#teappreciation

[miss-smrxtiee]

-Don’t Wake Up-

Beckett Harrington x MC.F!

The Elementalists.

QUICK EXPLANATION!: in this story, Beckett never broke through the wards at the their Theif game after Ellie’s disappearance and she was never found. They don’t know if she is dead of alive and this is Beckett’s experience dealing with it.

Warnings: tinyyy angst, mention of death, kidnapping.

A/N: This was super fun!! It’s not as dark as it looks I promise.

Masterlist

***

Beckett’s usual stoic self was a crumbling mess. The pain that took over his heart was always too much, the thought of her smile, her laugh, and just her being taken away from him forever nearly broke him into a million peices.

He arrives home after another class without her and just stares at himself in the mirror. Running a hand through his hair he looks down at the Pend Pals bracelet their friend group wore. He remembers her putting it on for him because he slipped up doing it the first time but she didn’t seem to mind at all.

He sits down unbuttoning his shirt and kicking off his shoes before laying face up on his bed with his hands laying softly on his chest. His eyes flutter close from exhaustion and black surrounds his gaze while his shoulders relax more and more...

And then suddenly...

The sound of birds chirping fills Beckett’s ears and the smell of a fresh breeze hits his nostrils as that familiar feeling of peace and comfort eases its way through him. The grass around him flows with the wind ushering all his stress away. He had felt all this before.

This feeling never lasted to long. He used to hate it, it made him feel out of control which was something he wasn’t used to. All this peace and love that filled him by being there was her.

He squeezes his eyes shut not wanting it to end but feels a soft, delicate hand run through his hair and his eyes flew open locking his smoky eyes with her emerald green ones and she greets him with a warm smile.

“Wh-E- Ellie?” He choked out just staring up at her in disbelief. She chuckles before speaking.

“Hi nerd, how’s it hanging?” She laughed at his expression.

That smile... he thought as he continued to stare at her.

“Wait, Ellie, are you okay? Where are you?! a-are you...?” He didn’t need to finish the last part as she shook her head.

“I’m not dead Beck, I’m inside your head right now. This is a dream.” She assured him.

“Wait, a dream? How are you inside my dream? I didn’t think you could do that.” He asked sitting up and resting his back on the tree they where under. She lets out a sigh. “I’m using my presence to call out to you. I’m not sure how long it will last.” She quickly explained before resting her head on his shoulder.

“Are you okay?!” Beckett asked looking down at her.

Ellie sighed and it took a few seconds for her to reply. “Yes, and no.” She finally said.

“What do you mean yes and no? That’s not a clear answer!” His voice was laced with concern.

“I’m not quite sure where I am, all I know is that nobody is consistently hurting me. I do have a gash on my leg and a few scrapes but those were from Mr. Handlebar Mustache.”

“Kane?!”

“Are you really that surprised?” She said quirking an eyebrow at him.

Beckett just stared at her, unsure of how he was talking to her and if she was alright. She doesn’t seem worried. And her telling him she’s alive and not hurt felt like a heavy concern lifting off his shoulders. After he got back he would have to tell the others, this would get them a step closer to finding her and getting his ray of sunshine back.

After a couple more seconds of looking down at her he raps his arms around her and kisses the top of her head with a sigh. I miss this.

“As long as your safe, Atlas and Swan are trying their hardest to find a connection that will hopefully find you. I wish I could do more to help but I can’t think of anything...” he admits.

“It’s alright, I’ve been practicing my presence while I’m stuck but it’s a lot harder now that I’m so far away from you all. Kane said I was ‘far from Pendergast’ but I just don’t know how far that is...”

A bird chirps in the distance as Ellie melts into Beckett, reminding herself of his warmth and appreciating it while she still can.

She had no idea where she was, and that scared her. She wished she even had the smallest idea as to what was happening. Beckett’s arms made her feel safe and... loved.

“I miss this.” She says with a sigh following after. Beckett hugs her tighter into his side.

“Me too.” He smiled down at her.

