"Hailey you were brilliant tonight." Mark said.
"Thanks daddy." I said.
He had called me right after the show went off. We talked a while about everything and I talked to Lucas although all he did was babble. I talked to Doc too. I told them I would see them in a few weeks for Lucas's birthday. I got off the phone and Scott came and grabbed me.
"Come on were going out to dinner kid." He said.
"Where's Chris?" I asked.
"He's going to meet us at the restaurant." Scott said.
We had a great time that night laughing and cutting up. Even though they wouldn't let me have a touch of alcohol. They were just being themselves, overprotective.
"Well Chris how does it feel to be a good guy now?" I asked laughing.
"Hey I'm still my old rotten self." He said smiling.
I could really get lost in that smile. I had loved him for so long. Well he was going to give me that kiss tonight if I had to tie him up to get it. I grinned at the thought.
"What's that look for?" Chris asked.
"What look?" I asked innocently.
"That sneaky grin." Chris said.
"I don't know what in the world you're talking about." I said.
Scott grinned. Poor old Chris was in for it.
"Well we all got flights in the morning. We better get back." Scott said.
"Uhh Chris can you give Hailey a ride back to the hotel. I have a stop to make before I go back." Scott said.
"Yea sure." Chris said.
"How about one more favor. I didn't get booked in this morning since I came straight to the arena. I had a lot of stuff to do. Can I bunk in your room tonight?" I asked Chris.
"Sure Hailey. You know you can." He said.
Ah haa I love it when a plan comes together. This was going to work out fine. I looked at Scott and he had his brow raised at me. I didn't exactly fill him in on this part of the plan.
"Hailey walk out to my car with me and get your bag." Scott said.
"Okay. I'll meet you out front Chris." I said and followed Scott.
When we got away from Chris Scott cut to the chase.
"You on birth control?" Scott asked.
"Scotttt. Jeez do ya have to ask me that?" I said embarrassed.
"Yes I do." He said.
"Yes I am. I got on it a couple of months ago just in case." I said turning red.
"Okay I'm not going to lecture you then. Just be careful. I don't want to see you hurt." He said dropping a quick kiss on my head.
I hugged him tight. At least he wasn't treating me like a baby.
"Thanks Scott." I said.
Scott handed me my bag.
"I'll see you tomorrow." He said.
I met Chris back at the front door of the restaurant. He took my bag and threw his arm around my shoulder as we walked to his car. We got in and headed back to the hotel. I was really nervous. I knew Chris remembered his promise to give me a real kiss. We joked about it all the time. I sighed and hoped everything went as planned.
"Chris do mind if I hit the shower first?" I asked.
"Go ahead honey." Chris said.
I watched him take off his shirt and I about died on the spot. Oh god I hope I wasn't drooling or nothing. I quickly went to take my shower. I got out and put on a short silk night gown I had bought. I brushed my long hair out till it was shining. Well now or never I thought. I walked in the room. Chris looked at me. He didn't say nothing but he jumped up and went to the bathroom and shut the door. I herd the shower running. I hopped on the bed. He had a single so he was going to have to sleep beside me. I smiled at the thought. He came out in sweats looking hot as hell. He got in the bed beside me laid down.
"Uh Chris are you forgetting something?" I asked.
"What would I be forgetting Hailey?" He asked.
"Well you kinda promised me a kiss on my 18 birthday." I said.
Chris moved over beside me. He took my hands and raised them above my head pinning them there with one hand. He ran his finger down my cheek with his finger.
"No I didn't for get Hailey." Chris said.
"But first I want to ask you. Did you keep your promise? You said I would be the first guy you kissed. You didn't kiss those guys you been dating this last year have you?" He asked looking in my eyes.
"No you nimrod. I didn't kiss none of those guys they were just friends." I said.
"So you really just have been driving me out of my mind for the last year for the hell or it haven't you?" He asked his face so close to mine his goatee was brushing my chin.
I got it he was getting me back for the teasing I had done this year. He was actually trying to intimidate me. I wanted to laugh at him but I didn't. All he was doing was making my head spin, making me want his touch and his kiss. Ah the hell with it I was through playing games.
"Shut up and kiss me." I said.
I seen the twinkle of amusement in his eyes and he lowered his lips to mine. I don't think I was ready for the jolt that shook my body when his lips touched mine. I know he felt it too. His whole body jerked and he let go of my hands which I quickly tangled in his long hair so I could pull him closer to me. I felt his tongue pressing against my lips. I parted my lips and he slid his tongue in my mouth. He used his tongue to explore my mouth. He sucked my tongue into his mouth over and over causing me to moan into his mouth. Chris pulled back a little and nipped at my lower lip biting gently then licking it. He pulled back placing a kiss on my head then looking down at me. He smiled at me and reached out to caress my cheek.
"MY sweet little Hailey." He whispered
"Yea well sweet little Hailey wants you to get your clothes off right now." I said.
"No I don't think so." Chris said in amusement.
Chris still hadn't got off of me now I pushed at him. He held me down without much effort.
"Hailey you're special to me. I'm not going to treat you like some cheap screw." Chris said.
He sat up suddenly and hauled me to sit in his lap. He lifted my chin and looked in my eyes.
"Were going to take this slow Hailey do it the proper way. Were going to date." Chris said.
"Date?" I said in shock.
"Yes. Then we'll go from there." Chris said.
"Your paying me back for all that teasing I done this year aren't you?" I asked my voice breaking with emotion. Damn it I loved him and wanted him now.
"No Hailey. I'm not. I think you're too special to treat like a one night stand. When we make love it will be the right time and place not because were just hot and horney." Chris said.
"Chris I love you I already know that." I said with tears in my eyes.
"I love you too Hailey believe it or not. But I really believe we need time to adjust to being in a relationship before we start having sex. You're very young Hailey. I want to do what's right." Chris said.
Chris kissed my tears away and held me on his lap.
"Make no mistake Hailey you're my girl now. If I catch you flirting with any of those punks now, I'm going to put you across my knee." He said.
I laughed. "Sounds like it could be fun." I said.
Chris laughed too. "You're a terrible brat Hailey. But I love you just the way you are." He said kissing me gently on the lips.
He laid me in the bed and climbed in beside me and pulled me in his arms. I laid my head on his chest and put my arm across his waist. It wasn't exactly how I expected it would be but it was good. He loved me and as long as he loved me I could deal with it all.
"You're still my number one girl Hailey." Chris said and kissed me sweetly.
"Always. I said as I drifted off to sleep.