Chapter 12

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M was in the kitchen making soup when James appeared in the doorway, he stood silently watching her. He couldn't supress a smile as he watched her in such a different environment from MI6. She looked up when she heard him cough, nearly dropping the bowl she had in her hand.

"James, what are you doing up….you should be resting."

"I got bored lying in bed, I'm not used to doing nothing."

"Well for the next few days, get used to it."

"The Doc said it was only a 24 hour thing."

"Yes but you'll feel weak for a few days…trust me. Now, would you like your soup in bed or at the table?"

"I'm fine in here." He smiled.

"Right then, sit yourself down."

She turned her back as she strained some noodles to add to the soup, he walked further in and up behind her, wrapping his arms around her firmly….bringing her close to his chest. She tilted her head to the side as he lightly kissed her neck.

"You're ill." She smiled.

"So, that doesn't mean I can't appreciate beautiful things."

"James, go and sit down….now." She warned.

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Bill walked into Eve's domain to find her busy finishing up the end of day reports.

"Hey."

"Bill, where have you been."

"Down in Q branch, trying out some new gadgets."

"She got up from her desk and walked over to him, leaning in to kiss him.

"You're such a big kid, aren't you."

"Aren't all men."

"Well I won't argue with that one." She smiled.

"So, are you nearly ready to go."

"Just about, I was just finishing up things for M."

"Where is she anyway."

"She got called away, she had a phone call from the Hospital earlier."

"Everything okay?"

"James caught some sort of virus, the poor guy collapsed outside her place."

"Will he be alright?"

"M called from the Hospital about an hour ago, he's going to be alright. He just needs to rest up for a couple of days."

"Which means M's off aswell then."

"I think so….so yeah I think you'll be manning the fort for another couple of days." She smiled.

"I hsould be getting paid extra for this."

"Aww Bill, you're doing it for M…isn't she worth it?"

"I suppose so, anyway enough about the do you fancy for dinner?"

"I could really go for some Chinese tonight, that okay?"

"Well who could say no to Chinese, grab your coat."

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M sat at the table watching as James ate his soup, she took a sip of her coffee she'd poured for herself. She could feel her eyelids getting heavy, not realising just how tired she was.

"M…"

"Huh, sorry. You want some more?"

"No this is fine, are you okay?"

"Just tired, it's been a long day."

"Get yourself off to bed."

"No, it's fine. I'm here to take care of you."

James got up and pulled M up with him, bringing her close to him.

"I don't need you to wear yourself out waiting on me hand and foot."

"It's only fair, you took care of me while I was ill."

"Okay then, we'll make a deal…how about we both head to bed, just to sleep. I am ill after all." He smirked.

"That sounds like a very good idea, come on."

"What about the dishes?"

"Leave them, I'll do them tomorrow."

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Bill and Eve arrived back at her flat, Chinese food in hand. He walked into her kitchen, grabbed some plates and began putting the food onto the plates. Eve brought through a bottle of wine and Bill assisted in opening it for her. They sat down at the table and ate in silence. Bill's mobile buzzed, causing both of them to look up. He reached for the phone and checked it.

"It's okay, it's just a text from M. She's taking tomorrow off to look after James, she'll be back the day after."

"One day, well that's not too bad then."

"Hey, is there something going on with those two?"

"Why do ask that?"

"I don't know, just a vibe I get from them."

"Look, if I tell you then don't let on."

"Tell me what?"

"They are seeing each other…well sort of."

"Sort of?"

"According to M, James told her the other night that he was in love with her."

"No way."

"I know, I didn't know what to say but I think he's genuine."

"Does she feel the same?"

"Yeah she does, she just seems afraid to commit to him incase, well….he is James Bond."

"Yeah I could understand her fears but then again it's not every day James declares his love for someone. If he told M he loves her then he must be serious, it's certainly not something he'd joke about."

"I've never met such a stubborn pair in my life."

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M turned into James holding onto him as if she was scared of losing him. He bent down and kissed the top of her head.

"Something wrong?" He asked.

"I'm just relieved that you're okay, when Eve said you were in Hospital…I just imagined the worst." She said, looking up at him.

"It will take more than some virus to get rid of me."

"I love you James" She smiled.

"I love you too, always."

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To Be Continued….

I think I have about 1 more Chapter left in me for this story but I'm ever so glad you are all enjoying it.