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𝙎𝙄𝙓 𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙏𝙃𝙎 𝘼𝙂𝙊
𝙗𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙮 𝙢𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 - 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖

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A week or so had passed since I initially talked to Colton and we had talked about a few things mainly us driving to Colorado to see my family.

Of course, now that the day had come he was running late to pick me, Sky, and Max up. Plus, we had to drop my car off at his house before we left.

Finally getting irritated to the fullest I called him for the third time wondering what his excuse would be this time.

"Where are you?!" I asked

"I'm walking down the hall now I-" He began to say before I hung up the phone before I listened to him any longer

I then opened the door and slid the door stopper in place so he could come in before finally putting the leashes on Sky and Max.

"Hey, Dinah." He then said with a small smile causing me to notice the flowers in his hand and roll my eyes as I turned to grab my purse as he began to pet Sky and Max after closing the door

I had become in a matter of seconds completely aggravated by his presence and the fact I was about to spend almost 16 hours in a car with him.

"I knew I should've just got the damn plane ticket..." I muttered lowly as I placed my hand on my head

"Why so sassy?" He asked causing me to chuckle sarcastically as I ignored him

Colton then walked over to me and tried to hand me the flowers causing me to push his hand away.

"I don't want your flowers, Colton!" I said causing him to nod and place them on the nearby table

"All I wanted was to be on my way to see my family so I wouldn't have to sit in a car longer than I had to with you!" I snapped before pushing him causing him to take a step back

"I had a therapy appointment today. Baby, you knew this, so what's really going on with you?!" He asked softly

"You! It's always something with you! But, hey, if it's not any senseless bullshit with you I wouldn't recognize you." I chastised him while looking him in his hurt eyes

"Well, I'm sorry, Dinah. I didn't mean to be late, I just wanted to pick you up something I thought you'd like...and- I'm sorry. I'll meet you at home and then we can leave." He stammered before picking up my things and grabbing both of the leashes and beginning to walk out of my room with the dogs

I then took a deep breath and looked at the orchids he had left on my table noticing the wilt slowly forming in one of the flowers.

'Jesus please help me get over the rain, heartache, and pain' I then thought to myself as I took a deep breath

Trying to push on had become so hard even with it being evident he was trying.

I just couldn't fully shake everything he had put me through.

I had made myself believe that I hated him for so long...I guess it was actually starting to change my attitude toward him. But, when he put me on the spot and told me he would go through with the divorce if that was something I truly wanted to do I couldn't do it.

My Mom always told me when I was younger 'Jesus would never make it rain without bringing out a rainbow after in return' This must've been the types of hardships she was alluding to.

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The car ride had been completely silent between me and Colton since we had left San Diego with the only noise being the light music I had played and the movements of Sky and Max moving every now and then.

I had spent most of my time in a deep gaze eyeing the things in the scenery beyond the window.

The last time we were stuck in a car this long he was driving from Texas to California and it was a lot more alive than it was now.

We were so happy. Just married. Singing every old jam my playlist had to offer. And when his hand wasn't on my thigh it was intertwined with his.

Sometimes I truly missed when I was in the dark about his past. I missed when his smile was the only thing I needed in this world. I missed talking to him about absolutely nothing until I fell asleep in his arms feeling more than safe.

𝙎𝙄𝙓 𝙔𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙎 𝘼𝙂𝙊

Hearing the thunder boom outside immediately led me to feel anxious as I tried to bury myself deeper into the sheets of Andrews' bed.

Though, usually where I resided throughout the world depending on my stationing or deployment it rarely stormed like this and when it did all it did was remind me of the bunker I was trapped in a few years back.

The loud noises were never a problem for me it was just the storming that would always trigger me.

Jolting at another loud crackle I began breathing heavily.

"You okay?" I heard Colton ask in his stupid little sexy sleepy voice

The man was fine as hell on his own but his voice and the fact he didn't like to sleep in a shirt just added to it and made my soul feel like it was on fire.

Honestly, one night I pulled the blanket off of him just so we could argue about it and I could hear more of his voice; but after a few times of acting like I was tossing and pulling the blanket away in my sleep he just got up, didn't say a word and got another blanket causing me to fail miserably.

But, now and then we'd watch a movie and when he'd fall asleep I would wake him up and he'd talk to me for a bit about the movie before falling back asleep.

And I thought that was really cute along with the fact he'd act like he didn't.

"Yeah, I just don't like thunder," I said before hearing another light rumble

"You're a licensed killer and thunder is the one thing that actually freaks you out?" He asked raspily as I began fiddling with my necklace

"It reminds me of my first deployment..." I replied shallowly knowing he already knew the rest

Another loud crash then caused me to jolt slightly leaving me to turn over on my side in hopes it'd be over soon before I felt Andrews move over in bed and wrap his muscular arm around me.

"It's okay." He comforted lowly as he also entwined his hand into mine

I almost immediately froze in place from his act of affection even though I instantly felt protected feeling his warm defined body against my backside.

"Your hair smells really good." He then said causing me to laugh lowly

"Thank you," I replied while staring into the darkness that was slightly illuminated by the open blinds

The thunder, rain, and lightning continued but all I could seem to think about now was laying in Colton's arms or how every time the thunder would roll how he'd gently squeeze my hand reassuringly.

After a few minutes lying here, I turned over to face him causing him to sit up slightly and say lowly, "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, just lay down..." I replied softly as he followed my direction and laid back down causing me to lay on his bare chest and rest my leg over his thigh

Colton then wrapped his arm back around my body just as I began to fiddle with his dog tags in immense relaxation as I began to feel my eyes grow heavy.

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I finally turned to look at my husband seeing he was focused entirely on the road ahead. I then turned and looked at Max and Sky who were fast asleep in the back before beginning to gaze at him once again.

I then looked at his hand that rested on the armrest and bit the inside of my cheek nervously.

'Just keep holding on' I heard my Mom's words flutter through my mind

Gently reaching over I gently grabbed his hand to hold as I began looking out the window again.

A/N: Well, Dinah's a little snappy as well as reminiscent. What are you guys thinking about the surprise visit to her parents? Also, what about the past little flashback I threw in? Remember to vote, comment, share, add to your library, and follow me!! Love yaaa🖤🖤🖤