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The week quickly passed for Mike and Taylor, and soon it was Friday evening. The couple were in Mike's townhouse, preparing dinner and waiting for his mom and step-father to arrive.
"So I think dinner with my parents this week went well," Taylor smiled as she cut potatoes.
"I agree," Mike said, as he prepared the chicken.
"And my mom went on for like a day straight about if a guy can sit and listen to stories about interior decorating and fireman's balls, than he must be perfect," Taylor said as the WWE superstar wrapped his arms around her tiny waist.
"I was happy to listen to her stories," he whispered. "Some of them were kind of interesting."
"Interesting? Babe, I'm her daughter and find some of them boring to me. You don't have to say that to get in my pants or anything."
Mike laughed at loud. "I wouldn't say that to get in your pants, but since you brought it up," he smirked, moving her hair to the side and began to trail kisses down her neck.
Biting her lip, Taylor smiled. "Not that I'm not enjoying this, but your parents will be here soon. "And I don't think that would be a good first impression."
He looked at the clock, and without saying anything Mike put Taylor on the kitchen counter. "Mom and Donnie won't be here for like another hour. And you smell really, really good," he said, continuing the gentle assault on her neck.
Another hour past, and as Taylor finished fixing herself up in the bathroom, the doorbell rang.
"Hey mom," Mike smiled as he quickly hugged the shorter woman. "How was your flight?"
"It was the same as always. Pretty good," she replied as an older, slightly graying man walked up to the townhouse.
"Hi Mike," Donnie said as he shook the younger man's hand. "I've been watching RAW, and you are doing great!"
"Thanks," he replied.
Just then, the three adults heard noise from the stairs and turned toward it. Smiling, Mike grabbed Taylor's hand and the two shared a smile.
"Mom, Donnie, this is the woman who has become important in my life. This is Taylor Stine."
"Taylor, it's so nice to finally meet you," his mom Jeannie said. "Mikey has told me a lot about you!"
"All good I hope," she teased.
"Of course baby girl," Mike said as he winked. "And this is my step-dad Donnie."
"Hi," she smiled as she shook hands with the man. Before anything else could be said, everyone heard the kitchen timer start buzzing.
"Ah, just in time!" Mike exclaimed, wrapping an arm around his girlfriend's shoulders. "Dinner is ready!"
"You cooked?" Jeannie asked. "I remember an incident in the kitchen when you were younger-"
"Uh mom, we don't need to bring that up," he replied. "You have to remember I was like 10 and young!"
"Do I dare ask what happened?" Taylor cautiously asked.
"I was little and I thought I was going to be nice and cook dinner. Well, I ended up getting the stove on fire…" he began.
"Needless to say, I got a new stove and new paint," Jeannie said smiling.
Mike rolled his eyes. "Yea, yea. Well I didn't do all the cooking, and Tays is a fantastic cook! So let's eat before it gets cold!" he exclaimed.
"So Taylor, what do you do?" Jeannie asked as they began eating.
"I am actually a nurse at Los Angeles County Hospital. I've been there for almost two years," she smiled.
"That's wonderful! And how did you and Mike meet?"
"Mike and I were actually set up on a blind date," Taylor explained as Mike winked at her. "I was a little hesitant at first in going, but now I'm glad I did."
As everyone continued talking, Donnie paid special attention to the little interactions between Mike and Taylor. He could tell that they really cared about each other, but also knew it was short time since they had met.
After dinner was over, Taylor and Jeannie offered to take care of the dishes. Donnie took this opportunity to have a talk with his step-son. "Mike, why don't we have a beer on the porch?" he suggested.
"So…Taylor seems like a great girl," Donnie began once they were settled.
Mike nodded. "She is. Taylor is…amazing!"
"But it's only been a short period of time…"
"That doesn't matter," he spat. "You can't help how you feel about a person. And I am crazy about her. In fact, I think I'm falling in love with her."
"After a week?"
"Yes after a week," Mike said as he stood up. "And if I remember correctly, you and my mom were married six months after their divorce was finalized. How is that different?"
"Six months is a longer period of time than a week. Do you know what Taylor's middle name is? Does she have any siblings? What's her favorite color?"
Mike sighed. "Taylor's middle name is Marie, she is an only child but very close to her best friend Melissa and her favorite color is pink. Anything else?"
Donnie sighed. "Just be careful and be safe. That's all I ask."
The older couple soon left, and once Mike and Taylor were alone she could tell something was bugging him. She knew something was really up when in the shower and getting dressed-and he didn't try to join her. When she walked into the bedroom, Taylor noticed Mike was staring absent minded out the bedroom window.
"Mike, you've been kind of quiet since your mom and step-dad left. Are you ok?"
He nodded. "Yea I'm fine."
"Gee I wish I could believe that, but you don't sound so convincing," Taylor replied as she strided across the room, and wrapped her arms around his waist. "Please talk to me."
"I am really fine," Mike replied, squeezing her hand. "I've just been thinking about me and Donnie's conversation while we were outside. I'm also thinking about how I don't want to leave you in a week."
Taylor stuck out her lower lip as Mike turned and faced her, causing him to smirk. "What are we going to do once you go back on the road? I want to keep seeing you."
"Oh you aren't getting rid of me that easy," he smiled. "We can call each other several times a day, text and even Skype. I always have my laptop with me. In fact, I want to ask if you'll join me on the road next week when I return."
"Wow! I'd love to join you, and it would be even cool if Melissa could go too. But I would definitely have to check with work. I hope that is ok."
"Of course it's ok-I expected you needing to check with work," he said as they quickly kissed. Silently, Mike led Taylor to his king size bed and motioned for her to sit in between his legs.
"Mike your scaring me. In the week I've known you, you have never been this quiet. Does this have to do with the conversation between you and Donnie?"
He nodded as he lightly kissed her shoulder. "Yea it does. This morning I felt really confident and after talking with him…I just have a million thoughts going through me," he explained and taking a deep breath. "Tell me, what do you think about relationships and love?"
Taylor's eyes widened. "Well…if you are referring to us, I can definitely feel a connection between us. Personally, I've never felt this excited to spend time with someone than I do with you. And I think if you know…you know."
"I am so glad you said that," Mike smiled as he quickly kissed his girlfriend. "That's what me and my step-dad were talking about- love and relationships. Baby girl, I know it's only been a week, but I know what I feel. And I am falling for you, hard and fast. And my step-dad thought it might be too soon and-"
"Wait a second," Taylor interrupted. "Did I hear what I thought I just heard? I-I don't know what to say!"
"Mike's eyes widened. "Holy crap, did I just blurt that out loud? Well, uh…" he stuttered before taking a deep breath. "Listen, I meant every single word. But I'm not going to make you say it back to me-especially if you aren't ready. I just needed you to know how I was feeling."
Smiling, Taylor wrapped her arms around his muscular neck, the two sharing a passionate kiss. "You have got to be the most sweetest man on the face of this earth. Do you know that?"
"Is that a good thing or a bad thing?"
"Most definitely a good thing. Mike, I can totally understand what you are saying because I feel the same way. I love you too," she softly said smiling.