The rain pelting down on them was relentless but, neither Cece nor Nate cared. They stood wrapped in each others arms, not wanting to break the kiss. Celeste shivered not only from the cold but, Nate’s warm hands that were caressing her bare back. Nate felt her shiver and pulled back making Celeste whimper at the loss of contact between them. He rested his forehead against hers, his breathing labored. 

“We should head in before one – or both – of us catch a cold.” he suggested, looking down into her eyes. 

“Okay,” whispered Celeste.

Nate stepped back, taking her hand in his and pulling her toward the house. He was nervous, he wasn’t afraid to admit it. Who knew what was going to happen once he had her in his arms again. One thing he did know though, he wasn’t going to push her to do anything that she wasn’t comfortable with. Nate knew that it was much to soon for her to be ready and take the next step in their relationship. Though he had never had a steady relationship before, he still knew that much. 

They slipped through the dark and quiet house and to his room. A small sliver of light peeked out from under Jessica’s closed door. She was up but, Nate knew that she wouldn’t bother then either which way unless it was absolutely necessary. Once in his room Nate closed the door behind him and led Celeste over to his bathroom. Both their clothing was soaked and he knew that she would be more comfortable wearing something dry. Leaving her near the bathroom door he walked over to his dresser and pulled out a shirt and a pair of boxers for her to change in to.

“You’re welcome to use the shower, if you want,” he said handing the clothes over. 

“Thanks,” said Celeste before walking into the bathroom and closing the door. 

Nate stripped out of his wet clothes and tossed them into the corner of his room. He pulled on a dry pair of boxer and sweats. Sitting on the edge of his bed, he sighed and flopped onto his back. His mind was racing with things that he wanted to do with and to Celeste. He squeezed his eyes shut, trying to rid his mind of the vivid images that it conjured up. A certain male anatomy was throbbing with painful desire and there was really nothing he could do about right now. Nate couldn’t just whip out and relieve himself while Celeste was on the other side of the door. That was just asking to be caught. What Nate didn’t know though, was that Celeste was having the same problem. 

Celeste had been leaning against the closed door since she was walked into the bathroom. Nate’s clothes had dropped from her hands as soon as she was in there. One hand was pressed against her chest, feeling the frantic beating of her heart while the other was gripping her hair. She didn’t know what to do. She was new to all of this. Celeste was probably even more innocent then a nun and that’s saying something. Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but still!

What was she supposed to do once she stepped out of the bathroom? What were they going to do? Was she ready for what she knew he wanted? Celeste had an answer for that last question; No she wasn’t ready. Would he be alright with that? All her thoughts and questions were beginning to annoy her so Celeste shut off her brain, undressed and changed into Nate’s clothes. There was one small problem with that though, his boxers were too big for her, even after she had folded the waistband. Knowing that the only was she was going to walk out of the room was without the boxers, she tossed them onto the counter. The was at least long enough to cover all the important parts. 

Nate heard the bathroom door open but didn’t open his eyes. He knew that if he did there would be no stopping him. He had imagined Celeste wearing his clothes on more then one occasion and knew that without a doubt that she would look damn sexy in them. Just the thought of her in them had him hardening again. Nate silently groaned since he had just gotten his body under control. It was a losing battle for his as soon as the bed dipped. 

“Are you alright?” Celeste asked smoothing out the frown lines that marred Nate’s face. What was he thinking that had him looking that way? She hadn’t a clue. Well until her eyes wandered down his bare torso and even lower where a very noticeably bulge was. Celeste blushed and bit her lip.

Nate groaned and reached out pulling her bottom from between her teeth. “Please, don’t do that.”

“Why?” Celeste asked with a tilt of her head, trying to keep her eyes on his face. 

“Because I am trying very hard to keep myself under control and when you do that, it makes it even harder for me.” he replied 

“Oh,” said Celeste, stupidly. How was she supposed to know that Nate found it hard to control himself when she bit her lip? She was new to this dammit!

“Come here,” Nate whispered wrapping his fingers around her wrist and pulled. 

Celeste’s body jerked forward, the top half of her body landing on his. She looked into his eyes shocked. She hadn’t been ready for that. Without meaning to Celeste bit her lip again and watched as Nate’s eyes snapped to her lips. His eyes darkened ever so slightly and his tongue darted out to lick at his bottom lips. Celeste caught herself following the movement. It was such an innocent thing but, Celeste couldn’t help but feel a little tingly. 

Nate once again shut his eyes tightly. The look that Celeste had on her face as he licked his lip was enough to make him throb. He doubted that she even realized the look she had given him. She had looked as if she wanted to just lean forward and capture his tongue between her lips. Nate knew that he wanted to take her bottom lip between his teeth. Lifting slightly that exactly what he did, Nate caught Cece’s bottom lip between his teeth as soon as she had let it go. She gasped and he released it plunging his tongue into her open mouth. 

