Rose was up early in the kitchen to start on breakfast when the three who'd went out the night before stumbled inside. Walking into the sitting room she saw Randy sprawled over the couch and Paul obviously tried to make it up to his room but passed out at the stairs. John turned to her feeling a presence.
"Morning. You'll have to excuse them. Have no sense when partying." John explained as he handed her the car keys.
Rose flicked an amused smile. "And you managed to stay sober. Props to you." She laughed as she placed the keys back on the holder.
"Yeah. I'm used to it though. You're up early." He pointed out as he took a seat at the kitchen table.
"I'm always up early. You want some coffee?" She asked grabbing two mugs from the cabinet.
"Yes, please. I don't know what I'd do if there was no coffee." He answered in an exaggerated sigh putting a smile on Rose's face.
"I can do without but it doesn't hurt to have it once and awhile." She replied as she set the coffee's on the table. "I don't know what you like so help yourself." She said referring to the cream and sugar.
"Thanks." He smiled grabbing the sugar. "What you got cooking? It smells good." He asked flicking his eyes over at the stove.
Rose took a sip of coffee before answering. "Pancakes, bacon, and I waited on the eggs to see what you guys like first."
"Awesome. Can you make omelets?" He asked as he looked her over his cup of coffee.
"Oh yeah. I didn't even think of that. Everything in it?" She asked already grabbing the contents out of the fridge.
John nodded his head. "Yeah. Just make the same for the rest of the guys. Plus I'm probably the only that can use my brain today." He joked looking back at his passed out friends.
Rose couldn't help but laugh. "I guess I should probably make a lot more coffee then."
"Yes, you should. John will probably drink ten cups on his own." Dave's voice rang as he came into the kitchen.
Rose returned the smile he gave her as he took seat next to John. He wore blue pajama pants and a wife beater that showed off how big his arms were. Wow. Shaking her head she turned back and went back to cooking.
"Help yourself Dave. Breakfast should be ready in a bit." She announced without turning around.
Dave quirked an eyebrow at John who poured himself a second cup of coffee. John turned to him. "What?" Dave just shook his head as he stood up. "You have a nice night taking care dumb and dumber?" He asked as he walked to where Rose stood at the stove.
"Didn't have to break up or get involved in any fights this time. Anytime that happens is a good night." John answered as he heard one of them stir.
Dave chuckled before turning to Rose. "Mugs?" He asked eyeing the cabinets.
"Oh. Right above me. I'm in your way I'll get it when I'm done." She answered as he kept her eyes on the stove.
Dave smiled at the back of her head. "It's alright I can reach." He stepped a little closer to her as he reached up to open the cabinet. Not being able to help it he took in the scent of Vanilla that rose from her hair, and a light fragrance that seeped from her skin. He ignored the fact that his stomach jumped. What man wouldn't be turned on by the scent of a woman? Grabbing a mug he made his way back to the table. It'd been to long. He needed some and badly. Perhaps the boys would be up for another night out.
Rose had let out a sigh of relief when his presence left. She had felt her stomach flutter when his body surrounded her. My gosh was she pathetic. Perhaps her mom wouldn't mind staying her a night while she went out with her friends.
"Morning beautiful." She slightly jumped as Randy placed his hands around her waist giving her a quick kiss on the cheek.
"Well, hello there. Fun night?" She turned when he showed up at her side.
"Other then the big ass headache I have right now it was alright." He answered as looked over the cooked food.
"Take an aspirin. Food is done so make yourself a plate." She frowned at the look of disgust on his face. "Don't give me that look. You need food in your system after consuming all that alcohol." She ordered forcing a plate into his hands.
"Feisty. I like." Randy smirked as he placed a few pancakes on his plate.
Rose quirked an eyebrow. "You're not subtle with anything are you?" She asked as she signaled for John and Dave to help themselves.
"Why should anyone be? You always get what you want." He answered as he followed her to the table taking the seat next to her.
Rose just 'looked' at him. "If that was so I'd be married to a millionaire and living in a million dollar home not having to work."
"Millionaire huh? I'll have to make a point to find a better job then." He smiled when she shook her head.
"You're too cute Randy." She quirked as she took a bite of her food.
