"Tina, what do you and the girls want for dinner tonight? I'll make it-" He's been trying to learn how to cook for some time now, and slowly, he has gotten better. It was an attempt to lighten the load of responsibility placed on Tina's shoulders, he wanted to help out in any way he could... And sometimes the little things, like cooking dinner, could provide relief, if only for a while. "-or try to, at least... Anything at all! You deserve to rest more than anyone."
ITS MORE THAN SHE COULD EVER ASK FOR. Tina smiles gently at her friend, leaning against the kitchen counter. As always, the apartment was a wreck, but it was their wreck. Tina never wanted to romanticize their living situation, but she couldn’t help but feel the happiness that lived there. In between having to fix the sink every other week and the now leaking roof, Tina always found herself smiling more than not. It was at her family, more than not.
It was at him, ALWAYS.
Tina had easily fell into the place of not only mother, but partner, protector, and soulmate. It was hard to deny those intimate spots with Eddie when he had fallen into his own designated placed. They simple just worked together, worked with each other, worked away from each other, and everything in between. It was bordering into unexplored territories for the angel, and she never knew how to express it. Almost hesitant, she was, to express anything beyond best friends and soulmate. However, that never stopped her from LOVING him any less.
❛ You sure you can handle it, big guy ? ❜ she teases, one hand going to her hip and the other being placed on the counter. ❛ I heard the girls say they wanted somethin’ with broccoli. Maybe you could try beef ‘n broccoli, with a side of white rice ? They both will eat that. ❜
There is always hesitance in her actions, but she knows she will only be welcomed with open arms. It was always hard for her, to show anyone this side of her, but she approaches him. Learning down ever so slightly , she presses a soft kiss to his cheek. She pulls away slightly, leaning towards his ear.
❛ I LOVE YOU. ❜
It takes a moment to whisper, but it’s only full of love, a hand lingering on his chest for a moment before she pulls away completely. Instantly, she misses the warmth and closeness, but she smiles widely. ❛ If you need any help, you best be askin’ me, Eddie. I never get stressed with you. ❜ —— you’re my safe place she nearly says, BUT IT CATCHES IN HER THROAT. A look lingers, but she is quick to catch herself. Seraph smiles, as she always does at him, and exits the kitchen.
❛ I’ma go bug the girls, you start cookin’, big guy. ❜
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