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*Lori's pov*
I got up before Nashi and walked down stairs to breakfast ready to be bombarded with questions about last night from my dad. After giving him a full account with the exception of Gale my dad finally asks, "So did you talk to Gale Redfox any?"
I sighed, here it goes, "Yes" I replied.
"And what did you talk about?"
"Well um he asked me to be his girlfriend." I confessed.
I could immediately see that my dad did not like this, "What was your answer?"
"I told him yes"
"Ugh, I don't like this Lori, but as your mom has pointed out I can't stop you, but I don't have to like it." he said in an irritated voice.
I got up and walked over to my dad and sat in his lap wrapping him in a huge hug then pulled away and I say, "I love you dad and that will never change. I don't even love Gale right now, but I like him A LOT. I promise I'll be responsible, but I need to find out how much I like him and make it grow."
My dad straightened up and said, "I know I'm just a jealous dad. Be careful ok." Said my dad. I nodded. This went better than I thought.
Gale called me that morning too, we talk a lot. Two days after my conversation with my dad, Gale called me.
"hey Lori!" Said Gale who had called me.
"Hi Gale what's up usually you call later at night." It's 3 in the afternoon.
"Yea well we got back to the guild 2 hours ago and now everyone knows about your visit, that you're adopted, and us." He said.
"How did that happen?" I asked.
"Well when we got back Storm immediately went and told loudmouth Crystal all about our trip and she told everyone about you coming and that your adopted. He didn't mention us thank God, but he mentioned everything else. Everyone is excited that you're coming some more than others, but none of the adults we're surprised about you being adopted."
"That's good now about us?" I asked.
"Well I went up to my parents and Romeo did know about the necklace because he told my parents that I gave it to you and my mom immediately asked me if I did give you a necklace and when I said yes my dad but in and asked if I liked you. I nodded and my dad then asked if while I was on this trip if I had the balls to ask you out. My mom slapped him and he told me to forget the last part I nodded and told him that I dad ask you out and Romeo walked over and sat down by my dad and asked what you said and I told him you said yes. Then he looked me straight in the eyes and said I'm glad she's dating instead of some stupid kid I don't know, but I swear to God if you hurt her I will roast you. Then just as he walked away I told I wouldn't hurt you EVER and he said good. My mom was happy and she's excited to meet you, my dad told me never to act like him as a teen and patted me on the back cause I had courage. I guess Crystal heard that too, because 5 minutes later everyone is coming up to me asking about you."
"And what did they ask and what did you say?" I asked.
"Well most of them were surprised that I asked you, but a few asked for more details like Crystal. She asked if I liked you and I told her I liked you alot. Then she asked what I liked most and I told her that it was you eyes." He said.
"Thank you." I said.
"Then Max came up and talked to me."
"He did?" I asked.
"Yea he came up and told me he didn't know you well, but your family and if I ever treated you like an ass he would help Romeo beat me to a pulp."
"It seems everybody want to beat you up over me" I said.
"Yeea there's something else too. Your mom and dad called me. They told me that even though they weren't going to be here I better treat you right and your dad added in that he would keep an eye on me."
I laughed. "They are just being protective." I said.
"Yea, well I gotta go I'm going on a mission with my dad and it's long, but I promise I will be back the day you get here ok?"
I nodded. "Have fun and call me." I said.
"I will. Bye."
Me and Nashi also went on a mission while she was here. It was a small mission we had to protect a store overnight. It was fun.
We went to karaoke night the other day and I won. I sang Castle on a Hill by Ed Sheeran, Nashi and my family cheered me on and I used my new guitar.
We had so much fun, but now it's the day we both leave.
Nashi is upstairs getting ready and I'm downstairs sitting with my parents and our suitcases at the door. "I love you mom"
"I love you too sweetie but let's save the goodbyes for later." She said.
We get to the train station and me and Nashi sit together. Nash, my dad, and me all have motion sickness, but mine isn't as bad as theirs. I sit beside Nashi with my parents across from us. Four agonizing hours and we are in Magnolia. My parents have a 5 minutes before their train to Clover leaves. As we get off the train there is a group of people there to greet us. The group consists of Nashi's family, Storm and his sister Crystal, Romeo, Wendy, Max, and Sam, Nova and her parents, and lastly Rosemary. Nova and her parents were there because they we're also going to the same conference as my parents. Nashi immediately walked to her family and I turned to look at my mom and dad.
"Lori honey it's time for us to go, we need to get on the train so we don't miss it" said my mom.
