Early Bird (Erkenci Kus)(Part 3)

44. Peeking and seeking

Sanem looks over her shoulder, dawdling down the hallway on her way to the kitchen. Chewing on her lip, she steps in and peeks around the fridge. Can is putting the kettle back and she can see a cup of tea on the table. Two plates is set up there as well, fruits and sandwiches ready and she clears her throat.

"What sort of good morning was that?" she asks when he looks at her, her eyes on the table.

"I'll eat that pout," he warns and takes her hand, twirling her to face him. "And what 'good morning' did you want?" He pulls her to him and grabs her face. "Like this?" he kisses her cheek and she gasps, pushing away. "Maybe a hug?" he pulls her back and holds her to him.

"Can," she breathes against him.

"Breathe you in until there's nothing left?" he whispers and holds her tighter, his nose in her neck.

"Can."

He stands back and takes her hands.
"Is that what you wanted? Hm? I can rectify it."

She looks over at the door with red cheeks. "No, no. Don't."

"Don't?"

"Yes."

"I will do all of it, I don't care." He takes her face gently and kisses her. Her hands go to her mouth and she stares up at him. "But we're not alone so I won't do anything. It's not the right place."

"Yes, we're not alone," she swallows and lets him hold her hands again but keeps them a good distance apart. "And you always seem to be in the wrong place. Especially when it's me."

"I'm sensing something off." He lets her hands go to lean against the table. "What is it?"

"You were very close to Ceyda in those photos," she motions two fingers together. "It obviously wasn't the wrong place for you then."

"It's your own fault," he says with a pointed look and she narrows her eyes. "McKinnon was there, Sanem," he sighs after a moment. "He went to the toilet for like 2 minutes. We were alone for that amount of time and somehow we were photographed."

Hm...Guliz may have a point...Piranha!

Can takes her hands again as she frowns and pulls her closer, looking at the door before he lowers his voice. "You know that you're all I want right? Today, tomorrow, yesterday. It's just you. It will always be you. Understand?" Sanem takes a shaky breath against his nose. "I miss you when you're gone and when you're with me." He kisses her once.

"I miss you too," she smiles and looks at his lips. She blinks and stands back.

"Glad you agree," he smiles. "Are we good? Can we forget this ever happened?"

She nods. "I should get back to work anyway. I was late to begin with."

"Okay." He looks at the spread of their long forgotten breakfast.

"This looks really nice though."

"I got up pretty early."

"I'm sorry I didn't make it in time."

"It's alright. You're here now. It's all that matters."

She looks back up at him, getting lost in his gaze until she flushes and shakes her head. "I'll have to work to concentrate on...working," she frowns at her own jumbled thoughts. "Yes..." He chuckles lightly. "But tea first," she huffs and turns to the kettle.

He picks up the cup beside his hand. "Take mine. I'll make another one."

"You're very sweet, Mr Can," she smiles and takes the cup. "Thank you." She turns, heading to the door with a silly smile. "Bye," she wiggles her fingers.