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| Category |
Conventional Couples |
| Rating |
R |
| Summary |
Their children grow up and develop new feelings of their own. |
| Spoilers |
None |
I looked at the teacher with disgust. I hate English. I hate term papers.
“The paper is to be 5-6 pages long and this years topic is, ‘My interpretation of Destiny’. They are due in two weeks.” The teacher Miss Crappie- I mean Miss Crapel announced.
Destiny? I think I can write a stupid paper about that. Destiny brought my parents together, broke them apart, and then tossed them together again. Destiny is a huge topic at all out ‘family get togethers’, even though we’re not supposed to talk about it.
“Earth to Tori!!”
“What?” I asked as I realized the class was empty. I looked over at my best friend, Erik.
“School’s out, and we have to be at work in thirty minutes!”
“Oh!!”
“What do you think about the paper?” He asked with a twinkle in his eyes.
Oh, how I loved his blue eyes.
Snap out of it Tori. He loves you like a sister!!
“Piece of Cake!” I replied as he laughed at my response.
I followed him out side to his truck. I loved walking behind him, he had a great butt!!
He is your best friend!! He is like a brother. Get a grip, Tori!
Oh, but it is getting harder and harder to avoid these feelings.
We drove off to the Crashdown.
“You think we could get fired if we didn’t show up?” I inquired as Erik quickly glanced at me with a smile on his face.
“Aunt Liz and Uncle Max wouldn’t dare. Why?”
“I want Ice Cream!” I giggled.
“Tori?!”
“Please?” I begged. “I even have a stash of red hots in my pocket!!”
“I don’t know.” Erik cried, we went through this everyday and in the end he could never say no.
“Pretty please!!”
“Okay!” Erik replied with a grin on his face.
We arrived at the ice cream parlor and ordered our usual, strawberry ice cream for him and chocolate ice cream for me. We ran outside and Erik produced a packet of hot sauce from his pocket.
“Erik! Hotsauce? I want some!” I cried as he poured the red sticky sauce onto my ice cream.
We finished the ice cream cones and relaxed in the his truck.
“Oh, No!” He cried as he started the car engine.
“What?”
“Oh, I am so dead!”
“Erik?!”
“Mom. Dad. Crashdown. Family Meeting!!” Erik managed to mumble as he ran the stop sign.
“Ahh, Crap. Was that today?”
We made it to the Crashdown in under two minutes.
“We are so dead!” I cried as he opened my door, even in his haste he was so sweet.
“You can say that again!”
We ran into the back of the Crashdown to see the whole gang together, minus us, and Uncle Max was fuming.
“Erik James Valenti and Victoria Lynn Guerin!” Max cried.
We were definitely in trouble.
~
I looked around the room at all the angry faces. Okay, It’s not like this is the first time we have been late.
“It’s my fault,” I cried. I looked over at Tori as she opened her mouth to object. “The car was making a funny sound and I tried to fix it and I-”
“Erik James Valenti!” My Mom yelled. Damn! She can always tell when I am lying.
“Yes.”
“Don’t Lie! You two are the oldest and should be setting a good example!”
“Whatever,” I mumbled. I hate the ‘you’re the oldest’ speech. It wasn’t my fault that I was born first. I mean, Tori is only a month younger then me! It’s not our fault that our parents are the horny ones out of the group.
Ugh! I used horny and my parents in the same thought. Eww!
“Erik’s in trouble! Erik’s in trouble!” The Evan’s twins rambled on. God, they are so annoying! Even if they are the smartest three year olds you could ever meet, they even know more than I do!
“We-” Tori started to say as I clasped my hand around her mouth. She smelled great- Whoa, where did that come from?
“Is there going to be a meeting or what?” I asked still holding on to Tori, she felt good in my arms.
Erik! Get a grip! She loves you like a brother.
“I have to get back to work. The family meeting is over.” Max announced. “As for you two- I am sure your parents will have no objections about you having to pull double shifts, at the Crashdown, for no pay.”
“Dad?” I whined.
“Sounds good to me,” My Dad replied as he helped my Mom up. “We will see you after work,” He addressed to me. “Kyla, Theresa, and Nicki- let's go!” I watched as my younger sisters ran after my parents.
“Tori, would love to work a little extra.” Uncle Michael agreed as the rest of the Guerin’s picked up and left.
“Daddy!” Tori whined as she pulled herself away from me and I gasped at the absence of her body.
Erik. Be strong!
Soon the room was empty, except for Tori and I.
“Work with no pay!!” Tori cried out as she opened her locker and pulled out her uniform. I watched her as she pulled off her shirt. “Are you listing to me?” She cried.
I have seen her wearing less, but this time- "What?” I asked, turning away from her feeling slightly flushed.
“Can you believe Uncle Max?”
“Yhea! Remember, like we could ever forget, he’s the King, he’s the Boss!” I mumbled.
“Let’s go to work.” She replied as she went into the kitchen.
“I will be right there!” I responded needing a second to sit down.
Amazing, simply amazing.
Tori and I- Could it be?
~
After three hours of working my feet were killing me! I had to wear my new shoes!
I quickly snuck into the lounge and sat down for a rest.
"Taking your break?" Erik asked as he sat down beside me.
"Yhea, unscheduled at that! My feet are killing me!" I cried.
"Here, give them to me." Erik offered as I looked up at him with my interest peaked.
