Revolution

[Daz]

I shrug, ".. Yes." I tell her, as if it were obvious.

"Are you sure?.. I suppose there are some blankets around, I don't know if it's big enough for you though. I don't want you to hurt your back."

[Lauren]

"Those poor children," I sigh, "They haven't done anything wrong," I pull my knees up underneath me, not realise one of my legs is showing bare. I hug my mug of cocoa to me. "I wish we didn't have to do this to them,"

"I'll be fine, don't worry about me," I turn around with a smile, then realise she might still be dressing. "Pardon," I mumble, embarressed, covering my eyes with one hand and quickly turning around to face the wall again.

[Daz]

I stare at her leg and then back to her, without much to say on the matter. I rather wish she'd go to bed so that I could have some peace.

I smile a little, because I'd already finished.. "No, it's okay."

[Lauren]

I notice how his eyes had moved down to my leg and realise it was bare. I quickly pull my gown around it, embarressed, and not at all in the mood to try anything with him.
"I think I shall retire to my room," I say quietly, placing my cup down on the small side table.
I walk over to Edward and place my hands on his chest lightly. "I'm sorry about the way I acted today," I say genuinely, looking down. "I feel very stressed, although that is no excuse for what I said, and for slapping you and kicking you ... I hope you can forgive me," I feel worn out suddenly, the days events taking their toll. I stand on my toes and place a kiss on the corner of his lips, before wrapping my gown tightly around myself and going into my room.

I turn around and smile at my wife. I walk over to her and take her in my arms. "It's been a long day for us all, you should get some rest now," I say gently.

[Daz]

I look up at her, closely. Still with a slight frown on my forehead, without much to say. I watch her walk off to her own room, my gaze following each step. If she wants me to take her I don't know why I don't take advantage of it. But it all seems a lot of effort. I haven't slept beside her in god knows how many years now. Interesting though.

I nod, "If it gets too uncomfortable then do wake me. I'll swap with you." I tell him.

[Lauren]

I lay my gown out over the bed and climb under the covers, pulling my knees up under my chin. I feel confused and lost. I feel like I will not be able to sleep anyway, because my mind has too much to think about. But after only a few minutes tossing and turning I slip into a light sleep, filled with the sounds of children screaming in pain and helplessness.

"Of course," I smile at her, even though I know I wont. What kind of a man would I be if I allowed my wife to sleep on the small uncomfortable sofa, while I took the bed? Besides, a mother needed to be near her children. That was her duty, not mine.

[Daz]

I give him a small kiss and then go to get into the bed, blowing out a candle by the bedside as I do.

It's much later into the night by the time I go to get ready to bed, and before I do I head into Katherine's room, to see wether she's asleep yet. And to see wether she stills wants me to lay with her.

[Lauren]

I go over to the sofa and sit down. I watch them sleep for a while before pulling my jacket over me and laying down to sleep.

I wake with more of a whimper than a scream. I reach over and put the oil lamp on for a soft glow and sit up in bed.
I gasp, seeing Edward hovering in the doorway. I quickly pull the sheets up over me.
"Edward!" I whisper, "What are you doing?"

[Daz]

I raise an eyebrow.. "Do you still want me to consumate with you?" I mumble, unsure what to actually say. I'm not romantic, to say the least.

[Lauren]

I raise an eyebrow, surprised at him but shake my head. "No ... I feel quite sick," I wrap my arms around my knees. "But would you please just ... sleep with me, I mean ..." I say, realising how that sounded. "Just hold me ... please,"