i know that this is wayyyy overdue and probably too short for you guys, but i knew i needed to get something up. Sorry it's been so long but i've had so much shit going on. Hopefully this is ok for you guys
When Karli and the rest arrived at the restaurant, the host led them over to a table in the corner where her parents were talking and laughing.
"Karli, Jamie, you two look beautiful." Their mother said, getting up and hugging her two daughters. Karli never wanted to let her go, she still couldn't believe that she was alive. They all sat down, and Karli felt uncomfortable, sitting between Brice and Dean but that's the way it had worked out. She tried to hide her discomfort, but Brice still knew that something was bothering her. He took her hand under the table and gave it a soft squeeze, but she just pulled it back and stared down at her menu.
"What is everyone getting?" Danielle asked, "Remember, your father and I are paying for everything."
"I was thinking about the spaghetti." Jamie said.
"That's what you get every time." Brice said, causing everyone at the table to laugh. Everyone but Karli.
"Is the Roast Beef here any good?" Dean asked.
"It's pretty good, actually." Brice said, "I'm gonna have the roast beef too."
"Karli, what about you?" Her mother asked.
"Uh…The chicken I guess." Karli said, still looking through the menu.
"That's a change. You normally hate chicken." Richard said.
"It just sounds good right now." Karli told him, closing the menu and pushing it away.
"Are you ok Karli?" Danielle asked.
"Yeah, I just don't feel good." Karli told her, faking a smile, "I'll be fine."
"You sure? Did you take anything for it?" Her mother asked.
"Yeah. I'll feel better soon, I promise." Karli assured her. The waiter came and took their order before disappearing into the kitchen.
"Mr. and Mrs. Miller, I have something that I would like to tell you." Brice said and Karli knew what was coming as he took her hand and brought it up for everyone to see. "I asked Karli to be my wife and she accepted."
"My little girl is getting married?" Richard asked and Karli nodded nervously.
"Oh my god." Danielle smiled and got up from her chair, as did everyone else. Danielle instantly pulled Karli into a hug and Karli hugged back for a long time while Richard shook Brice's hand. When Karli and Danielle broke away, Danielle moved to give Brice a hug while Richard hugged Karli.
"My little girl, I didn't think this day would come so soon." Richard said, tears of joy running down his face. Karli kissed his cheek and soon after they broke their hug, Karli was swept into a hug by Jamie.
"I already knew but I'm still so happy, baby sister." Jamie said, hugging Karli tightly. "Maybe one day Dean and I will join in your footsteps." Those words broke Karli's heart, but she tried to ignore it. After Jamie, Dean came toward her and Karli felt lightheaded, the smell of his cologne overwhelming her.
"Congratulations." Dean said, pulling Karli into a hug. When Dean's arms wrapped around her, Karli felt the urge to pull him into a long loving kiss. Before she could act on it, Karli got very lightheaded and almost fell to the ground, she would have if Dean hadn't been holding her up.
"Karli, are you ok?" Danielle asked as Dean helped her to sit in her chair.
"I'm fine." Karli said, looking up. When she looked up, Karli saw a young girl in a white dress that looked bloody and muddy. Karli tried to stand up to go to her, but Brice held her down.
"Karli, just sit. Take a few breaths before you get up and hurt yourself." Brice said, sitting beside her and taking her hand. Karli looked up at the girl who just turned around and disappeared in the crowded restaurant.
"Do you wanna go home dear?" Danielle asked.
"No. No I'm fine." Karli said as she took a few deep breaths to calm herself. Everyone stopped crowding her and took their own seats again. The waiter came by with their food and Karli slowly picked at the chicken, just trying to appear to be eating a lot.
"Do you wanna go home?" Brice whispered to Karli, noticing that she was just playing with her food.
"Uh, yea." Karli nodded.
"Mr. and Mrs. Miller, if it's alright, can I take Karli home. You both know she would never ask so…"
"Yes Brice, that's fine." Danielle said, getting up to give her daughter a hug. "You just rest baby. Hopefully you'll feel better tomorrow."
"Take our car." Richard said, "I'm sure we could catch a ride home with Dean and Jamie."
"Yes of course." Dean nodded. "Feel better Karli."
Karli said goodbye to everyone and left with Brice. He helped her into the car and took off toward her house, the whole ride being silent. When they finally got back to the house, Brice helped Karli inside and up to her room.
"Brice, I'm fine." Karli said, pulling away from him. "You should head home."
"I wanna stay with you." Brice said, pulling out some comfy clothes for Karli to change into and pulling out a bag from her closet that looked like it held his clothes.
"Brice, I'm fine. Really. I just need some sleep." Karli told him.
"Can I at least stay until you fall asleep?" Brice asked, looking hurt that she didn't want him around. Karli eventually nodded and Brice smiled, kissing her cheek. He started to undress and Karli looked away, blushing.
"Why are you acting like that?" Brice asked with a small laugh, "It's not like you've never seen me like this before." Karli just shook her head and kept her back to Brice as she started changing into her own pajamas. Once she was changed, she felt Brice's arms wrap around her waist. She tried not to jump but she knew that Brice felt it.
"Karli, please tell me what's wrong." Brice begged. Karli didn't answer but instead climbed into bed. Brice sighed and got in behind her. He wrapped his arm around her waist and soon Karli was asleep, dreaming about Brice and the potential baby.
