Time-Bomb

We agreed to sleep in the next day. I woke up, my legs tangled with Alex’s. I stroked his hair.

“Stop it.” he moaned.

“Morning, cutie pie.” I smiled.

“Ew, don’t call me that.” he laughed.

We had cereal for breakfast. Alex and I sat cross-legged on bar stools in the eating area.

"So what are we doing today?" he asked.

"I was thinking shopping." I said casually.

"And I was thinking no." he replied.

"Fine. I'll just go call Bailey." I said and walked out.

"Okay. Wait! Don't leave me!" Alex cried, running after me and throwing his arms around my waist. He nuzzled his face into my neck. I speed-dialed Bailey.

"Hello?" she answered after it rang twice.

"Hey, it's August." I smiled as Alex's lips trailed up and down my neck.

"Hey girl! What's up?" she asked.

"Just wondering if you wanted to go shopping today." I replied.

"Sure!" she said.

"Awesome. Meet me at Alex's as soon as you can get here and we'll go." I told her.

"Tell her I said hi." Alex whispered.

"And Alex says hi." I added.

"I'm sure he does. He's all over you, isn't he?" Bailey guessed.

"Yeah." I sighed happily.

"Wow. Okay, I'll be there in like five. See you!" she said and hung up. She came and we left. We found ourselves in American Eagle, looking at jeans. She’d brought Josie with her so I could see her.

"So how are things going with Alex?" she asked.

"Okay. He's been really good to me and he doesn't suspect a thing. I'm kind of worried though. What if he wants... that?" I asked.

"Hmm, I don't know. Just tell him no. I'm sure he'll understand." she replied.

"That's what Jack said." I said.

"He's right." Bailey pointed out.

"I know. Thanks." I smiled.

"Any time." she smiled back.

“Yknow, we did...that....the night before I left. And he...he didn’t use protection.” I whispered.

“Are you...?” she asked.

“I don’t know, it’s only been a week.”

“Shoot.” she whispered.

“I know.”

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We finished shopping and came home in the evening. Alex was passed out on the couch.

"What did you three do to him?" I asked the guys.

"We tried to get him to sing and play guitar and he just snapped and fell asleep." Jack explained.

I sat down near Alex on the couch and ran my fingers through his hair, noting how knotty it was. He slapped my hands away.

"Leave me alone." Alex moaned. I kissed his cheek.

"Jack, I'm over you." Alex laughed, half-asleep.

"Does Jack kiss like this?" I whispered in his ear. I kissed him roughly on the lips, breaking off as soon as he responded.

"That was hot." he said, his voice husky.

"How are you?" I asked.

"Tired." he sighed.

"They tortured you while I was gone?" I asked.

"Yeah." he breathed.

"Aw, poor baby." I cooed.

"Never leave me alone again." he whispered.

"I can't make any promises." I replied shakily.

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