i'll stand next to you, through and through

[dysmorphics]

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[notworthallthis]

You know...
You could just ask.
I'm not really looking for reasons to leave a bed with you still in it.

[dysmorphics]

You're making this too easy for me.

[ The part of her who for many years believed he wasn't interested in her outside of being friends is actually anxious at how easy it's been. He promised he'd tell her if things get too much, but what if he's just putting her before his own wants? ]

I'm just buying Alpine her food and I'll be heading back. Need anything else? Aftershave? You're almost out.

[notworthallthis]

Are you complaining?

[He's pretty sure he knows the answer.]

You noticed that, huh? [He's so amused at this.] Get me that and also... those mint candies,
do you know what I'm talking about?

[dysmorphics]

Of course not. You owe me a few decades' worth of cuddles, to start.

[ Hey, she doesn't want to be a crappy roommate. ]

Yeah, I know which ones. I pay attention, you know.

[notworthallthis]

Think we can just hibernate in bed for the next 10yrs?

[Because that sounds amazing, if he’s completely honest.]

I do know that. And I appreciate it.

[dysmorphics]

I don't know about you, but I can. Sam still have you on retainer for the occasional odd job?

[notworthallthis]

Technically, yes.
But I don’t think he’d mind too much if I disappeared for a few weeks, at least.

[dysmorphics]

He better not. He'll hear from me if he does.

Okay, I got everyone's stuff. Want pizza? Ice cream?

[notworthallthis]

I'm gonna hold you to that, you know.

Pizza sounds good.
You gonna go to Grimaldi's?

[dysmorphics]

I could go and tell him now if you want.

Yeah. Can't pass up that discount.

[notworthallthis]

Nahhh, that’s okay.

Hell yeah.
See you soon?

[dysmorphics]

What, miss me already?

[notworthallthis]

I always miss you when you’re not around.

[dysmorphics]

I could get used to you saying that.

I'm queueing up for pizza now. How hungry are you?

[notworthallthis]

You could, but that'd mean you'd have to be away more.
And I'm not sure I like that plan, much, actually?

I haven't eaten yet today.

[He does that sometimes. Oops.]

So I'm basically starving.

[dysmorphics]

You could say that while I'm away in the next room.

Okay. But that's gotta stop now that I'm around. [ She'll start with that. The not sleeping is harder. ]

[notworthallthis]

That's not taking it too far?
Because I absolutely will say that when you're in another room.

[It would still be true... just less dramatic, if she's not actually gone somewhere.]

You gonna feed me on a schedule now, Rogers?

[dysmorphics]

I don't mind, since you missed all your chances years ago.

Why, yes, I have a schedule drawn up. It includes bathtime and bedtime.

[notworthallthis]

I really do, you know? Miss you when you’re not around.

How old am I, again? Surely it’s well beyond “toddler”?

[dysmorphics]

Luckily for you, I don't have anywhere else to be most days.

It's important for the elderly to have a routine, you know. It's good for you. Ask the nurses at the retirement home if you don't believe me.

[notworthallthis]

Thank God for that.

I think I'm doing just fine, thanks.