Author's note: I don't own sweep or any of the characters. Understood? Good.Autumn Skys: Thank you for the review! Yeah, I don't know what's up with everything being underlined, in the original document absolutely nothing was underlined. I even deleted it, checked it, and re-uploaded it. I'll probably figure out how to fix it later.
I don't know how long I laid in Hunter's bed, feeling an aching pain as I felt all the his vibrations that his room held. I stood shakily and went to his dresser, grabbing my favorite shirt of his, a green sweater. I curled up with it and laid back in bed, inhaling Hunter's clean smell. I knew I was being pathetic, but I'd been having a rough time lately anyways.
I'd been feeling depressed, and I'd finally figured out why. Things were going good in my life for once, and I felt like something bad was going to happen, to strip this happiness from me. My parents had agreed to let me move in with Hunter…before I even graduated! I'd been just as shocked as Hunter, but I felt relieved that my parents trusted both of us enough to agree. Only two weeks until I'd move in, and I couldn't wait. Hunter was even more excited than me, although I didn't know why. I couldn't help but wonder how long it would be before he got tired of not having any time to himself.
College was a big topic at school, and I knew that both Bree and Robbie were planning on going away to college, Robbie had even been accepted to Harvard! Most of Kithic would be going away. Kithic had become my second family, and now that was being taken away from me. Hunter had tried comforting me, telling me that there'd still be Sky, Alisa, himself and me, but it's not the same. He tried telling me that we could find another coven.
I've known most of the people in Kithic since elementary school, even if I was never close with them, even now. They were still special to me, and I'd miss them. I had decided against going to college except possibly locally for a few classes. I'd been regretting this decision. I wanted to spend as much time as possible with Hunter instead of rushing right back into having school, although I knew I was making a big mistake. Would anyone understand?
I decided to get off my butt and stop moping for at least a few minutes and go check my messages on the computer. I dragged myself downstairs towards the computer Hunter had recently set up in the corner of the living room. I couldn't help but smile. Still no T.V., but a computer was a start.
Flashback
"So, you getting into internet dating or something?" I asked as he set up the computer.
Hunter stared me down with one of his no-nonsense looks and I smiled. Sometimes he was so serious. He turned his back to finish hooking up the last cables and surprised me by spinning towards me and tackling me to the couch.
"Oomph." I gasped as I hit the cushions. Hunter was grinning that wolf-like, mischievous grin and I smiled in an instant reaction. To see Hunter smile was like having the sun shine on your face in the middle of winter. Welcoming and warm. Every time I thought I knew what to expect from Hunter, he would do something to surprise me. Like this case of physical abandon. Normally Hunter was so much more contained. But this…well, it was a nice change, that was for sure.
Hunter leaned into a semi-sitting, semi-laying position and scooped me into his arms. He brushed my hair away from my face and looked into his eyes. I couldn't help but wonder what it was he saw, was it anything close to the feeling I got when I looked into his eyes? Looking into Hunter's gorgeous green eyes was like looking through a window and seeing a universe made for just me and him, a universe made up of love, happiness, desire, passion and magick. A place for muirn beatha dans, soul mates.
I nestled my head into Hunter's chest and he rested his head on tip of mine. I could stay like this forever, I thought to myself. So could I, Hunter thought and I jerked my head to look at him. He smiled brightly. Sometimes it was still disconcerting how accurately he read my mind and knew what I was thinking.
"So," I began, twisting to get a better view of Hunter's gorgeous, classically chiseled face.
"So?" he asked, a smile playing on his lips.
"Why a computer?" I asked, genuinely curious.
"Why indeed." He said and I made a face at him.
"Alright, alright. I figured that since you're going to be moving in soon, you'll need a computer. You know, for school and such. Besides," he said, holding me tighter. "Now I have one more way of talking with you."
I rolled my eyes, but didn't make any remarks. Then we were kissing, melting into each other and time ceased to have any meaning.
-- I took another look at the computer before sitting down. This had been a bad idea, staying at Hunter's place while he was gone. Everything here reminded me of him. There was always some memory waiting to engulf me and drag me down into a black abyss of sadness.
Stop it, I told myself firmly. I switched the computer on and waited for it to boot up. I tapped my fingers impatiently against the little corner unit table that the computer was perched on. I nearly jumped a foot in the air when my cell phone started ringing. I glanced at the screen, hoping pathetically that it was Hunter but knowing it wasn't. There was no way he'd be calling already. Killian? Oh this should be interesting, I thought sarcastically.
"Little sister!" He exclaimed before I could even say hello.
"Hey Killian." I loved my half brother, but sometimes he was a real pain. Like now, when all I wanted to do was mope. I could tell Killian was already on his way to having a good time, his system either newly filled with alcohol or still running off of whatever he consumed last night.
"What's wrong?" Killian asked, sobering up almost immediately. Was it that obvious that I was in a bad mood?
"Nothing, I'm just not having a good day." I said, working to keep my voice upbeat. There was a silence, and I could tell Killian wasn't fooled for a minute.
