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It really did seem to make her feel better as her grin widened.
“It does, a little, but I’d like to be the judge of that.”
Fireworks went off in my chest.
I’d cook her every goddamn meal that ever existed if she asked.
“Deal.” I swallowed and quickly tore my stare away from hers before I decided to do something stupid like try to kiss her again.
Taking my fork, I decided to finally dive in and take my first bite of what Doe made me. With a mixture of noodles and sauce wrapped around the tines, I brought it up to my mouth and closed my lips around it.
“Sooo?” Doe asked nervously as I began to chew.
I didn’t want her to sweat it out, so I nodded on a smirk.
“It’s good, Doe. But I already knew it would be.”
Her face broke out in the deepest shade of red.
Fucking adorable.
“Oh, well, thank you. I’m glad you like it.”
For the remainder of the time we ate, we had done it in silence. It felt nice having someone to eat with for once, even if there were no words exchanged.
They weren’t needed anyway.
Once we were finished, Wren and I argued about the dishes. She wanted to wash them, but I told her to wait until tomorrow so I could do them, but of course she didn’t listen.
She took it upon herself to clean the rest of the kitchen as well and when she was finally done, I met her at the counter where I was holding a pair of sweats and a T-shirt.
“Thought you might want to sleep in something more comfortable.” I lifted the clothes in her direction. I wasn’t sure what she would like, so I chose my softest shirt and pants that I had.
Her tired stare landed on the clothes in my hand and for a second, she looked shocked by the gesture.
I guess I didn’t blame her. When was the last time I offered anyone anything? Not in a long damn time.
“Thank you.” She timidly reached her hand out and grabbed them. For a reason unknown to me, my chest began to fill with pride knowing she didn’t decline my offer to wear my clothes.
As if this was a step toward something more.
“I’m… I’m just going to get changed really quick.” She dipped her head down, and ran off toward the bathroom.
Fuck.
Did I do something wrong?
Placing a palm on the counter, I leaned most of my weight down onto it and let out a rush of air that had been building up in my chest.
What the hell was I doing?
I had no idea anymore. Lines were starting to blur and the only thought that plagued my mind was getting Doe into my bed. Claiming her, holding her, everything that I shouldn’t want, I wanted more than my next breath.
Still feeling her energy throughout the kitchen, I escaped into the living room where I wouldn’t feel so possessed by her.
So feral.
It didn’t help much, because the second I sat down onto the couch, she came out from the bathroom dressed in my clothes that swallowed her tiny frame.
