It's about the middle of the week and since we do have a few days off before we have to go back to work, we decided to spend those few days in a much warmer area. So we all agreed to go to LA and stay at Mike's place there. It was mid morning and Stef was still asleep, but Mike was awake. He was just watching her sleep for a bit since she looked so peaceful. No matter what he did, nothing was waking her up. There was one thing left to do that he knew would get her up. He carefully moved from the bed, grabs a shirt and pulls it on. He then leaves the room and heads into the kitchen, knowing the smell of breakfast would wake her. After a bit, she starts to stir, reaching out for him. She groans not feeling him in the bed, but starts to wake up from the smell of food. She rolls on her back, rubbing her eyes then gets up. She grabs his robe from the back of the door the makes her way to the kitchen. "Morning." She yawns.
"Morning sleepyhead."
"I was wondering where you went."
"Sorry. Nothing I was trying was getting you up. So I decided to make breakfast."
"I must have really been that tired then." She chuckles, walking over to him, wrapping her arms around his waist.
"Well it was a long night last night."
"Yeah it was." She giggles.
"My bad." He chuckles.
"I don't mind. I enjoyed it."
"Of course."
"I'm so glad we have the next few days off. It's going to be good to get away from there."
"It's just what we need."
"Yes. Much needed alone time."
"Can never get enough."
"No we can't." She lays her head on his back. "Smells good by the way."
"I try."
"You always make the best food."
"As you always say."
"Because it's true." She moves from behind him, kissing his cheek.
"My robe?" He grins once he sees her.
"Mmhmm."
"I like wearing your things."
"I love when you wear them. They look good on you." He grins.
"Of course they do."
"You always think I do anyway." She adds, chuckling.
"Because it's true."
"Maybe I'll wear something of yours to bed tonight." She smirks.
"You know how much I'd like that."
"I do, so I'll think about it." She teases.
"Great." He grins.
"Might need some convincing through the day though..."
"I can do that."
"I'm sure you can. Just don't get to carried away."
"Promise."
"For some reason, I don't believe you." She chuckles.
"I'll try my best."
"If you think you can." She shakes her head. "By the way...I'm only wearing your robe...nothing else." She smirks.
"Really?"
"Really."
"Well then...that makes it harder to not go crazy right now."
"Oh I know. I just didn't feel like looking for clothes. Your robe was the first thing I found."
"Right."
"Too bad you're cooking or I would say you could do something about it." She challenges with a smirk.
"I'm almost done though..."
"We'll see how generous I'm feeling when it's done."
He nods as he finishes up with the food. She sits back in the chair she was sitting on while he puts the food onto plates. Once that's done, he puts it on the table then gives her the look. "Yes?" She giggles.
"You'll find out after you eat."
"I think I already know."
"I'm sure you do."
"Then maybe we should eat before it gets cold."
"That would be a good idea."
He takes the seat next to her at the table and they begin to eat. While they were eating, his one hand started running up her leg, trying to see if she was telling the truth. She stops his hand, giving him a look, then they go back to eating. "Was just seeing if you were telling the truth." He chuckles.
"Have I ever lied to you about that?" She chuckles.
"No, but I always like to make sure."
"You just wanted to be all touchy. I know you."
"Yes you do."
"Once we clean up this mess then maybe you can have a bit of fun."
"I already planned on it."
"Of course you did." She chuckles. She starts to gather up the dishes then takes them into the kitchen with him helping.
"I think maybe these can wait until later to get cleaned."
"Are you sure now?"
"I'm sure."
"Alright."
"I want the time to be touchy right now anyway."
"Well, go right ahead." She leans against the counter.
"I think we'll have more privacy in the bedroom."
"Lets go then." She runs her hands down his chest before walking away.
"Ohhh...you."
"Meeee." She grins over her shoulder. He chuckles before following her to the bedroom. She gets in there before he does and she hides behind the door. Once he walks in, he looks around not seeing her.
"This game again huh?"
She tries her hardest not to make a sound. He looks around the room and when he goes to the bathroom to look, she closes the door and locks it then leans on it waiting for him to come back out.
"I heard a door shut..."
"Yes you did." She smirks.
"There you are." He says, coming out of the bathroom.
"I've been here the whole time."
"Behind the door?"
"Mhm." She nods. "I figured you would see me when you shut it, but you never did."
"Oops."
"But, here I am now." She grins, playing with the tie to the robe.
"Yes you are, and I think I should be the one who gets to remove that."
"Better hurry. I'm getting really hot in this."
"Well then..." He trails off, walking closer. "...looks like it's coming off sooner rather than later." He says, taking the tie in his hands himself. She leans against the door more, her hands resting on his arms. "Oh look, it's untied." He grins.
"So it is."
"Now if this is coming off, I'm assuming my clothes are coming off as well."
"You're good." She grins, playing with his shirt.
"Well maybe we should make it even then. I seem to have more on than you do."
"I think we should." She moves her hands from where they were to the bottom of his shirt. He lets go of the robe in favor of letting her remove the shirt and tossing it, not caring where it lands. Her hands start to wander over his chest, lightly doing so. "I think we're definitely going to need a shower after this."
"I guess we will with the look you have right now."
"Touche."
"Your move."
"Hmmm..." He pretends to think, before starting to remove the robe. He takes his time getting it off so he can be all touchy. She giggles a bit since his touches are light. Once he gets the robe off, he sees that she was telling the truth. His hands start to wander as he looks her over. Then he pulls her close to him, his arms go around her and he presses his lips to hers. Her arms go around his neck while she kisses him back just as roughly. He gives her a boost without breaking the kiss, then makes his way to the bed. Once there, he sits down with her on his lap, hand on her hips for now. She moves one hand to his hair while the other starts to move up and down his chest. She gives him an extra push so that he ends up laying back on the bed, her laying on top of him, the kiss continuing. He moves one hand to her head, holding her in place while the other starts to run over her thigh. She shivers a bit at his light touch, goosebumps starting to form. That makes he kiss him back just as hard, her hand going to the waist of his boxers, moving slightly under the band very lightly.
"...killing me..." He mumbles.
"...that's the point..." She smirks. Next thing she knows, he moves the both of them and she's underneath him and he's smirking down at her.
"Sneaky..."
"That's me."
"I love it though." She moves her hand, pressing his indent.
"...I know...you do..." He manages to say before groaning and he rests his forehead against hers. She manages to press her fingers into it one more time because he takes her hand and pins it to the bed causing her to whine.
"No more."
"Awww." She pouts. "It's fun."
"Well it's time to have even more fun."
"Bring it on babe."
He grins and presses his lips back to hers and he starts to move her towards the pillows. Once there, he pulls from her lips, kissing every inch of skin he can. He takes his time just to torture her. She moans slightly, not being able to take much more.
"Mike...I can't take much more for much longer."
"Almost done." He smirks, moving to my neck.
She nods, biting down hard on her lip, her hands going to his hair. He takes his time along her neck, grazing the spot there every so often. When she least expects it, he presses his lips to it, and his hands wander at the same time. She squeezes down on his hand since he was still holding it while her other grips his hair. She tries her hardest to hold back any noises and he knows that. He starts to nip and suck harder, getting the reaction he wants, but muffled into his shoulder. He smirks and continues there for a bit, before making his way back to her lips. She kisses him back just as rough and hard as he's kissing her. She starts to pull on her hand wanting it free. After a bit, he lets it go and both her arms go around his neck, holding him as close to her as he could possibly get. She plays with his hair for a bit before she moves her hands lower, going to the only article of clothing that he has on. While she starts to pull that down, he reaches for the blanket to pull over them. Once that's done, they continues what they started last night.
