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.

you sure annoying this chick is the best idea? I’m not

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

enough for me. Besides, I’m pretty sure she secretly thinks I’m funny. She won’t poison me. Probably. At

hanging with Bellamy tonight so we can

I can chat with

answers.

a weird statement. And Megs is sleeping.

I guess I’ll go order drinks until the bartender

Ryann- Night Harry.

and I willingly step into him. He pulls me in tightly and gives me a light kiss, he

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

but you already brought the stuff with you didn’t you?” I ask.

yes. I 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 won’t be staying the night sometimes, and it’s a good

find somewhere to keep them I guess

76- Bag and back–ups

and presses a kiss

head into the bathroom to brush my teeth and change. I’m just closing

dresser Bellamy. Anywhere else is fine.” I call out. I close the door but I can hear his muffled agreement. I’m brushing my teeth when I notice an extra toothbrush, a can of men’s deodorant and a few cheap razors in my bathroom cabinet. Sneaky bastard 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

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 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