Christian's POV.

Tracy and i had officially been dating for a month and what a month it has been. Since the dating thing was fairly new to the both of us we had made a bucket list and were slowly crossing things off the list. We still had to wait till we finished highschool to do so stuff like go on a road trip or a vacation but the plans were still there. Unfortunately we still hadn't kissed because we always got interrupted and it had been a whole fucking month. All i wanted was to taste those pink full lips but someone always had to get in the way. It was either a friend, family member, a phone ringing or some more irritating shit. Once i tried to even go for it and just kiss her but randomly but of course even that had to go wrong when one of those drone things tried taking pictures of us. I didn't know it'd be this frustrating not getting to taste my girl but i was really getting pissed off.

So today was thanksgiving and my parents had invited both of Tracy's parents over for the day. I know your wondering why they couldn't just celebrate with their families but both of Tracy's parents were foster kids so no family behind them. It would have been a sad story but Tracy was really proud of her parents for rising from such a bad situation to the successful people they are today. My grandparents on both sides were alive and well and definitely coming today. My dads parents were the kind to spoil both me and Cia rotten with gifts and cash while  my moms  parents weren't that far behind but were more reserved. My mom had a younger sister, my aunt who was married but spending Thanksgiving with her husband's family while my dad had three siblings, an older brother and two younger sisters all married with family who were all coming to our house. It was really gonna be a full house today and i really couldn't wait.

It was already past ten and i knew the family would start arriving soon so i went up to my bedroom to get ready. After a long needed shower and a shave i go into my wardrobe not knowing what to wear. We were all going to eat outside but i also had to at least try and dress up. I decided on a pair of form fitting black jeans and long sleeved dark green shirt. I leave the shirt unbuttoned because i have a white T-shirt underneath. I completely the look with dark green Airmax sneakers white white laces. I think am good to go.

When i get downstairs most of my young cousins who have just got here run to greet me and i pick up each one separately giving them a huge smack. The elder ones just give me hugs or some cool handshake. It's really nice to see them all here together. I love my large family a lot. I pick up Mia who is dressed in a navy blue dress with her hair in a ponytail with a navy blue bow and white doll shoes. She's had this recent obsession with her hair being up in a pont tail and she stopped wearing pink which was her favorite colour. Looks like Trace is having quite and effect on us. I didn't mind though Cia was still a kid so she was entitled to changing her mind as much as she wanted.

The door bell rang and since I was closest i walked with Cia in my arms to open it revealing the Steele's. Weird i know but Tracy's mom still kept her married name even after the divorce. She liked to joke by saying it gave her more connections in the fashion world because her dad was quite the celebrity with his designs all over the country and even in other countries.

"Christian darling it's been so long." Mrs. Steele says pulling me into her arms.

"Hello Mrs Steele, the pleasure is all mine." i reply politely stepping aside to allow them in.

"Please none of those formalities call me Marina. We are family after all, technically at least. And this must be Leticia hello there sweetie." she coos at mia who blushes.

"Hae." Mia replies shyly.

I give Tracy's dad a man hug after Tracy's mom takes Cia out of my hands and they both go back inside leaving me and Trace there looking at each other like love struck fools. It wasn't a lie those because i did love this girl. By the crease in her bow i could tell she wasn't happy and i could only guess its because she was for once in ages wearing a dress and not a costume. She wore a high waisted black skater skirt that reached just a little above her knees and a long sleeved white lace blouse tucked into her skirt. Being Tracy she completed the look with her signature ponytail, face free make up and a pair of black and baby pink Puma muse metal sneakers.

"You look absolutely breathtaking." i compliment cupping cheek.

"Thank you but mom forced me into this guilt talking me about how nice i had to look for you." she says rushing off the last part.

"Well you nailed it because you look hot."

"Thank you. You look handsome too." she compliments placing her hands on my shoulders looking up at me.

Tracy was a little on the tall side but i was definitely a lot taller so i liked how short she felt against me but not too short that she had to strain up while looking at me. This girl in my arms really was a dream come true. She could be closed off at times due to the hard exterior she had around most people but once you learnt to read the emotions in her eyes you could always tell what was going on with her.

"If we don't go in we are going to get interrupted like always and am already frustrated enough." i say leaning in to kiss her forehead.

"Tell me about it." she leans into the kiss. I let my lips linger for a few more seconds before i take her hand and lead her outside.

Everyone is already her so i introduce her to those she doesn't remember or has never met and they all love her. Tracy is always a different girl around her family and am glad she shares that side of her with my family too. My grandparents adore her and always kept asking about what happened to the both of us but now that she's here its like she never left.

