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You hum as you lazily flip the page of your book, hearing Henry’s fingers tapping on his keyboard while he plays his game. While the man is an absolute giant, he’s the sweetest dork you’ve ever met, loving to spend hours playing his PC and even teaching you how to upgrade his PC so you can be a part of it. You could watch him for hours, but you know his friends are probably with him. Sighing you glance at the clock, deciding to go ahead and risk it. “Henry?”
He grunts a bit, eyes focused on his game. “Yes, little one?”
“Are your friends still on?”
He hums, not looking away from the screen. “No, they left a little bit ago.” He releases a breath, finally glancing at you. “I’ll get off in a moment, darling.”
“No,” You rise and pad closer, book hanging by your side as you bite your lip. “Can I watch you play?” You usually prefer to watch, always enjoying how excited and animate he is as he plays, but you never interrupt when he’s with friends.
He softens, grinning at you gently. “Of course baby,” He watches you drag a chair over before returning to his game, back to another battle while you get comfortable. You set the book aside and settle back, propping your feet up on the desk and focusing on his battle, subconsciously curling your toes and tensing your body whenever he attacks in a fight but oblivious to his baby blue eyes slowly darkening.
You release a breath and relax when he finishes his battle, smiling a bit as he starts moving to another section. “So-”
“Keep it up and you’ll pay for teasing me,” He growls darkly, glowering at you as you look at him with wide eyes. “Don’t play innocent with me, darling.”
You swallow, biting your lips. “I- I wasn’t trying to-“
“Oh?” He smirks, cocking a brow. “You weren’t putting these here for me?” He holds a foot in his hand, gently squeezing as he watches you swallow. “I know you better than you think.”
“No,” You shake your head gently, trying not to watch his hand even though you know how he likes to tease. “I know you do.”
He hums, gently massaging your foot. “Were you feeling left out, angel?”
You dip your head, unable to help relaxing at his touch. “Not really… I want you to have your time, I just… Missed you, I guess.”
He hums, touch lightening enough to make you squirm. “Give me a few minutes to find a safe place to stop. Then these,” He flicks a finger up your sole, making you jerk. “Are mine.”