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Natara has always been a light sleeper, perhaps that's why she decided to wake up that morning at 7:00. However, what she didn't know was why she felt like an arm was around her. Everything was still a little fuzzy so she decided to investigate. She looked around without trying to move too much, and yes she confirmed it. The arm was around her back and waist pulling her close. She rested her head on an almost bare chest and because she was now relieved to see it was only Mal she was able to hear his heartbeat. His body felt warm and comfortable underneath her. A smile was now forming on Natara's face, but she tried to hide it; a smile that was immediately erased with thoughts of confusion running through her mind. (I shouldn't have done this, this isn't right. I'm with Oscar; he's not going to like this. Mal is going to feel awkward. Wait was it him or me that snuggled first? It doesn't matter; just get up before he sees you. Right, ok). Finally making up her mind Natara tries to get up but fails. Mal's grip is too tight on her and if she moves anymore she's going to wake him up; which she really doesn't want to do considering he always sleeps until 10:00. Quickly Natara changes her strategy as she takes Mal's soft yet gigantic hand to move it. With extreme care she places it on his chest and slips out of the bed. She looks back at him to make sure he's still asleep and he just turns to his side looking as peaceful as ever. Happy by her small accomplishment Natara picks out her clothes and heads out to the bathroom to take a shower.

After about an hour and a half she comes out looking completely polished. Her hair is straight, sleek, and shiny, just like she usually wears it. On the contrary, her clothes are completely different. She has a white blouse with ruffles, black short shorts, and gorgeous sandals. Feeling good about herself Natara remembers that she should at least look for some clothes for Mal to wear while he's staying, so she goes over to her parents' room. Already knowing that her mother was probably downstairs awake and her father was in some business trip she opened the door without hesitating. The room was just like she remembered it and she thought (hopefully my father's clothes are still here). With a sigh she opened the walk-in closet and to her relief she found two of her father's suits. After picking those up Natara headed to Neha's room – who was still fast asleep. There she grabbed some of the clothes from Neha's old boyfriend's pile. Then she went to her room.

Mal's POV

You open your eyes slowly, the sun hitting your face. You look to your left wondering where Natara is and you see the door opening.

Natara: Did I wake you Mr. Sleepy Head?

Mal: Naw, I was just wondering where Ms. Smarty Pants went.

As she walks in you can smell her delicious perfume, it's intoxicating. You also notice she's changed her clothes and she looks radiant. Your sleepy look fades away and you scan Natara's perfect outfit, or better yet figure with wide awake eyes. You take in her beauty starting with the top, her peachy pink lips, and you go down. All the way down to her very short shorts showing her curves. You blink a couple of times and gulp thinking to yourself (Oh, boy. She just loves to make it hard for me doesn't she). Realizing you've probably been staring for too long you snap out of it, hoping Natara didn't see all that. Then you catch her smile and blush uncontrollably.

Natara: You're really not a morning person are you?

Not really sure of what to say you brush your hand through your messy brown hair and give her a slight smile.

Mal: Guess so.

Natara: Well anyways you're in luck. I found some clothes you can wear if you're going to change or take a shower.

Mal: Hold up, is that your way of telling me I'm smelly?

This time you chuckle confidently, feeling glad that you finally got your cool back and know what to say. She places the clothes on the bed smiling and answers.

Natara: Maybe? Come on I'll show you to the bathroom.

Mal: Of course Princess Williams.

You follow Natara to the hallway. She hands you a towel, soap, and a toothbrush while you yawn.

Mal: Man I feel like I'm in the army.

Natara: Stop whining Mal.

Mal: Yeah yeah, I'll be right out smelling like an angel's butt.

Natara: You better.

Natara gives you one last shy smile and you return it, closing the door.

Neha's POV

Not wanting to open your eyes you stretch your arms to the side. Only to find that nobody's beside you, so you sit up abruptly. (Where am I? What happened?) It takes you a moment, but you finally realize you're in your room and James is nowhere to be found. Like a weird instinct that you can't comprehend you touch your stomach and the flashback of last night's events in the club and mainly the bathroom come back to you. You take a deep breath, almost too deep, and open the door to face your problems instead of running from them. Walking down the hallway you head directly to the bathroom and just as you're about to open the door… BAM!

