Tatum's POV:

So it's been a tiring week,but I'm making progress though,because my tutor said that I'm a fast learner. Things have actually been going great lately mom and dad seems really happy and they haven't fought in a long time and tonight Toby is bringing Lola to dinner. I can't wait to meet her. He speaks so much about her lately honestly I think I'm a little bit jealous,but you can't blame me though, I always had my brother to myself my whole life, but with Lola he seems different better and I'm glad, because all his other girlfriends were just horrible, wealthy snobs emptying their daddy's credit card, like really, they think they're better then everyone else and looks down on people.I really don't get those kinds of girls,like look at me, my parents make a lot of money too, but I'm not driving around in an overly expensive car trying to make others feel bad about themselves just so that they can feel good. That's so messed up and treating others like dirt. That's why I never made any girlfriends with anyone in my neighborhood, they wouldn't be real friends anyways, they talk behind each others backs, what kind of friend is that,That's why I became friends with Brandon. He is something special. He was literally the only non deuce in my school, all the other guys were fuck boys, wanna be gangsters and Chad gamers. Brandon was different though, he was humble and a nice person and I'm glad I'll have a future with him. I really love Brandon. To think,my love story is so cliché. Best friends falling in love,i think that it was bound for us to be together, since we practically grew up together.

I'm snapped out of my thoughts by Brandon's voice.

"Here you go"he hands me the freshly made coffee.

"Thank you"i say and he sits next to me.

"So do you have any plans for the weekend"he takes a sip of his coffee.

"Not really, but I want you and your dad to come have dinner with us tonight, Toby's bringing Lola"i say.

"Finally we get to meet her"he says.

"Yeah, he talks about her so much that my mom got sick of it and told him to bring her"i say

"So what is it like a formal dinner or"Brandon asks.

"No,just dress like yourself, it's a normal family dinner"i say.

"Should I bring anything"

"Just bring yourself, that's all I need"i say moving closer. We locked lips, but I push him away before it got crazy.

"Ok, slow down there"i say and move his hands away from unbuttoning my shirt.

"I'm not about to have sex with you on your kitchen table again, my back hurt after that and I have to go, to help my mom with tonight's dinner preparations"i say and look at the time on my phone.

"You can't do this"he says.

"Do what"I ask pretending to be clueless

"You can't leave my like this"he pleads

"I'm sorry, I really have to get going now"i stand up from the bar stool.

"Please"he grabs my wrist pulling me back making me land on his lap.

"It won't take long"he says.

"I really have to g_"he cuts me off and whispers in my ears breathing into my neck.
"It won't take long"he says and caresses my thigh. Heating me up.

"Brandon"i say and kiss him.
"But not here though, upstairs"i say pulling away and getting off his lap.

We went upstairs and basically our clothes were already off by the time we reached his bedroom door.So what if I'm a few minutes late,we'll get all the food done in time.

Samuel's POV:

We're busy moving a few of Sabrina's things in. My living room is full of box's and that's not everything yet, there's still a few more at her house that we still have to pick up. Once everything is here we'll start unpacking.

"That's the last one"i say putting the box on my kitchen floor.

"Finally, now I need I cold drink and sleep"Sabrina says and rummages through my fridge.

"Me too"i say resting with my elbow on the kitchen table and she takes out two bottled beers,opens them and hands me one.

"Thanks, you know, you could've just moved in the day we came back and I could've just bought you everything you needed"i say considering that it would've been easier and quicker.

"No its ok"she says and we drink our beers in silence just relaxing.

"Now I need some sleep"i say finishing me beer and heading to my room.

"Join me"i take Sabrina's hand taking her upstairs with me.We could get some rest.

Tatum's POV:

"It's Brandon's fault that we're late"i say.

"What, you can't blame me"

"Yes, I know it's both of your faults"my mom points in between me and Brandon.

"But yes, you aren't children anymore, anyways come and help me in the kitchen, Brandon, I've written a list of a few things that you I still need, can you go to the store and buy these please"mom hands him the list and the money.

"Sure thing"he says and immediately goes.

"So you've been sleeping over at Brandon's alot lately"mom starts off.

"Well I don't know what it is, but I feel like I wanna be with him all the time lately"i say.

"Mmm, yes you head over heels in love sweety"

"Brandon, is just the best, I'm really lucky"

"yes, you are"she says.

"I am"i say smiling.

"You're really happy with him aren't you"

"I think I'm the happiest that I've ever been"i say honestly.

"I think that it had something to do with me almost losing him, then realizing that no matter what I can't live without him"i say.

