Saturday was finally here, which means Kate and Danny will be home today. I roll over to see Gerrin sound asleep. I tried to not wake him up, so I tip toed out to the kitchen

and made myself some coffee and cereal. I sat down at the island and was going through my emails and called Taylor to check on everything. It was a quiet morning, so I

opened all the windows to get some air flowing in this place and I cleaned up a little bit, still trying to not wake up Gerrin, but I did anyway. He came out and gave me a good

morning kiss, as usual. "So what's the plan for today babe?" he asked me. I finished cleaning and sat down right next to him. "Well, Kate comes home today and she will be

absolutely surprised and then tonight, we are meeting up with some people that I went to high school with for dinner. How does that sound?" Gerrin wrapped his arm around

me and planted a kiss on my cheek. "Sounds good. Do you wanna go to Fort Mede with me, so I can get some stuff together to move into my new office?" I replied with a

kiss on his cheek. He hopped into the shower and I finished cleaning, so Kate didn't have to when she got back. Gerrin kept on trying to get in the shower with him, but I

wouldn't have it, but then I finally gave in and hopped in with him. I have never done this with a guy, so I was pretty nervous and I wasn't drinking to blame it on me being

drunk. He was already in the shower, so I got undressed and pulled the curtain open and he was standing there, dripping wet and hot as ever. He pulled me in and closed the

curtain behind me. He started to rub soap all over my back, giving me a massage."Damn babe, you sure are tense." He said to me and he was right, I have been so stressed

out lately. I turned around to face him and we kissed, so passionately, I took some soap and started to rub it all over his chest and neck and worked down to his belly.

Comparing our abs, I need to start working out more and eating healthier, granted I hardly eat now as it is. Gerrin grabs my face and starts to kiss me again, while we are

rubbing each other with soap. I moved him out of the way so I could get some shampoo and conditioner for my hair to wash it. He keeps on touching me all over, turning me

on real quick and he got super hard, real quick. I turn off the water and grab towels for us and we dry off, but then he pulls me into the bedroom and I fall on the bed. He

unwraps my towel and his and he's standing over top of me, looking down and then he goes to town. We take turns doing things to each other and then he takes out a

condom and looks down at me. "I think it's time." I nod my head, giving him the okay and he put himself into me and it felt amazing, like we have a connection together. He

looks down and me and plants a kiss on my lips. "I love you. I am in love with you." I kiss him back. "I love you too, always have and always will."

We finish getting ready and it is not awkward at all, it's like we have been together our whole lives doing this. Kate and Danny won't be home for a few more hours, so we get

ready to go to Fort Mede for a little bit. I decided to put on my light jean shorts, Gerrin's football shirt, and a pair of black flip flops. I put on some make up and straightened

my hair. Gerrin is wearing his fatigues that they wear on base with his boots and hat and he just looks so damn hot! I grabbed the keys to the truck and Gerrin drove, so he

could show his badge to get in. I feel so out of place when we get in, like seriously. Gerrin is saying hi to everyone and I'm just following him, like a little lost puppy. We get

to this one office that had Gerrin's last name on the plate and it is full of boxes. "Well I am glad they finally brought everything over from North Carolina." I started to unpack

the boxes and set up his desk, while he went to go talk to some people. I opened another box and heard footsteps behind me. When I looked up, it was the Hispanic guy that

I took home when they got to the airport. "You're Amanda, right?" I smiled and stood up. "And you are Brian." He smiled and shook my hand. "Well I am glad to see you still

around. When we were deployed, you were the person that Gerrin talked about nonstop. Honestly, I think he is in love with you." I smiled and blushed a little. "He has

already admitted that to me, so he is one step ahead of you." He laughed at that remark. "I have never seen Gerrin this happy. You make him feel like he is the king of the

world. I am just happy that he met someone like you." Gerrin walked in behind him and got all happy and shit. I just continued to unpack everything and damn, does he have

a lot of pictures of me! I didn't realize that he had this many. There is one of me and him, just goofing around, as usual but it shows how much we love each other, so I

shoved it in my pocket for keeps.

