Chapter Fourteen
Olivia glanced at the clock on the wall as she pondered the question before her. She hated tests and the essay portion of this history of music test was about to make her pull her hair out.
"Five minutes people!" Doctor Baker announced, grinning like the sadistic bastard they all thought he was at that precise moment.
Olivia sighed to herself, she was not going to be able to do much more here. Best finish it off with the last pocket of her knowledge on the Renaissance and cut her loses. With a satisfied glance over she signed the pledge at the bottom and turned it in.
Lannie and Mitch both finished about the same time and met her in the hall. They were the ecliptic group of musicians, Lannie a cellist, Mitch a tuba player, and Olivia an opera performance major. "Well?" Lannie asked Olivia as they headed out the door.
Olivia sighed, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "I think I'd rather pass a kidney stone. You Mitch?"
"Brutal babe. Just brutal." Mitch grumbled, lighting up a cigarette as soon as they left the building into the parking lot.
"You shouldn't smoke." Olivia scolded.
"Lannie does." He shot back
"Hey! I quit. Besides dumbass, I don't need my lungs to play my instrument, you'll sound great with your tuba hacking up a lung on the rests." Lannie replied, tossing her blonde head.
"Whatever Lan. Hey Livs are we having drinks at your place tonight or what?" Mitch asked, skillfully changing the subject.
"Yeah I'm off work so why not? But no smoking at my place!" She answered, glancing at her cell phone as she turned it on to check her messages.
"What you're not using this opportunity for snuggle time with dearest Tom?" Lannie teased. "The old spark just not the same anymore?"
"You know Livs, she gets bored." Mitch jumped in on the joke, elbowing Olivia.
"Not funny guys. And please don't joke like this around Tom, he'll freak. He still hasn't quite gotten over when you told him I had sex with Joseph McGregor in the prop room." She said, glaring at them both.
"Livs, you did have sex with Joseph McGregor in the prop room." Mitch replied.
"Mitch, everyone has had sex in the prop room with someone." Lannie said, rolling her eyes.
"I haven't." He pouted.
"Because you're the safety boy, sweetpea." Lanne teased, patting his cheek. "The type our mothers want us to date."
"Not my mother." Olivia rolled her eyes, "She's shooting for a nice redneck drunk West Virginia boy for me."
"Aww… and Tommy-boy's English. Guess you'll have to dump him." Lannie joked lamely.
"Shut up Lan." Olivia glanced at her phone again. "Speak of the devil, mother dearest called while we were taking that bitch of a test."
"So you're exchanging one bitch for another?" Lannie raised an eyebrow. "Sucks to be you, Livs."
"Yeah don't it?" Olivia sighed. "Guess I should call her back. Catch you guys tonight okay?"
"Deal babe." Mitch said as he and Lannie headed off.
As she dialed Olivia got in her car to drive to the store. She had a Wal-Mart run to make but between her classes Tom had called asking her to pick up several food items that she had no idea what they were. So instead of buying the wrong thing, she offered to pick him up so he could come along. Their household arrangement seemed to be working out quite well and they had all fallen into a routine. Tom cooked, the others cleaned, and Olivia footed the bill. It worked for her but she could tell Tom was getting a little frustrated with the hours she kept. Being a full time student and earning enough to feed five people plus pay the rent was time consuming. She also knew that he would not be happy about the little party she was planning for tonight, her first night off all semester. She would have to think of a way to make it up to him.
The phone began to ring as Olivia backed out of her parking space and she held the phone with her shoulder to change gears.
Her mother picked up, sounding as flighty as ever. "Hello?"
"Hey, Mom. You called?" She said, distracted by driving and sure whatever her mother had to say most likely did not need her full attention.
"Oh! Yes dear! I have wonderful news!" Her mother sounded excited, which was usually in Olivia's experience not a good thing. "I'm getting married!"
Olivia's jaw dropped and she quickly had to slam on the breaks to avoid hitting a telephone poll as she momentarily lost concentration on her driving. "What!"
