Spilt Coffee: A Benedict Cumberbatch Love Story

Two

        One morning I woke up to a knock at my door it was about 7:30. "Who the hell is that?!" I shove off my blanket and shuffle my way over to the front door knocking over a picture frame and stepping on my dogs toy. Looking through the eye hole I try to make out what looks like a man, "Oh god it's Ben", I have a panicky moment before opening the door, "Good morning love, these are for you." He gently handed me a bouquet of tulips, he was dressed in a casual button up shirt and jeans, his hair was slicked back. “God that man knows how to dress”  I think to myself. He broke my daydreaming by saying," so am I allowed in or..."      

        "Oh my god of course I'm sorry I just woke up!" I jumped back letting him pass by me. I quickly run over to the sink and place the flowers in some cool water. "I'm sorry about the mess my dog just leaves his toys everywhere," just I said that my dog came strolling out of the room stretching and running over to Benedict. He was a Great Dane by the name of Bear.

        "So, umm heh don't think I'm analyzing you but.."

        Of course the one decent guy I met less than two weeks ago has seen me in my pajamas, which consist of an old college shirt and underwear. Benedict has just now seen me in my underwear, not to mention, I have yet to brush my teeth, and take a shower.

        "Well, umm I was sleeping," I said while running to my bedroom, "please do forget everything you've seen." I come out with sweatpants and my hair up, I decided since Ben has seen me in my underwear nothing else could shock him.

        "I came over to see if you wanted to get breakfast, but I see I caught you at a bad time."

        "Noo noo I would love to get breakfast just let me take a 5 minute shower and I'll be out." I finish my routine of quickly taking a shower, putting on light makeup and making my messy hair look messy cute, in less than 10 minutes. And put on a Beatles tee with a light cardigan and a pair of jeans with converse. "Yeah okay I'm all ready...Ben what are you staring at?" I noticed Ben looking right at me feeling a little less confident I looked down to check if i forgot to put on pants or something. "Ben? What?" I say snapping him out of his thoughts, "it's just you look so incredible, so simple but so beautiful." He gets up and walks over to me placing his hands on either side of me. He then carefully puts a loose strand of hair behind my ear. He towers over me then slowly places his lips on mine and for a moment it was as if everything else became irrelevant and the world stopped.

        After leaving the flat we walked hand in hand over to a small restaurant next to the river. "Ben..." I looked up at him after being seated, "hmmm" he cooed looking right up at me. "Tell me something about yourself ."

        "I've told you everything about me. I starting to feel a little conceited.”

        "Oh never conceited, my dear Norah. You just sound proud." I blushed.

        We spent breakfast time at the small restaurant and when we got up Ben tripped. "Oh no, not again." He spilt coffee on my favorite tank. "Mr. Cumberbatch I'm really starting to question your balancing skills. It seems everywhere we go you always seem to spill something on me."

        "It's one of my dreadful talents, I'm a terrible clutz." I gave off a little chuckle. I thought his clumsiness was a little adorable. "My flat is right around the corner. I promise it won't take time out of our day Ben." He smiled and while walking down the street he grabbed my hand.

         "Trying to get rid of me?" He was sort of the cheesiest charming man I've ever met. I was really starting to like, even if it was for two weeks. Once we were inside the flat I ran to my room to get cleaned up and change my shirt. I came out of my room to see Ben looking through some of my vinyls until he picked Bon Iver. I guessed he had noticed my staring, he looked up at me "You truly are an amazing women." He grinned and put on the record, he came a bit closer to me and held his hand out towards me, "May I have this dance" he said. Taking his hand in agreement he pulled me close to him, so close there was no gap between our bodies. I laid my head on his chest as we slowly danced around the living room. "I don't get it," I say looking up at him , "You're so clumsy but your dancing is so gentle and perfect, you are a man of many talents Mr. Cumberbatch." He looked down and smiled at me, "You have no Idea."

