Forever

Part 28

Nick woke with Sarah still in his arms. He had slept like he was dead last night. He knew they weren't in a great place, but she was here, and that was enough. He looked down at her. She had one hand pressed flat against his chest, her leg sandwiched between his. She was beautiful.  He gently kissed her forehead. 

She stirred, rubbing her face against his chest. She slowly opened her eyes, meeting his. She reached up to scratch his chin.

"Good morning" he said, hugging her closer. 

She gave him a small smile before nuzzling against him. "I don't want to wake up".

"So don't" he said, "Sleep as long as you want. I'm not letting go of you anytime soon".

"What do we do, now?" she asked, still cuddled against him. "Do we pretend nothing ever happened?".

He ran his fingers up and down her back. "No. We don't pretend nothing happened. But, you forgive me, and love me just the same as you did four days ago, and I never fuck up that way again". 

"I have no choice in the loving you part, Nick" she said, looking up at him. "And, I do forgive you".

"And, the wedding?".

She sighed. "I still want to marry you, Nick. But, I don't know if it's going to happen when you want it to. I need to really get over this and have no kind of doubt in my heart. Maybe we'll get there fast, but maybe we won't".

He nodded, saddened. "Whenever you're ready, mami". 

She scooted up to kiss the tip of his nose. "We're going to be okay".

"You're staying with me? Coming to the show tonight?".

"I called in sick to work. I don't know how long I can push it. I don't want to get fired. But, I'm here for tonight at least".

"You know", he said, giving her his sly, sexy smile, "You showing up here in the middle of the night, ready to fight for your man, that's pretty damn romantic". 

She groaned, laughing. "I legit told Ann I'd fight her. And win".

He laughed, hugging her tightly. "Whoa there, killer".

She rolled onto her back, hand on her forehead. "Oh my god, I'm so embarrassed!"

He turned on his side, sliding his hand under her shirt to rub her stomach. "Just between you and me? I think you could take her".

She looked at him, placing a hand on his face. "Whether is happens on the timeline we planned or not, I really can't wait to be your wife".

His eyes searched her face, full of love for her. "You looked stunning in that dress. You're going to be the most beautiful bride".

"And you'll be the most handsome groom". She bit her lip, shyly. 

"I need to kiss you, mami" he said, not wanting to push her,  but needing her.

She nodded. He dipped down to kiss her. Softly at first, then more urgently. She placed a hand on the back of his head, scooting over so she was under him, kissing him just as eagerly. She reluctantly pulled away. "Nick...".

"Should I stop?" he asked, hovering above her.

She bit her lip, shaking her head no. He pushed her shirt up, kissing her stomach. Looking up at her, he pushed a hand under the waistband of her track pants. She wore no underwear.

"I think you forgot something" he murmured, nuzzling her neck.

"Oops" she said, placing a hand on the back of his head.