~ First off, I'd like to apologize to everyone for 'demanding' six replies every time I posted. A person, who'd never ever even replied to the story, told me that I was being very rude when I threatened not to write anymore chapters of MY fan fiction if I didn't get 6 replies. So for that I'd like to apologize, to those of you who feel as though they were insulted, or that my demands were juvenile.
Oh, and I realized that in other chapters I said the teens were Juniors, but they are only Sophomores, like I was last year at that time, sorry! ~
Ever After
By Jules
Chapter 4
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Ethan slowly woke up, surprised to find a warm body next to him, but how could that be? Gwen was off in New York, again. Then the previous day's events came rushing back to him. His father, his real father, wasn't a scumbag like Julian Crane, he was the chief of police in Harmony.
Ethan looked down hesitantly, he blinked in surprised. Theresa was asleep on his chest.
Could this be another one of his fantasies?
Then the rest of the events of the day, and night, before at last came back . . . hugging Theresa, breathing in the scent her hair, kissing her . . . making love to her over and over . . .
It was then Ethan realized how wonderful it was, actually waking up with Theresa in his arms. Sure, he'd done it hundreds of times with Gwen, but it had never felt this good, and her skin had never felt so soft. He checked the clock and noticed he needed to get going to work, it was his first day, plus, he wanted to talk to his . . . sisters. Carefully he slipped out of bed, not wanting to wake Theresa, she just looked so beautiful as she slept, he couldn't try to awaken her.
He took a quick shower, dressed, and left a note to Theresa.
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Jessica and Kay were in Kay's office, celebrating their success over Egg McMuffins [yummy!]. Their Dad, Ivy, and Ethan finally knew the truth. Their plan was working.
Both were being allowed to take the rest of the week off from school because of the 'shock', and since spring break started in a week, they had over two weeks where they could spend their entire days planning, practicing, or nothing at all.
They were both ready to play the parts of 'anguished' teens.
The knock on the door surprised Jessica, but Kay just called out, "Come in Ethan."
Ethan came into the office, "How did you know it was me?"
"None of my employees are even up this early. So who else could it be, at 8 am but our brand new brother." Kay exclaimed
Jessica and Kay both got up and hugged the surprised new member of their family.
"Welcome to the family." Jessica greeted.
"Exactly. We're happy you're our brother. I know, you're surprised at our reactions, but the way we see it, we lost an uncaring mother."
"And gained a wonderful brother!" Jessica finished. The telepathy thing caused them to finish each other's sentences these days.
Ethan was shocked at their warmth, but accepted this new family into his heart. They were obviously happy about the news.
"It doesn't bother you, all the lies?" Ethan asked.
Kay and Jessica shared a look.
Kay started, "We feel that sometimes . . ."
"Lies are necessary . . ." Jessica continued.
"to protect the ones you love. And that the truth always come out" Kay picked up
"In its due time." Jessica finished, ~ With just a little help from us! ~
Ethan found that a little creepy, "Do you always talk like that?"
"No, not out whole lives" Kay said carefully.
"Just lately." Jessica admitted.
"Weird." Ethan however just shook it off.
Kay smiled at him, "Want to go to the Book Café for breakfast big brother? Your treat!"
Ethan laughed, then offered his arms to his new sisters, "I'd love to, I'm starving." ~ Especially after making love to Theresa most of the night. ~
Kay and Jessica raised their eyebrows and gave each other a look behind Ethan's back.
** The Book Café **
All heads turn to see Ethan Crane enter the café escorting two lovely, young, brunettes, one on each arm.
The girls sat down and Ethan went to make their orders.
Kay smiled to Jessica, "Now that's one way to get a room's attention!"
"I'll say. The way everyone turned and stared!" Jessica agreed.
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** Ethan's BEDROOM **
Theresa slowly woke up, "Wow, what an amazing dream . . ."
Then she stretched, quickly realizing the bed she was in was too large to be her own. Her eyes snapped open. She was in Ethan's room. Naked, and alone . . . Luckily her eyes caught sight of the note addressed to her on his pillow.
