A new Power of three Part 14:
Kevin

A/N.: this chapter contents a bit of steam. it's nothing major and not too graphic. I put it in italics though, so who's not interest can just skip it…

2037, Friday (late night) till (early hours on) Saturday

It was 4am when Kevin drove up the driveway. He saw the light inside already from a far and so expected lively chattering once he had entered.

He understood Lily wanted him to come and usually he didn't mind some extra time at home, but this time it was just one big hell to come home. When he had called Lily back it was already 9pm. He had been on some march with his class the whole day. And when they finally got home he, just like the rest, just wanted a proper meal and then some well deserved sleep. Instead one of the guards told him, Lily had called and that it sounded important. He immediately grew totally worried. Lily usually didn't call just like that. He instantly called her back and then somewhat at ease had to reach one of the majors. He wasn't allowed to just leave the fort-ground without permission. The major in charge wasn't exactly pleased to be pulled out of his private time – and as it looked even bed – at that time of the day and like that was already bad mooded the second he showed up. As it was a huge act to replace one of the teachers, the major called two other majors and got a meeting together.

The majors weren't at all pleased about the situation. They meant, that he had been off the fort way too much lately. And it was true. There never were problems with him being available before Prue's death one and a half years ago. But then Hope was born and Andy 'died'. Kevin had told them, he was sorry, but he couldn't foreseen these life-changing events. Noone could. And that he had to be there for his family as well. One of his favorite majors then jumped to his help, what ended in him being allowed to leave the fort. But they made themselves clear there couldn't be any unplanned leaves anytime soon anymore. If there were, there would be consequences. When he finally got out of the discussion, he went back to his flat. He finally got out of his dirt and sweat sticking clothes and took a quick shower before changing and then packed some of his stuff, as he had been allowed to stay home for a week.

Traffic was hell. Kevin drove four hours until he finally arrived home. Normally it needed him at most three hours, but it seemed like everyone was flooding San Francisco this late Friday night in search for a proper nightlife. He saw the light from the kitchen already when he turned into the driveway. He sighed and turned off the engine. He let his head rest for a second on his seat and closed his eyes. Taking in the peace and silence. They lived in a calm part of San Francisco. Every muscle in his body hurt. He was starving. And now he'd be greeted by the lively chattering of his wife and her sisters. Sighting he pulled himself up or else he'd fallen asleep right there. He went around the car and got his bag out of the trunk, then headed up the stairs. He was surprised to find the house in silence. He quietly hung up his keys and got out of his shoes. Then tip toed to the living, where also the light was still burning. He smiled a little finding the huge human huddle and the kinda contempt smile on his wife's face. He fought the urge to kiss her and just leaned at the wall for a second starring at her face.

Kevin was just about to turn off the light and go to the kitchen to finally grab something to eat, when Hope's soft cries filled the house. He sighed again, he just wanted something to eat. Was that really too much to ask for?! He turned the light off and then headed upstairs to Hope's room. He smiled seeing her already standing in her bed

"heeeey honey bun" he said as he went up to her and picked her, cradling her softly in his arms and smiling down at her "it's okay. Daddy's here" he told her and kissed her forehead

"she's hungry" Lily whispered, her voice sleep-drunken.

"well, so am I" Kevin answered with a smirk as he turned and looked at his wife. She looked so beautiful to him even with her messed hair and red puffy eyes

"hey stranger" Lily just answered him as he approached her. Once he was close enough she put a hand to his cheek and kissed him softly

"hey beautiful" he returned in their usual ritual and kissed her back

"want some pizza? I can heat you some leftovers..."

"you have pizza at home? Gosh pizza sounds like heaven!"

"and for you there's already waiting a bottle with milk" she cooed at Hope as they started to go down the stairs. Lily stole some pizza for Kevin from the living and heated it, while Kevin right away gave Hope her night-bottle.

"you okay?" Kevin asked Lily after a good while of just watching her. She looked back at him and fast down again

"yeah."

"you've been crying" he said softly

"it's just been a little much. I mean... we told mom about our whole life."

"why?" Kevin asked confused

"it's not mom. I mean, not our mom. She's a mom from the past... and actually she's pregnant with me right now..."

"excuse me what? You say that like... it's not freaky at all... I mean... I know you deal with such things your whole life... but..."

