Anya Antonovna Romanova Stark (anyastark) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2011-11-01 14:45:00

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After the Party
Anya entered the luxury suite her family always had reserved at the Four Seasons and went straight for the bar. She grabbed a glass and a bottle of vodka. She poured herself some and downed it one gulp. Her hands were shaking and she poured herself another glass and downed that one as well.

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	treadlightly 2011-11-03 12:56 am UTC (link)
	"Don't mention it, Anya. I'm always just a phone call away, at worst. And its been my pleasure." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2011-11-03 01:08 am UTC (link)
	"I'm just a call away for you," she said. "Speaking from experience I know there's always bad nights and it helps having someone there." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2011-11-03 01:25 am UTC (link)
	He nods. "I'll keep that in mind, thanks." he replies, giving her a one armed squeeze before going back to his dinner. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2011-11-03 01:35 am UTC (link)
	The thought of food had been good, but now that it was here and in front of her Anya didn't have much of an appetite. She never did when she had something upset her. She picked at her food while she watched the movie. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2011-11-03 01:52 am UTC (link)
	He finishes his food fairly quickly. Regardless of circumstances, he's used to eating on a schedule, like most things in his typical day, so its routine. As soon as he's done, he sets his plate aside, and nestles up to her, holding her while she picks at her food. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2011-11-03 02:11 am UTC (link)
	Anya set the plate aside after only a few bites. Her appetite was almost non-existent. Then again she was used to going for long periods of time without eating. She lost track of time in the lab, but lately it had been traveling. She snuggled up next to Jimmy. Warmth and safety were what she needed tonight. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2011-11-03 02:32 am UTC (link)
	He snuggles in with her, not bothering to chide her about eating. Her appetite will return in time. At least he can hope so. Just put enough hamburgers in front of her. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2011-11-03 02:57 am UTC (link)
	Anya closed her eyes and smiled as he snuggled up against her. She thought about coding because it was the only thing that would keep her from thinking about jumping him and losing herself in him. She focused on a problem that had been eluding her for sometime now and soaked up the warmth that he offered. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

treadlightly
2011-11-03 03:04 am UTC (link)

He's not aware of the line of thought, but probably wouldn't approve. Its not that he has any objections to getting jumped. In truth, the thought of similar things occurred to him a time or two with her... but right now, that's not how he'd want things to start. Bad way to start a relationship. But he can be a physical presence and just hold her for a while while the movie plays.

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	anyastark 2011-11-03 02:01 pm UTC (link)
	Anya's eyes didn't reopen and her breathing became regular and steady. It was quite clear that she had fallen asleep. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2011-11-03 04:13 pm UTC (link)
	He grabs one of the little notepads by the phone, and jots down an i.o.u. for one massage, and sets it, a little hidden, among her things. Then he returns to the bed, shuts off the TV, and wraps himself gently around her to sleep. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2011-11-04 08:24 pm UTC (link)
	It would only take a few hours for Anya to start thrashing around and yelling in her sleep from a nightmare. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2011-11-04 08:27 pm UTC (link)
	That wakes him quickly. Buck is a light sleeper - has been for years. He quickly wraps himself around her gently, trying to make sure she's not restrained or trapped, but there's someone there. "Anya, Anya... its ok. I'm right here." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2011-11-04 08:49 pm UTC (link)
	Anya woke with a start. Her breathing came in rapid short breaths and she was sweating. She blinked a few times and looked around. It took a moment to remember where she was and who was with her. She wrapped her arms around Jimmy and tightly held onto him. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2011-11-04 08:52 pm UTC (link)
	He holds her tight for a bit. "Its ok, Anya, its alright. You're safe now." He keeps up with the gentle reminders and reassurance, until her breathing settles a bit. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2011-11-04 09:05 pm UTC (link)
	His voice and touch helped calm her a bit. "I hate him," she said as she held onto him. "I hate him for doing this to me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2011-11-04 09:08 pm UTC (link)
	"I know, I know you do. And he had no right to any of it. We'll get him... for right now, you're here, and you're safe. No one is going to hurt you now." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2011-11-04 09:55 pm UTC (link)
	A shudder passed through her. She wasn't going to cry dammit. Dammit. She wasn't going to let him do this to her. Not now. She buried her face into his neck. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2011-11-04 09:56 pm UTC (link)
	He lets her do that, lifting a hand to pet her hair gently. "Its ok, let it out. I'm here for you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2011-11-04 10:03 pm UTC (link)
	Anya didn't say anything or move. She'd breakdown into tears if she did and she wasn't going to let that happen. He would win if she did. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2011-11-04 10:25 pm UTC (link)
	He's pretty sure the tears were going to come sooner or later, but he's not going to force the issue either, just holding her and being a physical presence for now, until she indicates needing or wanting something else. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2011-11-04 11:10 pm UTC (link)
	Quite a long time later and no tears Anya pulled back a little. She had needed the contact and presence of another person since she didn't have a lab to get lost in. She gave him a kiss and put her forehead against his. "Thank you," she whispered. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2011-11-04 11:16 pm UTC (link)
	He nods, giving her a light squeeze. "Of course, hon. Let me know if there's something you need. I'm here for you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	anyastark 2011-11-04 11:27 pm UTC (link)
	"My lab. A drink. But seeing how neither is probably good for me right now, you're already doing what I need by being here for me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	treadlightly 2011-11-04 11:31 pm UTC (link)
	"Both true, and you have a big day ahead of you tomorrow, and I know if you get into a lab, you'll disappear a while. I'm glad I was here though." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)