#goᔕᔕiᑭ ¶ eloise x landon

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being held by you just feels right

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"Do you know where babies come from? I do. It's gross. It's from french kissing because normal kissing isn't strong enough. Kissing is just icky" - Lana to Cody oop 😂

Cody just sipped at his drink as he listened to her. Lunch had been mostly quiet, mostly typical. He was getting used to Lana being around, so much that it seemed weird when she wasn't. She just... Liked to talk. And sometimes the things she said were just weird or totally weird for a kid so young to know.

"Mmm..." Slowly, he set his glass on the table next to his plate, just looking her over for a moment, "I - don't think that's really right, Lana." Being in high school, he knew plenty about where babies came from and other strange and kinda gross sex things. Things he wasn't about to repeat to Lana.

"...Kissing isn't gross," Cody shrugged, looking down to his plate as he lightly tapped his finger on it, "I think it can be nice. People seem to like it. It makes them smile sometimes... Lou and Lando are always smiling when they kiss."

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"Happy Birthday to the best journalist in the world." Landon uncovered a new desk he put together with a brand new laptop. The perfect set up for her work. A new space just for her in their new home.

Eloise gave a bright smile and a gasp as he unveiled the surprise he had been saving for her. It was an absolutely perfect gift and would make working so much easier, "Landon! This is amazing!" She threw her arms around him in a hug, lips connecting to his, "Thank you, I love it!"

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"Hey, Lo. You rose tint my world..."

She just hummed, tilting her head towards him, "That's probably pretty dangerous, you know," she smiled as she teased him, leaning closer, "But... We both know that's just your style, isn't it? The thrill of the rush, the 'will they, won't they?'" She ran a hand up along his neck to the back of his head to pull him down closer, "Well, Lan? Will they?"

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Nefarious is exactly what she's doing by sliding her arms around him that way but he will let it slide. In fact, he gave a hum, leaning into her and placing a kiss against her lips. It's something he's been meaning to do all day. When it's your best friend that you get to hold every night it's a kinda magic he can get behind. It's a long way from New Mexico he'll say. Now all the rage is night City, glam and dirty laundry. The kind they love to expose.

"Yeah, you're right. It is dangerous. Still, having you go there at all is bad enough." Since this is something he's been following for a while, he can't really tell her no. He'll try though. "Don't think it's gonna be worse? I mean me alone undercover is one thing. Dragging you in?" At that point it's more than his job. He'll be worrying about her even if he's glued to her hip.

She could only exhale a breath as he tried to tell her no. A real worrier, that was Landon. But, Eloise couldn't blame him- she's in the same boat after all. "But leaving me home to worry about you is fine?" She still held that same smile, even as she scrunched her nose a bit, "Are we not that dynamic duo that can do anything we set our minds to? The ones feared by every criminal out there that we will expose them?"

Her tone may have been playful, but she dropped it when her expression changed to something more serious, "You worry too much about me. Can I not handle myself? I mean, I took those self defense classes too."

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"Cute, huh?" He questioned her as he narrowed his gaze. Why does he get the feeling she's trying to pull one over on him. "Is this about the Night City story I'm tackling that you want in on OR genuine appreciation for your boyfriend?"

Eloise gives a fake gasp, "I'm shocked that you would assume anything nefarious of you're own girlfriend. Maybe I just think you looked cute and wanted to tell you."

She paused, moving closer to wrap her arms around his waist, "... Unless it's working and you could actually use a partner on this. Night city is a dangerous place alone and you know I'd definitely feel better at your side."

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They were back to her building in no time, but Eloise didn't look up until he spoke. She smiled up at him and just nodded, "Yeah, I'm okay," she answered, keeping her arms around him until he was ready to move, "Trust me, you're driving was fine. Though... I am curious just how fast this thing can go..." with that, she withdrew her arms, taking his hand when he helped her down.

Her eyes moved around them, looking around the dark streets they came from. That is until he took her attention back with just a gentle touch. Her full attention returned to him, looking up into his eyes as she moved closer again, "Cody... Well, he's been as well as a boy his age can be," she joked with a smile, stepping aside to lead the way to the front door of the building, "No, he's - he's a great kid. He hasn't missed as many classes this week, so its improvement. So, you know.. He's a bright kid - I mean he's not failing anything despite how much he seems to miss - like he's smarter than they make him out to be. It really has the school confused."

Eloise couldn't help but ramble the whole way up to her apartment. It helped so she didn't think about what could be lurking in the dark or who could pop up at any moment. This wasn't the greatest part of the city, so it there were definitely plenty of suspicious people around as it was.

"Ah - sorry. I - got a bit carried away there."

