RP LOG with rockmeall_night | Retail Therapy
Shopping. It felt like ages since Kenzie had indulged in any way, and London shops were just too good to pass up. After suffering through another few hours of morning sickness that morning, she managed to get a renewed bolt of energy when Braden joined her in the shower and promptly seduced her against the wall once they were both covered in soapy suds from the shower gel. He then went to visit Stuart, who had apparently pulled a ninja kilted sneaky back door move and bolted off the plane and back into Tom's arms. No one still knew the whole story there. Angus was exhausted trying to find his feet as a hands-on daddy again after a break, and when he passed out cold on the sofa when Keira went down for a nap, the girls decided to head out for some retail therapy.
Kenzie veered into a trendy mens' clothing store with a grin. She wasn't looking or feeling particularly trendy herself lately, so she was going to have to live through the one in her relationship that looked good no matter what he wore... or didn't. "I love shopping for guys' clothes," she added sheepishly to Jules as she headed to a display of gorgeous slim-cut t-shirts. Braden had the body to pull them off. More than. "I dinnae even know why. Just something hot about buying your guy something and seeing him wear it, you know? Isnae like I'm getting my arse into anything slim-cut these days," she added, looking down at the black trousers she had on which were tight around her belly which had just started sporting a noticeable bump.
Jules smirked a little as she tucked her hair behind her ear and looked at Kenzie's bump. "I dinnae think Brades is going to care if you're in anything slim fitting, or nay. He just wants you. He'd probably let you walk aroond naked if you wanted. I've only ever just gotten Gus that kilt for his birthday. Havenae exactly had much of a chance to buy him other things. Still nay sure if I should. Mostly I just like wearing his shirts when he doesnae mind." Jules made a face as she ran her fingers over a nearby display of jackets. "I really, really want his arse. I don't think I can have it while he's taking care of Keira, though. Nay that I'm minding her being aroond, like. She's gorgeous and he is so sexy in father mode... I just know that he's even more cautious now. I feel like I should maybe sleep on the sofa for a while, or something."
Kenzie bit down on her lips and intently flicked through the shirts. She glanced furtively at Jules for a moment and then pulled her lips to the side. After pulling a gorgeous blue shirt off the rack that would match Braden's eyes, she sighed, hugging it to her chest. "Listen, I wasnae going to say, but he wants you. He does. Braden said he... Gus admitted to having a tough time trying to keep his hands off you. A really hard time. That the only reason he hasnae done anything or made any moves is because he has this horrible fear that any wrong move might ruin his chances getting access to Keira. She isnae the reason he hasnae, though. I dinnae think him having her here would stop him having sex with you if it was all above board. Braden even suggested he try to get full custody of her... Gus admitted he was worried how you feel aboot that, having a bairn aroond all the time. So, see? He is thinking aboot you. A lot. And you gotta admit, he might be knackered, but he has the father thing doon. It doesnae stop him being Gus in any way. He makes it look so easy. It's criminal how good he looks being a daddy..."
"Hey, you keep your hands to your own future baby daddy. Those pregnant hormones arenae getting near Gus if I cannae even get near Gus," Jules warned teasingly as she nudged Kenzie. "But it's true. He's amazing at the daddy thing. I wanna ride him so hard because of it... I think watching him with Keira will just make me explode. Brades really said that Gus was thinking aboot me? I still don't see how it could hurt his chances. It's clear the missus has moved on and he's the one that's suffering! She's such a bitch. Dinnae care if she's Keira's ma'. She doesnae deserve to be. I wouldnae mind if Keira was aroond full time. Of course I wouldnae. She's his daughter, his whole world. I'd be honoured if he even wanted me aroond while Keira's aroond. I just havenae wanted to ruin anything, so I've been respecting his wishes. But it's hard. So, so hard nay trying to make a move when we're sharing a bed."
Kenzie smirked. "I'm merely wondering if it runs in the family. I havenae met Callum, and Gus is the only other Evans baby daddy. I was watching Braden with Keira and I fucking cried. Nay that that is anything unusual lately. Braden carries tissues everywhere, probably to save his shirts. But it was just... I dinnae know. He's amazing with bairns and I'm realising now how it must've been so, so hard for him to be told he couldnae have any of his own. Told twice, actually. The first fecking doctor gave him false hope, said if he tried all these weird-arsed remedies, there might be a chance. Braden clutched to that. That day we hooked up in the rain... he had come from a doctor in London, who told him the straight truth. It's just how he was born. Isnae anything going to change it. It's stupid, I know, but some days I wish my bairn could be his. I get worried he's always just going to know it isnae, it'll always be a factor in his mind. But Gus, though... he feels the same, I think he's just scared. He needed that meeting with Tom to try and set his mind at ease, but we all know what happened there. Do you think he'll still meet with Tom now? Assuming Tom and Stu decide to give things another go."
Jules smiled a little. "Cal's amazing with his bairns. Always has been. He dotes on his family. He didnae want a third because of how it would make Brades feel. I still dinnae know if he'll go for another bairn. He wants the big family. Cannae blame him when he's grown up in one, aye? These boys have grown up with amazing parents, and an amazing sense of family. Iain's just as wonderful with Hayden. I think even he wants a bairn of his own, but hasnae ever felt like he could. He's always said he'd help Brades conceive. So you do have a sperm donor at the ready if you ever wanted a bairn with Brades. It would be his DNA. I dinnae think Braden's as worried aboot that anymore. He's ready to step up to the plate. He wants to be the daddy." Jules picked up a leather jacket and lifted up the sleeve as she imagined it on Gus. Maybe he was a father, but he was still a muscian, and still ultra cool. He'd rock a leather jacket. Especially with a kilt. "I dinnae know. I assume they'll give it another go if Stu jumped off a plane for him. Gus probably isnae going to get a better lawyer than Tom, so he might just have to focus on that side of things, and meet with him. Go for complete custody..."
Kenzie hung the shirt back up and tugged her own shirt up a little, splaying her hand over the bump and rubbing it a little. "I dinnae know... pregnancy is uncomfortable, like. Really uncomfortable. I cannae even imagine it in the later days, but... maybe I'd have one for someone who couldnae, you know? Would you? Be a surrogate? Like, for Iain and Ryan, if they wanted Hayden to have a sibling. Or Tom and Stuart. Wee bit more to it than just jizzing in a cup, though. It'd be scary. I might have to take a raincheck 'til I feel how bad labour is. But I think I would. When you look at Gus, makes you wonder why some people dinnae want to be parents. He seems so happy, and the wee girl is gorgeous, has a gorgeous smile and giggle, just like her daddy. She hardly ever cries, too. I want one like her. I'm probably going to get a devil gremlin bairn that Braden will have second thoughts aboot anyway. Wouldnae blame him, like," she said wryly. She nodded. "He should. He should talk to Tom and go for full custody. What is it going to hurt. He doesnae deserve to nay be her primary carer any less than the bitch who dumped her for a booty call in Spain. The wee thing deserves to have a loving family aroond her and she cannae get better than the Evans."
Jules put the jacket back as she pulled her mouth to the side and leaned on the t-shirt rack. "Not going to get it for Brades? He'd look good in it. Does the uncomfortableness outweigh the good, though? I keep wondering if Gus would ever want to have bairns with me, like. Or if he just wants to stop at Keira because she is so perfect. What if our DNA doesnae combine well, and I give him a devil child with ridiculously red hair? I think I would be a surrogate if they wanted to me to. Iain's been the best big brother Gus could've ever asked for. Stuart's been the best wee one. There's nothing I wouldnae do for that family." She nodded, a frown setting in at the thought of the ex. "Aye, she does. She deserves to know what it feels like to be her daddy's world again. Nay just an accessory for the mum."
