Rule 36

Chapter 7

"We But poetry, beauty, romance, love... these are what we stay alive for." -Robin Williams (Dead Poets Society"

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Summer POV

I awoke to the faint smell of men's cologne and a burn in my cheek from being in one position for too long. Slowly, I lifted my head off the pillow. I opened my eyes leisurely. Once they had focused, I came to realize what I was laying on was not a pillow but, wait for it, my boss's thigh!

Yeah, I fell asleep on a highly respected mans thigh. Mr. Porters' head was tipped back slightly and every couple of seconds a small snore would reverberate from his throat. His nose twitched slightly and I giggled. Quickly covering my mouth, I shifted my eyes from his face and onto the clock hanging by my TV.

Once I realized it was only 7:15 in the morning I relaxed. I was expected at work by 9:00. Without waking Mr. Porter, I made my way to the kitchen to prepare both of us a cup of coffee. Figuring I would be left in silence for awhile, I plugged in my headphones and turned on Pandora. Immediately I began to shake my hips to Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody".

I began to quietly sing along when a loud chuckle shook me from my dance. A small shriek escaped my lips before I dropped my cup.

"Shit, I'm sorry," Mr. Porter said, before immediately bending down to help pick up the pieces of the cup.

I grabbed a sponge and begun wiping up the mess as well. "It's fine. You just scared the daylights out of me."

Five minutes later, the mess was completely cleaned up and we were both sitting on the couch drinking coffee. Well, actually, mine is more like creamer with a splash of coffee. We sat in a comfortable silence until I had finished my coffee.

"Well, I'm going to head upstairs to take a shower," I said while standing up. "If you want to take one as well, there is body wash and shampoo in the shower down the hall. And if you need I can put your clothes in the washer and dryer?"

He smiled slightly before standing, "That's alright. I think I'll be heading home to clean up. Are you okay?"

"Oh yeah, I'm fine. Perfect. So... thank you for helping me last night. I owe you one."

He was all ready at the door when he turned around and gave me a hug. Feeling slightly uncomfortable, I patted his back.

"Call me if you ever need help again. And don't tell anyone this ever happened."

Shaking myself out of the daze I replied, "Right. Yep, of course. My lips are sealed."

He chuckled before walking out the door. As soon as it was shut I put my hands over my face and groaned.

"My lips are sealed? Really, Summer? You are such an idiot!" I said out loud. Knowing how rudimentary I was still being.

Groaning all the way, I headed upstairs to take a shower.

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Summer POV

I left the house ten minutes early knowing I would hit traffic, I always do.

"Come on! Stop looking at the accident, it's not that bloody exciting! Seriously dude, we are all going the same speed, must you cut me off?" I groaned for the hundredth time today. Nothing was going my way it seems.

I opened the glass doors of Porter Inc. at exactly 9:00. Thank you, God.

Just as I made it to my desk my phone went off. Leaning over to grab it, I said, "Porter Incorporation, Summer Jefferson speaking. How may I assist you?"

There was a laugh before a pitiless voice said, "Good morning."

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A/N

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