Jac managed to get a couple of hours sleep as she too had been up most of the night but the buzz of excitement made her get up as soon as she opened her eyes.
She quickly showered, tied her hair in a messy bun and tried to decide what to wear. I mean it wasn't exactly a date - they weren't planning on leaving the house ( she hoped) so the outfit had to be casual and not look like she was trying too hard. Eventually she decided on skinny jeans and a loose black and white shirt. Pulling on a pair of white converse she headed out to the shop to pick up ingredients for a full English breakfast. Returning home she waited for Fletch's text saying he was awake and letting her know his address. Jack was a confident self assured woman but at this moment she felt more like a schoolgirl waiting for their first date. As she waited Jac pottered around the kitchen with a smile on her face as she re ran the events of last night in her head. "Can't believe it" she said out loud and as if on cue the phone bleeped to announce a message
Good morning Ms Naylor Jac smiled at the fake formality
Had a lovely dream last night and then when I woke up I realised is was all real soppy git she smiled again
Anyway I've just woken up and believe I was promised a cooked breakfast. Here's my address - 75 Fulton Terrace
See you soon?
F x
Jac replied immediately
Good morning to you too Mr Fletcher
I had a very lovely dream last nigh too that turned out to be real, strange coincidence don't you think?
I'll be round in 20 minutes
J x
Fletch smiled at the text, Jac sounded in a playful mood he thought as he stretched in bed before getting up and showered.
Jac stood on the doorstep full of nervous excitement, she hoped things would not be different in the cold light of day and away from the hospital. Fletch opened the door still pulling on his t shirt so Jac got a good look at his bare chest. He was wearing faded jeans and had bare feet. His hair was still wet from the shower "wow" breathed Jac
Fletch chuckled "wow?"
"Oh god did I say that out loud" Jac laughed slightly embarrassed
"Come in" Jac entered the large hallway "do I get a good morning kiss" he asked cheekily
Smiling to herself Jac turned round and found herself wrapped in his arms, lips millimetres apart "I think I can manage that" her voice vibrating across their lips which were soon joined. The kiss was unhurried each of them enjoying the feeling of really sinking into the kiss allowing their tongues to tangle lazily together. Jac's delicate fingers were playing with the hair at the nape of his neck and he had encircled her waist and was stroking her lower back. Eventually Jac pulled away, gently biting his bottom lip.
"Breakfast?" she reminded him
"I was enjoying that" he huffed grumpily, then grinned "I am hungry though" and they made their way to the kitchen
"You'll need to help" she said opening cupboards and drawers "I don't know where anything is"
Fletch approached her from behind, put his arms round her and nuzzled her neck "tell me what you need"
Jac's mind came up with all sorts of things that had nothing to do with the kitchen or cooking breakfast. Fletch could feel her face get hot as she blushed. "Good to know your mind's in the gutter Naylor" he said releasing her and finding the frying pan and foil for the grill. He made fresh coffee whist she cooked. They both felt comfortable. Making breakfast together seemed like the most natural thing in the world and each wondered why they hadn't been doing this for months.
They were soon sitting down to a full plate of bacon, sausage, mushrooms, egg and grilled tomato.
"You're spoiling me" said Fletch tucking in "mmm, I thought you said you couldn't cook. This is delicious"
"Well don't expect it every morning "
"oh so there are going to be more mornings together?" He said suggestively
"There'd better be Fletcher and you're cooking next time"
"Ah my speciality of cornflakes and toast. Coco pops if you're lucky"
Jac loved the banter. They had always enjoyed good craic on the ward until she ruined it by leaving.
After breakfast they washed up, Fletch flicked suds at her which resulted in a play fight which in turn resulted in a deep and passionate kiss.
Fletch was gently caressing Jac's lower back, hands creeping under her top. She flinched slightly when he brushed against her scar "I'm sorry babe, are you ok."
"I'm fine. It doesn't hurt anymore. It's so ugly I guess I hadn't ever really considered what it would feel like having someone else touching it"
Fletch silently knelt down and lifted her top, he stroked her scar and then gently placed kisses all along it
"It's not ugly, it's part of you, a physical proof that you survived and when you were recovering from the shooting was when I really started to fall in love with you so this" he kissed her scar again "is very special to me and anyway I find scars insanely sexy"
He stood up to see Jac's eyes glistening with barely held back tears. She hugged him "thank you" she whispered "now where were we?"
Jac lifted his top and encouraged his arms up so she could remove his t shirt. She then rained kisses all over his chest and taut stomach all the while her hands were moving nearer to the waistband of his jeans, she could feel his erection against her hip and she felt a rush of desire pulse through her body. Fletch was softly moaning "Jac" he managed to say
"Uh huh?" she replied continuing kissing his chest but also now subtlety almost subconsciously rolling her hips against him
"Let's go to bed"
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