Happy Wednesday!
Elizabeth laid in bed the next morning feeling as uncomfortable as she had yesterday laying next to Happy. Yesterday they didn't get a chance to talk with so many people staying in the house, but Elizabeth was relieved as it felt like such a long day. As soon as her head hit the pillow she was out for the night.
She got out of bed quietly as she knew Happy was still sleeping due to his soft snoring. She grabbed a pair of jeans and a purple tank top. She took a quick shower and walked out the door closing it softly behind her.
Elizabeth was relieved that Maria wasn't in the kitchen. She didn't want her to think she needed to cook and clean to stay with them. As Elizabeth walked past the couch she saw Kozik sleeping on the couch while Half-Sac and Sam slept on the floor
Knock, Knock
"Hey" said Gemma her head sticking into the house
"Good morning Gemma, come in" said Elizabeth waving her in. Gemma and a girl a few years older then Elizabeth walked in.
"So much for protection" said Gemma walking past a still sleeping Sam and Half-sac
"Coffee?" asked Elizabeth going to the coffee maker.
"No, I need to get back to the shop. This is Tina she's going to help out today. Cleaning or cooking anything you need"
"Gemma that's not necessary" said Elizabeth turning around to face Gemma
"It is Elizabeth" said Gemma "You need to focus on Happy and making sure he gets better. SO don't worry about cooking or Cleaning especially with everyone coming in to check on happy. Just focus on your old man" Gemma said patting Elizabeths back
"Thanks Gemma" said Elizabeth sincerely. She was glad to have Gemma trying to help them
"I better get going. If I don't show up the place will burn to the ground" Said Gemma and walked out the door
"What do you need me to do" asked Tina. As soon as she heard about the "bike accident" she called Gemma asking her if Happy and his wife needed any help. She still wanted to sleep with Happy and what a better way than helping him get better. Even if Happy was married there was a chance that he would leave her and take Tina as his old lady later on. All she had to do was show Happy she was the better woman.
"Can you wash the dishes from last night?" asked Elizabeth as she looked at the fridge thinking what she could make for breakfast
"Sure no problem" said Tina annoyed. She really was a bossy little bitch Tina thought of Elizabeth
Elizabeth in the mean time took a few eggs out and everything she needed to make pancakes. While Elizabeth wasn't an expert in the kitchen she liked how it kept her mind occupied and helped her relax.
Elizabeth made a cup of chamomile tea and left Tina to finish the pancakes.
"Are you awake Maria?" asked Elizabeth sticking her head in the bedroom
"Morning Mija, yes I just woke up" said Maria laying in bed loving how comfortable the bed was.
"I brought a cup of Tea. Take your time but I made pancakes" said Elizabeth sitting the cup on the night stand
"Thank you Honey" said Maria grateful to have a daughter-in law
"Let me know if you need anything" said Elizabeth and walked out of the bedroom
Elizabeth was planning on taking a plate of food to Happy and a cup of coffee. So she was surprised when she went to the kitchen and saw Happy sitting down on the stool while Tina ran her finger up and down his shoulder.
Elizabeth looked confused at the scene.
"Morning everyone" Elizabeth turned back to see Sam standing behind her, and when they made eye contact he raised an eye brow and pointed towards the breakfast bar.
"Lots of fun" Sam whispered walking past Elizabeth towards the coffee maker. This would be even better now that he knew that Happy's mistress was staying with them. He and Elizabeth could have lots of "fun" with Happy being distracted.
Elizabeth ignored them and went looking for Kozik to offer him breakfast. Kozik was not a morning person but as soon as Elizabeth mentioned pancakes he was up in the next second walking blindly towards the kitchen being lead by his nose.
Elizabeth followed Kozik to the couch to eat breakfast while Happy and Sam sat behind the breakfast bar and Tina finished making more pancakes.
"Tv?" asked Kozik after sitting down on the couch and stuffing his face. Elizabeth nodded her head. Elizabeth was surprised when he stopped on Harry Potter and the sorcerer stone. Neither said anything while eating as they were being entertained by watching the movie.
"And now back to the all day Marathon of the wonderful world of Magic" said the commercial. Kozik and Elizabeth turned to each other with huge grins on their faces
"I have nothing better to do" said Kozik and Elizabeth nodded her head in agreement. They spent the next several hours going through the first few movies. Half-Sac and Maria stopped by to watch with them but then grew bored and left the livingroom. Sam tried sitting next to Elizabeth but she pushed him off the couch without a word. She smiled when he landed on his ass
"-id everything he could to help Harry" argued Kozik
"No!" said Elizabeth "He could've taken more of a parental figure for Harry instead of acting like he hated him"
"He had to be an evil shit for him to be believable as a spy for he-who-must-not-be-named"
Happy was standing behind them after taking a shower looking at them as they went back and forth.
"What are you guys arguing about?" He asked. Elizabeth and Kozik were surprised to be interrupted
"Happy talk to your woman!" demanded Kozik "She is wrong about EVERYTHING"
"Your face is wrong about everything" said Elizabeth childish
"She got you there brother" said Happy with a laugh. Happy sat next to Elizabeth pushing her towards the middle next to Kozik.
Happy was glad to see them get along but as they finished the Prisoner of Azkaban and moved towards the middle of The goblet of fire their bantering was annoying. Not annoying of what they were talking even though Harry Potter never caught his attention but more at the realization that they were talking more than Happy and Elizabeth had at this point.