"For real?" I asked my eyes wide with anticipation.
"I'm serious," Erik replied as I offered my feet to his mercy. He slowly unbuckled my shoes and slipped them off.
My heartbeat quickened as his hands massaged my aching feet.
"Erik, you are the best!" I sighed as I relaxed against the couch.
A few minutes passed by and I felt like I was in heaven.
"Ohh, that feels so good!" I moaned.
"Umm, Got to go!" He cried as he pushed my legs away and jumped off the couch.
"What?! Why?!" I gasped as he walked away.
Wow. He has a great butt.
Wait! Tori, he obviously doesn't like you in that way. Why else would he ditch you?
"Ugh!" I cried as I put my shoes back on. Back to work.
~
Breathe, Erik! Breathe!!
Wow. I.
Cook the burgers, nothing happened. Flip the burgers, nothing happened.
"Erik!" I looked over at Shelly. "Where's the Special?"
"What?" I asked as I spotted Tori behind her. I have to admit she looked good in her new shoes. They made her legs look even sexier.
"Erik!" She groaned and I snapped to attention. "You haven't heard a word I have said!" Shelly cried as she threw her orders at me.
"Huh?" I mumbled as I turned back to the grill.
"Erik?" I looked back over to see Tori.
"Yeah?" I asked as I focused on her lips, she has cute pouty lips and she's wearing the cherry lip gloss I gave her for Christmas. I wanted to taste it.
"Erik!" Tori cried. "What's wrong with you today?"
"I think I am coming down with something," I mumbled as my heart began to race. I felt a little flushed.
"I hope I don't catch it," Tori laughed as she gave me her new orders.
"I am sure you won't," I whispered to myself as I turned my attention back to the grill.
~
“One more hour” I mumbled as I looked at the clock and looked around the room.
It was almost empty. If only those two would just leave! Then I could possibly lock up early.
I just want to go home!
I hate Uncle Max!! I hate double shifts!
I can’t believe Daddy agreed to this, and Mom didn’t even-
“Mom?” I gasped as she entered the Crashdown with Aunt Tess following close behind.
I quickly looked back at Erik, yo see if he noticed our Mothers little visit.
“Go see what they want,” he grumbled, it had been a long night. I nodded and slowly made my way to their table and sat down next to my Mom.
“What are you two doing here?” I asked a little more harshly then I ment to.
“We think Max’s decision was a little harsh.” Aunt Tess started to say.
“Now you say something? My feet are killing me! I burnt my hand and buggerbutt over there has been ignoring me!” I whined, I felt my Mom put her arm around me.
“Aww, the stresses of young love,” my Mom whispered.
“What?” I asked, they couldn’t know that I.
“What did Erik do?” Aunt Tess asked as she glanced over at Erik.
“What didn’t he do?” I whispered softly. “I mean he-”
“Too late,” Aunt Tess giggled.
“It was bound to happen,” My Mom whispered.
“What?” I cried, they were talking gibberish.
“You and Erik,” The both responded in unison, this was too weird. There is no way they would have known about that.
“He's like my brother,” I objected, okay, so I’m lying through my teeth.
“That’s what I said about Kyle and you can see where that went to,” Aunt Tess whispered. “Have faith, true feelings are always revealed in the end.”
“Well, look at the time, we better be going.” My Mom replied practically jumping out of her seat as Erik walked up to the table.
“Hi, honey! Having a busy day?” Aunt Tess asked Erik as she stood up and fixed his collar.
“You could say that.” Erik replied as he sat down in her empty seat across from me.
After quick good-byes our Moms left us alone.
“What’s this?” Erik asked as he picked up an envelope off the table.
“I guess they left it.” I replied as he opened the envelope to reveal a crisp 100 dollar bill and a note.
“What does it say?” I asked dying to know.
“It says, Maria and I chipped in for a tip for you to share. No one should have to work a double shift without pay. Love you both and remember what I said."
“Aww, that’s so cool.”
“Said what?” Erik asked confused.
“Nothing really, Spaceboy.” I giggled as I got up to finish cleaning.
I sneaked a peak at Erik as he walked back to the kitchen, I don’t know how much longer I can keep these feelings to myself.
If Aunt Tess and Uncle Kyle could get over the whole brother-sister thing, then we could do it!
~*~
I collapsed on my bed, it had been a long day.
I felt drained. I looked over at my clock.
9:30 PM
Ugh.
“Valenti!” I looked over a my window as a familiar figure climbed through.
“Whitman. What are you doing here?” I mumbled as he walked over to me.
“Please tell me you didn’t forget?” He asked as he sat in the chair across from my bed.
“Huh?”
“Alexia’s sleepover, moral support- Anything ringing a bell?”
“Was that tonight?” I moaned as I sat up in bed.
“Duh!! Come on you have to come, I need the extra testosterone in the house,” He begged.
“I have three sisters!! I think you can handle the estrogen overload for one night!” I cried.
“Tori will be there,” He whispered with a twinkle in his eyes. What?
Why would he mention? What does he know?
“So?” I mumbled, Be strong, don’t fold.
“Whatever.”
“What?” I asked harshly as he flinched.
“Okay, if you want to live in Egypt be my guest-” He mumbled as he headed for the window.
“And what is that suppose to mean?”
“You are living in De‘Nile’.” He cried as he rolled his eyes.
“I am not!” I protested.
“Whatever! You can’t admit it!”
