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STELENA FOREVER MEME ♥ 8 happy scenes [2/8]

a hundred different scenarios written on his mind, recollection of inumerous cherished, vivid moments. mannerisms shan't lie, despite conflicting decisons that were held as responsable for lives turning on different paths. that love was treacherous, ... and the path was reckless. fighting against a major part of himself, throwing away all the past choices made for what he regarded as right. counting the faltering smile across his lips, it had been a long-tiring day. his wingwoman and her WSO , in a birdstrike, his confrontation with the estanged family he deep down longed to erase ⸺ fairly enough, completely predictable, rays of sunshine giving light to one of his darkest days was the skill solely JULIETTE GRIFFIN had been able to operate on his life post his mother's passing. “ you're not intruding, Ju ... ” ever so careful and somewhat hesitant, his palm takes one of her own while thumb strokes the back of her hand softly. “ ... you'll be the best part of my day. c'mon in. ”

she    softens       ...    the    way    his    words    touch    her    heart    deep    within    her       —       she'd    almost    forgotten    it    existed    .    his    touch    made    her    slow    down    ,    as    her    eyes    peered    up    to    him    ,    tears    almost    coming    to    her    eyes       (       an    expression    clear    on    her    features    that    was    begging    him    to    come    back    to    her       )       there's    a    certain    feeling    of    sorrow    that    tugs    at    her    heart   ,    remembering    how    they    once    were    .    that    was    such    a    long    time    ago       ...       but    here    they    both    were    again    .    he    was    inviting    her    into    his    home    ,    and    she    going    to    go    inside    .       "       ...       okay    .       "       she    bites    her    tongue    ,    wanting    to    call    him    something    endearing    .    it    was    a    habit    that    only    he    made    come    forth       —       honey    ,    mi    amor    ,    darling       ...       she    wanted    to    call    him    a    number    of    things   ,    but    she    hesitates    .    the    corners    of    her    lips    twitch    upwards    ,    a    small    smile    taking    its    place    on    her    face    .       "       you    can    go    shower       ...       i'll    wait    .       "

anticipating their arrival and greeting each other , it was during that time when carole had put the ham in the oven that he got some time to socialize with his sons special someone. “ call me goose, “ he reaches a hand out , a playful shake “ he did ? “ he takes a sip of his beer “ what he say other than our fashion sense and love for the oldies ? “ a brow raises , leaning against the wall : one that littered with family photos of the kids growing up , him and carole . . and maverick.

it's    funny    ,    how    comfortable    he    made    her    feel    instantly       —       made    it    was    a    bradshaw    thing    .    she    remembers    the    first    time    her    and    bradley    met       ...       how flustered she had been    after    dropping    her    books    in    the    hallway    and    how       easily    he    calmed    her    nerves    and    made    her    feel    at    peace    ,    even    just    after    having    met    .       "       oh    ,    only    good    things    of    course    .       "       she    gives    a    smile    as    her    eyes    glance    to    bradley    who    is    standing    beside    her    .       "       he's    told    me    about    how    much    he    looks    up    to    you    ,    and    how    much    he    loves    his    mother    .    he's    told    me    all    about    your    stories    as    well    and    might    i    say    ,    you    are    quite    the    guy    .    you've    accomplished    a    lot    of    amazing    things    .       "

dark and familiar and as deeper as the sea, bittersweet symphony echoed alongside past memories and wreckless decisions. ripping your own heart of your chest was a concious, would never be able to charge guilty to a third party. perhaps he shouldn't approach, shouldn't allow himself to the warmth of her presence, ... it was not about closure, it was about a feeling that never left. “ I've stopped considering what's a good idea a while already, Ju. ” spilling the words, the daily stress affecting his mind and bones. still dressed on his flightsuit, ... and wasn't he sick of smelling like jet-fuel? his hues focused on her facade, capturing each expression there exposed. housing keys kept among his fingers. “ would you like to come in? just been a long day and I need a shower, then I figured we could ⸺ SHOULD talk. ”

juliette    feels    the    anxiety    building    up    inside    of    her       —       she    finds    herself    chewing    at    her    lower    lip    .    eyes    shifting    from    her    hands    back    to    him    as    she    looks    back    to    him       (       was    this    really    happening    ?       )       she almost    wanted    to    scream    .    god    ,    why    did    she    come    here .    she    finds    herself    tucking    her    hair    behind    her    ear       ...       a    nervous    habit    ,    before    just    giving    in    .       "       i'm    already    here    so    i    guess    so       ...       "       she    clears    her    throat    ,    hoping    she    didn't    sound    dumb    .    it    was    ridiculous    ,    once    upon    a    time    she    was    ready    to    marry    him    and    run    away    from    everything    she    had    known    to    be    with    him    ,    but    now    she    was    standing    there    probably    looking    a    little    stupid       —       even    just    nervous    for    this    conversation    to    be    had    .       "       i    don't    want    to    intrude    .    if    you    need    to    do    anything    .       "

a surprise kiss just because the other couldn’t stop thinking about it