Desire (48)
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Warning: Sexual Content, wholesome fluff
*Leighton's POV*
Gemma had returned home from Gabriel's parents house and when I asked her if she had fun at Mimi's, she said no.
She came home in a horrible mood, and I thought a nap would fix it, but even with Uncle Landon play time and a special muffin snack, she was still moody.
I had one more thing up my sleeve...
"Want to draw a pretty picture for Coco?" I asked, Gemma perking up.
"Coco?" She asked and I nodded, grabbing some printer paper, cutting it in half and folding the halves into halves.
I laid down a tablecloth just in case, placing her bucket of drawing supplies on it.
My dad one day brought over some crayons and markers, claiming we had to start young to carry the legacy; staying for a few hours as they colored together.
Gemma came running over to me, climbing up onto the chair. I grabbed a black sharpie and wrote "You're Invited" on the front, flipping open to the middle and writing "Coco is formally invited to Gem Gem's 2nd birthday! RSVP with mama for info!"
I let her have free reign with the art supplies, scribbling all over the piece of paper as I continued to write out on the papers.
Gemma was getting more and more into coloring, so I figured this would be a fun activity to lift her spirits, plus, her birthday was sneaking up on us and I needed to make sure I invited people to it.
I was doing one of the last pieces when Gemma tugged at my arm, messing up where I had been writing.
"Mama?"
"Yes baby?" I hummed, accepting the fact that Logan's invitation was just gonna look like this now.
"Elp?"
"With what honey?"
She frowned, staring down at her paper that was all scribbled on.
I flipped it open to the middle, placing her sippy cup on the edge so it didn't shut. "There go baby" I kissed her head, Gemma beginning to scribble again.
I was surprised by how long this kept her attention, that I almost wished I had been productive during this time.
I was trying to remind myself to live in the moment and hang out with her, and not just throw an activity at her so I could vacuum.
I heard the front door open, the voices of Landon, Finn and Xander coming into the apartment.
"There's my baby G!" Landon cooed, coming over to kiss her head, only for her eyes to go wide and cover her work.
"NO!" She screamed, all of our eyes widening at the outburst.
"Gemma Lorraine, inside voice-" I tried to reprimand, but it was useless.
"No!" She yelled again, her eyes filling with tears, and I finally noticed what she was doing.
She didn't want him to see that she was working on her birthday invitations.
I mouthed "Go" to Landon, winking at him, hoping he got the gist, thanking god when he nodded and ushered everyone away.
I stood in the kitchen, starting dinner for the two of us when Colby tried to FaceTime me. The second I accepted it and Gemma heard his voice, she got excited but then angry, yelling at me.
"Gemma Lorraine, don't yell at mommy" I warned, not wanting to get a noise complaint.
"What's her issue?" He asked as I prompted him against the counter.
"She's making a surprise and doesn't want you to see. Landon came in and I swear she was gonna blow her top!"
"Ah, well I can't wait to see it. I was actually calling to ask you how therapy went?" He said and I groaned.
I added sexual assault and rape trauma to my list of issues in therapy, and today was my first session of us discussing what happened, and ways to cope with it so I hopefully didn't get any relapse temptations.
"Was fine. Sucked as always" I muttered, not really wanting to relive today's therapy session.
"I'm sorry baby. If it makes you feel better, I also talked about it in therapy" he said nonchalantly, catching me off gaurd.
"Oh? About what? You weren't R worded" I censored, glancing towards Gemma when I heard her rummage through her bin.
"No, but my girlfriend was.. and I want to learn how to be helpful. They suggested couples therapy for it" He brought up, catching my attention.
"Couples therapy? Why?"
"Well.. I guess in a way we can talk about it together? Learn how to grow from it. How to handle it"
"Oh"
"Are you interested?" He asked, shifting his position, causing the screen to shake.
"Um.. I don't know. It's still pretty fresh"
"Well isn't that the best time to do it? Nip it in the bud before it becomes an issue?" He asked and I stayed quiet, "Well I won't force you. Just an idea" He said and I nodded.
Gemma yelled for me to come help her, needing the next piece of paper. I couldn't help but smile fondly at her work. They all looked adorable.
Colby was talking to me about some meeting he had earlier today when Gemma called for me again, asking me to draw her a moo, frowning when Colby laughed.
"No!" She cried and I rolled my eyes, drawing her a cow, except she then got mad that it didn't look how it looked on her book, getting up and dragging that annoying ass book to the table to show me.
I practically traced the damn book to make my child happy, praying the day would come here quicker for when I could toss that shit in the trash.
"I should give her art projects more often. I've never seen a two year old sit still for this long" I told Colby, sitting down on the floor to fold laundry.
I swear it was never ending.
I wish I could tell me a year ago that it got worse when they became toddlers. Not only does she leak through diapers and spill on herself, but she's starting to strip out of her clothes and run around naked just for the hell of it.
She's making me a mound of laundry by the day.
"Her birthday is coming around the corner" Colby brought up and I nodded, bringing my finger to my mouth and glancing towards Gemma. "Do you have plans?" He asked in a loud whisper that made me roll my eyes.
Did he miss me telling him to shush?
I nodded, scrolling through Gabe and I's texts, sending a screenshot of her plans to him.
"No more talking toys!" I warned, Colby grinning.
"So I shouldn't buy her a stuffed cow that moos when you squeeze it?"
"Like a damn dog toy? I will cut off your balls and feed it to a damn cow if you do that" I threatened, his eyes going wide.
"Damn, feisty you are"
"I'm over hearing that damn book go mooooooo at 3 in the morning. She's insisted on sleeping with it, and lately she's been sleeping in my bed because I've been working more lately which has fluffed up our routine. I wake up and fall asleep too damn animal noises! I live in the fluffing city Cole!" I cried out, trying to be aware of the little ears not too far from me.
I really needed to get my swearing under control now that she was repeating us.
"Okay okay, no mooing cows. I got it, damn" he laughed and I groaned, rubbing at my temples.
"She needs a new fixation"
"How about ducks?' He asked, quacking at me.
I stifled a laugh, shaking my head, "Did you just fucking quack at me?" I asked, letting it slip.
