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Jay's sister drove them home from the reception. She had offered to be the designated driver swearing off alcohol as a result of the hangover she'd just endured following the bachelorette party. Jay and Erin walked into the house and up the stairs. The pair had sobered up quite a bit on the drive home, but they were definitely still feeling good. When they made it into Jay's old room Erin stood at the foot of the bed and pulled her hair to the side "Jay will you unzip me?" she asked in a quiet tone.

He walked over and unzipped the dress revealing her black lace bra and matching underwear. Before he even realized what he was doing he watched his fingertips glide down her back, starting between the shoulder blades continuing all the way to the small of her back. This sent chills down Erin's spine and she held her breath. Next his hands found the straps to the dress and he gently pushed them off her shoulders and down her arms letting the dress fall to the ground. Erin stepped out of the dress and turned around to face him.

Jay stared at her standing there in her bra and underwear. He had no idea what would happen next, but he knew what he wanted. He removed his jacket letting it fall into a heap on the floor, next his tie, his button-down, and then his pants all without ever breaking eye contact with her. When he had nothing on but his tee shirt and boxers he took a small step closer.

Their bodies were mere inches away from touching. The tension was building until finally Erin couldn't take it anymore. She reached for the bottom of his tee shirt and began to pull it up over his head. The second it was removed Jay crashed his lips into hers. He pulled her hips into his and they fell back onto the bed.

They were kissing was intensely and feverishly. He was over top of her now and kissing down her neck, as he unhooked the clasp of her bra he heard her say "Jay. Jay stop." He pulled back and looked into her eyes desperately as he panted trying to catch his breath.

"We can't. We're at your parents house." She hated to hear those words escape her mouth. She wanted him so badly, but she knew this wasn't the right place.

Jay rolled off of her and let out an exasperated sigh at his head hit the pillow. "We should have got a hotel room." He said half joking and half serious.

Erin laughed. She sat up holding the blankets to her chest reaching for the tee shirt Jay had just removed. She slipped it on and fell back down onto her side with her body facing his.

He rolled on his side to face her, and tucked one of her curls behind her ear. "Are you sure we can't just go to the car?" he said only partially joking.

"Wow because that'd be real classy Jay." She snarked back.

" . We'll just talk than."

"So Jay where's blinky?" she asked trying to suppress a laugh.

Jay tightened his jaw "You're not funny."

"12 is a little old for a security blanket don't cha think?"

"I was not 12! They exaggerated that for sure."

"Your aunts said you'd claim they exaggerated." She retorted with a huge grin.

"Well now they are officially dead to me."

Erin laughed, "I didn't just hear bad stories. Your family is really proud of you. They were all really sweet."

"Ok maybe I can find the kindness in my heart to forgive them then."

A more serious expression overtook her face. "It sounds like you had a really good childhood here."

"Yeah. I was really lucky."

"I like hearing about it. It gives me hope." She paused and where his hand was resting on her side Jay gave it a small squeeze reassuring her it was ok to continue.

"We see a lot of messed up shit everyday and sometimes its nice to be reminded that places like this, and families like yours exist."

She seemed so vulnerable in that moment. He'd never really seen her that way. He had always admired how fiercely strong his partner was, but seeing her like this was beautiful. An idea popped into his head.

His voice seemed excited and urgent "What time did you want to be home tomorrow?"

Confused Erin responded, "I hadn't really thought about it. Whenever I guess."

"Good" he grinned.

Intrigued Erin wondered, "Why do you ask?"

"You'll find out tomorrow. Good night." Then closed his eyes.

"Wait. No. Jay I wanna know!" She whispered frantically

"Patience young grasshopper."

Accepting the fact that Jay wouldn't tell her she sighed, "Ugh fine" and rolled over to go to sleep. Jay wrapped his arm around her pulling her in closer before nodding off.