"i knew she'd come here sooner or later. Mom told me about her visit a few years ago." Lily told him honestly and then handed him his pizza

"how come you never told me about this?"

"well I never knew for sure when she would come. Mom casted... well will cast... a spell to erase her memory. All she remembered was her being to the future and finding out I was a girl."

"okay. Well, next time I ask such question, just tell me it was for my own good not to get an answer. This is confusing and it will definitely cause me some headache" Lily let out a laugh and kissed him

"now you eat... I'm gonna take Hope here back to bed..."

"but... I wanted to take her down with me. Let me have my little girl for a little while."

"I'm sorry Kev, but I just don't want her to get used to sleeping in our bed" Lily told him. Kevin sighed and took a huge bite of his pizza and handed Hope over to Lily

"you heard mommy, baby girl. She's the major at home, you know?" he told his little girl and kissed her

"nighty night. I'll see you later. Daddy's gonna be home a few days, okay?" he smiled a little hearing the little girl babble on and looked at her in Lily's arms. He again kissed her "love you" he said softly as Lily started to take her out of the room and he went back eating. Once Hope was asleep again Lily went back to the kitchen and placed herself on Kevin's lap

"thank you" she told him

"nothing to thank me about. Just next time don't bitch at the guard now will you?"

"how long will you stay?"

"I'll have to be back at the fort Monday in a week" he told her and shifted her on his lap, so she was facing him. Her legs on either side of his waist. He put a hand on the small of her back. His fingers slowly wandering under her shirt. His other hand brushed some hair behind her ear, so he could take a better look at her face. Lily couldn't help but kiss him

"why did you cry?" he asked softly as he pulled away

"let's not talk about it..." she answered him. Her forehead resting on his as she played with the collar of his shirt. Kevin sighed and lifted her chin again to make her look at him again

"are you really okay?"

"now I am" she whispered, moving closer to him. Kevin smiled and started to kiss her. Their kiss growing more passionate by the second. Lily smiled into their kiss as she felt how his hand wandered under her shirt and even started to fumble on the waistband of her jeans. She enjoyed his touches and tried to relax, even already started to suppress low moans

"we're not alone" Lily whispered between kisses. She loved it every time he returned. Not only because he was there with her, but also because he was completely horny when he came home. Before Hope they mostly stayed whole day in bed. She couldn't even imagine how 'normal' couples did this without the separation. She kinda loved their separation. They always were like newly weds on their honeymoon once you put them into the same room.

Kevin completely ignored her as he loosened her bra under her t-shirt and sucked softly on her neck, carefully not to make her a hickey. A small moan finally escaped Lily's mouth and she bit her lip tightly as she pulled back. She was only barely able to concentrate as Kevin's hand was back on the small of her back to hold her in place. but it only rested there for a few tiny seconds before making it's way into her panty. His other hand rested on her thigh, caressing her with only his thumb with just the right amount of pressure. She had to stop him now or else she wouldn't be able to anymore. And she just couldn't do it there with everyone in the next room

"Kev" she moaned, still trying to keep them at a distance, but he more understood it as an encouragement than a stop. He carefully pushed his fingers into her and Lily gasped for air, barely able to hold it together anymore

"your mom heard us already a thousand times and Meghan once caught us in the car" he whispered against her skin as his lips traveled down the path between her breasts and his fingers still moved inside her. Lily took a big breath to stop herself from loosing it completely. She wanted this right now, right there. And if they would have been alone, she by now would already lay naked on the kitchen table enjoying this every second. But she just couldn't have sex when her mom and sisters were just in the next room. Not even a door separated them.

She pulled away from Kevin best she could with his hand on her butt and holding her close to him, but they kept on kissing. She tried her best to stop the kisses as well, so she was able to talk to him. She in one last attempt put a hand on his lips, so they wouldn't be able to kiss anymore. Her lust-filled eyes still wandered his face as she breathed heavily against her own hand and his lips

"Ke... Kevin" she finally got out "let's please at least go upstairs" she told him, searching in his eyes anything but his immense desire. Searching for something he understood her. She still felt his erection against her. Kevin didn't answer, but got up with her still in his arms. He carried her upstairs and almost threw her onto their bed, their clothes disappeared within seconds.

