CHAPTER TWELVE : DJ spends the afternoon with Kimmy and Steve Hale

The next morning, the Tanner family arises from their beds and gets dressed. Of course, all the kids except DJ go off to school via the school bus. And once Jesse, Joey, Danny, and Becky left for work, that left DJ home alone. She decided to call up Steve, "Hi Steve. What are you doing now?"

Steve replied, "Hey darlin. I'm actually out with a few friends today. "

DJ sounded disappointed a little, "Ooohhh. I understand. Well, I guess we can get together tomorrow."

Steve put in, "I'm actually going to the beach with my parents tomorrow. And Saturday and Sunday...I have to work. So, maybe Monday I'll see you then."

DJ asked, "I can't believe I have to wait five days to see you!"

Steve shrugged, "What can I tell you...I have a busy life. I love you sweetheart, but I gotta go now since I'm driving."

DJ whispered, "I love you too. Call me later if you have a chance. Bye."

After she hung up, she figured she'd call her best friend, Kimmy. When Kimmy answered, DJ said, "Hi Kimmy. What are you doing now?"

Kimmy grinned, "Hello. I'm here with my boyfriend, Steve Hale. Do you want to come over and hang out with us?"

DJ smiled, "At least someone's not busy today. My boyfriend isn't with me today because he's too busy. I'll see him again on Monday. Anyway, I'll be right over."

After she hung up, she decided to put some cookies in a tin and bring them over for them to snack on. After she had done so, she locked the house and walked next door. Steve opened the door, "Well, hello Deej. How are you?"

DJ smiled and hugged him, "I'm very well today, thank you."

Steve Hale looked around and asked, "Where's your boyfriend?"

DJ frowned, "He's too busy today with friends and I'm not going to see him until Monday."

Steve put an arm around Deej, "It's ok, DJ. I'm sure he'll call you soon. Anyway, wanta come in now?"

DJ thanked him for comforting her, "Thanks. I brought cookies also so we can snack on."

The three sat in the living room and watched t.v. Steve Hale sat between the two girls and he had an arm around them both. It was quite nice. And then, Kimmy's mom came in the room, "Kimmy, I need you to come with me to the hospital. Your grandfather is ill and was just rushed to the emergency room by ambulance. Your friends can stay here and meet you there later."

Kimmy looked disappointed but followed her mother's instructions. She kissed Steve good bye and hugged DJ. When DJ and Steve Hale had the room to themselves, Steve acknowledged, "Wow, we have the house to ourselves. What do you want to do?"

DJ shrugged. Just then, Steve Hale reached down and kissed DJ gently on the lips, "You get more beautiful by the day."

DJ answered, "Thank you."

Steve bent down again and this time they kissed longer and he began taking off her clothes. She felt very content and didn't say anything. After making love for an hour, Steve whispered, "I love you."

DJ asked, "Wait a minute. I thought you were my boyfriend for a minute. What are we doing here?"

Steve whispered, "Waiting for Kimmy."

DJ smiled and they went back to making love. She liked his soothing and gentle caressing. Soon enough, Steve asked, "So, am I still your ex-boyfriend?"

DJ thought, "Well, we are still friends. You know I already have a boyfriend."

Steve Hale looked disappointed, "but your boyfriend pays no attention to you. He keeps himself busy so you would have to wait for him."

DJ agreed, "True enough. But I can't do this with you if I already have him. I mean, you're great and everything. And an awesome friend."

Steve lay on top of DJ and kissed her wholeheartedly. It felt nice to feel his cool lips traveling hers. His tongue was longing to enter her mouth and she finally let it in. It had felt great. After their kiss, DJ promised, "Let's not tell Kimmy about any of this. Ok? We'll just say we were watching t.v. all afternoon."

Steve smiled, "Sounds good to me, honey."

DJ admitted, " I know you like me more now than before, but we have to go back to just being friends now. Kimmy wouldn't be happy if she saw what we were doing."

Steve frowned, "Unfortunately, yes. We are just friends now, but I'll call you later when I get home so we can chat."

DJ grinned, "That'll be great. My boyfriend still doesn't really like you since you were my ex-boyfriend, but I've convinced him to be your friend."

Steve had a weak smile, "Ok, that's cool. I'll get along with him, don't worry. Maybe, every once in a while, you and I can go see a movie or something."

DJ hugged him, "Oh, that would be great."

They were both sitting on the couch when Kimmy walked in with her mother. DJ asked, "How did it go?"

Kimmy sat beside her and bawled her eyes out, "My gra-nd-mma is de-a-d. I won't e-ve-r see her again."

DJ rubbed her back and gave her best friend and tight hug, "Oh, I'm so sorry. It'll be ok. I'll help you in any way I can."

Kimmy smiled, "Thanks, Deej. That definitely makes me feel a little better."

Steve put in, "I'm sorry too. I'll do anything to comfort you, my love."

Kimmy got up and kissed him, "Thanks, honey. I'm so glad to have two great people in my house right now. The three of us should get together every day."

DJ smiled, "I better get home now."

She left for home and retreated to her room for the rest of the day. It was a fun afternoon with her ex-boyfriend, but she swore to herself that that would never happen again. And definitely, she would not tell her fiancé about it.