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  “Oh, okay. Please if you follow me to the principal’s office.” Both she and Joey followed leaving Milo to color at a small desk in the front office. As they entered, a small chunky man, known as Principle Green, stood and held out a hand for her and Joey to shake. Both she and Joey shook his hand before sitting in two chairs opposite of the principle.

  “Thank you for coming in and talking with me. It seemed that we had an incident with Milo last week. I am sorry about the outcome. How is he feeling?”

  “Better thank you, though he isn’t a fan of crutches. Can you tell me what happened? No one has given me a straight answer.”

  “Well, it seemed he wanted to go out during playtime. We had another child who had an issue, anyway, he went out without an adult and asked one of the other kids to play with him. The kid said no, so Milo went to another aid, who was in the middle of something. Milo took it upon himself to start climbing the monkey bars without supervision. Needless to say, he slipped and landed wrong.”

  “That just doesn’t make sense to me, Mr. Green. Milo is strong enough to handle the monkey bars, and had on many occasions. Why did he slip this time?”

  “I don’t have an answer for you, I’m afraid. But some of the children said they were wet from the lawn getting watered from earlier. The aid didn’t wipe them down.”

  Sky’s mind was racing. How could the aid not see that? It’s their job.

  “I’m still not getting it, Mr. Green, please explain to me why they weren’t wiped down, or told not to go on them. Milo is a good kid and will listen. There are two aids and one teacher. I’m just not sure about this. Something isn’t right.”

  “Ms. Morgan, our aids were busy with something, and it just happened. Accidents happen.”

  “Yes, accidents happen. I’m a nurse, but this is why we pay to have our kids come here. We need that extra help with our children. So tell me what was so important that my son was injured because they couldn’t watch him.”

  “I don’t think that matters.”

  “Well I do.”

  “The two aids were planning a surprise party for the teacher. They were setting up while the children played.”

  “What?” she screeched. “A party was more important than my kid.”

  Before she could yell anymore, Joey had stood and started yelling.

  “What type of fucking school do you run here? An aid who is PAID to watch the children, spending their time laughing and having fun planning a party, which should be after the kids are out of school, and now Milo is hurt.”

  “Mr. Hart, it isn’t something we do on a regular basis. It wasn’t our intention to take anything away from the children. We are truly sorry Milo got hurt.”

  “Damn right you are. You’re lucky I don’t sue your damn asses. Milo won’t be coming here anymore. He deserves better than this shithole you call a school.”

  Sky’s mouth fell open trying to stop Joey from making things worse.

  “Come on, baby, our boy deserves better than this.” Grabbing her hand, he stormed out of the office. Milo looked at them both and looked worried at Joey’s expression, but before Milo could ask what was wrong, Joey scooped Milo in his arms and headed to the car. Sky knew that Joey was right, but now she really needed to find something for Milo, and fast.

  Chapter Fifteen

  Joey hadn’t been this mad in a long time. Sure, he had gotten pissed from time to time, but not so fucking mad that he wanted to punch the shit out of something. He needed to calm down and not just for him, but for Milo as well. Sky knew he had issues, but Milo didn’t need to see him like this.

  “Joey, we need to talk about this.”

  “Skylar, not now. Please. Let’s get home and then we can.”

  “I don’t think I want Milo to hear what I have to say.”

  “Fine, I can solve that issue.” Looking behind him real quick, he noticed Milo was listening to everything they said. “Hey, buddy, why don’t you go hang out with Uncle Mickey today? He said he needed help setting up a fish tank, and maybe you could even help pick some out. What do you say?” He really hoped Milo would want to. Mickey was really going to work on it, but it was after they dropped Milo off and they got back from the studio.

  “Sure, I love fish. Mommy, is it okay if I go to Uncle Mickey’s house?” Sky looked at him, and he wasn’t sure if it was the look of she was going to skin him alive, or the look of thank you but now we are passing Milo off. But soon she agreed and Milo cheered making him laugh some. It was amazing how much that sweet little laugh eased some of his frustration. He quickly sent a text to Mickey asking him to take Milo for a short time and he would owe him.

