Off The Field

six

Quietly making her way into the bedroom, Beth can't help but smile as she sees Courtney curled into Leah's side while Bunny has somehow managed to spread herself out over the blonde's chest with the blonde's phone clutched in her hands. Bunny glances up from Leah's phone which is quietly playing some kids cartoon and grins at Beth.

'Want some breakfast?' Beth asks quietly and Bunny nods her head as she grins. Carefully climbing off the bed, Bunny runs over to Beth who immediately lifts her onto her hip.

'Come on then.' Beth says softly. She places Leah's phone on the set of drawers by the door before carrying the little girl through to the kitchen where everyone else is sitting.

'This one was watching a cartoon on Le's phone but the two of them are absolutely out for the count so I figured I'd let them sleep a little longer.' Beth explains as she sits Bunny on the counter.

'What were you watching?' Lia asks smiling as Bunny leans towards her for a hug.

'Bluey!' Bunny squeals.

'Oh wow. That's still a firm favourite, I guess.' Lia says wrapping her arms around the little girl.

'What would you like for breakfast, Bunny? We've got pancakes and waffles and loads of different pastries like croissants.' Kim asks.

'Pancakes.' Bunny replies grinning as Leah and Courtney's bedroom door opens and the blonde slowly makes her way out rubbing her eyes.

'Morning...' She mumbles sleepily.

'Morning... I hope you don't mind me taking Bunny. I wanted to let you guys sleep a bit longer.' Beth says and Leah shakes her head.

'You look exhausted, Le.' Jen says.

'Mm... We didn't sleep great last night.' The blonde admits.

'Why don't you go back to bed then? We can have Bunny for a couple of hours. We're just going to do breakfast and then we'll take the dogs out a walk... If you leave some clothes out for her we can get her dressed?' Lia suggests.

'Are you sure?' Leah asks glancing around the girls who all nod their head.

'Of course. Go get some sleep, Le.' Lia says.

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'What time is it?' Courtney asks as she rolls over in Leah's arms until she's facing her. She watches the blonde glance at her watch before turning her attention back to her.

'10 past 10.' Leah replies.

'Bunny...' Courtney says pushing herself into a sitting position causing Leah to reach up and rest her hand on the brunette's lower back.

'She's fine. She's gone out with the girls. They said we both looked exhausted and that we should get some more sleep... They were more than happy to have her and you know she's more than happy to be with them for a few hours.' Leah replies causing Courtney to immediately lean back into the blonde's arms. Wrapping her arms back around Courtney, Leah smiles slightly and kisses the top of her head.

'How are you feeling?' Leah asks softly.

'Better... A lot better actually. I'm just a bit tired. I'm sorry for keeping you up for half the night.' Courtney admits and Leah shakes her head.

'You've got nothing to be sorry for, love. You were bleeding and scared, I'd rather you woke me than just kept it all to yourself. You look a bit better this morning, you've got some colour back in your cheeks.' Leah says causing Courtney to smile. The lie in silence for a few minutes, Leah's fingers brushing gently against the brunette's hip.

'Do you fancy some breakfast? The girls were having pastries and stuff again this morning, Kim said she'd leave us some.' Leah asks and Courtney nods her head.