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Blake and Gwen have been together for more than a year now, but even so, it’s hard when they have to spend some time apart. They both understand how a singer’s life can be, how busy they can get once in a while, and because of it they always try to keep in touch, by calling, texting and face timing each other during those days.
But sometimes Gwen can’t help herself and just miss him. Miss his warmth, his smile, his eyes, and the way he would hold her at night. All in a way it almost hurts.
And sometimes, their little family misses him at home just as much.
- Mom? When Blake is gonna get here? – King asked, sitting by her side and resting his head on her shoulder, on one of the coaches outside of their house in LA.
She smiled, and kissed his hair.
- Soon, King. He said he was going to call when he lands, and then we’ll pick him up at the airport – she said, seeing a weird look on his face – Is something wrong?
- No, I just… - he sighed – I just miss him, you know?
- I know. – she smiled again, hugging her eldest closer, watching Zuma playing with Stella near the pool, while Apollo and Leo were taking a nap on the other couch, after running around the house all day long – I miss him too.
- And I missed y’all just as much. – they heard the country accent, and King’s eyes lighted up, and before Gwen could react, he was already running to hug his big buddy.
- Blake! You’re here! – King yelled, getting the attention of Stella and Zuma, and waking up his little brother.
- Blake! – The three of them exclaimed excitedly. King got to him first, who lifted the boy in a tight hug. Blake set him down, and kneeled to greet the others, and Gwen just started laughing when he fell on the grass with four children on top of him.
She approached, kneeling next to them.
- Need a little help there, cowboy? – She joked, seeing Blake’s watery eyes by the overwhelming love of those kids, and a huge smile on his face as he managed to extend his arm to her.
- Hey love. I can actually use a hand here. – As she holds his hand, he pulled her to the group hug too, making everybody laugh again.
- Hey guys – they heard Todd saying from the door of the kitchen – I think you forgot someone.
Betty ran through the door, and the children immediately released Blake to go pet her, leaving just him and Gwen on the grass.
- Oh, I was swapped for a dog. – he said, pretending to be hurt, and making Gwen laugh.
- You’re crazy Blake. – she said, a smile never leaving her face, locking eyes with him again.
- For you, I totally am. – he gave her a smirk, caressing her cheek and bringing her for a kiss.
- I missed you so so much. – she whispered on his lips.
- Me too babygirl. You have no idea. – he smiled, pecking her lips over and over again.
- Ugh, that’s just gross you two! – Todd yelled again, getting the kids attention and a similar reaction from them.
Blake and Gwen just laughed at their expressions of disgust, before standing up and properly hugging her.
- I’m glad you’re home.
- I’m glad to be home.
♥
They played with Betty and Gingerbread until the sunset, and later that night, after Todd, Stella and Leo went home, Gwen sent her older boys to take a shower while she and Blake took care of Apollo. Then, they all had dinner together and watched Zootopia for the like millionth time that month.
Apollo was fast asleep in Gwen’s lap, and it didn’t take long for Zuma to sleep too. Gwen carried her baby, and Blake got Zuma, with a yawning Kingston right by his side. He put the boy on his bed, kissing his forehead and whispering an “I love you” before closing his door. He led Kingston to his bedroom as well, helping him to go to bed.
- Good night, buddy. I love you – he kissed his hair too, and as he was about to leave, he heard King calling him back.
- Blake?
- Yeah? – he said, turning around to face the boy again.
- You’re not leaving again, right? – Blake barely heard him, getting close again and sitting by his side on the bed.
- Of course no, King. I’ll be here when you wake up, I promise.
Without warning, Kingston hugged Blake tight again, almost afraid of letting go.
- I missed you Blake.
- I’ve missed you too, King. So much. – he answered with all the truth he had inside of his chest, hugging him back, still astonished by the boy's sincerity. – You guys are my family, ya know that right? And I’ll always come back, I’ll always be with you. Okay?
- Okay, Blake. – he smiled too, nodding.
