She relaxed, her thumb brushing over his fingers slowly. "I like spending time with you." *** He gave it a taste before nodding. "Yeah, it is."
He watched their hands, frowning slightly. He looked up at her after a moment, though, his brow furrowed. "I like spending time with you too." * * * She grinned before getting to work.
She smiled, letting go of his hand and turning to go back to her work bench. "I'm going to finish that thing." *** He continued to lean on the counter, waiting for her patiently.
"And I'm going to make dinner," he said, returning to the pan. * * * She finally slid a pan into the oven, closing the door and turning to him. "There."
She nodded, going back and sitting down, picking up her tools again. "So what are you making?" *** He grinned. "Good job."
"It's not exciting, I know. But I think I can make it good." * * * "Actual food," she said, returning to the stuff she brought.
"Oh, definitely. I'm glad you remembered." * * * "I'm just going to cook some stuff up. Don't worry."
"Of course I did," she said warmly, bending over her work to tighten some screws. *** He nodded. "Okay. Thanks."
He laughed softly to himself but went quiet. After a couple of minutes, she would be able to smell what she was cooking. Parsley and carrot, maybe. * * * She grinned up at him. "For you? Anytime."
He finished and came over to her, bringing her a plate of sauteed vegetables and potato. * * * "I meant it earlier," she said, focusing on her work. "I love you."
He looked down at her and laughed, ruffling her hair. "Don't look at guys like that, Nas. It's enough to make them fall in love with you." * * * She laughed, looking at him over her shoulder. "How? I don't know. How does anyone love anyone? I just do."
He raised an eyebrow. "'If only'? Who are you trying to seduce, Nas?" * * * She seemed confused, plating up the food. "Like a friend...? How else would it be?"
He raised an eyebrow before throwing a cleaning rag in her direction. "Stop flirting and eat your vegetables." * * * She laughed, offering him the food. "You're funny. Can you even imagine if you and I were interested in each other?"
