HOLD UP, WAIT A MINUTE, HAVE YOU READ ‘That Was Meant To Be A Joke’?
The next morning Jade sat at the kitchen island, her sketchbook open and her pencils scattered around her. As she drew in her sketchbook, the sound of shuffling on the back patio caught her attention. As soon as she looked up, Jade came face to face with a mouth watering sight. Standing at the door in nothing but a hat, and a pair of running shorts that hugged his tree trunk like thighs, Carter wiped his forehead with the back of his hand before opening the back door.
โOh hey, morning Jade.โ He said with a smile, after removing his earbuds.
After putting the earbuds into its case, he dropped it on the counter before unstrapping the running band from his arm and dropping it down beside the case.
All the while, Jade watched him as if he were doing magic, her eyes never leaving him.
โSo Jade, whatโs got you up so early? Arenโt you the party all night, sleep all morning type?โ He asked, looking over at her.
Jade averted her gaze back to her drawing.
โIs it really early rising if you never went to sleep?โ She asked with a chuckle.
โThatโs right, you do suffer from insomnia, I forgot.โ He said with a nod.
Jade couldnโt help but smile; She had told him about her insomnia during one of their many late night FaceTime calls; But that had been forever ago, she was surprised he remembered.
โYou remembered.โ She said, smiling a little more than she would have liked to.
Carter returned her smile.
โOf course I did. It is the reason for all of our late night calls.โ He pointed out.
โYeah, hopefully Iโll crash soon, my eyes are killing me.โ She said, rubbing her eyes.
โIf you want I can lay down with you and talk to you until you fall asleep. Or I could call you. Either is fine with me.โ He said.
Jade mulled it over for a moment.
โYeah, that sounds like a good idea. Iโm cool with laying down together.โ She said.
So after taking his shower, Carter pulled on some comfy clothes and headed to Jadeโs room.
โIโm a big cuddler, is that okay?โ He asked, pulling back the covers.
โI never would have peg you for the cuddling type.โ Jade said as she crawled into bed.
Crawling in behind her, Carter left a bit of room between them.
โThis okay?โ He asked.
Jade backed up, until she was flush against him.
โShit, fine by me.โ Carter laughed.
โIs it alright if I play with your hair?โ He asked, causing her to smile.
โYeah, Iโd like that.โ She said.
Running his fingers through her hair, he played with it and massaged her scalp, causing Jade to hum with delight. Then, closing her eyes, she allowed herself to slip off to dreamland.
Between Jade and Carter, and Nat and Olivia, which paring do you like more?
As always, I hoped you’ve enjoyed this installment of the series. If you did, let me know by hitting that star.
Thank you so much- Cyrus.
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