How Far We've Come
Disclaimer: Nope.
Challenge: Escape
Timeframe: Somewhere after Kick Into Overdrive
Ships: Rose/Mack
Summary: Every time she needed him, there he was.
Oh, how she felt when she was near him, and how she loved it. He was so warm and caring and just fun to be around. She could always feel her composure slipping whenever Mack was close to her. He made her laugh, constantly, and before she'd met him laughter had been rare. He always listened when she needed someone, and she found herself opening up to him more and more.
She'd found her real escape, though, the first time they'd kissed. It had been an innocent peck on the lips to start with. She'd gone to say goodnight and instead of the normal kiss on the cheek, they'd leaned in and kissed as if it were the most natural thing in the world – and it was.
When they'd pulled apart, they just smiled. "Night, Rosie," Mack murmured. "Sleep tight, baby."
They'd been together ever since, and she couldn't believe she'd let how she felt about him go so long without acting on it. He did the sweetest things, planning romantic dates and special outings. He always insisted on picking up the tab and always seemed to know when she needed his jacket.
And every time she needed him, there he was. Her shoulder to cry on, the arms she needed around her, her escape.