"Yes dear! Isn't it wonderful?"
She could only imagine the look of joy on her mother's face as she announced this shocking revelation. "To who, mom, I didn't even know you were seeing someone."
"Jordan Killigan." She answered.
"Jordan…. Senior? Didn't I date his son in high school?" Olivia felt a headache coming on, keeping up with all her step-fathers was enough of a headache without her mother added to the collection.
"You did dear, but I'm not marrying the senior, I'm marrying Jordan Junior. He took you to your junior prom, remember?"
Olivia's jaw dropped. "Mom… you're marrying my high school prom date?"
She sounded positively overjoyed. "Yes dear! Isn't it funny the way things work out?"
"Ma… he's my age!" Olivia was in complete shock. The thought of her mother marrying someone her own age was a little overwhelming. Particularly since she had dated this boy once herself.
"Oh I'm not so old dear, I had you young remember?"
She wanted to scream, bang her head against the wall, something! However, all she could do was give a frustrated sigh, "Yes Mom, I remember. When's the wedding?"
"Next weekend. Will you come? Bring your new boyfriend! And his friends that Alida says are living there! We want everyone to share in our love!"
The sentiment almost made Olivia sick. "We'll see Mom."
"I want you to be one of my maids of honor!"
"Mom…"
"Please darling? For me? I don't ask you for much. And your grandmother is getting up there you know."
Olivia sighed, "It's fall break next weekend Ma. I was going to-"
"Which means you'll be free! Oh wonderful dear! I'll see you Thursday then!" Her mother giggled. "Well I have to go darling! Can't wait to see you! Bye!"
With that her mother hung up leaving her poor daughter in absolute shock. With a sigh Olivia put her car in gear, heading out again. She rolled her eyes as she put the phone back in her bag, muttering under her breath, "I'm going to need so much therapy…."
"Miss Corin, are you driving the regulated speed? Because I do believe that sign says 65 miles per hour and if my eyes do not deceive me, you are going 75 miles per hour, am I correct?"
Olivia glanced at Stephen in her rear view mirror with a look of pure annoyance. It had been six days since her mother called with the news of her wedding, and after much debate with herself she had decided that leaving the gentlemen in her apartment alone for four days would probably be far worse than taking them with her. Besides, Tom had insisted on coming along, knowing that this would be a trying time for her and wanting to help where he could. He always was curious to meet her mother and family, even though she assured him they would "frighten him beyond measure." Now they were all jammed into her little two-door car, a feat that Olivia declared defied physics as she managed to get everyone in along with luggage. Tom was in the front seat with Olivia, while Jack and Stephen were in the back with Blakeney shoved in the middle. He was simply happy to be missing school however, and did not complain. Unlike Stephen Maturin, who seemed to find Miss Corin's driving quite terrifying, while Jack seemed to find the speeds quite exhilarating.
"Why Stephen my dear, she could not go fast enough! A bit more speed Miss Corin, if you please." He announced, staring out the window as the scenery flew by.
Olivia sighed, "Hey guys, why don't you leave the driving up to me. You know, the licensed driver? The only one in the car?"
Tom could not help but laugh a little, "Gentlemen, I do believe your silence has been requested."
"Yes well, if I am silent that horrible hum of the vehicle will make me quite ill." Stephen complained.
"I told you, stop looking out the window then!" Olivia replied.
"Then what shall I look at?"
She sighed, feeling a headache coming on. "How about some music?"
"Ah! An excellent idea Miss Corin!" Jack positively beamed, exchanging a look with young Will and his first Lieutenant. "Let's see…." He cleared his throat and began singing:
"Come cheer up my lads, it's to glory we steer
To add something more to this wonderful year
To honor we call you, as free men, not slaves
For who are so free as the sons of the waves?"
