Page 87 of Blindside Love

Trevor

Bacon. That’s the first thing I smell when I walk into the diner to meet Rex for brunch and I feel instantly lighter. Somehow that smell is comforting and makes me feel more relaxed, probably because how can anyone be grumpy when eating bacon? Although my conversation with Rex earlier still has me on edge.

He told me he had something he wanted to talk to me about, but said Sawyer and Ro were still home and he couldn’t talk about it. It was annoying because I hate not knowing, but he said that Sawyer and Ro had dance class this afternoon and Ellie and Addy were going shopping today so now we’re out to brunch.

At least here I can have bacon. At six months pregnant, Ellie hasn’t been a huge fan of the smell of bacon lately which means my usual weekly french toast with extra bacon has had to be put on hold. Heading past the host desk I look around for Rex, spotting him in a booth towards the back, waving me over, his usual half-assed smile nowhere to be seen.

Interesting.

As I slide into the booth a waitress walks by and sets down water and menus for the two of us with a quick promise to be right back to take our order. No rush here, I want the gossip first.

“Hi,” Rex grumbles as he pulls the menu towards him, feigning interest in what he’s getting when we both know he’s getting a traditional breakfast with extra bacon.

I just stare at him though, not playing into his game. We both know I’m here for a reason and I’m too damn nosy to be patient. His eyes slowly look up from his menu and he doesn’t look angry, or sad. He looks nervous. Excited? Fuck I don’t know.

“What’s going on?” I question, unable to read this situation well. “Spit it out.”

“I’m…I’m going to ask Sawyer to marry me,” Rex says, his voice filled with trepidation although I see his little smirk and his eyes brightening with excitement as he talks.

“Cutting straight to the point, but that’s awesome,” I say, smiling wide knowing that two of my favorite people in the world found each other and I couldn’t be happier for them. “But why do you look like you’re terrified?”

“Because I’m supposed to be meeting with Max in a couple of hours, you know, to ask his permission since their father sucks,” Rex grumbles. “The little fucker is going to give me shit even if he knows damn well he’s going to end up saying yes. I think it’s in his blood to make my life difficult, especially regarding Sawyer.”

“Well, that’s your damn fault for dating your player’s sister in the first place,” I smirk, loving the way his eye twitches when he gets stressed.

He’s fun to fuck with because his bark is far worse than his bite.

“Fuck off, Adams. I don’t know why I’m stressed. What if he says no? What if she says no? This whole thing is fucked. I don’t like not being in control,” Rex says as his face falls in his hands, tugging on his hair.

I can’t help it. I laugh.

Which only pisses him off more.

“Oh stop it, I’m just kidding. Anyone with two eyes can see how perfect you two are for each other, and Sawyer damn well knows it. She’s going to say yes in a heartbeat dude. And Max? If he says no he knows you’ll whoop his ass, besides, he loves you too, especially for his sister,” I tell him with a shrug watching as he just stares at me.

All of a sudden he takes a deep breath and leans back, his eyes flaring brighter as a little smirk starts to play on his lips. Cocky fucker.

“We are pretty perfect, aren’t we?” he smirks, his eyes gleaming like he’s realizing just how silly he’s being. “I know it’s stupid. I really do, I just think until I hear her say the words and see the ring on her finger, it won’t feel real.”

“I get that. But I’m excited for you guys, taking that next step,” I say with a smile. “Although I wish I could see Max when he gives you a hard time.”

“Not a chance. Speaking of the next steps, I know you and Ellie have a lot going on seeing as you’re just a few months away from baby girl, but have you thought about taking that step?” Rex says, poking a bit.

If it was anyone else I would probably push back, but I know he’s just genuinely curious.

Truth is? We haven’t.

She just now has a finalized divorce from Tom, and with everything with the baby and moving in together, I wanted to give her time. Give her time to get used to being her, not jumping straight into marriage just because we love each other and are having a baby together.

“I do not doubt that it will come for us, down the road. But now we’re just enjoying this first step we’re taking together, and watching Addy become a big sister.” I tell him, smiling while thinking about it.

“Who’d have thought we’d be sitting around a table about to order brunch talking about this shit?” Rex says with a smile.

“Not me, but I’m fifty times happier than I ever imagined,” I smile, right as our waitress comes over.

It’s true though. I never imagined my life turning out like this, but I also never imagined being as happy and excited for life as I am right now. I wouldn’t change a damn thing in my life knowing it brought me to my two, soon-to-be three girls.

Ellie

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