17: Figure it out!
Destiny's point of view: I smiled just a bit the next morning when I woke up next to Tenison on the couch or on top of him on the couch. I lied on his chest and my legs were next to his. His arms were wrapped around my waist again. I crawled off him and the couch quietly and let him rest for a few more minutes. I went back to my bedroom after checking on Annabelle, Adam and Jack who were all still asleep I pulled her blinds close and turned off her alarm clock. I went to pull the blinds closed so the sun wouldn't wake Tenison then got dressed in my room. I came out wearing jeans, dark green converse and a white long sleeved shirt under my New York Jets jersey. Thank gods it was casual day at work. When I walked out everyone was still asleep. I decided to freak Tenison out to wake him up. But first I woke the three people in Annabelle's bed. "If I scream don't worry I'm just freaking Tenison out." I said walking out of the door. I waited a few seconds and screamed bloody murderer. Tenison snapped awake and he quickly got up. He held me close and asked "what's wrong what happened are you ok?" "No! I had a dream and…and…" I tried to say as I buried my face in his chest. I could feel his heart beat racing and I said "Just kidding now get dressed." He pulled away and said "you scared me Destiny." "I know now hurry or we will be late." I said pulling away. "You also forgot to carry me to bed like you said you would and I fell asleep before you did." I said as he walked into the bathroom. I waited on the couch and a few minutes later he walked out and said "I'm ready." I got up and pulled him out the door saying "finally." We got to work safely, went to lunch safely, went home safely and fell asleep in my bed normally. The next morning when I woke up I was next to Tenison who was passed out. His arm wrapped around my waist not frightened or over protective or friendly but close and sweetly. He was so adorable when he slept which was something I hadn't noticed before. His hair was a wild mess, his breathing was slowed down, his heart wasn't pounding and he was smiling. He looked so calm besides the untamed hair which actually in his case made it more Tenison like. I sat up and lay back on my bed frame while starting to run my fingers through his hair. When he yawned I was pulled out of my trance and pulled my hand away from him. "I woke up a few minutes ago and you didn't realize it." He said smiling a bit wider and opening his eyes. I blushed dark red and stuttered "I-I uh I…it's your fault for luring me in!" I started feeling better when he sat up and wrapped his arm around me in the cute and friendly way he usually does. He's so sweet when he does that. I thought. I closed my eyes while resting my head on his shoulder and he slightly nuzzled the top of my head. I opened my eyes just before Annabelle opened the door. She quickly walked back out with a pink face and closed the door. Tenison didn't seem to be fazed he closed his eyes and started to fall asleep. I waited a few minutes to shake him back awake. He yawned and asked "yes?" "Get up its morning and Saturday." I said crawling out of my bed. He got up and out so I could change. I walked out in my boot cut jeans, doc martins, dark blue tee shirt and green jacket. Before I opened the door I heard Annabelle and Tenison talking again. "Stop trying to lie Tenison I saw how cozy you were next to Destiny." Annabelle said. "Ok so maybe I couldn't resist so what?" he said defensively. "So she couldn't resist either! I know she couldn't resist lying back next to you with your arm wrapped around her shoulders, her head laying on your shoulder, her eyes closed and you nuzzling the top of her head." Annabelle said. "So that means…? He asked totally clueless. "That means she is totally into you duh!" Adam said. "Shut up Adam I'm on a roll here." She said. "That and it means she's waiting for you to ask her out! If you keep her waiting she will start to doubt if you even like her at all!" "Something always comes up and then I can't possibly ask her out and I hope she never thinks that." Tenison said solemnly. "If you can't ask her out then just kiss her!" "You get an answer and you don't have to have a nervous breakdown unless you get scared." Annabelle exploded. "I get really nervous though if I try to kiss a girl! I get absolutely blank minded if I try to kiss Destiny! I've accidently tried to kiss her before and I kind of failed at it." Tenison said. "No that first time you almost kissed her I was coming in through the apartment door." She said. "No way before that the day we met and we were in the alley after outsmarting the cops. After I took my hand off her mouth so the cops would run by without knowing we were in the alley when I finally got a good look at her." "Aw that sounds so sweet." "Yeah but how in the world could I ask her out? Or kiss her!" He said defeated. I opened the door and walked out quietly. "Have you ever thought of just saying I love you or I like, like you? Or how about saying I really like you?" Annabelle said in the kitchen loudly. "Oh are you guys trying to teach Tenison how to ask a girl out properly? Because I've tried to get him to practice on me but that didn't work." I said. There was clattering in the kitchen and Annabelle said "hmm, I wonder why because it's really EASY to ask a girl out TENISON." I laughed and sat down next to Tenison who was sitting on a bar stool.