All knowing the tune quite well, the other gentlemen joined in at the chorus, Tom giving Olivia a sheepish grin as she rolled her eyes, muttering, "I meant put in a CD…"
"Heart of oak are our ships
Heart of oak are our men
We always are ready
Steady, boys, steady
We'll fight and we'll conquer, again and again"
Finally, by the end, Olivia had given up her annoyance, quite amused, and joined them on the last chorus, her clear soprano voice adding a unique texture to the song that they were all used to hearing strictly male voices and the higher tones of the lads sing.
They continued to sing songs as they went down the road until their throats were quite raw. It was growing late as the scenery became more and more mountainous and they all fell into a comfortable silence. Blakeney was the first to drift off, using Jack's arm as a head rest, while Stephen soon followed, head resting against the cool window. Finally, a loud snort from the backseat told Tom and Olivia that Jack had drifted off as well, head plopped straight back and mouth wide open.
Tom felt exhaustion hitting him as well, but was attempting to stay awake for Olivia's sake. She could hardly sleep while she drove and he felt obligated to keep her company. However, Olivia was oddly silent at the moment, deep in thought it seemed as she approached her home deep in the mountains, and he found his eyes shutting despite his best attempts to stay awake.
"I need to stop and get gas." Olivia suddenly declared, pulling off at an exit. "Shouldn't be too much longer until we get there after that."
"Hm…" Tom mumbled, his eyes snapping back open.
"Tom, just go to sleep." She said, a smile playing at her lips. "I don't care."
"No, no I'm fine, dear." He groggily looked around the bright lights of the gas station blurring in his vision.
"If you say so." She stopped the car, climbing out. "Be right back."
Tom watch her momentarily, but his eyes were shutting and he was losing the battle to stay awake. "Maybe just a brief moment…. To rest my eyes…" He thought lazily closing them and resting his head against the seat…..
When Olivia returned to the car from paying for the gas she found Tom asleep, curled up against the seat. She smiled to herself, pausing to watch him, he looked sweet when sleeping, peaceful even. He was actually drooling out of the corner of his mouth, getting a little on his shoulder from the position of his head against the seat.
Well, she couldn't have that. Introducing him to her mother was going to be traumatizing enough without a big drool mark on his shirt. She quickly went to her trunk and dug around until she found a towel and returned to her seat. She hesitated, not wanting to wake him, and gently eased the towel onto his shoulder.
He shifted a little, still asleep, and muttered under his breath, "Mmmph… Olivia…"
She tried her best not to laugh, apparently he was dreaming. She hoped it was a nice one. With another glance at her sleeping future husband she started the car again, turning down the music as not to disturb him, and headed back for the highway, continuing down the road in silence.
Tom did not remember falling asleep, nor was he sure how the towel managed to appear on his shoulder, nor why it was slightly damp. All he remembered was Olivia getting out to get gas and the next thing he knew she was shaking him awake.
"Sweetheart, we're here." She told him softly.
"Hm?" He opened his eyes and looked around in confusion. "Did I fall asleep?"
Olivia laughed, "Yes. Did you know you talk in your sleep sometimes?"
He smiled sheepishly, "Yes well, when we were midshipmen Mr. Mowett threatened to gag me in my sleep. Sorry."
She shrugged it off lightly, "No worries there, considering I have nightmares and scream. Besides, once I'm out you pretty much could walk a marching band through before I'd wake up." Olivia smiled, her eyes sparkling. "We're a good combination."
"I'm marrying the perfect woman, that's all." He grinned, leaning over and kissing her.
"No marriage talk from this point out okay?" She sighed, glancing at the house.
"We're going to a wedding, love." Tom pointed out.
"Yes, I meant no wedding talk about us. The last thing I need is Mother accusing me of 'stealing' her show." Olivia told him. She took the towel off his shoulder, wiping his mouth a bit, "You also drool."
"I do not." Tom argued.
"Why do you think this towel is damp?" She asked innocently.
