"Alright. I'll see you in a bit. Bye." Tori hung up the phone and
walked outside to her small balcony where Blake was staring out at the
ocean. She put her arms around his waist and kissed his shoulder blade.
"I am so glad to be home. I really missed this," he said looking at the sky. She hugged him tighter and breathed him in. He smelled like her vanilla soap. She laughed and turned him around. "What's so funny?" he asked.
"You smell like me," she said burying her head in the crook of his neck and shoulder. Blake lifted his shirt and smelled.
"It's a small price to pay for having you in the shower with me," he said kissing her deeply. She parted away.
"Mmm, now why did you have to do that when you know the waves are calling me away." She said sinking back against her door.
"It's just to let you know you have something to come home to," he said kissing her neck causing her to shiver. "I see I've hit a weak spot," he grinned.
"You're so mean," she said going back in the house.
"Yea but you love me," he said grabbing his vest from the night before.
"Yes I do," she said kissing his cheek. "Now get out of here before I get the overwhelming urge to jump on you again," she said scooting him out the door.
"I'll be home changing into some normal clothes," he said as he exited.
"Love you!" she called after him.
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Tori pulled her van to Sarah's house to find her pacing on the porch. Tori got out, grabbed her board and made her way up the steps.
"I thought we were going out?" Tori asked setting the board down. Sarah sat in one of the chairs and Tori sat in another. "Sarah, what's going on? Are you alright?" Tori could see a wild look in her eyes- they were sparkling like Tori had never seen before.
"I'm great!" she exclaimed. Tori smiled at her.
"Care to share why?"
"Well, I have a date tonight." Tori's body sat upright.
"A date? With who? Where are you going? Do I know him?" she asked. Sarah grinned.
"Hunter." Tori fell out of her seat.
"Tor you alright?" Sarah asked.
"Yea- just caught a little off guard. I think it's great!"
"There's more," Sarah said getting up. Tori nodded her head to continue. "He, um, found out," she said turning to Tori with her staff in her hand.
"What, um, what did he have to say?" Tori asked nervously, afraid she would have to reveal her secret.
"He actually was fine with it. He suggested Blake and I spar sometime. He told me how Sensei Omino took him and Blake in after Lothor killed their parents," she said staring at Tori. Tori tried to read her eyes, but couldn't tell if she knew or if she was pissed that Tori hadn't told her.
"Tor- I know," she said motioning to her arm. Tori turned her arm over to show her tattoo. She looked up at Sarah.
"Are you pissed I didn't tell you?" she asked cautiously. Sarah sat down next to her and put her hand on her shoulder.
"I was, but then Hunter explained why you probably didn't want to talk about it. But judging from that little mark on your collarbone, I'd say everything's fine now." Tori glanced down to where her collarbone met her shoulder and sure enough a small bruise was beginning to form.
"What's so shocking? You've never seen a hickey before?" she joked. "Anyway getting back to you and Hunter- when did he ask you?"
"Well he caught me sparring and we had a very nice conversation about, well, about everything I guess." Her face began to turn red.
"I think you did a little more than talking," Tori winked at her. "Whatever- you came here to surf. Let's go," She said grabbing her board and running.
"Sarah! You're not getting off that easy!" she called running off after her.
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"Look what the cat dragged in," Hunter said as Blake came home. He walked past leaving a trail of vanilla in the air. "Dude you smell (sniff) like Tori." Blake turned to his brother.
" I know. Great isn't it?" he said as he went into his room.
"Oh dude, don't get all sappy on me." A few minutes later Blake emerged with his normal clothes on. He was surprised to see Hunter grinning- he knew that look- he had a secret.
"Alright, what's going on?" he said sitting.
"I got a date- with Sarah." He said staring off into space. Blake's mouth dropped.
"Dude, you're a pimp! You've been here like what? Two days and you've already got a date? Way to go bro!" he said grasping his hand. Hunter smiled from ear to ear. "You know Tori told me that she was a lot like you in some ways." Blake said sitting down.
"Bro- you have NO idea," he replied. Hunter then told Blake about his meeting, and finding out about her ninja training. Blake was cool and calm through the whole thing.
"Hey, at least I'll have someone to spar with," he said laughing.
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Tori and Sarah were trying to pick out something for her to wear. "You know what I just realized?" Sarah asked putting on a cream colored tank top. "We've never seen each other in "normal" clothes." Tori gave her a sly smile.
