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Turn This House Into A Home

Chapter 11: So Close

Lily POV

"I love them Mimi." Maureen said holding the bridesmaid dresses Mimi had chosen for us. They were dark blue, spaghetti strapped dresses that went a little below the knee.

"Well, I'm glad. I wouldn't have you guys walking around in ugly dresses the whole wedding." Mimi laughed.

"Good to know," Joanne joked. We were having them fitted for the wedding.

"Ok, go try them on now." Mimi said happily. I took mine and quickly put it on in the dressing room. Coming out of the room I stood in front of the mirror while the seamstress looked over the dress. "You look great Lily." Mimi looked to me.

"Thanks." I smiled back at her. "I'm so excited for your wedding."

"Me too, I'm so nervous though. Planning a wedding…its like nothing else. Roger's been a big help actually." She replied

"That's great." Just then, Maureen and Joanne arrived in there dresses and the seamstress moved to them before giving us the ok to take them off. Soon we left for the Life Café for lunch together.

"So….Lily, how are things with Marky-boy?" Maureen turned to me, while Jo and Mimi talked.

"Things are fine." I smiled, taking a drink of my water.

"You just seem a little different." She suddenly gasped quietly. "You slept with him."

"Maureen…" I whined, embarrassed. "And why must you bring this up."

"I'm just making sure he's being good to ya." She paused. "He was good…to you, wasn't he?" She laughed as a blush spread across my face. "I'm just kidding, you two just seem to be getting really close, do I hear wedding bells in your future too?"

"I don't know. How about we get through one wedding before we move to another." I said.

"Fine." She huffed. "You know Pookie and I are thinking of adopting. I love kids."

"Really? You guys would make great parents," I said honestly. "I hope that works out for you two."

"We're just thinking about it Maureen, things like this take a lot of thought and planning." Joanne added looking over.

"I know Pookie," Maureen kissed her quickly. After we ate, Jo and Maureen left together and Mimi and I walked back together. We stopped to do a little shopping then arrived tired, back at the lofts.

"I'm going to put my stuff away, I'll be up soon." I said bye to Mimi. After storing all my groceries, I noticed a message on my machine.

"Lillian?" My heart stopped. Travis? I stood feeling like I got the breath knocked out of me. "Lillian, I don't have much time but…ugh, come on Lily, you know I don't belong here." I gasped angry now. Is he serious? "Look…I just want to see you….oh fuck…I have to go…" The line went dead, I didn't move. Should I go… You know what…I did have something to say to him. I wrote a quick note to put on my door and left. Taking a cab to the prison where Travis was held.

"Hi, I'm here to see Travis Johns." I asked a receptionist softly.

"Wait, here please." She buzzed someone. "Head through that door Miss." I nodded as large double doors opened. A guard searched me before leading me down a hallway and into another room that was separated down the middle. There were others in there visiting. I sat down just as was Travis was led in. Picking up the phone I took a deep breath, he sat down staring at me through the bullet proof glass. I couldn't read his expression at all, as he picked up the phone on his side.

"I'm surprise you came…" He stated.

"Me too…" I said honestly, my expression suddenly turned cold. "What do you want Travis?"

"I know, a lot happened between us. But, I'm seeing things in a new light now." He started.

"A lot? A lot happened between us! Travis, what's wrong with you?" I tried to stay calm.

"You don't know what it like here!" He replied.

"Well, you did this to yourself now, didn't you!"

"Look, I know you still love me, Lily. You're my girl. All mine. That's why you came, isn't it?"

"No…I came here because I had something to say to you." I met his gaze finally. "You see, after today, I never want to see your face again…"

"Lil-"

"Shut up, just listen," I cut him off. "I don't know why I even liked you Travis. I should have just broken things off with you. You never loved me, what you did…it's inhuman. You just a monster. I've found a true family now. One that loves me for me and you have no control over my life anymore…goodbye Travis." I hung up the phone and left him there. I never looked back at him. Leaving the prison, I felt relief wash over me. I quickly hailed a cab and went home. Going up the stairs, I saw Mark at my door, his back to me, with the note in his hand. A sly smile spread over my face, sneaking up behind him, I wrapped my arms around his waist. Mark instantly jumped, startled.

"Hey there….you have thee perfect timing." I kept smiling as he turned around. He kissed me and held up the note.

