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"Ok it's settled then..." Steve said "We're leaving Friday morning and be right back on this very couch on Monday night, how sweet…" the gang talked through their schedules and finally agreed on the dates. They were all more than happy to find out that they would be going on an all-expense-paid vacation courtesy of Dylan.

"3 days and 4 nights with all of you…" Andrea said looking at everyone "feels like high school to me…"

"Maybe… maybe not." Donna said not really sure of what her words meant, but she received a few nods so she assumed that they got what she meant by it.

"We're so hitting the mall Brenda…" Valerie said being chipper and excited.

"You bet…" Brenda agreed "and I can't wait, I really want a whole new wardrobe…" making everyone laugh.

"I'm sure you're fed up with all the layers of clothes in London" Kelly said.

"Tell me about it… though I'm kind of used to it since I came from Minnesota, but still…"

"Wait a minute, me and Gina we're going out tomorrow, why don't you join us?" Valerie suddenly remembers her date with Gina.

"Perfect!" Brenda said getting excited.

"So I'm picking up three brunettes in a row…" Dylan said shaking his head.

"Got a problem with brunettes Dylan?" Valerie asked, actually it came out more like a threat or something.

"Me and my big mouth…" Dylan said knowing exactly where this conversation was heading.

"Personally, I prefer blondes." Brenda and Kelly said in unison as they both laughed their hearts out.

"Not funny ladies… I was stupid then…" Dylan said not caring about the blonde's reactions.

"Hey…" Donna and Kelly protest.

"Ok, I like blondes, red heads, and all that…" Dylan said defeated "but… my love for brunettes is undying" he said looking directly to Brenda.

"Good to know.." Brenda said kissing Dylan on his cheek.

"The battle of the brunettes and the blondes!" Brandon said rolling his eyes "women" he added almost whispering to Steve.

The following day, Dylan went to fetch Gina first "thanks for the ride Dylan" Gina said getting in.

"No problem, actually I'm glad that your getting along with the girls" Dylan drove his SUV that day because he knew he'd be having three girls and a lot of shopping bags at the end of the day.

"You know I like those two… very real..." Gina said as they drove to casa Walsh.

"Yeah… I'm pretty sure you three would click instantly…"

"And Brenda… she's everything you told me… no wonder you're truly…madly…crazy in love with her…"

"I am..." Dylan said as he pulled in front of Brenda's house, they went out to get Val and Brenda but as they were about to knock Val and Brenda opened the door.

"Right on time Dylan…" Valerie said and then she faced Gina and give her a hug "nice to see you again.."

"Hi Gina…" Brenda then hugged Gina "thank you for letting me and Dylan join you two.."

Gina was taken back by Brenda's friendliness but managed to give her a smile "no sweat dear, I'm glad you two could join us…"

"You look great by the way…" Brenda added.

"Thanks so do you… and you" as she pointed to Val.

"Now I'm invisible…" Dylan said under his breath.

"No you're not…"Brenda moved closer to him kissing him softly "you don't look bad yourself."

"Oookay…" Val said trying to break Dylan and Brenda, "you two sure have a way of making us feel invisible… we have to go, now".

"Gee, Val..." Brenda said laughing at her "you seriously need a man…" that made Gina and Dylan laugh too.

"Whatever…"

As they all went to the mall, they decided to get their needs for their Hawaii escapade. The girls got themselves sundresses, flip flops and beach wraps, while Brenda bought Dylan board shorts and slippers. They were about to go to a swim wear shop when Dylan stopped them " as much as I would like to go in there and see you try bikinis I need to check on something…"

Brenda eyed him suspiciously "and you're not telling me what or where it ithat right?"

"Right…so can I go?" he asked "I'll be here before you know it, I just need to pick up something…"

"Ok… we'll be here… come back soon I don't want to buy anything without you seeing it…" Brenda smiled at him "on me.." she added.

"Eeeww." Val and Gina said as they turn their back on the love birds and headed to the shop.

"Ok, just look around first… I'll be quick…" he kissed her quickly and then headed his way to wherever he's going.

Inside the store

"Check this out girls" Val came out of the fitting room with a green two piece swimsuit.

Brenda and Gina shared a look first and then Gina said "one word Val, hot!" Brenda nodded in agreement.

"I'll get it." Valerie said walking back to the fitting room

"What about you Gina? Did you find anything?" Brenda asked Gina who is still checking some swimsuits.

"Actually I can't decide between this two" she raised brown and white two piece bikini .

"I think the white one is cute…and hot" Brenda suggested.

"Yeah I like this one more" she put back the brown one on the shelf "I'll try it on" Gina then headed to the fitting room.

Meanwhile Brenda had gotten five 2 piece bikini's to choose from she was just waiting for Dylan. "Waiting for me, I hope" she heard a familiar voice behind her.

"Nope, I'm actually waiting for my hot boyfriend" Brenda teased him.

"Ouch" Dylan acted hurt "c'mon Bren try those…" he said pointing on the bikinis.

"Are we excited McKay?" Brenda asked him playfully.

"With you? Always…"

As Val and Gina paid for their bikinis, Brenda modeled 5 different bikinis for Dylan. Dylan just watched Brenda in awe as she changed one bikini to another until she tried them all "so what do you think?" Brenda asked as she changes into her clothes. Brenda waited for Dylan to answer but she heard nothing she called out Dylan's name and still didn't get any response, she finished dressing up and went outside to see what's going on, but she didn't see Dylan on his seat, she looked around and finally her eyes caught Dylan, he's already at the counter paying for the bikinis. Brenda couldn't help but to smile and laugh a little she walked toward him and said "so I take it you like them all?" Brenda asked him.

