The next day after classes have let out I'm moving my stuff into Stein's house. It's more of a laboratory but whatever. I'm carrying a suitcase full of clothes when Stein comes over and helps me. I let him carry it into his house while I carry a box full of books. Moving in isn't that hard. Especially when Stein is helping me which is often. We get everything inside before dusk and I sit down on one of Stein's couches exhausted. Stein sits next to me and I feel myself stiffen a little. He's awful close to me. I can see the color of his eyes this close up. They're a beautiful honey color. I feel myself getting lost in them when Stein suddenly turns to me. I feel myself jump.

Stein doesn't seem to notice though and says, "I hope you like my home. I know it's kind of odd looking with all the beakers lying around but I'm sure we'll get along fine. I already like you Jilly."

I feel myself turning red. I whip my face quickly away from him and hope he doesn't notice how much I'm blushing. How embarrassing. He's just a man. I've had relations with men before, so why does he make me feel so silly around him? I feel Stein looking at me and turn back to face him. He looks amused but I'm not sure why he looks that way. Did he notice how quickly I turned away and can he hear how fast my heart is beating? I'm not sure but when Stein puts his hand on my leg I feel my eyes widen.

"Are you hungry Jilly?"

I nod slowly and then his hand is off my leg and he's standing up.

"I'm not the best cook but I can cook. So just wait here while I make us dinner."

I get up as well though and Stein looks puzzled.

"Can I help you cook?"

He looks happy and says, "Sure, let's get started."

Stein's kitchen is rather odd. There are several test tube beakers and Erlenmeyer flasks. Also on the wall there are stitches, as if the wall itself were experimented on. I heat up a pot of water as Stein prepares the chicken. I grab for the pasta on the island when our hands brush against each other's. Stein looks at me surprised and I feel myself blushing furiously.

"Um, sorry," I mutter and quickly grab the pasta.

Stein doesn't say anything and I'm glad for his silence. I'm acting like such a love struck girl. How embarrassing! I pour the pasta into the boiling water and start to stir it with a wooden spoon. We work talking casually about nothing in particular. The subject gets way off topic when Stein asks me where I'd like to sleep tonight. I'm not sure how to answer that. He offers his bed while he sleeps on the couch. I don't want him to sleep there though. He seems awfully tired lately and I don't want him to have a bad back on top of everything else.

"That's okay Stein, I'll take the couch."

Stein looks puzzled, "But my bed would be more comfortable."

I sigh, "Look I don't want to be a burden."

Stein looks confused, "You're not a burden Jilly. You know that."

I shrug, "Please I don't want you to sleep there."

He sighs, defeated. "Alright but tomorrow you're getting the bed."

I start to protest but Stein silences me by putting his finger on my mouth. It's weird being touched by him. I feel startled and I hope he doesn't notice. It would be horrid if he knew how I felt about him and he didn't feel that way about me.

Dinner is ready in an hour and we sit down at Stein's table to eat. The food is delicious.

"Stein, I thought you said you couldn't cook?"

I see Stein flush a little. Interesting. "It wasn't me who made this food good, it was you."

I laugh, "I highly doubt that, I saw how you cooked. You're not bad."

Stein coughs and starts to eat his pasta. I can tell I've made him a little embarrassed. I smile despite his discomfort. He's so adorable when he's embarrassed. We finish dinner and Stein wants to watch TV. I join him on the couch and we start watching a mystery. After some time has passed Stein's arm slips onto my shoulder. I know it was an accident but it still feels intimate enough. I blush profusely but Stein doesn't move his arm. I don't mind so I don't say anything. I start falling asleep during the second episode of his mystery show and I feel myself falling in his direction. I feel strong arms wrap around me and bring me closer. When I open my eyes I'm in Stein's bed. I curse, it must have happened when I fell asleep last night. I blush thinking about how he put his arms so close around me. Stein walks into the room then shirtless. I can't stop staring at his bare chest. Yes he's got scars on his chest but he also looks extremely handsome.

"Jilly, it's time to get ready for work."

I nod and try not to stare at him. I feel like I'm failing though.

"Why did you put me in your bed when I told you I wanted the couch?" I demand instead of staring at him.

Stein looks shocked at my outburst. "I told you already. You're not a burden and while you're staying with me I want you to be comfortable."

I feel myself liking him more but still I don't want him to be uncomfortable. "And I told you already I don't want you to be uncomfortable."

Stein looks startled, "You didn't say that Jilly."

I curse silently then, I just gave away a little of myself. Stein walks over to me and sits down on the bed, facing me. I blush again seeing his body up close is even more breathtaking. Why can't I control my emotions?

"I don't want us to be late Jilly so I'll let you get dressed."

I nod and Stein gets off the bed and leaves the room. I close the door once he's gone and start to undress.