I finally got finished setting up everything and when I looked on my phone, it was already one in the afternoon, and Kate will be home at 3. I grabbed Gerrin by the waist and

kissed him on the cheek, trying to tell him that we need to go. He said bye to everyone and I hopped in the driver's seat and sped on home. Gerrin changed out of his clothes

into something more comfortable and I heard Kate and Danny come in the door; they are so super tan and glowing. Kate drops everything and gives me a huge hug and then

it got silent real quick. Gerrin was standing behind me and Kate's facial expression is priceless. "Is that you Gerrin, is it really you?" Kate asked him. Gerrin just smiled. "Yea

Kate, it's really me." She screamed so loud and jumped up and fell on him. She is so happy to see him. She turns around and looks at me. "But what about- "I stopped her

dead in her tracks. "Nope, Gerrin is the one." She smiles all bright and shit and gives me another hug. "The gang is getting back together tonight at 6 by the aquarium, so we

all need to get ready." Danny and Kate go unpack and get ready, and we do too. I stare at my closet, with no clue what the fuck to wear. Gerrin had on dark jeans, a nice

blue button down and his combat boots, and I am still staring at my closet. He asked me if I needed Kate and I said no because I think that I can pick out clothes on my own.

I finally decided on a tight black mini skirt, turquoise long sleeve sheer shirt, with black heels. I curled my hair and did a smoky eye. Kate was wearing a new sundress that

she got in Florida with a pair of sandals, and Danny was wearing a pair of light jeans, flip flops, and a white button down. We decided to take the truck, since we all could fit

in it comfortably, but I know that parking will be a bitch. When we finally found a parking spot, it was already 10 minutes until 6. When we got to the aquarium: Brittany was

with Alex, Simone was with Jonathan, Joey was with a pretty brunette, Peter was with a hot smoking guy, Nygel was with Marissa, Payton was with Lillian, Christian was with

Brianna, Shaniece was with a tall, muscular guy, and then it was us four. It was like the gang was back together like it used to. We said hi and hugged each other and

introduced each other to the people that we didn't know and everyone was surprised that I was with Gerrin, but they were impressed, especially Nygel. We all decided to go

to this Italian restaurant that seemed pretty nice. We walk in and sit down and Gerrin wrapped his arm around me. I looked down at the menu and when I looked up, it was

George. I got freaked out as shit! Brittany and Peter both looked at me and so did Kate because they knew exactly who that was. The first thing that came out of his mouth

was "Well babe, it looks like I found you again, or should I say that you found me." I jumped up from the table and ran outside. Gerrin followed me with Kate and Danny and

everyone us. "What the hell was that Amanda?" Gerrin asked me. I couldn't breathe. "Remember my psycho ex that I was telling you about, well that's him." Gerrin's eyes

got big as shit and he started to get pissed. George ran outside to try to get near me. Kate pulled out her badge. "If you get any closer to her, I will have no choice to arrest

you for harassment. " He backed off and then came charging out me, like he wanted revenge and Gerrin grabbed him and threw him dead on the ground. "If you dare try to

make contact with her or even look at her again, I swear that you will not see the light of day anymore." George got up and brushed the dirt off his pants. "This is not ever, I

will be watching." He walked off and my knees collapsed to the ground. I am officially freaked out. Gerrin got me up and wrapped his arm around my waist. "Are you okay?" I

looked up at him and gave him a kiss. "I'll be okay, I always am." He smiled at me and I smiled back. Well I guess we have to go to Dick's Last Resort, as usual.

We all came back to our place and they were so jealous of it. We all got some liquor and snacks on the way and we set up for a good night. I changed into a pair of Gerrin's

sweat pants and black tank top and threw my hair up in a bun. I feel a thousand times better! We all decided to get drunk and play apples to apples, which we used to do

when we were in high school. We were having such a good time, like we used to. We were sharing about what happened with us while we were in college and how's it been.

When I told them about my family and dad, everyone got real upset and said that we all should visit him sometime soon. I walked out on the deck and lit a cigarette. Nygel

came out and joined me while I looked out over the city. "So, do you think he is the one?" Nygel asked me. I turned back and looked at him, laughing and having a good time

with everyone. "I really do think that he is the one. Now does he think it is a different question but who knows, until he pops the question I will never know." I finished my

cigarette and went back inside with Nygel and sat down on Gerrin's lap and finished the game with everyone. It has been such a great night.

A Few Weeks Later….

A few weeks have gone by and everything has been great! Gerrin started working at Fort Mede, Katelyn and Danny are both back at work from vacation, and I have been

getting ready for school to start. I have about two more weeks till I have to go into school and the Marine Core ball in D.C. is Friday and it is Wednesday and I have no idea

what the hell I am going to wear to this thing. I wake up and Gerrin is already gone for the day. I walk out to the kitchen and Kate is sitting down, watching 90210 on Netflix.

