"Damn. We couldn't ask for better friends. Family," Trev says, while lookin' around the room.
"So, with that." Prie clears her voice and everyone quiets down. "You all know that.... I don't even want to say his name. You all know what happened to me and the damage that was done physically." There's some nods and everyone looks at her intently. "Well, that caused some things that could create a lot of problems for our baby." I watch as Trevor moves his arm around her, his hand touchin' her flat stomach. "Technically, there's a very good chance that something could prevent our baby from being born." Quiet gasps sound. Makes me damn angry all over again how vicious and evil that man was. I'm sure everyone's feelin' the same. Some more than others.
"But. … " Trevor says, with a look of determination on his face. "We're gonna do everythin' we can to make sure Prie has a safe and healthy delivery." Talkin' ensues around the room. "Tonight, let's celebrate!"
Everyone starts gettin' up, givin' hugs while others walk outta the room headin' to the dinin' room across the entryway. "Hey, Nash!" I give Tina a quick kiss, tellin' her I'll be along in a minute as Grant walks over to me with his hand out.
"Hey, Grant. How are ya?" I shake his hand.
"Doing good. Pretty fucking tired though." He laughs. "Moving is so exhausting." I know that feelin' all too well. "Hey, do you mind if I crash at your place tonight? Nothing's really put together at my new house yet since everything just got delivered today and I'm too tired to do anything tonight once we leave here."
I was kinda hopin' to ask Tina if she wanted to spend the night, since I'm sure it'll be late when we leave here. I look at the hope in Grant's tired eyes. "Of course you can."
He smacks my back and we start walkin' towards the dinin' room. "So – you and Tina finally did the dirty deed, huh?" My brows raise high.
"What?" I'm shocked. Can he tell just by lookin' at us?
He puts an arm around my shoulders. Once there was a time that this action would have made me uncomfortable, knowin' he was gay and the looks he used to give me. After gettin' to know him, it doesn't bother me now. "Ha! Don't look so worried. Prie spilled the beans after she and Tina talked the other night on the phone." I let out a sigh of relief. We're about to walk into the dinin' room when he squeezes my arm and smiles. "Not that Tina blushes every time you look at her and your eyes light up or anything." Releasin' me, he pats my back and walks over to sit down next to Prie. I sigh, internally, but put on a smile as I sit down next to Tina. Her eyes shift to mine than back at the table, a smile creepin' on her face.
"Is that your homemade cornbread," I say, lookin' at the large plate full of it.
She reaches over and picks it up. Quickly, I take it from her, our fingers touchin', shootin' a spark through me. "Yes. I made it a few hours ago." I couldn't help but take two big chunks then set the plate down and smear a big piece with butter. An orgasm of tantalizin' flavors fills me as I take a huge bite. She leans into me, her mouth close to my ear, fillin' it with her warm breath. "I made extra. It's in my car." Fuck if she don't know the way to my heart and stomach. Almost as well as she knows her way to my already hardened cock. There'll be lots of different ways I'll be showin' her my thanks later tonight. Grant stayin' over be damned.
There's so many different conversations goin' on at the table, it's hard to keep up but it's amazin' havin' everyone all together. We need to do this more often. I learned that one of Colby's horses had passed on. Always hate hearin' news like that. Jared and Evie have started crawlin' all over the place, reapin' havoc in the Johnson house. Couldn't help but laugh at that. I can't even imagine holdin' my own child, then watchin' 'em as they grow, doin' all the first things. Must be a wonderment. Trevor got a new horse residin' in his barn. Started trainin' 'em yesterday. Guess it belongs to Shelia Stiles. She's our town librarian. And things are goin' well over at Prie's boardin' house. She said that Maggie Wilson and her boy, Mike, moved out to start their new life. That's more than amazin'. Money and other things were given as a partin' gift to help them get started. Makes me right proud watchin' them help people and feelin' like I've had a small part in it.
"So, will you have to be on complete bedrest, Prie?" Sadie asks as she takes a bite of her food.
"That would suck," Memphis chimes in.
Prie smiles. "Not at first. I'll have to have weekly doctor appointments right away and yes, at some point I'll have to be on complete bedrest."
Trevor puts his arm around her, leanin' into her side and kissin' the side of her face. "We'll do whatever it takes to make sure our baby is safe."
