NM #9 ~ Go to Bed Mister
Niv slouched in his chair as he stared at the monitor, clicking idly through social sites for new posts, or messages he knew weren't there. His eyes burned around the edges, wanting desperately to close. He kept searching for stimuli, his only...
NM #8 ~ Looking
Niv and Mela sat in the lobby, waiting and watching as people came and went. It was quiet and uneventful. There was an occasional tap and nod to pick out a person of noteworthy appearance, but no one had bothered them the whole morning. Just how Niv...
NM #7 ~ Gone
Mela woke and stretched an arm across the bed to find herself alone. Not uncommon, but they _had_ gone to bed together and Niv usually slept longer. His pillow was missing too. She squinted at the clock, blinking a few times to clear the fuzziness in...
NM #6 ~ Hot
Mela came home to find Niv sprawled on the couch, wearing nothing but his shorts. Putting on a smirk, she casually walked up to him. "Is this an invitation?" She said, plopping down and leaning heavily on him as she ran a hand up his chest. ...
NM #4 ~ Trying
Niv's ears perked as he heard the key sliding into the knob of the front door, signaling that Mela was home. He saved his work on the computer before turning it off and going down to meet her. "Hey hon." She said, watching Niv come down the stairs....
NM #2 ~ Sitting
The night sky was clear, innumerable stars flickering on a canvas of black as Niv stared past them all. The porch steps weren't the most comfortable place to sit, but it was the quietest and had the best view. He didn't have to crane his neck. ...
T #1 - Headspace
It was a warm and sunny day, late in the summer when the cool chill of fall waited patiently just around the corner. A perfect day to be outside in the fresh air; the children were playing, the birds sang, and the village bustled with life. The...
NM #1 ~ Comfort
The door clicked as Mela unlocked it and stepped into the house. She set her duffle bag on the floor before announcing herself. "Honey I'm home!" she called facetiously. Making her way to the kitchen, she peeked into the living room to see Niv...
NM #10 ~ Predatory
Niv stood at the counter in a t-shirt and sleep pants, an array of sliced meats, cheeses, and other fixings spread out before him as he assembled a pair of sandwiches. Mela sat quietly in similar dress, legs crossed and elbows on the table, resting...
NM #5 ~ Hard to Aim
Niv's mind waded through the haze of unconsciousness toward waking, spurred on by the warmth of stiff morning wood, pushing insistently between him and the bed. He gradually became aware of the rest of himself, sprawled beneath the covers like a mess....
NM #3 ~ Gotcha
Niv returned to the kitchen to find a note beside a tray of condiments. _"Sweetie,_ _When you have a moment, can you take these_ _out to the table and arrange them?_ _ _ _Appreciate it!"_ _~M_ _ _ He had nothing better to do, so he...
LLST #9 ~ Fragrance
Far along Val'En's merchant street, Mela casually wandered the shops and stalls, glancing over the displays. A result of joining the Union, the street served wants more so than needs. That made it a great...