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"A secret mission?" Decklan asked, his voice full of wonder and awe at the thought.
"Yes, a secret breakfast mission. We want to surprise them."
"I can read to Tayden in our room. I already know how to read."
“Perfect." I stood and ruffled the boys’ hair. "Grab some books and go to your room. I'll be back soon."
The two scampered away, and when I turned around I found Kate sitting up on the couch quietly watching my exchange with the boys.
My cheeks heated. "Um, I guess I can take your order too, since you're awake."
She smiled back at me. Could she possibly like guys who made super-secret McDonald’s runs for little boys?
I hoped it might earn me brownie points at least.
“I'd love a Sausage Egg McMuffin and orange juice," she said.
“Great,” I said. “I’ll be back soon." And before I could entertain any crazy thoughts of Kate and I having more mornings like this in the future, I headed out the door.
About twenty minutes later, I was back at the house carrying four bags with a variety of breakfast foods in them. I had no idea what Jonas and Lana would want, so I'd just grabbed a little of everything.
I dropped the food onto the kitchen table.
"Thanks for doing this.” Kate joined me in the kitchen. “You didn't have to."
I shrugged. "It was fun. I love kids."
"And I'm pretty sure my nephews are going to love you after they see this." Kate smiled as she dug into a bag and pulled out her breakfast.
I handed her the orange juice, my fingers warming as they brushed in the exchange.
Our gazes locked for a moment before Kate checked the time on the clock. "I'm supposed to be at work in an hour. Would you mind taking me home to shower first?"
I swallowed, my face heating up.
Kate's eyes widened with shock. "I mean, soIcan shower first. Not you and me. Not…together." She covered her eyes with her hand. "Ah, this is embarrassing."
I laughed, loving how flustered she was. "I do need a shower." I winked.
She smacked my arm. "Not funny."
I rubbed the spot where she'd hit me. "It kind of was, though. You should have seen how dark your cheeks got. Red is definitely your color."
She rolled her eyes. "Whatever."
I cleared my throat, having had my fun. "Showering aside, I can take you home. Do you think the boys will be fine?"
"I called my mom while you were gone. She should be here soon." The flush seemed to be leaving Kate's cheeks, which was too bad. The blush really did look beautiful on her.
We got the boys settled at the table with their pancakes and orange juice and once Kate's mom arrived, we left.
"Thank you so much for everything you did last night and this morning," Kate said when we pulled up to her apartment complex. "I can't believe we fell asleep."
My heart pulsed at her mention of falling asleep, which brought up the memory of the dream from last night and the way we'd been cuddled up with each other this morning. Did Kate even know we'd been spooning?
And if she did, what did she think of it?
I decided not to say anything about it, just in case it made her feel awkward. I'd been the one dreaming about that kiss after all, not her.
