Chapter 5 – Sleep Over

Stef and Lena were cuddling and occasionally kissing on Stef's couch as the end of a Disney movie played. Their kids were on the floor in front of them in a tangled mess of blankets and popcorn kernels having lost the battle with sleep long ago. Another Friday movie night was in the books….as the last couple of weeks had turned this into routine. After school Lena would get the kids and pick up dinner from a….. healthy take out place when Lena had her way about things….and she would meet up with Stef. They would all have dinner together maybe play a game and then settle in for a movie before bedtime. The kids never lasted through the movie and whoever was the guest that night would gather their kid and depart for the evening.

Stef knew what was coming next as Lena glanced down at their kids passed out. She started to shift and sit up a little trying to gather her bearings. Stef had to make a split second decision and it wasn't all that split second as she had been thinking about it for a while now.

"Stay," she said softly.

Lena unintentionally jerked her head back around almost giving herself whiplash. Did she really hear that right? Did Stef just ask her to stay….as in stay the night?

"What," she asked trying to by her brain some time to catch up to the conversation?

This was a big step for them. They hadn't spent the night at each other's house yet…hell they hadn't really even talked about that yet. They had decided early on that since they both had young children they would take things slow and talk to the kids about everything before it happened.

"Don't go…stay tonight with me," Stef said putting herself out there something she didn't often do.

"What about the kids?"

Stef smiled at Lena knowing she was buying time to process all this.

"They look ok to me."

"What are we going to tell them? What if Callie wakes up in an unfamiliar place?"

"We can put them in Brandon's room and it is not unfamiliar to her…she has napped in their plenty of times and if either of them need us they will certainly let us know."

"And in the morning what do we tell them if they find us in bed together?"

"That we had a sleep over just like they did….and then we can start talking to them about it more."

Stef wait a few moments as she watched Lena's internal struggle.

"Listen if you're really uncomfortable with this than we don't have to do it tonight….I know I just sprung it on you but I wasn't ready for you to leave," Stef admitted.

As Lena looked into Stef's eyes she knew exactly where Callie got her puppy dog eyes from. Even if she wanted to say no…which she didn't…she wouldn't have been able to.

"We will stay."

"Really?"

"Yeah…I am sorry I was wishy washy on it….but I wanted to make sure Callie would be ok and we have never really discussed this it just caught me off guard. We don't have any of our stuff here?"

"It's ok I know it is a lot to take in…I am glad you're staying," she said kissing Lena softly. "Callie can wear some of Brandon's stuff tonight and maybe we can buy some stuff for her to keep for when she stays here."

"And we can get Brandon some stuff he can keep at my place," Lena confirmed. "I don't have anything to wear though either."

"I was thinking you wouldn't need much."

"Stef," Lena said blushing like crazy.

"I am kidding sweets of course you can borrow some of my stuff although it will probably be big on that sexy little body of yours."

They had fooled around before and had crossed some barriers but they hadn't gone all the way and certainly not when they had spent the night together since they never had before. No when they finally took that step it wouldn't be with their kids in the next room…it would be with no distractions…where they could focus just on each other.

"Please tell me where you have any ounce of fat on you," Lena said with playful sass?

"I am rocking the mom pouch," stef said pointing to her lower stomach.

"Yeah right you're rocking the 6 pack abs," Lena said running her hands under Stef's shirt.

"Hmm let's get the kids settled in bed before we start the exploration game," Stef husked out.

"Agreed."

Lena started cleaning up some things in the living room while Stef got Brandon's room ready for a guest. They both were going to sleep in Brandon's bed size it was a full size and had plenty of room. She knew Callie would feel comfortable there as they had taken naps together before.

"All right the room is all set for the guests."

Stef walked over to her sleeping son and carefully picked him up.

"Hmm mommy," B mumbled as he was disturbed from his slumber.

"It's ok I got you. It is bed time lets go potty first ok buddy. Callie is going to spend the night with you ok?"

"Sleep over?"

"Yeah you're going to have a sleep over. Lena and I will be in my room if either of you need us ok."

"Ok."

While Stef took Brandon to the bathroom Lena worked on getting her daughter up enough to follow suit.

"Hey love bug," Lena said kissing her daughters cheek.

"Mama," Callie mumbled and snuggled into her arms.

"We are still as Stef's…you're going to stay with Brandon tonight."

Lena said her daughters grip on her tighten.

"You leave?"

"No bug I will be right next door in Stef's room….if you need me you can call for me or come get me….or have Brandon come get me ok. We are all going to have a sleep over."

"Ok mama."

"Now let's get you changed and then try the potty before bed ."

