Technically It's Love

Auf Wieder-Slain!

Madi's POV

Last night was fun. I enjoyed going cheese tasting with Elliot, but perhaps I went a little too far? Maybe I shouldn't have kissed him... Well I mean, I liked it... No! You can't think like this! You have to be professional. You can't have a crush on your colleague. I sigh and get out of bed. Hmm, I wonder if he feels the same? Well... you know, that we must remain professional of course. I went to the bathroom, brushed my teeth, washed my face, put on makeup, etc. I step out of the bathroom. Now it's time to get dressed. Hmm, I wonder what I should wear. I shrug and just grab random stuff from my closet. I grab a pair of black jeans with no rips. That should be okay, I mean, I don't want everyone to see my pale freaking legs. Next, I grab a shirt. I decided to go with a long sleeve top that had a cat on it. Now, I love cats okay? It was grumpy cat. She is just so funny and sarcastic. Like Elliot. She was saying 'I had fun once, and it was awful!'  I love that catchphrase from her. After I put on the shirt, my bra, etc, I slip on my awesome, yet comfy leather jacket. I grab a hair tie from my nightstand and put my hair up in a ponytail. After that, I put own my black, shiny converses. Then I grab my phone and head out the door. I know we're leaving for Bierberg, Germany today, but I can pack after my cup of tea. I then walked to the break room.

As I walked in, I heard the calming and beautiful scream of a teapot. Huh? Elliot's already up? I mean, he's normally the last one up. I shrug, maybe he's just ready to get on with our next case! I walk over to the table where the coffee machine and teapot are and watch Elliot pour a cup. I smiled as he looks up at me, finally noticing me. He looked startled almost. Oh, I hope I didn't scare him! He looked away, and I think his face turned a little red. Hmm, was he blushing? I looked down at the table and see that he'd already made two cups. He's either having double the caffeine this morning or he made one for me. Well, you can never be too sure. I'm staring at the two cups, lost in thought, when I felt someone touch my shoulder. Elliot was looking at me, the blush gone and his serious manner returned.

"Well, are you going to take your cup or just stare at it?"- He asks.

"Oh! One's for me? I thought one was, but I just had to make sure you just weren't drinking both."- I reply, still smiling.

"Yeah, one of them is for you. You don't have to over think this. Or am I just not allowed to be nice to ya?"- Elliot replies, his accent sounding more clearer now than earlier. Oh no, did I upset him?

I just nodded, feeling quite embarrassed,  and took one of the teacups. Both of them are black. That's a nice touch. As I looked more closely, I noticed it had little engravings on them like swirls and flowers. Aww, that's cute! I sat down and took a sip. After a few moments, Elliot sat down next to me and took a sip from his teacup. However, his cup didn't have any fancy or cute engravings or marks. I pulled out my phone from my pocket and rummaged around in my other for my pair of earbuds. Their black and nice, but their all tied up in knots and tangles. Well I can still plug them into my phone and listen, so I guess it's okay. And besides, I'll fix them later. As I plugged them into my cellphone and put them in my ears, Elliot watched, seemingly to just cringe at the sight of my earbuds. Maybe it annoyed him that I had them all messed up? I ignored it as I took another sip of tea. He also took a sip of tea. We sat there for a few seconds in silence and then I started playing 'High Hopes' by my favourite band 'Anxiety On Thee Dancefloor'. I really enjoy this song. Might be my favourite song by them of all time. I get to the chorus when I again get a tap on my shoulder. I turn to see Elliot saying something. I couldn't hear though, my music was too loud. I paused it, took my earbuds out, and looked at him.

"You wanted to say something, Elliot?"- I ask.

"Are you um... really going to listen to music with your earbuds like that? I mean, do they not annoying you in the slightest degree?"- Elliot asks.