Strings of Fate

76- Bag and back–ups

Maybe he is right to be worried that I’ll run away. Then again, I’m not sure I could actually force myself to move so maybe not. Not to mention I’m a little caught up with a fairly hilarious mental image of Bellamy swooning like a damsel in distress like in an old timey

drama.

“I… all I did was make us even. You did two of the courting tradition things and now so have I. I do see what you mean about hiding and holding back and I just wanted to show you that I appreciate it. Now, in the nicest way possible, if we don’t end this conversation now I might actually die from embarrassment. So please, let’s head inside and go make dinner and relax.” My voice is nearly pleading. Bellamy grins at me.

“I’m not sure you could actually die from embarrassment, but let’s not risk it.” He runs around to open my door and leads me inside. I use my app to approve the security alert and we both get to cooking.

The meal we cook isn’t great, but it’s not a complete disaster. I’d give it a solid C+. We might have to practise that, but it’s okay, we have time. Bellamy excuses himself to the bathroom for a minute and I take the time to check my messages.

COCK TALES

Harry- Guys it’s officially a thing now. The bartender doesn’t actually give me the drinks I order anymore.

Harry- Can anyone work out what this drink is meant to be? -IMG.2

Harry lists the ingredients he watched the bartender put into the drink. I search online for an

answer.

think it’s called ‘Sweet poison.‘ Are you sure annoying this chick is the best idea? I’m not sure you’re going to get

Also accepting unknown drinks from someone with the word poison

me. Besides, I’m pretty sure she secretly thinks I’m funny. She won’t poison me. Probably. At very least nothing lethal.

If you say so. I’m hanging with Bellamy tonight so we can chat more

I can chat with Megan. That

answers.

was a weird statement. And Megs is sleeping. She’s had a

order drinks until the bartender cuts me

Ryann- Night Harry.

just plugging my phone in to charge by my bed when Bellamy emerges from the bathroom. He holds an arm out to me and I willingly step into him. He pulls me in tightly and gives me a light kiss, he tastes like mint. I assume he brushed his teeth. He pulls

in a hurry and end up ruining mine. Maybe a few extra things for when I stay

the stuff with you didn’t you?”

evening went before deciding if I should ask or not. So… can I?” I consider for a minute. I guess there’s no harm in it. I mean at this point there’s no point pretending that he won’t be staying the night sometimes, and it’s a good idea to have backup clothes in case his get

want. If you can find somewhere

76- Bag and back–ups

me and presses a kiss to my

He grabs his bag and pulls out a few neatly folded piles of clothes. I roll my eyes before I grab pyjamas off my bed and head into the bathroom to brush my teeth and change. I’m just closing the door when a thought occurs to me. I don’t need Bellamy going through. my underwear

started unpacking things before he even asked me. I can’t help but laugh. He did say he was seeing how far he could push things today. I suppose he meant that in more ways than one. Bellamy is definitely the kind where I give an inch and he takes a mile. But

out invitingly, a hopeful smile on his face. With only a moments pause, I lean into him and let him wrap the arm around me, resting my head against his shoulder. I both hear and feel as Bellamy releases a contented sigh. He flicks off the light and shuffles us down the bed and into the pillows until we are both comfortable. Either I am more tired than I think I am or Bellamy is like a