24

Ava Morris

A surprised smile played on my face as I watched Brad making his way towards where I was standing. He was holding my favourite flowers in one hand and the other was pushed into his jean pocket. His face was blank but I could see the warmth leaving his eyes. Brad has never got flowers for me before, so it's a good kind of shock seeing flowers.

"Hey."

"Hey." He looked down as I smiled before standing on my toes to give him a kiss on his lips. "What are you doing here?" I whispered against his lips.

"I wanted to see you." I beamed in happiness, forgetting about the whispers around us. We were surrounded by people who recognized Brad. I regained my posture and looked at the flowers he was holding. "And what are these for?" It came out shyly.

"I remembered you while I passed this flower shop." He kissed my forehead before handing me the flowers. I touched the petals, "That's so sweet Brad." I peppered kisses on his lips as he looked cute wearing a blank face in public and I couldn't stop myself from kissing him.

"Ava, that's a quiet show now," Rita teased. My cheeks turned red but the tips of his lips turned slightly upwards. We have been busy with our work life. Brad travelled back and forth. We weren't able to spend enough time in the apartment. I just miss having Brad to myself.

"Let's make dinner tonight," Brad whispered and I looked up at him. "You aren't travelling?" He shook his head. "Yes, will you make the pizza tonight?" A smile started playing as he pulled me closer so that he could whisper. "Only if you help me kneed the dough." I giggled like a silly girl nodding my head.

"When will you be done?" I looked at the wedding and the guests, who were now interested in Brad. "Another two hours and we will be done. I'm sure Rita and Briya can handle the reception." I glanced at him. "We can sneak out without anyone knowing." He nodded before tucking the hair strand behind my ear. "I will pick you up in two hours?"

"Sure." I do want him to stay, but I know the consequences of his staying. He wouldn't be feeling comfortable with the attention he would be getting. I would rather want him to drive around peacefully than have him feel uncomfortable staying with me.

"Uh-Huh... You are just becoming handsome and having all these muscles. What's the secret, bro? I will send my boyfriend over and help him a bit," Briya commented, walking over with the camera. "You won't leave any chance of not mentioning Brad's body, will you?" Rita asked, rolling her eyes at Briya.

"Obviously," Briya replied while I wrapped my arm around Brad's waist. "Why would I stop complementing the body he had built?" I know she is just teasing and Briya finds every way possible to tease Brad. Now Brad is habituated to her comments and compliments.

"No comments on my man," I told them and they raised their hands in the air in a surrendering manner. Brad isn't that buff compared to the other men I saw in the boxing world. He is tall and has got the right amount of muscles, making him look like a hot snack.

"Let's go out of here, I know these two and others can manage the rest." I changed my decision now that I'm standing close to Brad. I don't think I could wait for another two hours before I meet him.

"You sure?" I hummed, looking at Briya and Rita. We just took a small break as the interns are taking care of the shoot. "Just give me a minute. I will speak with them and come over." Brad gave an assuring squeeze to my waist before I moved to where Rita and Brita were.

It took me ten minutes before I walked to the parking lot with my bag. The parking lot was strangely empty and Brad was leaning against his jeep. He bought a second-hand Jeep which seemed like a brand new one last month. He was wearing a light sky blue loose shirt with its first three buttons undone. I checked him out from top to bottom and stopped at his lips. A smirk was playing on his face.

"You look delicious..." He chuckled, pulling me into his arms. "You need to put on some minimal accessories and boom!" I traced my finger on his cheek. "You would be a million-dollar cheque worthy." He raised his brow at my comment. "Hmm... I'm already a million-dollar cheque worthy."

"Yeah, you are, but I'm speaking about outside the ring. You could be my model." He smiled, tracing his finger underneath my t-shirt. "And you would be paying me a million-dollar cheque?" I laughed, shaking my head. "I would be throwing a million kisses at your lips."

His hold on my waist tightened and I could see the thoughts crossing his eyes. "Maybe I should consider the offer... But." He leaned down and I gulped down the lump. "But?" He hummed, lifting me up so he could be face to face. He brought his lips closer to mine. "To throw a million kisses at my lips, you are signing off the deal of sticking with me till my last breath." My eyes widened hearing the intensity in his voice. I looked into his eyes before leaning forward, kissing his lips... Signing off the deal.

I wrapped my legs around his torso, I sucked his bottom lip. He held me tight in his arms because he loves it when I suck his bottom lip before giving it a bite. We deepened the kiss, knowing we were the only ones in the parking lot. Even if we are caught by someone, it doesn't matter.

