The next morning I woke up with my head on Fang's bare chest, still wearing the clothes I'd had on last night. Immediately I stiffened and sat. Fang stirred and sat up too.
"Morning" he said casually as he got up and pulled on his shirt.
"Morning" I managed as I began freaking out. What was I thinking? I can't do this! Oh God, I slept with Fang!
You are engaged to him said the Voice. My eyes widened. So I wasn't going crazy in Paris when I thought I heard it.
What the h are you doing back? I asked it.
That's not what you should be worrying about. More important right now is your fiancé. My next thoughts were interrupted by Fang's gentle hands on face as he leaned in and kissed me softly.
"Come on, I smell breakfast" he said as he took my hand and led me down the hall into the kitchen. Breakfast was well underway when we arrived. Angel looked up from her bacon and eggs smiling. She gave me a thumbs up, and I narrowed my eyes at her. Fang and I sat down, still holding hands, and began shoveling food into our mouths. My mom came over and sat down across from us, sipping her coffee.
"So, what's up?" she asked casually. I looked at her, confused. Was this a trick question?
"Ummmm…" I began in that charming way I have. "What do you mean?"
"Oh, nothing" she shrugged, taking a sip of her coffee.
"Fang slept in Max's room!" nudge blurted out before smacking a hand over her mouth. I turned to glare at her and saw Fang do the same. Then I glared at Angel, who had obviously told Nudge.
"Sorry" Nudge mouthed sheepishly.
"Oh I know" my mom said calmly. I turned to stare at her, shocked.
"Ewwwwwww!" Gazzy shrieked.
"How…" I trailed off.
"Max, I can hear" she pointed to her ears. Oh. I hadn't realized we had been that loud.
"And you're ok with it?" I asked. This was new. When we moved in we were told separate rooms until we got our own house.
"Well, yes. I've been meaning to talk to you guys about it. I think Gazzy and Iggy could use a little more space.
"What about us?" Ella asked, arm around Iggy.
"You're too young. End of story" she said when Ella began to protest. She huffed but remained silent.
"Well, thank you, Dr. Martinez" Fang said as he got up and took our dishes to the sink.
"I've told you, call me mom. Or at least Valencia. Dr. Martinez is too formal. But you're very welcome Fang. I trust you two will be responsible" Iggy snorted and Nudge giggled. After glaring at both of them, Fang said "We will", grabbed my hand, and dragged me to my -our- room.