This Love

What I Like About You

Malibu, USA
July 3rd, 2021
Miley's POV

"Hey babe?" Liam asks me after I walk into the kitchen.

"Hmm?"

"Don't eat too much right now." Then I look at Liam confused.

"Um...why?"

"Cause, we're going out to dinner in a bit." He answers.

"Like, all of us...or...?"

"Noah said she and Ethan would watch the twins, and Emma said she and August would watch Jessy. Landin has been asking to see her, so they said it'd be fine. And your parents are busy, but Noah said she'd be more than happy to watch Leo and Cece."

"Oh. Well, you were busy while I was in the shower." I say, impressed.

"And I put the kids down for their naps. It's past noon and I knew if you got out of the shower and saw them up you probably would've jumped my shit."

"You're right, I would've. So...what makes you decide to take me out for dinner?"

"Well, we haven't went on a real date in quite a while." Liam explains. "I thought we could use a break."

"That's so sweet of you, babe." Then I get water and Liam and I walk into the living room and sit on the couch together.

"I know, I try. Oh, uh...also, one more thing."

"What?" I ask.

"Jessy is gonna spend the night at August and Emma's. And Noah and Ethan are gonna watch the twins overnight too."

"Well I hope-"

"I figured you could pack their bags. That way they get the right stuff that they need." He says, answering my question before I could even finish it.

"Okay. Now, what makes you think you can just make the decision to send them off overnight without my permission too?"

"Because I am their father after all. And I wanted it to be a surprise."

"Okay, well, I am their mother. So I think we should talk it over before you make a decision like that." I say, getting frustrated.

"Miley, how am I supposed to make it a surprise if I tell you about it? Besides, the twins will be with Noah, your sister, and Jessy will be with Emma and August, our friends. It isn't like I set it up with a complete stranger, you know I wouldn't do that."

"I know, I know..." Then I sigh. "It's just. The twins haven't been away from me overnight. They're only seven months old. That's barely a half of a year."

"But it's more than half a year. C'mon Miley, you have to admit that it'd be nice. Being without crying babies and a complaining three year old?" He replies.

"Yeah...I guess you're right..."

"See? I can be right too sometimes. Not always you...ya gotta give me some time to be right. I can't always be wrong, ya know."

"Okay Liam, I get it. Is the only reason you're taking me to dinner is so you can get into my pants later? And you're sending the kids off overnight cause you wanna get into my pants without distractions?" I assume.

"C'mon Miley, I'm not always thinking about sex. I mean, yeah, it'd be nice...I won't lie. But I just have some plans."

"Plans on fucking me?"

"What'd be so wrong with that? We're dating for crying out loud. We had sex while we were considering divorce...if you don't remember that small detail."