The City Of Astan

Louis

I study her before moving her off my lap and standing, walking out, "Fine."

Sam

"Fine," I mock him before shaking my head and getting back to work.

Louis

I plop down on the couch and cross my arms, sighing.

Sam

I finish and sit back in my chair, the dark room with one light overhwhelming me. I bring a hand to my forehead and close my eyes, biting my lip as I take a deep breath.

Louis

I close my eyes and doze off, dreaming of things I never wished to see again.

Sam

I doze off in the chair, too lazy to move to the bed.

Louis

I wake the next morning before Sam and scoop her up, gently setting her in the bed without waking her.

Sam

I wake in the morning, somehow in bed, and sit up. I see Louis and I flash a small smile, rubbing the sleep from my eyes before running a hand through my hair.

Louis

I flash a smile and sit at her side, kissing her forehead, "Morning."

Sam

"Morning," I smile, remembering my dream.

What are you thinking, S? It was a dream. There's probrably no future between us.

I sigh and close my eyes for a second, yawning.

Louis

I sit before her and kiss her quickly, "I have a question, Sam."

Sam

I nod and open my eyes, sitting criss-cross, "Ask away."

Louis

I study her and take both her hands, "What do you want for us?"

Sam

I study him before thinking and closing my eyes again, "A future. A family," I sigh, "To start over. Not have to worry about someone trying to kill or capture me."

Louis

I smile and kiss her cheek, pulling her onto my lap, "And what if I wanted that too?"