  With Milo dropped off, Joey made the quick trip home where Sky jumped out of the car before storming up to the door and inside.

  “Sky,” he yelled.

  She didn’t respond.

  “Skylar,” he growled and she turned and stared at him.

  “What in hell’s name did you just do, Joey Hart? You don’t know how much I worked to send him to that crappy school. But it was all I could afford, because like a good parent that I am, I checked into others, and guess what type of learning the kids got there. The public schools are overrun with poor children and not enough funding to pay for enough teachers. I could send Milo there, hell, I am going to have to now. Damn it, Joey. I am so… Arg. I am so mad I could hit you,” she shouted at him. The look of fire that danced in her eyes sent his brainwaves scattering into a million pieces as his cock took over all rational thought. He needed her. He was pissed their boy, and yes, Milo was his, was hurt because teachers didn’t pay attention and Milo paid the price.

  “Fuck, I need you.” He took her mouth, meshing their lips, he couldn’t seem to get enough of her and her him. She responded grabbing his hair, holding onto him. Picking her up, she wrapped her legs around his waist. He needed her so damn bad. All the arguing, the time she was mad at him, the time he was mad at himself. All of it drove him insane and she was his own personal drug. A calming effect to his anger and the cause of his desire.

  “Say yes, baby. Tell me you want me as bad as I want you.” Pushing her against the wall, he rubbed his jean-covered cock over her barely covered cunt. He could practically taste her sweet nectar as she creamed for him.

  “God yes, Joey. I need you, I hate fighting, and I have missed you.” Her words send him into the frenzy he needed, taking her once thin pair of panties and ripping them from her body as he fumbled with his zipper. His cock was so erect it was making it hard to allow room to breathe. However, it didn’t take long before he aligned his cock with her opening and surged right in. Her pussy gripped him like a vise as he remained inside her. Her sweet moan was music to his ears. Pulling out of her, then thrusting in, he pounded into her over and over again, creating a sexual beat he loved playing with her on his cock. Sky’s nails were biting into his back, but he didn’t care, it seemed to drive him on and on. His balls started to draw up and this was going to be it.

  “Fuck me, baby, come on my cock. Shit, Sky, come now.” He bit into her shoulder sending her over the edge as she screamed his name while he pumped his cum into her cunt. Shit, no condom, fuck me.

  Not one to try to spoil the moment, he tried to calm down some before she started yelling at him. Her head came down on his neck and he could feel her breathing even as she went limp in his arms. She had fallen asleep. Trying to figure out what to do, he just stood there like an idiot. He had his cock still deep inside her, his pants pulled down just enough that he couldn’t walk without waking her. Hmm, he had never been in this situation before. Then again, he had never been in this type of relationship before. Doing the only thing that came to his befuddled mind, he slid down the wall until he was sitting. With her still clinging onto him, he was able to shift enough to remove his boots and jeans before standing with her. However, the move made him pull out of her, she mumbled something before snuggling back into his arms again. Kissing her cheek, Joey made quick work of the steps and into hi
s room. Laying Sky down on the bed, she started to wake. Big brown eyes stared up at him with a slow smile.

  “Hi,” she whispered as if unsure of what to say. Sky had never been so open and vulnerable before. Now here she was, yelling and arguing with Joey about Milo, and the next second she was being taken against the hall wall. So many thoughts ran through her head. Maybe she shouldn’t have done that, maybe she should have waited, what is Milo going to think, and what school is he going to go to now?

  “Shhh, baby, calm down. I can see your mind running a mile a minute. It will be okay. How about we take a quick shower and jump into the hot tub. If you want to check on Milo, call Mickey. Hunter may be popping in with them too, he said something about a new Lego movie for Milo.” Sky bit her lip from trying to say the first thing that came to her mind. But in the end she knew Mickey and Hunter would give their life for Milo and he was actually safer with them than at the stupid school.

  “Okay, a shower, then hot tub. Thanks, Joey.” She allowed Joey to pull her into his bathroom, which was so much larger than hers.

