Gifted Connections 3

“After lunch?” Jaxson didn’t hide the relief in his voice.

I laughed. “After lunch.”

“Jaxson! Blake!” I heard young voices yelling my name in the depth of my sleep.

I didn’t think I would be able to fall asleep after lunch so easily but the moment Jaxson stripped us down to our underwear and carried me to bed I passed out within moments. His strong arms and hard warm body curled around me had me lulled into sleep.

“The children are waiting for us,” Noah said quietly from the doorway.

I blinked tiredly and noticed him leaning on the door jamb. An indiscernible expression crossed his face but I was unable to tell what it was.

Jaxson sat up and yawned. “Is it that time already?” He looked down at his wrist watch.

“You don’t have to go if you don’t want to,” Noah stated. “We have enough adults going.”

I yawned as well, as Jaxson looked at me. “Go ahead and go. I have to get to work.”

He feigned a pout but got up as Jemmy came into the room. “I thought you were supposed to be studying,” Jemmy gave me a knowing grin.

“We needed a nap,” Jaxson gave her a cocky grin as he slid on a pair of jeans.

“Mm hmm, just a nap,” Jemmy teased.

“Go away, Jem.” I sighed as I pulled the blanket up to my chest as I sat up. I was hyper aware of my state of partial undress.

“Come on, Jem,” Noah pulled her out the room.

“Do you need me to grab you some clothes?” Jaxson asked as he leaned in to kiss me.

I was surprised when his kiss turned into something more passionate. I wasn’t expecting it. I weaved my fingers through his thick hair and arched my back into him. I missed their touches. I missed the feeling an intimate connection.

He groaned deep in his throat as his lips trailed down my throat. “You know I don’t have to go,” he uttered. His hands caressed the sensitive skin above my hip.

Loud banging on the door made me jump in surprise. I had forgotten, momentarily, that we had an apartment full of people. “Jax!” Alex yelled at the door.

“I wish you didn’t have to,” I admitted quietly. “But I have to get to work, and you already promised Alex you would go.”

Jaxson sighed. “I want to stay here with you. I wish we hadn’t spent the time sleeping and spent more time doing…other things.”

I laughed. “Me too.”

More banging came at the door, and I got up reluctantly and went to his dresser. I pulled out some sweatpants and put my black tank top back on. “You’re being summoned.” I said wryly.

Jaxson grumbled something unintelligible under his breath as he yanked open the door with a pasted-on grin. “Can’t a man take a nap around here?”

“Naps are for babies,” Alex said pragmatically.

“Or people that are tired,” Ella stated as she came into the room. “You took one last Sunday.”

“Did not,” Alex denied vehemently.

“Did too,” Nadia stated as she came into the room too.

“Whatever,” Alex muttered. “Are you ready yet, Jax?” he asked hopefully.

Jaxson chuckled. “Let’s go buddy.”

Alex eagerly grabbed his hand and began to pull him out the door. “Let’s go!” he cried out eagerly.