Chasing Leah (Journey #1)

“You just sit tight, I’ll run up and get our bags,” he says as we pull back in. “’Kay I’m not going anywhere. Quickly at least.” I watch his tall frame jog up the stairs and rest my eyes after watching the doors close behind him. I was really looking forward to the holidays with his family, anytime at their house was a bit chaotic with all the kids but it was always fun.

I’m jostled awake by a set of strong arms lifting me up and the bite of cool air that instantly slams into my face. I peak my eyes open and glance up at the sight of Chases strong jaw. I must have fallen asleep in his truck and stayed that way till we got to his moms house. “Sorry babe I was hoping you would stay asleep, I was just gonna lay you down in my old room.”

“That’s okay, I want to see your mom and everyone anyways. Those exams and shopping must have really wiped me out.” I wipe the sleep from my eyes and feel my chin up for my trademark drool. All clear. The front door swings open just as we step on the porch and we’re instantly assaulted with shrieks from his sisters.

“Alright, alright back up girls I don’t want you bumping in to our Leahs leg,” Mary says as she clears a path and pecks a kiss on both of our cheeks. “Hi honey, how are you doing? Where’s Caleb at?”

“I’m good just a little worn out. I think I overdid it today. Caleb’s still sleeping out in the truck.” She hem and haws over me before leading us up to Chases old room. “You two can stay up here. Come back down when you’re ready, the girls are dying to start decorating the tree but I can put them off for a little while longer. I’ll grab Caleb and bring him in the house.”

She closes the door behind her as Chase drops me down onto his bed. Mary left Chases room exactly like he had it when he left for college four years ago and there’s pictures of a younger Chase dotted throughout the room with various sports medals and an old guitar tucked in the corner.

I pat the bed I’m laying on which only looks to be a twin. “You think this is going to be big enough for the two of us,” I ask. “Well I can always go sleep in the guest room if you want me to,” he says with a wink.

“I guess we can make it work,” as I grab his hand and pull him down next to me. Luckily with my small frame it’s not too cramped and Chase wraps his arms around my waist pulling me closer to him. I throw my good leg around him as he traces the pad of his thumb over my lips before diving in for a slow sweet kiss. I could do this all day with him as I slide my hands up under his shirt and trace his hard muscles with my finger tips.

“Mmm Leah,” he moans against my lips as he grips my hips and rolls me on top of him. He reaches up to do undo the buttons on my shirt and slides my bra strap down as he cups my breast and leans forward to twirl his tongue over my nipples. I grind against the bulge in his pants that’s pushing against me and pull at his shirt wanting to feel his skin against mine.

A loud pounding on the door interrupts us as we remember where we are. “Chaassse, Leaaahhh,” I hear Belle and Calebs tiny toddler voices call through the door. I let out a groan as I put my forehead against Chase. “Well be down in a minute guys,” he calls out. “Sorry babe,” he whispers in my ear. “I got a bit carried away. You made me forget where we were. We’ll continue this later after everyone’s asleep.”

He stands us both up and heads toward the door. “We are never ever having kids of our own. There’s enough around here,” I say as he walks me down the stairs into the crowd of people waiting for us in the family room. I feel his chest vibrate with laughter as he sets me down on the couch. “If that’s what you want to think babe but I seem to always get my way with you.”

The four days spent with Chases family were probably some of the most interesting of my life. I was able to help with a little bit of trimming the tall 12 foot tree and it was probably the most beautiful tree I had ever seen with the soft twinkling white lights and the array of homemade ornaments from all of the kids over the years. We decorated cookies while we sang Christmas carols and drank hot chocolate by the fire, it would have made for a great Christmas card.

Chase was like a little kid, he was the one most into the festivities and even dressed up into a Santa costume Christmas eve night. The younger girls and Caleb went crazy over this and had no clue it was just their older brother even with the tattoos that poked out from the top of the suit. Afterwards Chase pulled out his old guitar and played a few songs that quieted everyone right down. Mary had a proud look on her face as she leaned back into Chris’ chest with two little girls balanced on each knee.