midnightstar | How it should have happened!

"If you do this, you won't be able to come back. They'll think of you as a traitor or a spy, the same as Allen." Komui had said. Well, she probably wouldn't be judged AS harshly as Allen, but it wouldn't look favorably on Lenalee if she up and abandoned the Order to chase after him. It was one thing to drag him back, but knowing what would wait for him if she did, she had no intention of doing so. And she had no intention of leaving his side once she found him either.

This... was not what she had dreamed of when she thought about the days of not being needed in the Order - when she and Allen could live together, even with Komui. But she didn't regret her decision. She did, however, worry about Komui once she left - because he would probably take the consequences for it. Sure he reassured her about it, that he would be fine - and that he would even follow as soon as he could, if he could -- lord knows they would be watching him like a /hawk/ if they didn't imprison him or something.

Was this really the right thing to do? Abandon her family for her love? Lenalee shook her head. Had to stop thinking like that. Komui was no fool, and he had his own allies there. He'd be fine.. besides, the dreams she had when she was able to sleep.. they worried her. frightened her, even.

No, that's a laugh. She hadn't been able to sleep properly since Allen took off. That's why she went out with the team to try and find them - but since they were called back, Lenalee couldnt help but disagree with the decision. Which is why she called her brother on a secure line and ..he already knew honestly. He knew she wouldn't agree to peacefully going back, after all she and Allen had been through.

So with her brother's blessing, reassurance and request that she convey his worries to Allen as well, Lenalee made an excuse that she needed to use the bathroom, and bolted the moment she was out of sight. Once she lost her pursuers, she would focus on searching for Allen properly. And pray (ha) she wasn't making a horrible mistake.

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Lenalee smiled apologetically as he started to rouse, raising a hand to gently pet his cheek and through his hair, "It's morning, darling.." she whispered softly, "We have to get up." They could always sleep or simply cuddle more on the train if they wanted.

Allen groaned sleepily before rubbing his eyes. And then his mind slowly caught up with the events of last night coloring his cheeks with a faint blush.

"Oh...that's right. All of that wasn't a dream...."

Lenalee felt herself blushing justin response to see the blush on his face. Which only reminded her of her request to introduce herself as Lenalee Walker. ".. none of it was a dream." She confirmed, watching him slowly wake up with a fond smile. It was so peaceful and quiet it really did feel like it was just the two of them in this world.

"Mh. Well in that case I need to do something first." He nodded to himself before leaning over to press his lips to Lenalee's for a frew sweet and short moments before he pulled back with a serene smile on his lips.

"Good morning, Lenalee~"

Ah right he probably wanted to stretch since he'd been holding her in the same position for all night. Ooooooor a good morning kiss. Even better! Lenalee's lips curved into a warm smile as she leaned into the kiss, "Good morning, Allen.." she smiled back, almost giddily from the smile on his lips.

Actually what he wanted was to not move at all and keep cuddling Lenalee until the heat death of the universe. Sadly they had a train or carriage to catch so that was simply not an option. Oh well he'd have to make up for it later down the line.

"I see you're shining today as well~"

That sounded like a wonderful idea too! Lenalee grinned at the greeting, nuzzling him happily, "Mmm, being able to wake up to you like this is all the reason I need to shine as brightly as possible."

"There you go again, stealing my lines like that." Allen chuckled and suddenly he was squeezing that slender waist in his arms as ne nuzzled 'ferociously' against the back of her neck, getting his fill of her warmth and scent as much as possible.

Lenalee grinned at the accusation, only to let out a sudden squeal at the 'attack', bursting into soft giggles as she squirmed playfully in his arms, "Ack, Allen..!" She protested but not really, instead pressing a hand to her mouth to smother her laughter as best she could. Augh, even in the small things with him, she couldn't get enough of being close to him.

"What is it, my love?" Allen purred the delight thick and palpable on his lips as he heard that started noise he got out of Lenalee. That was just too good to not make use of mroe and m,ore at this point.

Lenalee scoffed in between giggles, "You know exactly what, my sweet," she tilted her head to lean over and press her lips to his, "Really, we need to get up and you're making me not want to." She pouted at him sternly, "Promise, once we get to the train we can get cozy again for the rest of the trip if you want." ... they haven't even worked out -where- they were going, was he going to pick a destination the furthest away so they wold have the most time? Well logically to put the most distance between them and the Order it'd make sense.. but there was also his own personal mission.

