Ricks POV

I told Kate when I left that I would probably be over the next day. That didn't end up happening though. Instead me and her ended up getting roped up in shopping for the upcoming holidays. From what she texted me it started out with her, Lilly and Eve doing some shopping in a couple of shopping centers. Kate had planned to spend the rest of the day with me but they ended up going to lunch and doing more shopping. Eventually going out to dinner and returning home at around ten oclock. I took the opportunity to get some shopping done myself though. I ended up buying Lilly a cute shirt and earbuds. From what I heard her other ones had broken. I decided to be a little more generous and buy wireless ones, apple ones too so they lasted a while.

For Angel I got a video game that she's been wanting. Far cry 6 it was. I wasn't too worried about playing it myself, mostly because I was stuck in a loop of playing Resident Evil 8 whenever I got the chance. I also bought her a huge bag of gummies and a hundred dollar visa card. I was probably gonna buy more for her but this was the best i could think of at the moment. Thank god for online shopping.

Even though I had already purchased it once, I decided Humphrey should join in on the fun. I bought him his own copy of village along with another horror game called visage. I'll be honest, Visage was more for me then it was for him. I just wanted to see Humphrey shit himself. I didn't feel right getting him just two games though. It just seemed to… blank. So I ended up getting him some candy as well. I figured he could share it with Lilly.

For my parents I was thinking about getting them a new TV for the living room. Upgrade that fifty inch to a seventy. I'll just wait for cyber monday before i do that. Some candy and they'll be done. I felt as though I needed to get Eve and Winston something as well. Not sure what though. Ill have to talk to Kate about it. Speaking of which…

What the hell should I get Kate? I could just get something similar to what I got the others but… I can't, she deserves so much more. I have a whole month before Christmas so I have time. That doesn't mean I should slack off though. After giving it some thought I figured I would start small… So I bought her a TV for her room. Over the top i know but i'll be damned if i'm gonna be ass out on gifts. Especially if it's for Kate. she had a small twenty inch so i got her a forty one. If my estimate was right it should fit her dresser. Other than that though I still had more to get.

Mom and Angel ended up being with me the whole day. Even though Dad was still at work he had off today so he would without a doubt make it to the thanksgiving dinner. We decided to bring some food to the dinner as well. It was only fair. My mother ended up grabbing some pies while cooking a ham, while I used the three ingredients I bought two days before to make pepperoni bread. I ended up making two loafs because I didn't know how many people there would really be. We ended up leaving around two oclock. The whole time Kate was texting me. Even though it had only been a single day since we last saw each other in person I still missed her.

We ended up putting the food in the backseat of my parents car while I drove my truck and took Angel. As we drove Angel turned down the music and asked me a question.

"Hey Rick?..." she started.

"Yeah? What's going on?" I answered.

Angel looked down at the glove compartment and then back at me.

"So Shaky should be coming over Kates after he's done at his families" Angel started.

"Oh you asked him to come over?" I questioned.

"Yeah but… i think i'm gonna try to… maybe ask him out" Angel said.

Immediately I felt a small bit of joy for my sister. I'm glad she was working up the courage to ask out her crush. I knew Shaky would say yes as well. Why wouldn't he? I honestly think that he and Angel would make a really cute couple. I turned and patted Angel on the shoulder.

"Good, good. It'll go well, I promise you," I said.

Angel gave a nervous chuckle and then turned the music back up. It was only another seven minutes before we arrived at Kate's house. Her driveway was full of cars, as was the curb leading all the way down the street due to other houses having similar get-togethers. I parked alongside the curb and stepped out. I waited to see my parents come around the corner but as I was waiting I saw Kate's front door open up. I turned my attention fully to the door to see Kate run outside and over to me. She was wearing navy jeans, with a black shirt and grey sweatshirt. It looked so cute. Once she reached me she practically jumped on me, grabbing me into a tight hug and kissing me deeply.

"I missed you, i missed you so much" she said in between kisses.

I returned the kiss before breaking it moments later.

"I missed you too," I laughed.

Kate laughed back lightly before turning to Angel.

"Hey Angie," she said.

"Hey," Angel laughed.

"Where are you parents?" Kate asked, turning back to me.

Just then I saw their car pull around the corner. I pointed at the car briefly and Kate nodded.

