Here is chapter three! I wanted it up sooner but work got in the way. I really appreciate all the feedback I have gotten for the story so far, it has really inspired me to write more!


Friday morning dawns and though there is no mad dash to the bathroom for a hot shower everyone is up and ready to head downstairs so we can all have some of Lena's amazing breakfast. There is no official rule about family breakfast in the summer but we all rush down anyway, partly because Lena's an amazing cook and partly because if we aren't there we have to make out own breakfast and no one has the patience to do that.

After everyone is downstairs and sitting around the table with a big plate of eggs, toast and bacon, the moms decide that it is time for us each to explain in detail what our plans are for the day, even though we are almost adults Stef and Lena wouldn't be the parent's they are without knowing every detail of their children's lives. It's nice to have someone who actually cares about me for a change.

Unsurprisingly Marianna plans to spend the day at the mall with her friends and Jesus is going to the gym so he can start bulking up for wrestling since he wants to move up to the next weight class next year. After the moms confirm with Jude that he is going to Connor's for the day they ask me what my plans are.

"So Callie, what are your plans for today?" Stef asks, genuinely interested in what my plans are. I'm still getting used to someone be interested in what I want to do.

"Well, I actually have a date today." I tell her, and instantly all eyes are on me and a huge grin spreads across Brandon's face.

Stef also gets a huge grin on her face and is instantly ten times more interested in my day. "And what are you doing on this date of yours? I would ask who the lucky guy was but considering recent events and the grin on my son's face that seems unnecessary." She says with a huge grin on her face and a pointed look at Brandon and me.

"Well Stef, I would love to tell you what I am doing on this date but that son you mentioned refuses to tell me what we're doing." I say glaring at Brandon.

Before Stef has a chance to say anything Brandon interjects. "It's called a surprise Callie, a term I am quite fond of and one that you should get used to."

As we bicker back and forth about the pros and cons of surprises I notice that everyone else has gone back to their breakfast as if Brandon and I being together is something completely normal. When I look up for a second I notice the moms smile at one another and Lena whisper to Stef about how nice it is to see us both happy and together.

Later, once I finish taking a shower I head to my bedroom to get ready for my date. It would be a whole lot easier to get ready for the date if I knew what we were doing but since Brandon insists on keeping it a surprise I will just have to make do and hope my outfit is appropriate.

I decide on a simple pair of jean shorts, flip flops and a nice but not too fancy tank top. After I finish getting dressed and put on some simple makeup, I go downstairs and wait for Brandon.

When I get downstairs I see that Brandon is already sitting on the couch waiting for me. I see that my outfit is more than okay seeing as he is also wearing shorts and a t-shirt. When I walk into the room Brandon gets up, almost jumping off the couch.

"Wow Callie, you look amazing! How did I get so lucky to get you to agree to go out with me?" He asks.

"I don't know, I must be insane but you don't look too bad yourself." I answer him smiling at the end of my sentence.

"I guess we're both just lucky." He says and then continues, "Since we have agreed that we both look amazing, I think it is time for us to get out of here" He tells me as I grab his outstretched hand and we head to the car that Mike is letting him borrow.

After ten minutes of driving we end up at a small restaurant, it's nice but not ridiculously expensive. After waiting for a few minutes we are seated and have placed our orders. As we wait for our food to arrive we talk about how we have waited for so long to be able to actually have our first date and how we never thought we would get to this point.

A few moments later our food arrives and we start to eat. Brandon got a burger and fries and I got macaroni and cheese which is my favorite and also food of the gods. The moms don't make mac n' cheese a lot because Lena says it isn't very healthy and growing teenagers need healthy food.

When we finish our meals, Brandon pays the bill despite my protests of letting him pay for both of us. After that we get back in the car and go to the beach to take a walk and so we can watch the sunset together. After sitting in comfortable silence Brandon turns to talk to me.

"So I was thinking, since we live in the same house I can't drop you off and walk you to your door like I would on a normal date but I can take you home walk you to the front door and then I will use the backdoor." He tells me, and though at first I thought he was joking he looks completely sincere.

Not wanting to hurt his feelings and thinking that his idea really is very sweet I tell him that I think his idea is wonderful and I would love that. After another half hour of sitting on the beach and talking the sun is completely set and we decide that it is time to head home or the moms will begin to worry.

After parking in the driveway Brandon gets out and walks over to my door and opens it for me. We walk along the pathway holding hands and reach the front door a few minutes later.

"So I had fun tonight, and I personally think that we should do it again." He tells me, smiling down from his towering height.

"I agree we should do it again. It was an excellent date." I say, smiling back at him.

After another few moments of just standing there he leans down and kisses me. It is the first time that we have kissed since we got back together. While it wasn't the passion fueled make out sessions we had when we were together it was nice. It was a kiss perfect for a first date, simple and sweet.

When it's over I smile, thank him for the amazing evening and go in the front door as he heads around to the back door. I get up to my bedroom and close the door just as he is at the top of the stairs. Marianna is sitting on her bed waiting for me and for the first time I actually want to gush to her like a stereotypical girl. As happy as I am about getting the chance to know Sophia it is nice to have a sister that is close to my age that I can talk to. For the first time since my mom died I feel like I have a complete family who loves me as much as I love them.


Thanks for continuing to read my story! As a Braillie fan the show is tearing my heart apart right now (Lou singing Outlaws was painful) so I plan on continuing this story for at least a little while. As usual reviews are always appreciated, and what people want written is greatly considered when I actually do the writing.