bottom lip and pecked his cheek. "Come with me!" She wiggled excitedly. "My dads won't mind at all!"
Adam rose a brow. He did want to meet her dads, of course. "Are you sure?" he asked. "When are they expecting you...maybe you could ask them if you can go up Sunday morning, that way we can go to the formal together."
Becca "Yes. My dads will love you." Becca leaned up and gave Adam a slow, promising kiss. "You're really excited for this dance, aren't you?"
Adam smiled at her reassuring words. Returning the kiss, he wrapped his arms around her tighter. He smiled shyly at she question. "I-I don't know. I just like the feeling of knowing I have a date."
Becca rolled them over so that she was hovering over him. "I bought the most amazing dress. It'll take your breath away."
Adam squeaked in shock when she rolled them over. "Oh really?" he smiled, bopping her nose with his index finger.
Becca nodded cutely then looked over at her closet. "Does it kill you knowing it's only feet away?" She leaned up to peck his nose in return.
Adam "Yesssss," he moaned in a bothered tone, jokingly. "I don't want to talk about it, because then I'm gonna want to see. New topic: and I bunking with you tonight?" he asked with an innocent smile.
Becca rolled off of him and onto her back, staring up at the roof. Maybe going to the dance wouldn't be that bad after all. "You're such a girl. But yes. I don't like fighting with you so we need to come up with a way to counteract all of that we did earlier."
Adam rolled his eyes at her first comment, then turned onto his side while sliding himself into the blankets. "I just want to be with you right now. That'll make up for everything," he stated, lacing his bare legs with hers.
Becca gladly slipped under the covers with him, smiling wide at his instincts to automatically intertwine with her. "Absolutely everything. I love you Adam, even if I'm crazy."
Adam "And I love you, Rebecca, even if I'm a douchebag," he replied, before snaking off his glasses and putting them on her side table. "Do you have to take any meds before you go to bed?" he yawned.
Becca hopped out of bed and ran into the bathroom, not answering him. She quickly popped one of her pills and peeled off the hoodie so that she was just in a pair of shorts and her bra then walked back into the room. "What would I do without you?"
Adam smiled at her as she hopped out of bed. This smile grew when he noticed she was missing a piece of clothing. Doing do, he took off his hoodie as well, leaving himself in his lounge-ish shorts. "I don't know, but I could say the same thing," he said, not moving so she'd climb over him to get to her side of the bed.
Becca really loved seeing her boyfriend like this which is something she thought she'd never say. "Bed hog." She mumbled, moving to crawl over him.
Adam "You should know that by now," he winked, before reaching over to her side table to turn out the small light there. "Your boy is tired."
Becca curled up into his side, pressing her lips to his shoulder. "Then go to sleep, /my/ boy."
Adam rested his cheek against the top of her head, rubbing small circles on her back. "I'm making breakfast again tomorrow morning. Every time we fight, that'll be my treat to you," he said, before his eyes started to drift shut.
Becca "That doesn't make me wanna behave too much." She joked, knowing full well she hated fighting too much to do it. Becca yawned and buried her face in his neck.
Adam "Psh. How about then when I'm being a dick I'll make you breakfast," he offered.
Becca "Sounds good to me babe. But go to sleeeeeep."
Adam nodded, before closing his eye completely. "I love you," he murmured, half alseep.
Adam felt a light tickle on his lips, causing the boy to finally draw out of his deep sleep. He let out a soft moan, jerking away from the touch that startled him out of his slumber. Finally his eyes opened and he made out the figure beside him. A small smile danced across his lips, before he reached over to his side table away from Becca to put on his glasses. "Morning babe," he mumbled, turning to her again. I slipped his mind over night that they were officially together. It only put a larger smile on his face.
Becca "I like sleeping in here." Becca commented, smiling up at him as he slipped his glasses back onto his face. Adam was so cute and usually she hated anything that had to do with cutesy relationship anything but lately it didn't seem so bad. "Or maybe it's just you. I usually get cold at night but you're incredibly warm so it feels great." She scrunches her nose and tangles her legs with his on instinct.