Kenzie looked at the shirt, analysing it for a moment. "I'm not sure if vertical stripes are his thing. Plus, the buttons dinnae look easy to get open... just some forward planning. You should get that jacket for Gus, though. You're still practically BFFs. You can buy him things. You're hot for each other, you've slept together, and he doesnae have time to shop for himself. Outweigh the good? Fuck, nay right now. I'm still trying to figure oot with the good is. My stomach feels like it has a hot air balloon in it constantly. It doesnae always make for sexy times. The morning sickness is horrible, especially when you get to the point where you keep trying to be sick but there isnae anything left inside you. My back and feet hurt, I feel tired. It's supposed to get worse, too. Why wouldnae he want to have a bairn with you? He loves his daughter. I bet if you asked him a hypothetical, he would say aye. That cannae be! You both have awesome genes, that wouldnae make any sense! You-" She paused and bit down on her lip. "I-I have a confession to make," she said abruptly, feeling a little like a traitor if she continued on her crusade to be Jules' cheerleader.
"Horizontal stripes aren't really very attractive in a shirt. What about that one? It's plain," Jules said as she touched one of the shirts still on the rack. "He really would look good in it... I dinnae know how he'd feel if I told him I bought it for him just so I could tear it back off him. Still, we are friends. Think he'd wear jeans if they got them? I think the good's meant to be the bairn. Somehow it's all meant to be worth it. Is there anything I can do to make you more comfortable? Maybe we should take a wee tea break. Nay like we need to rush. I dinnae know, I was just saying! I guess it wouldnae hurt to ask him." Jules looked at Kenzie as her eyebrows drew together in concern at the sudden change in her friend. "Aye?"
Kenzie sighed and nodded, even if she gave the clothing a forlorn look. She was determined, though, to get Braden something before they went home. And maybe something sticky or with cream so she could watch him eat it and lick the tasty parts off his lips. She adjusted her bag over her shoulder and her forehead creased as she looked at Jules when they left the store. "Braden and I might be moving doon here, to London, permanently," she admitted quietly.
Jules had hooked her arm through Kenzie's, her hand squeezing in reaction to the confession. For a moment her stomach felt like it had dropped out the bottom of her, and she wet her lips. "Oh... That's... London." She let out a disbelieving laugh before she shook her head. "I'm sorry, I know it's nay my place to tell you where to live. All that matters if you're happy. And Brades is happy."
Kenzie watched Jules warily, an apologetic frown of concern on her face. "I'm sorry. It's... I know. He shocked me too, but I just... I dinnae know, I guess I'm more than willing to do anything for him after everything he has done for me? Edinburgh is always going to be hame, but I dinnae really mind London so much. We could work it here, it's nay like we couldnae get work. I'm going to be on maternity leave soon anyway so I can find another position after that and I got a lot of cash oot of the divorce, so I can afford to take some time off. But this is something pretty damn amazing, and it might nay ever happen to him again. Do you know the desiger Rian Ambrose, she has all those awesome wee cocktail dresses that just look and feel awesome on?"
Jules gave a slow nod. "Aye, I know her. Havenae ever worn something of hers, but I've seen her stuff in all the mags. I couldnae ever afford anything. I always chicken oot in the change rooms when I pick something up of hers. I cannae bring myself to try it on when I know I willnae be able to get it, like. She's offered Braden a contract? I didnae think he wanted to do modelling full time? What aboot the paramedic thing? Love, I wouldnae ever want you two to miss oot on something great."
Kenzie raised her eyebrows and after a quick skimming of the other shops in the street, she spotted a boutique that would likely have some of Rian's clothing and started to drag Jules in that direction. "Nay time like the present," she decided. "She's offered him more than a contract. She has a new mens' line coming out, and she wants him to be the face of it. Nay full time, he'll still be able to do his paramedics. But it would mean we need to live here so he can work with her. I dinnae know if he feels a hundred percent about it. He seems in two-minds, but wanted to talk to me aboot it before he makes any choices. I told him to go for it. It might nay be his first career choice, but he is an awesome model. He deserves this. Just... maybe you can come doon here too?"
Jules raised her eyebrows. "I dinnae even know what Gus is doing. How can I decide to come doon here if he wants to go back hame? I couldnae... I dinnae want to be withoot him. Or Keira." She looked up to where Kenzie was dragging her and just laughed softly. "You're terrible, you know that? You dinnae have any shame. This is gonna be torture. You cannae make me look at pretty things that I cannae have! It's so like looking at Gus everyday and nay being able to have him." Jules rest her chin on Kenzie's shoulder briefly. "So you and Brades are gonna be living together, huh? Nay missing oot on sex again, hot Evans arse twenty-four-seven... Sounds like heaven."
"Bullshit. I can, and I am. I'll shout you. Late additional birthday present. You should have a gorgeous outfit you feel awesome in. All lassies should. I have this one dress, always feel great in it. After my divorce, I even pathetically wore it aroond the house just to feel better. If you find something, I'll buy it, and then the four of us can go oot on the town for a night oot. Stu or Iain can babysit. That's the beauty of having a billion uncles aroond on hand." Kenzie paused at the door of the boutique in thought. "Oh, aye. I guess we will be. How fecked is it that I didnae even think aboot that? Blame pregnancy brain, it's shocking. But... well, if you and Gus move doon here too, we could all live together, like. Why wouldnae he want to come too? That will be three of his brothers here, and he could have a fresh start oot of Scotland after his divorce. Have a fresh start with you. Especially if he gets Keira."
Jules pulled Kenzie into a hug and kissed her cheek. "I fecking love you. You're the greatest BFF a girl could ask for. I dinnae know where I'd be withoot you encouraging me in my girliness. Aye, we should all go oot. I might have to go back and get Gus the jacket. Who says you cannae wear leather oot? It'd be a good way to celebrate the positive things that have happened here. Like you and Brades, and Gus getting Keira for a wee while. Even if the why isn't quite positive. And now there can be you moving in together." Jules pulled Kenzie into the boutique now they were here, keen to see just what Ambrose dresses they did have. "It's nay fecked, just strange. Is it true that you may never get it back? I heard someone say that pregnancy brain is always there, even after birth. Oh aye? Live together... That'd be grand. I wonder if Gus would go for it..."
Kenzie laughed and hugged Jules back tightly. "Hey, I'm just trying to butter you up to lay on you that I want you at the birth, too," she teased, even if she was outright serious about the comment. She just hadn't been sure of the best way to bring it up. It wasn't exactly a topic of dicussion over the morning cornflakes type of thing. "We havenae had a night oot in forever. Hell, I think the last time I stepped into a pub was the first night Bradie and me had sex, and that wasnae exactly a letting one's hair doon thing. Now that everything seems to be settling a wee bit, there isnae a reason why we cannae. Sure the lads would love it, too. You said Gus was always a bit of a wild child, we'll go somewhere with awesome music." She pulled back and looked at Jules seriously. "You would really consider coming here? Really? Because I've been shitting myself. I dinnae want to leave you, but Braden might really be my One, you know? I dinnae want to lose him, you dinnae want to lose Gus. Do you want me to drop it into a conversation? Oh fuck. Wait. I cannae. Braden hasnae told anyone yet. He's been worried aboot it with everything going on. Hasnae found a right moment with them all. Last time they tried, they all yelled at each other and Stuart ended up kilted and singing drunk Whitney Houston. Braden sent me the video on my phone. But that's beside the point. If Gus went for it, would you?"