"Quack quack"
"Shut up, that's no better than a cow mooing! In fact it's just more repetitive. At least a moo is drawn out. Not just like quack quack quack quack" I imitated, and then Gemma quacked from the table and I wanted to die. "I swear to god Colby" I groaned, hoping she doesn't start quacking twenty four seven now.
"Hey G?! What does a cow say?" He loudly asked, laughing as she went "mooooooo" from the table.
That night Gemma hand delivered her invitations to Landon, Xander and Finn, all three of them complimenting her drawing skills and I could just see the pride fill in her eyes, my heart wanting to burst at the idea of her being proud of herself.
Before work I dropped Gemma off at my parents, her invitations tight in her hand as she stood on her tip-toes, trying to reach the bell.
"Mama! Elp peas!" She cried, her arm stretched as far as she could.
We listened to the bell chim, Gemma giggling at the noise, waiting for someone to let us in.
Lexi let us in on her way out, kissing Gemma quickly before passing us, Gemma frowning.
"Tation?" She frowned, showing me the envelopes.
"We can leave it for Nonna and Papa baby, come on. Momma has to go bye bye. Let's go find Papa" I encouraged, trying to distract her from Lexi leaving too quickly.
After work Gemma and I went to the post office, Gemma was extremely excited to toss her invitations to Sammy, Coco and Meow into the big blue box.
"Coco go birfday arty?" She asked and I giggled, nodding.
"He wouldn't miss it for the world sunshine" I reassured, not realizing the nickname that slipped from my lips.
The morning of Gemma's birthday, she woke up bright and early, screaming about birthday breakfast.
Gemma helped me make pancakes, sneaking bits and pieces of the pancakes before we were done, making it so three or four had missing chunks.
"Mama yum!" she giggled, stuffing the piece of pancake into her mouth.
"Yeah? You did good baby" I laughed, her hand holding out a piece of pancake. I let her feed it to me, "Yum!" I grinned, Gemma giggling, grabbing a different pancake and taking a bite out of it.
I'll be surprised if any were left untouched.
Colby called whilst I plated the pancakes, making sure to make a few for Logan and Xander that didn't have toddler germs on them, wishing Gemma a happy birthday.
I caught myself smiling as they talked to each other, Gemma asking if he got her picture.
"I did! You did a great job Gem. Just like your momma and papa!" He encouraged, Gemma's shoulders slinking up to her chin as she became bashful.
"Ike papa?" She asked, a big grin on my face when I realized she became shy at the idea of drawing like her papa.
"Better than Papa!" Colby responded, a big smile on Gem's face, my eyes becoming wet.
"No etter dan papa! Papa est!" She argued and I caught Colby grinning at her, my heart picking up in pace.
"He is pretty good, but I think in a few years he's gonna have some pretty good competition. I mean look at this color theory-" he joked, holding up her multicolored scribble filled invitation. "Van Gough could never" he teased, a loud laugh falling from my lips.
"Baby, she doesn't know what any of that sh- is. I'm honestly surprised you do" I teased, catching myself mid curse.
"Hey! I am very smart and talented! In case you forgot, I helped you with that art piece for Sam!" He defended and I snickered, shaking my head.
"You were afraid to touch the canvas for ages!" I teased, Gemma stuffing a piece of her cut up pancake into her mouth.
Once we let Cokby go, Gemma ran down the hall to Landon's room, practically breaking down his door and I quickly shouted, "Make sure you're covered! Two year old coming in!" before the door opened, a plate of pancakes in hand. "Gem made breakfast" I announced, glad to see Landon and Xander were covered.
"Happy birthday G" Landon hummed, laying on his stomach, Gemma running over to him. "What'd you make?" His sleepy voice asked, trying to sound more excited for the bouncing toddler.
"pah-aches!" She giggled, bouncing on her feet.
I showed the plate of pancakes, Landon adjusting to sit up, pulling Gemma up onto the bed, kissing her cheek.
"You didn't make moooo pancakes?" He asked, her eyes going wide and snapping to mine.
I instantly glared at my younger brother, Gemma gasping.
"MAMA MOOOOO ACHES!" She yelled, Landon smirking and letting her wiggle off their bed.
I flipped Landon off as we left, Gemma running back to the kitchen demanding I make cow pancakes, meaning I needed to Google how to, but then she started crying because she wanted them now and I was moving too slow.
We then had our second tantrum of the morning when they didn't turn out how the picture in her head looked.
"This is your fault" I told Landon, having called him out for reinforcement.
We somehow got them to look semi okay, not wanting her birthday to be ruined before breakfast was even done.
Right before Gemma got up from her nap, Gabe and Zara arrived, and I was thankful Gemma seemed happy that Gabe was the one to get her from her nap.
"Look at the birthday girl!" Zara cheered, Gemma running over to her with a giggle. "Are you ready to go?" She asked, Gabe sitting down with her shoes.
Gabe and Zara were taking Gemma out for a few hours so I could prepare the apartment for the party. My dad was picking up Colby from the airport and then meeting me here to help out. Sam and Kat flew out to be with Sam's family for Thanksgiving and his birthday, promising to call later and wish Gemma a happy birthday.
Whilst pulling vanilla cupcakes out of the oven, I heard the front door open, catching my attention.
"Hello?" I called out, expecting it to be Landon having forgotten something. When there was no response. I tossed the oven mitts onto the counter, rounding the corner only to see Colby slipping off his shoes.
"Hi baby, your dad let me in" He grinned, looking up at me from his shoes, my arms immediately wrapping around his waist, greeting him with a kiss.
"I've missed you" I sighed, Colby squeezing me.
"Missed you more" he kissed me again, "I hate to let you go, but I really need to piss" he said, making me laugh.
"Such a romantic!" I called back, Colby slipping past me to the bathroom.
My dad got started on blowing up balloons whilst I got in the zone of filling cupcake liners when Colby wrapped his arms around me from behind, making me jump.
"Jesus christ!" I shrieked, hearing him laugh. "YOU MADE ME DROP MY CUPCAKE!" I yelled, seeing the cupcake that was once in my hand, now by my foot.
