Special Education
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sweet =] but yea that was awsome and wow chapter 13 was really short lol.... and i have a comment i like to say...but its not a bad 1..its a suggestion.... u should add the chapters together so they will be longer and not so short and add things like the next day or something along the lines of that but its still great...im trien to figure out wats going to happen in the end =\
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Chapter 17: Power Outage
"OH YOU SON OF A WHORE!" Jason yelled into his headset, playing Gears of War, on Xbox live. "Sneak up behind me when my backs turned and rip me to shreds with a chainsaw will you? NOT ON MY WATCH!"
"Hey Jason can you keep it down?!" I shouted from the kitchen, where me and Alice were fixing Dinner. Paul was back at home babysitting his younger brother, while his parents had there second honeymoon, so I was the only other person here who knew how to cook, something other than Instant Ramen. "He didn't here me did he?"
"Just let him be," Alice said putting an arm around my shoulder. "It's no use."
"Yeah I guess your right," I sighed. There was a bad storm outside, and Alice was over here because her apartment had lost power. Jason was in his own little world, and really didn't care, I couldn't be happier. The love of my life was staying with me, because of some unfortunate incident. "Can you hand me the Pepper? Thank you. Now we add a little pepper." I took a taste of the pasta sauce I was fixing. "Perfect, Her take a taste." I took a clean spoon and fed a spoon full to Alice.
"That, is good," Alice said, taking the spoon out of her mouth. "Whats in there?"
"Wow let me see," I said racking my brain to remember what all I put in there. "Basil, Butter, Cream, Garlic, Hot Sauce, Oregano, Pepper, Saffron Salt, and Thyme." I said stirring in the Hamburger that was cooking in the skillet. "Now we drain the pasta," I sad taking the pasta pot and a colander and strained the water out, and put it into a bowl. "Okay the bread should be done by now as well." I took a dish towel and pulled the baking sheet out of the oven, the bread sticks were a nice golden brown and buttery.
"Oh this is going to be good," Jason said wandering over from the couch.
"Don't expect much else," I said. "I'm a one hit wonder in the kitchen. Lets Eat!" I sat the bowls containing the pasta and Sauce on the table, along with a basket containing the bread. The meal was going on good, the food was perfect. And then it happened. The lights went out.
"What happened?" Jason said looking around.
"The powers out," I said stumbling into the kitchen looking for a flashlight. "Here we go. Thats a little better, as I looked for some matches and candles. "Jason where are those Candles at? You know the ones my mom left here when we moved in."
"There in the TV Stand," Jason answered.
"Thanks I found them," I said as I pulled them out of the cabinet. Putting them at different places around the house and lighting them. "well that gives us some light." We had just finished eating when the power went out. O I just took the dishes and piled them int he sink. "Lucky the waters still running," I said as I filled the sink with water. I walked over to the couch where Alice was siting, and sat down beside her.
"Well what do we do now?" Jason asked sitting other other couch.
"Don't you have any school work?" I asked coolly.
"Well excuse me, Mr. Business Major," Jason snapped back. "All I have are General Studies Classes, this semester. And I got all my work done for this week."
I paid no mind to what he last said and grabbed my laptop. "Well, I have 3 hours, here that means I can get a chunk of this English paper, that I have due in two weeks done. And besides what about your DS?"
"You know your right," Jason said. "It should be fully charged after all I plugged it in at noon."
Alice curled up with a book beside me, Jason was sitting cursing his DS, and I was sitting there doing my work. Slowly but surely, page after page the paper was moving along. I was able to churn out 6 pages in just under three hours when the warning light came on. "Well thats six pages closer to the 30 that I need to do." I said as I saved what I had done, and turned off my computer. And putting it back. "I think we should get some sleep, it's 12:30AM right now"I aid checking the clock on my Cellphone.
"If you want,you can use my bed, and I'll sleep on the couch." I told Alice as I stood up stretching, and rubbing my eyes.
"No your staying with me," Alice said grabbing onto me. "Considering power outages kinda scare me."
"Don;t make to much noise," Jason joked. As we walked into my bedroom.
"Don't count on any noise at all," I retorted as I walked into my bedroom behind Alice. IT was kinda creepy in here when the power was out. As I dug into the dresser looking for some Pajamas. "Here, you can sleep in this," I said handing her the a T-Shirt, as I grabbed a pair of Pajama Pants for myself.
"Thank you," She said grabbing the shirt, and I walked into the bathroom to give her some privacy, and to also relive my bladder. After I changed into my Pajama Pants I walked back in to the bedroom. Alice was sitting on the edge of the bed.
I sat down beside her. "It's going to be alright," I said. As I put my arm around her. "I'm here, I wont let anything happen. Now lets try to get some sleep." I stood up and walked to the head of the bed, and waited for Alice to get in before I turned off the flash light. She snuggled up against me as we fell asleep. When I awoke to my cellphones alarm my clock was flashing 12:00 apparently the power was back on.
"OH YOU SON OF A WHORE!" Jason yelled into his headset, playing Gears of War, on Xbox live. "Sneak up behind me when my backs turned and rip me to shreds with a chainsaw will you? NOT ON MY WATCH!"
"Hey Jason can you keep it down?!" I shouted from the kitchen, where me and Alice were fixing Dinner. Paul was back at home babysitting his younger brother, while his parents had there second honeymoon, so I was the only other person here who knew how to cook, something other than Instant Ramen. "He didn't here me did he?"
"Just let him be," Alice said putting an arm around my shoulder. "It's no use."
"Yeah I guess your right," I sighed. There was a bad storm outside, and Alice was over here because her apartment had lost power. Jason was in his own little world, and really didn't care, I couldn't be happier. The love of my life was staying with me, because of some unfortunate incident. "Can you hand me the Pepper? Thank you. Now we add a little pepper." I took a taste of the pasta sauce I was fixing. "Perfect, Her take a taste." I took a clean spoon and fed a spoon full to Alice.
"That, is good," Alice said, taking the spoon out of her mouth. "Whats in there?"
"Wow let me see," I said racking my brain to remember what all I put in there. "Basil, Butter, Cream, Garlic, Hot Sauce, Oregano, Pepper, Saffron Salt, and Thyme." I said stirring in the Hamburger that was cooking in the skillet. "Now we drain the pasta," I sad taking the pasta pot and a colander and strained the water out, and put it into a bowl. "Okay the bread should be done by now as well." I took a dish towel and pulled the baking sheet out of the oven, the bread sticks were a nice golden brown and buttery.
"Oh this is going to be good," Jason said wandering over from the couch.
"Don't expect much else," I said. "I'm a one hit wonder in the kitchen. Lets Eat!" I sat the bowls containing the pasta and Sauce on the table, along with a basket containing the bread. The meal was going on good, the food was perfect. And then it happened. The lights went out.
"What happened?" Jason said looking around.
"The powers out," I said stumbling into the kitchen looking for a flashlight. "Here we go. Thats a little better, as I looked for some matches and candles. "Jason where are those Candles at? You know the ones my mom left here when we moved in."
"There in the TV Stand," Jason answered.
"Thanks I found them," I said as I pulled them out of the cabinet. Putting them at different places around the house and lighting them. "well that gives us some light." We had just finished eating when the power went out. O I just took the dishes and piled them int he sink. "Lucky the waters still running," I said as I filled the sink with water. I walked over to the couch where Alice was siting, and sat down beside her.
"Well what do we do now?" Jason asked sitting other other couch.
"Don't you have any school work?" I asked coolly.
"Well excuse me, Mr. Business Major," Jason snapped back. "All I have are General Studies Classes, this semester. And I got all my work done for this week."
I paid no mind to what he last said and grabbed my laptop. "Well, I have 3 hours, here that means I can get a chunk of this English paper, that I have due in two weeks done. And besides what about your DS?"
"You know your right," Jason said. "It should be fully charged after all I plugged it in at noon."
Alice curled up with a book beside me, Jason was sitting cursing his DS, and I was sitting there doing my work. Slowly but surely, page after page the paper was moving along. I was able to churn out 6 pages in just under three hours when the warning light came on. "Well thats six pages closer to the 30 that I need to do." I said as I saved what I had done, and turned off my computer. And putting it back. "I think we should get some sleep, it's 12:30AM right now"I aid checking the clock on my Cellphone.
"If you want,you can use my bed, and I'll sleep on the couch." I told Alice as I stood up stretching, and rubbing my eyes.
"No your staying with me," Alice said grabbing onto me. "Considering power outages kinda scare me."
"Don;t make to much noise," Jason joked. As we walked into my bedroom.
"Don't count on any noise at all," I retorted as I walked into my bedroom behind Alice. IT was kinda creepy in here when the power was out. As I dug into the dresser looking for some Pajamas. "Here, you can sleep in this," I said handing her the a T-Shirt, as I grabbed a pair of Pajama Pants for myself.
"Thank you," She said grabbing the shirt, and I walked into the bathroom to give her some privacy, and to also relive my bladder. After I changed into my Pajama Pants I walked back in to the bedroom. Alice was sitting on the edge of the bed.
I sat down beside her. "It's going to be alright," I said. As I put my arm around her. "I'm here, I wont let anything happen. Now lets try to get some sleep." I stood up and walked to the head of the bed, and waited for Alice to get in before I turned off the flash light. She snuggled up against me as we fell asleep. When I awoke to my cellphones alarm my clock was flashing 12:00 apparently the power was back on.
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Good story. Sure as hell not confusing, but very entertaining. Oh, and maybe its just because I love writing about sex.
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Chapters 18-20 are rather short on there own so I'm gonna post all three at once.
Chapter 18: Breakfast in bed.
The power was finally back on, but the time was actually about 7:30AM Alice was still asleep. I slowly slid out of the bed as to not wake her. I took a T-Shirt from the Drawer I left open, last night and put it on. I headed out into the kitchen. To try and scrape up some sort of breakfast. "Lets see," I said to myself as I opened the fridge. "Egg's, Milk, Bacon, and pre made pancake batter." I took out a couple of frying pans and an Griddle."I am not a great cook but I will do my best with this." I told myself, truth was I can cook but I can only cook certain things that are good. I made a Pot of Coffee, and then set to fixing breakfast. The smell of coffee filled the kitchen. Then came the smell and sound of frying bacon, then the sound of eggs, and pancakes.
"Ugh whats happening?" Jason asked as he stumbled into the kitchen from the living room. I guess the smell reached him sleeping on the couch and woke him up. "Is that you Paul?"
"Take a look idiot,"I snapped. "Do I look like Paul to you? And besides it Saturday, he's not coming back till Monday."
"Rin?" Jason asked. I think he was still half a sleep. "I thought you didn't know how to cook."
"I never said I don't know how," I answered. "I'm just not that good of one." I turned back to the Griddle flipping the Pancakes over.
"Huh? Coffee done?" Jason asked groggily.
"Yeah," I said, pouring him a cup. "Maybe it will turn your brain on. Well the foods done, anyways. Try some." I fixed a plate and sat it in front of him.
I waited for a reaction as he took a bite. "You know," Jason said swallowing a bite of eggs. "You need to stop saying you are not that good of a cook. This is Awesome."
"I hope you are not saying that to make me feel better," I Told him. "Because my cooking is something I have doubt in."
"Seriously," Jason insisted. "You are a good cook. Why you think you are not one is beyond me. I would trade my left nut to be able to cook like you and Paul." He stopped talking and ate a little more.
I went back into the Kitchen and fixed a plate and A cup of coffee, not for me but for Alice. A special treat to show her my love. I put it on a try and headed back into the bedroom. "Alice," I said as I walked into the room. "Good morning sleepy head. I bought you something."
"Huh? Rin? What is it?" She said groggily propping herself up in the bed.