That was just how deep his desire to just settle with Lenalee ran. But her words rang true no matter how he wished he could just lay in bed with her for the rest of today as well. So with a reluctant whining moan he finally started moving back.

"I'll keep you to that."

Lenalee laughed lightly, nuzzling his cheek at the reluctance, "I thought you might." She teased gently, before reluctantly pulling away herself, hunting down her clothing. It at least shouldn't be far from the bed, so there was that, right? She pushed her hair back, "Would you mind handing me my brush, Allen?" She'd probably need to change in the bathroom just to take the temptation out of the equation for a while.. except they got a little..frisky in there too...

"Would you....like me to brush it for you?" Allen asked after retrieving the brush for her. He kind of misses that intimate yet casual activity if he was entirely honest. And he was the reason her hair was as disheveled as it was right now so maybe he felt a little responsible for that too.

Her face lit up at the offer, and she looked over her shoulder with a bright smile. Truthfully, she missed feeling him brush her hair too - and now he could do it as much as he wanted. "I .. I hoped you'd ask me that." She admitted, shifting to move closer to him, before turning to face away from him so he could brush her hair. Oh! She glanced over her shoulder and raised a finger, "But ONLY brushing." She warned. They couldn't afford to get distracted.. until later.

His smile warmed up considerably as she agreed to his simple offer. Allen chuckled gently and nodded before pulling up closer to plant a quick parting peck to her cheek before pulling back. "Now it's only brushing~"

Lenalee giggled softly, pulling the one of the blankets up around her body more - almost like a dress in itself. If he couldn't see the temptation it'd be easier to focus on the brushing right? She really did have to resist the urge to lean against him once he scooted close enough to brush her hair though. ".. you have no idea how much I've missed this." Not just the simple act of hair brushing, or even their intimacy - which goes without saying - but just the quiet moments they shared in between missions -- or before her brother came busting in with the latest new contraption.

Lenalee could wear anything and she would still look like a goddess in Allen's eyes. Then again his bias in that regard was second only to Komui so maybe he wasn't the best judge in that regard.

He smiled wryly at her remark but slowly and peacefully set to work on running the brush through her soft silky hair.

"You're not the only one. Moments like these reminded me of simpler times whenever I reflect on them."

Lenalee glanced behind herself briefly, then straightened again, closing her eyes and relaxing at the feel of her hair being brushed. "...we'll have that again, somehow.. I know it." Even if they have to take it with their own hands. ...and never go back to the Order. She bit her lower lip for a second - these peaceful moments with Allen were going to be absolutely vital when it came to traveling for the next...who knows how long. She plucked at the blanket absently. "Haha, it really does feel like that, like we're just getting ready for the next mission, when you're with me like this."

"I would love nothing more." Allen agreed with tender smile before leaning a little closer while his hands kept combing through her luscious hair, reveling in the softness and texture of Lenalee's lovely hair.

"Mmm I can definitely feel that. Still I love having you so close. Right where you belong~"

Lenalee sighed, almost purring at the hair brushing, she was so relaxed. "And right where I'll always be.. by your side." She murmured with a soft sigh. "Hmhm... it feels like you're working magic right now - just having you brush my hair is so soothing and relaxing, it's almost meditative." She could probably fall asleep in his arms from him doing that, if they had a crackling fire to listen to, or the rhythmic sound of rain. If she hadn't already just woken up from sleeping and was fairly wide awake at least.

"Honestly. I think you sometimes underestimate how much power your words have." Allen chuckled helplessly as he kept working his 'magic' over Lenalee, the cozy intimate atmosphere between them filling the room and spilling out through what little cracks it could find in the room itself.

Little by little they were overwhelming the entire hotel with cuteness waves. Soon all would fall under their power and they would rule, side by side as-- sorry, got sidetracked.

Lenalee giggled softly, "Maybe so, but I could say the same about you, couldn't I?" She's lost count how many times he's left her breathless - without kisses even - just from a few simple words. Heck, even a smile could do it for her.

Allen would rule over anything with Lenalee by his side. Be it hearts or souls in the city. No one else woudl be more fitting to share that kind of thing with him.

"Oh? How so?" Yes he actually asked that.

Lenalee gave him a skeptical glance, "Do you really not know or are you playing innocent with me right now?" He was always a little dense in certain matters but SURELY he knew this one, right...? She narrowed her eyes suspiciously at him - though she was careful not to move too much and disrupt the brushing.