Under My Skin

Ghost

"Connor! I can't get the button through the hole, you've gotta help me!" I called to him as I rushed down the stairs

"No problem, just relax" he met me at the bottom of the stairs

"M-My hands are shaking, I can't get them right.."

"It's okay.. just try to breathe" he took ahold of the collar of my shirt, walking me through a couple of deep breaths before helping me finish buttoning up

"Is- Is there any dirt on the floor? I mopped and bleached it, but I need you to double check.. He'll be here any minute."

"Hey, it's okay. The floor's clean. Not a speck of dirt."

"Promise?" I took a rough swallow

"Promise.. are you sure you're okay with this?"

"I'm sure.. I've gotta do it sometime. And I'd much rather do it when you're here with me.."

"Okay.. I'm here for whatever you need, alright? I've got your back.. and I'm proud of you."

"That makes me so happy.." I blushed slightly as he finished buttoning my shirt for me

"I'm always gonna be proud of you, Sweetheart.. you never fail to amaze me."

"Awh... you're sweet" I looked down at the floor, trying to hide my now pink cheeks

"Look at me.. I wanna see your pretty face"

My cheeks started to burn, a wide smile fighting its way onto my face.

"You're embarrassing me." I mumbled, biting back my smile

"C'mon, I want to see you." He smirked, making my stomach fill with butterflies

I lifted my head back up, still biting my lip and refusing eye contact. He just smiled.

"I'm such a lucky man.."

"Mm.."

"I mean it, I am.. I have the prettiest boyfriend in the world.." he placed both hands over my cheeks

"I'm a man.."

"Yes, well, men are pretty, too.."

"...can I touch you?"

"Of course you can. You don't have to ask."

With a nod, I brought my hand up to his face.
Good lord, his freckles are so nice. I never thought I'd say it, but I love touching him. 

"..Your face is soft" I giggled slightly

"I don't moisturize every morning for nothing.. are you feeling alright now?"

"I'm better.." I nodded "much better."

"Good. Is there anything else you needed before he comes?"

"Is the sink- is the sink clean?"

"Yep."

"And I vacuumed the living room?"

"Sure did."

"Couch cushions and curtains, too?"

"Yep."

"Okay... I think that's it.."

"Good.. he'll be here any minute, so in the meantime, just remember to breathe. It's gonna be okay. All of it."

"You're so good to me.."

"I try."

"Kiss me..?"

"Always" he smiled, granting me a quick kiss on the lips.