Undeniable

chapter 6

Courtney's POV

I woke up from my nap. When I looked outside it was already dark. I must've slept a lot. I went downstairs to see if Duncan was still around. When I went into the living room I saw him there sleeping on the couch in his now wrinkled suit. It will take me sometime to get used to him wearing formal clothes. It was cold so I fetched a blanket for him. The dog was sleeping next to him, on the floor though.
Just as I was covering him with the soft blanket I brought from the closet of the guest room I heard him mumble something in his sleep but I couldn't figure out what it was. He slept so peacefully.
I smiled as I ran my fingers through his black hair.

"Back in the day, so many times, I'd want to pass my fingers through your hair, because I know how much you love it when I play with your hair, but I would just brush it off. Funny how life works, isn't it?" I chuckled, glad he couldn't hear me and went to the kitchen.

I felt way better than I did this morning and maybe I could cook us some dinner to, you know to thank him for helping me.

I got the ingredients out and started cooking, I'll make him a pasta gratin, you know the one where you put pasta and bechamel sauce with lots of cheese on top. He used to love it when I made it back in the day.

As I was grating some cheese to put on top of the dish before it went into the oven, I felt arms wrap around my waist from behind and it didn't take long for me to figure out whose arms they were as I rolled my eyes.

"Princess is feeling better, I am glad" he said nozzling my neck.

I felt my cheeks heat up as a frown was drawn on my face.

"First of all my name is Courtney, second of all stay away from me you ogre or I'll pass you the virus on purpose!!" I threatened as I got away from him, waving the cheese block to his face.

He started laughing which added to my frustration.

"Well I'll gladly take the infection then you'll probably have to, you know, take care of me just as I took care of you" he wiggled his eyebrows.

"Ugh, you're such an insufferable neanderthal!" He laughed again.

"So what are we having tonight honey?"

"Who told you that you were invited, "honey"?" I mocked.

"Well it just looks like there's enough food for two people"

I sighed "fine it's true I'm making food for the both of us, just so that I don't owe you for today, nothing else understood? I'm making cheesy macaroni gratin"

"Mmm, one of my favorite upgraded italian versions of mac and cheese!"
He licked his lips as he said that.

"How dare you call my gratin a version of mac and cheese! It has bechamel sauce! A french sauce! You're either apologizing for that or you're not getting any!" I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Fine fine! I miss your cooking enough for that! But keep in mind Princess I'll consider this a down payment for me taking care of you today, you know in case I get sick you have to take care of me probably minus the cooking since you're doing it now" he smirked.

"Whatever, whatever! Anyway Duncan since you're here let's discuss the matters of you company after dinner like we meant to do this morning" I said trying to change the subject.

"You're no fun but I guess that's fine we can do that" he rolled his eyes "also I almost forgot to ask, do you have wine?"

"What for?"

"To go with the gratin?"

"Yeah I have a bottle of rosé wine I think"

"We'll need red wine for that one, I'll go get us some I'll be right back" he said grabbing his car keys and heading out.

The gratin was finally done. And just as I got it out of the oven the doorbell rang. It must be Duncan. It was raining outside so I went to the door quickly enough and just as I expected he was soaked to the bone. When I saw him there holding that bottle of wine I couldn't help but burst into fits of laughter.

"Very funny! Can I come in now?"
I nodded but gestured for him to remove his shoes first.
I took his coat and put it away to dry. I  then got the wine bottle to the table where it was all set up and ready for us to start eating.

"Come on Duncan take a seat" I gesture but as I turn around all I see is the man in question in just his boxers.

"What the heck you...you!! Why did you undress!" I turn around quickly as a crimson color covered my cheeks I imagine.

"It's because my clothes got wet, my coat wasn't enough to protect me, so I need them to dry up" he said matter of factly shrugging.

"You can't be eating like that!" I turned to face him pointing a finger towards his torso.

"Really? Or is it just too distracting to you Princess?" He wiggled his eyebrows.

"Ugh whatever just have a seat already so we can get it over with and discuss work while you are in your underwear I imagine" I rolled my eyes then chuckled at the last part.

"Mmm, I love this dish, thanks babe" he said munching on his food.

"It's Courtney and you're welcome" I answered as I poured myself a glass of wine.

"You should probably slow down on the drinking, you know considering the painkillers you took earlier and your low tolerance" he pointed out.

Duncan's POV

"Yeah I know I won't poor another glass, I learnt my lesson" she said with a smile rolling her eyes, again.

When we were done eating we sat on the couch to give ourselves some time to digest and no work talk was to happen that night she was kinda tired  for that and I kind of was on my fourth or something glass of alcohol.

"Aren't you going to wear your clothes?" She laughed.

"Yeah when they're dry I will"
We sat there for a while as we joked and then she told me about her law school experience and what she's been doing.

And right after that out of the blue as I was talking she laid her head on my shoulder.

I was kinda surprised and I stiffened for a moment but blaming this on the painkillers catching back up on her, I relaxed and casually put my hand on her waist. This felt so familiar and normal as much as it felt new.

"You know Duncan, Gwen and Bridgette always say I need to get out the house more, meet more people outside of work and probably a future partner and I always say it's fine that I'm managing but you know what, having someone here is nice after all, having company feels good I kind of have forgotten what it felt like" she mumbled her eyelids closed and her voice full of sleep.

As much as this took me by surprise I smiled to her and before I could stop myself I blurted out "I missed you Court "

I looked at her for a reaction but she was already sleeping.

After that I took her to her bedroom and tucked her in. I chose not to sleep next to her even though I was beat because she'd kill me in the morning, I kissed her forehead and went downstairs towards the guestroom to sleep. My clothes would be dry in the morning and I would be able to go.
But for now we'll be sleeping under the same roof just like old times...

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