Let the moment go… Don't forget it for a moment, though

[jockwitch]

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[somanyadjectives]

[He shakes his head.]

Honestly, if we did not have somewhere to be, I would happily go back to sleep for a few more hours.

[He's a big lazy sleeper, she knows this about him.]

But the longer we wait, the chance for hot water diminishes.

[Normally, there wouldn't be such a strain but ... there are so many people in the house right now.]

[attainathons]

Right. Maybe... we take advantage of that, now? Since we're both awake. And one of us doesn't smell like ocean mist.

( She was expecting him to smell of flame and death had he returned and collapsed. But, she did not shower that night. So, she probably still smells like the day before. )

[somanyadjectives]

[He chuckles, but doesn't really make a move to stop snuggling her.]

I mean, if you really want to, go for it. I'm pretty comfortable right here.

[attainathons]

You're sending mixed signals, hot water man. But, I am nice and toasty.

( Move? What's moving? There is no God, only snuggly Zuul. )

[somanyadjectives]

[He laughs.]

I'm just making sure you're aware of your options and the consequences.

[attainathons]

The consequence being, my boyfriend, alone in this bed and me alone, naked using up what's left of the hot water?

( For clarification? )

[somanyadjectives]

Yes. Or alternatively, you staying here and enjoying my excellent company, but possibly being regulated to a cold shower later.

[Actions. Consequences. All that jazz.]

[attainathons]

I have had worse than a cold shower before. And, I'm guessing thanks to a late night coffee, you're pretty warm to the touch right now. Fine. My feet are firmly planted. I'm a bed Buffy for a little longer.

( How much longer, that is up to you, Mr. Salvatore. )

[somanyadjectives]

Good.

[He shifts to press a kiss to her forehead.]

Because I like having you here.

[attainathons]

I like being you here. Thank you, for inviting me. For, showing me your bloody, violent, small town world. It almost makes me miss Sunnydale.

[somanyadjectives]

[He smirks a bit.]

Hopefully not so much that you will be sad to leave it when all this is over.

[attainathons]

You are going to be with me, right?

( She knows the answer. At least, she hopes she knows the answer! )

[somanyadjectives]

Absolutely. This has been more than enough Mystic Falls for one weekend.

[Though he will miss his brother, he's being reminded of all the reasons he left.]

[attainathons]

You don't miss it, though? You could be one of those continental fliers. What's the international equivalent of bicoastal? Atlantic-oastal?

( Is there a proper term? She snuggles close again as she debates semantics. )

[somanyadjectives]

[He shakes his head, running his fingers along her arm gently.]

Nah. I miss my brother, and my friends here, but the place itself? Not really.

[He settled his unfinished business with Mystic Falls a long time ago.]

Over the years, I've only really felt like coming home when I didn't feel like I had anywhere else to go. Right now, I happen to be quite happy where I am.

[attainathons]

Figuratively and physically. For, romantic clarification.

( Humor a girl, won't you? )

[somanyadjectives]

[He chuckles, his head dipping down to kiss her.]

Yes. Good on both counts.