Randy shrugged. "I was looking for irresistible and hot but cute will do." He said before taking a bite of his own food.
"You're failing Randy. No woman has been bold enough to ever call you cute." Dave replied as he took his seat across from the two.
"No. I once heard a woman call him nice. Now that was bold." John put in as he took his seat next to Dave.
Randy glared at the two men across from him. "Funny. Ha-Ha. You guys shouldn't be talking considering between the two of you, you have gotten any in four months."
They turned when they heard Rose chock on her coffee. She put a hand up. "I'm sorry." She apologized trying to hide the smirk that wanted to appear.
"Hey. It's only been a month for me. Dave here is the one who's gone three months without getting any. Surprised though. Considering Laura throws herself at you every time she sees you." John got a glare from Dave.
"I'm glad you all find my non-sex life amusing. And Laura? She's another story. If you were in my position you wouldn't go near her either." He pouted as he chomped down his bacon.
"Who's Laura?" Rose asked curiously.
Randy spoke up first. "Ex-girlfriend. Cheated on Dave but still thinks they'll get back together and live happily ever after. Psychotic bitch." He added at the end.
Rose couldn't help but find that amusing. She could tell Randy always looked out for Dave despite their little arguments here and there. "That bad?"
Dave shook his head. "She was a good girlfriend until I found out about the cheating. Told me I didn't pay attention to her, which was bull shit. Anyways all is forgotten, time to move on."
"Try telling that to her." John added.
Rose smiled when Dave rolled his eyes. "I know it's still morning but what are you guys planning for tonight?" Dave asked as all eyes rested on him.
Randy shook his head and put up his hand. "No going out for me tonight. I'm heading up to bed after I eat."
"Probably be the same for Paul. But I'll join you if you want to head out." John replied as he dusted off the last piece of pancake on his plate.
Dave nodded his head. "Cool. Thanks man."
Rose frowned. He had taken her idea. She possibly couldn't leave now. "You should go along Rose. God knows it's been a while since you've been out." Rose looked up to see her mom stride into the kitchen.
Rose stood up and collected everyone's plate. "Thanks mom for sharing my lack of social life." She glared at her mother as she walked into the kitchen.
"It's better then my lack of a sex life." Dave piped in. Did I just say that in front of her mother?
Both Rose and Christina just looked at him. Christina turned to her daughter. "Come on Rose. Go out and have fun. You can't use the inn as an excuse either because you know I can stay here while you're out."
"I'd rather you'd gone out with me last night but you do look like you need to have some fun." Randy replied as he wrapped his arm around her.
"Gee thanks. I look that bad?" She asked turning her head to look up at him.
Randy just smiled. "Go. Those two numb nuts will take care of you."
Rose just shook her head as everyone stared at her. "It's barely eight o' clock in the morning. I'll think about it when evening comes."
Christina just sighed at her daughter. "I saw the other one couldn't make it up to his room." She said referring to Paul.
John let out a small laugh. "Yeah. He'll be asleep all day. I'll go get him up to his room." He replied before leaving Dave at the table alone.
He watched as Christina and Dave continued to convince her. It reminded him of the countless times the boys tried to do the same thing. He wouldn't mind if she did decide to join them. Randy was right. She looked like she needed a night out. Not in a bad way though. She just looked overly tired and over worked. He knew that look too much.
"I'll buy you a drink. That's if you decide to come out with us." Dave spoke getting the threesomes attention.
Christina smiled. "See there. A nice man already offering to buy you a drink. What woman could pass that up?" She said resting her hands on her daughters' shoulders.
Rose sighed. "Fine. I'll go. Now get off my back about it. Literally." She added. Both Christina and Randy slowly took their hands off of her.
"Good. I'll probably still be asleep. So have fun. Don't meet too many men. Then again I like competition." Randy winked placing another kiss on her cheek.
Rose just rolled her eyes and smiled. "Don't worry. I'll be good." She assured.
Randy just smiled as he made his way out of the kitchen. What was she doing? Going out with two men she barely even knew. Well, of course they weren't mass murderers or anything but still. Maybe she was afraid that she just might have a good time? Shaking it off she turned to the sink to help her mother with the dishes.
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