When two angels meet and fall in love...
Nick: *I'm meeting Lij for dinner and some TV. Am probably just going to summon a bunch of White Castles and Krispy Kremes. I can't believe I'm this nervous, we're just going to watch TV. I just... I can't help thinking that I'm falling in love with him. I stop at his door and knock*
Elijah: *Getting ready for Nick to come over, and I'm kinda nervous, and I don't know why, I mean... we've been spending so much time together since he got here... Oh, yeah.. I know why I'm nervous. Its because I think I have a really big crush on him... that and, if this thing going on between us is some kind of rudimentary mind reading thing... he's nervous as hell too. Hearing the knock at the door I freeze a moment before I collect myself and go answer it.*
Nick: *I smile when I see him. He looks just as nervous as I am. I step inside and give him a quick kiss* Greetings and salutations.
Elijah: *Snickering* Yo, watching old SNL reruns, are you? *I smile, blushing, and lead Nick inside where we can sit. Can't keep my eyes off him. Oh God.*
Nick: *laughs* Actually, that was a reference to "heathers", which is this really funny teen angst movie from the 80s with Christian Slater in it. *sits down next to you on the couch* God, he's hot. *but not as hot as you*
Elijah: Oh, right, I remember that one too... but... I like SNL better - that’s what what’s his name Conehead said all the time. Come on, you mean you're not up on your classics? *I tease* Yeah, Christian Slater... *I roll my eyes* HOT. *then I blush, looking at you look at me, as a little smile creeps across my lips*
Nick: *smirks* Of course I'm up on my classics. I just forgot that quote was from SNL. *I scoot closer to you* So what do you want to do?
Elijah: Umm... *thinking. Oh... better not think that.. yet* Yeah... well, you hungry? I love cooking, I was gonna actually /cook/ you something, that is unless you feel like summonsing us a filet mignon or something *smirking*
Nick: *nods* A little, yeah. Was figuring I'd just summon up some White Castles and Krispy Kremes, but if you want to cook, I can watch. *foolish grin*
Elijah: *I elbow you playfully* Hey, I don't care. Whatever you'd rather do. TV too, then? I think Resident Evil has made it to cable already. Wanna watch that?
Nick: *if I can hold you during the scary parts...* Sure. Would you rather cook or just have burgers again?
Elijah: Hmm... OK, do your worst. I'll cook us something /really/ nice some night when I can prepare for it all afternoon. How's that? *I smile* Junk food it is, then. *I grab the remote and start flipping through channels as we sit back on the couch.* I want a chocolate milkshake, too.
Nick: *I grin* Hey, sci-fi movies and junk food go together like strawberries and whipped cream. *summons the burgers, some donuts, and a pair of milkshakes, chocolate for you, strawberry for me*
Elijah: *I catch the reference and slowly turn and grin at you.* Tease. *Taking a little burger I start to eat and sip on my milkshake, and with my mouth full... start talking again.* You know... I'm going to have to talk to Sean or somebody about this summonsing stuff... since I can't seem to get the hang of it yet. *looking at the cheeseburger like its a miracle come true.*
Nick: *laughs* It's not that hard. I'm still trying to get the hang of flying. I can't seem to control my wings sometimes. *watches you eat the burger before taking one for himself*
Elijah: OK, so, we're a good pair then. As long as we stick together, we can go anywhere we want, and we wont starve. *I laugh and lean back, leaning on your shoulder a bit as I flip on the movie which is about fifteen minutes in already* Hmm... pretty eyes fro a girl, yeah? *Looking at Milla*
Nick: Your eyes are better. *smiles and wraps an arm around your shoulder, propping my feet up on the coffee table*
Elijah: *My face gets hot when you say that, and I lean into your chest now.* Yours aren’t so bad either, you know. *beautiful and blue, but different than mine. I bet people don't make fun of your eyes being 'too big' either.*
Nick: *turns faintly red and kisses the top of your head* If you say so. *snuggles closer to you* Y'know, I've never seen this movie.
Elijah: *I blink* No kidding, really? *Grinning evilly* Ooooh man... what you're in for... there's this one part where... *I stop myself* Oh.. just... its cool! Watch! *I settle in close and thread my fingers in yours, then lift your hand up to kiss the back of it.*
Nick: *Okay, I need to kill the butterflies that have invaded my
belly* I'll *clear my throat first* I'll watch. *squeezes your hand*
Elijah: *snickering* Well I certainly hope so! *I turn and look up at you and pick up a little bit on your nervousness again.* Umm... you all right?
