"Come on Jack it's time to go to play so that Jay and Emmy can go bring Jay's stuff home," Emma said referring to herself in the third person as she helped Jack into his small jean jacket. Jay was out in the driveway putting the car seat in the back of his orange civic.
He came back in grabbing Jack's waist bringing him out to the car. Emma smiled in appreciation grabbing his backpack and locking the door behind her. Jay had Jack all buckled in by the time Emma reached the car, "Wow, good job Jay."
He smirked, "You know I'm not totally incompetent. I do know how to care for a child." They both got in the car, and Jay drove to the daycare nearby dropping Jack off for Saturday afternoon.
Emma flopped back into her seat after taking Jack inside, "This week was so hectic trying to get organized. It'll be nice just to spend the afternoon just you and me."
Jay smiled, "So much fun packing up all that stuff in that dingy apartment to take it home just to unpack it again."
Emma giggled as they pulled into the parking lot of his apartment building. They hopped out and went into the small apartment. Jay sighed clearly his father hadn't been around. It was nice to finally be all healed after his accident. His shoulder was still sore from time to time, but on Wednesday he had gotten the all clear.
Emma looked around the apartment, "Alright you get whatever you want, and I'll pack up your clothes."
He nodded handing her a large box for her to put them in. Emma made her way into his room looking around. In some ways it was exactly how she had imagined it, and in others completely opposite. It was all dark and nothing was too personal, which he had expected, but she was shocked to see the cleanliness, and organization of everything.
She smiled slightly knowing that after today that he would never have to worry about being beaten by his father or living in fear of losing this place. She was also pleased to have the help with Jack and to have him around in general, but there was an added bonus of him being in complete safety.
She walked over to his dresser opening the top drawer, and lifting the already folded clothes into the box in front of her feet. It didn't take long before Jay joined her collecting anything else he wanted from the room. She finished with a full box of his clothing just as he finished closing the last box of whatever else he wanted.
Jay looked up at her with a sigh, "This is a lot of work, but it's totally worth it. It's nice to know I never have to come back here, and it's nice to know that you and Jack will always be safe."
Emma walked his way, "Is that a promise?"
Jay nodded, "It most definitely is. I promise to keep both you, my beautiful girlfriend, and Jack, my new best friend, safe from everything out there in the world."
Emma kissed him softly, and he circled his arms around her waist. She moved her arms around his neck tugging lightly at the hairs at the back of his neck. He moved a step closer to her pressing their bodies fully up against one another. She pulled back from his lips breathlessly, "I know how busy we've been this week and that I've been a terrible girlfriend, but I promise to be better."
Jay pushed a piece of hair behind her ear, "Hey it's okay. I know that you've been trying to get Jack situated, and on top of that with your mom's funeral on friday. I know it's hard on you. I'm here to support you right now. Don't worry about me."
She nodded, "Okay, let's get you home to unpack."
Jay nodded picking up two boxes while Emma got the third. Shoving them tightly into the trunk of his car they drove back towards their home together. Taking the very same boxes into the house now, Emma sighed dropping it onto the floor before flopping onto the couch. Jay smirked and sat down beside her. She glanced around the not so clean house, "Welcome home."
He chuckled, "Thanks Em. You got rearrange the bedroom so all of our clothing fits while I clean this place up a little. I'll be up in a few minutes."
The remainder of the afternoon flew by, and everything was done in a whirlwind of hard work. Emma smiled at everything so organized and in it's place. She looked down at herself all sweaty and gross.
Jay came up behind her wrapping his arms around his waist, "Maybe before we go get Jack you'd be interested in coming upstairs with me.
Emma smirking leaning into him, "I suppose that's okay."
Jay didn't waist another second sweeping her off of her feet and going upstairs. Emma giggled latching onto his neck. He dropped her playfully onto the bed and crawled onto top of her. She moaned into his kiss almost immediately loving the way he wasn't wasting any time.
Jay pulled away from her lips, and smirked when she whimpered. His hands guiding her shirt above her head he began planting kisses down her neck and chest. She groaned wrapping her legs around his hips to gain some friction. He removed her bra, and assailed her with kisses.
Emma panted and let her hands go to work at remove both her own pants and Jay's. He helped her removed the last of their clothing then pulled her clad body roughly against his. Just the heat of their bodies touching was enough to make Emma moan. Jay held her hips underneath him and pushed in swiftly.
Emma's back arched into his bare chest while plastering her lips back onto Jay's. They moved rhythmically, and soon enough Emma fell back onto the bed in ecstasy. Jay collapsing beside her, both trying to catch their breath.
He pulled Emma close to him planting a sloppy kiss on her lips. She smirked, "That's so much better when I'm not worried about hurting you."
Jay chuckled, "Enjoy that because I doubt you'll be able to be that loud with little ears in the house. Speaking of, we need to go get him."
Emma groaned, "I don't know if I can. My legs won't will themselves to work anymore."
Jay laughed rolling on top of her, kissing her lightly, "Em, they're not going to give Jack to me. We both have to go so you can put me on the pick up list."
