Silence with dl_greenarrow

[chloesullivan]

Chloe shifted in her sleep a little, starting to wake up slowly until she felt him and stilled. His leg and arm were above her and he was laying behind her, holding her tightly. She shifted her legs a little and smiled. They were sore and his naked body pressing against hers told her it hadn't been a dream.

She opened her eyes a little and looked at the clock. It was almost eleven and she hadn't slept so well in a very long time. Her body felt incredibly relaxed and she sighed deeply and closed her eyes again. She wasn't ready to wake up.

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[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

Oliver felt as she started to stir but kept his eyes closed. He wasn't ready to get up, either. Getting up meant they'd probably have to talk, and it wouldn't go well because it never did. Because he meant nothing to her and she meant everything to him. His chest tightened painfully and he shifted a little, closer, under the guise of sleep. He was all too aware that it was as close to her as he would ever hope to get.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

With a soft sigh, she slid her hand over his and held on to it tightly as she brought it over to her chest. This was so much better than waking up alone.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He pressed a tender kiss to the back of her shoulder as he felt her pull his hand closer to her.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Chloe opened her eyes and stilled a little. She didn't mean to wake him. She didn't want him to get up or to know she was awake.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

Oliver's arm tightened around her a little and he rested his forehead against the back of her neck, letting his eyes drift shut once more.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

She couldn't stop the soft shiver that ran down her spine, but forced herself to relax. She needed some more time before she had to avoid the talking thing for the rest of the day.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He breathed in the scent of her hair, relaxing at the familiarity. Even if it had been a long two months, everything about the scene was familiar because they'd done this so many times he'd lost track of counting.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Chloe sighed softly when she felt him relax and shifted back slightly, closer to him but keeping her eyes open and looking down at their hands. She wondered how long he was gonna be gone for next time he left. Their weekly visits agreement was definitely off.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He lay quietly behind her for a long time, careful not to move and give the impression that he was really awake. He didn't want her to pull away.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

She didn't move either and apparently, she had managed to fall back asleep at some point because when she looked at the clock again, it was past noon. Still, she didn't wanna move, it was raining a lot outside and she was warm and comfortable and he seemed to be too.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

Oliver listened to the steady sound of her breathing and realized she'd fallen asleep once more. A small smile touched his lips. He hadn't slept well since the last time he'd been in Metropolis, since before everything had blown up in his face. Now, listening to her soft breathing and the rain falling outside, he found himself falling asleep again, too.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Chloe kept her eyes closed and shifted, turning around to face him but staying just as close as she'd been before. She was pretty sure it was the weekend and even if it wasn't, she didn't wanna move.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

Oliver let out a breath as she turned to face him and wordlessly, and without even opening his eyes, he shifted closer, wrapping his arm around her once more. He wondered how long it was going to take before she started getting uneasy with the intimacy of it.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

It might take her a while, especially if she kept her eyes closed too. She felt relaxed and she also hadn't slept this well in months.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

Oliver reluctantly opened his eyes and watched her intently. He knew she wasn't actually asleep despite the fact her eyes were closed. He had to suppress the urge to press a kiss to her forehead.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Chloe felt eyes on her and although she tried to resist the urge to open her eyes, she couldn't, so she opened them slowly and looked up at him, not surprised to find him staring at her.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He smiled a little, but it didn't reach his eyes. "Morning, Sleeping Beauty," he teased, his voice soft.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

She relaxed again and rolled her eyes, smiling softly and looking down. That was... much better than anything they said to each other the previous night.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He grinned when she smiled, and he found himself relaxing, too. Maybe he'd been wrong to assume she'd immediately push him away.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Pursing her lips together, she looked up at him, as long as he didn't try to talk about them or whatever this was, she had no reason to be uncomfortable around him, "I can't believe it's almost one..."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"We tired ourselves out, apparently." He paused. "Although the alcohol probably helped, too."

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, I'm sure," she said quietly with a roll of her eyes, "my head will probably hurt when I actually get up."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"That's a pretty sound argument for not getting up if you ask me." He smirked and let his eyes shut once more.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Chloe raised her eyebrows, a little surprised then grinned softly, "I won't argue with that." Even though it had been so long, and she felt like something was off, this was a lot easier than she expected.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"Oh, good. I left the restraints at home so I can't really make you stay if you're unwilling." He smirked a little more.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Chloe cocked her head and smirked, "or you would what? Tie me to your bed and make me your sex slave?" Now that was an idea.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

Or maybe just tie her down til she loved him. He smirked at her in return, opening his eyes once more. "Incredibly tempting."

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

"Maybe I will tie you first," she told him, raising one eyebrow. She didn't want him to leave and be gone for two months again.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

Oliver couldn't help but grin. "And what would you do with me?" There was a challenge in his voice.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Chloe recognized the challenge and took it, pushing him on his back and climbing on top of him, "what wouldn't I do with you is the real question."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He already had the answer to that one, unfortunately.

But instead of voicing that, he raised an eyebrow, looking up at her appreciatively. "Well, my curiosity is raised."

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Chloe smirked a little and leaned down, kissing him, he still felt off, like he was holding something back, but she knew that if she asked, it would turn into the conversation she was trying to avoid, so she would try to make it better through this.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"That's a good start," he muttered against her mouth, returning the kiss as he slid his hands down her bare back.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

She grinned a little and moved her hands over his torso. And so it was. At least, he seemed relaxed.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

Oliver drew in a breath and closed his eyes as her hands wandered over his body, which was already more than eager to feel her touch.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Chloe moved her mouth away from his and started nibbling and kissing her way over his jaw and neck.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He swallowed hard, his fingers dancing lightly up and down her spine, tracing random patterns on her skin. He turned his head and pressed a kiss to her cheek, keeping his eyes shut.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

She shivered at his light touch and pressed a kiss to his cheek too before lowering her head and sucking on his neck.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He felt her shiver and couldn't help smile, even as he groaned softly at the feel of her lips and tongue against his throat. "Chloe."

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Chloe smirked and bit down on the spot she was sucking then grinned, pressing a kiss over it. She could see his skin turning purple already.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"Are you marking me?" he asked suspicously, a hint of amusement in his voice.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

"It wasn't my initial intention," she told him, lifting her head to look at him with a satisfied smirk on her lips, "you can borrow my make up."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

Oliver opened his eyes and looked up at her, quirking an eyebrow. "I think I'd just rather reciprocate," He responded, tugging her closer and planting his mouth against the side of her throat.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

Chloe shuddered a little but shifted closer to him, "and if I don't let you?" She asked, closing her eyes.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He paused at that, wondering if she realized how much meaning they held. "You don't seem so entirely unwilling, Sidekick," he murmured, licking her skin lightly.

[chloeas.livejournal.com]

She took a deep breath and pulled away, smirking at him and silently challenging him to try harder.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

Oliver studied her for a moment, reading the challenge there and feeling a spark of hope ignite somewhere deep down. If she wanted him to prove himself, then she was going to get more than she bargained for.

Because Oliver Queen never did anything halfway.