[Behind the curtain] Quatre and Kevin - Feb. 24th Prelude to a conversation
[Behind the curtain] Quatre and Kevin - Feb. 24th Prelude to a conversation
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Kevin: *looks up when you teleport into the room and smiles* Hi, Cat. How was your day?
Quatre: Okay. *puts my bag down and sighs* I need coffee. Would you like some tea?
Kevin: *gestures to my cup* I have some thank you. There is hot water in the kettle. *closes my book and sets Bailey on the couch* *gets up and comes over to hug you*
Quatre: *Puts my arms around you holding you tightly* *buries my head on your shoulder, my own shoulders slumping*
Kevin: *frowns* *strokes your hair* [Are you okay?]
Quatre: [ Not really]
Kevin: [What's wrong?]
Quatre: *shrugs* [ To be honest, Kev, I'm not sure. Just a feeling] *looks up at you, opens myself completely through the bond* [ Feelings I can't shift. And they are getting worse, not better. I don't know what the hell is wrong with me]
Kevin: *steps back to help you take off your coat, hat and gloves* *sets them on the couch then pulls you back into a tight hug* *rests my head on yours and sighs sadly* [Is something bothering you that would make you feel this way?]
Quatre: *shakes head* [ Nothing rational. It's silly really. I'm being an idiot]
Kevin: You are not an idiot, Cat. *takes your hand* Would you still like some coffee?
Quatre: *nods slowly* Yes please. I've been running on it the past few days. I'm tired.
Kevin: *frowns* *carefully* Maybe you should have tea. So you can rest.
Quatre: *leans back on the couch and closes my eyes* Maybe.
Kevin: *goes into the kitchen and makes you a cup of tea* *goes out to the living room and sits down next to you* *hands it to you*
Quatre: *Opens my eyes and smiles at you* Thank you. *takes a sip of tea*
Kevin: You're welcome. I saw Wufei today.
Quatre: *nods* That's nice. It's been a while since we've spoken. Everyone is so busy lately.
Kevin: He said he would take me shopping for cooking things but he needs to see the kitchen first. Would it be okay if comes over on Saturday?
Quatre: That's fine with me. I don't know if Trowa has any plans though. You had better ask him.
Kevin: I will do that. *edges closer to you wanting to curl up but not wanting to disturb you*
Quatre: *puts my cup down* *puts my arms around you and pulls you close* I'll be fine, Kev. Really.
Kevin: *wraps my arms around and settles down close to you* [I worry about you.]
Quatre: *shakes my head* *curls in closer* [ I don't want to worry you. I overreact sometimes.] *shrugs* [ I'm not even sure this is me. It's difficult to tell sometimes]
Kevin: *nods slowly* Yes it is. *drops my eyes* [I thought I had a crush on Adam for a bit before I realized that I was actually picking up on Megabyte and did not know it.]
Quatre: *raises my eyebrow* [ You and Adam?] *shakes my head vigourously* *thinks for a moment* [ Megabyte was projecting that strongly?]
Kevin: Yes, but he is not empathic. I don't think he knew he was. I never told him. It would have been embarassing for him. *colors and drops my eyes* [I like Adam very much, but not in that way.]
Quatre: [ Good] *squashes the jealously I feel, even though it's completely irrational* *thinks that I do irrational well lately*
Kevin: *frowns* *tilts my head and studies you, a small smile curving the corner of my lips* [I love you and Trowa]
Quatre: [ I know you do. I love you too.] *goes quiet* *picks up my cup and studies it*
Kevin: *tilts your head up so you are looking at me* What's wrong, Cat?
Quatre: I haven't seen much of Trowa lately and.....I'm not sure whether these feeling are about us. I'm worried about it.
Kevin: *frown deepens* *pulls you close* [He loves you.]
Quatre: [ I know he does. I can feel it. It's just...] *shakes my head* [ I'm feeling all these other things too, and we never talk anymore]
Kevin: *softly* We have all been very busy lately.
Quatre: I know that. I told you these feelings are irrational. *Shrugs* Trowa and I are going to talk when he gets home tonight. He promised.
Kevin: When is he going to be home?