Nick: *nods avidly, trying to ignore the butterflies* Yeah, I'm
fine. You?
Elijah: Great. *I adjust my fingers threaded between yours. Then
looking at you, staring into your eyes, I blush some, and let my head drop, smiling shyly.*
Nick: *I settle closer to you and actually end up dozing off halfway through the movie*
Elijah: *I watch the movie wide-eyes the entire time, occasionally glancing over to see that you're snoozing against my shoulder. My heart does a little dance in my chest as I kiss the top of your head and keep watching.*
Nick: *I shift closer to you as I feel your lips on top of my head* Mm... *I bury my face in the heat of the crook of your neck*
Elijah: *Smiling when you snuggle in closer, I lean my head against yours, and before long I'm yawning too. My mind strays from the movie as I think about how nice this all feels, to have you here with me.*
Nick: *is fast asleep, one hand in yours, my other arm around your waist*
Elijah: *When I next recall what’s happening, I figure I must have fallen asleep as well, because the movie is long since over and we're into some sappy chick flick thing, and you're still asleep against me. I check my watch and its after midnight - how did we do that? I look over at you, sleeping like a baby, and smile.*
Nick: *I whimper softly as my pillow moves under me*
Elijah: Hey... *I nudge you lightly with my elbow, my voice dry and sleepy.* Dude... you're neck's gonna be killing you. *reaching over, I touch your face lightly to try to gently wake you.*
Nick: *whimpers again, slowly opening my eyes. I yawn* What time is it?
Elijah: Late. It's like... 12:30 or something. *I start flipping
channels with the remote and the selection is pretty poor right now.* Man, and even in Heaven, you cant get anything good late night. *I sigh a bit, then put the remote down.*
Nick: *I snuggle closer to you, uncaring of the movies right now* Dun matter.
Elijah: *Yawning, I lean over and cuddle against you, giving you a little kiss on the tip of your nose.* You wanna stay here? Umm... you know, so you don't have to fly home this late? *I'm a little nervous suggesting it, but I think I'd actually like that more than anything.*
Nick: *I squinch my face up a little* No, no flying. I'd probably fly right into a brick wall again. *snuggles up to you* Would like to stay, if you'll have me.
Elijah: *OK... I need to breathe. Yep. Cus if I don't I'll be on the floor in a second. I swallow hard.* Umm... y-yeah. I'd like that Uh... wanna watch more TV? Or you ready to get a little sleep? *and I /do/ mean sleep since, well... as much as I've been thinking things lately, surely a little more snuggle time is in order.*
Nick: *yawns* Sleep is good. *continues snuggling with you*
Elijah: *Smiling a bit, I decide to get up and go where its more
comfortable, since I don’t want to break my back scrunching on the couch. I pull your hand.* You coming? More comfortable in there.
Nick: *I blink and slowly get up, following you, yawning* So long as I'm with you, I don't give a da- rat's behind. *squeezes your hand*
Elijah: *I shut off the TV and lights, then lead you away into the bedroom, then shut the door.* Umm... yeah. *sighing nervously, I smile at you innocently, then start taking off my top layer of clothing so I can get in bed.* Gonna cuddle me all night? *I say, snickering, trying to break a bit of the ice here.*
Nick: *I turn very red and sleepily strip down to my boxers, then follow you into your bed* If that's what you want, then yes. *I want to, so I hope you want it*
Elijah: Well... *I hope that's what /you/ want. Just looking at you a moment, trying to decipher your comment, I decide that yeah, I guess you're cool with it. Just to make sure, though... * Only if you're cool with this. *Big blue puppy-dog eyes.*
Nick: *nods avidly* I want to. *I pull you close, taking in the scent of the shampoo on your hair* Wanted to for a while.
Elijah: *Letting out this huge breath I've been holding, I slide the rest of the way under the covers and move myself closer to you, draping an arm over you.* I'm glad. *I smile a bit* Like this.. being close to you, Nick.
Nick: *I curl up with you, sliding my own arm around you* I like this, too. S'very nice.
Elijah: MmmHmm.. *I tilt my head up a bit so I can kiss you.* Thank you... for being here with me. I was... getting kind of lonely already, despite how nice everyone is here.