Good morning Theresa,
I bet you through I just took off, well I didn't. I had to go
to the office, not to work really, but to talk to my new sisters,
Mikhaila and Jessica. I hope you understand.
I also wanted to restate to you, I don't think last night was
a mistake. Waking up with you in my arms was the best feeling
in the world. I don't think I've ever been so at ease in my life.
I love you,
Ethan Bennett
(I just had to write it down for the first time)
Theresa smiled, "He loves me! He loves me, he love me, he loves me!"
She basked in the glory of those three words, until she noticed the clock, and saw it was getting late. Theresa quickly found her dress, which had been thrown by a dresser, and got clothed. She grabbed the note, then hurried down the stairs and out the door, happier then she'd ever been in her entire life. Theresa never even noticed Ivy coming down from the third floor when she'd left Ethan's room in a rush, sans makeup, hair a bit mussed, and a very joyful look her face.
Ivy how ever did notice all those things, plus the fact Theresa was there so early and she was leaving, and the woman had to smile. She noticed the gazes of longing Theresa and her son had been given each other when one wasn't looking. In her book, it was about damn time.
** The Lopez-Fitzgerald house **
Theresa quietly opened the door and slipped off her shoes, hoping to sneak in . . .
She started up the stairs, when she heard the cough behind her. She stopped in her tracks, silently groaned, and then slowly turned around.
Her mother and Luis were standing there [Who else would be there?]
"Where on earth have you been all night mija?" Pilar asked concerned.
"I sent patrol cars out looking for you until five am."
Theresa took a deep breath, and decided the truth would be the best method, "I was with, Ethan."
"What?! You were with a CRANE?!"
"Oh my God mija. What on earth were you doing with him. Don't you understand that he loves Gwen? He will never care about you Theresa"
"Mama, he got some very astonishing news yesterday. He needed me Mama, me. He loves me too. He told me that He Loves Me."
"Did you sleep with him?" Luis questioned.
"What?" Theresa couldn't believe he was asking such a personal question.
"You heard me. Did you sleep with him Theresa." Luis demanded.
"That is none of your business." Theresa insisted.
"Just answer the damn question Theresa!"
Tears stream down Theresa's face, though she was furious. She screamed at him, "Yes! Ethan and I made love last night. MANY times, are you happy?!" She turned and ran up the stairs, never noticing she'd dropped the note.
Pilar picked it up and read it while Luis ranted.
"I can't believe it. After I told her to stay away from him, what does she do? I cannot believe she slept with a Crane!"
"She didn't." Pilar simply stated.
"What?"
"The truth finally came out last night about Sam Bennett and Mrs.-Miss Winthrop. Sam and Ethan must know now."
"What are you talking about Mama?"
"Read the note. Then you give it back to your sister, and apologize." Pilar ordered. She handed the note to him, and then went into the kitchen to make breakfast, it was a school day.
Theresa slammed the door behind her, breathing hard. She wouldn't cry. She wouldn't. Ethan had said he loved her . . . Ethan, she had to warn him. She quickly changed her dress, put on a sweater, and combed her hair into a pullback. Then she slipped out the window, not wanting to deal with Luis.
She had to find Ethan.
** The Book Café **
Ethan was learning about their brother Noah, when Theresa came rushing in, looking frantic.
Ethan was very surprised, " Theresa, what are you doing here?"
"I've been looking for you every where." She revealed.
"Why?" Ethan asked, pulling out a chair for her.
"Luis, he and Mama were waiting for me when I came home. He knows about us. About last night." She warned.
Ethan turned pale, "Oh my God."
"Ooh, brother! You are in a whole lot of trouble." Kay forewarned smiling, "But don't worry, Jessica and I will fix things."
"How?" Ethan questioned.
Jessica wrinkled her nose, "It's best not to ask her those types of things . . ."
"Because you will never like the answer." Kay finished for her.
Jessica and Kay were already thinking together. They knew Luis's temper could possibly ruin their brother's newfound happiness. And they would not allow that. At the exact same time, they stood up and walked out the door, off to find Luis.