"Well…" Tom trailed off, looking towards the house again. It was small, set back in the woods, in the dim lights he could see the paint was chipping slightly and the front door was open, with only a screen door with light spilling through. A tall middle-aged woman appeared in the doorway. She had blonde hair that was frizzed up making her head appear bigger than it was, and in Tom's opinion, far too much rouge and powder on her face.
Olivia saw her too and sighed, "Oh boy here we go…."
Tom smiled kindly, taking her hand and giving it a quick squeeze. "Courage, dear. She's your mother."
She rolled her eyes, getting out of the car, "Hi Mom."
"Hello dear, I was wondering when you were going to get here. Awful late, isn't it?" She looked her over critically. "And what have you done to your hair?"
Olivia ran her fingers through her hair, suddenly self-conscious. "Nothing…" She glanced over at Tom as he got out of the car after leaning back to shake the others awake. "Mama, this is Tom Pullings. Tom, this is my mother."
Her mother looked him over appraisingly before offering him a simpering smile. "So this is the young man who is my daughter's current little fling."
"Mom." Olivia gave her a sharp look and was thankful when the others got out of the car, distracting her mother for a moment. "This is Jack Aubrey, Stephen Maturin, and Will Blakeney. Tom's… cousins." She quickly covered.
"How do you do, madam?" Stephen bowed politely.
She smiled, "Well, it's late. Your grandmother is asleep, Livia. Go inside quietly and don't wake her."
"Where's everyone sleeping, Mama?" She asked, going to the trunk and beginning to hand out bags.
"Three of them can take your brother's room. He's staying at the resort these days so he doesn't have to drive up there for the 4am shift. And of course Tom will stay with you." She said, watching her daughter handle the luggage.
Tom's eyes widened slightly and he looked sharply at the woman. Surprised that a mother would allow her unmarried daughter to share her bed so freely. Olivia caught his eye and shrugged slightly, letting him know she didn't mind as she handed him his bag.
"Come on then, I'll show you all upstairs." Olivia said. "Mama you may as well go back to bed. I got it."
"Of course, make yourself at home." With that her mother headed back inside, the screen door shutting behind her.
Olivia silently led them back in the house, they were all tired and Blakeney could barely walk straight, yawning. They went upstairs were there were three doors. Olivia opened one, turning on the lights and glancing in. There was a bunk bed and air mattress on the floor, all of which were made. "Wow she prepared." She muttered. "Okay, here you go. Bathroom's down the hall. See you in the morning."
Tom covered his yawn, "Goodnight gentlemen." He said before following Olivia across the hall to her own room.
Olivia paused in the doorway, her hand lingering on the light switch. He glanced over at her, wondering what she was thinking of.
"Olivia?" He asked gently.
She shook herself out of whatever daze she was in and turned on the lights to a little room. Unlike her apartment room this room seemed far more barren. There was only room really for a bed and a dresser, a few pictures on the small table beside the bed but that was really it.
"Olivia, do you want me to sleep elsewhere?" He asked hesitantly.
She shook her head, "No you're fine." She set down her bag. "Left side or right?" She asked.
"Um… left." He said, setting his bag down as well and turning to see that she was covering up a yawn, "You should sleep, love, you look tired."
Olivia nodded, going to her bag and pulling out the clothes she used for sleeping. Then to his surprise she began to change right on the spot.
"Olivia!" He quickly turned around, his face a deep shade of red. He was going to have a hard enough time in the same room with her, she didn't have to make it even harder for him to be a gentleman.
She sighed, teasingly tossing her shirt at him. "Tom honestly, I'm exhausted and at this point I really don't care."
He still kept his back to her, waiting for her to finish blushing furiously. After a few moments he felt her touch on his arm, and turned slightly. "I'm finished dear, you can turn around."
Tom turned and smiled at her, she was dressed in her usual figure hugging top and shorts to sleep in but she still looked lovely to him. He gave her a quick kiss, "Happy to be home?"
"This isn't home for me, Tom. Never really was." She sighed, sitting on the bed. "I may have grown up here, but I never really belonged you know?"