I love this girl so much. I’ll do everything I can to find her even if it kills me.

His own thoughts consumed him immediately.

I love her...

He continues to stare down at her and she lifts her head from his shoulder to look at him.

“Everything ok? You look a bit shocked there Beckett.” Her voice was laced with confusion as he shook his head to snap out of it.

He feels tired, like the dream would be ending.

When will I see her again? If at all...

That crushing feeling of pain and guilt washed over him once again.

He cupped her cheek, pressing her forehead against his softly. He stares into her eyes and she smiles which gives him butterflies. She runs a hand through his hair and that tired feeling from before grew.

“Do you have to leave?” She asks softly noticing his droopy eyes.

“I-I think.” He raps his arms around her waist and she frowns.

“Beckett.”

“..yes?”

“Don’t Wake Up.” Her eyes looked desperate as she spoke. Beckett knew he had to tell her what had been weighing on his mind for as long as last year.

“I- Ellie, I uhm.. I love-“ he begins but Ellie fades away in an instance.

“What? Ellie? Where are you!” He looks around and finds his own visions darkening, making everything around him blurry.

Before he knew it, black had surrounded his vision and he heard a strange noise.

~~~~

“Harrington!!!” Atlas was banging on his door.

He jolted awake at the intrusion and felt a pain in his chest. I didn’t tell her.

“Helllooo?!” The banging continued and Beckett through on some sweatpants and a shirt, still dizzy and confused.

He walks up to the door and opens it to find the Pend Pals and the Dean standing outside his door.

“Get dressed.”

“Why? What’s happening?”

“We found Ellie.”

This has been in my drafts since October... oops!

TE: @warblerlo / @fluffy-marshmallow-heart / @herarmoredheart

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[miss-smrxtiee]

-Sophisticated Warmth-

Beckett Harrington x F!mc (Ellie)

The Elementalists

Warnings: none fluff

A/N: @feartheendlesssummer made a post I just so happened to see so here we are! Here is the post that’s my prompt

I unfortunately do not own Beckett Harrington, I only own my MC and Beckett is the property of @playchoices (lucky)

~Masterlist~

The empty hallways of Pendergast echoed Beckett’s footsteps as he walked down them, book in hand. Professor Englund had told them to prepare for an upcoming test on magickal flora and they’re principal uses, and he wanted to know everything like the back of his hand. Nature such as flowers always excited Beckett, like the stories behind their name, or what climate they grow, but ever since he started his studies at Pendergast, all the light and beauty of them reminded him of her.

Beckett had assured himself and his family that after he left for Pendergast, nothing would stop him from being the most focused student. All those plans seemed to slowly dissolve the more time he spent with her. If they were in the same room he could never stop his eyes from wandering towards her, if they were talking, he would always get lost in her emerald green eyes that would glow on all on their own. All his plans for 4 years of no distractions where now gone. Poof

“Pull yourself together Harrington...” he growled under his breath. He would see the smallest things that reminded him of her. Flowers, the color yellow. The gosh darn sun for goodness sake. He couldn’t stop...

As he rounded the corner, he heard a familiar voice sound from behind him.

Speaking of the most perfect human being to ever exist...

“Harrington!” Ellie called from behind him. She jogged up to him as he slowed down. After she had caught up, she smiled at him from the side, giving him a million butterflies in his stomach.

“What’re ya up too? It’s not like you to not be at the library at this hour. Don’t we have an exam coming up soon?” She starts the conversation like always.

But... like always... he wasn’t listening. I mean he was?

He only stared at her face and listened to the sound of her voice. Anything she was actually saying went in one ear and out the other.

“-I mean you’re always there so I went lookin-“

She paused and turned to face him.

“Um... hellooo?? Beckett? Anyone home?” She slightly waved her hand in front of his face to grab his attention.

“Huh?!” He snapped back into reality to find Ellie raising her eyebrows at him with a soft smirk playing on her lips.

