-Shay's POV-

We had finally arranged the contents of Ashley's last box. When I moved in to her place before I didn't have this much stuffs as hers now.

"That's all of it" Ashley said after placing her last pair of shoes to the shoe cabinet.

"Wow. Did you pack up your whole house?" I told her laughing.

"I'm moving in aren't I? Do you want me to put everything back in the boxes?" She faked being annoyed and I walked in closer to her holding her by the waist.

"That would be much work. Come here" I pulled her closer and attached our lips together.

"Wait. Do you still have a space in your library?" she pulled away and asked

"I could clear out a couple of rows for you" I politely replied.

"I don't need that much space. I just need to put some stuffs" She walked away to get a small box that I didn't notice among the other big boxes. She opened it and waved one of the contents at me.

"So Tyler wasn't kidding when he said you have all the magazines I covered. You're amazing" I once again attached our lips but only for a brief moment. "I have a better place to put this" I lifted the box in one hand and used my other hand to grab her hand.

On my library was a glass cabinet that was specifically made for the things I treasure most. In it were the awards I had before, the ones the PLL cast all shared and the ones I received on my own, it isn't that many though but I hope there would be more to be added soon. The awards were on the top most shelf and the mid-shelf is the one I loved most. It had the things that remind me of Ashley. The scrapbook she gave me at the PLL series finale party, the photo albums that had photos of us together, a decent pile of the magazines she was in and a lot more.

"Who's amazing now?" Ashley said once she saw the cabinet. Neither she nor anyone has ever seen this cabinet before.

"We could move the stuffs on the mid-shelf to the bottom so you've have space for your awards too." I offered. Everything in the house is not just mine anymore, it's a shared space.

"I think we should just share the top shelf for the awards because I would need the bottom space for something else?" The last word curled up more to a question

"Okay?" I said on the same tone. Ashley stepped out of the room and when she returned she had with her another small box that yet again I didn't notice while we were unpacking hours ago. I recognized the box immediately. It was the box she had under her bed.

"The love book, the letter, photo albums, picture frames…I'll give you the catalog later." I shook my head in amusement and laughter. I helped her put the things to their right places and we were done in just half an hour. "All done!" Ashley said proudly.

"Welcome home babe" I gently kissed her sweaty forehead.

"You're my home Shannon" She returned the favor of kissing me but on to my neck travelling to my jawline crawling in to my lips. We pulled away only to guide ourselves to shower together.

After an hour of 'shower' I stepped out and headed for the guest bathroom to take a proper shower. I finished ahead of Ashley and decided to prepare our dinner. I was halfway in my cooking when I heard footsteps going downstairs and in no time pale arms wrapped around my torso.

"What smells good?" Ashley whispered to my ears giving me shivers.

"Me" I whispered back attempting to send back the feeling she sent to me.

"Are you thinking what I think you're thinking?" by the sound of her voice I know I just turned her on

"That you're eagerly hungry for my cooking?" She pulled away from and I turned to see her jaw drop in surprise

"Way to ruin the moment babe!" She said loudly and I just laughed at her antics turning back to my dish. "So are the others coming?"

"I didn't call them do you want me to?" She walked back in closer with her arms wrapped around me.

"I think I would want you for all of myself tonight." She slowly trailed kisses on my arm going to my shoulder blade then to my neck. I tilt my head slightly to grant her more access. She captures my hand to hers and slowly twists my body so I would be facing her. She smiles at me before closing the small distance between our lips. It wasn't rough nor fast but passionately slow. She tangles her hand on my hair deepening the kiss. Her other hand holds me by the waist to keep me grounded. Our heated moment was interrupted by actual heat.

"Oh shoot my dish!" I jumped backwards and turned the knob of the stove off. Ashley crazily laughed and her face turned red from all her laughter. "Ashley!" I yelled at her but not in an angry. She tempts me on purpose. Every time I was cooking she would tease me until we're locked in a moment and I panic because the food is burning. I watch her as she walks to the cupboard getting wine glasses for us two. I'll make you pay later. I say devilishly inside my mind.

-Ashley's POV-

Once again I succeeded on taking Shay's mind away from her cooking. It was my way of provoking her for our 'habits'. When I tease her like that she punishes me later in a good way to make me pay for my behavior. Aggressive yet submissive Shannon was always the best on sheets.

After devouring on a delicious gourmet Shay had prepared and 2 glasses of white wine I lay my head on her chest while she traces irregular patterns on my hand.

"Ash. We didn't really get to talk about what I asked you a week ago. About…a child…with me?" Oh shit! My breath hitched as Shay asked me that question again. I let out an awkward cough before answering.

"God Shannon you don't just say that like you want to have a puppy or something" I forced a giggle but I noticed Shay not saying something. I changed my position so I could look at her and to no surprise she looks so down. "Shannon?" I say her name in a sweet tone. She plays with her fingertips and a cute pout starts forming on her. I wasn't able to stop myself from laughing at the looks of her.

"I was just asking you don't have laugh at me" she says like a child and walks away going to our room. She wasn't angry or disappointed but I know a part of her was dying of embarrassment. I followed her upstairs and saw her lying on the bed. I lay myself close to her.

"Look at me" I said to her and she faces me. "It's not that I don't want to have a child with you. I do but it's something we have to talk about thoroughly. Like if we're adopting or going for IVF and if we are who's going to carry the baby. And in our line of work having a child would surely be a feast for all the paparazzi and I want my child to enjoy his or her private life. Do you see my point?" She nodded.

"Yeah. I've thought about that too. Actually I've talked to an adoption agency when we were apart and thought about having a kid but I backed out because at that time I was fully loaded. Last week they called me again and asked me if I was interested that's why I brought it up to you. I was thinking of adoption before because I wasn't with anyone and I couldn't see myself with anyone other than you but now that we're back together I'm more on doing the procedure." It was my turn to nod. Now I fully understand where all of these are coming from.

"I want to have a family with you Shay but in the right time. I want my kids to enjoy life without the cameras and stuff. I want them to grow like you to be the person that you are right now. I want them to have experiences that I didn't have like going to prom and school dances and everything. I want to be there for them in every step of the way and to be with them in any kind of nee. I want to give them all the love that I have just like how much I love you. I don't even know if I have the capacity to be a good mother to them but I want to be but I'm not yet ready." I tell her honestly and I could see from her that she understands.

"You'll be a good mother Ash. I could already see it. Let's talk about this after our wedding or whenever you're ready." I look at her graciously and leaned in but her finger catches my lips. "But can you be ready sooner? I think my biological clock is ticking" I laughed so hard at what she said.

"I'm almost there. Well for starters I've read this article that tackles about a process where we could have both of our traits passed on to our kids and I found one clinic that does that here in L.A. I asked someone to check out the place and it was legit. I saved the contact number on my phone and a pamphlet on my purse. Do you want to look at it?" I tell her sounding so excited.

"If that's what you call being 'almost' ready then I could not imagine when you are ready" She scoots closer and spoons me.

"Can I just be your baby for now?" I ask her with my baby tone.

"Always" She kisses my forehead and held me tighter and I enjoy the warmth of being inside her embrace.