Rule 4- I'm sure you've been told that in today's world, sex without utilizing a barrier method of some kind can kill you. Let me elaborate: when it comes to sex, I am the barrier, and I will kill you.
Aaron walked through the living room one Saturday afternoon with a book in hand, ready to sit down and relax. Emily had taken the twins and Emma out for the day and Sophia was out at cheerleading practice and then to the mall with her friends. Aaron was determined to enjoy the silence while it lasted, and before he met Sophia's date for the evening.
He knew he had been pretty strict at at times terrifying to Sophia's dates, but to him, Sophia Shore deserved the world and he was going to make sure she would get it. Just as he sat down, he heard the front door open and laughter coming from the hallway. He stood up and greeted Sophia and her childhood friend Peter as they entered the livingroom.
Peter and Sophia had known each other since kindergarten and they were the best of friends. Peter's parents often took themselves off on exotic holidays when they deemed Peter old enough to look after himself, so the Shores were always willing to take him in, they were like a second family to him.
"Hey guys" Aaron greeted as they walked into the conjoining kitchen and set their stuff down on the table.
"Hey dad" "Hey Aaron" they said at the same time.
"I didn't expect you home so early Soph" Aaron said as the two teens got a cold drink from the fridge.
"Yeah, mall trip was cancelled, we just came straight here from practice." Sophia said.
"How's the football going Peter?" Aaron asked as he joined them in the kitchen.
"It's going alright" Peter said.
Sophia quickly jumped in; "He's being modest, he's starting next Saturday!"
"That's awesome Peter, congrats"
"Thanks Aaron, I'm pretty stooked." Peter said, struggling to hide his smile.
"Are you guys going to celebrate tonight?" Aaron asked, hoping that Sophia had cancelled or even forgotten about her date in her excitement for Peter.
"Not tonight, I have a date" Sophia said with a small smile.
"When do you ever not have a date?" Peter teased as Sophia playfully smacked him on the arm.
"You're only young once Peter, it's all about having fun!" Sophia insisted.
"Yeah something tells me your definition of fun is a lot different from the majority of the boys in our school's definition of fun..." Peter said as Aaron stiffened his posture.
Sophia glared at Peter; "Peter, my dad is standing right there." she said through her teeth.
"Yeah and your dad can also hear you when you talk through your teeth like that" Aaron said as Sophia pouted.
"Daddy I swear I'm not interested in all that stuff, I'm too young, I want to be in love before all that..." Sophia said, recoiling a little, feeling uncomfortable talking to her dad about sex.
"I know honey, I trust you" Aaron assured her.
"Who are you going out with tonight?" Peter asked as he took a drink.
"Chase Richardson" Sophia said as Peter choked on his drink.
"I'm sorry did you just say Chase Richardson? As in quarterback Chase Richardson?" Peter asked.
"Yes you idiot, what other Chase Richardsons do we know?" Sophia said rolling her eyes.
"Wh-why did you sound shocked Peter? What's this kid like? Sophia said he was a good kid, straight As, star of the team, everyone loves him" Aaron said nervously.
"Yeah but he'll also sleep with just about anything with a pulse! He doesn't date, he hooks up" Peter said.
"Oh my god Peter! Why would you tell him that?! Do you want him to lock me in my room forever?!" Sophia exclaimed.
"Soph, I'm not about to let you go on a date with some douche bag, just as much as your dad isn't!" Peter said.
Aaron watched as Peter and Sophia continued to bicker. Emily was conviced since they were children that one day they would be together. As they grew older, Emily insisted on the sparkle that as in both of their eyes when they looked at each other and they bounced off each other so well and cared about each other so deeply. Over the years, Aaron began to see it too. If Sophia came home one day and told her parents that she was dating Peter, Aaron knew he wouldn't go into crazy dad mode about it. He as the one boy he actually trusted with his daughter.
"Look;" Sophia began, turning her attention to her dad; "all we're going to do is play some basketball at the park, we won't even be out late!"
Aaron gulped; "...the basketball court?" Aaron was pretty sure that Emma was conceived on that basketball court. He felt a headache coming on as he sat down at the counter. "I need an aspirin..."
Sophia quickly rumaged through the cupboards and brought her dad the aspirin before eying him quizically. "What's wrong with the basketball court?"
"... nothing, nothing... just... promise me you'll be careful?" Aaron asked. It took everything in him not to beg Sophia not to go, but he knew he had to trust her.
"Of course I will be careful dad" Sophia assured him.
That night, Emily and Aaron watched as Sophia greeted Chase at the door with a bright smile.
"You know they're going to the basketball court? Emma was conceived on that court..." Aaron whispered to his wife.
"They will not be doing anything other than basketball Aaron and you know it." Emily said firmly.
"Oh I know they won't..." Aaron said as he walked towards Sophia and Aaron. "So, Chase, just so you know if you try anything with my daughter this evening, I will kill you. I'm sure you are always safe when you... get... with girls, but the only barrier that is necessary this evening is me. I am your protection. Got it?" Aaron said with a smile.
Yet another one of Sophia's dates was left gulping and Sophia left cowering; "Yes sir... we should go Sophia."
"Yes, we most definitely should. Bye mom, sperm donor." Sophia said with a glare as she left the house.
"Ouch, sperm donor?" Aaron said with a chuckle as he placed his hand over his heart.
"You're going to make her undateable if you keep this up Aaron." Emily warned.
"I said it once and I will say it again, there is nothing wrong with having standards. She keeps going on dates with douche bags Emily, she needs to see that there is more out there than horny high school boys..." Aaron said.
"And who would you deem appropriate Aaron? Is there anyone out there that could fit your impossible criteria?" Emily asked as she folded her arms.
"Peter momma Peter!" Emma shouted from the living room as Emily and Aaron walked in.
"You doing a bit of eavesdropping Emmy?" Aaron said as he lifted Emma up.
"Only a little... but with good reason! Soph and Peter would be perfect together and daddy likes Peter!" Emma insisted.
"I... I do like Peter" Aaron conceeded as Emily smirked.
"I've said it since they were 6 years old, they will end up together, you just gotta let them find their way there." Emily said with a wink as she left the room.
Aaron turned to Emma; "your boyfriends will follow my rules won't they?"
Emma giggled; "Daddy I know you like to pretend your scary but I know you're a real softy on the inside!" she said squishing his cheeks before wiggling out of his arms.
Even Aaron couldn't deny that his girls had him wrapped around their little fingers.
Maybe there is hope for Aaron and his daughters dating after all!
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