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The Mighty Boosh
Holly woke much earlier than she usually did the next day - it was 8AM, and there was an hour before the shop had to be opened. Naboo was probably up already, Howard would be awake very soon, Bollo shortly after, then Vince last.
Holly was laying on her side, her head on Howard's chest and one arm across him, resting on his chest. He had an arm around her and was pinning her to him, holding her tightly.
She felt warm and safe. Happy.
Smiling slightly, she lifted her head from his chest and propped herself up on one elbow, looking at him. Her eyes raked over his face, taking in every little thing.
' Stop staring at me, Holly, it's unnerving. '
Holly smiled when he opened his eyes, and their eyes met,' Morning gorgeous,' she grinned. And how did you know what I was doing, anyway? '
' I've been awake a while,' he told her,' I just didn't want to get up. '
Holly smiled and laid her head on his bare chest again,' You know,' she said,' I think you're amazing. '
Howard smiled, playing with a lock of her jet black hair,' You're not bad yourself . '
' And you know, I don't even mind you messing about with my hair. An' I usually always mind when my hair gets messed up. '
Howard rolled his eyes,' Sometimes, you're so like your brother, it's unbelievable. '
Holly laughed, her fingertips making patterns in his chest, before a sudden thought struck her,' Vince. We've gotta tell Vince. I wonder what he'll say ... '
' He'll be alright, won't he? ' Howard asked with a shrug.
' I dunno,' Holly sighed,' when I was at high school, he used to have one of my guy friends as some sort of informant. Then if he found out that anyone liked me, he'd be in there like a shot, scaring them off. '
' Just looking out for you, I guess,' Howard told her,' high school boys are berks. '
' Seriously Howard, he's so protective - he's always had a not-so-quiet word in the ear of anyone who's shown any interest in me. But he's your best friend too - he's probably not gonna like that. '
' He's a big boy, sunshine, he'll be ok,' Howard told her, though he too was worried.
They lay in the bed a while longer, wrapped around each other.
' I've never been in love before,' Holly told him with a shy sort of smile,' there's been the odd date, and high school fling I guess, but I've never been in love. '
Howard kissed the top of her head,' Then I'm very glad that I'm the one you've ended up with. '
The bedroom door swung open suddenly, and Naboo was in the doorway. Whatever he'd come into the room to tell Howard was forgotten as his eye fell on Holly.
Holly and Howard shared the look of two people who'd been caught red handed, even if they'd actually rather innocently just slept in the same bed.
' Naboo,' Holly said, sitting up,' Um ... '
Naboo smirked, noticing she was wearing one of Howard's shirts, and Howard appeared to be at least half naked,' I knew you two were gonna get together,' he told them.
' Yeah listen,' Holly said quickly,' it's not - i mean - yeah, we are- but don't tell -
' Don't tell Vince because you're worried he won't be happy? ' Naboo asked,' he'll be fine. You knw Vince he can never stay mad for long. And he loves you both ... well, he loves Holly. '
' Hey! I'm his best friend! ' Howard protested.
Naboo shrugged,' Yeah, an' you're kinda my mate too but it doesn't mean that I love you. '
' Did you want something, anyway? ' Howard sighed.
' Oh yeah,' Naboo nodded,' I was just gonna ask if you were getting up today, 'cos it's nearly half past eight, and someone's gotta open the shop. But now I know what was keeping you in bed ... '
' Shove off,' Howard said, shaking his head.
The mischevious shaman grinned and left the room.
' C'mon then gorgeous,' Holly sighed, poking his side,' suppose we'd better get up ... ' she said. Reluctantly, Howard scrambled out of bed and Holly followed.
' I'd better go find some clothes,' she told him with a grin. But when she got to the door, she stopped and turned back to face him,' about Vince ... I think maybe ... maybe you should tell him. '
' Me? '
' Yeah,' nodded Holly,' it's just ... you know him so well, I think it should be you to tell him. '
Howard frowned,' What do you mean, I know him so well. You're his sister. '
Holly rolled her eyes,' Yeah, I know that. I just meant that since he left school and moved into the Zooniverse with you, and then when I left college and went off all over the place, you've spent far more time with him than I have. You and him have been off on all your adventures - most of which you've yet to tell me, by the way - and you're his best mate. '
Howard looked relucant.
Holly huffed,' Howard, you're telling him and that's final. You're the rational, sensible one, you'll handle it better than I will. '
' But - '
She pouted and looked at him with her big blue eyes, and he knew he couldn't resist. She was just too captivating.
He simply nodded, and she grinned before leaving the room.