"What do you mean, losing him mom asks Curiously

"I'd rather not talk about it"i say.

"Ok"she says and let's go of the topic.

"I can't wait to meet Lola"i say to break the silence.

"Me too"mom says

"He speaks about her so much, he might as well marry her already"i say.

"What, marry, did he talk about marriage"mom asks looking a little worried.

"No, he didn't, but he really loves her so it's a possibility"i say.

"He's too young to marry"mom says.

"Ok, whatever you say mom"

"Here, less talking more cooking"she hands me the lists of what we'll be making.

"I guess we better get started, wait we don't have all the ingredients yet"i say and put the list down on the kitchen counter.

"We'll have to wait till Brandon gets back"mom says.

"I'll be in the back yard, just call me when we need to get started"i say and head upstairs to change my clothes. I put on my lime bikini and a floral shirt and Jean shorts over it. With my flip flops then I head back downstairs to the kitchen and mom's in the living room now watching tv. I open the fridge and take out a bottle of apple juice and go to the back yard. I put the apple juice down next to the swimming pool and I take out my shorts and top then I jump into the pool. It relaxes me completely. I needed this. After a while, I decide to just float above the water and try to clear and relax my mind. As I float I look at the clear blue sky. It's so beautiful and calming.

"Hey, your mom's calling for you"i hear Brandon and swim towards him and I get out of the pool.

"Geez, I forgot to bring a towel with me,can you get one for me please"i ask.

"Sure thing, but I'm pretty disappointed though"

"What why"i ask confused

"That you've already had the fun without me"he says and points to the pool.

"Oh, just fetch the towel"i say and in a flash his gone and back with a towel. I dry myself off and put on my dry clothes and flip flops. I leave the towel on chair to dry.

"Hey, stop daydreaming"i awaken Brandon back to reality.

"I wasn't daydreaming honey, I was fantasizing" he puts his arms around my waist pulling me closer.

"Oh really, well I'll be considering making your fantasies a reality, if you come and help me in the kitchen"i say and remove his arms from my waist and dragging him towards the kitchen.

"Promise"he asks.

"Promise"i state

"Then what are we waiting for, let's get started"he says and my mom walks into the kitchen looking at him strangely because of the sudden enthusiasm he has for cooking.

Samuel's POV:

I wake up and look at the time on my phone. It's pass 6 I'm hungry maybe Sabrina is too. I turn around and see an empty spot. She's probably downstairs.

I head downstairs and there's no Sabrina found.

"Sabrina"i call out but nobody answers.

I check my phone and no messages. I go to the kitchen to see if she left any notes but none found.

I decide to call her, and it rings for a while but she doesn't answer.I tried calling again,but she still doesn't answer. Maybe I should text her.

Sabrina

Hey where'd u go?

I waited for a few minutes and still no reply. Where could she have gone. I'm starting to get worried.
What if something happened to her. I can't think like that she has to be safe. She is safe. She just probably went out for something. Something must've happened,so she needed to take care of it.

I head back upstairs, having lost my appetite,i decide to take a nap. Maybe she'll be here when I wake up.

Tatum's POV:

I add whipped cream to my last few desserts, while Brandon helps my mom set the table. I put the desserts into the refrigerator so that it can set a bit. I wonder if my dad got back from work yet.

I walk out of the kitchen and towards the dining table where the table is beautifully set and mom and Brandon having what seems like a serious conversation.

"The table looks nice"i say and mom smiles at me.

"So what are we talking about"i ask and sit next to Brandon who is sitting opposite my mom.

"Nothing"mom says

"Ok, did you hear anything from dad yet, when is he coming home"i ask

"No, I should probably call him"mom says.

"Yeah"i say and she walks off.

"So what was the serious convo about"i face Brandon.

"You"

"What about me"

"She's just been asking about you"

"Really"

"Yeah, she wanted to know why her daughter was sleeping out so much"

"Oh, yeah it's expected of my mom"

"So, we're all done here"he says

"We still have time to kill before Toby gets here, sooo"i trailed off and played with the buttons on his shirt with the tip of my fingers. Hoping he gets the message.

"I'd like that" he says and moves closer leaning in for a kiss and just when my lips is about to touch his my mom walks in the room.I clear my throat.

"Your father's on his way and Toby and Lola will probably be here soon as well"she says.

"Ok,mom call us down when Toby comes, we'll be in my room"i say and take Brandons arm so that we can go upstairs.

"Don't close the door"she says behind us and we ascend up the stairs.

"I'm not 15 mom"i say and close the door behind me.

