Bec
I usually studied for the bar on Fridays, but Jim called me way too early and begged me to come in. If I hadn’t been so groggy, I would’ve refused.
Standing in the shower, trying to wake up, I debated about either leaving a note for the twins or waking up Marduk. He'd ended up on the couch and I could wake him up on my way out.
No, that would be mean. Just because I had to get up weirdly early on a Friday didn’t mean the guys needed to. I'd leave a note and tiptoe out the front door.
Especially because I was still worried about Danzig. Even with all the magical healing, he should probably rest for a few days.
Normally, I tried to dress business casual for work, but today he was getting jeans and a sweatshirt. I left my hair to air dry, tugged on my shoes, and tiptoed down stairs.
All my effort was pointless. Marduk was tugging on his motorcycle jacket, and Danzig was pouring coffee into one of my travel mugs.
“Good morning,” Marduk said.
“Coffee?” Danzig asked, holding up my travel mug.
I accepted and took a sip. “This is good, thanks.”
He beamed at me and poured the rest of the coffee into Em’s travel mug and took a sip himself. It was cute to see such a big, masculine man unabashedly using a KPop Demon Hunter themed purple mug.
“I’m sorry if I woke you guys up,” I said. I was crazy if I thought they'd be able to sleep through my shower and clumsy half-asleep morning routine.
“I woke up before that. I heard your phone call,” Danzig said. “You sounded so sleepy I'm surprised you agreed to go in.”
“The sleepy part was the reason I agreed,” I said, then took another sip of coffee.
Finished pulling on his jacket, Marduk joined us in the kitchen. “Any for me?”
Danzig tapped the top of the coffee maker. “This only makes a couple of cups at a time. I could brew some more.”
“No need.” I handed my mug to Marduk. “You can have mine. I’ll make a pot when I get to the office.”
Marduk took the mug as if it was a gift. I was going to say something teasing, but Hugo scratched at the door then looked back at us with obvious demand.
“I’ll be right back,” I said, grabbing his leash and taking him outside. It was a little cold, and I realized I should’ve put his little sweatshirt on. He was quick to do his business and then tugged me back into the condo.
Inside, I let him loose, filled his food dish, and checked the water. I’d only agreed to work for the morning, so he’d be fine until I got back. Then I’d make it up to him with a longer walk.We could even hang out at one of the tables in front of the gelato shop so people could worship him.
Marduk and Danzig were standing in the living room watching me. Unsure what to do, I pointed to the table next to the door.
“Since Wallis left several sets of keys, you can take a set and lock up behind you. That way you guys don’t have to leave with me.”
“We’re coming with you,” Danzig said. “I’m going to ride in your nice, warm car.”
“And I’m going to follow on the bike,” Marduk said.
I shook my head. “All I’m going to be doing is sitting at a desk and taking calls. You guys will be bored.”
“We could never be bored with you,” Danzig said.
As much as I liked to hear that, I shook my head. “Cute, but unlikely.”
“Let us determine what we find boring,” Marduk said.
“Besides, we have working phones and unlimited data plans,” Danzig said, holding up his cell and wiggling it.
“I guess we're partners now,” I said. “I'll trust you to hang out and not get me in trouble with Jim.”
