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Post by Lizzie on Oct 1, 2007 10:16:24 GMT -5
*Lizzie lowered her eyes to meet Alex's, wide with wonder and exasperation. She nodded, but felt a bit sad. Longing, actually. But she trusted that Alex knew what was best. She curl up to Alex, suddenly thankful for the reprieve and the comfort she offered. She snuggled her head against her warm skin.*
"I...thank 'ya. That was...was..."
*Lizzie had not the words.*
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Post by Alex on Oct 1, 2007 10:38:30 GMT -5
*Alex's desire mixed with a little pride as she cradled Lizzie to her.*
"Not so bad, then, was it?"
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Post by Lizzie on Oct 1, 2007 10:45:47 GMT -5
*Lizzie pulled herself a bit closer, trying to fit as close as she could, but maybe that was just to lessen the nakedness.*
"Nah...it was nice. Like...real nice."
*She leaned back slightly to meet Alex's eyes.*
"Is it...always like that?"
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Post by Alex on Oct 1, 2007 10:52:04 GMT -5
*Alex watched her for a moment.*
"That depends on the person; there are degrees to relationships, like anything else. One can do this with anyone, if one wises--but with someone you know, with whom you can talk and laugh, makes all the difference."
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Post by Lizzie on Oct 1, 2007 10:58:14 GMT -5
*Lizzie tightened her lips and scrunched her nose. She suddenly had the most terrible thought.*
"So 'ya...uh...do this sorta thing a lot then? I mean, I ain't..."
*She swallowed and dropped her eyes.*
The only girl for you.
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Post by Alex on Oct 1, 2007 11:25:00 GMT -5
*Alex's heart sank. She knew what Lizzie was thinking. And it hurt her to hurt Lizzie.*
"I won't lie to you, Lizzie. I'm not exactly new to this."
But I would remain a stranger to it henceforth, if you would have me.
"Does that bother you?"
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Post by Lizzie on Oct 1, 2007 11:27:47 GMT -5
"Ye--No. I mean, of course not. It ain't like I own 'ya or nothin'."
*Lizzie tucked her hair behind her ear.*
"I just...I don't know what 'ya want from me."
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Post by Alex on Oct 1, 2007 11:33:11 GMT -5
*Alex sighed.*
"I suppose I don't, either. I hadn't meant... That is, none of this has gone as I expected; not that it's at all disappointing."
*She turned to face her more squarely.*
"This mess, such as it is, is of my making. I'm willing to be advised by you as to what it is; you're a surprising girl, Lizzie. I think you've a right to tell me what you want."
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Post by Lizzie on Oct 1, 2007 11:40:42 GMT -5
*Lizzie's eyes grew wide and she shrank back a bit. How was she supposed to know what she wanted?*
"I...uh..."
*Her lashes fluttered.*
Is it wrong that I want you to want just me?
"I dunno what I can offer 'ya...what sort of...I don't know..."
*She chewed her lip as her brow furrowed.*
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Post by Alex on Oct 1, 2007 12:21:35 GMT -5
*Her heart softened even further; she'd been trying to make this easy on the girl, and only ever succeeded in making it more difficult.*
"It's not a trade," *she said softly.* "There's no right or wrong, no need for equity. What would you have of me, Lizzie? Nevermind what I want."
Please... let it be something I can give.
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Post by Lizzie on Oct 1, 2007 12:30:07 GMT -5
"I want..."
*The furrow in Lizzie's brow deepened as she looked for the words. Her words grew terribly quiet as if she didn't want to let them out.*
"I want you here...with me. Don't know what else. I can't...I don't know what else."
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Post by Alex on Oct 1, 2007 12:38:57 GMT -5
*Alex caressed the side of her face.*
"Oh Lizzie..." *she sighed.* "That, I can freely give."
*She smiled into Lizzie's eyes, hoping the girl could see just how much she wanted to make her happy.*
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Post by Lizzie on Oct 1, 2007 12:44:28 GMT -5
*Lizzie let herself smile then and snuggled up to Alex.*
"That mean that 'ya'll stay then? Just 'til I sleep. Fer a little while at least..."
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Post by Alex on Oct 1, 2007 13:01:09 GMT -5
*Alex kissed her forehead, the tip of her nose.*
"As you wish," *she said. She reached down to find a comforter to draw up over them. There were worse things, she thought, than the arms of a sweet girl in sleep.*
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Post by Lizzie on Oct 1, 2007 13:03:23 GMT -5
*Lizzie relaxed, truly relaxed, for the first time in a long while. There was something about this that just felt so...natural. She smiled groggily, burying her face against Alex's skin, whispering as she drifted off.*
"Thank 'ya...Mist...er..."
*Her breaths grew calm and slowed.*
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