"Pardon?" Blake said when Emma told him the unbelievable news a few hours later. She guessed he had just gotten out of the shower; his hair was slightly wet. He was wearing a black V-neck shirt with light-wash blue jeans. He tilted his head to the side, looking at her, confused, while opening the door wider for her to come inside.
She walked inside, having him close it behind her. "My parents want to meet you for dinner this Friday. Please say you're free."
Upon walking into the living room, she saw Nat and Mat, Alex's friends, sitting with him on the couch, playing video games. Alex looked up from the game, giving her a smile. "Hey, Miss Pear." She smiled towards him, sending a wave.
Blake put his hand on her lower back, leading her upstairs to his room. "We'll talk upstairs." He took a moment to look back at the kids. "Don't get into trouble, please. For at least five minutes. We're going in my room to talk." Mat and Nat looked between each other for a moment before saying the exact same thing: "No promises!" It made Alex laugh.
Blake rolled his eyes as they walked up into his room, leaving the door cracked behind them. She sat on his bed with a smile.
"Soooo, roll that back a sec. Why do they suddenly not hate my guts?" she laughed, watching as he sat beside her.
She shrugged, patting her hands on her lap. "Let's just say a lot came out last night when I got caught sneaking back into my room. By the way, I need to get my phone out of your car." His eyes slightly widened as he pushed his wet hair back. He looked like he was going over the idea in his head.
"So, are they cool with me now? Like, are they ready for me to be their new son-in-law?" he asked with a little smile on his lips.
She pushed his shoulder, laughing hard. "I'd hardly say that, but... they are willing to meet with you. So, are you free this Friday?" he threw his arm over her shoulder, pushing her bangs to the side with his other hand. "Sure, I'll be there... do I have to wear a suit?"
She licked her lips, looking up at him. She put a hand on his thigh, leaning closer to him. "It would probably give you a few brownie points." He groaned slightly, nuzzling against her neck, whispering a soft, "Fine." His lips kissed softly on her neck. She hummed softly, closing her eyes as he began sucking on the smooth skin gently. Her hand rubbed higher up his thigh. The door cracked open without either of them noticing.
"Ewww." Emma quickly pushed Blake off her, making him fall on the floor with a thud. Emma looked out at the door, seeing the three small kids making disgusted faces "Are you two making out?" Alex asked. Mat laughed beside him, making Nat slap his arm.
"I told you to leave them alone! We messed up their cute moment." Mat pretended to throw up in his mouth while Alex just shook his head.
Blake rubbed his side as he climbed back onto the bed, glaring at the children. "I told you guys to stay downstairs," he said between grinding teeth, as if trying to hold back frustration.
Emma held her hand over her mouth to keep from laughing.
"Are you two dating or something?" Nat asked, crossing her skinny arms.
"Of course they aren't, Nat. My brother would never date a gross girl... no offense, Miss Pear... you're great, but still, a girl, sooo." Alex's cheeks turned slightly red, and Nat pinched them hard, making him groan loudly.
Emma didn't know whether to feel offended or not. She crossed her arms. "Actually, we are dating, Alex, so you'll just have to get used to sharing your brother with me." Mat laughed, watching Alex's jaw drop to the floor.
Blake stood with Emma and they all began piling out of Blake's room. "Yeah, get over it, Alex. Girls aren't that bad," Nat whispered, looking at the ground, playing with the red and blue baseball cap on her head shyly.
Mat patted Alex's back, grinning. "Yeah, I have to live with two and I'm still alive. My mom said just wait until she hits puberty. I guess that's when she becomes a real nightmare to be around."
Emma laughed at the little kids as they all reached the living room. Nat punched Mat in the arm before looking at Alex out of the corner of her eye. Alex looked at her, confused, as she picked up the other controller, starting up the game. It was clear to Emma that Alex was completely oblivious to the fact that Nat liked him. She hoped one day he would open his eyes to the person who was right in front of him.
She grinned up at Blake while he shook his head, watching the kids talk back and forth. He looked down at her. "If I ever find you beautiful, just knock me out flat," he said, mimicking Alex's voice.
She laughed behind her hand. "I guess I better knock you out right now then, huh?"
He grinned, nodding his head, kissing the tip of her nose. "Yup, because I find you beautiful every day." Her heart instantly warmed. She kissed him softly on the lips. She leaned onto him. She couldn't wait for Friday, when her parents would hopefully see what a great guy he was. Because he was a great guy, and she hoped that her parents would just give him a chance to prove that he could treat her well.
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It Started With Hello
Romance***** Emma Pear knew she wasn't the most popular girl in high school. Her nose was usually buried in a textbook, and her grades were as spotless as her reputation for always following the rules. "Nerd" was a label she'd long since embraced. Her pare...
