almostvirginia

He’d found a man who was excellent in the kitchen, even better in bed, and got his endearments from Star Trek; how had this become his life?

Listen, I uh, probably should have done this a while ago, but—I don’t want to see him that sad ever again, okay? Don’t hurt him.”

Charlie stared at her in disbelief, then burst out laughing. “Oh my god, is this The Talk? Are you threatening me?”

“Hey! I build robots, remember? I’ll sic my android army on your ass.”

He could barely speak through his laughter, but finally he got himself together enough to get a few words out. “Maru,” he managed, wiping his eyes, “I’m glad he has you for a friend.” He rested his hand over hers on the bar, smiling. “You don’t have anything to worry about, okay? I’m crazy about him. I’ve never been so happy in my life.”

Nobody has ever treated me like you do. And I don’t need my dinners to come with a Michelin star, as long as they’re with you.”