Chapter 20 - family

Joey's POV

"Rise and shine, beautiful" Lauren rolled over off my chest, where she'd pretty much lay the entire night. I guessed she didn't want to wake up as she pulled the duvet off me and curled tightly into it. It was a bloody good job we were alone, because as Lauren removed the sheet, I'd discovered we were both still completely naked. "Babe… kind of need that back a little…" she groaned and flung the duvet back over to me.

"Don't want to get up…" she looked at me with pure puppy dog eyes and pouted… I know Zoe had learnt it from somewhere, and now it was staring right in front of me.

"Well you've got to, we have to tell Zoe your moving in and Abi's text numerous times this Morning because Zoe's discovered the Rabbit." I raised my eye brow at her and she just pouted harder. She was so cute when she did it though "Now Lauren"

"What happens if I say No?" well she wanted to play dirty… the games on. I reached over the side and slid my boxers back on scooping Laurens underwear up too.

"You say No…. you also say bye to these" I held the knickers up and slowly started to pull at them.

"You wouldn't dare!" she exclaimed trying to reach for them. I smirked and stretched the material a little more. As the genius I was, the plan worked and Lauren was up on her feet, pulling them from my hands. "Your mean"

"And your naked" I stated matter of fact. My eyes glided over her perfect body seeing her blush and quickly pull the sheet around her. I stepped forward and pulled her into my arms. "Your stunning baby… no need to be embarrassed… now you have ten minutes before I'm sending you out the flat like this"

She quickly scurried off down to her, old room I guess it was now, the door shutting with a slam. I couldn't help but laugh. "Stop laughing Joseph" she shouted down the hall way. I pulled on the remainder of my clothes and started to gather some of the things up, these beanbags cost a bloody fortune, I wasn't letting them go to waste.

"Times up babe"

"All done…" My mouth dropped open, she'd dressed simply in a woollen dress with a pair of tights but she looked perfect. "What?" she began looking around becoming confused as I continued to stare, a small smile on my face.

"Nothing, you look gorgeous; I can't wait for you to be with me 24/7" she stepped forward and kissed me softly.

"Hmmm well best move me in then …like today"

"That was the idea baby… Jack's coming over at 10… well in 5 actually so we best be going" We quickly gathered our things and with a quick kiss we left. Stopping to give Jack the Keys, He'd got Tyler and Fatboy with him.

As soon as we were at the Flat Zoe was straight at our legs hugging us both. "Hey baby girl…you missed me ?" I asked scooping her up into my arms. she nodded and kissed me then leaned over to Lauren.

"Aww Morning beautiful… Did you find Daddy's present for you" She nodded excitedly "Did Abi tell you what it was called ?"

"Bella" I was amazed that Zoe had spoken again, this time it was definite. A very strong clear response. Lauren looked at me and smiled nodding as to say I'd heard right.

"Ye…that's right Daddy got you Bella didn't he?" Lauren hugged her tight, playing with her hair.

"Lolly?" Zoe whispered

"Ye baby?" Instead of responding again Zoe hugged her. I hadn't an idea what was going on but Laurens eyes filled with tears.

"Babe" I stepped nearer to her placing my hand on her shoulder.

"She just called me Mummy" Laurens voice cracked as she repeated what I'd assumed Zoe had said. "She called me Mummy, Joe" she cradled Zoe to her shoulder.

"Daddy…" Zoe's arms stretched over to me. Like Lauren I cried instantly hearing her little voice, so sweet and innocent.

"Ye that's me baby girl… Oh Zoe I'm so proud of you baby, you spoke to daddy and Lolly" Zoe shook her head.

"Mummy" I was quite shocked at the tone of her voice. It was much stronger. I looked at Lauren unsure of what to do, I didn't want to let Zoe keep calling her Mummy if it wasn't what she wanted. I think Lauren had read my mind as sat on the sofa bringing Bella up to her lap. Somewhere along the way Lauren had asked Abi to leave so it was just the three of us.

"Zoe… come sit down baby" I placed Zoe on the sofa next to Lauren. I watched as a little fear flicked across Zoe's face. "I think you've been a really clever girl today, you've spoke to me and Daddy haven't you?" I bent on the floor near the two of them and held onto Laurens hand. "Zoe, you know I'm not your real Mummy don't you?" I watched as Zoe looked down and nodded "Hey baby, look at me" Lauren tilted Zoe's chin to look at her. "I can be your Mummy though if you want me to be?" She quickly nodded and smiled at me.

"It's alright, if you want Lolly to be your Mummy she can be and Lolly's going to come live with us too" Zoe clapped her hands together and flung her arms around Me and then Lauren.

"Mummy an Daddy" Zoe smiled curling between us, she was happy- she'd got her family.

Shorter chapter but sweet enough I hope ? only one for today though sorry ... check out my new 4/5 shot/small story called Fate or Mistake :) xx