Don’t even think about it

Out in the west wing garden everything was going great so far. A soothing melody could be heard from the wind chimes that hung low in the trees around the edge of the garden. And a light breeze blew across the the summer blooms carrying their delicate scent with it straight up to the patio. And the sparkling light of the star studded night sky was simply peaceful and beautiful.

Lexi and Alex cuddled by the outdoor fireplace listening to the chirping crickets as they gazed at the star studded sky with a warm fuzzy blanket wrapped around them. They both sipping on a glass of white wine Alex had convinced her to try while waiting on their dinner to be served.

Everyone was still wet from swimming a few laps in the pool earlier. So Jackson had jumped to the balcony above them just a few minutes ago with Karmen in his arm. Karmen had caught a chill from the cool night air and they needed to change into some dry clothes.

Jackson had calmed down some but was still a little upset because she had not been forthcoming about her protein shake. He was determined to make her eat more then every now that Lexi had mentioned she didn't ever eat her food.

Jackson walked into their closet to grab a pair of jeans and a t-shirt ,shouting back into the bedroom where Karmen was changing into a sundress." Now Babe I'm serious if you don't eat all your food tonight you're going back on a protein shake."

" You don't eat that much" she grumbled as she bent over looking underneath the bed for her shoes.

While she wasn't looking he snuck up behind her and smacked her bottom surprising her and making her yep from the sharp pain. She snap her head up with a viscous glare in her eyes "that stung "she complained as she rubbed her bottom.

" But I drink blood I also eat steak and you

everyday that's all a vampire needs." He argued , with a devilish grin on his handsome face.

She rolled her eyes, but didn't say anything that might cause another argument. She just grabbed her shoes and slipped them on her feet so that they could go back down stairs to the patio with Lexi and Alex.

However Jackson set down on the bed and pulled her into his lap and patted her bottom lightly noticing how small she is made him wonder why he hadn't payed attention to her eating habits before now. He kissed her gently pecking and sucking on her lips before pulling back to look into her big brown eyes. With a very serious expression on his handsome face he held the side of her cheek so that she couldn't look away from him as he gave her another stern warning " Now Babe listen to me I'm not playing around .If you don't eat you're going back on the protein shake. "

Without another word he stood up with her in his arms she squealed as she squirmed and wiggled in his arms like a flopping fish out of water.

" Stop squirming around I'll drop you"He threatened slapping her bottom again as he stepped back out onto the balcony and flung one of his long legs over the railing.

" Ar...Are you going to jump down there with me in your arms, I thought we could walk downstairs." She stammered wrapping her arms around his neck in a death grip.

"That takes to long" he reasoned slinging his other leg over the railing.

"What if you drop me." She mumbled pressing her face into his chest to cover her eyes.

"Stop complaining or I'm going to throw you in the pool with all your clothes on."He threatened as he leaped from the balcony to land right next to a lounge chair in front of the pool.

" Aaaah" she screamed

He chuckled landing gracefully on the patio and taking a couple of steps over to the edge of the pool he lifted one brow with a smirk as he swung her towards the water pausing in mid swing.

She squeezed her eyes shut screaming at the top of her lungs "Jackson..Don't you dare "

He chuckled quickly spinning around to set her down gently on ground,pulling her into his arms and kissed the top of her head.

Alex shouted over to him " you're getting smarter"

Jackson shouted back " I remembered what you told me, and decided I rather not sleep on the sofa tonight."

Alex quickly stood up yanking the fuzzy blanket off of Lexi. She narrowed eyes with a warning "you better take your own advice Mister, you know we have a sofa in our room too."

" Sweetheart would you really make me sleep on the sofa?" He ask taking her hand to help her stand.

Not beating around the bush she was quick to give him an answer, " Heck yeah, I would."

" Yes Dear, I will make certain not to piss you off. I really like our bed a lot. It's way more comfortable then that damm sofa."

Leaning over she kissed his cheek , giving him the phrase he deserves " your so smart that's why I love you so much."

They strolled over to the table with his arm wrapped around her waist, he pulled the chair out for her to take. Leaning forward he kissed her cheek speaking softly by her ear "Sweetheart I can't really take all the credit, I learned this from my father before he passed away. He once told me happy wife's make generous lovers."

Her eyes went wide at the sight of the delicious pizza that had just been wheeled in on a small cart with everyone else's food. She glanced over at him gushing

" Your father was right, I'm feeling really generous tonight."

Jackson groaned mumbling "lord why does dinner need to be so close to bedtime. I may still be sleeping on the couch tonight."

Karmen set with a sad face looking at the ten jumbo pieces of shrimp on her plate. Taking a deep breath, she too tried to be generous , holding one of the shrimp in her hand, she put it up to his lips " You know honey, Shrimp taste great with steak would you like a few of mine."

" Only if you eat half of my steak, and don't even think about it. I'm sleeping in my damm bed tonight, with your little ass right on top of my chest."