Something New and Unpredictable

Toast

-Michael-

I woke up alone.  Which was expected.. She had work this morning. As much as I didn't want to, I had to spend the day with the boys. They wanted to go shopping.

I shifted on the bed, burying my face as deep as I could into the pillow. The shower was running.. I checked the clock. It wasn't 9 yet. She was still here!

I got up quickly, pulling on some boxers and ran out of the room and downstairs.

"Jesus. What are you running for!" Luke groaned as I knocked him out of the way.

"Shut up Luke. Where's the bread!"

"Cabinet... Why?" He asked, situating himself on the counter.

"Need to make Ashlyn toast before she leaves." I nodded, throwing toast into the toaster.

"Does she even like toast?"

"Um. I've never met anyone that doesn't. So toast is a safe bet.. Get me the jelly and butter from the fridge?" I smiled at him, pulling a plate from the cupboard.

"What about Vegemite?" He looked at me, dumbfounded.

"Luke she's American."

"Who cares? What if she likes it?" He questioned.

"Fine fine. Get that to." I laughed, ruffling up his hair. He got out the stuff, all the while humming 'Mrs. All-American' and spreading Vegemite on one piece of toast as I put butter and jelly on the other.

"Okay okay! I'll be back!" I said, taking the plate and walking out of the kitchen. I turned around, putting one hand on Luke's chest as he tried to follow me out of the kitchen. 'Stay."

"Bu-"

"Stayyyyyy!" I chuckled, walking back upstairs to find Ash facing away from me, pulling on a shirt. I walked up behind her and wrapped my arms around her, kissing her shoulder. 

"I made you toast.." I smiled. She turned around to face me.

"Thank you!" She giggled.

"I HELPED" Luke yelled from downstairs.

"Thank you too, Luke!" She giggled.

I pouted, pushing the plate to her.

"eatttttt itttt!' I laughed. She laughed along, picking up the toast and taking bites of it as she walked around, gathering her things and putting on shoes.

"You should stay at my house tonight.." She said, sitting on the bed. "Jess is visiting her parents in Jersey.. So it'll be just us.."

"What's that? Don't like being surrounded by men?" I wiggled my eyebrows.

"Sure, that's it." She scoffed.

"I'd be happy to." I smiled.

"Meet me at the store at 5.. that's when I get off."

"I can get you off anytime." I winked.

"Oh Jesus." She blushed. "Walk me out?"

I nodded and picked up the plate as she pulled on a jacket. She followed me happily downstairs. I threw the plate into the sink, walking her to the door.

"I love you.." She smiled, kissing me softly.

"I love you too babe.." I smiled, wrapping my arms around her as I broke the kiss.

"No fair!" Luke grumbled. Seeming to come out of nowhere.

"No fair?" Ashlyn smiled at him, looking over to him.

"Yes no fair. I love you!" Luke pouted. She laughed, twisting out of my arms. She walked over to Luke and kissed his forehead.

"Love you too, Luke.. Now go get dressed. You have no pants on."

She came back to me, kissing me again after he ran off.

"He's like a little child.."

"Indeed he is.." I smiled and hugged her closer. "Okay.. you're going to be late and I have to go shopping.. " I smiled and kissed her once more, letting her leave the door with an I love you.

After I was sure she was gone, I ran up to get a shower. This was going to be a long ass day.