MHA #16 - Sunday Morning

[itsananomaly]

After the events of yesterday evening and by the time they had been handwavily gotten medical treatment, it had been really late by the time that Cutter had taken Connor back to his apartment so that he could look after him since out of the two of them Cutter was in better shape - even with his slightly burnt hands and the occasional cough from the smoke inhalation.

Connor had a sprained ankle from when he had been pinned under the door, so Cutter had very carefully set him on the couch and elevated his ankle with pillows and had been putting ice on it to help with the swelling. He wasn’t feeling great from the smoke inhalation either so Cutter was keeping a close eye on him.

“I think I might end up ordering us breakfast,” he considered later that morning after they’d managed to get some sleep - Cutter said from the armchair that he had slept on to be near Connor, “probably would be a good idea to avoid using the stove and oven for a while,” he admitted, looking at his bandaged hands.

Even though it was a good idea in general for Cutter to avoid cooking.

[for the boyfriend who is modded with permission!]

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[itsananomaly]

"I will give you all the head rubs later," Cutter promised as Connor started to shift so he could stand up.

It was at that moment there was a knock at the door, "well looks like that's our food," he smiled softly.

[anomaly_research_nerd]

"Will hold ya to that" Connor said with a grin as he sat back up and watched Cutter head for the door.

[itsananomaly]

It took a bit of manoeuvring but Cutter was eventually able to carry over the bags with the sandwiches and the box of pastries, before going back for the coffee - after he tipped the delivery person for the order, he came back over to the couch.

"Breakfast is served," he smiled warmly, "and you don't have to suffer through my cooking, so you're welcome," he added with a gentle laugh.

[anomaly_research_nerd]

"Aye looks amazing, thank you" Connor said with a smile as they began unboxing everything. "And a smoke-free breakfast is just what the doctor ordered" he added with a grin as he leaned over and kissed Cutter's cheek.

[itsananomaly]

“You’re welcome,” Cutter smiled happily, “yes, it would probably have been tempting fate if I’d tried to cook us breakfast,” he admitted sheepishly as he started to get everything set up on the coffee table, “I’ll get us some plates,” he went to the kitchen and came back with plates for both of them.

[anomaly_research_nerd]

"Ok, you... sit... now" Connor said with a grin as he grabbed Cutter's hand when he came back and gently pulled him down onto the couch. "You are recovering too, remember?" he said as he took one of he plates and started loading it up.

[itsananomaly]

And that was the moment Cutter ended up coughing a few times and he winced a bit, “yeah I guess I keep forgetting that huh?” he looked a bit sheepish as he tried to get comfortable on the couch and start getting his food ready.

[anomaly_research_nerd]

"Eh, neither of us are good at the whole taking it easy side of thing when it comes to recovery and all" Connor said with a small laugh.

He looked at Cutter with a look of concern and gently rubbed his back. "Need anything, Nick?"

[itsananomaly]

"I'm good thank you," Cutter said softly, trying to assure Connor he was fine, "I think I'll be okay once I have some food though," his stomach started rumbling at that.

[anomaly_research_nerd]

"Well thankfully there's plenty of that thanks to you," Connor said as he settled back with his plate of food. "I'll buy us dinner!"

[itsananomaly]

Cutter smiled as he got his own plate and got comfortable, "I'll hold you to that," he grinned, "but I like the sound of that, a nice breakfast and a nice dinner, really nice company," he felt his cheeks start to turn red, "I mean we're only following instructions right?"

It was one of the few times that Cutter would ever be happy to actually follow instructions.

[anomaly_research_nerd]

"Are you sure you're feeling ok Nick?" Connor asked, trying to feign concern but the smirk giving it away. "You're talking about following instructions and directions from someone." Connor leaned over and put his hand to Cutter's head as if checking for a fever.

[itsananomaly]

Cutter laughed gently at that, “I’m okay Connor,” he assured him, “I definitely don’t have a fever,” but he wasn’t going to complain about Connor reaching over and his hand brushing his face.

“We’ll just chalk this one up to too much smoke inhalation,” he grinned, “I won’t be making a habit of this,” he added.

Because that would truly be terrifying when Cutter willingly started following instructions and advice and on a regular basis.

[anomaly_research_nerd]

Connor narrowed his eyes slightly as if he wasn't quite sure about that, then grinned. "Ah there's the Nick I know and love," he said as he slowly dropped his hand and went back to the food.

[itsananomaly]

Cutter grinned at that, turning his attention to his
own food, “see we’re going to be just fine,” he said confidently, “in a few days we’ll be as good as new,”

[anomaly_research_nerd]

"Aye, and if I have to be laid up in bed... or on the couch in this case.. there's no one else I'd rather be recouping with," Connor said before digging in for a bit.

[itsananomaly]

Cutter smiled warmly at that, "same here," he said gently, "and it's only going to be a for a few more days, at least we can stay here by ourselves this way,"