"I was waiting for them because we brought food," I explained.

"Need help bringing any of it in?" Kate asked.

"No, we should have it covered," Angel answered.

The car parked behind my truck and switched off before my parents stepped out. I walked over to the car to help carry the food. Meanwhile my mother was saying hi to Kate.

"Kate, it's been so long since I saw you. How are you sweetie?" my mom asked her as I opened the back door to reach in and grab what I could. I ended up grabbing the ham because it was the heaviest. Angel got the pies while my dad grabbed my loafs of bread. I shut the door using my leg and approached Kate and mom as they were still talking.

"Yeah, mom made room for you,'' Kate said as she was explaining where to put the food.

My mom nodded and started walking over to the house. I started to follow as Kate walked beside me.

"So, is Humphrey here yet?' I asked.

"Yeah, he and his mom have been here for a while now, my dad's friends have their families all set up so their kids are just playing in the backyard, in terms of us we get the basement while dad and his buddies get the living room" Kate explained.

"What about Eve?" I asked.

"she's being a cliche with all the other moms" Kate answered.

I laughed as we reached the door. My mom waited for me and Kate so she could hold the door for us. Me and Kate thanked her before she followed us inside.

"Delores!" Eve called with open arms.

It had been months since they last got together. Eve and my mom hugged. After which Eve turned to me.

"Oh Rick honey you can put that over here" Eve said as she put an arm behind my back and led me to one of the tables which held all of the food.

"Thanks" I said as I put the ham down in an empty spot.

Eve patted my back before going to talk to my mom. Kate walked over to me and grabbed my hand before motioning with her head to follow her. She led me through the chaos that was the holiday dinner and through this I saw two kids running around chasing each other with nerf guns, while the other kids continued to play in the backyard. Meanwhile my mom, Humphreys mom, and Kate's mom were all talking about… something. When me and Kate reached the basement door I saw all of Winston's friends sitting on the couches watching a football game. Kate led me down the basement steps where I started hearing what sounded like Lilly and Humphrey having a conversation. Once I was low enough to see past the basement roof I saw the sitting on the basement couch while Angel, who had found her way down here somehow was sitting on the couch beside the two. Humphrey stopped talking to look at me since me and Kate were making the old basement steps creak with each step we took.

"Hey, we were just talking about you," Humphrey said.

"Hi Rick," Lilly waved.

"Hey Lills" i responded.

Kate led me over to the second couch where Angel was sitting and sat down on the end, putting me in the center and Angel sat on the other end. I had no fucking clure where Shaky was gonna sit. I wasn't sure what was playing on the TV but no one seemed to be paying any attention to it.

"So Kate, I know we just got here but when are we eating?" Angel asked.

"Hm, probably in about thirty minutes," Kate said.

Kate rested her head on my shoulder and sighed.

"Oh Rick, did you bring your secret food?" Kate asked, jerking back up.

"I did, you guys want to try it? It's practically an appetizer," I said.

Humphrey and Lilly both nodded. I stood up as Kate followed me.

"I think you'll like it" Angel called as we ascended up the stairs.

Reaching the top, me and Kate walked back over to the table where the food was and started searching.

"Kate, could you bring me a knife?" I asked.

Kate didn't respond, she just immediately turned around and walked into the kitchen. I ended up finding the loafs. They were sitting next to a party tray of crackers, cheese cubes, and pepperoni. It was almost gone though so everyone must have been really hungry. I unwrapped the bread and placed it back on the table. By this point Kate had returned with a knife and handed it to me.

"Is that bread?" she asked.

I cut a slice out from the middle and broke it in half before holding it to her.

"Pepperoni bread, try it" I said.

Kate didn't take it though, instead she just kind of opened her mouth a little bit. Did she want me to feed it to her? Well it's not like I haven't spoon fed her before. I placed the piece in her mouth and she closed it and started chewing. I stood waiting for a reaction.

"Holy shit" she said with her mouth full.

Kate went to grab a paper plate and help herself.

"You said it's pepperoni bread?" she asked as she started cutting more slices.

"Yeah, me and my mom used to go to the bakery to get it when I was little. We can never find it anymore though so I make my own now, and I think it comes out pretty good" i explained.