"Aye, of course I'll be there," Jules replied as she met Kenzie's gaze with a smile. "It's nay every day you give birth. I'm nay missing it for the world. Brades will just have to get used to sharing the moment with me. Maybe the night oot needs to come after Braden has a chance to talk to at least one brother?" she nudged softly. "I dinnae need you to talk to anyway, I can do it. I just willnae until he knows about Braden living here. I dinnae want to pre-burst any bubbles. Aye, I remember that night. Gus got into bed and it was torture having him spoon me with a raging hard-on. It was all I could do nay to just roll over and give him a ninja hand job. I could smell the spirits, but I didnae want to risk anything." Julie gave a nod as she grinned. "Aye, I'd definitely consider it. It's nay like I hate London. I quite like it. It'll be good to have a change for a wee while. Maybe it'll even inspire me to go back to writing music."
Kenzie took out her phone. "Reminds me. I'm sending this video to Tom. Someone should always know if they get drunk Whitney sung aboot them. That's true love that is. Nay to mention Stuart in nothing but a kilt. He makes a sling look hot. Hell, you're right aboot these Evans brothers. There is something aboot every single one of them that just has you wanting to drool, like. How have they all nay been snapped up before now? Stupid fecking ex bitches didnae know what they were missing." She pulled the video up and hit send to Tom's number with a devious smile at her friend. "Who says I cannae pull off the cupid look? Might nay fit in my pants, but I'd rock a bow and arrow. Alright, okay... so, game plan is for me to talk to Braden and encourage him to talk to his brothers. Even just Iain if he cannae get anyone else together. Iain's like the next one doon from the parents, and he always makes with the wise, big brotherly advice. I just have to say that Ryan is fecking hot too, aye. He has such a gorgeous arse. I'm allowed to perve, I'm pregnant."
Jules laughed. "Aye, aye... pregnant is a good excuse. I'm just in a permanent state of horniness. I'd say we shouldnae imagine Iain and Ryan together after the last debacle with us and gay porn, but you cannae help but imagine them... It'd be fecking hot. I'd melt from all that testosterone combining..." Julie licked her lips as she hummed with pleasure. "Let's find us a dress Gusto cannae say no to me in. I need to feck him. I'm going to go crazy if I dinnae. And he's going to go crazy because it isnae healthy for guys to nay have orgasms and clear out their systems, like. Also? You're just a wee bit of an evil cupid." Jules moved between the racks and stopped when she found a green cocktail dress that would help highlight her hair. Angus had always said he'd liked her red hair. "Ooh, it's gorgeous..."
Kenzie nodded enthusiastically. "Aye, you need to feck him hard. I dinnae care aboot his ex or his divorce. This is all stupid. You two love each other, you do. You have forever. Arenae divorces and custody things in the best interests in of the children. It cannae be anything but Keira's best interest for her daddy to be in love with an amazing lassie who will love them both, and even move to another city for them both. I'll tell Tom that, too. He willnae want to have a pregnant chick go bitchzilla on his arse. He'll never want to be near another vagina again. Not that he is, but he'll have an irrational fear of them when I'm done with him. You just need to Google him to see how great he is. He has won some fecking huge cases. He needs to win Gus his bairn, it's how it should be." She took the dress off Jules, holding it up so she could check the label. "This is Rian Ambrose. Isn't is gorgeous? And she wants our Braden. Go and try it on, I want a show. Sexy catwalk pout and lots of legs. Dinnae wear it with those Docs, either." She went over to the shoe section and picked out some stunning heels to match, handing them to Jules. "Go on. Dinnae make me go hormonal and cry."
Jules raised her eyebrows as she looked between the shoes and Kenzie. "You really are scary, you know that? I dinnae want a pregnant lass going bitchzilla on me, either. I can deal withoot the near death experience. Is there nout you cannae get by using the pregnant excuse? Tell me you can use it for a discount. Tom really will be a changed man after hearing from you." Jules was laughing as she made her way to the change rooms, and tried to ignore the look she was getting from the sales assistant. So what if she wore Docs? The heels would be a killer, but it would be worth it if she would get to shag Angus into unconsciousness. There were some grunts as she got her boots off, and out of her jeans. "Braden really would look awesome in her stuff. Even I want to wear her mens clothes," she called out from behind the door of the stall as she worked on getting into the dress. "Braden'll do it justice."
Kenzie leaned against the wall and stuck her hand up under her shirt to scratch her stomach. It was getting itchy now it was starting to expand, so poor Ryan had copped an interrogation off her on how to prevent stretch marks. She had to give it to the guy, he took it on like a trooper, suggesting some creams she could try, and telling her to use them at least twice a day, so she quizzed him about more embarrasing aspects of pregnancy then, seeing as he was helping, and even then, he didn't run screaming into the night. Iain had a definite keeper there, even if pregnancy wasn't going to be something they ever had to directly worry about. Then, because she was technically alone, she figured she could get away with a ninja fart, only it was a lot louder than she expected and she quickly glanced around to make she didn't have an audience, only to shrug. So what? The wankers would just have to deal with it. "Don't even think aboot putting those boots back on. You want to rock his socks, not make him see you like he always does. You want to shock him."
"Aye, aye..." Jules muttered as she kicked her boots to the side and braced a hand against the wall to get the heels on. "If I fall over and flash him my arse though, you need to at least make sure I dinnae have to die of embarrassment. Which means sexy knickers to boot. Nay point doing it by halves." She took a moment to get used to wearing the heels, and to look at herself in the mirror. It really was a gorgeous dress. She'd never worn anything like it, and couldn't help but smile just a little bit. The neckline was definitely low, and Jules would struggle to conceal a bra under it, which might mean going without. Thankfully she could still get away without one when she needed to. She opened the door to the stall and stepped out in front of Kenzie, and put on her best sexy pout. "Well?"
Just the thought of sexy underwear made Kenzie's nipples ache. As far as she was concerned, she could live vicariously through her pal. Their night out, she fully intended to play it safe with a comfy pair of trousers, nana knickers and maybe a nice top to conceal the bump. The only thing was, the bump seemed to get Braden extremely hot, and she more than liked that fact. She had been worried it would be a turn off for him. Her hand was still up her shirt when Jules appeared and she broke into a grin, nodding slowly in approval. She stuck her fingers into her mouth and gave a loud wolf whistle and then turned her fingers in little circles, indicating she wanted Jules to walk. "Work it, baby. Own it..." she demanded with a grin. "Come on. One of us has to look sexy, aye?"
"I still say you look sexy, Kenz. Just a pregnant sexy." Jules cleared her throat and tried to imagine Gus' music playing through her mind as she strutted down the imaginary catwalk and worked her best sexy mojo as she showed off the dress. She did a twirl before looking over her should at Kenzie, and pouted again. "Still not sure aboot the heels, but for one night I can suffer. I really do love him, K. And I really, really want to have him inside me again. Do you think he's spontaneously come seeing me in this? Is it jizz worthy?"
