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Little birds have to jump out of the nest if they're going to fly

[She didn't actually get nervous until they'd passed Ohio. The next step marked the furthest from home she'd ever been. She trusted Freya, at least somewhat, but home wasn't a place, a concept really was what it was. Home was her family, and she was leaving it on the other side of the country. It was terrifying, but she was equally excited, since she was seeing things she'd never had a chance to see before.

The country changed as they made their way across it, and as they neared the mountainous and wide-open country of Montana, she was in awe. It was just like every postcard she'd ever seen, and she was having a hard time thinking it was real.]

....it's so beautiful...

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[Her own eyes were burning with a desire for sleep, but she didn't want to leave, either. She was enjoying both the conversation and David's and his family's easy company. There was something about the presence of the dogs that just completed the picture, as though it wouldn't be complete here without them present.

She stifles a yawn with the back of her hand before looking at him.]

I could watch one with you, but you look sleepy.

[Not me. I definitely don't look sleepy. Nope.]

[David chuckles softly though he takes care not to wake any of the sleeping dogs. He looks from Cat down to his family remembering when they were just pups. It'd been difficult when he first found them and after a day he knew he could never give them up.]

It's late.

[He won't comment on her tiredness because its probably the most adorable thing he's ever seen.]

[As though to accentuate his point, she yawns, clapping a hand over her mouth at the last minute.]

Yeah...it really is. [She runs a hand back through her hair, pulling down the hairband that was holding her hair in check in the process, it falling in messy waves around her face and shoulders.]

So, if we're riding into town with you tomorrow, when should we be up?

[David watches as her hair falls around her cheeks, his eyes taking in every wave and curl as they settle into place. She's beautiful.]

I usually leave at daybreak. 5 am but I can be a little late if you want to sleep in. [He'll be yelled at but it's Cat and he's having trouble thinking properly when she's around.

She's so beautiful.]

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[She shakes her head, pushing her hair back behind her ears.]

No, it's super late and I'm forcing you to go to bed late, so I'll be up at 4:30, which is....I have no idea how far from now...but I'm not going to make you late.

[David chuckles sleepily.]

You can't make me do anything Cat. [Except she can.] I do these things because I want too.

Even if the end result is my mother calling me an idiot.

[He reaches forward and brushes her thigh while petting one of the dogs across her lap.] You should head to bed. Don't worry about these guys, they'll fall asleep instantly after you get up.

[Her breath caught in her throat at his touch but she pushed the feeling away with a swallow, nodding.]

O-okay. [And she smiled before nudging Steve to move. She didn't want to leave. She was enjoying their talk, to spite being exhausted, and just enjoying spending time with him. It was time for reality to sink back in, though, which she had the sneaking suspicion would happen even more dramatically tomorrow, when she made her phone all.]

Good night, David. I'll see you in the morning.

Good night Cat.

[She smiles at her as she raises to stand.]

I'll see you in the morning.

[He wishes she'd never leave. He can fall into her scent, lose himself to the sweet hypnotic world that she promises. As she raises to leave he knows that the scent will never leave him, no matter how hard he tries he'll always belong to her.]

Oh and, sweet dreams.

[He flashes her another smile before lightly placing a hand on Steve.]

[She smiles as the rises from the sofa, heading toward the door before turning back.]

You too, you know, if we sleep long enough to have dreams. [She giggles and runs a hand back through her hair.] I had a good time tonight, David. You're...really easy to talk to. [She raises a hand in an awkward wave and exits the room, wondering where the butterflies in her stomach came from. She almost wishes she'd just stayed in the room with him, but the sofa was small and that would have been weird...right? Right.

She heads back to the room she's sharing with Freya, the house quiet. What time was it, anyway? She slipped in quietly, or at least what she thought was quietly, trying hard not to wake Freya.]

[David gives Cat a sleepy wave, watching as she steps from his room. Steve goes to the door and closes it, already knowing that David's mother prefers the door to remain closed. David stretches out on the couch, noting the scent lingering around him: on the couch, on Steve, it won't leave him alone and it won't let him sleep.

He just stares at the ceiling wondering if he'd ever sleep again.]

[Freya is asleep with the dictionary laying on her chest. She'd fallen asleep a few hours ago, waiting for Cat to return. Her eyes flutter open when she hears the doors close. She's a light sleeper considering the years she's slept in shady places.]

Cat? It's like 2 am... why didn't you just sleep in David's room?

[She blinks away the sleep, pushing her book to the end table.]

[She winces as she walks in, biting her lip.]

I woke you up, I'm sorry! I just...it would have been weird...

Yeah because talking until the am isn't weird. What did you guys talk about anyway?

[She's isn't surprised that Cat doesn't just make a move on David. Her family is slow for reasons that Freya's only recently learned due to Kevin. She supposed that it was a good sign that he talked to her but then he started to avoid her so she assumes it was his way of turning her away from him.

It takes a lot of effort to pull her thoughts away from Kevin and back to Cat. She feels awful for letting her mind wander.]

Yeah, but sleeping with him would be weird, okay?

[She crawls into bed next to her, smiling.] Um, family, and Disney music, and what a ranger does. I asked him what he does for fun, and we talked about that. Just...a lot of stuff.

[She looks over to her friend.] And I need to get up really early to go into town with him, so I can make a phone call...

[Freya turns over to face Cat, her lips tugging into an unashamed grin.]

Sounds like he really likes you and you really like him. [A soft giggle escapes her lips, mindful of those sleeping in the house.]

Wait... you mean to call Toby? You talked to him yesterday didn't you?

[She looks a little confused, clearly not yet understanding how protective Toby was.]

[She grins like a fool and ducks her head.]

I...do, Freya. I really like him.

[And she nods.]

Yeah, I did. He'll be worried, though. I told him I'd call when we got here.

That's good. You deserve someone nice.

[Freya just laughs, shaking her head. She'd wanted to show Cat the world. She hadn't meant for Cat to fall for her cousin.]

Toby will be fine and we did just get here. What time are we getting up in the morning?

[She smiles again.]

He is really nice.

[And she bites her lip nervously.]

He said he leaves at five...I feel so bad. I kept him up all night...

[Freya just makes a disgruntled sound. Clearly, she doesn't want to get up that early but she will for Cat.]

I'm sure he doesn't mind. Ugh... 5... I'm going to sleep then and you should too. We have like 3 hours of sleep left.

[She lays down, nodding.]

At least you got some sleep.

[Not that she seems to mind.]

Yeah and you should get sleep.

[Freya has her eyes close, her lips tugging in a smile.]

Or are you going to think about David all night.

[She grins, knowing that she looks like a fool, and she pulls her pillow over her head to hide her face, which effectively muffles her words, but they're still easy to make out.]

...maybe...

I hope you can get some sleep [Freya is already drifting off.]

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