mcmxredithโ:
one look at him and sheโs starting to feel guilty. like maybe she hurt his feelings or something. and maybe she should care. but sheโs not used to men treating her like this, so- soft and kind, and sheโs scared of it. scared of him overstaying his welcome.ย โno, thatโs okay,โ she says finally, setting two mugs out on the counter.ย โi donโt mind you staying, you just caught me a little off guard, thatโs all.โ she hops up to sit on the counter as the coffee brews, watching him carefully and letting one of her hands move to run through his messy morning hair before she can stop herself, as if to reassure him that sheโs okay with him being there,ย โyouโre just lucky you didnโt make bacon. then iโd have to kick you out.โย
he watches as meredith gathers the cups. normally, heโd be out of here like a flash, too much respect for her boundaries to overstay his welcome. but it felt wrong. to show up so late and not even display a single gesture to show appreciation for her time. a smile pulls tightly on his lips as her hand reaches out to his hair, as he tries to hide the fact that he eats physical affection up with a spoon. โyeah?โ he quirks a brow at her comment,ย โwell lucky for you, i grew up in a plant-based household. even the word bacon was a no-gone zone.โ hyperbole, sure, but the point still stands somewhat.ย โโsides it would have spoiled the flavouring.โย