"You almost made me drop my croissant!" He mocked the meme, bending down to grab it off the floor, "Five second rule" he said, before peeling it out of the liner and plopping it in his mouth. "HAWT!" he breathed out and I cackled, "THAT'S WHAT YOU GET!"
"Tastes good" he shrugged after gulping down the cupcake. "These are cute by the way" He held up the black cupcake liner that had little cows on them.
"I'm all cowed out, and I feel like it's just begun" I sighed, pushing a few of the cupcakes away from the edge.
Colby helped my dad set up the cringey banner as I got the snack bowls ready, feeling extremely anxious about making this party go smoothly.
Colby ended up joining me in the shower, wrapping his arms around my naked body, thankfully announcing himself before entering.
Colby laid sweet kisses against my neck whilst I shaved my legs, making my spine tingle
"That tickles" I mumbled, carefully shaving around my knee.
"I'm sorry" He mumbled against my skin, his hand moving my wet hair out of the way. "You just look so beautiful" he hummed, squeezing my ass.
"You know some people use self control" I teased, straightening my posture, turning to face him.
"Baby, I have none when it comes to you" He let a smile slip, his hands cupping my face as he leaned down to kiss me.
"Mm" I moaned into it, not being able to get my words out. "Cole- Colby" I struggled, Colby's head falling to my shoulder, littering my collarbone in tender kisses. "We can't. I'm not ready and people are gonna be here soon" I reminded him, wincing when his teeth pressed into my skin. "You better not leave a noticeable hickey!" I warned, my head rolling back at the feeling, my hips pushing outwards involuntarily.
"Seems ready to me" he hummed, his hand slipping down to my hip, his fingertips brushing against my ass as he left his hand there.
"Colby" I warned and he groaned.
"I've missed you and your beautiful velvet skin baby. I'm not going to fuck you, I just want to love up on you. Your vagina has a chokehold on my cock baby. What you say goes, but I'd still like to love on the areas I can. You said no, and I respect that but if you'll allow me, I'd still like to feel your skin under mine"
I gave into his touch, basking in the feeling of his affection.
"You know in those like romantic movies how they like wash each other's hair? I can't even see the top of your head" I snickered, passing him the shampoo.
"Do you want to?" He asked, popping my shampoo bottle back open.
"You're gonna smell like flowers" I grinned, Colby rolling his eyes.
Colby leaned on his knees in front of me, passing me the bottle.
"Better?" He asked, my laugh bouncing off the shower walls, making my ears ring a little.
"Are you going to suck my cock whilst you're down there?" I grinned, Colby letting the water wet his hair as I poured the soap onto my hand.
"I'd bring you to an orgasm so fast if you let me" He groaned, my hands running through his hair, spreading the soap, my nails softly scratching his scalp. Colby moaned, making my cunt pulsate, my eyes closing, feeling his hands on my skin. "God that feels good. You should do that more often" he hummed as I washed out the soap.
"Do you want conditioner?" I questioned, trying to ignore his sounds of pleasure and then annoyance when I stopped.
"Anything to get your fingers back in my hair" He smirked and I wanted to smack him so bad.
I ran the conditioner through his hair, Colby placing tender kisses against the lower part of my breasts, driving me inside when his tongue teased my nipple, keeping all of his touches right under where I so desperately wanted him.
"You're being a brat" I muttered, rinsing out the condition as he continued to leave teasing touches.
"Stop trying to resist me and give into the pleasure your body is craving" He muttered against my skin, biting softly against the extra fat on my stomach.
"Hey" I frowned, flicking the back of his head with my finger.
"Did you just flick me?" He asked, his eyes full of surprise.
"You bit my fat!"
"It's very biteable"
"Word to the wise, maybe don't draw attention to the areas I'm insecure of" I teased, carding my fingers through his wet hair, watching the water droplets roll down his collarbones to his chest.
"But I love those areas" He said, biting near my belly button, making me wince again.
"Stop biting me, you vampire" I gripped his hair, pulling a little, watching his facial reactions but he just nibbled my skin again, his hand sliding up my thigh and going to my hip bone making my skin feel like I was on fire.
I pulled at Colby's hair, getting him to unlatch from my skin.
"Please don't leave bruises on my skin. The ones on my hips and boobs are finally going away" I said softly, watching his eyes soften, apologizing, his lips littering kissing from my knee to my upper thigh, pressing a tender kiss to each passing bruise that was in the shape of fingerprints.
I felt his tongue brush against the bruise, my eyes closing as my head leaned back, my hand lost in his hair.
"The only marks that should be on your beautiful skin is from love. I love right here" He kissed my hip, "and here" he moved towards my extra weight, placing a few kisses in different areas, "and here" he hummed, sucking on my right hip bone, soothing the area. I felt him smirk against my skin before he grabbed my leg, lifting it over his shoulder, supporting my thigh. "And here" he breathed against my now quivering cunt, pressing a soft kiss against my lips, a low moan falling from my lips.
"Fuck, do that again!" I begged, Colby happily obliged, pressing another feather like kiss to my clit.
I felt myself clench around nothing as he did it again, except this time his tongue flicked it softly making my toes curl as my hand reached out for the shower wall to support myself, my hips involuntarily grinding against him.
I felt myself try to move at a fast pace against his slow touches, Colby looking up at me from under my leg, our eyes connecting and I felt my heart rate slow down as he placed soft kisses against my inner thigh.
My tight muscles relaxed as he moved down my thigh, his fingers rubbing against my folders before slipping into me, my eyes falling shut as my lips parted.
I could feel my stomach tighten as my breathing became more intense, groaning when he slipped his fingers out of me and let my leg back down.
"What are you-" I tried to talk, Colby getting up and cutting me off with a kiss, his hands resting on my hips.
"You're beautiful inside and out, you know that?" He asked, my eyes opening from the kiss, feeling his breath against my lips.
"You stopped my orgasm to tell me I was pretty?"
"No, that you're beautiful. That's very different Leighton" He teased, his nose brushing against mine making me turn my head out of embarrassment.
"Can you just fuck me already?" I whined, Colby's finger moving under my jaw, turning me back to him, kissing me again.
