"Jackie ... ," a familiar voice whines. My eyes crack open spying nothing but a grey dismal sky. Hm? I'm in the streets? I roll over spying the base of a crumbling building. Oh. I know that building. That's where that crazy cat lady lives. And the bakery is down the street, and the drinking joint is up ahead ... wait, where am I? I bring my hands up to my eyes glancing over to my left.
The scream sticks in my throat as I spy Jay, my identical twin brother, coughing up blood as he lays in a pool of red liquid. His mismatched eyes roll over to me as his mouth wordlessly gaps, blood spewing from broken teeth and collapsed ribs.
"Jackie ... why did you throw me into the street?" He asks with deadened eyes, groaning painfully as he rolls onto his feet. I stumble back tripping on the sidewalk as I fall flat on my butt. My eyes fall back spying a semi truck down the road, jack knifed in the busy streets of New York. He survived ... he actually survived my brother, Jay -!
"Jay ... Jay, you're alive -!" I shout, throwing myself at him. I tightly wrap my arms around his shoulders pulling him in close. "Jay! Oh Jay! I'm so sorry! So, so sorry! I should have gotten Joe to help me carry you. Jay, Jay please answer me." I chokingly sob ignoring the crowd of people gathering.
"Did you see that? She pushed him right in front of that semi truck!"
What?
"I know! And she thinks that say I'm sorry will fix anything? Honestly kids these days have no values!"
What are you talking about? T-Tripped ... I tripped, and Jay pushed me out of the way. I know he did because I was the one who was in front of the truck until he threw me back and fell forward on his own momentum. I saw it happen.
So why won't anyone believe me?
"You didn't trip, Jackie." Jay's voice coughs up as he shoves me away. I stumble back, landing right in the tight grasps of Jerry and Jerome, my bosses at work.
"T-Tripped ... I tripped." I stutter out watching as the eyes of the crowd fade away into darkness.
"You shoved me in front of that truck." He purrs with a bloody grin, coolly sauntering up to me as he held my chin.
"N-No ... Jay, I saw it you pushed me out of the way and smiled-!" I shakily argue desperate to make him understand. Jay, I would never hurt you like that and you know it! I would rather suffer death a thousand times before I hurt my brother!
"I smiled because I thought I threw you into the way of the truck. In my drunken stupor I guess I had it wrong." He chuckles, almost in disbelief at his silly mistake. No. Jay, why are you lying? A mad rasping laugh bubbles from my lips as I look over him. He's walking. He's alive and talking to me.
"J-Jay, why are you lying?" What is there to gain from lying to me? I know he loves me and I love him. More than anything. I would give up anything for my brother, for crying out loud!
"Anything? Then ... gIvE mE tHe LiFe YoU sToLe FrOm Me -!" He roars as blood begins to seep out of his eyes like tears. The hands over my arms vanish as the entire world around me warps into the empty streets. His hands immediately grip my neck, tightening around my throat as he smacks me against the side walk. I clench my teeth and dig my nails into his wrists.
"Jay, stop it-!" I scream drawing blood from his hands. Stop that it hurts! Jay, Jay why are you hurting me? I love you more than anything and I would die before I hurt him!
"ThEn WhY dId I hAvE tO dIe wHiLe yOu LiVeD?!" He angrily demands the blood dripping on my face like hardened tears of torture. "I tHoUgHt YoU, mY oWn SiStEr WoUlD nEvEr HuRt Me BuT tHeN yOu Go AnD kIlL mE -!" He shrieks as his hands clutch my throat tighter. My eyes blaze with fury as I pull back my leg kicking him square in the gut. Blood splashes against my face as he topples over, wiping the blood off with his arm as he shakily glares over me.
"What in the world do you think you're saying?! I would never hurt you!"
"MoThEr LoVeD mE mOsT! WhY dId I hAvE tO DiE bEcAuSe YoU fElL?!" He angrily demands, his black tank top becoming soaked in his own blood.
"You were the one that fell! We need to get to a hospital so stop being stupid and let's go." I growl before I spy the angry shift in his eyes. Uh oh.