"Breakfast," I said sitting on the edge of the bed handing the tray to her. "Jason said its good but then I don't think that I am that great of a cook when it comes to breakfast."
"Mm this is good," She said swallowing a bite of eggs. "You know Jason was right, you area good cook."
"You know that means a lot to me, coming from you." I said as I took a sip of coffee from the cup I brought in for myself. "Did you sleep well?"
"Like a Baby," Alice said, taking a bite of a piece of bacon. "You?"
"Same," I said, taking a sip of coffee. "And better than usual if I might add." She did not have to ask why she knew what I meant, her being with me gave me a comfort on a whole other level. As the coffee in my cup slowly dwindled and the food on the plate vanished I stood up. "I'm going to go take a shower," I said invitingly as I walked in to the bathroom.
Chapter 19: Bath
I walked over to the shower and started up the watter to get it to warm up, before I stepped in. As steam started billowing into the room from the shower I opened the door tot he shower an stepped in. The watter felt nice pouring down onto me, from the shower head ad the door opened behind me, and Alice stepped in.
"I'll wash your back if you will wash mine," She said grabbing a mesh sponge from the shower caddy to my left.
"Sure," I answered turning around. Her hands soaped up with, body wash started to rub my shoulders. And slowly moved downwards. Until she reached my lower back. Her hands moved forwards and started to grasp on to my cock. "Um last time I checked, thats not part of my back," I piped up.
"It's hard to miss it," She giggled. Her breast pressing into my back.
"Okay thats enough of that," I said Turing around. "And now its your turn, I said turning her around. I started to rub up and down her back, slowly and then I let my hands creep slowly around,to her front. I grasped her breast and started to massage them.
"Last time I checked that was not part of my back," She purred ad I rubbed her breast.
"You know you like it," I whispered into her ear as I gave her a kiss on her neck. I let one of my hands drop slowly to her pussy, and began rubbing it. She squirmed a bit as I fiddle a finger inside and started to rub her clit, as I lightly sucked on her earlobe. As she turned around she looked me in the face with that look of her.
"I want you," She said pulling her self up to me and kissing me. I slowly pressed he against the wall of the shower and guided myself in. This was the first time that we have ever done this in the shower, her wet body pressed against mine, the hot water pouring down onto us from the shower head. I trusted myself in and out slowly and then began to pick up speed, and force. Both of us huffing, and moaning, the whole way, then it happened, her pussy clenched around my cock, and I blew my load both of us orgasming. For that moment, I didn't care that I was not wearing a condom. We were as one, our love bonded by this moment. For just a second we were one.
I turned off the water, and stepped out of the shower grabbing a clean towel to hand to Alice as I wrapped myself in my towel.
Chapter 20: Halloween and Thanksgiving Plans
"I want to suck your blood," I said as I walked up to Alice and gave her a kiss, on her neck.
"Back off Vampire boy," Alice said as the doorbell rang. "Kids are at the door."
"Blah, Blah, Blah!" I said as I opened the door."Such tasty looking children, such young bloood!" It was all just a show for the kids. A lot of them got a kick out of it. But then you have to know where to draw a line. "Come Come Into Count Dracula's Lair."
"That candies over there," Alice said she said as the kids cam in. the bowl was sitting on a box that Jason was hiding under, for a little prank.
"AH!" on of the kids screamed as Jason's hand popped up out of the bowl.
"Don't mind the hand," I laughed. "It just likes to protect the candy."
After a steady stream of kids, the candy dwindled to very little at 9PM when the Trick or Treaters stopped coming and went home.
"Well that was fun," I said as I took out my fake fangs, and put them back in there case. "At least we still have some candy left." I grabbed one of the little chocolate bars and bit into it.
"Yeah it was," Jason said, crawling out of under the box. "It's just so fun to pull that trick."
"Hey Alice can I talk to you out side for a second," I said, as I walked over to the back door. "Out side?" A light breeze swept through the back yard stirring up the leaves that had fallen on the ground, when I head the door close.
"What did you want to talk about?" Alice asked, as she warped her self up in a blanket.
"Well..." I slowly began. "I wanted to know it you would come home with me for thanks giving? You know to meet my family. They really want to meet you."
"Is that all you wanted?" Alice asked putting an arm around me. "I thought you were going to break up with me."
"Alice," I said startled, ans I warped both my arms around her. "Why would I do that? I love you." I gave her a kiss, and the world seemed to spin around us. "You have no idea how happy this makes me. I just hope that they like you as much as I do."
Chapter 18: Breakfast in bed.
The power was finally back on, but the time was actually about 7:30AM Alice was still asleep. I slowly slid out of the bed as to not wake her. I took a T-Shirt from the Drawer I left open, last night and put it on. I headed out into the kitchen. To try and scrape up some sort of breakfast. "Lets see," I said to myself as I opened the fridge. "Egg's, Milk, Bacon, and pre made pancake batter." I took out a couple of frying pans and an Griddle."I am not a great cook but I will do my best with this." I told myself, truth was I can cook but I can only cook certain things that are good. I made a Pot of Coffee, and then set to fixing breakfast. The smell of coffee filled the kitchen. Then came the smell and sound of frying bacon, then the sound of eggs, and pancakes.
"Ugh whats happening?" Jason asked as he stumbled into the kitchen from the living room. I guess the smell reached him sleeping on the couch and woke him up. "Is that you Paul?"
"Take a look idiot,"I snapped. "Do I look like Paul to you? And besides it Saturday, he's not coming back till Monday."
"Rin?" Jason asked. I think he was still half a sleep. "I thought you didn't know how to cook."
"I never said I don't know how," I answered. "I'm just not that good of one." I turned back to the Griddle flipping the Pancakes over.
"Huh? Coffee done?" Jason asked groggily.
"Yeah," I said, pouring him a cup. "Maybe it will turn your brain on. Well the foods done, anyways. Try some." I fixed a plate and sat it in front of him.
I waited for a reaction as he took a bite. "You know," Jason said swallowing a bite of eggs. "You need to stop saying you are not that good of a cook. This is Awesome."
"I hope you are not saying that to make me feel better," I Told him. "Because my cooking is something I have doubt in."
"Seriously," Jason insisted. "You are a good cook. Why you think you are not one is beyond me. I would trade my left nut to be able to cook like you and Paul." He stopped talking and ate a little more.
I went back into the Kitchen and fixed a plate and A cup of coffee, not for me but for Alice. A special treat to show her my love. I put it on a try and headed back into the bedroom. "Alice," I said as I walked into the room. "Good morning sleepy head. I bought you something."
"Huh? Rin? What is it?" She said groggily propping herself up in the bed.
"Breakfast," I said sitting on the edge of the bed handing the tray to her. "Jason said its good but then I don't think that I am that great of a cook when it comes to breakfast."
"Mm this is good," She said swallowing a bite of eggs. "You know Jason was right, you area good cook."
"You know that means a lot to me, coming from you." I said as I took a sip of coffee from the cup I brought in for myself. "Did you sleep well?"
"Like a Baby," Alice said, taking a bite of a piece of bacon. "You?"
"Same," I said, taking a sip of coffee. "And better than usual if I might add." She did not have to ask why she knew what I meant, her being with me gave me a comfort on a whole other level. As the coffee in my cup slowly dwindled and the food on the plate vanished I stood up. "I'm going to go take a shower," I said invitingly as I walked in to the bathroom.
Chapter 19: Bath
I walked over to the shower and started up the watter to get it to warm up, before I stepped in. As steam started billowing into the room from the shower I opened the door tot he shower an stepped in. The watter felt nice pouring down onto me, from the shower head ad the door opened behind me, and Alice stepped in.
"I'll wash your back if you will wash mine," She said grabbing a mesh sponge from the shower caddy to my left.
"Sure," I answered turning around. Her hands soaped up with, body wash started to rub my shoulders. And slowly moved downwards. Until she reached my lower back. Her hands moved forwards and started to grasp on to my cock. "Um last time I checked, thats not part of my back," I piped up.
"It's hard to miss it," She giggled. Her breast pressing into my back.
"Okay thats enough of that," I said Turing around. "And now its your turn, I said turning her around. I started to rub up and down her back, slowly and then I let my hands creep slowly around,to her front. I grasped her breast and started to massage them.
"Last time I checked that was not part of my back," She purred ad I rubbed her breast.
"You know you like it," I whispered into her ear as I gave her a kiss on her neck. I let one of my hands drop slowly to her pussy, and began rubbing it. She squirmed a bit as I fiddle a finger inside and started to rub her clit, as I lightly sucked on her earlobe. As she turned around she looked me in the face with that look of her.
"I want you," She said pulling her self up to me and kissing me. I slowly pressed he against the wall of the shower and guided myself in. This was the first time that we have ever done this in the shower, her wet body pressed against mine, the hot water pouring down onto us from the shower head. I trusted myself in and out slowly and then began to pick up speed, and force. Both of us huffing, and moaning, the whole way, then it happened, her pussy clenched around my cock, and I blew my load both of us orgasming. For that moment, I didn't care that I was not wearing a condom. We were as one, our love bonded by this moment. For just a second we were one.
I turned off the water, and stepped out of the shower grabbing a clean towel to hand to Alice as I wrapped myself in my towel.
Chapter 20: Halloween and Thanksgiving Plans
"I want to suck your blood," I said as I walked up to Alice and gave her a kiss, on her neck.
"Back off Vampire boy," Alice said as the doorbell rang. "Kids are at the door."
"Blah, Blah, Blah!" I said as I opened the door."Such tasty looking children, such young bloood!" It was all just a show for the kids. A lot of them got a kick out of it. But then you have to know where to draw a line. "Come Come Into Count Dracula's Lair."
"That candies over there," Alice said she said as the kids cam in. the bowl was sitting on a box that Jason was hiding under, for a little prank.
"AH!" on of the kids screamed as Jason's hand popped up out of the bowl.
"Don't mind the hand," I laughed. "It just likes to protect the candy."
After a steady stream of kids, the candy dwindled to very little at 9PM when the Trick or Treaters stopped coming and went home.
"Well that was fun," I said as I took out my fake fangs, and put them back in there case. "At least we still have some candy left." I grabbed one of the little chocolate bars and bit into it.
"Yeah it was," Jason said, crawling out of under the box. "It's just so fun to pull that trick."
"Hey Alice can I talk to you out side for a second," I said, as I walked over to the back door. "Out side?" A light breeze swept through the back yard stirring up the leaves that had fallen on the ground, when I head the door close.
"What did you want to talk about?" Alice asked, as she warped her self up in a blanket.
"Well..." I slowly began. "I wanted to know it you would come home with me for thanks giving? You know to meet my family. They really want to meet you."
"Is that all you wanted?" Alice asked putting an arm around me. "I thought you were going to break up with me."
"Alice," I said startled, ans I warped both my arms around her. "Why would I do that? I love you." I gave her a kiss, and the world seemed to spin around us. "You have no idea how happy this makes me. I just hope that they like you as much as I do."
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Chapter 21: Thanksgiving.
"You ready for this?" I asked Alice as we puled up into the driveway of my parents house.
"It's now or never babe," Alice said putting a hand on my shoulder.
"Well lets go on in," I said hopping out of the car and opening the door behind me grabbing the sweet potato pie, that Alice helped me make. And walking up to the front door, with her at my side. "Let me see, ah here it is." I opened the door, to the house and me and Alice walked in. "Mom, Dad, We're here."
"Rin?" My mom asked walking in to the entrance hall. "And you must be Alice." My mom said walking over giving Alice a hug. "It's nice to meet you finally. Rin has said so much about you."
"Okay mom," I said, trying to stop her from embarrassing me. "I'm right here you know. Besides we have something for you." I said as I handed the Sweet Potato Pie to her. "It's a Sweet Potato Pie."