Adam "It's probably me," he winked, before pressing a kiss to her scrunched nose, then twining his legs with her smooth ones. "My room ain't nothing special. It's messy and smells like boys." Adam chuckled, then sat up in his bed. "No school today," he smiled.
Becca laid back on the bed, staring up at the ceiling with her hair spanned out around her. "So what are the big plans for today then, Grump?" Her head turned to him and she stuck her tongue out. It was more fun teasing him than anything else. It was just why they worked so well.
Adam looked down at his girlfriend, smiling as he played with a strand of her hair on his pillow. "I don't know yet. I'm making dinner for you tonight.. so I have to get food for that. But, I really just want to spend the day with you," he said casually. He liked that their relationship was a perfect balance of jokes and romance.
Becca stretched again and reached out to ruffle his already messy hair. "Sounds exciting. But how long can I keep you in bed before we have to be productive?" She pouted her lips playfully.
Adam playfully glared at her when she ruffled his hair. "Well, that depends. You're going to have to bribe me," he winked down at her.
Becca smirked and reached up so that her hand was wrapped around the back of his neck. "I can do that..." She pulled him in close to her, pressing her lips firmly to his and running her other hand slowly up his arm.
Adam let her pull him downwards, returning the kiss passionately. He continued their lip motions rhythmically, hovering over her slender body. His right hand traveled across the skin of her waist, then danced on the contours of her abdomen.
Becca gave off a soft moan at the feel of his strong hand moving along her skin. They moved at their own pace which made her more at ease with this whole relationship thing. Her lips curved up as she pulled away just enough to ask. "Is this a good enough bribe?"
Adam "Very good," he breathed, moving his lips from her mouth down to the crook of her neck. He trailed kisses as he did so, until finding her pulse and sucking there lightly.
Becca felt her mouth fall slightly open at the sudden movement of his lips. She was starting to think that he'd discovered that her neck was her weak spot but who knows. Trying to steady her breathing, she threaded her fingers through the hair at the nape of his neck.
Adam put more pressure there, planting both forearms on either side of her shoulders. He pulled away a few moments later, noticing the red mark he left. "oops."
Becca scrunches her face in confusion when he pulls back. "Oops?" She notices where his eyes are and she swats at his chest. "You did that on purpose!"
Adam "Ow," he murmured under his breath as she swatted him. A devilish smirk played across his lips as he examined his mark, feeling proud. "I like it."
Becca rolled her eyes with a laugh and leaned up to peck his lips. "Come back here. I wasn't finished with you." She nipped at his bottom lip playfully.
Adam smirked, returning the small kiss before leaning down to her again. "Oh really?"
Becca smiled cheekily and nodded, moving her hands down to his chest. "I was thinking of getting a little tangled up. What do you think?"
Adam rose an eyebrow. He wasn't exactly sure what she meant, but he had the slightest idea. "Sounds appealing," he whispered.
Becca pulled him back down on top of her, pressing her body up into his. Her lips moved to cover his, her tongue sweeping across his bottom lip slowly.
Adam opened his mouth, allowing for entrance. He continued their kiss, tangling a hand in her brown locks.
Becca moaned lightly into his mouth. Her heart was pounding in her chest as she teased her foot up his calf.
Adam stopped the kiss, smiling against her mouth. With each breath, his bare stomach pressed against hers. He loved the feeling of her body beneath his.
Becca "Hello there." She whispered into his lips. It felt so amazing to just be here with Adam, pressed together. "We always end up half naked in someone's bed." Becca sighed with a laugh.
Adam "That's okay. I like your body v much," he said against her lips. He'd never been close to someone this much that he actually had strong feelings for.
Becca felt her cheeks flush even though she was barely dressed. For some reason he knew exactly how to make her feel so wanted with just a look or a few words. "I think your body is incredibly attractive."
Adam "Only if I worked out," he chuckled, then licked his lips. He examined her expression, before mustering up some courage. "Uhm.. Becca.." he said, eying her half naked body below him.
