Always Mine *Cali and James*

sexy make-out session

James

When Cali left with her sister and I walked to the backyard, I wasn't expecting Captain John to corner me and question me about his daughter. Apparently, he over heard a conversation by two people and that's how he found out that Cali and I had a very sexy make-out session, as he is calling it. To say that this is an awkward conversation would be an understatement. Cap and I have had all kinds of conversations throughout my life and although I am embarrassed, I tell him that it was just a kiss and that people are making it out to be bigger than what it was. I don't want to say the wrong thing and I also don't want him or anyone else in our business. Cali and I need to talk about all of this first. I am not even sure what is going to happen. So far today, everything seems to go back to normal. I love how easy things are with us and I don't need anyone to mess it up for us.

Cali is gone for hours and I, for some reason, feel on edge the whole time she is gone. The guys and I play cards, everyone here is getting drunk. I am probably the only sober person here. I am surprised to see the Miller brothers show up for a moment, but they don't stick around and leave soon after. They got a reputation within this family, but Captain John is a good man and although Beau f*cked Dallas over, he has always told me that people deserve second chances, plus they work with us. Can't really make our hate for him be shown. Maybe that is why they were also invited. Cap keeping the peace at the fire house within all of us. I know Beau isn't the Cap's fave person. They used to get along so well, but I guess denying your grandchild and breaking up with your daughter and saying you want nothing to do with them will make someone's view of you change. I am just glad they left before Dallas returns. So she doesn't have to see him. I sigh, this family and all of their drama and here I am smack right in the middle of it all. The Reynold sisters are my sisters, well except Cali, but I will do anything for any of them. I might have had different parents, but it doesn't matter, none of us see that. Between the girls, Tyler and I, we all became a family and we always look out for each other.

Once I see Cali walk through the door, I finally feel like I can breathe again. The smile on her face tops everything. She comes straight to me to tell me about the new bakery her sister Dallas got for her. I smile the whole time. I love listening to her talk about her passion. This is something she shared with her mother. This is why I know it means so much to her. This was their thing. If there was one thing Georgia Reynolds did was give her daughters each their own time with her and she made sure to always do what they wanted to do and she pushed them to be great in whatever their little hearts desired. If they had a passion for something, she would explore it with them. For Cali, it was baking, Dallas music, Alabama, I am not really sure. That girl was always all over the place, but quiet at the same time, but I do know that Virginia would be out here doing everyone's makeup all of the time. Georgia always bought her new makeup and let her practice on her more than anyone. And Austin, she would play sports with him. She sucked at sports, she would rather be baking or putting on makeup with her girls, but if Austin wanted to play sports, she would be there, catching the ball while he hit it or swimming, or doing whatever he wanted to do. Thinking about her makes me miss my mother too. We lost two of the most amazing women too early in our lives. I am juts thankful that we still have the Cap.

Things with Cali have been great. We text all day and talk at night if we don't see each other, but so far, we have seen each other every day when I am not working. I work Fri-Sunday, so I won't be able to see her, but I will try to text her as often as I can. I put my things away as Rooster talks my ear off about this girl he hooked up with and that Charity has been asking about me. I groan. This girl again. "I have never given her any reason to think I want something with her." I tell him. "Yeah, well she says she wants a piece of you. She doesn''t know what makes you so special but she needs to find out for herself. You might as well give in to her. Maybe after, she will leave you alone, or maybe get hooked and you won't be able to get rid of her." he tells me, laughing. My phone dings and I check it.

*Cali* "The bakery looks great. The guys work fast. I just found out it will be finished by today and tomorrow we can have the last walk through in the morning and if everything is great, I can start baking, so my grand opening will be on Sunday. Dallas and her band have to leave Monday, so this is perfect. Just came home to get ready, having a family outing later to celebrate. I still can't believe it." she texts me.

*James* "I am so happy for you. At what time on Sunday? I can't miss your special day, but I work until Sunday afternoon. Can swing by once I am out." I text her back

*Cali* "It will probably be an all day thing. I will be baking and frosting all Saturday. I actually will need to hire staff to help me. I can't do everything alone." she replies.

*James* let me know if you need help with anything. If I can't help you, I can send someone to help." I respond.

*Cali* "Thanks Jamie. You are the best."

*James* "send me a picture"

*Cali* "Can't just got out of the shower and I am naked" she says.

*James* "even better. Let me see your perfect body"

It shows read, but she doesn't respond. I laugh. I probably went too far, but I can't help it. I get up and go through some things. We have to watch some training videos so we sit in and get this over with. My phone vibrates in my pocket and I pull it out and Cali's naked body flashes on my screen. Luckily it is just that, not her face. "Damn, who is that?" Rooster's nosey a$$ is leaning over. I place my phone back in my pocket. "If you want to keep your eyes, don't ever do that again," I warn him, hating that he just saw Cali naked. "Who is it?" he asks, completely ignoring my threat. "None of your damn business." I growl, "That's why you won't f*ck Charity. Who has you by the balls? Someone finally got you hanging up with play boy ways?" he asks me. "Shut the f*ck up and watch this video" I tell him and he chuckles and turns away. I wait until we are done and go into the restroom to reply to her. "F*ck, so beautiful. You make me so hard. I think we should talk about our agreement. Maybe on Sunday after your Grand opening." I text her. "K love ya Jamie. Ttyl got so much to do." she texts. I know I won't be speaking to her today, but hopefully she sends me a text at some point. Her text messages and this picture will keep me going for the next couple of days.