Baze POV

As Baze led Cate up the stairs to his bedroom, he was trying to control thoughts that he knew he probably shouldn't be having. It was difficult though. Cate was just so beautiful, and she didn't even know exactly how gorgeous she was.

When they stopped in front of the door leading into his room, he was glad that he had cleaned it up a little bit yesterday. It wasn't the total disaster that it usually was.

Cate opened the door when Baze nodded his head towards it, and she walked in slowly, looking around. She looked surprised and Baze chuckled.

"You looked shocked." he said as she turned around with her eyebrow arched questioningly.

"Its….cleaner than I imagined, yes." she said a little grudgingly.

"It's actually cleaner than my room is at the moment, I think."

"Don't worry, its not always like this." Baze said, walking closer to her. He wrapped his arms around her waist and she put her arms around his neck.

"Okay. Because I just cant have a boyfriend who's room is cleaner than mine. Sorry." She teased, smiling up at him.

Baze looked into her eyes, and seemed to find himself drowning in them. They were gorgeous, radiant-a warm chocolate brown color. Not able to help himself any longer, he kissed her, and she returned the kiss with just as much passion, if not more.

Still kissing, they moved towards Baze's bed and sat down, getting even more closer to each other. Finally, Cate broke away, trying to catch her breath.

"Baze, your mom is downstairs. We can't do this. It's crazy! I want your parents to like me remember?" she said, but she wasn't doing very good at convincing Baze, who had started kissing her neck and chin. Basically wherever his lips could reach.

"Baze…" Cate groaned, wanting to give in, but knowing she couldn't.

Finally Baze pulled back, "I guess you're right. It's just that you're so…irresistible."

Cate smiled at him. It was the first time anyone had ever told her that she was irresistible.

"You're pretty darn irresistible too, but I want to make a good first impression with your family. And I'm pretty sure doing what we were just doing would not get the reaction that I want."

Baze sighed and stood, pulling Cate up with him. "You're right. Maybe we should go back downstairs."

Cate laughed at the puppy dog look Baze had, "Yeah, we should. Maybe your dad is home now. I can't wait to meet him. Your mom was so kind to me."

Baze smiled at her and nodded. "I told you everything would be fine. And you were nervous. Ha. My mom loves you more than she loves me already."

Cate rolled her eyes. "You're exaggerating."

"No really, she does love you already. Just like I do." Baze said seriously, looking down at the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. He was so lucky. She was HIS.

"I like her a lot too." Cate said, taking Baze's hand and starting out the door. They walked downstairs and were greeted by Baze's father, who had been on his way up the stairs. Probably looking for them.

"Hey dad, this is Cate." Baze said, as they came to a stop in front of his dad. "Cate, this is my dad."

Mr. Bazile was probably in his mid-forties, with graying hair and laugh lines around his eyes. He looked like he was in shape, unlike most middle age men Cate knew, who had a beer gut.

Cate smiled and stuck out her hand. "Its great to meet you Mr. Bazile." she said politely. He smiled back at her, and Cate saw where Baze got his smile. She had been right, Baze mostly took after his dad in the looks department.

Baze watched as his father appraised Cate without her knowing. She thought he was just smiling and looking her over as most people did when they first met. But Baze knew better. His father was taking in Cate's appearance, her personality on first meeting, and almost everything else he could figure out. His dad was just that way.

Finally, he stuck his hand out and clasped Cate's hand in his own. "Its nice to finally meet the girl that we've all heard so much about." he said, still smiling at Cate. Good, Baze thought, he likes her.

"Do you know if dinner is ready dad?" Baze asked as his dad let go of Cate's hand and turned to face him.

"Yes it is, I was just coming to get you two." he replied.

They all headed towards the dining room, which was extravagant. The table was made of beautiful oak and there was an intricate design carved on the backs of each chair. Above the table was a brilliant crystal chandelier.

The table was set for four, and the plates were obviously part of an expensive china set. Baze watched Cate's expression carefully as they entered the room. He saw her amazement at the furniture and the lighting, but she hid it well. The only reason he had seen it was because he knew what to look for.

They had only actually been a couple for a few days, but he knew all her little ticks and giveaways. He knew what she was feeling by watching her face and looking into her eyes. And he loved her so so much.

They sat down to eat and Baze sat in the seat across from Cate. His father was at the head of the table and his mom was across from his dad. The food was served and they all started eating.

"That was spectacular Mrs. Bazile." Cate said when they were all finished.

"Why thank you dear. I'm glad you liked it." she replied, smiling at Cate. Baze smiled a little to himself. Cate had won his mother over as soon as they were introduced. His father too. He had known they would approve of her, and Cate was worried they wouldn't because she wasn't like all the other girls he had dated.

What she didn't understand was that that was a great thing. All the other girls before her hand just been out of boredom. He had been a real jerk to girls before, but not now. Not with Cate. She was the real thing.

He could see them together for the rest of his life. Happily married, maybe a few kids when they were settled, graduated from college with steady jobs. He would love that future.

After dessert and a little talk to get to know eachother better, Cate and the Bazile's said goodbye. Baze needed to take Cate home before it got too late.

"Come back soon okay honey? We'd love to have you over for dinner again!" Mrs. Bazile called as Cate and Baze walked down the driveway.

"Okay, I'd love to come back again!" Cate called back, smiling and waving.

They climbed in the van and Cate laughed. "Interesting memories in this old thing." she said, looking at Baze.

Baze looked at the back seat and fire burned through his veins at the memories.

"Yeah, amazing memories." he said, smiling at her with a heated gaze as he pulled out of the driveway and headed to Cate's house.