Kenzie nodded. "If Braden can come in less than sixty seconds from pregnant shower sex, than aye, Gus isnae gonna be able to resist you. Hell, I'm nearly jizzing in my pants just looking at you, and that's saying something. Mind, I might just need a wiz, but that's neither here nor there, because I'm pregnant. Just for the record too, I figure if I keep saying I'm pregnant, one day, I'll actually wake up believing it, because I still cannae. Most days, it feels like weird things are just happening to me. My brain willnae acknowledge there is a bairn in there."
"And a chair as well?" Jules asked before she could stop herself. "That's some seriously intense shower sex right there. Mm... At least if he gets it oot of the way there's less pressure for when we do get into bed. Or I just drag him into the loos. You really like it that much? Oh good... I think there's toilets in here, isn't there? Maybe they'll let you use the staff ones if you're making a purchase? Are you really not going to get anything? I guess it's nay really going to kick in until your bump's bigger and you can feel it kicking."
"Tell me about it. Sometimes I wonder how the hell he fits in me... Only thing is, he doesnae actually ever fit all the way in..." Kenzie admitted in a hushed voice, even if she was grinning. "Nay, I'm fine. I'll find a loo later when we hit a coffee shop. Plenty of time, I'm nay going to piss myself. You look gorgeous, J. Like a princess. If he cannae do you in this, then he's nay worth the hassle. But he will. He wants to and it's nay one else's business if you do. The bub will be in good hands, so it's nay like he's abandoning her or anything. I cannae be fitting into anything here and to be honest, I hurt just thinking aboot trying. I think sexy is off the cards for a few months. I tried Googling to see how the kicking would feel, but I think it's going to freak me out when I feel it. Like that scene in Alien. Was it Alien?"
Julie's eyebrows went up as her jaw dropped. "Nay fecking way! Are you shitting me?" She stared at Kenzie before nudging her. "Ach, it's nay wonder you dinnae ever get enough of the lad. I dinnae feel like I'd let Gus oot of my bed again after we... I could cry because I want him so much. It's nay fair. I've waited my whole life for us both to be free, and now it's here and we cannae even really act on it." She smoothed her hands down over the dress before breaking out into a grin. "I do kinda feel like a princess, like. Thank you so much, Kenz. Dinnae know how I'll ever repay you. You're still beautiful, even if you dinnae feel sexy. Aye, it was Alien... That's just disgusting. Why do women gush over being pregnant?"
"I'm serious! I mean, he just has a... rhythm, so I cannae be the first he hasnae fit into. He fits! Just nay completely, and it feels really amazing when he goes real deep. I feel like I'm going to explode. He talks dirty, too. Nay all the time, just when he does, I want to die of pleasure. He has this way of making me feel like his hands are just everywhere, too. I thought after all our issues and misunderstandings, the sex might be weird, but it isnae. It's actually been really hot. We've just been, um, putting music on so no one has to put up with the noises. Try fecking to some good classic rock, it's fecking amazing, like." Kenzie dug her wallet out of her bag and waved her hand. "You dinnae have to thank me. You belong in that dress, and Gus belongs in you. Call it a wonderful investment. I havenae got anything else to spend my money on anyway, and your birthday wasnae too long ago. You need to feel like a princess. And I have nay fucking idea, because I'm yet to feel any of that glowing bullshit. I just feel sweaty and buggered after puking my guts up."
Jules kissed Kenzie's cheek as she flashed her another grin. "You have no idea how happy I am for you both. And that's just... hot. So, so hot. You really did hook yourself a winner with Brades. And fuck the ex bitches. If they didn't understand what they were getting, then that just means we get to swoop in and claim them for ourselves. Just let me get changed and then we'll find a coffee shop so you can pee in peace. Classic rock, huh? I'll keep it in mind. Also explains why I keep winding up thinking I'm dreaming about all these rock concerts if you're playing music to cover. Still, I'm glad you did. I'd have killed you by now. Maybe the glowing's something that comes later?"
"They're amazing guys, every single one of them. And Tom and Ryan and even Tom's best mate. They're like a little collection of amazing, and I know I'm lucky to have a piece of that. More than lucky. I dinnae deserve him, not after how I've acted over the years. But he's... he fits me. He makes me feel happy, and special, and like me being there makes his day just a wee bit better. I have never had that. Nay even with my husband. I always thought I loved him, thought we had the marriage thing down, but after experiencing Braden, I can see how much my marriage really sucked, and probably how much all my past relationships sucked too. He wants to be a father to my baby. By choice. He tells me I look beautiful, he makes me breakfast, he wakes up every morning and hugs me. I feel like it's all going to be taken away from me if I sit still too long," Kenzie admitted and glanced down at her feet with a sigh. "I'd blame the pregnant again, but this is just my stupid fears. Cannae say they're rational, and are more than stupid. This is why I want you to get with Gus, though. You deserve it. He has the same mojo, and it feels amazing to be treated right."
It was a lot quicker to get out of the dress than in it, and Jules even managed to get back into her Docs with a lot less grunting this time. She held the heels and dress when she got back out of the change room and looked at Kenzie. "Aye, I know. I wouldnae feel much different to you if Angus and me did really get together. It's always hard to believe the happy ending when you get it, but it's real. Maybe it willnae always stay happy but it's made to be forever. He's going to be a great daddy, Kenz. Brades will look after the bairn, and you. You're right aboot being in the middle of a collection of awesome. I dinnae even know how I'll fit, but I'll try."
"He still has some anxiety aboot the whole thing, I know. It's natural for him to. He isnae ever going to be a biological father. He just doesnae realise that will make him better than one. He's going to give my wee boy or girl one of the most amazing daddies to walk the earth. He's going to love them, and hug them when they do something amazing, or clean them up when they arenae well. They arenae going to know anything else, and I couldnae wish for anything more." Kenzie pulled out her credit card as she waited for Jules to be right to leave the change rooms now she was dressed again. "You've already fit far longer than the rest of us," she pointed out.
Jules shrugged a shoulder. "I've been fitting with the Evans, sure. But it's one thing to fit as a mate and another to fit as a lover. A girlfriend... Wife... whatever. It's nay like I've known the rest of the group. I cannae believe how quickly it's expanding. Still feels like only yesterday Stu was a wee lad and I was buying him sweeties. Now he's a grown man aboot to get married before I've even seen an engagement ring. You dinnae go through something like him and Tom and nay get back together. For all we know they're planning to get hitched next week. Braden is really is going to be the best father for your bairn, Kenz. I also can't tell you how happy I am to know you're the one to make him happy. To give him all the things he didnae think he deserved." She dropped the dress and shoes on the counter and flashed the sales lady a huge grin. "I'm gonna get well shagged in these threads!"
"I've seen it. It looks expensive, very masculine, with diamonds. I think it's platinum. Stuart had it around his neck after he hurt his hand and I took him some tea. Hopefully his fingers heal properly with the corrective surgery and it willnae need resizing. I hope they get back together and get married. From what I've seen, they're made for each other, and Stuart was a mess. He was so upset and exhausted after everything, he couldnae even bear talking much about it." Kenzie handed over her credit card with a laugh as the salesgirl returned with a comment about getting laid in her own Rian Ambrose dress repeatedly. Kenzie nodded at Jules for emphasis. "See? Call me a genius. Now we just have to go back to that shop to buy Angus that jacket and you willnae be able to resist each other."