"Mimi said you'd be up earlier, where did yo-" I suddenly kissed him. He seemed shocked but responded. I broke the kiss and quickly opened the door to my room, pulling him in, I kicked my front door shut and kissed him again. He pulled away breathing heavily. "Someone's in a good mood…" I need you now Mark…I thought.

"I still own you that shower…" I whispered breathless. I pulled him toward the bathroom. Each of us shedding our clothes. I turned the shower on, steam began to fill the room. Pulling of the rest of our clothes, we got into the shower. I backed up to the wall and his lips pressed firmly to mine, the kiss became more passionate as I felt his body respond to mine. His hips pressed hard against mine and I wrapped my legs around his waist. Mark kissed down my neck and plunged into me. Water ran down our bodies as our hips met with each trust. I moaned clinging to him as he sped up, sending me over the edge, I bit my lip. He has no idea what he does to me. Soon my whole body tensed as my climax ran through me, his followed soon after. My legs slipped from his waist and he held me up, resting his forehead against mine. We both stayed silent, trying to catch our breaths. My lips grazed his one last time before I turned of the water to the shower and stepped out. After drying off I pulled him into my bed.

"Stay with me." I cuddled into him. Mark wrapped his arms around me.

"I promise I will…" I grinned tracing patterns on his chest.

"You were going to ask me where I was earlier…" I started, he stayed quiet listening. "I got a call from Travis in prison, I don't even know how he got a phone…" Mark stiffened under me "…he wanted to see me. I went…um…Are you mad…?"

"No…what happened…?"

"He tried to reason with me, tried to tell me he changed. I only went to tell him how I really felt about him…Travis won't be an issue anymore…" I smiled.

"I'm glad your safe…and you feel better…" He replied, relaxing somewhat.

"Mmmm….much better…" I giggled then yawned tired. "Goodnight Mark…" My eyes drooped.

"Goodnight…" He replied tired, and I fell asleep.

I got out of bed the next morning, careful not to wake Mark. I pulled on a pair of panties and grabbed Marks sweater, before I left the room I spotted Marks striped scarf, I playfully wrapped it around my neck and went into the kitchen. The clock read 10:50, I opened the fridge and pulled out some eggs for breakfast. Once I got that started, it wasn't long till Mark came out of the bedroom in boxers and his under shirt. He rubbed his eyes and put his glasses on.

"Morning…" I smiled, scooping some scrambled eggs on two plates.

"Morning…you know I think, you look better in that then I do." He looked down at my outfit.

"Well, I'd have to disagree." I laughed. "But you look rather nice out of it too…" I smirked. "Sit down, I'll bring you a plate." I brought both plates to the table along with two cups of orange juice. "So, what's the plan for today?" We started eating.

"I've been working on a film for Roger and Mimi's wedding. I'm almost done with it." Mark smiled happily.

"Really? That's so sweet Mark. They'll love that…how's the best man speech coming along?" I asked.

"It's ok…I'm still working on it…" He seemed less then confident.

"It'll come to you, I'm sure…" I smiled reassuringly. After breakfast, Mark volunteered to do the dishes while I got dressed. After both of us dressed, I followed Mark upstairs to his loft.

"You two just can't control yourselves can you…" Roger greeted us with a knowing smiled. I, playfully, smacked him and gave him and Mimi a quick hug, Collins had a class then.

"Hey! We're only human." I laughed. "You guys are going to be newlyweds in a little over a week-" Roger cut in.

"Yea and when we leave for our weekend in Santa Fe, you two better stay off my bed! Got it Cohen?" Roger broke into a large smile.

"My bed is better then yours anyways, Davis!" Mark mockingly shot back.

"Boys, Boys! Lets behave now…" Mimi cut in. I changed the subject.

"So,…Santa Fe? Enjoy the sun."

"It'll be a nice change from the cold weather here." Mimi agreed. "I'm so excited."

"You guys will have a great time, I'm sure…" I replied.

"Just think…we're going to be husband and wife soon Mimi." Roger put his arm around her. I smiled at the two.

"How about the four of us go out today?" I asked.

"That sounds nice actually." Roger agreed.

"I'll get our coats." Mimi walked off. I looked to Mark.

"I'll finish my film later, I would pass up a time for new footage." He went and got his camera.

"Great…" Roger said sarcastic. I fought a grin and rolled my eyes.

"Come on Rog' you know you love the camera." Mark teased, and soon we were off to a spend the day together.