After all the food is placed on the table by my parents with the help of a few aunties we all sit around the table to say grace. We didn't have staff around today because my mom let them off to go celebrate with their family except for two guards who would swap every few hours so that they too could go spend time with family. After we say grace holding hands we all dig in after grandpa Max, my dads father curves the Turkey. The food us amazing as always but am waiting for desert having eyed the chocolate cupcakes brought by Tracy. I knew she baked them herself and from the other treats of hers I've had i knew they were going to be divine.

Chatter can be heard all across the table as we all catch up with each other. Tracy is seated between me and Cia who is stealing all her attention away from me. I don't mid though because we will spend some time alone later.

" Christian my boy are the races still on this year." my uncle Mason asks.

"If course uncle its our last year so we wanted to make it better by adding a girl's race hoping a few will join." i reply looking at Tracy who still hasn't signed up yet. Its weird considering she was the reason i came up with the idea in the first place.

"That's really good. Well am sure it will be successful." he reassures me.

"I really don't like those races." my grandma Diana whose my mom's mother complains.

"I couldn't agree more." joins in my other grandma Harriet.

"Let the boys be to have fun." my grandpa Oscar defends.

He only says that because he was a rider himself back in the day and also bought me my motorcycle after both my parents had refused. I give him a grateful nod and he winks.

"Tracy will you join the races." my mom asks.

"I haven't decided yet." she replies nervously hating the attention on her.

I take her hand under the table unclenching her fist and lace her fingers with mine. She calms down almost immediately sending me a grateful smile.

"Don't you two look adorable. No wonder Christian added the female races this year." compliments my dad's younger sister Harriet.

I cough in embarrassment but thankfully the attention is veered off me when my grandma notices Tracy's parents. I look over at Trace who is staring at me curiously.

"I will explain later." i tell her and she nods turning her attention back to her food and Cia.

Fingers crossed she will be flattered and not made when i tell her she was the inspiration behind the female race idea. After we are all done eating or dare i say sweeping everything off the table the desserts are brought. There is ice cream, fruit salads topped with whipped cream, different flavoured cakes and a lot of stuff i can't see because of how the table is endowed but when i see the cupcakes i was waiting for the rest is put to shame. There are placed close to me and when everyone digs in i pick my first one and before i know it I'm one my sixth one.

"Slow down we don't want you having a sugar rush and kissing any more people now do we." Tracy teases referring to the story i had shared with her. I swallow the last cupcake after quickly chewing.

She was right i was kind of a different person when i had too much sugar and some of my inhibitions went with the wind. She pushed a fruit bowl towards me without the whipped cream and i noticed she was having the same.

"That's more healthy." she says giving me a fork.

"Thank you." i appreciated.

This girl really took care of me. Ever since we started dating she used to carry me a fruit everyday for lunch together with hers. It was mostly an apple since she was obsessed with them but at times it changed to grapes, bananas, strawberries or a pear each. I knew she was obsessed with chocolate and fruits so i surprised her with a unique bar whenever she didn't expect it.

Since the family was huge we didn't all get to say what we were all grateful for but a few who really wanted to say something were allowed to address the rest of us and give thanks. Afterwards drinks were served and since we weren't old enough to drink i just pulled Tracy away from the rest of the group and too her to our greenhouse.

We had quite a few so i took her to my personal favorite where my mom grew roses as a hobby. I wore some of the gardening gloved before carefully cutting one of the rarest roses there and trimming off the thorns and the sharp leaves before putting it on Tracy's hair just a little above her hair.

"Its a dark rose one of the rarest and most delicate but also the most beautiful. It reminds of you and what we have." i explain tucking in a strand of her hair behind her ear.

Tracy smiled at me before she threw herself at me and kissed me. If this was what it felt kissing her then it was definitely worth the wait. Her lips felt soft and sweet against my own. My hands wrapped around her as one went to her waist pulling her closer and the other one went to her face. Our lips moved together before i became daring and and i tugged her lower lip with my teeth making her gasp slightly and me deepen the kiss. Damn she tasted good i thought to myself as her tongue fought mine for dominance but i won. If it was possible to swallow her at that moment i would have from how addictive she was.

The kiss wasn't rushed just slow and passionate as if we were both testing the waters but it was the best kiss of my life so far. We pulled apart both of us breathless but with satisfied looks in our eyes.

"I don't think there is a word to describe that feeling." she says after catching her breath.

"I couldn't agree more. Now that i have tasted you i don't think i want to stop." i said.

"Who asked you to?" she asked slyly making me grin and smash my lips back on hers.

I definitely did not stop.

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