Saen watched Mitchell walk out the club sighing to himself. He went to the dressing rooms to look for Tess and he saw her sitting at one of the mirrors staring at her reflection. He walked up putting his hands on her shoulders watching her tear stained reflection barely register his presence. He leaned forward and kissed her head.
"Let me take you home"
She smiled weakly and nodded putting one of her hands over his. She stood up and lay her head on his shoulder instantly feeling some comfort. He hugged her then led her out.
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He didn't sleep at all that night just stared at the ceiling, when he heard a knock on his door he sighed and threw the pillow over his head. The door opened and Kurt's voice rang in his ears
"Good Morning sleepy head"
Mitchell groaned and pushed the pillow further into his face.
"Come on man wake up it's Tuesday morning and you're not spending it in bed"
"What could be better than spending a day in bed", Mitchell mumbled
"It's fishing day.......tommorow is hiking day.....Thursday-"
"Enjoy I'm staying here", Mitchell said putting the pillow back under his head and closing his eyes
"Ok what happened.....please tell me sex is the culprit"
Mitchell sat up rubbing his eyes not caring that his hair was a mess. He didn't shower last night, he didn't brush his teeth and he didn't bother with clothes just threw them next to his bed and slept naked
".......isn't it?"
"What?", he forgot Kurt was in the room for a minute and he completely forgot what they were talking about
"Sex.......did you get laid last night?"
Mitchell scoffed, "Yeah"
Kurt frowned, "......and shouldn't you be happier than you are tight now?"
".....look I don't feel like talking about it.....enjoy the fishing trip"
He laid back down pulling the covers over himself.
"Oh no"
"What Kurt? Can you leave me alone now please?"
"You asked her for a serious relationship didn't you?"
Mitchell lifted his head looking at Kurt who was now sitting next to him on the edge of the bed
"Did it happen to you?"
Kurt burst out laughing causing Mitchell to roll his eyes and lay his head back down.
"Look I don't need this okay......I'm tired and not in the mood for you're bullshit"
"Oh.....calm down would you"
"I'm in love with her"
"Why?"
Mitch sat up staring at Kurt's face as if he was a crazy man, "Why?......WHY?....she's beautiful, funny, smart, witty, strong......she's everything a man dreams of and I don't need time to figure that out I know what I'm feeling is real because no woman has EVER made me feel this way before"
Kurt was silent for a moment, "Well then what the hell are you doing laying here sulking?"
"What do you mean?"
"Go get her"
"She doesn't want what I want.....she thinks we won't last, that people outside won't accept us but I don't care what people think"
"So.....go tell her that"
Mitchell looked down at his hands thinking about it
"Look we're gonna go fishing and I'll tell the guys you're feeling sick......you can lay here all day feeling sorry for yourself or you can walk out that door and prove to that woman that what you feel is genuine.....we leave Sunday......you have five days Mitch make it worth something"
Kurt got up and walked out of the room without another glance or word leaving Mitchell shocked......he was right.....giving up so quickly isn't what a man does......that's what cowards do.....he'll prove to her that he loves her starting today
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Tess looked in the mirror running her hands down the pearl dress, if nothing else Saen can design and sew his behind off. The long blonde wig finished the look and of course her heels. She stared at her reflection for a while untill a hand on her waist shook her from her reverie.
"You look good in light colours"
"Thanks.....I guess"
"It WAS a compliment Tess......it's not so terrible imagining yourself-"
"Saen please....."
He smiled and nodded knowing it was a touchy subject for her.
"Ok let's get the party started", she did a few voice warm ups and turned around
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Mitchell walked into the club going straight to the bar and sitting down, Jack served him his drink a few seconds after he sat down
"Thank you"
"Nice to see you again", Jack smiled and went back to work
It wasn't long before the dim lights suggested that there was going to be a performance, his eyes were glued to the stage hoping it would be Tess leading the entertainment tonight. When the music started and a spotlight lit up the piano next to the stage a figure laying on the piano caught his attention immediately causing him to lose his breath
A guy what takes his time, I'll go for any time
I'm a fast movin' gal who likes them slow
Got no use for fancy driving, wanna to see a guy arriving in low
I'd be satisfied, electrified to know a guy what takes his time
A hurry-up affair, I always give the air
Wouldn't give any rushing gent a smile
I would go for any single who would condescend to linger awhile
What a lullaby would be supplied to have a guy who takes his time
He couldn't help but think of himself as she sang the lyrics so sultry and beautifully. Maybe she was right.....thinking of something serious so quickly after meeting her is a bit fast, she said she didn't want a relationship at all but he knew she was just scared of getting hurt again and he would show her he could treat her better than her ex or any other man ever can or could.
A guy what takes his time, I'd go for any time
A hasty job really spoils a master's touch
I don't like a big commotion, I'm a demon for slow motion or such
Why should I deny that I would die to know a guy who takes his time
There isn't any fun in getting something done
If you're rushed when you have to make the grade
I can spot an amateur, appreciate a connoisseur in trade
Who would qualify, no alibi, to be the guy who takes his time
Applause followed after the spotlight went out. He sipped his drink and eyed the stairs that led to her office knowing it was usually where she emerged from after changing. It wasn't long untill he spotted her waiting for her to notice him but she seemed in a daze, walking like a woman living in her own little world. He watched as she sat down a few feet away from her and smiled weakly at Jack as he put her drink in front of her. He watched her intently as she sipped her drink looking down at the counter.
When the music started up again she turned to face the stage and made eye contact with him. He smiled lovingly at her yet she stared at him emotionless then stood up and turned around clearly intending to run away.
"Wait Tess"
She ignored him like the night before and kept walking, he didn't follow her just walked back to the bar sitting down again.
"Another one?"
He smiled up at Jack nodding and pushing his glass towards him. The day felt like it went on forever as performances continued and drunk men came and went. He kept his eyes on the staircase refusing drinks too scared of getting drunk and doing something he shouldn't do like climbing up those stairs and confronting the woman he longed to see.
"You just don't give up do you?"
Saen took a seat next to him looking tired and worn out from a long days work. Mitchell didn't answer just stared out in front of him.
"Why do you keep coming back"
"I'm in love with her"
"Right....."
Mitchell turned his head to look at Saen, "I'm serious......I love her and I will prove it to her no matter how long it takes"
Saen smirked, "You are a hopeless romantic aren't you?"
They both turned to the staircase as they heard the click clack of heels descending it. Tess slowly approuched them looking Mitchell dead in the face then looking at Saen who caught the hint and stood up excusing himself
"What is you're deal?"
He stood up answering instantly with a confident smile, "I'm in love with you"
"Why?"
He chuckled and rubbed his chin as if thinking, "mmmm.....let's see......you are gorgeous"
"A lot of men have told me that to get me into bed"
His smile remained as he continued, ".....you are smart...."
"Clearly not smart enough to avoid men...."
"......you are talented...."
"No brainer"
He smirked, "......and you're strong.....strongest woman I've ever met"
"What's you're point Mitchell?"
"I love you"
"You barely know me"
"That's the beauty of falling in love isn't it? Learning more about each other"
She didn't respond just stared at him for a while, "And what happens after you've learned everything?"
".......then we can do whatever we want"
"No.....then you find someone else who is more interesting"
He smiled and stepped forward, "Nobody can be more interesting than you"
"Ask Vince.....there are many"
"Vince is an asshole"
"You've never met him"
"Any guy who doesn't realize how incredible you are falls in that category"
"Smooth"
He closed the distance between them grabbing her face and kissing her passionately
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