To win the wounded heart (closed)

[Asa]

She just stared at the letter nodding absently at his words and kiss to her forehead.

This... This can't be happening...

She muttered.

 

[stringersburner]

Steven held Lena in his arms. Doing his best, and failing, to comfort her. He called his lawyer and tried to see what he could do. Their best options were restraining orders. He filed for them immediately but knew it wouldn't calm Lena.

 

[Asa]

She just balled up in his arms for the comfort and calm.

I... I guess restraining orders will work.

 

[stringersburner]

Kissing Lena again he got his lawyer on the phone again. Steven was on the phone for hours, getting everything in order. All the while Lena was nearby, on edge the whole time. After what felt like an eternity he hung up.

"Everyrthing is in order. We are meeting with a judge tomorrow. Until then police are on notice about the situation," he said embracing his lover. He didn't tell Lena about the rest of his plan. One that had the potential to change both of their lives.

 

[stringersburner]

The next day was stress filled. Lena on the verge of a panic attack all day. Even when the order was granted she seemed the be on high alert. Seeing Lena like this Steven knew now was the time to ask. Lying in bed Steven looked down at his cuddling girlfriend.

"Wanna go on a vacation?" He bluntly asked. "I know it's been rough and I think it is long overdue."

 

[Asa]

You know a restraining order is really only good in the state it was filed in. Other states are not required to honor it last I knew of.

She bit her lip. She loved the idea but wasn't sure if they should.

 

[stringersburner]

"How would he know where we are going? Besides, I can get it all set up somewhere nobody would think of," he said pleading his case. "I can set up everything and we leave as soom as possible. rust me. It will be great," he said trying to not sound too desperate.

 

[Asa]

Okay... Yeah

She smiled nodding to try to get past the fear.

 

[stringersburner]

Making one last call for the day he bought plane tickets for Sunset Cove for a week trip. A quiet beach town it was small but growing quite quickly. Luckily Steven had a friend from high school who was well of and let them stay at his parent's beach condo.

As good as this all was Steven could still sense a bit of trepidation in Lena. Even ad they were boarding their half-full flight she seemed skittish. Understandably so.

"Its okay. You are gonna love it," Steven said, his hand caressing her thigh.

 

[Asa]

She smiled sure that she would but that nagging feeling was never too far behind.

Just a little edgy about flying I guess.

 

[stringersburner]

Looking at the mosty empty searts around him a naughty idea came to Steven. If Lena was going to worry perhaps he could at least distract her. Grabbing a blanket from the overhead compartment he laid it across her lap before resting his hand on her thigh. Higher up than before his fingers caressed up and down her leg
.

 

[Asa]

She laid her head over against his shoulder and tried to relax more with a smile.

 

[stringersburner]

Steven smiled back at his resting Lena, feeling even bolder. With everyone seated the plane started to roll down the tarmac. Lena and Steven still having a decent amount of space to themselves. Making sure nobody was around them Steven's hand inched closer to the to the crotch of the dress she was wearing.