Chapter 10

Drew wakes up the next morning when he feels the bed shift. Turning over onto his back, he sees Callie walking out of the bedroom. He turns his head to take a look at the clock and groans. He really hopes she's not getting up for the day already. It's too early to be up after not getting much sleep after their long flight.

When the door opens again, Drew looks over. Callie smiles at him as she closes the door behind her. Drew lets his arm fall across the bed as he waits for her to climb in once again.

"I didn't wake you, did I?" Callie asks.

"Not really," Drew answers.

Callie slides into Drew's embrace immediately after climbing into bed. "Well go back to sleep. We need to get as much sleep as possible. Anytime now my little brothers will be in here trying to get us up."

Drew laughs softly. "Then I guess we should sleep." He presses a soft kiss to Callie's lips.

Callie laughs softly when she hears giggles outside of the bedroom. "Too late."

"What do you mean too…?" Before he can finish the door is opening once again.

Callie rolls onto her back as two young boys jump onto the bed. Drew watches as she pulls both of them into a tight hug.

"I told you she'd be here," the smaller of the two says.

"You couldn't let us sleep a little longer?" Callie asks.

"No, we want breakfast."

"You could have eaten without us."

"I think you're being rude Callie. You haven't introduced us to him."

Callie grins. "This is Drew Galloway. Drew, these are my brothers, Ethan and Mark."

"Well hi there Ethan and Mark," Drew says.

"Hi," Mark says. "Now get up so we can eat." He pulls Ethan out of the room.

Drew runs a hand through his hair and laughs softly. "I guess we better get up."

"Probably a good idea." Callie leans over, kissing Drew's lips softly.

"Do we really have to get up now?"

"Yes." Callie smiles when Drew groans. "Come on, it won't be that bad. We'll take a nap later." Callie gives Drew another quick kiss before climbing out of bed. She grins back at him as she watches him finally climb from underneath the covers.

They walk downstairs and immediately into the kitchen. Callie sees her family look over, smiling when they see them standing here. They make quick introductions before taking heir seats around the table. Callie looks beside her at Drew as they begin eating.

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Drew and Callie sit down on the couch that evening. Sliding his arm around Callie's shoulders, Drew holds her close. Callie smiles over at him as everyone starts piling in.

"I promise it won't be bad," Callie says.

Drew grins. "You're the only one worried," he replies. "I'm fine. I know how families can be. Stop worrying." Drew presses a soft kiss to Callie's forehead. "I'm fine."

"Okay." Callie looks up when she sees a box being handed to her.

"Figured we'd do this now," Julia says. "That way you two can go to bed early if you want. I know you didn't get much sleep last night."

"Thanks Mum."

Drew takes the wrapped box from Julia, smiling at her. "Thank you."

"You're welcome." Julia smiles before walking away.

Drew looks at Callie. "So, pajamas huh?" he asks softly.

"Yes," Callie answers. "You'll like them. I didn't let her get anywhere near choosing for you. So unless she decided to go against what I picked out, you'll have something you'd wear."

Drew nods. "What about you?"

Callie shrugs. "I think it'll probably be the usual pants with a t-shirt that says something."

"Go ahead and open everyone," Julia says. "No use in waiting."

Callie looks at Drew. "You go first."

Drew rolls his eyes. "We must be back in school again." He tears at the wrapping paper, pulling the white box loose. "Are you sure you go me the right size?" he jokes with Callie.

"I did. I looked the stuff in your drawers to make sure I'd get the right size."

Drew grins as he flips he lid on the box and looks down at the folded clothes. He pulls the t-shirt out, unfolding it to take a look. Along with the dark green shirt are grey pants. Drew smiles as he looks at Callie. "Right size and everything."

"I told you. Are they okay?"

"They're perfect. It's what I usually wear, right?"

"Yes, but I didn't know if you wanted something completely different or not."

Drew grins and gestures toward Callie's box. "Your turn."

Callie simply nods as she tears at the wrapping paper. As she lifts the lid, she can't help but stare down at what she sees. Drew elbows her lightly when he sees the look on her face.

"You okay?" he asks.

Callie nods. "I'm fine," she answers. "Just not what I expected."

"Pull it out," Julia says. "Make sure it's the right size."

Callie chews on her bottom lip as she pulls the green silk short nightgown out of the box. She glances at Drew when she sees him shift a little. "It's the right size," she says smiling at Julia. "Thank you."

"You're welcome. Now obviously, I expect you to wear shorts or something under it in the morning."

Callie laughs softly. "I figured."

Drew walks into the bedroom a short time later after changing. He stops in his tracks when he sees Callie lying on the bed with her new nightgown on. "Wow," he says.

"That bad?" Callie asks.

"No, that good." Drew closes the door behind him and tosses his clothes toward the corner with the rest of the dirty clothes. Walking over, he climbs into bed and hovers over Callie. "Beautiful."

Callie rolls her eyes. "I wouldn't say that."

"Well, I am."

Drew leans down, capturing her lips in a soft kiss. Callie wraps her arms around him before sliding her hands down his back. This needs to stop, because Callie knows if she lets it go any further they won't stop.

"Drew," Callie mutters against Drew's lips. "We need to stop."

"What?" Drew looks down at Callie. "Why?"

"We're in my parent's house."

Drew can't help but smile a little at that. "You've never had sex in your parent's house before?"

"No."

"You should try it." Drew nips at Callie's neck.

"My brother's room is behind this wall."

"Even better." Drew slides his hands down Callie's sides, pulling her knees up around his waist. "It makes it that much better."

Callie can't help but smile a little as Drew moves to the other side of her neck. She should stop this. However, she just can't. "If you make me scream, I will throw you out the window. We have to be quiet." She hates that she's allowing this to happen. But the feel of him above her right now is more than she can handle.

******

Callie and Drew walk down to the living room the next morning, taking a seat on the couch. Callie lets Drew slide his arm around her shoulders to pull her close. They spend the next hour opening presents and having a good morning spending time with the entire family.

Drew seems to be getting along with everyone, much to Callie's delight. She couldn't have asked for a better day. Not when it could have gone the complete opposite. This is what she had always pictured when she dreamed of having that special someone at the family holidays. Drew fits everything she had dreamed. Everyone in her family likes him. Callie's little brothers adore him, something they don't do when it comes to men Callie brings around. But this is something special.