He was looking down at her. "Yeah. I'll miss you." *** She grinned, approaching. "Great! Let's pick a movie."
She laughed slightly, straightening his coat lapel. "You'll be fine," she said quietly. "You'll have fun." * * * He tossed the eggroll to her, leaning back in the couch.
"Mm," he murmured, sounding like he didn't believe her. "I'll call you." *** She caught it, going and sitting next to him, picking up the remote.
She raised an eyebrow, a small smile on her mouth. "Hm. I'm sure," she said primly. That tug in his brain flowered, warming his chest gently, filling him with longing. * * * He draped an arm over her shoulder playfully.
He sighed, watching her gently before brushing her hair back gently. "I will. I promise." *** She rested her head against him, putting on an action movie.
She leaned into his touch instinctively, considering him before reaching up and kissing him. The warmth in his chest expanded, and a slight fuzziness crossed his brain. "Don't forget about me," she murmured, pulling back slightly. "Okay?" * * * He laughed. "We just can't get away, huh?"
She rolled her eyes, brushing her thumb over his lips again, presumably to remove the lipstick before the loudspeaker came up. "Boarding Group A, please line up." * * * "No, no. This is perfect."
She was at home, making some tea. She set down the kettle, raising the phone to her ear. "This is Beck." * * * The movie ended, and Gideon glanced down at Veronica curiously.
She would hear his smooth voice, the tone warm and welcoming. "Hey. I made it." *** She was asleep, her arm still around him.
Her eyes widened slightly and she leaned back against the counter, quiet for a moment. "Hey. You called." * * * He kissed the top of her head before standing up, turning off the TV before picking her up, cradling her to his chest.
She was quiet for a moment, but when she spoke next, he would hear warmth in her voice. "You did. How was the trip?" * * * He set her down in her bed gently, pulling the sheets up.
"It was okay. I miss you already." *** There was a gentle silence before her soft voice sounded. "Gideon..? Will you stay?""
She laughed slightly. "Oh, I'm sure you'll find a new big-city girlfriend in no time." * * * He glanced down at her before leaning down, kissing her cheek. "Yeah, babe. I'm just going to clean up."
