4: Forever, Miss Clumsy (John Pearce/Justice Crew Fanfic)

Chapter 24

* John’s POV *

Touring feels great, especially when you get to see people happy with what you’re doing, supporting you in every way they can. The only downside was that I don’t get to see my wife and be with her all the time. The crucial part was I couldn’t be there whenever she needed someone to help her out, knowing she was carrying our babies. Even if I know both our families would be there for her, I still have that little hope in my heart, it would have been me.

When it was announced this morning that we would have an unexpected time at home, I was excited. I know Bailey isn’t fond of surprises, but thought this would be a special one. We did our normal chats when we have our free time, and I did tell her I would be out for a few hours, only telling her we have a strict schedule for today. What she didn’t know was I was heading back to Sydney to cuddle with her all night. I missed her, even though I’m only a state away and we have just been out for two weeks.

As soon as the plane landed, I was one of the guys who left first. They all knew I was too excited. It was obvious when I couldn’t stop fidgeting while we were on plane. The others thought I was exaggerating, but I guess they just don’t understand the meaning of true love. It didn’t matter how long or short we’ve been away from each other, I just missed her.

Forty-five minutes had passed, I arrived at our place. It was already eleven in the evening so I was expecting my girl to be in bed by now. She has been sleeping early lately, her excuse was she didn’t have anything interesting to do. I quote, ‘the earlier I sleep, the faster you’ll get here’. Her wish came true tonight.

Evidently, she was already in bed by the time I got in. Opening the lights in the room, I saw her wearing one of my jumpers. Beside her was a pillow, also covered with my jumper.

Her eyes blinked, perhaps, she noticed the light was suddenly on. Let’s not forget I was now on the bed beside her, brushing her hair off her face. Next thing I knew, her eyes widen as she immediately sit up on the bed, attacking me with kisses, just like I imagined my night would have become.

“You’re here!” She exclaimed as if she didn’t just get up in the middle of the night. Usually, she gets cranky when she couldn’t sleep, but seeing me here, made her in an ecstatic mood. “You’re really here!” She repeated. “Now I can get rid of this…” She uttered, pulling the pillow away from me.

I must be seeing things as the pillow didn’t only have my jumper on it, but a face. “Is that…?” I couldn’t even say it. My laughter replaced the thoughts in my head in an instant. Though, she nodded, possibly knowing what I had in mind. “Why do you have it on the pillow?”

“Because it makes me sleep better when you’re not around.” She smiled, widely for me. Honestly, it was a bit creepy, waking up in the middle of the night with a pillow and a printed version of my face. But then again, it was cute. She picked my favourite photo of me. Hey, I had to look good in it, especially because she was pregnant and I wanted our kids to look like me.

I nodded, buying her excuse. Well, it was really thoughtful and sweet. At least I know, she’s not thinking of another man or even sleeping with one. I’d be so heartbroken finding out my girl’s been cheating on me. But I know, I wouldn’t have that kind of problem with Bailey. She’s just really a sweetheart and forever, my girl.

“Maybe you should make me one of those when I go again?” I asked her and she made a face as if she was feeling creeped out. “Or maybe, you can come with me, even better.”

“I’d like that. I always miss you when you go.” She told me, pouting. “I wish I was always with you and you’ll never get tired of having me around. Like it even comes to the point the other guys wouldn’t mind you being out of focus because of me.” She explained and to be honest, this was a new side of Bailey I was seeing.