Shadows of the Night

“Well I would like to start in the bed.”

“then we’re getting double espresso, we’ll hang the clothes up faster.”

“I am not having sex on the floor. We’re clearing the bed.”

“It’s our first home, we’re newlyweds, it’s basically required by law that we have sex all over the apartment.”

“Someone messed up there, letting you become an adult. You know we are going to have to hang up those clothes when we return so that we can actually sleep in our bed tonight.”

“Or we set up some blankets and sleep on the floor.”

“How are you allowed to be an adult, sweetheart?”

“I”m not entirely sure, but I’m enjoying it.”

“Yes, Nathaniel. Don’t worry, I made sure everything was good.”

“Good. He can’t say we didn’t check.”

“Of course he will because he’s Damien and he can’t just trust that we checked all of that.”

“Exactly... did you check it?”

“I know, babe. I know. Just be glad my brother hasn’t announced his visit yet.”

“It will happen eventually, he will bring his lady friend with him... actually swap that. She’ll bring him with her. I imagine Damien will check to make sure the place is safe when he comes by.”

“And be prepared fro mine to say how everything around here is too dull and we need to liven it up a little…or a lot. She’s just…very intense.”

“There is nothing dull about our place. Once it’s all set up it will be perfect.”

“And I’m married to the love of mine. Your mother said they would be here this weekend then I think my parents are coming the weekend after. Just be prepared for all of that.”

“Be prepared for my mother to comment on the amount of meat and other non-vegan food options we have in our home. She got onto me about it everytime she visiting my apartment in lima.”

“Good to know you’re not already regretting it.”

“Of course not. I’m married to the love of my life.”

“You married me, St James.”

“Yeah I did, and I’d do it again.”

“If I climbed you, it wouldn’t be to choke you, dear. Come on, you’re buying me coffee.”

“Rude as hell, Tiny. Rude as hell.”

“I need to know where I can get my fix when I’m about to lose it. I love you, Nathaniel.”

“I love you too, Tiny. Now let’s find you some coffee before you climb me like a spidermoney and strangle me. I’ve never been into choking, the threat to the vocal chords is too real.”

“Coffee would be nice. I hate moving and we don’t even really have that long to get everything settled then you’ll have your stuff to start and classes will start up for me. Everything is crazy.”

“It is, so we are going to aggravate it with caffeine. Besides, we have to find a favorite cafe around the apartment, so it will be something we can check off the list.”

“Nate, I love you. I love how much you enjoy all of these things in your life and I know they’re important. I’m just tired and everything is a mess.”

“I understand, that’s why I’m suggesting coffee, then you might not murder me before we finish this.”

“I didn’t say that.”

“Okay... let’s get started, this could take a while... actually let’s get coffee first.”

“I like it too. It’s our first home as husband and wife though and I just want to make sure it’s something we both want and are happy with what is in our home.”

“And you don’t like my stuff.”