Moving into a sitting position Nate pulled Celeste onto his lap, never once breaking the kiss. Her knees settled on either side of him and Nate wrapped his arms around her tiny frame. Celeste chest pressed against his, her hips fitting just right with his. There wasn’t a doubt in his mind that she could feel just what she was doing to him without even trying. Sliding his hands down her sides Nate placed them on her thighs. Her skin was soft and smooth under his fingertips. 

Pulling his lips from her Nate placed kisses along her cheek and jaw, making his way to spot just behind her ear. For some reason that spot was a weakness for most girls and he wanted to know if it was a weakness for Celeste as well. Celeste’s breathing seemed more like panting to her as she gripped onto Nate’s shoulders. She didn’t know what he was doing her but, she like it. A lot. Nate kissed the spot behind her ear and proceeded to suck the soft skin into his mouth. Celeste couldn’t help but, moan. It just felt too good. 

Nate’s hand’s began to wander higher and higher. Before either of them knew what was happening the shirt that Celeste had been wearing was on the bed beside them. Celeste mind was foggy, she could barely tell right from left. If she was to stand right now she knew that she would topple over. Her legs felt like jelly. Nate was relentless in his assault. Celeste couldn’t find it in her to tell him to stop. She was enjoying it too much. 

Nate couldn’t get over how delicious her skin tasted on his tongue. She tasted sweet. He didn’t know when the shirt she had been wearing came off, his mind to clouded with lust to realize that he, himself had taken it off of her. He felt her bare hardened peaks pressed tightly against his own bare chest. Working his mouth back to hers, his hands brushed lightly against her back, going the top of her spine to the base. He relished in the way her body shuddered against his. As his hands made their way from her back to the front of her thighs she didn’t stop him. Nate knew that if he continued on this path it was going to be hard for him to stop. But, lust was clouding his better judgement. 

Celeste felt like she was in heaven as Nate’s tongue massaged her own. She loved the feel of her bare skin pressed against his, not caring that if Nate were to pull back he would get a good look of her bare upper half. His hand crept up her thighs and even higher still. Just as his fingers were about to brush along her most intimate parts Celeste’s cell phone rang. The sudden sound scared her and Celeste tumbled over the edge of the bed. In a state of shock over what had just happened Celeste stayed in a heap on the floor staring up at Nate who was looking down at her with wide eyes. 

Celeste’s phone rang again breaking her out of her daze. She scrambled over to the bathroom on her hands on knees, cursing her stupidity over and over again in her head. That was the second time this week that she had freaked out during a make out session with Nate. Along the way she had grabbed the shirt that she had been wearing and threw in on as she grabbed her cell from the pocket of the shorts she had worn earlier. Looking at her cell Celeste saw Aaron’s name flashing across her screen. Swiping her finger across the screen Celeste put the phone to her ear.

“Is there a reason why my sister is not home at. . .three in the morning?” Aaron asked

Celeste’s eye’s widened and looked at her screen again. It was indeed three in the morning. It hadn’t been that late when she had gotten to Nate’s house and was surprised at how long they had been at it. 

“Um. . .” Celeste stopped not really knowing what to say. She couldn’t lie to her brother about where she was but, she couldn’t exactly tell him where she was either.

“You’re with Nate, aren’t you.” stated Aaron. Celeste’s eye’s widened even more. How the heck could he have possibly known that. “Relax before you start hyperventilating.” Aaron chuckled 

“Sorry,” Celeste mumbled “I was going to call but, it slipped my mind.”

“It’s fine,” Aaron sighed “Just let me know a head of time if you’re planning on staying out. If you’re not sure then call me and let me know when you find out, okay?”

“Deal,” Celeste smiled even though her brother couldn’t see it. 

“Tell Nate to keep his hands to himself,” said Aaron. Celeste blushed and looked over to where Nate was lounging on his bed looking over at her. If only Aaron knew what he had just interrupted.

“Don’t worry bro, you sister’s innocents is still intact.” Celeste promised

“Good, now I’m gonna go to bed, goodnight.” said Aaron

“Night,” Celeste whispered and cut the call. 

Nate tried hard not to laugh when Celeste had told Aaron about her innocents still being intact. But, as soon as she hung up the phone he could no long contain it. Falling onto his back Nate held onto his stomach as he laughed. Celeste scowled at him from her spot next to his bathroom door. Well she tried to anyway, there was no stopping the smile that spread across her face. Shaking her head Celeste stood and walked over to the bed. Slowly she crawled up Nate’s still laughing form and settled herself on his waist. 

