♥ love me like a love song [adam] ●

[Avery Tennet]

What a rough day. The same exact boys, over and over, just wouldn't get a hint. Always running around the classroom and tossing things around like it was some playground. Of course she had experienced these types of problems while substituting and such---but geez, these boys just wouldn't give in. No matter how long she made them sit on the bench while their classmates played outside. It was like they were purposely screwing with her. They were always faking illness, by holding their stomach and moping around the classroom like zombies until she finally said, "Go to the nurse." Or they would come in morning after morning with a bag of shredded paper, and a note that explained why their homework was completely ruined. "My dog got a hold of it," or "I left my backpack open and it fell out." Excuses, excuses. She couldn't stand them. All the other students were amazing---they listened to her, they did their work without any trouble at all. But that little cliché of boys. Oh she couldn't explain how much she hated their little screw-ups that were exactly meant to piss her off. Did every teacher have this kind of problem? Or had she ended up unlucky? Ah, it wasn't even worth thinking about. At least 80% of her students were appropriate and cooperative. Driving home and listening to music...it was relaxing for the most part. Except she had a crap ton of papers to grade throughout the weekend. And to think, as an elementary teacher, she would have less work to do than usual. Not at all, not at all. It was like being a middle school teacher. But becoming a 5th grade teacher wasn't exactly her choice. She had foolishly refused to say anything about wanting a certain class...and so here she was now. Avery allowed a gentle groan to leave her lips as the closest light suddenly became orange yet again. She stopped, threw her head back against the seat, and shut her eyes for a moment. "I'm so ready to collapse against that soft bed...and curl up in those sheets. Sleep, sleep, sleep..." She relaxed a hand against her hat, in which was sitting nicely on the center console beside her. With her eyes still closed, she began to run her fingers along the edges, while absorbing the familiar texture of the material in her mind. When suddenly, a loud, rushed beep rang out and reached her ears instantly. The girl jerked forward and opened her eyes wide, before immediately pushing on forward through the light. Almost home. Maybe if Adam was already there, she could talk to him a little before passing out on the bed. Something like that...but the one thing on her mind now was getting the hell home. No doing any work tonight---she'd get it done tomorrow maybe. If she was awake. She might be asleep all day tomorrow. Haha, No, not a chance. She needed to work. She'd look like a total idiot if she went back with absolutely nothing give to the students, or the administration. Oh, well, she was home anyways. Avery grabbed her bag and her large pile of papers, before yanking the keys away from the ignition and hobbling out of the car like some drunkie. It was a little late. It was a bit cold, too. And she felt like some newborn fawn. She sighed and lazily tossed her hat onto her head, before entering the building and tiredly making her way up to her and Adam's apartment. "Homeee..." She would groan as she pushed her way through the large door. Carefully, the girl would rest her bag onto the counter of their tiny kitchen, while sliding the pile of paperwork beside it. Then, she would pry her shoes away from her feet and set them neatly near the door. She didn't know if Adam was home or not...he could of stayed at work a little later than usual. Either way, whether he was there or not, she called to him like some baby animal crying out to it's mother. "Adaammmm...!" With that, she made her way into their room, collapsing over the side of the bed and groaning as her hat flew off her head. She wasn't even completely stretched out onto the bed. Half of her body was hanging over the edge, while the rest relaxed on the bedside. It was a little funny looking. But she was tired. And she wanted to wait for Adam. In a way, she was also to lazy to push herself up all the way. ooc. LOL. avery, you whale.

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[Adam Rhoades]

The door opened and he noticed his girlfriend coming into the apartment of theirs. His golden amber orbs simply traveled with her as she trekked on by him without even noticing him standing in the kitchen with an apron on. He didn't even get a chance to say hello before she had already gone by and his mouth was full of a bite of an apple. He had left early on time today and had enough time to stop at the supermarket and grab a few things on his merry way home from the police station.

