:: Emma’s POV ::

A warm Texas breeze whirled through NRG stadium as the sun hid behind the clouds that loomed over head; Noah and I had come out to see JJ do what he does best, play football. The cheers of the fans filled the air as the announcer introduced our beloved Houston Texans.

“Come here peanut.” I reached out and scooped Noah up.

“Where’s JJ momma?” Noah questioned.

“We gotta look for him babe. He’ll find you, don’t worry.” I kissed Noah’s soft little cheek as his eyes remained fixated on the field.

My eyes scanned the sea of players for JJ, I knew he would be looking for us in the stands, he always did, and I didn’t want to miss him. The guys scrambled across the sideline as they joined the coaching staff and it didn’t take long before I spotted that 99. Or I should say it didn’t take long until Noah spotted him.

“There he is!” Noah shrieked as he pointed out in front of himself, he began waving frantically trying to get JJ’s attention.

I watched as his eyes scanned our section for a brief moment before he spotted us. He formed a heart with his hands as he held it up for us to see and Noah giggled. I couldn’t help but to laugh to myself as the girls a few rows ahead of us let out high pitched screams thinking JJ’s gesture was for them. I blew him a kiss before he returned his focus to the team; I swear sometimes he makes me feel like a giddy little school girl.

“He is really enamored by you.” Megan smiled at me, “I’m so happy for him.”

Megan is the linebacker Brian Cushing’s wife and was as sweet as could be. The last few games JJ had made sure I was seated by her, he was so insistent that the two of us would become the best of friends. After spending time with her I completely understood why he would feel that way, we were so similar in many ways and I really enjoyed her company.

“He’s amazing.” I was sure I was beaming, it was hard not to anytime it came to JJ.

“He is.” Megan nodded in agreement with me, “He’s a sweetheart. We are so glad he found you Emma, truly. He thinks the world of you and Noah.”

I was beyond flattered by Megan’s words and I knew she meant them. JJ was very close with the Cushings and I knew they really looked out for him. Truthfully, I was so glad I found him. So glad we found him, he was so good to us.

As the game got underway we all turned our attention to the field. It was safe to say that the Texans defense dominated the field as usual. I found it so funny to watch JJ, he was so aggressive on the field yet he was the biggest, sweetest teddy bear you could find. His passion for what he does was obvious, he was always so vocal and boisterous; he was always trying to encourage his fellow teammates and always managed to make the fans go crazy.

I cheered as JJ managed to sack the quarterback for the third time, his offensive line failing at their attempts to stop JJ. He was playing one of the best games I had ever seen him play.

“Double digit sacks on the season for Watt, third year in a row!” the announcers voice boomed through the stadium as the fans erupted.

Noah looked at me, wide eyed and so excited and I’m pretty sure I returned the look as we both cheered as loud as we could. I know we were both so proud to call him ours, especially in that moment. We always admired JJ when we used to watch him from the comfort of our couch, but now we admired him in a whole different way. A more personal way.

Noah giggled as he watched JJ’s signature celebratory salute and laughed even more as JJ waved his arms up and down in order to pump up the crowd.

I personally couldn’t help but to think how incredibly sexy he was in uniform. I loved how big and strong his arms looked, what I loved even more was knowing how perfect they felt wrapped around me and I really loved the way his pants hugged every curve of his muscular legs. Oh who am I kidding, more like I love the way his ass looked in those pants. He was definitely dreamy and I was counting down the minutes until I was able to get my hands on him.

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:: JJ’s POV ::

I walked out of the locker room to find Emma and Noah waiting for me in the player’s family lounge. I don’t think there could be a better feeling in this world than walking out of this locker room after a team win and seeing two of my favorite people waiting there to greet me. It was nearly seconds after Noah had spotted me that he came running at me, his small arms wrapping around my legs.

“Hey bud.” I lifted him up into my arms and his arms quickly wrapped around my shoulders.

Noah was such a good kid. So impressionable and affectionate. He had a real zest for life, I loved that about him. He could manage to make me smile on my worst day.

“The game was so cool!” His eyes were beaming with excitement and I felt honored.

“Yeah?”

He nodded.

I looked over at Emma, a smile spreading across her face as she pointed to the 99 jersey she was wearing. I was proud to see her wearing my jersey, it actually gave me butterflies and I don’t get butterflies.

“Representin?” I laughed as I got closer to her.

“Heck yeah.” She grinned, “You like it?”

