Room 406, very, very, early Saturday morning

[izzyalienqueen]

Morning light was only just starting to shine through the window when Isabel woke up. The first thought that crossed her mind was dorm room? This was followed by a succession of feelings, warm, nice, comfy. Then the memories of the night before started to replay themselves and she whimpered.

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[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"But freedom doesn't make up for not having people that care about you," Isabel said, thinking of Michael. He'd had her and Max, but it wasn't that same as having a parent that loved you unconditionally. She stretched her arm across his chest and squeezed.

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack didn't respond, just snuggled her closer and rested his head on her hair. A minute passed before he said, very quietly, "I'm beginning to understand that."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Isabel wondered how she could be so comfortable laying there half dressed, snuggled against Jack's warm chest. But despite the events of the night before, which still made her blush, here and now she was content. There was no pressure, no expectations, just quiet understanding. She tipped her head up and placed a gentle kiss on his jaw. "You've got people who care now."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Thank you," he replied softly, closing his eyes and drawing in a deep breath, letting it out slowly as he opened them. "I think more sleep is in order. It's just wrong to be up this early on a Saurday."

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"Sleep is good," she agreed, making no move to change position. "I'll worry about Aeryn killing me later."

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"She won't kill you," he reassured her. "I think that only happens if you hug her twice."

Isabel mumbled something he didn't catch, and he felt her relax as she drifted off. Settling her more comfortably against him, he watched her for several minutes, feeling the tiniest bit unsettled, but it was outweighed by the warmth that had swept through him at her words.

He closed his eyes and let himself return to sleep.