18: Try it again
Destiny's point of view: "Try again for practice Tenison." I said. Adam went into the kitchen with Annabelle to leave us alone. "Go on and try it will help you with asking a girl out." I said gently. He took in a deep breath and asked "Destiny would you…" He couldn't finish. I reached out for his hand and he relaxed. I smiled and he asked "Destiny would you go…" The words got stuck in his throat. "Need more help?" I asked softly and I could see him melt like butter. He nodded slowly and I leaned in closer. I could tell how nervous he was when he clenched my hand. I leaned in closer just enough so I could almost touch his lips. "What are you two doing?" I heard Jack ask. I pulled back and away quickly. "Nothing." We said in unison and I blushed. Adam came back out and said "come on Jack you need breakfast don't you? Yeah that's what I thought." He started pushing Jack back into the kitchen. "Try again Tenison you were getting really close. Why are you so scared to ask a girl out?" I asked. "Because there's that huge question will she say yes or will your heart be broken into a million pieces." "Try again though please Tenison." I pleaded. "Ok" he said uncertainly. I held his hand again and he asked "Destiny will you go out with…" He stopped real quick and said "Stop doing that thing with your eyes it's really distracting." "I'm not doing anything though." I said. "Yes you are! Stop looking at me like that!" He said starting to laugh. I smiled and started laughing. "What do you mean Tenison?" I asked. His laughing died down and he said "like you're going to kiss me or something." My heart broke and I said "oh sorry." I got off the bar stool and took my phone out to text Annabelle knowing that I have only this option. 'Totally starting to doubt that Tenison really likes me like he tells you and Adam.' She texted back quickly 'you hear all of what we talk about?' 'Yes always! Loud mouths…' I typed. Annabelle and Adam walked back out and I could see the look she was giving me. "I'll be back" I said walking for my room. When I shut the door I listened to the conversation Annabelle had started. "Tenison you are terrible! You don't tell a girl to stop looking like they're going to kiss you or something!" Annabelle said. I heard Tenison bang his head on the counter. "I know and I am such an idiot for saying that." He groaned. "If you don't tell her you like her a lot soon she's really going to lose confidence that you might like her." Annabelle said. "I can't believe myself! Why can't I just ask her out now?" Tenison said. "Because it's hard for a lot of guys to ask out a girl they really like and don't want to lose their chance with them." Adam said. I thought how sweet Adam was and how lucky Annabelle is for a guy like him. "Tenison just relax the next time you try to kiss her or ask her out." Annabelle said quietly. I heard her faint whispering and I pulled away from the door. I crawled onto my bed and pulled the covers over me. I looked at the wall for a while till their voices died down. There was knocking on my door and Tenison opened up when I didn't respond. With my eyes closed I could tell he was crawling onto the bed from the other side towards me. He thought I was asleep because he whispered "I wish I could ask you out right." But when he wrapped me in his arms and started making me fall asleep I started forgetting about it. The next morning when I woke up I couldn't believe how much I slept. Tenison was next to me still sleeping and I decided to leave him alone till he woke up on his own. I got up while untangling his arms from my waist. When I walked out Annabelle was sitting on the couch practically waiting for me. I sat down next to her and she said "believe anything yet?" "Not really I wish that he would open up and tell me if he likes me." I said. "He will come through soon though Destiny." She said. "I hope you are right." I said looking out the window. "But I promise that he will try to get more romantic or something." She promised. I heard a door open and Tenison's yawn. He sat down next to me and wrapped an arm around my shoulders saying "morning Destiny and Annabelle." I looked over at Annabelle and gave her a look saying yea right.