I hugged her and said, "I'm gonna miss you mom."
"I know I will miss you too, but remember this is what you wanted and we just want you to be happy and have fun." She said.
"I know, but I'm gonna miss you guys." I said pulling them both into a hug.
"We will too sweetie, but you're gonna have a great summer with Nashi and Romeo and Wendy and you will have siblings and we will visit promise." Said my dad.
"I know I love you both"
"We love you too" they both said. I kept hugging them both for a few more seconds then I let go and they faced me and said, "we love you bye honey we will see you soon and remember to call us."
Then they began to get on the train, I looked at them and said, "I love you too and I promise I will call." they waved at me through the window as the train drove away.
*Sting and Yukino's pov*
That was so hard they both thought. "I didn't wanna leave her. Did we make the right choice? Letting her come?" Yukino asks.
"I don't know I guess we'll find out. She'll be ok, they won't let anything happen to her." Says Sting just as his motion sickness kicks in and they both know he won't talk for the rest of the trip.
"Ugh I know..."
*Lori's pov*
I turned around to see that Nova's parents had left, she was standing with Rosemary. Then I looked around for my luggage. My three huge bags were lying at Romeo's feet, Wendy sat beside him with Sam sitting in her lap and Max leaned against a wall beside the bench they we're sitting on. When he saw me staring at him, he got up and walked towards me.
"Hey Lori, you ok?" Said Nashi as she ran up and hugged me, her family railed her and Storm was just behind them.
"Yea I'm fine," I said.
"You sure?" She whispered in my ear.
"Yea it's just I've never been away from my for so long, I didn't think the goodbye would be this bad."
"It's ok, you will see them again, their gonna visit you and you got family here." She said.
I nodded and decided to enjoy this moment. Romeo, Wendy, and my siblings had been silently watching me and Nashi and as we broke the hug they walked up to me. "I'm so glad you're here to spend the summer with us, but are you ok?." Said Romeo.
"Yea I'm fine don't worry." I assured.
"Ok, well come on let's take you to the guild." Said Wendy.
"Ok," I said. We walked in a series of groups: the adults Natsu, Lucy, Wendy and Romeo walked in the back; the little kids, Sam and Layla; the boys Luke and Max; the young teen girls, Crystal, Nova, and Rosemary, who are walking very close to my group; the last group is me, Nashi, and Storm. Nashi and Storm are holding hands as they walk. I look at Storm and ask, "Hey is Gale back from his mission?" It's one in the afternoon he should be back.
Storm looked at me and said, "sorry Lori, but he wasn't back last I heard."
Just as I started to reply Crystal stood beside me and asked, "is it true about you and Gale dating?"
Crystal has long black hair and blue eyes. She loves to wear dresses.
"Yea," I said.
"So you like him, so what's your favorite thing about him?" She asked.
"His smile" I replied. thinking he has the best smile.
The walk from the train station to the guild is short and when we get a block away our whole group reconvenes. I walk towards the back and stand behind Romeo and Wendy so we can walk together. As we walk into the guild I look around the guild for Gale and don't see him anywhere. Soon I'm crowded by tons of people. First Rosemary's family came up and talked to me. Rosemary has two brothers Reiki and Jay. Reiki is tall with red hair that is styled like his dad's and has a tattoo similar to his dad's under his left eye. He wears a sleeveless black shirt and jeans. He also has crutches and a cast on his right leg. Jay has shaggy, blue hair and has brown eyes. He wears t-shirts a lot.
Then after them was the Fullbuster family. Ur is five and she has short black hair. Rin is 13 and is Reiki's best friend. He has short blue hair and black eyes most of the time he is shirtless without even knowing it. That he inherited from his dad. He also wears black jeans and is Crystal's twin.
Next Lisanna and Bixlow walked up with their two children, Caleb who is 8 and Micah who is 3. Her brother Elfman and his wife Evergreen also came up to me they don't have any children.
One thing I have learned from this group is that they fight a lot, I've been here before, but it's still not something I'm used to. When I was uncrowded I went to sit down at a table with Romeo, Wendy, Sam, Nashi and Storm.
"So, you think your going to have a fun summer?" Asked Nashi.
I was about to answer her question, but suddenly two stiff hands loosely covered my eyes and a deep voice said, "guess who?"
I squealed and turned around, making Gale move his hands. I quickly pulled him into a hug and he pulled me close. For a second we forgot that we were in the guild, but Romeo grunted bringing us back to reality.