Ugh, snap out of it Harrington! She’s right there! My gosh she’s so adorable and cute. Oh no I’m doing it again...

He cleared his throat before talking.

“Uh, Yeah, Professor Englund gave us the study guides for them yesterday. I’ve completed part of it already but I had potions homework from Professor Kontos.” He tried to ignore the fact that he was practically drooling at her the moment he hearses her voice.

“Yeah, that’s another reason I was looking for ya.” She said.

“What do you mean?” They started waking again.

“I need some help with my test studying. Those study guides haven’t stuck and I’m not feeling very good about it so far.” She explained looking at him with hopeful eyes.

“Wanna go outside to the gardens and study with me?” She asked motioning to her backpack that he assumed was study material. Her smiles could light up a room and it sent him into a spiral but he was able to keep his composure this time.

“Uh, sure of course. I’m um, ready when you are.”

I sound like an idiot...

Her eyes lit up and her smile grew wider.

“Thank youuu!!! I’ll buy you a cup of coffee after the exam as a thank you.” She promises. He looks to her in suprise.

“Why would you want to pay me back?” He asked slightly siltig his head to the side.

“Its as a thank you, silly! You’re helping me improve my grades and get better at this whole magick thing, I can at least buy you some coffee to give my thanks.” She insists.

“I-Um, that’s- I.”

Calm down...

He clears his throat. “Thank you, Ellie...”

“Anytime! If you need a coffee buddy then I got you.” She starts but gives him a sideways glance with a smile. “And spending time with you is never bad either.” She winks.

Uh oh. Beckett felt the heat rising to his cheeks, making Ellie giggle.

“Come on, mr. tomato.” She laughs and starts walking towards their destination leaving Beckett to gawk after her before catching up.

A few short minutes of walking and the pair made it to their study area. Ellie found a work bench and placed her stuff down, then turning her head up to look around at the beautiful scenery that surrounded them.

Nothing here is as beautiful as she is...

Beckett shook his head at the cheesy comment and followed suit in placing his book bag down. Ellie smiles at him and grabs first book out.

“Ready to help a maiden in distress?” She says plopping her ‘Magickal Flora Encyclopedia’ book down on the table

“Uh, Yeah.” He says grabbing some other books to keep him busy while she works on the tasks he gave her to improve. A few minutes of explaining and Beckett is ‘reading’ on some potion properties while she studies.

When I say ‘reading’, you can obviously tell he is in fact, not reading...

His gaze glanced back and forth between his book and her face more times then he hairs on his head.

Why is she so perfect!?!?! Stop it Harrington, you need to focus here.

He didn’t focus.

There was something so magnetic about her as a whole. The urge to hug her, kiss her, touch her hair, was stronger than anything he had ever felt.

He has never been in a serious relationship. Sure he had crushes a few times, but nothing about those could even come close to out numbering how strongly he felt about her.

“Andddd, done!” Ellie said about ten minutes later smiling up at him. He didn’t even realize how long it had been.

“Nice work. You think you’re done for today? It’s almost eleven and we can work some more tomorrow.” He said closing his book.

“I can at around 2:30 after Theif practice, how does that sound?”

“Perfect.” He smiles.

“Wanna walk around? I’ve only been here once but it’s so pretty.” She stares in awe at the garden’s beautiful flora and vegetation, making Beckett want to stare at her face even longer.

“Sure, I’d like that.” He replies with heat in his cheeks. She turns her head back towards him and smiles.

“Let’s go!”

Ellie watches Beckett as he explains some of the flowers around the garden as well as their purpose, some of which she remembers from her studying and tests herself on. He even gave her his jacket to keep her warm.

It smells like him too...

She enjoyed watching Beckett talk about his passions and it made her happy to know that he was enjoying himself and was able to be comfortable around her.

He’s also cute. She smiles.

“-and that’s why they can be made into a tea without the side effects of its plain nectar.” Beckett finishes before checking his watch.

“Guess it’s time to head back, huh?” Ellie guesses adjusting her book bag that laid on her shoulder.

