the photographer [c.h.]

twenty-five

I huffed, setting a box down and Calum came in putting another on the hardwood floor. I walked to Sophie's room and smiled at the sight of her unpacking her bags. She put her clothes in the drawers and turned around, running up to me. I wrapped my arms around her as she hugged my torso and combed my fingers through her curly hair.

"Do you like the new house?" I asked and she nodded, looking up at me.

"I can't wait until we get a swing set in the backyard and a trampoline and I get my own room." Sophie rambled and I smiled, walking over to the bed. I helped her put her sheets and covers on the bed and she changed into pajamas.

"Can you braid my hair?" Sophie asked and I nodded, sitting on the edge of her bed.

Sophie plopped down on the floor and I began braiding her hair, trying not to tug too hard. I noticed Calum in the doorway so I shot him a smile, tying off the end of the braid with a ponytail holder. Sophie hugged my goodnight and ran over to Calum giggling when he picked her up. He set her in the pink sheets and I watched as she begged him to read her a bedtime story.

I left the room, going to the master bedroom and took a look around. I smiled to myself and found the box with the sheets and started making the king sized bed, struggling to get the sheets on. I climbed onto the bed, trying to tuck it in the corner and I heard a wolf whistle. I turned my head and Calum was coming into the room. I now realized my butt was straight in the air. I laughed a little and climbed off the bed, going over and giving him a quick kiss.

I grabbed some clothes and made my way to our connected bathroom, shutting the door behind me. I changed out of my jeans and sweater, throwing on one of Calum's long sleeve t-shirts. It hung down close to my knees, seeing as I was so short. I tossed my hair into a bun and brushed my teeth before shutting the light off and going back to the bedroom.

Calum went into the bathroom and I heard the toilet flush and sink run before he came back in. Before I could move, he grabbed my waist and threw me over his shoulder. I squealed and he tossed me onto the bed, hovering himself over me. I laughed and Calum got back up, turning the lights off. I got under the covers and he did too, pulling me close to him.

"Do you like the house?" Calum asked and I nodded, tangling my legs with his.

"I think Sophie really likes it." I said and Calum smiled, wrapping an arm around my waist, his hand slipping up under the shirt.

He adjusted my body in his hold and I laid my head on his bare chest, slinging an arm across his torso. I stared up at the ceiling, through the small window. I watched an airplane go across the sky and Calum drew circles on the skin of my back. I toyed with the comforter and let out a deep breath.

"Do you think we'll ever try for a baby?" Calum asked quietly after a while and I sighed, tapping my nails on his abs.

"Do you want one?" I wondered, biting my lip.

"I mean, it would be cool to have a baby. I know you've already been through it and I don't want to force you, but I've always wanted my own little family." He trailed off and I smiled at the thought of him wanting to have a baby with me.

"We could always try." I whispered after a few minutes of silence.

"You want to?" I propped my chin up on his chest and nodded, a smile making its way to my face.

"You'll have to deal with my crazy cravings, though."

"It'll be worth it."

I smiled to myself and pulled myself up to straddle his lap. Calum smirked and sat up, resting against the headboard, as I pressed my lips to his. I put my hands on the sides of his neck, brushing my thumbs over his face. Calum ran his hands up my shirt, groaning to himself when he realized I didn't have a bra on. I giggled against his lips and pulled away from the kiss to look at him.

"Best way to break in the new bed." Calum whispered, peering up at me and I laughed, kissing him again.

One kiss led to another which led to a bunch in other places. If you get what I'm saying. Calum panted, and I came back up to be face to face with him. He reached over in the bedside table and retrieved a condom. I thought for a moment before stopping him from opening the square package. He looked at me in confusion and I took the foil out of his hands, tossing it to the floor.

"What's that for?" He asked and I smiled a little.

"You want a baby?" I asked and he nodded. "Can't make one with a condom."

"Are you sure?" Calum asked and I rolled my eyes.

"Calum, I'm pretty sure that your stuff has to combine with my stuff and a condom prevents that." I said and he broke out laughing, leaning his head on my collar bones. "Why are you laughing?"

"I meant, are you sure about wanting a baby." His laughter died down and I felt my cheeks heat up, making him laugh again.

"I'm sure." I mumbled after we both calmed down.

Calum kissed me and I reached down, wrapping my hand around his base and positioning the tip with my entrance. I looked into Calum's eyes as I sunk down and he groaned, leaning his head back. This is ten times better without a condom. I can actually feel him, not just the rubber around him.

"God, this is so much better." Calum moaned and I nodded in agreement, a whimper leaving my lips.

"Feels so good." I moaned and he smirked, flipping me over so my back was on the mattress.

"If you don't ever get pregnant, you should get on birth control because I am never using a condom again." I let out a shaky laugh and nodded, watching him smile.

"Works for me."