with each step I get closer

[specificscotty]

Jonah whistled to himself on the way to Peg's apartment, his hands in his coat pockets. He was happy to be off of work and he was happy to be seeing her again. There was something about her that still fascinated and delighted him and he'd never quite been able to put his finger on it. He wasn't one to question a good thing, though, so he was just

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[onlynightcap]

"I dunno." Peg shrugged, holding the dress up.

It was nice. She was afraid she'd enjoy it too much.

[specificscotty]

"Come on, Peg," he said, taking her hand. He tugged her into her room where there was a mirror. "It's just a dress."

[onlynightcap]

Peg sighed and, after a long moment of hesitation, slipped off her jeans first, then her t-shirt, and tugged the dress on, zipping it up the side.

"There."

[specificscotty]

He bit his lip. The dress looked amazing on her. "... Well?" he asked, turning her to the mirror. "What do you think?"

[onlynightcap]

"Ain't bad," she said, too stubborn to say more, though she loved how it felt.

[specificscotty]

He could she was holding back, that she didn't want to admit it.

"I think you look amazing, Peg."

[onlynightcap]

"-- Thanks, Jonah."

She smiled just a little bit.

[specificscotty]

Jonah smiled, standing next to her in the mirror. He had to admit that seeing her in that dress wasn't the only thing making him happy. They looked good together.

"You're welcome, Peg," he said, squeezing her hand. "You aren't a woman to be hidden away."

[onlynightcap]

"Just don't make a habit outta this, 'kay?" she said, turning to him, mainly serious.

[specificscotty]

He raised his hands, smiling. "Promise. No making habits," he agreed.

He leaned forward to kiss her quickly.

[onlynightcap]

"Good, ya finally stopped lookin' like a kicked puppy."

[specificscotty]

"Ha ha," he said, giving her a wry smile. "You had me kind of scared, okay?"

[onlynightcap]

She raised her eyebrows.

"Scared?"

[specificscotty]

Jonah shrugged. "I don't know. I didn't want to ruin... Whatever this is," he said quietly. "I like this."

[onlynightcap]

"I like it too," she agreed.

[specificscotty]

He squeezed her hand again, biting his lip.

"Plus... You really look amazing in the dress," he grinned, glancing over her again. It honestly did things to him.