chapter 6

She made sure he was able to sit up on his own for a minute, one hand always prepared to steady him if he looked like he was going down. Using her other hand she fluffed up his pillows and piled them up. She then helped him lay out on his back, making sure he was propped up with his head higher than his huge mound of belly. Even though he was naked, the belly prevented her from being able to see.... Realizing what she was thinking, she felt herself flush a little. When he was reclining she pulled the comforter up and around him, and then started to rub his arms and legs through the comforter to warm him up faster. "So what's it going to be Bill? Do you want the doctor or do you want me to just bandage it up for you?"

"No doctor," he groaned, both his headache and mortification fading now that he was warm and horizontal. He felt the knot on his head tenderly, it felt the size of an egg but apparently the skin wasn't broken "The ache is lessening and I hate doctors because they all tell me I'm too darn fat."

He pulled the old hand made quilt up around his neck shyly, seeing her watch him, listening to him talk, still seeing only compassion and worry in her eyes.

"I feel so stupid, I forget how big I am sometimes and how slippery that old tile can get when it gets the slightest bit wet. Cloe, I'm sorry we had to meet like this..." he chuckled, his sense of humor slowly returning "I was hoping for our first meeting to be a bit more formal...and me with more clothes on."

He had never been this close to a woman for years but for some reason it felt ok,,,he wasn't exactly sure why. Maybe it was the warmth of her expression, the way she was massaging his temples quietly as she sat on the bed next to him.

"That feels good," he sighed "I have an ice pack in the freezer I use for my knees and ankles when I'm on my feet too long, If you could get that for me I'd really appreciate it. Then you needn't bother with me any more, I'll be fine with a couple hours rest and maybe a nap. So go ahead and get yourself settled in and get used to the place, I'll be ok"

He couldn't help but be aware of her womanliness, her strong work hardened but still soft hands, her amazing breasts tightly bound in a distractingly form fitting sort of an exercise slash outdoor slash work top.

He watched her stand, and nod thoughtfully.

She walked away, and after a few wrong turns she managed to find the kitchen. She pulled the ice pack out of the freezer and started back up the stairs. Her stuff could wait a bit longer, she didn't want to leave his side for long. Since he was refusing the doctor she would have to get him to tell her where his medical supplies were. Then, after she was settled in she would get her stuff and explore the house.

Walking in to his room once again she paused for a moment to enjoy his shape under the covers. She felt a stir deep within her as she looked at him, but she shook it off and took him the ice pack.

"William, since you're going to be stubborn, as most men are, then I'm going to have to insist you tell me where you keep your medical supplies. I'm going to treat your wound and we can talk for a while."

As soon as she left he struggled to a sitting position and finished drying his hair, wincing when he accidentally hit the still throbbing knot. Quickly finishing he stood shakily, trying to remember where he put his underwear or at least something to hide his grossness. Mistake...BIG mistake he thought dimly as his head spun and he almost became violently ill, sagging back onto the bed, feeling his massive belly slide off the edge of the bed, barely able to move and only partially covered.

In a haze he heard her question...medical supplies? what? "Medicine chest..." he mumbled woozily ... "In my dressing room, big butler pantry in the...ummm" he mumbled, gesturing weakly.

"I'll figure it out.." She said with both concern and amusement. With a bit of searching she found the medicine chest and pulled out some bandages and medicines. Looking at the medicine with some skepticism she went back to him and pushed back his hair gently from the would. "This is going to sting but if you feel the need to grab something you can use my leg. You won't hurt me."

Leaning over him, close to his face, she gently applied the cream to the area. She felt a slight tense on her leg and looked down to make sure he was doing ok. She then managed to put some cotton over the knot and bind it firmly in place. She pulled back and put the medical supplies back where she got them and came back to the bedside. Sitting down on the edge she went back massaging his temples. "When you're able to talk a bit better, how about you tell me about yourself. If we're going to be living with one another then we need to get to know one another."

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