Chapter Twenty: Rainy Summer Mornings
Clay rolled over in his bed, expecting to feel Austin's warm body, but all he felt was his empty sheets. He lifted up his head and opened his eyes, finding her standing by the window looking out at the rain.
Rolling out of bed, Clay slipped on his boxers and walked up behind her, wrapping his arms around her.
Austin smiled feeling his lips kiss her bare shoulder.
"What are you thinking about?" He asked.
"How much I love the rain." She smiled. "What time is it?"
"Three thirty." Clay said looking at the clock. "The whole town's going to flooded by morning."
Austin nodded. "Did you talk to your parents?"
"Yeah, they both said to stay put until the storms over and that their going to do the same."
Austin let out a small yawn.
"Come back to bed." Clay turned her around so she was facing him.
Standind on her tip toes, she kissed him softly on the lips and then followed him back to his bed.
"I love you." Clay said kissing her head that was laying sleepily on his chest.
"Always." She smiled kissing his chest.
Clay smiled. "Always."
"Hey sleepy head." Austin smiled when she saw Clay walk into the kitchen.
"Morning." He rubbed his eyes. "Is it still raining?"
"Nope." Austin flipped one of the pancakes she was making. "But, like you predicted, the roads are flooded."
"Sweet." He smiled kissing her on the lips.
"I talked to my parents and yours, they both said the same thing. Stay here until further notice."
"So, they basicly said that we have to stay in this big, empty, house and find ways to entertain ourselves." Clay flashed his dimples and took a seat at the table.
"Basicly." Austin smiled.
He watched her turn up the radio and dance around the kitchen in his oversized t-shirt, that was falling off one of her shoulders.
"You are the best thing that's ever been mine." She sang as she brought over the pancakes to the table.
Clay laughed, taking the plate from her and sitting it down on the table.
"So,honey." He smiled. "What's the plans for today?"
"I have a patient I have to see at two." Austin played along. "Do you have any meetings?"
Clay grinned. "Just one at four, what about the kids?"
Austin acted like she was thinging. "Mason has football at five and Laney has dance at twelve-thirty."
Clay laughed. He liked playing house with Austin, he liked it a lot. "And do you think we can find sometime for us?"
Austin thought about it. "Maybe."
Clay smiled at her as she sat down beside him.
Austin opened her eyes slowly, still a little sleepy. She tried to stretch out but, realized she was tight in Clay's sleeping arms.
He took a deep breath.
"I didn't mean to wake you." Austin touched his face. "Go back to sleep."
"I was already awake." He smiled sleepily.
Austin buried her head into his chest. "Why do you have to be the son of Sonny?"
Clay kissed her lightly on the head. "Don't think, go back to sleep."
"I can't help but think that if you were anyone other that Clay Corinthos, our relationship might be less complicated."
"If I wasn't who I am then we might not have ever met." He reminded her.
"True." She sighed. "Do you think it could be like this...forever."
"No." He told her the truth. "That's why I tried to end it yesterday."
"Why not?"
Clay looked down at her. "Because the mob is dangerous, risky and life threatening. Not many relationships make it though it."
"Lets face it, Austin. My future consists of gun fire, bullet wounds and probably prison time."
"But it doesn't have to be that way, Clay!"
"It does." He rubbed his thumb on her cheek. "So just lay here with me and enjoy the moment, okay?"
Austin nodded. "I'm going to love you Forever."
"Promise." Clay looked at her.
She cupped her hands around his face. "Promise."
A/N: This chapter was really short, but sweet. I love the ending, it's probably one of my favorite conversations Clay and Austin have had so far:) I promise to be back soon with another:) Thanks for reading and please Review:):)