Chapter 12-1. the elephant

"FEELING better about everything now?" Aiden tucked her hair behind her ear after they pulled away from each other. Marley fiddled her fingers in her lap. "Well, once we talk about everything I will..." Her boyfriend sighed. "I'm guessing your conversation with your roommate wasn't just a conversation?" Marley peeked up at him apprehensively. "How'd you know?" "Because you can't help yourself. You're a fixer, spitfire. And I love you for that. But..." "But..." Marley added, wrapping her arms around his neck, "I should stop coddling and babying my big, strong, capable boyfriend who can fight his own battles?" He leaned in with a cute little smirk, humming in agreement, "Yes. And until further notice you will be calling me your big, strong, capable boyfriend. Emphasis on the big-" Marley blushed a little, smacking his arm, "Aiden Matthews!" He laughed shortly and caught her wrists, hol