When Two Become One

22-Different

//Aneel

I was freaking out. Not even, I was having a heart attack. I was just gonna put the chicken into the oven but did I really want to? What if I didn't get the marinade right and she doesn't like it? And plus, I usually left it overnight so there was more flavour but now it won't be so special. And the soup! I glanced at the pot that had the soup bubbling. Did that-

"Aneel, you okay?" Aisha cut into my thoughts with a question. She put a hand on my shoulder and smiled. "You kinda looked like you were having a panic attack."

I smiled back, reassuring her I was fine. "Thanks, babe. I'm fine though. Just freaking out about dinner." I pushed her back a little and opened the oven door. With a final sigh, I put the chicken in and closed the door. Aisha giggled and wrapped her arms around me. She put her chin on my chest as she looked up at me. "What's so funny?" I kissed the top of her head and she smiled. She shook her head with another giggle.

"You look nice like this." Looking down, I noticed my apron and the cloth draped over my shoulder. I raised my eyebrow. Was she serious? "Trust me. Plus, those muscles help a lot," she said with a wink. I smirked and ran a hand up her arm.

"So I'm getting complimented now, am I? My goodness, keep coming out your shell, I love it." She playfully punched my shoulder with a giggle. "So I really look good like this?"

She nodded her head. Aisha lifted up her arm and slowly ran her hand through my hair. "Like I said, you look good in anything," she whispered. I pulled her in closer, giving her a kiss. "Aneel, we need to pray. it's almost time." I nodded my head and gave her one more kiss.

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"This is your fault," I whispered into Aisha's ear. I wrapped my arms around her waist and smirked. "Why do you always sidetrack me?" She gasped and looked up at me.

"Why do you always blame me? It's you that makes the first move."

"Because who wouldn't want to make the first on you? You're so damn beautiful and it's so hard to not stay in this bedroom all day with you. Trust me, babes, if I could, I would stay in here all day." She rolled her eyes and sat up. "Let me just turn the chicken back on," I said before giving her a kiss. I got off the bed and she pulled my arm back. She got up and walked with me to the kitchen.

Once everything was back on, I looked back at Aisha who was clipping her hair up. She smiled at me and dropped her hands into her lap. "Hey."

"You're wearing my shirt." She looked down and frowned.

"You told me to wear it." I looked down at her legs and saw them bare. Damn her legs were great.

"Go and put clothes on," I said. She slowly stood up with a frown, not even looking at me. I sighed when I realised that came out harsh. This girl didn't know what she was doing to me! "Wait. Where are your trousers?"

"I'm wearing shorts. I'm gonna be back, just let me go-"

"No." I walked over to her and kissed her cheek. "If you're comfortable like this, stay like this. It's just-" I groaned and pulled her closer to me. "You drive me crazy, Aisha. You walking around with those sexy legs of yours doesn't really help me stay focused," I whispered. She lay her head on my chest as she slowly began laughing. "I'm serious."

"I know, I know. Oh god, I'm so sorry, Aneel." She looked up at me with a smile and I automatically smiled back. "Shall I go and put some actual trousers on?"

"Don't. Stay like this. Gives me a sneak peak of what I'll be getting tonight," I said whilst wiggling my eyebrows. Aisha pushed me away with a laugh but I wrapped my arms around her again. I kissed her shoulder and closed my eyes. "I love you."