.::Run To The Water::.
Chapter 9
*The Next Day*
Tabitha awoke to someone placing light butterfly kisses on her face. Smiling, she rolled over and placed her arms around Matt's neck and moaned as he kissed her thoroughly. Opening her eyes, she smirked at him and pulled him on top of her.
What are we going to do today? She asked as he continued places light kisses on her neck and face.
Well, I was thinking we could leave the little guy with Carrie and Jeff so that we could do some Christmas shopping and just spend the day alone. He said softly as he nibbled lightly on her ear.
Sounds good to me. She said equally as soft.
Matt ran his hands up and down her stomach while she gripped his back muscles with her hands. She was about to find his lips again when an ear piercing scream alerted them that the baby was awake and definitely wanted some attention.
Matt's head dropped and he groaned while Tabitha gasped to regain her normal breathing pattern.
I'm gonna have to have a little talk with the guy to let him know when NOT to interrupt his father. He said chuckling as he disentangled himself from Tabitha's arms and ran a hand through his hair before going to get the baby.
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You guys are going to trust him with us? Jeff asked with eyebrows raised and a bewildered expression on his face.
Why wouldn't we? You're both adults and I know for a fact that you can take care of him. Tabitha pointed out as she handed the baby bag to Jeff and the baby to Carrie.
I just never thought you would actually give him to me for the afternoon. This is actually pretty exciting. He said as he switched with Carrie and sat down making funny faces at the baby.
Correction, we are not GIVING him to you for the afternoon. We are letting you BORROW him so that we can get our Christmas shopping done. Remember that. Matt said as he placed a kiss on his young son's forehead and grabbed Tabitha's hand before they headed out the door.
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The two arrived at a local mall and looked around before looking at each other.
Where do we even start? Matt asked as he shook his head in disbelief.
Your guess is as good as mine. We'll worry about Eli later because all he'll want to do is play with the wrapping paper anyway. He won't even know what a present is. Let's start with the most important people in our lives...Carrie and Jeff. She said as she mentally checked them off on her list.
Good call. Now the question is what to get them. Matt said as he scratched his head.
How about this. I get gifts for the females in our families and friends. You get gifts for the males. We'll meet back here in an hour and then collectively shop for Eli, then spend the rest of the day together. We'll get the hard stuff out of the way quicker. She said as she smiled up at him.
You're a genius. I knew there was a reason I love you so much. He said as he bent down and gave her a kiss before waving good-bye and heading off in the opposite direction as her.
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An hour later Tabitha sat in the food court waiting for Matt. She rifled through her packages and took one out, discreetly hiding it in her purse. It was her gift to him and she had been very lucky to find it. She inspected it once again before pushing it down deep so that he wouldn't find it.
Glancing at her watch, she sighed. Matt was running a little late, which was typical considering he was shopping. It always aggravated her that he wasn't an impulse buyer like she was. Everything had to be weighed, the pros and cons had to be considered, and the timing had to be right before he would make a purchase. It drove her up the wall sometimes, but at others it was and endearing quality.
Hearing a bit of noise to her left, she began giggling as she saw that Matt had been spotted by a group of teenage girls. He was busy trying to walk, sign autographs, hold his packages, and talk at the same time. He glanced over and caught her eye. Seeing her giggle, he gave her a look that said please come help me out here'.
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The least you could have done was come help me out, Matt complained as he maneuvered the car into the driveway of their home.
Tabitha was busy re-living the fan incident with the teenage girls. They had apparently followed him for a better part of the hour before they had actually come up to talk to him. He had been polite and taken care of autograph requests, until he realized they had called their friends from home and the whole senior class was waiting for him outside of the door.
Can I help it if I find it hilarious that you can't take care of a few girls who want autographs. She said still chuckling.
Ha Ha, a few girls! It was the entire senior class of a high school for crying out loud! He said agitated as he opened the door to their home and carried the packages inside.
Tabitha stood back and watched him from the doorway with a look of amusement on her face. His face was red with a mixture of anger and agitation at her and the entire situation. Usually Jeff would have been there to fend off half the girls, but today was an entirely different story. When they realized that word had gotten out about him being there, they had collectively decided to leave the mall and spend the rest of their day together relaxing in the quietness of their home.
You are so cute when you get worked up. She said smiling as she ran a hand through his hair.
This isn't funny Tabs. He said trying to bite back the smile that was threatening to come through on his face.
Matt, I love you. She said laughing as he finally let his angry front go.
How could you not love what those girls called a handsome face and a buff body? He asked flexing his muscles.
She rolled her eyes and laughed before screaming when he started chasing her through the house.