Haunting.....Me

maggie-fields:

Maggie blushes, not saying anything for a moment. She didn’t do dates and the idea freaked her out…but this was Alister and she cared about him deeply. So maybe it was time to accept the inevitable. “Oh yeah totally,” she says, hiding how serious she meant it. They make it to the picnic area, the food and lights done as she said. “Get cozy.”

Alister was never the type to date and when he had, it was never for long. Not because he didn’t like the girl or that he didn’t want that–he just never felt like there would be more than one and often times there wasn’t a need for a second. But Maggie was different, he always came back to her and it felt natural, right even. So when she agreed, he lifted her hand up to kiss and followed her the rest of the way. Maybe with everything that had happened he was too afraid to have this, but maybe it was time. “Incredible.” He breathed taking in the lights and the picnic she’d left out for them. “You did this? All on your own?” He asked her as he moved to take a seat upon the blanket. “You amaze me, Mags, you truly do.”

“Of course! I don’t half-ass things.” She sits next to him, unsure of how close it was okay to be. “You really like it?” She didn’t know why she went all-out for this boy but for some reason doing something good for him was the only thing on her mind today. And she amazes him? It was Al that amazed her. Every single time they spoke to one another. “There are sandwiches and wine and all that good stuff. Chips a guac too.”

Alister stopped for a moment, pulling her back to him as the idea started to sink in. “Maggie Fields, are you taking me on a date?” He asked, his words light as they drifted off into the night. But at the same time, it seemed odd. Never once had they really done something like this and now, it never seemed more right. “Because I gladly accept.”

Maggie blushes, not saying anything for a moment. She didn’t do dates and the idea freaked her out...but this was Alister and she cared about him deeply. So maybe it was time to accept the inevitable. “Oh yeah totally,” she says, hiding how serious she meant it. They make it to the picnic area, the food and lights done as she said. “Get cozy.”

“Where I’m from most parks close at night and I’ve heard my fair share of stories, but the things I do for you.” He smiled, shaking his head. “Honestly, it’s beautiful out, it’d be a shame to miss out on the picnic over a little fear. Now where exactly was this special spot you went on about?”

“It’s a little further, now. The picnic is already set up!” She takes his hand, giving him a small smile. “The trees are decked in Christmas lights still and the stars...it’s amazing..”

Alister: That's questionable.

Alister: I think you've had to much to drink Maggie, you've proved that.

Alister: As do I, they're nice.

Maggie: I did NOT

Maggie: I am not as think as you drunk I am.

“Yeah I know, and usually I can deal with it, it’s just… you know sometimes it gets to me. Like this dude didn’t send an email, or a comment. He actually wrote a letter and sent it, in the mail.”

“Which just proves how old-fashioned the guy is. Not worth your time at all.”

“Alright, no more dwelling” 

“Hate mail is always written by some bitter old man who plays dungeons and dragons in their mother’s basement. So why give in to it, you know? Why please them?”

Alister: My heart doesn't break, but I think I may break someone's.

Alister: A friend of mine may have feelings for me and well, I don't feel those. I think that night took may have ruined that, took away my ability to feel that way. I'm not even sure I'd feel that way for her if I wasn't broken.

Alister: You and I certainly kiss often and well, here we are.

Maggie: You're not broken

Maggie: You're pretty fucking perfect, actually...

Alister: Why must things be so complicated? I'm trying to understand how something as simple as feelings could be so misconstrued.

Alister: You understand what I mean?

Maggie: Totally.

Alister: And here I am wishing I were. I won't keep you long, I just wanted to talk for a bit.

Maggie: No worries Al, we can talk all night

Alister: *Lays back on his bed, his arm laying across his face as he listens to the phone ring expecting her voice mail."

Maggie: Helllloooo?

His arm wrapped around her waist, melting into her embrace as he deepened the kiss that seemed to jump start his heart. He’d been so cold, so closed off for so long and she seemed to break through with such ease. “You aren’t wrong,” He breathed in between kisses. “Stay, stay here tonight.”

Maggie pulls away for a moment, resting her head on his shoulder. “I can do that...” she whispers, snuggling close to him. How weird it was that someone could be so warm and so safe. She’s never really had that before.

“I’ll blame it on the concussion then. Pain always brings out the worst in me or maybe I can’t help that when I’m around you.” He mused as his lips collided with hers. 

She kisses him back instantly, greedily wrapping her arms around his neck. They’ve shared kisses before, and every single time it was breathtaking; she wishes she could let herself drown in his touch. “You...You really are something.”

“I’ll leave that up to debate,” He smiled as he leaned in, resting his forehead against hers. “Maybe it’s easier to believe that with you around.”

“Careful, you’re inner sap is showing,” she whispers, blushing slightly. “Don’t want anyone to catch you doing that.”

Alister let the silence fall, nothing more to say and he wasn’t sure what to say. He wasn’t used to people caring about him outside of his family. As she moved away, he followed, dropping his head to meet her eyes. He smirked as he gently placed his fingers under her chin.”And you have every right to worry. Careful is not a concept I’m familiar with.  But I never mean to worry you like this.”

Maggie looks at him, a small smile forming on her lips. “It’s okay, Al. You’re a good person and that’s not a bad thing.”

Getting shot will not be the worst thing that’s ever happened to me, Mags.”He rebutted, “I did what had to be done or else that poor man might have lost his way to work or some shit. Not everyone has someone to help them, but I sure as hell won’t stand by and watch.” Alister knew this stemmed from someone helping him when he needed it most so he vowed to never be the bystander. He was no hero, but he sure as hell wouldn’t let someone suffer because no one acted. It wasn’t right. Alister sighed, “There’s nothing to be done now, you’re welcome to stay mad, but it won’t change what I did.”

“I am so sorry for being concerned about you! I am not mad that you did the right thing, I am mad that you’re hurt. I don’t want you to hurt, believe it or not.” She looks at the ground, letting silence fall over them. Eventually she leans against the wall, a sigh falling from her lips. “You did the right thing...”