“Admit what?”
“That you are in love!”
“I am not in love with Tori!!”
“Who said anything about Tori?”
“Huh. What?”
“Gotcha! You're in love with Tori!” He laughed as he crawled out the window.
What?
No, it's not true!
Is it?
“Richard Kyle Whitman get your butt back in here!!” I cried as I ran to the window.
“Are you coming?” He asked with laughter in his voice.
“Yhea, wait up!”
~*~
I parked the old red Jetta. If it weren’t for our abilities, the car would have been dead and buried a long time ago.
Mom said it held so many memories, that she could not get rid of it.
Lucky me! She gave the piece of junk to me, at least it worked.
I walked up to the house, I so don’t want to be here.
“Tori! You made it!” Alexia cried as she opened the door. “After Uncle Max’s punishment I thought for sure you would bail!”
“I thought about it!” I laughed.
“I wouldn’t blame you, a double shift!” Alexia cried as I followed her down to the game room.
“Hi!” I cried to the girls.
“Hi!” they answered back, Beth and Kyla were already here. Even though our ages differed a little we had become a very tight group, the four of us.
“What’s first on the agenda?” I asked sitting down, my feet were still aching.
“So,” Kyla purred as she walked over to me and sat down. “How’s Erik?”
“What about him? He’s your brother.” I replied innocently.
“Duh. We all know that.” Kyla replied her blue eyes sparkling with delight, Erik has the same blue eyes.
“Huh?” I mumbled, where is she going with this?
“He may be my brother, but he is more then just your best friend.”
“Umm.” What is going on here? I looked over at Beth as she scooted in closer.
“Any kissing action going on?” Beth asked.
“I wish.” Oh, my God! Did I just say that out loud? I covered my face as I felt a blush spread.
“I knew you liked him!!” Kyla screamed as they attacked me.
“But, he doesn’t like me in that way,” I whined.
“Yes, he does!” Kyla cried.
“He does?” I whispered.
“Starting tonight, our mission is to get the two of you together!” Beth announced as the door opened and we watched as Rick and Erik walked down the stairs, I didn’t know he would be here.
My heart skipped a beat as he smiled at me.
I had it bad.
“Hi! girls, we will be out of your hair in a second.” Rick announced as he picked up his bag and they left the room.
“Tonight!” Beth whispered.
“What?” I asked as I tried to calm down.
“Tonight it is!” Alexia and Kyla agreed.
“What’s tonight?” I asked intrigued.
“The beginning of you and Erik!” Kyla announced as she hugged me- tonight?
My heart began to race, I couldn’t wait for the mission to begin.
~*~
Rick left me alone in his room, while he went down for more snacks and all I could think about was that she was downstairs, in her pj's- maybe the cute red ones!
She looked tired, but who wouldn't be after a double shift. The best double shift of my life!
The door started to open and then it slammed shut.
"Whitman?" I asked as the door started to open again.
"Yhea.."
"What was that all about?"
"Lexi had a question for me." He whispered as he set down a pile of junk food.
"So, what did she want?" I asked as I grabbed the bag of chips.
"I am helping her with a, um, a chemistry, no a physics project."
"What's the project?" I asked my interest peaked. A chemistry/physics project? I'm in the advance physics and chemistry classes, I could help.
"You should ask her the details. I am a computer science geek, not a science geek like you."
"You know I can whip your ass!" I cried.
"Yhea, whatever. Are you interested? Would you help?"
"Sure, I'm game."
"I was hoping you say that." He whispered with a grin on his face.
Okay, I hope I didn't agree to something weird.
I looked back toward the door.
Behind the door, awaited the girls of my dream.
She may not know it.
But, I think I love her.
~*~
I waited in agony for Alexia to come back down. I had no idea that even Rick was involved with our mission. In fact, the sleepover was a facade for the mission.
Erik. Erik. Erik.
“Tori!” I heard a voice call.
“Huh?” I mumbled as I looked up at Aleixa’s bright blue eyes. “Well?” I cried.
“Erik agreed to help me with my chemistry/physics project.”
“What chemistry/physics project?” I asked as Kyla bopped me on the head with a pillow. “What?” I cried as I rubbed my head.
“Chemistry, as in the electricity between you two. Physics, as in two bodies coming together.” Beth explained as she rolled her eyes.
“Ohh,” I whispered. Electricity, definitely! Two bodies coming together? Only in my dreams. Hmm. Sounds good to me.
“What’s the plan?” Kyla asked.
“An accidental lock in!” Alexia cried as she sat down beside me.
“Lock in?” I questioned.
“You two, bath house- locked in courtesy of our extra special Czechoslovakian powers!!” Alexia cried.
“How are you gonna get him in there?” I questioned.
“Leave that to Rick and me.” Alexia purred as she got up and walked to the closet and pulled out a dress.
“Oh!” I cried. “One of your Mother’s designs?” I asked as I touched the silky, emerald green fabric.
“An ‘Alex’ Original, we are going to make you look fabulous!!” Alexia cried as she held the dress up to me. “Short, sexy, and it brings out your eyes. It’s perfect!”
“Let’s do it!” I cried as the girls crowded around me. This was the first time I was dressing up for him.
I am going to knock his socks off!
Oh, Erik!
Wait till you see me!
I looked up as I imagined him upstairs. You may not know this, but I think I am in love with you!!
Just you wait!
