Hey everyone, sorry it's been a bit, been working on finishing this. I think I've almost got it.
"guess dad's busy so they sent a limo" Annabelle said looking down at her phone, they were waiting at the baggage claim for the 10 bags they had coming down. "should probably grab a cart" she nodded
"well if someone wouldn't have had 5 bags"
"it's not 5 it's only 3" Annabelle said giving Catherine a look. As Jamie wondered over to where the baggage carts where kept. Shaking her head and smiling. "besides, I'm a college student who's coming home for the summer, I'm allowed to have more than normal"
"ok whatever you say princess" Catherine smiled, she enjoyed when they argued like this.
"I think you got it wrong" Annabelle leaned in towards Catherine "you're my princess" Catherine felt the hairs on the back of her neck stand up. As she felt her face turn red.
"are you two done acting like an old married couple" Jamie said, "here comes the bags" she kind of felt like a third wheel, but she knew they wanted her there, and she was really hoping that she and Collins would hit it off.
"hello Miss Tillman" Brody the limo driver said.
"hello Brody, and how many times do I have to tell you call me Annabelle" she smiled "you know Catherine" she nodded towards Catherine
"hello mam" Catherine smiled her hello
"and this is my friend Jamie" he nodded his hello as he began putting the bags in the trunk. The girls climbed into the car, once Brody was in the driver's seat, he rolled the window down. "is there any place you'd like to stop or are we heading home?"
"home Jeeves" Annabelle smiled she missed messing with Brody, who had been her driver since she was little. He was in his middle fifties, Annabelle guessed, almost bald, probably from dealing with her, but very handsome, he had been married for like 35 years or something, Annabelle couldn't remember, she did know he had 2 girls, one was Annabelle's age, she'd hung out with her back before she fell into the wrong crowd. The younger was in Annabelle's mind somewhat of a stuck-up bitch. She shrugged it off as they pulled into the driveway of the house. She looked out the window, "no way" she laughed
"what" Catherine asked, Annabelle hadn't said much the entire drive, as she saw Annabelle nod out the window, once the car stopped she swung the door open, and saw Collins get out of her car "couldn't wait to see me?"
"actually, it was Catherine I couldn't wait to see" Collins jabbed as she reached out to hug her best friend, then saw Catherine get out of the limo, followed by a very attractive brunette "that's Jamie" she heard Annabelle whisper as Collins gave her a I like look. As she followed Annabelle, "Jamie this is Collins"
"my name is Michelle, but everyone calls me Collins" she said reaching out her hand
"hi" Jamie said shyly, she was never more nervous, she felt herself start to shake.
"come on I need a drink" Annabelle said as she placed her hand on the small of Catherine's back leading her to the house.
"so, Jamie" Collins said perching herself up on a bar stool in the kitchen "what's your major?"
"um" Jamie felt herself turn red and start to shake, she'd never felt like this when meeting someone before "psychology" she whispered
"Anna, isn't that what you're taking?"
"sure am" Annabelle replied as she was looking in the fridge, then turning around "here"
"what is it?" Jamie asked confused
"wine, drink it, you need to loosen up" Annabelle looked at Collins then at Catherine and smiled.
"Miss Tillman" they herd from the doorway "I've told him I don't know how many times to call me Annabelle, you'd think after almost 20 years he'd learn"
"he's just trying to be professional" Catherine said as she poured herself a glass. Turning around she saw Jamie staring at the glass of wine, shaking her head she noticed Collins had followed Annabelle to see what Brody wanted. "hey" she said softly "I know it's hard, but relax, talk to her"
"I'm trying I just" Jamie sighed "I'm bad at this, in all honesty, I've never dated anyone" she looked up into Catherine's eyes
"well you're in luck, because, I'm pretty sure she hasn't either, remember she was stuck in that all-girls school with Annabelle"
"I know but"
"just go with it" Catherine reached out putting her hand on Jamie's "we'll be right here" she whispered as Annabelle and Collins come back in. Jamie smiled and reached for the wine. Downing the glass, she looked up at Catherine, who smiled.
