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She shakes her head, laughing softly as she lowers her glass "I already ate"

"Humor a brokenthis with me, Riley This is probably the best damn chili I ever ate Honest to God Co and bright and heat burning across her cheeks And I know I’ve done it again--given her so her I hate that Riley hasn’t had this before, but I can’t deny it

I like being the one giving her this

Before I hit Riley with a ivesthe bite I’), two beers, and plenty of easy conversation later, I’ fro to need your help with so toward the hallway

"Okay!" Riley shuts the fridge door and rushes out of the kitchen with a big grin on her face She stops in front of ether "That’s why I’m here What do you need?" she asks Her voice jumps with excitement

"I gotta take a bath"

Her grin fades, her oes slack, and her hands slowly lower and separate, dropping to her sides "Uhyou, gotta take a what?"

"A bath," I repeat, fighting a grin at her reaction "It was hot as shit out today I need a shower, butthat I can’t really get this wet yet" I look down atto need you to help e baths are ideal"

Riley blinks "They did?"

Now I’ here Not about the showering thing--I was told that--but I’ up on my own

"Oh yeah" I nodit, so"

Another lie Pretty sure that wouldn’t be a require ht And that’sthat responsibility and looking prepared for the task "Okay Yeah Let’s get you a bath then Are you ready? I’m ready" Her voice is quick Anxious

Fuck yeah I’orgeous police officer with a body like Thor, a sponge bath