"LiAr!" He screams as he whips forward punching my square in the cheek. I topple over and roll onto my feet glaring at Jay as my chest tightens. Liar! I would never, never hurt him. My rage turns livid as I jump to my feet jabbing him right in the gut.
"Who are you?! My brother would never hit me like that!" I angrily scream as I stomp my foot into his groan. He shouts in agony trying to save himself as I grind my foot into the tender area. My brother would never dare raise a fist to me like that.
This is only a nightmare.
"NiGhTmArE? NiGhTmArE?! YoU tHiNk ThIs Is JuSt A nIgHtMaRe?!" He shrieks like a banshee gripping my leg before twisting it. I let out a startled bark before falling onto the ground, wrestling with his arms. He grunts as his limbs give out, already having lost too much blood.
"I. DID. NOT. KILL. YOU!" I scream in his face, making sure the message is clear. His focus shifts before his eyes begin to roll into the back of his head, his body startling to convulse. No, no please I remember this part. First was the seizure and then-
"BLEH -!" Jay coughed a fountain of blood, adding to the pool he is now lying on. His eyes begin to empty of life as his body gives out the last of its twitches before finally succumbing. N-No ...
"Jay?J-Jay?" I stutter, patting his cheek as tears dab my eyes. My chest tightens as my throat closes up. "H-Hey, little blue Jay, this is a joke, right? A-And this is ketchup, right?" The mad words bubble from my lips as I sweep my tongue across the strong metallic salty liquid. K-Ketchup? N-No ...
This is blood and this is real.
"Jay, Jay ... Little Blue Jay? Hey, wake up, th-this isn't funny anymore." I choke out between sobs.
He's gone.
Just like before he's dead and gone.
"JAY!" I scream, falling down as I smack his chest. Tears streak my cheeks as wild crying pass my lips. "JAY, JAY DON'T DO THIS TO ME PLEASE-!"
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"JACKIE!" My eyes burst open as I look up, spying Nightmare kneeling before me in the grey space.
"N-N-N-Nightmare~!" I sob, wrapping my arms tight around his shoulders as I let out my choking sobs. My face buries in his shoulder, ruining his suit. "It hurts - it hurts so much-!"
"Shh, shh. There there Jackie everything is just fine." He soothingly hums as the grey sky vanishes. "You're in the middle of a nightmare. But don't worry, I'm right here." He reassures, continually patting my back. I glance out from under his shoulder spying the Amusement Park surrounding me. T-The Park? How?
"I'm sorry to say but you're still dreaming. Relax, Jackie just relax." Shop venders call out to passerby people enticing them to draw near to their stands. Other workers walk around with pretzels and scores of cotton candy, handing them out to the little faceless children who beg their parents to buy some. I shakily inhale tightly gripping Nightmare closer. So scary ...
"It's alright, Jackie. That bad dream isn't here now. Just smile and lose yourself in these dreams." Nightmare coaxes as I quickly suck in a breath. N-Nightmare ... where did he go?
"Hah? Ah, there you are Jackie!" I look up spying Gowland drawing closer with his out of whack violin. "Hey, did you fix that tea cup ride yet? They say the wheel aren't spinning some of them." He grins as he grabs some cotton candy, placing it in my hands. Huh? My work clothes. When did I change into that?
"Hey, hey! So I was thinking for a new ride I could create the 'Screaming Death Trap of DOOOOOM!' You see, people go right up onto a diving board and jump off, landing on nothing but concrete! Isn't that a great idea?" He asks, unrolling the construction plans for me to see. My mouth pops open in shock. How can that possibly be a good ride?! "I knew you would love it-,"
"YOU IDIOT! That will kill all our customers!"
"Huh? How?"
"There's nothing but concrete for them to land on!" I shout almost in a playful rage. Ah~ Gowland.
"But that's what's so fun!" Boris buts in, slinging his arm around my shoulders. I smile and pat his arm before giving him a hug.
I've missed you guys and the Amusement Park.
GRAY'S POV
I nervously looks over Jackie's face spying her finally cracking a smile. I lightly dab the sides of her eyes cleaning up the tears running down her face. What in the world was she dreaming about? I heard her muttering in her sleep before she started to scream something about a little blue jay. Was she dreaming about baby birds? A tinge of jealously touch my cheeks as I more earnestly wipe away her tears. Sounds like a cute dream but why was she crying?
