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Leah couldn’t believe she was convinced to come to the party, she hadn’t planned on it. The year prior was still stuck in her mind, she was a devil- Lamonte an angel, and they were pressed into a tiny closet for seven minutes. Seven minutes that turned into the first time they came close to sleeping together. Now she was back, minus her boyfriend who was an ocean away… her eyes were sad as she sat on the couch. She only came because Erryn insisted… sighing softly she set her drink down.
She didn’t put any effort into her outfit this year either, a witch hat to push the outfit. Her eyes wandered to Far and Erryn who were already pressed against each other. Within the hour they would be in his room and Leah would leave, back home to her empty house… pulling her knees under her chin she gave a few of her classmates a smile as they walked by. The sound of the doorbell had Far whining as Erryn moved him off of his lap. With that Leah took her cue to leave, standing she made her way to the kitchen. Grabbing her keys and coat before heading back outside again, she hurried to her car.
Leah was well aware that she would go home and likely cry, maybe call Lamonte… just to hear his answering machine or to maybe hear him whisper I love you… gods- she was already crying- wiping her tears she started her car. Setting her hat on the passenger seat she began the short drive to her house, no sign of any kids left on the streets. No one but the few lonely drivers and drunk bar hoppers- she couldn’t help but think about last Halloween. Kissing in his car, begging him to just not stop… falling asleep with his arms around her… cursing she wiped her tears away again. She was at home finally, and ready for much needed sleep.
Her siblings and parents decided to go on a trip, something fun for the kids… she could use her dad right now. Sliding her heels and coat off she began to make her way to the shower, that sounded nice. A shower… then bed… grabbing pajamas and a towel she went back to her shower. The sound of the door unlocking downstairs was lost to her as she lost herself in the warm water, letting her mind wander back towards simpler times. The scent of lavender and lilies filled the air, shutting the water she wrapped herself in a towel. Sliding on her pajamas and brushing through the tangled mess of her hair. She could go for ice cream but… the idea of calling Lamonte was far more enticing to Leah. Pulling her phone out she quickly dialed her boyfriend.
The sound of a phone ringing in her house made her instantly drop her phone, ignoring the sound of a laughing Lamonte on the line. Opening the bathroom door she ran to her room, panting as the sight of her boyfriend sitting on her bed came into view. He- He was home, she was home. Running to his arms she felt the tears slide down her cheeks, shaking as his arms tightened around her. “You- what- I- Lamonte I… please… this… tell me this is real that- that you’re... “
Hushing her Lamonte pulled her away, forehead pressed to hers as he wiped her tears. A soft smile on his face as he kissed her, letting her have a moment before speaking again. “I am ma belle… I wanted to see you and… there was a cheap cancellation flight so I took it… you were supposed to be at Erryn’s… I went there first but you left as I came… I figured you would go home and call me so… I wanted to surprise you…”
“You… I missed you so much I… they knew didn’t they..? That’s why they insisted that I come… gods they… I missed you. All I wanted was you and I… I thought they just didn’t realize how much it hurt me. And now… gods… I’ll call them tomorrow just… hold me..” As soon as she finished speaking she pressed her lips to his, she had missed this… missed the feeling of his cheeks heating against hers as she slid her tongue against his lips. His hands straining against her hips… wanting to go lower but knowing he couldn’t without going too far…
“Leah… I missed you too… you… gods… I’m here for four days… I know it isn’t much… but… I will spend it all with you… please… I love you. I hate knowing you’re alone…” Brushing her hair back, Lamonte pulled her closer. Setting her down and giving him one more kiss before walking to turn the light off. Immediately pulling his shirt off and sliding back to pull her close to him. “You mean everything to me… you know that…? I wish that it was easier on you… on us both… but I promise you that… it’ll be worth it in the end.”
Settling against his chest she nodded, glancing back up at him before feeling her cheeks heat all over again… taking his hand she nodded, giving him a soft grin before kissing his fingers. Knowing exactly what she was doing to him… “Tomorrow… we can… maybe redo that game from last year… and spend the entire day in bed… mmm..?” Leah hummed as she let his hand drop, stifling her giggle as he groaned.
“You are completely unfair ma belle… gods… you are so completely… you are lucky that I love you..” Grumbling he let his head press against her, kissing her hair before pulling the blankets over them both.
“I love you too Monte… I love you too…”