Jules' grinned started to turn more into a shy smile as she nodded and thought about Angus in that jacket. She just hoped he forgave her for taking matters into her own hands and trying to get them both shagged. She hooked her arm around Kenzie again and have her friend a kiss on the temple. "Who knows, maybe it'll be just the first Evans wedding for the year, huh? Maybe you and Brades will walk down the aisle..."
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Kenzie veered into a trendy mens' clothing store with a grin. She wasn't looking or feeling particularly trendy herself lately, so she was going to have to live through the one in her relationship that looked good no matter what he wore... or didn't. "I love shopping for guys' clothes," she added sheepishly to Jules as she headed to a display of gorgeous slim-cut t-shirts. Braden had the body to pull them off. More than. "I dinnae even know why. Just something hot about buying your guy something and seeing him wear it, you know? Isnae like I'm getting my arse into anything slim-cut these days," she added, looking down at the black trousers she had on which were tight around her belly which had just started sporting a noticeable bump.
Jules smirked a little as she tucked her hair behind her ear and looked at Kenzie's bump. "I dinnae think Brades is going to care if you're in anything slim fitting, or nay. He just wants you. He'd probably let you walk aroond naked if you wanted. I've only ever just gotten Gus that kilt for his birthday. Havenae exactly had much of a chance to buy him other things. Still nay sure if I should. Mostly I just like wearing his shirts when he doesnae mind." Jules made a face as she ran her fingers over a nearby display of jackets. "I really, really want his arse. I don't think I can have it while he's taking care of Keira, though. Nay that I'm minding her being aroond, like. She's gorgeous and he is so sexy in father mode... I just know that he's even more cautious now. I feel like I should maybe sleep on the sofa for a while, or something."
Kenzie bit down on her lips and intently flicked through the shirts. She glanced furtively at Jules for a moment and then pulled her lips to the side. After pulling a gorgeous blue shirt off the rack that would match Braden's eyes, she sighed, hugging it to her chest. "Listen, I wasnae going to say, but he wants you. He does. Braden said he... Gus admitted to having a tough time trying to keep his hands off you. A really hard time. That the only reason he hasnae done anything or made any moves is because he has this horrible fear that any wrong move might ruin his chances getting access to Keira. She isnae the reason he hasnae, though. I dinnae think him having her here would stop him having sex with you if it was all above board. Braden even suggested he try to get full custody of her... Gus admitted he was worried how you feel aboot that, having a bairn aroond all the time. So, see? He is thinking aboot you. A lot. And you gotta admit, he might be knackered, but he has the father thing doon. It doesnae stop him being Gus in any way. He makes it look so easy. It's criminal how good he looks being a daddy..."
"Hey, you keep your hands to your own future baby daddy. Those pregnant hormones arenae getting near Gus if I cannae even get near Gus," Jules warned teasingly as she nudged Kenzie. "But it's true. He's amazing at the daddy thing. I wanna ride him so hard because of it... I think watching him with Keira will just make me explode. Brades really said that Gus was thinking aboot me? I still don't see how it could hurt his chances. It's clear the missus has moved on and he's the one that's suffering! She's such a bitch. Dinnae care if she's Keira's ma'. She doesnae deserve to be. I wouldnae mind if Keira was aroond full time. Of course I wouldnae. She's his daughter, his whole world. I'd be honoured if he even wanted me aroond while Keira's aroond. I just havenae wanted to ruin anything, so I've been respecting his wishes. But it's hard. So, so hard nay trying to make a move when we're sharing a bed."
Kenzie smirked. "I'm merely wondering if it runs in the family. I havenae met Callum, and Gus is the only other Evans baby daddy. I was watching Braden with Keira and I fucking cried. Nay that that is anything unusual lately. Braden carries tissues everywhere, probably to save his shirts. But it was just... I dinnae know. He's amazing with bairns and I'm realising now how it must've been so, so hard for him to be told he couldnae have any of his own. Told twice, actually. The first fecking doctor gave him false hope, said if he tried all these weird-arsed remedies, there might be a chance. Braden clutched to that. That day we hooked up in the rain... he had come from a doctor in London, who told him the straight truth. It's just how he was born. Isnae anything going to change it. It's stupid, I know, but some days I wish my bairn could be his. I get worried he's always just going to know it isnae, it'll always be a factor in his mind. But Gus, though... he feels the same, I think he's just scared. He needed that meeting with Tom to try and set his mind at ease, but we all know what happened there. Do you think he'll still meet with Tom now? Assuming Tom and Stu decide to give things another go."
Jules smiled a little. "Cal's amazing with his bairns. Always has been. He dotes on his family. He didnae want a third because of how it would make Brades feel. I still dinnae know if he'll go for another bairn. He wants the big family. Cannae blame him when he's grown up in one, aye? These boys have grown up with amazing parents, and an amazing sense of family. Iain's just as wonderful with Hayden. I think even he wants a bairn of his own, but hasnae ever felt like he could. He's always said he'd help Brades conceive. So you do have a sperm donor at the ready if you ever wanted a bairn with Brades. It would be his DNA. I dinnae think Braden's as worried aboot that anymore. He's ready to step up to the plate. He wants to be the daddy." Jules picked up a leather jacket and lifted up the sleeve as she imagined it on Gus. Maybe he was a father, but he was still a muscian, and still ultra cool. He'd rock a leather jacket. Especially with a kilt. "I dinnae know. I assume they'll give it another go if Stu jumped off a plane for him. Gus probably isnae going to get a better lawyer than Tom, so he might just have to focus on that side of things, and meet with him. Go for complete custody..."
Kenzie hung the shirt back up and tugged her own shirt up a little, splaying her hand over the bump and rubbing it a little. "I dinnae know... pregnancy is uncomfortable, like. Really uncomfortable. I cannae even imagine it in the later days, but... maybe I'd have one for someone who couldnae, you know? Would you? Be a surrogate? Like, for Iain and Ryan, if they wanted Hayden to have a sibling. Or Tom and Stuart. Wee bit more to it than just jizzing in a cup, though. It'd be scary. I might have to take a raincheck 'til I feel how bad labour is. But I think I would. When you look at Gus, makes you wonder why some people dinnae want to be parents. He seems so happy, and the wee girl is gorgeous, has a gorgeous smile and giggle, just like her daddy. She hardly ever cries, too. I want one like her. I'm probably going to get a devil gremlin bairn that Braden will have second thoughts aboot anyway. Wouldnae blame him, like," she said wryly. She nodded. "He should. He should talk to Tom and go for full custody. What is it going to hurt. He doesnae deserve to nay be her primary carer any less than the bitch who dumped her for a booty call in Spain. The wee thing deserves to have a loving family aroond her and she cannae get better than the Evans."
Jules put the jacket back as she pulled her mouth to the side and leaned on the t-shirt rack. "Not going to get it for Brades? He'd look good in it. Does the uncomfortableness outweigh the good, though? I keep wondering if Gus would ever want to have bairns with me, like. Or if he just wants to stop at Keira because she is so perfect. What if our DNA doesnae combine well, and I give him a devil child with ridiculously red hair? I think I would be a surrogate if they wanted to me to. Iain's been the best big brother Gus could've ever asked for. Stuart's been the best wee one. There's nothing I wouldnae do for that family." She nodded, a frown setting in at the thought of the ex. "Aye, she does. She deserves to know what it feels like to be her daddy's world again. Nay just an accessory for the mum."