“I suppose so...” Beckett looks a little deflated and the thought of tonight ending.

“Are you upset I have to go?” Ellie jokes bumping her should go his playfully.

“Well I- um... yeah, I kinda am.” He admits making Ellie smile softly.

“Well, I’ll see you tomorrow Beckett, don’t miss me too much.” Ellie waves at him and gives him her thanks before walking towards the garden exit.

Buttt, just before she left, an idea popped into her head making her giggle. She turns around to catch back up to him.

Beckett turns around hearing her footsteps.

“Ellie? Everything oka-“ He starts But was abruptly cut off by her lips softly pressed against his. A current of electricity runs through him and her hand on his cheek felts so warm and soft. He closed his eyes and returned the kiss softly.

He felt the heat rise in his cheeks as she pulled away with a goofy smile.

“Sorry, just had to. See you.” She starts walking backwards towards the exit and shoots him a wink before turning and walking away, leaving a bumbling Beckett in her wake.

Holy Shit... he thought and started smiling like a fool. That was the most incredible thing to ever happen to him.

Now there was most certainly never going to be ‘focus’ again...

[miss-smrxtiee]

Please help me I’m going insane 🥳🤩

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[miss-smrxtiee]

-Bloody Feelings-

The Elementalists II

Double Trouble fic prompt! (Ellie & Atlas) Day One - @teappreciationweek

Summary: Ellie and Atlas have to repair the bridge between them. Will it be a simple I’m sorry or will they continue to be as stubborn as always...?

Warnings: mention of injuries, Swearing.

A/N: this was a very last minute decision so please join me as we watch chaos unfold.

TE tags: @warblerlo / @fluffy-marshmallow-heart / @herarmoredheart

Perm Squad: @oxjenayxo / @peaceinmidstofchaos / @gryffindordaughterofathena / @lifeaskim / @arcticrivers / @drariellevalentine /

Masterlist

I do not own any characters besides my OC, all others are property of Pixelberry.

Warning! What you are about to witness is a rushed mess and I’m not proud of it 😀

***

Atlas stomped down the hallways of Pendergast away from Evelyn’s office after Ellie attacked her with blood magick. She clutched her fully healed side but still felt the hurt in her heart. She turned a corner in the hallway and spotted an empty classroom to her right. She huffed and walked over, using her metal magick to open the lock on the door. After sighing she walks inside and presses her back against the nearest wall. The room was cold and dark, the only light source was the moon shining in through the windows. She felt gravity take over and found her knees up to her chest as she slid down the wall slowly. She felt a familiar stinging in the back of her eyes and a second later she dropped her head in her hands and the tears flowed out.

“...fuck..” She softy said through the tears, she hated emotions. The look on Ellie’s face when she saw what she had done had pierced right into Atlas. She loved her sister and that look screamed ‘I’m a monster’.

Atlas would never in a million years think of her as a monster, she is the most kind, beautiful, heart warming person she had ever met.

So why am I so angry with her...

She thought for a moment...

Am I just angry with myself?

***

Ellie felt the weight of Dean swans hand on her shoulder as she sadly watched Atlas stomp out of the room with a face red with anger. After the door slams shut, Ellie’s shoulders slumped and a big wave of guilt and sadness washed over her. She could hear Alma and Swan talking to her and each other, but everything was in one ear and out the other. She felt horrible...

“-Ellie? Did you hear me, I said that Atlas just needs time to cool down. Everything will be alright.” Swan assures her.

“...yea, ok, I’ll give her some space...” Ellie sounded deflated and her usual voice that was always cheerful seemed like it was dead. She tried to sound calm but it just came off as depressing and even more sad then she had intended. Swan looks to Alma and she shrugs.

After Ellie had left Swan’s office, she shoved her hands in her pockets, trying to make light of the situation. She was concerned for Atlas of course, but she would come around when she was ready.

Ellie hung her head as she walked.

I’m a monster

She turned in the hallways, passing by a door that had strange noises coming from the other side. She almost let it be but seconds before she walked away she heard a familiar voice like her own.