A couple hours later in the room with me and Alex, I've just started to wake up, but he's been awake for a while now.
"You're awake." He smiles down at me.
"I'm awake." I say as I stretch.
"You looked so peaceful sleeping, I didn't want to wake you."
"Like always."
"Plus, you needed it. It was a busy week."
"It was."
"Now we have all the time we want to just relax. Just you and me...for now."
"And in warmer weather."
"Even better."
"I couldn't agree more."
"Any ideas on what to do today?"
"Well I haven't thought of anything yet. What about you?"
"I was thinking maybe doing a bit of shopping then maybe the pool."
"Both things you enjoy...so much."
"I do." He grins. "Can never get enough of either."
"Because you like to buy me everything, and you like the swimsuits I have."
"You just look that good in them and you deserve to have everything."
"Of course."
"There's no rush to do anything.. It's still pretty early."
"Right."
We both lay there for a bit longer, just enjoying the time we have to relax. "I think we should get up now. But I have a feeling that you don't want to."
"You're right. I don't."
"But if you want to do what you suggested, then we can't stay in bed all day."
"I know." He sighs. "I just don't want to let you go yet."
"Didn't say you had to."
"So I get to carry you all day?" He grins.
"Well not during shopping because then we'll get weird looks, but around here yes."
"Yayy."
"So most of the day."
"Now that idea I love."
"Of course you do." He shifts on the bed, scooping me up with him. He moves from the bed then takes me over to my things.
"Am I picking or are you?" I laugh.
"May I?"
"Go ahead."
He grins, going into my bag looking for the right outfit. He finds a skirt and a nice top to go with it. Once he has everything he holds it up for me.
"You would."
"Yes, I would."
"I will be right back then." I say, taking the clothes from him.
"Alright." He nods.
"I'd say come with me, but I think it would take me twice as long to get ready."
"It just might." He grins.
"I'll make it quick. Promise."
"I'm holding you to that."
"Of course you are." I laugh, heading into the bathroom. He watches as I walk in then gets changed himself. I stick to my word and I make sure to not take long. When I finish, I come back out, putting the clothes I wore to bed last night with my things. "Stunning."
"And it's not anything formal like what I wear to the shows."
"That doesn't matter. You're still gorgeous."
"Of course." I nod as I grab some more things and go in front of the mirror so I can finish with my jewelry, makeup and hair, since I didn't do it in the bathroom. He comes up behind me, resting his chin on my shoulder with his hand son my hips as I do my makeup.
"You know...you really don't need all that."
"I know, but the gloss is flavored."
"Well...that you need, but not everything else."
"Always so sweet."
"Just for you." He kisses my cheek.
"I'd take it all off now, but then I would've just wasted all that time."
"You don't have to. I just like telling you how beautiful you are with out it."
"I know." I smile.
"I'll never stop telling you that either."
"You never have to either."
"Good."
"Try not to remove all the lip gloss this time?" I laugh.
"I'll do my best."
I then put everything away in favor of putting my hair up in a ponytail for the day.
"I can't get over how good you look right now."
"Of course not."
"Might not be able to look away..."
"Like you would want to anyway."
"No I wouldn't." He chuckles.
"I know the feeling."
"I just know what you like." He smirks.
"Yes you do."
"Maybe we should go before we get to distracted, huh?"
"That would be a good idea. I do believe you're forgetting something though."
"How could I forget." He grins, pressing his lips to mine. I wrap my arms around his neck, pulling myself closer. I let the kiss go for a bit longer before pulling away, because I don't want him getting rid of the lip gloss completely.
"Awwww." He whines.
"Don't want you getting carried away."
"I know, but it tastes so goooood."
"Yes, I know."
"You better bring it with you, just in case."
"I was already planning on it."
"Good."
"I always have to around you."
"This is true."
"Or else you have nothing to taste when you kiss me."
"That would be bad."
"For you."
"Yes, for me."
"But let's leave the room before we don't end up leaving at all." I say as I slip on a pair of flip flops.
"We should." He chuckles. "And after you." He adds.
"Always." I laugh, grabbing what I need, then walk out of the room.
"Hmm, the other two must still be sleeping."
"Hmm...looks like they were awake." He points out the dishes in the sink.
"Huh...ohhhh, I know what happened."
"Do I even want to know?"
"Probably not." I laugh.
"Alright then. Just keep that to yourself." He laughs.
"I will."
"So, getting something on the way seems like the best idea."
"Seems that way yeah." We both head out of the condo, then down to the rental car Alex got. He opens my door for me then goes to the other side once I'm settled. He gets in himself then starts to head for a place to eat. After finding a place, he finds a spot to park and after he does, he comes around to my side and like always opens my door for me. He then laces his fingers with mine and we head inside. Once inside, we both get seated quickly and are given menus to look over.
"You're being touchy..." I say as I look over the menu, when I feel his hand resting on my knee under the table.
"Can't help it." He grins. "There's so much to touch."
"Which is why you chose this for me to wear, I know."
"Exactly."
"I can only imagine when we're using the pool back at the condo."
"That's going to be fun." He smirks. "I can't wait for that."
"Every time."
"Just like you. I know how much you like when I have less clothes on too."
"And that's a lot of the time."
"You're just that lucky."
"Well most of the time is because of work."
"True, but that's a bonus for you."
"It sure is."
"What are you thinking about getting? I'm a bit torn. Everything sounds so good."
"Oh I know right?"
"I think I'll get whatever you do."
"Alright. Hmm...I think I'll get this." I point to it on his menu.
"That's one I was thinking of too."
"Reading my mind now are we?" I laugh.
"More like you're reading mine." He laughs too.
"It seems that way sometimes."
"We just know each other that well." He steals a kiss.
"Well I would hope so."
"We do and it's going to stay that way."
"Always."
He holds me close to him, kissing the top if my head as the waiter comes back to the table. We place our orders, and hand him the menus, leaving us to wait. While we wait, Alex uses the time to be all touchy and affectionate. He keeps it minimal since we're out in public. It isn't long until the waiter comes back with the food, setting the plates down in front of us before he leaves.
"It smells really good. I hope it taste as good."
"I'm sure it does."
We both start to eat and it tastes just as good as we thought. When I'm not looking, he reaches over and steals a piece off of my plate. "Heyy!" I playfully swat him. "You have the same thing." I laugh.
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"Suuurrre."
"Then what are you eating then?" I add.
"My food." He smiles innocently.
"Which is almost gone."
"It's that good."
"It really is."
"Definitely going to have to come here next time we're in town."
"Oh yes."
"Maybe we should all come here for dinner? The dinners looked really good too." He suggests.
"That's actually a good idea. We'll ask them when we get back."
"Sounds good." He nods.
"Oh, I'm full now."
"I can tell." He chuckles. "You didn't even finish this time."
"If you want the rest, it's all yours."
"It was good, but I'm pretty full myself."
"We'll get it to take back with us."
"Good idea."
