As the evening came to an end Meredith walked her two tired girls to the car. Alex trailed her, not too sure if he should offer to help.
Meredith placed Bella in her seat before moving to the other side to put Mattie into hers.
"So" Alex began as he shifted nervously.
"Thanks for driving us back to pick up the car." Meredith spoke as she closed the door.
"It was nothing." he answered quickly. Obviously brushing off her thanks.
"So i was thinking." He opened.
"That used to be dangerous." she stirred.
Alex chuckled.
"Anyways, tea tomorrow night. Just us?" he asked nervously.
Meredith bit her bottom lip. She leant back against the car. "Yeah, ok i guess."
Alex stepped forward and ran a hand over her cheek. "Thanks for inviting me."
"It wouldn't have been a family gathering without you." Meredith
states simply.
Alex leans in close. "May I?" he asked.
Meredith nodded her head slightly.
Alex's lips meet Meredith's in a second. It had been intended on being brief and simple, but on tasting her he needed more. He licked her bottom lip and encouraged her to open up and allow him access. They teased, and playfully bit at each other's mouths.
Alex finally pulled away, gasping for breath.
"Well i will see you tomorrow." Alex sighed.
"Yeah" Meredith returned.
"I love you Mer." he whispers.
"You too." she sighs
Meredith stood there just watching Alex.
Alex's hand rested on Meredith's face cupping her cheek. He dropped his hand away and Meredith could feel the cold air swim around the area.
"Everything going to be ok?" She asks hesitantly.
"We will make it." he replied.
He leant in and kissed her softly on her forehead before whispering good night. He then pressed his hand up against the car window before walking back towards the truck.
Meredith sighed. She moved to climb into her car and during this time all she could think was that he should be coming home with me.