"hey babe, will you give me a hand?" Annabelle called
"sure" Catherine said looking at Jamie who smiled and nodded for her to go, turning around she saw Collins perch herself on the bar stool next to Jamie.
"everything ok in there?"
"it will be, she's just nervous"
"I know" Annabelle smiled "Collins is too" they both looked back towards the kitchen where Jamie and Collins appeared to be talking. "come on let's take this shit to the room" Catherine smiled reaching down to pick up some bags, following Annabelle up the stairs. Once the door to the room was shut Annabelle dropped the bags she was holding and grabbed Catherine. "come here" she whispered as Catherine dropped what she was holding letting Annabelle pull her in. To Catherine there was no better feeling then being wrapped in Annabelle's arms. Rather they be standing here, like they were at that moment, sitting on the couch watching tv, or in bed, it didn't matter. This was her safe place, the place where she could relax and let her worries float away. Pulling back looking in the blue orbs that were Annabelle, she saw all the love she held for her, for only her. Annabelle must have seen that in Catherine's eyes, as she smiled. "I love you Catherine, don't ever forget that" Catherine felt herself blush, how did Annabelle have that power over her? She couldn't figure it out, but when Annabelle said those words to her she always turned to a puddle of mush. Reaching up, moving a stray hair behind Annabelle's ear. "I love you too, Belle" she learned in, just before their lips met, she opened her eyes to see Annabelle doing the same. They both smiled, and pulled each other into a passionate kiss, one they had both become accustomed too. Tongues fighting for control, Catherine gave in and let Annabelle have it. Only pulling back when the need for oxygen became unbearable. "I want nothing more than to climb on that bed with you right this second, but we have two, very nervous and shy people downstairs waiting for us" Annabelle whispered as their foreheads were pressed against each other. Catherine kissed Annabelle and pulled out of her grip. "let's go save them then" grabbing Annabelle's hand pulling her out of the room 'besides if we stay here, we'll end up in bed' she giggled to herself. They stopped just outside the kitchen door, close enough to hear conversation, or lack thereof, between Jamie and Collins.
"so, um, would you like to have dinner with me tomorrow night?" Collins stammered out
"I, I would love to" Jamie stumbled over her words
"good" Collins reached her hand out to cover Jamie's, as they sat at the counter both perched on bar stools.
"this just might work" Annabelle whispered; Catherine was standing behind her with her arms around Annabelle's waist.
"I think you're right" Catherine said kissing Annabelle's cheek, as she moved them into the kitchen. Almost tripping over Annabelle's feet, as Annabelle wasn't paying attention and didn't move with Catherine.
"guess I'm falling for you" Catherine giggled
"I think you're just trippin" Catherine shook her head as she let go of Annabelle and headed into the kitchen. Collins still had her hand on Jamie's, which made Catherine smile 'awe young love' she looked up at Annabelle, remembering how it felt when they first met and started their relationship. "alright, since you're here, even though I said tomorrow"
"yeah sorry, I couldn't wait any longer to see you" Collins smiled
"yeah" Annabelle joked "you get to help us carry the bags to the bedrooms, then I suppose we'll find some dinner"
"dinner sounds amazing" Catherine said suddenly realizing they hadn't had much to eat that day. She was too nervous about the flight to think about eating.
"there" Annabelle said dropping her last suit case on the floor "I'll unpack it later"
"I'm sure you will" Catherine said watching her.
"I will, but for now I'm starving, let's go"
"I'll drive" Collins said
"are you sure you want to drive all the way back here? It's a little out of your way"
Looking at Jamie with a smile "I'm sure"
"alright then, let's go"
They ended up at a small restaurant not far from the house. As they sat around the table Annabelle couldn't help but smile, watching her two friends, two people from two different worlds. Collins was from money, whereas Jamie's parents weren't poor, but they weren't that well off either. Having to work hard for what they had, Jamie's dad owned an auto shop in Bloomington, her mother helping him out doing the book work. Feeling Catherine's hand on her leg, Annabelle was brought out of her thoughts. She turned to see Catherine smiling at her. "what?"