I thought she is supposed to be at work today. I sat down next to her and stole some of her coffee. "Shouldn't you be at work?" I asked her. "And shouldn't you be ready for

the ball on Friday and you aren't?" I sink down into the couch because she is giving me this look like she is going to kill me. "Get your ass up and let's go shopping!" Ugh! I

knew this was going to happen. I got dressed into a pair of dark jean cut off shorts, my Waterman's Appreciation Day t-shirt, and black flip flops. I threw my hair up in a

messy bun and put on some make up. Kate was wearing a fire department t-shirt, black stretchy shorts and flip flops with her hair down. She drove so I wouldn't try to

escape and go home, so I am basically held hostage. We went to Columbia, Towsen and White Marsh and couldn't find shit! I was getting antsy, so I told her that I wanted to

go home, but she was not going to end until we found the perfect dress. We ended up in Pikesville to this little shop, where I have actually bought a dress there in high

school. We walked in and the place was filled with dresses to the top. Kate walks over to the one wall to my size, which is an 8, and we started picking through but before I

even had the chance to say anything, she threw me in a dressing room. She threw me about 15 different dresses and they all were either too much bling or don't fit me right.

I was getting so frustrated with it. I walked out and Zach and Ryan were here, wtf?! I give the biggest death glare at Kate. "Don't get mad at me. We need to find you a

dress so I had to call in some reinforcements." I roll my eyes and keep on looking, but they just were not my style at all. Ryan taps me on the shoulder and he is holding this

beautiful black dress, long to the floor, with a low neck like that is beaded. It is simple, but elegant. I grab it and run into the dressing room and it looks absolutely amazing. I

walk out and all of their jaws dropped to the floor. Who ever knew my cousins would come in handy for something.

After getting the dress, shoes, and jewelry, I was tired as shit. We finally decided to go to Bay Café for dinner and I need a drink, stat. a captain and coke was sat down in

front of me, along with a whole crap full of food and damn if Kate and I didn't eat it all. We sat around talking until it was pitch black outside and even then we didn't realize

it was dark. When we got home, Kate shoved my dress in her closet, along with everything else so Gerrin wouldn't see. Him and Danny were sitting on the couch, watching

some boxing match, so I went into Kate's room with a bottle of wine, so we could talk about my hair and make up for the dress, so we wouldn't bother the boys. I heard a

knock and it was Gerrin, telling me that he wanted to go to bed. I hugged Kate goodnight and went into my room with him. He looked exhausted and I know he is, so I ran

us a bath. He looked at me when I wrapped my arms around his waist. "I'll help you babe, don't worry, I will always take care of you." He kissed me and I took off his clothes

and then mine. I got in the tub first and it feels so good. He sat in front of me, his back towards me and he laid down on my chest and I ran some water over his shoulders,

while giving him a massage. "Tell me what you are thinking." I asked him. He moaned and sighed. "I'm thinking about how I am the luckiest man in the whole world to have

found you to be with me and care for me." I smiled and wrapped my arms around his neck. "Like I have told you a thousand times, you are stuck with me." I asked him how

work was and he talked about that and other things, but I just let him vent because he needed it big time. By the time we got in bed, it was almost midnight. I set my alarm

for tomorrow for work, and laid down next to Gerrin. He was already passed out and I was wide awake. I heard my phone go off and it was John! I walked into the living

room and answered it. "Well hello stranger. Nice to hear from you." I heard him laugh on the other end. "Hey, just wanted to make sure that you are still alive. Haven't seen

you at work lately so I got a little worried." Yea right, I bet he's worried about his truck. "Yea I'm good, just getting ready for the school year to start so Mary has been giving

me some time off, but I will be at work tomorrow, so I will see you to give you the truck back." It was silent for a minute. "Actually that's what I was going to talk to you

about; I want to put your name on the registration, so it doesn't have my name on it anymore. I told you that it was yours for good." I cannot believe he is seriously giving

me the truck right now. "I can give you some money for it, but I don't have a lot for it-". He stopped me dead in my tracks. "I don't want your money; I have another truck

and two cars. All I ask is that we go out to lunch tomorrow, to talk and stuff." I knew there was a motive to his call. "I will see you at work tomorrow." I hung up the phone

before he could say anything else. I don't want to go back to this.