"Oh Thank You Rin," And your dads in the Den, with Your Uncle Ian, watching the game why don't you two go say Hello."
"Will do mom," I said giving her a kiss on the cheek. I lead the way into the Den, and sure enough the foot ball game was on the TV, and Dad, and Uncle Ian. Were acting like a couple of idiots. "Hey, Over here, some one more important than the game just got here." I Yelled over the TV and them hooting and hollering.
"Is that you Rin?" Uncle Ian said as he walked over and gave me a Bear hug.
"Yeah," I gasped. "It's me Uncle Ian."
"And who is this charming young lady?" Uncle Ian asked turning to Alice.
"This, Uncle Ian," I began. "Is Alice."
"It's a pleasure to meet the both of you," Alice said politely.
"Rin," My dad said. "Can I speak to you for a minute in the other room?"
"Sure thing," I answered. "I'll be right back." I followed my dad into the other room, and closed the door behind me. "What is it?"
"So Thats Alice?" He asked.
"Yes," I answered. "Why?"
"Well," He began. "I thought she was..."
"Younger?" I cut him off. "Dad, shes 27, and correct me if I am wrong but isn't mom 10 years older than you are?"
"Yes," He sighed. "You are right. I fell in love with your mother when I was your age. And I had a time when my parents found out she was 10 years older than me. But then I know you are a smart kid. So I wont go into all that. Just long as you take good care of yourself and her, you have mine and hopefully your mothers blessing."
"Thanks Dad," I said as I gave him a hug. "I love Alice for who she is and She loves me for who I am. Besides I'm not planing on starting a family of my own until I get done with college, and she know that. You have noting to worry about."
He had ever right to worry, because he was afraid I would end up like him. He fell head over hills in love with mom, when he was 19 and she was 28, when he was college he was in college. They were so much in love, and then the family plans got kick started a little earlier than either of them had planned. He took his responsibility, and married my mom, but then dropped out of college, to support his family, and has worked in the same factory for the past 19 years.
"Okay Ian, hands off," I said walking back into the room. "Shes spoken for." Of course I was joking with Uncle Ian, because he has never been married, not because he can't find a girlfriend. No thats not the case, he thinks of him self as a permabachelor.
"You know I have a girlfriend," Uncle Ian retorted. "Besides, I wouldn't try to steal any one's special someone that I'm related to. I'm not that much of a heartless bastard."
"Why don't you go find June," My dad said. "I'm sure she would like to meet Alice."
I took the hint. June would be in the kitchen with mom right now. He meant for us to go be by ourselves for a while. But still June would like to meet Alice, and I haven't seen her since I moved out, either.
"Come on Alice," I said taking her by the hand. "I'm sure if mom and Dad like you June would absolutely love you." I lead the way into the kitchen, because I knew thats where June would be, because she always helped cook Thanksgiving dinner, ever since she was 12. "Hey June," I said as I walked into the kitchen. "Aren't you going to properly welcome someone back home?"
"Rin?" She asked turning around. "Rin it is you. Mom said you were home. But I've been stuck in here all day helping mom cook."
"Did mom tell you who this is?" I asked indicating Alice. "Or do I have to introduce you two?"
"Mom said you brought a girl home with you, but she didn't tell me who she was," June answered.
"Well June this is Alice," I answered. And Alice this is my baby sister June."
"I'm not a baby anymore," June Grumped. "I'm 15."
"Okay, okay, give me a break will you?" I replied. "but you'll always be my baby sister, squirt." I walked over and gave her a hug. "You doing alright in school?"
"I'm in the top 10 percent of my class," June cheered.
"Better than I ever did," I gave a wink to Alice. She knew exactly what I meant.
"It's nice to meet you June," Alice said walking over giving June a hug. "I hope we can become almost like sisters one day."
I knew exactly what she meant. Because she knows that I love her with all my heart and one day, would like to marry her. So it kind of made me smile. I could tell my family liked her, and she like them.
"I like Alice," June whispered into my ear. "I hope you to get married one day."
Did my little sister just say what I think she said? That was kind of a shock, but then if my family approves of her, then I see no harm. The only thing is. Will her family approve of me?
"I hope I do too," I whispered back into Junes Ear. "Come on,Alice. I'll give you a tour of the house, and June I hope you are making on of your great Pumpkin Pies."
"You bet I am," She chimed. "It's in the oven right now."
"Well thats good," I chuckled. "You always made a good Pumpkin Pie." I walked out of the kitchen with Alice following behind me.
"I like your family," Alice said as we went out of earshot of everyone. "Its quite quaint."
"You haven't seen the half of it," I laughed climbing the stairs. "My grandparents are still on there way here, and then theres my moms brother as well."
"You mean?" Alice started to ask.
"Yeah, theres 5 more people on there way here," I answered. "Uncle Bill, Grandma Rinna, Grandma Jane, Grandpa Thomas, and Grandpa Jim. Ian is my dads brother and a bit of a black sheep in the family. Then, with Uncle Bill comes Aunt Helen, and my cousins, Joyce, and Tommy. So we are looking at a packed house with 14 people. Ah here it is. Come on in." I pushed the door open, to my old bedroom. "Same as I left it."
"Wow, this is not what I expected," Alice said walking in. "I didn't think I would see so many books."
"Yeah," I said rubbing the back of my head. "I read a lot when I was younger, most of those are from before I turned 16."
"Tom Clancy, Nathanil Hawthorne, Homer, Stephen King, George Orwell, Shakespeare, Mary Shelly, Bram Stroker, J.R.R Tolkien, Mark Twain, Jules Vern," Alice ticked off names as she looked at all the books. "Quite a collection."
"Yeah," I said plopping down on my old bed. "'Reading is the key to unlocking our imagination.'"
"Thats pretty deep," Alice responded to what I had said. "Do you know who said that?"
"Yeah," I answered staring up at the celling. "Grandpa Thomas told me that. He's the same man who gave me my my most treasured book. It's over there, in that glass case. Thats what he said when I unwrapped it on my 13th birthday. It's a First Edition copy of Bram Strokers Dracula."
I stood up and walked over to where it was, and looked at it. The Vellum Binding on the book, was faded, and worn, and the pages yellowing with age.
"It's Quite a treasure," Alice said looking through the case.
"It's sentimental value is more than its price value," I said, putting my arm around her. "My great Great Great Grandpa, Abraham bought it as a gift for my Great Grandpa James on his 16th Birthday, back in 1898 then it was given to Grandpa Thomas, when he turned 16, and he gave it to my mom on her 16th birthday and she gave it to me on my 16th Birthday. This book has been in my family for 109 years and 4 generations, and I will give it to my first born on his or her 16th birthday." I leaned over and whispered into Alice's ear. "I hope that we will still be together when that day comes."
I could tell she was blushing a bit when I said that because she would not look me in the eyes, for a few minutes. "It's snowing," Alice finally said spoke. I looked out the window and sure enough it was lightly snowing. "To tell you the truth, I hope we are too."
I stood up and walked over to where she was standing, and was getting ready to say something when the door bell rang and snapped me back to reality. "Come on, lets go see who's here now."
As we reached half way down the stairs, my mom had opened the door, there stood Uncle Bill, Aunt Helen, and my two cousins Joyce, and Tommy. "Well look what the Cat dragged in," I sad as I reached the bottom step smacking Tommy on the shoulder and grabbing him into a hug. "Long Time No see. Whats it been a whole year?" I joked.
"Hey it's nice to see you too Rin," Tommy said, as I let him go. "Who's the Chick? Ian's latest Girlfriend?" he whispered into my ear.
"Actually thats Alice," I said, "you know the one I've been dating for about five months now."
"Thats Alice?" Tommy asked with a spurt of surprise. "You Hound Dog."
"So thats Alice?" Joyce said, walking over and giving me a hug. "It's nice to see you again Rin."
"Yeah," I agreed. "You guys haven't changed since the last time I saw you. It's kind of hard to believe that you've graduated from college already. Hows being an RN doing for you?"
"It's alright," Joyce said. "I work for a Local doctor and the pays alright. Enough for me to live on my own at least. Thats more to say than Tommy."
"Hey, you opted for a sort Degree, I'm still in college here," Tommy snapped. "Sorry that my job that I have just pays minimum wage."
"Yeah," Joyce coolly responded "No one said you had to become a teacher."
"A teacher?" I asked. "Your wanting to become a teacher?"
"Yeah," Tommy said shuffling his feet.
"That's funny," I said. Looking over at Alice. "Alice is a teacher herself."
"Thats an admirable dream," Alice said as she walked over. "Teaching is one of the many things people do but there are those who it is there calling. I can tell you would make a great teacher if you put yourself to it."
"Okay Okay," I said. "This room is getting a little too crowded." I walked off with Alice following me into the Den to watch what was left of the game.
I sat down on the Love seat, and Alice sat beside me. The Chicago Bears were having there asses handed to them, by the New England Patriots. I wasn't that interested in the game, I just sat there watching it with out really watching it. I was actually inside my head, thinking, about my future. Open a business is what I wanted to do. But now I have no idea, if thats such a good idea.
Just as the Game ended Grandma Rinna and Grandpa Thomas got to the house. Soon followed by Grandma Jane and Grandpa Jim. The formalities of greeting went all around once again, and grandma Rinna, like Tommy thought Alice was Ian's Latest Girlfriend. But then I had to explain it to her. We all sat there in the Den the TV Turned off, and stories of how everyone is doing passed around. Everyone loved Alice, and told me how lucky I was to have her. They didn't have to tell me, I knew. Alice is the apple of my eye. The one I love, and the one I hope to love till the day death do us part.
"Okay Dinners Ready," My mom said as she walked into the den.
Everyone got up and walked into the dining room, I was heading over to the second table in the room when my dad stopped me. "Joyce and Tommy are going to sit over there this year," He said. "Since you have a guest, they opted to let you two sit at the main table."
We sat down at the table. By Grandpa Thomas, the food spread out. Before us looked spectacular. We all bowed our heads ad Uncle Bill said grace. Once it was said, Grandpa Jim carved the turkey. Our plates passed around filled to the brim with: Turkey, Sweet Potatoes, Mashed potatoes, Corn, Broccoli Casserole, Cranberry Relish, and Corn muffins. We ate till we were full, and the food almost gone. We sat for a minute before my mom came back into the room carrying the Sweet Potato Pie that me and Alice had made for to day followed by June carrying the Pumpkin Pie she made.
Both the pies passed around, I took a a small slice of both of them. The Sweet Potato Pie was great but held no torch to the Pumpkin Pie that June made. After the Pies were devoured everyone groaned with satisfaction, as we left the table and back into the Den. We sat and talked, the snow started to pour harder. Everyone was starting to feel sleepy as the food we ate processed. Everyone getting ready for the night. "Joyce was staying with June, Grandpa Thomas, and Grandma Rinna were staying in the Guest bedroom, Grandpa Jim and Grandma Jane are staying in the office, Uncle Ian and Tommy are sleeping on the Futon and Uncle Bill and Aunt Helen are sleeping on the Futon in the living room, and you will be staying with me." I said turning to Alice. As everyone got up. "I'll get the bags out of the car, and I'll meet you up stairs."
I walked back into the house, carrying our bags, that we brought for the night. As I walked up the stairs I heard everyone shuffling around. I walked into my room and saw Alice sitting at the foot of my bed. Looking through one of my old Picture Albums that were among the books. That I had in my room. "My families something else isn't it?" I asked setting the bags down. Walking over to see what album she was looking at. It was one of my old albums from when I was a kid.
"Yeah they are," She said closing the album and putting it back on the shelf. "Now I see why we are so perfect for each other."
"And why is that?" I asked walking up behind her putting my arms around her.
"We both come from big families," She turned around my arms still around her. "Now that I've met your family, will you come to meet mine?"
"When?" I asked.
