Chapter 5 Dig Yourself a Hole and Live in It
"You call your parents embarrassing, Barney boy?" Bryce snorted, after trailing back off to their room, leaving Brian and Crystal with the camera.
"Well, I wouldn't talk. You don't look better!" Ethan shot back.
"Well, look at me, hey. I'd say me an' Eath are tied for the worst dressed tonight.... Naw, Ethan's the worst dressed... I just look awful." Mac laughed.
"What if this doesn't come out? Do I want green hair? No, I most certainly do not...." Brynn groaned, flopping over on her bed.
"I never thought Brynn cared about her hair...." Bryce commented.
"Well I do if it's green!"
"Well, good point."
Several hours later, they were al cleaned up, but Mac still had small faded freckles, and Ethan was humming that dreadful Barney tune.... Brynn had thrown several objects at him, yet he was still humming....
They all dressed themselves in Muggle clothes yet again and set out the door. Brynn shifted uncomfortably in her rather tight shirt and fiddled with the belt on her jeans. Mac looked quite normal, though he didn't match. Bryce was the most normal looking guy, in his slightly baggy carpenter jeans and tee shirt, but Ethan however, was a little queer looking.... Green most certainly doesn't match pink, and we was wearing women's shoes...
"Ethan.... Are those my shoes?" Brynn questioned, raising one eyebrow.
"Erm... I didn't know whose they were...."
"Here mate, let me fix that...." Bryce sighed, and Ethan was suddenly more normal looking, in similar clothes to Bryce and Ethan.
"You're embarrassing..." Brynn sighed. "All three of you! Mac, your pants are falling down..."
"Oops, sorry bout' that." Mac said, adjusting the belt, and hitching up his pants.
"Well, Cate seems to have her husband perfectly dressed..." Brynn laughed, as they passed Cate, fiddling with Bellum's clothing, making it look more decent. She herself looked like something directly out of a fashion magazine....
"I still never got to take you to dinner...." Bellum said. "I'm taking you tonight..."
"Oh, are you being bossy?" Cate grinned, her eyes glinting.
"Well, I was trying..."
"I like it... Where's dinner?"
"How do you feel about that fancy place across the street?"
"Hm.... Nice. We get to dress up. I say it's a deal."
"And I'll clean the floor back home to seal it..."
"Alright..."
The group of four moved on, quick to avoid the mushy scene that was coming.... Especially Ethan. He shielded his face, going a brilliant scarlet color.
"Dig yourself a hole, and live in it...." Mac suggested.
"I was thinking more along the lines of 6 feet, by 6 feet..." Ethan grumbled. "I swear, they're too old..."
"Well, technically they are. But their bodies went back to being 17 again. So are mum and dad's..." Brynn groaned.
"Yes, sadly. We look almost the same as our parents..." Bryce sighed. "Kind of strange...."
"Where are we headed today?" Ethan said, changing the subject.
"Shopping again?" Brynn suggested.
"No... I want to go to a sporting event. To see what sports Muggles like. Let's watch Football!" Mac said, interested.
"It's not football season..." Ethan commented.
"Aw..."
"Yes, but there's baseball..." Bryce shrugged. "But I don't know what it is..."
"Oh too bad..." Brynn grinned. "I guess we have to go shopping again!"
"Again?" The boys groaned.
"Well, we can eat first." Brynn practically commanded. "Socialize with some Muggles..."
"Fun...."
~*~
"Hey! Um... Brian and.... Crystal!" Aaron the American Muggle called.
Brian and Crystal turned around instantly, to see who knew their names. It was Aaron and Alex. Aaron and Alex thought they were a little strange, but they liked them anyways.
"Hey, do you want to play basketball with us?" Alex asked. She looked at Brian, who looked around nervously. They didn't know how to play...
"Sure!" Crystal said, before Brian had a chance to react.
'Crys, do you know how to play?' Brian asked her telepathically.
'No, don't you?'
'NO!'
'Um... Well, we'll think of something...'
"Hey, what's that building there? Brian asked Alex.
