An Unexpected Change

BY: AstronSoul

Disclaimer: Don't own the actual people (kinda can't) use is for pure enjoyment.

Chapter 9

Its December 31st and the apartment was buzzing with plans.

"Brie do you have everything you need for making the meal?

"Yes, I have everything. Chill out women it will all be fine." Brie was already baking, making the desserts for the New Year's Eve party they were hosting.

"Okay, okay you know Mileys dad and Maw-maw are comin. I know her dad likes me, but her Maw-maw was kinda off put when I was there. Especially when dad said we could share a room!"

Bri shook her head trying not to laugh, she remembered when her best friend came back the day before; she was ranting at how Maw-maw was impossible to please and that she was still hoping Miley would find a good man.

"Well you could always meet her at the airport as a guy, you used to be a damn good drag king ya know."

A light bulb popped on in Kennedy's head, "Do we still have everything?"

The chef shakes her head knowing she was gonna regret this, "Yes, by your cosmetic case in the closet. Ken, you really gonna do this? Granted Miley will think it's hilarious."

Nodding the CEO ran into her room as she dialed Miley on her Bluetooth, grabbing everything out of the closet.

"Hey Ken, what's up?"

"Hey babe, when does your dad and maw-maw get in?"

"A few hours why?"

"Can you get over here like in the next thirty minutes, I am gonna play a lil joke and need your help?"

She grunts bulling a chest out.

"Yeah, I'll be right over love. See ya soon!"

Hanging up Kennedy pulls out ripped faded loose fit jeans, a long black wallet chain, a dragon fire collared men's shirt and boots.

"Brie, make sure the doors unlocked, Miles is coming over in a few!" She yells down the hall.

"She has a key remember?!" was the shout back.

With a palm to the forehead Kennedy remembered, "Gees I get engaged and I forget a whole ton of shit."

Soon Miley had arrived, and after the two explained to her what Kennedy was doing; she fell out of her seat laughing.

"You really gonna pull this on Maw-maw, if you do baby gawd I will be laughing for a week!"

Grinning the raven-haired woman moves to her mirror and starts to cut some hair from underneath all the layers.

The singer watches with interest, as Brie gets everything set for Kennedy to transform into a man.

After getting the hair needed for the facial hair, the chef gets saran wrap, an ace wrap and duct tape.

"Why the saran wrap and all that stuff?" The singer asks coming over to where Kennedy was stripping out of her top.

Looking up as she takes her under shirt off but keeps the bra on, "Baby I am not small on top here, and they have to disappear, sit back and watch."

Sitting on the edge of the bed, Miley leans back to watch as Brie helps Kennedy methodically tape down her chest; a few minutes later Kennedy had a flat chest with nice pecks.

"If I didn't know it was you, even now I would have a hard time believing you are my fiancé." Stepping around the older woman, the singer would poke here and there, "Definitely some sort of transformation."

Giggling, Kennedy grabs the brunette's hands, "Stop that makes me laugh."

Poking a couple more times to hear the woman giggle, Miley finally went to sit on the edge of the bed again to watch.

Kennedy quickly threw on the pants, boots and shirt; by now she looked every part of a man except her face.

Sitting down at her boudoir, she squeezes something onto a small piece of paper.

"What's that?"

"This is a type of hair glue, it dried clear and holds fast, so it's perfect for facial hair."

The hair gathered earlier Brie had cut into a fine pile, with a stylist brush Kennedy paints the outline of her facial hair with the glue, as well as her mustache and goatee.

The setting the brush down and pinching some hair between her fingers, she begins to apply the hair to the glue; within seven to eight minutes her beard mustache, goatee and side burns were complete.

"Well how do I like?" Turning, she saw the surprised look in the singer's eyes.

"You actually look like a man, wow…" getting close to her fiancé's face, Miley was inspecting the hair, "I'm impressed, could really fuck with people's minds if we go out and you look like this."

Pulling her hair back a bit and grabbing a fedora, Kennedy looked every part of the man; she even dropped her voice a register.

"Ken, you always did look hot for a guy." The chef stated snapping a pic, "Miley, you still staying over tonight?"

