I'm sorry y'all to ask for help again, but now my roof is leaking and I'm still unemployed. When it rains, it pours (literally haha - if I don't laugh I may cry). Can you please help me pay for my roof?
Summary: A spring shower forces Lizz to call in help from Henry and apparently there is more to be fixed than just Lizz’s roof.
Word count: 2.294
Warnings: strong language, teasing fluff
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It had been two weeks since Lizz met Henry, and it was safe to say a good neighboured friendship was budding.
As the British countryside sprouted with young life, the two of them found some much needed social diversion in each other, a daily routine keeping them sane while the COVID-19 virus wreaked havoc around the globe.
No parties, no friends, no family, no colleagues..and practically no work. It could make a good man go mad. And thus the two of them were quick to find a shared routine which was followed with religious precision.
It would start in the morning with Henry leaving his house to walk his dog, Kal.
The big akita would rush off as soon as the gate was opened and Henry would yawn, stretching out as his feet blindly carried him down the small road, only to halt when they reached the hedge of Lizz’s garden. Kal would be there with her, fetching all the rubs he could get before Lizz would pat his butt, sending him off back to Henry. Then Henry and Lizz would chat for a moment and Henry would excuse himself with a sheepish smile, making Lizz chuckle with delight.
No matter how many times they went through the routine, it still brought her great amusement when he’d shuffle on his feet, his thoughts somewhere between wanting to stay and not wanting to disappoint his dog and forgo their morning walk. And so Lizz would shoo them off, telling them tea would be ready at their return.
And it always was. Just in time for the moviestar and his hound to return, Lizz would set down two dainty cups of tea, the hot liquid in the cups steaming in the soft morning light.
Sitting down at either far end of a garden table, the two would speak about their plans for the day. And every day Henry would offer to help Lizz out with her plans, and every day Lizz would kindly decline.
‘I’m not sure why you keep saying that mr. Cavill. But truly. I’m a grown woman, I don’t need a knight in shining armour to help me with..well..this.’ She flared up her arms, indicating everything and anything around her. The list of things that still needed to be renovated and changed in this ruin of a house was endless, so she was sure he got the gesture.
He snickered and sat back in his clanky reed wreathed chair, moving the dainty cup of tea to his lips as he shrugged. The man was way too big for both the chair and the tea cup.
‘Well, then let’s say we are both obnoxiously stubborn: I keep offering my help and you keep rejecting me. There’s that.’ He hid his grin behind the cup, blowing gently before taking a sip.
‘Whatever floats your boat Hen.’ Lizz lilted, rolling her eyes.
‘So.. looks like it’s going to rain.’ He eyed up at the sky, the sun not to be seen as thick grey clouds stretched as far as the eye could see. ‘Yea, you better hurry before your sugar butt gets wet.’ Lizz sniffled. ‘Eyy..no calling me that missy. Some friendly neighbourly advice for you; don’t call them sugar butt.’ Henry retorted, a hint of playfulness in his low baritone voice. ‘Well, then some friendly neighbourly advice for you in turn; don’t call ‘em missy. MISSY! Here girl, prrt prrt, come on then!’ Lizz chirped, gesturing an imaginary pooch to come over. She laughed when she noticed Kal sitting up from his spot next to Henry’s legs, ears twirling at her high pitched voice.
Henry nickered, his cheeks dimpling as he shook his head. ‘Well, alright then. I apologise, Lizz. But ehm.. we really should be going now. Sugar butt or not, there’s no fun in tea parties in the rain. Thanks for having me and eh..see you around.’
‘Yea, yea it’s fine. See you Henry, have a good one.’ She smiled, her eyes following Henry - and his well rounded butt - as he lifted himself from the chair, his long legs stepping back over the little stone wall of her unruly garden.
He looked back once more: ‘And my offer still stands!’ He smiled, waving at Lizz. ‘Thanks, but no need!’ Lizz grinned, also getting up and quickly gathering the cups of tea as the first splatters of rain started to fall.
Living in England meant that rain was an inevitability. But this much rain? For so long? The gods sure had a laugh right now as Lizz had gathered every pot, pan and bucket in hope of keeping her house somewhat dry.
It seemed futile though, as the old roof of the house had more in common with a colander than with an actual roof.
