I will come back for you

Cullen's eyes opened blearily as the cold morning breeze came through the gaping hole in his roof. He rubbed his eyes and ran his hand through his tousled hair, as he shimmied himself to sit up against the headboard. He turned his gaze to Evelyn who was quietly sleeping, snuggled up in the covers. He smiled and stroked her hair, he always seemed to sleep better when she was in the same bed as him. They had been together for months now and always fell asleep together, whether it was in Cullen's room or Evelyn's. Despite the amount of time, they had managed to keep their relationship under wraps, sure there were some close calls, mostly involving Cullen's guards coming in at inappropriate moments but overall, the Inquisitor's and Cullen's relationship was still very much a topic of gossip of 'are they aren't they' among the people of Skyhold.

Evelyn stirred under Cullen's touch and woke up slowly, her large eyes looked up at him. He smiled.

''Good morning'' he said softly.

''Good morning my love'' she smiled back ''What time is it?''

''Late, we've overslept. I'm sure I'm due a knock on the door any moment from Jim'

Evelyn giggled, she always had a soft spot for Jim. It always Jim who bore the brunt of Cullen's outbursts or walked in on Cullen and Evelyn on their 'intimate' moments. But give credit where credit was due, Jim has clearly never told a sole of his Commander's love affair with the Inquisitor. They would certainly know if he had, that's for sure.

Sure enough, there was a knock at the door. ''Commander, Ser? I have a message for you''

Cullen groaned whilst pulling up the covers. Evelyn sat up and pulled the sheets away from him with a grin, exposing his bare chest.

''You better answer him, it might be important. Perhaps they can't find the inquisitor and they need you to look for her'' she said in a flirty manner.

''Commander Cullen? Are you there? Are you awake'' Jim continued.

Cullen smirked at Evelyn, ''And imagine their horror when they find the Inquisitor naked in the Commander's bed'

'Gosh it would be quite a shock wouldn't it' she teased leaning in to give him a kiss.

''Commander? I am coming in''

Once again Jim had managed to interrupt one of those precious moments that any couple like to have. Cullen mumbled a curse under his breath.

''I better go downstairs''

Evelyn smiled and agreed. Cullen pulled on his smalls and climbed down the ladder and opened the door to Jim. Jim was accustomed to Cullen opening his bedroom door in little more than his smalls but today Josephine and Leliana were also standing outside. Cullen stood mostly naked, his hair a mess and now flushing bright red as he saw his fellows two advisors standing before him. Josephine also blushed at the sight on the handsome and rather exposed Commander and Leliana hid her giggle behind her hand.

Jim was of course, completely oblivious to the awkward situation.

'Lady Josephine and Lady Leliana are here to see you.' He said bluntly.

Cullen glared at him, ''Well I can see that!'' he shouted, ''There is no use telling me now''.

Jim stood awkwardly, gawping at the Commander. ''That will be all Jim'' Cullen added.

Cullen tried to tactfully hide himself behind the door as both Josephine and Leliana composed themselves.

'So…'' Cullen cleared his throat, '' to what do I owe this pleasure?''

Leliana looked at the Commander, ''It is nice seeing you looking so 'perky' this morning.'

The two women shared a giggle.

Leliana continued, ''You haven't forgotten that you are due to join us later this morning for the Inquisition meetings with the townsfolk, have you?'

'What?' he replied blearily.

'Every month the Inquisitor allows the townsfolk to come and visit, to voice any concerns that they may have. We have asked that all advisors and party join from now on as we have found that in the past that we could do with more voices on the panel to help.' Josephine explained.

'You want me to give the Inquisitor advice on how to deal with a farmer who has lost his sheep to a dragon?' he replied in an annoyed tone.

'Just be there' Josephine glared at him.

Cullen sighed, 'Ok I will be there, but I am bringing some reports with me'

'That leads me onto my next question', Leliana began, 'Have you seen the Inquisitor? Her maid said she wasn't in her room this morning.'

Cullen froze and coughed to clear his throat, 'Um, no. No, I haven't, perhaps she went for a walk. I am sure she will be there be. If I see her I will let her know'

Leliana smirked. 'Thank you, Commander. Come on Josie, let us get some breakfast.' They both turned from the door, Cullen breathed a sigh of relief, until Josephine turned back.

'Oh, Cullen, make sure to cover up that love bite on your neck.'

The two women laughed and walked away together, they adored teasing him. Cullen instinctively put his hand to his neck and closed the door so quickly it made the walls shake.

By this time Evelyn has gotten dressed and had come downstairs. She saw Cullen with his flushed face and hand on his neck.

'What on Thedas happened?'

''They know'' Cullen nodded his head knowingly, ''They both know''.