The job had already been filled with just a normal standard day at the police station. He had been on paper work duty for the past two days as a hazing for the newbie. It wasn't like he wasn't willing to do the work but just a slight bit boring in his view. So getting out on time was a prayer answered really for him. He had seen how Avery had been coming home worn out and slightly a mess more so now than before. He wanted to prepare a dinner for her so she could just eat and do what she needed to do to unwind. He had purchased a variety of groceries to try a few new things tonight. The menu this evening was grilled chicken breast that was properly seasoned with lemon pepper, minced garlic and a dash of salt. It was still being grilled while she had just entered. He had also managed to pick up a few sides for the evening as well. A Caesar salad with ripe cherry tomatoes, scalloped potatoes, and a some homemade garlic bread he prepared for them. And then there was the finale, desert. A round strawberry swirled cheesecake was sitting there topped with fresh strawberries. He had to store buy that since he hadn't a clue on where to start to make a cheesecake so he opted to go buy one instead.

He blinked a few more times as he managed to walk over to the doorway of where his love was occupying. His mouth was closed as he chewed on his red delicious apple and placed his body frame against the door frame watching her lazily lay in bed. Another rough day for her... He thought. He swallowed the contents of what was in his mouth and knocked on the door while smiling now." You know my love," He would start speaking in a soft tone as to not startle her."I was standing right in the kitchen when you walked right on by. " He would give a slight chuckle as he turned to the little mini fridge they had purchased and pulled out a bottle of wine. Two glasses were simply chilled inside as he poured a glass of pinot grigio. He slowly walked over to her and set the glass on the end table where she was closest to. " Rough day, sweetie?" He would frown slightly at her.

He had already changed into his casual clothing instead of that suit and tie he had to wear to work until he was cleared for undercover status. His usual rocker wear always made it clear that he didn't wanna be noticed as a detective. Great cover up look if one didn't know who he was. " Dinner is almost done. Why not get changed, drink a little wine, and just unwind a bit with me?" He offered a pearly white smile to her now." You can tell me about your day.." He would stand up and realizing that his food was still cooking on the grill. It wouldn't burn but he didn't wanna overcook it where it didn't have any tender and juice left either." That way, you can relieve some of that stress and hang out." He would nod as he turned and exited the bedroom.

Right hand would grab the tongs and flip the chicken over and he would bask in his glory. The chicken still remained moist and tender with slight char marks on both sides. This was going to be a great dinner if he could help it. But that was only if she could stay awake long enough to enjoy their dinner together too. " When we're done eating, you can do what you want and get a nice hot bath if you'd like!" He would shout back to her hoping she didn't fall asleep on the bed like that. It'd be hell to try to get her in her pajamas when she was that tired. He'd have to talk to the principal or the school board about this. She was starting to come home like this every day and he wasn't willing to allow her to remain like this forever. They both worked too hard in their lives to struggle now.

@ 803 words- Avery Tennet - <3 love you like a love song 4 real

(coffee) ELLIE @ GANGNAM STYLE

[Avery Tennet]