He nodded, understandingly. "I know exactly what you mean. I never really felt I belonged on my father's farm. I am far more comfortable at sea."
"And I'm more comfortable on the stage with a full house." She replied, smiling to herself.
"That sounds terrifying, my dear." He teased, embracing her for a moment and kissing her happily. "I can't imagine being in front of all those people."
"You have stage fright?" Olivia asked, raising an eyebrow amused. "Well, I think I'm bold enough for the both of us." She teased, moving closer, kissing him seductively.
"Mmph.. Olivia… we're at your mother's house with the others just on the other side of this rather sketchy looking wall." He reminded her, reluctant to admit that once again their situation made making love quite impossible.
"Oh yeah and my grandmother's room is right below us… damn it." She sighed and looked up at him, frustration and impatience obvious in her expression.
Tom sighed as well, knowing her frustration very well. "Why don't you go to bed, love? You look exhausted."
"I have to wash my face first. I'll be back." Olivia headed to the bathroom closing the door behind her.
Tom quickly changed, quite shy and not wanting to expose himself to the lady, though he highly doubted she cared. He sat on the end of the bed, waiting until Olivia got back to go brush his own teeth. He knew if he did not Olivia may complain. The bathroom was actually smaller than the one in her apartment, with only a shower rather than a tub. He brushed his teeth and washed his face, yawning as he headed back to her room. He was tired as well. He came in to find Olivia curled up on the right side of the bed, she appeared to be asleep and he smiled, content to watch her for a moment. He carefully climbed in on his side, not wanting to disturb her. However, the moment he settled in Olivia rolled over and curl up next to him, her head resting on his chest.
"Mmm this is nice." She said softly.
He wrapped his arms around her, pulling her closer, tracing her curves under the thin layer of clothes. She could have no idea how much he wanted her at that moment. Her body was far more defined and lean than any other woman he'd ever known, however she was also soft and inviting, and he loved that about her. Just being near her was intoxicating. He also loved the way she never gave in limply to his kisses, and wondered what it would be like to….
No. He couldn't think about that right now. He had to control himself, however hard it was and however much it tormented him. "It is." He agreed in a strange choked voice as he prayed she didn't notice the effect she was having on him.
However, she giggled, her eyes opening and looking up at him. "So I can tell." She lightly brushed her hand over his bulge, teasing him cruelly.
"Olivia!" He choked. "Never do that unless we can…. continue."
She sighed, knowing it was impossible while her grandmother was downstairs right below them. The woman had radar for this type of thing and though she wanted to she knew that would not be the best way to introduce Tom to the less than welcoming members of the family. "Sorry, love. Forgive me?" She looked up at him sweetly.
He grinned, "Always." He kissed the top of her head. "For someday I will certainly want your attention. For now though, love, you should sleep."
She nodded, yawning on cue. "Night." She muttered, closing her eyes and relaxing against him into a sleep.
Tom watched her for a while, happy to see her relaxed for once. She always felt so good when he held her like this, as if she were meant to be there, just his forever. He was glad for this trip away from her school and her jobs, for ever since her classes started he felt as though he never saw her. She was always busy, running from one thing to the next or working into the small hours of the morning just to stay caught up. This trip was hardly relaxing for her. A new stepfather, a family she could barely stand, and this place had to bring up bad memories, but at least he had some time with her and that was something. At this moment he was just happy to be with her, alone in this room, where he could hold her and embrace her freely, even if they could go no further.
He kissed her gently on her forehead, holding her tight. "I've missed you." He whispered, not intending her to hear.
Olivia sighed, sleepily, "Love you.." She muttered, whether she was awake or not Tom could not tell but he smiled happily at her admission.
"I love you too." He said softly, before closing his eyes and drifting off into a blissful sleep with the woman he loved in his arms.
