thedispatch | Forgiven

If I'd made your life easy, your attention would have been elsewhere.

[ Her eyes briefly close with a gleeful purr, as he kisses her. Having him pamper her is lovely, but she's also thinking of other things they could be doing... It's a good thing that she thrives on suspense!

Righting herself in front of him, she dances her fingers down his legs, massaging at them as they work their way back up. ]

Oh, far too much... You'll see, I've got stock in the cabinets. All of which could last me years, now.

Perhaps it would have been. Though, you seem much more willing to cooperate now.

[ Thankfully for her, they got up early enough that they can let this bath time last quite a bit longer than it may have, had they slept in.

While he's enjoying the attention to his legs, his mind is more focused on finished up her hair. Fingers thread through the red strands, making certain the conditioner is evenly distributed. Only then does he order her to rinse a second time. ]

[ And so she does, once more. The conditioner takes a bit more effort to rinse out, ensuring no residue is left. It gives her time to rest on his legs, as her fingers comb through her hair. ]

Well, things are quite different now, aren't they?

[ Pushing her hair back, she carefully rolls herself over to face him, legs bent and feet crossed at the head of the tub, to accommodate for laying in such a way. Her palms trail up his hips with a devious little look to her eye. ]

[ He watches her carefully. eyes moving from hers to her teasing hands. Seems Grell is keen on making up for all the time they could have spent like this over the years. ]

Exceptionally different.

[ Grabbing at his hips, she places yet another kiss to his abdomen, just above the level of the water. ]

As it was meant to be, at last.

[ And she pulls him forward, just enough to lower his back down the tub's incline and provide enough room for her knees, once she's climbed into his lap.

There, she reaches for the shampoo bottle. ]

You believe in soulmates, then.

[ As if he had didn't already know this.

Willing to have his own hair tended to, as well, he slides down further into the water. His hands settle on Grell's hips as she perches in his lap. ]

Of course.

[ Smiling contently, her hips press forward into his palms just so. Meanwhile, her fingers thread into his hair to distribute the product, before massaging at his scalp in circles, to lather it. ]

I used to believe that it had to be true. How would it be, otherwise, that some would wait a lifetime for love, while others stumbled into it so simply? It had to be that the former were just looking in all the wrong places; that their special someone was out there waiting, somewhere.

[ Softly, she chuckles. ]

And then, I met you.

[ Though the attention to his hair feels wonderful, he can't help but frown at her explanation. ]

And I changed that belief how?

[ Grell gives him a look. ]

Oh, darling. [ She shakes her head, as she slicks back the suds from his hair. ] You confirmed it.

Ah. That seems to go against everything we now know about how life, death and fate work.

[ It's apparent he's thinking the whole concept over. ]

Was everything we suffered though meant to happen from the start, just so we could find one another in this afterlife? Or were we simply given a second chance to, having ended our lives before our paths crossed?

We arrived here around the same time, after all. We could have met at any moment.

[ Still, he's considering it, and that enough to bring back the smile to her face. ]

We know that our tales are predetermined, to a certain degree. That certain entities or events can rewrite these stories-- such as suicide.

[ Dipping cupped hands into the water, she carefully trickles it over his hair to rinse it. ]

Perhaps life finds a way to twist and turn in on itself until Fate is satisfied.

That's why I was forgiven, then.

[ It felt odd to him the moment he was informed about it. He briefly closes his eyes as the water washes over his head. ]

I needed to speak with Christine, so she could open my eyes to everything I was trying to ignore.

[ See, Grell hadn't even made that connection. As she sees it, things happen and they're often terrible, except when they're not - a single line of a legend. Considering his words, she's rendered silent for a moment, as she disperses some conditioner into her palm. ]

You deserved to be forgiven, William. But it would explain why our paths had to part again, for a time...

[ He idly watches the soap pool in her hand, expression as unreadable as ever. ]

When I left, did you still feel as though I was the one?

[ Rubbing it between her hand, her lips part, her own expression empty as she recalls that time. But she tries to swallow down those feelings, reaching out to dash her fingers through his dark locks. ]

I briefly thought that I might have been wrong-- but I felt as though there was this hole in my chest, neglected, festering. Nothing to heal it, hoping that it would consume me because I felt ugly and crippled and didn't want to survive on to carry it.

[ Even though he knew, having seen the state she was in, hearing her describe the feelings that plagued her hits him harder. It's precisely what he never wanted to make someone feel again.

Ignoring the fact that her hands are raking through his hair, coated in soap, he pulls her forward until their chests meet. He holds her there, arms tightening around her. He speaks softly, finding it odd to hear his own words despite needing to get them out. ]

I want you to know how sorry I am.

[ Her hands tighten to close, keeping the product from smearing all over them while she wraps her arms about his shoulders, resting her temple against his cheek as they embrace. The redhead takes a long breath the keep herself from flowing over with emotions. ]

I can't forgive you, Will, only because I couldn't ever find it in my heart to blame you.

[ Turning her face to nuzzle along his, her eyes are closed as she soaks in the comfort he provides her. ]

After all that's happened, you're here, and I'm whole again.

[ She won't see it, but there's the slightest upturn to his lips when she speaks. He thought he'd felt happy last night. Everything finally settling into place and the weight lifting from his chest. But this is a whole other step above that. ]

Good. Honestly, I don't think either of us could stand falling apart again.

Especially me, you mean.

[ That earns something of a chuckle. ]

Don't worry. I've more than myself to consider, now.

[ His hold releases, allowing her to pull back enough to look him in the eyes, if she'd like. ]

You are certainly the more unstable one, of the two of us.

[ And she certainly does! Staring into his eyes lovingly, she actually chuckles this time, while leaning in to give him a kiss. ]

More fun, you mean. [ The redhead mutters against his lips, not yet willing to pull away! ]

More of a headache.

[ He corrects her before returning the kiss. ]

[ Crooning into their kiss, her hands find their way back into William's hair. Might as well have a bit of fun with it, she figures-- wash and play, at the same time. She teases her tongue between his lips, fingers twirling into his strands. ]

[ William instantly accepts her tongue, exploring her mouth just as eagerly. There's a slight groan as she plays with her hair. It really is something he enjoys, isn't it? In return, he fingers massage at her back, once more. Yet this time it's more teasing than focused on relaxing her muscles. ]

[ It vaguely tickles, yet feels wonderful. It has her body arching into him, breath fluttering as their tongues dance. Without intending to, she finds herself scraping her nails along his scalp once more. ]

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