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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Feb 18, 2016 22:19:32 GMT -5
"Ehhh..." Evan tilted his head back and forth, as if contemplating how best to describe his birthday. "It was... decent."
He laughed at his own choice of words and inched closer to Swift. Of course he had the best day possible!
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Feb 18, 2016 22:30:33 GMT -5
"Yeah, you're darn right it was," Swift giggled, scooting his way and resting her head on his chest.
After taking a moment just to bask in Evan's warm body and rhythmic heartbeat, Swift's smile and ears drooped, her amber eyes fixed on a nondescript part of the ceiling. Today had been so much fun... but she had to remind herself that it had been preceded by a destructive battle fueled by her own stupid decisions. No one else might have thought much of it, and no force in existence would compel her to scorn her friends' good will... but after all the trouble she had caused, it felt selfish to act like it never happened.
"Evan...? I... I don't mean to sour the mood, and I'm not trying to beat myself up here, but... why don't you ever get mad at me?"
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Feb 18, 2016 22:40:30 GMT -5
"W...?" Evan stared down at Swift, confused and distraught by her question. "Swift... W-Why would you ask that?"
Before she could answer that, Evan sighed and stated, "Look... I'm not mad, okay? Although yes, I'm a little frustrated by the events that took place. Taking off your ring was certainly a bad idea, but you were angry at the time and... not really thinking too hard about consequences. I've learned to expect that out of you, and I know you were only acting in my defense. You made a mistake. It happens. What matters is that no one was seriously hurt and you understand that you made a mistake. Now that it's all said and done, I forgive you, we move on, and we strive not to repeat those mistakes and come out better for it."
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Feb 18, 2016 22:52:32 GMT -5
Swift took a deep breath. "I-I know, Evan, I know... Believe me, I'm still upset with myself for giving into my emotions like that. A-And I would never take advantage of your forgiveness, but... it feels nice to know that no matter how hard I fall, you'll be there to help me back up."
She placed her hand on his arm, tensing up a little bit. "But... I've never really understood... No matter what I do... no matter how terribly I act or how badly I lose control... you may snap just to ensure I don't hurt anyone and remind me to mind my manners... but we've never actually fought about anything."
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Feb 18, 2016 23:02:27 GMT -5
"Well, maybe that's just because we understand each other so much." Evan grinned a little and held Swift close. "You're a very passionate person, Swift, and I love that about you. When you're feeling something, you don't feel it halfway. Whether you're happy, sad, angry, or even just calm and relaxed, you embrace it, and it lets those around you know exactly who you are and feel what you're feeling. I know that all too well, and I know how to respond to it by now. I don't get mad at you because I can empathize with you and figure out the best way to settle whatever dispute arises."
He wrapped his other arm around her, rubbing his cheek against her ear. "More importantly... I don't get mad because I don't want to get mad. I love you, Swift. I never want to hurt you or give you a reason to be mad at me... or worse, yourself. I'll always be here to ensure that you're safe and sound. As long as you need me."
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Feb 18, 2016 23:17:58 GMT -5
With another deep breath, Swift snuggled up to Evan, closed her eyes and relaxed. "Yeah... I... I guess that makes as much sense as anything else. You are... such a nice guy. You care about everything you do and everyone around you so much. No matter what, you're there to offer a helping hand, a shoulder to cry on, a word of advice... anything just to ensure that things turn out for the best. That kind of compassion, that kind of optimism... it's very admirable, you know?"
She smiled a bit. "Guess I'm lucky to have a guy who's open-minded enough to put up with my hijinks."
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Feb 18, 2016 23:24:54 GMT -5
"Just like I'm lucky to have a girl who's bombastic enough to keep my life interesting!" Evan laughed, leaning over slightly to kiss Swift's forehead. "So don't ever worry about that. We need to look out for each other. Keep each other strong. I'll be here to keep you grounded and loved, as long as you're there to keep me moving forward and hopeful. Does that sound good?"
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Feb 18, 2016 23:33:14 GMT -5
"Of course it sounds good," Swift mused, keeping her eyes closed and her body nestled close to Evan's. "There's no backing down now. If you're in this, I'm here with you all the way, whether it's to bail you out of trouble or get you into trouble. We're gonna get through it, and we're gonna have a blast doing it."
Her smile widened as she sunk into the bed. "Thanks, Evan. Thanks for sticking by me. I know I can be pretty crazy at times, but... can't we all? Heheh... I just... I love you."
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Feb 18, 2016 23:38:10 GMT -5
"Yeah we are. We're gonna make the most if it. All the way." Evan chuckled and pulled the blankets up, wrapping Swift and himself up and planting another kiss on her lips. "I love you too, Swift. Thanks for believing in me."
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Post by Pink Moon Wolf on Feb 18, 2016 23:42:21 GMT -5
Swift beamed at Evan, her amber eyes locking with his brown, losing herself in his aura of hope. "Always."
She settled back into place, resting her head on a pillow, tucked neatly in the crook of Evan's neck. Here... safe, warm and loved in the arms of the greatest guy in paradox space... it was pure bliss. She could stay like this forever. Nothing else mattered as long as he was there. "Goodnight, Evan."
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Post by ParamountKeymaster on Feb 18, 2016 23:48:53 GMT -5
"Goodnight, Swift." Evan briefly reached up to turn the light off, the dark blue hue of the night-drenched city filling the room. Then he lay still with Swift in his arms, the happiest he could've ever hoped to be. With such a wonderful girl to stand by his side through thick and thin, keep him going despite it all, and serve as a reminder of what he believed in, Evan knew that he could get through this. Together, he and Swift would not be shaken.
As the last minutes of his twenty-first birthday ticked away, Evan could safely say that he was really and truly bless.
Prospit was full of song that night...
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