"What about no clothes at all?" Sarah threw a shirt at her. "Geeze Tori just because you're getting some doesn't mean you have to rub it in." The two girls continued to enjoy their girl time until they heard a knock on the door. Sarah went and found Blake with Hunter. Her mouth went dry. Hunter was wearing a red t-shirt and Jeans- he looked so hot in her eyes. Hunter felt his heart jump into his throat. He marveled at the way her top hugged her figure perfectly. Her jeans resting just below her navel exposing her toned stomach. Tori ran in behind Sarah and stopped dead when she saw the two staring at each other. She and Blake exchanged smiles. Sarah snapped out of her trance. "Hey, uh, c'mon in." She led Hunter through the house into the kitchen. Blake stood next to Tori and they watched as Hunter and Sarah tried to make small talk. "Hey Sar! I think we're going to head out. I'll talk to you tomorrow," Tori said as she and Blake left. Hunter took her hand in his and lightly brushed his lips to hers. Sarah felt her cheeks flush with heat. "You look amazing," Hunter whispered in her ear. She bit her bottom lip and stared into his cool blue eyes. "So where do you want to go?" he said as they headed back out to the living room. Sarah sat on the couch and pulled him don with her. "I was thinking maybe we could stay in and watch a movie," she said leaning into his awaiting arms. Hunter agreed and soon they were drifting into sleep while the movie continued to play. Just as Hunter felt his eyelids falling, he pulled her up to him and kissed her awaiting lips. Sarah was also falling asleep, but was soon very wide-awake as she felt Hunter's tongue against hers. After a few minute Sarah pulled away slightly. "I may have to keep you around now," she said smiling. Hunter kissed her again. "I think I can arrange that." They fell back into each other; finally filling a void in their lives that had long been empty.
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A few months had passed and Christmas was right around the corner. Everyone agreed that they would meet and Sarah, and now Hunter's house. Blake was beside himself. Hunter tried to calm his nerves, but it wasn't working.
"I don't know how to do this. Should I do the whole down on one knee thing, or should it be spur of the moment? Dude I have no idea!" he shouted in frustration. Hunter sat next to his little brother.
"Did you talk to Dustin and Cam? I mean I'm sure they're going through the same thing." Cam, Dustin, and Blake had all decided to propose on Christmas Eve. Hunter knew he loved Sarah, he had told her a million times over since they moved in together, but he wasn't ready. Not yet.
"Yea- Dustin's doing the whole traditional thing, and Cam- well, I think Cam's just going to spring it on Laura." He twirled the ring in his right hand. It was perfect for Tori. A single diamond in the center- a little over 2 carats, with alternating tiny blue topaz and sapphires set into the silver band.
"I can't believe you sold your bike to get that," Hunter mused looking at his brother. Blake gave him a small smile.
"I know- but this is more important. Tori's everything to me."
"I know dude. I'm sure when the time is right you'll know what to do."
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Christmas Eve came at last. Dustin got down on one knee and presented Marah with a beautiful gold ring with a brilliant diamond in the center.
"Will you marry me?" he asked- though he saw the answer in her eyes.
"Yes!" she said covering his mouth with hers.
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Laura and Cam were getting ready to head in and see Sensei when cam pulled her aside and gave her a long love filled kiss. Laura pulled back a bit surprised. Cam looked into her brown eyes and felt his heart melt. Without a word he dropped to his knee and held up an emerald ring set in white gold.
"Laura Chien, I love you. Will you do me the honor of being my wife?" Cam got out. Laura's hands flew to her mouth. Tears began to gather behind her eyes. She couldn't speak, but she nodded her head with a huge smile on her face. Cam slipped the ring on her finger and embraced her in a tight squeeze.
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Tori and Blake sat on the beach staring out at the ocean. They had some time before Sarah and Hunter would be coming over. Tori put her head on his shoulder. She could feel him tense a little whenever she touched him.
"Blake? You alright?" she asked touching his face. He gave her a fake smile.
"Yea- I'm fine," he said lying through his teeth. He could feel the ring in his pants pocket. He had to do this. Tori stood up.
"And you say I'm a bad lire," Blake stood up and faced her.
"I don't know- I guess I'm just thinking too much." Tori smirked at him.
"Well that's a first." Blake smiled at her.
"Alright Blondie, that's it," he said as he took off after her. They were both laughing as they ran down the sand. "C'mon Thunderboy, you can catch me!" she said mockingly. Blake did catch up with her and tackled her to the ground. They both were laughing as they tumbled in the sand until Blake found himself on top of her looking into her blue eyes. 'Well, it's now or never,' he thought. "Marry me," he said breathlessly. Tori stopped laughing and looked at him. She could see the excitement and love in his eyes. "Are you serious?!" she asked excitedly. Blake reached into his pocket and pulled out the ring. "I've never been more serious in my life. I love you Victoria Hanson, and I want to love you for the rest of my life and beyond that." He said as he found her left hand. Tori leaned her face up to his and captured his lips in a searing kiss that left her body numb. She felt the cool silver rest on her finger as she opened her eyes again. "Can I take that as a yes?" Blake asked smiling. "Yes Yes Yes!" she cried.
