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An Extended Visit-
I was actually having fun, which surprised me, considering that this was the last place I wanted to be right now. Braydin was having a great time, and him and Shannon have been attached by the hip since Braydin arrived at the shop. Shannon also invited Matt and Jeff to our little "celebration". They were nice, at least that's what I thought, I haven't really spoke to them since they arrived at the restaurant twenty minutes ago. The only person who I seemed to get along with was Jeff's girlfriend, Beth. She was surprisingly sweet, actually nicer than what I thought she would be. So all in all, hanging out with the Munsters wasn't that bad. Does it mean that I'm enjoying it here, no. But Braydin is having the time of his life, and that can at least put a smile on my face for the time being.
"So Delilah. How's you're first day?" Shannon asks me while taking a seat next to me..
I glance at Beth and groan. "I really wish you would stop calling me that."
"Why? It's cute."
I roll my eyes and I can hear Beth chuckle next to me. "Only my munchkin can call me that." I say giving the most sincere smile possible, this guy was really starting to bug me.
"Okay then. What would you like for me to call you?"
"Anything but that sweetheart." He smiles at the name and stays quiet for a while, obviously thinking. "Don't think to hard Shannikins."
"Shannikins?"
"Yeah. It's cute." I say with a smile.
"Call me that and then I'll continue to call you Delilah. Deal?"
I sigh, giving in, trying to end the conversation. "Deal."
"Good. Anyways we're going to head out, and go over to my place. You and Braydin wanna come?"
"Uhh. Thanks Shan, but I don't think so."
"Aww. Come on Delilah. Mom already said it's okay." Braydin says.
"When did she say that?"
"I called her on Jeff's phone." Braydin replies. I give Jeff a harsh look, and he just gives me a cheeky grin back.
"So I'll take that as a yes." Shannon says, getting up and heading out of the door with the rest of the group. I just sit there pissed off. I really didn't want to do this.
It's safe to assume that Braydin rode with Shannon and the rest of the guys because when I exit the restaurant, I'm greeted by an awaiting Beth leaning against my red Jeep.
"I figured I'll stay behind, and show the way to the house."
"Uhh. Great." I mumble, getting into my car.
After a couple minutes of silence, besides Beth's occasional directions, she speaks again. "So how do you like it here?"
"Do you really want to know?"
"Yeah."
"It's okay. Okay, scratch that. I hate it here, I guess it could be worse. But I miss my house, job, and my friends. I just need to get adjusted to this place."
"I understand. But do you mind me giving you a word of advice?"
"Shoot."
"Can you try not being such a bitch?" Beth says, nonchalantly.
"Excuse me?"
"I didn't mean it like that. But it's obvious you don't want to be here, which makes everyone thinks you're just a stuck-up bitch. The only time I see you smile, and not in a sarcastic way, is when Braydin is enjoying himself."
"He's the only one keeping me sane." I simply reply.
"Just give this place a chance. I promise, it's not as bad as you think it is."
"Fine. But just for you. It's only because I like you Britt."
"Good. Shannon's house is the white one on the left."
I pull into the crowded driveway, seeing that everyone else had already arrived. Beth walks ahead of me, and into the house, and I stay behind for second. I take a deep breath, and brace myself for the unexpected.
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I go into the backyard, and it's complete mayhem outside. I just stand in the doorway and stare at the scene in front of me.
Jeff and Matt are doing back-flips off of the diving board. Shannon is showing Braydin how to do a back-flip, which has me terrified just watching. Water is everywhere and music is blasting from the stereo in the living room. But my only hope of survival, a.k.a Beth, is nowhere to be seen. I sit down on one of the many lawn chairs near the pool and watch Shannon and Braydin. The two of them are cute together. This is exactly what Braydin needs, some guy time, ever since his dad left him and his mom when he was three, Braydin's been cooped up in a house surrounded by females. So even though I was panicking watching Braydin attempt to do a back-flip, I still wanted to see him happy.
