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*Violet's POV*

I woke up the next morning feeling more refreshed than ever. I felt warmth beside me and it made me instantly smile. Norman and I had ordered take out and spent the day getting me settled into his apartment while Eye in the Dark ran around and played.

I sighed contently and snuggled into Norman's arms more. When his arms squeezed me tightly I knew that he was awake. I took my time rolling over and when my eyes met his sleepy ones, I smiled. He instantly smiled back at me before leaning forward and giving me a short kiss.

"I could wake up like this every day," Norman said causing my smile to grow. His arms pulled away from me and I instantly missed the warmth. "Me too," I said before sitting up in bed and stretching. I grabbed my glasses and slid them on before grabbing a hair tie and throwing my hair up in a messy ponytail.

Norman's eyes followed me the whole time. "We need to discuss some things," I said. Norman instantly sat up and his arm came around me. "What's up?" he asked me. I looked around at the three empty suitcases that we had left in the floor after being too tired to figure out what to do with them.

"I don't have that much stuff. Matt will be expecting me home soon," I said feeling my voice grow soft. Matt knew how long I was going to be gone and I knew my time was basically up and soon he would be hunting me down. Norman's arm tightened around me.

"It's okay. You will be safe here. Between Flanery, Clark, and me we will take care of you," he said. I sighed slightly. "What about all my stuff at my house? My clothes, my guitars, my dog," I said my voice trailed off again. "You had a dog?" Norman asked me.

I nodded. "He was my best friend and he always tried to protect me when Matt was up to no good. I'm surprised Matt never tried to kill him while I was always gone working on music or movies, but every time I came back he was always at the door to meet me," I said.

Norman squeezed me slightly. "It's okay. You don't have to go back there. We'll all make sure of it. And hell we'll buy you new everything! I don't care how much it costs. We'll even get a dog if that makes you feel better," Norman said. I could tell he was trying to cheer me up and it was only helping a little.

I felt myself tearing up. "Thank you," I whispered while kissing his cheek. I climbed out of bed and grabbed a change of clothes. "I'm going to take a shower," I said before heading into the bathroom and shutting the door. It felt good to finally be able to relax.

After I got out, with a towel still on my head I walked out of the bathroom and the smell of breakfast instantly made me gravitate towards the kitchen. "I thought you didn't know how to cook?" I asked while wrapping my arms around his middle loving the feel of this.

"I'm not a master chef, but there are a few things I can cook. Pancakes are my specialty," he said while flipping one over. I chuckled and grabbed a piece of bacon off the plate and munched on it. "What time is Mingus coming over?" I asked him.

I was just as excited to see him as Norman was. "He'll be here around lunch time and then we'll have him for the whole weekend," he said. I smiled. I was pumped. We would do all kinds of crazy fun this weekend just to catch up for lost time from the past few months.

"I'm excited," I said as I helped Norman take plates to the kitchen table. He smiled. "I definitely am too. I've missed him," he said. I bit into my pancakes and moaned. "These are delicious," I said. Norman bit into his as well. "God, yes they are," he said.

"It's been awhile since you've see Mingus, yeah. So if you don't mind I'll give y'all the day together. I'll go shopping and buy myself some new things," I said. Norman smiled slightly. "You really don't have to do that, but if that's what makes you more comfortable you can go right ahead," Norman said.

I smiled and stood up taking my plate to the sink and rinsing it off. I walked past the table and kissed Norman on the cheek. "I'll see you in a little bit," I said before heading towards the door to grab my shoes and bag. "Babe!" Norman called out making my heart skip a beat as I turned around to face him.

"Yeah?" I asked him. He stood up and grabbed his wallet from the counter before pulling out a wad of cash. "Here, it's on me," he said as he handed me the money. I shook my head. "Absolutely not, I have money just like you," I said while pushing the money back towards him.

He shook my hand before grabbing me by the belt loops and tucking it in my front pocket. "Please, just this once. For me," he said. I rolled my eyes but nodded as he smiled. "Fine," I breathed and he chuckled before bending down and planting a kiss on my lips. "I'll see you in a little bit," I said and he pushed me out the door.

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It didn't take long for me to buy things that I needed. It was a little easier than necessary seeing as I didn't have to try anything on. Loads and loads of bags and money spent later I was hailing a cab and loading it all in the trunk before climbing in the back seat.

"You have had an eventful day, it looks like Miss," the cabbie said and I chuckled. "Something like that," I said and he smiled before turning his attention back to the road and letting the music fill the car. I couldn't help the small smile that formed when one of my songs came on and the cabbie turned it up a little tapping his fingers on the wheel.

"You like this song?" I asked curiously hearing Manhattan from the Sky playing over the radio. He looked back at me. "Oh yes, I hear this song a lot. I like it. The girl has a lovely voice," he said. I smiled and turned my attention out the window containing my laugh.

It was hard sometimes to not expose myself and let the people who didn't know, know that it was me in some cases. Soon we were pulling up to Norman's apartment and I jumped out going to grab all my shopping bags, the cabbie right behind me.

I tapped my pockets looking for money to pay the man coming up empty. I guess I got carried away with shopping I forgot to save some for the trip home. "Oh hell, let me carry this back upstairs and I'll grab my wallet for some cash," I told the man.

He waved me off with a smile. "Please, it's on me. Anything for you Miss Johansson," he said. I felt my eyes become wide. He winked at me. "I drive a cab in New York. Don't think I don't know who you are," he said before getting back in his cab and taking off.

I chuckled and shook my head before walking into the building and catching the elevator. It took longer the normal and I scowled. The bags weren't exactly comfortable or easy to carry. Finally, the elevator dinged and I stepped off, walking to Norman's door.

I kicked the door with my foot a couple times seeing as my hands were full and soon it was being opened with a smiling Norman on the other side. "There you are!" he said while helping me with some of the bags and sitting them on the coffee table.

"You're just in time. The pizza guy just dropped by and dinner is served!" Norman said while gently pushing me towards the kitchen. Dinner? Was I really gone all day? I wondered what him and Mingus had been up too and soon I knew I would know as I saw the small blonde headed boy sitting at the table digging into a slice of cheese pizza.

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So Vi got to enjoy a day in NYC while Norman enjoyed a day with Mingus! How about the way they woke up? Anyone jealous? I am!! Lol! Predictions for the future?

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