Timing is Everything. (Ashton+Tara)

8: Secret nicknames.

*Ashton's POV

I woke up and tried to roll over but quickly stopped when I saw that I nearly crushed the small body laying next to me. I adjusted myself and just watched her sleep, so peaceful. 

She shifts and I grab her and pull her into me. She snuggles into my chest and wrap my arms tight around her.  I kiss her fore head and nuzzle her into the small of my neck.

I always saw myself as a dad but I didn't really want a kid right now.  Me and Tara haven't really talked about it yet but I know I can't let this little girl go. I close my eyes and breathe her in.

I feel a pec on my nose and I open to see Tara scooted closer to us. She wrapped her arms around Faith and put her hands on my chest.  "I think I could get used to this."

I grab Tara's hand and rub my thumb over the back of it. "Good because I was hoping that after the funeral we could take her back to LA with us and let her get a feel for how we live."

Tara gives a small smile and tucks hair behind Faiths ear.  "Sounds beautiful." She kisses the top of her head and snuggles into us.

I sigh not wanting to leave the moment.  "I have to get in the shower."

I slide my arm out from under Faith and pull up my sweatpants up so they aren't as low on my hips.  "I love it when you wear your sweatpant low on your hips. Makes 'em easy to slide down."

I turn and see Tara biting her lip "Well someone woke up hungry."

She slides out of the bed and comes over to me putting her hands on my chest. "Feed me daddy."

I raise an eyebrow and look over her shoulder. Faith is knocked out..."Okay kitten." I pick her up by the hips and she wrapped her legs around me.

I kiss her softly but that didn't satisfy. She kissed me harshly and we walk in the bathroom and I sit her next to the sink.

I peek back to the bed where Faith was still sound asleep.  I close the door slowly and when I hear the click of it being completely shut, I turn and grab Tara.

I bring her to the edge of the counter and smash our lips together. Her hands travel down my chest and run along the waist bands of my pants.

I pull away from her and she pouts. I laugh at her need for me.  I turn and start the shower making sure that its the right temp.  I turn and see Tara leaning against the wall while sitting with her feet in the sink. She could of stripped and been helping herself by now.

"Tsk tsk. Wasting time I see."

She smiles and grabs me, pulling me into her.  "Well daddy, last time I didn't let you take off my clothes my hands got tied to the bed."

I run my thumb over her lips and pull down the bottom lip slowly. "Oh that's right kitten." I run my hands under her shirt skimming over her making her fidget.  I take off her shirt leaving her chest bare.  She never wore a bra to bed, which made morning sex great because I couldn't handle a bra clasp in the morning.

"I always forget how beautiful you are kitten." I run my hands over her again getting to her spanks. I kiss down her body as I slide them down along with her underwear.

I come back up to meet her face and take her face in both of my hands and kiss her softly "So Beautiful."

She smiles and leads me to the shower. I slide off my pants and boxers as she steps in. She pulls me in and steps under the water.

She throws her head back and let's the water run over her.  It was beautiful and I need this now! I lean down and kiss her neck making her let out a soft moan.

I pull away quickly when a big crash comes from the other side of the bathroom door. "Shit."

I jump out of the shower and wrap a towel around my waist. I run out the door to see Faith on the desk with a bad of chips from the top of the microwave.  The basket of cups, plates, and bowls is all over the ground. 

I look at Faith and raise my eyebrows. She hides her face behind the bag of Doritos.  "I was hungry."

She rips open the bag and the chips go everywhere. I laugh and face palm all at the same time. I walk over and pick her up off the desk.  "Okay you're done."

Tara comes out with her clothes on now.  "Come on get dressed so we can go get something to eat cause I'm still hungry." She raises her eyebrows at me. 

I sit Faith down and grab some clothes. I head in the bathroom and get changed.

When I come out Faith is now dressed and is combing her hair. "Where's Tara?"

She turns away from the mirror and sighs. "Well she said that she was thirsty so she is heading down to the pop robot thing."

I laugh and plop down on the bed.  "Hey can you braid my hair?"

I get up and look at her "I can knot your hair... That's about it princess."

She groans "well you are useless." She is a very sassy little girl.

"What?!? Excuse me!" I pick her up and start to tickle her, making her squeal. I lay her down on the bed and continue to tickle her.

"Ashton! St- Sto- Stop!" She laughs and laughs until I decide she's had enough.

"See I can make ya laugh!"

She forms a pouty face and folds her arms. "That's cheating!"

I gasp and put my hand to my chest "I would never cheat!"

She laughs and sits up going back to the mirror. She brushes through her hair again.  Tara walks in and is carrying three pops.

"Tara your dad doesn't know how to braid AND he's a cheater!"

Tara kinda gives me a look then sits down next to Faith. "What?"

"Ashton doesn't know how to braid." She points to me.

Tara kinda laughs "oh well Ashton isn't my dad sweetie."

Faith tilts her head in confusion "But this morning you called him daddy?"

Tara's face turns bright red and she starts to laugh so hard she cries.

I pick up Faith and turn her to face me "shhh. That's my secret nickname." I whisper to her.

"Oh!" She whisper yells.

Tara stands up and whipes her tears. "Come on let's go I'm starving!"

I laugh and head out the door with faith still on my hip. 

"Ashton."

"Yeah princess?"

"Does that mean Tara's secret nickname is mommy?"

I laugh "no." She nods and starts to play with her hair.

Speaking of mommy... I still have to tell her. How am I supost to do it...?