Addicted to you

Chapter 2

"Well, here we are... Home sweet home"
"Haha, feels good to be home" I say playfully.

We walk into his house, and the smell of fresh brownies hit me! Ahhhhh, I love it!

"Sam, it's so nice to see you again!" Tanners mom says as we enter the kitchen.
"You to Anna, congrats... For 25 years..."
"Thank u sammy, I appreciate it"
"Anytime" I say as we start walking away.

We walk up the stairs and enter his room... Oh classic Tanner. The smell of cologne hits me. Hmm, yummy, Must be old spice or something.
"Wanna play a few rounds of Mario cart?" Tanner says cheerfully.
"Heck yeah, hand me that controller!"
"What's the magic word?"
"Ugh.... U suck..." I say rolling my eyes.
"Did u just roll you eyes at me?"
"Yeah.... Is there a problem?"
"Well, maybe you should know that rolling your eyes at people isn't very polite..."
"Oh, I'm so very sorry Tanner. How could u ever, possibly forgive me..." I say in a pity sarcastic voice, sounding like rose from the "titanic" or Juliet from "Romeo and Juliet"
"Well, if I win... I'll forgive you, if I loose, I'll still forgive you... Just cause I love you that much"
"Deal...." I say ending it with a handshake.

"Ugh. You little douche... How do u win 4 rounds?!" Tanner silently yells rolling his eyes.
"Did u just roll your eyes at me, Tanner?"
"Maybe. So what?"
"Well, someone once told me, that wasn't very polite... Maybe u should take a word of advice from this someone..."
"I just might.... U win this one miss Sammy."
I just smile and lay back onto the bed, placing my hands on my stomach and staring at the ceiling waiting for something to happen.

"Wanna watch a movie?" Tanner suggest.
"Sure, what u in the mood for? I reply.
"Ha, well. U pick... Ur the girl."
"Something Disney..."
"Finding memo?"
"YAAAS!" I scream getting up and jumping up and down on his bed.
"Look at u, little miss short stuff... Ur jumping, and still can't reach the ceiling"
"Oh shut up" I say jokingly, and sitting back down.

About 10 minutes into the movie, I see from the corner of my eye, Tanner starring at me. I turn to look at him...
"You okay?"
"Yeah... Your just really, really beautiful...
I stop and think about what I should say... I mean, my best guy friend... My crush.... Tanner, just called me beautiful. What do I say?
"Aww, thank you Tanner. Your pretty good looking yourself."
"Thank you..." He says smiling, staring at me, not breaking eye contact...
"Your welcome" I reply, staring back...

A few seconds later, we hear footsteps approaching tanners closed door. I look down, breaking out eye contact, blushing like crazy.
There's a knock at the door and it opens revealing mrs.McCart.
"Dinners ready, you guys"
"Alright." Tanner says pausing the movie that was playing, which I totally forgot about while we were having our little moment.
We stand up, and start heading down the stairs and into the kitchen.

"Hi Sammy, nice to see you" tanners dad says with a smile as we enter.
"Hi, you to sir"

Tanners little sister, Sophia, is setting the table.
"Hey Sophie, I missed you"
"SAMMY, your here!! I missed you too"
"Want some help setting the table?"
"Sure. U can set the plates"
"Sophie, she's our guest... You don't have to Sammy." Tanners mom says breaking in our conversation.
"Oh, it's fine Ann. Ya'll do so much for it... Really, it's fine. I don't mind."
Sophie hands me an armful of plates. Kinda heavy. Tanner walks over and takes about half of them.
"Thanks" I say with a smile.
"No problem" he replays with a smile and a wink.
We head for the back door, and Tanner opens It.
We set up all the plates, silverware, and cups on the table outside.
"Who's ready?" Tanners dad comes out with a big plate of burgers.
"Oh yes! Your burgers are the best, dad."
"Why, thank u son."
"So, who's gonna say the blessing tonight?" Tanners mom says as we are all sitting down.
"OH, I WILL" yells Sophie.
"Take it away, Soph" Tanner says.
"Okay, hands together everyone, and bow your heads"
I'm sitting next to Tanner, and Sophie. Tanner grabs my hand as i grab Sophie's.
"Dear god, thank you for this wonderful food, that will make up healthy and strong. And thank you for 25 happy years with mommy and daddy. We love you god..."
While Sophie continues the blessing, Tanner is rubbing his thumb on my hand in a loving way. I slightly open my eyes and he does the same. No one is looking, everyone's eyes are closed. Tanner leans over to my ear.
"I'm thankful that I have you... Thank god I do. I don't know what I would do without you" he whispers and kisses my cheek.
I smile, and I'm blushing like crazy.
I close my eyes once again.
"In gods name we pray, amen" Sophie says finishing the blessing.
"Amen" we all reply.

"So, Sammy. What are your plans for this summer?" Tanners mom asks me.
"Well, the first week out, I have to work all day, everyday. But then after that weekend... Me and amber are going to California for 3 weeks. It's gonna be amazing!"
"Sounds like it... I hope you have a great time"
"Oh I will... What about you Tanner? What do you have planned this summer?"
"Oh you know... Just chillin... With friends, and family. Fishing, hunting... The usual."
"So, just another regular summer?" I ask.
"You know it..."
He laughs, and I know he's staring at me... But I act like I don't know.

"Well, do you plan on going to collage?" Mr.McCart asks.
"Yes sir, I'm almost positive that I'll be going to UGA. Just to stay close to home."
"I thought your dream was to to to Juilliard." Tanner says Entering our conversation.
"I want to... But I want to stay close to home more... I Don't know if I could ever be separated from all you guys."
I say mostly speaking, to Tanner.
"Aww, I would miss you so much if you ever did leave Sam." Says Sophie, sounding like she's about to cry.
"Don't worry. I'm not going anywhere Sophie. I would miss you miserably."
"Yay! Sammy's not leaving!"
"Cheers to that, honey" tanners dad says lifting his glass.
We all raise and hit glasses together.

I could never leave these guys. There literally my second family. Plus, I would never see Tanner... I don't think I could ever make it without him... I would go crazy or something.

Wait.... Do I, LOVE Tanner???