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Post by Kiersten on May 7, 2024 23:57:59 GMT -6
Autumn smiled at the image of Charlie with a big dog, thinking if dogs did match their owner, this one would be a big shaggy, with long hair to match his. She thought about what type of dog she'd want, and she knew instantly. "I'd want the oldest dog, the senior. One that deserves to live out their last days in happiness and comfort." She could see herself working in her jewelry studio workshop she would one day have built, a little old dog sleeping in their dog bed beside her. She turned towards the screen when it got a bit darker, the movie was over, and the credits started playing. She turned back to Charlie and came to the realization that she was sitting so close to him, that their arms and legs were touching. She felt suddenly hot, wanting to move and at the same time she wants to be even closer to him. "Would you like to watch another one, or do you, um," She cleared her throat, looking up to his face, "Do you need to head to bed." she asked, unable to help herself for wanting him to stay.
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Post by Bri on May 8, 2024 0:33:00 GMT -6
Charlie's gaze softened as she described wanting a senior dog then watched as she seemed to slip into her own world of thoughts. His gaze lingered over the soft way her hair fell around her face and the curve of her nose and sweeping eyelashes. He hadn't been oblivious to how beautiful Autumn was but...he wasn't going to make a move, he didn't want her to feel like he was trying to force her into something or that she owed him because he let her stay with him and also...there was still that very faint chance that Yasmin would want him back but...he hadn't heard from her in months. "Oh," he looked at her, suddenly feeling very close but smiled, "I can stay up for another movie." He told her without bothering to check the time.
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Post by Kiersten on May 8, 2024 12:59:51 GMT -6
Autumn wasn't sure he'd say he could stay up, but when he said he could watch another movie, she was excited. She hadn't noticed that he didn't look at the time to make sure, and she was using the controller to pick Coco, another favorite of hers. "Have you seen Coco?" She asked, wondering if she was going to pick all the ones he hadn't seen before.
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Post by Bri on May 8, 2024 22:22:25 GMT -6
"I've seen bits and pieces," Charlie replied, kicking his feet up on the coffee table. "It was all this one little boy wanted to watch when he was getting treatment," he half smiled but there was a bit of sadness in his eyes, "so I'd see glimpses of it when I'd come to check on him." Now that he thought of it and what had happened to that boy he wondered if he watched it so much so he wouldn't be as scared when it was his time to pass.
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Post by Kiersten on May 8, 2024 23:47:47 GMT -6
Autumn instantly regretted picking this movie, hoping the little boy wasn't still sick in the hospital, and told herself that he was back at home alive with his parents. "It's a really good movie." Was all she could say, her brain scrambling for something else that didn't seem like she didn't know what to say. She instantly felt hot in all the places they touched, and she couldn't stop her eyes roaming his face to his lips.
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Post by Bri on May 9, 2024 0:21:13 GMT -6
Charlie pushed some hair of his face, trying to shake off the somber thoughts, part of him grateful that she didn't ask for more information about the boy. "It looks good from what I remember." He said, turning his gaze to the tv, oblivious to her looks.
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Post by Kiersten on May 9, 2024 0:36:16 GMT -6
Autumn didn't realize she was staring at Charlie till the start of the movie brought her attention back to the screen. She settled down into the couch, trying to ignore all the spots where they touched, though she wished it wouldn't be weird if she took his hand. She partially wanted to give him a little comfort, since he knew the outcome of that boy, and she was blissfully ignorant.
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Post by Bri on May 9, 2024 1:01:46 GMT -6
As they got farther into the movie Charlie found himself stifling yawns but he was determined to stay up and see this through to the end. His eye lids grew a little heavy but he blinked back the sleep, stretching his arms out but without realizing it or thinking one of them settled around Autumn's shoulders.
