the photographer [c.h.]

thirty-four

"Katie?" I almost jumped out of skin as the shower curtain was pulled back and I crossed my arms over my stomach, turning away from Calum. "K,"

"Please don't, Calum." I whispered.

Calum sighed and I heard his belt buckle hit the floor before he stepped into the shower. I stepped away as he got closer and Calum gently grabbed my arm, turning me around to face him. I tried to cover as much of my body as I could and Calum sighed, finally realizing why I have been so distant.

"Don't do this to yourself again." He said quietly and I finally looked up at him.

I felt tears fill my eyes and Calum pulled me closer, wrapping his arms around me. I wanted to get myself out of his arms, not wanting him to feel my body, but I stayed in my place. Calum held me to his chest and I finally put my arms around his torso, letting him hold me.

"Sorry, I'm being stupid." I mumbled, wriggling myself out of Calum's grip and he sighed, keeping me close.

"No, you aren't. Don't say that." Calum whispered and I cast my gaze to the tile wall of the shower. "For having a baby two months ago, you look fucking fantastic in my opinion." I couldn't help but laugh and Calum smiled, moving his thumbs back and forth on my waist.

"Thanks." I mumbled, feeling my face heat up.

"Now, how about we get out of this shower so I can show you how good you look." Calum leaned down towards me and I nodded, a smile creeping onto my face.

Calum shut the water off and pulled the shower curtain back, handing me a towel. I wrapped it around my body and grabbed another one, running it through my hair. I tossed it up into a bun and stepped out of the shower, watching Calum in the mirror get a towel around his waist. He caught me staring and smirked, making a blush rise to my cheeks.

Before I could do anything, he scooped me into his arms and began walking to the bedroom. I laughed and he dropped me on the bed, my towel not doing anything to cover me. Calum climbed on top of me and I wrapped my arms around the back of his neck, tugging him down to kiss me. Calum smiled against my lips and reached down, pulling my hips up into his.

I let out a shaky breath into the kiss and he smirked, trailing his lips down to my neck. Calum nudged a knee between my legs so that he could lay down more comfortably. I ran my fingers through his wet hair and he brought his lips back up to mine, slipping his tongue into my mouth. I trailed my hands down his back and dug my nails into his lower back, just above his butt.

Calum quietly groaned into my mouth and I smiled a little, bringing my hand around to grip his length. I pumped it a few times and he moaned, burying his face in my neck. I pulled away and nodded, letting him know that I wanted him inside of me and Calum shot me a concerned look.

"You sure?" He mumbled and I nodded.

"Please." I breathed out and he smiled a little, kissing me again.

Calum gripped the base of his length and lined it up with my entrance, slowly pushing the tip in. I winced when he was half way in, seeing as it's been so long, and Calum kissed me as if he was trying to make it feel better. I whimpered when he was all the way in and he smiled a little, holding my waist in his large hands.

"Calum." I breathed out.

"Feels so good." He moaned and I nodded in agreement.

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"Feeling better?" Calum asked and I nodded, taking a peek up at him. "I'll be right back."

Calum got up from the bed and pulled on his boxers, leaving the room. I sat up and went to the dresser, getting a bra and pair of underwear. I got back in bed and soon enough, Calum returned with a bottle of wine and two glasses. He sat down on the bed with me and handed me a glass, pouring the wine into both of ours.

"When did you get this?" I asked, looking at the bottle, and Calum shrugged.

"I think Mikey gave it to me at some point." He answered and I nodded, taking a drink.

We both spit it back out immediately. Oh my god, it tasted awful. Calum coughed and spit out everything in his mouth, trying to get the taste out and I couldn't help but laugh. Calum wrinkled his nose and took my glass, setting both of ours on the bedside table.

"Remind me to kill him." He said and I laughed, nodding.

We fell into a comfortable silence and we laid down, me tugging the covers up and over my chest. Calum wrapped an arm around my shoulders and held me close to his body, warming me up. I rested my head on his bare chest and Calum pressed a kiss to my forehead. I drew circles on his abs and felt my eyes droop.

"Tired?" Calum mumbled and I nodded, taking a deep breath.

I missed him holding me like this. Calum reached up and turned the bedside lamp off, darkness enveloping us in the bed. I cuddled closer to him, if that was even possible, and he tightened his grip on me. He drew small designs on my exposed back and my eyes fell shut at the comforting motion.

"Calum?" I whispered and he hummed, probably half asleep like me. "I love you."

"I love you too, Katie." He mumbled, kissing my forehead. "So much."