Chapter one hundred and twenty one:
Becky was lying awake in Zac’s bed early in the morning.
She had nestled her small body in against Zac’s warm body, resting her head on his bare chest.

She had been so incredibly happy on her date with Zac, especially at the end when he had told her he loved her.

Just reminding herself of that moment brought a smile to her lips.

She loved him too, and had felt it for a long time, but hearing him say it; truthfully sitting down and telling her he loved her was the best moment in her life.

She moved closer to him, nestling her body against his warm skin.
Zac stirred in his sleep and made a sharp grunting noise.

Becky smiled to herself at his cuteness and stretched to kiss him on the cheek.

He made another grunting noise and tightened his arm around her.

Becky giggled and kissed him again, kissing along his jaw and finally reaching his lips. She climbed on top of him, perching herself on his abdomen, while continuing to kiss him.

Zac chuckled. “I think you should wake me up like this more often.” He grinned.

“I think you should wake up and kiss me.” She teased tousling his hair.

“And miss the excellent view down your top? No way!” He smirked.

Becky playfully swatted his chest and moved to get off him. Instead, he flipped her onto her back and turned onto his side.

Becky laughed as his arm circled her waist again and he leaned over her to kiss her.

She smiled, as he kissed her nose.

“You’re so cute in the morning.” He grinned, kissing her throat. “I love waking up next to you.” He made a trail of kisses down the side of her neck and nuzzled her shoulder.

Becky shrieked with laughter, kicking her legs and struggling to break away.

“What? What?” He asked with a laugh.

“You’re all… stubbly.” She laughed, “It tickles.” She ran her hand along the coarse hair of his cheek.

He grinned. “Sorry. Want me to shave first? Then I’ll kiss you again?”

She laughed. “Maybe… I guess I should get up… Are you going to shower?”

“Uhh… yeah.”

“Maybe I’ll make you pancakes, then shower after…”

“Wow, you’re going to make out with me, then feed me? You spoil me.”

“I know. But I love you.” She teased.

“I love you too.” He smiled.

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Jenna was sitting on a stool at the kitchen island. She closed her cell phone, groaned and dropped her head onto her forearms in frustration.

“Jen? You okay? There’s a lot of groaning going on in here, and you’re by yourself…” Taylor teased, walking into the room.

“I’m trying to call the hospital, to see how Christy is, and they won’t tell me. And Luke still hasn’t called.”

Taylor reached down a can of coffee and popped the lid off. “Well, how about I drive you over to the hospital?”

Jen finally lifted her head “You’d do that?”
”Yeah, sure.” He held up the empty can of coffee “We’re out of coffee, so we have to stop at Starbucks.”

“Great!” She shrieked, and jumped to her feet, hugging him. “Give me five seconds to get dressed!” She ran past him up and out of the kitchen.

Taylor sighed and dropped the empty coffee canister into the recycling bin with a heavy sigh.

“Good morning, Tay.” Becky practically sang. “You’re up early.” She opened the pantry and began removing ingredients.

“Yeah, I couldn’t sleep.”

“Really? Want some pancakes?”

“Nah, I don’t think so.” He forced a smile. “I’m going to take Jen over to the hospital to see Christy. Want to go?”

“Umm…” Becky paused. “No, she’s coming home today, right? Maybe I’ll just wait until later. I want to shower anyway.”

“Alright… want anything while we’re out?” Taylor stuffed the car keys into the front pocket of his jeans.

Jenna appeared in the kitchen. “I grabbed some clothes for Christy, I hope-“

“Jesus Christ!” Taylor looked suddenly shocked. “She’s only going to be there for a couple more hours, not weeks!”

Jen hoisted the bag up onto a stool. “I know, but no matter what I pick for her, she’ll hate it… so I packed multiple transitional pieces that she can mix and match… and her purse, she’ll need that.”

Taylor sighed. “Alright, let’s get going, come on. I’ll carry that.” He hoisted the duffle bag over his shoulder. “What the hell do you have in this thing?” He asked as they walked from the kitchen.
”Make up…. And two pairs of shoes.” Jenna laughed.

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