Celeste sat there with her arms crossed over her chest and waited for Nate to stop laughing. He had been laughing so hard, eye’s closed, that he didn’t even know that she was perched on his lap. She didn’t think it was that funny and yes, she knew what he was laughing about. She tapped her fingers on her arm and continued to wait. As Nate sobered up he sighed and opened his eyes. He looked startled for a seconded as he noted that Celeste was sitting on his lap staring down at him with a raised brow.

“Are you done?” Celeste asked tilting her head to the side. 

“Yeah,” Nate chuckled placing his hands on her thighs and rubbing them up and down. 

“I think we’re done with that for the night,” Celeste smiled removing his hands. “Time to get some sleep,”

Nate groaned and tucked his hands under his head knowing that if he left them free he’d end up touching her again. “Okay, then you might want to get off of me before I change my mind.” Celeste chuckled and slid off his lap. 

She snuggled up to him and placed her head on his chest. One of Nate’s arms wrapped around her shoulders, holding her body close to his. Within minutes she fell into the darkness of slumber in the arms of the one guy that she was falling for. 

The morning light shone through the window bathing the room in a soft golden glow. Celeste snuggled up to the warmth beneath her. Nate’s arms tightened around her slightly but, she knew that he was still asleep. The room door creaked open and Celeste watched as Brooklyn’s head poked in. A wide smile spread across the little girls face before she ran to the bed.

“Mommy!” Brooklyn shouted as she climbed onto the bed. Celeste smiled and pulled Brooklyn into her arms.

“Morning, cutie” Celeste said kissing Brooklyn on the cheek before siting up. 

“Brefest is wedy,” she said cupping Celeste’s cheek in his little hands. 

“Yum, breakfast sound good,” said Celeste “How about we wake up daddy?” 

Brooklyn nodded eagerly before scurrying off Celeste’s lap and onto Nate’s chest. Brook preceded to bounce up and down and his chest saying Daddy, daddy, daddy over and over again. Nate felt like the air had been pushed out of his lungs and groaned as he felt a tiny body bouncing on his chest. Groggily Nate opened his eyes to find his daughter happily bouncing away with a smile on her face. Over Brook’s shoulder he spotted Celeste smile at them. 

“Morning, Brook,” Nate groaned “How about you stop bouncing on daddy, so I can get up?”

“Okay,” she sang and crawled back over to Celeste. 

“Go get some breakfast, me and daddy will be out in a minute.” said Celeste with a smile. Brook nodded again before crawling off the bed and bounding out of the room. 

“I had hoped for a better wake up call,” Nate commented as he pulled Celeste into his arms. 

“That little cutie came in right after I woke up,” said Celeste

“Next time I have to make sure to tell Jess to keep her occupied until we leave the room.” he sighed. 

Nate loved getting woken up by his daughter but, he had kind of hoped that Celeste would be the one waking him up this morning. There would be more chances for that, he hoped. Celeste crossed her arms on Nate’s chest and rested her chin on them, looking up at Nate through her lashes. 

“You know, with that look you’re giving me right now it’s a wonder how you’ve never had a boyfriend.” said Nate. Celeste had the come hither look in her eyes one that would have any guy falling at her feet.

“I’ve had a few offers,” she shrugged “But, none of them really caught my attention enough to really pursue it. Plus, I wasn’t really looking for a relationship.”

“From what I had been told no one could ever get you attention, you were always too busy with school work and books.” Nate said 

“I happen to like books and keeping my grades up.” Celeste defended

“Nothing wrong with that,” said Nate before he stole a kiss and shimmed his way out from under her. “Let’s go get some breakfast, I’m starving.”

“Always so hungry,” Celeste teased climbing off the bed and walking toward the door. 

“I didn’t eat any dinner last night because I was too worried about getting to you,” Nate said “Oh and you might want to put some shorts on.” 

Celeste looked down at herself and blushed. She had forgotten that she hadn’t put the boxers on the night before because they were too big. Scurrying back to the bath room, Celeste slipped back into the shorts she had worn to the party and walked back over to Nate. Nate took Celeste’s hand in his and led her to the kitchen. The smell of a full blown breakfast reached Celeste and he mouth instantly watered. She could name a few of the items that she was sure to be on the breakfast menu. Pancakes, french toast, muffins, sausage and eggs. Celeste knew that there was more to it but, couldn’t pin point everything with all the scents mixing together. 

Walking into the kitchen hand in had Nate spotted his father first sitting at the table reading the Saturday paper. Brooklyn was to his right with the comic section copying his father as she did most mornings. Jess was helping his mother transfer all the food on to plates. Mrs. Anderson turned with a happy smile on her face as she gazed upon her son and the girl she was sure had stolen his heart or would eventually. 

“Good morning you two,” she grinned “Did you both sleep well?”

“I did, thank you,” Celeste answered with a smile. 

“Sit, sit,” she said walking over to Celeste and pulling her over to the table. “It’s so nice to have you over. We’ve missed your beautiful face around here.” she said patting Cece’s cheek softly.

