"Hey Hunny" his deep voice washed over me like a wave, calming me and exciting me all at the same time. His lips found mine in seconds, giving me a kiss so passionate it was probably inappropriate for public eyes.
Breaking away and after one final peck I was finally able to reply "Brady" that was all I could manage before I was cut off by James hollering from over by the minny bus.
"Oh put her down will you!"
Stepping closer to Brady, I wrapped my arms around his waist "Shut up James! Here" I gestured to my bag "take this with you, I'm going with Brady"
"What I surprise" James grumbled playfully with a wink he replied "Don't do anything I wouldn't do! Oh and don't forget we've got dinner with the Cullen's tonight. So don't be gone all night"
"Yeah, yeah I know"
Seth appeared from behind the front of Brady's truck "Welcome back Cari!" he wore is famous smile as he grabbed me from Brady and engulfed me in a bear hug.
I couldn't help but laugh once he'd set me back on my feet I swatted him playfully "Hi Seth! Thanks again for picking everyone up, you saved our lives"
"Ahh no problem, im happy to help" Seth looked me up and down "looking good as always Cari" he beamed.
That earned a protective growl from behind me, so low only I could hear "hey now Seth, she's mine" I felt Brady's arms wrap around me from behind.
"Yeah well anyone can look good when they spend three hours changing into a new outfit and doing their hair and make-up before we land" Arching an eyebrow James added "That's not how she looked when we left for the airport this morning, I can tell you"
"James!" I hissed blushing deeply, the guys laughed good naturedly, I heard James cackle as he sauntered over to the minny bus pulling my Zebra print bag behind him. I had to admit, it suited him.
"Have fun guys, see you back on the rez!" Seth shouted as he climbed into the bus with everyone else.
Brady helped me into his truck shutting the door gently, the familiar smell of leather, Brady and the truck in general greeted me like an old friend. Smiling to myself I suddenly realized how quiet and peaceful it was in the here, with no one to throw insults at me or anyone to greet here to distract me, the guilt returned.
I gulped as I watched Brady cross to the other side and get in with a small huff. Immediately I knew he could sense something was up, he looked at me raising his dark brow "Something wrong babes?"
"No" I laughed, getting onto my knees I leant over and kissed him. It had been three long months since I'd last been able to do this so I was making the most of it. Brady hummed in approval as I ran my hands up over his broad shoulders and wove my fingers into his short hair, deepening the kiss.
After a couple of minutes I decided that I needed to breath and pulled away, feeling his hot breath fan over my face and his fingers gently wave their way into my hair, I finally felt much better.
Once I was safely seated back over on my side he asked me again was everything okay "Yes, im fine. I'm probably just tired after travelling I picked nervously at the frayed leather seat, blushing slightly as I remembered it was the motion of my jeans being pulled down by Brady and the button getting caught that had caused said fray.
"Okay then" he conceded but his tone said that he clearly didn't believe me. The engine rumbled to life and we pulled out of the parking lot, I wound down the window letting the un-usually warm breeze flow in.
"It's strange not having the Cullen's meet us at the airport with everyone else" Brady just grunted in response and I noticed his knuckles turn white has his grip on the wheel tightened.
"The suns shining, what did you expect them to do?"
I studied him carefully, it had been three almost four long months since the last time I was with Brady the last thing I wanted to do was upset him or cause an argument not half an hour after being back in the country.
"I didn't mean it like that Brad, it's just strange not seeing the usual welcome party that's all. I was at least expecting more people than just you and Seth, where are the others?"
His jaw flexed as he continued to stare straight ahead "They're busy. There's been some activity lately that we don't like. Sorry the welcome party wasn't big enough for you, next time we'll bring flags" he said bitterly
"Oh" was all I could say. Pretending to sulk I turned my attention back to the window.
After a few minutes of silence I felt his warm hand squeeze my thigh gently "Hey, im sorry. I didn't mean to snap like that. I've just been stressed lately and with you not here it's been difficult. I missed you so much" He laced his fingers with mine lifting my hand to his mouth he kissed it gently, turning me to a puddle of goo on the seat
"I've missed you too, I love you" I said softly.
He smiled warmly at me "I love you too. You hungry?" he asked hopefully.
"Starving" I grinned "Aeroplane food isn't as nice as they make it out to be y'know. And since im all dressed nice I think we defiantly should go get some food"
We pulled into the parking lot of a little restaurant just outside of Seattle on our way back to Forks, I recognised this place instantly. It was one of the places we went when we first started dating.
"Aww your such a softie" I giggled, he wrapped his arm around me as we made our way in to the building.
An over excited waitress greeted us "Table for two?" she sang, eyeing up Brady as if I wasn't standing right there in front of her.
Unable to bite back my sarcastic remark I commented "No four" I feigned shock "You just insulted our two invisible friends!"
Brady barked a laugh, the waitress shot me a dirty and shocked look all at once. She clearly wasn't expecting me to be British and neither by the looks of it, was she expecting me to embarrass her like that. She stood there a little unsure of what to do.
"Yes, table for two" Brady managed between laughs.
She stalked off leading us to our table. We slid into the booth and the waitress begrudgingly asked us what we would like to drink. Taking our orders she left us with the menus and a promise that she'd be right back.
Still laughing Brady looked at his menu "She's probably going to spit in my drink" I commented casually.
"I would too if that had been me" he shot back "You were mean"
"Baby" I pouted "im always mean!"
"What was that all about anyway? She was being nice to us"
I stood up abruptly and slid in next to Brady on his side of the booth. Resting my hand dangerously high on his thigh I looked up at him and fluttered my eyelashes innocently.
"Didn't you see the way she was looking at you?" I asked resting my cheek on his huge bicep.
Brady coughed nervously as my hand needed his thigh gently; his tanned skin started to look a little flushed.
"No, I was too busy looking at you"
"Bullshit!" I laughed a little too loudly, earning a few turned heads. "You were too busy thinking about what's going to happen when we get back to your place"
He grinned hungrily at me, after attacking my lips with his, he rested his forehead against mine he breathed "God I've missed you"
My heart started to beat faster at the intensity of his words "I've missed you too" I licked my lips tasting him there "We've got a lot of catching up to do"