Kenzie looked at the shirt, analysing it for a moment. "I'm not sure if vertical stripes are his thing. Plus, the buttons dinnae look easy to get open... just some forward planning. You should get that jacket for Gus, though. You're still practically BFFs. You can buy him things. You're hot for each other, you've slept together, and he doesnae have time to shop for himself. Outweigh the good? Fuck, nay right now. I'm still trying to figure oot with the good is. My stomach feels like it has a hot air balloon in it constantly. It doesnae always make for sexy times. The morning sickness is horrible, especially when you get to the point where you keep trying to be sick but there isnae anything left inside you. My back and feet hurt, I feel tired. It's supposed to get worse, too. Why wouldnae he want to have a bairn with you? He loves his daughter. I bet if you asked him a hypothetical, he would say aye. That cannae be! You both have awesome genes, that wouldnae make any sense! You-" She paused and bit down on her lip. "I-I have a confession to make," she said abruptly, feeling a little like a traitor if she continued on her crusade to be Jules' cheerleader.
"Horizontal stripes aren't really very attractive in a shirt. What about that one? It's plain," Jules said as she touched one of the shirts still on the rack. "He really would look good in it... I dinnae know how he'd feel if I told him I bought it for him just so I could tear it back off him. Still, we are friends. Think he'd wear jeans if they got them? I think the good's meant to be the bairn. Somehow it's all meant to be worth it. Is there anything I can do to make you more comfortable? Maybe we should take a wee tea break. Nay like we need to rush. I dinnae know, I was just saying! I guess it wouldnae hurt to ask him." Jules looked at Kenzie as her eyebrows drew together in concern at the sudden change in her friend. "Aye?"
Kenzie sighed and nodded, even if she gave the clothing a forlorn look. She was determined, though, to get Braden something before they went home. And maybe something sticky or with cream so she could watch him eat it and lick the tasty parts off his lips. She adjusted her bag over her shoulder and her forehead creased as she looked at Jules when they left the store. "Braden and I might be moving doon here, to London, permanently," she admitted quietly.
Jules had hooked her arm through Kenzie's, her hand squeezing in reaction to the confession. For a moment her stomach felt like it had dropped out the bottom of her, and she wet her lips. "Oh... That's... London." She let out a disbelieving laugh before she shook her head. "I'm sorry, I know it's nay my place to tell you where to live. All that matters if you're happy. And Brades is happy."
Kenzie watched Jules warily, an apologetic frown of concern on her face. "I'm sorry. It's... I know. He shocked me too, but I just... I dinnae know, I guess I'm more than willing to do anything for him after everything he has done for me? Edinburgh is always going to be hame, but I dinnae really mind London so much. We could work it here, it's nay like we couldnae get work. I'm going to be on maternity leave soon anyway so I can find another position after that and I got a lot of cash oot of the divorce, so I can afford to take some time off. But this is something pretty damn amazing, and it might nay ever happen to him again. Do you know the desiger Rian Ambrose, she has all those awesome wee cocktail dresses that just look and feel awesome on?"
Jules gave a slow nod. "Aye, I know her. Havenae ever worn something of hers, but I've seen her stuff in all the mags. I couldnae ever afford anything. I always chicken oot in the change rooms when I pick something up of hers. I cannae bring myself to try it on when I know I willnae be able to get it, like. She's offered Braden a contract? I didnae think he wanted to do modelling full time? What aboot the paramedic thing? Love, I wouldnae ever want you two to miss oot on something great."
Kenzie raised her eyebrows and after a quick skimming of the other shops in the street, she spotted a boutique that would likely have some of Rian's clothing and started to drag Jules in that direction. "Nay time like the present," she decided. "She's offered him more than a contract. She has a new mens' line coming out, and she wants him to be the face of it. Nay full time, he'll still be able to do his paramedics. But it would mean we need to live here so he can work with her. I dinnae know if he feels a hundred percent about it. He seems in two-minds, but wanted to talk to me aboot it before he makes any choices. I told him to go for it. It might nay be his first career choice, but he is an awesome model. He deserves this. Just... maybe you can come doon here too?"
Jules raised her eyebrows. "I dinnae even know what Gus is doing. How can I decide to come doon here if he wants to go back hame? I couldnae... I dinnae want to be withoot him. Or Keira." She looked up to where Kenzie was dragging her and just laughed softly. "You're terrible, you know that? You dinnae have any shame. This is gonna be torture. You cannae make me look at pretty things that I cannae have! It's so like looking at Gus everyday and nay being able to have him." Jules rest her chin on Kenzie's shoulder briefly. "So you and Brades are gonna be living together, huh? Nay missing oot on sex again, hot Evans arse twenty-four-seven... Sounds like heaven."
"Bullshit. I can, and I am. I'll shout you. Late additional birthday present. You should have a gorgeous outfit you feel awesome in. All lassies should. I have this one dress, always feel great in it. After my divorce, I even pathetically wore it aroond the house just to feel better. If you find something, I'll buy it, and then the four of us can go oot on the town for a night oot. Stu or Iain can babysit. That's the beauty of having a billion uncles aroond on hand." Kenzie paused at the door of the boutique in thought. "Oh, aye. I guess we will be. How fecked is it that I didnae even think aboot that? Blame pregnancy brain, it's shocking. But... well, if you and Gus move doon here too, we could all live together, like. Why wouldnae he want to come too? That will be three of his brothers here, and he could have a fresh start oot of Scotland after his divorce. Have a fresh start with you. Especially if he gets Keira."
Jules pulled Kenzie into a hug and kissed her cheek. "I fecking love you. You're the greatest BFF a girl could ask for. I dinnae know where I'd be withoot you encouraging me in my girliness. Aye, we should all go oot. I might have to go back and get Gus the jacket. Who says you cannae wear leather oot? It'd be a good way to celebrate the positive things that have happened here. Like you and Brades, and Gus getting Keira for a wee while. Even if the why isn't quite positive. And now there can be you moving in together." Jules pulled Kenzie into the boutique now they were here, keen to see just what Ambrose dresses they did have. "It's nay fecked, just strange. Is it true that you may never get it back? I heard someone say that pregnancy brain is always there, even after birth. Oh aye? Live together... That'd be grand. I wonder if Gus would go for it..."
Kenzie laughed and hugged Jules back tightly. "Hey, I'm just trying to butter you up to lay on you that I want you at the birth, too," she teased, even if she was outright serious about the comment. She just hadn't been sure of the best way to bring it up. It wasn't exactly a topic of dicussion over the morning cornflakes type of thing. "We havenae had a night oot in forever. Hell, I think the last time I stepped into a pub was the first night Bradie and me had sex, and that wasnae exactly a letting one's hair doon thing. Now that everything seems to be settling a wee bit, there isnae a reason why we cannae. Sure the lads would love it, too. You said Gus was always a bit of a wild child, we'll go somewhere with awesome music." She pulled back and looked at Jules seriously. "You would really consider coming here? Really? Because I've been shitting myself. I dinnae want to leave you, but Braden might really be my One, you know? I dinnae want to lose him, you dinnae want to lose Gus. Do you want me to drop it into a conversation? Oh fuck. Wait. I cannae. Braden hasnae told anyone yet. He's been worried aboot it with everything going on. Hasnae found a right moment with them all. Last time they tried, they all yelled at each other and Stuart ended up kilted and singing drunk Whitney Houston. Braden sent me the video on my phone. But that's beside the point. If Gus went for it, would you?"