"This Christmas," Alice said giving me a tender kiss. "I'm sure they would love to meet you."
"Sure," I answered. "you've met my entire family. So I would love to meet yours." I let go of her, and grabbed my bag, to head to the bathroom. "I'll give you some privacy so you can get changed, and I'll head down to the bathroom and change. If you need to use the restroom its the to the right and the second door on the left."
I walked out of the room and into the bathroom to get changed. And when I got back into the room Alice had changed and was sitting on the bed waiting for me to get back. We went crawled into the bed, and went to sleep.
When we awoke the next morning the snow had subsided but left a fair deal covering the place. My Mom was in the kitchen busy cooking breakfast, I grabbed two mugs from the cabinet and filled them with Coffee, and walked back into the Den where Alice had curled up on the love seat next to the fire that my Dad had built. "Here," I said handing her the mug of coffee while sitting down beside her.
"You two remind me of me and your mother," my Dad said as we sat there. "We were exactly the same way you two act 20 years ago. But then times change, and our love still holds strong." My Mom walked into the room, to tell us that breakfast was ready. "Hey Hun, come over here for a second." She walked over there."Tell me something, who do those two remind you of?"
She looked over at me and Alice, for a second and Clasped her hands together. "20 years to this very day,"She said. "And that exact same love seat in this house. Time seems to have repeated itself." A tear swept down her cheek. But not a tear of sadness, it was one of Joy.
After breakfast we went upstairs to change, I never knew that about my parents. I knew that the house belonged to Grandma Jane and Grandpa Jim, and the furniture. But then 20 years ago, My parents were the exact same way, as me and Alice, and time seemed to have repeated itself this morning, to spread the joy of our love to others.
Once we were changed, we headed back down stairs, and were the last ones to leave, Uncle Ian had a flight to catch so he left right after breakfast. But my mom wanted to talk to Alice for a little before we left. I went out to the car, and started it up to get it warmed up before we left. When I came back my mom drew me in a hug."Please keep care of yourself and take good care of her," She whispered into my ear. "You two remind me so much of me and your father, so hold her close to your heart."
"I will," I said as she let go of me.
We walked back out to the car. And I backed out of the driveway, mom and dad embracing each other waving out to us. As we drove off into the morning.
"You ready for this?" I asked Alice as we puled up into the driveway of my parents house.
"It's now or never babe," Alice said putting a hand on my shoulder.
"Well lets go on in," I said hopping out of the car and opening the door behind me grabbing the sweet potato pie, that Alice helped me make. And walking up to the front door, with her at my side. "Let me see, ah here it is." I opened the door, to the house and me and Alice walked in. "Mom, Dad, We're here."
"Rin?" My mom asked walking in to the entrance hall. "And you must be Alice." My mom said walking over giving Alice a hug. "It's nice to meet you finally. Rin has said so much about you."
"Okay mom," I said, trying to stop her from embarrassing me. "I'm right here you know. Besides we have something for you." I said as I handed the Sweet Potato Pie to her. "It's a Sweet Potato Pie."
"Oh Thank You Rin," And your dads in the Den, with Your Uncle Ian, watching the game why don't you two go say Hello."
"Will do mom," I said giving her a kiss on the cheek. I lead the way into the Den, and sure enough the foot ball game was on the TV, and Dad, and Uncle Ian. Were acting like a couple of idiots. "Hey, Over here, some one more important than the game just got here." I Yelled over the TV and them hooting and hollering.
"Is that you Rin?" Uncle Ian said as he walked over and gave me a Bear hug.
"Yeah," I gasped. "It's me Uncle Ian."
"And who is this charming young lady?" Uncle Ian asked turning to Alice.
"This, Uncle Ian," I began. "Is Alice."
"It's a pleasure to meet the both of you," Alice said politely.
"Rin," My dad said. "Can I speak to you for a minute in the other room?"
"Sure thing," I answered. "I'll be right back." I followed my dad into the other room, and closed the door behind me. "What is it?"
"So Thats Alice?" He asked.
"Yes," I answered. "Why?"
"Well," He began. "I thought she was..."
"Younger?" I cut him off. "Dad, shes 27, and correct me if I am wrong but isn't mom 10 years older than you are?"
"Yes," He sighed. "You are right. I fell in love with your mother when I was your age. And I had a time when my parents found out she was 10 years older than me. But then I know you are a smart kid. So I wont go into all that. Just long as you take good care of yourself and her, you have mine and hopefully your mothers blessing."
"Thanks Dad," I said as I gave him a hug. "I love Alice for who she is and She loves me for who I am. Besides I'm not planing on starting a family of my own until I get done with college, and she know that. You have noting to worry about."
He had ever right to worry, because he was afraid I would end up like him. He fell head over hills in love with mom, when he was 19 and she was 28, when he was college he was in college. They were so much in love, and then the family plans got kick started a little earlier than either of them had planned. He took his responsibility, and married my mom, but then dropped out of college, to support his family, and has worked in the same factory for the past 19 years.
"Okay Ian, hands off," I said walking back into the room. "Shes spoken for." Of course I was joking with Uncle Ian, because he has never been married, not because he can't find a girlfriend. No thats not the case, he thinks of him self as a permabachelor.
"You know I have a girlfriend," Uncle Ian retorted. "Besides, I wouldn't try to steal any one's special someone that I'm related to. I'm not that much of a heartless bastard."
"Why don't you go find June," My dad said. "I'm sure she would like to meet Alice."
I took the hint. June would be in the kitchen with mom right now. He meant for us to go be by ourselves for a while. But still June would like to meet Alice, and I haven't seen her since I moved out, either.
"Come on Alice," I said taking her by the hand. "I'm sure if mom and Dad like you June would absolutely love you." I lead the way into the kitchen, because I knew thats where June would be, because she always helped cook Thanksgiving dinner, ever since she was 12. "Hey June," I said as I walked into the kitchen. "Aren't you going to properly welcome someone back home?"
"Rin?" She asked turning around. "Rin it is you. Mom said you were home. But I've been stuck in here all day helping mom cook."
"Did mom tell you who this is?" I asked indicating Alice. "Or do I have to introduce you two?"
"Mom said you brought a girl home with you, but she didn't tell me who she was," June answered.
"Well June this is Alice," I answered. And Alice this is my baby sister June."
"I'm not a baby anymore," June Grumped. "I'm 15."
"Okay, okay, give me a break will you?" I replied. "but you'll always be my baby sister, squirt." I walked over and gave her a hug. "You doing alright in school?"
"I'm in the top 10 percent of my class," June cheered.
"Better than I ever did," I gave a wink to Alice. She knew exactly what I meant.
"It's nice to meet you June," Alice said walking over giving June a hug. "I hope we can become almost like sisters one day."
I knew exactly what she meant. Because she knows that I love her with all my heart and one day, would like to marry her. So it kind of made me smile. I could tell my family liked her, and she like them.
"I like Alice," June whispered into my ear. "I hope you to get married one day."
Did my little sister just say what I think she said? That was kind of a shock, but then if my family approves of her, then I see no harm. The only thing is. Will her family approve of me?
"I hope I do too," I whispered back into Junes Ear. "Come on,Alice. I'll give you a tour of the house, and June I hope you are making on of your great Pumpkin Pies."
"You bet I am," She chimed. "It's in the oven right now."
"Well thats good," I chuckled. "You always made a good Pumpkin Pie." I walked out of the kitchen with Alice following behind me.
"I like your family," Alice said as we went out of earshot of everyone. "Its quite quaint."
"You haven't seen the half of it," I laughed climbing the stairs. "My grandparents are still on there way here, and then theres my moms brother as well."
"You mean?" Alice started to ask.
"Yeah, theres 5 more people on there way here," I answered. "Uncle Bill, Grandma Rinna, Grandma Jane, Grandpa Thomas, and Grandpa Jim. Ian is my dads brother and a bit of a black sheep in the family. Then, with Uncle Bill comes Aunt Helen, and my cousins, Joyce, and Tommy. So we are looking at a packed house with 14 people. Ah here it is. Come on in." I pushed the door open, to my old bedroom. "Same as I left it."
"Wow, this is not what I expected," Alice said walking in. "I didn't think I would see so many books."
"Yeah," I said rubbing the back of my head. "I read a lot when I was younger, most of those are from before I turned 16."
"Tom Clancy, Nathanil Hawthorne, Homer, Stephen King, George Orwell, Shakespeare, Mary Shelly, Bram Stroker, J.R.R Tolkien, Mark Twain, Jules Vern," Alice ticked off names as she looked at all the books. "Quite a collection."
"Yeah," I said plopping down on my old bed. "'Reading is the key to unlocking our imagination.'"
"Thats pretty deep," Alice responded to what I had said. "Do you know who said that?"
"Yeah," I answered staring up at the celling. "Grandpa Thomas told me that. He's the same man who gave me my my most treasured book. It's over there, in that glass case. Thats what he said when I unwrapped it on my 13th birthday. It's a First Edition copy of Bram Strokers Dracula."
I stood up and walked over to where it was, and looked at it. The Vellum Binding on the book, was faded, and worn, and the pages yellowing with age.
"It's Quite a treasure," Alice said looking through the case.
"It's sentimental value is more than its price value," I said, putting my arm around her. "My great Great Great Grandpa, Abraham bought it as a gift for my Great Grandpa James on his 16th Birthday, back in 1898 then it was given to Grandpa Thomas, when he turned 16, and he gave it to my mom on her 16th birthday and she gave it to me on my 16th Birthday. This book has been in my family for 109 years and 4 generations, and I will give it to my first born on his or her 16th birthday." I leaned over and whispered into Alice's ear. "I hope that we will still be together when that day comes."
I could tell she was blushing a bit when I said that because she would not look me in the eyes, for a few minutes. "It's snowing," Alice finally said spoke. I looked out the window and sure enough it was lightly snowing. "To tell you the truth, I hope we are too."
I stood up and walked over to where she was standing, and was getting ready to say something when the door bell rang and snapped me back to reality. "Come on, lets go see who's here now."
As we reached half way down the stairs, my mom had opened the door, there stood Uncle Bill, Aunt Helen, and my two cousins Joyce, and Tommy. "Well look what the Cat dragged in," I sad as I reached the bottom step smacking Tommy on the shoulder and grabbing him into a hug. "Long Time No see. Whats it been a whole year?" I joked.
"Hey it's nice to see you too Rin," Tommy said, as I let him go. "Who's the Chick? Ian's latest Girlfriend?" he whispered into my ear.
"Actually thats Alice," I said, "you know the one I've been dating for about five months now."
"Thats Alice?" Tommy asked with a spurt of surprise. "You Hound Dog."
"So thats Alice?" Joyce said, walking over and giving me a hug. "It's nice to see you again Rin."
"Yeah," I agreed. "You guys haven't changed since the last time I saw you. It's kind of hard to believe that you've graduated from college already. Hows being an RN doing for you?"
"It's alright," Joyce said. "I work for a Local doctor and the pays alright. Enough for me to live on my own at least. Thats more to say than Tommy."
"Hey, you opted for a sort Degree, I'm still in college here," Tommy snapped. "Sorry that my job that I have just pays minimum wage."
"Yeah," Joyce coolly responded "No one said you had to become a teacher."
"A teacher?" I asked. "Your wanting to become a teacher?"
"Yeah," Tommy said shuffling his feet.
"That's funny," I said. Looking over at Alice. "Alice is a teacher herself."
"Thats an admirable dream," Alice said as she walked over. "Teaching is one of the many things people do but there are those who it is there calling. I can tell you would make a great teacher if you put yourself to it."
"Okay Okay," I said. "This room is getting a little too crowded." I walked off with Alice following me into the Den to watch what was left of the game.