"Yeah, even if Maw-maw objects, no one is keeping me from my baby." Without thinking Miley hugs Kennedy and kisses her cheek before sputtering. "Ok, that shit don't taste good!"

All three start laughing before Brie sees the time, "Ya'll better get to LAX before they get there first! Oh and Ken, drive the Ferrari to get em," tossing a set of keys at the woman.

Catching the keys and ushering everyone out of the room before she shuts the door.

"Alright, we'll be back in a bit Brie, have fun!" With that they leave the condo.

"I sure as hell hope Maw-maw doesn't kill her." Quickly she moves back into the kitchen to ger dinner cooking.

~On the Way To The Airport~

"I hope Maw-maw doesn't try to set me up with anyone, she tends to do that."

Keeping her eyes on traffic Kennedy was curious, :How so babe?"

Leaning back the singer closes her eyes, "She tends to go overboard, once she even brought a boy with her on a trip. Last year she brought a boy names Jesse, all over me, was disgusting. Only 'no' he heard was my fist in his face."

Tightening her grip on the steering wheel, Kennedy tries to keep her cool, "Anything like that happens and your Maw-maw won't step foot in my house, Dad yes, her no."

Quickly Kennedy moves into the exit lane, having been distracted by the conversation.

They arrived with ease and found a parking spot, as Kennedy was about to get out, she was pulled over the middle and felt soft lips on hers.

As fast as she felt them, they were gone; opening her eyes she saw a smiley Miley.

"What was that for love?"

"Just to calm my nerves, tho weird kissing you with facial hair, but not bad either." With a wink Miley was out of the car.

Shaking her head, Kennedy got out then locked the doors, offering her arm to Miley "Shall we go wreak havoc?"

"Oh indeed we shall good sir!" taking Kennedy's arm they confidentially walk in and to the gate they needed to wait at.

Not many where there, but Miley got a little attention from some kids that were around, who had asked where her fiancé was.

"She is getting a special day ready for my family and myself, I'm here to pick up some of my family." She explains without even mentioning the 'man' beside her.

Soon they were left alone, and Miley cuddled into Kennedy's side; sighing when she felt fingers comb through her hair.

"They'll be here soon, and then we will be going back home."

Kennedy's voice was soft and soothing, somehow calming her jittery nerves, until she heard something only one person would call her.

"Oh how is my lil junebug!?"

Before she knew it Ma-maw had her in a bear hug.

Gasping for air, Miley was happy when her dad came to the rescue.

"Mom, Miley need to breathe!" He had already hugged Kennedy, and was told why she looks like a guy; his smirk told Miley that.

"Hey Maw-maw, DADDY!" Jumping into her dad's arms and hugging on tight, whispering if he knew; when he gave a kurt nod she let him go.

"Oh sorry Maw-maw, I would like you to meet Ken…" waving for Kennedy to come forward, "Ken, this is Maw-maw, you already know daddy."

"It's a pleasure to meet you Ma'am." Kennedy states shaking the older woman's hand, looking to Billy Ray, "Good to see you again Sir."

"Likewise son, now help me get our bags while the ladies chit chat?" Nodding Kennedy and Billy Ray move quickly toward the baggage cliam.

"My my Miley, I thought Kennedy was a woman, I am glad you decided to go on the right path instead of being a lesbian." Spitting the last work Maw-maw takes Miley's arm and they slowly head towards baggage claim.

"But Maw-maw Kennedy is a…" Before she could continue a fan came up for an autograph; she quickly signs it and the little girl skips away

"So when is this wedding to the handsome young man, and I do say he is very good looking."

Miley had the hardest time keeping a straight face as her Maw-maw kept asking questions.

~At Baggage Claim~

"Lordy, she is gonna kill us all, you know that Ken?"

"Yes dad, I know but if she sees me this way first, maybe he'll rethink Mileys life as not a choice but something from birth."

Getting another hug from her soon to be father-in-law he smiles, "Hey no matter what, I love you like my own, and I am happy Miley found you. Oh here are our bags."

Pointing out two mid-sized pieces of luggage, grabbing them quickly they turn around to find the two women right behind them; they also noticed how Miley was trying hard not to laugh.

