when it gets loud, i turn it up

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hewhodoesnotknow:

Christian licked his lips as he continued to stare into her eyes. He could honestly get lost in them. At her words he laughed very lightly and then leaned over and placed a kiss on her cheek. “I wouldn’t stop you…but if you decide to kiss me I want to make sure you do it for all the right reasons.” His hand stilled on her skin and he closed his eyes briefly. “We should sleep. Goodnight, pretty girl. May your dreams be sweet and your morning good.” He closed his eyes and his mind wondered to her. At first he pushed it off. Of course it would be wondering to her. She was laying in his arms and he was sure that they were having…something between them. Or had he made it all up in his head? His eyes fluttered open. “I’m…this feels…better than sleeping alone.”

Terra considered kissing him right then and there, but then what? Where would that leave them the next day? Was she starting to have legitimate feelings for him, or was the fact she was scared from the storm and he was, in a way, protecting her influencing her emotions in that moment? It was all really confusing for her and it was too late to be having such deep thoughts. She closed her eyes as he leaned forward, kissing her cheek, and Terra only realized she was smiling until after the fact. She hummed in response to his words, not opening her eyes. “You’re pretty cute, y’know that?” she mumbled, smiling softly as she cuddled closer into him, tucking her head under his chin. “Y’don’t haf’t’sleep alone anymore, if that’s what y’want. You’re comfy.”

F2f || Lay With Me

hewhodoesnotknow:

“I am completely sure. Completely.” He pulled her in closer to him and sighed as he started to trace patterns on her shoulder without realizing he was doing it. “Look…this is something strange for us. You know? We are getting married and it’s insane.” Christian wasn’t one to talk to much but here he was talking more than he was usually comfortable. He blamed the time of day. “But I am actually happy about it. I mean…” He chuckled lowly and then smiled into the dark. “I know we aren’t like in love but I don’t know…you’re the kind of girl I could fall for.”

Trey pulled her in closer and she allowed her body to move in to him, relaxing under his touch as his fingers traced mindlessly on her skin. She took a deep breath, licking her lips briefly as her eyelashes fluttered. Her eyes looked into his, but at his words, Terra could feel her cheeks heat up. She never really thought about marriage or anything like that, and it still hadn’t sunk in that she actually had to plan a wedding and, well... get married. There were worse people she could get married to, as it turned out, but she had hoped that someone was going to love her when it came to that time. But, lo and behold, this was another instance of life showing Terra that love wasn’t possible for her. “You keep talkin’ like that and I just might have to kiss you, you know.”

F2f || Lay With Me

hewhodoesnotknow:

He smiled as she closed her eyes and listened to her sing. “I got lucky too,” he said softly. “I don’t…I’m not the type of person who opens up to people or…ya know…trusts people. I never had a lot of friends. But…I don’t know…I trust you.” He smiled softly once more. “Come here,” he said as he pulled her into his arms softly. She wasn’t super close to him but close enough to feel her skin on his. “You can…if it’s better…just sleep in here with me whenever you want. It’s kind of nice.”

"I hope I don’t let you down,” she admitted quietly with a chuckle, covering up the surprise she felt at his confession. She barely trusted herself after everything that had happened. How could he trust her without knowing the kind of danger they were potentially in? The WPP only protected them so much. He pulled her into his arms, close to effortlessly. “This is nice,” Terra agreed, “...Are you sure?”

F2f || Lay With Me

hewhodoesnotknow:

It really did make him smile when Lauren decided to take him up on his invitation. She deserved to be as comfortable as she could be and this was definitely the best place to sleep in the house. He watched her climb in bed and pull the covers over her legs. “Would you like me to? I used to…well…it’s not important now.” He was going to tell her that he used to sing to his sister as she slept in the hospital bed, usually after a round of chemo. Christian settled himself down in bed so he could face her, a curl falling in his face. He got quiet for a moment before he started to sing. “You are my sunshine…my only sunshine..you make me happy when skies are gray…”

It took her a second to realize that what he meant by ‘not important now’ was actually that it involved something in his past; something that she wasn’t allowed to know of, considering their situation. She licked her lips briefly, moving down in the bed so she was also laying, but on her side to look at him. As he started to sing, she closed her eyes, her gentle smile never wavering as Trey’s sleepy voice filled the silence of the room. When he was done, her dark, brown eyes opened once more to focus on him. “You’re a very wonderful human, Trey,” she murmured. “I got lucky.”

