We meet again

-12-

I laid, emotionally, dying on the couch with a half empty redbull next to me. I left early for work and came back late, sitting on the couch when I finally got back. I think I was in and out of consciousness before I finally registered that Tony and Colin were sitting with me, both talking as they watched over me.
"Oh.... Hey."I said, sitting up as I checked my phone. 8am. My eyes widen, staring at the clock. I quickly checked if I had my contacts on, touching my eyeball which made Colin confuse.

"Val, you don't have your contacts on."Tony said, making me sigh. Oh right. I took them off before work due to the show, mostly cause I was depressed.

"I guess working all day tired me out."I said, standing. I grab my redbull, it still half empty. I chug the rest of it, heading into the kitchen. I hate warm redbull. I throw it away, turning only to feel dizzy. I lean against the wall, yelping when I accidentally fall on my side. I hissed slightly, turning on my back.
"....... I'm okay!"I say, not getting up. Colin pops his head in the kitchen, finding me on the floor.

"What happened?"He asked, making me smile as he came over to me.

"Got dizzy, fell, and here I am."I said, him shaking his head. I see a puff of smoke and feel arms on me, looking up to see his humanoid form. He helps me stand, making me chuckle.
"Thanks, guess I need to be careful."I said, him nodding.

"For an adult, you must get at least 7 or more hours of sleep a night. If I'm correct, your sleeping schedule is between 4-8 hours, 10 if you sleep in."He said, his eyes showing the numbers. I sighed, looking away.

"I'll try and sleep healthily, I promise."I said, turning my head to smile at him. I grin and turned, taking out supplies.
"Now, if you want you can help me make pancakes. I'm sure the others will wake up soon."I said, him nodding excitedly. I chuckled at that as I gave him a bowl, telling him to mix it as I took out a big plate to set the pancakes on. I helped him pour some pancakes, the computer cooing as I flipped them. This continued until I finished, putting the big plates of pancakes in the middle of the table in the dining room. I hear running and look down to see Manny hug my legs, looking up at me with a sad smile.

"Where were you?!"He asked, making me frown as I bent down to his height.

"Sorry for worrying you buddy. Work kept me out longer."I said, almost falling when he hugs me. I smiled and hugged him back, letting go.
"As a apology, want some pancakes? I bought whip cream for it some time ago."I said, him smiling as he rushed to go wash his hands. I chuckled at that and made him a plate, grabbing the syrup and whip cream plus the rest of the plates. I set them down in the dining room and said hi to Robin, heading back in the kitchen. Before I could grab cups for them I felt arms wrap around my waist, making me jump before I realized it was Harry. I smiled, leaning into him
"Morning Harry."I greeted, him nuzzling his head against my neck. I didn't stop him, enjoying the touch as I placed a hand on his. After a few minutes he let me go, allowing me to grab a few cups.

"Your quite active for the morning."He said, making me scoff playfully.

"You should've seen me earlier. I fell down cause of my tiredness. Colin even saw it."I said, him shaking his head.
"Come on, I made pancakes."I said, smiling happily at him before heading back to the dining room. I set four cups down, heading back to the kitchen to find Harry with the two pitchers in his hand. He set them down as I grabbed utensils, bringing more plates before sitting down with everyone. For some reason Tony and Colin didn't join us, though I know they don't eat like us I thought maybe they'd at least have one pancake. Pity but it's their choice.

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I was in my room working on a commission, spacing off as I continued without noticing my name being called from the now open door. I jumped when I felt a hand on me, looking up to see Harry.

"Val, I've been calling your name for some time."He said, making me laugh hesitantly.

"Sorry, I guess I was hyper focused on this."I said, him nodding. I look up at him and looked away, spreading my arms out to him silently. It took him a second before he chuckled, scooping me into his arms. I nuzzled my head into his chest, happiness flooding into me as I soaked in his warmth. He smiled as he hugged me in silence, ignoring the reason he came to me just so he could hold me a little longer. I let out a small huff as I let go of him, smiling as I looked him in the eyes tiredly.
"Did you need something?"I asked, him nodding.

"I wanted to talk about when you wanted to have that date."He said, making me smile.

"I'm free this weekend so either today or tomorrow."I answered, tilting my head.
"Though maybe we should do it tonight since Sunday we can sleep in."I said, him nodding.

"Okay, tonight at 8 then."He said, putting his hand on my cheek before kissing me.
"I'll see you till then. I know your gonna work on your commissions till then."He said, ruffling my hair before leaving. To say I was flustered was a understatement. I was a inferno. I sat there, grinning as I finished my commission, sending it to the buyer.

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I smiled as I looked at myself in the mirror, wearing a black dress along with makeup that matched. I didn't put on contacts, keeping my normal brown eyes for tonight. After brushing my hair one last time I headed downstairs, Manny hugging me again.

"You look so pretty!"He said, making me chuckle.

"Thanks." I said, ruffling his hair.

"Finally going on a date?"Sketchbook asked, making me nod.

"The shackles of work have released us for now."I answered, Tony chuckling as he set down his newspaper. Why is he reading a newspaper at this time??

"He told me about his want to take you out. Good to hear he's finally doing so."He said, looking me up and down with a smile.
"You look very gorgeous, dear."He added, making me smile.

"Thanks, Tony."I said, turning my head to see Harry. He was wearing a brownish tux, my eyes widening.
"Wow, you look really fancy."I said, him nodding as he gave me a quick look down.

"You as well."He said, coming to me and kissed my head. Sketchbook and Manny awed, Tony staying quiet as Colin came in. He immediately stopped and turned around, noping out. I questioned it for a few seconds before my hand was pulled, Harry saying bye to everyone before leading me outside. I smiled more, hopping into his car.

"So, where are we going?"I asked, him looking at me as he started the car.

"Oh you'll see, my dear."

(not that long but it's been some time since I've updated so please forgive me.
I'll try and draw them in their outfits)

(edited Dec 8)