The Love We Found

Chapter 35

Axel's POV: 

I groaned as I woke up. My ass hurt from being spanked which was the whole point, but my knee still hurt and I still felt exhausted. I checked the time on my phone and realized I had only slept for like an hour so I understood why I was still tired. I dragged myself out of bed and took my necklace off as I headed for the bathroom. I turned the shower on before stripping my clothes and using the toilet. 

I quickly showered, washing my hair with a lavender scented shampoo and conditioner that I picked out at the store before we moved in. Once I was done washing my hair and body both inside and out, the water was turning cold. I sighed and turned the water off and climbed out. I grabbed a towel from the towel warmer.

Once I was dry I wrapped the towel around my waist and went into our closet. I was searching through my underwear drawer for a pair of boxers that I wanted to wear when I came across one of the pairs of panties Grant has bought me for the club. I grabbed the black cotton ones with the lace on the waistband. I bit my lip before quickly yanking them on then pulled on a tight pair of sweatpants. I yanked on a t-shirt and a hoodie and put the hood up before slipping on socks and shoes. 

I quietly left the room and made my way down the stairs. From all the talking everyone was still here. I walked into the dining room where everyone was hanging out and all talking ceased as I drew attention. 

"Hey, Baby, I thought you were napping?" Grant said.

I shrugged and continued on my way into the kitchen. I opened the fridge looking for a drink and ignored the footsteps that followed me. I grabbed a small bottle of apple juice and turned, flinching when I noticed how close Grant was to me. He backed up a step. 

"Number?" 

I held up a 1.

"Okay." He nodded and leaned back against the kitchen island to give me room. 

I wanted to hug him but I didn't at the same time. I've been awake for a bit but wasn't feeling up for human interaction. I drank some of the juice and walked around him to the sink. 

"Would you still like to go to the club tonight or would you like to postpone it?" 

I thought it over before sighing. "I can go." 

"Do you think you can handle it or are you just saying you can because everyone is going?" 

"I'm fine."

He watched me for a few seconds. "Baby... I don't want to push too far too fast. You're in a good place." 

"I know. I promise. I just... I haven't been awake for very long so I just need a few more minutes." I walked up to him and placed my forehead on his chest. 

He dropped his arms so they were gripping the island counter instead of being crossed across his chest.

"Okay, Baby Boy." 

"4." I mumbled, stepping closer.

His arms came up and wrapped around me and he pecked the side of my head. I pulled back and looked up at him. 

"I need a haircut." 

"We can go get you one." He smiled. 

"One of my dads normally does it. I don't like strangers touching my hair." 

"So we can ask. I'm sure we have clippers here somewhere." 

I nodded. We pulled away from each other and headed back into the dining room. I took in the scene of Jaxon folding in on himself and Jeremy leveling him with a stern look.