forum One-On-One (Closed)

Started October 24, 2018 by @Imperfect_Autumn group

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Barry offered her a teasing smirk. “I’ll keep that in mind, then~”

Kasey laughed a little again before reaching up to peck his lips. "All right, I'm going to go change quickly. I'll be back in a few seconds."

“Go on,” he answered happily, reaching for the pyjamas he’d neglected on the floor.

"I'm going to guess twenty seconds. Time me," Kasey said with a slight giggle as she stood and crossed over to the bathroom.

“Yes, dear,” he called after her, grinning as he replaced his dress pants with soft flannel. He had just slipped off his shirt, dutifully counting the seconds, when the bathroom door swung open.

Kasey blinked at her shirtless fiancé a couple of times, obviously a little surprised, before grinning. "Time?" she asked, smoothing down her pink sweatpants with the hand that wasn't holding her dirty clothes.

Red flooded Barry’s cheeks when he realized the position in which he’d been caught in, but successfully managed to uphold a cool facade. “Ten-thirty.”

It was only when he remembered the horrific scars that marred his chest that he began to falter. The evening had been such a joyous occasion that he’d forgotten, but now… He averted his eyes and reached for a shirt.

Kasey grinned at the blush on his cheeks. It wasn't often that she got to see it, so she was happy when she did.

But then he looked… almost pained and ended up looking away. Kasey sighed and looked him over before crossing the room to him. She grabbed both of his hands after setting her laundry in the hamper, looking up at him steadily.

"Hey… I love you, okay? I love you now, and I always will. These—" she gestured to his chest. "—does not change anything. I love you."

Barry’s shoulders sank a little. “Y-Yeah. I love you, too….”

Amber sighed and slowly shook her head. Oh, Barry… I wish I knew how to comfort you about this.

She gave him and a small smile and took a step closer. "These words are lies. Don't believe them. Please," she whispered, tentatively placing a hand on his chest, her pa flat against his skin. "And they don't make you ugly, if that's what you're worried about. They're battle scars, love. It means you made it. You survived. And that's something you should be proud of."

Barry went still, insisted how to process and respond to Kasey’s loving statement. After a moment, he wove his fingers through hers and pressed her palm against the skin above his heart, just so she could feel it beating for her. “I can never thank you enough…”

"And you don't have to. That's what I'm here for," Kasey murmured softly, stepping closer and wrapping her arms around him. She sighed and leaned against him, letting her head rest against his chest. "I love you so much…"

Barry pulled her carefully into his lap and wrapped his arms around her, wanting nothing but to hold her close and cuddle in that moment. “Do you know what a raison d’être is, Kase?”

(Aren't they standing? Lol.)

"Mm, no… That's French, right?" Kasey murmured, tightening her arms around him.

(He was sitting on the bed, I think)

“It is,” he agreed softly, closing his eyes, “And it means ‘reason to live’ or ‘the most important part of someone’s existence’.” He bit his lip, turning his head to press a kiss to her temple. “Guess what mine is?”

(Oh. Well, I was just going off the fact that he had been changing. 🤷🏼‍♀️)

Kasey smiled softly and leaned further into him. “Me?” she guessed in a whisper. “Can you guess mine?”

(Oh, I change sitting down, lol. I guess I’m weird that way)

Barry ran his fingers through her hair, smiling softly. “Of course it’s you…” After a moment, a slightly teasing glint entered his eyes. “Triple chocolate ice cream?”

(Oh, lol. I mean… I guess that makes sense.)

Kasey snorted and swatted at him playfully. “No. You know that answer is you.”

(Lol)

“Well, I do now,” he continued to joke, tightening his arms around her slightly.

“Mmhm. Anyway… Can we go back to cuddling now? Since we’re in much more comfortable clothes,” Kasey murmured, turning slightly to look at him.

“Of course,” he agreed, and shifted back on the bed, where he held out his arms for her.

Kasey snuggled into him, turning so she could wrap her arms around him. “I still can’t believe we’re going to be married…”

Barry pressed a series of kisses to her temple. “I can’t wait until we match…”

Kasey grinned up at him. “Neither can I… It’s going to be so great,” she murmured softly.

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“Kasey Lawrence…” he whispered, a dazed smile forming on his lips. “My Kasey Lawrence…”

Kasey sighed and buried her face in his chest. “I can’t wait. Soon, I’ll get to call you ‘husband’,” she whispered excitedly. “Gosh, I cant wait…”