Mileven Stories

Choke (1993)

Back again so soon to fulfill a request I was genuinely so excited about. s-stilltrying thank you for sharing another brilliant & fun idea with me! I hope you all enjoy (:
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Sometimes our largest fears may manifest directly from a bad experience. To specify, a person who panics within small spaces may have endured being placed in a confined area against their will during childhood. Fears that come from past traumas like that are accepted wholeheartedly. However, humanity has seemingly failed to recognize that our greatest fears may fester from unfamiliarity. After all, it is the unknown that we remain painfully unaware of.

El always had an irrational fear of seafood. The idea of eating something that once lived within the depths of the sea seemed to unnerve her gut in a painful manner. Yet, her fiancé was a massive fan of the food that came from beneath the pier.

The two were currently knee deep in planning their taste testing of several different unique dishes to serve at their wedding, and Mike was determined to have at least one fishy plate.

After a long day of classes and work, the engaged duo had snuggled up on the couch to peruse a various array of menus. El was happily engrossed with a delicious Italian cuisine, but became distracted when Mike abruptly rested his legs across her lap. She attempted to ignore him, but he had released a rather dramatic sigh that practically begged for her attention.

Without sparing a glance in his direction, she dryly asked, "everything okay over there?"

Mike huffed and ran his sock covered feet over her thighs, "can you come over here? You feel so far away."

A smile sneaked it's way onto El's face as the abundantly adorable man that she would soon get to call her husband used his outrageous charm on her. She couldn't deny his request, so she set her menu aside before gently laying on top of him. His arms automatically encased her slim waist as he leaned forward to press a kiss to her temple. Eleven was used to her partner being affectionate, but right now, she could tell he was attempting to butter her up before proposing some grand scheme.

El innocently twirled a curl that rested on Mike's forehead as she whispered, "tell me what's going on in that head of yours."

He began tracing small shapes across her waist as he released his suggestion in a reckless ramble, "well, I was just looking over one of the menus and thought it might be a good idea if we try some seafood options. I think it should be in one of our dishes because my Aunt May, the one who's a vegetarian, still cheats every now and then with fish. I know it's something you haven't been open to trying before, but I thought that it could maybe be a new experience for us to share together—"

Having heard enough, El firmly pressed her lips against Mike's. His mouth halted itself from speaking and automatically shifted movement to continue the burning sensation that her kiss had ignited.

Once pulling back, Eleven grinned at him playfully, "I'm open to trying some of the options as long as you don't push me to try anything too outrageous."

"Really? Are you sure you're okay with trying it?" Mike asked with genuine sincerity.

She fidgeted with the collar of his shirt and shrugged, "I'm okay stepping out of my comfort zone as long as I have you there to make me feel more safe."

Her subtle words struck a cord within Mike's beating heart. There was a new sense of passion that coursed through his blood as the love he felt began to overpower all of his motions. Suddenly, and without much thought, he leaned forward and kissed along her exposed collarbone. He got so lost within the smell of her skin and the chilling exchange of vibrant touches that he was startled slightly when her hand tangled its way into his hair.