"I probably need to go to my apartment tomorrow," I sighed as we laid in bed.

"Okay babe." Hayden stroked my side, "any reason why?"

"Well other than paying rent." I teased, "I need to get a few things cleaned. Plus it wouldn't hurt for me to just stay there in case we haven't been careful enough lately."

"I understand," Hayden kissed my forehead. "Though I believe you're just overreacting a bit love. Did something else happen?"

"No," I shook my head, "I don't know really. Something just... I'm not used to us not having to worry about someone finding out."

"No one has found out since Missy and that's already been three years Dash." Hayden turned on his side and gazed at me, "unless something else has happened no one knows."

He kissed me again, "what can I do to take your mind off of this?"

"Nothing babe, it'll pass," I wrapped my arms around his neck and just breathed him in. "Sorry I'm just stressing out with everything."

"I know," he spoke softly and stroked my hair. "You're almost done Dasha."

"Tell me," I began as I traced my finger along his arm, "why would you go to school just to stay in it? Don't you get tired of grading papers and stuff?"

"I do, but when your a professor you get to see people and how they tackle problems or achieve success. Not really sure how to explain it, but it just makes sense when you experience that."

I smiled, seeing as he got so enthralled when telling me about work most days or just explaining anything. He definitely was the man for me with all of the effort he put into doing something.

"It's just nice to know you'll learn something new every time. I never end up saying the exact same thing in history, and lots of kids like to one up me so it's entertaining to see how much they know versus myself."

"Hopefully they don't embarrass you too much with their brains," I joked as he played along.

"Only once or twice."

"Will it be like than when we have kids?" I asked thoughtfully and hoped that hadn't been too forward. Neither of us planned on having a child anytime soon but the thought was always in the back of our minds.

"Yes, I'm sure it'll be like that. Getting excited when they finally pick up what we've been telling them or discovering on their own how something works." Hayden gave a cheeky smile, "you will be an excellent mother Dasha."

"I don't think I would know the first thing about parenting if we're being honest." I sighed and intertwined my fingers with his. "However I know it won't be too bad with your help. You have a knack for that sort of thing."

"I don't doubt that you would be an excellent mother. Now maybe the hormones prior,"

I shushed him with my hand as he chuckled. "I was only kidding babe. It'll be a memorable experience regardless. But first we need to get more of these wedding plans out of the way."

"True, what colors would you want for our theme? I haven't even looked at dresses yet for the bridesmaids and I still need to ask a few people too."

"We can always have a small wedding love. It doesn't have to be anything extravagant unless you want it to be."

"No, I like smaller. More private and less people to find out at first. Your sisters need to come by sometime soon so they can come with me to go shopping for stuff. I'm sure they'll have great input."

"Most likely," Hayden mused. "Whatever you want to do babe, I'll be behind you."

"This is why I'm in love with you." I shifted my body ontop of his and pressed my lips against him gently.

"Are you sure you can go through another round?" Hayden teased while brushing up against me.

I nodded, not caring if I was going to be sore again or not. The feeling of just being so connected to him and intimate was something I craved constantly. I don't know how couples kept their hands to themselves before marriage, it seemed nearly impossible to not even kiss this man while being in the same room with him.

Right as Hayden's lips found the hollow of my neck my phone began to go off.

"Ugh," I glanced over and saw my mother was calling me. There was no good reason for me to ignore the call as Hayden grabbed the phone for me.

"Won't be long," I whispered before answering, "hello?"

"Hi sweetheart."

"Hey mom, everything okay?" I bit my lip as Hayden's lips went back to my neck and gently sucked.

"Yes, sorry I'm sure you're busy with school. I just wanted to call before I forgot. My parents are coming into town this next week and I figured you could introduce Hayden to them?"

"Uh," I paused for a moment and tried to push Hayden away before he made me moan. "Yeah that's fine mom.  Are you sure that's a good idea?"

"I mean, they'll find out at some point that you're engaged sweetie. It's probably best that you tell them, even if you don't tell them everything."

Hayden slipped his hands towards my breasts and gripped them hard before sucking one of my nipples as I bit my tongue. Fuck.

"Okay," I breathed and tried to cough as if my voice needed to be cleared.

"Are you alright Dasha? You sound a little hoarse."

"Mhm, I'll make sure to get some coughdrops. Probably from the stress of the semester winding down."

"Okay sweetheart. I'll let you know when they come in, and please tell Hayden we said hello."

"Yes mom," I hung up and playfully smacked Hayden on his head. "Hayden Blaze! What the hell?"

"I couldn't resist. Your body is just so tempting," he whispered in my ear.

"I was on the phone though. My mom literally thought I was hoarse from something," I sighed in frustration.

"Hmm, well I can always check that out." He whispered against my skin as I stifled a giggle. Jesus he was in one of his playful moods.

"Must've been a good day at work if you're being this affectionate."

"Very, but just the fact that I get to come home to an amazing woman is enough to make any man's day better. I'm one day closer to marrying you and being able to show you off to the rest of the world as my wife."

I literally went from being slightly frustrated to completely speechless within seconds. Damn he really knew what to say.

Blinking rapidly, I tried to avoid tears from falling and continued to kiss Hayden. I could tell him later about my grandparents. They were really great people, the ones who just want you to be happy and occasionally give you money just because, but I wasn't too sure how they would feel about not knowing much about Hayden until now.

'Oh well, that's just a sacrifice you'll have to make. You can't please everyone while in this relationship. This is about you and him, no one else.'

Hayden braced himself on either side of me and pushed my legs aside with his. It always turned me on to see how strong he was just from doing things like this. I already knew I was dripping seeing his muscles tighten as he slowly entered me and groaned with relief.

"You act like we haven't made love in ages." I breathed.

"It feels like that every time we do it." He thrusted into me and shuddered. "Every time I'm able to be inside you like this I realize how lucky I am. This feeling I only want to continue to experience with you love, no one else."

I believed every word he said as I raised my hips to his to match the pace. This was something I would always want to continue to experience with him.

**I'm trying to get a read on how much erotica you're wanting in this story. I realize that's what most people read that I write so I've been adding it more in the sequels. I just love these characters in general and appreciate all the support I've received. You all rock! Suggestions as always are welcome and I promise to continue to lengthen these chapters.

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