"Well our car isn't far, just out this exit and down a bit." Kennedy and Miley lead the way to the Ferrari.

As they approach, Maw-maw was shocked, "Oh look at that, you parked next to a Ferrari, that's what it is ain't it?"

She ran up to it and starts looking in the windows and inspecting the outside.

"Whoever owns it, wow they sure take care of it!"

Before she could say anything else, Kennedy pops the trunk and puts the suitcases inside; at the same time conveniently shutting Maw-maw's mouth.

"Yeah my baby knows how to take care of what's hers, don't ya love?" Miley drawls out making sure to say hers and not his.

"I sure do baby, now let's hop in and get going. Brie is makin us something amazing for dinner."

Opening the driver door so Billy Ray could get in back, while Miley did the same for Maw-Maw, except Maw-Maw wants to sit up front.

"Maw-Maw please, I'm sitting up front with Ken, please get in the back."

"Miley, you get to sit up front all the time, let me sit up front."

Sighing Miley was about to give in when Kennedy spoke up.

"I'm sorry Maw-maw but when I bought this car, I promised myself only my soul-mate would sit in that seat, I hope you understand."

"Oh, I'm sorry Ken, Miley I didn't know. I'll sit in the back." Climbing in she buckled and waited.

Mouthing the words 'I love you & thank you' Miley slid into the front passenger seat, a few minutes later they were back on the road.

"So Ken what do you do?" Maw-maw asks as she looks at the interior of the car.

Looking in the rear-view mirror the young woman replies, "I'm in the music business ma'am, I run a company and I am a manager."

Looking in the mirror and seeing the driver's eyes, Maw-maw smiles, "You must do pretty well for yourself if you have this car."

Billy Ray snorts at the comment and then coughs, "Sorry, swallowed wrong."

The rest of the ride to their hotel was quiet; they easily checked in and then back on the road to go a few more blocks to Kennedy's condo.

Pulling into a covered parking lot, Kennedy eased her car in next to her motorcycle and noticed a second bike by Brie's.

"Hey, it looks Chastity decided to join us after all."

Pointing to the second bike in the spot before locking the car doors.

"This place is fancy, who's mustang?" Miley's dad asks eyeing the car.

"That would be mine, maybe later I'll let you take her for a spin." Kennedy states and gives him a slap on the back.

"I'd like that bud."

A few minutes later they were walking into the condo; their noses getting assaulted by delicious aroma's.

"Welcome to my home and man does that smell fu…freakin delicious!" Coughing a little Kennedy tries to cover up her slip fast in front of Maw-maw.

"Baby, can I drop my purse in your room?" the singer asks needing a few minutes away from her grandmother.

"Sure love, you know where it is." She watches Miley practically run down the hall.

"This is a nice place you have here, Ken. How much did it cost?" Maw-maw was looking at their books at this point.

"Mom! That ain't very nice you're a guest here!" Billy Ray looked flushed at his mother's question.

"It's alright, I paid around 2.5 million for it." Kennedy states plainly, "If you'll excuse me I need to go and check something."

Quickly she ran down the hall to her bedroom and shut the door, as she turns around lips were on hers and she suppressed a moan.

"Damn time you got your ass back here!" Miley states pulling away and feeling her chin for hair.

Laughing Kennedy takes Miley's hands, "No hair on ya love, it stays on me and your grandmother is a piece of work."

Smiling they kiss again and just hold each other for a few moments.

"We should get back out there…"

Nodding Miley puts her hand on the door knob, "Get changed yeah, I want to be with my woman, not my man tonight." Sticking her tongue out Miley quickly moves through the door chuckling as Kennedy walks to the bathroom.

~In the Living/kitchen~

"I'm back!" the brunette states sitting on a stool, noticing her dad was trying to get Maw-maw to stop inspecting everything.

"Hey Miles, how is Ken doing?" the chef asks as she pulls the ham out of the oven and pours more glaze on it.

Sniffing the air the singer groans, "Oh she's fine, getting changed."

Looking up at the and making eye contact with the singer as she asks the unvoiced question; getting a nod in response Brie decided alcohol is a must now.