I sat down on the Love seat, and Alice sat beside me. The Chicago Bears were having there asses handed to them, by the New England Patriots. I wasn't that interested in the game, I just sat there watching it with out really watching it. I was actually inside my head, thinking, about my future. Open a business is what I wanted to do. But now I have no idea, if thats such a good idea.
Just as the Game ended Grandma Rinna and Grandpa Thomas got to the house. Soon followed by Grandma Jane and Grandpa Jim. The formalities of greeting went all around once again, and grandma Rinna, like Tommy thought Alice was Ian's Latest Girlfriend. But then I had to explain it to her. We all sat there in the Den the TV Turned off, and stories of how everyone is doing passed around. Everyone loved Alice, and told me how lucky I was to have her. They didn't have to tell me, I knew. Alice is the apple of my eye. The one I love, and the one I hope to love till the day death do us part.
"Okay Dinners Ready," My mom said as she walked into the den.
Everyone got up and walked into the dining room, I was heading over to the second table in the room when my dad stopped me. "Joyce and Tommy are going to sit over there this year," He said. "Since you have a guest, they opted to let you two sit at the main table."
We sat down at the table. By Grandpa Thomas, the food spread out. Before us looked spectacular. We all bowed our heads ad Uncle Bill said grace. Once it was said, Grandpa Jim carved the turkey. Our plates passed around filled to the brim with: Turkey, Sweet Potatoes, Mashed potatoes, Corn, Broccoli Casserole, Cranberry Relish, and Corn muffins. We ate till we were full, and the food almost gone. We sat for a minute before my mom came back into the room carrying the Sweet Potato Pie that me and Alice had made for to day followed by June carrying the Pumpkin Pie she made.
Both the pies passed around, I took a a small slice of both of them. The Sweet Potato Pie was great but held no torch to the Pumpkin Pie that June made. After the Pies were devoured everyone groaned with satisfaction, as we left the table and back into the Den. We sat and talked, the snow started to pour harder. Everyone was starting to feel sleepy as the food we ate processed. Everyone getting ready for the night. "Joyce was staying with June, Grandpa Thomas, and Grandma Rinna were staying in the Guest bedroom, Grandpa Jim and Grandma Jane are staying in the office, Uncle Ian and Tommy are sleeping on the Futon and Uncle Bill and Aunt Helen are sleeping on the Futon in the living room, and you will be staying with me." I said turning to Alice. As everyone got up. "I'll get the bags out of the car, and I'll meet you up stairs."
I walked back into the house, carrying our bags, that we brought for the night. As I walked up the stairs I heard everyone shuffling around. I walked into my room and saw Alice sitting at the foot of my bed. Looking through one of my old Picture Albums that were among the books. That I had in my room. "My families something else isn't it?" I asked setting the bags down. Walking over to see what album she was looking at. It was one of my old albums from when I was a kid.
"Yeah they are," She said closing the album and putting it back on the shelf. "Now I see why we are so perfect for each other."
"And why is that?" I asked walking up behind her putting my arms around her.
"We both come from big families," She turned around my arms still around her. "Now that I've met your family, will you come to meet mine?"
"When?" I asked.
"This Christmas," Alice said giving me a tender kiss. "I'm sure they would love to meet you."
"Sure," I answered. "you've met my entire family. So I would love to meet yours." I let go of her, and grabbed my bag, to head to the bathroom. "I'll give you some privacy so you can get changed, and I'll head down to the bathroom and change. If you need to use the restroom its the to the right and the second door on the left."
I walked out of the room and into the bathroom to get changed. And when I got back into the room Alice had changed and was sitting on the bed waiting for me to get back. We went crawled into the bed, and went to sleep.
When we awoke the next morning the snow had subsided but left a fair deal covering the place. My Mom was in the kitchen busy cooking breakfast, I grabbed two mugs from the cabinet and filled them with Coffee, and walked back into the Den where Alice had curled up on the love seat next to the fire that my Dad had built. "Here," I said handing her the mug of coffee while sitting down beside her.
"You two remind me of me and your mother," my Dad said as we sat there. "We were exactly the same way you two act 20 years ago. But then times change, and our love still holds strong." My Mom walked into the room, to tell us that breakfast was ready. "Hey Hun, come over here for a second." She walked over there."Tell me something, who do those two remind you of?"
She looked over at me and Alice, for a second and Clasped her hands together. "20 years to this very day,"She said. "And that exact same love seat in this house. Time seems to have repeated itself." A tear swept down her cheek. But not a tear of sadness, it was one of Joy.
After breakfast we went upstairs to change, I never knew that about my parents. I knew that the house belonged to Grandma Jane and Grandpa Jim, and the furniture. But then 20 years ago, My parents were the exact same way, as me and Alice, and time seemed to have repeated itself this morning, to spread the joy of our love to others.
Once we were changed, we headed back down stairs, and were the last ones to leave, Uncle Ian had a flight to catch so he left right after breakfast. But my mom wanted to talk to Alice for a little before we left. I went out to the car, and started it up to get it warmed up before we left. When I came back my mom drew me in a hug."Please keep care of yourself and take good care of her," She whispered into my ear. "You two remind me so much of me and your father, so hold her close to your heart."
"I will," I said as she let go of me.
We walked back out to the car. And I backed out of the driveway, mom and dad embracing each other waving out to us. As we drove off into the morning.
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Angelus Lapsus wrote...
I was starving when I wrote it. so I was just torturing myself even more.lol really....
but again that was a great chapter...i might have liked it the most so far lol but yea sweet keep going with it =]
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Chapters 22 & 23
Chapter 22: Christmas Shopping
Well thats half the problem, My family absolutely loves Alice, now here's the next Part. Will her family like me? And a better question what should I get Alice for Christmas? Those thoughts chased through my head as I walked into the mall. The snow flakes on my coat starting to melt and the mixed sounds of Christmas Carols played over the loud speaker, Screaming kids and the endless chatter of the shoppers, filled the air.
I walked through the mall looking at the window displays thinking, what to get the one I hold most dear? What to get? My mind was blank, I had no idea. But then I walked past a Jewelry store and then it hit me like a sack of bricks. I waked in, and was instantly, targeted.
"May I help you?" A woman asked.
Normally I would just say I am looking but then I really need help this time. I had vo iead what to get Alice. "You just read me like a book," I answered. "I am looking for something for the Love of my life and I have no idea what to get."
"I see," She responded. "How long have you two been together?"
"About a year," I answered. "And I have loved her for every second of it."
"May I suggest a Love knot necklace?" She asked showing me a collection of varying length chains with the same ornate knot tied into them. "Love Knots are a symbol of two peoples love, bound to eternity."
"This is perfect," I said looking at them. "How much are they?"
"They start at 150$ and go up from there," The Jeweler answered.
Anything for the perfect gift for the perfect woman. I told myself. "If someone was going to buy one for you, which would you want?" I asked the Jeweler. "This woman is very special to me, and I want to find the perfect gift."
"I would want one that is sterling silver," She answered. "And long enough to fit around my neck but then short enough that it is visible. This one would be a perfect one," She said holding one. "This one is 179.97$."
"I'll take it," I said holding it in my hands. The light glinting off of it, giving it a sparkle. I handed the necklace back over to the Jeweler.
"Okay," The jeweler said ringing up the purchase. "It is 192.57." I fished into my pocket, and grabbed my wallet. I had been saving cash for 3 months just to buy something special for Alice. "I handed over 2 one hundred dollar bills and took my change and the box that had the necklace in it. "I'm sure she will love it, and please come back, and shop with us again some time."
"I will, when I want to get that next perfect gift," I said as I walked away.
Chapter 23: Going Home
"Mom," I said into the phone. "I told you that Alice wants me to meet her family, and I want to meet them too. I'll see you after the New Year. I'll talk to you latter." I hung up the phone, and turned to look at Alice. "Sorry about that, Mom's trying to get us to stay for Christmas. You ready to go?"
"Rin," She said embracing me and giving me a kiss. "I'm as ready as I'll ever be."
"Well then lets get this show on the road," I said grabbing the bags, and making sure I had the train Tickets. "I've never taken a trip by train."
"I wish we could fly but then do you really want to fool with Airport Security?" Alice sighed. "Besides it gives us some time alone. On the trip. Some time to be together."
"You should be on Santa's Naughty list," I teased, her as I hopped into the cab after her.
The ride to the train station was an uneventful one. The highlight was when the Cab driver commented on how nice it was to see two people who love each other so much. But other than that, there was nothing that eventful. As the Cab stopped in front of the Rail Road Station I stepped out of the cab and handed the cab driver a 20 dollar bill before opening the Alice. "Merry Christmas," The cab driver said as he started to pull away.
"Well were here," I said,looking at the train station. "It looks like we have an hour before the train leaves so we might as well go on." we walked into the station, garland hung from the rafters, and Christmas carolers were singing off in the distance. We walked to the platform where our train was and showed our tickets to the conductor as we boarded the train. We had a private compartment, all to our selves, because the train was not packed. As sat and read, a book waiting for the train to start. Finally the seat began to vibrate as the train moved slowly forward. The station gave way to the edge of town and the light snow that had been falling since early this morning. Soon the scenery changed from suburban areas to snow covered fields. As the trip progressed. Alice fell asleep, her head resting on my shoulder. Put me into a state of calm and peace, that caused a wave of love and compassion for her to bubble up inside me.
"Alice," I said lightly nudging her, trying to wake her up. "We're almost there."
Slowly Alice stirred from her peaceful slumber. "How long have I been asleep?" She asked drowsily.
"About 3 hours," I said brushing her hair with my hand as she laid against me. I couldn't help but smile, Alice was the world to me, and to have her, there beside me, sleeping, and using me as a pillow. I wished for that moment to last forever. But all things must come to an end, the train, slowly came to a stop. "Come on, lets, go." I Got up and grabbed our bags. As the train came to a stop, in the station I walked down the steps first to help Alice down.
"There they are," Alice said pointing out a couple that looked as if they were in there mid 50's. "Mom, Dad!" Alice exclaimed as we walked closer, almost running to meet them, flinging her arms around her mother. I walked up slowly giving her, a moment, to rejoice in seeing her parents. A smile, spread across my face, to see her so happy just made me happy. She looked just like her mother, only younger.
"You must be Rin," Alice's father, said extending a hand. "I'm Alice's Father, Joesph."
"It's a pleasure to meet you sir," I said returning his hand shake. "And you must be, Linda?" I asked turning to Alice's mother, as she walked over giving me a Hug.
"So you are Rin," Linda said, releasing me from the hug. "Alice has told me great things about you, and We are glad you could come home with Alice for the holidays."
"The Pleasure is all mine," I said smiling. "Though not so much my mothers. She tried everything to get me and Alice to stay for Christmas."
"Well let's get going shall we?" Joesph asked. "I'm sure you two must be hungry, after such a long trip, and I'm sure you two would like to get changed."
Alice and I followed Joesph, and Linda out to there car. I rode in the back, with Alice. The trip out of the City was that of a nice one, the red and green light's stung from the light poles were light up carolers were walking up and down the street, and the snow was pretty heavy outside.
"And here we are," Joesph said as he pulled into the garage attached to the house.
"You have a Beautiful house," I said as I got out of the car and walked around to open the door for Alice.
"You are such a Gentleman," Linda said as I opened the door for Alice. "It's nice to see a young man that is such a gentleman, these days."
"Linda," I said, as I closed the car door. "It's how I was brought up. If you care for someone you show it any way you can, and considering I love Alice with all my heart, I would walk to the ends to the world if it meant that I could be near her."
"You really do love our daughter don't you Rin?" Linda said tears forming in her eyes.
I looked over at Alice, tears were in her eyes as well, and Joesph just looked at me like I was his own son. "Yes, I do."