The waiter comes back with the bill and puts that on the table, collecting the dishes. I then ask if we can get what's left on my plate in a container to go. He nods, taking the dishes back then coming back with a container. I put the left over food in there while Alex gets the bill all set. Once he gets the bill all set, we get up from the table and back out to the car. I set the food in the back while he opens my door. Once I'm set, I get in then he closes my door. he goes to the other side and gets in then starts to head for some stores once he's all set.
"So are you telling me what store we're going to first or is it a surprise?"
"Hmm...I'll leave that for a surprise."
"Always full of surprises."
"I know how much you love them."
"I do."
"Good because we're just about there."
"Should I close my eyes to make it even more of a surprise."
"You can if you want."
"I think that makes it more fun."
"Alright. Close them. We're almost there."
"Closing." I nod, doing so.
He reaches over, grabbing my hand as he pulls up to the place that has all of my favorite things. He finds a place to park right out front and waits until the car is off. "Okay...you can open."
"Oh you would choose a dress store first." I say when I open my eyes and get a good look.
"I just know how much you like wearing them and you can never have too many."
"How we're able to fit the ones in your closet at home in Tampa is beyond me."
"You're just lucky I moved some of my stuff to another closet."
"Very lucky. But most of my stuff is at my place so we don't have to worry."
"Right." He nods. "Shall we head in?"
"We shall."
He takes off his seat belt then gets out of the car. Like he's been doing all day, he opens my door, taking my hand as I get out. We then head into the store after he closes my door and instead of splitting up to find dresses, I stuck with him since he wanted to pick out everything for me to try on. He starts to go a bit crazy with picking out dresses, liking every one he sees. "Don't buy out the whole store now."
"Oops." He chuckles.
"Going a little bit crazy here."
"I can't help it. Everything will look so good on me and they have so much blue too.
"You and the blue." I laugh.
"I just love you in it. It brings out your eyes."
"Blue brings out your eyes too."
"That's why I wear it as much as I can."
"Yes, I know."
"I think I have enough for now. Lets go try these on." I nod and we head to the fitting rooms. He hands me some to take in with me, and I start to try them on. After each one I try on, he nods in approval. While I'm changing, he goes to get a few more he wants me to try on.
"I got more." He says when he comes back.
"Oh you would."
"We're going to have so much to bring back to Mike's condo. They're gonna think we bought out the whole store."
"I'm sure Mike would do the same if he brought Stef here."
"True."
"I can't wait to see how good these look on you."
"Although I'm sure you have a pretty good idea how good they actually look on me."
"Breathtaking."
"And that's what you think everytime I come out in one of the dresses."
"It's true. Everyone is better then the last."
"Of course they are."
He steals a kiss then ushers me back to the room.
"Okay okay, I'm going. Pushy."
"I want to seeee."
"If only you could come in with me." I laugh.
He looks around real quick.
"No one's looking." He smirks.
"You know I was kidding right?"
"Awwww." He pouts.
"Would probably get in trouble in you did."
"Man." He sulks. "It was worth a try."
"Yes it was. You'll survive."
"I'll try." He pouts more, sitting on the chair by the dressing room.
"Maybe next time."
"Hopefully."
"Well even if we don't...we do have times here and there no matter where we're staying every week for our room."
"True." He perks up a bit.
"Maybe I'll wear one of these tonight if we all go out to dinner where we just had breakfast, and maybe I'll let you into the bathroom again like last time."
"I would really love that and there is one I already have picked for you to wear too."
"Well you're gonna have to show me when I'm done."
"I'll show you when you come out in it."
"Alright." I head back in to try on the new dresses he picked out. Like before, each one I come out in he approves. When it comes to his favorite, he groans a bit, biting down on his lip.
"I'm assuming this is the one then?"
"Uh huh." He slowly nods.
"I can tell by your reaction." I laugh.
"It looks...wow..."
"Speechless." I grin, before walking over and sitting on his lap.
All he does it nod, not having the words right now. Once he snaps out of his daze, his arms go around me, wandering all over.
"Remember...behave...we're in the store."
"So hard...right now..."
"Maybe I should move then?"
"No, no. I'll behave." He holds me in place.
"We're gonna have to pay for everything eventually though."
"I know, but I don't want you to take it off just yet."
"Of course not."
"Just a few more minutes."
"That's all you're getting."
He nods, taking the rest of his time to get a good look at me. Once the time passes, I get up off his lap then go back in to change no matter how much he protests.
"Any more dresses before I get dressed back into my normal clothes?"
"That's all for now."
"Alright, back into my normal clothes then."
"Then back to go swimming." He grins.
"Yes."
"Can't wait."
"That makes two of us."
"That makes two of us."
"Once you get changed and we pay then we can head back."
"Already done."
"Lets go then." He quickly stands, getting the dress and heading to the register.
"Don't forget about the others." I laugh, grabbing the others and following him.
"My bad." He chuckles.
"You're just that eager...understandable."
"Your fault for looking so good in these." He refers to the dresses.
I just shake my head amusedly, and he pays for everything. One by one the dresses get rung up and put into bags. Once they are all paid for, he pays for them then takes the bags. "So many.."
"I could't help myself. I had to get them all."
"May have to send some home."
"We'll do that later. I'll help you pick."
"Now how did I know that?"
"You know me that well."
"Yes I do." I nod as we go back out to the car.
When we get there, he puts the bags in the back while I get in the car. He makes sure they won't get ruined and then goes over to his side of the car, getting in and heading back for the condo. When we get back to the condo, he helps with bringing the bags up. We walk in and Stef and Mike are up and dressed for the day, sitting in the living room. "Buy the whole store?" She laughs.
"Pretty much." He chuckles.
"He went crazy."
"I can see that." She laughs. "Never fails."
"Nope." I laugh.
"You boys and buying us everything. You spoil us way too much."
"You both deserve it."
"So you tells us all the time."
"Because it's true."
"Awwww."
"And there's no such thing as too much spoiling."
"Of course there's not."
Alex then takes the other dresses from me, heading into the bedroom to put them there, letting me sit down with Stef and Mike in the living room. She goes to move onto his lap so she can talk to me better and he holds her in place. "I'm not going anywhere. Don't worry." She chuckles.
"As if you could anyway." I laugh.
"Right?" She laughs. "He's been like this all day."
"Of course he has."
"I'm just enjoying the time I have with her, that's all." He comments, kissing her shoulder.
"You have all the time in the world."
"I know I do and nothing is going to change that."
"Awww."
"Nope. Nothing." She repeats, tilting her head, giving him a quick kiss.
"So are you going to do any shopping today?"
"I think we'll save that for another day."
I nod. "So Alex had a good idea. The place we went for breakfast this morning, he was thinking we could all go out tonight for dinner."
"Oh? Where's that?"
"Le Pain Quotidien."
"Oh they have good food there." Mike nods.
"I would love to try it. What do you say?" She looks up at him.
"Sure, I'm up for it."
"Yayy." She cheers. "And I think I have the perfect dress to wear too."
"Alex already had mine picked out back at the store."
"Oh he so would." Stef laughs.
"Yes he would."
"Any ideas what to do until then?"
"Well, Alex wanted to use the pool..."
"Good man." Mike grins. "Just what I had in mind too."
"You two think alike."
"We're just that good."
"Good with what?" Alex asks, finally coming out of the bedroom.
"The ideas you both come up with. Mike was thinking of the pool later too."
"Oh was he now?"