"Is she alright?" I ask Master Nightmare as his eye cracks open. He sits up with an extremely displeased frown on his lips.
"No. Someone is messing with her dreams and making her remember terrible memories. Altered memories, of course." He says as his eye narrows. He gently touches beneath her left eye sweeping away a stray tear.
"What do you mean?" I ask, highly alarmed. First dealing with Dupre and now this? It's almost as if she can never catch a break. Her breath smoothly comes in and out as she lightly chuckles in her sleep, rolling over as she grasps a pillow as it to hug it.
"Heh ... stupid Go...wland," she mutters while softly laughing again as her cheek twitched into a smile. Gowland? Ah~ she must be dreaming about the Amusement Park now. I never knew that the Amusement Park gave her such joy to work at. Nightmare stares at her face before breathing out a smile.
"It's nothing that you should concern yourself with too much, Gray. Let me handle my own realm." He hums tapping his pointer finger to his lips before drifting his eye over her smiling face.
"Meh ... Boris stop messing with my wires ... ," she whines with a small laugh, rolling over again as she enjoys her blissful dream. I worriedly stare at the small dabs of wet spots on the pillow. It must have been a terrible memory she was remembering. But what would it have to do with a 'little blue jay'? How could a bird be so terrifying? Maybe she's frightened of birds in general? Nightmare chuckles as he looks up, spying the sky shift to dawn.
"Gray."
"Yes, Master Nightmare?"
"Take Jackie out on a date today."
"Huh?"
JACKIE'S POV
"Gray, where are we going?" I ask excitedly as I put my arms up to see where I'm going. Why did he have to blindfold me? His hand stiffly intertwines with mine as he softly tugs me in the right direction. He's been all over me since this morning. He even brought me breakfast, which I promptly flushed down the toilet when he wasn't looking. I have to admit it looked right at home being flushed down the white bowl.
"It's a secret." He hums as doors creak open. I listen intently to the sounds around us hearing people chatting and shoes clapping against cobblestone pavement. It sounds like we are in town somewhere. Gray's strong hand never loosens on my hand as he keeps a strong grip. I stupidly smile along lost in my thoughts of where we could be going. This is fun but it really makes me wonder why Nightmare wanted us out of Clover Tower? Heh, I bet he's slacking off work.
"So who's going to whip Nightmare into shape with paperwork while you're out with me?" I chuckle imagining a faceless with a whip trying to make Nightmare finish his paperwork.
"I've given him exactly 153 documents to read, correct and fill out while we are gone." Gray answers already having thought ahead. I snicker at the lazy man's predicament. So funny~
"Cool. So, where are we going?"
"We're almost there." Gray says as he pulls up my hand. "Careful there're steps here."
"Alright." I say, pacing myself as I hop up the stairs relying on Gray's help is I stumble. I hop up one last time falling through the empty space. Whoops, the stairs were already done. I giggle at my stupidity as something rings.
"Two tickets? Why yes of course. You two are actually the first costumers here today and probably the last." She heavily sighs punching in something.
"Why is that?" Gray asks, a bit troubled. I curiously reach forward running my hands over cool stone. Granite, definitely if not marble.
"Well, tourist season is over so we are ending up closing earlier and earlier each day. Don't worry about the time limit, however. Go ahead and enjoy yourselves for as long as you like!" The woman's voice hums as something slides against the granite counter. Hm?
"Thank you."
"Would you like a tour of the Zo-,"
"No, thank you." Gray quickly interrupts as his hand slides across my back, resting on my waist. My heart innocently skips a beat as I smile, leaning against Gray's side. He's so sweet I can hardly get over it! Gray's grip tightens as he pulls me alongside him quickly moving in a circular motion before we hop into brisk, warm air.
Oh~ where are we? It almost smells like we are in the middle of the woods. The better smells out there, of course like pine needles. I delicately sniff the air as Gray leads me deeper into the strange place, letting me freely walk ahead a few steps before I hear a door close. Oh? I step over the ground again. This feels like grass. An excited shiver shoots up my spine as I listen to something gently sniffing the air a few feet ahead of me. Is it an animal? I wonder what it is?