Stef and Lena both worked to get their kids changed and to use the bathroom before putting them in bed. They stayed until they were sure the kids had fallen asleep again which didn't take long at all. Brandon had loaned Callie his nap blanket while he had his plush dog to comfort him.

Stef took Lena's hand and lead them out of the room. She left the door cracked open and made sure all the night lights were on in case the kids did wake up. After escorting Lena into her room she shut the door mostly but left it so it could be pushed open if need be…after all they wouldn't be doing anything to heavy tonight.

"So what do you normally sleep in," Stef asked walking over to her dresser.

"The nude," Lena said seriously.

She had to try not to laugh as she heard Stef choke slightly.

"I am kidding honey….whatever you have is fine I am not picky."

"Here is a t-shirt and some pants for you to change into. There is a bathroom right in there it already has some fresh wash clothes and towels."

"If I didn't know any better I would say you were planning on having a guest here tonight," Lena said with a smile.

"Oh come on I am not a bachelor or anything it's just clean towels….it's not like I put mints on the pillow or something."

"So next time there will be mints," she asked kneeling on the bed?

"For you maybe even rose petals," she leaned in to give her love a quick kiss. "Now go get ready for bed," she said giving her a pat on the butt.

Well two could play at this game. Lena couldn't help the smirk on her face as she slid on the bed and appeared like she was going to head into the bathroom but she stopped. With her back to Stef she reached for the hem of her shirt and pulled it over her head leaving her top covered solely by her black lace bra.

"Lena," Stef gasped as her girlfriend was stripping down in front of her.

"What," Lena asked turning…an innocent smile now adorning her lips?

Whatever thoughts were running through the blonds mind were gone. Had this been a cartoon her jaw would have hit the floor with a loud thud and her tongue would had rolled out followed by her heart pounding out of her chest. After a moment she shook her head trying to pull it together.

"Don't what me? What are you doing?"

"Changing for bed," she answered.

"I see that. Why are you changing in here?"

"We are adults in a loving relationship I didn't think it would be a problem changing in front of you. Hopefully you like what you see."

"More than I probably should right now," she said walking over to pull Lena into her. "You have an amazing body in case I haven't mentioned it."

"And here I thought you wanted me for my mind."

"You are the total package Lena Adams," Stef said leaning in for a kiss. "If you don't put some clothes on soon I can't be held responsible for my actions and I know we shouldn't be going that far tonight."

"Agreed….I just wanted to give you a little preview," she said grabbing her clothes and heading into the bathroom.

"We need to plan a trip….soon," she called out as the door closed.

Lena and Stef both took their turns in the bathroom before getting settled into bed. They had a slight bump in the road when they realized they both liked sleeping on the left side of the bed. After a fierce game of rocks, paper, scissors won by Stef she happily took the left side and Lena slipped into the right. Stef turned on her side towards Lena and wrapped her arms around the beauty.

"Night," she whispered giving her neck a tender kiss.

"Night," Lena said giving Stef's hand a squeeze.

Stef had always been a light sleeper but with Lena in her arms she felt more at peace and was able to drift into a deeper sleep then she had ever experienced. She shifted in bed after she thought she heard something but not wanting wake up tried to ignore it. However, she couldn't ignore the tiny finger poking her back.

"Mommy," Brandon whispered. "Are you awake?"

"I am now sweets what's up," she turned seeing B and Callie both standing there.

"I have to potty and Callie doesn't want to be alone," Brandon explained his dilemma.

Looking more closely Stef could see Brandon was doing his potty dance and knew he really had to go.

"Oh sweet you go potty I will keep Callie company."

Brandon quickly ran off to the hall bathroom and Stef got up with Callie.

"How about we try going potty too," stef said walking to her bathroom and turning the light on?

Stef made Callie was set in the bathroom before giving her a little privacy. Lena woke up halfway through the commotion and just in time to see Brandon running out of the room.

"What's going on," she asked groggy?

"Brandon had to go to the bathroom and I guess he woke Callie up in the process who didn't want to be left alone. He brought her in here so she wasn't alone."

"Why don't you go check on B and I will get Callie."

Stef helped B get settled back in bed for the night and told him Callie was probably going to be staying the night in their room. He didn't seem to mind and made sure Stef took Callie her blanket to sleep with. Stef was touched by his gesture and stay with him until he was snoozing again. By the time she got back to her room Callie had taken up shop in the middle of the bed and was already asleep. Stef laid the blanket over her which Callie quickly snuggled with.

"Is this ok," Lena asked?

"This is perfect," she said settling back in for the night.