"Your damn right it comes out good" she said as she proceeded to cut half of the loaf up into slices and placed them around the plate. "Humphrey and Lilly are gonna fucking love this" she said as she took another bite out of a slice and started walking back to the basement.

We got to the bottom where it seemed that Angel had also joined in on the conversation. It stopped however once Kate placed the plate in the center of the table in front of the couch. Humphrey and Lilly just stared at it while Angel took a piece.

"What is it?" Humphrey asked as he also took a piece.

"Pepperoni bread," Kate said excitedly. I'll have to make this again for her.

"Pepperoni bread" Humphrey muttered back to himself before taking a bite.

Kate and I sat back down on the couch as Angel observed Humphreys face for a reaction. There wasn't a reaction though. Instead Humphrey just took another piece.

"Is it good?" Lilly asked as she followed along.

Humphrey nodded as Lilly took a bite. I guess Kate wanted in as well as she grabbed another piece.

"Oh, this is good, Rick, you made this?" Lilly asked as she turned to me. I simply nodded.

"Everyone upstairs is gonna eat this shit up" Kate said as she grabbed another piece.

"Just make sure you don't fill up on it, '' I told Kate as she stared at me with a piece hanging out her mouth. She slurped it up in a joking way and I laughed.

"So Angel is Shaky still coming?" Lilly asked.

"I texted him earlier, he said he was but he would need directions" Angel answered.

"Just send him your location," Kate suggested.

Angel pulled out her phone and presumably took Kate's advice.

"Fuck im starving" Humphrey said.

Angel looked up from her phone briefly while Lilly giggled. Kate just took one of the last three slices of bread off the plate.

"Won't be long," Lilly said.

"From what I saw up there we have all the essentials. Turkey, corn, mashed potatoes, ham, green beans, stuffing, soda and there's a lot of it so grab as much as you want" Kate explained.

"Ooohhhhh" Humphrey groaned. Lilly hit his arm playfully.

"Are we all eating together?" Angel asked as she put her phone back in her pocket.

"Probably not, there will most likely be a couple of people eating at the table but our dining room is too small for everyone. We'll probably just end up coming back down here to eat" Lully explained.

"Sounds good to me" Kate said as she nuzzled me.

I nuzzled her back and she giggled. She then turned my head slightly to give me a kiss. We turned back to Lilly after we heard her groan.

"You two need to get a room," she said.

"She's not wrong, I mean… have you guys boned yet?" Humphrey asked.

Kate shot a look over at Lilly making her throw her hands up.

"Hey. i didn't ask you" she defended.

"If you must know Humphrey, me and Rick have not participated in the activity known as boning" Kate said, making us laugh.

"Have you two planed anything out though?" Angel asked.

Me and Kate turned to face each other again. Almost as if we were telling each other to answer the question. Finally Kate spoke.

"It… happens when it happens" she said softly before kissing my lips again.

The three others groaned but just before any of them could ask another perverted question, Eve opened the door and called down to us.

"Hey guys? Come on up, foods ready"

Humphrey immediately got up and ran up the stairs. Lilly giggled as she followed him with Angel right behind. I went to get up as well but Kate pulled me back to the couch.

"Yes?" I said.

Kate just stared into my eyes until the trio had gone upstairs. Once they were she lunged at me. Giving me passionate kisses as I laid down on the couch and took it. She sucked at my tongue while I massaged her back and hair. Her mouth tasted so sweet. She moaned into the kiss as she licked again. After a couple of seconds she broke it and looked down at me, brushing her hair out of her face.

"So… when do you want to have sex?" she asked.

Did she really just ask me that? The answer would have been right this second. But how I truly felt…

"Kate, I love you, and I don't want to rush into anything that you might regret. So like you said… it happens when it happens" i said.

Kate gave me another long, wet kiss.

"I love you too" she said before going back in.

She started to grind on me again, making me start to harden. If she keeps this up I won't be able to go upstairs, speaking of which.

"Rick? Kate? You two coming?" we heard Lilly call from the top of the stairs.

Kate broke the kiss and stopped her dry humping to look in the direction of her sister's voice.

"Be right there!" Kate called.

We heard Lilly giggle as she walked away. Kate and I laughed lightly before giving each others tongue another lick. A light smack sound was heard as we broke our short kiss. Kate then got off of me and held her hand out. I accepted it and together we walked up the steps to go grab a plate of food.