“Sorry,” said Celeste as she blushed.

“No need to apologize, sweetie. I know how stressful high school can be especially during your Senior year.”

“I can’t wait till I’m a Senior,” Jess huffed “I am so over being the baby of the school.”

“We’ve all been there sweetheart,” Mr. Anderson commented. “You’ll get over it.”

Jessica just huffed and started placing plates of food on the table. Celeste had gotten up to help but Mrs. Anderson refused to let her saying that she was a guest. Celeste had never liked just sitting around while others did things. Whenever she was at the twins or Hunter’s homes she would always help with meals or dishes. It’s just how she was. Nate walked over and took a seat next to her lacing his fingers through hers. Celeste looked over at him and smiled but blushed when he winked at her. She knew he had done it on purpose because of the things the had been doing for who know’s how long last night. 

Celeste looked away from Nate’s penetrating gaze, focusing on Brook. That would be a safer bet for her, at least that way she wouldn’t be constantly reminded about last night. Their little extra curricular activities the night before Celeste knew that she would be thinking not so pure thoughts for a long while. She would probably never resume normal brain function again after last night. Blowing out a slow breath Celeste tried once again to focus her attention on the little girl across from her. She smiled as she watched Brooklyn act like she was reading the morning paper. What Celeste would give to wake up to that in her home one day. Aaron really needed to get a start on that baby making.

That thought brought Celeste up short. Sure she wanted to have a few nieces and nephews running around one day but, Aaron was with Nina right now. Celeste didn’t think that Nina would take it well if Aaron said that he wanted to start a family. The girl was still in high school for God sakes. Celeste really hoped that her older brother didn’t knock up her best friend any time soon. 

“What are you thinking about?” Nate whispered into her ear. He had watched the different emotions play across her face and wondered what could have been going through her mind. 

“Just about how nice it would be for Aaron to have some kids. I would love to go home to a bunch of little rascals running around.” Celeste replied, glancing over to Nate before looking back at Brooklyn who was now sitting in her grandfathers lap playing with his glasses. “Then I remember that he’s with Nina at the moment and I’d really rather have him wait a few years before starting a family with her. If it last’s that long, that is.”

“Yeah, I’m pretty sure Nina would kill your brother if he got her pregnant any time soon.” Nate chuckled. 

“Knowing Nina, she’d do worse then that.” Celeste giggled

Throughout breakfast Celeste and Nate made some conversation with his family. When the meal was over Celeste helped Jessica clean up the kitchen even after Mrs. Anderson adamantly told her not too. Celeste just brushed it off and assured her that it was the least that she could do. With the dishes cleaned and put away Celeste went to find Nate, he was sitting in Brook’s room coloring. Celeste leaned against the doorway and crossed her arms over her chest. It was the best part of being around the two of them, watching them play together. 

Celeste stay rooted in her spot for a while more before walking over to where they were sitting and took a seat next to Brooklyn. Nate looked up from the coloring book that he was sharing with Brook and smiled, Celeste smiled back. When they had finished coloring, Celeste joined Brooklyn to play with some dolls. It was a nice morning, one that Celeste wouldn’t mind being apart of again. She wasn’t able to stay with Nate at his house, she would definitely ask for him and Brooklyn to stay over at hers. Having Brooklyn’s cute little self running around back at her’s house would be a welcomed sight. 

Lunch came and went swiftly. Celeste and Nate had taken Brook out to the back yard for their own private little picnic. They spent the afternoon running around the yard and playing on the play set that was set up. Brooklyn really had it made at home, she had her own personal playground equipt with a swing set, slide, sandbox and much more. It was like a mini park in the Anderson’s back yard. Celeste didn’t think she knew any child who had such things in their yard. 

As the evening drew near Celeste knew that it was time to go home. After gather her things up she said her goodbyes to Nate’s family followed him out to her car. She was still wearing the shirt that he had lent her the night before and had decided earlier that morning that Nate was not getting it back any time soon. Celeste put her things into the passenger seat and closed the door. She walked around to the drivers side and leaned against the door. Nate stepped forward and placed his hands on either side of her head. 

“I’ll see you later,” he whispered against her lips before pressing his own against hers. 

“Tomorrow?” asked Celeste wrapping her arms around his waist.

“Maybe sooner,” Nate shrugged and Celeste could feel him smirk.

“Are you planning on sneaking into my house tonight, Mr. Anderson?” she teased

“Hm, I was planning on knocking but, if you’d rather me sneak in then I could do that.” Nate nodded

“If my brother catches you, you’re on your own.” Celeste said before giving Nate one last kiss and getting into her car. With a smile and a small wave Celeste drove off down the street. She couldn’t wait to find out if Nate was really going to sneak in or not. It would be quite a surprise if he chose too. Celeste would just have to wait and see.