Blame It (Of Mice & Men)

Surprises

The next morning I woke up, stretching before pulling on some sweatpants and walking to wake Julia up for school. She groaned as she sat up, walking to her closet and pulling out her uniform. I helped her get ready and walked downstairs, making her lunch and handing her her blueberry bagel, her favorite.

She finished her breakfast and I handed her her lunchbox, walking her to the door. The bus pulled up and she ran out, waving at me before climbing on. She waved goodbye and I wave back before going back inside to smoke away some of my problems for a little while, and to sleep away the rest.

I woke up to what I thought was the sound of a door opening. My eyes shot open and I reached in the drawer beside me, pulling out the pistol Alan had gotten me for when he was on tour. I cautiously walked down the stairs and held up the gun, my hands shaking. I quickly flipped on the light and saw Alan holding up his hands, his eyes wide.

"Alan! You scared the shit out of me!" I yelled, lowering the gun down to my side. He laughed and held out his arms and I ran to him, his arms engulfing me in the hug. "Ah fuck I missed you," he growled, pushing away from me and spinning me around.

I smirked and he kissed me, his cool hands finding its way underneath my shirt and making me shiver. "By the way, have I told you how fucking hot you look? Not only are you wearing my shirt, no pants, and your hair is messily sexy, you have a gun. And are you high? Bonus. That's a turn on, babe," he said, pulling me back to him.

I giggled and pulled away, picking up one of his bags and carrying it upstairs, Alan on my heels. He shut the door and locked it behind him before backing us to the bed and returning to my lips.

**

I rolled over and woke up for the third time today, looking over to see Alan fast asleep, I placed myself above him, laying on his stomach and kissing his lips softly.

"Alan," I whispered, kissing his collarbone. "Hmm?" "We gotta go get Julia," I whispered, kissing his lips once more. "Then stop making me want to fuck you again," he said, opening his eyes and smiling at me, making me blush.

I climbed of him and off the bed and walked around the room, picking up my discarded underwear. "Alan, do you think you could start placing my clothes neatly on the ground instead of me having to hunt for them every time?"

I asked turning to face him as I fixed my panties. "Probably not," he said. "Because then I don't get to see you walk around naked," he winked. I rolled my eyes, attaching my bra hooks before throwing on a sweater and some jeans. I slipped on some flats and pulled my hair into a bun before walking downstairs, Alan following behind.

He kissed me sweetly before walking out the door, as if we didn't have some severe "sexy fun time" just hours before. I grabbed my keys and climbed into the car, turning on the ignition.

"I hope she's excited," Alan said as we pulled into the school parking lot. "Oh come come on," I said, rolling my eyes. We walked into the school and down the hall to Julia's classroom.

I opened the door and saw Julia sitting with her friends. "Mommy!" I knelt down and she ran into my arms, hugging me. "Look at the picture I colored for daddy! Do you think he'll like it?" She asked, showing me the picture of her, Alan, and I.

"I don't know, baby. Why don't you ask him," I said. She made a confused face and Alan stepped around the door, a smile on his face. "DADDY!" she yelled, leaping into his arms. Tears fell from her eyes as she hugged his neck.

"Are you real?" she asked, poking his face. Alan laughed and nodded, hugging her again. I signed Julia out and we walked out to the car, Julia holding Alan's hand the whole way.

She got into her booster seat and buckled up, smiling. "Were you surprised?" I asked, looking at her in the rearview mirror. She grinned and nodded. "What do you want for dinner, Jellyfish?" I asked as Alan pulled out of the parking lot. "Ooh! Sushi!" she yelled, clapping her hands.

"I always knew she was mine," Alan grinned. And I knew maybe he wanted me after all.