Becca smiled up at him and looped her arms around his neck. "What's up babe?"
Adam let out a deep breath, letting his fingers dance along her arm. "D-do you want to uhm..?" he asked, hoping she'd know what he was talking about.
Becca 's lips pulled slowly into a wide smile as she realized what he was asking. "Are you asking about sex?" It was always funny to be so blunt when Adam liked to scoot around the subject.
Adam smiled shyly, before nodding in return. This was the one area, other than in school, where Adam lacked confidence.
Becca "Do you want to?" Becca ran her hand down to trace over the muscles in his stomach. Any time she'd had sex before had been devoid of emotion so it was different to actually have such strong feelings.
Adam "Only if you want to," he answered, looking straight into her eyes meaningfully.
Becca nibbled at her bottom lip as she tried to hide her excitement. She pulled him back down to kiss him before they lost the moment.
Adam took her reaction as a 'yes', then gladly returned her kiss. As he did so, he slowly crept his hand under her backside to her bra clip.
Becca arched her back as they kissed to give him more room to remove her bra. Her leg hooked up over his leg as her tongue slipped past his lips.
Adam quickly un-clipped her bra, continuing their passion-filled kiss. With the same hand, he helped snake it off her small frame, eyes glued to what was revealed.
Becca laid back with her head against the pillow and smirking. "Like something you see there, Grump?"
Adam nodded, smirking at her as well. He bobbed his head downwards to her chest, closing his eyes for a moment before sucking over the center of her breast.
Becca moaned out, glad that Adam's room mates were never in his room. She moved her hands to his back, her nails pressing against the skin of his back as the sensations slid through her body.
Adam lingered his lips there, palming the other orb with his right hand. Moments later, that same hand fell to the rip of her pajama shorts. It was almost like this time around was his actual 'first'... because he was sharing it with someone he was head over heals for.
Becca knew that her and Adam's relationship was kind of backward but she wouldn't have it any other way. She didn't know what his first time was like but her heart was racing and there was a warmth pooling in her abdomen.
Adam slipped two finger into the rim of her shorts and her underwear before sliding her bottoms off. His breathing was uneasy, but not in a bad way.
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Adam: *fingers
Becca didn't know what to do. Here it was finally. The first time he'd see her body and she was dead nervous. "Now you've seen all the tattoos." She laughed breathlessly.
Adam simply nodded, unable to express himself through words. "You're beautiful," he finally said, biting his bottom lip nervously.
Becca moved her hands to cover the blush that was taking over her cheeks. No one ever really commented on her like this and it was almost over whelming. She sighed and pulled him back down into a kiss.
Adam knew she appreciated the comment, due to her blush. He loved that he could make her do that. Becca didn't even seem like the type to do so. As they kissed, Adam began to pull off his boxers nervously.
Becca helped to push his boxers down his legs so that he was as naked as her. Her lips pulled back and she looked down at his body. "Not looking too bad there yourself, baby."
Adam smiled sheepishly. "Should I, uhm.." he said, not finishing the sentence so he could show her what he was talking about. With that, he reached to his side drawer, pulling out protection.
Becca took the square package from his hand and rolled them over so she was on top. With a smirk on her face she opened the package and slowly slid it down over his length.
Adam let her turn him over, body jerking as she caressed his manhood. "I see you've decided to take over," he winked, stroking her thighs.
Becca "Someone had to." She shrugged jokingly and straddled his waist, making sure to rub herself over him. "I've been wanting this for a while now.."
Adam 's heart raced as she rubbed her center against him. "You and me both," he murmured, before propping himself up for a kiss.
Becca moved her lips against his as she reached down with a small hand to place him at her entrance. She couldn't hold back the moan as she slowly lowered herself down onto him.
Adam let out an unsteady breath as he entered her, back arching against the bed. He held onto each of her knees on either side of his waist for leverage. It was already better than his first time.
