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[Drops of Gold]

Aaron Leveene Ford
I held Ren from the side and had my head tucked in the crook of his neck again. "See what happens when you take your medicine?" I whispered, a smile coming over my face. I closed my eyes and wondered what it'd be like on the night of our anniversary. I sighed happily and sat up, looking at Ren. "Desert before dinner huh?" I said with a chuckle. I looked at my tight pants on the floor and wondered how they had even come off since they were so difficult to put on and take off. I chuckled at the thought of anything or anyone getting in the way of Ren wanting me. I wanted to stay here with Ren, but my stomach had other plans. I put on a new pair of boxers and put on black sweatpants and a blue t shirt. I chuckled at my ruffled hair and looked at Ren. "Come out when you're ready, Ren," I said, too lazy to cook anymore. I called for room service and ordered two plates of linguini with chicken in mine and nothing in Ren's. I poured the noodles I had tried to cook into the sink and bit my lip. I remember I set my phone down some where and went to grab it, seeing the message from Eddie. Sounds great, we'll talk tomorrow about what we want to do. I sent. I turned on the news and saw a bombing happened in Boston and an eight year old had died during it. I gasped and sat down on the couch as the cameras surveyed the scene.

[Ohkami]

"I'm taking you up on that," I replied, just feeling him on my body, and a shuttered over my body as his voice came out in a whisper. "If I get you, I'll take whatever you tell me to." I reached out a hand as he sat up, and held onto him a bit longer, joining in his chuckle at the lame joke, but I had thought the same thing, so I didn't have much to say on that. I sat up, and lightly put a blanket around me as I felt a slight chill in the air, but kept watching Aaron every second. If someone told me that for the rest of my life, I had to watch him, I would not complain. However, I also knew that it would be torture to see him and not be able to touch him. My mind went to the thought of Eddie kissing Aaron, and my heart sink, as I thought what I would do if Eddie had taken Aaron from me. I wasn't sure I would be able to see him even just passing on the street, knowing he belonged to someone else. I notice him look at his pants he hand on earlier, and managed to give a toothy smile, as I remembered the comment he had made between kisses when I took them off all too quickly and on one try. What can I say? They were either coming off like that, or they were going to be ruined when I tore them off. When it came to Aaron, I became a little aggressive when I wanted him. It could scare me at times when I would think about it. Like when I wanted his belt off the other night, even though I was so sick I was sure I was going to die that night. I knew right now my breathing was raspy, so I stayed still for a bit to try to even it out. I used to have asthma as a kid up until I was about twenty, and this was too familiar to me. Though, I slightly feared when I did get over this pneumonia, that I might become pron to asthma attacks again. I'm not sure if I would be able to handle that, living with and loving Aaron so much. I put on some gray sweats and old t-shirt after a bit, and walked out of our room. I saw that Aaron was looking at the TV intently, and walked over, sitting next to him, so that I was slightly leaning on him. "What's going on?" I wondered, seeing too much going on to register right away.

[Drops of Gold]

Aaron Leveene Ford
"A bombing in Boston yesterday," I said quietly. I imagined if the bombing were here in our beautiful city of New York. I wouldn't have regretted what I had been doing since all I did was be with Ren and tell someone about our relationship. I then thought, what if it had been here the day before? I would have cheated on Ren and not even have been able to see him when he was sick. I closed my eyes and held onto Ren for dear life. "I love you Ren," I whispered, breathing in his scent again. If, God forbid, Ren died, I'd have only the choice of joining him. Being on Earth without Ren would be like living without a heart. I heard the door and got up, walking to it lazily and smelled the delicious food. I reached into my pocket and have the delivery boy some money before taking the meals and closing the door. I brought Ren's over to him and sat down. "Make sure yours isn't the one with chicken," I said, opening mine and seeing it had chicken. I took a bite and closed my eyes at the taste. "Good choice," I said between chewing.

[g i n g e r.]

(Time skip for aubree& Ethan)

Ethan laid there silently looking down at Aubree,He enjoyed the fact that they had a romantic evening together with no arguments. Relaxing in his comfortable bed he wrapped his arms around his wife pulling her onto his chest. Watching her look peaceful was even more joyful.Kissing the top her head gently he sighed happily and just remained silent.

{timeskip to morning for them}

The next morning, Aubree was in the kitchen, munching on an apple. As she did so, she was scrolling through Facebook on her laptop which rested in front of her. Not much was going on, though she laughed at some of the things her friends liked.