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Post by Kiersten on May 9, 2024 9:56:03 GMT -6
Autumn wasn't sure when she fell asleep, but she did remember seeing Miguel play her favorite song in the movie on stage with Hector. She was at least partially asleep when Charlie had placed an arm behind her, and eventually her head had tilted to the side and found a place on his chest, falling in rhythm with his breathing.
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Post by Bri on May 9, 2024 22:13:32 GMT -6
Finally a yawn escaped Charlie just as Autumn's head fell against his chest. He barely had time to register how she was against him before falling asleep himself, arm drifting down and wrapped around Autumn.
A few hours later, for an unknown reason, Charlie woke up, the tv casting a bright blue light on him, making him wince a little. He moved to get up when he felt a weight on his chest, looking down to see Autumn asleep against him, his face instantly turning a little red at how close they were. Carefully he got out from under her, not wanting to wake her but also didn't want to leave Autumn out there on the couch. He paused for a moment before reaching down, gently scooping Autumn up in his arms and carried her to her room, laying her onto her bed.
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Post by Kiersten on May 9, 2024 22:52:47 GMT -6
Autumn was sound asleep, something that hadn't happened for a while, but in her dreams, the world was shaking, moving, as if her house had been picked up and was being carried. She didn't wake when Charlie slipped his arms around her, and started carrying her to her room. Slowly the sand and water disappeared, and the house seemed to open up from his touch, but when he laid her down in her cold bed, it all seem to freeze. Just before he could pull away from her, she grabbed his arm, and gently squeezed. She slowly opened her eyes to look up at him, hoping he would understand what she was asking him to do, and hoping he wouldn't turn her down.
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Post by Bri on May 9, 2024 23:34:32 GMT -6
When her eyes opened Charlie froze, hoping she wouldn't take the whole situation wrong and think that he was taking advantage of her. "It's okay," he said softly, "just go back to-" he stopped when he realized she wasn't letting go of him, squeezing his arm. His brows furrowed slightly as he looked back at her. "You...you want me to sleep here? With you?" He asked.
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Post by Kiersten on May 10, 2024 0:19:21 GMT -6
Autumn shrugged, a smile on her face. "Or we could both go to your bed." she suggested, but she still opened the blankets and scooted over for him to join her, thinking this was what she wanted either way. "I, um, kind of liked having you near." She admitted, feeling her cheeks flush with heat, and was glad it was too dark to see her blush.
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Post by Bri on May 10, 2024 0:39:10 GMT -6
Charlie was sure his face was bright red when she said they could go to his bed, for some reason that felt like it held a lot more meaning to it that just sleeping but then she was opening up her blankets and he was climbing in next to her. "Okay," he said softly, gently taking the blanket from her and wrapping it around them.
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Post by Kiersten on May 10, 2024 0:56:28 GMT -6
Autumn worried for a second that he wasn't going to join her, say it was a bad idea, and head back to his own bed. She sighed with relief when he climbed into bed next to her, and once he was settled, she didn't hesitate to slip herself between his arms. She yawned, feeling the tiredness surrounding her eyes, making it hard to keep them open.
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Post by Bri on May 10, 2024 1:11:22 GMT -6
Charlie sighed softly when she tucked herself into him, his arms instantly circling around her as he rested his head over hers. It all felt so...natural, to be holding her like this and he knew it was crazy since they still barely knew each other but this was something he felt he could never do with Yasmin. If he ever got too close to her she'd complain about the scratchiness of his beard and how hot his body always was. "Good night." He said softly, pushing away the thoughts of his ex as his own eyes closed.
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Post by Kiersten on May 10, 2024 10:42:13 GMT -6
Autumn couldn't help but smile, even if they just met weeks ago, this felt where she was meant to be. She was already attracted to him, now she was feeling she could easily fall for him, the real deal. She nuzzled into his neck and chest, closing her eyes, "Goodnight." She whispered before falling asleep in his arms.
(The end, and you already started another board!)
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Post by Bri on May 11, 2024 0:05:33 GMT -6
Ooo yes yes
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