[ Cont. from here w. @triptocained ]
Last night didn’t provide good sleep for Norman but he was honestly used to it. He’s not exactly certain on the reason behind keeping him awake. There was nothing wrong with the hotel he was staying in or the surrounding environment yet he continued to spend hours tossing and turning, unable to close his eyes.
As a result he showed up to work exhausted, only smiling and nodding in response whenever someone tried to strike a conversation with him. He was busy swiping through files until he suddenly felt arms around his shoulders, removing his glasses and glancing upwards at the owner.
“I wish I could say I did but it’s been the total opposite,” he admitted, face lighting up a little once he caught sight of the presented coffee. Maybe the hotel room wasn’t working out for him but the FBI were paying him to stay there. “I really appreciate you taking the moment to bring me this coffee…”
The detective frowns softly at Norman’s response, but she’s in absolutely no position to judge. She didn’t exactly have a good relationship with sleep either. A hushed sigh escaped her lips, “..-you know, you can always call me if you’re having trouble sleeping, love.” She leans up, gently massaging his tense shoulders, “I stopped by a cafe on the way to work--I thought you might like a respite from breakroom coffee.”
Spotting a bit of hair slightly out of place, Harper goes to brush it back, brows furrowing as she feels heat radiating from him. She places the back of her hand to his forehead, gasping softly. “Norman, you’re burning up. Are you feeling alright?” Her voice is laced with concern. Had he come to work ill?