"That's the school. It's closed for now. Because it's summer..." Alex answered.
"Oh. I see."
"What's that over there?" Crystal said, pointing over Aaron.
"Amusement Park... See the Roller Coaster?"
"Oh yes! That sounds fun! Let's go there!" Brian and Crystal shouted at once.
"Well, I suppose we could..." Alex said.
"Yeah, basketball can wait..." Aaron added.
"That was a close call to looking very stupid..." Crystal whispered to Brian, as they changed direction towards the place with the thing called a Roller coaster...
~*~
"Gorgeous. How do you manage to look so good?"
"I was going to ask you... But let me fix your tie... There."
Bellum was finally getting to take Cate out to dinner. Cate was dressed in a showy (as always) red evening gown type dress. It was tighter at the chest and waist, and graced her hips loosely, then flaring out, and a long slit up the right side of the skirt part.
Bellum was very stylish himself. He was getting used to the tuxedo, and though Cate made him change the tie with little horseshoes on it, he was satisfied with his looks... His dark hair was gelled, and his eyes caught the light and shone.
"There." Cat said, leaning forward once she had fixed his tie to kiss him.
"Hey, hey now... At this rate we won't make it to dinner. We have time for this afterwards..."
"Mmmm... Too bad." Cate sighed, taking his arm.
Dinner was at a real nice lounge. Everyone was well dressed, and Cate and Bellum got quite a few heads to turn their direction. After a nice dinner, they ventured to the dance floor. Cate danced now. Though it was rather reluctantly.
"My luck that my husband is the best dancer n the entire world... That means I have to dance. Too bad you can't play Quidditch too well..."
"Yes... Shame, eh? Too bad my wife can't dance...." Bellum laughed, pulling Cate closer and trying to get her to step the right way.
"Well, I say we get back." Cate said, glancing at the staring people.
She still didn't like people all around her. It was one of those things that made her queasy.
"Aww... alright. Did you enjoy dinner?"
"Yes, I actually did. There's just too many people. I like just you and I better... We aren't getting to sped as much time together, with the kids and everything."
"Mm... I know. Maybe we can get Sirius an Liz to take them for a bit sometime..." Bellum said, taking Cate's arm and leading her to the door.
The hotel was only across the street, and they arrived quickly. This time they didn't make much of a public scene, a few quick kisses here and there, but they went straight to their room. Bellum flopped over on the bed, and took Cate with him. He kissed her softly and sat up again.
"So what's in a kiss, Catie? What do like seem to like so much about kissing me?" he sighed.
Cate smiled, and sighed. Her eyes glinted, and she stood up. She took her husband with her. "Well, kiss me, a long kiss, I'll decide that now..."
So he kissed her. He placed his hands on her waist, and closed his eyes. Cate thought about everything as she kissed him. This was unusual. No one thinks when they kiss each other. A few seconds later, he pulled out of it and looked at Cate.
"Your hands." She said finally.
"My hands?" Bellum asked, a little confused. "What does that have to do with anything?"
"Well see, they started on my waist. That's not where they ended up. You left hand moved.... Up. The right one didn't move a lot, but pulled me closer. It's all in the feel... See, it goes farther than just the face. But- I love it when you have your hands on my face. I don't know why. You're really soft, and romantic."
"Well... Uh... I guess I'll just keep that up." He smiled.
"So what do you like about kissing me?" Cate said, grinning again, and looking him in the eyes.
"Hmm... You put a lot of passion into everything. Everything you do has a meaning. And your skin is soft. Kissing you is the reason I feel sorry for every other man on this planet. You're mine, and no one else's. They can't have you. I'm the only one that can look at you and say, 'Well, that's what I'll be doing tonight. That gorgeous woman, my wife. Mine to hug and hold forever.' Ever think that?"
"Mm-hmm... I have actually. Makes me feel accomplished. I'm glad you're my husband... Kids and all..."
"Ahh... the kids... I think we had Ethan too soon almost. We only had about a year for ourselves...."
"Well... I have no comment. Sometimes things happen when you least expect it. Besides, Ethan's a good boy..."
