[CLOSED] you're giving me such a rush.

[britton "britt" markus roberts]

Britt hugged him gently, then laid back in the bed. He gently ran his hand up and down her stomach, yawning sleepily. "It's just me, princess. I'm not gonna hurt you." He said quietly, reaching up to stroke her hair gently. He kissed her cheek, wrapping his arms around her.

[zoey ashlyn martyn]

"I know.." She whispered. It had just been a bad dream was all.. She always had them, but she knew they would haunt her even more for the next few weeks. She ran her hand over his chest gently, shifting her weight in discomfort. She felt stiff and disgusting.

[britton "britt" markus roberts]

"Why don't you go take a hot shower, babe? I'll help you." He propped himself up on his elbow, slowly running his hand up and down her stomach. He reached up to rub sleepily at his eye, then sat up in bed. "I'll carry you if you want to. I know you have to be hurting.." He said quietly.

[zoey ashlyn martyn]

Zoey's jaw trembled faintly. She hugged him tight, arms slipping around his neck. She felt pathetic. "Okay.." She mumbled softly, drawing in a careful breath.

[britton "britt" markus roberts]

Britt kissed the side of her head, carefully scooping her into his arms. He carried her to the bathroom and closed the door with his foot, then sat her in the tub. He pulled his shirt over his head so he wouldn't get it wet, and started to run the shower for her, kneeling beside the tub. He kissed her gently, reaching over her for the shampoo.

[zoey ashlyn martyn]

Zoey bit her lip as she gazed at him, shame etched in her face, exhaustion despite the sleep she had got. She lowered her gaze after meeting the kiss, biting at her lip, and took the shampoo from him gently.

[britton "britt" markus roberts]

Britt handed it to her, sitting back on his heels. "Zoey, this isn't your fault.. It's okay to need help.." He said quietly, folding his hands in his lap. He chewed on his lip ring, still feeling bad. He felt like there was something he could have done to prevent this, he could have been here to protect her. 'Nope. You went to work. See? You have to keep an eye on her all the time. Like a baby.'

"I wouldn't know anything about that." Britt muttered, then clenched his teeth together.

[zoey ashlyn martyn]

Zoey just let out a shaky breath in response, beginning to lather up her hair. She heard Britton's comment, his teeth clench together, and reached to touch his arm. "Ignore him.."

[britton "britt" markus roberts]

"Missed a spot." He said, reaching over to run his hand through her hair. He shook it off in the tub, then rested his arm on the edge for the rest of the suds to wash off. He coughed into his arm, wondering if Mat had shown Dylan his tattoo yet. "You- well no.." He mumbled, obviously thinking out loud. "Think your mom would let you sleep over with Knox a couple days?"

[zoey ashlyn martyn]

Zoey smiled at him, murmuring a thanks and beginning to rinse out her hair before reaching for the conditioner. "I don't knkw, probably.. Why?"