"Are you ready to see where we are?" He asks with an excited coo to his voice. Hm? He sounds pretty excited wherever we are too. I jump, a smile crossing my face as Gray's hands smoothly glide over my sides before running up my bare arms. The second the blindfold comes off I'm overtaken by the crazy sight before me.
A tiny baby deer cautiously approaches, delicately sniffing the air.
"Awe~!" I immediately say. This little deer still has its spots! Gray's hands push down on my shoulders, encouraging me to sit down. I follow his lead and side shoulder to shoulder with him, holding out my hand. So cute! "Gray, where are we?"
"We are at the Zoo Gallery. Look up." My eyes search the cylinder shaped room spying moving paintings of all sorts. My eyes grow wide as I see a sparrow dart from one painting to the next, becoming a part of the moving art before darting back out into other paintings. It almost looks like windows into a forest around us but they are teeming with so much life they're spilling over into the main room.
"T-This is amazing!" I breathe, astounded that such a place exists. The fawn lets out a startled yelp and darts back, diving into the safety of a painting before turning around and staring at me.
"The animals in the paintings become real. They are free to enter and leave according to their will. So we have to be still if we want them to come to us." Gray hums eyeing up a particularly adorable brown bunny which is hesitating between the flat dimension of the painting and the grassy field we are in. I smile and lean against him staring at the fawn from before. So cute~
Gray's cheek twitches into a smile before his hand wipes up to his neck, a slightly disgruntled look on his face. I stare at his reaction until he catches my gaze.
"Are you alright?"
"Oh, yes I'm fine. Oh, look at that." Gray says pointing up to a particular black capped chickadee which is perched on top of a painting. It's head tilts to the side as Gray slyly reaches behind his back and pulls out a small bag. "Hold out your hand."
"Bird seed?" I ask staring at the large assortment of seeds for both small and larger birds. I stare at the bird holding my arms out to present it to him. Come on~ come on~ I don't bite. The bird hops long the painting, hesitant before fluttering down where we are. I gasp as the adorble bird perches on my thumb, pecking at a small sunflower seed. I silently turn to Gray my eyes lighting up in the adorableness of the one bird alone. "soooooooo cute~!"
Gray's lips curl into a smile as he pours some in his one hand sticking it next to mine. I flinch as a sparrow hops along the grass, measuring whether it should come or not, before hopping right into the center of the bird seed and started pecking away.
"Adorable aren't they?" Gray asks with a chuckle. I glance over spying seven tiny birds flocking to him.
"How are you getting so many?" Is there a secret technique I don't know about? He chuckles, keeping his hand close to mine so some of the birds hop into my little pile of seeds.
"I've been here a few times before so they know me fairly well." He hums watching as some of the bigger birds like a cardinal darts down, wrapping its talons around his thumb before picking up one of the larger seeds. I smile and glance over to the fawn which is hesitating by the entrance of the painting. "You want the deer?"
"Yes~," I immediately answer nearly dying of its cuteness. Eyes or not it's still adorable! Gray chuckles and pulls out a small back of what looks like kibble.
"Here, pour your bird seed into my hand." Gray says, keeping one hand firmly placed over his neck as he brings his over hand closer. I slowly pour the seeds into his hand watching as a good portion of it falls into the space between us.
"Whoops."
"It's fine the birds will more than happily eat them all the same." He laughs, frightening off a few faint hearted birds while the bigger ones continue eating. I take a small handful of the kibble making eye contact with the baby deer. Maybe if I think hard enough it will come to me.
I flinch as a furry paw pulls my hand down towards the grass. My snickering laughs only make its ears twitch as it hooks it paws over my hand eating as much kibble as it wants.
"This one's really forward." I chuckle as it continues to munch down. I softly stroke its head watching as it silently eats. So cute~
"Yes. That rabbit in particular is quite forward. Urk," he grunts under his breath, tightening his hold to the side of his neck. I stare at his hand deeply concerned about his reaction.
"What is the matter with your neck?"
