"After taking a steamy shower after the evening's activities Natalie had settled back with her sketchbook while Renee was in the kitchen making them dinner. "Do you like spicy foods?" Renee called out. "Oui." Natalie replied. "Fuck, ouch." Renee grumbled. Natalie looked up towards the kitchen, "Do you need any help?" A pan clattered on the ground as another stream of curses followed, "I'm fine, I got this." Natalie smiled as she went back to her brainstorming. A short while later Renee came out with two plates in her hands looking rather exhausted. "Dinner is ready." She nervously stated. "I'm sure it will be lovely." Natalie said as she set her sketchbook down. Renee set the two plates on the coffee table. "I'll be right back, I'm just going to grab us some silverware." Natalie eyed the monstrosity in front of her and swallowed thickly. "Here you go, Renee sat down and grabbed her plate to begin cutting up the chicken breast. Natalie tapped the outside of the chicken with her fork and grimaced as it made a loud tapping noise. She took a deep breath and cut into it. After what felt like an eternity of sawing her jaw dropped, "How did you manage to burn the outside and undercook the inside?" Renee shrugged her shoulders and went to take a bite of her chicken when Natalie jumped and knocked it out of her hands. "Non cherie, you'll get sick." She composed herself. "Let me go and make us something." Natalie offered picking up the plates. "I don't cook very often." Renee replied as she followed her to the kitchen.
"I can tell." Natalie said when she opened the door to the fridge and cocked her head slightly. "When's the last time you went to the store?" Renee blushed, "A couple of days ago." Natalie looked in the fridge at the take out sauce packets and a few fruits and vegetables. Okay, let's try the freezer. She thought to herself as her brow furrowed at frozen pizzas and a bag of chicken nuggets. "Dinosaur nuggets?" Natalie smirked. "They were cheaper." Renee blushed red. "And adorable." She finished in a whisper. Natalie raised her eyebrow and turned to hide her giggle of amusement. She opened the cabinet and her jaw dropped. There was one container of protein powder, several boxes of mac and cheese and ramen piled inside. "When's the last time you had a proper cooked meal?" She turned to the tomato red skirmisher. Renee shrugged and looked down. Natalie's eyes softened and she walked over to lift her chin, "Tomorrow night you can come over to my house and have dinner with me and Dr. Caustic." She smiled. "Okay." Renee agreed. Natalie cooked the dino nuggets and made some mac and cheese for them which Renee ate with enthusiasm.
"Are you sure you are fine with me staying the night again?" Natalie asked once more. "Of course, I love waking up to you in the mornings." Renee blushed as she pulled an over-sized shirt over her head. They climbed into bed and Renee wrapped around Natalie. "Goodnight." She kissed the top of her head as the world fell away. A few hours later Natalie's eyes opened as she felt herself shiver. She reached over and turned the lamp on and found the source of her discomfort. Is she having a nightmare? Natalie's eyes trace over her sleeping girlfriend's prone body noticing immediately she was shaking. Natalie reached out to rub her back and gasped as her hand recoiled. She's so cold. Natalie bit her lip and wrapped herself around her sleeping girlfriend. She smiled as Renee sighed in her sleep pushing back into the heat. She held her breath as Renee rolled towards her. She's crying. Natalie lightly wiped the tears falling down the skirmisher's face. Natalie frowned as Renee whimpered in her sleep. What is she dreaming about? She tentatively reached out to brush her hand against her face. Natalie lightly gasped as Renee wrapped herself around her and pulled herself closer. Natalie leaned forward lightly pressing her lips to Renee's forehead. "Je t'aime." She whispered lightly as she let sleep pull her away.
The day went by quickly and Renee stood outside of Natalie's house straightening out her shirt. This is going to be an interesting night. She thought to herself as she lifted her hand to knock. Nox opened the door and stared at her with no emotion. "Come in." He simply stated as he moved to the side. Renee walked towards the kitchen setting a bottle of red wine on the counter. "Do you need help with dinner?" She quietly asked. "Non, but there is something else you can help with." Natalie said with mirth. Renee jumped as Natalie boxed her in with her arms as her back pressed against the counter. "What are you…" Her question was cut off as Natalie leaned forward to press her lips against her girlfriends. The kiss was slow and deliberate as Renee threaded her fingers in Natalie's hair lightly pressing her body into hers. "Really you two and in front of the salad no less." Nox said with mock disgust. Natalie laughed as Renee's blush deepened. "Now Wraith, how about you follow me and stop distracting Ms. Paquette." He laughed as he left the room with Renee following.
Renee sat down on the couch as Nox sat in a chair to the side. Renee was staring at her hands when Nox cleared his throat, "I have to say your influence on Ms. Paquette has been most beneficial to her well being...However if you hurt her you'll wish for death." He said as he stared into her soul. Renee's mouth opened to reply but nothing came out. They both jumped as Natalie walked into the room, "The roast is finished….Did I miss something?" She looked between the two most important people in her life. Renee's blush deepened as she shrugged, "Nothing at all." Natalie lifted her eyebrow and smiled, "Let's eat."