Fooled by Perfection

Chapter 26: Matter of Time

I get up early the next morning, and Dezman's still sleeping. I just watched him for a while, until I heard noises in the kitchen. I can then hear the TV turning on in the living room. I decided to get up and go into the living room to see who it was. As I get closer, I hear the people on the television talking about athletes, and I know that it has to be Teek that came out. He doesn't notice me until I speak. I say "good morning" to him.

*Teek*

What up, Ciana? You feeling 'ight?

*Ciana*

"Yes, thank you for asking."

I paused for a moment.

"Umm, I didn't get the chance to thank you at the hospital for being a part of what happened last night, and I'm sorry that you were in the mix of all that took place."

*Teek*

Nah, you straight. I'm not worried about that. It's good to see you 'ight.

*Ciana*

I tell him thanks again, and he lets me know that I can help myself to whatever's in the kitchen, and I do just that.

I decided I would make some eggs and French toast only, but then I saw grits in the cabinet and spotted some bacon in the refrigerator, so I cooked that too. I figured I'd wait until Dezman woke up to make his breakfast separately instead of waking him up to eat now. When I finish, I ask Teek if he would like any. I ended up making more than enough to feed myself, and he doesn't hesitate to come fix a plate.

I clean up any mess that I make as much as I can, and we both sit in the living room eating our food, making small conversations along the way. Moments later, Shonda walks in, and she joins us.

*Shonda*

Good morning, y'all. Did I miss a good breakfast? It smells good in here!

*Teek*

Yup.

*Ciana*

She sucks her teeth at him, and she just watches him for a moment as he sits there with a toothpick in his mouth, rubbing on his stomach, clearly full, and then she looks over at me.

*Shonda*

Is Dezman still sleeping?

*Ciana*

I shake my head, yes.

*Shonda*

I'm shocked. He is usually out here by now with Teek, watching their morning show.

*Ciana*

"Well, I can tell he's been really tired."

Just as I'm speaking, Dezman walks into the living room. I say...

"Speaking of him."

*Dezman*

Oh, y'all talking about me?

*Ciana*

I giggled a little. I say good morning to him, and he kisses me on the cheek.

*Dezman*

You're eating?

*Ciana*

Uh huh, I made breakfast.

*Dezman*

Oh, that's what I was smelling. It woke me up.

*Ciana*

He sits down, and he asks Teek what he's missed on the show so far, and Teek begins to fill him in. I go into the kitchen, and I begin to make him some breakfast. I'm almost done when he walks in to investigate what I'm doing.