‘Oh COME ON.’ Lizz cried, hasting into her bedroom as she found that the water was streaming right onto the mattress of her bed. ‘This can’t be…’ She tugged on the creaky metal frame, pulling the bed back a few inches. ‘..happening.’ Frowning she looked up at the heavenly water, pulling a face as she flashed her middle fingers. ‘And…YOU can go..suck it!’
In case you wondered: Yes. Lizz’s life was going…swimmingly.
Not only was she right now flipping the finger at a bit of rain water, she also had just received word that her ex was back in England. Her hot, hard to forget about, musician ex-boyfriend, Luis.
They had been in an off-and-on-again relationship, but ever since Luis’ band had gotten more fame, his schedule swamped with a world tour, it had been awfully quiet between the two. Was this them breaking up for good? Lizz didn’t want to think of it, and yet..perhaps..just maybe..she kept a slither of hope. And maybe, just maybe..she had just spent a good hour staring at his Instagram stories instead of preparing for the oncoming storm.
Ugh..she wished she could give herself an ass woopin’ for being such an idiot. But alas, this was were it was at.
And this bed? Well, it was beyond saving, she realised, the mattress already having soaked up a large amount of the water.
Leaning against her small wardrobe she sighed, repeating the mantra she had been muttering while scattering all pots and pans around the house.
‘It’s just water..Justttt…water..No need to panic. All will be fine. Breathe…’ She repeated the words again and again, but quickly enough her last bit of resolve slipped away and her restless legs carried her back downstairs, her hands grasping for her rain coat as she flung open the front door.
She hated to admit it..but..she needed help.
*WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF*
Kal barked in alarm.
‘Calm boy, calm.’ Henry’s voice soothed the large Akita as the door was opened, Henry’s head popping around.
‘Oh.. Hey!’ Henry couldn’t help but grin as he was greeted by a near soaked Lizz, her small figure gloomily standing in front of his door.
‘Hi…’ Lizz sulked, a deep frown etched on her face.
‘Quite the weather hmm?’ Henry snickered. ‘Want to come in?’ He opened the door a bit further so she could step inside.
‘Yea..ughh.’ Lizz followed him through the door, Henry’s finger pointing at a near empty coat rack.
‘Usually I’d be most friendly a host, but unfortunately I’m not allowed to take your coat with the virus going on and all.’ Henry gave an apologetic smile as she shrugged off her coat and boots.
‘Thanks for letting me in.’ She muttered, closing the door and giving an excited Kal a quick ruffle through his fur.
‘But of course. Want some tea? I was just making some.’ Henry called over his shoulder as he padded back into his kitchen.
In all these weeks Lizz had never actually been inside Henry’s house. The weather had always been good and with the virus running wild, the two of them had mainly opted for outdoor diversions. Now however, with the rain racking aggressively against the windows, that simply wasn’t an option.
Lizz followed Henry to his kitchen, her mouth falling open as she noticed how well organised he kept everything.
‘I don’t know what I expected, but ..it’s definitely not.. this.’ She pointed at the clean worktops and a pot of stew softly bubbling on the stove. She heard Henry’s soft chuckle as he busied himself with fetching some cups.
‘That makes me curious about your other expectations of me.’ Henry winked, quickly walking back to the stew so he could give it a stir.
‘Oh. You know. The usual; bachelor pad, deep freeze pizzas, dissatisfying one night stands and proud owner of a gaming station in the darkest room of the house.’ She smirked, looking at Henry as he pulled the softly whistling kettle from the stove. ‘..Am I even remotely close?’ Lizz tried, seeing Henry’s lips curl up even further.
‘What do you think, hmm Lizz?’ He looked over his shoulder, quirking up a challenging eyebrow.
‘Okay okay. Gotcha. You are per-fect.’ Lizz reached for her phone, animatedly “answering it”. ‘Yes? Mhm.’ She put it back in her jean pocket. ‘Disney called, they want their prince charming back.’
They both burst out laughing, Henry slightly blushing as he tried not to spill while pouring their tea in two large mugs.
‘Living room? And a towel perhaps?’ Henry finally managed, his laugh still echoing through the kitchen.
‘Yea..perhaps.’ Lizz nodded, reaching to take the mugs from him.
