[He very distinctly and audibly huffs in turn at her teasing.]
That would have the opposite effect of we're looking to do here tonight. [He really can't imagine how dreadful that would be the both of them.] In the future I'll bring legal documents and read them aloud. By the first clause all would be fast asleep.
[If he had to genuinely read any of that out with any seriousness even he would succumb.
Of course, teasing each other is also not going to help with sleep. He silently considers other options that aren't vices or what's already been attempted. He recalls Klint physically exerting himself before bed be it practicing his fencing or jogging about around the estate. It's a touch too late for such tactics. And realistically the elusive sleep likely stems more from the mind still buzzing from the weekend. The daunting task of sharing the bed may have cost them the usual opportunity to read or some such to help wind down their thoughts. Well, they'll do better come tomorrow with any luck but it still leaves this current evening in its present state.]
Even if we struggle to fall asleep tonight this has not been as insurmountable as I anticipated.
[It's actually warm and comfortable. They have their hands connected beneath the heavy covers. Her conversation is pleasant as ever and easy to have. Even the small lapses that occur from moving from one topic to the next are natural. It's a small glimpse into the possible future and it's ideal, really.
They feel genuinely compatible especially in these uncharted moments. The kiss they shared out of sight simply felt right... Not to mention how capable she is of lighting fires in places where he thought naught but ash remained. Passions on any emotional range long since burned out. She creates sparks so easily and her presence is so terribly comforting beside his own.]
But I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. That is the case in regards to anything that has happened when it comes to you and I.
[Is this what it means to be a perfect match? To just have these moments come easily. That you fit together so nicely that even things that go directly against your upbringing don't feel quite so daunting. Like the kiss. Like sharing this bed and speaking easily as if they're not committing a great taboo.]
Even if sleep should elude us each and every time I would consider it time well spent all the same.
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That would have the opposite effect of we're looking to do here tonight. [He really can't imagine how dreadful that would be the both of them.] In the future I'll bring legal documents and read them aloud. By the first clause all would be fast asleep.
[If he had to genuinely read any of that out with any seriousness even he would succumb.
Of course, teasing each other is also not going to help with sleep. He silently considers other options that aren't vices or what's already been attempted. He recalls Klint physically exerting himself before bed be it practicing his fencing or jogging about around the estate. It's a touch too late for such tactics. And realistically the elusive sleep likely stems more from the mind still buzzing from the weekend. The daunting task of sharing the bed may have cost them the usual opportunity to read or some such to help wind down their thoughts. Well, they'll do better come tomorrow with any luck but it still leaves this current evening in its present state.]
Even if we struggle to fall asleep tonight this has not been as insurmountable as I anticipated.
[It's actually warm and comfortable. They have their hands connected beneath the heavy covers. Her conversation is pleasant as ever and easy to have. Even the small lapses that occur from moving from one topic to the next are natural. It's a small glimpse into the possible future and it's ideal, really.
They feel genuinely compatible especially in these uncharted moments. The kiss they shared out of sight simply felt right... Not to mention how capable she is of lighting fires in places where he thought naught but ash remained. Passions on any emotional range long since burned out. She creates sparks so easily and her presence is so terribly comforting beside his own.]
But I suppose I shouldn't be surprised. That is the case in regards to anything that has happened when it comes to you and I.
[Is this what it means to be a perfect match? To just have these moments come easily. That you fit together so nicely that even things that go directly against your upbringing don't feel quite so daunting. Like the kiss. Like sharing this bed and speaking easily as if they're not committing a great taboo.]
Even if sleep should elude us each and every time I would consider it time well spent all the same.