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This was the first time he's able to get Eloise something without it seeming weird. He wanted to before but that was before they finally took their relationship to the next level. He set down his arrangement before pulling her into a kiss. "Happy Valentine's Day, Lo. I love you..."

Her eyes widened at the arrangement, the smile spreading across her face. Before she could say anything, he had pulled her in for a kiss. Eloise reached up to cup his face, keeping him close as she kissed him back.

"Landon... This is beautiful, I love them. Thank you," she wraps her arms around him, holding him tight, "I love you too."

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date a dork who pulls you tight and covers you with kisses as soon as they wake up

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Even in the low light, Eloise could only stare back at Landon as she followed him. Maybe it was the anticipation that was getting to her, but honestly she was just happy. Just to know everything between them is fine, it wasn't as bad as she was thinking. No, it was all okay and he was coming home with her. She could feel the warmth fill her cheeks as she smiled before turning her eyes back ahead of them.

He didn't have to tell her twice, she was already ready to go, so once he was settled on the bike she climbed on after him and wrapped her arms around his waist. But... as she did, she could almost feel a bit of a change in him. There was something else in his voice, in the way that wasn't like they were a moment ago. We need to hurry. For some reason, that left a cold feeling in her stomach. She remembered what he said before - it was dangerous.

Eloise turned her head slightly, trying to look in the same direction Landon did. She couldn't see anything, but... "You... said before it wasn't safe, right?" She kept her voice low, hoping only he could hear her, "It's - not the kind of unsafe that could follow us... is it?" There was a hesitance to her words. If he was in some kind of trouble, sure, she didn't want him to have to face it. But, bringing it home to where he teen son lived was also not ideal.

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In the moment, she honestly couldn't care less where they were. All she knew was that she needed his touch, his kisses, all of it. Something she would absolutely regret later, sure, but sometimes things like that happen. She was brought back to reason when he spoke again, after a much more gentle kiss. Eloise just exhaled her breath, loosening her grip on his shirt.

She just gave a giggle, smiling wide now that he agreed to come back with her. The pleasant tingles she got from his touch started to make her antsy, the thought of her tiny bed at home not even crossing her. Did it even really matter? After all they surely will be able to make the most of it.

"What are we waiting for, then?" The corner of her mouth curled into a smirk, slipping her hand into his, lacing her fingers with his, "The night is young, after all."

Eloise started to pull him along, away from the wall, but his little comment made her heart skip thinking about it. My one. Something about that was just so sweet, so romantic. It really made her feel so warm and fuzzy. Sure, they may not have been together that long, but something about it just felt... right. Perfect.

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The way he reassured her put Eloise at ease. Between the soft tone and his touch, the very heat between them, it was hard to focus on anything else. Landon always had a way about him, a way that made her feel different than anyone else had. But to know she hadn't done anything wrong, that all of her worries were just in her head, it was a relief.

His hand through her hair was dizzying enough, but once his lips met hers that was it. Eloise could only melt at his actions, her hands moving up his chest to take hold of his shirt as she pressed close to him. The warmth of him just seemed to flow into her. She let out a little moan just as there was a small disconnect of their lips, "Fuck me -" it came out like a breath. Just an expletive? A realization of the situation they were suddenly in? Or a request? She honestly wasn't sure herself.

"I'm sorry - I'm sorry, really," she stayed close as she could, nuzzling herself against the roughness of his beard, "Ill be good, I promise. No more following. I can be a good girl... If you come back with me you can see." There was a neediness in her voice, a desperate request to quell this sudden tension they had. She was sure he could feel it too. Or, at least she hoped so.

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Eloise's heart skipped at his promise, his declaration. He was so sincere; she couldn't help but feel like she could trust anything he said. Maybe that spoke more to her fairly forgiving nature, but she truly did believe that he wanted to be there with her. And she wanted that more than anything.

"Good," she just smiled as she leaned her head against his back, keeping a firm grip around him. Hearing the hum of the bike through his chest was comforting. She was able to push away the thought of any danger. They would be together through the night, nothing could bother them in their world.

Her mind went to Cody. She had left him home, saying she'd be no later than an hour. The boy was smart, he knew what to do if anything happened. Thankfully, the woman across the hall from them, as well as her cats, loved Cody. She was always more than willing to look after him if need be. A fact Eloise was grateful for, especially tonight.

She raised her head again, looking up over Landon's shoulder as he was navigating down the familiar streets. Her eyes shifted to his face after a moment, studying what she could see of his focused stare. Intense, like he had something on his mind he was trying to figure out. Distracting him was a bad idea... but, still, she shifted her hands under the one he placed there and just held it between them. The warmth from his skin was a pleasant distraction, one she focused on as she laid her head back against him.

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