the photographer [c.h.]

thirty-nine

"Katie," I hummed, not opening my eyes and Calum laughed, wrapping an arm around my waist to tug me closer. "Ashton and Leah are picking up the kids in an hour."

"Tell them I say thanks." I mumbled and he snickered, pressing a kiss to my cheek that was facing him. "C'mon, Cal. Ten minutes."

"Have you packed?" I peeked an eye open, giving him my answer and Calum just smiled. "The faster you pack, the faster we can get to the cabin."

"Good point." I sighed and sat up in bed, rubbing my eyes. "Do Sophie and Travis have their stuff together?"

"Yepp, they're eating breakfast." I nodded and got out of bed, popping my back.

"Uh-uh. You made me get out of bed, you have to too." I said as Calum pulled the covers over his body and he just shushed me, closing his eyes.

"I'm sleeping." He said, a smile tugging at his lips and I laughed, quietly walking over to the bed.

I tip toed to the edge and took a moment before jumping on the bed, watching Calum's eyes fly open in surprise. I laughed and he grabbed my waist, trying to tickle me. I couldn't stop the giggles from erupting from my throat and Calum smiled, finally pinning me down. He held my wrists so that I could move and I pouted up at him.

"You fucker." I laughed and Calum smirked, leaning down to give me a small kiss.

"Takes one to know one, babe." I gasped at his words and Calum got off of me, getting out of bed.

I walked to the bathroom and shut the door, turning the shower on. I stripped off my shorts and t-shirt, hopping in the shower. I quickly washed my hair and shaved all the necessary areas before getting out, Calum's words from earlier making me more excited to leave. I put my hair up in a towel and dried my body off, wrapping another towel around me. I went back to the bedroom and pulled on some leggings with a large t-shirt that hung down to my butt.

I brushed through my hair and put it in a french braid, going back to the bathroom. I put all my makeup and shower stuff in a small bag with my toothbrush and stuff. I started packing my clothes and put a couple sets of lingerie in too, putting them in the bottom of my bag. I smirked to myself and zipped up the bag, making my way downstairs. I sat my bag next to Calum's and Calum handed me a plate with pancakes on it.

I sat down at the table and Travis started rambling about how excited he was to go to Ashton's house. Travis literally loves Ashton. We ate and made conversation while Sophie told me about this boy she was crushing on at school. I couldn't help but laugh at the way she talked about this boy named Aaron and Calum stiffly ate his pancake.

"You aren't dating until you're 18." He said and I cocked an eyebrow at him, stifling a laugh.

"C'mon, dad. I'm sure you dated girls when you were thirteen." Sophie rolled her eyes and Calum frowned.

"The only person who I have dated that matters is your mother." I snorted and Calum shot me a smile.

"You are so full of it." I laughed and Sophie did too.

"Uncle Ash!" Travis yelled as the doorbell rang and jumped up from his chair, running to the entry hallway. He opened the door and Ashton and Leah along with Ava stepped in, Travis latching onto Ashton's leg, making me laugh.

"Let him get through the door, Trav." I laughed, standing up and Leah smiled, giving me a side hug.

"Sophie, why don't you go get your stuff?" Leah said and Sophie nodded, going upstairs and she came back a minute later with her stuff.

"Thanks for watching them." I said and Leah waved me off.

"You two deserve a weekend off." Ashton said and Calum came up behind me, putting an arm around my waist.

"See y'all Monday." Leah and Ashton left with the kids in tow after we had hugged them goodbye.

Calum suggested that we leave so that we beat traffic and I nodded, grabbing my bag after we had cleaned up our plates. I shut off the lights and Calum and I walked out of the house and to his car. We got in and Calum automatically grabbed my hand across the center console. I smiled a little and he pulled out of the driveway, getting onto the highway to go to New Haven.

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"C'mon, we're gonna miss dinner." Calum poked his head in the bathroom and I laughed a little, putting down my makeup brush.

"The restaurant is open til midnight, Cal. I think we'll have time." I laughed and he smiled, coming up behind me.

"I know, but I'm hungry and want to get back here as soon as we can." He trailed off, wrapping his arms around my waist and I smiled, turning around in his hold.

"Let me change."

Calum nodded and lightly tapped my butt before letting me out of his grip. I walked to the bedroom and shut the closet door behind me, grabbing a black dress from my suitcase. I slipped it on over the black lace bra and underwear that I had on and smiled in content as I put on my heeled boots. I left the room and found Calum in the kitchen, looking at his phone. He looked up as I walked in and his mouth fell open a bit, making my cheeks heat up.

"We might not make it through dinner with that dress." He mumbled, rolling up his dress shirt sleeves.

"C'mon." I tugged Calum out of the cabin and we went to his car.

My dress slid up to my thighs as I sat down and before I could tug at the hem, Calum put his large hand on my thigh, stopping me. He smirked over at me and his hand inched farther up my thigh, making me grab his wrist. I dug my nails in his tan skin and he just shot me an innocent look.

"I know what you're doing." I taunted as he parked in front of the fancy restaurant. "How about we just get some appetizers and then head back to the cabin?"

"I totally agree with that."