I do not own them so let's get that out of the way first. Duffy owns them and I don't think he will let me have them :)
This is my first attempt into non crossover territory and I am nervous about it. If you want to see some great Twins/OCF then I suggest giving irishartemis and Valerie E Mackin a read!
I was sure that my boss hated me. Just because I was new to the accounting firm, he gave me the most rowdy places in South Boston to work with. The only place I did not mind working with was Doc, the owner of a small pub called McGinty's. I stop in once a month on Monday's when they were closed and went over the books for the man. I really shouldn't complain too much, the company put me up in an apartment that at twenty, I could never afford on my own. Due to being sick most of the weekend and still feeling like crap on Monday, I came in early on that Tuesday to play catchup.
"Doc, you in here?" I called out as I walked in, my voice still sounding weak in my own ears.
"Y-y-you look like cr-cr. Fuck. Ass. You look like shit lass, you should be sl-sleeping." I smiled sweetly at the old man.
"No rest of the wicked, Doc. Can I get a cup of tea with honey and lemon?"
"Sure thing, I will bring it back to you shortly."
"Thanks, Doc." I went into the back office and lost myself in the paperwork that was waiting for me. As I worked I could hear the noise of the people that were starting to come in for their evening drink. I could feel a headache forming and took off my glasses and rubbed at my eyes. Eyes still closed, I heard the office door open and the smell of hot tea.
"Thanks, Doc. I should be done here soon." The rich sound of laughter that was certainly not Doc made me lift my head up and look at who was at the door. All I could see was a blurry shape, I had forgotten to put my glasses back on, without them I was practically blind. I felt around on the top of the desk for my glasses and heard the chuckle again.
"Can I help you find somethin' lass?" The mystery man had a nice voice that made my heart beat a little faster.
"Seems I have pulled a Velma." At his silence I elaborated. "I can't find my glasses." I heard the cup being set down and papers shuffle on the desk before warm hands lifted my face and set my glasses back where they belonged. I blinked and once my eyes focused, I found myself staring into the most wonderful pair of blue eyes. "Thank you."
"You are most welcome lass. Conner." He smiled then and my heart skipped a beat again.
"Sadie."
"Well then Sadie. Enjoy your tea, see you around ya?"
"Sure. Thanks again." He smiled at me and I forgot to breath for a moment as he left the office and closed the door behind him. "Get yourself together Sadie. It's just a nice guy. An extremely attractive, nice guy." I shook my head and took a drink of tea before delving back into the paperwork. Almost done I could feel my medication wearing off and sleep begin to set in. Maybe if I just close my eyes for a moment. I did just that and the next thing I knew Doc was shaking me awake.
"Told you, you should have stayed home lass."
"Sorry. I didn't mean to fall asleep. Please don't tell my boss about this, he will fire me for sure. I just need to get these last few pages done." I sat up with a start and began to gather the papers again in a panic. Doc's hand on my shoulder stopped me.
"You are a good girl, you can take it home and finish it and then bring it back when you are feelin' better. Now let's get you p-pa-packed up and get you home." Doc helped me gather up the paperwork, as I put on my coat and led me out to the main bar area.
"Hey, Doc. Murph and I are headed out." I turned my head and saw Conner standing there next to a man that looked a lot like him.
"I will bring the paperwork by tomorrow. Just need a few hours of sleep."
"I'll call you a cab dear." Doc went back into the office and made a call then came back out. "They should be here in a minute."
"Thanks Doc. I'll just wait for the cab outside." I started to make my way across the floor and a dizzy spell came over me and I stumbled. If not for two sets of hands steadying me I would have met the floor in the most ungraceful of fashions.
"Thanks."
"No problem at all in helpin' out a damsel in distress." Conner said this and a manly snort came from my other side.
"I could have saved her jus' fine on my own. You just wanted a shot a glory there Con."
"Stuff it Murph. I saw her first."
"Well I saw her second and two is greater than one." I rolled my eyes at the banter and tried to walk on my own again, glad that the floor did not try to take me out again. I nearly made it to the door when I was once again surrounded by the brothers.
"Can't let a lady wait for her taxi by herself." Conner stated this.
"Our Ma raised us better than that." Murphy made this comment and I figured it was easier to allow them their way than to argue at the moment. With a wave goodbye to Doc I allowed myself to be escorted out into the night.
So...worth continuing?