239/240 - Wednesday afternoon

[notcalledlizzie]

Despite having been raised in New England, Elizabeth didn't really like snow. It was fine for skiing, say, but she was quite happy staying inside in the warmth and watching the snow from her window.

One might accuse her of hiding, but she'd prefer to call it strategic concealment.


[[ooc: Open, although am slightly braindead from too many early mornings omg]]

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[janet_fraiser]

"If you don't want to talk about it, I'll start asking questions," said Janet.

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"Talk about what?"

[janet_fraiser]

"About the fact that the other Elizabeth and John are apparently together," said Janet.

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth flinched very slightly. "Why would I want to talk about that?" she asked, her voice controlled.

[janet_fraiser]

"Because I know how you feel about him," said Janet.

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"That's impressive, considering I'm not even sure how I feel about him," said Elizabeth.

[janet_fraiser]

"Fine, I'm making assumptions based on what you've said and how I've behaved in the past with...other people," said Janet. "But if you're going to say you're not affected by what you heard, frankly, honey, I wouldn't believe it."

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth sighed, rubbing her hand across her face. "Of course I'm affected by what I heard," she said tiredly.

[janet_fraiser]

"Then talk to me," said Janet. "Please."

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"I.... I honestly don't know what to say," admitted Elizabeth, dropping her head down onto the bed.

[janet_fraiser]

"I'm sorry. I really am, honey," said Janet. She reached out tentatively to put a hand on Elizabeth's back. "This just doesn't seem very easy for you."

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth shifted towards Janet slightly. "It's not. But it is.I don't know what it is."

[janet_fraiser]

Janet stroked her fingertips lightly down Elizabeth's back. "All right," said Janet. "Do you know what it isn't?"

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"No," said Elizabeth unhelpfully, relaxing slightly under Janet's touch.

[janet_fraiser]

"What can you tell me," said Janet softly, her fingertips still gliding along Elizabeth's back as she shifted closer. "Anything?"

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth sighed. "I love you?" she suggested.

[janet_fraiser]

"I knew that," said Janet, chuckling. "I've never doubted it."

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

Elizabeth smiled slightly, turning around so that she was facing Janet. "Good."

[janet_fraiser]

"As if I could ever doubt how you feel about me," said Janet. She leaned forward and brushed a feather-light kiss across Elizabeth's mouth. "But if there's anyone who knows how complicated these sorts of things can get, it's me."

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"I know, honey," murmured Elizabeth, reaching out to loosely grasp Janet's hand.

[janet_fraiser]

"It's okay that it's complicated," said Janet, squeezing Elizabeth's hand. "It's worth it. I can promise you that."

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"Anything's worth it as long as I have you," said Elizabeth quietly.

[janet_fraiser]

"No pressure, though," said Janet lightly.

[notcalledlizzie.livejournal.com]

"No pressure," agreed Elizabeth.

[janet_fraiser]

"I'm the one putting pressure on myself. I know that," said Janet. She reached over and brushed Elizabeth's hair back. "It was nice that they called on your birthday."