"Jaiden, look, I need you to not freak out," Jaiden broke out of her drunken trance and turned away from the football game on the TV at her sister's warning.
"What?"
"I invited Dad over for dinner…"
"Okay?" Jaiden took another swig of her beer and shrugged. "Why would I freak out?"
"I just figured, you know, things are weird between you two…"
"He's letting Em go to school next year for free. I'm not going to act like he can't come around."
"Well, that's a little manipulative, isn't it?"
"I would argue, but we'd probably get in trouble for fighting on Thanksgiving and I'm planning on catching up for lost time tonight if you catch my drift."
"Jaiden, I hate thinking about your sex life."
"Speaking of," Jaiden changed the subject smoothly and took another drink from her bottle, "when are you and Chloe going to start trying for, you know, a baby?"
"Um, pretty soon actually."
"Who's carrying the kid?"
There were a few seconds of awkward silence and Beca swirled her wine in her glass. "Well," the small brunette began, "we got some news from the doctor. I can't, uh, actually carry kids."
"What?" Jaiden set her beer down and sat up straighter, "Beca, I'm sorry."
"It's okay. I never really saw myself having kids before Chloe, so I'm not, you know, crushed or anything. But, now that we are trying, it kind of sucks that I can't make my own mini-me."
"What about that thing they did on Grey's Anatomy that one time? They took the one chick's eggs, fertilized them, and then the other chick carried the baby. That way you and Chloe both get to be a part of the pregnancy."
"You're very smart," Beca noted affectionately.
"Only when I'm drunk," Jaiden smirked and picked up her beer bottle again.
"Try not to pass out before dinner, by the way," Beca warned.
"Please, I handle my alcohol better than anyone in the family."
"Hey," both Mitchell siblings turned around as Emily entered the room and Jaiden got to her feet instinctively. "Are you going to help cook or what?"
"I…thought that was your thing," Jaiden smiled sheepishly.
"You're participating in Thanksgiving," Emily handed her girlfriend a fresh bottle of beer and took her nearly empty one. "Come on."
"Have fun. I'm gonna keep drinking," Beca raised her wine glass and snickered as her sister was led out of the den.
"I hope you know you're the only one I'd do this for," Jaiden reminded Emily as they walked down the hallway and into the kitchen.
"I knew that," Emily replied.
"So, what am I doing?"
"Nice of you to join us," Chloe, face streaked with flour, turned from the mess of a kitchen counter and beamed at Jaiden.
"You're not really helping, I just wanted you out here," Emily smirked and cleared off a spot on the counter opposite of Chloe's. She patted the granite surface and Jaiden leapt onto it as gracefully as she could manage with four beers in her system.
"You're very conniving," Jaiden pointed out. Emily placed a hand on either side of her and leaned against the older girl.
"I knew that too," she smirked. Jaiden planted a kiss on top of her head and twisted the cap off of her new beer.
"So, Emily, you're going to Barden next fall?" Aubrey reentered the kitchen and addressed the brunette as she pulled her hair into a ponytail.
"That's the plan," Emily responded. There was a hint of excitement in her voice and Jaiden smiled faintly when she heard it.
"What are you planning on studying?"
"Well, I've always wanted to be a teacher."
"You'd be so good at that! I could totally see you in charge of like, 30 kindergarteners," said Chloe.
"You would be good at that, babe," Jaiden agreed.
"But," Aubrey interjected, "don't be afraid to change your major if you get there and don't think its the right fit. I started out as a pre-med student."
"What made you switch?" Emily asked.
"My first semester of anatomy and physiology. Talk about hell."
"So, what time are we eating?" Jaiden asked. Now that she had stood up and moved around, the alcohol had gone to her head and her voice was far louder than usual. Emily looked up at her with a bemused glance and patted her leg affectionately.
"You've still got a few hours left, baby."
"Maybe you should take a nap," Aubrey suggested, laughing to herself at how flushed Jaiden's face looked.
"I think that's a great idea. Come on, I'll tuck you in," Emily took Jaiden by the hips and pulled her off of the counter.
"You guys think I'm drunk, and I'm not," Jaiden announced defensively.
"Maybe a little bit," Emily led her back into the hallway and into their bedroom. "I'll wake you up before dinner."
"Stay for a bit," Jaiden grabbed her girlfriend's arm firmly and reached around her to shut the door.
"Baby," Emily sighed, "there's a lot to do."
"And I'm not at the top of that list?"
Emily rolled her eyes, but couldn't force herself to leave when Jaiden released her grip and wandered over to the bed. Her stomach twisted into familiar knots as the older girl pulled off her shirt and let it fall to the floor carelessly. A smirk crossed Jaiden's lips when she felt arms wrap around her waist and she quickly spun around to face the younger girl.
"I think we should put on some music," Jaiden suggested smugly.
"You're probably right. You scream my name pretty loudly," Emily fired back. Jaiden arched an eyebrow and watched as she made her way over to the speakers on her desk. By the time the younger brunette had queued up her music, Jaiden had stripped for her and was waiting for her reaction with knowing eyes. Emily's gaze traveled up and down her body in a way Jaiden was slowly growing accustomed to and she closed the distance between them so slowly it was agonizing.
"You know, I think I might really be getting into this holiday," Jaiden gripped Emily's hips as the younger girl lowered herself into her lap. "I can think of quite a few things to be thankful for."
"Yeah?" Emily arched an eyebrow and pressed herself against the older girl.
"Yeah," Jaiden leaned up and kissed her feverishly. Their pulses raced and Jaiden leaned back, letting Emily pin her to their mattress. Slipping her leg between Emily's thighs, she couldn't help but smirk against her as she felt the younger girl begin to grind against her.
"Fuck," Jaiden groaned. One of Emily's hands found its way into her Calvin's and she gasped breathlessly.
"Shh," Emily warned her, "we have to be quiet."
"Oh, so you're in charge now, huh—shit!" Jaiden was cut off as Emily pushed two fingers up inside her and dug her fingers into the other girl's t-shirt.
"I would say so," Emily bit at the skin above Jaiden's collarbone and couldn't suppress a chuckle at her girlfriend's reaction. "Don't make me prove it to you."
"I'd love to see that," Jaiden dared her.
"Careful what you wish for," Emily warned.
—-
"Baby, wake up. Dinner's ready. Put your clothes on."
Jaiden woke up to the sound of her lover's voice and a gentle hand on her shoulder. She blinked her eyes slowly, trying to wet the contacts in her eyes, and sat up.
"Here," Emily handed her a blouse and jeans and then threw a pair of underwear at her, "your father is here."
"Fuck," Jaiden scrambled out from under the blankets and started dressing clumsily—still groggy from sleep.
"Come on, it's actual holiday time. Fake it for me," Emily kissed her on the forehead and handed her a bra.
"Only cause I love you," said Jaiden. Emily couldn't help but smile with a hint of adoration and watched as the 18 year old pulled on her clothes. Once Jaiden had looked at herself in the mirror and turned back around to take Emily's hand, she allowed herself to be led down the hall and into the apartment kitchen.
"Hey," Jaiden waived as nonchalantly as she could and nodded at her father awkwardly.
"Jaiden, hi," Dr. Mitchell stood up from the table and Jaiden felt a surge of anxiety when she realized how many eyes were on her.
"So…the food looks good." Jaiden sat down at the table and put her napkin on her lap nervously.
It was going to be a long dinner.
Haven't been getting any views/feedback lately and i know i don't update too regularly so it's probz my fault but for those of you who keep reading it means a lot and i'd love to know whether you think i should end the series or keep going.