“...fuck...”

Her heart stopped.

Atlas.

She wanted to barge in there and hug her and give her a million “I’m sorry”s. But another part of her pulled away. She wanted to distance herself to prevent more hurt that was clearly coming from her.

I can’t go in there, she hates me. I’ll end up causing more pain...

She hated hurting people, if staying away prevented that, so be it. She loved Atlas and despite how hard it was for her sister to admit it, Ellie thought she loved her too.

Her eyes welled up with tears but she couldn’t make a sound without Atlas knowing she was there. So without having any idea were she would end up, she bolts down the hall out of earshot and sight of the room.

After a few minutes of walking she finds herself sitting in one of the school’s greenhouses. Her knees felt weak and tired, her eyes tear stained and heavy from crying and exhaustion. After taking a deep breath Ellie hangs her head in her hands and lets the tears fall freely. She wanted to go to Atlas and make things right but she knew it wasn’t the time.

Her hands still felt dirty and awful from releasing her magick like that. She felt powerful in the worst way possible. She saw herself being just as bad as Raife in that she used her powers unintentionally for evil and hurting someone.

What if that was a sign of who she was meant to be. Sure, she was a kind person with a lot of light and happiness but the events of earlier made her question of that was who she would become. Her hatred for herself in that moment grew at the thought of turning agains her friends and family just to do more evil and maliciousness because of her magick.

After a few more minutes, Ellie was able to dry her face and stop the tears. It was late and maybe some good nights sleep will help. She got up and exited the room.

***

Atlas thought she heard footsteps outside in the hallways but decided to brush it off, her crying had stopped but the pain in her chest didn’t.

Her body was sore and tired, so she ultimately decided to head back to her dorm for a nights fourth of sleep to help the feelings subside.

As she pulled herself together and walked out, she saw Alma leaving Swans office and on her way to the mirror rooms. Usually, Atlas would follow and find out what she’s up too but her body felt like it would give out any moment so she thought it was best to go home instead.

The exit to the building wasn’t far and when she steppped out she felt the cool air surround her and the heightened sense of the moon was slightly refreshing. It was the beginning of winter and as the days went by, the colder it got, so Atlas shoved her hand into her pockets to keep them from getting cold.

Some students were retreating to their dorms for the night but something caught her eye as she looked around.

Her gaze landed on a familiar figure that was just staring at her from across the Quad.

Ellie.

Atlas thought she had already gone home, but the closer she got the more it looked like she had been crying, making Atlas’s heart ache with guilt. That’s because of me. She thought

As for Ellie, she could confirm Atlas had been crying making her pain slowly but surly build up. That’s because of what I did. She bit her lip to keep it from shaking.

They just stood there, staring at each other from across the quad. Neither of them knew if they should walk towards each other or walk away. Atlas hesitatingly took a step forward and a couple seconds later she was slowly jogging over to Ellie, making her eyes widen in suprise.

does she hate me?

As Atlas got closer, Ellie squeezed her eyes closed, waiting for whatever impact was to hit her.

But to her surprise Atlas ran up and crashing her body against hers in a giant hug. Ellie looked down to find Atlas with tears in her eyes, causing Ellie to return the hug with a soft smile.

“I’m sorry”

“I’m sorry”

The both speak at the same time making each other giggle. After a few moments, Atlas regains her posture and stance, smiling at Ellie.

“Ready to head home?”

“Absolutely”

Ellie held her hand out and Atlas enclosed her hand into Ellie’s, and together they slowly made their way towards the dorms.

Sisters always have to have each other’s backs.

And a couple ‘I’m sorry’s and some explanations will always insure that happens.

***

This was so rushed 😣 it’s actually one of my worst ones so thank you for witnessing that! I hope you still enjoyed and that you have a wonderful Christmas!! -Sol