  “The only thing I had them fix when I bought this place, the shower. It has two sprayers and lots of room.” He winked at her making her laugh. As they started rinsing off, she realized that no condom was used a few minutes ago.

  “Umm, Joey, we didn’t use a condom when we, you know.”

  “I’m not worried. I’m clean, Scarlett had us all tested when Booker OD’d.”

  “I’m clean too, but what about pregnancy. I’m not on the pill, Joey.”

  “Baby, calm down first, okay. I’m sorry, I should have thought about that. But I will use them from now on, and if we did get lucky enough to have a baby, then I pray he or she is like Milo. I love that kid.” Sky watched as he smiled when he said it. He really did care about him. Nodding in agreement, they finished washing and headed outside after she complained that she was indeed going to wear a swimsuit. He didn’t seem too appalled by her body, so she went with the smaller bikini that he had bought her when he did a little shopping for her.

  When she walked out to the backyard she saw that Joey was already in the hot tub and had two classes of lemonade ready for the both of them.

  “Hey, baby, ready to come join me. Oh and I talked with Mickey, he has our boy out looking at fish and taking him out to eat for dinner. He should be home later tonight, so we have the whole afternoon to ourselves.” He wiggled his eyebrows at her and instead of giggling, she swooned. It had been a long couple of days, and even though she loved Milo, she needed a small break. She had already called out of work today, and even though they grumbled some, they couldn’t touch her job.

  “Our boy, huh. I thought he was mine?” stepping into the hot water as the bubbles started to tickle her sensitive skin.

  “Yes, our boy. I love him as if he was mine, and this thing between us, Sky, it's real, and it's forever.”

  “Forever is a really long time, Joey, you might want to think about it before you say something you can’t take back.” Settling in, she closed her eyes enjoying the feeling of the water, but even that was short lived.

  “I’m not saying anything that isn’t true here, Sky. I have never cared about another woman the way I do about you. You make me want to be a better man. You and Milo are what makes my heart beat now.” Looking into his eyes she could tell he was serious. His large frame trapped her against the seat making it impossible to move.

  “Joey, I know you care about us, but it’s only been a few weeks and—” she was silenced by Joey taking her lips in another heart-stopping kiss. He commanded her attention, demanding her body to respond to his. Releasing her lips she cracked open her eyes to see a hungry look on Joey's face.

  “I love you, Skylar Morgan.”

  “Joey, don’t.” Another kiss, this time he took her breast within his hand making her nipple pebble with excitement.

  “I love you, damn it.”

  “You can’t.” It seemed that every time she tried to avoid it, he pushed and claimed her more and more.

  “I fucking love you, woman.”

  “Please, Joey,” she didn’t need pretty words from her rocker, she just needed him, right here right now. He must have sensed her need as his fingers found the tie to her suit and pulled, leaving them floating on top of the water. His talented fingers started to rub slow circles on her clit making her body sing.

  “Say it, baby.”

  “Ahh, please, Joey, I need you.”

  “Come on, baby, say it.” She felt him tug on his swim trunks, freeing his cock.

  “Joey, now, God I need to come,” but despite her begging he continued to play with her, tease her until he was drunk on sensation.

  “Say three little words for me, baby, and I will fuck you deep and hard, just the way you like it.” He moved her now so she was straddling his legs, but controlled her enough where she couldn’t move down on his cock. The tip rested just outside her pussy, just beyond her reach.

  “Damn it, I love you, Joey Hart. Now fuck me,” she screamed and just like that, he thrusted deep inside her body sealing her fate with his. She couldn’t take the words back, and she didn’t want to. They meant something, and for once she prayed he meant his too.

  “Good girl,” he growled and held onto her while he hammered his cock in and out, making her dizzy with need. She felt the need to come and all she could do was hold on to Joey and take the ups and downs on the ride. She screamed as her release came and Joey did too, and once again she felt the warmness of his cum inside her. Trying to catch her breath, Sky felt Joey kiss her neck before telling her once again that he loved her.

