wasn’t just about being lost. It was where I belonged. I just needed to figure out where my baby would fit in, and how my new life was going to change because of it.
Chapter 31
We spent the fourth day in bed, only getting up to answer the door for the pizza delivery guy, twice. On the fifth day I had to get up and go to one class in the morning. Then I had an evening class Cammie was going to attend with me just to get a feel for the environment.
On my way back to the house, around noon, I decided to pick up lunch and surprise her with something I knew she liked. There was a barbeque place in between the campus and my property. After getting her favorites, I quickly headed to my house, because I couldn’t wait to see her.
I found her nestled up on the couch wrapped in a throw blanket. She’d been wearing one of my T-shirts since the night before and never changed. Her hair was up in a messy bun, and half the polish on her nails had been chewed off. Cammie was in vegetable state, and she’d never been more beautiful to me.
When I made eye contact with her, I watched her face light up. “Hey. I missed you.”
I leaned over and kissed her before handing the bag to her. “I got you a surprise.”
“Oh, I know what it is. It smells amazing. You’re awesome!”
“Yeah, I get that a lot.”
I took the spot next to her and waited for her to pull the food out for us to eat. She tossed a fry in her mouth and then fed me another. “How was school?”
“Fine. My mind was on other things though.”
“Oh really? Are you going to share?”
“I’d rather show you,” I hinted. “After you finish your meal, of course. I know how you get when you don’t eat.”
She shoved me. “Shut up. I’m starving lately.”
“You’re eating for two,” I reminded her.
“If I keep it up I’m going to be as big as a house. I might not even fit through the back door.”
“Hopefully I can still fit through the back door,” I teased. “Get it? Back door?”
A pickle came at me, slapping me on the cheek. “Sicko. I’m serious. I can’t stop eating.”
“Even if you’re as big as a house, I’ll still want to hit it. Who knows, it might be better.”
“I thought you said it couldn’t get any better?”
“I did, but you never know until you try, right?”
“Speaking of trying, have you heard from your grandpa? I got an email from my sister again today. She’s private messaged me and now emailed me. I don’t know where to tell her I’ve been. I’m not going home until I have good news.”
“Just tell her you’re with a friend. Tell her you’re fine and you’ll be home in a couple days to get your things.”
“Who leaves their wallet and phone behind for days? I know they’re freaking out.”
“I can take you home whenever you want, Cam. I’m not holding you hostage.”
She reached over to kiss me. “Maybe I’d like it if you did.”
“It can be arranged. How long would you like to stay?”
“How long do you want me?”
I sat down my sandwich and wiped my face with a napkin before answering. “Don’t ask questions you might not be ready to hear the answer.”
“Maybe I am ready. Maybe I want all your cards out on the table. You asked me for a week. We only have a couple days left.”
I grabbed her chin and looked into her eyes. “You already know where I stand, Cam. I’m waiting patiently for you to know it too. It’s going to happen.”
“You seem sure. What if I change my mind. My hormones are out of control.”
“I’m not afraid. Maybe I should be, but I’m not.”
“I think I need more convincing. Maybe you could give me a few more reasons to want to stick around.”
I stood and held out my hand. “No problem. First we’re going to take a bath, and then I’m going to shave you. After that we’re going to have dessert, or at least I am. When I’m done with you, there won’t be any confusion.”
“What are you waiting for?” She taunted.
I picked her up and put her over my shoulder, carrying her to the bathroom. Once inside, I put her down in order to run the bath water. Unlike a newer home, the claw foot tub wasn’t that roomy. It was a good thing