Chapter 119: Are you folding laundry?

Pickle POV

River cried herself self to sleep in my arms a few hours ago. I must have fallen asleep with her. I stretch out a little trying not to wake her.

I sit up slowly and look at my phone. Damn it's eight o'clock already. We slept most of the day.

I lean down and kiss her head softly. She looks so peaceful, I don't want to wake her.

Lucky has called four times and Flame has called twice. I guess I better let them know I'm alive.

I go to the bathroom first then after I head to the laundry room to grab Finn's sheets I washed earlier.

I head back to his room and make his bed.

I pull both trash bags out of the cans, I tie them and throw them by the door. I grab the condoms and lube and throw them in a bag to take to River's room.

It's all clean and ready for Flame to come stay for a few days.

I read my text from Lucky really quick and reply back, sounds like we have a job Friday. I better message him back now so I don't forget.

Me- Okay I have my car I'll meet you there. I'm probably staying here till then. Are you bringing Flame here or is her driver?

Lucky- The kids missed you today. She didn't ask me so her driver or Brain, would be my guess. How is River?"

Me- Not sure yet, she's been asleep all day. It was a long night. Her and Finn now know about my past and seen my back after a PTSD incident I'll tell you about it later. Tell the kids I miss them too and I'll make it up to them on movie night. Found out about a great pizza place.

Lucky- That's rough brother. I'm hoping no one got punched. I'll let them know. Everyone's getting seated for dinner so I'll let you go. Be safe see you Friday.

Me- Have a good night brother. Stay safe as well, see you Friday.

I walk back into her room and I see her stirring a little bit. I put things away and start folding the towels from the laundry. Looking up at her every few minutes as she moves around.

She reaches her arm over to the other side of the bed then jerks her head up and looks around. She rolls over and sits up slowly. Her hair is standing up all crazy and I try not to laugh.

"Did you sleep well Kitten?" I smile at her as I walk over to her and kiss her head.

She nods. She looks tired still.

I hand her a water bottle and some pain reliever "I ordered dinner for everyone, it will be here in twenty minutes. Do you want me to go run you a bath?" I lean over and kiss her head.

She pulls me in a big hug and yanks me down to her.

I laugh and she giggles then blushes when I lose my footing and fall on her.  She looks so beautiful when she giggles like that.

"Are you folding laundry?" She asks, holding me tightly to her.

"Yes. I also made Finn's bed for Flame. I didn't want anyone to have to worry about it later" I say smiling at her.

She pulls me to her lips, kissing me tenderly. My body instantly heats up and my stomach does a little flip.

"Thank you" she says smiling at me as she pulls away.

"I'm going to go start your bath and I'll put some

epsom salt in it to help with any soreness" I kiss her head and try to get up without falling back on her.

"Are going to sit with me?" She asks me as she rubs my arm lightly up and down.

"I need to get dinner when it gets here and I need to clean up the kitchen first." I tell her.

"I can guarantee Chailor cleaned out there already. She cleans the best when she's mad or sad"

I nod and kiss her head.

"I will start the bath, double check and I will come get you"  I kiss her head and head to the kitchen. She's right the kitchen is spotless and so is the living room.

I knock at their door and wait for one of them to answer.

Lincoln cracks the door. His hair all crazy and eyes puffy.

"Sorry I didn't know your number, I ordered dinner. I just got a bunch of Chinese. It will be here in 20."

"Thank you man. That was nice of you" Lincoln says smiling at me and sticking out his fist.

"Your welcome,  I'll let you guys know when it's here" I smile fist bumping him back. I head to the bathroom to get her water started.

After I get it all together for her, I head to her room to get her.

I watch her for a minute sitting there on her bed folding the last of the clothes she's humming something to her self. She smiles when she sees me watching her.

I walk over and pick her up bridal style and carry her to the bathroom.

"You know I can walk right?" I kiss her head as we get in the bathroom.

"Can you? You might be pretty sore Kitten" I laugh, as she wiggles in my arms.

I put her down, and laugh a little as she stumbles.

"Okay, your right I'm a little sore" she laughs rubbing her legs.

I quickly pick her back up and take her to the tub.

I sit her on the edge, she lifts her arms for me.

I help take her shirt off. She stands with a grunt and I pull her panties off. I gently kiss her belly button then as I stand I kiss her lips helping her in the tub.

She grunts as she lays back. I kiss her head as I gently start washing her body.

As I'm washing her back I hear her sob lightly.

I move around to see her face and she's crying. My poor love, she's hurting so much.

"Ohhhh sweetheart, it's okay. What do you need?"

"I'm sorry, Pickle. It's nothing I'm fine"

"Kitten don't be sorry for having feelings. Your allowed to miss him. He's worth missing." He is worth missing, hell I even miss him and I haven't known him long.

I lean in and pull her to me. I kiss her lips and wipe her tears away. "I love you River" that's all I can think to say in this moment to help comfort her.

"I love you too Pickle. I'm glad your here. Will you just hold me"  my heart skips a beat.