Chapter 11
Grumbling about the unfairness of the world Tony walked into the bathroom and looked unhappily at the pile of laundry waiting for him. "I miss Miami" He whispered as he plonked himself down on the floor he started throwing the clothes into different piles while checking every pocket, turning shirts inside out and putting some soap on the tougher stains. Yawning he grabbed a pair of Matt's shorts and frowned as he found a wanted person poster in one of the pockets. Hearing Matt downstairs he unfolded it and read what he was wanted for and his personal details.
Standing up he quickly put a load of laundry on before walking downstairs with the poster in hand. "Hey Matt? Who's this?" He asked as he walked into the study where Matt was going over some work emails. Matt took the poster and briefly looked at it before putting it in one of his drawers. "It's the guy who shot me, why?" Matt said simply and turned back to his computer screen. "Well, why didn't you tell me about him? What if I had seen him or something and had let him gotten away without even knowing it?" Tony asked outraged and crossed his arms.
Sighing Matt rubbed the bridge of his nose. "It wouldn't have done any good. The police in Miami knows what he did to me and to others and are looking for him, and they will contact me if something happens. It wouldn't have done any good for you to know while we were still in Miami because all you would have done is being edgy, nervous and worried" Tony continued his glare at Matt.
"You could have told me now then, we're home" He said irritated. "Well you know what Tony, I had planned too but the bad guy I am had planned to tell you when we would be able to sit down and relax for awhile, when all the chores and work was done so I could tell you not to worry and obsess over this. My mistake, won't happen again" Matt said just as irritated back and walked out of the study to get some coffee.
Dropping his head to his chest, Tony felt the previous anger and irritation leave him only to replaced by guilt. Walking into the kitchen he saw Matt waiting for the water to boil. Quickly stepping over he grabbed Matt's favourite cup and got some scones to put on a plate. "I'm sorry I blew up. It's just. I'm not used to this. I don't know what to do now. You're not supposed to get shot. You work as a mechanic and that's a safe job. I can handle getting shot at, that's my job but you?" Tony said quietly as he kept himself busy getting together Matt's snack and coffee.
"Tony" Matt sighed and walked up behind him. "I'm not exactly used to being shot at either, hopefully it won't happen again but we don't know that because the world isn't filled with just nice, good people. You should know that better than anyone. And I'm never going to be okay with you being shot at but unfortunately that's how it is and I have to deal with the fact that that could happen to you. Just as you are going to deal with me being grazed by a bullet in a robbery. I happen to be okay you know" Matt kissed Tony's head and took his coffee and scones with a thank you before going back to his study, leaving Tony to think about what he had said.
As he folded the last pair of socks together, Tony threw them into Matt's sock drawer and went back to the bathroom. Removing the filter he quickly got rid of the fluff so it would be safe to use the next time they did the washing. Which he hoped would be a long time from now. Picking up Loddie from the bed he cuddled her to his face and felt it was still a bit warm from the dryer.
Sighing in content he walked downstairs in search of his Daddy, and he found him sleeping on the sofa. Carefully leaning over the edge of the couch and rolling up the sleeve on Matt's jumper, Tony sighed sadly as he saw the small bandage that was covering his wound.
Putting a corner of Loddie into his mouth he stroked the fabric against his cheek in an attempt to comfort himself. Going around the couch he eased himself down to sit gently on Matt's waist and was grateful when he didn't wake up by the added weight on him. As he continued to rub the soft fabric against his cheek he got an idea and withdrew Loddie from his mouth.
Biting his lip he gazed between the wound and Loddie before straightening up. With a new determined look he softly managed to tie Loddie around Matt's arm. "You got to make Daddy better now Loddie. You'll be fine without me for awhile. I'll keep you company till Daddy wakes up though" Tony whispered gave Loddie a little kiss before lying down on Matt's chest. Gently stroking the fabric he fell asleep nuzzling Matt's arm.
As Tony's breath evened out, Matt's eyes opened and looked down on the man in his lap. A small smiles grazed his lips as he saw Tony's handiwork and how his fingers gently held onto to Loddie.
"I'm okay baby boy. We're both okay" He whispered and brought his arms around Tony as he lifted him further up.
When Tony started to wake up Matt tightened his arm around him and continued to run his fingers through his boy's hair. "Mmmm" Tony purred and snuggled as close as possible could to Matt. "Did you have a nice nap baby?" Matt asked softly and felt Tony nod against his chest. "I talked to Jensen on the phone earlier" Matt mentioned as he looked down on Tony.
"Uncle Jensen?" Tony asked curious and looked up. "Mhm. He invited us to a party he is having tomorrow at Mason's club. I said we'd come" Tony sat up and smiled brightly. "Please can I bring Abby, Daddy? She's always wanted to go since I told her about the club" Folding his hands, he put on his best puppy eyes. Matt laughed and nodded. "Yay! Thank you Daddy!" Tony said loudly before planting a big kiss on Matt's forehead before running to get his phone so he could call Abby and tell her the good news.