Brandon spins me around facing him and crashes his lips on mine.

I pull away.

"As much and I want to right now, i need to get changed"i say and look down at my flour covered apron.

"Even in an apron you look hot as hell"he says and bites his lip.

I roll my eyes playfully and pick out something nice to wear,something not too fancy, but not too casual either.

I take a quick shower to freshen up while Brandon waits in my room.
I get dressed and I hear dad's car pull up in the drive way.

"My dads here"i say to Brandon and we head downstairs.

"Hey dad"i greet him as he walk into the living room, he hugs me and kisses mom.

"Brandon"my father greets.

"Malcolm"Brandon nods,greeting him back.

"How was work"i ask.

"Busy as always, when will Toby be here"

"In a few minutes"mom says.

"Ok, I'll get ready"Dad says and walks upstairs.Dads probably really tired. Once I work with him, he wouldn't have to work so hard. I'd be glad to take the heavy weight off his shoulders. He deserves it.

Few moments later the doorbell rang.

"It must be them"mom says and opens the door, letting them in. They greet my mother, then she brings them into living where Brandon and I are sitting. We both stand up to greet them.

"Welcome, nice to meet you"i greet Lola. She's actually really beautiful. Her hair is dyed a light shade of purple and dark greenish blueish eyes. She's a bit shorter than him,I think we're about the same height. She's wearing a black and white t-shirt with skulls on the front, some black jeans and a Grey and white checkered jacket,with a pair of white all Stars to finish it off. Not too bad. I actually like her style.

"Hi, you're Tatum right, nice to meet you too"she says and we shake hands.

"And this is Brandon, my boyfriend"i introduce her to Brandon and they shake hands as well.

"Nice to meet you"they both say simultaneously.

"Where's dad"Toby asks

"His upstairs, he just got back from work"i explain.

"Oh"

"Have a seat make yourself comfortable"mom says and we all sit down. I'm sitting opposite Toby who is sitting between mom and Lola and Brandon is sitting on my left.

"Toby talk so much about you all, especially you Tatum"Lola says

"You have no idea how much he talks about you, I feel like I know you already"

"Yeah,well It's really nice to finally meet you all"she says and I nod.

Soon dad comes downstairs and Toby and Lola stands up to greet him.

"I'm starving when are we starting this dinner"dad says.

"Me too"i say and we all head into the dining room.

"Everything looks really lovely"Lola says.

"Yes by the hands of my wonderful mother"Toby says and kisses mom's hands.

"Oh thank you, take a seat everyone, but it wasn't me alone, Brandon helped too"she says and smiles at Brandon.

"Hey,Brandon wasn't here alone"i say referring to my helping hands in this whole dinner.

"Well Brandon finished most of the food"she says.

"For particular reasons that's why"i mutter to myself, but Brandon heard me because his sitting right next to me and he cleared his throat sifting in his seat. I'm sitting opposite Lola and she has Toby on the left.Mom and dad are sitting opposite each other on the far ends of the table.

"Did you says something sweety"mom asks.

"Oh nothing "I smile.

Dinner started pretty well.We got to know Lola more and we teased Toby because of how in love Toby is with Lola,but it got uncomfortable when dad shifted the topic to me and Brandon.

"So Brandon, where have you been keeping my daughter away for the past few days"Dad starts.

"We just went out for a bit"i shrug brushing off the question.

"So have you thought about your futures yet, you know I'm not getting any younger, I want to see my grandchildren grow up you know"Dad says and Brandon chokes on his water and I rub his back soothing him.

"Dad"i exclaim.

"What, I'm just asking"

"We are definitely not ready for that yet"i say

"I'm not here forever, you know"he says.

"I understand,but you should be asking Toby that"i say and Lola looks at me with wide eyes for putting them on the spot.

"I'm just teasing honey"he says and I've relaxed for a bit again.

"It's not funny dad"

"It was a little"he says and continues eating.

"So how'd you two meet"Lola asks referring to me and Brandon.

"Well long story short, my best friend since forever, turned out to be the love of my life"i say and gaze into his eyes as he looks back at mine and he puts his hand on mine as well.

"We grew up together, I've always known that Tatum was the one who had my heart, and who always will"he says and smiles at me making me blush a bit. I'm probably red as a tomato.

"Aww, that's so romantic"she says in awe.

"I know, cliché right"i say.

"It's like you love story is like one of those romantic novels"lola carries on

"Yeah,i guess it is"i agree. Our love story is simple but I'm glad it is.

