Sorry I haven't uploaded in like... 2 days. I've just been so, so busy and I finallly found the time to write another chapter. I think you guys will like this one (wink, wink), and I hope I stayed in character.

Disclaimer (I keep forgetting to add these?): I don't own "The Fosters"; all rights belong to ABC Family. I only own the plot.

This slope is treacherous
This path is reckless
This slope is treacherous
And I, I, I like it
Treacherous by Taylor Swift

Stef looked up from the kitchen, and said, "Yeah. Just be back before dinner."

"Okay." Callie closed the front door and started walking; taking in the scenery of the trees and the blowing wind.

While she walked she thought about what Brandon said to her not too long ago. Could she really risk her happiness for Brandon's? She doesn't know what to do. She loves Brandon, but also loves this home. And she knows that there is no way the moms would let her stay here if they get together; and if they do, they might make her and Brandon break up; which would make things awkward between them.

But she really, really, really liked Brandon but she really, really liked this foster home, and she really, really, really, really loved Jude and didn't want to make him mad. She decided to ask him about it when she got home.

For now, she just enjoyed the scenery in which her new foster home was. She walked to the beach, and dug her feet into the sand. She loved watching the waves go up and down, up and down. And the coldness of them when they hit her feet.

Eventually though, she had to get going if she wanted to be in time for dinner. She ran home and entered the house right when dinner was being served.

Lena greeted her with a hug, "Hey, Callie. How was your walk?"

Callie smiled at her, "It was good. Thanks! What's for dinner?" She asked her as she washed her hands and sat down next to Jude.

Jude answered her question, "We're having Chicken Parmesan. It's amazing. Lena and Stef are really good cooks!"

Callie hugged him "Mhm. Smells like it." Callie grabbed a plate and digged in. She really did agree with Jude. Lena and Stef were good cooks.

Callie was sitting next to Brandon also and he whispered in her ear, "Have you decided your position yet?"

Callie froze, and whispered back to him, "Umm… no. Still thinking. It's just that there are so many… problems involved with it."

Brandon just smiled, not wanting to pressure her. "Alright." Even though he really wanted her to say "yes". He would convince her of all the reasons why they should date after dinner.

Once the dinner was done Lena and Stef put Brandon and Callie in charge of doing the dishes. Brandon decided to use this time to talk to her.

"Brandon?"

He turned towards her, "Yeah." And stopped doing the dishes.

Callie set the towel, she was using to dry the dishes, on down. "I'm sorry I can't make up my mind. It's just that… that…"

Brandon stopped her with a hand, "I know. Too many complications. But I just wanted to say, is this worth it?" And he leaned forward and gave her another kiss.

Callie froze but when he bit on her bottom lip, she let him in and they kissed. Not too fast, not too short; it was perfect. Callie's legs turned to jelly right there. How could something so wrong feel so right? She continued to kiss him until they heard someone coming down the stairs.

They broke apart and acted like they were always doing the dishes. Stef came down, "Are you guys almost done?"

They both nodded their heads and Stef went back up the stairs. Brandon and Callie faced towards each other.

Callie gave a small grin "I really, really, liked that kiss."

Brandon smiled, "Same here. I'm sorry that I went onto you like that. I don't know why I did that-"

Callie interrupted him, "It's alright, Brandon. I mean just talking about this could get me and Jude kicked out, and that is my main problem. Me getting kick out is fine, but I can't do that to Jude."

Brandon smiled, he loved that Callie was so protective of her younger brother, and he knew that her brother was the main reason that she was so apprehensive about going into this relationship.

"Callie. What if when the moms found out, I convince them to let you guys stay." Brandon bargained with her.

Callie shook her head, "That's sweet, but what happens if they make us break up? It would be awkward between us and I don't want to lose you, ever. Maybe it's safer if we just stay foster brother/sister. There are too many risks involved."

Since the dishes were done, Callie moved to the couch and Brandon followed her. Putting an arm around her. "Callie, I know you've been hurt in the past. But even if the moms make us break up, you would never lose me. Ever. And you have to believe me. Callie, you mean way too much to me. And even if they do send you off, I'll still keep in contact with you." He poured his heart out to her, and looked her straight in the eye.

Callie wanted to cry, Brandon poured his heart out to her and all she could do was stay silent, she was still too shocked. Callie has always been the one to never take risks in her life, only when it was to protect her and her brother's safety. But ever since her mom died, she focused her whole life on making sure that Jude was okay. And while she wouldn't trade it anything else in the world; she decided that maybe it's alright for her to be selfish.

"Brandon. I'm so glad I would never lose you, but I would be risking Jude's protection and-"

"Not to be rude but when have you ever done something just for yourself without thinking of Jude?"

Callie thought back to when she did something without thinking of Jude, and she could think of a couple of things. "Yeah. I have."

"Alright… but it's up to you, Callie. I'm just saying, no matter what you choose… I'll always be here for you."

Callie smiled and then went upstairs, "Be right back." She ran up the stairs into her Brother Jude's room. He was reading when he saw her come in and put the book down.

"Hey, Callie. What's up? Is everything alright? Are we getting sent away?" Jude asked.

Callie sat down on his bed, and gave him a hug, "No, Jude. We're not getting sent away. I just have to ask you something. And you have to answer honestly."

Jude looked nervous, but said, "Alright."

Callie talked slowly, "Okay. So you know how when 2 people have chemistry and they like each other but there are personal consequences-"

Jude interrupted her, "You're talking about you and Brandon, right?"

Callie paused, "How did you know, bud?"

Jude shrugged, "You act different around him. You act happier and I saw you guys at the Quincinera. I mean he broke up with Talya. And now you're asking if it's alright if you guys date."

"Yeah." She said anxiously and wondered how her brother became so smart.

Jude looked at her, "Callie, if you guys do date I heard the rule the moms had, you could get us kicked out. And I love this place, Cals." He used her old nickname to tell her that he's serious.

Callie frowned, "Yeah. But Brandon said that he can convince you to stay and I promise that you won't get kicked out. I promise."

Jude hugged her sister, "Does he make you happy?"

Callie smirked, "Yeah. He really does."

"Then date him, Callie. I've never seen you this happy after our mom passed. You deserve to be happy. You sacrificed so much for me, so I can sacrifice this for you."

Callie had tears in her eyes and hugged her brother with all her might. "I love you so much, Jude."

He hugged her too, "I love you too, Callie."

She went down stairs and Brandon wasn't down there. She checked his room and he was on his bed. She jumped on and hugged him.

"I'm saying 'yes'. I'm willing to have a relationship with you."

Brandon smiled and they shared another kiss.

They stopped when someone knocked on their door, and looked at them.

They looked at each other and both said, simultaneously, "Uh-oh."

Cliffy! Well, until next time

Lauren.