Ive been grooming you

Alexithymiaa: -Steph sat at her desk in the office trying to keep Hugo from fucking up the pictures that were continuously coming out of the printer. She had her notebook in front of her and was trying to finish up the two different songs she'd written over the weekend after being very inspired. Twirling her ring around her finger and staring at it because she just liked the idea of knowing it was there, she caught Hugo trying to pounce on another picture coming out, swatting him away. "Cut it out."-
Covet: Felix was in the kitchen making himself a snack that consisted of cheese, crackers and lunchmeat slices, homemade lunchable. Once he had a small plate filled with crackers he put everything away and pulled out the grapes and filled a small container with them. Grabbing a couple of waterbottles, he grabbed everything and made his way back to the office. Harvey and the dogs following quickly behind because food. "I come bearing a snack, because you've been a busy bee in here, and I'm curious as to what you're up to."
Alexithymiaa: -She shoved her hand into Hugo to push him off the edge of the desk yet again. "Trying to make sure these pictures don't get destroyed on their way out of the printer." She said as she stared at Hugo with side eye before looking up to Felix and the food in his hands. "And writing. I've had a lot in my brain all weekend." She said, flashing him a smile.-
Covet: Felix grinned "I wonder where that came from?" He said with his cocky grin as he walked over and set her grapes and water down for her. His hungry ducklings still following along. He leaned against the desk so that Hugo couldn't jump back up. Putting his own water down, he held his plate and put a cracker stack into his mouth, chewing a bit before talking. " What pictures?"
Alexithymiaa: "Uhuh..." She mumbled, reaching for a grape to pop into her mouth. "Printing the pictures from Thursday. I promised mom I would send them to her and I wanted to be able to send her something for actual frames. It means more. Speaking of family, did you call Seb?" She asked, taking the pictures from the printer and setting them aside.-
Covet: "That's sweet of you... and I'm glad you're doing it, because I'd probably forget." He said after swallowing. "No, but I sent him the slideshow pictures, he said Dammit he knew he waited to long to try to make his move. And Congratulations." Felix said still smuggly smiling.
Alexithymiaa: "That's why I'm doing it." She said quickly, grabbing for another grape and pushing to stand up, wincing a little. "Well rest assured, he can always kidnap you and just stand in and I'll marry him instead. No one will know the difference." She couldn't help, but laugh, tossing the grape into her mouth.-
Covet: Felix glared at her, "That's not even remotely funny, Missy. That's the makings of one of those murder documentaries on the ID channel." He said shaking his head, "If you tell him that, I can happily take that ring back" He said trying not to laugh.
Alexithymiaa: "I don't know, I thought it was kind of funny. And I'm sure he'll find it kind of funny." She gave a little shrug. Reaching across the desk for her phone, she pretended to start texting Seb. "No take backsssss."-
Covet: "Watch me... You won't wear it everywhere..." He said then saw her start texting. "Better not be texing him..." Setting his plate down he swallowed and moved over to her to try and grab her phone away from her.
Alexithymiaa: "Have you seen me take it off since you gave it to me?" She asked with her brows raised, trying to dodge his hands as she waved her phone around as far away from him as possible. "You can't stop me!" She said with a laugh, trying to jump away from him and feeling the soreness of her knee kick in, wobbling a bit.-
Covet: "You better not be wearing it in the shower. I know it's black but It might still tarnish." He said with a frown, then he watched her jump up and saw the wobble, putting his hands out to catch her. "Hey... careful... The last thing I want to do is have you hurt yourself while I'm picking on you. That's no fun at all."
Alexithymiaa: "I have jewlery polishing cloths. And with your recent threats, I can't take it off." She glanced down at her knee, shaking her head. "It's fine. It's always sort of sore and achey when the weather changes. A little ice and it'll be back to only limiting me in my head." She forced a smile, jabbing her finger into his chest. "This is mine. Forever."-
Covet: "My recent threats were only because you insist on bringing my no good brother into this." He said defensively. "Red... no lying to me...That's not even a real smile...Ouch.." He said rubbing his chest where she poked him. "The ring... or my heart? Just because you don't have one doesn't mean you get to steal mine evil queen!" He said then laughed.
Alexithymiaa: "I'm not lying. It's getting colder and it's sore. That's always happened since my first surgery. I promise." She pursed her lips, staring up at him through round eyes. "You know... Seb is supposed to be the good twin so how can you refer to him aas your no good brother? And just because I don't have my own heart doesn't mean I haven't already stolen yours."-
Covet: "You better be, cause I really want to get better at this whole not lying, OR witholding from each other. Especially now that we're getting married." He told her with a grin, then rolled his eyes, "Just because he's nice, and charismatic, doesn't mean his intentions are." Felix scoffed, then checked his pulse at his neck, "I'm pretty sure it's still there, but I suppose you can say you've stolen it, if it works in favor for your reputation. Just remember there's photographic proof of me stealing yours, regardless if it doesn't exist. That's just how awesome I am."
Alexithymiaa: "I swear. No lying." She said spoke with a nod, leaning into him and up to give him a kiss. "I will keep your brother's intentions in mind and stay on my toes." She leaned back to sit on the edge of the desk, rolling her eyes. "Obviously my reputation is the only thing that matters. And it's only a theoretical heart."-
Covet: Felix kissed her back, pulling her in for a tight hug as well, "Good, because I don't want to have to be the one who murders him for running away with MY bride." He laughed as she rolled her eyes, "I'm pretty sure stealing a theoretical heart, is harder than a real one...I mean...you really got to work for that theoretical heart."