~*~
We were watching a movie when Alexia opened the door.
“Erik?” She called sweetly.
“Yes, Lexi!” I replied.
“Erik! You know how I hate that name!!” Alexia cried as she began to pout, how does he put up with her?
“Fine. Alexia, what can I do for you?” I asked.
“My brother over there said you would help me with my project,” She replied. “I could really use the help.”
“Sure. When do you want me to come over?” I asked as I turned my attention back to the movie.
“Now.”
“What? Now?” I asked. Now? In the middle of a sleepover?
“The girls were helping me and I think we made it worse,” She explained and walked over to me and grabbed my hand. “Would you please help me fix it?”
“Okay, the movie is almost over, where is it set up?” I asked.
“In the Bath house,” Alexia replied quickly and left the room.
“Mom, didn’t want her to mess up the house,” Rick added with a grin.
“Is there something I need to know?” I asked starting to feel a little suspicious.
“She needs an A on this or she will flunk science, and Dad would kill her,” Rick replied as he turned his attention back to the movie.
“If you say so.” Alexia flunking? I don’t think so. If she want’s my help I will help, they don’t need to lie about it.
After about ten minutes the movie was over. “I will go check this project out. I will be back in five.” I announced, I might as well get it over with it.
“No hurry,” Rick replied. What was that suppose to mean?
I quickly went down the stairs and outside towards the bath house. I opened the door and started to walk in when I heard the door slam shut behind me.
“Alexia?” I cried out. It was dark in here, where are the lights? Wait. I have powers.
I turned the light on as I turned around.
Oh, My!!
I’m dreaming, she’s not real.
“Erik,” My dream vision inquired. I’ve gone crazy. “Earth to Erik?”
“Tori?” I gasped. No way.
Is she real? I walked over to her, she looked magnificent- the emerald green dress clung to her body. Her long blond hair up with curls dangling around her face. She was breathtaking.
I moved my hand and touched her face. The electricity ran through my body. I dropped my hand as if I had been burned.
She’s real.
“Erik, do you like?”
“I love it.” I whispered.
Wait. What’s going on? “Where's the project?” I asked unable to look away from her eyes.
“We are the project,” Tori whispered as she closed the gap between us.
“We are the project?” I repeated unable to think with her so close, I wanted to touch her again, I wanted to kiss her.
Ah, hell. Why not? I pulled her closer, I tilted her chin up to me. I gently touched her lips with mine.
Oh, my God!!
Our innocent first kiss deepened as I heard a moan escape form her lips, or was it from mine?
“Oh, Erik, I have wanted this for so long.”
“You have?” I asked, for being best friends we kept a big secret from each other.
“I think, I'm in love with you Erik James Valenti.”
“And I love you, Victoria Lynn Guerin,” I admitted. This was the best day of my life.
In love-
Wow.
~*~
I waited anxiously in the Bath house as Alexia walked through the doors.
“He will be here in about ten minutes,” She announced as she messed with my hair. My heart was racing.
“I can’t do this!” I cried, what if he didn’t feel the same way?
“I think you can. I know you can!” Alexia replied as she looked me over one last time.
Can I?
"Alexia?" I whispered as she left me alone in the dark. I can do this!!
I watched in the shadows as he opened the door and started to walk towards me. I was startled when I heard the door slam shut behind him. A little obvious, Alexia!
“Alexia?” He cried out. Nope, just me.
He turned the lights on as he turned around.
He just stood there staring. He didn't say anything, what is he thinking!?
“Erik,” I inquired. “Earth to Erik?”
“Tori?” He gasped as he walked over to me.
Erik moved his hand and touched my face, the electricity running through my body. Oh, please don’t ever stop!
He dropped his hand away from me, as if he had been burned.
“Erik do you like?” I babbled, I’ve lost it.
“I love it,” He whispered. That’s what I wanted to hear. “Where is the project?” He asked unable to look away from my eyes.
Silly Spaceboy. He may have a brain, but sometimes he is simply clueless. “We are the project,” I whispered as I closed the gap between us.
“We are the project?” He repeated, still unable to grasp the concept.
He pulled me closer to his body with one hand securely around my waist and he tilted my chin up to him. His lips touched with mine.
Oh, my God!!
Our innocent first kiss deepened as I heard a moan escape form his lips or was it from mine?
“Oh, Erik, I have wanted this for so long,” I moaned.
“You have?” He asked. Oh, Yes.
“I think, I'm in love with you Erik James Valenti,” I admitted as his arms pulled me in tighter.
“And I love you, Victoria Lynn Guerin,” He whispered into my ear and my heart soared.
We were in love.
Amazing, simply amazing.
~*~
My lips were burning, my heart was racing. I felt like I was on fire.
I couldn’t believe the change in events. She was here in my arms, I could taste her, I could feel her.
“Oh, Tori.” I moaned as her hands lingered and traced my chest. I wanted more, I wanted the X-rated version.
“Erik James Valenti! Victoria Lynn Guerin!” I heard a voice cry and as teenagers we were, we jumped apart from each other. The absence of her body produced a chill down my back.
“Uncle Alex?” I gasped, trying to catch my breath.
“Did I interrupt something?” He asked casually. Did you ever!
“Umm, We-” I mumbled as Tori slowly inched her way back to me.
“Tori, got your tongue?” Uncle Alex laughed, I knew he was my favorite Uncle for a reason.
