Kace squealed as I dipped him in my lap. We sat in the bleachers as we watched our football team begin practice.

Unbeknownst to me, August was keeping a close eye. His gaze didn't leave his girl and nephew, watching the two giggle and bounce in place.

"You'll burn a hole in them the way your staring at 'em," Hunter approached.

"They're just.... so cute," Augustus practically sighed.

Hunter snorted and wrung August into a choke hold. "You're fucking pussy whipped bro."

The bigger man shoved his friend off. "I'll call Aria up right now and we'll talk about pussy whipped."

Hunter flushed, "hey now- we don't have to do all that.

"Yeah that's what I thought," Augustus scoffed.

I watched Augustus mess with Hunter as I kissed Kace's cheek.

"Want snacks?"

I reached for my bag and leaned back in the bleachers. I gripped a bag of animal crackers.

"The giraffes are my favorite," I munched on ones head. Kace chuckled and swiped a lion out of the bag.

"I like the lions they're the loudest."

"Like your uncle," I laughed.

"Uncle Gus really really really likes you, lots. Like this much," he held out his little arms.

"Oh that's very very much." I nodded dramatically.

Kace looked at me slyly, "you really really really like him back Esme?"

I leaned in secretly and whispered, "I very much do."

"When I'm old enough to play football like Uncle Gus will you guys be there."

I smiled gently and ruffled through his hair, "Oh you can bet we'll be in the first row."

Even if Auggie and I weren't together by then-even though I don't think Augustus would ever let me go- I'd still be there with or without him to see Kace play.

I pointed to Augustus as they set up a scrimmage.

They all began rounding up into a circle. One boy in the middle before another steps up to try and tackle him down.

Within an hour Esme and Kace were falling asleep on one another.

A sudden thud next to her, scared her awake.

She glanced over to see a man around her age, maybe, looking over at her. He sat maybe a foot away, Esme looked at the other empty bleachers.

"Can I help you?" Esme asked quietly as she pulled a stirring Kace further into her. She began scooting further away slowly.

"Just... scoping everything out. I'm on an opposing team and I came to check out the competition."

"But honestly checking something else out is becoming more and more interesting," the unfamiliar man sneered with what he probably thought was an attractive smile. I glanced over at the field, hoping to catch Auggie's eye but his back was to our bleachers.

I saw a couple other teammates looking our way.

"I'm sorry but I'm really just here for my-"

"No need to be sorry sweet cheeks," the man put his hand on my thigh.

I gasped and quickly stood up. "I would really appreciate it if you could maybe find a-another seat please-" I stammered as fear set in.

The man stood as well, coming into my personal space. Kace clutched my shirt and buried his face in my neck as the man began to grab at my waist. He trailed his hand down towards my butt as I began hyperventilating. I stumbled back even further.

"You sure look like you could use a good time, I know we'd have fun. Ditch the kid and swing by my place."

All three of us were too wrapped up in the situation to hear the stomping of feet coming.

It wasn't until the creep was turned forcefully and a fist plowed into his cheek. I screamed and turned away as Augustus began pounding his fists into the guy.

"Don't. Touch. What. Isn't. Yours!" Auggie punctuated each word with a beating.

I secured Kace's head against my chest to make sure he didn't see and quickly rushed down the bleachers.

Hunter intercepted me from almost tripping over my feet.

"You alright? You good?" he asked as he scanned over me quickly.

I couldn't speak out of shock and looked up to see a bloody mess under a still raging Augustus.

"P-Please stop him- Now!" I shuddered as I heard gurgles and groans.

I shut my eyes tightly and hugged Kace as I continued down the steps so he'd be as far away as possible.

"Esme! Baby!" I heard a familiar voice call after me. I whimpered and looked at my boyfriend who chased after me with my bags in hand.

He dropped my bags and cupped my face with his bloody, shaky hands.

"I'm sorry pretty girl I'm so sorry," he whispered and he checked over Kace's face.

"H-He tried to tou-touch me," I hicupped.

His face twisted in anger as he took Kace from my arms and pulled me against his chest tightly.

"You okay buddy? I'm so sorry, kid." Kace had begun crying in response to my own fear and tears.

"Do you want to go home? Do you want to go home with Mom or stay with us?"

Kace sniffled out that he wanted to stay with us for the day despite the very obvious damper on our plans.

I wiped my face of tears and pushed a smile onto my face for him. "We can still have a good day."

"Do we have to call anybody? Like the police or something?" I looked up at Auggie with my puffy eyes.

"I beat him pretty bad, I don't think we'll have to deal with him anymore. But it's up to you baby."

I shook my head no, very exhausted.

"I have, um, new toys at the house Kace. Maybe you can play with them in the backyard for a little? Then we'll go out for dinner?"

Kace nodded quietly. We quickly loaded up the car, Auggie telling me the rest of the team would deal with the guy.

Once we shut the door Augustus pushed me against the back of the car. He held my chin, turning my face as he took me in.

"I'm so sorry, beautiful. I wasn't there for you both. That fucking!-" His voice began raising and I quickly covered his mouth.

"I'm okay. I-I'm sorry I let him get so close I froze and I was really s-scared," I whispered.

"It's not your fault, don't even fucking say that." He pressed his lips against mine hard. I moaned and kissed back enthusiastically, wishing to rid myself of even the thought of that gross guy.

His hand snaked down my back, gripping my left cheek hard before cupping my core from behind.

My leggings were no match for his strong fingers before I pulled away after a second. I patted his chest lightly and nodded towards Kace who patiently waited for us.

He sighed and dropped his head on mine.

"Let's go," he kissed my cheek.

By the time we got back to my house Kace was focused on the new toys I got, thankfully distracted from the earlier events.

Watching him from outside I was leant against the counter as Auggie brought in the pizza they'd ordered.

He quickly came behind me and was flush against me within seconds. I pushed my backside against him and turned my head to look up at him.

"Nothing like that will ever happen again," he mumbled as he kissed up my neck.

"I know you'll protect me," I nuzzled against him.

"But I wanted to a-ask something please," I started meekly. "To-Tonight can you... I want you to- Daddy." I whined pitifully.

"I want you to touch me tonight when Kace leaves. I-I don't want to think about that other guy I want to think about you. I want to feel you."

My little spiel had garnered silence from Augustus and my little heart couldn't take this anxiety.

Suddenly a hand caught me by my throat and turned me quickly. I gasped for breath even if his grip wasn't tight as I met Augustus's piercing gaze.

"Want me to fuck you, hm? Wipe that fucking asshole from your brain yeah?"

Our pants mingled and I nodded eagerly.

"When Kace leaves your ass is mine."

"It already is," I breathed.