Should've Been Us

That's The Beat of The Heart

They arrived back to Antonio's fairly quickly.  There wasn't much traffic.  Josie didn't really worry about having a change of clothes.  In the last few days, she had slept with Antonio.  He always gave her his t-shirt to sleep in and tonight wouldn't be any different.  She didn't like being alone at home.

"Do your parents know I'm having sleepovers here, with you, almost every night for the last week?"  Josie asked as Antonio unzipped her dress.

Antonio shrugged.  "Not sure.  Even if they do know, I highly doubt they'll object."

"I thought..."

"The whole Catholic thing?   Yeah... they probably would object if we were having sex... but since we're only sleeping... I don't think it's much an issue."  He handed her his t-shirt.  "Here.  You finish changing and I'll set up the VCR."

"I'll do scary, just nothing so scary that I won' t be sleeping for a week.  I've got some mid-terms coming up soon."

"Can you tolerate Scream?"  Antonio asked as he took off his tie and undid his shirt.

Josie thought about it.  "Sure."

"Good."  Antonio stole a quick kiss.  "Don't take too long."

Josie smirked.  "I won't."  She let her dress fall to the floor and her bra wasn't too far behind it.

Antonio's face burned.  "Uh... yeah... VCR."  He left the bedroom and went to set up the TV and VCR.

Josie giggled.  She kind of enjoyed having this kind of effect on him.  She pulled the t-shirt on and quickly removed her makeup.  She had stored a couple of her necessities here since she spent some much time here, either with Antonio or with Gaby.  She put her hair into a messy ponytail and went to join Antonio in the living room.  He had set up the couch with a pile of pillows and blankets.  The TV was ready and he was in the process of microwaving some popcorn.  He returned with a bowl full of Josie's favourite salty treat.  He handed her a bottle of soda and sat on the couch.  Once he was comfortable, he pulled Josie closer to him.  Josie revelled in the heat of his body.  She knew she wouldn't be freezing come wintertime in Chicago.  Not with Antonio next to her.  Antonio grabbed the remote and hit 'play'.  Josie snuggled in closely and munched on some popcorn as the slasher movie played.  During the scenes that were a little too much for her, she buried her face in his chest.

When the movie was over, Antonio turned the VCR and TV off.  He looked down at Josie.  He figured she was asleep because she was so quiet.  He went to get off the couch.

"Uh... no."  Josie groaned.  "You ain't going anywhere."

"I thought you were sleeping, missy."

"Nope, just relaxing.  I like just being like this with you.  I don't ever want this to end."

Antonio brushed a strand of hair from her eyes.  "Not going to happen.  "Come on, let's get to bed."

"But, I'm comfy here."  She pouted.