She groaned, but nodded knowing he was right, "Alright just give me 5 minutes in the shower."
Jay chuckled pulling her towards the shower and turning the water on for her. She kissed him softly before getting in. Jay returned was now was their bedroom. He smiled liking the sound of that. He got dressed, and set her clothes in the bathroom for her.
Emma got out of the shower and mentally thanked Jay for bringing her a towel and clothes. She jumped into her jeans and t-shirt before skipping downstairs to find Jay watching football. She smirked, "Let's go. We've got stuff to do."
Jay smiled, "Alright, alright."
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"Hey Em," Manny said joining her and Jay on the hallway bench the following Monday.
Emma glanced up from her homework with a smile, "Hey Manny, what's up?"
She shrugs, "Nothing. I just wanted to ask if you wanted to come hang out with Liberty, Darcy, and I. I feel like we haven't seen you in weeks, which is understandable, but still."
Emma looks at Jay with puppy dog eyes, "Jay will you watch Jack today for a few hours? Please Babe."
Jay rolls his eyes at her sad attempt to get what she wants, "Go ahead, just be home by 8."
Emma rolls her eyes in response, "Yes Daddy." She giggles while mocking him.
He chuckles and pinches her side, "You're only supposed to call me that in bed." Emma's eyes widen, and her cheeks go flush. She looks back down at her homework avoiding her best friend's gaze.
Manny coughs awkwardly, "Well that was something I never needed to hear. Remind me not to sleep in your bed ever again."
Jay chuckles, and Emma elbows his ribcage still not looking up. He whines and complains, but that only makes Emma smile. "Hey I'm recovering, you have to be gentle with me."
Emma rolled her eyes putting her homework away, "Yeah right you've had the all clear for almost a week now besides after yesterday I wouldn't believe you either way."
Manny gasps, "Ew Em. Can we stop with this conversation?"
Emma looks at Manny, "Not what I meant. He moved in yesterday and was lifting all kinds of boxes. He's fine."
Jay pipes up with a grin, "But we did that too."
Emma elbows him again, and he continues to whine to himself. Manny rolls her eyes, "Anyways, you know that new kid Damien?"
Both Emma and Jay groan in annoyance. "I know exactly who you're talking about unfortunately," Jay says angrily.
Manny groans, "Well he asked me out so I said yes. When we went to the movies he tried to feel me up in the theater."
Jay scoffs, "Can you guys save this conversation for later?"
Emma pats Jay's leg lightly, "I suppose just for you."
Manny stands to go to class, "Anyways, I'll meet you at you're locker at the end of the day."
Emma nods watching Manny turn to walk away. She turns back to Jay, "Babe I know she isn't your favorite person but can you please be nice?"
Jay's eyes widen, "I didn't do anything. I was perfectly civil."
Emma shrugs, "Okay maybe you were, but I'm just reminding you how much she means to me."
"And what do I mean? I don't see her getting a lecture to be nice to me. We both know she doesn't much like me either," Jay countered.
Emma kissed his nose, "Don't get sensitive on me now. You mean a lot to me too. That's why I want you two to get along. No one of you means more to me than the other. It's all equal. Besides we all know I love Jack the most."
Jay pulled her closer to him on the bench and whispered in her ear, "But I'm the only one that really drives you crazy."
Emma shivered in his arms when his hot breath descended on her neck. She felt him press his lips to her neck in several places. Her eyes fluttered closed for a second then she realized where they were. She pulled herself away unwillingly, "Jay stop it. We're in school."
Jay smirked, "You know I'm right."
She rolled her eyes gathering her books before starting down the hallway. Jay fell into step beside her sliding his hand into her back pocket. She smiled sheepishly and left it alone. Jay kissed her head sweetly.
Emma tried not to roll her eyes when they rounded the corner finding Alex Nunez leaning against some lockers. It brought Emma back to the beginning of her relationship with Jay when that seemed to be her only insecurity. Thinking of this Emma pulled Jay closer to her.
Jay took notice of her change in behavior around Alex. She hadn't been too concerned with her lately, but that was probably only because of everything that had been going on. Now that things were becoming more settled she was settling back into normal life which meant being insecure about Alex.
The couple sat down in homeroom, Emma staying completely silent. Jay wrapped an arm around her waist rubbing his thumb up and down gently. She sighed, but still kept quiet. Jay looked at her with concern, "Em, you know you have nothing to worry about right?"
Emma nodded, "Yeah I know."
Jay stayed close and kept their conversation hushed, "Then why do you seem upset? Did I do something?"
Emma looked at him with wide eyes, "No of course not. It's just her. She brings back a lot of unpleasant memories. It's not easy remembering sometimes."
Jay kissed her temple not releasing her for a long time. He whispered softly, "I love you Emma, don't forget that okay?"
She smiled feeling better every time he said it, "I love you too. Just say it one more time."
He grinned looking at her more directly this time, "I love you so much." She glanced around the room noticing very few bodies, and no Ms Kwan. Emma took the opportunity to kiss Jay. She melted into his lips keeping it slow and loving. She pulled back with a small grin as did Jay.