Chapter 22: Christmas Shopping
Well thats half the problem, My family absolutely loves Alice, now here's the next Part. Will her family like me? And a better question what should I get Alice for Christmas? Those thoughts chased through my head as I walked into the mall. The snow flakes on my coat starting to melt and the mixed sounds of Christmas Carols played over the loud speaker, Screaming kids and the endless chatter of the shoppers, filled the air.
I walked through the mall looking at the window displays thinking, what to get the one I hold most dear? What to get? My mind was blank, I had no idea. But then I walked past a Jewelry store and then it hit me like a sack of bricks. I waked in, and was instantly, targeted.
"May I help you?" A woman asked.
Normally I would just say I am looking but then I really need help this time. I had vo iead what to get Alice. "You just read me like a book," I answered. "I am looking for something for the Love of my life and I have no idea what to get."
"I see," She responded. "How long have you two been together?"
"About a year," I answered. "And I have loved her for every second of it."
"May I suggest a Love knot necklace?" She asked showing me a collection of varying length chains with the same ornate knot tied into them. "Love Knots are a symbol of two peoples love, bound to eternity."
"This is perfect," I said looking at them. "How much are they?"
"They start at 150$ and go up from there," The Jeweler answered.
Anything for the perfect gift for the perfect woman. I told myself. "If someone was going to buy one for you, which would you want?" I asked the Jeweler. "This woman is very special to me, and I want to find the perfect gift."
"I would want one that is sterling silver," She answered. "And long enough to fit around my neck but then short enough that it is visible. This one would be a perfect one," She said holding one. "This one is 179.97$."
"I'll take it," I said holding it in my hands. The light glinting off of it, giving it a sparkle. I handed the necklace back over to the Jeweler.
"Okay," The jeweler said ringing up the purchase. "It is 192.57." I fished into my pocket, and grabbed my wallet. I had been saving cash for 3 months just to buy something special for Alice. "I handed over 2 one hundred dollar bills and took my change and the box that had the necklace in it. "I'm sure she will love it, and please come back, and shop with us again some time."
"I will, when I want to get that next perfect gift," I said as I walked away.
Chapter 23: Going Home
"Mom," I said into the phone. "I told you that Alice wants me to meet her family, and I want to meet them too. I'll see you after the New Year. I'll talk to you latter." I hung up the phone, and turned to look at Alice. "Sorry about that, Mom's trying to get us to stay for Christmas. You ready to go?"
"Rin," She said embracing me and giving me a kiss. "I'm as ready as I'll ever be."
"Well then lets get this show on the road," I said grabbing the bags, and making sure I had the train Tickets. "I've never taken a trip by train."
"I wish we could fly but then do you really want to fool with Airport Security?" Alice sighed. "Besides it gives us some time alone. On the trip. Some time to be together."
"You should be on Santa's Naughty list," I teased, her as I hopped into the cab after her.
The ride to the train station was an uneventful one. The highlight was when the Cab driver commented on how nice it was to see two people who love each other so much. But other than that, there was nothing that eventful. As the Cab stopped in front of the Rail Road Station I stepped out of the cab and handed the cab driver a 20 dollar bill before opening the Alice. "Merry Christmas," The cab driver said as he started to pull away.
"Well were here," I said,looking at the train station. "It looks like we have an hour before the train leaves so we might as well go on." we walked into the station, garland hung from the rafters, and Christmas carolers were singing off in the distance. We walked to the platform where our train was and showed our tickets to the conductor as we boarded the train. We had a private compartment, all to our selves, because the train was not packed. As sat and read, a book waiting for the train to start. Finally the seat began to vibrate as the train moved slowly forward. The station gave way to the edge of town and the light snow that had been falling since early this morning. Soon the scenery changed from suburban areas to snow covered fields. As the trip progressed. Alice fell asleep, her head resting on my shoulder. Put me into a state of calm and peace, that caused a wave of love and compassion for her to bubble up inside me.
"Alice," I said lightly nudging her, trying to wake her up. "We're almost there."
Slowly Alice stirred from her peaceful slumber. "How long have I been asleep?" She asked drowsily.
"About 3 hours," I said brushing her hair with my hand as she laid against me. I couldn't help but smile, Alice was the world to me, and to have her, there beside me, sleeping, and using me as a pillow. I wished for that moment to last forever. But all things must come to an end, the train, slowly came to a stop. "Come on, lets, go." I Got up and grabbed our bags. As the train came to a stop, in the station I walked down the steps first to help Alice down.
"There they are," Alice said pointing out a couple that looked as if they were in there mid 50's. "Mom, Dad!" Alice exclaimed as we walked closer, almost running to meet them, flinging her arms around her mother. I walked up slowly giving her, a moment, to rejoice in seeing her parents. A smile, spread across my face, to see her so happy just made me happy. She looked just like her mother, only younger.
"You must be Rin," Alice's father, said extending a hand. "I'm Alice's Father, Joesph."
"It's a pleasure to meet you sir," I said returning his hand shake. "And you must be, Linda?" I asked turning to Alice's mother, as she walked over giving me a Hug.
"So you are Rin," Linda said, releasing me from the hug. "Alice has told me great things about you, and We are glad you could come home with Alice for the holidays."
"The Pleasure is all mine," I said smiling. "Though not so much my mothers. She tried everything to get me and Alice to stay for Christmas."
"Well let's get going shall we?" Joesph asked. "I'm sure you two must be hungry, after such a long trip, and I'm sure you two would like to get changed."
Alice and I followed Joesph, and Linda out to there car. I rode in the back, with Alice. The trip out of the City was that of a nice one, the red and green light's stung from the light poles were light up carolers were walking up and down the street, and the snow was pretty heavy outside.
"And here we are," Joesph said as he pulled into the garage attached to the house.
"You have a Beautiful house," I said as I got out of the car and walked around to open the door for Alice.
"You are such a Gentleman," Linda said as I opened the door for Alice. "It's nice to see a young man that is such a gentleman, these days."
"Linda," I said, as I closed the car door. "It's how I was brought up. If you care for someone you show it any way you can, and considering I love Alice with all my heart, I would walk to the ends to the world if it meant that I could be near her."
"You really do love our daughter don't you Rin?" Linda said tears forming in her eyes.
I looked over at Alice, tears were in her eyes as well, and Joesph just looked at me like I was his own son. "Yes, I do."
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Sorry it took so long I was in th process of moving home the past few days.
Chapter 24: Family
It seems that Alice's Parents like me, so that is a plus, but then I still have the rest of her family to meet. It's been 2 days since we got here, I've been sleeping in the guest room out of respect for her parents, though I wish, I could stay with Alice. The last two days, have been wonderful, The snow lightly drifted down in a constant flutter. Me and Alice went out to the small park at the end of the road, just wandering around the place she grew up. I have had a taste of her mothers cooking, and found out why she was such a good cook.
Christmas is 3 days away, and today, Alice's Brother, and his family are arriving, along with her grandparents. So the house is going to be full, latter.
"Is there anything I should know about your grandparents?" I asked after Alice's Parents went out to pick up her surviving grandparents.
"Do not, mention the Bears," She answered. Sitting down beside me on the couch. Curling up under the blanket I was using. "Papa, will talk your head off about them. And then Granny, will want to give you her own inspection, and then say that you are too thin. Then Larry is another story, he'll be here in about 30 minutes."
"What?" I asked. "Your brothers almost here?"
"Yeah," Alice said snuggling closer to me. That was him on the phone just now. "He'll Grab you into a bear hug, and then he will treat you like your family no matter if you are or not. His Wife Janet, is a little stuck up, and his kids are a hand full on there own."
We sat there huddled under the Blanket, on the couch watching, It's a Wonderful Life, on the TV. Neither saying anything, just enjoying each others company when the Doorbell rang.
"Looks like your brothers here," I said as I grabbed the remote and Paused the DVD. "Come on, Alice, Introduce us."
I followed Alice to the door, and stood back as she opened it. There stood, Larry, Janet, and the Kids.
"AUNTE ALICE!" the two kids said running forward hugging onto Alice as she bent down to give them a hug.
I can see why Alice became a teacher, she is so great with kids. Which made me want to have kids even more. Because the way she cared would make her a great mother. "Um Hello," I said as Larry and Janet walked into the Forayer.
"Larry," Alice said standing up. "This is Rin."
Just at that moment, Larry put down the box he was carrying, and walked over, and grabbed me into a bone crushing hug. "So your the guy that my baby sister has fallen head for heels for?" He then let me out of the hug, and placed me at arms length, giving me a look over. "Welcome to the Family."
"I'm not family yet," I said with a smile looking over at Alice. "But, I'll play along. And you must be Janet," I said walking over and kissing her hand. As Alice said she was a bit stuck up.
"So your Alice's new Boy Toy huh?" She snipped. "Pleasure."
"Wheres mom and dad?" Larry asked Alice.
"Out at the station picking up Papa and Granny," Alice answered looking at the grandfather clock. They should be back sometime soon. Oh and Rin, this is Jack, and This is Jill, the Twins."
"Jack and Jill," I said, the old nursery rhyme running through my head. "It's nice to meet you two," I said as I bent down." to shake Jack and Jill's hands.
"So whats the sleeping arrangements this year?" Larry asked. "Since Rin's here, it's probably changed, or are you two bunking up?" He let out a devilish little Grin. For some reason he reminded me of Jason.
"Rin's Sleeping in the Guest room, Papa and Granny are sleeping in the other spare bedroom and the twins are going to be in the office," Alice Directed. "And you will be where you two always are. Just try not to make any more kids this time."
Larry looked as if someone had just stepped on his nuts and Alice gave me a look that said, I'll tell you the whole story latter.
The sound of the Garage door opening came a few minutes latter, and I got up with everyone to walk into the kitchen where Alice's Parents and Grandparents would be coming in from. We were all silent as they walked in. I stood there as they hugged and kissed each one of them, then Alice Introduced me to her grandparents, Her Grandfather was wearing a Chicago Bears Fan Jacket and as she said her grand mother just looked me over and Said I was too thin.
"It's a pleasure to meet you," I said. As she stepped back.
"So your the one that said 'I would walk to the ends to the world if it meant that I could be near her.'?" Alice's Grandfather asked looking me over.
"Yes sir," I answered looking him directly in the eyes. "And I meant it to."
"Alice," He said. "I hope you keep this one." He walked over and shook my hand. "Because I already feel like he's part of the family." I had to fight to keep my composure at that moment, because I was about to break down right then and there. I not even part of there family and then they accept me as one of them. That had to be one of the happiest moments, I have ever had. This must have been what Alice felt when she met my entire family.
Chapter 24: Family
It seems that Alice's Parents like me, so that is a plus, but then I still have the rest of her family to meet. It's been 2 days since we got here, I've been sleeping in the guest room out of respect for her parents, though I wish, I could stay with Alice. The last two days, have been wonderful, The snow lightly drifted down in a constant flutter. Me and Alice went out to the small park at the end of the road, just wandering around the place she grew up. I have had a taste of her mothers cooking, and found out why she was such a good cook.
Christmas is 3 days away, and today, Alice's Brother, and his family are arriving, along with her grandparents. So the house is going to be full, latter.
"Is there anything I should know about your grandparents?" I asked after Alice's Parents went out to pick up her surviving grandparents.
"Do not, mention the Bears," She answered. Sitting down beside me on the couch. Curling up under the blanket I was using. "Papa, will talk your head off about them. And then Granny, will want to give you her own inspection, and then say that you are too thin. Then Larry is another story, he'll be here in about 30 minutes."
"What?" I asked. "Your brothers almost here?"
"Yeah," Alice said snuggling closer to me. That was him on the phone just now. "He'll Grab you into a bear hug, and then he will treat you like your family no matter if you are or not. His Wife Janet, is a little stuck up, and his kids are a hand full on there own."
