A Pinch of Cinnamon

Nightmares and Sleepovers

Fuck. That was hot.

My jeans just tightened. That moan was everything I've been trying not to imagine. Now all I will hear is that moan from her lips.

I've never seen someone be sexy at eating tacos. But she totally nailed it.

She immediately blushes and apologizes while I'm trying to hide my grin.

"Guess you like tacos?" I laugh.

"Who doesn't like tacos?" She looks at me weirdly and laughs.

"These are amazing. Thank you. And thank you for doing the chores......even though you didn't have to." Of course, she had to say it again. I roll my eyes. Seeing this, she snickers, knowing that she's succeeding in annoying me.

"Well, why don't you show me how to feed that way I can know the ropes for the future." She whirls around to face me with her eyebrows raised.

"The future? Already planning on more visits?" She smirks a little, growing a little more used to our banter.

I step forward until I was within arm's reach of her. "Oh, I'm definitely planning more visits. In fact...." I grab her hand and pull her towards me, wrapping one arm around her waist as I hold her hand with the other. "I might just never leave." That did it. The confident smirk she held quickly evaporated as her face grew bright red. She pulled back from my hold and turned her face from me.

Well, uh, let me show you the feeding routine." She quickly rushed out of the house, leaving me behind, chuckling at her. She's just so cute.

After feeding the animals, we walked back inside. I didn't want to leave. I was desperately trying to think up an excuse to stay longer. But I knew Spencer was tired and needed her sleep. She has to be up at 4 tomorrow morning, and it was already close to 10. I told her I'd do the dishes I used for her dinner (she complained) and then I'd head out.

She headed to the shower while I did the remainder of the dishes that were left. While I was drying the last dish, I heard a cry. My head immediately snapped up and I strained my ears to see if I heard it again. I heard a faint whimpering.

"Mommy."

Jay.

Knowing Spencer was still in the shower, I headed to his room to make sure he was ok. He met me at the door, holding his blanket and sucking his thumb. Tears streamed down his face as he sniffled.

"Hey buddy. What's going on?" He lifted his arms up for me to pick him up and immediately nestled into my neck. I can feel his little body trembling and his tears resumed.

"Shhh. It's ok buddy. You're ok. Did you have a nightmare?" I could feel him nod against my shoulder. I run his back gently.

"Where Momma." He hiccupped.

"She's taking a shower buddy. She will be out soon." Vaguely, I heard the shower turn off in the other room. I fought to keep my mind focused on the trembling toddler in my arms and not the now naked female I desperately wanted to feel, in the other room.

"Why don't we go lie down bud."

"No." Jay shook his head. Figuring it was best to just keep holding him, I carry him downstairs to the couch. Laying down, I keep him cuddled to my chest, continuing to stroke his back.

"What was the dream about bud." I look down to his blonde hair, the ends curling slightly.

"Momma go away." I can feel fresh tears leak out of his eyes, so I continue to shush him.

Ten minutes later, I can feel him gradually drifting off. His breathing gets deeper and slower. I hear footsteps coming down the stairs and turn my head to see Spencer appear.

Her concerned gaze drifts over us before she smiles softly.

"He had a nightmare?" I nod.

"Yeah. He didn't want to lay in bed." She nods as if it's a common occurrence. She drifts over to us and perches on the arm of the couch, gazing down at us. I crane my neck to see her. She brushes Jay's bangs back softly.

My heart rate seems to accelerate just by her proximity. She's leaning over me slightly to reach him and all I can think of is pulling her into my arms......or maybe latching on to a nipple if they weren't covered up right now.

God, I wish I could kiss her.

Jay stirs in my arms as his mom touches him.

"Momma." He looks up to her but otherwise seems content to be in my arms.

"Hey baby." She smiles down at him, lovingly. "Why don't we go back to bed so poor Nick can get home."

Hah. Poor Nick my ass. I'm loving this.

"No, mamma! No!" He gripped me tighter.

"Baby, Nick has to go home. I'm sure he'll come back to visit if you ask." I turn my head to her, smirking. She rolls her eyes playfully at me.

"No! Nick stay!" Jayden begins crying again and his voice begins to get higher and louder. He is about to reach full blown tantrum. I hope Spencer doesn't hate me for what I'm about to say next.

"It's ok buddy. I can stay here with you if you want." Spencer's eyes widen and snap to mine while Jay looks at me with happiness. I stare at Spencer, trying to tell her without words that this is fine if she accepts. She tilts her head slightly as if she's about to shake it, no. Instead, she hangs it a bit and sighs.

"Well, why don't you have Nick tuck you back into bed." Jayden immediately shakes his head.

"I wanna stay here." I smile at her to let her know it was ok. I was quite comfortable. She raises an eyebrow before nodding.

"Ok, baby. Well, I have to get bed so I can do chores in the morning. Come to me if you need me, ok?" She bent down to kiss his forehead, which made her face dangerously close to mine. I could feel my lips twitch in want to kiss her. She laid her hand on my shoulder, giving it a squeeze, hesitating a moment before heading back upstairs, with one last glance back to me.

I set my alarm on my Apple Watch to just before Spencer's would be. Figuring if it was on my wrist, I would wake up from the vibrations without waking Jay. I made myself more comfortable on the couch before drifting off into a blissful sleep with Jay, still wishing I could be upstairs in bed with both of them wrapped in my arms.