I leaned in and seized her lips with my own before responding to her simple question, “I love it babe.”

My lips had barely moved from hers, I wrapped my free arm around her waist, my thumb hooking into the pocket of her shorts, I rested my hand on her bottom as I pulled her against me. She nestled perfectly into the free spot on my chest that wasn’t occupied by Noah. The smile on her face only grew and I couldn’t help but to kiss her again. I had been craving her since I last saw her. She had a power over me that I couldn’t explain.

“You played a great game, I’m so proud of you.”

I don’t think those words had ever sounded so good. There was something about the fact that I made her proud that meant everything to me.

“Thanks baby.” I placed a kiss on her forehead as I let her words sink in.

“Are you gonna come over?” Noah’s little voice pulled me from my thoughts.

I looked at Emma whose eyes also seemed to carry the same question.

“Yes, I’m comin over.”

“Yay!”

“Ready to go?” Emma questioned as I put Noah back on his feet, “J will meet us at home, okay?”

“Okay.”

Emma stood on her tip toes to place a quick kiss on my lips, “I’ll see you soon.”

She slowly slipped from my grip and I instantaneously felt a void. I watched as she walked towards the exit with Noah at her side, his hand in hers. I smiled to myself; she never ceased to amaze me. I was so proud to call them mine.

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:: Emma’s POV ::

The TV flickered as JJ and I lay on the couch, I loved being his little spoon. I loved the way his arms felt wrapped around me and I loved how closely they held me against his chest and the way our legs tangled together. I swore it was my own personal heaven.

“J…”

My voice was soft as it broke the silence. I played with the fingers on his left hand that lay draped in front of me.

“Yeah baby…” His voice sounded sleepy.

I felt goose bumps take over my body as he placed three soft kisses on the back of my neck.

“Were you sleeping?” I had hoped I didn’t wake him, I knew he had an exhausting day.

“Not yet…”

I turned myself to face him, his arm still draped over me.

“You okay?” His voice was soft as he looked into my eyes, brushing my stray hair out of my eyes before bring his hand down to rest on my hip.

I just nodded leaning into him to capture his lips with my own. The kiss was slow and grew in passion as his hand slid from hip down to the backside of my thigh. His grasp was firm as he hooked my leg over his waist.

He pulled away for a moment and I was mentally cursing him for it. His eyes locked with mine, I knew he didn’t want to overstep any boundaries. We had been taking things slow.

His eyes studied mine and I just nodded, letting him know I was ready. I needed him in every way. It wasn’t long before he brought his lips back to mine and deepened the kiss. He scooped me up in his arms and carried me off to my bedroom, with a 5 year old around you could never be too safe.

It was our first time and JJ had been so animate about wanting it to be as special as it could be in the spur of the moment. He gently laid me on the bed and climbed his way on top of me, our lips never parting.

My skin felt like it was on fire as his hand slipped beneath my shirt, the feel of his skin on mine was like electricity coursing through my veins. He slowly worked my shirt up over my head and exposed my red laced bra, I felt myself grow nervous as his eyes studied me. I couldn’t help it, I felt insecure at times and I blamed my ex for that.

I was sure my skin was on fire as his lips met my hip bone. He made a trail of soft, wet kisses up my body until he arrived back at my lips.

“You’re so sexy.” He mumbled against my lips.

I couldn’t help but wonder if he sensed my insecurities but I didn’t care. I needed him. I deepened the kiss as I ran my hands up his shirt. My palms grazed over his warm skin, feeling every abdominal muscle on their journey up and back down. I pulled at his shirt, struggling to remove it before he helped me.

I took the site of him in. From his perfectly sculpted arms to his pecs and down to his abs. He was perfect. He leaned in to take my lips back; my hands ran down his muscular back, my fingertips slipping just beneath the waistband of his boxer briefs. I could feel him growing in arousal and I felt proud of myself for bringing out this side of him.

His fingers ran down my stomach until they arrived at the waistband of my shorts. He fumbled with the button and the zipper before successfully mastering both.

He pulled back and looked in my eyes, studying them with his own, “You sure?”

“Yes.” My voice came out quietly as I gave a nod, “I want you.”

That was all he needed to hear. My heart was pounding out of my chest a JJ explored my body. I knew immediately that he was going to make me feel the way no one ever had. There was already so much passion between us, being intimate could only heighten that. I was sure he was going to leave me breathless.