But soon my thoughts shifted from Braydin to Shannon. He was definitely not my type, but something about him had me transfixed. From where I was sitting, I could see the intricate details of his tattoo's and how he had just enough muscles to shape his toned and tanned body. His swim truck we just low enough to get a glance of his pelvic bone, which has always been a weakness of mine. I guess I was to caught up in my thoughts because I didn't hear Beth come behind me.
"I brought you a bathing suit, they stopped by Matt's house one the way over here and I told Jeff to bring an extra one. It may be a little bit small up top, but beside that you should be fine." She says handing me the purple bikini. I begin to say something but she cuts me off. "I know what you're going to say. But remember what we talked about in the car?"
"Right." I simply reply, taking the bikini and heading to the bathroom to change.
I emerge from the bathroom five minutes later and head to the backyard. I wasn't feeling very comfortable when I left the bathroom, but from the looks of the three guys I can tell they enjoyed the sight in front them. But before I can comment, Braydin comes running into my arms.
"Delilah! Shannon, Jeff, and Matt showed me how to do a back-flip! Look watch." He says dragging me by my arm towards the pool. I can't help but smile at his happiness, I look back at Beth and she gives me thumbs up. I guess she was right about Braydin and I. I stand by the diving board and watch Braydin do the perfect back-flip.
"That was great munchkin!" I say to him as he comes up from the water and walks towards the house. Soon I feel a set of arms wrap around me and drag me towards the pool. "Shannon! I swear, I will kill you if you get my hair wet! PUT ME THE HELL DOWN!"
"Relax Delilah." Is all Shannon says before turning me towards him and jumping into the pool with me still in his arms.
"I'm going to kill you! You fucking reject!!" I scream out. Shannon just gives me an amused look. "What the hell is you're problem?!"
He turns me back around so that I'm facing him and he looks me in the eye. "Feel you're hair."
I touch it and realize that it's mostly dry. "How did you do that?"
"The water is like four feet down here. But you wouldn't have felt the floor, cause you're legs we're wrapped around my waist."
"You suck. You know that right?" I say getting out of the pool and heading towards the living room.
When I get in there, I see Braydin asleep on the couch. "It's been like ten minutes, he went to sleep that fast."
"It's been a long day for the little dude." Shannon says, I didn't realize he followed me into the house.
"Yeah we should probably go. It's late."
"Just spend the night here. It's no problem."
"I don't think so Shan but thanks."
"There's no reason to wake him up. Just stay. Please." Shannon gives me a pout and walks towards me.
"You're asking a lot for someone you've known for like two days."
"Yeah I know, but Braydin is a cool kid, I don't mind."
"Fine. I guess it's okay."
We were both quiet for a while, both us just staring into each others eyes. I don't know why, but for some reason, this felt right. I was so caught up that I didn't even realize that he had me backed against the wall of the living room. We were so close together that I could hear his steady breathing, and I'm sure he could hear mine too. The next thing I know, he leans in and kisses me. I guess he was expecting me to pull away, but when I didn't he wraps his arms around my bare waist and I wrap mine around his neck, making our kiss deeper. But we were soon interrupted by Jeff, Matt, and Beth coming in from the backyard, we quickly break away from our embrace and head towards the kitchen.
"I'll see you tomorrow Shan. It was nice meeting you Daniel." Matt says. Beth gives me a hug before leaving and Jeff follows in pursuit. Leaving just Shannon, Me, and a sleeping Braydin.
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I have no idea how I get myself in these situations. I've barely known this guy for two days and look at where I'm at. I would blame it on the alcohol, but I barely had one beer, I guess the only thing I can blame this on is my lack of will power.
And as soon as everyone left, I suddenly find myself in Shannon's room making out with him and Beth's bikini top manages to get thrown across the room. My better judgement is telling me to pull away, but damn he's a good kisser.