"I rather listen to your sweet moans for hours-"
"Cole I swear to god if you don't make me cum within the next two minutes-" I whined, knowing we really didn't have time for his tender touches.
As much as I loved them, people were going to be here in two hours, and I wasn't ready at all.
This shower was supposed to be 10 minutes max.
"You're really killing the mood here baby" He teased, pinning my hands to the wall.
"You killed my orgasm. You created this monster now you better feed it"
"Careful or I'll fill that pretty little mouth of yours with yours with my cum"
"Promise?"
~
"Do you love it baby?" I laughed, watching her inspect her birthday outfit in the mirror before squalling "Yes!" running to hug me. "I'm glad, let's do your hair and then you can go show Nonna and Papa"
"And Coco!"
"And Coco" I nodded, grabbing her little hand and walking with her to the bathroom. "How do you want it lovebug"
We pulled Gemma's hair into little big tails, plopping the cute little bow on her head.
I pulled out my phone and took a few mirror selfies with her, sending Gabe and Colby, one of me kissing her cheek, a big smile on her face.
Gemma ran over to Colby, doing a spin, basking in his compliments before showing my parents, and finally Gabe and Zara.
It was weird to think about how much she's grown in just two years.
She went from being a little baby in the NICU to a giggly bouncing toddler.
I laid in bed last night scrolling through my pregnancy photos and early newborn pictures, crying as I thought about her being two.
The hardest photos to look at were when Gemma was on oxygen. It definitely made me feel extremely grateful to see her running around and playing knowing just how different things could've gone.
Gabe and I sat next to Gemma, offering her presents to open as people filmed and took photos, cheering her on.
Every time she opened a present and we said who it was from, she'd run over to the person and hug them, melting my heart.
"What did you get Gem? Can you show Roo?" I asked, pointing towards Lexi who had my phone. "Can you say thank you Sam and Kat?" I encouraged, Gemma's eyes stuck on the box, showing her what was inside.
I laughed softly, kissing the top of her head, "I think it's safe to say she likes it"
"Open ease?" She asked, turning her head to look up at me.
"Later baby, we got more things to open! Coco got you a gift, Papa got you a gift, daddy got you a gift" I motioned towards the unopened presents.
"Coco!" She squealed, Colby reaching over and sliding the big box towards her, pulling out his phone, ready to film her reaction.
The wrapping paper was off in an instant, not even giving me enough time to make fun of how it was wrapped, Gemma squealing at the picture on the front.
Gemma shoved the box out of the way, shooting up off my lap and booking it to Colby, collapsing into his chest.
"Say thank you Gem" I reminded her, a muffled childlike thank you being heard, the group aweing and laughing at her reaction.
"You're very welcome Gem" He kissed her head, Gemma running back over to us, dropping to her knees, her little hands slapping the box as she stared.
It was safe to say that was the first present we were taking out of the box.
Gabe helped set up the toy, and once Gemma figured out how it worked, she was cruising all over the apartment, running into walls and over toes to the point I had to pull her aside and give her rules.
Of course, being a toddler who didn't understand rules yet, she broke every single one of them but Gabe told me to let it go and let her enjoy her birthday.
"I sent Sam the video, he's glad she likes it and says to let him know when things die down and he'll call" Colby said, showing me the text.
I nodded and leaned against his arm, watching her and Noel play with a few toys, both of them covered in frosting from the cupcakes.
"I'm happy she has a friend" I said softly, Colby wrapping his arm around my waist, his hand resting on the front of my hip.
"Do you think they'll be friends for a long time?" he asked and I watched the two toddlers play, nodding.
"I hope so. Her mom's really nice too"
"Yeah? You're making friends?" He teased, and I looked up at him to see him grinning down at me. When his eyes met mine, he leaned down to kiss me, letting it linger before I felt little hands slap my foot, my eyes popping open, finding Harper at my feet.
I giggled, lifting her up and kissing her cheek. "Is it uncle Colby?" I asked, Colby giving the one year old attention.
Harper roped Colby into playing with her, making my heart explode as April elbowed me, a mischievous look in her eye.
"He's so good with kids" April daydreamed, watching Colby adore Harper right in front of us. "That's your sister's kid, right?" She questioned, and I nodded.
"Technically brothers, but they've been married long enough, she might as well be" I joked, spotting Cynthia and Logan talking to my parents.
"You've got quite the full house here" She noted, looking around and I nodded.
"A lot of people love that little girl. I'm extremely grateful" I sent her a small smile, feeling a little awkward.
"So.. Do you think he's the one?" She asked, catching me off guard.
"What do you mean?"
"Do you think you'll get married?" She reiterated.
I practically snorted, shaking my head. "When we started hanging out, he told me he never thought about marriage. About tying down so I doubt it" I answered truthfully, feeling like I was punched in the stomach with reality.
"Things change, you know?" She said, sounding optimistic but I couldn't help but mutter, "Feelings about topics like that don't easily change"
"Do you want to get married?" She asked, my brow furrowed.
"To Colby?"
"Or in general"
"Of course. White picket fence, a litter of kids, the whole nine yards.. I just.. I don't think it's in the cards for me" I admitted, weary for sharing too much to someone I've only known a little over a month.
"Why wouldn't it be in the cards? You guys seem happy" She noted and I sighed.
"Life has a funny way of showing you your destiny. Some people aren't meant to have a happy healthy forever kind of path. Some people hit the sticks and tumble down some rocks, plopping into a creek" I said nonchalantly, not thinking much of what I said until I heard April laugh. "What?"
"You know what cleans you? It's one of the reasons people are baptized in water. To wash away the sins, start fresh, be new, you know?" She said, the religion talk catching me off guard.
"I don't know.."
"You said you're twenty three right?" She asked and I nodded, "You're practically a baby still. You have a whole life to find forever"
"You found forever, and you don't look that old" I spoke before thinking, my eyes widening. "I'm so sorry!" I quickly apologized, April laughing.
"Kevin and I have known each other a long time. We were friends, we dated other people but at the end of the day... we couldn't find better. That doesn't mean we're perfect for each other, and for all I know there could be someone better... but I don't want someone better" She said, and I instantly felt shitty.