"I was. I figured since it was warm, we could take advantage of it." Mike says.
"That's exactly what I was thinking."
"When did we want to go?" Stef looks between them both.
"I think I have a feeling on what they're gonna say." I laugh.
"Now." They both say at the same time.
"See? I was right."
"Yes you were." Stef laughs. "But, Mike...you're going to have to let me go first."
"Awww."
"Unless..." She trails off since she knows what he wants to do.
"I know where this is going." I laugh.
"I get to carry you." He grins.
"I know you want to anyway." She laughs.
"We'll meet you two out there." He says, picking her up as he stands, heading for the bedroom. She squeals when he does that, her arms going around his neck.
"Always carrying me."
"I like doing it."
"Anything so you don't have to let me go." She kisses his cheek."All the time."
"You're going to have to so I can get changed though."
"Right, I know."
"Which is right about now." She says as he walks into the room. He nods and sets her down, so she can go pick out what bathing suit to wear. She looks through the ones that she has then comes to the one she wants. She smirks to herself, getting a tank and shorts to put over it. She hides it under them as she heads for the bathroom. While she gets changed into it in the bathroom, he changes out in the bedroom itself, and waits for her to come out. Once she's all set, she grabs a few towels then heads back out into the room. She stops dead in her tracks once she sees him with his back to her. She bites her lip hard, trying to resist the urge to jump him. But this time she really can't, so she sneaks up behind him and jumps onto his back, clinging to him.
"Well hello to you too." He laughs.
"Couldn't resist."
"Of course not."
"You just look so good." She nips at his neck.
"Well I would say the same about you...if I could see you."
"You only get a peek right now." She slides off his back.
"I can deal with that."
"This is all you get." She stands in front of him. "If you see more, we'll never make it out there."
"Very true."
"How about we head out there so you can see the whole thing?" She gives him a look, running her fingers down his chest, stopping right above the waist of his trunks before walking away quickly, letting her fingers run over his skin as she does so.
"You are so in for it now."
"Have to catch me first." She says as she dashes out of the room.
"That won't be a problem." He calls after her. She quickly makes her way down the hall and stairs, passing me and Alex on the way. "Hi...bye." She says as she runs past.
"Uh oh." I laugh.
"Someone's in trouble." Alex chuckles.
"Where did she go?" Mike asks once he reaches us.
"Outside."
"Thanks." He takes off to the pool area.
"Yup, definitely in trouble. Wonder what she did this time."
"Probably what she does all the time."
"Most likely."
"I think we'll find out." We both head outside.
"Mike! Noooo." She squeals once he catches her. "Not fair." She pouts.
"I always catch you."
"Only because you're faster."
"When I need to be."
"True...so...going to let me go so I can take this off?"
"That's a definite yes, because I want to see."
"Alright. You can let go then." She laughs. He kisses her cheek before letting her go and stepping back so he can see. She starts by slowly taking off the shorts she has on and tosses them on a nearby chair. The next thing she does is slowly lift her shirt up, tossing that with her shorts.
"Trying to kill me before I could even see it?"
"It wouldn't be fun if I didn't." She smirks. "So...what do you think?" She adds.
"I...I..." He stutters.
"Speechless." She giggles.
"Uh...huh..."
"Every time." She shakes her head amusedly as she starts to walk away.
"Aren't you forgetting something?" He asks, holding up the sunscreen.
"Oh, right." She stops. "I'm guessing you want to put it on?"
"Well the spots you can't reach anyway."
"Fine by me."
He sits down on one of the chairs and motions for her to sit as well. She walks over, sitting down in front of him. She moves her hair out of the way so he can get the spots she can't reach while she gets the spots she can. While he does get the hard to reach spots for her, he takes advantage of that and is extra touchy. She leans into his touch, her eyes falling shut for a moment. "All done." He states when he finishes.
"Now it's your turn." She takes the sunscreen from him. They switch spots and do the same routine. While they do that, Alex and I have gotten out there and were about to do the same. Instead of a chair, I sit on the ground next to the pool, testing the water by putting my feet in it. Since I had already gotten the parts that I could reach, the rest was up to Alex. He makes sure to get all the parts while taking his time to be all touchy. "Touchy."
"Can't help it." He grins.
"I won't be able to help it either."
"You'll get your chance. I'm almost done."
"If you say so."
He nods, finishing up. "All done."
I move from where I was and sit behind him, doing the same to him, but making sure to be extra touchy like he was, especially around the tattoo. He twitches a bit, a slight growl coming from him.
"Oops."
"...uh huh..."
"Good. I don't know how much more I could take."
"My bad."
"You knew exactly what you were doing."
"Maybe I did."
"You're so in for it." He starts to get up.
"I was just having fun."
"You were, but now it's my turn."
"Eep."
I take off running around the pool, him right behind me. "You're not going to escape me."
"I can try." I run and hide behind Mike and Stef. "What did you do?" She laughs.
"I may have been a little too touchy with hi with the sunscreen. You know how much I love his tattoo..."
"That explains it." She chuckles. "I don't think I can help you much though."
"Eep...he's coming." I duck.
"Alright. Where is she?" Alex asks once he reaches them.
"She went-" She goes to say, but Mike stops her. "That way." He points in one direction, nodding his head to behind them.
"Thanks. Told you that you couldn't escape me." He chuckles, going behind them.
"Nooooo."
"Sorry...it was all Mike."
"Well thanks for helping." I say jokingly sarcastic of course.
"You're welcome." Mike smirks.
I'm then grabbed and put over Alex's shoulder, not letting me move from that spot.
"I think I know where he's taking her."
"Pool." They both say.
"And there they go." Stef says since Alex jumped in while holding me.
"She so had that coming to her for trying to hide." He chuckles.
"She might have, but he's so going to get it for doing that."
"Oh I don't doubt it."
"But, you know what time it is..." He gives Stef his famous look.
"Oh no..." She tries to get up.
"Oh yes."
"Mike!" She squeals as he stands from the chair, picks her up as he goes.
"You're going in too."
"Noooo." She wiggles to get free. "I'm not ready yet."
"I think you are."
"Come on." She whines with a pout. "Not fair."
"Well I'm ready."
"Looks like I have no choice then."
"No, you really don't." He chuckles.
"Just don't throw me in."
"Promise."
"Alright. Proceed."
He grins as he heads towards the pool. Once he gets there, he walks down the stiars and into the pool while still holding her.
"See? Kept my promise."
"You always do."
Once he's in the water, he sets her down, but keeps his hands resting on her hips.
"Not going to let me go?" She giggles.
"Nope."
"Figured." She laughs. "Can we at least go over there?" She points to where Alex and I are.
"I suppose we can...for a little while."
"Good. I haven't had time to talk to her today."
He nods and they both come over to where Alex and I are.
"I see someone else is being clingy today too." She laughs since he has not let me go.
"Big time." I laugh too.
"It wouldn't have anything to do with those dresses would it?"
"I think it's a combo between those and this swimsuit."
"Let me guess...you picked it out?" She asks Alex.
"Guilty."
"I knew it." She laughs.
"He always picks them out now."
"Of course he does."
"And I don't even have to ask."
"It's the same way with Mike."
"Of course it is."
"Expect for this one. I kept this one hidden."
"Ooooh."
"I don't know how or where she kept it, but I've never found it."
"That was the point silly."