Becca "Shit." She breathes out when he was buried all the way inside of her. The feeling was something she'd never expected. So much better with emotions was what she'd decided.
Adam moaned as she cursed. He felt a wave of heat between them as she thrust against his body. There was almost something magical about sex when doing it with that special someone.
Becca opened her eyes and looked down into Adam's eyes. "You're kind of perfect." She whispered, laughing softly and continuing her hip movements.
Adam smiled at her compliment, unable to muster any words. He was too distracted, plus, it wasn't an unusual thing for her to say. Swiftly, he wrapped to arms around the girl to flip her over onto her back. It was his turn now.
Becca squeaked sharply and before she knew it she was on her back, looking up at her boyfriend. "What's this?" She asked playfully.
Adam chuckled deviously, before reentering her. He didn't answer her question, but instead focused on his movement against her. He grinded his hips with hers, inside of her completely.
Becca gasped as her pushed into her again. Her back arched off the bed and she wrapped her arms around his neck. "Adam.." She moaned out.
Adam felt beads of sweat trickle down his back as he continued to pump for a little bit. Her words made him smile, before pressing a deep kiss onto her lips.
Becca could feel her insides tightening as he thrust into her over and over again. Her grip on him tightened as they kissed passionately. She pulled away to warn him. "I'm so close.."
Adam 's heart pace was off the charts and he continued to move. Hearing her words, he thrust faster and harder to seek the most amount of pleasure. Just as she was, he was getting real close.
Becca hooked her legs around his waist so that he hit deeper with each push into her. Her muscles clenched around him and she cried out his name as the pressure in her stomach exploded.
Adam "F-uccck," he breathed out, relishing at the sensation surrounding his length. The pressure caused him to release the concoction, right after she did. His leg muscles tightened as he did so. Now everything was wet.
Becca released his waist and let her head fall back onto the pillow. Her bones felt like jelly and she couldn't wipe the smile from her face. "I definitely wasn't expecting that to happen this morning."
Adam felt like his body was on fire, yet he was also wet from a mixture of sweat and the outcome of their climaxes. As she spoke, he rolled off of her, then slid off his condom before tossing it in the trash across the room. "You were great," he spoke quietly, lying on his stomach beside her.
Becca "That was so much better than... anything I've ever felt." She reached her hand out to run her fingers over his shoulder.
Adam "Mhmm," he agreed, letting a smile appear. He then kissed the top of her head. "I'm so happy that I can call you mine."
Becca reached for Adam's hand and laced their fingers together. "Same for me. I never imagined that anyone would even talk to me, let alone want to date me."
Adam kissed their laced fingers, before rolling his eyes. "You're not allowed to say those things. There is no reason why someone /wouldn't/ want to talk to you, love," he pointed out, before squeezing her hand tight. He then sprang up and confidently walked into his dresser unclothed. He searched for a clean pair of boxers, then slid them on.
Becca laid back, her eyes glued to his form as he walked across the room and slipped on his boxers. "I forgot we said we weren't allowed to do that anymore. It's just hard with Rachel gone and now Honey went home too. I'm kind of a mess if you hadn't noticed." She laughed and stretched her arms above her head.
Adam listened to her as he briefly examined himself in the mirror above his dresser. He fixed his messy hair, running a few hands through it, before frowning at her words. Turning around, he spoke, "Honey will be back, and so will Rachel," he reassure her.
Becca wasn't so sure they would be back but instead of arguing the point, she just nodded. "Can I borrow a shirt babe?" Her bottom lip pouted out
Adam smiled and nodded, turning around again to find her a shirt. He dug through his many clothes, before pulling out one of his favorite tee's that had an eccentric tribal pattern on it. "Here," he smiled again, chucking her the shirt.
Becca sat up and pulled the t shirt on over her head to cover her naked body. She smirked then stood up on his bed. "So how does it look? Am I worthy of Abrams' clothes?"
Adam nodded, then walked over to his bed where she sat. "You look very cute," he replied, before sitting on the edge of the bed and planting a small kiss on her lips.