Ethan turned to Theresa, "Ok, do you find that as creepy as I do?"
Theresa nodded her head, "It's like something out of Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Angel: The Series."
"So it's not just me."
Theresa shook her head, still staring at the door they just walked out of, "No, it's them. The scariest part is, I've known Kay and Jessica for years. They absolutely hate each other. Them getting along . . . wicked bizarre . . ." Then Theresa turned to Ethan.
Ethan smiled at her and took her hand in his kissed it.
"I've missed you." He told her leaning in.
"I missed you more." Theresa told him, then leaned in too and kissed me.
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Kay and Jessica walked side-by-side down the street, their steps in-time with each other. Hate was a powerful emotion, most of the time ruled by evil, but even in Good, it was a potent force. Everyone got out of their way, finding the vibe the two unconsciously gave off intimidating.
~ Do you know what to do when we get there? ~ Kay questioned.
~ Probe his mind to find out if his plans to hurt Ethan. ~ Jessica answered.
~ And if he does . . .~ Kay prompted.
~ I change his mind. ~ Jessica answered.
~ Exactly. I'll distract Miguel and Pilar from walking in. Do I look upset? ~ Kay quickly worked herself up, ~ You go to the front door, I'll go to the back and take care of Miguel. ~
** Pilar's kitchen **
Miguel had just started eating when there was a knock at the back door.
"Could you get that mijo?" Pilar requested, wondering who on earth would be at their back door this early in the day.
"Of course Mama." Miguel wiped his mouth with a napkin, got up, and opened the door, surprised to find Kay there, in tears, "Kay, what's wrong?"
"Everything." Kay wailed, "My entire life has been turned upside down!"
Miguel led her inside, "Mama, Kay and I will be upstairs."
Then he took her up to his bedroom for privacy." [Can anyone guess where this might lead?]He closed the door and locked it behind him.
He had her sit on the bed, and then he squatted down in front of her and took her hands in his, "Tell me everything."
Kay launched into the 'story' about how her mother had been treating her
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In the living room Jessica was altering Luis's mind, "You are happy for Ethan and Theresa because they love each other. You will leave your sister alone for the rest of the day, but when she comes home you will apologize for yelling at her and scaring her. You will then shake Ethan's hand tomorrow in friendship. But you can still warn him that you'll kill him if he ever hurts your sister."
She had to make Luis's behavior believable at least. If he acted out of character, somebody might suspect something was up.
~*~
"And now my mom and Dad are getting a divorce . . ."
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"Do you understand?" Jessica asked.
"Understand what?" Luis questioned, snapping out of it.
"Why Ethan and Theresa belong together. We just had a major argument and you agreed with me. My God Luis." Jessica pretended to be frustrated.
"Oh, right, of course I do. They are in love." Luis responded automatically.
"Good, I'm glad we have this chat!" Then Jessica left, ~ Kay, I'm done. ~
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~ I'll be back later. I have to finish this thing, and then Miguel will expect to have to comfort me. Otherwise it would look suspicious if I just left. ~ Kay sent the message to Jessica.
Kay was taking deep breaths to cover then she continued, "Then when I got up this morning my dad told me Ethan's his son, that he just found out Ivy Crane had years ago." Kay 'sobbed', tears running down her face.
Miguel felt really guilty. He had no idea that her mother had been ignoring her. Now her parents were divorcing. Her father had an affair and she had a new 24-year-old brother. Not to mention whom was suddenly in love with his own sister at that. Plus he was guessing she probably felt like she'd lost her best friend, because this was the first time they'd been together, alone practically, since Charity showed up.
Miguel hugged Kay, "Oh Kay, I'm so sorry. For everything."
He hadn't realized how much he'd missed her until he hugged her, ~ Man she feels good, and smells nice. Why didn't I ever notice it before? ~
Kay's heart skipped a beat. She felt a bit guilty, pretending to be so upset to Miguel, but if she hadn't set all of it in motion she would have been like this. Besides, it was so nice to have her best friend back.
