After the Business Trip

Chapter 16

A/N:  Here is another chapter.  I'm having a hard time focusing and getting time to write, so it may come out a little bit of a ramble, but I hope it is still something that you can enjoy.  

Ae POV

I was so nervous about how Pete was going to take my news, but I think he is handling it fine. Well, at least he isn't showing me that he doesn't like it. This just proves, once again, that he is the best thing that has ever happened to me. How could I be so lucky to get such an amazing boyfriend. Oh, don't forget to add that he is extremely pretty.

I was worried that he would be mad, but I take my responsibilities seriously. I want to help, not only with chores around the house, but also financially. I'm not going to sit back and let him pay for everything. No. I'm quite capable of holding a job and helping pay the bills. I have to admit that I have enjoyed taking care of Pete for the past few weeks, but I can't do that forever.

I'm so fortunate that I was able to get the job. I happened to get a phone call from one of my friends and when we were talking, he stated that his company had a job opening for a salesman. I practically pounced on it. I let him know that I had moved to be with my boyfriend. At that little bit of info, I think he fell over in shock. Well, I don't know if he actually fell over, but he went silent for several minutes.

The part that was shocking to him is that part where it is a boyfriend instead of a girlfriend. He had known me for many years, and this is the first time that I've had any kind of relationship and then I surprise him with it being a guy. He will understand why when he meets Pete.

Right now, I can't stop staring at Pete as he sleeps peacefully in bed. I have left a few more hickeys on his chest and collar bone from tonight's activities. I love to sit next to him and just look at him before I go to sleep. I think I fall in love with him all over again each night.

I know that we have plans with his mother tomorrow, so I didn't want to wear him out too much. It was hard, but I controlled myself for only one round, but he was so exhausted from the crazy day at work that that was all it took before he fell asleep. I wiped him down and cleaned him up, and then I went and cleaned myself. I love taking care of him. He is my world.

I slide a little closer to Pete's naked back as he lays on his side facing away from me. I was going to put some clothes on him, but I love to sleep naked next to him and I don't have anything stopping me from feeling his body first thing in the morning.

I smile as I lightly brush his bangs out of his eyes. I know that his eyes are closed, but I love out peaceful he looks when he is sleeping. He has such an angelic face. I could sit here for hours looking at Pete, and I will never get tired of it.

I could never think of my life without him now. He is has quickly become an important part of my life. Nothing is going to change that. That includes my parents. I still haven't told them anything about this. Shoot. I haven't even told them that I moved hours away from our hometown.

Recently, they have been so busy with their work that haven't been to see me in years. They only call me once every few months and I still haven't gotten a call in four months. That is a little longer than usual. Normally, they would call me every two months or so. I guess that I'm going to have to call them tomorrow. At some point, they are going to have to be told about Pete. I might as well tell them now and not drag it out forever. That isn't going to do anyone any good.

I lean in and gently kiss Pete's cheek. "Good night, baby."

I snuggle up against Pete's back and I drape my arm around his waist. As soon as I shut my eyes, I drift off to sleep.