"I'm sure she'll be hiding tons of stuff in the future." I laugh.
"Already am." She smirks.
"Uh oh."
"He'll never find them."
"Good luck trying Mike."
"I'll just have to be very convincing then." He smirks.
"You can try all you want. You'll never find them." She grins.
"I have my ways." He nips at her shoulder.
"I'll never give in."
"Good luck. She's really stubborn and doesn't give in that easy."
"I believe I've figured that out." He chuckles.
"Along with a few other things." He adds making her blush.
"Awww she's blushing."
"Sttooop." She hides her face in her hands.
"What have I said about hiding?"
She mumbles into her hands not budging. He moves his hands from her hips where they were, and tries to pull her hands from her face. It takes some struggling but he gets them off her face.
"No hiding."
"Can't help it."
"I know."
"You just love to do that to us."
"It's fun."
"For the both of you."
"Exactly."
"I do get the feeling that this is about to end. I can sense that someone wants alone time...again." Stef motions to Mike since he's getting anxious with his touches.
"When doesn't he?" I laugh.
"Good point." She laughs. "We'll see you in a bit." He smirks, starting to swim away with her in his arms.
"Leaves alone time for us too." Alex grins.
"I know you're happy about that."
"Very."
"So, what's your plan, hmm?"
"You know I don't give away my plans."
"Right. How silly of me."
"I'll catch you off guard if anything."
"You always do."
"That's right."
He the moves so that my back is against the side of the pool, his one hand on my hip while the other is on the side of the pool.
"I'm not moving...am I?"
"Nope."
"Like always."
"Like always." He repeats, brushing his lips over mine. I kiss him back and my hands stay where they are for now which is on his arms. His hand moves from my hip to my back so he's able to get closer to me. I smile into the kiss, letting my hands move so that my arms wrap around his neck, and at times my nails drag across his skin unconsciously. A slight growl comes from him as he twitches, the kiss getting more rough. Also in retaliation, the hand of his that was on my back, he trailed his fingers along my spine, which ended up making me shiver and arch into him. He smirks onto the kiss, doing it one more time, getting the same reaction. His hand then moves slowly down my side to my thigh, waiting for the right moment to squeeze down on it. He waits until I'm not expecting it to do so. When he does, the noises that come from me are muffled from the kiss, and I cling to him tighter. That only makes him smirk more, doing it again. My hands grip his hair while I try to keep the noises quiet. Once he feels I've had enough, he moves his hand, resting it on my side.
"You just like being evil." I say when I break the kiss.
"Just as much as you like being evil."
"Well it's fun."
"How well I know."
"And how well I know that it's fun for you."
"Touche."
"So are you gonna keep me in this spot all day?"
"As much as I would like to, I know you want to swim around."
"I do."
"I suppose I can let go for now."
"Are you sure now?"
"I'm sure."
"Alright." I nod, and he lets me go. I start to drift round the pool with him close behind me. Mike and Stef have been on the other side of the pool and he has not stopped being touchy and affectionate. Ever since they left us, he's had her against the wall with his lips against hers, not wanting to stop. She manages to break the kiss for air.
"...Mike...we're not alone..."
"I'm sure...they don't mind..."
"Probably not, but I won't be able to control myself much longer..."
"Oops."
"My fault...I know." She laughs. "Just like always."
"Mmhmm."
"My bad." She giggles.
"Suure."
"What can I say?" She shrugs. "I just know how to get to you." She kisses him quick, but teasingly.
"Like that."
"I'm just that good." She smirks.
"Yes, yes you are."
"You love it though."
"So much."
"Good to know."
"Just like you love it so much."
"I do." She arches into him, biting her lip since he moves his hand farther up her thigh.
"Especially that." He grins.
"...uh huh..." She slowly nods against his shoulder, trying to catch her breath.
"What if I do it again..." He trails off with another grin, doing it again. She buries her face in the crook of his neck, muffling the moan that comes out. "...Mike..." She mumbles against his neck.
"Hmm?"
"...killing me..."
"That's the point."
"I'm going to get you back for that."
"Oh I know."
"I'll save all that for later."
"Right, of course."
"I do want to swim for a bit. Think you will be alright if you let me go?"
"I should be alright." He nods.
"As long as you're sure." She kisses him quick while running her nail across the back of his neck before moving from his arms.
"...I'm...sure."
"Uh huh." She splashes him with water before taking off across the pool. He chuckles and starts to follow her. She squeals, starting to go fast until she gets over to Alex and I. "You don't see me." She hides behind me.
"What did you do this time?"
"Uh...nothing. Yeah. Nothing."
"Suure."
"Shhh...he's coming." She pulls me front of her.
"You sure you can pull off hiding behind me?"
"Maybe you're right." She looks around. "Alex! Come here!" She grabs her arm, going behind him.
"Oh no, you're not dragging me into this." He chuckles, trying to move.
"Noooo! You've got to help me!"
"If he's following you, I'm sure he saw who you tried to hide behind."
"Damn. You're right too." She looks around again. "Uh...where did he go?"
"Uh oh."
We look around, not seeing him anywhere. All of a sudden, she feels something grab her feet and she squeals before going under the water.
"He got her."
"Looks that way." Alex chuckles.
It's not too long that they both come to the surface. "Awww. Not fair." She pouts.
"Looks like he got you." I laugh.
"I did." He grins. "Now she's going going anywhere."
"I repeat. Not fair." She adds.
"That's what you get for what you did."
"I did nothing." She looks innocent.
"Uh huh...act all innocent now."
"That's because I am." She smiles all innocently.
"Sure you are."
"Sorry?" She tilts her head, looking at him through her lashes.
"I'll let it slide...this time."
"Yayy." She cheers. "Love you." She kisses him quick.
"Love you too."
We all float around the pool for a bit longer just making small talk as the guys hold onto us. After a bit of that, we decide to take a break from the water and relax outside of the pool for a while. Stef and I decide to go lay on the lounge chairs while the guys go off and talk. Since it was getting around lunch time, that also gave them the perfect time to go off and talk, so they head inside. "I've noticed that you've been acting a little different today." Mike says as he gathers stuff to make sandwiches.
"Yeah...I..um..." Alex rubs the back of his neck. "I'm thinking about me and Shauna a lot. These few months have been amazing and I can't picture myself without her. So what I'm saying is...I want to tell her I love her."
"Ah so that's why you did what you did today and suggested the dinner."
"Yeah. I've been thinking about this for some time now and I don't want to wait any longer to tell her. I need to tell her this."
"Well I know for a fact that she feels the exact same way. Only because before you two even got together, you were all she could talk about anyway. I'm sure Stef could tell you the same thing."
"I can tell just by the way she looks at me. This is the right time to do it. I just know it."
"Well if you need any help at all, you know I've got your back."
"Thanks man. That means a lot." He pats Mike's shoulder. "Actually...I did get something for her. Mind telling me what you think about it?"
"Of course."
"I'll go grab it. You finish up here."
Mike nods and Alex heads to the guest bedroom to get it while Mike finishes making the sandwiches. It doesn't take him long to get it and once he had it, he heads back to the kitchen to show Mike. "What do you think?" He opens the box to show Mike the 'A' necklace he got me. "Is it too much? Not enough?"
"Definitely not too much. It's perfect actually and I'm sure she'll love it."
"You sure? Maybe I should've gotten her something else too."