Miguel didn't want to ever let go, he held her closer to him, if that was possible. Smelling her baby shampoo's sweet scent, which had clung to her hair.
Her sobs lessened to sniffing, but still neither one stepped back or let go . . . finally Miguel pulled away a little, bringing a hand up to her face and caressing her cheek. Staring into each other's eyes. Miguel got lost in her eyes depths.
Kay watched him, carefully listening to his thoughts, so she didn't interpret his actions wrong.
~ God she's beautiful. My best friend is good-looking. How could I have been so blind? I wonder what she would do if, if I . . .~ with that Miguel leaned in and kissed her. Kay eagerly kissed back.
Then both lost control of the passion in their hearts; it took over their minds. Hands roamed. Kay's shirt was soon pulled over her head, and her shoes kicked off. Her skirt was unzipped and fell to the floor.
Miguel's wife-beater was torn off and thrown into a corner and Kay's ran her hands along his muscular chest. Miguel couldn't hold himself back, nor did he want to.
He undid her bra clasp and they fell onto the bed. Kay's bikini underwear, and Miguel's boxers soon were pulled off. He was kissing her neck when he entered her. She bit her lip in pain, but didn't make a sound. Both wanted to call out in ecstasy, but knew they would get caught.
Afterwards, they both lay there panting, Miguel rolled off of Kay.
Finally Kay spoke, "Um, Miguel, what was that?"
"I don't know." Miguel answered honestly, exhausted.
"Oh." Kay silently got up and redressed, heartbroken, she went to the door then whispered, "I love you." Then she left.
Miguel had just about to fall back asleep and his eyes shot open at the words. He sat up and looked to the door to respond to her, but she was gone. He looked at the clock, "Shit!" 8:30 am, he was late for school. He sat there for another minute, "Fuck school." He got pulled on a pair of jeans, grabbed a shirt then ran after Kay.
The only person's thoughts Kay could telepathically connect to at a long distance were Jessica's, but right now, she had everyone blocked.
~ Oh my God. What did I do? I slept with my best friend, my cousin's boyfriend . . . I just lost my virginity to Miguel. I always dreamed I would . . . but he would always say that he loved me first . . . ~
Kay walked to the playground and sat down on the swings. She twisted the chains around slowly, and then let them untwist themselves, causing her to spin, just like her mind was. Then she started swinging. Higher and higher, the higher she swung the more she felt like she was flying. That she could fly high above the world, away from the pain in her heart.
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Miguel watched Kay go higher and higher, then she just suddenly stopped pumping, as if she was giving up, but she kept starring up at the clouds. Miguel sat in the swing next to her while her's slowed down.
When it became obvious she didn't know he was there, he finally spoke, "You know, the merry-go-round is better at making you forget your troubles."
Kay looked over at him, "Not for those dealing with matters of the heart. For that, swinging is best."
"Is that so . . . I guess I better start swinging," He began pumping his legs back and forth, "because I just realized that I'm in love with my best friend. We made love, but I don't think she knows how I feel."
"Is that so. Why wouldn't she?" Kay questioned edgily, beginning to swing again.
"Since I forgot to tell her. Now I think I really hurt her." Miguel answered, jumping off his swing.
"That is probably a correct guess. I bet she thinks that you just slept with her because you felt sorry for her."
Miguel grabbed Kay's swing from behind, stopped it then went around to look deep into her eyes, "Well, that's not true. Because making love to my best friend was something my heart told me I needed to do. Just like it's telling me that I love her, and that I need to kiss her as soon as possible, or I'll go insane."
Kay gazed back deeply into his eyes, "Well, you know what I say."
"No, what do you say?" Miguel requested quietly.
"You should always follow your heart." She told him, a small smile on her face.
Miguel grinned, then kissed her deeply and passionately.
"I love you." Miguel whispered, leaning his forehead against hers.
"I love you too." Kay murmured back, tears of happiness rolling down her cheeks.
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Please, I still want replies, but since LovePassions chewed out my ass after the last time I requested at least 6 replies, I'm going to stop asking for them. Sorry for offending you guys.
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