Angels POV

Ham, mashed potatoes, corn, and some green beans was all I managed to fit on my plate before it simply couldn't fit anymore. I took a look over at the dining room table to see that it was mostly filled with kids and a couple of adults. Not my scene, besides Lilly said we would probably eat downstairs in the basement. That was fine by me.

"Got what you need?' Lilly asked.

"Yeah" I answered.

Taking a look at her plate it seemed as though she grabbed turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and two more slices of pepperoni bread. Glad to see it was a hit.

"Sodas are out here, '' Lilly said as she walked towards the back door. Once we reached it there were two coolers just sitting by the windows. Rick and Kate passed us on the way in with cans of coke, guess they were getting their sodas first. Lilly opened it and grabbed two sprites. She then held it open for me. I ended up taking a Dr pepper. Lilly closed the cooler and walked back inside. I followed and spotted Kate and Rick making their own plates up as we walked down the basement steps. Once we reached the bottom we saw Humphrey with his own plate set on the table as he scrolled through netflix menus for something to watch,

"Humphrey catch" Lilly said as she threw one of the two sprite cans to Humphrey. He ended up catching it and cracked it open.

"Thanks Lils" he said as Lilly sat down beside him.

I decided to sit back where I already was. On the other couch next to the two, even though they both had three cushions. As Humphrey was scrolling for something, me and Lilly both started eating. I went right for a bite of mashed potatoes when I heard Lilly call to me.

"Angel, is that a new necklace?" she asked.

I looked down to my chest to see the beautiful necklace that my brother had given to me yesterday. I smiled as I looked at it.

"Yeah… Rick gave it to me yesterday," `I said.

Lilly stood up and walked over to me, taking a seat next to me.

"It's beautiful," she complimented.

"Check this out" I said as I opened up the small locket that sat in the center bottom of the necklace. It revealed the picture of me and Rick that night. Lilly smiled as she cocked her head and grabbed hold of the locket gently as she studied the picture.

"Your brother is such a good guy," she said.

Lilly stood up and sat back down next to Humphrey.

"I'm glad I have Kate though, she's a great sister," Lilly said.

Just then we heard Kate and Rick start walking down the stairs. I turned my head to see that they had plates in their hands. I turned back to the TV as the duo took their seats next to me again. This time though Kate sat next to me instead of Rick. Kate placed her coke on the table ahead of her While Rick just put his on the arm rest.

"Everyone good?" Kate asked.

Everyone said their respected yeses before Kate nodded and took her first bite of food. She did the same thing I did and went right for the mashed potatoes. I wonder what else we had in common.

"Fuck it, you guys okay with stranger things?" Humphrey asked.

Kate put her hand over her mouth before she spoke due to there still being food in her mouth.

"Don't they have home alone?" she asked.

"I didn't see it" Humphrey said.

"Do disney plus'" Lilly suggested.

Humphrey did as he was told. Exiting out of netflix and swapping to disney plus. Just then my phone vibrated. I stabbed my plastic fork into my cut of ham before reaching into my pocket and grabbing my phone. I checked to see who texted me and saw that it was Shaky telling me he was here.

"Shakys here" I said as I put my plate on the table and stood up.

"Go grab him, make sure you offer him food as well" Kate said.

I nodded before practically dashing up the steps and over to the front door. I opened it up and was hit with the cold air from outside. I didn't really notice though. I was too focused on scanning the front yard for Shaky. After about five seconds I spotted him walking up the street. Okay… if Rick and Humphrey can do this then so can i. I started walking over to greet him.

"Hey Shakes" I said, causing him to look up from his phone.

"Shakes?" he asked.

I giggled as I approached him.

"Where are the others?" he asked, looking around.

"They're in the basement. Are you hungry?" I asked.

"No i ate back at my place" Shaky said as he pointed back to his car.

"Well let me know if you want anything mkay?" I said.

Shaky nodded before I grabbed his hand and walked back inside the house. I led him through the crowded house and downstairs to meet up with the rest of our little crew.

"Hey Shaky" Kate said. By the looks of it she almost finished her plate. By now she was just picking at whatever bits she had left.