"I'm glad you're happy April" I said, her face seeming confused and I groaned, "I didn't mean to sound bitchy. I'm genuinely happy you're happy. I'm happy you found someone you feel like that with" I corrected, my eyes glancing towards Colby who had a pile of girls three and under, on top of him.
"You have it too" She said, getting me to look back at her.
"What do you mean?"
"Happiness. Love. That man hasn't stopped looking at you or your daughter since I got here" April had a small smile on her face, my eyes immediately going back to Colby who was laying on the ground, two toddlers on his chest as they giggled, Colby pretending making some sort of monster noises.
April and I chatted for a while, watching the hustle and bustle of my family and friends mingling before the toddlers ran up to us, begging for a cupcake.
The party started winding down, only a few of us left, Gemma and Noel on a sugar high as they played throughout the apartment.
"Do you think they'll be friends forever?" April asked, leaning against my counter as she dried dishes, the sounds of their gibberish in the background, playing with new toys.
"I hope so. I'd hate for either of the girls to deal with that sort of heartbreak. Gem.. I don't know. I feel like she's social with adults because that's all she's been around. Hopefully she'll befriend some toddlers. Gabe and I plan to put her into preschool whenever we can"
"Is co-parenting hard?" April asked and I shrugged, explaining we just started. "I can't imagine having to split my time with Noel" She said, sounding like that was her worst nightmare.
"Well I.. I mean, yeah.. it's hard.. but.." I pushed my lips together, glancing towards the soaper water.
"But?"
"I'm used to it" I shamefully admitted, not wanting to look over towards her.
She stayed quiet which I was thankful for, Colby stepping into the kitchen, asking me to move so he could grab a garbage bag, kissing my cheek before he left.
"How old is Colby?" She asked and without thinking I told her 25, almost 26. "It's interesting that he's so young and wants this. Like without obligation" She said and when I stayed quiet she sighed. "I didn't mean to make you question things. I'm sorry. I love that he's so involved. Just find it interesting, that's all"
Sam ended up calling us whilst Gemma was in the bath, Gemma showing him her bubbles, laughing when she saw herself on the screen with bubbles on her head.
I feel like the older she's getting, the more fun she's having when they call. Sam sometimes will call just hang out whilst he's editing, and Gemma usually finds a way to become the center of attention, making it so he gets nothing done but he claims he wouldn't have it any other way.
Besides this morning, today had been full of giggles and smiles and I couldn't help but crawl into my bed where Gemma and Colby were snuggling with a smile on my face.
"Have you had a good birthday Gem?" I asked, rolling over to face her, pulling the blanket up over us, Colby fast asleep on the other side of her.
She nodded and I felt like my heart could burst.
"I'm glad. Are you excited to hang out with Grandpa and Mimi tomorrow?" I questioned, trying to prepare Gemma to spend thanksgiving with her dad.
She shook her head.
"Why not?"
"Be wit Coco" She mumbled, sleep apparent as she slurred her words, snuggling into Colby's sleeping body.
"You'll see Colby again baby. Daddy and Zara want to spend time with you" I said softly, brushing some of her hair out of her eyes.
"Coco go bye bye?" She asked and I shook my head.
"Not for a little while. He wanted to hang out with his baby G" I smiled, snuggling closer to her, letting my arm drape over her and Colby, my hand resting on Colby's chest.
The day of Sam's birthday Colby planned a surprise trip to a farm not too far from us that was used as an education center for kids, and the entire drive there we heard "We dare yet?" driving me up a wall.
I've never been happier in my life to see fields of farmland, and know we were at our destination.
Gemma unclipped her car seat buckles, earning a surprising scolding from Colby about how dangerous that is and to never do it again, ending in tears.
I was surprised that Colby didn't cave and snuggle her, but basically told her to get over it which made me laugh since I knew how with one bat of the eye he would be a puddle on the floor.
Gemma was dressed in cow print overalls and a shirt that read "moo" and Colby plopped a cow print cowgirl hat on her, chuckling about how we'll never lose her.
"This feels excessive" I mumbled to him, not wanting Gemma to hear me as she waddled in front of us, her eyes taking in the big red barn.
"She looks cute, leave her alone" Colby scolded quietly, squeezing my hand in his.
"I can't believe you bought her a cowgirl hat"
"Well she has to look the part" He declared, turning to look at me, "And I got one for you, but you didn't want it. We all could've been matching"
"When you said you had errands to run, cowgirl hats aren't what I was expecting you to come back with" I snickered, swatting the top of his hat so it would cover his eyes, annoying Colby.
"Whenever you're ready to join in on our fun, just say the word" He hummed, spinning my cowgirl hat on his wrist.
We got our wristbands, Colby paying for the event saying it was part of Gemma's birthday present.
"Are you ready to go have fun G?" He asked her, Gemma holding his hand as we came to a fenced off area for the chickens.
Gemma jumped when one of the chickens squawked, her eyes wide before she could even reply to Colby, her head whipping up to look at Colby, glaring as he laughed at her.
"Can you go cock-a-doodle-doo Gem?" Colby asked, mocking the sound of a rooster, pretending like she wasn't shooting daggers at him for laughing at her.
"Cwockwawoodledooo" She copied, stumbling over herself, melting my heart.
"Hello!" An elderly woman greeted, Gemma's eyes locked on a chicken that was picking up seed. "How old is she?" She asked, Gemma clinging to Colby's leg.
"She just turned two" I smiled fondly, the woman aweing.
"So precious! What's her name?"
"Gemma"
"Hello Gemma! I'm Heather" The woman waved, Colby nudging Gemma's shoulder to see if she'll wave back.
I laughed when she gave a quick fast wave, the woman grabbing an egg out of the coop.
"Would you look at that! It's still warm! Would you like to hold the egg Gemma?" Heather asked, wincing as she crouched down, "These knees don't work the same as they used to" She joked, rocking a little.
"Do you want to hold the egg G?" Colby asked, moving closer to the elderly woman.
"I think she's a little intimidated by the chickens" I snickered, seeing her cling to Colby still, watching a chicken that was coming closer to her.
"G, you're okay" He chuckled, "How about we go hold the egg and get away from the chicken?" he offered and she nodded, walking over to the woman with him after he handed me his phone, the camera already opened and ready.