"Morgan," he said gently. "What's going on? You know you can talk to me."
I sighed. Maybe it'd be good to finally talk to someone, to get everything off my chest. I told Killian about Bree and Robbie leaving in a few months for college, about Kithic soon disbanding, about feeling lost because I didn't know what to do with my life now.
"And…" I hesitated a moment before continuing. "And Hunter left this morning to Finland, to follow a lead on his parents." I said, fighting back the loneliness that surrounded me like a wet blanket, weighing me down and suffocating me. "Ah, so that's what's wrong." Killian said sympathetically.
"What do you mean?" I asked, pulling my legs up onto the chair and resting my chin on them.
"I understand that you're upset about everything else, but now I understand why you're letting it get to you. Hunter isn't around, and he's your rock, your light at the end of the tunnel. Now you've got all this time without him around, time to think about everything." Killian concluded and I smiled a little bit, despite myself.
"Since when did you become a psychologist?" I said, laughing. I tell Killian was smiling too.
"Ah well, I catch on fairly quick. Do you need me to come to town?" Killian asked, and I felt a rush of affection for my half-brother. We hadn't grown up together, but I knew that Killian still felt protective of me. He was really starting to act like a big brother.
"No, that's okay Killian. But thank you." I said, letting the scenario of Killian and Sky run through my head before answering. That would definitely be a bad idea. Sky couldn't stand Killian, although that didn't seem to stop Killian from wanting to be around her. Killian wasn't bothered by many things, this being one of them.
"Are you sure? I've got nothing going on…" Killian's voice trailed off and I could hear other voices in the background calling to him.
"No really, it's okay. I just need some time to myself." I said. The truth was, that was probably the last thing I needed, next to breaking up a fight between Sky and Killian.
"Alright. Call me if you need anything. Love you little sister!" Killian said enthusiastically. We said our goodbyes and I set the phone back on the table. Suddenly I became aware of that nothing was going to hold my attention. If I logged online, I'd probably end up reading old messages from Hunter, which was the last thing I needed right now.
I miss you already, love. I could hear Hunter's voice clearly in my mind, brushing lightly against my thoughts. I smiled. I knew Hunter loved me, there was no doubt in my mind about that. But knowing that he already missed me made me feel not quite as weak. Muirn beatha dans were meant to be together, and Hunter and I never took separation well.
I miss you too. Come home to me soon. I said, trying to make my 'inner voice' sound level.
We'll get through this, my love. I'll be home before you know it. Leave it to Hunter to know exactly what I was thinking and feeling.
Okay. Good luck. I love you. I sent back, feeling a slightly renewed sense of warmth.
I love you too. Always and forever.
I sighed out loud and looked around. I needed to get out of the house and get some fresh air, being inside was doing me no good. I ran back upstairs and grabbed some clean clothes and dropped them on the floor in the bathroom. Hunter and Sky's upstairs bathroom was impeccably clean. I wondered when Hunter and Sky found the time to clean so thoroughly. I shrugged, deciding to store that question until later when I could ask.
I turned the water on and waited for it to warm up. I couldn't help but smile as I thought about the near future. Soon, I'd be living here. I'd be taking a shower here every single day. Hunter and I would share this place, of course with Sky too. I began undressing and stepped into the water, wetting my long hair. Hunter liked my long hair, so I kept it that way.
flashback
"Good morning love." Hunter said as I slipped into the bathroom.
I gave him a look and he smiled. I was not a morning person, and I was definitely not happy about being awake so early. I noticed Hunter taking in my appearance and groaned inwardly. I knew I probably looked like hell, because I know I sure felt like it. I was wearing one of Hunter's shirts, which was big on me, and underwear. That was it. My hair was probably tangled and my eyes were half closed with sleep. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me close. Hunter even looked good in dark blue sweats and a gray shirt, I noted. How unfair.
"You look so beautiful." he whispered into my ear and I pulled back a little to give him a questioning look.
"I'm serious." he said, pulling me closer to him. I smiled and leaned my head against the lean muscles of his chest. After a moment I reluctantly pulled away.
Hunter gave me a look that melted my heart and leaned closer. I smiled and pushed him away. He looked hurt and it broke my heart, but I laughed instead, causing him to look confused.
"I need to brush my teeth." I admitted and Hunter wrinkled his nose and sighed. He backed up a few paces and lowered himself to sit on the edge of the tub patiently while I brushed my teeth vigorously. When I finished, I turned to see Hunter watching me intently.
"What?" I asked and he just smiled and stood lithely.
"Are you done?" he asked and I nodded.
"Good." he said and pulled me close to him again, kissing me with such a passion and hunger that it shook me to the bone. But I met fire with fire and soon our breathing was ragged as we kissed relentlessly.
"You two are unbelievable." Sky remarked from the hallway and we broke apart laughing.
"What?" Hunter asked innocently, widening his eyes.
"It's seven in the morning and here you two are snogging in the bathroom. Does it ever end?" Sky asked, rolling her eyes.
Hunter looked at me, looked into my eyes deeply and whispered "No. Never."