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[flippin_peachy]

[He looks at her for a moment, as if trying to judge if she really will let him cook and then smiles.]

All right, deal.

[pagekaren]

[Karen's face seems to be saying who, me? as he studies her. It's not a very convincing impression of someone that absolutely isn't planning to start cooking early. She still smiles when he agrees to the deal.]

Good. What's your favorite meal?

[flippin_peachy]

Don't take this the wrong way but I don't think you could make my favourite.

[pagekaren]

Oh yeah? I mean, I wouldn't be offended by that. I'm a good cook but there's always things that are outside someone's skill set. I still want to know what it is.

[flippin_peachy]

I'm sure you're a great cook but you're American so...

[He says with a little wink.]

It's shepherd's pie.

[pagekaren]

[Karen can't help but laugh a little at that wink, but then she gives him a considering look.]

Beef or lamb?

[flippin_peachy]

Both of course.

[pagekaren]

Oh, that's so doable.

[A beat.]

You can do the mashed potatoes, though. I hate peeling them.

[flippin_peachy]

Oh no, if we're doing shepherds pie then I'm making it for you. And I'll use my Mum's secret recipe.

[pagekaren]

Wait, how did this turn into you cooking for me?

[Karen gives him a suspicious look.]

Like I could resist a mum's secret recipe. Fine, but if that's what we're doing, then I'm making an apple pie. My mom used to make them for the diner.

[flippin_peachy]

Because I'm picky when it comes to shepherds pie, that and your injured.

[He says with a smile.]

Fair enough, I was always rubbish at baking.

[pagekaren]

This isn't going to slow me down.

[At all. Honestly, the more she thinks about it, the more she just wants to take the sling off already. Even though she knows it's for the best.]

It's a really good apple pie, too. We'll have a pie night.

[flippin_peachy]

It will if I make you promise to wear it the full amount of time the doctor told you to.

Sounds like a pretty perfect night to me.

[pagekaren]

You can't make me promise that, because I am going to break that promise, and then I'll feel guilty. It'll be a whole thing.

Me too.

[flippin_peachy]

What if I gave you puppy dog eyes?

[pagekaren]

I'll just feel more guilty when I'm taking this thing off in the morning.

[She studies his expression for a moment, trying not to grin.]

I do kind of want to see you try to pull the look off, though.

[flippin_peachy]

[He tilts his head down slightly, raising his brows and looking up into her eyes with his light grey ones. His lips curving slightly into a subtle pout.]

[pagekaren]

[There's a brief silence as she watches him with her lips pressed together. And then she lets out a snort of laughter.]

No, sorry, it's so good.

[Leaning in, she drops a quick kiss onto his lips.]

You have really lovely eyes. Did you practice that look in the mirror?

[flippin_peachy]

[He catches that kiss and manages to make it just a little longer, smiling at her after.]

Nah, just a natural born puppy dog I guess.
Woof woof.

[pagekaren]

[Karen smiles at the way he lets the kiss linger a bit, bringing her good hand around so she can run her fingers through his hair.]

You are a very good boy.

[flippin_peachy]

[That makes him laugh softly those puppy dog eyes turn mischievous.]

Well....not that good.
I can be quite naughty too.

[pagekaren]

Oh, believe me, I am well aware.

[There's just a glimmer of mirth in her eyes as she shifts her hand to the side of his face so she can run her thumb back along his cheekbone.]

You're going to charm my pants right off one of these days. I'm looking forward to it.

[flippin_peachy]

[He leans into her touch a little, enjoying how soft it is.]

As am I.

[But not tonight, not when she's loopy on pain medicine.]

[pagekaren]

[No, definitely not tonight. Not with the way her thoughts are getting away from her, loosening her tongue in a way that's more compulsive than normal. Or with the way the events of the night feel so distant that she can't help but laugh at every little thing.

Still, she enjoys the way his head tilts towards her hand, smiling as she lets her thumb stroke along his cheek again.]

I'm obviously not up for it tonight, but you can still stay over if you want.

[flippin_peachy]

I'll stay if you want me to but also understand if you prefer to be on your own.

[He fully understands how sometimes it's nice to have someone around to help and give comfort when you're in pain and other times you want to be free to be a mess on your own.]