"nothing" Catherine whispered back, as her hand went higher on Annabelle's leg. Trying not to make it obvious what was going on, Annabelle removed Catherine's hand.
"I'm going to steal Jamie tomorrow" Collins said
"oh?"
"she asked me out for dinner, and I said yes"
"good" Annabelle smiled looking at Catherine 'we'll have some time alone'
"shall we go?" Collins asked
"I'm ready" Annabelle said reaching for the check, as Catherine pulled it out of her hand "don't even think about it" she said reaching for her purse pulling out her credit card.
"fine" Annabelle said sitting back in the booth, with her arms crossed
"are you seriously pouting?" Collins giggled
"she does it all the time" Catherine said as the waitress came to get the bill
"well I'm not used to someone taking care of me" Annabelle protested.
"well, get used to it, we live together remember" Catherine kissed her cheek, smiling, all three saw Annabelle roll her eyes. The ride back to the house was quiet, everyone in their own thoughts, of course Annabelle had a hold of Catherine's hand, as they sat in the backseat of Collins' car.
"do you mind if I hang out for a while?" Collins asked
"well" Annabelle said looking at Jamie who was nodding with a smile "do what you want" she smiled. "I'm going to go unpack, and just so you know mom and dad haven't met Jamie yet, so if they come home, and we aren't down here make sure you do the introductions so they don't think some random person broke in"
"will do" Collins smiled as she watched Annabelle and Catherine head up the stairs. "shall we go outside?" Collins asked nervously, she wanted to spend time with Jamie, but with her being shy she wasn't exactly sure how to go about it. Once outside Collins felt her phone go off
Just relax bestie, she already likes you just be yourself and you'll have her falling for you in no time, I'm here if you need me ?~A Jamie saw Collins smile and put her phone back in her pocket "let me guess Annabelle?"
"yeah" Collins said fidgeting in her chair "I'm sorry I'm so nervous, truth be told, I've never done this before"
"done what before?" Jamie asked confused
"this, um, date, get to know someone with the possibility of dating them?" Collins said looking up and right into Jamie's blue eyes, she was awe struck.
"well" Jamie said looking in Collins' eyes "you're in luck, because neither have I" they both smiled, as Collins reached up moving a strand of hair off Jamie's forehead. "you're beautiful"
"so are you" Jamie gave her a shy smile, hearing a noise they turned around seeing Annabelle standing at the patio door smiling.
"they seem to be hitting it off" Catherine said
"yeah I'm just not totally comfortable leaving them alone" Annabelle said looking out the window
"why?"
"they are both so shy"
"babe, look at them" they both looked out the window, Jamie was laughing at something Collins had said. "I'm sure they will be fine, now come on, let's go get unpacked" Catherine said grabbing Annabelle's hand pulling her out of the kitchen and back up to the bedroom.
"can't we do this tomorrow?" Annabelle whined
"no, we can't"
"but" Annabelle started to say but the look on Catherine's face made her stop "is this how it's going to be living with you?"
"maybe" Annabelle smirked "no, I'm just tired and don't feel like doing this right now"
"and you're worried about them"
"that too, but mostly I don't want to unpack"
"well come on, it'll be done in no time, if you help me"
"guh" she mumbled as she picked up a bag and tossed it on the bed. With everything finally hung up or put in its respective drawers Annabelle sat on the bed "there, can we go sit in the hot tub now?"
"you're whiney today" Catherine giggled
"I told you I'm tired"
"yet you want to go sit in the hot tub? Isn't that going to make you even more tired?"
"probably, but doesn't it sound amazing?" Catherine looked at her and smiled 'the hot tub does sound amazing, maybe even a swim' "let's go"
"yes" Annabelle said under her breath, as she went digging through the drawers for her suit, finding Catherine's she tossed it at her.