Alexithymiaa: "But again, who would even know the difference?" She asked, starting to crack up because she just loved to push his buttons. "Okay true, but... fine." She gave him, staring up at him. "Hey so... I was thinking about it and... I've decided I'm not going to tell either of my parents."-
Covet: "Mom would know the difference. And so would Bryan." Felix said as if that was somehow helpful to the arguement. He tilted his head listening to her, then nodded his head, "Okay, it's your day, and I don't want them ruining it. So if that it what you wish, then I'll help make sure that happens." Felix leaned in to kiss her on the forehead, "Do you have a contingency plan incase they try to crash the wedding?"
Alexithymiaa: "And neither of them would stop it, so I rest my case." She smiled, then chewed on the inside of her cheek. "It's our day. And it's not something I want either of them to be a part of. I don't even talk to them, so why would I break that now?" She paused, considering. "Not really. I don't even have a plan A yet. I just know I'm not picking up the phone to tell them, and I have no intentions of sharing the happiest day of our lives with two of the most miserable people I know."-
Covet: "I know you have some strong feelings about it, and I completely support your decision. You don't need to explain it to me." He told her still giving her a smile, "I just want you to keep that in mind in case Bryan accidentally says something, or whatever."
Alexithymiaa: -She reached out to take his hand, toying with his fingers. "Why would he-" She cut herself off, letting out a deep breath. "Yeah... well... we have plenty of time to figure that out."-
Covet: "We do. Maybe we splurge and hire a doorman. He can stand there and tell them "You're not on the list." " Felix said with a grin.
Alexithymiaa: "Only if he's wearing all black and has an earpiece like secret service." She said, getting a little giddy. "I was thinking of opening an account to start saving. That way when we figure out exactly what we want, we can make it however we want without being limited to what we have in the moment."-
Covet: "Of course, there's no other way he should be." Felix said as if that was a preposterous idea to assume he wouldn't "I like this idea, I think it's smart. I'll put some of the money that I'll be getting after the gallery closes the current showing and the pictures that sold go out."
Alexithymiaa: "Oh... what did you sell?' She asked, raising her brows. She'd kind of forgotten that the point of a show like that was to actually sell some of the art being shown.-
Covet: "I sold a few of my local grungey pictures, Mom bought the Cactus Tapestry...I would have just given it to her... but she insisted. Then someone else bought the black and white forest one." He told her. "The other one wasn't for sale, it's coming back home and I'll find somewhere for it."
Alexithymiaa: "Which other one?" She asked, pushing her glasses up her nose. Reaching for her notebook, she flipped it closed, hugging it to her chest because she intended to put it away when they were done.-
Covet: "The one that was upstairs of us underwater." Felix told her as he reached for another cracker stack. "That one is personal to me, and some lady offered like four hundred bucks for it, said she could go higher, and I told her no, because it's to sentimental."
Alexithymiaa: -She smiled, just sort of looking up at him all gooey eyed. "I really like that one. And I'm glad you feel the same way. You can put it there if you're willing to go through the trouble of taking down the string lights." She said, gesturing to the wall behind the couch.-
Covet: "I can probably do that. It's my favorite, because the imagery is very representative of us. The water might be deep, dark and murky, but so long as we're holding on to each other, we can keep our heads above water." He told her busting that mushy shit out like a boss.
Alexithymiaa: "That's very accurate." She said softly, moving her hand up to rub the corner of her eye because this is what she fucking does now. As I got older, I cried over everything. "Only more appropriate to have it in the office. Where all the work and stress happens."-
Covet: "I think so too." He told her then looked at her wiping away a tear, "Hey.. none of that mushy shit... This is is a happy thing... no tears allowed."
Alexithymiaa: "I can't help it. I feel like I cry over everything now. A few years ago no one could catch me crying ever and now I'm just a sappy mess all the time." She said with a pout. "Maybe if you said less cute things, you wouldn't make me cry. Because this is completely your fault."-
Covet: "I'll take responsibility for this, only because I think it's kind of sweet because it just shows that you actually do have a heart. And I'm just happy that it's all mine." He said. "We could totally skip the rest of this sappy shit and move to the more intimate things, if that will help."
Alexithymiaa: "So basically what you're saying is we have been confusing the Tinman and the Grinch?" She asked with a small laugh. "Yeah, see that doesnt make me cry. At least not since I've taught you a few things." She said with a grin, sliding off the desk and slipping by him quickly because she was counting on that getting a rise out of him.-
Covet: "Eh, I like Tin Man more.. less hairy, and I like you better with Red hair." He told her kissing the end of her nose. "Wait.. you've taught me a few things? When the hell did that happen?" He asked furrowing his brow as he watched her, following quickly, "You better explain this, Woman."
Alexithymiaa: "I've taught you a lot of things. In and out of the bedroom, whether you realize it or not. I've been grooming you for over a year." She said with a laugh, trying to flee him as she rushed out of the office, careful not to trip over the hungry ducklings, which is their new nickname. Thanks for that.-