A/N: Haha believe it or not I wrote this in two days. I had started and written seven pages on this chapter before getting completely stuck and after whining about it to Jacky, also known as Elessar King, I decided to go a different direction and started over completely. Two days later I'm ready to post! Haha so I guess the new direction is the way to go! Sorry about the long wait, but I think I'm over my wall now. And my last day of work was Friday so I should be more motivated now! Whoo! Again a million apologies and I shall strive to do better in the future.
So Olivia's home for her mother's wedding to her former prom date… how messed up is that? Poor thing she just can't get a break. But at least she got some cuddle time with Tom. Sigh. Who wouldn't like that?
And so my dears, will Tom survive meeting Olivia's family? Will Olivia survive four days with them? Will a visit to Olivia's hometown reveal even more to Tom about her past? Will they all get drunk and go snipe hunting? Stay tuned to find out!
Miss Coconuts: Haha thanks for the praise m'dear! I'm glad you liked To Wives and Sweethearts and I'm pleased you're enjoying this one as well. It came from a lot of crazy discussions and jokes and I just had to write it. I had no idea when I started this whole series on a dare that it would grow into this monster of a story. Thanks for the kudos bar and I hope you enjoy the new chapter!
ArcherofDarkness and Callie: Tom danced just for you. I made him do it. He performed the part of the Sugar Plum Fairy from Nutcracker. Hope your tournament went well and I'm sorry I kept you waiting on this chapter. I'm never motivated to work when I'm working over the summer. Luckily when I'm student teaching I'm very motivated so when I get a real job I should be able to write tons! Whoo! Now one more semester of school so bum bum bum we'll see! Normally I write lots at school as we should be good. Hope you enjoyed the new chapter dead! Thanks for sticking with me!
Angel of the Night Watchers: Haha I'm glad you thought my middle schoolers were believable. I've taught them, but I haven't been one for a while. I like Marian. She's definitely going to have to be in later chapters. Sorry the update took so long. I'm a little slow over the summer aren't I? Well actually this chapter was produced in two days but the first chapter I started writing got me horribly stuck so I had to start over and go a different direction. I think the fact I wrote this whole sucker as soon as I finished work really shows that the job I had zapped all the creative energy from my brain. Now I'm good so hopefully next time I'll update sooner! Thanks for sticking around and hope you enjoyed the update.
Sfinx: Haha oh no never finished! I keep thickening the plot! I'm weird like that! Glad you liked the Blakeney chapter, it was fun to write once I got into it hehe. Hope you enjoyed the update and do review again! Thanks m'dear! Sorry it took so long.
Miss Flossy: Okay Flossy, I updated. So now it's your turn hehe! Mowett will be happy to know poor Tom is still not getting any in my story. They're cuddling but no dice… poor Tom. I think the poor man is going to explode if I keep this up. But getting down with the grandmother below them is not a good idea. Besides, the poor chick is tired from all that driving I'm sure. But they are in West Virginia…. so surely they'll find somewhere isolated later…. Mwahahaha we shall see. Haha so this is the rewrite after I got on where with the sappy romantic evening chapter. Jump write into the messed up family! Hope you enjoy the start of this fiasco! Can't wait to read your next chapter and I'm glad you're feeling better! Email you soon I promise and looking forward to your update m'dear!
Anyana: Welcome back! Sorry this took so long but here it is! At least I got it eventually eh? It's fun to be slightly geeky! I was never one to care what the other kids thing so it was much easier for me to have him hang with the "geeks" rather than the populars. Hope you enjoyed the update and sorry about the wait. Thanks for sticking with me dear! Night!
Adena27: Haha it's amazing how many of us "geeks" are out here. I think we should all form an army and start a revolution whoo! Oh but I wouldn't know… I'm cool right? (looks up to see if lightening bolts are striking down from the sky yet) Um… anyway… glad you love the story! And thanks for the review. Do hope you loved the new chapter! Sorry about the wait, I'll try to do better!