"wow" Annabelle said seeing Collins and Jamie still sitting on the patio, not wanting to interrupt them, but that was the way to the hot tub "hi" she said quietly
"hi" Collins said looking up at her friend "oh hot tub time" she smiled
"we were thinking so" Catherine smiled
"I have my suit in the car"
"well go get it, doofus" Annabelle said she saw Collins whisper something to Jamie and stand up "I'll be back" she said as she passed Annabelle
"I'm gonna" Jamie stood and nodded towards the house
"go" Annabelle smiled as she watched them head to the kitchen
They were all enjoying the relaxation the hot tub had to offer, as the doorbell rang. "who the hell could be here?" Annabelle asked looking at Catherine, who shrugged her shoulders.
"I'll go see" Collins said jumping out, reaching for a towel, drying herself off quickly, she wrapped it around her and went into the house.
"I can't believe you just let her go answer the door" Catherine giggled
"what else are best friends for?" Annabelle said moving closer to Catherine as she went in for a kiss they heard Collins clear her throat "Annabelle" Annabelle pulled back from Catherine as they saw the blonde, who once took Annabelle's breath away, standing next to Collins
"what the fuck is she doing here?" Catherine snarled
"I don't know" Annabelle said as she climbed out, reaching for a towel. She saw Jamie look at Catherine in confusion, but was all figured out once they heard Annabelle say "Simone"
"I've been trying to call you" Simone said looking down
"I know" Annabelle said looking at her.
"I'm going to" Collins said nodding to the gazebo
"no stay" Annabelle said pointing to the chair. Collins sighed and took a seat. "what do you want Simone"
"I want to talk to you, I want a chance to explain"
"explain what?" Annabelle saw Catherine get out of the hot tub out of the corner of her eye.
"where are you going" Jamie whispered, unsure of what to do
"there, she needs me" Catherine said wrapping the towel around her.
"oh right your bitch is here" Simone said seeing Catherine walk around the corner
"you know Simone, I've done nothing to you, but I'm honored you think so highly of me" Catherine smiled.
"this is between me and Annabelle" Simone hissed
"well since she and I are together, it has to do with me too" Catherine hissed back.
"Catherine" Annabelle whispered, "I got this"
"clearly you don't, otherwise she would be leaving you alone" Catherine looked at Annabelle, she could feel the green monster start to stir
"why should I leave her alone? She was mine first" Simone shot back
"and you didn't call me for three fucking months, what was I supposed to do?" Annabelle almost yelled
"Miss Bradley, I'm sorry to say she's right, I was right there by her side the whole time, she tried to contact you" Collins chimed in
"stay out of it Collins" Simone snapped looking at Collins
"no" Collins said standing up, they could see the surprise in Simone's face at how bold the shy girl had gotten "I won't stay out of it, you need to get the fuck out and leave Annabelle alone, she's clearly moved on to someone who treats her a hell of a lot better than you ever could, or did"
Still in shock at how bold Collins was being Simone sighed turning to Annabelle "look, I'm sorry, I was just hoping we could talk, and maybe clear the air" Annabelle looked at Catherine who through her hands in the air and stormed into the house 'fucking great' "Simone you need to leave" she said calmly
"can we talk?" Simone whispered
"not today"
"then when?"
"I don't know, I'll call you" she whispered back, knowing she wouldn't call her, right now she had to go make sure Catherine was ok, with all the traveling today, she was sure to be bitchier than ever, and one thing Annabelle didn't want to deal with was a bitchy Catherine. "just leave, please" Annabelle said as she headed towards the house after Catherine.
"I'm sorry Miss Bradley" Collins said as she watched her friend run after the love of her life. "Annabelle is happy with Catherine, and I'm not going to let you or anyone else ruin that"
"it's ok Collins" Simone had a smirk on her face "it's ok" she said again as she turned on her heals and went out the way she came in. Collins turned towards the gazebo, where she saw a shocked Jamie still sitting in the hot tub. "well, how was that for your first time in LA"
"so that was Simone?"
