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...
LAWT #8 ~ Engage [Encounter Pt.2]
Alex stared out the window, idly fidgeting with a polished stone and watching the traffic kick up clouds of mist on the wet street. The drizzle outside made a dull patter on the roof, smoothing over the...
LAWT #10 ~ Unlocking Perks
"Have to do better than that." Tobias smirked, reclining on his side of the sofa, legs stretched out in front of him and crossed at the ankles. His hands calmly worked at the controller in his...
LAWT #7 ~ Faking
Lorrie made her way into the bar, umbrella hooked on her arm as she traded the white noise of rain for the low roar of conversation. It looked like a calm night; not empty, but still enough space for everyone to be comfortably spread out. She easily...
NM #13 ~ Window
Niv lay still, eyes closed and doing his best to deny consciousness. He eventually stretched and oriented himself, finally accepting he'd be unable to recapture that blissful oblivion of sleep. He was alone, and no light peeked through the curtains,...
NM #12 ~ Breakfast
Niv awoke gradually, shifting and stretching into a more comfortable position. He spread a bit wide and felt his foot brush along Mela's leg, rousing her to a similar action. Lying flat on his stomach, left side of his face smushed into the pillow, he...
NM #11 ~ Birthmas
Mela made her way upstairs, following the sound of furious clicking to her target. "_Fuck_." Niv exclaimed as Mela stopped in the doorway, folding her arms and leaning against the frame. "'Cha doin', hon?" She asked, sporting a slight grin. ...
LAWT #4 ~ After [Memories Pt.2]
Alex's eyelids slowly peeled apart, but he shut them tight again almost immediately. The squeezing forced out tears to soothe his burning eyes. So many of his muscles felt sore. It was a familiar feeling, one he hadn't felt in a very long time. He...
LAWT #2 ~ Memories [Pt.1]
There was a gentle tapping at the cracked open door. Alex turned to see Lorrie's face peeking through the narrow gap. He quickly removed his half-on headphones and jumped up to open the door. Lorrie was carrying a large box. "Delivery." She said with...
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...