Saving Pierson

Banquet

Pierson

"I'm still so tired." I close my eyes on Rivers chest.

"We can nap for a few more hours, but we have the get together tonight. Remember that." he laughs and runs his thick fingers through my hair.

"Mhm." I mumble.

It gets silent and it lasts like that for a few minutes until I finally start dazing off.

"You know, I'm excited for you to meet my coworkers- oh shit, you're asleep." he trails off, but I remain quiet so he could keep talking. "But, I get to show you off! They're gonna be jealous as fuck because they can't get the most gorgeous girlfriend ever." he pauses. "You're perfect, Pierson. I wish you could see that. I wish you could see past the past. You're everything anyone could ever need and want." he kisses my head.

I smile.

**

"Come on!" Sophia shouts.

I stagger my way in. "I'm coming I'm coming."

"Stay off your boyfriends dick and let's goooo!" she rushes me out the door.

"Impossible." I roll my eyes, getting in the passengers seat.

"Y'all haven't fucked yet?" she drives off.

I push my eyebrows together. "No?"

"Have you said you love each other yet?" she asks some more.

"Gosh, Sophia! No!" I exhale.

"Are you not ready?" she rubs her pregnant belly as she drives.

I shake my head. "I'm scared."

"To say I love you?" she questions.

"No. Sex." I frown. "I'm scared for that day."

She shakes her head. "Don't be, love! Take your time! River hasn't had a girlfriend or lost his virginity yet either because he's always been so uptight about his job, but, he patient with yourself. He will wait for you, I promise! Losing your virginity is scary." she chuckles.

I begin to tear up and smile. "You have absolutely no idea how much it means to me to hear that... considering me a virgin."

"Girl, of course! Rape," she whispers in case of a trigger, "I consider you still a virgin."

"Thank you." I get emotional and smile.

"Anytime, beauty." she smiles.

I take the aux cord for the next ten minutes of the ride to walmart.

"What are you getting Cash for Christmas?" I admire the Christmas decorations and touch them all.

"A few gender neutral matching crocs for him and the baby, cologne, a waffle maker, clothes, skillet, and I'm in here and going to Academy to look for more." she replies. "What about River?"

"I got him cologne, clothes, a canvas of us, flashlight he's always wanted, chargers because he keeps breaking them all, tools, a new police duty belt, and a gun." I reply.

"Aww! So cute!" she squeals. "Help me look for a comforter."

"Oh great! He's always taking my fluffy blankets so I'll get him a few of those too." I laugh and follow her to the aisle.

This is gonna be the best Christmas in years...

**

"Babe..." River tries to form words, causing me to smile. "You're so gorgeous!"