Hi guys! My computer's being a slow poke :/ oh well! Okay so I'm liking my reviews on my chapters :) thanks! Uh let's see here. I'm thinking of doing a Q&A like at the bottom of a chapter or something :) This one is called The Fear You Won't Fall and its by Joshua Radin. It's probably the sweetest song you'll ever hear so promise me you look it up. I almost feel like crying when I hear it. It's just so amazing and I couldn't fall in love with a better song :) Oh youtube downloader how I love you :P anyways post your questions and I'll get back to you.
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The line that inspired this chapter "I know you're scared that I'll soon be over it, that's part of it all. Part of the beauty of falling in love with you, is the fear you wont fall"
Arthur walked into Ariadne and grabbed her toothbrush and toothpaste. "Hey do you need anything else?" He called.
He heard her footsteps, walking around her bedroom frantically packing her suitcase. "Uh hairdryer and I'll get the rest later. It's in the medicine cabinet ." She replied.
Arthur smiled to himself as he opened the cabinet and pulled out the hairdryer. He found it entertaining. The way she ran around her small apartment flat. He walked to the thresh hold and leaned up against the doorway.
She padded over to the small suitcase and dropped three blouses inside. She blew a loose strand of hair away from her face and looked up at him.
"Oh good! You got the hairdryer!" She sighed as she walked over and grabbed it from him. He grinned and watched her pack it in.
They had been dating a few days now and all he was thinking was how stupid he was for not asking her out earlier. She was everything he wanted and more. He loved all of her little quirks and the way she laughed.
Right now, he loved the way she was so stressed out even though she had nothing to worry about. He walked out of the bathroom and into her walk-in closet. He picked out two scarfs for her. A sea-green one and a ruby one with silver detail.
He liked the way red, blue and green looked on her. He walked over and put the two scarfs in her bag.
"Good choice." She smiled.
He kissed her forehead. "You need to relax." He set the toothbrush and toothpaste down in the suitcase and pointed to her bishop.
"Take a deep breath and flick your totem okay?" He said calmly. She did as she was told and zipped up her suitcase.
"Thanks for coming over and helping me Arthur."
Arthur nodded fumbled with his own totem in his pocket. Things have been going so well, they were both getting plenty of use out of their totems. He took the die and set it out next to her bishop.
"Look," He pointed to the totems. "They like each other." He took her hand and swung it back and forth.
He could imagine living with Ariadne one day. They would each have a nightstand on their sides of the bed. The bishop on one side and the die on the other.
One day they would settle down, find real jobs. Maybe even have a child or two. There was no doubt of a future of course but the how far into the future would they last?
"I know it isn't easy traveling all the time. I didn't like it at first." He said softly. She nodded and pecked him on the lips.
"I need to study. Go do something." She commanded. He grabbed his die and walked out into her living room.
"You don't have to leave." She called after him. He glanced back at her and picked up his coat.
"I should it's getting late." He replied stuffing his arms through the sleeves. She crossed the room and wrapped her arms around his torso. "Well you didn't even kiss me goodbye." She teased.
He rested his hand on her cheek and pecked her lips. "Goodnight Ariadne. I'll be over tomorrow morning to pick you up. Call me if you need anything." He said shoving the die in his pocket.
…...
"So you and the girl are together?" Eames stated for the fifth time. Arthur sighed and sipped his beer. "Yeah we are."
They sat in an old bar, two blocks away from Ariadne's apartment. Just in case the young architect needed him.
The bar was dim, lit only by a few green, hanging lamps above them. They were the only customers.
"I don't know how you'll handle this Arthur. The lady has a mind of her own. This won't be easy for you two." Eames mumbled in between gulps of beer. Arthur rested his chin in his palm.
"It'll be worth it. Trust me." He smiled to himself.
Eames slapped him on the back, startling him just a little. "I like seeing you happy for once, darling. It's enlightening." He teased.
Arthur nodded and sat up. "Eames have you ever been in a serious relationship?" Arthur asked him.
Eames scratched his chin and contemplated for awhile. "Not since university. Her name was Kassia. God, she was the reason I slugged myself out of bed every morning." He laughed.
Arthur peered at his British colleague. "What happened?"
Eames frowned and slumped in his seat.
"We were just about finished with school when she says to me 'Eames dear, you're not going anywhere you sad ol' drunk.' At first I thought she was just messing with me so I gave her a grin but then she walked away. I wasn't right after that. The fuck with my career! I went off to live with my uncle and he taught me how to be the sly dog I am today." Eames finished bitterly. He tried covering it with a smile but his eyes appeared to be hurt.
Arthur patted Eames on the back and ordered him another beer. "She doesn't know what she's missing out on, my friend. You're as successful as ever!" Arthur smiled.
Eames opened his new beer and sighed. "Sad thing is, I'd give all this up just to have a girl. I hate sleeping around."
Arthur nodded, he knew where this is coming from.
"Would you give up everything for a normal life?" Eames asked him. Arthur shook his head, not missing a beat.
"Never. I met some of my best friends from this experience. Not to mention my girl. I couldn't live without her and I'm so happy I met her." He smiled but it faded quickly.
Eames nodded in agreement, still a little upset but trying not to show it. "How are thing going for you two?" Eames asked, sincerely.
"Good. Considering we just started, things have been going smoothly. She accepts my flaws and I find she barely has flaws." He chuckled.
Eames made a face and snorted. Arthur looked at him quizzically.
"Arthur, the girl is smitten with Cobb. I don't know how you could possibly overlook that." Eames shook his head and laughed.
Arthur's heart sank. That wasn't true...was it? It couldn't be true. She only looks up to him right? Although, it would explain the drawing of him in her house. Eames had to be lying.
"No that's- that's not true." Arthur stuttered. Eames glanced at the point man and gave his shoulder a squeeze.
"Probably not. Maybe I'm just mistaking niceness for flirting."
Arthur stood up and payed for his beer. "I'm tired. Tomorrow's a big day so I should get home."
Eames waved him off and Arthur slid out the door. It was drizzling outside so he decided to just go back to Ariadne's place.
…...
Arthur peeled off his wet trench coat.
"So you walked home, stayed there for an hour just so you could come back?" Ariadne teased.
Arthur sat down next to her and kissed her cheek. "No I went to the bar with Eames. He says hello." He smiled. Ariadne crawled over and laid her head on his shoulder.
He stroked her hair. Eames's words echoed in his head.
Arthur, the girl is smitten with Cobb. He glared at the picture of Cobb. Maybe Eames was seeing things but no matter what happened this would always stay with him. He glanced down at Ariadne's delicate face and she pecked his lips.
"What are you thinking about Arthur?" She pressed. He wrapped his arm around he and forced a smile.
He knew better than to ruin a moment like this. "You need to go to sleep baby." He murmured. She shrugged and pulled a blanket up from the floor.
"I'll sleep here with you," She paused to wrap them up in the blanket. "but no funny business."
Arthur laughed and agreed. Before they went to sleep, Arthur looked down at Ariadne. He knew the way she was laying here with him, there was no way she could love anyone else. For now, they were perfect, despite what the world says.