F2f || Lay With Me

hewhodoesnotknow:

Thunder had always soothed him. As awkward as that was. So he had been sleeping really well up until that point. But the lightning had him up and there she was. When she explained what was going on, Christian nodded his head and waited for her to walk into the room. “But um…” he sat up, covers falling to his waist and revealing his bare chest. His hand pushed into his hair as he tried to think of what to say. Words failed him quite often. “You don’t have to…I mean…this is a big bed…” He laughed a little to himself, realizing that in her presence words escaped him more than ever. “You can sleep in the bed…with me…if you want. Might make you feel better.” He did not know what was going on or why she couldn’t sleep but he really did want to make her more relaxed. Christian scooted over and patted the now empty spot he was in. “I don’t bite. I promise. And I took a shower so I am clean. Nothing to worry about.” The man licked his lips and held his hand out. “Come on. I’ll even sing to you what my mom used to when I couldn’t sleep. I still remember. It’ll suck though because I can’t sing.”

At his nod, she took a step in with a thankful smile, closing the door behind her gently, and was fully prepared to take a seat on the floor and get comfortable until his words stopped her. Terra’s eyes moved to him, and chuckled at his invitation; she certainly hadn’t been anticipating that. “Clean and don’t bite... good to know.” A small grin came to her face and she walked to the empty side of the bed, taking a seat and sliding herself under the blankets. It was only then that she realized that he was shirtless-- not that she had never seen a topless man in bed before, because she had, but it was usually because the shirt was taken off in a lustful haste. This was different. It was... innocent. “Thanks, hubby-to-be,” she murmured, leaning back against the backboard behind them. “You really gonna sing to me?”

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hewhodoesnotknow:

It was three in the morning. The rain was pouring down and Christian was sleeping soundly in the bed. It was his night to use it though he hated the thought of Lauren sleeping on the couch. Especially now. It had been a month since they moved in together and they were getting comfortable with each other. Well as comfortable as complete strangers who had to act in love could be. They ate meals together, joked around and basically acted like friends. It worked. And she was pretty cool. Not to mention gorgeous. He could do worse in his future bride to be and he was actually pretty happy that Lauren was chosen to be with him. Lightening struck hard outside and it caused him to wake with a start. His eyes popped open and there she was at the entryway. “Lauren?”

Terra really hated this. Well, some days were okay-- but nights when it was storming were horrible. She wasn’t used to this house, or the neighborhood, or anything at all other than her living companion and her job... everything was still fairly new to her. The girl figured it was probably because she hoped one day she would wake up and she’d be back home without the worry that she could, y’know, get murdered. Her fingers curled around her blanket tightly as another crash of thunder roared, and then the sound of... something she couldn’t put her finger on. Of course her mind jumped to the worst thing possible: Morelli’s guy on the outside had found her. She swallowed thickly, her throat tightening at the possibility. After further examination, though, everything was locked, and it had just been some trees brushing against the house. Terra had tried to go back to sleep, but it felt like it had been hours and she was still so wide awake, yet so tired. Quietly, she moved toward the door of the bedroom, and just as she was about to knock, lightning struck and he caught her, fist raised. “Can I, uh... sleep... in here tonight?” she asked. “I’ll sleep on the floor, I just-- I can’t be out there anymore.” Her voice was gentle and hesitant, feeling dumb for even asking.

formerlyellie-deactivated201509

I’ve been thinking, considering I spent a bomb at Ikea today, that Robert and I should really throw a house warming party. There’ll be alcohol and brownies. Who’s in?

I’m always in for a good party.

#dash: jessica

notroxanne-blog

Nothing worth it ever is. Great, mind if I steal them away for the aforementioned ritual?

formerlyellie-deactivated201509

Wise words, chick. I suppose I cold lend my lucky socks, just this once.

#dash: rebecca

Wow, you have a lot of faith in your relationship.

Just a joke, yo. I’m not going anywhere and he’s not going anywhere-- we’re gunna take our time to plan something good.

#dash: jessica

notroxanne-blog

Seven virgins? I don’t even know one. I don’t know, this seems like an assload of work…but I guess it’s worth it. Thanks for imparting your wisdom onto me. Got any orange socks I could borrow, by any chance?

Never said it would be easy. As a matter of fact, I do.

#dash: rebecca

formerlymitchell-blog

Okay, okay. Think about this though- a double wedding in Vegas. Because the only thing better than Elvis officiating one wedding, is him officiant two.

formerlyellie-deactivated201509

Again, have you met your bride-to-be?

#dash: robert

Well, you’ve moved now. And this is a small town - god knows how few venue options they have, and that means there’s less opportunity for a sooner booking. Do you want to be waiting like, 2 years?