Interruptions
"Should we really be doing this?" Shalimar asked Brennan as she lay in his bed, snuggled under the covers.
"It's a little late to be having doubts." Brennan joked, snuggling closer to Shalimar.
Laughing, Shalimar playfully hit Brennan. "No, I mean about lying to the guys, sneaking around all the time."
"Well, sure, sometimes I feel a little guilty, not telling them about us, but it's really not any of their business." Brennan replied sincerely, sitting up slightly.
"Yeah, I guess you're right." Shalimar sighed. This constant 'lying to her friends' thing was sometimes too much. However, both herself and Brennan had agreed to keep it between them, letting things come naturally.
"I better get dressed, Jess and Lex will be back soon." Shalimar kissed Brennan softly, attempting to get up. Brennan had another thing on his mind. Pulling her back under the soft velvety covers, Shalimar squealed with delight as he tickled her.
"No fair!" Shalimar tried to say through laughing. Still, Brennan continued his torture. "Ok, I give up!"
"Good." Brennan smiled, lowering himself to touch her lips with his, caressing her face. Suddenly, she sat up.
"Shal, what's –"
"Shhh!" Shalimar listened intently. "They're back!"