James let the towel drop to pool around his feet and put his hands on his hips. “I think I definitely have something on those crusty old statues, though.”
“If you are talking about your horse cock, then, yes. I’d say one thing isnotlike the others.”
I watched as James’s dick twitched a little. “Oh, shit. I think I just developed a praise kink.”
We laughed again, and he took the last two steps to close the distance and covered my lips with his. “Unfortunately, we’ll have to explore it later, because I have to get to the shop.” He kissed me again, and then I stepped aside to give him access to the dresser. “How’d you sleep?” he asked.
“Really good, actually. You?”
James paused and looked over his shoulder at me. “Finally being next to you was the best night of my life, Avery. I can’t wait to do it over and over until I die.” My face went hot, and I looked away. “I also love it whenyou blush,” he added.
“Why didn’t you ever tell me what a romantic you were?” I asked.
“I told you how much I love you a thousand times.”
I glanced back over at him. “Yeah, you did... but now, I’m starting to actually believe it.”
James tossed his clothes down on the bed. He put his fingers under my chin and looked down into my eyes.
“Good. Because you are the most amazing guy in the world, Avery. I’ve waited so long to be able to take care of you, and I promise I’ll never stop making you believe it.”
I didn’t know how to respond, so I just crept up on my toes and kissed his lips.
***
I was spacing out in the front seat of Jenna’s car, Jenna softly singing along with the radio as she drove. I was deep in thought, and not really listening to Lindsey babbling in the backseat. James had been right; she reallywascute as a bug. Very well-spoken for a toddler, too. Maybe that’s why it was clear as a bell when I paid a little more attention and heard the girl chirping aboutNana’s house.
“Wait a minute! We’re going to visit Lindsey’s grandmother? As in James’s mom?”
Jenna nodded as the light changed to green, and shemade a left turn into a residential neighborhood. “Yeah,” she replied simply.
“Oh, god! I’ve never met her! Shouldn’t James be with us when that happens?”
She shook her head. “Nah. It’s gonna be great! Promise.” She pulled into a driveway, and I started chewing my fingernails. “Don’t fidget, she’s gonna love you.”
I followed behind Jenna and a very excited Lindsey as they opened a solid oak door into a finely-decorated foyer. There was a small, ornate table displaying an intricate vase that looked like it came straight from Asia. On the opposite wall were some family photos. I couldn’t help but pause when I spotted an old vacation snap. It looked like a posed picture taken on the deck of a cruise ship. James was about 15 or 16, and looked so skinny in his blue swim trunks. Especially compared to the bulky man I’d ogled this morning. The older kid beside him had to be his brother. The two looked very much alike with their dark hair and swarthy complexions.
“Susie, we’re here! And we brought a surprise,” Jenna called as she turned the corner out of my sight.
“Oh, you know I love surprises from my favorite girls,” I heard a more mature and stately voice answer.
Just as I turned the corner, I saw a woman come out of the kitchen. She had pale blonde hair peppered with white, and was drying her hands with a dishtowel. As our eyes met across the room, she stopped. Herdemeanor changed as if some other person had suddenly taken over her body, her spine stiffening.
“Oh, I wasn’t expecting company,” she replied coolly. She tossed the rag down on a large wooden table off to the side, and took another slow step forward. She outstretched her hand and introduced herself. “Hello. I’m Susan Lindstrom.”
I shook her hand. “It’s so nice to meet you. I’m Avery. Avery Thompson.”
Lindsey ran up, wrapped her sticky hands around Susan’s legs, and smiled up at her. “He’s Uncle Jamie’sboyfriend!”
Susan didn’t speak, but her gaze went ice-cold.
“Lindsey, sweetheart. Why don’t you go play out in the backyard for a few,” Jenna said, after a moment of horrendous silence.
“Mommy!” Lindsey whined, “Just got here!”
“I know, sweetie, but we need to have some grown-up talk. Besides, you were just talking about playing with the giant Legos Nana got you for your birthday, remember?"
“Can Avery and Nana play with me later?”