[miss-smrxtiee]

Fanfic Update!!-

Hey my beautiful people!

I will unfortunately be holding off on posting any fanfics

Beauseeeee!!!!

I have about 6 WIPs for @teappreciationweek , @choicesholidaygiftgrab , & more!

Some of you may know but December is also my birthday month and I’m absolutely obsessed with Christmas! So this holiday season will be filled with lots of writing and reading to make your stay at home days more enjoyable!

Wash your hands and take care of yourself!!!

-Sol ❄️

[miss-smrxtiee]

@teappreciationweek

It’s almost here!!!!!

[miss-smrxtiee]

// @teappreciationweek // @gamechoices-player // @jaxsmutsuo // @steal-your-moment //

-Sophisticated Warmth-

Beckett Harrington x F!mc (Ellie)

The Elementalists

Warnings: none fluff

A/N: @feartheendlesssummer made a post I just so happened to see so here we are! Here is the post that’s my prompt

I unfortunately do not own Beckett Harrington, I only own my MC and Beckett is the property of @playchoices (lucky)

~Masterlist~

The empty hallways of Pendergast echoed Beckett’s footsteps as he walked down them, book in hand. Professor Englund had told them to prepare for an upcoming test on magickal flora and they’re principal uses, and he wanted to know everything like the back of his hand. Nature such as flowers always excited Beckett, like the stories behind their name, or what climate they grow, but ever since he started his studies at Pendergast, all the light and beauty of them reminded him of her.

Beckett had assured himself and his family that after he left for Pendergast, nothing would stop him from being the most focused student. All those plans seemed to slowly dissolve the more time he spent with her. If they were in the same room he could never stop his eyes from wandering towards her, if they were talking, he would always get lost in her emerald green eyes that would glow on all on their own. All his plans for 4 years of no distractions where now gone. Poof

“Pull yourself together Harrington...” he growled under his breath. He would see the smallest things that reminded him of her. Flowers, the color yellow. The gosh darn sun for goodness sake. He couldn’t stop...

As he rounded the corner, he heard a familiar voice sound from behind him.

Speaking of the most perfect human being to ever exist...

“Harrington!” Ellie called from behind him. She jogged up to him as he slowed down. After she had caught up, she smiled at him from the side, giving him a million butterflies in his stomach.

“What’re ya up too? It’s not like you to not be at the library at this hour. Don’t we have an exam coming up soon?” She starts the conversation like always.

But... like always... he wasn’t listening. I mean he was?

He only stared at her face and listened to the sound of her voice. Anything she was actually saying went in one ear and out the other.

“-I mean you’re always there so I went lookin-“

She paused and turned to face him.

“Um... hellooo?? Beckett? Anyone home?” She slightly waved her hand in front of his face to grab his attention.

“Huh?!” He snapped back into reality to find Ellie raising her eyebrows at him with a soft smirk playing on her lips.

Ugh, snap out of it Harrington! She’s right there! My gosh she’s so adorable and cute. Oh no I’m doing it again...

He cleared his throat before talking.

“Uh, Yeah, Professor Englund gave us the study guides for them yesterday. I’ve completed part of it already but I had potions homework from Professor Kontos.” He tried to ignore the fact that he was practically drooling at her the moment he hearses her voice.

“Yeah, that’s another reason I was looking for ya.” She said.

“What do you mean?” They started waking again.

“I need some help with my test studying. Those study guides haven’t stuck and I’m not feeling very good about it so far.” She explained looking at him with hopeful eyes.

“Wanna go outside to the gardens and study with me?” She asked motioning to her backpack that he assumed was study material. Her smiles could light up a room and it sent him into a spiral but he was able to keep his composure this time.

“Uh, sure of course. I’m um, ready when you are.”

I sound like an idiot...

Her eyes lit up and her smile grew wider.

“Thank youuu!!! I’ll buy you a cup of coffee after the exam as a thank you.” She promises. He looks to her in suprise.

“Why would you want to pay me back?” He asked slightly siltig his head to the side.