Quatre: Probably in another hour. *sigh* If he's not late. *looks stubborn* I don't care what time he's getting home. I'm waiting for him.
Kevin: I am still doing research for my paper. I was going to go to the library tomorrow after work but I think I will go tonight. *pauses* would you like to eat some supper before I go?
Quatre: *bites my lip* You don't have to go out because of us, Kev. *looks down* I should have talked to him sooner, before this escalated. *very quietly* Yes, I'd like that.
Kevin: I want to. I think you need to talk without me here. *thinks it if gets too late I will go work at the ship* *kisses you gently* Would you like to help me make something?
Quatre: *kisses you back* *nods* [ Yes. Thank you. ] *isn't really hungry, hasn't been for a few days but isn't going to worry you with that*
Kevin: *stands up and reaches for your hand* What would you like?
Quatre: I don't know. Anything.
Kevin: *frowns* *strokes your hand* *heads into the kitchen* We have some leftover casserole from last night. That was not too bad.
Quatre: I don't want you going to any trouble. Even some toast will do. I'm not really very hungry.
Kevin: I am hungry. The kids were very energetic today. *opens the fridge and pulls out the casserole* *uncovers it and puts it in the oven* *turns on the oven*
Quatre: *absently* You need to eat then. *leans back against the wall, my arms crossed, watching you*
Kevin: *tilts my head and smiles a little, mischieviously* I am not the one who needs to grow.
Quatre: *blushes* *looks at you* *defensively* I am NOT short.
Kevin: *smiles* *says nothing*
Quatre: *snorts* *walks over to the counter and fills up the kettle to make more tea* *puts my arms around you* *quietly* Thank you, love.
Kevin: *puts my arms around your neck* You are very welcome.
Quatre: *half whisper* I'm afraid I probably haven't been much fun to live with lately. I should have talked to you sooner. I should have talked to Trowa sooner.
Kevin: *holds you and rocks us* It's okay, Cat. It will be okay.
Quatre: I need it to be. *shakes my head* I don't even know why I'm feeling this way.
Kevin: [I love you, Cat] *kisses your hair* [It will be okay]
Quatre: *nods but doesn't feel convinced* *manages a smile* We should eat supper. Is there enough to save some for Trowa for later?
Kevin: *pulls away and opens the oven* *pulls out the casserole and checks to see if it is warm* I think so.
Quatre: *nods again* Good.
Kevin: If you will get the plates I'll serve.
Quatre: Okay. *gets the plates down* *automatically gets three, and puts one back* *bites down on my lip to hide my reaction* *puts the plates down on the counter*
Kevin: *reaches out to caress you through the bond* *dishes up some casserole on each plate and puts a fork on them* *put the rest back in the oven and turns it down to low*
Quatre: *takes both plates and takes them out to the living room* *Is quiet and thoughtful*
Kevin: *follows you, stops to pick up both of our teacups from the coffee table* *sits down and bends my head, saying a prayer before picking up my fork*
Quatre: *takes a bite and eats slowly* [ This is still very nice reheated]
Kevin: *takes a bite and chews slowly* [Yes it is. I will have to remember to make this again.]
Quatre: [ Yes. I'd like that.] *focuses on the meal*
Kevin: [Cat?]
Quatre: [ Yes?] *toys with the piece of carrot on my fork*
Kevin: [It will be okay. Trowa loves you. You have to have faith. In him. In us.]
Quatre: *puts my fork down* *looks at you* [ I know he loves me. I can feel it. That's why this doesn't make sense.] I miss him. It's been too long since we spent any quality time together.
Kevin: *softly* sometimes life gets in the way. We have all been busy.
Quatre: I know that. *shrugs* Is it so wrong of me to want to spend time with someone I love?
Kevin: No. It is not wrong at all. *drops my eyes* I'm sorry.
Quatre: *reaches over and squeezes your hand* You have nothing to be sorry about. As I said before I'm probably overreacting. I'm tired, and I'm not sure where these feelings are coming from, and Trowa is working long hours. I'm on edge, I guess.