"Ok enough now with the love stories, let's have desert"mom says and stands up and Lola and I help her take in the dirty dishes and bring in the deserts.

"Mmm, this tastes so good, what's in this"lola asks as she takes another bite out of a banoffee pie.

"It's really good"everyone else comments.

"Thank you"i say.

"It's not really much, there's sliced banana and caramel in with some cream to top it off."i say.

"Wow, it's really good "Brandon says and takes another.

After we finished dinner.Lola and I helped mom clear up the dining table and we also helped her with dishes.I think the three of us bonded too. Talking about the my brother, dad and Brandon.While the men were sitting in the living room talking.When we were done we talked for a while and the night really went well. It was really nice to meet her, she had a kind soul.
A few hours after, they left and I'll stay at Brandon's.

While I was packing my clothes the night and tomorrow morning, Brandon entered my room and hugs me from behind.Kissing my neck.

"Why don't you just move in with me"he says and a mixed of emotions just runs in.

"Move in"i say but sounding more like a question. I zip up my sling bag and turn around to face Brandon.

"Yeah, why not"

"I'd love to, but when"

"Why not right now"he says and puts his hands on my waist.

"Right now, my mom would freak out, she's already been stressing about me moving out in the first place"

"I'll ask"

"Really"

"Yeah, I just want to be with you for as long as I can"he says.

"Hey, we still have our whole lives ahead of us"i say.

"True, but what are we waiting for"he asks.

"Yeah, well let's get going then, I'll pick up the rest of my things tomorrow" I say and he takes my sling bag then we head downstairs.

"Goodnight mom, Goodnight dad"i greet my parents and so does Brandon.

"I'm sleeping over at Brandon's tonight"i say and kiss my mom and dad's cheek.

"Again?"mom asks.

"Yeah, mom, Brandon asked me to move in with him"i say, I can't let Brandon ask. I have to do this.

"That's ok with me"my father says.

"How can you agree with this Malcolm, she can't move out yet, she's still healing"she exclaims.

"Mom I'm ok, you don't have to worry about me"i assure her.

"But still, maybe it's too soon"she continues

"It's ok Alina,she's in good hands"Brandon says and when she looks at him, it seems like she's really upset right now.I don't understand.

"Brandon can we talk alone please"she says and Brandon looks at me, so I nod to give him the go ahead. They probably went to the kitchen.

"So, my daughter is finally growing up"my dad says and hugs me from the side then kisses me on my forehead.

"I trust you and Brandon,I've watched you both grow up into spectacular young people"he says.

"Thank you dad, you've always supported me no matter what, but I know why you are, and I want to tell you that you don't have to agree to everything I say, you should be honest,about how you feel, I know that you agreeing with everything, because the day before the accident, no one supported me with the dancing thing,so now you're trying to support me with everything, but it's ok not to though"i say and smile at my dad.

"You're right, but I trust you, I should've back then, but even if the accident didn't happen, I would've still supported you with this, because Brandons a good young man, he has a bright future ahead of him, both of you do"my dad explains.

Soon Brandon and my mother enters the living room again.

"It's ok, you can go,but don't forget about us"mom says.

"Mom how could I, it's not like I'm moving out of the country"i say and hug my mom,wrapping my arms around her really tightly embracing my mother's hug.

Soon after Brandon and I left and when we arrived at his house. Yeah you can pretty much guess what went down.

"I need a bath"Brandon says and gets up from bed then lends his hand out so that I could follow. I take his hand and we head to the bathroom. While he ran the bath I took out clean nightwear for us both and grab clean towels. As soon as I walk into the bathroom my eyes roam around bathroom admiringly.

"Wow, it looks beautiful"i say and take in the beautiful scene in front of me with scented candles,dimmed lights a few rose pedals laying around and the hot bubble bath. How did he.

"How did you do this so quick, I swear I wasn't away that long"

"It's the magic of love"he says and pulls me into his arms kissing me passionately.

I pull away taking off Brandon's shirt that I'm wearing now and I step into the warm bath.The hot water and bubbles collide with my skin as I sit down in the bath. Brandon removes his clothes, he also gets in and I let him sit with his back to me in between my legs.

I dip the bath sponge into the soapy water, soaking it then I squeeze it out on his neck,over his back,over his shoulders and over his chest running it down his stomach. He does the same but starts with the tip of my toes and moves up my legs to my thighs.

There was alot of touchy feely going on and we made out for a bit but both of us were too tired for anything else since we did it earlier and we were already exhausted because of the dinner. We spent probably 3 hours in the bath deriving pleasure from each other's company. It was really lovely.

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