"yup" Collins said stepping back into the hot tub, moving closer to Jamie
"I didn't picture her like that, the way Annabelle described her, I pictured someone who looked more like"
"like the wicked witch of the east?" Collins giggled as Jamie nodded "no, that was Simone, sadly I had a crush on her in school too"
"I think Catherine is um, sexier" Jamie said looking Collins up and down as Collins nodded in agreement "but you're pretty high up there on the list" Jamie was surprised at how open she, herself was being
"am I now" Collins moved closer, finding Jamie's hand under the water and placing hers on top of it. "I'm sorry this is all new to me, I've never dated anyone before"
"I haven't either" Jamie admitted, "I'm from a small town, there aren't many gays around" Collins giggled as she looked in Jamie's blue eyes, leaning in as their lips met.
"Catherine" Annabelle said through the bedroom door, which was locked "please, open the door" Catherine didn't say anything she was to furious and anything she might say, she knew would make things worse. "Catherine please" Annabelle begged "I love you" her voice went low. As she lowered herself to sitting on the floor. Leaning her head against the door 'how could I be so stupid, why didn't I get the door' she suddenly got an idea, remembering her guitar was in the living room where she had left it on Christmas she went to retrieve it. Sitting on the floor outside her bedroom door, she placed her guitar on her knee and started to strum,
Catherine heard the strum of the guitar and knew what was coming, Annabelle knew she couldn't resist her when she sang. She moved closer to the door so she could hear the words.
Baby when I look at you
You know it breaks my heart in two
How beautiful you are
I've seen you in a million dreams
Now you're finally here with me
We will never be apart
I wanna hold you forever
That's all I'll ever need
You are my love
You are my life
My heart and soul
The truest friend I've ever known
You are my world
All of my dreams
My fantasy, my reality
I love everything you are
Every time I close my eyes
It hits me so deep inside
How real this feeling is
I'm intoxicated by your touch
It's a sweet, sweet rush
I'm in love with your kiss
You're the one I trust the most
You changed me
You are my love
You are my life
My heart and soul
The truest friend I've ever known
You are my world
All of my dreams
My fantasy, my reality
I love everything you are
You are my love
You are my life
My heart and soul
The truest friend I've ever known
You are my world
All of my dreams
My fantasy, my reality
I love everything you are
Everything, I love everything you are
By the time Annabelle finished the song, Catherine had tears streaming down her face, as she opened the door. She couldn't see, Annabelle looked up, Catherine had mascara running down her face, her eyes were all puffy and red. Neither said anything Annabelle stood placing her guitar on the floor, reaching up and wiping the mascara off as best she could, with her thumbs. Looking in those pools of brown, that were red rimmed, she whispered "I love you, not her"
"I know" Catherine said softly, trying to hold back the sobs. As Annabelle pulled her in, holding her close. "I love you too Belle, god I love you" as she started to sob again.
"baby, don't cry" Annabelle pulled back, wiping the tears off Catherine's face with the pad of her thumb. Catherine looked into Annabelle's pools of blue, "I'm sorry, Belle, I didn't mean to act like that, it's just, I know how much you loved her, and every time her name gets brought up I see red"
"Catherine, I love you, if anything we should thank her, if it wasn't for her doing what she did, I wouldn't have ended up in Bloomington" Catherine finally cracked a smile, as she leaned into Annabelle, pulling her close. Pulling back to place a kiss on her lips "are you good now?"
"no, but I have to learn to deal with it, we should just be thankful that none of my exes are around"
"I'm sure we'll run into someone someday" Annabelle giggled "now I have to go and make sure Jamie isn't freaking out, are you good?"
"for now," Catherine smiled "let me get changed and I'll be down, I need a drink"
"alright" Annabelle smiled and kissed her again.