"I'm sure. She won't care about how much you give her, all that matters is that it's coming from you. Trust me, I know."
"I now. I'm just nervous, that's all."
"Happens to everyone."
"What about you? Were you nervous?"
"Of course I was. But once I found out Stef felt the same way about me, it was like a weight was lifted off my shoulders you know?"
"Right, right."
"It's normal to be nervous, but Stef and I both will be there to help make things easier."
"That's one reason I suggested both of you to come. I think it'll be easier for me with you both there."
"Of course." They finish up with the sandwiches then grab a few drinks and other things to go with them. When they have everything, they head back out to us. When they walk back out and over to us, you and I are talking amongst each other.
"Speaking of them. There they are."
"Looks like they made lunch." I say as I notice the sandwiches and such.
"Perfect timing too. I'm starving."
"It's like they read our minds." I laugh.
"We just know you both that well." Mike says once they reach us.
"You do."
"And that's a really good thing." She adds.
"It is." Mike chuckles.
"So...what'cha got?" She sits up, peeking on the plate to see what kind of sandwiches they made.
"Well your favorite of course."
"You really are the best." She kisses his cheek.
"Oh, I know."
"Come sit so we can eat." She moves over on her chair.
"Already was planning on sitting." He grins as he does so.
"Of course you were." She laughs. Alex sits next to me as well and then we all start to eat and talk about just random things. We take our time eating, just relaxing and enjoying the conversation. After we finish, we leave the plates and such on the ground next to the chairs. Before we even have the chance to move at all, both Mike and Alex move so they're laying back on the chairs and they grab us, pulling us back into them.
"You both so would keep us here." Stef laughs.
"Yes we would."
"I take it we're not going anywhere anytime soon huh?"
"Nope."
"Figures."
"Can never geta way from you two."
"No you can't."
"That's the whole idea." Alex adds.
"Oh darn."
"Although, we do have our ways..." She looks over at me, giving me that evil smirk.
"That we do." I grin.
We give each other one last look before doing what we do best, teasing them. She runs her hands down Mike's chest to the waist of his trunks, lightly moving her fingers around it. A growl comes from him as he tenses. She gives him a teasing kiss before getting up and dashing away. "Oh you're so in for it now." He says when he gets the energy to get up.
"Have to get me first." She calls over her shoulder.
"Oh I will."
I in the meantime manage to lean up and press my lips to Alex's. As I do that, I pry his arms loose and I pull away from the kiss and dash away myself. "I don't think so." He says as he gets up. "You're in for it now."
"Oops."
"I'm going to get you."
"I don't think so."
I look behind me and see he's catching up. I squeal then start to run faster. Since I wasn't watching where I was going just like Stef, we ended up running into the guys. "Oh Mike, I got something for you." Alex grins.
"Noooo." She wiggles to get free.
"So do I." Mike chuckles.
"So not fair."
"Maybe you should pay attention to where you run to."
"I was...I thought you were Stef."
"Nope, sorry."
"Darn."
"Hey Shauna. Any hints on how to get him to let go?"
"I wish I could tell you, but I think my tricks only work for well...me."
"Man." She sighs. "How about tickling him?" She moves her hands to try and tickle him.
"I suppose it's worth a shot at least." She tries to tickle him more, but it doesn't seem to work.
"It's not working. Boooo."
"You tried."
"What is it gonna take for you two to let us go?"
"Oh, I don't know." They look at each other.
"This can't be good..."
"When they look at each other like that, it never is."
"No it's not." Alex grins, him and Mike switch us before we can do anything.
"Told you."
"I have a feeling I know where we're going now."
"Back over to the chairs?"
"You two might be, but I know where Mike is heading."
"The water."
"You guessed it." He grins, picking her up over his shoulder then walking over. "Nice view." She slaps his butt.
"Only for you."
"Why thank you." She does it again before he jumps into the water, her going with him.
"Back to the chair now." Alex says as he walks me over to it.
"I'm surprised you didn't choose the water."
"We'll let them occupy the pool for now, so they have it all to themselves."
"Right. This way we'll have our time too."
"Exactly."
We both get over to the chair we were sitting on and he pulls me down with him, holding tight.
"So, Alex was talking to me about something while we were inside." Mike says only audible to Stef.
"Oh? What's that?"
"He loves Shauna."
"Awww." She says quietly. "I knew he did."
"That's why he did the shopping thing today, and suggested the dinner. He's gonna tell her tonight."
"She's going to be so happy. She told me she feels the same way, but didn't know when to tell him."
"Well he's really nervous about it."
"I bet, but he sure knows how to play it off. I can tell."
"That's why he suggested we all go out so it'll be easier for him. Wait until you see what he got her too."
"I'm sure it's amazing. Just as amazing as what you got me."
"Definitely. So I'd thought I'd tell you so you know what's going on tonight."
"I appreciate that very much."
"Going to be an exciting night."
"Yes it is. I can't wait to see her reaction."
"I can never forget yours when I told you."
"I so was not expecting you to say that to me. It sure was a shock."
"But then finding out you felt the same way, lifted the weight of nerves off my shoulders."
"I could tell by the look on your face. That is one night I'm neer going to forget."
"Me neither."
"You made me the happiest girl ever that night."
"I'm glad."
"She's going to feel the same way later too. It's going to be a special night for her."
"It really will be."
"They look so happy together. They both really deserve each other."
"Like we deserve each other."
"I couldn't agree more."
Mike grins and kisses her quick. She rests her head on his shoulder while he holds her close and they float around in the water. "Can't wait to see what you'll be wearing tonight."
"I'm sure you'll love it. It is your favorite color on me." She grins.
"I love it already and I haven't even seen it."
"Of course you do." She chuckles. "I know how much you love that color on me."
"So much."
"You're just lucky I own a lot of pink things then."
"Very lucky."
"Just like this swimsuit you love so much...touchy." She giggles.
"Can't help myself."
"You never can."
"Nope."
"Just don't go to crazy. You've had enough for today."
"I'll try."
"Good. We won't have enough time if you do."
"True..."
"We'll see how late we get back tonight."
"Right, of course."
"For now, I just want to relax right here in your arms."
"And relax you shall."
She settles down in his arms, laying her head on his shoulder while he soothingly runs his hand over her back. The rest of the day ended up being a relaxing one. But just as the sun was setting, we all decided to head inside after drying off and get ready to go out for dinner. "I can't wait to see you in that dress again." Alex grins.
"Of course you can't."
"You just make it look that good."
"Like I do to everything."
"You just have that gift."
"So do you."
"So I've been told."
"Because it's true."
"Like always." He kisses my cheek. I then go over to all the bags and look through, until I find the right dress. After I have that, I grab a pair of shoes, jewelry and makeup and everything else I'll need before heading into the bathroom to get ready. While I get ready in the bathroom, Alex gets changed out in the room itself. It took him shorter time than me to get ready of course. He grabs the box with the necklace he's going to give me tonight, trying to figure out where he's going to hide it all night until he gives it to me. He gets an idea before I come out of the bathroom, he walks to Mike's room, asking him if he could hold it for now. Mike agrees then Alex heads back to our room before I come out. Since I'm still in the bathroom when he comes back and he was ready to go, he sat on the edge of the bed as he waited for me to walk out. It wasn't much longer before I walked out. "...amazing..."