Fuck! The look they give each other, love pourin' from them. I want that. But not with just anyone. I look over at Tina and find her lookin' at me. She quickly looks down at her food, pushin' her fork around on her plate. Yeah, I want that. Really bad.
"Happy Birthday, Tina!"
We all look as Shiloh brings in a big cake, settin' it on the table. Tina blushes, embarrassed by all the attention. Gifts are givin', lots of laughter, and fun.
Dinner was amazin' and after Tina's cake, I'm about to bust. Us guys decide to clean up, lettin' the women have some time to chat in the livin' room. I'm rinsin' off the dishes and puttin' them in the dishwasher as Trevor puts leftovers in the refrigerator after Memphis covers them, handin' them to him. Colby is clearin' off the table. Gotta say we work pretty well together.
"Glad to see you and Tina finally together," Memphis says puttin' some roast into a container.
"Yeah, 'bout time," Grant spouts, wipin' off a counter.
I turn around seein' everyone lookin' at me and shrug but I can't help my smile. "Well, it's not like we haven't been tryin' to get together for a long time now. Seems everythin' kept gettin' in our way." I turn around and start cleanin' another plate, thinkin' about the other night. Her body beneath mine, the feel of my cock inside her, and seein' her beautiful face when she came.
"I say good for you. Glad ya'll can finally be together. Guess havin' some sex probably didn't hurt you much either." Trevor laughs.
"What?" I snap my head at him. Shit! Does everyone know we made love? "A gentleman doesn't talk of such things." I shrug and go back to rinsin' the dishes. They all start laughin' and I feel some pats on my back and arms. Now, I know for a fact that gals tell each other everythin' so I have no doubt they all know what Tina and I've done. But it feels weird talkin' to the guys about it, even though they're my friends, well, family. Some things need to be kept private.
"Don't worry, man." Memphis walks up beside me. "We don't need to know the details. Just happy for ya." I turn and give him a smile.
The rest of the night was amazin'. We talked about our ranches, what's been goin' on in our lives. The women gettin' all excited for Prie and talkin' about their babies. I watched Tina durin' that time. She contributed to their excitement, but I could tell she was also a little sad. Gotta be tough bein' the only single gal.
It got to be late. Well, when you own a farm and have to get up before the birds, eight o'clock is late but it's well after ten and people start leavin' to go home. There's lots of hugs, kisses, and handshakes as people say their goodbyes. Tina and I are about the last to leave. I walk her to the front door, gettin' her coat from the closet and helpin' her put it on. Placin' my cowboy hat on top of my head, I put my coat on and take her hand. We don't have to walk far to her car and I open her door for her. She turns around, her mouth open to speak when I cover it with mine. Her hands slide up my chest as I deepen the kiss.
"Fuck. I've wanted to do that all night," I whisper against her lips. "Happy Birthday. "She smiles, touching the necklace around her neck I'd given her. Should I ask her over? Damn, I want her in my bed. I look into her eyes. "I hate that you're so far from me."
She looks up at me and begins rubbin' her finger over my jaw. "I'm right here," she whispers.
I chuckle. "I mean that you live so far away." Her mouth forms an "o". "Stay with me tonight. Let me keep you warm in my bed." I watch her swallow hard, her fingers makin' me rock hard as she continues to trail them over my jaw then over my lips.
"What will the neighbors say," she whispers, leanin' up on her toes, kissin' me. I grab the back of her neck, pullin' her closer.
"Fuck the neighbors." I smile against her lips. "Damn, I wanna make love to you. So badly."
Okay." Tina smiles. Leanin' down, I kiss her again, hard. She's breathin' heavily as she gets in her car. I make sure she's buckled in before I turn around and run to my truck. Thank fuck I don't live far.
Chapter Fourteen
Tina
The evening has be amazing but not nearly as incredible as what I'm about to do. I'm so excited and happy for Trevor and Prie. It was a blast having all our friends together, but damn – when Nash kissed me, my panties were soaked instantly. The need for him to be on top of me, inside me, about bowled me over. I love how he's so attentive. How he's such a gentleman. How he makes me feel inside whenever he's around or when I hear his voice. It's a bonus how his large muscles flex with his movements. How his sexy grin and how that soft red scruff moves with that fine jaw. How massive his cock is. Yeah, totally bonuses. Will I always feel this way?