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baby it's cold outside * tanner

time: mid-winter,2:53am

You stayed late they Friday night, just like any other Friday night. The small pitter patters of the rain hitting the windows calmed you.

You pulled out your ukulele and started playing the tune of your favorite Christmas song

I really can't stay (but baby, it's cold outside)
I've got to go away (but baby, it's cold outside)

This evening has been (been hoping that you'd drop in)
So very nice (i'll hold your hands, they're just like ice)

My mother will start to worry (beautiful what's your hurry?)
My father will be pacing the floor (listen to the fireplace roar)

You sung your heart out. Knowing no one was at the office in these late hours. You listened to the beat of the drops hitting the window as you tapped to the beat.

You jumped as you heard a deep voice erupt from behind you

I really can't stay (but baby, it's cold outside)
I've got to go away (but baby, it's cold outside)

This evening has been (been hoping that you'd drop in)
So very nice (i'll hold your hands, they're just like ice)

My mother will start to worry (beautiful what's your hurry?)
My father will be pacing the floor (listen to the fireplace roar)

So really I'd better scurry (beautiful please don't hurry)
But maybe just a half a drink more (put some records on while I pour)

The neighbors might think (baby, it's bad out there)
Say what's in this drink? (no cabs to be had out there)

I wish I knew how (your eyes are like starlight now)
To break this spell (i'll take your hat, your hair looks swell)

You and the mysterious voice sung together, alternating lines as you strummed the strings on your guitar.

You spun in you chair to see a soaking wet Tanner standing there with Chik-fil-a in his hands

"Tanner" you gasp

He rolls his eyes

"Your freezing" you say peeling the wet shirt from his chest. You took the food from him and gave him a team edge shirt that had been laying a around. You ran into Connor's office and grabbed a pair of his spare shorts.

"Go change so I can warm you up" you laugh, pushing him towards the bathroom.

You look at the bag of food you set on the table and smiled.

Tanner walked out and stood waiting for you to tell him where to go.

"Go in my office and grab the blankets out the closet. Get comfy on the floor ill be there in a second." you smile

He nods, obviously getting sicker by the second.

You grabbed the food and walked into the room. You got a box of tissues and sat down next to the icey man. You took his cold hands into your warmer one. You feel his body melt into yours as you ran your hands through his hair. He pulled the blanket over himself and smiles.

"You should take some cold medicine" you mumble

You reach over to your drawer and pull out a bottle of cold medicine. You hand it over to the man how has melted into your lap.

He groaned and quickly took the pill.

"Thanks for taking care of me" he mutters, his voice soft and raspy

"Well you brought me food, I had to do something for you in return" you laugh

The conversation goes on until you look down and see that his eyes are close and his breathing slow.

You leaned down and kisses his now warm cheek.

"Goodnight"