Meadema's Version

Getting closer

Beth opened her eyes, a ray of sunshine through the window was bothering her. She saw Viv peacefully sleeping on her and realized that Viv never let go of her hand the whole night. She smiled and started playing with Viv's hair again. She tried to move her other hand that Viv was holding but Viv held her more tightly.

V: No, don't let go.

Viv said with a sleepy and grumpy face. Beth giggled.

B: Ok miss grumpy. I won't.

Viv smiled without opening her eyes.

V: I like it here. It feels cozy.
B: Actually, it is, your couch is indeed very comfy.

Viv opened her eyes and looked at Beth with a frowned look. Then she closed her eyes again.

V: It's not the couch.
B: What is it then?
V: You. You make it cozy.

Beth smiled shyly and kept playing with Viv's hair. Viv was still with her eyes closed.

V: You are so warm. It feels so cozy. I don't want to get up.
B: You don't have to. We can stay like this a little longer if you want.
V: How do you do this?
B: How I do what?
V: You make me feel so calm.
B: I don't do anything Vivi.
V: I like it when you call me Vivi. And you do so many things.
B: I should call you Vivi more often then. Like?
V: Calming my racing mind with one touch.
B: You do the same though. Every time you touch me, I feel my body relaxing instantly.
V: Hmm...
B: What are you thinking?
V: That I should make us breakfast.

Viv opened her eyes and looked at Beth.

B: Five more minutes.
V: Oh, Bethany did you just become clingy or is it my idea? Viv chuckles.
B: Shut up Vivianne.

Beth played a little more intensely with Viv's hair. Viv sighed and closed her eyes again.

B: Oh, that worked.
V: ...
B: You are so cute when you are sleepy.
V: ...
B: Unbelievable. You did fall asleep again.
V: ...
B: What am I going to do with you? Beth whispered.
V: Geduld. (Means patience in Dutch). Viv replied whispering.
B: Excuse me?
V: Are you hungry?
B: What did you say?
V: I am asking you if you are hungry.
B: Before that, idiot.
V: I don't remember. So, breakfast?
B: I don't like you now.
V: I can live with that. Let's get some breakfast.

Viv got up from the couch and stretched. Beth was looking at her with wide eyes. Then snapped out and looked away.

B: I need to learn Dutch. Then you won't be able to escape.
V: We will see how this will go, won't we? Want some pancakes?
B: Are you really going to make pancakes?
V: Sure, why not? It's easy.
B: For you that you love cooking maybe.
V: Want to help me a little?
B: Sure, what can I do?
V: Can you peel and cut these fruits?

Beth started peeling the fruits but then an idea came to her mind and she smirked.

B: Umm... Viv? Can you show me exactly how you want them cut?
V: Ja, sure.

Viv understood immediately Beth's purpose and smirked. She went behind Beth, put her head on her shoulder and held her hands so that they can cut a banana together. Beth felt her heart skipping some beats because of the closeness. She felt so warm but also a little nervous.