The Hardest Part Is Letting Go Of Your Dreams

Over the next few weeks Frank gets better and better, spending a lot of time with Ruby. He also goes back to work and starts eating properly again and is gaining back the weight he lost. He convinces me to do it too, claiming that I'm far too thin and we slowly regain some kind of bond, becoming friends. A few months go by and Ruby turns five and starts school, making little friends and really coming out of her shell around other people. She has completely forgiven Frank and even stays at his apartment sometimes and I'm so relieved he's part of her life again.

ONE YEAR LATER

"Calm down daddy" Ruby tells me as I run around the apartment looking for my missing shoe, nervous beyond belief, my hands shaking. "Where's my shoe Rubes?" I ask dramatically and she giggles, jumping off the couch and picking it up from under the table, holding it out to me. I take it, dropping it on the couch as I scoop her into my arms, picking her up and pressing kisses all over her face. "Thank you baby girl" I tell her as she squeals and giggles, trying to squirm out of my arms. I put her down and pull on my shoe, running my hands through my freshly cut hair nervously. "How do I look baby?" I ask her and she looks at me, screwing her face up before saying "You look handsome daddy." I smile wide as I kneel down infront of her and lean in to kiss her again. She kisses me back before smoothing my hair down for me with her little hands. I smile and wink at her saying "Thanks baby" before standing up and checking my reflection in the mirror one more time. There's a knock at the door and Ruby runs over to answer it, her little friend from school who lives in the building standing there with her mother. "Hi" I call out in greeting when they come in and they smile at me. "Daddy looks handsome" Ruby tells the girls mother and I blush hard as she chuckles and says "He sure does sweety." Ruby runs over to give me one last kiss and cuddle before grabbing Billy and her overnight bag, leaving for her sleepover with her friend. "Have fun baby girl" I call out to her and she smiles back at me and waves before I hear her telling her friend "My daddy has a date" as they walk out the door. Once the door closes I check my watch, feeling myself panic as he'll be here any second. My hands start shaking again and I almost jump out of my skin when I hear the knock on the door. I cross the room, still shaking as I answer the door and I come face to face with my very handsome date for the evening, a bunch of flowers in his hand. He smiles wide at me and holds out the flowers. "You look amazing" he tells me as I take the flowers and I feel my face heat up again. "Thanks, Ruby picked out the shirt." He chuckles and says "Well that girl has great taste, she knows how to make you look incredible." I chuckle and step back, ushering him inside while I make my way into the kitchen and put the flowers in some water. When I turn back around he's standing right there, his face just an inch from mine and he reaches out, his tattooed hands gripping my hips. "Frankie" I breathe out and he smiles wider and leans in to kiss me. I kiss back, sliding my tongue into his mouth as he backs me against the cupboard and his hands move up to tangle in my hair. We make out heatedly before pulling apart for breath and I pant out "We should get going" and he smirks and says "Or we could just stay in?" I raise my eyebrows at him and he chuckles and does it back, waiting for my decision. I pretend to think about it for a second before lunging at him, sealing my lips to his again and we slowly stumble out of the room, our lips still locked until we fall together on the living room floor, still heavily making out. Our clothes eventually come off and Frank kneels between my legs, rolling on a condom and slicking himself up, sliding his way inside me. "Oh fuck" I groan out, not having had sex in almost a year and a half, Frank being my last. He starts a steady rhythm, completely blowing my mind before gripping my hips and rolling us over so I'm on top and I brace my hands on his chest, pushing myself up and riding his dick like my life depends on it, his hand sliding up to stroke me hard and fast. All too soon the tingling in my lower stomach gets too much and I throw my head back and groan out, cumming hard. I feel Frank pulsing inside me and I know he's cumming too. I slow my hips until I come to a complete stop before climbing off him and flopping onto the floor beside him. We both roll our heads to look at each other and smile wide, Frank panting out "I'm so glad you agreed to this date with me" causing me to burst out in giggles, my face turning red. Frank smiles and leans over, pressing his lips to mine again and my giggles cease, my mouth too preoccupied kissing back. When we finally pull apart again I get up off the floor and go into my bedroom, pulling on pyjama pants, remaining shirtless and I grab a second pair, taking them back to the living room and throwing them at Frank. He smirks up at me before pulling himself off the floor and putting on the pants. We sit together on the couch and he reaches out and pulls me into his side, me snuggling in and resting my head on his shoulder. "Good first date?" He asks and I chuckle before saying "Best first date ever" turning my head to kiss him again. We sit in silence for a few minutes before I reach out and grab the remote, turning the tv on and finding a movie that just started. We cuddle in silence and watch the movie until my stomach rumbles loudly, breaking the silence and making Frank laugh. He slides out from beside me and grabs his cell, calling for pizza before rejoining me and pulling me back into his side. We lay on the couch together sharing soft slow kisses until the pizza arrives and we pull apart to eat. Once we're done Frank smiles and looks at his watch. "It's getting late Gee" he tells me and I pout before saying "Do you have to go?" "Do you want me to stay?" He asks and I smile before saying "Forever." Frank smiles back and I take his hand, leading him to my bedroom and climbing into bed with him, cuddling into his side and linking my fingers with his, resting our hands over his heart. His other arm tightens around my back and he presses a soft kiss to my forehead before saying "Forever sounds pretty fucking perfect to me."

Notes

So, it's over. I hope the ending isn't a huge disappointment to any of you, I just couldn't keep them apart : )

thank you to everyone who ever commented on this and encouraged me, it means the world to me : )