"Like you said in the store."
"It looks even better now."
"Because everything else is added to it."
"Exactly." He nods. "It was hard to picture all this, but now that I see it...I'm in love with it."
"Good to know. You don't look too bad yourself."
"Only the best for you." He grins.
"Well that's because you know what I like."
"I do. I have all your favorites too."
"Well of course you do."
"Just like you have all mine."
"Yes I do."
"Are you about ready?"
"Just have to make sure I have what I need with me." I say as I do so. "Now I'm ready."
"Alright." He stands from the bed. "Let's go." He holds out his arm for me to take. I nod, doing so and we leave the bedroom. We both then head downstairs and wait for Mike and Stef. In Mike's room, he was all ready to go and she was still in the bathroom, putting the finishing touches on her hair since she decided to pull it all up and style it. "Can I come in or do I have to stay out here?" He asks.
"You can come in. I'm almost done." He cheers to himself and heads over to the bathroom, opening the door and leaning against the door frame as he looks her over.
"You're staring." She laughs since she can see him in the mirror.
"You bet I am."
"Like what you see?" She smirks at him through the mirror.
"More like love."
"I could tell by the way you're looking at me." She grins, swaying her hips a bit as she curls a few last strands of hair.
"So you've been hiding this from me huh?"
"Yes I have."
"How long?"
"Not long. A few weeks maybe."
"Sneaky."
"Learned from the best."
"Yes you did."
She blows him a kiss through the mirror as she finishes with her hair. She set the curler down and unplugs it so it can cool. "All dine." She spins for him.
"Perfect."
"Like always." She giggles.
"Yes, like always."
"All I need are my shoes and I'll be all set."
He nods and steps out of the way so she can leave the bathroom to get her shoes and put them on. Once she slips them on, she grabs a light jacket and puts that on. "Okay, I'm all set now."
"Me too." He holds out his arm and she takes it. Then they leave the bedroom and head out to where Alex and I were waiting for them. Once they reach us, we great each other then head out to the car. Mike decides to drive, so Stef and him sit in the front while Alex and I get into the back. When we are all in and set, Mike starts to drive to the restaurant. when we get there and park, like always, we get helped out of the car before heading inside. Once inside, we get seated quickly then are given menus to look over.
"Everything just sounds so good." Stef remarks.
"Get whatever you want. Tonight is on me." Mike says, giving Alex a look.
"Well isn't that nice of you." I say as I look over the menu still.
"Very nice." Alex nods. After I pick what I wanted, I set the menu down as we wait for the waiter to come and get our orders. Once we all decided, the waiter comes back and takes our orders. "Well I'd have to say today was fun."
"It was." She nods.
"And I think this is the best ending to the day."
"I would have to agree with you."
"And before I forget, love the dress." She adds.
"Thanks. I love yours too."
"And you're not the only one who loves it."
"I can see that." I laugh.
"What can I say...she was hiding this from me...and I'm glad I got to finally see it."
"Maybe I should do it more often then." She grins.
"I think you should." I laugh.
"Nooooo." Mike whines.
"Only certain things...don't worry."
"Still not fair." He pouts.
"No pouting or I'll hide everything."
"Oh...she's got you there."
"Fine...I'll stop."
"Thought so."
"Kiss?" He gives her the eyes. "Oh, alright." She chuckles, giving him a quick kiss.
"Awwww."
"We know." Mike grins while she blushes. Soon the waiter comes back and places the plates of food down in front of us. "Oh this looks really good."
"Should've been here for breakfast this morning."
"I wish I was. The food here smells amazing."
"We can come here tomorrow for breakfast." Mike suggests.
"That's a god idea."
"Anything for you." She steals a quick kiss before they turn their attention to their meals.
"Tastes just as good too." Stef remarks.
"That's what I said about the breakfast too."
"Definitely coming here again."
"I'd have to agree."
After a while, we all finish our food. Alex figured it was the best time to do what he wanted to do so he got Mike's attention and gave him a look. Mike nods and whispers in Stef's ear to get me away from the table for a brief moment so he could give Alex the necklace without me knowing about it.
"Shauna? Bathroom?"
"That's a good idea actually."
We both get up from the table, giving the guys a quick kiss then head to the bathroom. "I so can't wait to get back to the condo and get some sleep. After all the swimming today, I'm wiped out."
"Same here. It's been a fun relaxing day, but at the same time a tiring one too. If that makes sense." She laughs.
"It does to me."
"Good." She laughs. "You and Mike seem to be the only ones to understand me when I'm tired."
"We're just good like that."
"You both are. Plus you just know me that well."
"Exactly."
We both freshen up and do whatever we need to do. "I suppose we should head back so they don't worry."
"Send a search team in after us." I laugh.
"I wouldn't put it past them to do that either."
"Always worrying about where we are."
"Even when we're in the same house as them too."
"Exactly."
"And there's my phone." She laughs as it goes off.
"Of course."
"Just as we thought. They want to know what's taking so long."
"Just tell him we're leaving the bathroom now."
"Done." She says after sending him a text.
"Now let's go."
She nods as we leave the bathroom, walking back over to the table. "Finally. What took so long." Mike asks once we get to the table.
"Oh you know...we were just making out with two guys we saw on our way to the bathroom." Stef jokes, but keeps a straight back.
"Oh...haha...funny."
"Like we would ever do that." I say.
"Exactly. We got the both of you and could not be happier."
"And that's the truth."
"Good, 'cause I was going to beat someone tonight."
"Uh uh...you save that for TV. No causing trouble outside of work."
"As long as other guys stay away from you then I will save it for TV."
"Don't worry."
"You're the one I love and no one else. I'm going nowhere." She adds.
"Touche."
"So..." She nudges him.
"...oh yeah. So I believe there's a reason why Alex suggested this dinner." Mike gives him a look.
"Right." Alex straightens up. "Shauna...there's something I want to tell you."
"Oh?"
"Yes. I've been wanting to tell you this for some time now. I'm so grateful that I found you and I could not be any happier than I am right now. Your eyes, smile, laugh, personality, all of it. From the start, I knew you were the one for me. What I'm trying to say is..." He pauses to pull out the box with the necklace. "...I love you." He looks me in the eyes, while opening the box.
"R...really?"
Mike goes to say something but Stef stops him.
"Really." He nods. "I've wanted to tell you for a few weeks now, but the time was never perfect."
"And you got me this?" I refer to the necklace.
"I did. Do you like it?"
"Like doesn't even explain it. I love it. And...I love you too."
He grins, pulling me closer to him, pressing his lips to mine.
"Awww." Stef gushes. When we do pull away, he offers to put the necklace on me for me, and I nod. He gets up, going behind me. He moves my hair and he puts the necklace around my neck, hooking the clasp.
"It's perfect."
"I was hoping you would like it."
"Well remember, I don't like it, I love it."
"Right, true." He smiles, relieved.
"Told you she had the same feelings."
"Yes you did."
"You were in on this too?"
"He said he was nervous about telling you. He suggested the dinner for all of us to come here, because having Stef and I here would help make things go easier for him." Mike explains.
"Ah." I nod. "You were nervous to tell me?"
"A little."
"Honestly, I was nervous to tell you too."
"I didn't know how to tell you or when to tell you either." I add.
"Same with me. I knew how, I just didn't know when. Now that you know, I'm officially the happiest man ever."