I snapped a few photos of Gemma holding the egg, her face scrunched up the second the apparent warm egg was in her hand.
"Yucky" She wrinkled her nose, all of us laughing.
"It came from the chickens butt" Colby decided to tell her, Gemma's eyes going wide as her jaw dropped.
"IT'S BUTT?!" She gasped and I swear I was going to wet my pants. "EWWWWWW!" She squealed, dropping the egg on the ground, it splattering. "AH!" She yelled, the yolk landing on her shoe. "Mama!" She yelled, her noises catching the chickens' attention, Colby and I too busy laughing to notice she was balling her eyes out, running to me, chickens squawking as they almost got stepped on.
Colby scooped Gemma up and put her on the back of her shoulders as we walked to the pigs, Gemma covered her nose with her hand, her face scrunched up.
"Coco see moos?!" She asked, Colby shaking his head.
"Not yet, we're gonna see the piggy's!" He did a few pig snorts in her neck making her giggle and shrivel her shoulders up, her hand shoving his face away.
I joined in with him, Colby crouching a little so I could reach, Gemma belly laughing so hard that it went silent.
A man holding a feed bucket placed some of the feed in my hand, telling me to keep an open palm and the pig would eat out of it, my face scrunching up from the slobber left behind.
Colby continued to take photos of us, whether it be singular shots of Gem or I, or photos as a group, he constantly had his phone out taking photos and videos, the smile on both of their faces making me fall even harder for this man.
By the time we reached the cows, Gemma was losing her shit.
I swear you would think she was meeting some boyband member she's been loving for 13 years.
She kept repeating, "Coco mooooo!" and "Mama mooo!" As she excitedly pointed towards them.
"Look baby G, you match!" Colby pointed, her eyes wide.
"MATCH!" She copied, jumping up and down.
"Can you say cow, Gemma?" I asked, picking her up so she had a better look at them.
"COW!"
A cow came over towards us, grazing on the grass and Colby helped Gemma pet the side of the cow, all three of our hands lightly touching the cow when I looked over at Gemma and I could practically see the memory forming inside of her little head.
We were making memories as a family right now, and I just knew this one would be one of her earliest memories and that thought alone made me want to ball my little eyes out.
I took a photo of Gemma and Colby holding hands, walking towards the horses, both of them wearing their cowboy/girl hats.
I wanted to die out of cuteness from today.
There is something about watching my boyfriend and daughter bond together that was really making my ovaries crave something I knew we weren't ready for.
We were immediately matched with a trainer and a horse that was really good with kids, Gemma clinging to me like her life depended on it.
"The horsey is so nice Gemma" Colby tried to engage her, both of us seeing she was extremely nervous.
I picked her up so she didn't feel like the horse was as massive, the trainer coming back with some snacks.
"Would you like to feed Trigger an apple?" The middle aged man asked, placing an apple on the palm of his hand, feeding it to the horse. "He doesn't bite. He's been around kids since he was a foul" He explained to Gemma, Gemma's grip on my shoulder loosened when she watched Colby do it, Colby laughing when the horse's lips touched his hand.
It took a little bit of confidence boosting but we finally got Gemma willing to hold the apple in her hand, Colby taking a photo of G and I next to the horse, telling her to "Smile!" earning the picture perfect toddler cheesy grin, the horse sneaking the apple quickly out of her hand, sending her into a fit of giggles, wiping her now slobbered hand on my shirt, making me gasp.
"Eww, Gemma!" I teased, scrunching my face up, her laugh getting louder.
God I loved her laugh. There was something so incredible about hearing your child belly laugh.
"Babe, look" Colby laughed, showing me a few photos he just took.
The first photo was cute, Gemma was smiling really big, holding her hand out with the apple, a smile on my own face and as you went through the next 2 photos you watched the horse steal it, and then Gemma belly laughing as my face was all scrunched up.
The man put a carrot in his mouth, feeding it to the horse, pretending to kiss the horse which made Gemma laugh and when we watched back the video of Colby copying the man, all you could hear was Gemma's giggles; both Colby and I grinning at the sound.
"Want to try babe?" Colby asked, offering me a carrot and I quickly shook my head. "Why not?"
"Horses scare me" I confessed, glaring at my boyfriend who was trying to hold back his laugh.
"So there is no way I'd get you to ride with me?" He asked and I cringed, wrinkling my nose.
"If Gemma does it, I'll think about it" I bargained, highly doubting my two year old would want to go sit on a horse, considering she seems hesitant to even stand next to it.
"Promise?" He asked and I nodded. "Gemma wanna come sit with Coco and pet the horsey?" Colby asked, "I'll hold you so tight the entire time, promise!" He continued, stepping Into the stirrup and throwing himself over, adjusting slightly before holding out his hand to her.
Gemma was nervous but she nodded, Colby holding his arms out, letting me hand her off to him.
"Look at you, bug!" I cheered, snapping a photo of her, Colby's strong arms moving in front of her, cradling her body. "You're so big!" I grinned, the trainer grabbing the leading rope.
I kept my eyes locked on the loves of my life, one because I was scared as hell that something would happen to Gemma, and two I loved the way Colby held her and he would murmur things to her, making her laugh.
Everything felt surreal today. The idea that this could be our everyday, hanging out and exploring the world together felt like a fairytale you'd only see in Disney, yet here I was, living the dream that I never would've imagined for myself.
They walked around a bit until Gemma seemed like she was over it, Colby giving me a knowing look.
"Come on baby" He said and I quickly shook my head.
"Absolutely not!"
"Leighton, we had a deal!"
"She's two! She doesn't know how scary the world is yet!" I argued back, nerves starting to crawl up my skin.
"Exactly! If a two year old can do it, a twenty three year old can do it" he tried again but I held my ground.
"That's not how fears work Cole!"
"Please, you promised! Gemma, tell mommy you want her to ride horses with us!" Colby tried to coax her, the trainer feeding Trigger another apple, rubbing his snout.
One way or another I wound up on the horse, Colby keeping me steady and the trainer handed me Gemma and I locked my arms around her.
I held my breath as the horse started to move, my whole body going rigid.