“Are we in trouble?” Tori asked softly as I wrapped my arms protectively around her waist.
“Yes,” he replied sternly.
“What?!” We cried together, he was my favorite Uncle.
“You guys are too cute for words.” Uncle Alex laughed and started to leave. “Your lucky Michael wasn’t here.”
Then he left the room. This is why he is my favorite Uncle!!
“Where were we?” Tori purred as she pushed me down on the couch.
“Why don’t you remind me,” I whispered.
I could stay here forever in her arms.
Young love, isn’t it grand?
~*~
We were alone again after a slight interruption.
Our passion soared, his hands were caressing my body.
I have been dreaming of this night for so long.
“Erik,” I moaned as he began to kiss the curve of my neck.
“Tori!” He moaned. wait that wasn’t his voice. “Tori!!” I snapped back into reality as Erik looked away from me and looked at Alexia.
“Alexia!! What do you want?” I snapped disappointed at the interruption.
“Jeez, I am trying to help and you snap at me? Fine.” Alexia cried and started to leave.
“What do you mean?” Erik asked. I looked over at him and I noticed the small glowing hickeys down his chest.
“Well,” Alexia began as she reconsidered telling us her news. “If you don’t want your dad to see you with Erik, I suggest you get out of here.”
“What?” Erik and I cried. My Dad’s gonna freak!
“After my dad found you two he went inside laughing and told my Mom who was talking to your Mom on the phone, then your Dad overheard them and is currently on his way over to teach Erik some manners.”
“Ahh!” Erik cried as pulled away from me and began to redress. “I love you, but your Dad can seriously hurt me!” He explained as he kissed me.
“Erik! No!” I objected as he pulled away. Wait, my dad is going to freak. Erik has to leave now! “Okay, you better go. When will I see you again?”
“I will have Kyla call you when the coast is clear!” Erik replied as he ran out the door.
“You better fix yourself up.” Alexia whispered as she began to fix my tousled hair and retouch my make up. “I would change if I was you.”
“Alexia, the night was going so well.” I moaned as I pulled on my jeans and top.
“I could see that.” Alexia giggled.
“He is one great kisser,” I replied as we walked out of the Bath house and straight into my Dad. “Daddy!” I exclaimed.
“A good kisser?” My Dad barked as he looked around for Erik. “Where is he?”
“I don’t know.” I whispered.
“I will not have Valenti making out with my daughter!”
“Daddy! I am 17 and I will kiss who ever I want!” I cried as I walked away.
“You are still my daughter!”
“And you weren’t kissing Mom when you were 17?” I asked turning back to him. I could feel my temper rising. I had inherited the Deluca charm, or so I have been told.
“That’s what I am afraid of!” He sighed. “You are my baby girl, I don’t want to see you hurt.”
“Daddy, I am growing up- I have feelings for him and I want to be with him!” I cried as he approached me.
“Okay,” He mumbled.
“Okay?” I gasped, did he just say- “Oh, thank you Daddy!!” I giggled as I hugged him and kissed him on the cheek.
“If I catch you like Uncle Alex, all bets are off!” my Dad laughed as he walked me to my car. “I will see you at home.”
“Bye, bye.” I replied as I watched him turn and walk to his car and I jumped into my car.
I had to find Erik!
~*~
I quickly climbed in through my bedroom window and collapsed on my bed, that was close.
“Valenti!” A voice cried from the darkened corner of my room, it almost sounded like Derek.
“Guerin?!” I cried sitting up in bed as he came over to me. “What are you doing in here?”
“I heard you were making out with my sister.”
“You heard right.” I mumbled looking away. I escaped Tori’s dad, so I get the Brother lecture instead?
“I think you guys are great together, but-”
“But, What?”
“If you hurt her, you are as good as dead.” Derek threatened and I knew he meant it.
“Derek, you have my word. I would never hurt her,” I replied softly gazing out the window.
“You better not, I’d hate to beat up my best bud.” He smirked with the same crooked grin that his father had.
“Are we still on for the game tomorrow?” I asked as I pulled my shirt off and reached for my jersey.
“I wouldn’t wear that if I were you.” Derek laughed.
“Why?” I asked confused, I always wore my old jersey to bed.
“I think I will be going.” Derek quickly replied without answering my question. “See you later,” he shouted as he went out the window.
“Can’t your friends learn to use the door, like normal people,” A voice rang out from behind.
“Dad?! Can’t you knock!!” I cried as I turned to him.
“He’s right, you shouldn’t wear that,” He replied with a smirk growing on his face.
“Why?” I asked, am I missing something here? “What’s wrong with the jersey?”
“Nothing,” He replied as he pushed me towards the mirror. “Take a look at yourself,” He chuckled as I looked at my reflection.
“What the hell?” I cried as I noticed the small, glowing, silver hickeys. I traced my hand over the glowing skin.
“Alien love bites,” He whispered.
“How long do they last?” I gasped, still intrigued over the ‘alien love bites’, every time I touched one I could sense Tori.
“No longer then regular hickeys,” He laughed. My dad was laughing at me, this situation. ”I’d stick with the thick T-shirts for a while.”
“Is that it?” I asked as I turned away from the mirror.
“No, you are getting older. You know what to do. Be careful, we don’t really know what will happen between two hybrids.” My Dad replied with a serious tone. “I don’t want to see any babies running around.”