So tired, she hadn't even noticed him standing in the kitchen. How long would this go on? Every night now, unless it was a weekend, she would come home exhausted. And all she thought about was, "Sleep." Nothing else...not even Adam, sometimes. It really annoyed her. Only on weekends would she have that precious time to spend with her boyfriend. But again, Adam had approached this situation gently and kindly. Thank god for that. She wouldn't know what to do if she ever had someone who would complain of her absence, instead of comforting her. Though considering she refused to move, she hadn't noticed him at the door until he knocked. It was practically the same repeated mistake. The girl turned her head and rested her tired eyes onto him while noticing the apron wrapped casually around his torso. She forced a weak smile. But then, a gentle sigh escaped her lips as he spoke. "I was standing right in the kitchen when you walked right on by." Avery stuffed her face into the sheets of their bed and shook her head. She really hated this...this exhaustion. If only she could be her normal self around him. Adam settled a glass of wine onto their nightstand, threw out a few comforting statements and suggestions, then left. Wine. She needed that. She needed to relax. Avery huffed and sat up, grabbing the glass shakily and taking a light sip. Then, she stood and began to change into her night gown. It was then that she noticed there was a mouthwatering smell wafting through the apartment. She recalled him saying, "Dinner is almost done," so he must've been making something good. Hopefully she'd be relaxed enough to enjoy it instead of wolfing it down and rushing to bed. Finally, after taking another few sips of her wine, she stumbled out of their room and dragged herself over to the kitchen table. "Whatever you are making...smells really good." She said simply, while at the same time pulling a chair out and sitting down. It really did smell good. And considering the only thing she had today was a salad for lunch, she was pretty hungry. Avery crossed her arms across the table and rested her chin onto her hands. It was a position that some of the kids had in class...usually while she was doing social studies with them. Whenever they did it, they'd fall asleep, and she would be forced to embarrass them by announcing to the class that they were asleep. But now...she knew exactly how they felt. She grunted and shook her head instantly, before sitting up and leaning back. Falling asleep... "I'd probably feel better if I took a relaxing bath before going to bed." She attempted to take her mind off of sleeping, as she brought his suggestion up into her head. The, "You can take a hot bath," one. It sounded nice...but huddling beneath her sheets and sleeping was also nice. Ugh. All these decisions. And all the work she needed to do tomorrow...she really wasn't looking forward to it. Her eyes drifted over to the stack of work she needed to do, before she turned back to Adam. Damn. ooc. a bit sloppy! hope you like it anyways. ♥

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[Adam Rhoades]

He had noticed how she was feeling everyday since the start of her job at the school. There was no way he couldn't notice the lack of energy that she should of possessed. He was busy plating up her food with the dinner he had prepared for her and spoke to her as she sat down."Thanks. I'm hoping a healthy and filling meal will help restore some of your energy and help you get some motivation." He would smile as he placed her plate and a bowl of salad in front of her. He placed her silverware in front of her as well so she could get started without him. Even if she did start earlier than he, he would finish first and she'd probably be still trying to finish the chicken breast."Maybe a massage or something to get things going." He pondered a moment as he continued to plate food."I'm gonna try to keep you awake tonight for a bit longer." He would grin a bit and place his own plate setting with silverware included by his seat.

He sat down now in front of her and stared at Avery trying to gain some sort of gauge as to what she was feeling. The obvious signs pointed at the fact she needed sleep for the most part but she seemed to struggle a bit internally with some other emotion or mental battle. Being together for this long as a couple allowed him to read her for the most part and she could do the same with him."You don't have to keep doing this.. there may be another option out there or a position for you to go to if you look." He was trying his best into getting her out of her predicament. He hated the fact that it had come down to a mere few options of her own work life. It had been her dream to become a teacher of sorts. It was everything to her when she first started. Now it had become a nightmare for them. He didn't want her to lose her dream about working with children and educating them. 

A slight sigh escaped his lips as he began cutting his food up into smaller portions and picked at the scalloped potatoes. He was silent for the most part in the beginning of their meal. It wasn't that he was disinterested in her life but more like he didn't want to drill questions about what had happened today to make her feel glum for the past couple weeks. Was it weeks? He couldn't exactly remember but it had been awhile now. He started chewing on his food and stared at his love. After he swallowed, he would speak to her in a light tone."Tell me about your day.. Or what do you wanna do other than sleep tonight.." He was hoping that she could shed some light on what they could do to be more aware of their relationship. 

Their relationship was still strong but it was in a different direction for the most part. It was their duty to get it back into the right direction of where they wanted it to go." If you do.. I promise to give you a surprise gift later." He would smile slightly as he would continue munching on his food. His eyes would drift back up to her wondering what was going through that beautiful mind of hers. He knew he just had to be there and support her for the rest of their lives. 

@ 594 words- Avery Tennet - <3 Being sick is terrible. I hope you are okay with it

(coffee) ELLIE @ GANGNAM STYLE