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It's a possibility if I wake up and find my girlfriend's been kidnapped to Saudi Arabia.

[He sets what's left of his on the table, then takes a few sips of wine before he focuses on just enjoying the feel of her curling up against him.]

You know CPR, mm?

If it makes you feel better, I have good friends in Saudi Arabia!

[Granted, it's her ex, a prince who kept her captive in his palace for two months, but he would still help her if needed!]

Definitely. It's a life skill to learn, but with you, I think you'd need more tongue.

That's not CPR, Lexi.

[But he grinned, his hand moving over to find hers, careful with her wrist.]

Maybe we should look at getting you some mace. Or a taser.

Well, it starts like CPR?

[Her tone is playfully innocent and teasing. She loves his gentle touch, mindful of her swollen wrist. She traces the length of his fingers.]

I wouldn't say no to either. A taser might be better, I think. I don't want to accidentally mace myself.

[He laughed, because how could he not? She was ridiculous, but she had that 'wherever they fall' mentality about life that worried him, because while most of the time, it seemed things worked out for her, all it took was once. He was trying very hard not to think about what might have happened if he hadn't come along. It tensed him up, remembering the sound of her surprise and, yes, fear.]

A taser might be best. They have ones that are technically legal, but I might have to look into what this 'watch list' you're on means. I don't want to advise you getting anything that gets you in trouble. That would make me a shitty boyfriend and a shittier lawyer.

It's mostly I have a tendency to hang out with unsavory types? Drug lords, pirates, diamond smugglers, mob bosses. Like I'm not seeking them out! But it just kinda happens.

[Alexis goes searching for adventure and a good time, and without fail, she finds trouble. She's been arrested and held hostage more times than she can count, but she's decided that those experience help make her the bad boss lady she is today.]

And you're definitely not a shitty boyfriend! You came over at this later hour to take care of me and cook for me. That makes you the best boyfriend.

You have a very worrying habit of falling into 'interesting' scenarios. And an equally worrying habit of seeing the best in bad situations. I don't want you to get taken advantage of, Alexis.

But I always make it out, don't I? I've made it this far!

[That's sound logic to her. She feels a little invincible in her head.]

And that's what scares me. An inflated sense of immortality. I really don't want you to crash into a wall, Lexi.

[She takes his hand and gives it a soft squeeze. Alexis gives him her full attention, shifting on the couch to face him.]

I promise I'll be careful. Just for you. I'll be more mindful of everything.

[He could tell when she paid attention to him, shifted focus to him, and he turned his face to her.]

Don't do it for me, Alexis. You know you're worth being careful just for yourself.

I know, I know. I'll try to be better.

[He can't see her pout, but he can hear it. She rests her chin on his shoulder.]

I'm really glad you came over.

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[His hand came up to her cheek, holding her there as he turned to press a kiss just by the corner of her lips.]

Thank you for inviting me. And giving me a reason to show off my cooking skills for you.

I really should have invited you over sooner. Especially since you can cook.

[She leans into his touch. The soft kiss to the corner of her lips is met with a happy little nuzzle.]

Think I can invite you into my bed?

Mm... I don't know if that's the smartest idea, Alexis. Not for anything more than cuddling. Not until you get your wrist checked out.

[He didn't want to reward himself for being duplicitous with her, so using her actual injury to deny himself fit in with his Catholic penance.]

[Alexis' pout grows. She really doesn't need to use her wrist much. If at all. Matt is worrying too much, the she also thinks it's sweet.]

Ugh, Matty! You're such a gentleman. [She appreciates it about him, but she's still going to pout.]

You're saying that in a way that sounds like you're insulting me.

[He could hear the pout, even if he couldn't see it. He was sure it was adorable.]

No! It's sweet and I appreciate it. Even if I do want you to throw me on the bed and ravish me.

When your wrist is back in top shape, I promise to throw you on the bed and ravish you. Thoroughly.

How long is that going to take? [She's never been the most patient.]

Guess your doctor will tell you that tomorrow. If it's just a sprain or a bruise, maybe a couple weeks. Longer if it's broken.

[Oh, he knew she wasn't going to like the sound of that. Alexis seemed to have a pretty healthy sexual appetite. He wouldn't be pleased to hear that himself.]

Wait. You think I should see a doctor for this? It's really not that bad!

[She's pretty certain it's not broken. She looks down at her swollen wrist which is mottled and bruised now.] I just need-- like more ice?

Better safe than sorry. You wouldn't want to wind up in a cast, would you?

[Because casts weren't fashionable, Alexis. Listen to your stupid boyfriend.]

[She makes a face at the idea of wearing a cast. She thinks on it for a beat before she gives a loud groan and blows out an even louder sigh. Few people can make her listen to reason like Matt does.]

Alright, fine. I'll see if I can get in with the doctor tomorrow.

If you can't, I know a few people that we could check in with.

[He heard that pout and sigh, and he turned his head to nuzzle a kiss against the side of her head.]

Better safe than sorry, Lexi.

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