If Not For You

Chapter 14-Brilliant

Sam's POV

I woke up and grinned as I looked over to see Meave still laying next to me.  I heard my phone buzz and groaned at the message on the screen, 

"Maeve, baby wake up," I said flipping over so my chest was pressed against her back, I peppered kisses on her shoulder and neck.  I felt her grab my arms and pull them closer against her, brining my hand up and kissing my knuckles. "Goodmorning" I hummed quietly into her ear.  She slowly flipped to where she was facing me, we were almost nose to nose. 

"Goodmorning" She whispered with a soft smile, her eyes still closed

"I got called into the studio for a couple hours and I just wanted to let you know where I was going." I said as I tucked her hair behind her ear,

"Can't you just stay here?" She pouted as she nuzzled her face into my neck.  She wasn't making it easy for me to leave,

"As much as I want to stay in bed with you all day, I think the guys would kill me," I groaned, "But feel free to stay in here as long as you want, I will take care of the dogs before I go." She nodded and snuggled into the pillow as I got up and then pulled the covers back over her.  I started to get dressed and was about to leave the room,

"When will you be back?" She asked quietly, already falling back asleep, 

"I should be back by lunch, I will pick up something and bring it home." I said as I walked over, placing one more, quick kiss on her forehead. She nodded and quickly fell asleep.  I smiled as I walked out of the room.  I fed the dogs breakfast and let them outside and back in so I could leave.  The studio work went by fast, and I stopped to pick up food at one of Maeve's favorite burger places on the way home.  I got home and picked up a package off the porch addressed to Maeve.  I walked in and placed it on the kitchen counter.  I was surprised neither of the dogs had greeted me.  I walked quietly to my room to see Maeve still asleep, both dogs curled up on the bed with her.  Tillie lifted her head when she saw me and started wagging her tail.  It smacked Maeve hard enough that she shifted, stretching as she opened her eyes. I stood in the doorway with my arms crossed

"Well good afternoon sleepy head." I said with a smile

"What time is it?" She asked through a yawn

"Its about to be 1" I said as I glanced at my watch, walking over and sitting on the edge of the bed.  I had only been away from her for a couple of hours but it felt like so much longer.  All I wanted to do was spend every minute kissing her and holding her.  I leaned down and kissed her, she placed her hand behind my neck and pulled me closer, kissing me back harder.  I pulled away for a moment, "I brought us food," She pulled me back in kissing me, ignoring my comment, "And you got a package." I mumbled between kisses,

"Really!" She pulled away abruptly and asked.  I nodded confused, "It's finally here!" She squealed as she jumped up.  She quickly grabbed a pair of panties and slipped on one of my big t'shirts.

"Whats here?" I laughed as I leaned back on the bed, amused at her excitement. 

"It's a surprise, stay here!"  She said as she shuffled down the hall, the dogs following her, intrigued by her excitement as well.  After a while I heard her coming back down the hall, "Close your eyes!" She commanded

"Alright, they are closed." I said

"Okay, open!" She said. 

"What in the world?" I laughed as I stood up and walked towards her.  She stood with her hands on her hips, a giant smile plastered on her face.  She was wearing one of those things on her chest that people usually put babies in, but Jack was sitting comfortably in it, his little legs dangling.