"I have some special early evening cocktail's everyone, come and get one!" Pulling a tray out of the fridge with colorful drink on it.

Everyone gathered around taking a glass, then Maw-maw gently elbowed her grand-daughter' side and pointing down the hall at a very feminine figure walking down the hall.

"Dear who is that and where is Ken?"

Before Miley could respond the figure did for her, "I am Ken, or Kennedy as most know me."

Walking into the kitchen, Kennedy now clean from head to toe, was wearing a nice pair of slacks, a burgundy top with a black vest over it.

Maw-maw looks at Kennedy through narrowed eyes, "But there was a nice young man here not long ago, where is he?"

Miley moves to Kennedy's side, as does her dad so they flank Kennedy.

"I'm that nice young man Mrs. Stewart"

The room became very silent as Maw-maw quickly downed the rather strong cocktail and stared at the woman between Miley and Billy Ray.

'Was it this woman who was the man, was this a joke or what?' she thought, setting the glass down she steps closer to them but notices Miley step slightly in front of the shorter woman, while her son steps just behind her; as if they were protecting her.

But Kennedy quickly set a hand on Miley's shoulder and shook her head, making the singer step back beside her and the young woman stepped up.

"Mrs. Stewart, I know you don't like me much, I know you rather your daughter be with a man. But we are engaged, we are going to be married because we love each other…"

"STOP!" the older woman shouts cutting the raven-haired woman off, glaring at her grand-daughter and son, "This is not right, it's sin.."

"No it's not sinful, and I ask you be very careful what you say in my house." Kennedy wasn't backing down, especially in her own home, she had her dad and soon-to-be-wife's support so it didn't matter.

"How dare you cut me off!"

Brie quickly ducked behind the island not sure what the older woman would do.

"How dare you come into my house, and tell me our life is a sin, how dare you treat Miley as if her feelings do not matter!" With each words Kennedy was stepping closer to the woman, "How dare you think you know what is best for your son's daughter! She is a grown woman, who makes her own decisions, and I'm one of those great decisions she has made!"

Now they were practically nose to nose, as Maw-maw seethed inside; looking over to Billy Ray for support but seeing none as he keeps a hand resting on his daughter's shoulder.

"Billy Ray, you are not going to let this lil heathen talk to me this way are you?"

"Actually Mom, I agree with that lil heathen, as you so put it. My daughter is happy, that's all I want is for her to be happy and safe."

Hugging his daughter and smiling as he sees a few tears in her eyes.

"Thanks daddy." She hugs him tight around the neck.

"You're welcome darling, and…" looking back at his mother, "Kennedy is a fine young woman, set in her career and in herself. Besides you didn't have a problem when she looked like a man."

Smirking Kennedy picks up a full glass on the counter next to her, but still nose to nose with Maw-maw, "If you cannot accept MY relationship with your grand-daughter or that your grand-daughter is proudly out and gay, leave my house you are not welcomed here."

The words were calm but full of confidence and strength.

Stepping back a few steps, the older woman was shocked that this small woman had such gall or even that much disrespect.

"This is outrageous, you can't talk to me…"

"Yes I can, you disrespected my house, my woman who is your blood family, I will not tolerate such biased behavior in this house! OUT!" Pointing her finger at the door, "I'll be nice tho I shouldn't but I'll call you a cab to get you to the hotel."

Bringing out her phone, she had a taxi waiting outside in minutes; walking over to the door she opens it to show the woman out.

Grabbing her purse, the older woman looks at her son and gran-daughter for help once more but all she sees is sadness and pity; huffing she walks out the door hearing a slam of the door behind her.

Inside Kennedy ran over to Miley and wrapped her up in her arms as the younger woman starts to cry.

"Baby, I'm so sorry she doesn't want to see that you are happy, or at least happy with me," nuzzling the brown hair as she held her fiancé.

Billy Ray wraps his arms around both his daughters and kiss each of their heads, "She's into the old traditions, I love her but dang it she needs to open her eyes."

They stay huddled in a group hug as Brie slowly gets everything out of the ovens and onto the island for serving when a knock was heard on the door.

