Holcene
~ Bon Iver
And at once I knew I was not magnificent
Huddled far from the highway aisle
Jagged vacance, thick with ice
And I could see for miles, miles, miles
"Love and Loss share the same unmade bed"
~ Michael Faudet
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- just wanted to let you guys know all the Italicized parts are in the past :)
- also Harry here is about 23 where Odessa is 24 Both successful at a young age. Imagine Harry's hair quite short like in the picture. It will grow throughout the story :)
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Her.
I was walking, practically jogging towards the elevator, while I heard heeled boots chasing after me. I slipped into the elevator thinking I had a few minutes to collect myself.
That wasn't the case as Harry made his way in at the last minute. I sighed deeply leaning my head back on to the elevator. My body felt drained, emotionally and mentally I wasn't up to par for the day or any other days when I had worked but I still did.
"Odessa."
The way he said my name left goosebumps up my skin and a shiver down my spine. His voice was deep and raspy, extremely attractive.
"Odessa, please speak to me. It isn't healthy to keep things bottled in" he says moving closer to me.
"You need to stop being so emotional. Keep yourself composed"
"Please Odessa do not shut me out. I've only known you for a night and you're- fuck, you're always on my mind. I can't stop thinking about you. I'm worried. You've got me worried and I barely know you for Christ sake."
"Not everything is about you. Learn to take care of yourself for once"
I'm scared to look at Harry. If I look at his eyes I might give in. I might let someone into my life again. I might get hurt again. I'm terrified.
The elevator is moving quick and we're close to the last floor. I let out another sigh, a relived one. I need out of this elevator.
Harry reaches over and pulls the emergency stop button, making my eyes widen as I look at him. He makes his way over to me and doesn't stop. I'm positive I'm not breathing right now.
He's so close I can feel his breath. His forehead is basically leaning on mine. Lifting my chin, he tilts my head up. His eyes are bored into mine, not moving his gaze from mine.
His hand comes up to my cheek and I flinch a little before surprising leaning into his touch. It was almost impossible not to. He was pulling me, like a had a rope hooked tight around my emotions. One of his hands slid down to my waist, pulling me closer to him if that was even possible.
My eyes shut taking a deep breath. This was all too much. I wasn't ready. I was unstable emotionally and I shouldn't even be thinking about catching feelings for a man. But he was making it so damn hard.
"Please" he whispered. His hand continued to stroke my cheek, coaxing me into opening my eyes. I did eventually, eyes focusing in on his beautiful green ones.
"Give me a chance. You won't regret it Odessa." My mind was spinning and I wanted to trust them. That promise I made to myself was battling my fight for happiness and I was confused.
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Barrier // H.S.
Random"I want to break through this barrier" he said as he slowly dragged a finger down my arm. I was shaking and goosebumps trailed my arms following his touch. He leaned in, lips grazing my neck. "I want you and intend to have you"