Becca knew her hair was probably a mess and that they both had marks all over their body but she felt the need to point out something. "You know how you did this?" Her hand reached up to point at the red mark on her neck that would soon become a bruise marking that he was there. "I got you back. Wait til you see my nail marks in your back."
Adam quirked an eyebrow, then cranked his head to the side to take a look at his back. He remembered her doing damage there, and could feel the burning on his back from it. "I can't see!" he laughed.
Becca "It looks good on ya babe." She winked before leaning over to gently press her lips to one of the marks. "Rubber Ducky."
Adam "Rubber Ducky accepted," he replied, leaning against her body behind him. "We should amount to something today. Or not."
Becca wrapped her arms around his body and sighed happily. "We needed to go shopping, right?"
Adam "Yes, this is correct. Do you want to come?" he asked, turning his head slightly to look back at her.
Becca nodded her head and released him to stand up in front of him. "Can I go wearing this? I bet we'd catch an eye or two."
Adam laughed. "How about pants," he said, grabbing her panties off the ground and throwing them at the girl in front of him.
Becca sighed and snatched the panties as he tossed them at her and bent to slip them on. Then she found her pajama shorts and stepped into those as well. "Better?"
Adam "Mhm..we can always stop by your room Becs," he said, standing up to find a pair of shorts and a shirt for himself. He settled on a boy-styled jean shorts with a few tears in them, and a shirt that had a map print on it. "Let's go," he smiled, taking her hand.
Adam: *on boy styled jean shorts
Becca took his hand and leaned up to peck his lips. "Let's go by my room. I don't mind wearing your shirt around but pajama shorts are a no go."
Adam "Okay," he agreed, slipping on his Sperry's and grabbing his longboard. "Grab your board when we get to your room too," he suggested as they left his room.
Becca pulled on her ballet flats and walked out after him, leading the way to her dorm and opening it to find no one inside. "Hold on a sec." She walked over to her dresser and pulled out a pair of short white shorts to go with his shirt and slipping on her canvas vans. "There. Ready to go?"
Adam walked into the doorway, watching her put on her shorts and shoes. "Cute," he smiled, before picking up her board for her. "Yup," he then replied, stepping on his longboard to get a head start. "You gotta catch up." Adam laughed.
Becca grabbed her outstretched board and was about to comment when he took off. With a laugh, she dropped her board and rolled off after him.
Adam skated out of the school and onto the tarmac that lead to the exit. He looked back at his girlfriend briefly, noting that she wasn't far off. She was getting a lot better at the sport. They were half way there when he stopped, letting Becca catch up to him.
Becca tried her best to keep up with Adam even though he was still faster than her on a board. He stopped to give her time to catch up with him and she rolled to a stop next to him. "I'm going to catch you one day you know."
Adam "I know you will babe," he replied, reaching out to squeeze her hand. For the rest of the jaunt they boarded casually. "Okay, so I think I just need noodles.... and what else?" he asked Becca, picking up his board upon entering.
Becca "Well do you have sauce or meat?" She asked casually as the couple walked into the pretty much empty store.
Adam scrunched his nose. He wasn't a fan of meat sauce. "Can we just do Alfredo?" he asked, smiling innocently and took her hand.
Becca squeezed his hand as they walked down the first aisle looking for the items. "Sure thing. I haven't had alfredo in forever!"
Adam smiled and thanked her as they scanned the aisle. He finally the spaghetti noodles and pulled them off the shelf. "So, we need the sauce... uhm, anything to drink? or something else you'd like?" he asked sweetly, looking down at his girl.
Becca looked around before quickly pecking his lips. She smiled and pulled him down the aisle to the sauce. "I've got a bottle of wine back at my room. Don't ask. My dads thought it would be a nice gift."
Adam quirked his brow, then shrugged. "Sure," he smiled. Adam then grabbed the sauce and handed it to her. "Let's go then!"
Becca took the sauce and led the way to the check out, placing it on the counter and turning back to look at Adam.
