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.

Are you sure annoying this chick is the best idea?

unknown drinks from someone with the word poison in the title is a little

to get anywhere. I’m having fun and that’s enough for me. Besides, I’m pretty sure she secretly thinks

you say so. I’m hanging with Bellamy tonight so we

Kat. I can chat with Megan. That is

answers.

Megs is sleeping. She’s had a few late nights and

the bartender

Ryann- Night Harry.

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

a few things here. Like some clothes in case I have to shift in a hurry and end up ruining mine. Maybe a few extra things for when I stay over…” he trails off, watching my face closely for my reaction. I remember the large bag he packed and the extra items he picked up while

stuff with you didn’t you?” I ask.

thought I would see how the 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

find somewhere to keep them I guess it’s

76- Bag and back–ups

presses a kiss

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

Sneaky bastard started unpacking things before he even asked me. I can’t help but laugh. He did

deep yawn. Bellamy immediately approaches and guides me by the shoulders towards my bed. He pulls back the blankets, waits for me to climb in then slips in beside me, dragging the blankets over us. He sits back low against the pillows and holds his arm out invitingly, a hopeful smile on his face. With only a moments pause, I lean into him and let