The weekend was scheduled for the big move to the new apartment. All their friends and co-workers had agreed to help pack and unpack for them. Avery went to the new apartment and Colby was in charge of getting the last items packed up and ready. They had both spent nearly every spare minute getting things boxed up and marked. Avery had a system, which made the unpacking process much easier. By the time the last bit of furniture was loaded on the U-Haul, the women had most of the kitchen in place.
Jonas brought over a big bag of subs and showed pictures of little Anthony James. Everyone agreed he was the finest specimen of babyhood that any of them had seen. He was awfully cute, with his mother's black hair and a newborn's blue eyes.
When everything was unloaded and the majority of it was put away, their friends departed.
"Party here next weekend," Avery said as their friends left. She and the women had already organized the entire thing. Sighing, she closed and locked the door. "Our place," she said with a grin.
"Our place. Feels great to say," Colby agreed, taking her in his arms. "I never imagined it could be this good between us. I'm absolutely wild about you, Avery."
"I'm wild about you too, Colby."
Pulling something from his pocket, he stepped back from her. Sensing that the down on one knee position would probably get him a foot to the balls, he held her left hand with his.
"I've never loved anyone the way I love you. Being with you these past few weeks, it's been the best time of my life."
"Mine too." She frowned slightly.
Colby sensed she wondered where this was going, so he bumbled on. "I wanted to ask you—I hoped—" He ran his hand through his hair, feeling like a little kid. "I had this whole speech prepared and it's gone."
"Spit it out, Thatcher," Avery said, smirking.
"I want you to marry me. Please? I know it might be a little soon. And I know how you feel about.... But, dammit, Avery. I don't want anyone but you. Will you?"
Avery giggled, holding his face. "That was kind of a shit proposal, Colby."
"Yeah, but what it lacks in eloquence, it makes up for—" He kissed her deeply. "In sincerity and enthusiasm."
"Yes," she whispered. "Even if it was kind of a two on the romantic eloquence part, it was a fifteen on the sincerity and enthusiasm part."
"God, I love you! Oh, here!" He took her hand and put a ring on her finger. It wasn't big or fancy, but for Avery, it was perfect—a quarter carat, square cut ruby with two tiny diamonds on either side of the white gold band.
"Colby, it's the most beautiful ring ever! I love it! I love you!" She kissed him deeply, nearly squashing his face in her enthusiasm.
"It was my grandmother's, and she wanted you to have it. She said a girl as fiery at heart needed a warm stone, not a diamond."
"Takes a redhead to know one," she snickered.
Colby picked her up and carried her to their bedroom. Setting her on the bed, he shed his clothing and undressed her just as quickly.
"Our first time in our new home," Colby said with a grin. "Requires something extra special."
"Yes, it does."
She rolled him on his back. She licked his throat, stopping to circle his Adam's apple with her tongue, as her hands teased his nipples. Each nipple then got its own treatment, as did his navel. Nearing his groin, she scooted down, letting her lips close over the tip. Colby groaned, eyes rolling back in his head as she feasted on him.
"Oh, God, Avery! I won't last like this! Let me!" He pulled her to him, nailing her from beneath. With only a few thrusts, he came, uncaring whether she did or not. He had to have his release.
Luckily, she got her orgasm too. It had been quick, but spirited. They took a short rest, but when his equipment was working, they made love again. Long into the night, they gave one another everything, holding nothing back. Sated and exhausted, they took a quick shower and cuddled up in bed, spending the first night in their new apartment together.
The following Monday, Colby started giving lessons to the apartment manager's son, Stevie. Several other parents had found out and approached him to give lessons to their children as well. He agreed happily, delighted to have the extra money. Gavin helped sometimes, and Stan others, each making a little money on the side. They even taught the older children a few simple dives.
It felt good to Colby to be back in a pool, teaching children. He loved his job, but swimming was something that he did to exercise and relax. When things had been tough at home, he'd gone to the pool. His mother told him once it was because he was born under a water sign – Pisces. Couldn't get more watery than a fish. She'd even given birth to him in a pool, a fine beginning for her water sign boy.
He and Avery had settled into their new jobs with very few bumps. Avery enjoyed going into the office, something that had terrified her before. Being with Colby had given her confidence she didn't realize she possessed. Colby found that he didn't mind being in charge, but was just as glad to give Jonas his duties back when he returned.
Xuan was a good fit in the office. The orthopedist's office, excited to have an Asian consultant, had recommended her to a variety of other clients, ranging from an Asian market to an acupuncture practitioner. Business was booming, and Jonas had big plans to expand.
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