We sat there huddled under the Blanket, on the couch watching, It's a Wonderful Life, on the TV. Neither saying anything, just enjoying each others company when the Doorbell rang.
"Looks like your brothers here," I said as I grabbed the remote and Paused the DVD. "Come on, Alice, Introduce us."
I followed Alice to the door, and stood back as she opened it. There stood, Larry, Janet, and the Kids.
"AUNTE ALICE!" the two kids said running forward hugging onto Alice as she bent down to give them a hug.
I can see why Alice became a teacher, she is so great with kids. Which made me want to have kids even more. Because the way she cared would make her a great mother. "Um Hello," I said as Larry and Janet walked into the Forayer.
"Larry," Alice said standing up. "This is Rin."
Just at that moment, Larry put down the box he was carrying, and walked over, and grabbed me into a bone crushing hug. "So your the guy that my baby sister has fallen head for heels for?" He then let me out of the hug, and placed me at arms length, giving me a look over. "Welcome to the Family."
"I'm not family yet," I said with a smile looking over at Alice. "But, I'll play along. And you must be Janet," I said walking over and kissing her hand. As Alice said she was a bit stuck up.
"So your Alice's new Boy Toy huh?" She snipped. "Pleasure."
"Wheres mom and dad?" Larry asked Alice.
"Out at the station picking up Papa and Granny," Alice answered looking at the grandfather clock. They should be back sometime soon. Oh and Rin, this is Jack, and This is Jill, the Twins."
"Jack and Jill," I said, the old nursery rhyme running through my head. "It's nice to meet you two," I said as I bent down." to shake Jack and Jill's hands.
"So whats the sleeping arrangements this year?" Larry asked. "Since Rin's here, it's probably changed, or are you two bunking up?" He let out a devilish little Grin. For some reason he reminded me of Jason.
"Rin's Sleeping in the Guest room, Papa and Granny are sleeping in the other spare bedroom and the twins are going to be in the office," Alice Directed. "And you will be where you two always are. Just try not to make any more kids this time."
Larry looked as if someone had just stepped on his nuts and Alice gave me a look that said, I'll tell you the whole story latter.
The sound of the Garage door opening came a few minutes latter, and I got up with everyone to walk into the kitchen where Alice's Parents and Grandparents would be coming in from. We were all silent as they walked in. I stood there as they hugged and kissed each one of them, then Alice Introduced me to her grandparents, Her Grandfather was wearing a Chicago Bears Fan Jacket and as she said her grand mother just looked me over and Said I was too thin.
"It's a pleasure to meet you," I said. As she stepped back.
"So your the one that said 'I would walk to the ends to the world if it meant that I could be near her.'?" Alice's Grandfather asked looking me over.
"Yes sir," I answered looking him directly in the eyes. "And I meant it to."
"Alice," He said. "I hope you keep this one." He walked over and shook my hand. "Because I already feel like he's part of the family." I had to fight to keep my composure at that moment, because I was about to break down right then and there. I not even part of there family and then they accept me as one of them. That had to be one of the happiest moments, I have ever had. This must have been what Alice felt when she met my entire family.
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Chapter 25: Christmas
The day is finally here December 24th, Christmas Eve. All I have to do tonight is play the part of Alice's New Beau, give her, the decoy gift, and then tomorrow morning, spring the surprise.
I was up in my room reading a book when someone knocked on the door. "It's open," I said placing the bookmark into the book. As Larry walked in. "Oh hey Larry, what is it?"
"What have you got planed?" He asked closing the door behind himself.
"What do you mean?" I asked, Putting up a facade.
"Drop the act," He cut in. "I know that you have what ever you got Alice Hidden. What is it?"
"You don't have to worry," I assured him. "I'm not asking her to marry me. Yet." I dug into the bottom of my bag and pulled out the box from the Jewelry store. "Take a look for yourself." I handed over the box.
He opened the box to look at what was inside, and then looked at me. "You really do love her don't you?"
"What Kind of Question is that?" I asked. "Just because I am 8 years younger than her does not mean I don't love her."
"You know," he choked out. "I really meant it when I said you were like Family. And Papa's right. I hope you do end up marrying my sister."
He handed the box back and I put it back in my bag. Ten I walked over to him. "Larry, is it alright if I think of you as my brother?"
"Sure thing, sure thing." He said embracing me like a brother. As the day went on, everyone was getting ready for the party. I even got dressed up. In a pair of Khaki Pants and a Red button collard up shirt.
I walked back down stairs at 6, the party didn't start till 7. "Alice," I said as I reached the Den. "You look beautiful." I walked over and gave her a hug. I didn't want to give her a kiss right there in front of her whole family. The Box was hidden up my right sleeve. "Can I talk to you for a minute?"I asked her. "In private?"
She walked out of the room following me into the Forayer. "What is it?" She asked as we were out of earshot of everyone.
I unbuttoned the cuff of my right sleeve with my right hand discreetly. "I wanted to give you something." I said as I let the box slide down into my hand and handed it to her. "Go on Open it." As she opened the box her eyes grew wide. She looked at me tears forming, in her eyes as she looked at me. "So I did good?" I asked.
"Very," She said, as I took the chain and slid it over her head, while she held her hair back. We stood there for what seemed to be an eternity, before either of us spoke. "Look Mistletoe." She was pointing directly over head. The two of us. I hadn't noticed it until now. She leaned in, as I wrapped my arms around her. Embracing her, and gave her a kiss.
"What was that all about?" Linda asked as we walked back in noticing the necklace. Everyone in the room seemed to look right at me, at that moment the only other person besides me who knew about it was Larry. Who just gave me a Wink and a look that said, nice one.
The rest of the night was a blur of people, I did not know, and conversations about me and my life, and my fabricated story of how I hooked up with Alice. No one must ever know the truth, only on my deathbed shall it ever be know. The party finally ended, at about midnight, as everyone started to leave. I offered to help clean up but they all sent me and Alice away. "You two need some time alone," Joesph said when I offered to help clean up. I tried to object but he kept pushing me away.
So it came to it, Jack and Jill were sound asleep in the room down the hall, as me and Alice walked up stairs. We walked into Alice;s bedroom, and sat on the bed.
"You know," I began. "That a Lover's knot is given as a symbol of undying love and affection for the person who is to receive it from the giver. Alice, I gave that to you because it was the only way I could show you how much I love you, with out proposing." I brushed my hand through her hair. And I gave her a kiss. "Forever and till death do us part, I will love you." I stood up, and walked out of the room. "Goodnight my love."
I walked into my room and changed for bed. I was just climbing into the bed when the door opened, and Alice walked in. "Rin," She began shyly. "Can I stay in here, with you?"
"Sure," I answered, as she walked over and crawled into the bed.
"Did you really mean all those things, you have said over the past week?" She asked looking me in the face.
"Every word," I said giving her a soft kiss. "And If I had to say them again I would. Alice, I love you and nothing will ever change that."
We looked at each other for a while not saying anything, we did not need words to say anything at moment. I reached over and turned off the light, and snuggled up next to Alice. I fell asleep rather quickly, with her warmth, comforting me, through the night.
I awoke the next morning, Alice sill asleep by my side. I did not want to disturb her rest so I just laid there watching her sleep. Her chest slowly rising and falling, a look of bliss upon her face. If I could spend the rest of my life watching this I would. Finally a knock came on the door, and Alice woke up as Joesph came into make sure we were awake.
"Sleep well?" He asked looking at the two of us.
"Well," I began unable to find the right words to say.
"Don't worry, I know nothing happened," Joesph reassured us. "Our room is right next door. When your ready come down stairs." He walked out of the room closing the door behind him.
We both got out of the bed, and I walked with Alice down the stairs, we both were in our Pajamas as we walked down stairs side by side. There was a rustling noise of paper coming from the living room, as Jack and Jill ripped the paper away from there presents. We sat down on the couch, and watched as they ripped through paper with such ferocity that it was scary. After a few minutes all that was left under the tree were gifts for everyone else. I wasn't expecting much, from anyone, as I watched the rest of the gifts passed around. Then there were two boxes left. Both of them for me. I couldn't believe it, I expected the possibility that Alice would get me something but the rest of her family? I slowly opened the box from Alice's Family first. Inside was a hand knit Scarf and matching hat. "Thank you all so much, I really didn't deserve anything from you, considering I just met you all just recently." Alice grasped my hand looking at me, almost ready to cry. I opened the package that was from Alice. Inside was a Jewelery box, containing a watch. "Oh thank you Alice," I said giving her a hug. I then turned to look at the watch. The face was a silverfish color with Golden Roman Numerals. I flipped it over to notice an inscription that read 'To the one I love always and forever'. "Alice," I couldn't bring myself to say anything else, words escaped me. But she knew what I wanted to say.
For a few minutes there was a Silence in the room, Jack and Jill were both too young to understand what was going on, but remained silent. "Well who wants breakfast?" Linda said finally breaking the silence as she stood up. Everyone followed suit, I insisted that I help by carrying some of the stuff into the dining room. As we ate, aimless chatter ensued. I really didn't pay that much attention, I was lost in my own little world. Alice cared for me as much I do for her.
After breakfast I went back upstairs with Alice to get changed. "Alice," I said walking down stairs with her. "Care to go for a walk?" Going out for a walk would be the only way we would be able to get some privacy.
"Sure," Alice said as we reached the bottom of the stairs. "We just need to tell the others." We walked into the living room where everyone was watching A Christmas story. "We're going to go for a walk, we'll be back in a bit."
"Okay sweetie," Linda said. "You two have fun."
We walked back into the Forayer, I put on my Boots, and my Pea Coat, along with the Scarf, and Hat that Alice's Family gave me, while helping Alice put her coat on. The snow lightly fell as we walked down the street, arm in arm. "I read the inscription you had engraved into the watch." I stopped and turned to look at her. "To the one I love Always and Forever." I embraced her in my arms, and looked her in the eyes. "Alice, you are the one I love, Always and Forever myself." I gave her a kiss, the wind kicked up a bit the snow swirled around us. As it began to pour heavier.
"R-rin,"Alice started to say.
"You don't have to say anything," I cut her off, still holding her. "You do not have to say anything. We better get back the snows getting worse." as we turned back the snow poured down, around us.
The day is finally here December 24th, Christmas Eve. All I have to do tonight is play the part of Alice's New Beau, give her, the decoy gift, and then tomorrow morning, spring the surprise.
I was up in my room reading a book when someone knocked on the door. "It's open," I said placing the bookmark into the book. As Larry walked in. "Oh hey Larry, what is it?"
"What have you got planed?" He asked closing the door behind himself.
"What do you mean?" I asked, Putting up a facade.
"Drop the act," He cut in. "I know that you have what ever you got Alice Hidden. What is it?"
"You don't have to worry," I assured him. "I'm not asking her to marry me. Yet." I dug into the bottom of my bag and pulled out the box from the Jewelry store. "Take a look for yourself." I handed over the box.
He opened the box to look at what was inside, and then looked at me. "You really do love her don't you?"
"What Kind of Question is that?" I asked. "Just because I am 8 years younger than her does not mean I don't love her."
"You know," he choked out. "I really meant it when I said you were like Family. And Papa's right. I hope you do end up marrying my sister."
He handed the box back and I put it back in my bag. Ten I walked over to him. "Larry, is it alright if I think of you as my brother?"
"Sure thing, sure thing." He said embracing me like a brother. As the day went on, everyone was getting ready for the party. I even got dressed up. In a pair of Khaki Pants and a Red button collard up shirt.
I walked back down stairs at 6, the party didn't start till 7. "Alice," I said as I reached the Den. "You look beautiful." I walked over and gave her a hug. I didn't want to give her a kiss right there in front of her whole family. The Box was hidden up my right sleeve. "Can I talk to you for a minute?"I asked her. "In private?"