Kevin: *nods slowly* *toys with my food and then takes a bite*
Quatre: Kev. Love. I'm sorry. I'm spreading my mood and it's wrong of me.
Kevin: *looks up and tries to smile* I'm okay, Cat
Quatre: I know you get upset when Trowa and I disagree on things. We're not going to fight. I just need to tell him how I'm feeling, that's all. *quietly* I need to tell him I miss him, see if we can mesh our schedules better.
Kevin: *softly* I know. I know you love each other and you are not going to leave.
Quatre: *Nods slowly* Even if we fight we won't leave each other or you. Bonding is a committment, we knew that when we did it.
Kevin: I know. I love you, Cat.
Quatre: I love you too, Kev. Both of you. That's why it's important that I talk to Trowa.
Kevin: *nods* Very important
Quatre: Are you still researching for the Harry Harlowe paper you're writing?
Kevin: I have most of the research done. I had to go to East London uni to get the last book. *pauses* That is where I saw Wufei. In the bookstore.
Quatre: Oh. I see. *suspects I should have known that already* I'd still like to read your paper when it's written if that's okay. *pause* You're still okay writing it?
Kevin: I'm learning a lot of things. *frowns* I think the experiments were very unkind, but they did confim a lot of things.
Quatre: *nods slowly* I wasn't impressed with what you've told me so far. *shakes my head* I guess mankind's ability to hurt others is something that is never going to change. I'd like to think it does though. Not everyone is like that. It's important to try and make a difference.
Kevin: Looking at pictures of the baby monkeys made me sad. [They looked lonely and lost] *looks down and toys with my food*
Quatre: *gets up from the table and hugs you* [ Maybe later they found someone to love them just like you did]
Kevin: *smiles up at you* That is what I tell myself.
Quatre: *smiles* *glances at my watch* Trowa will be home in about half an hour. *pause* Or later. I thought we could leave the dishes and cuddle on the couch before he gets home. That sound okay to you?
Kevin: *nods* *takes a drink of my tea then stands* I would like that. A lot.
Quatre: *takes your hand* *pulls you close and kisses you* [ I love you so much, Kev. ]
Kevin: *smiles into the kiss* [I love you too, Cat. Very much.]
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Kevin: *looks up when you teleport into the room and smiles* Hi, Cat. How was your day?
Quatre: Okay. *puts my bag down and sighs* I need coffee. Would you like some tea?
Kevin: *gestures to my cup* I have some thank you. There is hot water in the kettle. *closes my book and sets Bailey on the couch* *gets up and comes over to hug you*
Quatre: *Puts my arms around you holding you tightly* *buries my head on your shoulder, my own shoulders slumping*
Kevin: *frowns* *strokes your hair* [Are you okay?]
Quatre: [ Not really]
Kevin: [What's wrong?]
Quatre: *shrugs* [ To be honest, Kev, I'm not sure. Just a feeling] *looks up at you, opens myself completely through the bond* [ Feelings I can't shift. And they are getting worse, not better. I don't know what the hell is wrong with me]
Kevin: *steps back to help you take off your coat, hat and gloves* *sets them on the couch then pulls you back into a tight hug* *rests my head on yours and sighs sadly* [Is something bothering you that would make you feel this way?]
Quatre: *shakes head* [ Nothing rational. It's silly really. I'm being an idiot]
Kevin: You are not an idiot, Cat. *takes your hand* Would you still like some coffee?
Quatre: *nods slowly* Yes please. I've been running on it the past few days. I'm tired.
Kevin: *frowns* *carefully* Maybe you should have tea. So you can rest.
Quatre: *leans back on the couch and closes my eyes* Maybe.
Kevin: *goes into the kitchen and makes you a cup of tea* *goes out to the living room and sits down next to you* *hands it to you*
Quatre: *Opens my eyes and smiles at you* Thank you. *takes a sip of tea*
Kevin: You're welcome. I saw Wufei today.
Quatre: *nods* That's nice. It's been a while since we've spoken. Everyone is so busy lately.
Kevin: He said he would take me shopping for cooking things but he needs to see the kitchen first. Would it be okay if comes over on Saturday?
