Won't Go Slowly

Part 36

You almost felt nervous, waiting outside the airport for Tyler to come pick you up, standing there with your suitcase next to you, looking at your phone only for something to do. Which was funny, because it was only Tyler.

But everything felt different now, all of a sudden.

And now you were waiting here, in the dark of the evening, the lights all around you, listening to other people greet their loved ones.

You were eyeing the bench, thinking maybe you should sit down again, and get off your feet, when you felt a tap on your shoulder and instinctively turned to face the direction of the sensation, only to be wrapped in a big hug. He felt warm around you, and he smelled clean, like he'd just taken a shower, and you let him hold you, hands on your upper back, and your chin rested on his shoulder.

"Was your flight okay?" he asked, as he started to pull away.

"Yeah, it was fine," you said, watching as he looked you over, which would seem a little uncomfortable had his eyes not gone right for your belly.

"Did he behave himself?" Tyler asked, settling just a hand on your belly, and then pressing a kiss on your forehead. So, the affection was back.

"Yes," you laughed, rubbing your hand over your belly, and your fingers just brushed against his, and then you were looking up at him, and everything stopped for just a moment and then sped up again.

Tyler cleared his throat, his hand sliding away from you, "Uhm, let me grab your bag for you," he said, reaching around you for your suitcase, and then pulling your purse from your shoulder, as if you couldn't carry it yourself. You were about to protest when you heard an 'excuse me' from behind you, and both of you turned to see a brunette woman who looked to be in her early to mid 20's.

"Are you Tyler Seguin?"

Tyler looked at you, as if he needed to check with you who he was, and then back to her. "Yep, hi."

"Hi," she smiled now, "Would you mind taking a picture with me? If that's alright?"

"Yeah, sure," Tyler said, and now you noticed the phone on her hand as they got closer to each other, Tyler going to put his arm around

her.

"Did you want me to take it for you?" You offered.

"That'd be great," she said, opening up the camera app for you.

You were trying to get them in frame, only to realize that Tyler had your purse tucked in his elbow still, and you weren't entirely sure if this girl wanted his entire arm out of the shot. You tried not to laugh as you festered to him, and he tucked it behind his back.

"Thanks, babe," he said before smiling, and then she did the same, and you took a couple of pictures before you handed it back to her to take a look.

"Thank you," she said, smiling happily like it was the best day in her life.

"Yeah, no problem," Tyler said, grabbing your suitcase again as she left.

"I can take my purse," you said. The suitcase was fine too, it was on wheels for God's sake.

"Nope," Tyler said, securing your bag in his hand,nodding towards the parking lot, "this way."

You swore you heard a snicker, before you heard the rolling wheel of your suitcase behind you. "Oh, you waddle when you walk now," he said.

"Shut up," you said, looking over at him, and he laughed at your reaction.

"You're so cute when you're angry," he said, unlocking the car with one hand, and then throwing your suitcase into the trunk. You got into the passenger seat and he quickly followed suit, handing you over your purse.