"I am so glad to be home. I really missed this," he said looking at the sky. She hugged him tighter and breathed him in. He smelled like her vanilla soap. She laughed and turned him around. "What's so funny?" he asked.
"You smell like me," she said burying her head in the crook of his neck and shoulder. Blake lifted his shirt and smelled.
"It's a small price to pay for having you in the shower with me," he said kissing her deeply. She parted away.
"Mmm, now why did you have to do that when you know the waves are calling me away." She said sinking back against her door.
"It's just to let you know you have something to come home to," he said kissing her neck causing her to shiver. "I see I've hit a weak spot," he grinned.
"You're so mean," she said going back in the house.
"Yea but you love me," he said grabbing his vest from the night before.
"Yes I do," she said kissing his cheek. "Now get out of here before I get the overwhelming urge to jump on you again," she said scooting him out the door.
"I'll be home changing into some normal clothes," he said as he exited.
"Love you!" she called after him.
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Tori pulled her van to Sarah's house to find her pacing on the porch. Tori got out, grabbed her board and made her way up the steps.
"I thought we were going out?" Tori asked setting the board down. Sarah sat in one of the chairs and Tori sat in another. "Sarah, what's going on? Are you alright?" Tori could see a wild look in her eyes- they were sparkling like Tori had never seen before.
"I'm great!" she exclaimed. Tori smiled at her.
"Care to share why?"
"Well, I have a date tonight." Tori's body sat upright.
"A date? With who? Where are you going? Do I know him?" she asked. Sarah grinned.
"Hunter." Tori fell out of her seat.
"Tor you alright?" Sarah asked.
"Yea- just caught a little off guard. I think it's great!"
"There's more," Sarah said getting up. Tori nodded her head to continue. "He, um, found out," she said turning to Tori with her staff in her hand.
"What, um, what did he have to say?" Tori asked nervously, afraid she would have to reveal her secret.
"He actually was fine with it. He suggested Blake and I spar sometime. He told me how Sensei Omino took him and Blake in after Lothor killed their parents," she said staring at Tori. Tori tried to read her eyes, but couldn't tell if she knew or if she was pissed that Tori hadn't told her.
"Tor- I know," she said motioning to her arm. Tori turned her arm over to show her tattoo. She looked up at Sarah.
"Are you pissed I didn't tell you?" she asked cautiously. Sarah sat down next to her and put her hand on her shoulder.
"I was, but then Hunter explained why you probably didn't want to talk about it. But judging from that little mark on your collarbone, I'd say everything's fine now." Tori glanced down to where her collarbone met her shoulder and sure enough a small bruise was beginning to form.
"What's so shocking? You've never seen a hickey before?" she joked. "Anyway getting back to you and Hunter- when did he ask you?"
"Well he caught me sparring and we had a very nice conversation about, well, about everything I guess." Her face began to turn red.
"I think you did a little more than talking," Tori winked at her. "Whatever- you came here to surf. Let's go," She said grabbing her board and running.
"Sarah! You're not getting off that easy!" she called running off after her.
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"Look what the cat dragged in," Hunter said as Blake came home. He walked past leaving a trail of vanilla in the air. "Dude you smell (sniff) like Tori." Blake turned to his brother.
" I know. Great isn't it?" he said as he went into his room.
"Oh dude, don't get all sappy on me." A few minutes later Blake emerged with his normal clothes on. He was surprised to see Hunter grinning- he knew that look- he had a secret.
"Alright, what's going on?" he said sitting.
"I got a date- with Sarah." He said staring off into space. Blake's mouth dropped.
"Dude, you're a pimp! You've been here like what? Two days and you've already got a date? Way to go bro!" he said grasping his hand. Hunter smiled from ear to ear. "You know Tori told me that she was a lot like you in some ways." Blake said sitting down.
"Bro- you have NO idea," he replied. Hunter then told Blake about his meeting, and finding out about her ninja training. Blake was cool and calm through the whole thing.
"Hey, at least I'll have someone to spar with," he said laughing.
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Tori and Sarah were trying to pick out something for her to wear. "You know what I just realized?" Sarah asked putting on a cream colored tank top. "We've never seen each other in "normal" clothes." Tori gave her a sly smile.
