( perhaps that's what drew them to each other- beneath the layers of how they presented themselves, they had far more similarities than he had the emotional capacity to reflect upon. for now though, the moment she moved into his lap, he leaned back onto the couch and watched her, swallowing a bundle of saliva that had gathered up on his lips.

was she always this alluring? it was a thought that lingered before he found himself reaching out to grab her waist softly. )

You joke, but don't be surprised when I put on 'Thank you'.

( fitting in a way, because despite the anger and annoyance that held him captive until now, he felt a sense of gratitude towards maria. little by little, she was influencing him for the better. )

Well gee when you put it that way, it's hard to say no to you. If you'd rather sit on my lap all night, I guess I wouldn't complain either way. Beats getting an expensive ticket after all.