Yeah, but did you die? | Broderick Bode

[Charlotte Lebeau]

Charlotte sat huffily in the corner of the couch, arms crossed and a monumental pout on her face. The guest bedroom down the hall was tainted, now, her usual go-to place to stay when she wasn't feel good about school. She'd insisted on sleeping on the couch, despite Broderick's offers of a much comfier bed, and when he went off to make them a cup of tea, she began to realize how terrible her mistake was. The couch, while comfortable, was not a bed, and the prospect of spending the next 8-plus hours on it did not seem inviting in the least.  She'd slept in his bed dozens of times, but it was never just the two of them - at least not yet. 

And she wasn't about to start that habit off while she still felt frosty towards him. She felt like they hadn't talked as much over the last few days - mostly her own doing - she'd been so irritated with him that she both wanted to punish him by ignoring him and also knew she'd say something mean and regret it, in the long run. 

She looked up when her boyfriend returned, reaching both hands out for her mug.

[Broderick Bode]

Broderick was struggling on the one hand it was his fault that the brunette currently dwelling in his guest room was there he thought in the long run that he was helping her out when really he's only hurt himself , his intentions were good but unfortunately that did not matter Tiffany was livid Thorfinn hated him and his girlfriend was never around , when she had showed up he couldn't hide his excitement only to receive a cold shoulder and told she would be sleeping on the couch.

He didn't know what to do or how to fix this, stepping into the kitchen to make some tea and collect his thoughts he took a deep breath then re entered as soon at r was finished "here you are" handing the mug to the tiny blonde
He widened his eyes hopeful and adoring "babe?"

[Charlotte Lebeau]

She winced. She was weak.

"Thank you." she muttered quietly as she took the mug, taking a tiny, cautious sip of it before setting it down on the table in front of her. She moved aside a little more to make room for him, scooting her legs out of the way so he could sit as well - a tiny peace offering - and then pulled the throw blanket from the back of the couch around herself protectively.

[Broderick Bode]

Broderick sat down next to char instantly and stayed silent for a few moments then finally spoke "I am sorry Charlotte ,
I should have thought how Tiffany being here would effect you" his eyes were soft and apologetic " I was trying to help her but I know you are not a fan of hers and should have respected that" he grabbed her hands and held
Them fast "you are one of the most important people in the world to me"

[Charlotte Lebeau]

She shrugged a bit, not meeting his eye. She was more embarrassed than anything, now. Talking through issues was uncomfortable, no matter the size of the problem. It wasn't her strong suit, and she generally avoided it at all costs.

She gently pulled her hands away from him, but replaced the contact by lifting her legs back up and setting them over his lap, tilting them to rest her knees against each other and then against his torso gently. "'S'okay." she mumbled, her voice small.

[Broderick Bode]

Broderick looked discouraged as she pulled away then widened his eyes hopefully as she test against him "really?" He asked then pulled her into a hug "you're the best" he kissed her temple lovingly then have her a heart warming grin "I will make it up to you I promise"

[Charlotte Lebeau]

She grumbled something along the lines of 'you'd better' but her heart wasn't in it. She'd missed him.

Sitting up a little, she kissed his cheek, two fingers under his jaw to tilt him closer to her before she sunk back down into the couch a little and grabbed her mug from the table once more.

"No more gross mean girls sleeping over, okay?"

[Broderick Bode]

Broderick nodded in agreement "promise" he smiled and snuggled her in closer giving her another kiss unable to help himself, he sighed happily "well that is one relationship patched up on ly 1 more to go" he frowned and looked at Charlotte with a sad smile, he missed his bestfriend it was hard living with someone who he used to be bestfriends that now treated him like a stranger. 

He changed the subject again not wanting to be sad, not when he and Charlotte just made up , Lacing his fingers into hers he kissed her knuckles "but thats a worry for another day . tell me everything I missed when you were ignoring me" he grinned gently tickling at her side. 

[Charlotte Lebeau]

She snorted at his choice of words, then growled and gently grabbed his hand, pulling it away with a little laugh.

"Stop, 'm'tired." she pulled his hand to her mouth, resting her lips against his knuckles for a moment as she thought.

"Nothing. Nothing happened." she felt a little bad, mostly for herself - aside from him and Ashley, and Loretta, she didn't really have a lot of friends. Ashley had been busy with Thorfinn, Broderick with Tiffany, and even Loretta had been spending time with family.

[Broderick Bode]

"you're tired hmm?" Broderick grinned at his girl affectionately brushing his fingers through her hair "maybe it's time for bed..did you...are you still gonna sleep out her or would you maybe stay in my room tonight?" he widened his eyes adorably hopeful hoping she would be able to say no "please?"

[Charlotte Lebeau]

She remembered her entire plan sharply, the blush suddenly heating her cheeks once more.

"I - we could - we could sleep. In your bed." she nodded, reaching up to stop his hand before his actions put her to sleep right then and there.

[Broderick Bode]

Broderick grinned when she agreed and without warning scooped her up bridal style headed for his bedroom humming happily to himself, when they reached his room he plopped her down on the bed snuggling in next to her "I'm so happy that you are here" he admitted starry eyes gazing at her.