Happy stood up suddenly needing some space. Elizabeth looked after Happy confused. She was enjoying his presence next to her. She stood up and followed after him
"Where are you going?" asked Elizabeth as she saw Tina's hand was on the master bedroom door
"Just want to check on Happy"
"My HUSBAND is fine" Elizabeth said annoyed at her. Elizabeth move past her and walked into the bedroom making sure to shut the door behind her. Happy was near the window pacing slowly
"What's wrong?" Elizabeth asked. Happy looked up surprised at not having heard the door open or close
"Where did you get the money for the furniture?" he asked
"What?"
"Kozik said you didn't ask for money. So where did you get the money"
"I know my debit card number so I gave it to them and asked that they run it" she lied knowing he would ask sooner or later
"What about the money I left?" asked Happy
"What money?" asked Elizabeth with a humorless laugh
"You left" she said angry "I didn't know when you were coming back all I knew was that I was on my own"
"I left you money so you'd be taken care of"
"What money because I didn't get it" said Elizabeth angry remembering when Kozik paid for the food and thinking about what he expected from her
"I left it here in the night stand" said Happy walking around the bed and moving the night stand.
"Fuck!" He shouted seeing the money
"I needed to buy the couch so I did" Elizabeth said trying to calm herself
"Why a couch?" asked Happy confused
"Where was Kozik supposed to sleep?" She ask
"Why were you so worried about where Kozik would sleep?" Happy asked feeling jealousy
"Happy" Elizabeth said taking deep breath feeling the anger deflating
"I didn't know Kozik. You had hit me and there was nothing or anyone to stop Kozik from doing the same" She said sitting on the edge of the bed
"Elizabeth" Happy kneeled in front of Elizabeth pulling her face up to see her face "I will never forgive myself for hitting you. I'm so sorry" He said taking her hands into his "But I swear to you that I'll never do it again. I swear" he said. Elizabeth looked down at his face and all she could see was sincerity and remorse
"I understand your anger Happy. I do.I'm sorry too. I know looking back that I should've been more honest with you" Elizabeth said honestly. Happy nodded acknowledging they both made mistakes
"I just want to know more about you" Happy said taking her hand in his.
" I can understand. Open your heart to me. Tell me how do you feel" said Happy
"I feel lonely sometimes" said Elizabeth quietly looking ath their intertwined hands
"So do I"
"Do you want to ask me anything?" Happy asked. Elizabeth shook her head feeling overwhelmed. They spent a few minutes together just enjoying the quiet but then Maria knocked on the door asking them what they wanted for dinner and Happy decided to get some rest and Elizabeth went with Maria to help her cook.
Elizabeth had Maria sit on the stool where she could direct Tina and her to make dinner. Elizabeth was glad it was a simple dinner and decided to make the only desert she knew to make which was a quick banana pudding.
They again all sat in the dining room watching the last Harry Potter movie. Elizabeth didn't know how to feel as she saw from the corner of her eye that Tina kept asking Happy if he needed anything and their fingers touching when Tina handed him anything. Elizabeth shook her head and focused on the pudding in front of her and watching the movie while she and Kozik continued their debate on who they would resurrect if they could for the final battle.
It was getting late and Elizabeth decided to help Maria get ready for bed. Elizabeth didn't have much experience helping anyone in that capacity but she wanted to help. Elizabeth helped Maria dress and brushed her hair. They talked about waking up early tomorrow to go to chemo.
Elizabeth went into the master bedroom grabbing her pajamas and going into the bathroom to wash her face and changed.
Elizabeth was in the middle of brushing her teeth when she hear voices in the bedroom. She walked closer to the door wanting to know who it was
"I would've been here earlier but Elizabeth wouldn't let me come into the room" Said Tina with teary eyes trying to milk the situation as Happy laid in bed exhausted.
Elizabeth listened from behind the bathroom door angry and for some reason jealous. That was a surprising feeling.
"I cleaned your dorm room yesterday and bought some new sheets" Tina said wanting Happy to know that she took care of his things
"Thank you" said Happy disinterested in the whole conversation. Tina figured he was tired and walked out the door making sure to swing her hips seductively.
"Elizabeth" Happy called out her name and Elizabeth counted to 5 before coming out so he wouldn't think she was listening to his and Tina's conversation
"Do you need something?" asked Elizabeth steeping out in an oversize sleeveless night dress
"Are you tired?" asked Happy. Elizabeth shook her head
"No" she said
"Can you come have a seat next to me. I want to talk" Elizabeth sat on the end of the bed facing Happy as he sat with his back against the head board
"First I want to thank you because I know you've been taking care of me the last few days" Elizabeth stared at him unsure where this was leading
"if you're honest about us working this out" happy said pointing to the space between them "under what conditions would it be?" he asked
"Like before, where you sleep in here and I sleep on the couch, or together like we did last night"
Elizabeth took a deep breath and said they could share the bed. Happy was glad he wouldn't have to taken the couch again when everyone was gone and he felt that would be a step back.
Happy lifted the blanket and patted the space next to him. Elizabeth took the hint and laid in bed facing up. Happy smiled at her nervousness and decided to leave her alone giving her some space, but gave her a quick kiss on the lips. A few minutes later both were asleep.
Elizabeth woke up in the middle of the night and was surprised to see that Happy and her were facing each other in their sleep. His hand a comforting weight on her hip. She traced his features with the moonlight coming through the window. She slowly brought her hand a few inches above his face wanting to touch his peaceful face but was afraid of waking him up. She brought her hand to her lips remembering the kiss before falling asleep.
She closed her eyes went back to sleep with a smile ready for a new start between Happy and her.