Catherine watched Annabelle leave the room, still in her swimsuit, she shook her head and looked down at herself. She was freezing, so she hurried and changed, finding a pair of Annabelle's basketball shorts, she slipped them on, with one of Annabelle's t-shirts, not bothering with any under garments, knowing once they got back up here they wouldn't stay on very long anyway. Heading into the bathroom she looked at herself in the mirror "wow Stark, you're a mess, get yourself together, this isn't you" she ran the water and used a washcloth to clean up the mascara around her eyes, when she felt like she was half ways decent, she let out a sigh "it's not you, because you've never been in love before" she smiled at herself in the mirror and left the bathroom. Meeting Annabelle in the kitchen, she had a bottle of wine sitting on the counter, and was pouring a glass when she saw Catherine come in. Looking her up and down, "nice choice of clothing" she handed her the glass of wine
"thanks" Catherine smiled "why are you in here"
"because, um, I went out there and, well, let's just say they're hitting it off" Annabelle laughed
"oh?"
"yeah, so I figured I'd hang out in here, I was thinking about going to change myself, you look comfy"
"I am, I never realized how comfortable these clothes are"
"we'll have to get you some"
"or I could steal yours" Catherine said grabbing her
"I do have plenty" Annabelle said placing her lips just over Catherine's "and you look pretty damn sexy in them" they were in the middle of a make out session when the door opened, and Annabelle's parents walked in.
"oh look we have a make out session in our kitchen" Nate said "hi honey, how was your trip?"
"it was alright" Annabelle said letting go of Catherine
"hello Catherine, good to see you again" Patty said setting some items on the counter
"Annie wasn't that Collins' car in the driveway?"
"yep" Annabelle smiled
"where is she" Nate asked looking around
Annabelle giggled "she's in the hot tub"
"weren't you bringing another friend home with you?" her mother asked as she put the items away
"who do you think Collins is in the hot tub with?" Annabelle said, "I'm going to change, please don't scare her away" she gave Catherine a quick kiss on the cheek and headed to her room.
"so Catherine, Anna told us about your resignation, how are you doing with that?"
"um, well" Catherine sat down on the bar stool "I think it'll be ok, I mean, I loved teaching, but there's other things I could do that I'll love just as much"
"like our daughter" Patty said looking Catherine in the eye
"well" Catherine cleared her throat "I think I proved I love your daughter more than my job so, I guess the answer is yes"
"I was hoping you'd say that" Patty could tell she was making Catherine a little uncomfortable, but she never faltered, keeping her composer the whole conversation. "which reminds me, I have something for you" she said leaving the room, coming back a minute later "when the time comes" she said handing Catherine a small box "I want you to give this to Annabelle"
"what is it?" Catherine asked confused
"it's my great grandmother's engagement ring" Patty smiled, as Catherine opened it "my mother gave it to Nathan when he asked me, and my father before that, I just want to keep up with tradition"
"but Mrs. Tillman"
"Patty"
"Patty, I don't think we are to that point yet"
"that's why I said when the time comes, I'm not saying it has to be tomorrow, I see something amazing with you two, and I know eventually it will happen, so please" she said as Annabelle walked into the room Catherine quickly put the box in the pocket of her shorts.
"have they come out yet?" Annabelle asked
"no" Catherine said still trying to clear her head from the conversation she just had.
"well come with me to get them out, they have got to be water logged by now, that and it's getting late I kind of want to go to bed" Catherine looked at Patty who smiled and nodded, she smiled back and headed after Annabelle. "wow" Annabelle whispered as they rounded the corner, Jamie and Collins were still in the lip locked position.
"guess you can relax" Catherine smiled
"guess so" Annabelle smiled, clearing her throat to get their attention, as they jumped apart, "I'm all for this, but it's getting late and Jamie needs to meet my parents"
"right" Collins said, her cheeks were red, with embarrassment.
"come back in the morning, you can have her all day" Annabelle said, "but I am going to say this to both of you" she smiled "if you hurt her I hurt you"
"ok" Collins whispered shyly, as she got out of the hot tub, turning around to help Jamie out.
