The Letter

Part 38 - 'flood back'

Josephine's pov:
I felt cold so I put on some of hero's joggers and one of his tee-shirts. The bottoms kind of hang off me, so I decided just to fold them over.
Looking at Hero in the kitchen, memories from all those years ago flood back to me.
One of the reasons we moved into this house together was because of the kitchen, we loved how big it was, how much room the kitchen contained. I loved the island in the middle and hero loved the kitchen as a whole, of course. He loves his cooking and baking areas and this just fitted him.
I stand back in the doorframe praying he doesn't notice he yet. I want to soak it all up. As of now, right now, standing how I am now memories flood back to me and I can't help but get lost in them...
       ** Start of Flashback || 8 years ago **
Josephine's pov
The first night in this house is tonight. Our home. This is our house together, as a couple. We are all unpacked, decorated and put together. I come downstairs after using the shower, it was magical. Definitely makes you feel good in more ways than one. I notice Hero in the kitchen, probably cooking dinner as it's already 7:30pm. I stand in the doorframe that leads from the hallway to the kitchen. I lean against the frame, quietly just so I can watch him and soak up this moment. This is our home for whoever many years to come. Forever, I hope.
I watch how he adds his preferred spices, how he mixes with the wooden spoon, how he shakes the pan to move the ingredients together. I love him. He is my happy ever after.
             *** End of Flashback || Present ***
"You okay love?" A voice says dragging me back to the present. I snap my eyes together and focus on the voice. It's Hero of course. He is standing right in front of me.
"Yes of course I am, I just got lost in the memories" I say as my cheeks become warm.
"What memories were they?" He asks and kisses my forehead.
"Well it was a memory. Our first night here. The first time you cooked in this house" I say softly. I mentally fall into his eyes. He smiles.
"I remember that day like it was yesterday" he says then swipes his tongue against his bottom lip. Did my memory forget to mention he had sex that night. Rough sex. We decided rough sex would christen the house right. I cringe that that thought now, clearly hero doesn't. I laugh.
"Of course you do, how could we forget" I make an embarrassed smile. I feel my chest and neck heat up.
"I like your outfit, looks pretty comfy if I do say so myself" Hero slightly whispers but says it loud enough for me to hear.
"It is very comfy actually, smells like some guy" I say smiling proudly.
"Hmm do I know this guy?" He asks, playing along.
"Well he is from London. Has a British accent but also a little American. His Zodiac sign is a scorpio. He has a girlfriend and a daughter. I don't know do you know him?" I smile.
"I don't think I do" he smiles. He pulls me close and kisses my lips slowly. I quickly pull back.
"Oh shit hero" I point to the pan that's caught on fire. I grab and quickly fill a jug up with water, as it splashes everywhere.
"Fuck" he turns the flames off and I pour the water over the fire.
"Christ" he sighs.
"Thank god" I laugh slightly.
"That's a first" he says Looking at me, with a smile playing on his lips.
"It is, take out?" I ask quickly changing the subject
"Yes, let just act like this never happened" Hero says laughing as I nod.
"What take out?" He asks me throwing the pan into the sink, and turns on the tap.
"Hmm let's go for my other favourite tonight, Thai" I say quietly.
"Your usual, aswell then?" He says scrubbing the pan.
"Yes of course what else?" I respond while giggling.
" here let me finish that while you call the place up" I continue and rush over to him.
"Ok love" he steps by and dries his hands and calls.
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