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[Ohkami]

Without looking at Aaron, I kept my eyes on the television, trying to make since of it all. I wasn't a fan of the news. It made me depressed. However, when things like this happened, I couldn't help but keep watching and keeping close information about it. I wasn't sure why. Some things in the news I just didn't want to think about. Others got me hooked. I though about the time NYC was "attacked" and the TwinTowers fell. I still got chills when I walked by the sight it saw images of the old NY skyline. I had only been a freshman in high school, and remembered sitting in art class about to watch a movie when we saw it on TV. Then I raced to hurricane Kartina in New Orleans and Gulf Port, along with many other towns, and had to keep from having a panic attack. I had flown in to visit family a few days before, and was going to stay in New Orlenas that night, sice hurricanes really where no big deal down there, but ended up leaving early to try to make it back to NY the day before classes restarted. I had so much family and friends stuck there for days, and couldn't get in touch with them or anyone else in louisiana. Even when all the stuff happened in Hatit Nd the lol spill in the Gulf I sat watching the TV for days without sleep, like a crazy person. I suddenly snapped out of my slid show of tragic events, as Aaron embraced me suddenly. I heard his words, and could only smile at them. I knew he knew Infelt the same way, bit couldn't find the breath to speak just yet. What would I do if something tragic ever happened between us, and I couldn't get to Aaron to see if he was okay. I wasn't sure I could handle that.
As my love got up to get the door, I glanced between him and the TV, finally stopping as He placed my food before me. At his word, I looked over the food carefully, just to make sure the order was right, and there was no hidden chicken. I wasn't a compleat nut. If there was, I would take it out and give it to Aaron, unless there was too too much. None, I was good. "Aaron..." I started, wanting to say something, just in case. "I just got news that I'll be leaving in about a week for work..." I stopped to make sure he heard me.

[Drops of Gold]

.:Aaron Leveene Ford:.

I took a bite and nearly choked at Ren's words. He couldn't leave, I had so many things planned. I played it as if it weren't a big deal. This was where the ability to act came into place. "Well, that's okay. We can celebrate when you get back or the night before you leave," I said with a reassuring smile. I knew Ren would be gone during my opening night, but I wasn't going to tell him when it was. I felt my hands wrap around Ren's own, not focusing on my food anymore. I entwined our fingers and rest them on my lap. "Really, it's okay, we'll be extra busy before you leave," I said, trying my hardest to make the best of the situation. My other hand reached up for his cheek and my lips pressed against his own. I only wanted to feel Ren against me and not focus on the future.

[Ohkami]

I half winced and partly held back a laugh at Aaron's reaction. More so, sice he was okay. I couldn't help it. He looked kind of funny when he almost choked on his food. I had done that more than once, but for me, it normally involved a drink and taking a sip right when someone says something funny. I always choke on the drink as I try not to spit it up. I tried to smile at his words, but it just wasn't the same. I thought about telling him that I should be home just in time for the "big day" of our anniversary, but decided not to drag either of our hopes into it. As Aaron took my hand, I held back any emotions I had right there. I did 't want to be sad. He needed to know, but I didn't want to be sad. I didn't want him to be sad. We had each other now, and what more did we need? Some people lost someone today. We had each other. I was about to question him about the musical when his lips came to mine. I didn't need to ask. I didn't want to know. I didn't think I could take it if he said it was while I was gone. We were going to be okay. "I love you," I was softly, between kisses. I just had to say it. Infelt like we had gone through a lot these last few days, and I wanted to say it. They were the words hat made you remember why you didn't quit when things got bad and hard.

[Drops of Gold]

.:Aaron Leveene Ford:.

Ren's words only made me want him more, but I knew it wouldn't be good for him. I pulled away from his lips just enough so I could speak. I twirled my fingers in his hair and looked at him. I love you too, Ren, I breathed, searching his eyes for a second. I didn't want to eat, I didn't want to sleep, I didn't even want to breathe, I just wanted to hold Ren while I could. "You're not going if you're not better by then," I whispered, a stern look crossing my face. I was always better at being stern than Ren because he caved so easily. Then again, I did too, but at least I didn't look like an angry baby. My lips pressed against his again, just savoring that taste and the moment. I thought about how I hadn't been able to be with Ren for one night and chuckled, pressing my forehead against his. "You won't be able to walk for a few days after you get back," I said, a laugh working it's way into my words.

[Ohkami]

I had decided that hearing those words coming for his lips where all that I wanted for the rest of my life. His touch was the only touch I ever wanted to feel. Aaron's voice was the only voice I wanted to hear first thing in the morning and late at night. The look on my face made me melt a bit in his arms, in an obeying type of way. I partly thought about not getting better so I could stay with Aaron, but I knew that was a bad idea, and quickly brushed it off. "Yes, doctor Aaron," I replied, though I tired to look angry about it. I wished we could just spend forever together, but I let it go, just enjoying the now. I refused to let myself sadden by about what would happen, or even might, and decided just to be in the now. I felt myself get red as Aaron spoke, telling me in a simple way just what to expect when I got back from my trip. I smiled as his laugh escaped with the words, looking into his eyes as our foreheads touched. "I guess I should make sure to take vacation as soon as I come back." With those words, I rested by head on his shoulder with a light sigh. "You're food's going to get cold, love."

[Drops of Gold]

.:Aaron Leveene Ford:.

I took a deep breath and smiled. I didn't want any food, I didn't care if it got cold, I just wanted Ren. I couldn't handle it when he tried to look angry. "You look so hot right now," I whispered with a chuckle, my lips touching his slightly. I moved away and packed the food into my mouth before getting up and throwing the Styrofoam container away. I watched Ren, awaiting the moment he finished his food so I could just hold him. I thought about the other night when I had been with Eddie and sighed. I had probably left Ren unsure about anything between us. "You know you're the only one for me, right?" I said, reaching for some sauce that had dribbled down his lip and wiping it with my finger then licking it off of my finger.