Lasting Attraction (Cassie Series) (24 page)

             
Cassie's appointment was different than I expected. I was hoping to get to see another ultrasound, but I didn't. I did get to hear the heartbeat, which was really neat, and I felt the baby move for the first time. That was one of the most exciting things I've ever experienced. I had felt Alyssa's before, but it wasn't my child kicking my hand at the sound of my voice. It was almost magical.

             
When we leave, we both start spitting out random names. Ted, Frankfurt, Arnold. All names we really don't want, but we got a kick out of the situation. Finally I ask a question I've been wanting to know since the last day in the hospital when she came and visited me. "So will the baby have my last name?"

             
She glances over at me from the driver seat. "Yeah, of course. You want that, right?"

             
"Yeah, I was just making sure. I don't know how this all works."

             
She laughs softly back at me. "Tell me about it. I'd do anything to have an owner’s manual of some sort."

             
"My grandfather's name was Jason."

             
"Okay?" She questions before pulling into Evan's drive way.

             
"I'd like you to think about that as the baby's name."

             
She parks her car and looks over at me with a giant smile. "Jason. Yeah, I like that. What about a middle name?"

             
I feel kind of corny saying this, and honestly, I'm not sure if he is deserving of it or not, but out of respect, I say it anyways. "Well, I honestly thought that you and Avery could decide on the middle name together."

             
"Pierce," she pauses. No words come out but I can see her struggling with something to say. That is how I know I'm doing the right thing, because right now, I can see the gratefulness in her expression and the love warming up inside of her. Finally, she speaks again and softly whispers out, "thank you Pierce."

             
I reach over and run my hand down her arm. "Just tell me what the name is." I climb out of the car and watch as she backs away before going into Evan's place.

             
I can't wait until I'm back at my own place. They told me for at least two weeks I should stay with someone, and Evan's place was the most convenient. It's only been a few days, but so far every night but one I've stayed the night at Miah's. She has been great at taking care of me. She stuck by my side the whole time I was in the hospital, and that meant a great deal to me. She isn't giving up on me, in fact, each day we talk I feel myself starting to have more feelings for her.

             
I'm pretty sure she already knew the whole situation with Cassie, and I being the biological father, but she let me explain it all the other night anyways. She says she is happy for me, and that she'll support me in the process. It surprised me actually, a lot, but I couldn't be more grateful. It's as if everything I've been through over the years makes sense. All the heart ache I've endured makes sense because even though I've been in love, its obvious I was never meant to be with anyone before now. I still don't feel as though I love Miah, but I do feel myself falling, and it feels as though she is in the same situation as me.

             
Evan brings home some pizza after work and updates me on the business. He seems to be running everything pretty well on his own, but I honestly can't wait to start back up at work. It's boring as fuck being home all damn day by myself. I've been able to do a few things from the couch, but its not the same. I want to be able to hit up the gym some more too, get some muscle back and tone my body. I don't think I've ever been this out of shape before.

             
Once we're done with everything, he leaves to go to Kal's place, and instead of going to Miah's, I just have her come over. We lay in front of the fire place on the floor and watch some TV shows while cuddled up to one another. She looks over at me after a few minutes and just smiles. "You know, when I first met you, I thought you were egotistical and arrogant. I also thought you were sexy as fuck, which of course explains all the flirting, but honestly, I never thought I'd be here with you. Cuddled in front of a fire place, watching pointless TV shows, and we're both fully dressed."

             
I grin wickedly at her. "Well, we can certainly get naked and do other things besides watch TV." She smacks my shoulder and I can't help but laugh. I know she is trying to be serious and express herself the only way she seems to know how. She isn't one of those girls that are needy, or whine, or want to be told sweet nothings to. I really enjoy that about her. "I know what you mean," I tell her honesty.

             
"I'm glad though," she admits shamelessly.

             
"You have no idea how happy you've made me," I tell her. I'm still not ready to go beyond that, and I don't want to be an ass, but I hope she doesn't blurt those three words out yet.

             
"I just want to know if we're official, Pierce." I think she sensed me closing up, which of course only makes me feel like shit.

             
I roll her body to straddle mine and I lace our fingers together. She looks down at me with admiration, and I'm sure by the way I'm staring at her, she knows just how I feel in return. "Miah Braxton, will you be my girlfriend?"

             
She rolls her eyes with a laugh. "Yes, Pierce Danielson, I'll be your girlfriend."

             
"Well then, it looks like we're official." I pull her arms up over my head, making her fall forward, and our lips mash together. I deepen the kiss immediately. Miah pulls her hands from mine, and together we rush in getting undressed. I roll Miah onto her backside, spreading her legs to go around my hips perfectly. As I push into Miah, she moans out and slowly grinds against me. We move softly together, and connect in a new way that we haven't before. Its in this moment, that I make love for the very first time with Miah.