Eldarwen999: Haha she's not his girlfriend… yet. Though I do enjoy Marian and the rest of the bunch. Those are some cool kids right there. Tom's a monopoly fiend it seems. Wait until poker night mwahaha. Anyway, sorry this update is so long time coming. I do hope you enjoy this update and it was worth the wait. Thanks for the review and glad you liked the Blakeney chapter!
Et-spiritus-sancti: Glad you enjoyed the Blakeney chapter. He'll have more adventures with school life later in the story. Meanwhile, sadly the civics teacher is based loosely on one a teacher I had to work under in a student teaching experience whom I didn't like too much. He wasn't as bad as this teacher, but he wasn't the best teacher to learn from. Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed the story thus far and I'm sorry you had to wait so long on this chapter. Hope it was worth the wait! Thanks for the review, you made me smile!
Sakai213: Wow such a compliment. I really don't know what to say! Thank you! I love Marian as a character. She's such a little smarty but she's a nice girl. Sorry this update took so long and I hope you didn't give up on me! Thanks for the kind words and I hope you liked the newest chapter.
ClaireRickman: Haha no not all American students say "like" but some do. Particularly the ditzy ones. I had a student who every other word was "like" and it drove me nuts. I actually challenged her one day to go the entire class without saying "like" and I'd give her extra credit and she couldn't do it. She was a sweet girl though and didn't mind my teasing. That's the good thing about being a teacher, you get to see the nice kids in all cliques. I'm glad Stephen is eating his veggies and do tell him that he won't be seeing any "properly" dressed women for a very long time. Sorry about the wait and I hope you enjoyed the chapter! Thanks for the review as always, you made me smile.
Secret4eyes: Thanks for the review m'dear! Now….
Me: Dance! You heard them!
Tom: But….
Me: Dance!
Tom: sighs and starts performing the part of the Sugar Plum Fairy from the Nutcracker
There you go! He danced! Many thanks for the review and I hope you enjoyed the new chapter! Sorry about the wait.
Franypants: I'm glad you enjoyed the Blakeney chapter and Tom danced the Nutcracker for you. He's doing well in school, such a nice boy he is. Hope you enjoyed this one too and didn't give up during the long wait! Sorry about that! I'll try to do better in the future. Thanks for the review!
Mary Anne Talbot: Haha another Blakeney fan eh? He's a little young for me but he's such a cute kid. I want a classroom full of kids just like him. None of mine ever behave that well. Thanks for the offer m'dear, if I think of some I'll email them to you. I think this wedding is going to be West Virginia in style. Pigs-in-a-blanket at the reception whoo! I would love to help you with your fanfics though I'm not sure how much help I'll be. But I love idea bouncing and so forth so feel free. Contact me at anytime. Tom does look good in a tutu. He has nice legs hehe…. As for them seeing Master and Commander sadly in this story universe the movie does not exist! Terrifying I know! But they can see the Hornblower movies so that should be fun! Sorry how long this took and hope you enjoyed the update despite the ridiculous amount of time it took me to get it here. Thanks for reviewing!
Norma Jean the Dancing Machine: He danced he danced! Haha you know how many reviewers said that? It's kind of scary! I'm glad you enjoyed the Blakeney chapter m'dear and I hope you enjoyed the update. Let Tom and Livs get married? Well you'll just have to wait and see won't you? It's no problem reading and reviewing your story, it was cute. Poor Tom. He gets abused so much by us writers. Hope to read more from you soon and hope you enjoyed the update! Sorry it took so long and thanks for the review!
Thanks for all the reviews guys. Next time Tom will dance Swan Lake. Oooh I like the music in that. He'd do it right now but um… after this chapter he's kind of taking a cold shower. And thinking unsexy thoughts. Poor guy. It'd be too cruel to make him wear tights right now. Once he's calmed down a minute and if I get reviews asking for it we'll have him dance again.
Again, sorry I took so long here. Hopefully I'll update sooner next time! No, in fact I will update sooner next time! Thanks a lot guys for all the kind words. I'm really overwhelmed here! Until next time m'dears, happy reading!