"I see she's taking lessons from you" Catherine whispered in Annabelle's ear, she just smiled, as the foursome headed back into the kitchen
"hello Collins" Patty smiled
"hello Senator Tillman" Collins said with a smile
"please, call me Patty, you've been here so much you're almost part of the family" Patty said with a smile
"mom, this is Jamie, Jamie this is my mom" Annabelle quickly went through with the introductions
"hello Jamie, it's good to finally meet you" she reached out her hand to a startled Jamie who smiled and took it.
"I'm sorry I'm dripping all over your floor"
"nothing that hasn't happened before, Annie used to come running through the house without a towel" Nate said coming into the kitchen, everyone shared a laugh
"thanks dad" Annabelle rolled her eyes "this is Jamie, and you know Collins"
"Jamie, it's nice to finally meet you, we've heard so much about you" Nate said reaching out his hand "please call me Nate" Jamie smiled taking his hand "Collins, you move in yet?"
"not yet" Collins smiled "I'm still waiting for my room"
"I wanted Jamie to meet you before we head to bed, which I'm ready for, so I'll see you all in the morning" Annabelle said grabbing Catherine's hand and leaving the room.
"well, I guess I better" Collins nodded towards the door
"I'll um, I'll walk you out" Jamie said following her, as she turned towards Annabelle's parents "it was nice meeting you both"
"you too dear, we'll see you in the morning" Patty said looking at Nate both letting out a chuckle.
"ah my bed, I missed you" Annabelle said as she plopped down on the bed
"what, mine isn't good enough for you?" Catherine asked faking being hurt
"no, yours is amazing, but this is my bed, and that's your bed"
"I'd rephrase that if I were you missy"
"guh" Annabelle smiled leaning up and pulling Catherine down on top of her "I'll rephrase it alright; all beds suck unless you're next to me"
"that's better" Catherine leaned in kissing her. "listen, I'm sorry for the way I acted earlier, it's just, when it comes to Simone, I get jealous, and I don't know how to control it"
"don't apologize, it's how you feel, you can't change that, but I want you to know you have nothing to be jealous over"
"are you going to call her?"
"no" Annabelle said not even hesitating "I don't want anything to do with her"
"good answer" Catherine said climbing more on top of Annabelle when suddenly they felt something in the pocket of Catherine's shorts "hey what's in your pocket"
"ah, nothing" Catherine said jumping out of bed, but the box had fallen out onto the mattress
"Catherine" Annabelle asked picking up the box "what is this?"
'fuck there was no getting out of this now' "um" she started to say as Annabelle opened it. "this is my mom's engagement ring, or rather it would be my great grandma's engagement ring, how, no why, do you have it?"
"um" Catherine said there was no going back now, she could do this one of two ways, she bent down, so she was kneeling on the floor.
"no" Annabelle said shaking her head "don't do it"
"why I love you, and you love me"
"because I know neither one of us is ready for that step yet" Catherine nodded in agreement "tell me why you have it?"
"your mother gave it to me" she said standing up and sitting on the bed next to Annabelle
"um ok"
"she said she saw something special with us, and wanted to give this to me, to give to you when the time was right"
"and you thought the time was right now?"
"well, um, no" Catherine sighed "I know I love you, but it's way too soon"
"glad we see eye to eye on that" Annabelle smiled. "we'll put this away, and when you feel you are ready then you can ask me, and maybe I'll say yes"
"maybe huh?"
"yeah, maybe" Annabelle reached up and pulled Catherine down on top of her, as their lips met, Catherine bit her bottom lip lightly, then soothing the ache with her tongue, as Annabelle opened her mouth their tongues met, in a battle of control. This time Annabelle gave in and let Catherine have it. As Catherine pushed her back onto the mattress whispering "it's been a long day, and I want nothing more than to lose myself in you" Annabelle reached up, running her fingers through her hair. As Catherine kissed her neck, making quick work of both their clothes Annabelle was surprised to see that Catherine had nothing on under her t-shirt and shorts. Catherine smiled, as she leaned in for another kiss, a kiss that took them into making love, for the rest of the night.
The song in this chapter is You Are by Jimmy Wayne :)