"It's nothing, I promise. Oh?" He starts, looking up at the deer painting. My head shoots up as I spy three small spotted dear crawl out from the painting, hesitating before drawing closer. I gently scoop up more kibble and replace the one hand's quickly depleting stash before taking out some more and hold it out for the fawns themselves. So cute! The first one slowly steps over my legs and stretches its head out as far as it can, shyly nibbling on a piece before hopping away, staring at my reaction as it chews the tiny mouthful.
"They're really shy but once they warm up to you they'll be all~ over you." Gray explains with a broad smile. I glance over spying his shoulders lined with birds and his legs overrun with bunnies, chipmunks, squirrels and mice. My gosh this man is like Doctor Doolittle! I look back as one of the fawns approaches, bravely taking more food from my hand. So cute~ I glance down at the bunny watching as it sniffs around my hand for some more food. Should I get it more food or just keep feeding the deer? Man, I'm actually pretty torn-
"Ouch!" I gasp, quickly pulling my hand away from the bunny. It bit me?! The fawns immediately book it back to the painting, vanishing from view as they dive behind bushes. The other animals immediately scurry off leaving me in a daze. Awe man!
"Are you alright?" Gray asks looking over my hand. I softly exhale showing him the damage done.
"The bunny bit me." I say glaring over the fat rodent as it merrily hops off with a full stomach. It's not that bad just a little bit of blood that's all. Gray twists around pulling out a small medical kit out of the bag where he was carrying food.
"It's just a cut, Gray-," I start before he pulls my hand up to his lips. A small shiver shoots through my arm as he visibly runs his tongue over the wound sucking out any possible infection. His topaz eyes lock to mine as he disinfects the area studying my rising blush.
I glance off to the side too embarrassed to look him in the eyes. Awkward~ Gray pulls back, spitting the blood and such into his dark blue hankie before neatly folding it up and placing it in his pocket. I remain deathly quiet, peeking at him as he smoothly wraps it up good and tight.
"A band aid would be fine." I mutter as more heat dances across my cheeks. Geh, I feel pathetic! His cheek twitches into a smile as he finishes it off, hooking it together so the bandage won't unravel.
"Only the best for you, Miss Jackie." Gray purrs as he gently cradles my hand looking deep into my eyes. I sheepishly smile and look over to the painting with the bunny trying to distract myself.
"Y-Yeah?" I ask as I spy something black writhing next to his neck. I perk up, locking my eyes to the strange sight before Gray's hand slaps over it.
"What is that?" I curiously ask as I get to my knees, leaning forward to try and get a better look. My eyes zero in on a tiny black tail lashing back and forth between his fingers.
"It's nothing, Miss Jackie." He mutters as he shrinks back. A sigh passes through his lips as he realizes I'm not going to stop checking it out any time soon. What is he hiding from me? His fingers gently pull into a fist cupping the strange creature as he presents it to me, opening his hands. A tiny, black lizard shakes its head, examining the room before locking eyes with me. A ripping force tears through my body as I dumbly stare at the thing. "I know, it's creepy-,"
"SO CUTE!" I shout placing my open palm next to his. Come on~ onto my hand you go~
"C-Cute?" Gray asks as a faint flush touches his cheeks. The little lizard doesn't even hesitate before crawling onto the new surface, checking out the individual crevices in my hand compared to Gray's.
"Yes, it's adorable! Why were you hiding it from me?" I ask, mesmerized by the adorable cold blooded creature.
"You aren't disgusted by it?" He asks, honestly puzzled. I giggle and softly touch it's back, being extra careful not to hurt its delicate spine.
"Bats, snakes, even sometimes spiders. But most of all I love reptiles!" They are really cool looking and by gosh I don't care what others say I turn into mush when I see one and more so get the chance to hold one. In a safe environment, of course I'm not stupid about it.
"R-Really?" He asks, astounded by the new information. I smile and bring the little lizard up closer for inspection. Each tiny scale glistened with the light showing off the tiny details it has. I chuckle at his reaction watching as he physically jumps, clearly thrown off guard.
"Are you alright?" I ask troubled by his reaction. Did something bite him too?