"Hey guys" Shaky said as he sat at the end of the couch next to Humphrey and Lilly.

"Shaky you didn't want anything?" Kate asked.

"No, I already ate," Shaky said.

Kate nodded once as she turned back to the TV. Eventually we were about half way through the movie when a random kid came downstairs. He seemed to be about our age. Blonde fur and hair, he was wearing blue jeans and a hoodie.

"Hey, you guys don't mind if I hang down here, do ya?" he asked.

"No we don't care, here you can have my seat, '' Shaky said as he got up. The kid walked over and sat on the couch next to Lilly.

"Sorry but I kind of got tired hanging around all the kids and such," he said.

Shaky passed me and walked up the steps.

"Where you goin?" I asked him.

"Thirsty" he said as he continued to walk over to the stairs.

"So what's your name?" I heard Kate ask.

"Cooper, my parents are hanging out up stairs and really wanted me to come down here to conversate but… I'm kind of shy" he explained.

"Oh well. There's no need to be shy around us, we're all pretty nice people' Lilly said.

"I'll be right back guys, i'm gonna go show Shaky where the drinks are" i said.

I stood up and walked back up the basement steps. As I walked I heard a combination of the chaos upstairs along with the other four talking to Cooper. It didn't take long for me to find Shaky once I was there. I walked over to him and patted his shoulder to get his attention. He turned to me and I motioned with my head to the back door.

"Over here" I said as I walked over to the doors.

We stepped outside into the cold air once again. Shaky closed the door as I opened up the cooler. Shaky kneeled over and grabbed a coke and cracked it open.

"Thanks" he said before taking a sip.

He went to turn around to go back inside but I stopped him. Here goes…

"Shaky… can i talk to you for a second"

Shaky looked at me concerned before nodding his head. I grabbed his free hand and took him over to the gazebo that Kate had in her backyard. It was a nice white color that stood out even when it snowed. Normally around christmas time they would decorate it and it always looked great. We reached the gazebo and stepped onto it. Shaky put his soda can down on one of the railing and leaned on it.

"So what's up?" he asked me.

"Shaky i… i want to tell you something i've been holding in for a long time… and i don't want you to freak out okay?" I said slowly.

Shaky eyed me from the side as he raised his eyebrow.

"What is it?" he asked.

I twiddled my thumbs while avoiding eye contact.

"Well… I… ever since my brother brought you over to our house i…`` I began.

I couldn't feel my face, it was so hot as I stumbled trying to find the right words.

"Oh, I think I get it," Shaky said.

"You do?" I asked.

Shaky nodded. He then stopped leaning on the rail and took a few steps towards me.

"Im sorry Shaky, i didn't mean to make you feel awkward, i wanted this to go perfect and i-"

Shaky cut me off when he bent his neck down in one quick swoop and connected his lips with mine. At first I was shocked. My eyes were widened as his were closed. But it didn't take me long to relax and close my eyes as well. Our lips parted and we looked into each others eyes.

"I like you Shaky… a lot" I said. Weird I know but that kiss just gave me a major confidence boost.

"I like you too Angie," he said.

We both laughed lightly before going back in for another kiss. This was what I wanted. I decided to try out what Lilly taught me and stuck my tongue out a bit, trying to lick at his. He accepted it and pulled me in closer. I moaned lightly into the kiss as he did so, enjoying every bit of it. We broke this kiss again, panting afterwards.

"You're pretty good at that," Shaky said.

I giggled before going for thirds. Finally after all these years I had gotten my crush. Now I can officially welcome Shaky to the family.

Kates POV

"Hey i'll be right back i'm gonna go get another soda, you guys want anything?" Rick asked.

"No i'm good" i said, as did everyone else or at least something similar.

Rick gave us a nod before he got up and walked up the steps.

"So Cooper, how long have you parents and my Dad known each other?" I asked.

"Uh, I think they went to school together, never really meet up anymore though" Cooper explained.

"What about your mom?" Lilly asked.

"She's up there, kind of kicking it with the other moms," Cooper explained. It got a small laugh out of us.

"You won't find my Dad up there, he's been out of the picture since i was three" Humphrey explained.

I saw Lilly nuzzle him a little to comfort him. Humphrey never really talked about his dad. I think it's mostly because he doesn't really remember him. From what I remember his dad just up and left his mom one day. What a fucking cliche.

