Chapter 15-
They walked into their hotel using the back door, as to not draw suspicion due to their blood cover clothes. The two were a laughing mess as they entered the elevator, doubling over into each other's arms.
Elliot rarely was like this, but things with Star were just... easy. He honestly couldn't remember the last time he had genuinely laughed. He would occasionally fake it to play the part in some mission he had but other than that he could never really let loose.
Starling laughed again. It was mesmerizing. Seeing her so relaxed and happy sent flutters to Elliot's heart. And he wasn't the only one. Star loved seeing Elliot like this, his was was no longer held in a tight frown but instead a smile. He should smile more, it made him look so good. His eyes lit up as he told another joke and Starling about died, her abs hurt from all the laughter so she doubled over into his arms. Tears threatened to spill over.
Elliot turned her in his grasp so they were face to face, giggles filling the elevator. Their eyes locked, smiles on both of their faces. Just then the elevator dinged and opened up to their floor.
They quickly walked and slapped the door behind them, laughing as they did so.
"Oh yuck we're covered in blood. We should probably get cleaned up." Starling said with a chuckle.
Elliot agreed and started to walk towards his room when he felt Stars hand grab his wrist.
"Do you think you could help me wash it out of my hair in stuff?" She said shyly.
Elliot looked at her until what she said clicked.
"Yeah of course." He was taken aback by her boldness.
"Thanks El." Starling said before her eyes went wide realizing her mistake.
She called him El.
She started to profusely apologize before Elliot stopped her by pulling her in by the waist as he put his hand along her cheek.
"Hey hey hey, don't worry. I actually don't mind it. Not when it's you. If I can call you Star, you can call me El."
Starling calmed and nodded then awkward walked towards the bathroom, Elliot following behind her.
They stepped into Starling's room and she started the shower and then worked to remove her dress. Elliot focused on removing his shoes, tie and jacket before taking the rest off, leaving him completely nude.
Starling was left in her bra and underwear faxing away from Elliot as he stepped into the shower. She removed the last of her clothing and stepped in to join him.
She entered the huge shower, it had two shower heads on opposite walls with a spot to sit along the back wall. Elliot was facing the shower head on the opposite side from the door.
Starling stepped into the stream of water letting it soothe her muscles. She undid her braid, feeling the sticky mess of half dried blood and ran her hair under the water. She was facing Elliots back and could tell he was trying to be a gentleman.
"Hey El?"
"Yeah?"
"You can turn around you know."
With that statement he turned towards her, and it took everything he had to control himself. Simply put: she was stunning. His eyes traveled down her body as did hers. Neither of them were disappointed. Their expectations had been exceeded.
Starling cleared her throat, pulling herself out of her trance.
"So are you gonna wash my hair or what?" She said with a light giggle.
"Oh um yeah. Here hand me the shampoo."
Starling complied and turned around.
He placed a decent amount of the cherry scented shampoo in his palms and spread it around before scrubbing her head.
Starling's heart was breathing fast. Oh god why is it racing? It's not like she was shy about her body, in fact she was quite confident. Was it how close he was to her? She didn't think so considering he was closer the night they almost.. yeah. So if it was that then what was it? What made her heart speed up and her thoughts swirl? Why did she feel a warm sensation in her chest when she was with him? Why are there always butterfly's swirling in her stomach when he is around her?
Could she be falling for him?
No, that's crazy! It's only been a few months, but I guess if you're with someone all hours of the day for who knows how many days things could change.
She let the thought pass, not wanting to stress about it for too long and instead focused on the large hand working at her hair. She inhaled the cherry scent and a content smile teased her lips.
With all the blood removed from her hair Elliot turned her around to rinse it out. He tilted her chin back so the water could run through her dark hair. She looked up at Elliot and wrapped her arms around his torso.
He looked down at her, completely in awe of her beauty. He kissed her forehead causing Starling's smile to widen.
"Thanks." She told him as she put conditioner in her own hair. Elliot leaned his back and was rubbing out the gel in his hair.
"Hey Elliot I think it's your turn." Starling told him, holding the shampoo bottle in her hand.
He turned to her but quickly realized she could reach the top of his head because of the eight inch difference in their heights.
He went to the seat and sat down so she could reach his hair. Her small hands felt heavenly as they massaged his head. Elliot's head dropped back in content, a smile on his lips. Starling continued rubbing and scratching his head for a few more minutes and announced she was done with a kiss on the top of his nose.
He stood up and washed it out, added conditioner and repeated. They both scrubbed the dried blood from their bodies before turning off the water.
Elliot grabbed a towel and wrapped in tightly around Star, cocooning her in the plush white fabric. He put his own towel on, securing it along his waist as they stepped out.
Elliot told Starling to wait there and a few seconds later he returned with clothes. A pair of boxers and a t-shirt for him and he gave Star one of his own t-shirts, underwear and shorts. She thanked him.
They got dressed and Elliot scooped Starling up bridal style, earning a surprised yelp from her as he carried her to his own room. Throwing back the blankets he dropped her on the bed and quicky joined her and pulled the blanket back over them. He cuddled up next to her, spooning her from behind. He snaked his arms around her waist to pull her even closer.
His heart warmed having her this close.
"Goodnight Starling."
"Goodnight El."
Between the exhaustion from the day and the comfort of being wrapped in each other's arms, the pair found sleep easily.
Their breathing slowed and their hearts matched in rhythm. It was bliss.
a/n: 1200 words
yeah ik this is short but the other one was hella long so.. balance. yeah i know i said i would add spice but i added fluff instead whoops lol deal w it. k bye.

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