Fred Astaire and Ginger Chicken - Season 6, Episode 20

"Mmm," Jack murmured contentedly against the skin of Karen's neck. "I'm glad we're friends again, Karebear."

Karen smiled and idly rubbed his back, her eyes still closed from their nap. "Me too, Poodle."

They were lying on Jack's bed, facing each other after a long day of shopping. Jack had his nose buried in Karen's neck just below her chin that was resting on top of his hair. They were pressed as close together as they could manage, their legs slightly tangled. Karen's arms were wrapped around his shoulders and Jack's around her waist, his hand spread across the expanse of one of her butt cheeks.

They didn't start out in this position. Ever since learning a few years ago that Karen was the little spoon, Jack loved cuddling himself up to her from behind, his body almost overwhelmingly large over hers. He would slide his hand under her shirt and rest it against her flat stomach and nuzzle his nose in her hair. Karen would lay her hand atop his and wriggle her behind against his crotch, hoping to get a rise out of him. It didn't usually, but every now and again she'd feel him poking her and she would jokingly chastise him. They'd giggle for a few minutes and then eventually settle down and fall asleep. During their naps they'd shift and wake up in various positions. More often than not, Karen awoke with her head on his chest and her leg tossed over his hips. Jack was the only one of their friends that knew Karen was a complete cuddle bug.

"Do you think we'll be friends forever?" he asked randomly.

Karen let out a short chuckle. "Of course, silly. Why would you even ask that?"

Jack shifted his head back to see her face and waited until she looked down at him, their noses brushing in their close proximity. "You literally ditched me for another man yesterday."

She raised an eyebrow at him. "You ditched me for another woman."

"Cause you told me to!"

"I didn't think you'd do it!"

They stared at each other, green eyes glaring into blue, searching, until finally huge smiles broke out on their faces.

"You know I love you, Jack," she said, her eyes gleaming.

Jack's smile widened. "I know," he replied softly. "Its nice to hear it though. You never say it."

Karen furrowed her brow, surprise covering her features. "I don't?" He shook his head, his nose rubbing against hers at the movement. Karen pouted at this. She knew she wasn't the most affectionate person in the world, but she'd like to think at least the most important man in her life knew how much she cared for him. "Well, from now on I'm going to tell you every day that I love you."

"You don't have to do that-"

She closed the tiny gap between them and kissed him, cutting him off. Jack smiled against her and kissed back. She parted from him, but Jack continued to peck her lips repeatedly until Karen kissed him full on the mouth again, a little deeper this time. Seemingly satisfied, they parted finally and Karen pressed her lips against his forehead, running her fingers through his hair.

Jack snuggled himself back into her neck and squeezed her rear end in his hand causing Karen to sigh comfortably above him.

"I love you, too, Karebear."

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