Apocalyptic Problems

Easy

The next morning Emma woke up to an empty bed. Rook had gone off for the day so she rolled herself over went about the usual morning routine. Coffee, eggs, shower... annd... hmm. Realizing there was a new item on the list Emma got herself dressed in her scrubs and gathered a tray of food.
When she started to walk from the common room to across the hall Tammy swooped out of nowhere and grabbed her by the arm. Seeing the annoyed look in her eyes Emma knew she was ready to pick a fight.

"Whatcha got there" Tammy snarled.

"Its food tammy I'm sure you're familiar.... Dep wants him alive...Alive means nourishment... nourishment means food" Emma smirked pulling her arm from Tammy's grip.

The expression on Tammy's face was enough to satisfy Emma for a lifetime. She never liked Tammy and Tammy never liked Emma. Ever since her husband Mark left for Jacob's army tammy was nothing but a bitch to everyone, and Emma was too kind hearted for her taste.

Watching her walk into Jacob's room with a smug grin gave Tammy a bad feeling. She knew how convincing Jacob could be. Talking people into joining that army of his, to join Joseph's flock... but for now she would leave well enough alone.

Meanwhile when Jacob heard the handle to the door jiggle he quickly laid himself back down in bed. Knowing it would be her, or at least hoping. To no surprise Emma came whirling around the doorway with the tray.
Jacob's felt and immediate smile tug at the corner of his lips and pretended to just be waking up. Throwing his legs over to the side and sitting upright without the blanket covering him. When she looked over and saw him, still in nothing but his boxers, she felt her cheeks flushed.

"Sorry, I ....um... food.." she stuttered setting the tray next to him.

"Goodmorning to you too" Jacob grinned looking up at her.

Even in scrubs she still looked good. Her hair was up in a messy bun and she looked a little bit irritated, but still cute. He let out a soft chuckle at the way she fumbled with her words. Knowing very well that what he intended to do would be easier than he thought.

"Are you, .. how are you feeling" she asked.

Jacob looked down at himself, his bandages needed to be changed, and his complexion was still a bit pale. He rattled his cuffs a little and raised an eyebrow. As if he was curious as to why she'd even bother asking that question.

"Could be better... but cant really eat with these on can I?" He said listing his hands as far as he could.

There was a small moment of awkward silence until Emma sighed and sat down next to him.

"What are you doing?" He asked suspiciously.

She grabbed the fork off the tray and got a helping of eggs, and flashed Jacob a shit eating grin.

"Helping you eat" she chirped.

As soon as she tried to bring it to his mouth Jacob leaned back away from her. Scowling fully unamused by her antics.

"No fucking way are you feeding me just uncuff me"

Emma followed his mouth with a huge grin on her face. Laughing a little while poking the fork against his cheek.

"Come on you wanna eat or not?" She asked still giggling.

"I'd rather starve" he grumbled.

She stifled her laughter and set the fork back down before slapping her hands down on her thighs. She watched as he repositioned himself to sit up again and tugged back at the chains one last time. Trying as hard as he could to reach the tray on his own.
A deep feeling of sympathy washed over her. The dangerous cruel man shed heard so many stories about wasnt him. This man, in front of her, was nothing but a giant clumsy teddy bear. She almost felt comfortable seeing him awake and talking.

"Look, I'll change your bandages and then I'll see about at least giving you one hand to eat alright?" She said softly.

Jacob kept facing forward but glanced over at her out of the corner of his eye. This was almost too easy, he actually felt guilty... not too much.. just a little. With one swift motion he stood himself up without her help and waited.
Emma smiled, feeling like shes accomplished something in getting him to agree. When she stood up to start taking off the dirty old gauze she quickly realized just how large of a man he was. Towering over her like a tree, Jacob stood at least a foot taller with very broad shoulders.
Their eyes met for a moment, his deep blue gaze forcing her to become momentarily lost in what she was doing. But when she pulled at the medical tape Jacob hissed in pain. Causing Emma to tense up instantly and jump in place. To her surprise... she felt his hands. Resting themselves on her hips and keeping her from moving away from him.

"You dont need to be afraid of me sweetheart" he said in a soothing low tone.

Emma couldnt find words... she stood against him like a deer in headlights. His hands were so bug compared to her frame. By the time she realized he was still holding onto her Jacob's thumbs had dug in just a little bit harder. Making her shift her hips forward against his.

Thoughtlessly she was still peeling off the old bandages and dropping them to the ground. Completely trapped in a gravitational pull around him. Once she had gotten the last one she found herself slowly running her hands down his chest.
Her eyes soon following after, admiring every inch. Jacob watched her for a few seconds and grinned. When her fingers brushed against his skin just above the waistline of his boxers he let out a soft laugh under his breath.

"You know you can always lock that door if we need to be alone" he said leaning forward and whispering in her ear.

The feel of his breath against her neck was almost intoxicating. Emma felt her eyes close and her head tilt up to meet his. Something about him, just being near him, made her feel primal. She knew who he was or at least what people said he was...

But she couldnt stop.

His lips were almost touching hers while his fingers gripped down onto her waist. Pulling her closer so he could move in for a kiss. Just as they were about to make full contact something snapped inside of her.
Emma's eyes shot open as she quickly pushed herself away from him. Her eyes widened and her breath shakey she took a few steps back and looked at him. Standinging there with a proud look on his face, she could see he was hard.

"I can't.. I'm... I have to go, I'll send someone in to let you eat" she stuttered heading for the door.

Jacob ggently grabbed her by the wrist and stopped her before she could open the door.

"Still gotta redo the patch job doc" he purred with his forehead against her temple.

With a hard yank she jerked her arm away from him and pulled the door open. Trying to steady herself she avoided looking him in the eyes at all cost.

"I'll come back later, when the deputy gets in" she said quickly pulled the door closed behind her.

As soon as she was out of sight Jacob walked back over to the bed and sat down. Grabbing a fork full of eggs and leaning forward to eat. He sat on the side of the bed and smiled to himself.

"Easy" he whispered.