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Post by Asher on Jan 9, 2010 1:51:42 GMT -5
"Beat the shit out of you? Any day," she said, sitting back against the couch. "And don't tell me that your sex drive has been suffering. You barely even have one," she said, looking straight at him with steady violet eyes.
As much as she tried, she couldn't exactly hide all the pain she was feeling inside, but she wasn't going to address it unless she absolutely had to. Asher also wouldn't admit to just how badly she wanted to be held and told that everything was alright, but she refused to say anything aloud, lest Ian laugh at her again.
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Post by Ian on Jan 9, 2010 2:07:49 GMT -5
Sighing, the gypsy crawled up the couch to situate himself next to her on the cushions, arm running along the back behind her, but never touching. He could see what she wanted, but she needed to learn that it was okay to ask for what she wanted or else she'd never get it. Ian often likened her to an abused dog: wary of everything around her and unable to quite comprehend that all the warmth and love he was giving her was most deffinitely permanent. Sure, she showed her affection in obvious (and often public) displays that always left him breathless, but she always retreated into herself when she wanted something from him.
She gave freely, but was afraid to take. So, he started witholding his comforting touches to see how long it would take before she either broke or demanded he lay down on a bed and had her way with him.
Of course, he'd completely forgotten to look for the signs of her slowly breaking while trying to get his naturalization classes in order. His bad had never been this bad.
"You have but to ask, you know," he whispered in her ear, warm breath caressing her neck while his fingers grazed the side of her cheek and hovered a few centemeters without touching her again. "I may be the only one who can read you, but I won't always understand. You have to voice what you want."
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Post by Asher on Jan 9, 2010 2:18:43 GMT -5
The tiny hawaiian bit her lip, eyes narrowing slightly. Oh she knew exactly what he was trying to do, but she'd been withholding in the past few weeks as well. "I'm not some fucking dog," she muttered under her breath.
He was still close enough that when she turned, she caught his lips in a gentle kiss, one that was quite different from the ones she had given him. This one was far more emotional than physical. A small hand came up to cradle one side of his face before the other rested tentatively on his shoulder, both nothing more than fleeting touches.
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Post by Ian on Jan 9, 2010 2:29:43 GMT -5
Quite content that she hadn't decided to kill him for his impertinence, Ian let his arm snake it's way around her waist and pull her into his lap while the other tilted her chin up so that the kiss deepened almost imperceptibly. She needed to know that no matter what happened he would love her, so he conveyed that with his feather light touches as if her were handling a glass rose. I love you, his fingers said as they danced across her cheek while his other hand added, And I would never intentionally hurt you.
He pulled away so that he could look at her, but still close enough so that their breath mingled between them. Green eyes watched her tenderly, his expression soft as he watched her. So don't be sad anymore, he finished silently.
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Post by Asher on Jan 9, 2010 2:43:05 GMT -5
Ash's eyes closed momentarily as he pulled away, biting on her lower lip before they opened to regard him once more, shining a bit brighter from the bottled up tears that she refused to let fall. They had both fucked up rather well, but they still had a lot to learn about the other and it was to be expected. After all, no one ever said this would be easy.
Violet eyes were bright as she sat in his lap and gave him an answering smile before letting one hand rise up to smooth his hair out of his face. "I love you," she said softly before she kissed him once more.
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Post by Ian on Jan 9, 2010 2:56:51 GMT -5
"I love you too," he replied, words muffled by her lips. Ian held her tighter, the tears that had been visible in her eyes distressing him; he'd always hated it when girls cried, and the fact that this one was the mother of his child and the love of his life made him feel slightly ill. All he wanted to do was hold her until she felt better or until the world ended, whichever came first.
And with the emotional baggage they both carried, the end of the world seemed liek more of a possibility.
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Post by Asher on Jan 9, 2010 3:01:00 GMT -5
Asher smiled slightly before pulling away, moving so that she rested against him, her head on his shoulder. She could feel him hold her tighter and she moved in closer to him, her own arms wrapping around his shoulders as she sat in his lap, feeling slightly comforted for the time being.
She tilted her head up slightly and lay a kiss on the side of his neck, lips lingering there as her warm breath caressed his skin. She was mostly naked, just in a swim suit and jean shorts, so it was easy for his hands to be on her skin.
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Post by Ian on Jan 10, 2010 22:15:26 GMT -5
Ian sighed as he held her, mostly glad that things had been resolved for the most part. There would be punishment later for sure when she was feeling in better spirits, but for now she was his quiet kitten. He could almost here her purring, and the thought of her with cat ears and a tail brought a small smile to his face.
It promptly fell when he glanced the large clock by the door. "I have classes in half an hour," he sighed again, this time tiredly.
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Post by Asher on Jan 10, 2010 22:29:51 GMT -5
Her face was neutral when he spoke, a nod the only sign before she shifted, going to slide off his lap. She didn't say anything really, but had decided one thing, if Ian was going to play his little game around her, then she'd play her own around him.
The poor gypsy was about to get blue-balled and cock-blocked in the worst possible ways.
The tiny hawaiian checked the grin that would have crawled over her features, instead looking at Ian as she tilted her head to the side. "Then go," she said softly.
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Post by Ian on Jan 10, 2010 22:33:36 GMT -5
Ian slid her a suspicious look, but got up none the less. If her reaction to his statement was any indication, he was shit out of luck. He was going to have to leave before something happened. "I'll be back around eleven," he told her uncertainly, edging towards the door.
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Post by Asher on Jan 10, 2010 22:41:27 GMT -5
Asher nodded, pulling her hair back into a tight braid, letting the strands trail down her back as she hugged herself again, arms wrapping around her waist as she kept her back to Ian, head dropping down as she bit her lower lip.
She knew he was doing it for them, but that still didn't stop her from wanting just a weekend or a night with just the two of them, especially after what had just happened. She straightened up slightly, picking her head up. "Alright then. I may or may not be here," she said, shrugging. "Depends on if I work tonight."
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Post by Ian on Jan 10, 2010 23:04:05 GMT -5
Scowling at her back, he stomped over and swept her up in his arms so that he could kiss her senseless. He knew that while it wasn't enough (these little touches never were), it would have to do for now. "Pick out a movie," he whispered against her lips. "And we'll watch it when I get home, yeah?"
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Post by Asher on Jan 10, 2010 23:10:47 GMT -5
Asher was caught slightly off guard by it and nodded, catching her breath for a moment. It had been a long time since they had actually kissed each other with any passion between them. "Alright," she said softly, her hands resting with butterfly touches on his chest.
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Post by Ian on Jan 10, 2010 23:21:42 GMT -5
Grinning a lopsided grin, he kissed her again and whispered a quick 'I'm sorry' before pulling away and heading to the door. Sure he'd be dead tired when he came home, but he owed her big time. And besides, he could sleep in tomorrow. His caseworker could take a back seat while he enjoyed the day in bed with his...whatever Asher was. They'd probably have to figure that out later. "Love you," he called before the door closed behind him.
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Post by Asher on Jan 10, 2010 23:34:41 GMT -5
Asher was a bit startled but couldn't help the soft smile that crept across her lips in an answer as she said "love you too", despite him being already gone.
She also knew he would be extremely tired and more than likely fall asleep, but it was the thought behind his intentions that she appreciated. She sighed as she rubbed a hand over her face, scrubbing at her eyes for a moment before flopping back down on the couch, curling up on her side and quickly falling asleep for the time being.
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