Everyone stiffens as Kennedy slides out of the comforting embrace of her new family, walking to the door and opening it a crack; eye narrowing dangerously at the person on the other side.

What she didn't know is that Maw-maw heard what they all said when the door was shut on her.

"What do you want, thought you were on the way to the hotel?" the CEO's voice full of malice.

Maw-maw took a breath, "May I please come back in Kennedy?" Her voice was low and a bit shaky.

"Why should I let you back into my house?"

"I want to apologize"

The door was slowly opened and Kennedy steps in front of the older woman, "Hurt Miley again, and I will not be responsible for what I do to you." Receiving a nod from woman she lets her in.

Looking at everyone Maw-maw knew she made a mistake from the looks in their eyes, "Billy Ray, you are right, I am very old fashioned. I was raised that a couple should be a man and a woman…" holding up a hand when Kennedy was about to speak.

"Apparently I am in the wrong here" turning to Kennedy, "I am sorry for insulting you and your home, as well as the relationship you have with my grand-daughter." Turning to her grand-daughter after she saw a nod from the young woman in front of her. "Miley, I'm sorry, if you are truly happy with…Kennedy, I will do my best to support you, just give me time to get used to it okay?"

Within seconds Miley was hugging her grandmother tightly, "Thank you Maw-maw that means a lot to me!"

Smiling Kennedy walks over to Billy Ray, "Well glad that is done."

Nodding Billy Ray hugs his other daughter when Brie pops out.

"Dinner is ready!"

Everyone made their way to the dining room table, Kennedy sitting at one end while Billy Ray takes the other; Miley sitting close to Kennedy with her grand-mother on one side and Brie sitting on the other side.

After a brief word of prayer everyone dug in.

~Jason's Apartment~

It was a relaxing evening as the new year approached, not much thought of the new year except to meet his goal; get Kennedy Soul as his own.

With her now engaged, he had to really work fast if this was to happen for him but today and the next he was going to relax.

"Not worried about nothing, and she'll be mine soon anyway."

Popping the cap on a beer, he sits back to watch the usual New Year's festivities as his mind wanders to what a future with the young CEO would be like in his head.

~Back at the Condo~

Everyone was having a blast, playing word games and watching the review of 2012 on the TV when the countdown began.

Miley slid into Kennedy's lap as the clock started down from thirty seconds, while Billy Ray and Maw-maw watched from the couch; by now Chastity arrived and was snuggled up with Brie.

As it started with ten, they all counted along, "10…9…8…7…6…5…"

While everyone else counted, Miley and Kennedy just smile at each other; when the rest hit number one, they kisses deeply and passionately, as did Chastity and Brie.

While Maw-maw and Billy Ray hugged each other tight then shouted, "HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

Everyone stands hugging everyone else, even Maw-maw hugs Kennedy with a smile.

"This should be one hell of a year." Kennedy states pulling Miley to her side and nuzzling he r neck.

"Mmmm sure will be baby." Grinning Miley looks at her grand-mother, "Thank you Maw-maw again."

After a while Maw-maw and Billy Ray head back to the hotel, while Brie and Chastity make their way to Brie's room; leaving Kennedy and Miley on the couch snuggling.

"This day hasn't been so bad, at least Maw-maw is sort of coming around." Miley states laying her head in her fiancé's lap.

Running fingers through the silky brown hair, the older woman couldn't help but smile, "Yeah, I'm happy she is letting you be who you want to be with."

They sit silence for a few moments just looking into each other's eyes before they both yawned and began to laugh.

"Maybe we should go sleep."

"Sleep or sleep?" the singer asks as she stands and turns out a few lights.

"Depends on how tired we are when we get to our room." Kennedy replies with a wink.

Miley stared at the woman for a long moment, "Our room?"

Turning back with a smile, "Yes our room love," offering her hand to the brunette.

Getting an even bigger grin, Miley takes her hand "Happy New Year Kennedy."

Pulling the singer into a long lingering kiss, "Happy New Year Miles."

TBC

Hope everyone has/had an amazing new year. HAPPY NEAR YEARS!