Ellie's POV

Taking a sip, I looked at Cry; he was looking down at his mug and looked deep in a thought. Bookmarking the spot I was reading, I closed the book and sat back in my chair. Looking up, he nodded towards what I was wearing, "You spending the night?" "Probably, if I'm too tired to drive." Even though I only lived 20 minutes from him, truthfully it was because I didn't feel like going home to my empty apartment. It was lonely, and I liked being with Cry. "Sweet," he said looking up, "we haven't had a sleepover in awhile." "I know right?" I replied, taking another sip, Cry went back to staring at his mug.

Sitting in the silence, I enjoyed it really. I was enjoying his company without us having to talk. "Hey Ellie?" Cry asked, looking up at me. "Yes?" I replied, "Uhm..." looking like he was trying to find the right words, "I um...I..." "Look at you," I said laughing, "Cat got your tongue?" empathizing the word Cat. He chuckled, "I just wanted to let you know I think you're beautiful."

"Oh.." I only said, smiling a little. Looking down at my mug, I felt my cheeks go red. He called me beautiful, I thought to myself. Clearing my throat, I asked "So, what are we doing tonight? Usual Cry routine?" I asked, in a teasing tone. "Probably, I might do a read tonight." he said, taking a sip of his wine. I smiled, "I haven't heard you read in awhile, this will be my treat." I said, smiling at him. "Just make sure you don't fall asleep like last time." he said, remind me how I fell asleep just before 3am the last night he did a read through. "Pshh, I won't." I said, with confidence

Cry's POV

I laughed. Yeah right she wouldn't fall asleep. She always did. I guess I just had that kind of voice that put people to sleep.

My cheeks were still flushed from when I called Ellie beautiful. I honestly expected a bigger reaction out of her... it was kind of disappointing. Now at my desk with my mug, I started searching through files of scary stories that I hadn't used yet. Ellie pulled up my old computer chair that she used whenever she came over. I could tell she was bored by the way she kept sighing and shifting in her chair. Hm... I had found an interesting story, awesome. I turned to tell Ellie, but she was sleep. "I knew you would fall asleep." I said aloud.

Her cheek was smushed into her hand that was supported by the armrest. A sigh escaped from my mouth... then words just came spilling out. " Ellie Marie, you are the most beautiful human I have ever met. I want to be with you... more then anything. I want to hold you and kiss you... I want to push your hair behind your ear when we cuddle... I-" I stopped talking as Ellie stirred. "I guess I should get you to bed." I said as if she could hear me.

I threw her limp arms over my shoulder and lifted her up. Her tiny body was so light. I carried her to my bed and sat her down as softly as possible. Her tee shirt had been lifted a little... I could see her purple undies that had little dinosaurs on them. Oh God. I quickly covered her body before mine could react to her bare skin. I climbed into bed with her... my sofa was lumpy and I could barely sleep on it. Hopefully I can get some sleep with her next to me.