A/N: I've been wanting to do something in "Hills Like White Elephants" style for awhile, so this prompt worked out perfectly for me.

"What time is it?"

"Day…night…. Sometime in between. Does it matter?"

"Well, we've missed the last two days of work. There's only so long someone can be sick without going to the hospital. And I'm sure my parents are worried about where I've been. We probably should get some sleep before tomorrow shows up. Or today. Whatever time it is."

"Or we could just stay here in my bed forever."

"Give me a reason to stay, then."

"You mean that thing I did with my tongue…that wasn't enough of a reason?"

"Be serious."

"Fine…. Although, I do feel like that's a good enough excuse on its own. I feel like I'm a good enough excuse. I know for a fact you feel safe when you're in my arms like this. I know that you can never get enough of my lips on your neck. And…and I know you don't really want to leave. If you didn't have to, you never would."

"I'm still not hearing a more valid reason. I need something that can beat continued employment."

"Okay, then. How about this? Move in with me."

"Oh."

"You'll never have to leave."

"You've got to be fucking joking."

"Actually…no…."

"Oh."

"Unless you're against it in which case – yeah I'm totally joking."

"No, it's not…it's not that. I just think…. It's only been a couple months. And really all we've done is sneak around. I know we're a weird exception to the typical relationship rules, but that's still soon. Isn't it? I mean, we only just crossed the intimacy boundary three days ago."

"And it was so spectacular that I demand you be in this bed every night. It's a matter of my survival, really."

"Teddy."

"If you're not here, I might just have to take care of things myself. You don't want that, do you?"

"Teddy."

"Jamie."

"I'm not moving in with you-"

"I-I know. It was a joke. Remember?"

"I'm not moving in with you until we're out."

"I didn't know what was something you wanted."

"I'm still not sure if it is. Especially considering how you still get the stink eye from half the family because of the divorce. I think…. I think we need to enjoy each other for a bit longer before leaping into that mess."

"So…you're saying once you're ready for that, you'll be ready to live with me?"

"Perhaps."

"When that time arises…would you also marry me, then?"

"Teddy…."

"I know; too soon. We'll circle back to that later. You're right; we should get some rest."

"I do love you, Teddy."

"I know. Now go to sleep before I change my priorities."