1. Shirtless Is Nice

After all the commotion back home I was surprised that everyone had settled in so quickly. Frank and Kayla were going steady and Alex, although he would never admit to it, seemed to be enjoying life down in the underworld After all he was far away from the pain and heartbreak that he'd left behind on earth. I snuggled closer into John's chest, making the most of this rare moment of alone time. Being lord of the Underworld John had a busy schedule. His arms tightened around me and he kissed the top of my head, causing my heart to flutter in my chest. John chuckled, feeling the increase in my heart rate and I swatted him playfully. I opened my eyes, resting my chin on my hands which were on his chest and sighing in content. The sunlight streamed through the open windows as Johns eyes fluttered open, looking down at me lovingly. I smiled and gave him a quick peck on the lips, which soon turned into something more. In no time at all I was sitting on his lap, my hands entwined into his hair, his hands on my waist, kissing passionately. I broke away, desperately trying to catch my breath and he started to kiss my neck; little kisses from my chin to my collar bone before capturing my lips once again. He picked me up bridal style and carried me over to the king size bed.

I hummed to myself as I walked into the kitchen, I was allowed anywhere in the underworld now, since I was staying forever. I greeted Frank, Henry, Mr. Graves and Mr. Liu, and got various groans in return. I grinned, obviously it was still too early for them. Henry came up to me with a tray,

"Miss?" he asked,

I nodded, "Yes Henry?"

"Um, why are you wearing the captain's clothes?"

This got a few chuckled from Frank and the rest. I shot them my best glare, opening my mouth to reply to Henry when Frank interrupted me,

"Well Henry, they had a little fun and-" but he couldn't finish as I elbowed him, hard. He smirked and rubbed his side, wiggling his eyebrows.

"For your information," I said, glaring at him, "Nothing happened!" before grabbing two waffles from the table and making my way back to our room.

I reached the bedroom door and knocked gently, getting a groan in response. I walked in and John sat up, rubbing his eyes,

"Hey," he whispered, his voice deep.

I smiled and handed him one of the waffles, chuckling as his eyes lit up and he practically swallowed it whole. I gave him a peck on the forehead and left him to it, going to have a shower.

When I came out I was happy to see that my old clothes were all in the cupboard. I took out a pair of ripped blue jeans and a tie-dye crop top and threw them on, adding a few hair clips to pin back my fringe and a shit tonne of bangles to brighten it up. I walked back into the bedroom, looking up as John turned around.

Without a shirt.

Hmmmmmm.

I smiled as he walked over to me, enveloping me in a soft, warm hug, I melted into this embrace, wondering how on earth I deserved him.

He looked down at me and whispered,

"How on earth did I get you to love me?"

I looked up and rested my chin on his chest,

"You didn't have to, I've loved you since the day I threw that tea in your face"