Payton Brothers - Alex Payton

Chapter Fourteen

"I want to talk to you about something" I look over at Alex and nod for him to continue. It's the night before my birthday, Chase is already asleep and Alex insisted on waiting until twelve so he can be the first to say happy birthday to me.

"What's up?" I watch him bite his lip, something he does when he's nervous.

"I was thinking...we never really discussed what you want to do about the baby" I nod my head.

I don't know, part of me wants to keep this baby but I'm not sure I'm ready and I'm living with Alex. I don't want to put another problem of mine onto him.

"Before you have one of those mental debates I know your prone to having. Just hear me out" I blush and nod.

Moving closer to me, he takes hold of my hands. A small smile on his lips and a twinkle in his eyes.

"Liv, I don't want you thinking this child will be another burden to add because you aren't a burden, Chase isn't and nor will this child. I've told you how I feel about you and that's not going to change. I will help you raise this child no matter what happens. That's if you want to keep this child. I'll let this child know that they are loved and wanted. Just like you are. I've already looked at houses with more rooms for us to move into because I'm not leaving. I know I'm not even suppose to think about this but I love you and I want you to love with me, I want to be a father to your child"

By the end of his speech I'm in tears. His eyes have gone soft as he pulls me into a hug, rubbing me back softly. After a few seconds I look up into his eyes. Leaning closer I place my lips on his, it takes a while for him to respond but when he does I feel tingles, fireworks and shivers run trough my body.

His lips move in sync with mine, softly biting his bottom lip, he lets me deepen and dominate the kiss. My hands running through his hair. I slowly pull away, placing my forehead onto his.

"What was that for?" He asks with a slight chuckle.

"For everything. Thank you Alex, you're the most amazing guy I've ever met. You make impossible not to love you back" I blush as his eyes go wide and he grins at me.

"So... you love me?" I blush and hide my head in his shoulder as he laughs softly.

"I'm not very good at the whole emotions thing. It's going to take time for me to get use to it" Smiling, Alex leans in and kisses my nose.

"That's fine. I've got all the time in the world for you" I smile and snuggle into his arms on the lounge.

"There's another thing I wanted to talk about" I nod my head.

"I want you to let me press charges against Aaron. This way he can't do this again and so there's no way he can deny what he did to you" I shake my head.

I don't love Aaron anymore but I'm afraid of him and I know the legal system never works in my favour.

"You're worth it Liv, you're worth going to court for and I'll be there every step of the way to support you" With a shaky breath I nod my head.

"I love you Liv...oh and happy birthday" I smile and look at the time. Exactly midnight. Leaning in, he kisses my lips softly.

"Come on, let's get some sleep. You've got a big day tomorrow" I nod my head and hop up off the lounge.

"You can sleep in my room if you'd like" I smile and nod, letting him lead me to his room.

"Goodnight Liv" Snuggling further into him I close my eyes.

"Goodnight Alex"

I woke up with a start. The nightmares are becoming less frequent but I still have them. They are a mixture of what that foster home did to me and what Aaron did to me. I feel a warm hand on my back as I try to catch my breath, soft, hot lips skim my shoulder as his hands massage my shoulders slightly.

"What's wrong?" I shake my head.

"Just a nightmare" With a soft sigh, Alex guides my body back down onto the bed, his arms wrapping protectively around me, my back against his chest.

"I'll listen if you want to talk" I shake my head.

"I just want to be able to sleep without having nightmares" My voice showing my obvious tiredness.

"What are they about?" I can feel my heart ache slightly at the memories.

"Just about a foster home I was in and about Aaron" Alex strokes my hair and snuggles his head into my neck.

"I hate that the woman I love is haunted by my own brother" I turn in his arms slightly and kiss his cheek.

"I know you aren't like Aaron" Smiling, he kisses my nose.

"Come on birthday girl, let's make some breakfast and get ready for lunch" I smile and get up with him and walk to the kitchen by his side.

It is clear to see that we are more than what we claim. I don't even know what we are at the moment but I have a feeling that by the time our date is over tonight I will know what we are. Lifting me up, Alex places me onto the counter near the stove.

"What does the birthday girl want for breakfast" I lick my lips while thinking of all the possible choices.

"Some bangers and mash sounds good" Chuckling, Alex gets the sausages out of the fridge and starts to cook them as well as doing the mash potato.

"Morning Liv! happy birthday" I smile at my little brother as hug him.

"Thanks Chase. Now how do you feel about staying at Peter's tonight after lunch with me?" Chase grins at me and nods his head, running off to get ready.

"You're going to be an amazing mother" I blush and smile in thanks at Alex's kind words.

Once breakfast is ready and devoured I make my way to the shower, stripping my clothes and stepping under the hot water I almost moan in delight. I guess I lost track of time because Alex starts knocking on the door telling me I have twenty minutes until we leave.

Putting on my lace underwear I look through my wardrobe, finding a cute pair of dark blue denim shorts, a white tank top and my white denim vest. Walking out, fully dressed I smile and sit down next to Alex.

"You look beautiful as always" I blush and thank him.

His green eyes have a speck of gold in them today, I can see bags forming under his eyes from all the restless nights. I'm one and a half months along and if you stare long enough you can see the baby bump. Alex's hair is messy as always, but it looks good on him, he's wearing grey jeans and a black T-shirt under a maroon and white checkered top.

"You look very handsome yourself" Smiling, Alex leans in. His lips so close to mine I can almost feel them.

"Okay! I'm ready!" Chase yells, snapping us apart.

I look to Alex to see him shaking his head with a small smile. I stand up and walk to my little brother. I'm so glad he's been doing better and that he has a nice group of friends at this school. As I walk out the front door, Alex spins me around and kisses my lips tenderly.

"I had to make up for what Chase interrupted" I blush and walk to the car without another word said.