If I Was Your Man (BWS)

Sixteen

*Maddie P.O.V*

I dragged myself out of bed to get dressed - Brad was on his way around for the day and I hadn't even got out of bed yet. I put on cargo trousers and a top, and threw my hair up into a messy bun.

I wondered down the stairs, messaging Reece as I went. Last night we'd had a little celebration about me and Brad and then everyone went home late, although Brad reassured me he'd be back in the morning.

"Morning." I said to Con as I walked into the kitchen.

"Morning." He said, as I jumped up to sit on the side.

"Brad's on his way over."

"Ahh I see. You two can't stay away from each other can you." Con said, observantly.

"Oh shut up." I said.

"I speak the truth." Con said.

"Stop teasing her." Luce said, walking into the room.

"She's my sister, it's my job." Con whined.

"It's alright Maddie, I'll put him in his place." Luce smiled, walking over to Connor. He pulled  her in for a hug as I laughed and looked down at my phone.

There was a knock at the front door and I left the room to answer. I opened the door to Brad who instantly smiled.

"Hey." I said, standing back and letting him in.

"Hey." He said, walking in. He gave me a hug and kissed my forehead. "How are you?"

"Really good thanks." I smiled. I mean, how could I not be? "You?"

"I'm really good too." He said, pulling back and smiling at me.

I tilted my head up and kissed him, although half nervously knowing that Connor was in the room next door.

"Hey Brad, you better not be eating my sisters face." I heard Connor yell.

I pulled away and started laughing, Brad joining in. "Oh my god Connor!" I said, leading Brad into the kitchen. "Mind your business you little bitch."

Con and Luce were in hysterics at the comment he had made. I shook my head, laughing, and went to jump back up on the side where I had previously been sat.

I made eye contact with Brad and gestured him over. I put my arms around him from behind and rested my head on his shoulder. I was reasonably shorter than Brad, which I loved. Well, I don't love my height but I love how much taller Brad is than me. And I bet he's pleased for once - poor boy gets taken the piss out of for his height all the time.

I know we seem pretty comfortable in our relationship already, but I think we've had feelings for each other for so long and we've known each other for years, its easy to be comfortable with him. My heart is already taken up by him - it was before we'd even began dating.

"What are you two up to today?" Con asked.

"I'm not too sure." Brad said, looking at me.

"Ay, don't look at me. I don't know." I said.

"Looks like we're just chilling." Brad chuckled.

"Cool, well I'm going to meet some mates when Luce leaves for work." Con said. "So I won't be home for a few hours."

"Oh okay, when's that?" I asked.

"I'm leaving for work in half hour." Luce said.

"Okay cool." I said, and Con sparked up his own conversation with Luce about his plans for the day. "Do you wanna start watching this Netflix series with me?" I asked Brad.

He turned around so he was facing me. "Yeah, what is it?"

"13 Reasons Why. I heard it's really good." I said.

"Oh I've heard about that. Yeah, we'll watch it." Brad smiled.

"Let's go." I said. "Let's get some stuff, drinks and food."

Brad helped me down and we started moving around the kitchen. Connor kept deliberately standing in my way so I had to push him a few times.

"You're so difficult." I said to Con, taking my drink and tucking the popcorn under my arm.

"That's my job." Con said, and I shook my head, laughing.

"Ready?" I asked Brad who nodded and followed me into the living room. He sat down as I put the stuff on the coffee table and went to get a blanket from the pile in the corner of the room. I brought it over to where Brad was, and he held out his arm, inviting me in to cuddle. I sat down, pulling my feet up beside me and leaning into his side. I pulled the blanket around us, and Brad rested his arm around my side.

I smiled to myself as I clicked onto the series. This moment is all I'd dreamed about doing for months now, although I never thought it would actually happen. It's better than I imagined though - there's something about the way he holds me, his arms make me feel safe. Cringe, I know, but it's true. I've never felt this safe before.

I leaned forwards to grab the popcorn, putting the bag in a place where me and Brad could both easily reach it. I've come to the realisation that I eat far too much crap.

After a while, Luce poked her head around the door. "I'm leaving for work, I'll see you later - maybe, Brad?" Luce said.

"Possibly, not sure if I'll be here or gone." Brad chuckled. "See ya."

"Alright, bye!" She said.

As the front door closed, Con walked into the room. He smiled, looking between us.

"Alright, my ride is here so I'm gonna leave. If you decide to go out just send me a text so I know you won't be home." Con said, looking at me.

I nodded. "Will do."

"Feel free to do what you want but please- nothing on the sofas. We have to sit there." Connor said.

"CONNOR!" I said, turning my head and hiding it in Brad's side. I swear- he's gonna pay for this someday.

"I'm just saying. See ya!" He said, and he walked out.

"Im going to kill him someday, I swear." I muttered.