Hey guys! This is my first tellie/ellick story so i hope you enjoy! Let me know if you like it :)
Ending up here was not part of the plan, but he was sure glad that they are here now. He turned slightly in the bed, to get a better view.
She was sat up in the bed, facing away from him. Her legs folded under her. The streetlight she seemed to be focused on glistened through the window, casting shadows over the room, along with her body.
Her golden hair fell down her back, brushing against her soft skin. She was truly hypnotizing. Her hazel eyes were cast out the window, and the only sound in the room was their breathing.
Their room was small, but it had all the necessities. It had a bed, bathroom, and mini fridge. It was cozy, and that's great because after what just happened, they needed to be cozy. His arm hurt a bit from the blast by the marina, but thats all.
He looked at her again. He's concerned about her. She tried to convince him that she's fine but the extra long shower she took, and the fact that she wouldn't let him examine her for injuries says otherwise. She let out a small sigh, and layed back down next to him. He closed his eyes, pretending to be asleep.
Her eyelids felt heavy, and her ribs felt compressed, almost as if she couldn't take a deep breath. Even after everything that happened tonight, all she could think about is Nick in bed next to her. She moved slowly to her side, careful not to disrupt her injuries to much.
She let herself study him, for he seemed to be asleep. He looked tired, and his arm was turning a dark shade due to his injury.
She's unaware of her own feelings when looking at him, and thinking about their situation.
She felt comfortable laying next to him, safe, but at the same time there was a sense of dread in her gut when she thought about the events that lead them here.
She decided to just focus on him and where they are now. In bed. Together. Close. She could feel his breathing, and his warmth. She wanted to reach out and touch him, and that confused her too.
Why does she want to do that? She wants to feel his skin against her fingertips. She wants to brush her fingers across his lips to feel the texture. She wants to move close enough that a piece of paper couldn't fit between them.
She doesn't know why she wants to do those things though, because he's her partner, and that's unprofessional, but then again Qasim was a coworker too.
She froze at the thought of Qasim. Nick was nothing like him. They were completely different. Her feelings about them are different, so why is she comparing them? Qasim was quiet, sweet, warm. Nick was a lone wolf, someone who used humor as a defence mechanism, someone you couldn't get close with.
But it seemed like the more she tried, the more he let her in. The more time they spent together, the more she learned about him, the more she saw the real him, and now, he's no longer cold to the touch.
She saw the real him. The guy who cares so deeply for others he would do anything to help them, even if it meant hurting himself.
And with that last thought she reached out and placed her hand on his arm, below his bruise.
It was a simple act, but it meant everything.
She doesn't know how she feels yet, but it's definitely something worth exploring.
He felt her shift and place her hand on his arm. Her fingers were cold. But that not the reason he shivered. Eleanor bishop had him wrapped around her finger and she doesn't even know it.
He would do anything for her but he still acts like he doesn't care.
Like she's just another coworker, but tonight scared him. He thought for a split second bishop would die. His blood ran cold at the thought of her dying, and without even thinking about it, he reached out and pulled her close, wrapping his arms around her.
She stiffened for a second, but thought, "hey, i almost died. I deserve this." and she nuzzled her head into the crook of his neck, breathing in his scent.
They both know that tomorrow, they are both going to act like this didn't happen, but for tonight, they'll enjoy this moment.
Hey so i know this was short, but it was just an experiment to see if people liked it. Let me know if you liked it and if i should do more, it really keeps me motivated when i get feedback! :)