        He dipped me and I felt a rush of happiness. My head on his chest listening to his heartbeat matching mine. I felt nothing could be any better. I closed my eyes and stayed close. Then I looked up and gave him the longest kiss I think I've ever given to anyone. The kiss has so much built behind it, that I just didn't want to pull away. He cradles the side of my fave in his hand and said "Please don't think this is weird but I'm starting to really really really like you. Maybe even on the verge of....." I pulled away. "On the verge of what Ben?"

        "On the verge of-" he was cut off by his phone. With a deep sigh he asked me if it was ok and in agreement he went out to the balcony and answered his phone. Several minutes later he comes back in with a grin on his face. "Is everything alright?" I say in a bit in confusion. "Oh yeah great awesome, amazing, good!"

        "Ben I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not..." I say cocking my eyebrow at his answer. "Everything is great darling," he assures me with a sweet kiss on my cheek, "Now we have reservations!" "What type of reservations? Anything I have to dress up for?" Oh god how I was hoping I didn't have to dress up. "Noo it's just lunch, anyways you look perfect."

        We go to the restaurant and at the table Tom, Martin and his wife Amanda were sitting there waiting for us. "Well it's about bloody time, too busy sticking each other's tongues down your throat." I could tell that Martin was going to be a sarcastic ass, but I like him.

        "Hi I'm Norah Sutton very nice to meet you all." They all smiled at me, but in a way of admiration. "What is everyone staring at?"

        Martin just giggled and Amanda added. "We are just staring at Ben staring at you. It's a cycle really. Well come on have a seat, we haven't started interrogating you yet." Ben pulled out a chair and I sat down. I felt Ben put his hand on my thigh and he whispered "Don't worry they don't bite." I felt him grin and he kissed the side of my head.

        After everyone was seated again the fun began. We talked about Ben’s most embarrassing moments, how we met, crazy and brilliant things and the most stupidest things. A single moment did not pass by where we weren't in a serious debate or laughing our heads off, they really made me feel as if I had known them for years. Suddenly Amanda asks, "So Nora, where from America are you from exactly?" I looked up to my surprise everyone grew silent and stared directly towards me. "Well I was born and raised in Seattle, Washington." I replied with confidence. "How was it you became a photographer and all this?" Asked Tom. "Well, it started off in High school as a simple hobby, then I started to take a few classes, by the time I was a senior I knew that it was my one true passion and it was my absolute dream to work with NG, so I put in the hours worked my ass off and poof here I am!"

        "So working for Nat Geo they send you to different places right," Martin asked, "where has been your favorite place?" I simply nodded and replied, "I would have to say Bali, it's so beautiful that was the first place they sent me too, God I absolutely love it." Lunch went on and causal laughter and chit chat arose and before you know it me and Ben were saying goodbye to everyone and on our way. "Well, if you think I'm the charming one in the relationship you are completely and utterly wrong. I think they like you more than I do." Ben said. While we were walking, I wanted for him to grab my hand and pull me closer, instead he put his arm around my waist and whispered sweet nothings in my ear. I was really enjoying him, I missed having someone to spend time with, and also the occasional kiss.

        When we get back to my flat, I say "I really enjoyed your friends. Ben, Ben are you listening to me." I knew he wasn't, he was too busy kissing my neck to even pay attention. "Sorry my love, didn't mean to not listen, usually I'm a great listener." His apology wasn't serious, but I didn't mind, but I couldn't let him know that. It was kind of too early in the relationship to have a sleepover, so I had to force him out of my flat. Although he begged to stay a little longer I had work in the morning but I promised him that we would meet again the day after for dinner or something. Finally alone to my thoughts again, I realized how late it was, so I threw on my pjs and was off to bed. I woke up in the morning bright and early, I text ed Ben a sweet wake up text because I knew he Also had to get to work. I wrote:

Good morning Gorgeous, I'll see you tomorrow hope you have a wonderful day xx.

        After sending that text message, I thought about him and what it would be like if we could possibly further the relationship. I felt like I was already drawn to him, like we were going to last. I know it seems a little early to think about that but i feel like this is going to last and this time I wasn’t going to run away from it.