Near Nudity, Dinner Invations and Threats - Oh My!

I didn't even have time to cover myself or think 'oh shit!' I looked up at Reed and Alexis standing in the doorway to my apartment. I saw the confusion in Reed's eyes and the realization as it hit him. And behind all that I saw the hurt and that's what made me feel guilty.

I don't know why it made me feel guilty, I was free to be with whoever I wanted. I just didn't think I would be making out with Chris when Reed and Alexis came back from their outing.

"Reed?" I made a move for my shirt.

"Do you hear the birds Alexis?" He asked her in a forced cheerful tone. He didn't say another word, or look at me again. He backed up and closed the door.

"Your ex has bad timing," Chris muttered as he grabbed his shirt off the floor. I stared at him as he pulled his shirt over his head. "What?" He asked when he saw me looking.

"You can't possibly be upset about that, it's not like he planned it. He didn't even know you were coming over today and - " I frowned. "I thought you were working today."

Chris leaned in and kissed me softly. "I was but it was quiet and a holiday weekend so the boss told us to go home. I have tomorrow off too." He smiled. "Did you have any plans tomorrow? Would you like to join me at my parents house for supper?"

I hesitated.

"Are you doing something with your ex?" His smile was gone now.

I shrugged, "Alexis and I didn't have any plans but with Reed here to see her, I don't think that it would be right to take off and leave him here alone." I had an idea, "How about I cook dinner tomorrow for all four of us? That would be cool, don't you think? And it'll give you time to get to know Reed, and apologize for your rude behaviour last night."

Chris groaned, "Amber, I have to go to my parent's house, there's no getting out of it."

"Alexis! Why don't we go in now?" Reed's voice came through the door abnormally loud. I glanced at Chris and he laughed.

We put Alexis down for her nap not long after that and then Reed made some excuse about having work to do. As he opened the door to leave, Chris jumped up from the couch and walked over to him. "Sorry about last night," he said. "I wasn't expecting you to be here, I didn't mean to be rude." He held out his hand to Reed. "I'm Chris Slade, Amber's boyfriend."

I was watching this from the couch, and for the second time in 24 hours I had the same thought. When did we become boyfriend/girlfriend? Reed just stared at Chris' outstretched hand, and for a moment I thought he was going to just ignore it.

"Nice to meet you Chris," Reed smiled at him and looked him right in the eye. "If you hurt her, you'll have to answer to me."

Chris nodded, "Of course man."

Reed turned to leave but he stopped, "And I'll tell you now," he looked at me and then at Chris. "Those better be the last bruises you ever leave on her."

The rest of Saturday passed by rather quickly, Chris stayed over til about midnight. Reed came over when Alexis woke up and spent most of the time with her.

They didn't necessarily ignore each other but Reed's last words to Chris earlier were still ringing in my ears.

Chris pretty much blew off what Reed said as jealousy but I noticed a little change in his attitude all the same.

Sunday Chris went to his parent's house for dinner and I cooked for Reed...