"Just wished we had more time to raise him. Life goes too fast..."
"And speaking of speed... Hasn't this night gone a little slowly? We've talked each other to sleep the past week and a half...."
"Mm... You're right. Well... Come here then. We'll start this night off with a nice massage."
"Alright... Haven't had a massage in a long time..."
((A/N: Aight, just click the button. Also, I think I will eliminate some confusion for some of you people who have not read the prequels to this story. So here is what kids belong to what parents… Even as an author, I still confuse them all, and don't know all of them even….
Sirius and Elizabeth Black: Cate is their oldest, who is married to Bellum, and has children of her own. This is the same evil Cate. Brynn and Bryce are their twins, who are the oldest kids that live with them. Next comes Brian, who is the same age as Crystal Potter. Then it's Bridgett, and finally Brooke.
Cate and Bellum Pugnare: These two produced Ethan first, thus throwing Cate's evil hold on the world into the dust. Their next child is the sinister Felicity. Then it's cheerful bright little Paige, and baby Jack. Another one's on the way…
Meagan and Harry Potter: Crystal comes first, then followed by Neil. Then come the twins, Jo and Jess, and lastly, Juanita (more commonly known as Nita) There is also another little Potter on the way…
Marykate and Ron Weasley: Well, let's just say I don't know all of these ones. There's a Fred and George, and a Ginny… that I know of. But I think there are loads of them.
Dolere and Draco Malfoy: So far, that have appeared in this fic are Ariana and Debra.
Facere and Lord Voldemort: Er… This is a strange one. **Raises one eyebrow** Ask Meagan… So far we have two daughters for this uh… odd little pairing. Malicia is the oldest, and is followed by Pandemonia.
Then we have a few extra people. Mac isn't any of the main characters' children. He's just there, and a friend of Brynn, Bryce, and Ethan. Athena, Sirius's younger sister, has two kids with her husband Ryan. They are Marie and Dominic.
So, any-who, I hope that lifted some confusion amongst you people!
Toodles,
Cathykcool))
"You call your parents embarrassing, Barney boy?" Bryce snorted, after trailing back off to their room, leaving Brian and Crystal with the camera.
"Well, I wouldn't talk. You don't look better!" Ethan shot back.
"Well, look at me, hey. I'd say me an' Eath are tied for the worst dressed tonight.... Naw, Ethan's the worst dressed... I just look awful." Mac laughed.
"What if this doesn't come out? Do I want green hair? No, I most certainly do not...." Brynn groaned, flopping over on her bed.
"I never thought Brynn cared about her hair...." Bryce commented.
"Well I do if it's green!"
"Well, good point."
Several hours later, they were al cleaned up, but Mac still had small faded freckles, and Ethan was humming that dreadful Barney tune.... Brynn had thrown several objects at him, yet he was still humming....
They all dressed themselves in Muggle clothes yet again and set out the door. Brynn shifted uncomfortably in her rather tight shirt and fiddled with the belt on her jeans. Mac looked quite normal, though he didn't match. Bryce was the most normal looking guy, in his slightly baggy carpenter jeans and tee shirt, but Ethan however, was a little queer looking.... Green most certainly doesn't match pink, and we was wearing women's shoes...
"Ethan.... Are those my shoes?" Brynn questioned, raising one eyebrow.
"Erm... I didn't know whose they were...."
"Here mate, let me fix that...." Bryce sighed, and Ethan was suddenly more normal looking, in similar clothes to Bryce and Ethan.
"You're embarrassing..." Brynn sighed. "All three of you! Mac, your pants are falling down..."
"Oops, sorry bout' that." Mac said, adjusting the belt, and hitching up his pants.
"Well, Cate seems to have her husband perfectly dressed..." Brynn laughed, as they passed Cate, fiddling with Bellum's clothing, making it look more decent. She herself looked like something directly out of a fashion magazine....
"I still never got to take you to dinner...." Bellum said. "I'm taking you tonight..."
"Oh, are you being bossy?" Cate grinned, her eyes glinting.
