Back at it Again (One-on-One)

"Chocolate milk. It's in the backseat."

* * *

"Always. That doesn't count."

 

"Get the milk, love. I know you want to."

* * *

"Always."

 

"Mm. Go on, now."

* * *

He kissed her forehead, his lips brushing her skin.

"I love you too."

 

She laughed under her breath, turning up the music.

* * *

He rubbed her back slowly.

"Do you want to go to bed?"

 

After a long time, she pulled off the road and stuck her head out the window, looking up at the stars.

***

He raised an eyebrow in confusion.

“Maybe?”

 

She leaned her chair back and glanced over at him.

“Sleeping.”

***

“What does that mean?”

 

"No," she said, pointing up to the ceiling. "It's nighttime."

 

"So, it's time to sleep."

* * *

"Are you sure?" he asked, carrying her towards the bedroom. "You seemed hesitant."

 

"Sure you can," she said, unbuckling her seatbelt and scooting over. "As you so cheerfully like to mention, I'm rather small."

* * *

He set her down gently on the bed and crawled onto it, brushing her hair back idly.

"Alright, then."

 

“I love you too,” she said warmly, burying her face in his chest.

***

He frowned.

“What?”