"Aye, of course I'll be there," Jules replied as she met Kenzie's gaze with a smile. "It's nay every day you give birth. I'm nay missing it for the world. Brades will just have to get used to sharing the moment with me. Maybe the night oot needs to come after Braden has a chance to talk to at least one brother?" she nudged softly. "I dinnae need you to talk to anyway, I can do it. I just willnae until he knows about Braden living here. I dinnae want to pre-burst any bubbles. Aye, I remember that night. Gus got into bed and it was torture having him spoon me with a raging hard-on. It was all I could do nay to just roll over and give him a ninja hand job. I could smell the spirits, but I didnae want to risk anything." Julie gave a nod as she grinned. "Aye, I'd definitely consider it. It's nay like I hate London. I quite like it. It'll be good to have a change for a wee while. Maybe it'll even inspire me to go back to writing music."
Kenzie took out her phone. "Reminds me. I'm sending this video to Tom. Someone should always know if they get drunk Whitney sung aboot them. That's true love that is. Nay to mention Stuart in nothing but a kilt. He makes a sling look hot. Hell, you're right aboot these Evans brothers. There is something aboot every single one of them that just has you wanting to drool, like. How have they all nay been snapped up before now? Stupid fecking ex bitches didnae know what they were missing." She pulled the video up and hit send to Tom's number with a devious smile at her friend. "Who says I cannae pull off the cupid look? Might nay fit in my pants, but I'd rock a bow and arrow. Alright, okay... so, game plan is for me to talk to Braden and encourage him to talk to his brothers. Even just Iain if he cannae get anyone else together. Iain's like the next one doon from the parents, and he always makes with the wise, big brotherly advice. I just have to say that Ryan is fecking hot too, aye. He has such a gorgeous arse. I'm allowed to perve, I'm pregnant."
Jules laughed. "Aye, aye... pregnant is a good excuse. I'm just in a permanent state of horniness. I'd say we shouldnae imagine Iain and Ryan together after the last debacle with us and gay porn, but you cannae help but imagine them... It'd be fecking hot. I'd melt from all that testosterone combining..." Julie licked her lips as she hummed with pleasure. "Let's find us a dress Gusto cannae say no to me in. I need to feck him. I'm going to go crazy if I dinnae. And he's going to go crazy because it isnae healthy for guys to nay have orgasms and clear out their systems, like. Also? You're just a wee bit of an evil cupid." Jules moved between the racks and stopped when she found a green cocktail dress that would help highlight her hair. Angus had always said he'd liked her red hair. "Ooh, it's gorgeous..."
Kenzie nodded enthusiastically. "Aye, you need to feck him hard. I dinnae care aboot his ex or his divorce. This is all stupid. You two love each other, you do. You have forever. Arenae divorces and custody things in the best interests in of the children. It cannae be anything but Keira's best interest for her daddy to be in love with an amazing lassie who will love them both, and even move to another city for them both. I'll tell Tom that, too. He willnae want to have a pregnant chick go bitchzilla on his arse. He'll never want to be near another vagina again. Not that he is, but he'll have an irrational fear of them when I'm done with him. You just need to Google him to see how great he is. He has won some fecking huge cases. He needs to win Gus his bairn, it's how it should be." She took the dress off Jules, holding it up so she could check the label. "This is Rian Ambrose. Isn't is gorgeous? And she wants our Braden. Go and try it on, I want a show. Sexy catwalk pout and lots of legs. Dinnae wear it with those Docs, either." She went over to the shoe section and picked out some stunning heels to match, handing them to Jules. "Go on. Dinnae make me go hormonal and cry."
Jules raised her eyebrows as she looked between the shoes and Kenzie. "You really are scary, you know that? I dinnae want a pregnant lass going bitchzilla on me, either. I can deal withoot the near death experience. Is there nout you cannae get by using the pregnant excuse? Tell me you can use it for a discount. Tom really will be a changed man after hearing from you." Jules was laughing as she made her way to the change rooms, and tried to ignore the look she was getting from the sales assistant. So what if she wore Docs? The heels would be a killer, but it would be worth it if she would get to shag Angus into unconsciousness. There were some grunts as she got her boots off, and out of her jeans. "Braden really would look awesome in her stuff. Even I want to wear her mens clothes," she called out from behind the door of the stall as she worked on getting into the dress. "Braden'll do it justice."
Kenzie leaned against the wall and stuck her hand up under her shirt to scratch her stomach. It was getting itchy now it was starting to expand, so poor Ryan had copped an interrogation off her on how to prevent stretch marks. She had to give it to the guy, he took it on like a trooper, suggesting some creams she could try, and telling her to use them at least twice a day, so she quizzed him about more embarrasing aspects of pregnancy then, seeing as he was helping, and even then, he didn't run screaming into the night. Iain had a definite keeper there, even if pregnancy wasn't going to be something they ever had to directly worry about. Then, because she was technically alone, she figured she could get away with a ninja fart, only it was a lot louder than she expected and she quickly glanced around to make she didn't have an audience, only to shrug. So what? The wankers would just have to deal with it. "Don't even think aboot putting those boots back on. You want to rock his socks, not make him see you like he always does. You want to shock him."
"Aye, aye..." Jules muttered as she kicked her boots to the side and braced a hand against the wall to get the heels on. "If I fall over and flash him my arse though, you need to at least make sure I dinnae have to die of embarrassment. Which means sexy knickers to boot. Nay point doing it by halves." She took a moment to get used to wearing the heels, and to look at herself in the mirror. It really was a gorgeous dress. She'd never worn anything like it, and couldn't help but smile just a little bit. The neckline was definitely low, and Jules would struggle to conceal a bra under it, which might mean going without. Thankfully she could still get away without one when she needed to. She opened the door to the stall and stepped out in front of Kenzie, and put on her best sexy pout. "Well?"
Just the thought of sexy underwear made Kenzie's nipples ache. As far as she was concerned, she could live vicariously through her pal. Their night out, she fully intended to play it safe with a comfy pair of trousers, nana knickers and maybe a nice top to conceal the bump. The only thing was, the bump seemed to get Braden extremely hot, and she more than liked that fact. She had been worried it would be a turn off for him. Her hand was still up her shirt when Jules appeared and she broke into a grin, nodding slowly in approval. She stuck her fingers into her mouth and gave a loud wolf whistle and then turned her fingers in little circles, indicating she wanted Jules to walk. "Work it, baby. Own it..." she demanded with a grin. "Come on. One of us has to look sexy, aye?"
"I still say you look sexy, Kenz. Just a pregnant sexy." Jules cleared her throat and tried to imagine Gus' music playing through her mind as she strutted down the imaginary catwalk and worked her best sexy mojo as she showed off the dress. She did a twirl before looking over her should at Kenzie, and pouted again. "Still not sure aboot the heels, but for one night I can suffer. I really do love him, K. And I really, really want to have him inside me again. Do you think he's spontaneously come seeing me in this? Is it jizz worthy?"
Kenzie nodded. "If Braden can come in less than sixty seconds from pregnant shower sex, than aye, Gus isnae gonna be able to resist you. Hell, I'm nearly jizzing in my pants just looking at you, and that's saying something. Mind, I might just need a wiz, but that's neither here nor there, because I'm pregnant. Just for the record too, I figure if I keep saying I'm pregnant, one day, I'll actually wake up believing it, because I still cannae. Most days, it feels like weird things are just happening to me. My brain willnae acknowledge there is a bairn in there."