Quatre: That's fine with me. I don't know if Trowa has any plans though. You had better ask him.
Kevin: I will do that. *edges closer to you wanting to curl up but not wanting to disturb you*
Quatre: *puts my cup down* *puts my arms around you and pulls you close* I'll be fine, Kev. Really.
Kevin: *wraps my arms around and settles down close to you* [I worry about you.]
Quatre: *shakes my head* *curls in closer* [ I don't want to worry you. I overreact sometimes.] *shrugs* [ I'm not even sure this is me. It's difficult to tell sometimes]
Kevin: *nods slowly* Yes it is. *drops my eyes* [I thought I had a crush on Adam for a bit before I realized that I was actually picking up on Megabyte and did not know it.]
Quatre: *raises my eyebrow* [ You and Adam?] *shakes my head vigourously* *thinks for a moment* [ Megabyte was projecting that strongly?]
Kevin: Yes, but he is not empathic. I don't think he knew he was. I never told him. It would have been embarassing for him. *colors and drops my eyes* [I like Adam very much, but not in that way.]
Quatre: [ Good] *squashes the jealously I feel, even though it's completely irrational* *thinks that I do irrational well lately*
Kevin: *frowns* *tilts my head and studies you, a small smile curving the corner of my lips* [I love you and Trowa]
Quatre: [ I know you do. I love you too.] *goes quiet* *picks up my cup and studies it*
Kevin: *tilts your head up so you are looking at me* What's wrong, Cat?
Quatre: I haven't seen much of Trowa lately and.....I'm not sure whether these feeling are about us. I'm worried about it.
Kevin: *frown deepens* *pulls you close* [He loves you.]
Quatre: [ I know he does. I can feel it. It's just...] *shakes my head* [ I'm feeling all these other things too, and we never talk anymore]
Kevin: *softly* We have all been very busy lately.
Quatre: I know that. I told you these feelings are irrational. *Shrugs* Trowa and I are going to talk when he gets home tonight. He promised.
Kevin: When is he going to be home?
Quatre: Probably in another hour. *sigh* If he's not late. *looks stubborn* I don't care what time he's getting home. I'm waiting for him.
Kevin: I am still doing research for my paper. I was going to go to the library tomorrow after work but I think I will go tonight. *pauses* would you like to eat some supper before I go?
Quatre: *bites my lip* You don't have to go out because of us, Kev. *looks down* I should have talked to him sooner, before this escalated. *very quietly* Yes, I'd like that.
Kevin: I want to. I think you need to talk without me here. *thinks it if gets too late I will go work at the ship* *kisses you gently* Would you like to help me make something?
Quatre: *kisses you back* *nods* [ Yes. Thank you. ] *isn't really hungry, hasn't been for a few days but isn't going to worry you with that*
Kevin: *stands up and reaches for your hand* What would you like?
Quatre: I don't know. Anything.
Kevin: *frowns* *strokes your hand* *heads into the kitchen* We have some leftover casserole from last night. That was not too bad.
Quatre: I don't want you going to any trouble. Even some toast will do. I'm not really very hungry.
Kevin: I am hungry. The kids were very energetic today. *opens the fridge and pulls out the casserole* *uncovers it and puts it in the oven* *turns on the oven*
Quatre: *absently* You need to eat then. *leans back against the wall, my arms crossed, watching you*
Kevin: *tilts my head and smiles a little, mischieviously* I am not the one who needs to grow.
Quatre: *blushes* *looks at you* *defensively* I am NOT short.
Kevin: *smiles* *says nothing*
Quatre: *snorts* *walks over to the counter and fills up the kettle to make more tea* *puts my arms around you* *quietly* Thank you, love.
Kevin: *puts my arms around your neck* You are very welcome.
Quatre: *half whisper* I'm afraid I probably haven't been much fun to live with lately. I should have talked to you sooner. I should have talked to Trowa sooner.
Kevin: *holds you and rocks us* It's okay, Cat. It will be okay.
Quatre: I need it to be. *shakes my head* I don't even know why I'm feeling this way.