"Breathe baby" Colby murmured against my ear but I struggled, closing my eyes which ended up being more terrifying, popping them back open.
"It's cute you're scared of horses" he snickered softly in my ear.
"Me being afraid if something is cute? You're twisted Brock!" I hissed, my thumbs rubbing in a soothing motion over the fabric of Gemma's clothes.
"I would've never picked you out in a lineup as a girl afraid of horses" He hummed, the horse picking up pace a bit, the air getting knocked out of my lungs. "Baby, you're okay. We're barely moving. Gemma's having fun, relax" he coaxed, his thumb rubbing against my arm, my head leaning back against his chest as I tried to breathe.
I felt his breath against my ear, his low smooth words sending a chill down my spine. "Feel like a princess yet, darling?" He asked, and I stifled a groan, the memory of me telling him sometimes I wanted to feel like a princess coming to mind. Colby's teeth graced the shell of my ear, avoiding my piercings before kissing my cheek.
The car ride home was full of laughter and singing, Colby and I stealing glances at each other as we listened to Gemma try and along to the radio until she fell asleep, clutching her new stuffed cow that Coby had gotten her from the gift shop, the car coming to a blissful silence.
Colby's thumb grazed my knuckles, his eyes on the road when I turned to look at him.
"Today was really fun, I'm glad we got to hang out together like this before you have to leave to go film. It felt really nice to see you guys hang out. Made me feel like maybe I had finally found a good path to walk down" I said quickly, biting my bottom lip at the end, afraid to admit those words too loudly.
"I always have a blast when I'm with my girls" He said, causing my stomach to flip, bringing my hand to his mouth, leaving two sweet kisses.
"Thank you for being an incredible Coco to her. You're truly one of a kind" I murmured, a boyish grin on his face as he listened to my words.
"Thank you for allowing me to be her Coco. I love that little girl like she was my own you know" he said, stopping my heart.
"You mean that?" I questioned, my voice cracking.
He chuckled, glancing over at me, "She's been mine since the second my eyes landed on her beautiful little face, straight out of your vagina" he half joked, shooting me a grin.
"I love your story telling babe, it's very visualizing and heartfelt" I teased, Colby squeezing my hand.
"The best for the best!" He grinned, our facial expressions matching as I let out a content sigh.
"Thank you for choosing me" I said quietly, turning to look out of the window.
"I didn't choose you baby, you found me and it's been quite the ride since" He teased. "I uh.. I know you thought me loving you was fast.. and that.. you were worried I didn't know what I was getting into.. that I was playing some sort or game or whatever.. but when you know you know. The second I really got to know you.. it was over for me. Not only did this eccentric girl drive me wild, but her beautiful little daughter had me wrapped around her finger too. You're my girls. At the end of the day I'm coming home to you. I lay in my bed and I think about you. Ever since... ever since I found out you were pregnant, it was weird. I didn't think I'd want to be involved, you know? And then I heard her perfect little heartbeat and something just flipped in my chest. I saw you in this whole new light. You weren't a stranger sitting in my living room anymore. You started to open up more and really let us get to know you, all because of that little girl back there. If anything, I owe my entire source of happiness to Gemma. You two have truly changed my life since day one, and I wouldn't change it for the world. Today was the first of many family dates, and I can wholeheartedly tell you I can't wait for me... which uh.. leads me to my next question" He said, sounding nervous which made my heart race, my insides going in all sorts of circles as I felt a plethora of emotions run through me.
"Which is?"
"Will you come home and meet my parents?"
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a/n: Each photo is a slide
colbybrock: Happy birthday to my partner in crime! I can't believe 2 years ago today I had the privilege to watch you come into this world and we haven't left each others side since! Dream big bug, coco loves you!
November 25th 2022
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A chapter of wholesome fluff could only mean one thing...
Written on: January 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th 2023
Published on: January 7th 2023
Word Count: 8.3k
Part Forty Nine
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‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧ MASTERLIST ‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧
☆click each individual name to access series☆
🧸fluff 🦢angst 💋smut 💌headcannons
🎀platonic fluff ✨AU 💃🏻Latina reader 💐sad
‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧ Sturniolo Triplets ‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧
⭒ Big Sister- Sturniolo Triplets 🎀
summary: Reader is a couple of years older than the triplets, having lived a completely different life to theirs by the age of 25 and is invited onto the Cut The Camera Podcast as a special guest. Reader and triplets retell stories of their childhood and learn more about the readers past.
⭒ Big Sister Pt. 2- Sturniolo Triplets 🎀,🦢
summary: After visiting the triplets in L.A, the reader returns back home and works with her brothers to plan another get together. This time the triplets visit her, taking a trip down to the Lone Star State.
⭒ Big Sister Pt. 3- Sturniolo Triplets 🎀
summary: Your brothers have always been overprotective of you, and they do a good job of showing it while filming with Sam and Colby.
☆N. Sturniolo☆ (click for series)
⭒ Truth or Dare- N. Sturniolo 🎀
summary: Nick and his best friend always find themselves playing truth or dare.
⭒ 4 In The Morning- N. Sturniolo 🦢,🎀
summary: Your best friend Nick comforts you after receiving some unexpected news.
⭒ Talkative- N. Sturniolo 💌,🎀
summary: head cannons of Nick with a yapper bff!
☆M. Sturniolo☆ (click for series)
⭒ Full Set- M. Sturniolo 🧸
summary: Reader is a well renowned nail tech in L.A and due to her growing popularity has become everyone’s go-to nail tech. This leads her to become a workaholic, stunting many of the areas of her life. Three regular customers work towards changing that.
⭒ In Denial- M. Sturniolo 🦢,🧸
summary: It’s hard to admit when you’re in love, especially when the person you love is so different from you. But, as they say, opposites attract.
⭒ Small Town Dreaming- M. Sturniolo 🧸
summary: There’s not much to do in this small town but fall in love.
⭒ Heartbreak Girl- M. Sturniolo 🦢
summary: Matt’s in love with you, but you’re too in love with someone else to realize it.
⭒ Heartbreak Girl PT.2- M. Sturniolo 🦢,🧸
summary: Matt tries moving on, but you reel him back in every time.