“Dad!” I cried suddenly feeling awkward standing and talking about sex with my Dad.
“Erik, I am proud of you and Tori is good for you. Together all of your dreams can come true,” he replied softly.
“Did Mom make you say that?” I asked, it sure didn’t sound like my dad.
“Only all of your dreams stuff, I am proud of you.” He whispered as he patted me on the back. “Good night.”
“Good night.” I replied as he walked out the room and shut the door.
I pulled on an old T-shirt as I heard someone behind me.
“Erik.” Tori whispered as she came through the window.
“Tori? What are you doing here?” I asked as I embraced her and quickly kissed her on the lips.
“I had to see you.” She whispered as she rubbed her hands down my chest. Ohh.
“Tori, it’s late you better go.” I moaned, she had to leave. I don’t think I’d be able to.
“No.” She purred as she kissed my collarbone.
“Tori.” I moaned as she pushed me closer to my bed. “Wait.” I gasped as I dragged her to the door. I placed my hand on the lock and sealed it.
“No distractions?” Tori whispered as she pulled me towards the bed.
“Tori,” I moaned, my heart raceing as my breathing deepened. “I love you.” I whispered.
“I love you.” she moaned.
~*~
I was in heaven. I felt as if I was floating on air.
My dreams had come true.
He held me safe against his chest. I could feel his heartbeat with mine. His strong arms were wrapped protectively around me.
I wanted to stay here forever.
I turned around to face him, to watch him sleep. He’s beautiful.
“Erik?” I whispered as I kissed his lips.
“Hmm.”
“Erik?” I whispered again as I kissed his eyes.
“Tori.” He whispered as he opened his eyes.
“Hi!” I purred.
“Hi!” He whispered, “how long have we been sleeping?” He asked softly.
“I don’t know,” and I don’t care as long as I am with you.
“We better get you home before someone starts missing you,” He whispered as he climbed over me as he reached for his watch on his night stand.
His body was pressing against mine, I could feel the electricity run through my body.
“Hi.” I whispered as I looked up at him. He just smiled at me as he looked down at his watch.
“Oh, No!” He gasped as he sat up in bed. “It’s 3am!”
“What? It can’t be that late.”
“Tori, we have to get you home, now!” Erik cried as he grabbed my clothes of the floor.
“I know,” I mumbled as I pulled my shirt and jeans back on. “Erik.”
“Yhea?” He answered as I grabbed him. He smiled and traced his hand on my face.
“Mmm.” I moaned as his lips met mine. We were so lost in the sensation that we didn't even see the door open until it was too late.
“What the Hell is going on in here!” My dad cried as he looked at us. Thank, God, I had put my clothes on. I looked over at Erik, he was only wearing his boxers.
“Daddy!!” I cried as he grabbed my arm and dragged me out of the room and I watched as Uncle Kyle slam Erik’s bedroom door. I didn’t even get to say good-bye.
My dad didn’t say a word, I could tell he was furious. I've never seen him this mad before.
“Get in the car!” He ordered.
“But, I drove-” I objected as I turned towards my car.
“Get in the car, now!” He ordered and I quickly turned around and got into the car.
We drove home in silence, it was unbearable.
I walked into the house to see my mom crying. “Mom?” I asked. Why was she crying?
“Tori!!” She cried as she wrapped her arms around me.
“What’s wrong?” I asked as my dad entered the house.
“You, young lady are grounded for life!” My dad cried losing his temper.
“For life?” I gasped.
“You are only permitted to go to school and to go to work.” He announced as he started to pace. “Is that understood?” He asked harshly.
“I only spent half the night with my boyfriend and I'm grounded for life?” I cried- I also have a little temper.
“Tori, you should go to your room. We will talk about it later.” My mom whispered as she patted me on the back.
“No! I want to talk about it now!!” I cried, this wasn't fair. I didn’t even get a chance to explain. “Nothing happened! I know you two spent many nights together when you were younger.”
“Tori!!” My dad yelled. “Go to your room!”
“Aghh!!” I cried as I ran up the stairs and into my room.
“So, the daughter returns.”
“Derek! I'm not in the mood.” I cried as he still remain seated at my desk.
“You have no idea, do you?”
“What are you talking about?” I asked as I turned to him.
“Mom and Dad thought that they had taken you.”
“They?” I whispered, my head feeling jumbled.
“Uncle Max called and said that he thinks that we are being followed again,” He explained. “Mom and Dad started to freak out when you didn’t come home.”
“Ohh,” I gasped as I sat down in bed. I could feel the tears sting my eyes.
“It turns out that you were just horny!!” Derek laughed as he jumped out of the chair and headed for the door.
“Derek!!” I cried as I hit him.
“Ohh, you so bought it!!” He screamed as he tried to brace himself from my punches. “You hit like a girl!”
“That’s it!!” I cried as I used a little of my power as I punched him in the gut.
“Ouch!” He wailed. “No fair, you used your powers!”
“So! You so deserved it!!”
“Derek, go to your room!” My dad yelled as he entered the room. Derek laughed and left the room. Augh!! No, fair!!
“Daddy, he tried to trick me!!
“Tori, you have no room to talk. Go to bed.” He replied as he shut my door.
“No fair,” I mumbled. I can’t believe I got grounded.
At least I still get to go to work and Erik works tomorrow too.
I least I have my memories of our first night together...
~*~
I quickly got ready for work, she was going to be there.