"Like is an understatement baby… "He answered getting the receipt and the bag "you in these bikinis is wow!"

"Why thank you Dylan…" Brenda said Dylan surely knows how to flatter his girl.

"Are you done Brenda?" Gina asked her as she and Val joined them.

"Yeah I'm all set for Hawaii!" Brenda said excitingly.

"I think I'm good, with all of this, do you still need to buy anything Brenda?" Val asked her.

"Yeah, jeans and skirts…it'll be quick I promise" she said assuring them who all look tired, especially Dylan who have been following them all day.

"Ok why don't I get all this bags in the car and I'll just wait there for you?" Dylan suggested seeing that there were too many bags already.

"Are you sure?" Brenda asked him.

"Positive" he collected all their shopping bags and headed to the parking lot.

The girls headed to Brenda's favorite jean shop, she loved wearing jeans so she always knew what to buy without having hard choices. As they went to the parking lot, they saw Dylan sleeping in the driver's seat.

"You owe him big time Brenda" Val whispers.

"Yeah" Gina added.

"I know…" Brenda smiled at Dylan and gently kissed him, this made Dylan stirred and as he opens his eyes he saw all three of them smiling at him "you're tired, I'm sorry."

"Nope, I just… "Dylan knew lying to Brenda was never a choice for him "well yeah kind of" he admitted.

"Ok, let us drive and you can relax yourself in the back" Gina offered.

"No… I'm cool, get in and we're having mega burgers" Dylan said, there's no way he'll let one of the girls drive him "my treat" he said looking at Brenda.

"Ok boss.." Val teased.

When they were on their way to the peach pit the girls continued to talk about anything, from fashion to movies to boys, Dylan quietly listened to them without butting in. Brenda looked at him and asked "you ok Dylan?"

"Yeah… just hungry I guess." he answered quickly glancing towards her "and besides you're having a girl talk… I'm supposed to be quite here right?" Dylan laughs a little, he's parked at the back of the peach pit.

The Peach Pit

As they entered the diner they immediately saw the gang in their usual spot, they looked at each other with a confused look and went to their table.

"Hey guys… what are you all doing here?" Brenda asked sitting lazily beside Brandon, she rested her head on his shoulder.

"I was alone and hungry so I called them and here we are." Brandon explained.

"Sorry we didn't noticed the time" Val said taking her seat.

"Man, you have been with these three babes the whole day?" Steve asked Dylan.

"Yeah… I was their willing slave" Dylan joked "but the shopping spree is over so now… I'm just Dylan, a hungry Dylan" making everyone laugh.

"Poor baby... I'll order for us" Val said as she went to the counter.

"Totally cool..." Steve said being, well Steve.

"And guys, I invited Gina on our vacation, Gina and Jake actually" Brenda said whispering Jake's name. "Don't tell Valerie or I'll kill you guys..." Brenda said laughing a little but her tone made them understand that she's serious.

"I'm zipped" Donna said zipping her lips.

"Ditto" Kelly and Andrea said in unison, while Brandon, Steve and David nodded.

"Thanks again Brenda and Dylan, I can't wait to see Iris too" Gina said.

"Yeah me too…it's been so long" Brenda said.

Val came in with their food, they talked a bit more until they all needed to go home.

Steve dropped off Gina since she lived a few blocks away from Steve and Valerie went with Brandon so Brenda could spend the night with Dylan, again.

Dylan's House

As soon as Brenda and Dylan changed their clothes they went straight to bed. Brenda had her head on Dylan's chest as they cuddled. "Thanks for being with me the whole day Dylan." Brenda said as she wrapped her arms around Dylan's body.

"No problem, I actually enjoyed it. I love seeing you happy." Dylan said as he kissed Brenda's head.

"Thank you… are you too tired for your reward?" Brenda said looking up to Dylan.

Dylan smirked and rolled over Brenda so he was on top of her. "Who's tired?" Dylan asked as he kissed Brenda passionately and intensely. After a good 10 minutes of making out they both needed air and to catch their breaths.

"I'm in love with you Brenda Walsh" Dylan said looking deeply into her eyes.

"Me too Dylan, I loved you then, I love you now and I will love you for the rest of my life Dylan McKay." Dylan kissed her again and laid down just beside her staring at the ceiling.

"What are you thinking?"

"Just how lucky I am that you love me…" Dylan faced her "I love you Bren… I love you."

"I know…" Brenda smiled "now go get some rest ok?" Brenda said.

Dylan cuddled close to Brenda and rested his head on Brenda's chest, "I'm claiming my reward ok? Just not now…" Dylan said before he close his eyes.

Brenda just smiled, she played with his hair and thought about what they had gone through. She never loved anybody as much as she loved him, he is her life and she couldn't imagine her life without him. She felt proud of him, he's a better person now and she knew she was part of the reason why Dylan had been sober for years now. It was hard for her to leave him back then, it was hard for her to tell him that he needed to get a grip on his life first before they can be together when in fact she wanted to marry him that day before she left for London, but it's all worth it Brenda thought. Definitely worth waiting for, she kissed his head one last time and she closed her eyes too.

So what do you think guys? Next chapter will be about Hawaii! So stay tuned for Iris and Erica. Keep reviewing guys… -charms