  Joey had taken them both back upstairs to his bed where he made sweet love to her twice more, but she had insisted on a condom each time. She really hoped she hadn’t made a mistake with Joey, but only time would tell. She had fallen asleep, but Joey had woken her when Milo came home. Unfortunately he was returned completely asleep and Mickey saying for a kid on crutches he could sure move and get around if he wanted. Making her way to her room, Joey stopped her.

  “No more separate rooms. Either you sleep in my bed, or I sleep with you. I want to wake up next to you in the morning.” To damn tried to argue she agreed and allowed Joey to take her back to his room. As she closed her eyes, Joey had snuggled behind her and soon they both fell into a peaceful sleep.

  Chapter Sixteen

  It had been two weeks since she told him that she loved him. He was on cloud nine, and it seemed to reflect his work too. Back into the studio he had been more focused knowing what awaited for him at home. But the biggest change was Milo. After talking to the guys, even Booker, it had come to their attention that Milo was very smart and needed a school to help him in areas he struggled, but allowed him to grow in all others. It just so happened there was a school only a couple minutes from his house. It was an expensive school, but he wanted the best for Milo. Sky, of course, yelled and screamed at him when she found out the cost, but then Scarlett came over and talked to her. But it could be that she had started working again.

  The first few days drove her crazy and he spent many nights telling her it would pass. She wasn’t used to being in the spotlight, but it seemed that someone at the hospital let it slip that she was living with him. Personally he couldn’t be happier, but he let Scarlett take care of the one that claimed she was a gold digger and only looking for a baby daddy. It pissed him off and made his girl cry. Which then set Milo off, and it took a full hour to calm him down. Thank God his boy liked drums and his singing. He tried to get him calm with a movie, but in the end, Milo clung to him as he played a silly song that soon had Milo laughing and tapping along with him. Even Sky seemed to calm after Milo’s meltdown.

  “Hey, man, how’s it going?” Looking up, he spotted Booker walking toward him.

  “Nothing, just checking in on Sky. She was getting close to starting work tonight. She hates the night shift, but it was only for this week, then she goes back to days.”

  “That must su
ck, so I was thinking about a guy’s night out? What do you think?”

  “Really, Booker, you aren’t even really out of rehab, and only out for studio time. Plus I have Milo.”

  “You really are serious about this whole family thing aren’t you?”

  “Yeah, I guess I am. Sky and Milo are everything to me. I would beat the shit out of anything that gets in my way.”

  “Damn, I thought you would want to concentrate on your career first. I don’t know how long we have talked about this, and you’re blowing it away for what, a wife, and kid. I like them, don’t get me wrong, I just don’t get it that’s all.”

  “Well it’s not for you to get. So either deal with it, or shut the fuck up.” He didn’t feel like talking to Booker after that. He went to work on laying down his track to set up the rest of the CD. Once the drum base was established, it was easy to add in parts to create the sound. Booker had stayed to listen and get familiar to the new layout since he couldn’t take part in the actual creating of the new sound.

  “Okay that’s a wrap for today,” Greg, the soundboard guy, said. Booker had left, grumbling about not needing a damn babysitter when Mickey picked him up to take him back to the rehab place. Jumping in his car, he had enough time to see Sky before she left for work and he and Milo hung out until bedtime.

  At home, he parked and headed inside. The house smelled good, and instantly he knew that Sky had gotten up early to make them all dinner. Walking into the kitchen he saw her pulling down some plates.

  “Hey, baby, did you sleep okay?”

  “Pretty much, sorry I didn’t text when I went to bed. I hate the night schedule now, but I’m glad you have Milo tonight. Just promise me no ice cream right before bed. It winds him up and he is such a pain in the morning.”

  “But, baby, it’s a guy thing.”

  “Well guy thing it on the weekends, okay. Not school days. You leave and do your thing before he gets up and heads to school.” She went back to her tasks and soon the three of them were sitting at the table. Milo was going to be moved to a small boot next week, so they had been moving in downstairs during the day.