"Sorry to hear that man," Cooper said.

"It's nothing really," Humphrey replied.

Cooper then turned to me.

"So Kate is it? You and your sister have a nice place here" he said.

"Thanks" I said with a slight giggle to my tone.

"Do you… have a boyfriend?" he asked. Damn he moves fast.

Humphrey and Lilly busted out laughing. Cooper shot a look over at the two.

"What?" he asked.

"That dude who just went up the stairs is her boyfriend, damn dude you move quick" Humphrey said.

I saw Cooper blush as he started playing with his hands nervously.

"Don't be embarrassed, it's a perfectly normal question. But yes, I do have a boyfriend who I love very much," I said.

"Yes. she love him so much that they've been going out for almost a week and still haven't had sex" Humphrey joked.

"Sex isn't something you just plan out when its your first time" i said.

"I agree. I mean are you telling me you had sex with your girlfriend the first week?" Cooper asked.

"Three" Lilly said as she scratched her eye.

Before anyone could say anything else we heard footsteps running down the stairs. We all looked in the direction to see Rick booking it over to us.

"Rick what is it?" I asked.

"You gotta fucking see this" he said as he took my hand and lead me to one of the basement windows. The others followed to see what the fuss was about. My mouth dropped when I looked out the window to see Angel and Shaky making out on the gazebo.

"Holy shit bucket" Humphrey said.

Lilly started laughing at the sight as she went to go sit down.

"I… i didn't think she would actually do it, let alone pull it off" Rick said as he started walking over to the couch.

He cracked open his soda and sat down. I followed him and sat down next to him, giving him a nuzzle.

"I'm proud of her," Lilly complemented.

"All right when they come back downstairs are we gonna act like we didn't see it or-" Humphrey began before I cut him off.

"Fuuuuck no" I said.

The others laughed as we waited for the new couple to come back downstairs.

"I guess we know one thing Angels grateful for," Humphrey said.

Eventually Angel and Shaky did end up coming down the stairs. They were holding hands. Looking happy as they held onto each other.

"So guys, we have some news," Angel said.

"We already know," Humphrey said.

Angel and Shakys expression changed from happy to surprised.

"You know? How?' Shaky asked.

"I saw you when I went to get a soda," Rick explained.

I expected Angel to groan or do something along the lines of that, but she didn't. Instead she just turned to Shaky and nuzzled him. It was pretty cute, Shaky scored himself a cute one i must say. They ended up sitting on the floor, Angel using Shaky as a cushion while he leaned up against a wall. The way Shaky was sitting looked uncomfortable but he didn't seem to mind. All in all we had a great time. Even with our new friend here. Unfortunately though, all good things must come to an end, and when the clock hit eight everyone started to leave. Cooper ended up leaving while Rick's parents left as well. Angel and Rick stayed behind for another hour while Humphrey went to drive his mom home. I guess they car pulled. With just me,Rick, Angel, and Lilly we cleaned up downstairs and headed up to my room. Well me and Rick did anyway. It seemed so weird seeing the house empty after the chaos that ensued earlier. I guess most of the parents helped clean up because there was almost nothing. That was a good thing though, it gave me and Rick more time to head up stairs and play a chess match. We ended up playing only one where I ended up winning. We would have played another round but ended up just making out instead. Just six minutes of feeling up on eachother while we sucked on each other's mouths. What a time to be alive. We were interrupted though by a knock at the door. We got off of each other quickly, wiping saliva from our mouths and such.

"Yeah" I called.

It was my mom who opened the door and peeked in. I hope we weren't too loud.

"What's up mom?" I asked.

"Nothing, I just wanted to speak to Rick for a second" my mom said… fuck.

"Yeah, okay where?" Rick asked.

"Outside?" mom suggested.

Rick nodded as he stood up, meanwhile my mom started going down the stairs.

"I am so fucking dead" Rick said laughing.

I pulled him in and gave him another kiss.

"You'll be fine," I said.

Rick exhaled before giving me another kiss and heading out to meet my mother"

Ricks POV

Well at least i can say the last moments of my life were spent kissing the girl of my dreams. That was more than enough for me. I saw Eve standing outside on the backyard porch smoking a cigarette. I walked over and stepped outside to meet her.