"Awww."
"I'm officially the happiest girl ever."
"I'm glad."
"I soo was not expecting this at all."
"That was the whole point."
"It was so hard keeping it from you too." Stef says.
"When did you find out?"
"After lunch. That's why Mike kept me away from you."
"Ohhhh."
"How about Mike pays the check then he and I wait in the car for both of you?" She suggests.
"If you want."
"We'll be fine. You both just sit here for a bit and talk." Mike says as we stand. He motions for the waiter who brings over a bottle of champagne. "Now have fun." He winks then we walk away.
"He's really going all out to help you out tonight isn't he?" I laugh.
"He sure is. I had no idea about this."
"Well he's good for surprises."
"I'll be sure to thank him later for all this."
"Me too." Since the waiter already poured glasses for us both, Alex picked them up, handing me mine. "To us." He smiles, holding his glass up.
"To us." I repeat, holding mine up as well. We clink our glasses together then sip on them.
"So, how long exactly have you loved me? Was it like a love at first sight thing like some people talk about?" I ask.
"Pretty much. I've told you all the things I love about you and once I saw you in person and got to know you, I knew the feeling was right."
"Awww, that's cute."
"What about you?"
"It was the same for me, except it's been since before I even got to know you, before I even got this job."
"Is that so?"
"Mmhmm. Stef can even tell you."
"I'm sure she'll have some good stories then."
"Trust me, she does."
"She'll have to share them one day then."
"She'll be happy to, I know it."
"We can do that tomorrow. It'll be to late once we get back."
"True." We both sit there and relax for a bit longer while drinking the rest of the champagne. Once we're finished, we both head out to the car.
"Have fun?" Stef asks when we get into the car.
"Mhm." I smile.
"Good."
"We ready?" Mike asks.
"Yup, all set to go." He nods, putting the car in gear then starts to head for the condo. The ride back was mainly quiet. When we did get back, Mike parks and we all get out, heading inside after he locks the car. Once we get inside, Mike and Stef go to the living room for while Alex and I decided to head upstairs. "I'm definitely tired after the long day today." I remark as we walk into the bedroom.
"I bet, but it was all worth it."
"It really was."
"I just feel so relieved that you feel the same way. I was really nervous."
"You're relieved that I feel the same way, I'm relieved that you feel the same way."
"We were worried for nothing. If only we knew before." He chuckles.
"Well neither one of us wanted to make the friendship awkward. It's understandable."
"Right and that's what I was most afraid of."
"That makes two of us."
"Now we don't have to worry about it at all."
"Nope."
"Why don't you get ready for bed. You look really tired."
"I'm definitely feeling really tired." I nod.
"Do you need help?"
"You'd love to help wouldn't you?"
"I really would." He grins.
"Well in that case...why don't you pick something for me to wear then."
"Gladly." He grins more, going over to my bag. He looks for something then once he finds it, he takes it out to show me. "How did I know you'd pick that?"
"Because it's my favorite."
"Of course." I take the clothes from him then head for the bathroom. "You coming?"
"Of course." He follows me.
"I think you should be first since you have more on than me." I grin.
"You want to help, don't you?"
"Guilty."
"Go ahead." He chuckles after taking his jacket off.
"As much as I love this shirt on you, it's gonna have to come off." I say as I work on the buttons.
"I'm sure it'll look just as good on the floor."
"Most likely." I work on getting the buttons undone, taking my time as I go. After I get the last one undone, he shrugs it off of his shoulders and I help pull it off the rest of the way and it drops to the floor. "Oh the jeans are so not helping me and the sight right now."
"Maybe I should keep them on for now then." He teases with a smirk.
"You live to torture me don't you?"
"Just like you do to me."
"It's fun."
"I agree. It is fun to torture you."
"Mmhmm...so what's your next move?" I ask as I remove my jewelry, making sure to carefully put the necklace down so it doesn't get ruined.
"First thing...that dress...off."
"Well, have at it then." I say after my shoes comes off. He reaches out, pulling me closer so he's able to tug the zipper down in the back. He takes just as much time as I did, letting his fingers linger as he pulls it down.
"Touchy touchy touchy."
"That's right." He smirks, tugging the dress down once the zipper is fully down. He takes advantage of the situation and starts to be more touchy with the newly exposed skin, before he helps me put on what he chose for me to wear. After I have that on, I start to work on getting his pants of. I do that just as slowly as I did his shirt. once I get them undone, I tug them untl they hit the floor, him stepping out of them.
"There, we're both ready for bed. Unless you were planning on wearing something else to bed besides that."
"No. I'm wearing this."
"Okay then."
He scoops me up in his arms, carrying me to the bed. Once there, he pulls the blankets down, laying me down gently before climbing in next to me.
"Let me guess...I would've taken too long to walk."
"You guessed right."
"I always take too long for you."
"Yes you do."
"Oops."
"I'm just impatient."
"Yes you are."
"When it comes to you, I can't help it."
"Of course not."
"Some things I can wait for, but when it comes to this..." He pulls me closer to him. "...I can't wait."
"Well...that's good to know."
"I'd wait forever for you...no matter how long."
"That's sweet."
"Anything for you." He kisses
"I think now is the time to get some sleep. I can feel it in my eyes. I'm getting really tired now."
"Then sleep you shall get."
He moves so that he's laying on his back and he brings me with him so that I'm laying on him. He starts to run his fingers through my hair soothingly, helping me go to sleep. He smiles down at me, watching me for a bit before he goes to sleep himself. With Mike and Stef, the've just been sitting on the couch cuddling while they watched some TV.
"I like having days like today."
"Me too. It's great to just relax with nothing to worry about."
"Exactly."
"Today has been so amazing, I don't want it to end."
"I don't want it to end either, but it does eventually."
"I know." She sighs. "Can't we stay up a little longer?" She looks up at him through tired eyes.
"If you think you can stay awake."
"I'll be able to do it."
"Alright, but if you fall asleep, I'm carrying you into the bedroom."
She nods resting her head against his chest, turning her attention back to the show we were watching. She manages to stay awake for a long time before she has the feeling of falling asleep. She can't seem to fight the feeling anymore so she ends up dozing off. He notices a change in her breathing and movement then looks down to see her sleeping. he waits a few moments before shutting off the TV and lights. He carefully scoops her up, carrying her up to the room. once there, he lays her on the bed so he can get something for her to change into. Since she still had her dress on, she got a chill from not being next to him. "...Mike..." She mumbles.
"I'm getting something for you to change into."
She mumbles a response, laying back down. "I'll be there in a minute." It doesn't take him long to find something for her to wear. He gets ready first then walks over to the bed, helping her up so she can get changed. "Going to have to work with me here if you want to get changed." She nods while he starts to pull down the zipper on her dress. Once that's done, she lays back on the bed, lifting her hips so he can pull the dress off. She slowly sits up so he's able to put the shirt over her head. "Better?" He asks.
"Mhm."
"Good."
She leans against him as he moves them to the top of the be, pulling the covers down. He helps her under them then gets under them himself, pulling her close to him, his arms going around her, her head on his chest.
"Goodnight Stef."
"Night...Mike." She lowly says, drifting back to sleep. He runs his fingers through her hair, kissing the top of her head whispering 'I love you' to her. He stays up a bit longer just to watch her sleep then he goes to sleep himself, her securely in his arms.