The door swings open in a swift motion and a figure steps out bumping into you. You're hit with such powerful force that you're sure you're about to fall backwards, but thankfully the figure holds your shoulders steady preventing you from hitting the floor. As you're about to thank this person you look up to see a familiar face. It's Mal. You're just as surprised as he is and maybe even more, seeing as he stands in front of you almost completely naked. You stand there frozen unsure by what just happened. Unable to move you stare into his athletic and very well shaved body, hypnotized. In less than 2 seconds he unexpectedly takes his hands off of your shoulders and struggles to keep his towel from falling due to the impact. With one hand he holds it around his waist and looks at you embarrassed.

Mal: Neha! I'm so sorry! I didn't see you. I forgot the clothes Natara brought me in her room.

Neha: Oh, you're err fine. It could happen to anyone. By the way thanks for taking me to my room, I take it that was you…

Mal: Uh yea, welcome. Anytime. I'm…gonna go now.

Neha: Yea sure, see you later.

Natara's POV

30 minutes later you stand in the middle of the kitchen helping your mom prepare some breakfast. The pancakes are just about done and you walk over to the dinning room to set up the table. As you look up the stairs you can see Neha smiling down at you.

Neha: Spill it Natara.

You look at her confused as she comes down the stairs and crosses her arms.

Natara: What are you talking about?

Neha: Your night with Mr. hot pants.

Natara: Who? Mal? I'm not sure I'm following.

Neha: Yes! Mal! Don't think I don't know…

Anita: Know what?

Your mom comes into the room carrying pancakes and placing them on the table. She looks at you and Neha with wide, concerned eyes.

Neha: That Natara was sleeping with her partner!

Anita: Huh, is that true?

Natara: No. He was just spending the night, it's no big deal.

Neha: In your room?

Natara: Well there wasn't a spare room I wasn't going to let him sleep on the couch.

The both of them look at you with puzzled eyes and Neha lets out a light chuckle.

Neha: And I clearly know why. Let me tell you something he is FIIINE. I bumped into him coming out of the bathroom.

Anita: Oh, don't tell me you saw…

Natara: Mom!

Neha: Ha-ha, no. Just his incredibly perfect abs.

Natara: Neha!

Neha: What? Oh I also felt his reaalllyy strong arms. Gotta say he's so not like the guys you've dated before Natara, not even Shawn.

Anita: She has a point.

Natara: Would you guys drop it already? He's my partner let's just leave it at that. Besides we're here to talk about someone else.

You give Neha a subtle look and she sighs.

Anita: I'm listening.

Natara: Yesterday Mal and I went to the club to pick up Neha because she thought she was… pregnant.

Your mom grabs a chair immediately and sits down.

Anita: Well is she?

Natara: She took a test and it was positive. But we can't be certain until we go to the doctor.

You glance at Neha and then at your mom. Her face is blank, not showing any emotions. She stares at the table as if analyzing what you said.

Natara: Mom?

Anita: Well it's about time!

Neha: Mom!

Anita: I mean I was hoping you would get married first or maybe even wait a little but I wanted a grandchild for so long now.

Neha: So you're saying this is a good thing?

Anita: I'm just trying to look on the bright side sweetie. Having a child isn't so bad.

Natara: Mom…

Neha: She's right Natara.

Natara: Then I say we eat so we can find out.

As you start to pour orange juice in separate glasses Mal walks into the room and everyone else is silent.

Mal: Good morning. Did I miss anything?

Natara: Nope! You're just in time.

Mal grins and takes a seat next to you. Smiling back at him you notice his choice of clothes. He wears a white, long sleeved, collared shirt, blue jeans and his black work shoes. Everything looks charming on him yet so casual, so Mal. Hidden very deep within you there's a little voice telling you that you like him, maybe even love him and nowadays you can't help but to listen to it. You eat your food lost in your thoughts, not just about Mal but about your sister as well, and her future…