"Hey Eve, what's going on?" I asked.

"Sit" she said as she blew out the smoke and pointed to one of the outdoor chairs.

I did as I was told and sat down, Eve sat down next to me and exhaled.

"Rick… I like you. I'm so glad Kate chose you and not some entitled prick. I just want you to know that I consider you part of this family, and if you ever need anything or someone to talk to we're always here" Eve said.

I've gotta admit I did not expect that. But I just couldn't help but feel like she was holding something back. I nodded before responding.

"I'm really glad to hear that. You were always like a second mother to me Eve" i said.

Eve leaned over and hugged me for a moment before breaking it and taking another puff of her smoke.

"That's not it though," she said. Oh fuck here it comes.

"What is it?" I asked.

"Well… I know you love my daughter… a lot, and I know you'll treat her right. I also know that with a relationship like yours that it's only a matter of time before the two of you get… physical"

Oh, so this is what she wanted to talk about. I'm not sure what she's about to say but from the tone in her voice she sounds extremely understanding.

"Me and your mom talked earlier. She said she wanted to have this talk with you but we agreed that it would be better coming from me, simply because I only accept people that i like and Rick… like i said before i like your family, love them in fact. So all I ask of you is that when you and Kate finally… do what lovers do just… make sure you both are safe… okay?" Eve finished.

I stared at her briefly before nodding slowly. She gave me another hug as I was lost in thought. Did Eve really just give me permission to have sex with her daughter. I never even imagined the thought of something like this happening. I always pictured getting stabbed the second I kissed her. But I guess I misjudged. Eve broke the hug and caressed my face for a moment.

"Thank you" she said before getting up and walking back inside. What the fuck…

Kates POV

Oh God, I hope my mom isn't yelling at Rick right now. I really don't want to have to fix any damages that she may or may not cause. I just sat on my bed waiting, thinking of every possibility that could be going on right now. I didn't go on my phone or anything, I just sat staring at the door lost in thought. The suspense was killing me. Eventually I heard footsteps coming up the stairs and it broke me out of my trance. I looked up at the door to see Rick walking through it. I crawled across the bed and hugged him. He smelled a little bit like smoke. I guess mom had a cigarette while she was talking to him.

"Are you okay?" I asked.

Rick laughed as he patted me on the back.

"I'm fine Kate," he said.

He then broke the hug and gave me a quick kiss.

"I should probably get going though," he added.

What did she say to him? Did she make him uncomfortable and not want to be here?

"What did mom say?" I asked.

"She… nothing but it's getting late, Angels tired and we should probably be heading back, is that okay?" Rick asked.

I whimpered as I nodded slowly. Rick gave a quick aww before kissing me again and hugging me. Once he broke it he walked over to the bedroom door leaving me sitting on my bed… alone.

"Just text me if you get lonely okay?" Rick suggested.

"Okay" I said.

With that Rick and I said our i love yous before he shut the door, collected Angel and left for the night. I laid back on my bed thinking about the events of today, it was a long but great day. I giggled at the thoughts. I was disturbed however when I heard a knock at my door. I lifted my head off the pillow and said.

"Come in"

The door opened up and my mom walked through the door before closing it. I sat up on my bed and made room for her to sit if she wanted to. She did end up taking a seat next to me but it was only on the edge.

"Did you have fun today?" mom asked, giving my leg a rub.

"I did… thank you… for everything. But what did you talk to Rick about?" I asked.

Mom sighed before responding to my question.

"Don't worry about it, okay? Just know that I didn't yell or threaten him like you may think" mom said.

We both laughed for a moment before my face went back to being more collected.

"So… what did you want to talk to me about?" I asked.

Mom reached out her hand and caressed my face.

"My baby girl" she said as a tear rolled down her face.

"Mom?" I said, i don't think I've ever seen her cry before.

She turned and wiped her tear and then turned back to me.

"Kate… I love you and your sister so much, you're the world to me. I just… don't want you to forget about me is all" mom said.

"Oh mom… i would never" i said as i hugged her.

She hugged me back tightly as tears rolled down her face. After about two minute i let go of her and sat back in my spot. Mom wiped away the tears before speaking again.

