Just A Kid

17. How You Really Feel

Damian POV

Although today was my birthday I was going to be giving Jules a gift, one that I hoped so wouldn't see as being too soon and that she would as excited about as I was.

My day had started of perfectly, Jules had woken me with soft kisses across my back and it was fast becoming my favourite thing. We had spent some of the morning together talking, laughing and making love and honestly of this was it for my birthday I would be absolutely fine with it.

Unfortunately Rhea wanted us to have lunch together, something about having some little gifts for me. God knows what she was up to but I knew she was up to something.

The shower stops and Jules walks out of the bathroom smiling at me. I watch her as she crosses the room and gets dressed before tying her hair back.

As she grabs her make up bag I get up from the bed and wrap my arms around her.

"You don't need that stuff you are beautiful as you are" I say kissing her neck.

"Thank you for the compliment but your opinion is a little biased" she smiles wrapping her arms over mine

"Maybe but it's true and I dare anyone to disagree with me" I say and she laughs.

"Come on Rhea's waiting and your only half dressed" she says "she wants to celebrate your birthday with you"

"Hmmm she's up to something" I say grabbing my shirt "do you know anything?"

"No nothing" she says "she has kept it to herself"

"When do I get your gift?" I ask

"Later" she smirks "hopefully you will like it"

Julietta POV

Admittedly I was nervous about Damian's gift, not so much the wrapped up one but the other one I had planned. I'd never done anything like this before and I didn't want to screw it up.

I was also worried about how he would react to what Rhea had planned. I knew he may not be happy but I hoped he would see the funny side of it.

As we make our way to the restaurant Rhea had picked for lunch I glance up at Damian. His side profile in the sunlight with his shades on was simply breathtaking.

"You ok nugget?" He asks

"Yeah I'm good cookie" I smile "just admiring the man who owns my heart?"

"Oh really? And here I thought I owned it" he smirks

"I was talking about you and you know it" I say playfully swatting him and he laughs as he wraps and arm around my shoulder.

"Finally over been waiting ages" Rhea groans "trouble getting up?"

"Erm no........that's defiantly not an issue for me" he smirks

"No.....ewww.....nevermind just sit down" she says as he laughs "here's your first gift"

I watch silently as he removes the wrapping paper carefully and his brow furrows as a tub of cookies and cream ice cream is revealed.

Before he can say anything she hands him the next one which turns out to be a box of freshly made cookies and then finally she hands him the third one.

"Is this going to be cookie related too?" He asks and she just grins "you are being so weird" he says turning his attention to his final gift.

Rhea grin gets wider as he unfolds the item and I find it almost impossible not to laugh at his face.

"A cookie monster onesie?" He asks "Why the hell would you buy me that you know i don't wear shit like that"

"I thought it would suit you I mean you do love cookies and you are a big guy" she says "don't you agree Jules?"

Damian turns to look at me and it takes not a second for his face to change and not to a happy expression. He looks between us for a moment and then puts the onesie down before standing.

"You told her didn't you?" He says "I can't.......why would you do that? What if the rest of the roster finds out.....do you know how embarrassing that would be?"

"Embarrassing?" I ask as my laughter stops "I've called you that for years and you've never complained. You also had no problem with Phil knowing"

"Phil is different.....it's........."

"No I get it, I'm glad you told me how you really feel" I say standing up myself "I'm sorry I gave you such an embarrassing nickname but don't worry I won't call you it again" I say before walking away

"Nugget......wait.........please" he calls after me

"Please don't call me that anymore" I say sadly and carry on walking

Damian POV

"You absolute idiot" Rhea says "now look what you've done. You've hurt her"

"You think I dont know that?" I say slumping down into my chair

"If you didn't like it you should have told her from the start not allowed her to keep calling you it" she says

"I love that she calls me that" I sigh "I just didn't want the locker room to know I'd never hear the end of it"

"First of all you should know me well enough to know I won't tell a soul and second you need to get of your arse find Jules and make things right with her" she says "and then if she leaves your balls in tact you can apologise to me" she says before walking away.

Well some birthday this was turning out to be.