Almost an hour later Kevin fell back on the bed, laying on his back. Lily laid her head on his chest and started to stroke his cheeks and chin. Her smile grew as she felt the stopples around his jawline. The little tickles on her fingertips from them made another comfy feeling wash over her. She grabbed the dimple on his chin between her index finger and thumb and pulled him into another kiss

"i missed you" she whispered into his lips. Kevin just smiled and again kissed her more passionate "we should sleep a little... we both had none to almost none sleep" Kevin sighed but let her go "how was your day anyway?"

"long" Kevin grumbled "14 hours marching, then the meeting with the majors, the drive home..." he glanced at the clock "I'm up 25 hours now" he told her sighing

"I'm sorry. I just..."

"it's okay. I just wished you and Hope would be closer to me"

"yeah, me too" she whispered into his chest

"you know... there's a possibility we could see every day..." Lily immediately turned on her stomach and propped herself up on his chest to look at him

"that would be?" she asked curious

"i could get us a house on fort ground easily. I mean... I've been thinking about this already a while. There are really nice houses there. I'd be home every night. and... I'd really love to see your face after a day like that..." Lily starred unbelievingly at him. She tried to proceed what he just said, her mind was already racing again. She pulled away from him and sat up. "we don't have to..."

"Kevin... it..." Lily sighed and Kevin put a hand to her mouth

"i wanted to ask you already when you got pregnant, but then with everything that happened... I never found a good time to talk to you about this. And... like I said. We don't have to. We don't have to do it now. Not tomorrow. Not in a year. Not at all, if you're not comfortable with the idea. But I just want you to think about it. I'd really love to have you and Hope closer. We could be a real family. I could be a dad to Hope. I don't feel like I am one now... it would make things easier. For you... and we could finally spend more time alone as well. There are also great kindergartens on the ground"

"Kevin... I can't" Lily said desperately "this really sounds too good to be true. I want nothing more than you closer. I want Hope to have her dad. I'd love nothing more than to be a real family... but..."

"Lily, it's okay. I knew what your answer was going to be all along. I would have been surprised to hear something else, but I just felt for a good while the need to talk to you about this possibility"

Lily looked down. She couldn't look into his eyes. She was afraid to loose him, when she just selfishly said no. how could she say no at all? Hope would grow up, barely seeing her father. How could she keep them apart.

"it's just... my sisters... this house... grandpa... grandma will move in by the end of the month... and... even if we'd be at the fort... you always say you mostly leave your flat way before 6... and when you call me in the evening it's most times already after eight... you and hope wouldn't see that way either... and I... I got no friends there... what am I supposed to do all day there without you?" Lily sighed deeply. Her mind knew, she had to agree to this, but her heart just screamed no. "I'm sorry" she whispered, still not looking at him. Kevin just shook his head while sitting up. He put a hand under her chin and made her look at him

"don't be. Like I said, I knew the answer would be no from the beginning. But please don't mind a guy for trying... I mean... the past hour really was amazing. How can I not try to have these times more often?" he grinned and kissed her "don't worry. Everything's okay" Lily sighed as he laid back down and pulled her into his arms again. She just starred at his chest. She felt more than guilty for denying him this wish. He always read every wish from her eyes and made them come true and now he once had a wish and she denied him this one wish. She always knew he wanted to be more present in Hope's life and there was nothing she wanted more either. Him being apart was the only thing which made their family somewhat imperfect. She wasn't sure if there even was a choice for her to make. She wasn't sure if she could say at all no. I mean this was mainly affecting Kevin and their daughter and her saying no was just completely unfair to them. She glanced up at Kevin and found him asleep already. She again sighed, kissed his upper arm and got up again. She recollected her clothes and got dressed again. She went back down and just like Kevin before stood a few moments in the doorframe to look at her mom and sisters sleeping. She again sighed and ran a hand through her hair. She knew it never would be like this again. She knew her mother wasn't to come visit them every week. But having her sisters there and having these girls nights started to work out for her as well. How could she miss them? But... she could astral orb. Maybe Kevin should get that house after all and she and Hope would just astral orb there in the evening. She rubbed her head, feeling the migraine already coming up. She sighed. She felt not at all tired with all these things on her mind, but knew she needed to catch some more sleep or else she wouldn't live this day. She slowly went up to the armchair next to the sofa the others were huddled on, crawled up in a ball and tried to go to sleep while every now and then some tears slipped her eyes.