Fight Left In Me ✔

Chapter 52 - Blunt

Jo wakes up from her alarm and turns to Dart's side of the bed. But his side is empty. She sits up and rubs her eyes, wondering where he is. She is about to call out for him, as he walks into the bedroom with a cup of coffee. "Good morning beautiful!" Jo smiles softly and stretches out.

"Morning, handsome." He hands her the coffee and she sips it happily. "You're up early." 

Dart sits down at the end of the bed and says: "Yeah, I realized something about yesterday and when I woke up, I went out to get stuff for breakfast." Jo looks at him with sleepy eyes and is not awake enough to guess what he is talking about. Dart strokes her red cheek and smiles at her lovingly. "You're not fully awake yet, are you?" 

Jo shakes her head and says: "Hmm, no." 

Dart leans over to kiss her lightly and says: "I have a breakfast prepared for you, so if you're awake enough to walk, please join me in the kitchen." Jo swings her legs to the side and plants her feet on the floor. She gets up slowly and Dart wraps an arm around her, making sure she doesn't fall. Jo smiles at him and he guides her to the kitchen. Jo's jaw drops when she sees a lot of food on the breakfast bar. Dart grins and says: "I wanted to make sure you eat properly today."

Jo sits down and starts with some yogurt and fruit, still a bit sleepy and stunned. Dart eats some eggs and bacon and watches her eat. He pours her another cup of coffee and she starts to wake up properly. "Wow Dart, thank you." 

She decides on a boiled egg and a croissant next and Dart says: "No need to thank me, you deserve it. Especially after last night." Jo thinks for a second and then blushes, looking down at her plate. "Yeah, I feel stupid for not realizing sooner that you didn't eat dinner. I woke up early and then it hit me that I didn't see you eat last night." Jo chews on her croissant and sips her coffee, looking a bit sad. 

"I'm sorry. I just totally forgot to feed myself and then I was too tired to think about it." 

Dart wraps his arms around her and says: "I know you didn't do it on purpose. But I did text Jake and we came up with a plan." Jo raises her eyebrows and sips her coffee, waiting for Dart to explain. "We're having breakfast together every morning. You are lunching with someone at the cafe and you will have to stay seated the whole time you eat. And we will have dinner together, no matter what." 

Jo smiles and asks: "And I am guessing there's no room for discussion?" 

Dart grins and asks: "You thought there would be?" Jo shakes her head and chuckles. 

"I would love that, if I'm really honest." 

Dart raises an eyebrow and says: "I expected a discussion. But you're telling me you love the idea?" 

Jo nods and says: "I love the idea of eating breakfast with you every morning. And I hate lunching alone in the kitchen at the cafe. And decent dinners with you is like a gift too. So yes, I love the idea." 

Dart kisses her and says: "I promise to have breakfast with you every morning and dinner every night."

Jo quickly showers and braids her hair. She puts on some make-up and picks her next outfit out of the clothes Maria gave her. She puts on the white shirt with a skull on it, it leaves one shoulder bare, so it shows off the strap of the black bra she is wearing underneath. She puts on a ripped denim skirt and wears the black, spiked sneakers under it with some striped stockings. She puts a leather wristband on and skull earrings in her ears, also from Maria's boutique. 

She walks out of the bedroom and Dart stares at her. She gives him a questioning look, with her hands on her hips. He picks up his phone and smiles at her, taking her picture. He sends her the picture and Jo chuckles. "I love this picture." She posts it on her social media, using all the hashtags.