"J-Just fine, Miss Jackie." Gray shakily exhales holding his hand out for his little lizard. I blink, staring at his bare neck before looking back to the lizard.
"This is the tattoo on your neck? That's even cooler!" I exclaim softly bringing it up before my lips. "Hello Gray~," I purr watching as his cool visibly crumbles.
"S-Stop that." He asks, breathing a little heavier. I raise an eyebrow before glancing at the lizard. Oh I think I can have some fun with this. His eyes widen as he spies the devilish smile curl my lips up.
"Hm~ then tell me what's going on." I ask, delicately running my nail along its side. A shiver shoots up his side as he curves away from the touch, his breathing hitching as his face darkens. He stumbles to his feet holding his hand out for his little tattoo.
"J-Jackie, please stop." He begs clearly at my mercy for whatever reason.
"Then tell me why doing this," I ask, sliding my finger under the lizard's jaw and stroke up, watching as Gray's head cranes back, breathing heavier as his body tenses up, "does that to you."
"It's a part of my body." My eyes widen as I stare at the little lizard, watching as it's tongue juts out before being sucked back into its mouth. It's a part of him? So, stroking it's side is like running my hand up Gray's side? I playfully lean back cupping the little lizard in my hands and give a very, very light squeeze. His shoulders slightly pull together as he flushes an even deeper red trying not to completely lose his composure.
"My my~ it seems that I have the advantage here, doesn't it?" I tease before tapping my finger to my chin. I can have some fun with this.
"Jackie, you wouldn't." His eyes grow wide as his face pales.
"I would. You know~ I still haven't forgiven you for being a jerk to me." I tease lightly rubbing my middle finger against the lizard's side. Gray sucks in a quick breath as he tries to lean away from the touch but clearly fails.
"J-Jackie, this isn't funny." He nearly whines as he tries to look fierce despite his deep red blush.
"Yeah? I think it's hilarious! I never knew you had a soft spot like this Gray." I hum flipping the surprisingly compliant lizard onto it's back. Hm? Oh~
"And~ you also really scared me when you nearly killed Ace in that alley and trapped me against the wall. I didn't appreciate that." I sadistically continue softly bringing my finger down the lizard's chest and to its belly. Gray grasps at his stomach as he clenches his teeth clearly on the verge of permanatly having a beat red face.
"Hey, what would happen if I leave this room with the lizard?"
"As long as you don't leave the building it should be fine - ah." Gray stops himself but it's too late.
"Yay~ hey, let's go Gray. I'm starting to have a lot of fun." I sing, opening the door for him. Gray stumbles out a moment later, carrying the little bag of food as I hop down the hallway, looking around at all the other paintings. These are really amazing. I wonder why these aren't coming out of their paintings right now? I stare at one in particular spying a deep glare reflecting off of glass. Oh. So these are contained out in the hallway but in those little rooms it is open for them to explore freely. That's neat.
"J-Jackie, please give it back." He begs realizing he has made a grave mistake in trusting me.
"No." I deny, basking the little lizard in warm air. I'm just glad I've got minty breath at the moment and not nasty breath.
"Urk-!" He whines, hiding his embarrassed face behind his hands. I giggle at the simple torture softly running my finger up and down the lizard's back. So much fun~ this is the first time I've ever had the upper hand on Gray so why not play it up a bit? I continue to trot down the halls looking around at all the animals behind the 'cages' as some of them stalk back and forth while others playfully hop around from painting to painting. This is so bizarre I love it!
I jump as Gray's arm shoots out in front of me, blocking my path. Gray's face is a dark beet red as he shakily breathes. Man it looks like I really put him through hell. I kind of want to apologize and at the same time I don't. I wanna tease him some more.
"Give. It. BACK." He warns with passionately burning eyes. I lightly stick my tongue out and pull the lizard away from him.
"No." I curtly respond, drawing my thumb and pointer finger up its sides. Gray sucked in a wild gasp as his hands roughly grab my jaws, shoving his lips against mine. I immediately try to retreat from the forceful affection smacking my back into a door. His leg slips between my own trapping me against the wooden door as he feverishly deepened the kiss. I let out a small whine as my blood begins to strangely boil setting my limbs on fire. My spine shudders as his hand scoops up the little lizard from my palm slipping it into one of his coat pockets.
