Julio slept soundly in the comfort of the large bed in Katie-Jean's guest bedroom. Gracie rolled over on her bed on the floor and Javier stirred from the makeshift crib.
Katie-Jean stole from her soft pink sheets and meandered into Julio's room. She felt so guilty about having a lovely home when he had next to nothing. She crept down the hall and slid into the guest bedroom. Careful not to step on Gracie, she tip toed across the room and crawled under the covers and worked her way into Julio's arms, falling asleep immediately.
Julio awoke a few hours later to find a beautiful brunette in his arms. After he realized where he was, he wondered why Katie-Jean was in his arms. He sat up, waking Katie-Jean.
"What are you doing here?" Julio asked.
"I couldn't sleep and I knew I'd find comfort with you," came the reply.
"What are your parents going to think?"
"I don't see why my mom should have any problems, after all, it has happened to her."
"What are you talking about?"
Katie-Jean sighed. "I guess I'd better tell you about my mom and Javier." Katie-Jean explained about her Grandpa's job in Cuba and how they moved. She told about Katey not fitting in right away, and how her Aunt Susie was at home. Katie-Jean moved on to the dance contest and how Katey had fallen in love with Javier, and that love never really died until Javier did. "I guess I told you know because I…" She trailed off.
Julio kissed her passionately. "I love you too." They kissed before cuddling in one another's arms and going to sleep, at peace with one another.
Katey and Arthur found their oldest daughter in the arms of that boy the next morning, but Katey wasn't mad. She finally realized how her mother must have felt when she was sneaking off with Javier. Katey remembered what it felt to be in love for the first time. Happy for her daughter, she let the two lay sleeping as she picked up Javier and led Gracie out of the room.
A/N: The end. To anyone that did read it, I hope you liked it and I'd appreciate some reviews.