"What about no clothes at all?" Sarah threw a shirt at her. "Geeze Tori just because you're getting some doesn't mean you have to rub it in." The two girls continued to enjoy their girl time until they heard a knock on the door. Sarah went and found Blake with Hunter. Her mouth went dry. Hunter was wearing a red t-shirt and Jeans- he looked so hot in her eyes. Hunter felt his heart jump into his throat. He marveled at the way her top hugged her figure perfectly. Her jeans resting just below her navel exposing her toned stomach. Tori ran in behind Sarah and stopped dead when she saw the two staring at each other. She and Blake exchanged smiles. Sarah snapped out of her trance. "Hey, uh, c'mon in." She led Hunter through the house into the kitchen. Blake stood next to Tori and they watched as Hunter and Sarah tried to make small talk. "Hey Sar! I think we're going to head out. I'll talk to you tomorrow," Tori said as she and Blake left. Hunter took her hand in his and lightly brushed his lips to hers. Sarah felt her cheeks flush with heat. "You look amazing," Hunter whispered in her ear. She bit her bottom lip and stared into his cool blue eyes. "So where do you want to go?" he said as they headed back out to the living room. Sarah sat on the couch and pulled him don with her. "I was thinking maybe we could stay in and watch a movie," she said leaning into his awaiting arms. Hunter agreed and soon they were drifting into sleep while the movie continued to play. Just as Hunter felt his eyelids falling, he pulled her up to him and kissed her awaiting lips. Sarah was also falling asleep, but was soon very wide-awake as she felt Hunter's tongue against hers. After a few minute Sarah pulled away slightly. "I may have to keep you around now," she said smiling. Hunter kissed her again. "I think I can arrange that." They fell back into each other; finally filling a void in their lives that had long been empty.
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A few months had passed and Christmas was right around the corner. Everyone agreed that they would meet and Sarah, and now Hunter's house. Blake was beside himself. Hunter tried to calm his nerves, but it wasn't working.
"I don't know how to do this. Should I do the whole down on one knee thing, or should it be spur of the moment? Dude I have no idea!" he shouted in frustration. Hunter sat next to his little brother.
"Did you talk to Dustin and Cam? I mean I'm sure they're going through the same thing." Cam, Dustin, and Blake had all decided to propose on Christmas Eve. Hunter knew he loved Sarah, he had told her a million times over since they moved in together, but he wasn't ready. Not yet.
"Yea- Dustin's doing the whole traditional thing, and Cam- well, I think Cam's just going to spring it on Laura." He twirled the ring in his right hand. It was perfect for Tori. A single diamond in the center- a little over 2 carats, with alternating tiny blue topaz and sapphires set into the silver band.
"I can't believe you sold your bike to get that," Hunter mused looking at his brother. Blake gave him a small smile.
"I know- but this is more important. Tori's everything to me."
"I know dude. I'm sure when the time is right you'll know what to do."
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Christmas Eve came at last. Dustin got down on one knee and presented Marah with a beautiful gold ring with a brilliant diamond in the center.
"Will you marry me?" he asked- though he saw the answer in her eyes.
"Yes!" she said covering his mouth with hers.
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Laura and Cam were getting ready to head in and see Sensei when cam pulled her aside and gave her a long love filled kiss. Laura pulled back a bit surprised. Cam looked into her brown eyes and felt his heart melt. Without a word he dropped to his knee and held up an emerald ring set in white gold.
"Laura Chien, I love you. Will you do me the honor of being my wife?" Cam got out. Laura's hands flew to her mouth. Tears began to gather behind her eyes. She couldn't speak, but she nodded her head with a huge smile on her face. Cam slipped the ring on her finger and embraced her in a tight squeeze.
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Tori and Blake sat on the beach staring out at the ocean. They had some time before Sarah and Hunter would be coming over. Tori put her head on his shoulder. She could feel him tense a little whenever she touched him.
"Blake? You alright?" she asked touching his face. He gave her a fake smile.
"Yea- I'm fine," he said lying through his teeth. He could feel the ring in his pants pocket. He had to do this. Tori stood up.
"And you say I'm a bad lire," Blake stood up and faced her.
"I don't know- I guess I'm just thinking too much." Tori smirked at him.
"Well that's a first." Blake smiled at her.
"Alright Blondie, that's it," he said as he took off after her. They were both laughing as they ran down the sand. "C'mon Thunderboy, you can catch me!" she said mockingly. Blake did catch up with her and tackled her to the ground. They both were laughing as they tumbled in the sand until Blake found himself on top of her looking into her blue eyes. 'Well, it's now or never,' he thought. "Marry me," he said breathlessly. Tori stopped laughing and looked at him. She could see the excitement and love in his eyes. "Are you serious?!" she asked excitedly. Blake reached into his pocket and pulled out the ring. "I've never been more serious in my life. I love you Victoria Hanson, and I want to love you for the rest of my life and beyond that." He said as he found her left hand. Tori leaned her face up to his and captured his lips in a searing kiss that left her body numb. She felt the cool silver rest on her finger as she opened her eyes again. "Can I take that as a yes?" Blake asked smiling. "Yes Yes Yes!" she cried.