Without much of a second thought Henry offered her the mugs, his large hands softly grazing hers. Like in slow-motion their eyes met. Such soft..warm.. hands.
‘OH! Damn! Corona..’ Lizz spluttered, giggling as she quickly pulled away from Henry, taking the two mugs and making his blush even deeper.
‘Dammit. I don’t think I’ll ever learn.’ He shook his head, a soft chuckle reverberating in his chest. ‘Okay..looks like we’re in for another two weeks of quarantine then?’ He winked, quickly walking back down the hallway.
Not quite sure WHERE the living room was, Lizz followed him, only to crash to a full stop as Henry suddenly opened a wardrobe.
‘IEEEKS. Hen. Careful. Hot tea, incoming.’
‘Oh..sorry. Didn’t know you were so closeby.’ He looked around the wardrobe door, a hint of mirth in his blue eyes. Lizz rolled her eyes again. ‘Incorrigible Mr. Cavill. Incorrigible.’
‘And a towel for the soaking wet lady.’ Henry smiled a tad too happily as he held up a deep red, fluffy looking towel.
‘Thanks..’ She shook her head, unbelieving of the boldness of his teasing.
Henry walked back to one of the closed doors and pushed it open, inviting her in to what was a truly lovely living room. Raw, old oak floor panels. Light and comfy looking couches placed around a fireplace, and in the back a dining table that was completely covered with a scattering of paper, writing utensils and a laptop. Probably the place where he worked. And understandably too, as the table stood right beneath a window which offered a lovely view of the outstretched fields and the little road that interlinked their houses. Or at least, that was what Lizz expected, the weather outside now so dark and gloomy it was hard to make out anything other than raindrops as they splattered against the windows.
Looking back, she noted Henry was sitting down on one of the couches, his arm folding over the arm rest as he gave her a pleasant smile. Not to look like an absolute, soaking wet fool, she quickly put down the cups of tea on the coffee table, grasping the red towel and sitting down on the other couch, drying her dripping face and hair. The material was so soft and luxurious it made her wonder if this was one of those million-gazillion-threaded towels.
‘So..you were out for a stroll?’ Henry teased, reaching forward to pick up his cup of tea.
Lizz frowned, remaining silent as she mulled over what to say, the silence eventually broken by Henry as he continued; ‘Or something else? Need some..help? ..Perhaps? Neighbour?’ He tried to keep his tone casual, but it still sounded like teasing.
Lizz pouted and slowly nodded. ‘Goddamn..ROOF!’ She growled, her outburst making Kal woof in alarm.
Henry laughed, silencing the large dog as Lizz shook her head. ‘Kal knows how I’m feeling.’
Henry’s chuckles subsided as he let out a small breath. ’Well I’m afraid even I can’t fix your ..roof..’ Henry tried to say the word as quietly as possible, ‘..in this weather.’
‘Oh I wouldn’t ask that of you. But. Maybe a couch for tonight? Until the storm breaks?’ Lizz said hesitantly, looking at Henry with large puppy eyes.
‘..Is it that bad?’ Henry made a face, blowing at his tea.
‘Yea. Let’s just say I might need a new bed..’ Lizz scowled, earning another loud chuckle from Henry.
‘Dearness me Lizz. What have you gotten yourself into.’
‘You tell me Henry. You tell me.’ She huffed, also moving forward to pick up her cup of tea, the herby drink immediately calming her foul mood.
‘Well no worries. We’ll get you some place to sleep for tonight. And, if you are into that stuff..I am making a stew for dinner, so..’ He shrugged, raising his eyebrows as Lizz sniffled softly.
‘You are one good neighbour, Henry. And eh..sure..I’m into that..stuff.’
They both chuckled.
That night Lizz crashed on Henry’s couch - even after numerous attempts from Henry to take his bed instead - and while the storm roared on outside, the two of them made for a cosy really-get-to-know-each-other night.
In the end it became apparent they had quite a few things in common. Their love of sports being one of them. And so, after a nice stewy dinner and some glasses of wine, the fireplace roaring a hot fire, they decided they could possibly extend their morning routine with a daily run..something they both were most excited about. And that was not only because the ..running.. could get their heart rates up.
its raining INTO my flat which really makes me feel like a disappointment as most generations of my family managed to not get rained on while staying inside
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