Adam put the noodles on the counter as well, then payed the cashier the right amount before bagging the items. "Thank you," he told girl, who looked about their age. "All good," he then said to Becca, before taking her hand. His other arm carried his board and the bag of food.
Becca "Holy crap!" Becca stopped mid step and stared at her boyfriend. "Adam! My neck!"
Adam "Hmm?" he looked down. "What's wrong love?"
Becca furrowed her brows up at him and poked him in the ribs. "I've been walking around with this mark on my neck!"
Adam shrugged. "Then every guy who looks at you know you're taken," he winked, leading her out of the store. "Just leave your hair down."
Becca "Annnnd there's my possessive boyfriend that I like so much!" She shook her hair out so the waves would hopefully cover it a bit.
Adam scrunched his nose cutely, before pressing a quick kiss to her lips. "Only for you," he sad, before stepping onto his board.
Becca loved the new ease that her and Adam seemed to find since they were dating now. It had been easy before but now they were even more comfortable, not having to worry about feelings. She hopped on her board and took off after him, only a little behind this time.
Adam casually glanced behind him every once in a while as they rode back to school, impressed that she wasn't lagging behind. He gave her a thumbs up as they continued.
Becca didn't dare try to talk and skate at the same time so when Adam flashed her a thumbs up, all she could do was smile and keep moving her feet. The building was right in front of them soon enough.
Adam came to an abrupt stop when they reached the boys dorms. "I'm going to make dinner in a little bit... and I'll pick you up soon to eat in my room, okay sweets?" he smiled, pulling the girl in for a hug.
Becca "Ooh a real date." She laughed as she was pulled into his chest for a hug, wrapping her arms around his middle. "You know where to find me."
Adam closed his eyes as he held her tight. "I'll see you later," he murmured, before kissing the top of her head.
Becca "Go." Becca pulled back and forced some distance between them. "Before I get sick at how insanely cute we are together." Her words didn't match her face, as she was blushing.
Adam cupped her face, and placed one more kiss on her lips. "Okay okay. Bye," he chuckled, before entering the boy's dorms.
Involved: Rebecca Berry and Adam Abrams
Location: Becca's Dorm
Time Frame: Saturday late night
Notes: It's finally happened... Sort of.
Becca was at her wits end with these brothers always at each other's throats. Her and Rach had always been close enough not to have big fights but these two were pretty out of control. She wanted to know what was going on and if anything could be done to fix what was broken. She was wearing her shorts and mario top which wasn't exactly company appropriate but there was no time before Adam was walking into her room with that adorable smile on his face. "You're in big trouble mister."
Adam 's face fell when she spoke. He had a good idea by what she meant. It was obviously pertaining to his and Artie's fighting over the past couple days. However, he purposely acted oblivious. "What on Earth are you talking about, sunshine?" he asked, before leaping onto her bed next to her.
Becca knew he was trying to avoid the subject but it wouldn't be that easy tonight. "Nice pajamas." She commented with a quirked brow before sitting up and looking over at him. "What's going on with you and Artie? Seriously. You two are fighting constantly and saying really hurtful things to each other. It's not cool."
Adam sighed."Thanks." She was going to get it out of him sometime, so he might as well not put up a fight. He wasn't the type to do such a thing. "If he wasn't such an ass to me all the time, I wouldn't have said /any/ of the hurtful comments I made towards him.." he started, looking down shyly as he spoke. "He hates me.. and I don't know why."
Becca automatically felt her hand reach out to lace their fingers together when he spoke. She wasn't exactly expecting him to give in but now that he was, she would be there to help. "He can't hate you. You're twins so you share a face and ... You and Artie are bound for life. Arguments happen but you can't let it tear you apart." Her other hand reached up to tilt his chin back up to look at her.
Adam gladly laced his hands between her fingers. He hardly ever had talks like these with his brother, and he wish they would. It was a main reason as to why he got so angry with him. "That's exactly how I feel. He doesn't give two shits about me. W-we don't have a normal brotherly relationship.. l-like Honey said, he's just not good at showing emotion. He's never there for me to talk to," he replied. He didn't even know if he was making sense. All of his feelings were just splurted out.