Kevin: [I love you, Cat] *kisses your hair* [It will be okay]
Quatre: *nods but doesn't feel convinced* *manages a smile* We should eat supper. Is there enough to save some for Trowa for later?
Kevin: *pulls away and opens the oven* *pulls out the casserole and checks to see if it is warm* I think so.
Quatre: *nods again* Good.
Kevin: If you will get the plates I'll serve.
Quatre: Okay. *gets the plates down* *automatically gets three, and puts one back* *bites down on my lip to hide my reaction* *puts the plates down on the counter*
Kevin: *reaches out to caress you through the bond* *dishes up some casserole on each plate and puts a fork on them* *put the rest back in the oven and turns it down to low*
Quatre: *takes both plates and takes them out to the living room* *Is quiet and thoughtful*
Kevin: *follows you, stops to pick up both of our teacups from the coffee table* *sits down and bends my head, saying a prayer before picking up my fork*
Quatre: *takes a bite and eats slowly* [ This is still very nice reheated]
Kevin: *takes a bite and chews slowly* [Yes it is. I will have to remember to make this again.]
Quatre: [ Yes. I'd like that.] *focuses on the meal*
Kevin: [Cat?]
Quatre: [ Yes?] *toys with the piece of carrot on my fork*
Kevin: [It will be okay. Trowa loves you. You have to have faith. In him. In us.]
Quatre: *puts my fork down* *looks at you* [ I know he loves me. I can feel it. That's why this doesn't make sense.] I miss him. It's been too long since we spent any quality time together.
Kevin: *softly* sometimes life gets in the way. We have all been busy.
Quatre: I know that. *shrugs* Is it so wrong of me to want to spend time with someone I love?
Kevin: No. It is not wrong at all. *drops my eyes* I'm sorry.
Quatre: *reaches over and squeezes your hand* You have nothing to be sorry about. As I said before I'm probably overreacting. I'm tired, and I'm not sure where these feelings are coming from, and Trowa is working long hours. I'm on edge, I guess.
Kevin: *nods slowly* *toys with my food and then takes a bite*
Quatre: Kev. Love. I'm sorry. I'm spreading my mood and it's wrong of me.
Kevin: *looks up and tries to smile* I'm okay, Cat
Quatre: I know you get upset when Trowa and I disagree on things. We're not going to fight. I just need to tell him how I'm feeling, that's all. *quietly* I need to tell him I miss him, see if we can mesh our schedules better.
Kevin: *softly* I know. I know you love each other and you are not going to leave.
Quatre: *Nods slowly* Even if we fight we won't leave each other or you. Bonding is a committment, we knew that when we did it.
Kevin: I know. I love you, Cat.
Quatre: I love you too, Kev. Both of you. That's why it's important that I talk to Trowa.
Kevin: *nods* Very important
Quatre: Are you still researching for the Harry Harlowe paper you're writing?
Kevin: I have most of the research done. I had to go to East London uni to get the last book. *pauses* That is where I saw Wufei. In the bookstore.
Quatre: Oh. I see. *suspects I should have known that already* I'd still like to read your paper when it's written if that's okay. *pause* You're still okay writing it?
Kevin: I'm learning a lot of things. *frowns* I think the experiments were very unkind, but they did confim a lot of things.
Quatre: *nods slowly* I wasn't impressed with what you've told me so far. *shakes my head* I guess mankind's ability to hurt others is something that is never going to change. I'd like to think it does though. Not everyone is like that. It's important to try and make a difference.
Kevin: Looking at pictures of the baby monkeys made me sad. [They looked lonely and lost] *looks down and toys with my food*
Quatre: *gets up from the table and hugs you* [ Maybe later they found someone to love them just like you did]
Kevin: *smiles up at you* That is what I tell myself.
Quatre: *smiles* *glances at my watch* Trowa will be home in about half an hour. *pause* Or later. I thought we could leave the dishes and cuddle on the couch before he gets home. That sound okay to you?
Kevin: *nods* *takes a drink of my tea then stands* I would like that. A lot.
Quatre: *takes your hand* *pulls you close and kisses you* [ I love you so much, Kev. ]
Kevin: *smiles into the kiss* [I love you too, Cat. Very much.]