Late Diner Night
1337 Words
You pat Jason down with the towel, feeling every now and then if the fever has broken. He just stares at you while you do it and then puts his hand on your face.
"God....you mean the world to me"
You blush and look down.
"I just want you to feel better"
"I do....just knowing you're here"
"Oh, baby"
You kiss him on the cheek. Finally, the fever has broken and you get back to bed.
"Now sleep for me, baby"
"It's going to be difficult seeing that you drive me crazy..."
You laugh and start playing with his hair. He holds your hand and starts making soft moaning noises. Then after a few minutes, he's fast asleep. You turn around and fall asleep.
You wake as the sun shines through the window. You turn to find Jason sleeping peacefully next to you. You smile as warmth fills you. You feel happy and safe with him by your side. You softly stand up and leave him to sleep some more. Then you see your dad.
"Hey honey, I see Jason slept here last night"
"Oh? How did you know?"
"There's a black van outside and the man was staring at me all the way to my own home last night?"
"Yeah sorry, could've probably sent you a text?"
"Yes, that would've been nice of you but I put one and one together"
"Sorry, it was kind of a last-minute thing. He's actually sick, so I offered to take care of him..."
"Okay, let's just stop you right here...I'm guessing you want the day off?"
"If I can just get the morning?"
You look down, hoping he'll say yes.
"Sure, see you at two. I'm running late and honey, please be careful"
"Thank you, daddy. Yes, I will"
He opens the door and disappears. You start to cook breakfast. You start with the eggs and bacon, then your bedroom door opens.
"Hey"
"Hey, sorry, didn't mean to wake you?"
*Cough* "No, you didn't wake me. I just couldn't lay down anymore"
"Oh, I get that!! How are you feeling?"
You walk closer and put a hand to his forehead. He grabs your wrist and pulls you in close. He holds you tight and kisses you passionately.
"Thank you for taking care of me, especially last night"
"It was really only a pleasure"
"Aren't you suppose to go to work today?"
"Yeah, but I asked my dad for the morning off. I at least, want you to have a decent breakfast"
"You really spoil me, you know?"
"Sit and stop talking nonsense"
"Yes Mam *sneeze* excuse me"
"Bless you"
You hand him a plate and sit next to him. He almost devours his food.
"You must have been very hungry?"
"Yeah, I think all that nursing of last night worked wonders for me"
He gives you a wicked grin. You laugh.
"Suurreee. I'm just happy you feel better"
Jason's phone rings. He looks at the screen and frowns.
"Sorry, I have to take this..."
"Yeah, sure"
"Hello...yes, I'm still alive.....yes, Steve is still outside...I'll be home later...I'm okay thanks....no that won't be necessary....love you too....bye"
"Your dad?"
"Yeah, he's just worried. Let's just say, I don't sleep out so much"
"Really? But don't you break all the girl's hearts?"
He stares at you intensely, lifting a brow.
"You should know by now....you're the only one...."
You blush and avoid eye contact. Your heart is filled with warmth.
"I'm going to get your pills, finish your food"
"Yes, Mom!"
He chuckles. You get the pills and return to the kitchen only to find him talking to Steve.
"...yes sir"
"Thank you, let me know when Jim is here"
"Of course"
"What was that about?"
"I have to go now...."
"Oh..."
He pulls you closer and kisses you on the cheek.
"I have to go, duty calls"
"Even though you're sick?"
He laughs.
"They really don't care if your dying. Politics comes first..."
"Shame, that's just horrible, Jason"
"I'm used to it. Don't worry. Last night was the most care I got in a long time..."
Hurt flashed through his eyes. You hold him tight.
"I'll always care for you"
He smiles and kisses you. You both get dressed and get out of the house.
"Thank you for breakfast *cough*"
"It was only my pleasure. Listen, do you want to come by tonight again, if you feeling up to it?"
He smiles and takes your hand, rubbing his thumb up and down.
"Feeling up to it?? Of course, I'll be up for it. I'll text you?"
"Yeah, I'll like that"
"Can I drop you at work?"
"No thanks, I'll walk, it's not too far"
"You sure?"
"Yeah, thanks"
You kiss and part your ways. You feel happy and light. You get to work and the diner is in full swing. Lucy sees you first and says.
"Hey! Jennifer! Please help out with table five?"
You run to the locker and get your apron and notebook. You take the order and from there it never stops until finally, it's closing time. Lucy stands next to you.
"Wow, once again a wacky busy day. I'm just filling the salt and pepper containers, then I'm out"
Mike then says to Lucy.
"Let me do that for you, Lucy. You've worked hard today, go rest up"
"Thank you, baby boy! You do know how to charm me! Cheers darlings, see you tomorrow"
She gives you a hug and a wink to Mike, then she's out the door. Then Mike turns to you.
"She's something else, isn't she?"
"Yeah, where will we be without her?"
My dad comes around the corner.
"Honey, you locking up?"
"Yeah, see you at home"
"Okay, be safe"
Mike yells after your dad.
"Don't worry Mr. J, I'll watch out for her!"
"Goodnight, Jennifer!"
Your phone lights up with a text from Jason.
"Hey sexy lady"
You send him a text back.
"Hey baby, am I seeing you tonight?"
"Yeah, I might be a bit late but I'll get you at the diner?"
"Sure, can't wait. How are you feeling?"
"Not hundred percent but getting there, thanks to the nursing "
"Well get ready for some more TLC"
"Can't wait "
You smile and go to the storeroom to fill up the ingredients in the kitchen.
"Hey, busy day, huh?"
You jump at his voice. It is Mike.
"Whoa! You scared me! Didn't expect you to be here"
"Sorry, didn't mean to scare you. Just wanted to get more salt"
"Yeah, yeah, of course, I think it's in the far-right corner shelf"
"Oh, yeah there it is"
He walks to the shelf and for some reason, you feel that you need to get out of the small dark storeroom with him.
"I'm going to see what else is still needed"
"Yeah, okay"
You nervously walk to the kitchen. You close the door behind you, hoping he won't follow.
*What is this feeling I feel when I'm around him. He just makes me feel uncomfortable. I hope I'm just imagining things but my sixth sense has always been right. I'll just finish my work fast.*
"Hey"
Once again Mike appears behind you.
"Oh god! You do know how to sneak up on people"
He gives you a wide grin.
"Yeah, my Mom used to say that to me too. Listen, was meaning to ask you, do you have a boyfriend?"
"W-what?"
"Well, I was just wondering. I have never seen you with a guy, so I figured I'll just ask"
"Wow, okay, it's kind of personal"
"Oh, well, no worries"
*Maybe I should tell him I have a boyfriend, maybe then he'll stop pursuing me?*
"No, it's fine just unexpected and yes actually I do"
His demeanor changes from aloof to anger.
"OH! I see!!"
He turns around, slamming the door shut as he leaves the kitchen.
*s**t!! s**t!! s**t!! What do I do now? s**t!*
You send a text to Jason.
"Jason, come soon, I might need your help with Mike..."
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