Don't Change the Way You Think of Me

**Brian’s POV**

I looked over at the clock which read 4:30, I laid there silently, making sure to keep my breath steady. Michelle was cuddled up, her head on my chest, leg draped over mine and arm around my middle. I knew she’d stir at the first sign of alertness. I stared at the ceiling, trying to sort out my feelings. Do I tell Dani about Chelle, or do I leave it a mystery?

I mean, it’s not like she’ll know about Chelle for awhile, if we hang out, it’ll be away from the normal hot spots that the guys and I go. However, I don’t want her to feel as though I’m hiding her or Lily. Fuck that kiddo was adorable, I hate they lost her father, he was going to miss out on so much. It’s not your place to act in his absence. I silently groaned annoyed as fuck with my conscience. It may not be my place, but I’d be damned if I let them be alone in this unforgiving world. Roxie too for that matter, although, Matt hadn’t come back to the room so I don’t know where he went, but he went somewhere.

I gotta figure out how to get Michelle to go home, I know how she gets when she feels threatened. And why would she feel threatened? I ignored the voice in my head. Then it hit me, she wanted to spend time together…intimately. Maybe if I convince her that we’re okay, she’ll leave for the day and go home. Then maybe we can fix things…well, maybe I can fix things with Dani and Lily.

I stretched closing my eyes slightly, “You up?” Michelle mumbled to me.

“Hey doll,” I whispered groggily, trying to convince her that I had just woken up.

“Been awhile since you’ve called me that,” she looked up at me through her long lashes, her eyes still showing that she was tired.

“Been awhile since we’ve slept this close too,” I observed as she slowly rose up and placed a kiss on my lips. I kissed her back, knowing I’d have to convince her that I wanted this. I mean, don’t get me wrong…I loved Chelle, but…she wasn’t the one that was in my mind’s eye. She wasn’t the one I was kissing in my mind. You sound like a dick. Dick.

Immediately using my frustration towards my inner thoughts, I took initiative and rolled her onto her back. As we progressed, I thought of Dani, her thick brown hair entangled around my fingers. Her nails scratching the base of my neck sending chills down my spine. Her breasts pressing against my chest. Her soft skin under my calloused finger pads as I nipped at her neck. Her perfect hips fitting in my hands as I ground myself deep into her center through my boxers.

She pushed me onto my back and immediately, I found the sexiest view yet. Dani’s tattoo against her sun-kissed skin. Her hair falling over her shoulder as she kissed down my chest. When she reached her goal, all I could imagine was Dani’s lips, those full, wine stained lips. This is so wrong, you’re seriously the worst husband in the world. I couldn’t help but release a gargled moan and immediately pulled her up. She got the hint and mounted me.

I couldn’t open my eyes, the fantasy was so real, so good, so…perfect. Our moans filled the air, no talking, just sex. I felt her finish as I got close I immediately flipped her over and pulled out, That’s not where I wanted to finish, I wanted to be inside; however, some part of my mind told me the I wasn’t with Dani and thank-god it sounded at that time.

Michelle looked at me with the most upset look I’ve seen on her in a few days. And that’s saying something all things considered. For once I had to agree. “Why didn’t you finish in me?” She demanded to know.

I panted trying to come down from the sex induced euphoric high. “You know why Chelle, let’s just take it as a win that we were able to get back to this place. Please.”

“Do I disgust you?” she was clearly offended and pulling out all the stops on the petty train.

“Of course not,” I rolled my eyes scoffing at my wife. “IF you disgusted me, we would not have just had sex.”

She glared me down, “I think it’s time for me to go. I’m sorry that I thought a night away from home would be best for us.”

Now I felt like a dick, “Chelle. Come on…”

“No, I’m going home. I’ll see you whenever you are there,” she said, tears evident in her voice as she redressed herself.

