[She snorts, turning towards her closet to go grab a pyjama.]
Just checking in case you kick in your sleep.
[Heading to the bathroom, it's not long before Kate comes back in an oversized t-shirt and barely visible shorts, climbing on the bed and onto the spot next to him.]
[Now waking up in a cold sweat due to nightmares? That's a different story, but he doesn't mention that to her. Usually the people he shares a bed with don't notice and when she exits the bathroom in her pj's he can't help but give her a look over.]
[She reassures him before slipping off the bed again. As Kate goes downstairs to get his glass, Lucky heads upstairs and joins him, curling next to Alfred and resting his head on his legs.
Kate returns, handing him the glass.]
Do you need another blanket or pillow? Painkillers? Privacy now that someone else stole my spot?
[It's been a while since he's shared a bed with someone he wasn't sleeping with and in a way it's almost more intimate than if they were naked and fucking, having her cuddle up against him like they're an old married couple watching TV before bed. It reminds him of his own parents and of what could have been if Esme had lived and before he can stop himself he leans his head against hers as they watch the film. His heart beating hard in his chest as a lump forms in his throat.]
[Kate's quite relaxed. Confident that whatever Alfred wants, she is not part of it. Not in the way she had hoped. And so she soon scoots even closer, wrapping an arm around his chest and laughing quietly at some of the ridiculous scenes on the screen.]
[It's hard to resist her warmth so when she snuggles even closer he allows it, slouching down a little further and enjoying her comforting weight on his chest.]
I was about to say that, but I thought you wouldn't agree! I'm so ordering a flame thrower tomorrow! [She jokes before settling back down against his side, now more obviously pressing up against him.]
Yeah. But what's the point of being the boss if you can't cancel stuff, right?
See? [Again, not noticing, she smacks his chest in her excitement.] That's exactly what I mean. Besides, I shouldn't really leave you on your own. What if you need another glass of water?
Sorry. [She smiles, sounding more calm but still truly apologetic. Again, Kate settles down by his side, now properlu cuddling Alfred.] That came out without thinking.
But, hey! You're a real tough guy. And now you have even more reasons to take the day off tomorrow and spend it with me.
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I'm also sorry for dumping all this on you tonight.
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[Which is always cool in her books.]
Hey, you mind if I sleep here with you? The bed is pretty big anyway.
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[He says with a smile and pats the spot next to him.]
You don't have to ask permission to use it.
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Just checking in case you kick in your sleep.
[Heading to the bathroom, it's not long before Kate comes back in an oversized t-shirt and barely visible shorts, climbing on the bed and onto the spot next to him.]
Do you need anything?
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[Now waking up in a cold sweat due to nightmares? That's a different story, but he doesn't mention that to her. Usually the people he shares a bed with don't notice and when she exits the bathroom in her pj's he can't help but give her a look over.]
Can I be a bother and ask for a glass of water?
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[She reassures him before slipping off the bed again. As Kate goes downstairs to get his glass, Lucky heads upstairs and joins him, curling next to Alfred and resting his head on his legs.
Kate returns, handing him the glass.]
Do you need another blanket or pillow? Painkillers? Privacy now that someone else stole my spot?
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She's really quite sweet, isn't she?
[Lucky agrees of course, wagging his tail a little.]
No, I should be fine with just the water.
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[He probably does. After all, he's been shot and is clearly a little dizzy.
Climbing on the bed again, this time Kate gets under the covers.]
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[It will help take his mind off how weak he feels.]
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[reaching over at her night stand, Kate grabs the remote and turns the TV on.
She soon settles, finding a fun and classic action film. Kate scoots closer then, almost cuddling him as she rests her head on his shoulder again.]
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We should do it.
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Hrm? Do what?
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[It would be true bliss. Just resting together, watching things, letting Alfred rest and recover. Hanging together.
Before she knows it, she's getting so comfortable against his that she finds herself nuzzling his chest.]
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[He muses, nodding towards the film which is turning out to be very ridiculous.]
You have a lot planned for tomorrow?
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I was about to say that, but I thought you wouldn't agree! I'm so ordering a flame thrower tomorrow! [She jokes before settling back down against his side, now more obviously pressing up against him.]
Yeah. But what's the point of being the boss if you can't cancel stuff, right?
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I suppose that's a good point, and you haven't really taken a day off since you've been here have you?
[Plus it would be nice to have someone to talk to tomorrow while he heals up.]
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Shit, I'm so, so sorry, Alfred! Are you okay? Please tell me you're okay!
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But, hey! You're a real tough guy. And now you have even more reasons to take the day off tomorrow and spend it with me.
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[He's teasing of course.]
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[She holds her finger up.]
Besides, I'm pretty sure I've been treating you pretty nice all things considered.
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