Nick: *kisses you back* It's not a problem at all, kiddo. *smiles softly* Go to sleep, I'm not going anywhere.
Elijah: Kiddo? *I snicker* Hey, last time I checked you only had a year on me! *giggling* But, yeah, OK... better still be here when I wake. *I snuggle in a little closer yet, and right now sharing your skin doesn’t even seem like it could be too close.*
Nick: *smiles sleepily* Yes, kiddo. You're smaller than me. *is drifting off*
Elijah: *smiling. /yeah, you and everybody else but... sometimes it's cool, because... then you can snuggle me better/.* Yeah, yeah... nite! *I yawn and still to sleep, listening to your breathing.*
Nick: */You fit in my arms better, love/* Sleep well. *I fall
asleep, dreaming of things I want to do with you*
Elijah: *I blink once, hearing you loud and clear that time, then smile as my eyes close again, lulled by your sleep helping me to drift off.*
[the next morning]
Elijah: *When I wake, its so peaceful, and I feel so content, for a minute I think I'm still back on Earth and still alive, back in my bed. But in my bed there, I would be alone - I look at you, still sleeping next to me, smile warmly.*
Nick: *I curl tighter around my moving blanket, nuzzling my face into it. Don't blankets know they're not supposed to move?*
Elijah: *I just watch you for a while - I don’t know why I'm up, but right now I'm glad I am, because I'd be missing this. I reach a hand out and stroke your hair lightly.*
Nick: *I mumble inarticulately in my sleep and squeeze my blanket tighter*
Elijah: *You seem still pretty out of it, so I take this opportunity to place a soft kiss on your cheek, /God, you're gorgeous... and sweet... and.../*
Nick: */okay, who's talking to me/ I whimper and crack one eye open and see you there* Mm... Morning. *I nuzzle your neck again*
Elijah: *I smile broadly* Mornin'. *I continue stroking your hair gently* Sleep OK?
Nick: *purrs softly* Yep. You?
Elijah: *I lean and kiss your nose. /best night's sleep since I've been here. Thank you/.* Yeah.
Nick: *I crinkle my nose slightly. /You're very welcome/* So what now?
Elijah: What now? /odd question... what do you mean what now?/ Umm... *I shrug a bit.* How about this? *I lean in and press my lips to yours.*
Nick: *I return your kiss, but slightly hesitant* You sure you want to do this right now? /might not be able to stop myself/
Elijah: *My brow rises a bit* Do what? Kiss you? Yeah, I want to kiss you. */I don't think I want to stop kissing you.../*
Nick: *kisses you back* I know, but if we keep going, *kisses you* we might go further than we plan to. *kisses you again* Do you want that?
Elijah: *I stop for a minute and consider what you're saying.* Umm... */oh man... what a loaded question/.* Do you? *I ask, unsure - not that I have any doubt in you but more because I'm actually a little afraid.*
Nick: *nips at your throat* I do, but I think this might be a little soon. Besides, angels can't make love unless they love each other. And while I'm getting there, I can't really say it just yet.
Elijah: Oh. *My expression fades a bit* Umm... O-ok. *I feel my heart sink a bit now. /I hope you don't think I don't care enough.. because I really do.. I just... I'm nervous, is all. But the thought of you touching me.../* Right, well...
Nick: *Oh fucking hell... /I’m sorry if that hurt you, I didn't mean to/ I pull you closer and hug you tightly* I just don't want either of us to break the rules and get in trouble. I was reading that rule book and it said that if you have sex with someone you're not in love with, you Fall because it's unangelic behavior. */I don't want to Fall and lose you/*
Elijah: It's all right, Nick. I understand. *nodding lightly* I do. Umm... *I smile bashfully* You're right. I shouldn't rush into anything. */but I think I am starting to love you./* We can just lay here then, hmm? Just like this?
Nick: *nods /I’m way past starting to love you/ and runs a hand up your back* I like this. *kisses you softly* Sometimes this can be better than sex.
Elijah: Yeah... me too. *I kiss back, sliding my tongue lightly across your bottom lip. My heart races a little bit. /I know we need to think hard about this... I want to do what’s right./*
Nick: *I dart my tongue out to meet yours, drawing it into my mouth. /that we do, and I don't want to lose you because we went too fast/*
Elijah: *Pausing a moment, and then sighing with relief, I smile against your lips as we kiss. /you wont lose me... we can take all the time we need.. I'm not going anywhere any time soon/*