The Odd Couple - A Norman Reedus Fanfic Romance

Chapter 13 - How Do You Get Orange Juice Stains Off....

LUCY

I finally managed to convince Norman, that I really wanted him to remain in the master bedroom.

But he still sent himself on a major guilt trip, regardless. So I asked if he wouldn't mind bringing up some boxes of my personal effects from the basement.

I think he got over it sufficiently well....by climbing all those flights of stairs. Because he must've forgotten all about the existence of the elevator.

And once I saw him, with all those sweaty muscles under his skintight tee?

I kinda  forgot to remind him about it  😁  

But it was my turn to feel guilty later that same morning. When he announced he had to go pack for his return to Georgia tomorrow....and work.

"Norman, I'm really sorry."

He came waltzing into the kitchen where I'd set out lunch for the both of us.

"Sweetheart, this soup is delish! Thanks for making some for me too. I don't get what you're apologising for though, Luce?" His voice and face showed equal confusion.

"Well....you finished filming and then went straight to Japan for more work. Only had a few days to yourself when you came home. But you got dropped into the middle of a drama straight away. And now you're heading off, back to work again."

"I'm so sorry you had to spend all your precious downtime like that....because of me."

"Lu...."

He was around the kitchen island in a flash. Taking me by the shoulders until I face him. Before pulling me into his arms and wrapping them around me.

"Believe me when I say this. If I have to do it all again and again and again,  just like my very own Groundhog Day? It'll always be a no-brainer! So quit it with the apologies....Ok? "

I nod and he kisses me on the forehead again. Only he's a bit slower in releasing me from his grip this time.

By now, I'm very much getting used to him hugging me. Randomly or otherwise. Have myself this feeling that I'll miss them once he's gone. Miss him and them....a lot.

But then, I already am....more than a lot  😞

*

Made the decision. That his first day back at work? Will be mine as well.

I wake up early and sleepwalk downstairs to make some breakfast. Norman came clattering into the kitchen five minutes later.

"Jackson's already here to take me to the airport, so I gotta go. Where's your cell, Luce?"

I'm confused, but unlock and hand it over regardless. He put himself in as a primary contact....then sent himself a text.

"Got your  number now"  He grinned before hugging me once more.

Placing his lips against my ear, he whispered....

"You're home. And don't you ever forget, Luce....that you have my  number too"  Norman released me and was off.

Sprinting out the front door....a huggy tornado on two legs.

I absently butter my toast while waiting for the kettle to boil. My mouth opens to take a bite when the thundering of feet announces his return.

"Forgot this...."  He grabbed his jacket off the back of a kitchen chair.

"And this...."  Kissed me fair and square on the lips for what felt like glorious minutes, but was actually only a second or two.