“Bye!” I cried to my family as I ran out the door. This has to be the first time I was eager to go to work.
After last night, I had to find out what happened. Her dad looked pissed.
“Well aren’t we the early bird,” Beth laughed as I entered the employee lounge. “The worm is in the bathroom.”
“The worm?” I mumbled as I pulled on the apron. What was that suppose to mean?
“Erik!? Gosh, you can be so stupid!! The early bird gets the worm or an early Erik gets to see Tori!”
“Oh!” I cried as her attempt to be funny clicked. I quickly went to the door and knocked.
“Leave me alone!” Came a muffled voice.
“Tori?” I asked as the door swung open.
“Erik!” She cried as she pulled me in to the bathroom. “I’ve missed you!”
“I missed you too,” I whispered as I embraced her. It wasn’t long before we were liplocked and panting for air.
“I’m grounded for life.” she moaned.
“I’m free as a bird.”
“What?” She cried as she let go of me and I gasped at the absence of her body.
“I got a warning.”
“But your Dad stormed in and slammed the door!”
“All for show, my dad’s a softy.” I whispered as I embraced her again.
“I wish I had your Dad! I'm grounded, and then Derek, the creep, tricked me! Then I started to cry like it was, then he didn’t even-” Tori rambled on as I stopped her with a kiss.
“Shh, I will just have to sneak over to your place.”
“You will?”
“Of course.” I replied as I kissed her again.
Her lips were soft and warm and I never wanted to stop-
“Victoria Lynn Guerin and Erik James Valenti!” A voice rang out as we flew apart. Damn! Why are we always getting caught?
We looked up at Uncle Max. He didn’t look to thrilled at us.
“As of now, you two are working opposite shifts! I am not paying for you two to make out. Tori, go home. Beth will cover for you.”
“Okay,” Tori whispered.
“If you guys were thinking with your heads, instead of your hormones, you might have considered shutting and locking the door.” Uncle Max continued with a grin on his face.
“That doesn’t work,” Tori and I replied in unison.
“So, I've heard.” Uncle Max laughed and left us alone.
“Will you come over later?” Tori asked softly.
“Nothing could stop me.”
“Then I will see you later,” She purred as she kissed me.
“Bye,” I whispered as I watched her leave.
I walked into the kitchen. I hate this job.
It’s going to be a long day.
Can’t wait to see her later.
~*~
I drove home with my anger slowly rising. This is not fair!
I can’t believe Erik just got a warning! I can’t believe Uncle Max caught us!
“Oh, I can’t believe our luck!” I cried out as I parked the car.
“Tori, what are you doing home?” Derek asked as I came through the door. I just glared at him as I heard him call for our Mom, tattletale.
“Tori?” My mom asked as I sat down on the couch. “I thought you had to work.”
“Uncle Max doesn’t want Erik and I working the same shift,” I mumbled.
“He caught you two making out, didn’t he?” My mom laughed. My mom was laughing at us. How did she know?
“What? How?” I mumbled with amazement.
“You two were not the first couple, that he has ever caught, bathroom or supply closet?”
“Bathroom. You and Dad?” I asked as I pictured them making out, not a pretty picture.
“No, Me and Alex! Who do you think?” She giggled.
“Mom!!” I cried as she sat down next to me.
“I know, Michael is being a little strict.”
“A little?” I moaned, who was she kidding?
“He just wants to protect you.”
“I can protect myself!” I cried, I'm part Teflon, part stonewall- it’s in the genes!
“I know, just humor him a little.” My mom whispered as she gave me a quick hug.
“Fine.” I moaned as Zan ran into the room and jumped on my lap.
“Ori!! Can you play with me?” Zan asked as he started to play with my hair.
“Sure,” I replied as I tousled his spiky hair.
I sighed as I followed Zan to his room. I can be strong- I can humor dad for a little bit.
I just hope, Erik, can make it over tonight.
Seeing him this morning was definitely not enough!
~*~
I looked at the clock, only an hour to go... this shift has been so slow.
“You can leave early if you want,” Aunt Liz announced. You don’t have to ask me twice!
“Bye!” I called out as I went to the lounge and put my gear into my locker.
Time to go see Tori.
I quickly drove over to her house. I had a plan!
I got out of the car and walked up to the door. I took a deep breath and knocked on the door.
“Erik, Tori’s grounded,” Her dad announced as he opened the door.
“I know, I came to talk to you,” I replied, I hope this works.
“Come in then,” He chuckled.
I followed Uncle Michael into, wait that just sounds to weird, I followed Michael into the art studio.
“Do you mind?” He asked as he picked up a paint brush.
“No, go ahead,” I replied as I sat down on a stool.
“You wanted to talk?”
“Yes.” I whispered. Okay this is it, make it good.
“Well?”
“Tori and I have grown up together. We have shared many fond memories. Lately my feelings have changed- I have always thought of, Tori, as a sister- but lately I have had new feelings towards her.”
“Which are?”
“Of love,” I sighed.
“Of love?” He gasped.
“I love your daughter. I would like to see her with your permission. No more sneaking around, she loves you.”
“Okay,” He sighed.
“Okay?!” I gasped, this was, I can’t believe-
“You may date her, but,” He continued, but what? I knew this was too good to be true!
“But?” I inquired.
“If you hurt her, you will have to pay your dues,” he replied with a serious tone.
