Smarty’s entire body shudders as we come, her hips still moving, but at a much slower pace. Her lips lift in a smile when I pull away to look at her.
“We’ve, uh, never had sex without a condom.”
Oh, yeah. We haven’t, but we just did. “I know, but you’re on birth control, so we’ll be fine.”
She nods in confirmation before grinning at me. “Now, I think I’m the tired one. You should carry me inside, Levi.”
Kissing her softly, I chuckle, “Get dressed and I most certainly will do that for you.”
Presley leaves my lap and starts getting dressed while I pull my jeans back up. Once she is fully clothed, I open my back door and get out. When she follows, I reach in the front to get my keys, shut and lock the doors, and then I pick her up, fireman style, without much warning. She squeals, grasping onto me quickly, causing me to chuckle.
“You didn’t think I was joking, did you?”
“Maybe a little,” Smarty says honestly.
“Shame on you.”
She laughs as I carry her all the way to her apartment, not even putting her down for her to unlock the door. I set her down once I’ve walked inside.
“Thank you,” she tells me as she locks the door back.
“Welcome. It’s been quite the day.” Exhaustion suddenly weighs heavily on my body. “Let’s go to bed, Smarty.”
~
Around four or so, I wake up feeling too warm, discovering that I still have a more than decent amount of covers. The thought is odd and I roll over to look at Presley, only to find her awake.
“Pres?” She turns her head to face me. “Why are you up?” In fact, she doesn’t even looked as if she’s been to sleep yet. Her eyes are tired, wide awake though. “Have you slept?”
“No,” she says simply.
I reach out to tug her against me. Presley snuggles closer to me. “Why? What’s the matter? It’s unlike you not to sleep like a dead weight.”
She doesn’t even chuckle, quickly making me worried. “Just been thinking,” she mumbles into my chest.
“About what?”
“Nothing we can’t talk about tomorrow. Let’s get some sleep, Levi.”
“It is tomorrow, so tell me,” I push.
Smarty sighs, but relents. “I’ve been a terrible sister and a bad friend lately, that’s all.”
“What? Does this have to do with your conversation with Trevor tonight?” I’ll kick his ass if he’s upset her, especially when we were supposed to be celebrating.
“Yeah, but it’s fine, Levi,” she says as if she knows what I’m thinking. “He was right and we talked it out. A lot has changed over the year, you know? That’s really what’s been keeping me awake.”
Well, now I’m confused. “And all those changes have been bad?” I voice what it seems like she’s saying.
Presley leans back to look at me. “What? No! That’s not what I meant at all. I’m still adjusting to some of them and needing to do a better job as apparent by Trevor. Levi, I’ve only been thinking, reflecting on it all.”
“But you’re happy?” I don’t know why I feel the need to ask except because I was thinking about her happiness earlier and now, I really want to hear her say it.
“Yes, of course, I’m happy. Things are good with my parents, for the most part. I have Trevor, Marley, and Victor. I’m going to law school in a couple of months. Last, but certainly not least, I’m with you, the love of my life. I’m very happy, Levi.”
I kiss her forehead. “Good. Now, quit talking so damn much,” I tease. “We need sleep.”
~