Begin Again

Always Be My Baby

It's been 3 days since Stefani's last encounter with Bradley and she's quite relieved that he is not showing up or calling her anymore. But deep inside, she knows he'll be making a move at some point. And she has mentally prepared to resist his charms and not to get lost in his ocean blue eyes. Stefani is trying just to focus on her album and put everything else aside. She's been spending most of her time in the studio making music and writing songs.

- "Can we take a break? I need some coffee and my brain is not working right now" Stefani said to BloodPop and got up from the sofa where she's been writing song lyrics with her typewriter.
- "Sure, let's take a break. Maybe an hour?" BloodPop replied playing with the electric guitar in his hand.
- "It works for me. I'm going to get a coffee. Who's coming with me? Ashley?" Stefani looked at Ashley who's leaning against the door and listening to their conversation. - "Yup, I'm in. Let's go.. Who else wants coffee?"

Stefani got out of the car with her sunglasses on. She looked incredibly sexy with her black suit jacket and a miniskirt exposing her legs and her toned tummy, matching with black leather boots. They went to the coffee shop that is quite far from the studio because Stefani needed some air and she thought a long ride would help her clear her head. Stefani went inside the coffee shop and Ashley followed behind her. They ordered coffee for themselves and also for their friends at the studio.

- "I think it's going to take a while to get all the orders. Just take your coffee and wait for me in the car." Ashley talked to Stefani as as some people in the shop are taking photos of her and won't look away from her. Stefani looked around, feeling everyone's eyes on her and taking pictures of her.
- "Okay, I'll wait in the car. Thank you"

Stefani walked to her car and got in the passenger seat, drinking her coffee while waiting for Ashley. The driver seat door was open and someone gets into the car. Stefani thought it was Ashley and said.
- "That was fast. Did you get everything?"

- "Well, I'm not sure but I can go ask her if you want me to" Stefani was startled by the deep voice and turned her head immediately to face Bradley, sitting at the driver seat with a smirk on his face.
- "Bradley?! What the fuck?! What are you doing here?! Where's Ashley?!" 
- "Calm down, baby. I gave her my car keys. She'll go back to the studio with my car"  Bradley said and he started the engine. The car was already moving before Stefani can complain.

- "You what?! How do even know that I'm here?"
- "I followed you from the studio"
- "Are you fucking insane?"
- "I guess I am" Bradley answered laughing. "Aren't you going to take off your glasses? I mean you look hella sexy with those but I'd love to look into your eyes, baby"
- "Don't fucking Baby me! I'm not your baby! Just shut up and drive"
-"Well, if that's what you want"
-"And why did you think it was a good idea to get into my car in the daylight when there are paps following me around!"
-"Because I love you and I want to see you, baby"
-"Bradley, I swear to God, if you call me Baby one more time, I'm going to get you out of my car"
Bradley chuckled looking at her face and then her toned sexy legs that make him want to stop the car right away and do things to her.

- "You said you love it when I call you baby, when we were making love on the couch and..."
Stefani was taken aback by his words, causing her to cough while she was drinking her coffee. She accidentally spilled it and the coffee dripped down from her chin to the chest.
-"Bradley!!!!" She yelled at him.
- "OMG! Are you okay? Is it hot?" Bradley pull the car over and helped her to wipe coffee drips on her chest with tissue. But he can't help smiling.
-"You look hot even with coffee all over you"
- "Can you please shut up?! And don't touch me! I can do it by myself!" Stefani slapped Bradley's hands on her chest with an annoyed look.

-"You can't see yourself, Stef. Plus you're wearing sunglasses. Don't move." He said and removed Stefani's hands. Stefani took of her sunglasses. She wanted to complain but she felt excited by his touch although she didn't want to admit it. Bradley slightly moved the collar of her suit jacket to the side. He didn't intentionally do that but the sight was enough for him to notice she isn't wearing a bra. He gulped and gently wiped the coffee drips on her upper breast.

-"Where are you touching?! Get off!!!" Stefani smacked and pushed his hands again, quickly pulling away from him.
-"I'm just helping you wipe those coffee drips on your chest! I'm not even trying to touch your boobs!"
-"Whatever, just don't touch me again"
-"It's not like I've never touched your boobs but whatever"
-"Shut up, Bradley! And just drive!"
-"Fine, do you want another coffee? We can go.."
-"No! Just drive! Ughhhh.."
-"As you wish, baby"
Stefani buried her face in her hands and groaned in annoyance. Shaking her head, thinking how ridiculous this situation is.

They got back to studio after 20 minutes of driving. Bradley pull over the car and turned his face to look at Stefani who was trying to get out. He grabbed her hand to stop her and then stared into her eyes.
-"Stefani, I love you"
His three simple words caused Stefani to shiver. She didn't except him to say it like he really means it. She didn't know how to respond or what to do. She should just ignore him and get out of the car. But she didn't move or say anything. She just looked into his eyes and her hand slowly reached to his face, softly caressing his cheek. Bradley put his hand on hers and they stayed like that for a while.

-"I loved you too. I really did, Bradley."
With that, she removed her hand and got out of the car without looking back. Bradley watched her going inside the studio. He sighed and said
- "You still do, baby. I know you still do."

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Hi!! I'm back! This took so long and I'm sorry for not updating regularly. I'll try to update more often and I hope you all enjoy this chapter. Thank you for reading this story. ♡ ♡ ♡