Elise Chase *The smell of hot chocolate hit her senses first as her mate
walked through the door of the living room. Smiling, she took the cup from Tegan and gently sipped
the hot concoction.* Thank you, love. One of my favorite parts of the season. — with Nathan Bishop.
Tegan GenOne Anything
for you beautiful *He sat on the sofa and pulled her into his lap. He smiled,
stroking her cheek as she enjoyed her sugared drink*
Elise Chase *Settling
into his lap, she leaned back against his chest and stared at the lights on the
tree.* You know I saw this purple car today, it would really match Micah's
eyes. Think he would like it for Christmas?
Tegan GenOne Fuck
no *He shook his head, softening his tone* He'll be more suited to black or
grey. I can get it for you though *He wrapped an arm around her waist, holding
her flush against his chest* Anything to make you happy
Nathan Bishop -Arriving
back at the compound, my mind still on Jordana.
I hear voices in the main living area. At the door, I spy Tegan and Elise. Not
wanting to interrupt, I start to walk on by, but I stop suddenly. I look back
in on them. My breath catches as I watch them. Feeling like a voyeur, I tell
myself to leave but I can't help but look at them with...what is this? Longing?
Maybe. I'm not sure. It's such a foreign feeling. I see something in the two of
them that I've never noticed before. The love that they share is tangible. I
find myself...wanting... and thinking more of Jordana.-
Elise Chase *Smiling,
she shook her head.* I gave you my list, and it has already been filled. I
don't need anything else. Do you think he needs a new one? Maybe when he
returns to the States for good? *She sat her cup down and relaxed back into his
arms, nuzzling his neck.*
Tegan GenOne *He
sensed a stirring in the air, a slight change that would not have registered to
Elise's human senses. No matter, if the figure wanted his presence known, he
would announce it* He still has a few more months left. Then perhaps he has a
spot on one of the teams
Nathan Bishop -I know that if I stand here much longer, Tegan will sense me, if he hasn't already. It will be hard to explain the reasons for spying on him and his mate. I would likely get my ass kicked and rightfully so. As I take a last look, an image moves through my mind - Jordana and myself...Together. What would it be like? I'm an emotional mess and I am not equipped to handle this. I wasn't born and bred for this. I fear I am losing my mind.-
Elise Chase *She
nodded, secretly excited that Micah would
be closer to home.* So no car to match his eyes, no matter what I did he still
preferred your black and gray to the purple and green I pushed on him.
*laughing lightly* By the way, if he asks you about dressing up as Santa, just
go with it ok? *grinning* I promise to make it worth your time
Tegan GenOne *He
arced a brow, amused at his mate's plan. He turned around and nodded at Nathan,
acknowledging his presence. Kissing Elise's lips, he growled as he excused
himself* I'll be back soon. Stay beautiful
Nathan Bishop -Shit!
I knew better than to wait. I nod at Tegan who is now getting up from his seat.
I stuff my hands into my pockets, pulling them out again, I run a hand over my
scalp, already feeling my glyphs darkening in color, my emotions roiling. I
step away from the door and begin to pace. What the hell am I supposed to say
to him? What was I thinking?-
Elise Chase *Sliding
off Tegan's lap, she settled in the corner of the couch, picking her cup back up and nursing the drink. She eyed the tv trying to decide if she really wanted to watch a movie with him in the common area of the house.*
Tegan GenOne *As
he walked up to the Breed, the air around crackled with anxiety. Something was
definitely up.* Everything good? Let's take a walk and talk
Nathan Bishop -Not
trusting my voice just yet, I nod and follow him out the door into the cold
night. We walk for a few minutes before I sort through my thoughts enough to
speak- Tegan, I am sorry that I interrupted you with your mate. It wasn't my
intention. -I stop walking and look up at the moon, taking a deep breath,
looking for some inner calm in my sudden emotional uproar.-
Tegan GenOne *He
smirked* Good thing you walked in when you did. You might have seen worse
otherwise *He sobered, patting Nathan on the shoulder. Hissing, he abruptly
pulled away, his own senses and emotions turned on like a live wire* Jordana...Fucking
hell
Nathan Bishop -A
low growl erupts at the mention of her name. I take a step back and shake my
head, trying to clear it. I look back up at T with confusion. I know he read my
emotions but how could he have nailed it so well? Beyond miserable, I blurt
out- Tegan, what the hell am I supposed to do? -I stun my own self with my
admonition-
Tegan GenOne Get
your emotions under control for one. She's set to be mated, yeah? *He arched a
brow at the feral sound Nathan uttered* Shit, you two....have done things?
Nathan Bishop -I
run my hand along my scalp again, trying to get myself under control- No! Yes!
Fuck! She kissed me. It was just one fucking kiss.
Tegan GenOne As
long as that's all you've done. Mind if I give you some advice?
Nathan Bishop -I
shake my head- No, of course not. But that's not stopped you before. -At T's
look, I shut the fuck up and listen-
Tegan GenOne True shit *He chuckled at the smart ass comment* Seriously though, if it's meant to work out, it will. Looking at Elise and I? It kills me every time to think I could have missed that opportunity. When I lost Sorcha, I made the decision to never be happy again. I was bell bent on not being deserving of the good fortune Elise would bring. *He put his face in his palms and breathed deep* Long story short, if Jordana's right for you, you'll get her. Just don't ruin things and get yourself killed by her parents before you find out.
Nathan Bishop -I
absorb his words and nod- I appreciate it, Tegan. Thank you. -We turn back
towards the compound. I'm sure he's ready to get back to his mate and I need to
go run off some of this tension-
