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Chapter 9

AJ had just been to the Gas station to fill up his car, he was on his way to pick up Amanda for their date and for the first time he was nervous. Tonight he would ask her to be his girlfriend. They had be dating for about 2 months now, and they were becoming inseparable. As he pulled up to house he noticed that there was quite a few cars sitting outside the house. As he parked and made his way to the door, he heard music and lots of talking. He rang the bell, took a step back and waited.

'Aj! Hi, are you here for Amanda?' Amanda's dad said as he opened the door.

'Yes, sir.' Aj replied starting to wonder why Amanda hadn't answered the door.

'Why don't you come in?'

'I don't want to intrude sir, I will just make plans for another night with Amanda, but thank you very much.'

'Don't be silly, you and Amanda have been dating for a while now, you should come in, I'm sure she would love it.' He said as he opened the door to allow Aj in.

'Thank you sir."

Aj walked into the house and began looking for Amanda but instead was found by her mother.

'Aj, good to see you again. Are you looking for Amanda?' She said as she wrapped her arms around him.

'Yes ma'am, do you know where she is?'

'Yeah she is in the kitchen, getting a drink.'

'Thank you' Aj left Amanda's mum and made his way into the kitchen.

When he got into the kitchen he immediately saw her talking to what he believed to be one of her cousin.

'Hello, there!' Aj said walking towards Amanda.

'Aj!' Amanda almost screamed and wrapped her arms around his neck!

'Wow, have you been drinking?' Aj asked giggling.

'Just a little bit.' She said trying to show Aj with her fingers what a little bit was.

'Nice, Hi im Aj' Aj said reaching out to shake hands with the stranger.

'Hi, I'm Max, Amanda's older cousin.'

'Nice to meet you.' Aj said.

'You too.' Max said as Amanda jumps in between them.

'This is my boyfriend!' Amanda says while wrapping her arms around Aj's neck and kissing his cheek. Aj just stood there beaming this had been the first time Amanda had said that and although Aj knew she was drunk he really hoped she meant it.

'Well, you better not break her heart or I will break you.' Max says with a slight grin but was being serious as well.

'Don't worry, I don't plan to.' Aj said with a smile and adding a kiss to her cheek.

'That's good anyway, I will be off to talk to Gran and Grampa, nice meeting you Aj.' He said as he turned to leave the kitchen.

Amanda turned to Aj suddenly with a serious look on her face,

'I'm sorry that I didn't tell you about tonight, my Mum and Dad only told me after i got in from school, and I had to run to the store and stuff. Plus I kinda hoped you would still come, then come in' Amanda said as she took his hands.

'Don't apologize, It's honestly fine. Plus I got to meet Max' Aj said leading then through the kitchen and out onto the decking where a few people had gathered.

'Yeah, he try's to be all scary and stuff but he's really not. He's like a little kitten.' Amanda said looking about asking sure he wasn't anywhere he could hear.

'Well I get it, you did say that you are close, so I do understand.' Aj says while leading them to sit down on the step. 'About what you said, did you mean it?' Aj said while looking down not really knowing if he wanted to know the answer.

'Of course I did.' Amanda said taking Aj's hands, ' I really want to be your girlfriend, well that is if you want?'

'Of course I do, I was actually going to ask you tonight.' Aj said turning to face her.

'Really? Ok, so your officially my boyfriend?' Amanda said looking into his eyes. Aj leaned in and captured her lips with a soft kiss.

'Your my girlfriend.' He said with a smile on his face.

'Do you want to come and meet some more of my family?'

'Sure, lets go.' Aj said standing up then leaning down to help his girlfriend up then placing a kiss on her lips.

'I like being your girlfriend.' She said with a smile. Aj just laughed and allowed her to lead the way.

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After about an hour or two of meeting the family, Aj and Amanda were finally alone in the kitchen together.

'I was wondering do you want to come over for dinner tomorrow night i'm sure my mom's won't mind?' Aj said while pouring them both a drink.

'Yeah, that'd be lovely, if your sure they won't mind.' She says as she takes her drink from Aj, 'Thank you.' And walks over to join Max and her other cousins.

'No problem' Aj was about to take a drink when Amanda's dad walked into the kitchen.

'I hope that's not alcohol you are giving my little girl?'

'Of course not sir, it's just some cola.' He said as he showed the cup with the juice in it.

'I don't need to you show me I trust you Aj.' He reply's with a smile.

'Thank you, sir. Anyway it's getting late I better be getting home or my Mom's will worry! Thank you very much for inviting me in sir.' Aj said as he shook Amanda's dad's hand.

'No problem Aj, like i said earlier I'm sure Amanda was glad i invited you in. I hear you now have a girlfriend.' He said with knowing smile.

'Yes sir, I hope that's ok with you.'

'Of course, I really do like you Aj, you have treated my daughter with nothing but respect and you both just seem to click, however if you ever break her heart there will be consequences.'

'Don't worry, like I told Max earlier I don't plan to anytime soon.' He said with a smile turning towards Amanda.' If you'll excuse me sir, I'm just going to say bye to Amanda.'

'Yeah, ill see you soon Aj, I imagine.' He said turning his back to go outside.

Aj made his way over towards Amanda and her cousins and wrapped his arounds Amanda's waist.

'I have to go, but I will see you tomorrow yeah?' Aj said while spinning her around in his arms.

'Yeah i wouldn't miss it for the world.' Amanda said while giving Aj a kiss. ' I'll walk you out.'

As they made their way through the house to the front door Aj said his goodbye's to all Amanda's family that he had met. They both walked out to Aj's car away from any eyes watching.

'I'm so glad you cam Aj, i'm sorry i never text and let you know.' Amanda said as Aj put his arms around her waist.

'Stop saying sorry, you have nothing to be sorry for.' Aj leant down and placed a kiss on her lips 'Plus I had a good time anyway, It was nice to meet your family.'

'Yeah I don't know why but my dad really likes you!' Amanda said sticking out her touge at Aj then kissing him. The soft kiss soon lead to something more deep something which Aj knew he had to stop before her dad came out. Aj reluctantly pulled away, adding a few shorter kisses onto Amanda's lips.

'I will see you tomorrow.'

'Yeah, I will see you tomorrow.' Amanda said as she kissed his cheek.

'Do you want me to come pick you up?' Aj said still not really to say goodbye.

'No, i'll just get my dad to drop me off.'

'Well if he can't just text or phone me and i will come'

'Okay, I'll see you tomorrow' Amanda said giving Aj one last kiss.

'Sweet dreams Amanda, night night.'

'Night Aj!' Amanda said as she made her way up her drive and into her house. Aj hang back till she was safely in the house then got into his car and made his way home. He was sure his Mom's wouldn't mind him being out a little bit later than usual after he explained.

When he got into the house he wasn't surprised to see the lights off and the fact everyone was in bed. He decided he would just go to bed so checked all the doors then made his way upstairs. Tonight had been a good night and the thought of Amanda coming over tomorrow night for dinner made him excited.

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Let me know what you think, next chapter will be Lauren and Miranda's shopping 'date' then dinner! :)