"And a chair as well?" Jules asked before she could stop herself. "That's some seriously intense shower sex right there. Mm... At least if he gets it oot of the way there's less pressure for when we do get into bed. Or I just drag him into the loos. You really like it that much? Oh good... I think there's toilets in here, isn't there? Maybe they'll let you use the staff ones if you're making a purchase? Are you really not going to get anything? I guess it's nay really going to kick in until your bump's bigger and you can feel it kicking."
"Tell me about it. Sometimes I wonder how the hell he fits in me... Only thing is, he doesnae actually ever fit all the way in..." Kenzie admitted in a hushed voice, even if she was grinning. "Nay, I'm fine. I'll find a loo later when we hit a coffee shop. Plenty of time, I'm nay going to piss myself. You look gorgeous, J. Like a princess. If he cannae do you in this, then he's nay worth the hassle. But he will. He wants to and it's nay one else's business if you do. The bub will be in good hands, so it's nay like he's abandoning her or anything. I cannae be fitting into anything here and to be honest, I hurt just thinking aboot trying. I think sexy is off the cards for a few months. I tried Googling to see how the kicking would feel, but I think it's going to freak me out when I feel it. Like that scene in Alien. Was it Alien?"
Julie's eyebrows went up as her jaw dropped. "Nay fecking way! Are you shitting me?" She stared at Kenzie before nudging her. "Ach, it's nay wonder you dinnae ever get enough of the lad. I dinnae feel like I'd let Gus oot of my bed again after we... I could cry because I want him so much. It's nay fair. I've waited my whole life for us both to be free, and now it's here and we cannae even really act on it." She smoothed her hands down over the dress before breaking out into a grin. "I do kinda feel like a princess, like. Thank you so much, Kenz. Dinnae know how I'll ever repay you. You're still beautiful, even if you dinnae feel sexy. Aye, it was Alien... That's just disgusting. Why do women gush over being pregnant?"
"I'm serious! I mean, he just has a... rhythm, so I cannae be the first he hasnae fit into. He fits! Just nay completely, and it feels really amazing when he goes real deep. I feel like I'm going to explode. He talks dirty, too. Nay all the time, just when he does, I want to die of pleasure. He has this way of making me feel like his hands are just everywhere, too. I thought after all our issues and misunderstandings, the sex might be weird, but it isnae. It's actually been really hot. We've just been, um, putting music on so no one has to put up with the noises. Try fecking to some good classic rock, it's fecking amazing, like." Kenzie dug her wallet out of her bag and waved her hand. "You dinnae have to thank me. You belong in that dress, and Gus belongs in you. Call it a wonderful investment. I havenae got anything else to spend my money on anyway, and your birthday wasnae too long ago. You need to feel like a princess. And I have nay fucking idea, because I'm yet to feel any of that glowing bullshit. I just feel sweaty and buggered after puking my guts up."
Jules kissed Kenzie's cheek as she flashed her another grin. "You have no idea how happy I am for you both. And that's just... hot. So, so hot. You really did hook yourself a winner with Brades. And fuck the ex bitches. If they didn't understand what they were getting, then that just means we get to swoop in and claim them for ourselves. Just let me get changed and then we'll find a coffee shop so you can pee in peace. Classic rock, huh? I'll keep it in mind. Also explains why I keep winding up thinking I'm dreaming about all these rock concerts if you're playing music to cover. Still, I'm glad you did. I'd have killed you by now. Maybe the glowing's something that comes later?"
"They're amazing guys, every single one of them. And Tom and Ryan and even Tom's best mate. They're like a little collection of amazing, and I know I'm lucky to have a piece of that. More than lucky. I dinnae deserve him, not after how I've acted over the years. But he's... he fits me. He makes me feel happy, and special, and like me being there makes his day just a wee bit better. I have never had that. Nay even with my husband. I always thought I loved him, thought we had the marriage thing down, but after experiencing Braden, I can see how much my marriage really sucked, and probably how much all my past relationships sucked too. He wants to be a father to my baby. By choice. He tells me I look beautiful, he makes me breakfast, he wakes up every morning and hugs me. I feel like it's all going to be taken away from me if I sit still too long," Kenzie admitted and glanced down at her feet with a sigh. "I'd blame the pregnant again, but this is just my stupid fears. Cannae say they're rational, and are more than stupid. This is why I want you to get with Gus, though. You deserve it. He has the same mojo, and it feels amazing to be treated right."
It was a lot quicker to get out of the dress than in it, and Jules even managed to get back into her Docs with a lot less grunting this time. She held the heels and dress when she got back out of the change room and looked at Kenzie. "Aye, I know. I wouldnae feel much different to you if Angus and me did really get together. It's always hard to believe the happy ending when you get it, but it's real. Maybe it willnae always stay happy but it's made to be forever. He's going to be a great daddy, Kenz. Brades will look after the bairn, and you. You're right aboot being in the middle of a collection of awesome. I dinnae even know how I'll fit, but I'll try."
"He still has some anxiety aboot the whole thing, I know. It's natural for him to. He isnae ever going to be a biological father. He just doesnae realise that will make him better than one. He's going to give my wee boy or girl one of the most amazing daddies to walk the earth. He's going to love them, and hug them when they do something amazing, or clean them up when they arenae well. They arenae going to know anything else, and I couldnae wish for anything more." Kenzie pulled out her credit card as she waited for Jules to be right to leave the change rooms now she was dressed again. "You've already fit far longer than the rest of us," she pointed out.
Jules shrugged a shoulder. "I've been fitting with the Evans, sure. But it's one thing to fit as a mate and another to fit as a lover. A girlfriend... Wife... whatever. It's nay like I've known the rest of the group. I cannae believe how quickly it's expanding. Still feels like only yesterday Stu was a wee lad and I was buying him sweeties. Now he's a grown man aboot to get married before I've even seen an engagement ring. You dinnae go through something like him and Tom and nay get back together. For all we know they're planning to get hitched next week. Braden is really is going to be the best father for your bairn, Kenz. I also can't tell you how happy I am to know you're the one to make him happy. To give him all the things he didnae think he deserved." She dropped the dress and shoes on the counter and flashed the sales lady a huge grin. "I'm gonna get well shagged in these threads!"
"I've seen it. It looks expensive, very masculine, with diamonds. I think it's platinum. Stuart had it around his neck after he hurt his hand and I took him some tea. Hopefully his fingers heal properly with the corrective surgery and it willnae need resizing. I hope they get back together and get married. From what I've seen, they're made for each other, and Stuart was a mess. He was so upset and exhausted after everything, he couldnae even bear talking much about it." Kenzie handed over her credit card with a laugh as the salesgirl returned with a comment about getting laid in her own Rian Ambrose dress repeatedly. Kenzie nodded at Jules for emphasis. "See? Call me a genius. Now we just have to go back to that shop to buy Angus that jacket and you willnae be able to resist each other."
Jules' grinned started to turn more into a shy smile as she nodded and thought about Angus in that jacket. She just hoped he forgave her for taking matters into her own hands and trying to get them both shagged. She hooked her arm around Kenzie again and have her friend a kiss on the temple. "Who knows, maybe it'll be just the first Evans wedding for the year, huh? Maybe you and Brades will walk down the aisle..."
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