"I thought long and hard about this… but you wouldn't be here right now if it wasn't for Rick, I've been thinking about a way to repay him… i think i figured it out" mom said as she looked down at the floor.

My ears started to raise as I listened closely.

"Do you love him Kate?" mom asked.

Her eyes flicked up to me after her question. I nodded slowly.

"I've never felt like this before mom… I know it might be too soon but… I think I want to spend the rest of my life with him. I've spent so long looking for something to make me happy. I never knew what it was… until now" i explained.

"Kate… i want to give you and Rick the next chapter of your lives. So tomorrow me, your dad, and Lilly are heading to your grandparents… and if you want I'm giving you and Rick permission to...stay here by yourselves for a day and… start that new chapter…" mom explained .

I didn't know what to say. She was being serious. She wanted me to have sex with him? Why?

"Well be gone the whole day and won't be back until the next so… you two are free to do as you wish…" mom went on.

"Mom i…" I started but couldn't finish. I was honestly at a loss for words.

"I asked Rick to promise me that when you two did eventually get more physical that you would be safe. That's why I want you to do this under the safety of your own roof" mom said.

So that's what she wanted to talk to him about? I guess this is truly a blessing. Ive had so much pent up sexual energy that i dont think touching myself is doing anything anymore. I need him. I need to show him just how much i love him.

"So will you stay tomorrow or are you coming with us?" mom asked.

"I… I think I'll take your offer," I said nervously.

Mom smiled and rubbed my face again.

"You and your sister have grown up so fast," mom said.

She stood up and walked over to the door and turned back one last time.

"Kate? I know he'll take care of you" she said.

I nodded before mom shut the door and left me by myself. I had so much racing through my mind that I didn't even know where to start. I guess its best just not to think about it. I laid back down and exhaled. I was just given permission from my mother to have sex with my boyfriend. She would have never done this if it was anyone else. But like she said, it was to start the next chapter of my life, and for that i was excited. But mom… she looked upset as she explained everything to me. I think it was because she felt like she was going to lose me. That wouldn't happen though. I love my mom and I wouldn't be the person I am today if it wasn't for her… I wouldn't have anger problems either… anyway i had to begin setting this into motion so i pulled my phone out and went to me and Ricks messages.

K. hey Rick did you make it home safe?

R. i did thanks for asking.

K. have fun today?

R. it was a fucking blast, im sure Angel had a good time as well.

K. yeah. I'm so happy for the two of them.

R. I really hope they dont start doing their dirty business here.

K. eh, i think if they want to then they should, it's always healthy for couples to have sex.

R. I guess… it's just odd to me, she's my sister.

K. how do you think I feel whenever Humphrey and Lilly go at it?

R. Fair point.

K. so. Are you doing anything tomorrow?

R. no, i think i'm doing the rest of my christmas shopping online, other than that i wanted to do some other things but with you is that okay?

K. Of course, I just thought we could hang out tomorrow, just you and me?

R. yeah, i'll talk to Angel, see if she wants to hang out with Shaky or something.

K. okay message me and well chill. I love you.

R. i love you too, goodnight Kate.

K. Night Rick. XOXO

I turned my phone off and looked up at the ceiling as tomorrow's events played out in my head again and again. I let out a satisfied sigh as I closed my eyes thinking about it. I was finally going to make love to the love of my life. I feel like I've been waiting so long. I can't imagine how he feels though. He loved me way longer than I loved him. There's that guilty feeling again. Hopefully dad or Lilly dont ask why I'm staying by myself. If I can avoid that then tomorrow will be lovely. Most importantly i wont feel the stinging urge of sex in my vagina. My God did it burn down there. It's almost as if Rick's seed will be like water shooting on to a wildfire. Fuck i gotta stop im getting to worked up. Well… I guess I can say if it's one thing I'm grateful for its Rick. he pulled me out of that horrible state I was going through and I could not thank him enough for it. It's one of the many reasons I loved him. I'm also grateful for my family and I'm not just talking about mom, dad, and Lilly. I mean everyone. Humphrey, Shaky, Angel… Rick. I couldn't be more grateful to have them in my life. I loved all of them so much and I hope to spend years making and cherishing memories with them. I don't know what I would do if anything happened to any of them. They are my life now, and i couldn't be more happy.