Strings of Fate

75- Holding and hiding

Bellamy starts towards his office door, carrying me with him. I wrap my arms around his neck to steady myself.

“Bellamy! What are you doing? Put me down!” I demand but I’m breathless with laughter. He pauses in the hallway. Still holding me close.

“Do I have to? I think I’d rather

just keep you here like this. I don’t want to let go.” I can’t

help but laugh again..

“Of course you need to put me down.” I insist.

“Hmm…” he considers me but doesn’t let go. I wriggle my way out of his arms and jump towards the ground. He catches me but lowers me to my feet gently before hooking his arms around my waist tightly holding me close against his chest.

“Go get whatever you need to stay over at my place tonight.” I prompt him. Maybe a change. of focus is what’s needed to escape him, although I can’t say it’s unpleasant having him so close, I’m a little unsure what his goal is. Bellamy leans down and kisses my neck.

is you.” He murmurs, snuggling into my neck. It tickles and I can’t help but push him back. He releases me immediately, tensing at first then relaxing when he realises I wasn’t stopping him because he did something wrong. He reaches for me again but I dodge

Go on.” I skip away into the kitchen to catch my breath. It occurs to me that this is the first time I’ll be bringing Bellamy home with the intention of staying overnight. All the other times were accidents or he sort of just happened to be there, although I’m now realising that those occasions maybe

me home tonight so you

75- Holding and hiding

if that works for

I’m not sure what I expected but I snort

I realise he’s just sent a thumbs up. He’s even

on a few things and wants to stock up while we’re here because he grabs a few personal items. Bellamy doesn’t release my arm until it’s time to pay. I notice that he takes a moment to brush his fingers across his new

Bellamy goes still,

bad thing?” His tone is

happy I think. Also. very… affectionate.” Bellamy lets out a

clingy.” He

why.” I explain. Bellamy parks and cuts the engine. He turns and meets my eyes, basically locking

period you gave me the most perfect gift and demonstrated how much you care

but completely obsessed with you? I suppose I’m not doing a particularly good job of hiding it tonight.” He admits. My jaw drops

anything. I mean, I want to keep this between us and our friends for now, but…” I don’t know how to finish my sentence. Bellamy reaches out

way, but I’m fairly sure you would run for the hills if I was completely