Stan's Apartment

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:01 pm

"Ugh" Amanda said, shuddering as the weather report came on "I can't believe its getting this cold this early."

by **Stan Bowen** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:20 pm

"Hmm.. it is. Do you have enough warm clothes?"

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:53 pm

"I thought I did." Amanda replied "I might have to get a few more things, at least for teaching in."

by **Stan Bowen** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:59 pm

Well, let me know when you want to head out.. I need to pick up some stuff I forgot back in New York. Maybe after the museum trip?"

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:07 pm

"So you can cook and you don't mind going clothes shopping." Amanda said, smiling at him "I could definately get used to this."

by **Stan Bowen** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:18 pm

Stan smiled.

"You are in for a treat. I also clean occasionally."

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:26 pm

"Do you do windows?" Amanda asked, teasingly

by **Stan Bowen** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:37 pm

"Only on special occasions. I need a ladder now since stopping the whole flying thing," he said, smiling.

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:39 pm

"Why did you give up flying?" Amanda asked curiously

by **Stan Bowen** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:50 pm

"Sunday, well, it was the first time i'd shifted in years. Pretty much since, well... the attack."

Stan got a sad look in his eyes.. the death of his wife was no big secret, but he still rarely talked about it.

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:51 pm

"Oh" Amanda said softly "I didn't know. I knew that you'd retired, but not that you'd....given that up."

by **Stan Bowen** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:54 pm

Stan nodded, slowly.

"I just, well, lost all desire to do anything like it again. It takes a lot to shift, and it just didn't seem worth it at all afterwards."

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:56 pm

Amanda nodded "Its only natural to get depressed after something like that. But to give up something so fundamental..." she sighed "You must have loved her very much."

by **Stan Bowen** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:00 am

Stan glanced at the family beach portrait as he hesitantly nodded again.

"I did. And I'm sorry for dumping all of this on you.. You don't deserve it."

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:15 pm

"Its ok." Amanda said gently "Being in a relationship with someone means taking the good with the bad."

by **Stan Bowen** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:23 pm

"And I want you to know I'm committed. To us. I can't forget the past, but it's time to move on to the present."

Stan smiled, holding her hand gently.

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:27 pm

Amanda smiled softly "Thanks...that means a lot. I....don't want this to be something casual. I don't want to rush into anything but....I'm glad that you're open to the possiblity of this being something serious, if that is what we decide we want. Because...I'd like there to be an 'us'.."

by **Stan Bowen** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:38 pm

"Amanda, you are so special. And if we do decide on a long relationship, I think we'd be very happy together."

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:47 pm

"I think so too." Amanda said quietly "So, lets get to know each other, and see where things go. Does that sound good?"

by **Stan Bowen** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:06 pm

Stan nodded, pausing a moment before turning back to the telly.

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:17 pm

Amanda settled in beside him, resting her head on his shoulder. See, he's into me.

Or so he says.

Come on. Thats weak.

Ok, ok, he doesn't want a fling. That doesn't mean it'll work out.

Nothing is ever certain. So shut up and let me enjoy this.

by **Stan Bowen** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:46 pm

Stan, likewise, was having lingering doubts as he pulled a warm throw blanket over the two of them.

This age difference.. This is a mistake.

She wants this to last just as much as you do. She's not running off to a grad student. Quiet down.

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:51 pm

"Mmmmm" Amanda said, snuggling next to him "This is nice, but I'm starting to get sleepy."

by **Stan Bowen** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:56 pm

Stan turned her way, smiling.

"Already? But it's still early."

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:14 pm

"It is, but I've had a stressful few days." Amanda replied "And I'm not much of a night owl."

by **Stan Bowen** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:21 pm

"Well.. Would you care to spend the night?"

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:26 pm

"Yeah" Amanda said, only sounding a little bit nervous "I'd like that."

by **Stan Bowen** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:28 pm

Stan smiled, giving her a quick kiss.

"Of course, going to bed means getting up from this warm blanket.."

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:32 pm

"Well, maybe we can stay here for a few more minutes." Amanda said, giving him a little peck of her own.

by **Stan Bowen** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:39 pm

Stan enjoyed the cosiness for a few more minutes before reluctantly moving out from underneath the blanket, and taking the cold tea remains back into the kitchen.

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:47 pm

"Do you have a T-shirt I can borrow?" Amanda asked as she folded up the blanket.

by **Stan Bowen** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:07 pm

"Lets see.."

Stan went into the bedroom, coming out a few minutes later with a folded shirt.

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:37 pm

Thanks" Amanda said as she took the shirt, giggling a little when she saw where it was from "I'm not sure, but I think that wearing this might be be disloyal." she said, heading to the bathroom to change.

by **Stan Bowen** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:46 pm

"I haven't stopped by the campus store yet... It'll be a little while longer before I can burn my old shirts." Stan joked, cleaning up the kitchen and turning of the lights.

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:19 pm

"Nothing wrong with keeping a few ratty old shirts around in case you decide to have a overnight guest." Amanda said, turning back the covers.

by **Stan Bowen** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:25 pm

"Hey! my shirts aren't ratty! THey're experienced!"

Smiling, Stan headed to the bathroom himself.

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:27 pm

Amanda chuckled "I thought you were going to say this was your Sunday shirt, because its holy." she said as she climbed into the bed.

by **Stan Bowen** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:42 pm

"Oh, please. You won't hear my really corny jokes for a few weeks, yet."

Shutting off the lights, he climbed into bed, resting against Amanda's form.

"You do wear that shirt better than I ever did, though." He said, stroking her hair.

by **Amanda Weinrich** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:44 pm

"Flatterer." Amanda said teasingly as she settled in against him.

by **Stan Bowen** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:47 pm

"Guilty as charged."

Smiling in the dark, Stan draped his arms over her back.

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