the way, his penis is huge.”
Everyone laughs and starts applauding. For a second I think Chance is mad because he doesn’t laugh. I turn to look up at him. “I’m so sorry.”
“I fucking love you.” He wraps his arms around me and kisses me. “Don’t be sorry for having my back. Maybe now she’ll take the hint.”
After we say goodbye to everyone, we head back to his place and he shows his appreciation for having his back, over and over.
***
Chance
The past few months have gone by fast. Two months ago Laken moved in with me, and a friend of hers and Nicole took Laken’s old room. It just made sense since she was here every day.
We’re both preparing for our final assignments and exams. Not only am I on my way to graduating Summa Cum Laude, but Laken is too. We’ve spent every waking moment studying, or working on our projects, and just being together.
Every day we get up, make love, eat, go to class, eat, do homework, fuck, and then go to bed … repeat. Don’t get me wrong I love it, and I love her—I’ll just be glad when school is all done.
I’ve yet to tell her that Nike offered me a paid internship in their headquarters in Oregon. I’d work with the marketing and social media team for their soccer line. I’m scared to talk to her about it. I want her and Ava to go with me, and that’s a big move for them.
What if she says no? What if she doesn’t think I’d be good father material for her daughter? I know we’re young, and we haven’t been together long, but I know she’s it for me. If down the road she'll let me, I want to be Ava’s father. Nothing would bring me greater joy than having that little girl call me Dad. Hell, I want to be the father to as many kids as she wants to have.
If you would’ve asked me a year ago if I would ever be interested in settling down I would tell you, fuck no, but now I want it, and I’m not afraid to admit it.
The door opens, and Laken, Nicole, and Hannah all come in. My girl comes to me for a kiss. “Hey, honey. Did you get some work done?” I’m putting the final touches on my final project, so she made herself scarce so I could get it done without distractions.
“Yeah, I think it’s as good as it’s gonna get.” I kiss her and then turn to the other girls. “Hello, ladies.”
“The girls and I are going to go get something to eat. Do you want to come, or I can grab you something?”
I stand and pull her into my arms. “You guys go and have fun.” We share a lengthy kiss.
“Ahem … there are other people here,” Nicole says with a smirk on her face.
“Uh … sorry, not sorry. Have you seen how hot my girl is?”
They leave, and I grab my laptop. I start looking at apartments in Beaverton and maybe I’m presumptuous, I know, but I even look at preschools for Ava. There are a lot of options for us.
I have until the end of the week to accept or decline the position. I can’t say no; this is an amazing opportunity. I just hope Laken is on board with my plan for us.
Chapter Twenty-six
Chance
Dad and I both hold onto one of Ava’s hands. Together we swing her back and forth and then dip her into the water. “Again! Again!” she squeals, and we do it over and over.
I won’t lie, but it makes me jealous that as soon as we’re done doing that, she wants my dad to pick her up and take her into the water. Dad thinks it’s hilarious and rubs it in. “Come on, Avalou. Let’s go for a swim.”
They walk ahead of me deeper into the water. Laken’s little water wings are bright pink with white daisies all over them, and they press against Dad’s neck as Ava holds on to him as they move through the water. He just laughs and the two of them have their own private conversation.
I turn back to the beach, spotting Mom, Laken, and Bree lying on the loungers, talking animatedly with each other. It makes me happy that my family has opened their arms and hearts to these two people that I love.
My eyes stay locked on Laken, and I swear my dick twitches when I see her in