recovering from an ordeal

[slayers_desire]

Clark and April had stayed in her home universe. It had been a day since the whole ordeal with the kidnapping and everything. April was still not talking about anything.

In fact, for the last couple of hours, she had stayed in the guest bed that the others had given the couple.

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[kalel_ofkrypton]

"So I do." He's glad to see a lack of any bad reaction as they arrive back home, and whether or not it's because of the conversation, he's glad either way.

[slayers_desire]

She will hesitate a little at the stairs, most of her memories of dealing with Clark Luthor were in the bedroom after all.

Instead she heads into the kitchen. "I should make a list."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"What kind of list?" he asks, leaning down to pet Shelby as he comes to greet his favorite humanoids.

[slayers_desire]

April is also glad to see Shelby. She had been worried about the family pet, when Luthor was here.

"Of things you owe me."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"That's going to be a long list then."

[slayers_desire]

April sets out a few things for a light supper. Mostly a fruit plate, and some cold cuts and buns. "Just think of the fun you will have crossing things off the list."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Hey, I can't go through the list too quickly. Or I won't owe you things anymore." He doesn't mind a very uncomplicated supper, and helps set out a handful of other things that require no cooking to complement the meal.

[slayers_desire]

"And what fun would that be?" April sits down, glad to have a no-nonsense meal tonight. Something light and easy.

It will be about half-way in the meal, when she finally speaks again. "Is it silly, for me to be a little afraid of our bedroom?"

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"I wouldn't say so... he kind of invaded our private space. Our bedroom is supposed to be a safe haven."

((and speaking of bed...))

[slayers_desire]

"A big part of me... wants to reclaim my territory." She admits.

((good idea))

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Is that a bad thing?"

[slayers_desire]

April gently squeezes his hand. "Maybe not..."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"I want you to be happy, and comfortable in our house. And if you need to reclaim that space, I'm all for it."

[slayers_desire]

"I just have to remember that 95 per cent of my time in our bedroom has been full of good memories. And I received such a blessing there..." April chuckled shyly, touching her belly.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"Yeah, you did." He puts his hand over hers, smiling a little.

[slayers_desire]

"And you will be there..." April squeezes his hand. "So it can't be bad."

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"I'll always be there." And he's not just talking about their bedroom either.

[slayers_desire]

"Or come back..." Because there are times when he has to leave. She understands this. And is not going to demand something he can't promise.

She leans towards him, and pressed a kiss on his jawline.

[kalel_ofkrypton]

He turns his head a little, capturing her lips with his own, showing her his love and reassurance. Whatever happens in the future, Clark Luthor won't be coming back tonight.

[slayers_desire]

April gives a contented sigh when he captures her lips. She gently caresses his hair. "So feel like taking me upstairs. Check for boogymen?"

[kalel_ofkrypton]

"I think I can manage that," he says with a smile.

((good place to end?))

[slayers_desire]

((perfect ending))

[kalel_ofkrypton]

((our comment count is amazing :D Nice long thread))

[slayers_desire]

((for a recoupering thread, yes it was))

[kalel_ofkrypton]

((And we got to tie up a few more plot points unexpectedly along the way, lol.))