Just a quick oneshot
He'd been staying in Emily's house for a fortnight now. Already he felt more at home than he ever had in his own home. He'd never liked living alone. He opened the door and headed straight upstairs the cream carpet and old lights creating a warm glow much more comfortable than the new LED lights that everyone seemed to have these days. As he reached the upstairs landing he heard the tv on in Emily's room directly opposite. The door was slightly open so he pushed it open.
He paused for a moment to take in the sight Emily Thorne with her wavy hair up in a messy bun in a vest top and jeans shoes kicked off on the floor next to her sitting in bed watching rubbish tv. There was such an effortless beauty about her when she was like this. Daniel may like her all dressed up but this was Nolan's favourite way to see her.
'Evening' said Nolan gently
'Nolan' she smiled at him 'Come here' said Emily patting the space beside her.
He dropped his laptop bag off his shoulder and leant it against the door frame.
He sat down getting under the covers with her as she passed the bag of microwave popcorn over to the centre. He noticed that she was sitting crossed legged showing how at ease she was.
They laughed and joked the evening away. Genuine laughs that were so rare and precious every time he caught a glimpse of the lazy smile on her face brought him joy.
After a particularly long and exhausting giggle fit she sighed contentedly and lay her head on his shoulder. Over the evening they had progressed further down the bed and Nolan had kicked his shoes off, loosened his tie and rolled his shirt sleeves up.
Soon he realised she'd fallen asleep he kissed her head as she nuzzled into his chest and he lay back thinking.
Something deep inside him ached at the knowledge that she would always really be Jack's and never be his.
He pushed the feeling away and let sleep take him.
This evening had been a perfect moment in the mess of revenge.
Please R&R