"Well, I was trying..."
"I like it... Where's dinner?"
"How do you feel about that fancy place across the street?"
"Hm.... Nice. We get to dress up. I say it's a deal."
"And I'll clean the floor back home to seal it..."
"Alright..."
The group of four moved on, quick to avoid the mushy scene that was coming.... Especially Ethan. He shielded his face, going a brilliant scarlet color.
"Dig yourself a hole, and live in it...." Mac suggested.
"I was thinking more along the lines of 6 feet, by 6 feet..." Ethan grumbled. "I swear, they're too old..."
"Well, technically they are. But their bodies went back to being 17 again. So are mum and dad's..." Brynn groaned.
"Yes, sadly. We look almost the same as our parents..." Bryce sighed. "Kind of strange...."
"Where are we headed today?" Ethan said, changing the subject.
"Shopping again?" Brynn suggested.
"No... I want to go to a sporting event. To see what sports Muggles like. Let's watch Football!" Mac said, interested.
"It's not football season..." Ethan commented.
"Aw..."
"Yes, but there's baseball..." Bryce shrugged. "But I don't know what it is..."
"Oh too bad..." Brynn grinned. "I guess we have to go shopping again!"
"Again?" The boys groaned.
"Well, we can eat first." Brynn practically commanded. "Socialize with some Muggles..."
"Fun...."
~*~
"Hey! Um... Brian and.... Crystal!" Aaron the American Muggle called.
Brian and Crystal turned around instantly, to see who knew their names. It was Aaron and Alex. Aaron and Alex thought they were a little strange, but they liked them anyways.
"Hey, do you want to play basketball with us?" Alex asked. She looked at Brian, who looked around nervously. They didn't know how to play...
"Sure!" Crystal said, before Brian had a chance to react.
'Crys, do you know how to play?' Brian asked her telepathically.
'No, don't you?'
'NO!'
'Um... Well, we'll think of something...'
"Hey, what's that building there? Brian asked Alex.
"That's the school. It's closed for now. Because it's summer..." Alex answered.
"Oh. I see."
"What's that over there?" Crystal said, pointing over Aaron.
"Amusement Park... See the Roller Coaster?"
"Oh yes! That sounds fun! Let's go there!" Brian and Crystal shouted at once.
"Well, I suppose we could..." Alex said.
"Yeah, basketball can wait..." Aaron added.
"That was a close call to looking very stupid..." Crystal whispered to Brian, as they changed direction towards the place with the thing called a Roller coaster...
~*~
"Gorgeous. How do you manage to look so good?"
"I was going to ask you... But let me fix your tie... There."
Bellum was finally getting to take Cate out to dinner. Cate was dressed in a showy (as always) red evening gown type dress. It was tighter at the chest and waist, and graced her hips loosely, then flaring out, and a long slit up the right side of the skirt part.
Bellum was very stylish himself. He was getting used to the tuxedo, and though Cate made him change the tie with little horseshoes on it, he was satisfied with his looks... His dark hair was gelled, and his eyes caught the light and shone.
"There." Cat said, leaning forward once she had fixed his tie to kiss him.
"Hey, hey now... At this rate we won't make it to dinner. We have time for this afterwards..."
"Mmmm... Too bad." Cate sighed, taking his arm.
Dinner was at a real nice lounge. Everyone was well dressed, and Cate and Bellum got quite a few heads to turn their direction. After a nice dinner, they ventured to the dance floor. Cate danced now. Though it was rather reluctantly.
"My luck that my husband is the best dancer n the entire world... That means I have to dance. Too bad you can't play Quidditch too well..."
"Yes... Shame, eh? Too bad my wife can't dance...." Bellum laughed, pulling Cate closer and trying to get her to step the right way.
"Well, I say we get back." Cate said, glancing at the staring people.
She still didn't like people all around her. It was one of those things that made her queasy.
"Aww... alright. Did you enjoy dinner?"
"Yes, I actually did. There's just too many people. I like just you and I better... We aren't getting to sped as much time together, with the kids and everything."
