“Auntie? Are you okay?”
“Fuck,” Stoney whispered, as he removed his hand and dropped his forehead to mine.
“Yeah, baby, I’m good,” I said, moving around Stoney and closing the distance between me and Fox.
“Is Dad your boyfriend?” Felix asked.
“Um...”
Stoney picked him up and carried him to the sofa, dropping him gently on it. Felix laughed, sitting up on his knees as Stoney sat on the coffee table across from him. I sat beside Felix and smiled.
“How would you feel about me being your aunt’s boyfriend?” Stoney asked.
“Does it mean I never have to leave?”
“Baby, even if he’s not my boyfriend, you never have to leave,” I said. “Why would you think you would?”
“Because Xander’s mom and dad got a divorce and he had to go live with his dad.”
I knew Xander, and him living with his dad was most definitely a good thing. His mom was a nasty, vindictive alcoholic.
“And you don’t want to live with Stoney?”
“No, it’s not that. I just never want to leave you.”
Stoney smiled. “Bud, whatever happens, you can still stay with your aunt for as long as you want.”
“Absolutely,” I confirmed. “But we’d like to know how you’d feel if we were together more.”
“Would Dad sleep here?”
“Sometimes,” I said, at the same time Stoney said, “Yes.”
“Would you get married?”
“Let’s not rush things,” I said at the same time Stoney said, “Yes.”
“What?” I whispered.
“If Fox says it’s okay, we’resogettin’ married. No pressure, bud.”
“Noah,” I growled.
“Yes!” Felix said, pumping his fist in the air. “Can I give you the rings?”
“You totally can,” Stoney said.
“Do I get a say in this?” I asked.
“No,” Felix and Stoney said, in stereo, then burst out laughing.
Stoney rose to his feet and lifted Felix up again. “Okay, bud, back to bed.”
“Are you gonna sleep over tonight?”
“You bet. I’ll be here all night.”
Felix wrapped his arms around Stoney’s neck. “Cool.”
