Layla- ( steps up onto the porch of her mothers house already hearing voices swallowing thickly she smooths her hands down her dress. yes, a dress her mothers told her it was a formal dinner of course)
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Liam- you going to go in ( leaning against the bannister)
Layla- eventually ( clears her throat ) why aren't you in there?
Liam- needed fresh air.. Sherry's in there she's been looking for you.
Layla- ( smiles) see you in there yeah?
Liam- ( nods looking away from her) you look beautiful Layla.
Layla- thank you ( presses her lips together smoothing her hands down her dress one more time before twisting the door knob and pushing the door open and walking in and closes it back)
Sherry- you look stunning ( smiles at her sympathetically but warmly as she pulls her into a hug she turns her face to whisper into Layla's ear) he's been pacing outside for the better part of an hour ( pulls back and strokes her cheek)
Layla-( gives her a weak smile before reaching up and taking her hand and locking their fingers together before continuing on into the kitchen and out to the back yard where two long tables are set up and the grill is going and the aroma is emaculatant as always. moving away from her she sets her bag down on the bannister and gives the others an acknowledging smile but continues on towards Brent who as Sherry said is pacing back and forth his mouth moving as though he's talking to himself god he's beautiful. focus) your shoes will get muddy you keep that up any longer.
Brent- ( falters and angles his body to the side and looks towards her)
Layla- ( rubs her arm but smiles a true smile and continues towards him)
Brent- you look beautiful
Layla- thank you. ( motions towards his tie that's just slung over his neck and laying on his chest untied) you don't look half bad yourself.
Brent- ( snorts his lip tugging up into a smirk but steps towards her his hands coming up to rest lightly on her waist) I didn't think you'd show up
Layla-( presses her lips together) I almost didn't.
Brent- I know.
Layla-( looks up at him before going back to focusing on his tie) the moms demanded I come in a dress ( grimaces playfully) and well you know they cook the best food ( swallows) and it's Sunday so its a requirement to be here.
Kai- ( chuckles at her rambling)
Brent-Layla ( gags) to tight
Layla- sorry ( loosens the knot but fixes it just perfect before smoothing it flat and then buttoning his vest for him) 33 and you still can't tie a tie properly.
Brent- ( chuckles) yeah well. i like the help.
Layla- ( smiles rubbing off invisible hair before patting his cheek) handsome. get us a beer yeah ( leans up and kisses his cheek before turning from him and moving back into the house picking her purse up and walks into the house and straight into the bathroom where she closes and locks the door and leans against it breathing deeply in through her nose and exhaling out through her mouth closing her eyes tightly and swallowing back the hard lump forming in her throat) you can do this Layla it's just a dinner like always. you'll drink and have a good time with family ( whimpers) it's not a goodbye dinner its not.