Becca took a quick breath as she processed the information. It made a lot more sense now that she knew where Adam was coming from. "Did you try telling him that you wanted to talk? I know guys are supposed to be all macho and stuff but it has to be easier discussing this with him than me, right?" She smiled, hoping that somehow she could help. "Besides, he can't hate you. No one can."
Adam shook his head. "No...you see we've had this kind of fight before. I get upset because he's a shit of a brother. Then I ask him to talk.. then in turns into a small fist fight.." he replied, leaning back against the wall behind her bed. "I know that I'm in the wrong for saying some harsh stuff to him.. and I feel terrible for it, but never have I ever meant any of it. I love him so much and I'd never wish upon him drowning.. obviously. I just say it because I want him to know how upset I am... these fights happen all the time between us," he spoke, voice uneven and weak.
Becca "What if I talked to him for you?" Her voice came out soft and thoughtful and she crawled over in front of Adam. "Think about it. Maybe you both just need someone to mediate." Her heart went out to the boy in front of her. He really wanted to fix things and it was almost palpable how sad it made him.
Adam "..I don't know.." he replied, thinking over her proposition. He appreciated her efforts very much. "You might be right...because I'm sure we both have different views on this all.." he added, keeping his hand within hers. "You can if you want. Just, if you do, don't tell him that I asked you to."
Becca leaned back against the wall next to him and laid her head on his shoulder. She wanted nothing more than to make everything better for him which was new to her. Normally other people's problems weren't a big deal. "I'll come up with a way. Now if you can tell me that you'll try to be nice, then the reprimanding is over." Her lips curved up into a soft smile.
Adam smiled down at her and nodded. "Yes I promise, Becs," he answered, before wrapping an arm around her backside. He didn't have a lot of people in his life that he could talk to about this stuff. So Adam was thankful for Becca in other ways besides his liking for her. "Thank you."
Becca "Anytime." She sighed contentedly when he wrapped a strong arm around her. Maybe letting people in was a good thing if this was any indication. "I guess you can have your cuddles now since you've sat through your reprimands."
Adam "Good. Because the cuddling was really what I came for." Turning slightly to her, a thought crossed his mind. There was something he wanted to get off his chest, but did have the chance or the guts to on their date. "Becca..Can I say something?"
Becca laughed lightly and couldn't help but flush. Adam had to have no clue how cute he was when he wanted to be or even it's effects on her. "Sure." Her eyes lifted to his own blue ones and she was stuck again just like every other time she got caught staring. "This is sharing time. Nothing you say whilst in my bed will ever leave it. I promise."
Adam nodded, before taking a deep breath. He then sat up straighter and disturbed their position. However, he wanted to look right at her so she would take seriously as to what he was about to say. "Rebecca..." he began, taking both hands and holding them passionately. " I've been struggling lately... with things I haven't in a long while...and that is... admitting these... /feelings.... for you," he started, glad that he got the first part over with. He breathed, reading her expression. Before she could reply, he continued. "I'm scared of relationships, and I feel as though w-what we have... whatever it is isn't just some silly middle school fling. So.. like I said, I've been struggling because... I'm absolutely crazy about you...and I know I needed to tell you, because it felt like there was a giant elephant in the room whenever we talked, and it wasn't right.." he finished, looking down at their hands.
Becca was halfway to making a joke when he used her full name until he went on. Her heart was hammering in her chest as she slowly started realizing what he was in the middle of. She thought he'd said his piece but he continued on, shocking her further. Neither was ever good about being blunt about feelings or anything like that which is why this was such a surprise. "I.. Well there's no more elephant in the room!" She laughed and tried to straighten out her words. "You know I'm terrible with words. Like really bad. I think I've sent you so many signals and vibes that I'd kinda given up on you liking me but this is like Hanukkah and my birthday all wrapped into one." THe smile nearly split her face in two. "I'd be a lying fool is I said I wasn't crazy for you. Not many people actually get to see me like you do."
