The Boys of Summer

24.

"I hope you picked up the kids today. Its the last day of school and they're anxious to go to the park." Erik kissed my head as he laid his suitcase on the table. He sighed and sat down beside me.

"I did they're at the neighbours playing with the other kids." I smiled and sipped on my tea. Erik leaned close and smiled at me. "You look really good today baby. Did you use my blowdryer to fluff that soft layer of hair?" He then started to pat my head.

I rolled my eyes. "Erik you know this is my natural hair. It just runs in the family." Some strands fell on my forehead all of a sudden. "And I don't like it. It makes me look like George Michael had his sideburns razored off."

Erik chuckled and leaned his head on my shoulder. He closed his eyes and nestled himself close to me. "God I had a rough day at work. It feels like Wall Street had just collapse on my shoulders."

I leaned my head on his. "If you want you can sleep while I take Pietro and Wanda to the park how does that sound?" I smiled as I caressed his cheek. Erik groaned and snorted. "Well good luck not getting yourself killed trying to chase them."

"We survived a near homicide and I have to worry about the New York streets? You sound fun." I chuckled. "The only 'getting killed' we should be worried about is my boss catching me having some dirty talk with you over the phone because you feel horny a lot."

Erik playfully punched my arm. "Well the only 'getting killed' I should be worried about is getting cancer from the damn Aqua Net you use on Wanda in the bathroom." I raised my brow as he raised his arms in defense.

"I know I know its the trend but please try not get killed at all okay?" He winked playfully. "I can't live without your soul and fine ass in bed."

I glanced at the clock and saw that it was noon. Wanda and Pietro should be here by any time now. Closing the book I was reading, I excused myself from Erik and placed the mug in the sink.

He glanced at me. "Why don't you go ahead and pick the kids up? at this time there would be a lot of people going to the park."

I pointed to the sink. "You'll wash the dishes?"

He nodded. "I promise I will. Go on just have fun." He smiled. I smiled back and went over to peck a kiss on his forehead but instead he grabbed my face and kissed my lips.

"I love you Charles." He said.

"I love you too Erik."

As I was putting on my hat, a knock on the door averted my attention. Running over, I fixed myself and adjusted my eyeglasses as I turned the knob.

When I opened the door, A woman stood there dressed in an oversized blazer and skirt facing backwards. Confused, I tapped her shoulder.

"Uh excuse me miss what is it?" I asked.

She turned around and smiled at me.

"Im here to see my nephew and niece of course."

Raven.... oh God.