Mount Olympus [4]

Jackie

I squeeze my eyes shut as he scoops me up, trying to bury the memory.

Nic

Once we're a safe distance away, I set her on her feet and hand over her clothes, "We should... probably get dressed. Running around in... this stuff probably would get us committed... or arrested. Either way, I'm not for it."

Jackie

I nod and study him before putting my shorts and shirt on, shivvering.

Nic

I dress, only to realize I forgot my shoes, and shake my head at myself. Seeing Jackie shivering, I drape my jacket around her shoulders and take her hand, "Let's go home... or to your house. Whichever's cool with you."

Jackie

I shrug, "D-Doesn't matter to me."

Nic

I study her before walking to her house, knowing she'd probably be more comfortable there, "Do you want me to stay with you for a little? Not for the night....unless you want me to. I mean--" D*mmit. What the hell happened to my charm? "Yeah..."

Jackie


I nod, "Y-Yes please."

Nic

I nod and kiss her temple, leading her up to her front door, "I will then. Until you kick me out. I'll try not to be annoying enough to deserve that though."

Jackie

I nod and flash a smile, "Okay."

Nic

I smile at her and follow her in, closing the door behind me.

Jackie

I plop on the couch and swallow, shivvering again.

Nic

I plop down next to her and wrap an arm around her shoulders, studying her, "You alright?"

Jackie

I nod and cuddle into him, eyes closing, "Y-Yeah."

Nic

I watch her before pointing at the lamp across the room and absorbing the light until it dims down. I wrap both arms around her and kiss the top of her head, sighing, "Would you admit it if you weren't?"

Jackie

I nod and sigh, "Yes."