A Flame From The Past

68: Surprises

"Wake up". A parading voice shouted as I heard someone jolivant through the doors. I felt the tiny boy jumping all over me.

"It's time to sleep". I put the pillow over my head as I looked out at Ray who was begging for me to help him pick out which cap he should wear. He was cutely pouting, as he became impatient waiting on an answer.

"The first one". I murmured back as he started bugging Luca who was happily sleeping next to me.

"You didn't even look... please". He begged, and I opened my eyes wider than they should be at this time of the night, or according to Ray morning.

"The first one". I repeated. It wasn't even light outside yet, Luca's insane alarm hadn't even gone off yet. It was 4:30, and Ray was ready to go out the door, suitcase in hand and everything.

"Buddy, the plane doesn't leave till 10, you have time to sleep, we have time to sleep". I said, trying to explain to him in the least groggily way I could. Just as Luca woke up, pulling me closer to him.

"Come on, you can sleep here, just try to sleep". I said, moving closer to Luca who gracefully accepted this move. Ray slowly got into bed, pulling the sheets off and went to sleep.

"I'm going to turn off the alarm". I heard Luca whispering against my skin, as I carefully played with Ray's hairs. "For him or you?" I asked Luca, feeling him nuzzle back into my side as if he was getting ready to never leave again.

"For you". He kissed my cheek, as I rolled to face him. His hand held me close to him, pulling me into his body.

"I have to go to the gym, but he doesn't have to be up until 9, and you just have to be up when you kiss me goodbye". He said, smiling as I held onto him as he tried to get up. "Can I kiss you now?" I asked, pulling him down as he shifted his weight down onto me.

"Why of course? You never have to ask". He said, smiling as he leaned down to grace my lips with his. "I'll be back in an hour or two". He said, slipping into the bathroom.

"You're gonna come back all sweaty for me". I said, softly tiptoeing into the bathroom. He had a toothbrush in his mouth as I saw him, toothpaste running down his chin as he smiled. I slipped onto the cabinet as I watched him brush his teeth.

"I'll be sure to invite you into the shower when I get back". He said, gargling his throat with salt and water as he spit it down the sink. He moved to the closet as I followed him. Sitting on the cool granite floors.

"You're gonna watch me get dressed?" He asked, slowly peeling his shirt off to reveal the treasure I do love. "I'm just getting a preview of our shower". I said, giddily as he laughed, swearing he could do more than just take his shirt off. And he did do more, more onto the counter, into me.

Just as he was leaving, he carried me back to bed and with a kiss I fell asleep. I covered Ray up, letting him sleep. But as I tried to close my eyes, I was wide awake. I snuck into the kitchen, capitalizing on the fact that I was promised a shower from Luca.

I started up breakfast, making French toast and eggs for my boys. I sat down drinking a cup of coffee, just as I pulled my laptop out. I wanted to finish at least a little bit of work before they both left. Then I wouldn't be so stressed, I think.

And besides I had plans for tonight. Although Luca thought I would be cuddling up with a pillow in bed tonight, I wouldn't be cuddling alone, at least and not in our bed tonight.

Tonight, Luca was supposed to be playing in Phoenix. The same place Lance was staying at the moment, Ray, Layla and Mariam would be staying with him. Meaning once the game was over they were all going to the club for hopefully a celebratory drink. And now Luca drunk over the phone swearing like a sailor about how much he loved me, warmed my heart. But in person it was even better.