Adam couldn't believe he had finally said it out loud. It felt great, even though heart felt heavy beneath his chest. His words came out so easily, like a blur. "It's funny, because I never really noticed these...~signals until Honey harassed me about us," he chuckled lightly. Adam admired the way she made herself seem so nonchalant about this. "I'm a lucky guy then.. not only to see these sides to you... but to be liked by you too," he added, before pulling a hand from their tangled mess, to tuck a piece of her dark hair behind her ear and stroke her cheek with his thumb.
Becca "I'm just glad that all that dressing up and flirting wasn't for nothing. You're a very hard nut to crack!" Humor was one thing that she always fell back on when she was too nervous to actually deal with emotions. She leaned her cheek into his touch, letting her eyes fall closed at his gentleness. "So how do you feel now?"
Adam shrugged innocently, before letting out a smug look. Adam valued a good sense of humor, so he liked the jokes she was cracking. "I feel like a gigantic weight has been lifted off my shoulder. And I feel butterflies in my stomach still," he replied, keeping her hand on her cheekbone.
Becca leaned in a little closer like she was about to tell him some big secret. "Those butterflies? They kinda suck. Mine won't go away when you're around." she winked and put her hand over his on her face. "How about that cuddling that I promised?"
Adam smiled at her comment. He then grabbed her slender body and laid her flat on the bed, before he laid with her but propped up on his side. "I'd love that," he spoke, hugging her torso close to his.
Becca made a squeak as he pulled her down to the bed and into his side. She loved it when he got bold and just acted instead of asking. Though his shy side was cute. All in all, Becca just liked him for everything that he was. "I want to hold your hand." She pouted even though he couldn't see her.
Adam searched for her hand with his, tangling their fingers within each others. "There we go," he replied with a charming smile. He placed his head on her pillow, eyes never leaving her sight. "I think you're beautiful, Becs," he spoke, inching his head to hers so his lips could gently caress her cheek.
Becca felt her heart skip beats back and forth under her rib cage when he spoke. She tried to wrack her brain for the last time anyone at all had called her beautiful but she was coming up short. It had been a long damn time and it felt so good to know someone cared. "If we're being honest, I have no clue what to say but my heart is pumping like crazy right now."
Adam smirked, pulling away just a bit so he could open up her blankets for the two of them to crawl under. He was surprised at himself - he had so much confidence right now. "You don't have to say anything. I just wanted you to know that," he spoke, getting comfortable beneath the blankets.
Becca nervously chewed at her bottom lip as she tried to figure out how to ask him her next question. "Stay with me tonight." And there it was. She blurted it out like it was nothing but now that feelings were out in the open it was definitely a something. "I... I meant to ask that in a nicer way. It's not like Honey is here or Britt for that matter. I just... You're already here and cozy, right?
Adam "Why do you think I buried ourselves under here for?" he winked, before doing something he only nearly expected. Swiftly, he leaned down and pecked her lips. His eyes widen, unable to believe that he actually did that. It was just an instinct that seemed fitting. "S-sorry.." he said, the lightest shade of pink appearing on his cheeks (that NEVER happened). His heart skipped a beat as he slowly lying next to her in cuddle position again
Becca laughed and tightened her grip on him just slightly. "Because you can read my mind now?" She was giggling until his lips pecked hers and time seemed to stop. She'd been much more than kissed before but that was a part of sex. This was simple and purely because the moment was perfect. "No. Don't apologize. That was probably my favorite kiss of all time." Her lips stretched into another smile, noting the flush on his cheeks but not wanting to ruin the moment.
Adam sighed silently with relief. "You're too sweet. Or maybe I'm just thinking this because I'm hella tired," he replied, hugging her close again.
Becca leaned forward and kissed the very edge of his lips, just as much as she'd dare. "Then sleep. I promise we can get up and get some breakfast before I spend the day with Rach."