- So now, go to sleep ‘cause you have to go school tomorrow. – Kingston laid down again as Blake got up, and before closing the door he heard Kingston whisper and had to fight the tears that formed in his eyes:
- Love you too, dad.
♥
Blake went downstairs, looking for Gwen after checking on Apollo, just to find her sitting alone outside once again.
He got two glasses of her favorite wine for both of them, and went to sit behind her, hugging her close and handing her the glass.
- Everything alright baby?
- Yeah, I’m just thinking – she said, taking a sip of the wine and then resting her head on his chest.
- Happy thoughts, I hope so. – he whispered, kissing her neck.
- The best ones, for sure – Gwen smiled, putting their glasses on the center table and turning around to face him – Can you believe that at this same time, three years ago, we were just meeting each other? I mean, like, how crazy is that?
- I know – he laughed, putting a strand of hair behind her ear, and staring at her eyes that had a whole new shine that night – I was amazed that day, y’know? You were just so badass singing on that stage, that I barely could express a real reaction.
Gwen threw her head back laughing, before facing him again and stroking his stubble.
- You’re silly.
- I mean it! – he laughed along – But seriously honey, I had never imagine back then that we would be here, like this right now, and I just couldn’t be more happy and grateful to have you in my life Gwen.
At this point, Gwen couldn’t hold back her tears anymore, and with a cute little smile, she put her hands behind his neck, bringing him for a loving and deep kiss.
- I love you Blake Shelton. I love you more every single day.
Blake couldn’t help himself but just pop out his dimples with a big smile.
- And I love you even more, Gwen Stefani.
He kissed her again, and then she just laid on his chest as both of them just stayed there, looking at the dark sky, feeling the comfort and warmth of each other’s bodies. After some time, Blake broke the peaceful silence, murmuring her name, not knowing if she was still awake:
- Gwen?
- Yes?
- I want to show you something.
He got his phone, scrolling through his track list and hits play, and a slow melody starts.
- What’s this, baby?
- My new song – he smiled – Or at least, a part of it. I was just playing with my guitar after one of my shows and thinking ‘bout you and… Well, I still have to come up with the lyrics.
- I loved this melody, Blake – she smiled, proud and happiness shining in her eyes that he was finally getting more confident to write, cause God he was really good at it and he had no idea – It’s beautiful.
Blake kept staring at her, that look in her eyes pulling him like a magnet in a whole new way as she listened carefully to his song.
- Dance with me.
- What? – she laughed, not sure if she had heard it right.
- C’mon. I know you love dancing with your cowboy – he gave her a smirk, standing up.
She held his hand, and he pulled her close to his chest, as she links her hands at his neck, playing with his wild curls while both of his hands stayed on her lower back, his thumbs drawing circles on her skin in a soft way.
- What has got into you today, Shelton? – she smiled, raising one of her eyebrows at him, losing herself in his deep blue eyes – I mean, I’m not complaining, not at all, but you never liked to dance too much.
- It’s the Gwen Stefani effect, I suppose. – He laughed, kissing her swollen lips slowly.
Suddenly, it started to rain, but neither of them really mattered. Just when they separated to catch some air, both of them finally realized how soaked they were.
- Oh my God – Gwen laughed, her smile matching Blake’s. He looked even more handsome now, with his wet curls, his eyes shining and the biggest smile with dimples full on, reflecting the happiness they were feeling.
- I think this a first for us – he joked, hugging her by the waist.
- A first?
- Yeah, our first kiss in the rain. – he said, leaning in and brushing his lips against hers again.
- Mhmm. And for sure the best one ever. - she said with their lips locked, kissing him in an more urgent way, making Blake pick her up as she wrapped her legs around him.
- Gwen… - he groaned on her mouth, when she moved her hips, holding his hair with a little more force.
- Take me upstairs, cowboy. Now. – she said, breathless.
- Yes ma’am. - he smirked - Let me show you how much I really missed you.