"G-Gray - !" I gasp before trying to pull back.
"It's no good, Miss Jackie. Now it's my turn to dish out the 'punishment'." He heatedly exhales before using one hand to hold my head steady and push his lips to mine. His head twitches to the side as steps are heard. Oh that would be so embarrassing! I let out a sharp yelp, muffled by his mouth, as the wall behind me gives out. Bleak darkness consumes the tiny storage closet as he smoothly shuts the door, giving us our privacy. Aw crap that was my only chance of escape!
"P-Punishment? Why?" I heavily breathe as his fingers run through my hair and pull my head back. He bends over and connects our mouths, pushing me against a cement wall and traps me like before. A small moan slips by my lips as his other hand slides down my back, hesitating before bravely and tightly grasping my hip. I gasp from the startling move and grope at his jacket, too shocked to really say anything. My gosh he's on fire! What the heck was I really doing when I had the lizard?! My embarrassed blush rises as I face the inevitable. I think I was ... turning him ... on? That's the only thing I can think of at the moment as to what's happening here.
My blood throbs as my fingers grip his jacket, pulling myself up to him as I boldly push back in the kiss. It this right? Oh forget it if it feels right then it's right! My one arm hooks around his neck, pulling myself up to my tippy toes as my other hand runs over his throat. Gray sucks in a quick breath before a strange wet presence brushes over my bottom lip. T-Tongue? He wants to ... oh. Use t-t-t-t-t-t-tongue? How the heck do you kiss with a freaking tongue? That's used for tasting!
Gray's other hand rakes down my side when he realizes I'm not going to run. His fingers tightly keep hold of my hips pressing them against his upper thigh as he licks my lower lip again. I'm right he wants to use tongue. My teeth unconsciously click together making sure entrance is impossible. I'm not really ready to do that yet. It's still too early and heck, now that I think about it, this is technically our first date! I shouldn't be whoring myself out in the freaking closet! I gasp, keeping my teeth together as he tightly squeezes my hips, earnestly pressing his lips below my ear.
But it feels so good!
Finally I pull back, laughing as I bury my forehead into his shoulder. His lips continue to run over my shoulder, less forcibly than before but still hinting he wants more.
"S-Sorry." I apologize, trying to catch my breath as I cling to Gray now for support. I'm not giving everything away so fast. I've gotta keep some distance between us even though this blew right passed like fifty of my first date rules. I continue to giggle as I muffle it into Gray's shoulder.
"F-For?" He asks, wrapping his hands around my lower and upper back as he pulls me into a tight hug, pressing his lips to my ear and neck, pretty much wherever he could reach.
"You literally t-took my breath away!" I rasp, laughing at the situation we're in. Here I am, hiding in a closet making out with my ... well, boyfriend. I embarrassingly slap a hand over my face and shakily exhale at the thought, trying to quiet my laughter.
Without warning Gray tenses up, staring at the door. His hand lightly covers my mouth as he silently drags me into the shadows behind some rolled up tapestries. Gray ducks down, yanking my into his lap as he keeps his hand over my chuckling lips. I gotta stop laughing but I can't! My eyes widen as I hold my breath, watching as the door opens with a rather short, stubby faceless with a flashlight wearing a guards uniform. He flashes the light around the room, searching. After a few moments he loops around, quietly shutting the door. Gray's hand slips off my mouth as I heavily breathe a sigh of relief. That was ... actually kind of exciting. My heart is still pounding so hard from Gray before and then almost getting caught! Ha~ I'm such a bad girl.
"That was close." I chuckle, craning my head back to peck Gray on the jaw. He heavily sighs rubbing his forehead.
"My apologies, Miss Jackie. I got carried away-,"
CLICK
Both of our heads snap up, listening as various dead bolts on the door are shut. My jaw drops as I listen to the elderly faceless's footsteps plod away before throwing my head back against Gray's shoulder and groaning. Fantastic. I'm locked in a tiny room with my hot and bothered boyfriend.
That's not actually so bad.
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