Silence in the sound

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞

I felt queasy at the idea of acting romantically involved with Deklan. I mean, yes, I had considered the idea of a potential romance with Deklan before the move but now that it is a true possibility, I feel a bit repulsed!

I decided to have an 'it is what it is' mentality and just suck it up for both of our sake, I couldn't imagine Deklan being very fond of the idea either.

We walk into town and I walked with my hand wrapping around his arm. My touch deprivation felt as if it had been revived and my heart and love was nourished. HE had toned arms, it was a nice feeling in many ways if you know what I mean. A small smirk forced itself upon my lips but I quickly released it when I felt self aware.

D: Do you want to go to Henry Jones now?

T: Of course Darling

I giggled as I noticed it caught him off guard,

D: Darling, hmm?

Deklan grinned before taking his other hand and tucking a piece of my hair behind my ear. I couldn't help but let out a small smile, and I could tell that he felt a sense of victory from my reaction.

When we arrived at the Henry and Jones Café we were greeted by a friendly waitress who spoke "Hey! How are you?"

D: Hello! Just a table for me and the missus

Deklan asked politely.

Butterflies were released into my stomach as soon as he referred to me as 'the missus'

"Aw ahaha what a lovely couple!" The waitress exclaimed as she guided us to a table. "How long have you been together?"

The waitress seemed love struck by us for some reason, maybe she shared the concept of love deprivation with me too unknowingly.

D: A year and a half now!

The Marge Simpson impersonator also known as Deklan stated.

I smiled politely as if I was in a gracious state by the idea of the darling Deklan himself, until the waitress left and just the two of us were left sitting there.

T: Where do we order?

I asked, confused since we didn't receive menus

D: Oh, you didn't know? The BLT's served here are legendary, everyone knows they are a 'must try,' so that is what we'll have! Oh, and two coffees.

D: So, honey snchookens.. are you looking forward to our little romantic getaway in Albany?

He teased, knowing how I would have to respond.

T: Of course I am babe!

I spoke with total excitement, giving him a quick glare, I'm sure he noticed it though I wasn't entirely sure at the time.

T: Where is the next spot on our lovely trip?

After I asked Deklan laughed lightly before taking his hand across the table to be intertwined with mine

D: Oh honey, Tambellup, of course! Slightly south of here!

I kept my cool but I must confess to being a bit annoyed, this f*cker was acting all flirty with me when he knows damn well he's about to drag me on another four or five hour walk that I can't be bothered pursuing.

Deklan and I continued to keep up the charade of being in love while waiting for our damn BLTs until that waiter girl from before brought them out eventually

"Your bacon, lettuce and tomato rolls" she smiled while gently placing the plates down followed by our coffees.

D: Thank you so much! We very much appreciate it

Deklan sounded so sincere, and I noticed that while he said it, he had squeezed my hand slightly tighter.

I instinctively started to blush as he continued to speak sweet nothings, if we hadn't of had that conversation an hour ago, I wouldn't be able to help but believe this was all real. How can someone be so genuine yet so deceiving? Deklan played the part with minimal room for improvement and in a way I felt proud.

Once we finished our food, we were both able to agree that was the best damn BLT and coffee either of us had ever had!

Deklan had arranged an accommodation for the night so thankfully I wasn't put in the dirt again like some peasant girl. He had booked a motel, which sounded appealing at first until he broke it to me that there was only one bed.

T: For fucks sake Deklan! You cant do anything right

D: Shut it Tianah, you basically passed out walking here so I booked a motel out of the kindness of my heart, and not only that but I also bought you a SANDWHICH

T: Fuck up Marge Simpson! You literally kidnapped me! That's common kidnapper etiquette to feed and accommodate your victim!

D: blah blah, mArGe SiMpSoN, you dumbass! I am so nice to you don't give me lessons etiquette, besides it's only one night and if you're going to cry about it that much I'm happy to oblige and sleep on the cold, hard floor!

As it got later in the afternoon, Deklan my 'lover' and I made our way to the little motel room on the east side of town. As soon as we got inside, we both sighed in relief at the idea that we didn't have to pretend anymore, in a way, we both laughed about it, and in some cringey way I felt like it made us closer?

We chatted for awhile and the hours passed by, until it was time to go to sleep.

D: Tianah?

T: Yeah?

D: Thank you for today

T: Anytime, Darling

I winked, before heading to bed.