⭒ Manage- M. Sturniolo 💋
summary: You’re Matt’s secretary, in charge of overseeing everything related to his schedule. Everyday when you come into the office he suppresses the urge to take you then and there. When on a work business trip, he can’t hold back anymore.
⭒ I’ll Play Your Game- M. Sturniolo 🦢,🧸
summary: You’re the Pastor’s daughter, all eyes are always on you. So, why not put on a show?
⭒ Intrusive Thoughts- M. Sturniolo 💋
summary: You’re forced to sit on Matt’s lap during a long roadtrip and once you arrive at your destination he lets his intrusive thoughts win.
⭒ Intrusive Thoughts PT.2- M. Sturniolo 💋
summary: The morning after yours and Matt’s night together, you go for round two.
⭒ Carnal Desires- M. Sturniolo 💋
summary: You join Matt and his family on a vacation, and get lost together while on a hike. Instead of freaking out, you two take advantage of the sudden alone time.
⭒ Talkative- M. Sturniolo 💌, 🧸,💋
summary: head cannons of Matt with a talkative, yapper girlfriend!
⭒ A Cold Sunday- M. Sturniolo 🧸
summary: You and Matt spend a cold Sunday morning together, snuggling up and keeping warm.
⭒ Urban Cowboy- M. Sturniolo 🧸
summary: Matt, a city boy, tries one upping you, the best bull rider in town, only to be met with a painful outcome.
⭒ Why Do You Care?- M. Sturniolo 🦢,🧸
summary: You’re naive and let yourself be led on by someone you believe has good intentions, but one day Matt puts him in his place and ends up confessing his feelings to you in the process.
⭒ Parenthood- M. Sturniolo 💌,🧸,💋
summary: head cannons of dad!Matt.
⭒ Lipstick- M. Sturniolo 💃🏻,🧸,💋
summary: Matt’s nervous to meet your family, but after making a good impression you treat him to a night full of kisses and lipstick stains.
⭒ Happy Birthday- M. Sturniolo 💐,🧸
summary: Over the course of working together for years, Matt picks up on everything and despite not understanding it completely, he comforts you through the hurt.
⭒ Tough- M. Sturniolo 💌,🧸,💋
summary: head cannons of Matt with a tough girlfriend!
⭒ Weakness- M. Sturniolo 💋
summary: You fight your inner desires, but ultimately let your weakness consume you.
⭒ Actress- M. Sturniolo 💌,🧸,💋
summary: head cannons of Matt with an actress girlfriend!
⭒ Affectionate- M. Sturniolo 💌,🧸,💋
summary: head cannons of Matt being affection with his touch starved girlfriend!
⭒ End of the World- M. Sturniolo ✨,💋,🧸
summary: No one deserves to die a virgin, not even at the end of the world.
⭒ On Stream- M. Sturniolo 🧸
summary: Matt mentions you on stream, causing the chat to go crazy.
☆C. Sturniolo☆ (click for series)
⭒ Corner Store- C. Sturniolo 🧸
summary: Chris is your annoying coworker who always manages to make your shifts a little more miserable than necessary, but it turns out he has a misunderstood crush on you.
⭒ Way Over Love- C. Sturniolo 💋
summary: Chris struggles to accept that he likes you as more than a friends.
⭒ Shopaholic- C. Sturniolo 🧸
summary: No matter how hard you try, you just can’t stop swiping your card.
⭒ Unplanned- C. Sturniolo 🧸
summary: Becoming a teen mom was never in your plans, but you and Chris had to learn to make the best of it.
⭒ Candy- C. Sturniolo💃🏻,🧸
summary: You were sweet as candy and Chris couldn’t stop himself from taking a bite, leading to an internet scandal neither of you anticipated.
⭒ Talkative- C. Sturniolo 💌, 🧸,💋
summary: head cannons of Chris with a talkative, yapper girlfriend!
⭒ Parenthood- C. Sturniolo 💌, 🧸,💋
summary: head cannons of Dad!Chris.
‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧ Johnnie Guilbert ‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧
(click for series)
⭒ Collab- J. Guilbert 🧸
summary: You and Johnnie pretend to date, faking it for so long that it became real.
⭒ Vampire- J. Guilbert (prologue) ✨.💋,🧸,🦢
summary: You take your relationship with Johnnie, your vampire lover, one step further.
⭒ Vampire- J. Guilbert ✨, 🦢, 🧸
summary: You’re just a princess who fell in love. The only problem is that he’s a vampire and your father has promised your hand in marriage to someone else.
⭒ Bad Day- J. Guilbert 🦢,🧸
summary: Johnnie is the moon and you’re the sun, always bright, bubbly and energetic. Nobody believes that someone as positive as you can ever have a bad day, but when you do Johnnie is ready to comfort you through it.
⭒ Babygirl- J. Guilbert 🧸
summary: You didn’t choose a life in the limelight, you were just famous by association, and now you’ve earned yourself the nickname “babygirl” by the entire internet.
⭒ Monster- J. Guilbert 💋
summary: Tara plays matchmaker, earning Johnnie the night of his life with you in a bar restroom.
‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧Jake Webber ‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧
(click for series)
⭒ Messy- J. Webber 💋
summary: Jake is a regular customer at the diner you work at, eating the same meal everyday before returning back to work. One day, when you’re taking his order, you can tell he has much more sinful intentions than a quick meal.
⭒ Call Out My Name- J. Webber 💋
summary: When you film a video with somebody else, Jake’s jealousy takes over.
‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧Carrington‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧
⭒ coming soon…
‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧Norman Reedus‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧
☆ Daryl Dixon, The Walking Dead
☆ Murphy Macmanus, The Boondock Saints
☆ Diego, Sky
☆ Van, Floating
⭒ coming soon…
‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧Pedro Pascal‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧
☆ Javier Peña, Narcos
☆ Joel Miller, The Last of Us
☆ Oberyn, Game of Thrones
⭒ coming soon…
‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧5SOS‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧
☆ C. Hood
☆ A. Irwin
☆ L. Hemmings
☆ M. Clifford
⭒ coming soon…
‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧Lip Gallagher‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧
⭒ coming soon…
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