"Young and wild." I heard someone comment, we didn't stop our kiss. My hands were holding onto his neck while his hands were at my sides. I could feel him against my thigh. We pulled away from the kiss to catch a breath. I looked into Brad's eyes, which were wild. We chuckled before getting back to kiss and feel one other. There was a heavy throbbing in between my legs, there is an intense feeling that was building up and the need to feel him... Raw...

"Let's do it," I said, rubbing my hands on his back. "I- I." I kissed him, making him silent. "Brad, I'm ready for this. I love you and I'm ready for us to do it." His cheeks started turning red and that caused me to laugh. "Is my Brad blushing?" He rolled his eyes before playfully biting my lips.

"We need to make a stop at the store." I smiled as I kissed his lips again. I love this man so much...

All the time my breath was uneven and strange things were happening in my stomach. I know even Brad is nervous like me as it is the first time that we are taking things to a different level. I waited for him to come while I sat in the car. He walked out with four big boxes and I covered my face as people looked at him with a knowing smile. "Why the fuck are you carrying them?" I asked as he opened the car door. "They didn't give me a carry bag." He shrugged his shoulders though his ears were pink. I know he gets uncomfortable with people looking at him.

"Why didn't you put them in your pockets?"

"They can't fit in my pockets." Brad licked his lips as he placed his hand on his thigh and started pressing down some pressure. "I don't think I can wait any longer to touch you." I blinked at him before nodding my head.

As soon as we reached our apartment building, Brad lifted me off the ground and started kissing my cheek. Good thing there weren't any people at that time to use the elevator. Inside the elevator, Brad peppered me with kisses, not even caring that someone might walk into the elevator. A chuckle left me when he peppered kisses on my nose. Which he does when he is immensely happy or needs attention from me. Thankfully, the elevator didn't stop on any floor. I traced his face with my fingers, loving the way his scars felt under my fingers.

Brad closed the door with a bang, it didn't take much time for my back to hit the wall as Brad's lips were on mine. This time the kiss was deeper and every inch of our bodies were pressed together. A couple of moans left my mouth when Brad humped into me.

I wrapped my fingers in his cut-short curls as my other hand was on the back of his neck, pulling him dangerously close to me. His arms held me safe against the wall while I was soaking wet against him. Brad's lips left my lips as they were on my neck. I moaned when I felt him suck the skin softly, leaving wet and hot kisses.

I let out a heavy breath when I felt his wet tongue licking me from neck to the side of my cheek. I let my fingers run inside his shirt. I unbuttoned his shirt when he kissed my skin.

"Brad..." Our lips met again, and this time his hand wrapped around the back of my neck. I unbuckled his belt in the process of our heavy makeout. I pushed his shirt and he pulled my tee away.

"Damn..." He signed out, breathing heavily as he looked at me.

"Happy when I'm with you," I said as I looked into his eyes. I need to tell him that I'm serious about him and us. I know Brad is scared that we would be drifting away or something like that. The usual scary thoughts and mood swings of every relationship hit him sometimes.

"I think you look cute and beautiful." I smiled and blushed as he said those words.

"It's always you, Brad. I liked you the day you walked into our house. I'm here to stay and I won't be leaving you now that I have finally got." I caressed his cheek lovingly. "I love you." He whispered against my lips as he hugged me tightly.

"I love you." I kissed his shoulder as I started kissing the way he kissed me. He carried me to our bedroom and threw me on our bed.

I lifted myself on my elbows as I watched him remove his shoes while his eyes were trained on my half-naked body. When his pants were off, my eyes went towards his boxers, he wrapped his hand around my ankle, pulling me closer to him.

I pushed my hair back as he made his way towards me, a shy smile took over me when he kissed every inch of my body. We took things slowly, taking our time learning each other's skin.

"Ouch," I said when my hair tangled with Brad's fingers.

"Oooo..." I moaned out as my eyes closed. Brad slapped my cheek lightly, making me look at him. His eyes were hooded and sweat covered his forehead and body just like mine. I licked my lips, wrapped my hands around his neck and lifted my body a little for him to wrap his arm around my waist.

He flipped me, making me position myself on my knees. Without warning, I felt him enter. I closed my eyes as I felt like I was in heaven. He held my hips in a tight grip and he groaned as I started grinding, matching his tempo.

His hand was flat against my sweaty stomach as he hit deeper inside me. He turned me around, making me sit in his lap with him inside me. Our breaths were heavy as I hugged him sleepily.

"I never wanna lose you, Ava. You are the only family I have. I love you. Hold me tight in your arms whenever we fight. I don't think I'm strong enough to deal with the pain if you ever leave me. I'm fragile, Ava, when it comes to you. Just hold me when things go wrong because you mean everything to me, Ava."

I felt his teardrops on my shoulder, which made me hug him tight as I rubbed his back. That's how Brad fell asleep in my arms after the confession with him inside me...