from alec 💕
send 💕 to just grab my muse & kiss them!
It was an odd situation really, dating Alec without the rest of the building knowing. Having to hide her extra concern when he was in the field, acting exactly as she would when any other 00s found themselves in danger - concerned, of course, but always able to carry out her own duties.
This particular assignment had felt like a real test. Things had gone wrong seemingly at every turn. Eve had kept her cool each day until she could get home and worry more openly about whether or not he would come home. There had been tears, more phone calls to her father than usual under the guise of regular work stress. A drunken night with her girlfriends when she’s realised she just couldn’t bear the thought of another night worried and alone.
She’d heard that Alec would be back soon; a very stern M had informed her to clear his schedule once 006 was back. Still, she could hardly believe that it was over until the door to her office opened and a battered and bruised Alec entered. He closed the door behind him, looking haggard but still sporting the playful smirk on his lips that Eve had come to expect even when he was in such a state.
Before she’d even been able to open her mouth and say anything his lips were on hers. Barely hesitating she responded, wrapping her arms around his neck, momentarily forgetting to be gentle in case she aggravated an injury. A few moments later she remembered where they were (and, more importantly, the fact that M was only metres away in his office) and she pulled away, albeit reluctantly.
“Babe,” she murmured softly, her face still only inches away from his, “you’re back.” It was all she could bring herself to say, not yet wanting to betray the emotions she’d experienced over the past few weeks. “Welcome home.”
