303 Crush (1/2)
*Ding-Dong*
The tall figure rolled like sushi between the blankets turned to his side but didn't even flinch at the sound of the doorbell.
*Ding-Dong*
The doorbell rang again, and Darren used his hand to find his phone and placed it against his ear as he groggily said, ”Hello!”
*Ding-Dong*
He opened one of his eyes to see that his phone was off that means the sound was coming from the doorbell. He groaned as he reluctantly and slowly uncovered his face and blinked his eyes. He sits up but wanted to fall back in the comfort of bed when the doorbell rang again. He dragged his feet off the bed and rubbed his eyes with his knuckles.
He was stretching his arms over his head while yawning as he came out to open the door. That persistence of the person on the door was really getting on his nerve now. His head was throbbing because of the pain and he really didn't wish to open his eyes at all. He twisted the doorknob and opened the door while saying, ”Stop ringing the bell already!”
The yawn made him close his eyes while he rubbed his head.
”Good morning, sunshine!”
Darren's eyes opened wide as he looked at the person who stood before him. The first thing that came into his view was the beautiful little rose tattoo on side of her shoulder and the next thing was her trademark smirk.
”Cali?” He asked in disbelief and rubbed his eyes again. But when the person before him didn't change he was really shocked, ”What are you doing here?”
”Oh, what kind of reaction is that? I thought you'd be happy to see me here,” replied Cali with a raise of her brow as if accusing him of looking so depressed.
”Of course, I'm happy to see you,” he answered while he moved ahead to hug her but she pushed him back.
”Stay away while you look like a homeless person,” she pointed at him who looked really worn out in his pajamas and messy bed hair along with his sleepy face. Okay, he looked semi-homeless person.
Darren looked down at his condition and sighed out, ”Fine. Come inside first.” She nodded and followed him inside. He sat down at the sofa while she sat opposite him.
He was still constantly rubbing his temples when he questioned, ”When did you come? And why didn't you inform me?”
”I came a couple of days ago already. I couldn't inform you because it was the last moment kind of decision.” She answered and frowned at him before she held his wrist and asked, ”Are you sick?”
”I was taking care of a sick person maybe I caught the germs,” replied Darren uncertainly.
She pushed his hand away, ”Nope. You're absolutely fine. Just exhausted. Nothing else is wrong with you.” He nodded his head. ”Do you want some coffee?”
”Can you make it?” asked Darren with a look of horror on his face.
”I can try,” replied Cali.
”Hey, last time was an accident,” she said in her defense.
”Yes, yes, of course. After all, accidents only follow Calista Novell.”
”Now, you're just being a meanie!”
He laughed at her reaction and got up to make coffee for himself and for her. She followed him to the kitchen and sat down at the high chair. The reason why Darren didn't allow her to even try making coffee was simple, last time in Norway, she almost burned his apartment down while trying to fry an egg. He really had no faith in her now. At least not when it comes to cooking.