Not Seventeen Anymore

Note: Set a few months after 'Step Into My Candy Store'. As before, (Chandler) and (Duke) are not meant to be spoken, just meant to signify which Heather is being spoken of.
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*singing softly and sadly* The tiniest lifeboat..full of people I know..*latches clicking* You awake, Veronica? Okay, good. Um..can we just snuggle for a little bit? *sounding slightly desperate* Please?

*happy sigh* You're always so warm, Ronnie, and your skin is so soft under my hands. *pause, then sadly* I have to tell you something..Heather (Duke) found out about us. I know, I know, we promised to never tell a soul, but..but she got me drunk last night, and I couldn't stop myself. I'm so sorry, Veronica.

No, she hasn't told anyone yet. But she says she will..*sniffling, starting to choke up* She says she will if I don't stop being with you. As lovers, as friends..as anything.

I'm sorry, Veronica. But..I think this is our last night together.

*crying, clinging to her desperately, then, slowly, still choked up* Y..You don't care? You want to be with me?

*disbelieving* Ronnie, it's not the same as Ram and Kurt. They're dead. We're alive. I don't know if our parents will love us the same as Ram and Kurt's parents loved them after they..they died. We're not seventeen anymore, Veronica. We have to look at this like adults. Are you willing to deal with people's shit just to be with me?

*relieved, choking up from joy* Oh Veronica... *kissing noises, softer and more tender than before* Uh..do you want to go any further tonight? Good, me too. *more kissing*

What? You..want my mouth on your..Oh god. O-Okay! I can do that! But..can you do it to me too? Alright. *pause, then giggle* Gimme a second! I gotta put up my hair so I don't get a block from the view.

*oral noises to orgasm, intersperced with praise and affection*

*deep breaths* Oh my god, that was amazing! Um..will you hold me for a little bit? *gentle sigh of contentment* What? Oh, I don't care what Heather (Duke) says anymore. I want to be with you too. I think Heather (Chandler) would have wanted me to be happy. Maybe not with you, but I don't think she minds too much.

I..I love you, Veronica. Do you want to, maybe,..go steady?

Really? Yay! *kiss* Thank you, Veronica. For everything. Now snuggle me, you fucking nerd. *giggles, then another sigh of joy and contentment*