“Its as a thank you, silly! You’re helping me improve my grades and get better at this whole magick thing, I can at least buy you some coffee to give my thanks.” She insists.

“I-Um, that’s- I.”

Calm down...

He clears his throat. “Thank you, Ellie...”

“Anytime! If you need a coffee buddy then I got you.” She starts but gives him a sideways glance with a smile. “And spending time with you is never bad either.” She winks.

Uh oh. Beckett felt the heat rising to his cheeks, making Ellie giggle.

“Come on, mr. tomato.” She laughs and starts walking towards their destination leaving Beckett to gawk after her before catching up.

A few short minutes of walking and the pair made it to their study area. Ellie found a work bench and placed her stuff down, then turning her head up to look around at the beautiful scenery that surrounded them.

Nothing here is as beautiful as she is...

Beckett shook his head at the cheesy comment and followed suit in placing his book bag down. Ellie smiles at him and grabs first book out.

“Ready to help a maiden in distress?” She says plopping her ‘Magickal Flora Encyclopedia’ book down on the table

“Uh, Yeah.” He says grabbing some other books to keep him busy while she works on the tasks he gave her to improve. A few minutes of explaining and Beckett is ‘reading’ on some potion properties while she studies.

When I say ‘reading’, you can obviously tell he is in fact, not reading...

His gaze glanced back and forth between his book and her face more times then he hairs on his head.

Why is she so perfect!?!?! Stop it Harrington, you need to focus here.

He didn’t focus.

There was something so magnetic about her as a whole. The urge to hug her, kiss her, touch her hair, was stronger than anything he had ever felt.

He has never been in a serious relationship. Sure he had crushes a few times, but nothing about those could even come close to out numbering how strongly he felt about her.

“Andddd, done!” Ellie said about ten minutes later smiling up at him. He didn’t even realize how long it had been.

“Nice work. You think you’re done for today? It’s almost eleven and we can work some more tomorrow.” He said closing his book.

“I can at around 2:30 after Theif practice, how does that sound?”

“Perfect.” He smiles.

“Wanna walk around? I’ve only been here once but it’s so pretty.” She stares in awe at the garden’s beautiful flora and vegetation, making Beckett want to stare at her face even longer.

“Sure, I’d like that.” He replies with heat in his cheeks. She turns her head back towards him and smiles.

“Let’s go!”

Ellie watches Beckett as he explains some of the flowers around the garden as well as their purpose, some of which she remembers from her studying and tests herself on. He even gave her his jacket to keep her warm.

It smells like him too...

She enjoyed watching Beckett talk about his passions and it made her happy to know that he was enjoying himself and was able to be comfortable around her.

He’s also cute. She smiles.

“-and that’s why they can be made into a tea without the side effects of its plain nectar.” Beckett finishes before checking his watch.

“Guess it’s time to head back, huh?” Ellie guesses adjusting her book bag that laid on her shoulder.

“I suppose so...” Beckett looks a little deflated and the thought of tonight ending.

“Are you upset I have to go?” Ellie jokes bumping her should go his playfully.

“Well I- um... yeah, I kinda am.” He admits making Ellie smile softly.

“Well, I’ll see you tomorrow Beckett, don’t miss me too much.” Ellie waves at him and gives him her thanks before walking towards the garden exit.

Buttt, just before she left, an idea popped into her head making her giggle. She turns around to catch back up to him.

Beckett turns around hearing her footsteps.

“Ellie? Everything oka-“ He starts But was abruptly cut off by her lips softly pressed against his. A current of electricity runs through him and her hand on his cheek felts so warm and soft. He closed his eyes and returned the kiss softly.

He felt the heat rise in his cheeks as she pulled away with a goofy smile.

“Sorry, just had to. See you.” She starts walking backwards towards the exit and shoots him a wink before turning and walking away, leaving a bumbling Beckett in her wake.

Holy Shit... he thought and started smiling like a fool. That was the most incredible thing to ever happen to him.

Now there was most certainly never going to be ‘focus’ again...