             
And for the very first time, I almost want to cry during sex, but for a completely different reason that the love and emotion of it. No, I want to cry because I can feel myself officially being disconnected from Cassie and the love we had. I hurry myself from ending those thoughts and I thrust a little harder into Miah until I feel her tightening around me. Just as she is about to come, I start squeezing at one of her breasts and concentrate on her tightening around my cock. Her screaming out my name is the final moment I let loose and come as well.

             
We both lay together on the floor until Miah decides its time for her to leave, since she has to work in the morning. I give her kisses and walk her to the door once she is dressed. Once she is gone, I take my pain pills and pass the fuck out, hoping like hell I have a dreamless night.

             
I come home from work Tuesday and am surprised by the candlelit dinner set up by Cassie. She pulls out what looks to be oven fried chicken and smiles over at me. "How was work today?"

             
"Just work. Nothing special. How was your appointment?"

             
She starts prepping the plates with chicken, rice, and what I believe to be spinach, while I quickly strip my grease stained work suit. "It was fine. Nothing new really."

             
I honestly was more curious about how was going with Pierce, but I don't say as much. "Mind if I shower real quick?" I hate how I smell when I get back from work. I know I smell like sweat and oil. Cassie tells me to hurry on up, because she has shit she needs to finish anyways. I do my best to hurry, and when I come back out of the bathroom, I stop dead in my tracks.

             
Cassie is wearing a completely see through night gown, that ends just below her extending mid-section. She has on matching black laced underwear and bra, and holy shit, pregnant or not, she is fucking gorgeous. I walk over and pull her to me, kissing her forehead, then her nose, then landing my lips upon hers. "What is this all about?" I ask as I pull my mouth from hers.

             
"This would be me wanting to do something special for you." I start to pull on her underwear but she smacks my hand away. "Pregnant lady wants to eat first." She winks and walks towards the kitchen table. I swear she is swaying those damn miraculous hips on purpose.

             
"I'm not sure I’m going to be able to eat my whole meal," I admit when I sit down.

             
She peaks up a brow. "Why is that?"

             
"Give me your foot."

             
She starts laughing until she sees I'm being serious. Her foot comes up between where my knees are. I push myself forward and allow her toes to feel my boner under my gym shorts. "I cannot wait to have this cock inside you tonight."

             
Her eyes immediately fall to half mass. "Let’s eat," she says before shoveling some food into her mouth. I can't help but laugh a little before eating some as well.

             
"We decided on a name," she says so softly I almost don't hear. I get the idea that is why she is trying to romance me, so that I don't feel as much like shit about her and Pierce deciding on a damn name for the baby I'm helping raise. I really don't have a fucking right to get pissed about it, but I can't help feel jealous.

             
Instead of showing her any jealous, I simply ask what the name is. She bites down on her lip before telling me, "Jason Danielson."

             
"Cute name," I tell her. I'd rather Manning, obviously, but I don't mind Jason. Baby Jay. It has a ring to it.

             
"It's Pierce's grandfather," she says. Her tone still soft. I just nod my head. I'm losing this damn boner so fucking fast, having this conversation right now. Not the best time to talk baby names and ex-boyfriends when you're in lingerie and your boyfriend has a boner, but I don't say as much to her. She continues always. "Pierce said he'd like you and I to pick out the middle name together."

             
I pause and look up to her. Did I just hear her right?
He
said that? "Did you come up with that idea?"

             
It's crossed my mind before, more than once, but I didn't say anything. He completely came up with it himself. It took me by surprise too, but he knows you're going to be one of the caretakers, and he knows how much I love you. I guess he just wanted to do the right thing."

             
"Of course he did. Fucking cock sucker."

             
"Avery!" she yells out.

             
"Sorry, I just hate that I can't even fucking hate him."

             
She tries to hide a smile but fails miserably as she takes a sip of her soda.

             
"Fine, okay. Do you have any thoughts?"

             
"No, I really don't."

             
I think on it for a few moments before I tell her, "I think he should be named after your dad."

             
"My dad? Why?"

             
"Because you guys have lost a connection and respect, and even though you may never get that back with him, I think you should show him how thankful you are for all the years of being a great father. He was always a good dad to you, Cassie. And I'd love to see you guys get along again. I'm still upset with my mom, don't get me wrong, but I know how much that'd mean to him, and in return, to you."

             
Her eyes water and she smiles softly, nodding her head. "Thank you, Avery. I think I may just do that. Let me think on it a little first though."

             
"It's your child, you take all the time you want."

             
She tosses a piece of chicken at me and with a laugh, stands and runs off. I run after her and once we're in the room, I tickle her immensely until she is begging for mercy and apologizing about throwing the chicken at me. While she is laying on the bed, I decide to take advantage of her sexy little number.