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“Today was the second-best day of my life,” I murmured as he covered me with a blanket.
Bazooka chuckled. “You’re a loony, Luz.”
“Nah,” I said, yawning. “You like me.”
“I do. Don’t fuck it up.”
“I won’t.”
It sounded unlikely, but I decided to give it a try.
Chapter 7
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Bazooka
“Morning,kochanie.”
I raised my head, still half-asleep, only to see Luz crossing the room with a blanket wrapped around him.
“Morning,” I murmured, rubbing my eyes. “Is everything okay?”
“I was cold. How long before we have to leave?”
“What time is it?”
“Six.”
“An hour, then.”
We agreed that Luz would come to the precinct today so Patricia could finish the sketches. I suggested inviting her here to save Luz the journey, but he said he needed a change of scenery.
“I’ll just sit here until we have to go,” Luz said, yawning. “It’s warmer here.”
I hummed sleepily, closing my eyes because I hadn’t gotten much sleep last night. I was going through some files, and lost track of time.
“In fact, I’ll lie down,” he murmured, lying down next to me. “Aren’t you cold?”
“Mm-mm,” I hummed. “Be quiet.”
After a short nap, I woke up just as the alarm clock went off. I untangled Luz from my body because his limbs were all over me and headed to the kitchen to make us some coffee. After we both showered and changed, we left for the station.
Along the way, I bought us doughnuts because Luz said he was hungry. He insisted on feeding them to me because, “I don’twant to die in a car crash before we have a chance to fuck, Baz”. I almost choked, only to have him pat my back as if I were a toddler first eating solids. The rest of the drive went smoothly, unlike our arrival, which raised a few eyebrows.
Adam looked too amused for my liking.
“Well, isn’t it the gruesome twosome?” he said, smirking. “Or should I say one-some? No offense, Luz, but you look like shit.”
Luz scowled at him, limping slightly as I led him to the unoccupied desk.
“By the way, lovebirds,” Adam added, because he couldn’t keep his mouth shut. “How is family life?”
“Will you knock it off?” I snapped, glaring at him. “Give him a fucking break. He’s in pain.”
Adam raised his arms in defense, cocking his eyebrows as if I’d surprised him somehow. Patricia looked surprised, too, but also glad to see me.
“Hey, Levi,” she said with a wide smile. “How was your day off?”
