Housewarming Party (open RP)

[a_time_slip]

Today was her housewarming. Janie checked over everything several times to make sure it was all ready.

The house was completely spotless. She'd scrubbed every corner and made sure it was nice and clean for anyone who came by. Every picture on the wall was straight and the furniture all looked picture perfect. She had lots of snacks prepared and a few activities so people wouldn't get bored. Later, there would be a nice dinner.

She wasn't sure where Ian or Kelly were, but as long as they weren't making messes, it didn't matter at the moment.  Everything had to be perfect for the party.

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[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to see you happy.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

A big part of that is you.

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

Me? Ian smiled. I wouldn't want it any other way.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

Yes, you. I never dreamed that I could be this happy, not until you.

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

I've thought I could be. Ian hugged her.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

She hugged him back, still smiling at him.

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

I want... Ian smiled but the words stuck "grow old" was about to come out but he realized that might upset Ja'nee. Quickly he changed what he was going to say. ..uh.. you to be different. I don't waht to just think I'll have it with you.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

Different how?

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

Ian sighed realizing he'd totally said something he didn't mean. Uh.... not you.. I meant the relationship we have compared to the rest in my life.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

This will be different. We're going to be together for a lifetime.

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

Ian sighed. I wish it could be your lifetime.

Ella's words were haunting him. He was going to die in what would be a blink for Ja'nee. Though he would never leave her it didn't seem fair somehow.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

...So do I. She looked away for a moment. I'm sorry that it can't.

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

Ian choose not to say anything. The only words that came to mind were "Not as sorry as I am." but he choose not to voice them.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

Do you want more time, or do you want me to have less?

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

Ian didn't answer her question but his expression was turning hurt and bitter. It took time before he pulled away. I'm sorry I'm frail.

It wasn't exactly his thoughts but it was the closest thing to them that he could put into words.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

You shouldn't be sorry, because I don't care. I want to be with you, no matter what.

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

You wouldn't care. you don't have to think about it. Ian snapped at her despite trying not to. I won't be the one standing at your grave for ..uh.. what? decades? centuries?

Ian was having a panic attack about his mortality and Ja'nee's apparent lack of it.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

I do care, and I can die, Ian. I can't pretend that I know how long I'll live. It could be seconds or it could be centuries. That was never explained to me fully.

I think about this a lot more than you believe.

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

Ian shook his head. You don't understand mortality either.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

She got a dark look for a moment, thinking of people she'd already lost. These were people she hadn't told Ian about yet.

Right. I don't want to argue.

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

Ian stared at her. No, of course you don't want to talk about.

Ian walked away.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

Tell me. Tell me what I don't understand! Please, don't walk away Ian. Please.

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

Ian stopped and looked at her. All he could think of was what he had been told by the doctors and then the words of her mother. It made him feel sick.

If my leg doesn't start healing you should cancel the wedding plans. Ian looked down at the cane and his brace. The universe is reminding me time isn't something I have much of anymore.

I'll know if the surgery is helping in a couple weeks. All I can think about is dying and...your mother telling me my mortality would break your heart.

[a-mind-flip.livejournal.com]

...I know about your leg. I know that you're dying and that it might not heal. I know that... time is limited, Ian.

Every day that crosses through my mind, but I can't be without you. If your leg doesn't start healing I want to move the plans up, and not cancel them. You are absolutely everything to me, and if I can't be with you there is no point.

Do you have any idea how much you mean to me?

[malcolmeffect.livejournal.com]

I have an idea. I know. Ian looked at her his words clear and strong. Do you have an idea what that means to me? Everyday I know dying means your life here has no point. Something that is happening to me that I can't do anything about is making all your struggle here meaningless.

Ian was out of words for a time. I don't want to make it more meaningless by making you a widow right after you get married.