“Hey,” I caught her; she fought, but I hugged her to me. “I’ll be home tonight, I’m sorry. I just didn’t want to fight with you. I didn’t want a repeat of what happened the other day.”

She looked up at me hurt still apparent in her eyes, “Okay.”

I stroked her cheek and placed a kiss on her forehead, “I love you Chelle.”

“I love you too, but I still think it’s best if I go home. I need to think,” she stated as she pulled out of my arms.

I nodded and slipped my boxers back on and a pair of my gym shorts, “Drive safe please, let me know when you get home?”

“Yeah, whatever,” Michelle stated then slid on her jacket and grabbed her purse before leaving.

I sighed and sat down on the bed, that was simple enough. You’re seriously a dick; you realize you could have fixed EVERYTHING with her right? “Shut up,” I mumbled and sighed laying back on the bed. The clock read 6am, but I needed to apologize to Dani.

I picked up my phone and proceeded to text her: Hey, I’m so sorry, I passed out. I hope you’re sleeping well.

A few minutes later I jumped when my phone went off: It’s all good.

Why are you still up? I replied rubbing my eyes.

Lily woke up, she hasn’t wanted to go back to sleep.

Do you want company? I knew it was hopeful and I was such a dick for asking.

Not right now, gonna try to settle her down for a couple hours. Maybe we can meet for breakfast though?

Breakfast sounds good. Good luck with the munchkin. Night Dani…

Thanks, see you around 9/10. Night Brian.

I sighed then set my alarm for 9 before settling back under the covers. I yawned and fell back to sleep, settling in for a few hours of much needed sleep.

**Dani’s POV**

Zacky had left after Lily caught us saying goodnight. However, luckily she hadn’t realized we were kissing. She just saw Zacky, leapt up and hugged his legs. “Zacky! You can sleep next to me if you want!”

“Another time Munchkin,” he chuckled and leaned down before he engulfed her in a hug.

“Aww, okay, fine,” she gave him the puppy eyes.

He smirked and kissed her forehead, “I’ll see you for breakfast though okay?”

“Okay Zacky,” she smiled and waved at him. “Night, night.”

“Night Lily,” he replied waving back. He gently kissed my cheek, “Night Dani.”

“Night Zacky,” I whispered and opened the door for him. I turned to Lily who seemed to be wired, Fuck…”Lily, it’s not quite morning yet, let’s go back to sleep. Okay?”

“But mom, I’m not tired anymore. Can we watch tv?” She asked and tilted her head at me.

“Yes, of course baby,” I found Cartoon Network which had old school cartoons on at this hour. I hid the remote where she couldn’t reach it and we settled back in bed. I made her lay in front of me, my arm wrapped around her and pulled her back against me. She gently sucked on her thumb, usually I stopped her, but she usually only did it seldomly and we hadn’t brought her bear with us. It was still in Roxie’s car.

I was able to nod on and off, but she kept moving which of course woke me up. I had just gotten into a shallow sleep when my phone buzzed, scaring the shit out of me. I groaned and stretched reaching out just in case it was Roxie; however, it was Brian.

Hey, I’m sorry, I fell asleep on you. I hope you’re sleeping well.

I sighed, considering not texting back, but Lily was finally laying still so I text him real quick hoping to keep this short. It’s alright, no worries.

What are you still doing up?

Lily woke up and hasn’t wanted to go back to sleep.

Oh, do you need company?

Nah I’m gonna try to get Lily to nap, but maybe we can do breakfast? I knew Zacky was going to meet us, but I’m sure we would all meet up for breakfast so I didn’t see much of a problem.

Okay, sounds like a plan. Night Dani.

I’ll see you around 9/10. Night Brian. I sighed and put my phone on silent then an alarm on for 9 before cuddling close with Lily and shutting off the TV. “Let’s sleep baby.”

She yawned then cuddled into my arm, “Okay Mommy.”

Notes

Alright guys, I know it was short, but I feel like it was a much needed filler. Let me know what you think.