10 days later
*Tess*
It is boxing day and I have just opened the store. I don't expect many customers. Actually I am mostly in to finish up the cake for the christmas party at Big Oak this afternoon. And well I kind of hope my most regular costumer will show up. I have kind of gotten used to having him here.
I don't know what happened, but since that day at the retirement home, it is just like something changed between us. The way he acts is no longer like he tries to get closer to me, it is like he is already a part of my life.
I am in the kitchen, decorating the cookies when suddenly big hands grabs my hips, making me jump in surprise. And I turn around to see Zac's grinning face. "Fuck, are you a fucking ninja ? How do something as big as you move that silent ?"
"I've had spy training you know". He says winking at me. I have to admit that him winking does things to me I hate to admit. Then he points to his shoes. "Nah I guess it's the chucks".
I place my hand on his wide chest, pushing him back a step. I kind of need to get him just a bit away from me. It isn't the first time he sneak up on me "Well I get a bell to put around your neck, so we know when you are coming".
"Come into the store". He say, taking my hand. "I kind of got you a christmas present. Nothing big, I know you said you didn't want anything. But this might help you with people sneaking up on you".
"Zac ! I said no presents". I slap his arm lightly. He had insisted on bying me a present and I had told him that I would kick his ass if he did. "Don't you ever listen ?"
He bites his lip, picking up a beautifully wrapped box from the counter. "Well only if what I am told is sensible. Not giving you a present isn't sensible".
I look at the box suddenly feeling choked up. He got me something, even though I told him not to. And I just know that he put a lot of thought into it. He nudges me sligtly. "Come on, open it".
Holding my breath I open the box, and inside is a beautifully crafted silver bell. That kind stores had at the door before everything became electrical, telling when someone steps in the door. Zac shuffles his feet. "As I said nothing special. I thought it was a good idea for you to have so you can hear people coming in".
"Zac I love it. It is special and very beautiful". I step over to hug him tightly, feeling his arms fold around me, pressing me into him. Uhh damn those hours in the gym is really paying off.
I can feel his breath on my scalp as he mumbles into my hair. "I am glad you like it. It will also make me feel better when leaving, knowing that no one can get in here without you knowing".
"Actually I might have gotten you something too". I whisper into his chest. "Nothing as fancy or expansive as this. But I saw it and it made me think of you, soo".
He slowly lets go of me. Mischief playing in his eyes as he looks at me. "Oh so you just happened to forget the no presents rule too ?"
"Shush". I twat him on the chest. "Be quiet and behave or I won't give it to you at all". I walk back around the counter taking out the small packet.
He grabs it from my hand, his eyes shining with excitement. "To late". He starts ripping of the paper like an excited kid.
"As I said, nothing special. It just reminded me of you". I say as he takes out the hand painted coffe mug, reading the text. 'you're my favorite pain in the ass'.
He looks at it, then his face split into a grin and he starts laughing. "This is absolutely glorious darling, I love it".
"I comes with a shelve space here at the store, so you always have your own mug". I say softly. "And I thought you could bring it when you leave. Maybe it.. it will remind you to return".
He puts down the cup. Pulling me into his arms again. I feel a lump in my throat. He is hugging me even tighter. Mumbling against my ear. "Thank you darling. Even though I don't need anything to remind me of that. You are more than enough to bring me back as fast as possible".

*Zac*
Oh God I want to kiss her so badly. Honestly being around her, acting like we are a couple, has only made me fall even harder. And I am slowly going crazy. But I can feel that she is warming up to me, and I am scared that one wrong move can ruin it.
"Do you happen to have some tools laying around ?" I ask her and when she looks at me a bit weird I add. "If you got I can put that bell up for you".
"Oh of course, sure". She says and dissapears out back, coming back with a toolbox. "I don't know what is in this, but I hope it is good enough".
I open it, looking inside. "It's totally fine love. It got everything I need to handle this". I start pulling out what I need. I am not the most handy man around, but this I can handle.
"I don't have a ladder". She says looking at the door. And I can't help chuckling, looking down myself as I ask. "Do I look like I need a ladder to reach ?"
She rolls her eyes at me. "Uh you and your ridiculous tallness. Well most people would need a ladder, but I guess you are right that you don't".
"Tallness ? I don't think that is a word. But we can't all be tiny adorable munckins like you". I say, then something hits me. "Munckin, that really fits you. I think I will call you that from now on".
"I will literally punch you in the dick if you call me munckin in public". She says, sending me an angry glare that only make her look more adorable.
I chuckle, hey she stole my line, kind of. "Well first we need to see if you can jump that high". I focus back on the bell I am putting up.
"You sir are really pushing your luck here". She grumples, making me chuckle again. God she is so adorable when she is angry.
I work on getting the bell up, having to stretch a bit to get a good grip. I feel my shirt sliding up a bit. It happens a lot recently. Bulking up has made a lot of my clothes a bit to the small side. I am about to pull it down, when I notice the look on Tess' face. She is biting her lip, her eyes glued to me. Well might as well give her a bit to watch then. I make sure to stretch a bit extra, feeling the shirt slide further up, hearing her groan. "Did you say something munckin ?"
"No.. I.. I just". I look at her, trying to hide my smirk. She groan again, this time in fustration and throw a cupcake from the counter at me. "God you are so doing it on purpose".
I tighten the last screw. Stepping back and opening the door, checking that the bell workes. "Doing what my dear ?"
"Standing there, exposing that.. that .. arg you now it". She grumple, crossing her arms on her chest. Her cheeks flushed in the cutest way.
"I have no idea what you are talking about. But now I got frosting all over my shirt. What do you suggest we do about that ?" I pull of my shirt holding it up.

*Tess*
Holy fuck, I admit that I might be drooling a bit and feel my cheeks go all flustered. That might be just about the most sexy sight I ever saw. He is in even better shape than I imagined, a perfectly shaped torso. And honestly I just want to touch him.
"Tess ! Tess !" He calls out my name softly, but I am unable to rip my eyes from him, I bit my lip, taking a step closer to him. "Hmm".
"What are you doing ?" He sounds a bit breathless. I can't really answer him. I don't know what I am doing. I just need to get closer to him.
I reach out my hand, watching his abs tighten in anticipation of my touch. Then Lizzie's voice breaks the magice. "Tess ?!.. oh sorry, did I interrupt something ?"
"No.. no.. not at all. Nothing happening here.. we were just..". I jump back flushing beet red. What on earth had I just been about to do ?
Zac look all flustered to, holding up his shirt with a sheepish expression on his face. "Uhh I got some icing on my shirt and we were trying to find out how to best get it of".
"Here give it to me. I have kids I now everything about getting icing of clothes". Lizzie say and Zac hands her his shirt. She winks at him. "It doesn't seem safe having you go around like that".
And way to soon Zac pulls his shirt back on. He leans in kissing Lizzie on the cheek. "Thank you darling". Then he turns to me. "You want a lift to Big Oak ?"