She walked out of the room following me into the Forayer. "What is it?" She asked as we were out of earshot of everyone.
I unbuttoned the cuff of my right sleeve with my right hand discreetly. "I wanted to give you something." I said as I let the box slide down into my hand and handed it to her. "Go on Open it." As she opened the box her eyes grew wide. She looked at me tears forming, in her eyes as she looked at me. "So I did good?" I asked.
"Very," She said, as I took the chain and slid it over her head, while she held her hair back. We stood there for what seemed to be an eternity, before either of us spoke. "Look Mistletoe." She was pointing directly over head. The two of us. I hadn't noticed it until now. She leaned in, as I wrapped my arms around her. Embracing her, and gave her a kiss.
"What was that all about?" Linda asked as we walked back in noticing the necklace. Everyone in the room seemed to look right at me, at that moment the only other person besides me who knew about it was Larry. Who just gave me a Wink and a look that said, nice one.
The rest of the night was a blur of people, I did not know, and conversations about me and my life, and my fabricated story of how I hooked up with Alice. No one must ever know the truth, only on my deathbed shall it ever be know. The party finally ended, at about midnight, as everyone started to leave. I offered to help clean up but they all sent me and Alice away. "You two need some time alone," Joesph said when I offered to help clean up. I tried to object but he kept pushing me away.
So it came to it, Jack and Jill were sound asleep in the room down the hall, as me and Alice walked up stairs. We walked into Alice;s bedroom, and sat on the bed.
"You know," I began. "That a Lover's knot is given as a symbol of undying love and affection for the person who is to receive it from the giver. Alice, I gave that to you because it was the only way I could show you how much I love you, with out proposing." I brushed my hand through her hair. And I gave her a kiss. "Forever and till death do us part, I will love you." I stood up, and walked out of the room. "Goodnight my love."
I walked into my room and changed for bed. I was just climbing into the bed when the door opened, and Alice walked in. "Rin," She began shyly. "Can I stay in here, with you?"
"Sure," I answered, as she walked over and crawled into the bed.
"Did you really mean all those things, you have said over the past week?" She asked looking me in the face.
"Every word," I said giving her a soft kiss. "And If I had to say them again I would. Alice, I love you and nothing will ever change that."
We looked at each other for a while not saying anything, we did not need words to say anything at moment. I reached over and turned off the light, and snuggled up next to Alice. I fell asleep rather quickly, with her warmth, comforting me, through the night.
I awoke the next morning, Alice sill asleep by my side. I did not want to disturb her rest so I just laid there watching her sleep. Her chest slowly rising and falling, a look of bliss upon her face. If I could spend the rest of my life watching this I would. Finally a knock came on the door, and Alice woke up as Joesph came into make sure we were awake.
"Sleep well?" He asked looking at the two of us.
"Well," I began unable to find the right words to say.
"Don't worry, I know nothing happened," Joesph reassured us. "Our room is right next door. When your ready come down stairs." He walked out of the room closing the door behind him.
We both got out of the bed, and I walked with Alice down the stairs, we both were in our Pajamas as we walked down stairs side by side. There was a rustling noise of paper coming from the living room, as Jack and Jill ripped the paper away from there presents. We sat down on the couch, and watched as they ripped through paper with such ferocity that it was scary. After a few minutes all that was left under the tree were gifts for everyone else. I wasn't expecting much, from anyone, as I watched the rest of the gifts passed around. Then there were two boxes left. Both of them for me. I couldn't believe it, I expected the possibility that Alice would get me something but the rest of her family? I slowly opened the box from Alice's Family first. Inside was a hand knit Scarf and matching hat. "Thank you all so much, I really didn't deserve anything from you, considering I just met you all just recently." Alice grasped my hand looking at me, almost ready to cry. I opened the package that was from Alice. Inside was a Jewelery box, containing a watch. "Oh thank you Alice," I said giving her a hug. I then turned to look at the watch. The face was a silverfish color with Golden Roman Numerals. I flipped it over to notice an inscription that read 'To the one I love always and forever'. "Alice," I couldn't bring myself to say anything else, words escaped me. But she knew what I wanted to say.
For a few minutes there was a Silence in the room, Jack and Jill were both too young to understand what was going on, but remained silent. "Well who wants breakfast?" Linda said finally breaking the silence as she stood up. Everyone followed suit, I insisted that I help by carrying some of the stuff into the dining room. As we ate, aimless chatter ensued. I really didn't pay that much attention, I was lost in my own little world. Alice cared for me as much I do for her.
After breakfast I went back upstairs with Alice to get changed. "Alice," I said walking down stairs with her. "Care to go for a walk?" Going out for a walk would be the only way we would be able to get some privacy.
"Sure," Alice said as we reached the bottom of the stairs. "We just need to tell the others." We walked into the living room where everyone was watching A Christmas story. "We're going to go for a walk, we'll be back in a bit."
"Okay sweetie," Linda said. "You two have fun."
We walked back into the Forayer, I put on my Boots, and my Pea Coat, along with the Scarf, and Hat that Alice's Family gave me, while helping Alice put her coat on. The snow lightly fell as we walked down the street, arm in arm. "I read the inscription you had engraved into the watch." I stopped and turned to look at her. "To the one I love Always and Forever." I embraced her in my arms, and looked her in the eyes. "Alice, you are the one I love, Always and Forever myself." I gave her a kiss, the wind kicked up a bit the snow swirled around us. As it began to pour heavier.
"R-rin,"Alice started to say.
"You don't have to say anything," I cut her off, still holding her. "You do not have to say anything. We better get back the snows getting worse." as we turned back the snow poured down, around us.
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Chapter 26: New Years
The past few days went by in a blur, me and Alice really had little time alone, I moved out of the Guest room and in with Alice, to no objection from anyone. And the only time we really had together was at night. But today is New Years Eve, and the day after tomorrow we are leaving for home.
The day went along just fine, we spent it with everyone, getting ready for the evenings festivities. Alice was in the kitchen making snacks for tonight, and I went along with Joesph and Larry to the Liquor Store. Why I have no idea but I came along because they insisted that I went along with them. I had no objections to going. Because it was nice to get out and see the town that Alice grew up in.
"Thanks for bringing me along," I said as we got back into the car laden down with alcohol.
"Don't mention it," Larry said. "Just don't sneak one from us at the party to night."
"Hey," I started to object.
"Just kidding," Larry cut me off. "We don't care if you get drunk with us. Right dad?"
"Sure," Joesph said. "Just don't drink too much."
We got back to the house, I helped carry in the booze. The smell coming from the kitchen was that of heaven. "We're back." I said as I walked into the Kitchen carrying the box. I walked over to the table,and sat the box down. "Got plenty of Booze." I walked over to Alice and wrapped my arms around her waist from behind. "And you look lovely." I whispered into her ear, and gave her a light kiss on her, cheek.
"Here try this," She said with a slight giggle as I held on to her, putting a spoon into my mouth.
"What is it?" I asked. "It taste good."
"It's a Sausage, Cheddar Cheese mix for sausage snacks," She answered.
"I'm going to go out side for a minute," I said.
Alice knew that meant I wanted to talk to her in private, because its the only way we could. I walked out onto the front porch, wearing my coat, waiting for her to come out. I turned around when I heard the door open. "What did you want?" Alice asked as she closed the door.
"Well," I began. "I've talked it over with Paul and Jason, and asked Abel, about it. But it will only happen if you want."
"What is it?" She asked the excitement rising in her voice, rising a bit.
"Would you like to move in with the rest of us?" I asked holding her.
"Yes," She said a tear streaming down her cheek. "Yes, Rin I would love to. Even to just be near more and more."
"Alice..." I said grasping her closer, to me. "You have no idea how happy this makes me."
The rest of the day went by without much else. I sat and read my book fir most of the day, and went upstairs to get a shower and changed, as 8PM rolled around. When I came back down, everyone was sitting in the living room watching the Classic Movie Marathon on TV, and a seat of honor, was left for me beside Alice.
The Last movie ended at 11:30 and then the clock came into View. The great ball that dropped during the last minute of the year. I had a little to drink during the night, to get my self a little more comfortable but not enough to get me drunk. Alice was in the same boat. She had a little to drink but was still in control of what she did. Finally the clock read 11:58. Joesph popped the cork on a bottle of Champagne, for the adults, and a bottle of Ginger ale for the kids. 11:59 the ball began to drop. Slowly but surely the ball dropped, I hooked my arm around Alice, as it reached half way down. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. The year had ended the toast was made, and I just grabbed Alice, and planted a Kiss. I didn't care, at that moment, for those 10 seconds I just didn't care, the passion flowed through me. When the kiss ended. I looked her in the eyes. "Happy New Years Babe."
The past few days went by in a blur, me and Alice really had little time alone, I moved out of the Guest room and in with Alice, to no objection from anyone. And the only time we really had together was at night. But today is New Years Eve, and the day after tomorrow we are leaving for home.
The day went along just fine, we spent it with everyone, getting ready for the evenings festivities. Alice was in the kitchen making snacks for tonight, and I went along with Joesph and Larry to the Liquor Store. Why I have no idea but I came along because they insisted that I went along with them. I had no objections to going. Because it was nice to get out and see the town that Alice grew up in.
"Thanks for bringing me along," I said as we got back into the car laden down with alcohol.
"Don't mention it," Larry said. "Just don't sneak one from us at the party to night."
"Hey," I started to object.
"Just kidding," Larry cut me off. "We don't care if you get drunk with us. Right dad?"
"Sure," Joesph said. "Just don't drink too much."
We got back to the house, I helped carry in the booze. The smell coming from the kitchen was that of heaven. "We're back." I said as I walked into the Kitchen carrying the box. I walked over to the table,and sat the box down. "Got plenty of Booze." I walked over to Alice and wrapped my arms around her waist from behind. "And you look lovely." I whispered into her ear, and gave her a light kiss on her, cheek.
"Here try this," She said with a slight giggle as I held on to her, putting a spoon into my mouth.
"What is it?" I asked. "It taste good."
"It's a Sausage, Cheddar Cheese mix for sausage snacks," She answered.
"I'm going to go out side for a minute," I said.
Alice knew that meant I wanted to talk to her in private, because its the only way we could. I walked out onto the front porch, wearing my coat, waiting for her to come out. I turned around when I heard the door open. "What did you want?" Alice asked as she closed the door.
"Well," I began. "I've talked it over with Paul and Jason, and asked Abel, about it. But it will only happen if you want."
"What is it?" She asked the excitement rising in her voice, rising a bit.
"Would you like to move in with the rest of us?" I asked holding her.
"Yes," She said a tear streaming down her cheek. "Yes, Rin I would love to. Even to just be near more and more."
"Alice..." I said grasping her closer, to me. "You have no idea how happy this makes me."
The rest of the day went by without much else. I sat and read my book fir most of the day, and went upstairs to get a shower and changed, as 8PM rolled around. When I came back down, everyone was sitting in the living room watching the Classic Movie Marathon on TV, and a seat of honor, was left for me beside Alice.
The Last movie ended at 11:30 and then the clock came into View. The great ball that dropped during the last minute of the year. I had a little to drink during the night, to get my self a little more comfortable but not enough to get me drunk. Alice was in the same boat. She had a little to drink but was still in control of what she did. Finally the clock read 11:58. Joesph popped the cork on a bottle of Champagne, for the adults, and a bottle of Ginger ale for the kids. 11:59 the ball began to drop. Slowly but surely the ball dropped, I hooked my arm around Alice, as it reached half way down. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. The year had ended the toast was made, and I just grabbed Alice, and planted a Kiss. I didn't care, at that moment, for those 10 seconds I just didn't care, the passion flowed through me. When the kiss ended. I looked her in the eyes. "Happy New Years Babe."