Part 16 (1/2)

Maria ”I feel like a complete a.s.s. I can't even hold down water,” I groaned in a whiney yet cute voice. Or at least I thought it was cute. ”Morning sickness, really; who gave it that name, anyway? It should be called all-day every-day sickness.”

Gavin rubbed my back as he sat next to me on the bathroom floor. With his back resting against the side of the tub, he held a lost look on his face.

”I wish I could help, baby. Do you want something to rinse out your mouth?” he asked, and I nodded my head.

He had really been amazing over the last couple of weeks. He had insisted I stay off my feet and rest. I know it had a lot to do with losing our baby back in June. He was fearful, as much as I was, that it would happen again. I tried so hard to hide my fear. I hated that we both felt as if we were walking on eggsh.e.l.ls.

Even Mikey was treating me like gla.s.s. It was cute, really. He insisted on getting everything I needed. Sometimes I would catch him watching me out of the corner of my eye. If I made any noise-a sigh or a groan-he and Gavin were at my side.

I learned to keep my everyday aches quiet. Those two boys were way too observant.

It was cute at first, but now they just drove me crazy. Getting through the first trimester would be a great relief for all of us.

Gavin invited everyone to our place for Christmas. By everyone, I mean my momma, Colt, and Gavin's dad.

”I need to get up and clean myself up. Everyone'll be here an hour from now.” I tried to get up from the floor, and my stomach began turning once more.

Gavin grabbed my arm and supported my weight. ”Maybe we should just hold off on this until you feel better.”

I laughed and shook my head. ”No. This is Mikey's first Christmas with us. We can't hold off Christmas. I'll feel better. I just need a shower.”

”Well then, I'm getting in with ya. I'm not leaving you in there by yourself,” he stated.

I smirked and he rolled his eyes. ”Not for that reason.”

Placing my hand on one hip, I threw my other one out to the side. ”And why not?” I asked.

In five seconds flat he had my t-s.h.i.+rt off and my panties around my ankles. I stood before him naked, and all he did was look in my eyes. ”Because you're not feeling well. I just want to take care of you.”

”That would take care of me.” I wiggled my eyebrows suggestively and he laughed.

Gavin I took my time was.h.i.+ng her hair and body. Her eyes fell shut and she relaxed from my touch.

”I love when you touch me. It's so relaxing,” she whispered.

”Maybe if you're feeling better later, I can touch ya some more.” I kissed her shoulder and began rinsing her body, gliding my hands over her curves. Maria was thin, but she had the fullness in her hips that I loved. She was perfect, and so d.a.m.n s.e.xy. It was so hard to resist taking her right now.

”Promise?” she sighed.

”I promise,” I told her, ma.s.saging her breast gently.

”Now you're just teasing me,” she whimpered.

”Nah, I don't tease. It's simply a demonstration of what's to come,” I stated.

She laughed just as a loud knock pounded on the door.

”Come on you two-h.e.l.l, she's already knocked up. What are y'all doing, trying to build twins?” Colt chuckled and Maria rolled her eyes at her brother.

”He needs a girlfriend or something. I think he's here more than he's home. Ya know, last night I found Mikey on the X-box after midnight. He was battling it out with Colt through the Bluetooth.”

”Colt has an X-box?” I asked.

She smiled. ”He does now.”

It was really heartwarming how everyone had accepted Mikey. He was part of the family, extended and all. Everyone loved him.

I think Colt had found himself a new best friend.

We hurried to finish up in the shower before joining everyone in the living room.

We walked in to find Colt on the floor with Mikey, holding him in a head lock. My dad knelt on the floor next to them, slapping his hand to a count of one, two, three.

Then grabbing for Mikey's and hand holding it high, he declared another victory over Colt.

Everything about our Christmas felt perfect. I couldn't help thinking that this time next year we would have another little addition to our family. I smiled at the thought, as I observed everyone around the room.

After everyone had left and Mikey was in bed, I held true to my promise. I crawled into bed and paused over Maria's stomach to kiss her softly.

She smiled big at the gesture, and my own heart swelled with even more love.

”So earlier, I made a promise,” I said.

She grinned up at me. ”You sure did. I believe you were gonna put those thrusting thighs of yours to work.” I chuckled at her comment.

Between her and Kori, the phrase 'thrusting thighs' had kinda stuck. They used it often, and all Reed and I could do was shake our heads. Their minds worked up some crazy things.

”Yeah, I can do that. You just relax and let me take care of you,” I said soothingly, as I kissed her body tenderly.

I worked my way from one curve to the next. Flipping my tongue over her nipples, I nipped at the peaks. She arched her body upward and I grinned against her breast.

”I love these,” I said, as I kneaded her breast.

Her legs fell open and I positioned myself between her thighs. I couldn't wait to push myself inside of her. I wanted to take it slow, but I was worried I wouldn't be able to hold back.

She reached between us and took me in her hand, positioning me at her center. Lifting her hips, she rocked against me.

Pus.h.i.+ng my hips forward, I slipped inside, and I swear my body trembled right along with hers.

We began moving together as we moaned in unison. It had been a little over a week since we had made love, and it was torture. I promised myself I wouldn't touch her until she felt better.

We were both close, as our breathing became heavy and labored.

”I'm so close,” she breathed.

”Me too. Come with me,” I begged, as I fisted the sheets at the side of her head. Driving forward with steady strokes, I rotated my hips, rubbing her sweet spot with each entry.