Hiraeth

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Leo

I watch her sleep. Her body is curled up against mine, pressed so tight, there isn't any air between our bodies. But that's expected. Her body fits mine like a puzzle piece.

Her head is buried into my chest with one arm wrapped around my torso almost as if to trap me in. Her eyes are softly shut, with no hint of anything other than peace displayed. Her hair is flared out behind her, as I use my fingers to gentle brush any hair out of her face because I know it will eventually tickle her and she will wake up.

Her lips are slightly parted, feeling like an invitation to join mine with hers. There isn't a single crease on her forehead like there has been these past few days when she's around me.

The sun is gently peeking through the small crack in the curtains, shining on her smooth olive-colored skin.

Beautiful. So fucking beautiful.

When all the hair is moved out of her face, I delicately place my hand on her bare hip as the shirt she was wearing had risen up during sleep. My thumb starts to softly stroke her skin in a comforting manner, careful not to wake her up.

I'm not sure how much longer I'm going to be able to take this separation thing.

Why? I have no fucking idea, but I have never been so... so obsessed with someone like this before.

And what good are my actions even doing, if she is still here? She is still in the middle of all of this, just by being here if nothing else. And the fact that she's going to come tonight with us to the casino and everything, just makes this shit even worse.

But if she's going regardless, then why doesn't she just go with me?

Fuck. What the fuck am I saying. I know why.

Because it doesn't matter if she's coming with us tonight, or is at this house. If she is physically and emotionally with me, than that just puts a big fucking target on her back.

I sigh, knowing I'm right, and then slowly shift off the bed, away from the warmth of her body. I take a single look back at her, and walk out the door.

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"Can you shit-heads shut the fuck up for a second" I complain. God damn, they are loud and annoying.

"What's crawled up your ass on this fine morning?" Felix says making me roll my eyes

"You" I respond

"Hey" He pouts, "Listen. I can't help it if the ladies just find me more attractive than your ugly-ass. It's just the way of nature"

"How the fuck does nature relate to this in any way?" Finn chimes in

"Good question" Felix says and shrugs, "I'm not exactly sure, it just sounded like something I should say in the moment"

"She doesn't think you're more attractive ass-hat. She's just doing this shit to make a point" I say

"Mhmm" Felix hums, "Whatever helps you sleep at night. Well I don't know about you mates, but Sage or not, I'm getting laid tonight"

"Not" I reply instantly, "Not Sage. You put your hands on her, and I will fucking kill you"

"Hey hey hey... we will just let the lady decide what happens behind closed doors" Felix says

"Oh fuck off mate" Miles finally says, "We all know you're scared of Leo and wouldn't do shit with Sage because you want to keep your balls"

Felix widens his eyes making me smirk and continue to eat my bowl of cereal.

"I am not scared of him. Sure he's intimidating, but I know him too well, and when it comes down to it, I could take him out if I really wanted too" Felix states making me chuckle.