"Mm... I know. Maybe we can get Sirius an Liz to take them for a bit sometime..." Bellum said, taking Cate's arm and leading her to the door.
The hotel was only across the street, and they arrived quickly. This time they didn't make much of a public scene, a few quick kisses here and there, but they went straight to their room. Bellum flopped over on the bed, and took Cate with him. He kissed her softly and sat up again.
"So what's in a kiss, Catie? What do like seem to like so much about kissing me?" he sighed.
Cate smiled, and sighed. Her eyes glinted, and she stood up. She took her husband with her. "Well, kiss me, a long kiss, I'll decide that now..."
So he kissed her. He placed his hands on her waist, and closed his eyes. Cate thought about everything as she kissed him. This was unusual. No one thinks when they kiss each other. A few seconds later, he pulled out of it and looked at Cate.
"Your hands." She said finally.
"My hands?" Bellum asked, a little confused. "What does that have to do with anything?"
"Well see, they started on my waist. That's not where they ended up. You left hand moved.... Up. The right one didn't move a lot, but pulled me closer. It's all in the feel... See, it goes farther than just the face. But- I love it when you have your hands on my face. I don't know why. You're really soft, and romantic."
"Well... Uh... I guess I'll just keep that up." He smiled.
"So what do you like about kissing me?" Cate said, grinning again, and looking him in the eyes.
"Hmm... You put a lot of passion into everything. Everything you do has a meaning. And your skin is soft. Kissing you is the reason I feel sorry for every other man on this planet. You're mine, and no one else's. They can't have you. I'm the only one that can look at you and say, 'Well, that's what I'll be doing tonight. That gorgeous woman, my wife. Mine to hug and hold forever.' Ever think that?"
"Mm-hmm... I have actually. Makes me feel accomplished. I'm glad you're my husband... Kids and all..."
"Ahh... the kids... I think we had Ethan too soon almost. We only had about a year for ourselves...."
"Well... I have no comment. Sometimes things happen when you least expect it. Besides, Ethan's a good boy..."
"Just wished we had more time to raise him. Life goes too fast..."
"And speaking of speed... Hasn't this night gone a little slowly? We've talked each other to sleep the past week and a half...."
"Mm... You're right. Well... Come here then. We'll start this night off with a nice massage."
"Alright... Haven't had a massage in a long time..."
((A/N: Aight, just click the button. Also, I think I will eliminate some confusion for some of you people who have not read the prequels to this story. So here is what kids belong to what parents… Even as an author, I still confuse them all, and don't know all of them even….
Sirius and Elizabeth Black: Cate is their oldest, who is married to Bellum, and has children of her own. This is the same evil Cate. Brynn and Bryce are their twins, who are the oldest kids that live with them. Next comes Brian, who is the same age as Crystal Potter. Then it's Bridgett, and finally Brooke.
Cate and Bellum Pugnare: These two produced Ethan first, thus throwing Cate's evil hold on the world into the dust. Their next child is the sinister Felicity. Then it's cheerful bright little Paige, and baby Jack. Another one's on the way…
Meagan and Harry Potter: Crystal comes first, then followed by Neil. Then come the twins, Jo and Jess, and lastly, Juanita (more commonly known as Nita) There is also another little Potter on the way…
Marykate and Ron Weasley: Well, let's just say I don't know all of these ones. There's a Fred and George, and a Ginny… that I know of. But I think there are loads of them.
Dolere and Draco Malfoy: So far, that have appeared in this fic are Ariana and Debra.
Facere and Lord Voldemort: Er… This is a strange one. **Raises one eyebrow** Ask Meagan… So far we have two daughters for this uh… odd little pairing. Malicia is the oldest, and is followed by Pandemonia.
Then we have a few extra people. Mac isn't any of the main characters' children. He's just there, and a friend of Brynn, Bryce, and Ethan. Athena, Sirius's younger sister, has two kids with her husband Ryan. They are Marie and Dominic.
So, any-who, I hope that lifted some confusion amongst you people!
Toodles,
Cathykcool))