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Sunday

Darren's POV

I was a little bit embarrassed by how jealous and insecure I had gotten yesterday with Catie meeting the twins. It wasn't that I didn't trust her it was more of not trusting THEM; or any eligible male for that matter. I hadn't ever pegged myself as the jealous type, and I think most of that jealousy had stemmed purely from not having been able to see her in ages, but I guess the whole "Frodo" situation kind of proves that when it comes to Catie I definitely am. I felt bad about it though and I had wanted to talk to Catie and tell her that yesterday, but I had a meeting scheduled that I couldn't miss if I wanted to get back to Madison on Tuesday night. I had the day off today, but was going out to breakfast with my family and then lunch with Chris and Lea. I knew Catie would still be sleeping because it was a Sunday and her season was almost over so she didn't have as many swim practices anymore. I sent her a text saying good morning and that I'd call her later. I'd told her already that I had a busy day, but I really did need to tell her that I trusted her and that I hoped she knew that wasn't why I'd responded the way I had.

By the time I'd gotten to the diner with my parents my mom could tell I had something on my mind. I wasn't exactly proud of the way I'd acted yesterday and I was kind of embarrassed to tell my parents about it. So at first I denied that anything was wrong just saying that I hadn't slept well, which was actually true. I'd had a horrible dream where two twin hobbits stole Catie away and when I finally found where they'd hid her she told me she didn't want me anymore. It was literally the worst nightmare I'd ever had. I told my mom about the dream giving as few details as possible, but it seemed she wasn't buying it. I eventually told her that I was worried Catie would be upset that I hadn't seemed to trust her and that I'd once again hurt her without even meaning to.

My mother told me that Catie was smarter than that and that she was sure my girlfriend knew I loved her and trusted her very much. I think deep down I knew that too, but I still needed to apologize because I didn't ever want her to even think that I wouldn't trust her. I felt better than I thought I would after talking with my parents and Lea and Chris reassured me at lunch; saying that they were sure that I'd not done anything to offend her based on the responses she gave me both over the phone and through text. They agreed with me when I said that the dream was because I missed her, I was a little jealous and mostly that I felt guilty about possibly hurting her feelings. As soon as I was done at lunch and back home, I left my parents' house that day because I had work the next morning, I called her.

Catie's POV

I woke up a little bit later than normal, but I guess I hadn't realized how much sleep I had actually needed to catch up on. I checked my phone and saw a text from Darren saying good morning and asking if he could call me later. I got a little bit nervous when I saw that. I was worried that he was upset at how I'd reacted about yesterday, maybe I'd taken it too lightly. I mean I'd never had a boyfriend before, what if I should have told him earlier so we could talk about it? I didn't think it was a very big deal, but I could see where he may have been upset about how little I seemed to care about the fact that I'd be meeting two guys, who he was clearly a little bit jealous of. I told him good morning and that he could call me whenever, just to text me first because I was planning on calling my parents at some point too.

I went to breakfast with Alyssa, Victoria, and a few other friends who I hadn't gotten to really hang out with in a while. We stayed there a while just talking even after we'd finished eating; eventually it was just me, Alyssa, and Victoria left at the table and I talked to them about the text I'd gotten from Darren. They assured me I had nothing to worry about, that I was overthinking this and that he probably just wanted to talk with me and ask me about the exhibit. I felt better after talking to them, but I still felt kind of guilty that maybe I hadn't put enough effort into reassuring him yesterday. Either way I was happy to be able to talk to Darren without being worried that I might be over heard and then swarmed by a bunch of fans.

I got back to my room, called my parents and started working on homework. I decided after a couple of hours of reading and paper-writing that I could use a break. I went to Alyssa's room for a few minutes to help her with a chemistry problem and then came back to my room just as I was getting text from Darren asking if I was free to talk. I smiled and wrote back a yes and then in about ten seconds my phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Hey, baby, how's your day been so far?"

"It's been pretty good, thank you. How's yours been Dare?"

"Pretty great actually, except for the fact that you weren't there with me. I went to breakfast with my parents and then to lunch with Lea and Chris."

"Oh that sounds nice! How are mama and papa Criss? And Lea and Chris, too, I haven't spoken to them in a while."

"They're all very good and my parents are just dying to really meet you, especially my mom. She just can't seem to stop talking about how happy you've made me; how even when she can tell I'm a little stressed, my face lights up whenever I talk to or about you."

"Aw Darren that's so sweet. I think my friends have noticed the same thing. My parents want to meet you too. They asked if you are going to be able to see me swim at champs next weekend because they are going to be able to come down and see it. But I don't think you can because you won't be back until late Sunday which is about the same time I'll be back."

"Mmm yeah that is unfortunate, and I'm sorry, sweetheart I didn't even know you HAD a big meet that weekend. Why didn't you tell me before? And I'd love to meet your parents hon."

"Hehe thanks babe. I didn't tell you because I knew you'd be away for it and I didn't want you to feel bad for having to miss it for work. I know you're all already working your butts off to get back on Sunday."

"that's very considerate of you hunny, but you can still tell me about stuff like that. I can tell you're excited about it and I'm excited for you. You seem a little nervous is everything ok?"

Crap, when did he get to observant over the phone? "Uh, no, yeah I'm fine. I guess I'm just nervous about what you wanted to talk about. I feel a little bit guilty about how I handled the situation yesterday and now not telling you about the swim meet. I should have told you, about both, but I definitely should have told you about the Harry Potter thing earlier so we could talk about it. That and I could tell you were a little bit uncomfortable with me meeting the twins and I feel like I kind of just brushed that off. I'm so sorry Darren and I'll make sure to handle it differently next time."

"Woah, woah, sweetheart, slow down ok? I am not upset about the way you handled anything, alright? Haha actually I was worried that I handled things yesterday a little badly. I thought maybe you'd think I reacted that way because I didn't trust you and that's completely not the case. I called to make sure you knew that, but also because I just miss you so much. It's torture not being able to see you and be around you."

"Hahaha so we just make the perfect pair then don't we? We're both more worried about the other person's thoughts about a situation than our own. How did I ever get so lucky Darren? You are really everything I could have wanted and more."

"I could be saying the same about you Catie. And I'm so glad that our parents are both so accepting and excited for us. My parents want to meet yours too by the way. My mom mentioned that this morning at breakfast. We'll have to meet up altogether sometime and I want you to meet my brother and I want to meet yours."

"Wow. This really is happening. Darren, I don't have words to express just how much I love you. A little part of me still thought that maybe this would just kind of be a phase or something you were going through after the way Mia treated you, but you really do want to be a part of my whole life and you want me to be a part of yours. I just… I'm so happy and I love you and miss you so much! God, sometimes I can't even believe how perfect you are. And I still can't believe that you chose me to be a part of your life, I'm so honored and grateful that you did though Darren."

"Love, I just don't understand how you ever thought anyone could NOT do that for you. And, how you think I even stood a chance after meeting you; because I never did. As soon as I heard you laughing that first day I was a goner and I wouldn't change that for anything. I have honestly never been happier in my life. Well except maybe when I actually get to hold you in my arms and talk to you, but still. Haha"

"God, youre such a dork. Hahaha"

"But im YOUR dork."

"*sigh* Yeah, you are."

"You love me for it though!"

"You know I do. More than anything."

"You know I feel like we say this a lot, but Ditto."

We talked for a while longer, catching up and chatting about nothing really, just happy to hear each other's voices. Eventually though I had to get back to my homework so we said good bye and good night. I was not looking forward to the next week, but he'd be back with me soon enough and I was just going to have to be patient.