Distraction

Madge flicks off the lamp beside the bed and lies down beside Gale. She sighs. Beside her, she can feel that Gale is restless. Madge lays still, staring at the dark ceiling.

"Gale?" She whispers.

"Yes?" He replies quickly, snuggling into her side. He presses his nose against her side so she can feel his warm breath on her skin. Madge takes a deep breath.

"I think we should move in together." She says. Gale is moving his lips against her stomach, kissing her skin. But Madge continues speaking. "I mean, I know we're already basically living together anyway, but I think we should make it official."

"Mhmm." Gale murmurs, tracing her bellybutton with his tongue. Madge disregards him.

"I was thinking it would be best if you moved into my place. It's bigger. Plus, you spend half your time here anyways." She pauses, as if waiting to see a flaw in her plan. Since she can see none, she nods and continues. "I think we're ready to take our relationship to the next level. It'll be a good thing for us, don't you think?" She pauses her monologue, waiting for a response from Gale. But he is steadily moving his mouth up her body and reaching up to run his hand through her hair.

"Gale!" Madge shouts suddenly, startling him. "Are you even listening to me?" She asks desperately. Gale looks up at her with foggy eyes.

"You want to move in together." He answers simply. Madge raises her eyebrows and glares at him.

"What about the rest of the stuff I said?" She growls. Gale is silent, and Madge gives a deadly stare.

"You're so cute." Gale laughs. "You always overthink things. Just relax. Of course I'll move in with you."

Madge watches him with a confused look. She isn't sure whether she was just complimented or insulted. She isn't sure if she should be angry or forgiving.

"Uh. Okay." She manages to say with a sigh.