“You will have to wait in line, I believe Derek gets first dibs.” I replied as Michael started to laugh.
“You will learn family always comes first, home is where the heart is.”
“I think I have found my home,” I whispered.
“Then what are you standing down here for?” He cried with laughter still in his voice, “Tori’s upstairs.”
“Thank you.” I whispered as I stood up to leave.
“Welcome to the family,” Michael whispered as he turned back to his painting.
My heart was full of joy, I stepped up to the plate and hit a home run.
I ran up the stairs and knocked on the door.
“Derek, If that is you I am going to-” Tori cried as she opened the door. “Erik?”
“The one and only!” I whispered as we embraced.
“What? How?”
“Everything is settled!” I admitted, “I talked with your Dad.”
“And?” Tori asked as she followed me down the hall.
“We are officially dating with his approval!” I whispered as we stopped at the bottom of the stairs.
“I- We- Dad?” Tori mumbled. “Oh, Erik!” She cried as she kissed me on the cheek.
We both knew a kiss on the cheek was a safe bet, I don’t need her father catching us again.
I loved her and I was now welcomed into the family.
What could be better?
~*~
Erik walked me up to my door, it was the best date!
Ahh. I knew he was afraid to kiss me with my Dad inside- So, I would have to make the first move.
“Victoria Lynn Guerin!!” I heard my Dad cry out as he opened the door. I jumped in the air. What was wrong now! “You two. Inside. Now!”
“Dad. I'm confused,” I began to whisper and I thought Dad was mad last night!
“I don’t understand. I talked to you- You gave us your blessing to go out.” Erik cried, he too didn't understand the switch.
“I have no idea what you are talking about. I just got home and noticed that my daughter was not in her room.” My Dad yelled.
“What?” Erik cried. “That’s not, I talked to you. We were in your art studio. I told you my true intentions, that I loved Tori and that I wanted your blessing.”
“What?” Michael asked as Derek came walking through the door.
Derek stopped in his tracks and looked at the two of them. You could see the wheels turning in his head and then he made a run for the door, something’s up!
“Derek!” I cried as I caught up to him. “You little brat! What did you do?”
Derek looked back at them and then looked back at me. “I plead the fifth!”
“Derek Maxwell Guerin!” My dad’s voice cried. Yes!! He’s in trouble.
“Dad!” He cried as he hesitantly walked over to them.
“What did you do?” Erik asked harshly. Wow, I've never seemed him pissed, he looks sexy.
“Nothing.” He replied as he avoided looking him in the eyes.
“Derek!” My dad cried out once more. Derek looked up and sighed, he knew his time was up.
“It was just a joke, I didn’t think he’d actually fall for it.” Derek confessed.
“Derek!” Erik cried out. “How did you do it? Why?!”
I sat down on the chair, enjoying the entertainment. Erik and my Dad were united together in anger towards Derek!!
“I just changed my structure to look like him, I was just about to change back when Erik came over. He thought I was you,” Derek whispered.
“I can’t believe you could be so childish. You set Tori and up for a fall! I thought family is where the heart is? Where is yours?”
“I-” Derek mumbled.
“There are no excuses, for what you did!” Erik yelled and I looked over at my dad. He had a huge grin on his face. Go, Erik!! Win those brownie points!!
“Derek, go up to your room!” my Dad yelled as Derek quickly ran up the stairs.
“I’m sorry, I would have never taken Tori out without your permission.”
“Erik, welcome to the family,” my Dad laughed. Yes!!!
“What?” Erik gasped as my dad gave one of his rare hugs. “I- thank you.”
I walked over to them and hugged them both, my favorite men in the whole world- or Galexy, for that matter.
“Daddy?” I whispered.
“You have my permission to date, but no more sleepovers!” My dad announced.
“No more sleepovers. Am I still grounded?” I asked. Please say no!!
“I think one grounded teenager in the house is enough. That reminds me, I have to talk with a certain impostor.” My dad winked as he turned to the stairs.
“For real this time?” Erik whispered.
“For real.” I purred as I kissed him.
“Good night,” He whispered.
“Good night.” I whispered as I escorted him to door. We wouldn’t want to get in trouble.
We agreed to take it slow and I would wait a lifetime to be with him.
~*~
I stood in front of the church and thought back to our early days, to those first new feelings.
I love her.
I will always love her, and today I will take her for my wife.
I watched as she walked down the aisle, the music vibrating in the air. She walked slow with her Father at her side. The white fabric floated around her and cascaded her with a soft delicate glow, she looked like in angel.
I could see the tears of happiness in her eyes and in her Father’s as well.
My heart fluttered, this was to be our day.
~*~
I took her hands into mine and gazed into her eyes.
“I, Erik James Valenti, take you, Victoria Lynn Guerin to be my wife. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I shall love you and honor you all the days of my life,” I vowed for now and the rest of the eternity, I am yours.
“I, Victoria Lynn Guerin, take you Erik James Valenti to be my husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I shall love you and honor you all the days of my life,” Tori replied her voice strong and sure.
~*~
“You may kiss the bride.”
I lifted up her veil and I leaned down. Our lips met in a sweet, yet passionate kiss.
“I now pronounce you husband and wife.”
“I love you,” I whispered as we turned to greet our family and friends.
“I love you too.”
Her hand in mine, our souls united.
We would embrace our future together.
My wife, my lover, for all eternity.
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