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Laughing, I walk toward the island, not sure if there should be a greeting between us or not We’re lovers and we’re friends, but I don’t think we’re anything in between that If I were greeting soht to hi or a kiss But that kitchen island between us seems like an intentional barrier, so I play it cool and move to a stool

Whether or not this bothers Legend, I can’t tell, but he talks on as if it doesn’t “In addition to all the baby shit they brought over, I have a freezer and fridge full of food Apparently, I come off as the helpless type who can’t fend for himself”

I snort I think Legend is the most capable person I know He ed this whole new fatherhood experience with a grace not many people would have

“Apparently, the tea to put on some type of baby shower for me Or at least that’s what Erik said this afternoon He was one of the ones that stopped by I’ht plan looks like”

“I’ out for drinks or soh and he nods I then point to the casserole dish where he’s now ladling some type of creamy sauce over the chicken It se full of food, why are you cooking?”

“Because when I invited you over, I said I would cook for you, re for you”

I lower aze so he can’t see the smile in my eyes Whatever this is between us end has the power to make me swoon sometimes and he doesn’t even know it

When I look back up, I find hi at me intently

“You okay?” he asks with a worried expression

“Absolutely fine,” I assure hi smile “Noas your Christmas?”

“One of the best I can re out with Charlie yesterday I laid on that couch, she laid on my chest and atched movies all damn day It was bliss”

“It sounds aoalie who in my most immediate past experience has been of the surly variety, spending a peaceful day with his newborn daughter watching ether

I need to change the subject because thinking of hih and ask, “And did you have a good ti?”