Gale pulled away and I asked, "When did you get here?" I asked.
He smirked. "I've been here."
"What?!" I said as I turned around to glare at Storm, who quickly replied.
"Don't blame me. He wanted to surprise you and told all of us to tell you he wasn't here yet."
I turned back to my boyfriend who said, "are you mad?"
"No." I said.
"Good," he said as he sat down beside me.
Wendy and Romeo who hadn't said much looked directly at me and Wendy said, "Lori, I think we're about to head home, we need to talk to you about some things, but me and Romeo don't mind if Gale walks you there. He knows the way and we will be right behind you."
"Ok I'll go tell my mom I'm walking you home," Gale said and walked toward his parents.
Nashi stood up and gave me a hug bye and Storm said "see you later" as Romeo, Wendy, and San got up to go get Max.
I walked to the door and waited about 30 seconds before Gale walked up to the door with my family trailing him. "Ready to go?" He said taking my hand. I nodded as we walked out the door with my family close behind. We didn't walk long before Gale pulled me down a side street.
"Is this the way?" I asked.
"Yea, the long way I wanted us to have a minute alone." He said as we walked. He turned off on another street before turning me around to face him.
"I've missed you I'm so excited you're here and I can't wait to get to know you better." He said.
"Same here" I said as I wrapped my arms around his neck and closed the distance between us. I stood on my tiptoes because he is so tall. I pulled away from the kiss not long after I started it.
"We should get to the house before Romeo comes looking for us."
He nodded in agreement and we walked another block before he stopped behind a yellow house and walked into the yard to get front. When we got to the front my family was just walking up the driveway. "That was a sly trick taking the back way," said Romeo.
"Romeo!" Snapped Wendy.
"Sorry just forget what I said".
Wendy unlocked the door and said, "come on in Lori, I think Gale should go back to the guild".
Gale pulled me into a hug and kissed my cheek before saying, "bye see you tomorrow".
"See you tomorrow," I said as he ran off. I looked at the front of the house it is yellow and has one window in the front. I walked inside to a hallway with a row of hooks for jackets on the left wall and a door to a bathroom. Outside the hall is the rest of the house it's completely open concept except for the 3 rooms. There's also a set of stairs that must lead to the basement. Wendy and Romeo we're sitting on the couch. "Your room is downstairs but we have some house rules first so come sit down." Said Romeo.
I sat down in a chair and Romeo began speaking, "after a lot of discussion me, Wendy, Sting and Yukino we have all decided you should be allowed to date, but there is rules. Number 1 no boys in your room, 2 no solo couples missions you can go on with Gale missions but there must be another person we trust with y'all, 3 your curfew is 11, 4 you have to tell us at a least a day in advance before you go on a date, 5 no visiting each other's houses if no one is home. Now some general house rules are 1 no cursing, 2 keep your room clean, 3 don't go anywhere without letting us know, 4 be courteous to the other people in the house."
"OK I can do all that. I'm really happy to be here, but is it alright if I call you Romeo and Wendy instead of mom or dad I'm just not comfortable with that."
"That's fine we understand that this is new and different, we just ask that you treat us with the same respect you give Sting and Yukino." Said Wendy.
"Ok," I said smiling.
"My dad wasn't at the guild earlier, but tomorrow is my brother's birthday so we are all going to my dad's for dinner tonight. That's one reason we came home early. How about we show you your room and you can start getting ready we have to leave in about 3 hours and you don't have to wear a dress if you don't want to you can wear a nice shirt and some jeans." Said Romeo.
"Ok." I said. They both got up and I followed them. They went to the stair and entered into a long hallway.
"There are a lot of rooms down here. There is a bar where the guild hangs out sometimes, a book and dance room, Max's game room, a wine cellar, and now your bedroom." Said Wendy. Then she walked to the first door in the hallway and opened it. I stepped inside. It's awesome. The bed sheets are purple, my favorite color and there is a vanity, my own bathroom, a big closet and in the right corner there is a place for me to practice guitar and singing. The walls are a pale cream color.
"Is this all for me?" I asked.
"Yes, we didn't have enough rooms so we had to fix one. Sting, Yukino, and Nashi helped with the design." Said Romeo.
"Thank you I love it."
"Your so welcome we are just happy you like it." They both said.
"Well we will let you get ready. Your luggage is in the closet." Said Romeo as he closed the door.
I laid down on the bed and put my hands behind my head staring at the ceiling. I think I'm going to like it here.