The Escapists

Bonus Chapter

How long has it been now? Days? Hours?

No.

Maybe just ten minutes.

But it sure felt like an eternity with that death grip he had on her!

(Y/N) liked sleeping in on some days. Lazy days with Frank were god's present and she cherished every moment she could spend with him.

But not today! The young girl wanted to meet up with Susie and Julie in a few hours for a little picnic in the park. The weather was extra nice with the first sun rays presenting spring.

She could feel the warmth on her bare arms, dancing around and generating that fuzzy feeling inside her that could compete against the butterflies. Well, it could be because of the sun or maybe because of her little killer puppy, who snuggled up close to her.

„Hey, sleepyhead. Wake up“, she whispered in a delicate tone, just as quiet as his heartbeat. He looked very different asleep and sometimes (Y/N) didn't want to wake him up just to see him being at peace for a little longer.

He earned it after all. Finally, their troubles were normal. Decisions were not deadly anymore. Speculating about what they should eat for dinner or where they should go for a walk today sounded way nicer than if they're gonna die now.

She should give him just a few more minutes. But at that time, she couldn't help herself and her hand automatically played a little with his hair. It was naturally curly and really soft, gliding through her fingers with ease.

„What are you doing?“, Frank half-opened his eyes to reveal that dirty brown color. He sounded irritated but a smile played itself on his lips.

„Oh, sorry. Did I wake you up?“, she mimicked her soft tone from before. „Because I fucking hope so.“

Standing up abruptly, the younger girl made her way to her wardrobe. She could still sense his eyes on her form despite him sinking into silence for now.

Goosebumps formed on her legs as a shiver ran up her spine. The winter wasn't completely over yet, however, (Y/N) was glad that at least the grey clouds switched with a clear and sunny sky.

„Do we have to get up?“

„We?“, (Y/N) searched for a fitting outfit for today to change into as she raised her eyebrow at Frank's question. „You can lie down in bed for all I care. But I'm seeing Julie and Susie at five.“

„You still have three hours“, he mumbled into his pillow as soon as the young girl turned around. She put a pair of jeans and a sweater on the edge of the bed and started to get dressed. His eyes traveled up her body very slowly. Understandable because she was just standing there in a big shirt from him and her panties. It still didn't give him a pass to be a creep about it.

„Whatcha looking at?“, her eyes were narrowed when she asked him in a sassy tone.

„Excuse me, I forget I wasn't entitled to see you“, he rolled his eyes and put the pillow over his head. (Y/N) only clicked her tongue as a response. „Pervert.“

„You know what?“, the pillow was quickly thrown to the other side of the bed. The (H/C) haired loved this tone of voice. It meant she was getting on his nerves - one of her favorite hobbies!

Regardless of his previous frustration, as soon as he saw that cocky smile on her face, he knew what she was trying to gain.

„Sometimes I think we could be married and you would still deny it.“

„Yeah we could be“, slipping into her jeans, she directed her attention to the buttons on them. „But we probably shouldn't.“

Her puzzled expression was worth the energy it cost him to throw the pillow at her. „Very funny. Comedy gold. You got the whole squad laughing, you clown.“

His sarcastic remark only made her giggle while she quickly fixed her hair.

Frank liked her new carefree attitude way more than the scaredy-cat she used to be. It took her a while to get more open around him and for that he endured her little teasing now and then. It just proved that their relationship was on the right path. (Y/N) wasn't afraid of him like many other people have been. And for her it meant stability. Without someone who would blow up every second when they decided they didn't like something she said, the young girl walked around more enthusiastic.

After she was done with everything, (Y/N) leaned down a little towards him. Frank immediately sat up straight to not miss his chance of getting those sweet small pecks from his favorite person. His hand went behind her head to get a few more seconds but she didn't seem to mind as her own hands held him at his shoulders.

When they broke away, her face was still only a few inches away from his own and the heat practically radiated from her. Those red cheeks and that shy smile she sent him every time. He never forgot the feeling of their first kiss and his immediate regret for why he didn't do it sooner. This thought never left him and now he questioned himself why he didn't kiss her as soon as he woke up.

Especially since she was going out for a few hours with her newfound friends. Sometimes he would get jealous of those two, who got to spend time with (Y/N) when he couldn't. However, this feeling quickly vanished when he reminded himself that she was going to come back eventually and then he would have her all for himself.

Just the thought of it made him smile.
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„Ok, boomer.“
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The sudden shock wore off a few seconds too late as (Y/N) was already in the bathroom, giggling to herself because of his perplexed expression.
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„I told you I'm not that old!“