Breaking The Rules: a Foster's Fan Fiction

Chapter 12. Brallie

Chapter 12. Brallie (4 months later- Thanksgiving Day)

Callie made Mariana's bed, and vacuumed the room. The twins were on their way home from school for Thanksgiving, and she couldn't wait to see them. At the same time, she felt somewhat anxious. She knew Stef and Lena had talked to them about Brandon's broken engagement, but she wasn't sure how much they knew about she and Brandon's relationship.

Lena came to the doorway. "Got everything ready?" She asked.

"Yeah... just about," Callie replied. "I hope they get here soon."

"They should be here any minute," Lena told her. "It'll be fun to have the whole family together again, won't it?"

"Yes," said Callie. "It definitely will."

A half hour later, Jesus arrived in the driveway, and Mariana soon followed. Everyone gathered around to greet them.

Callie!" Mariana squealed, hugging her. "I've missed you!"

"I've missed you, too," she replied. "You look great!"

"So do you," answered Mariana. "I like your hair like that. It's pretty!"

Callie touched a strand of her brown hair. "Thanks," she said. She'd been letting her hair grow out, and she was glad her sister noticed.

"Hey!" Said Jesus. Put his arm around Callie. "It's great to see you!"

"You, too," Callie told her younger brother, embracing him.

"So, what have you been up to?" He asked.

"Well," she began, "I just started a new job."

"Cool," he replied, before being interrupted by Jude.

"We'll catch up later," she told him. "You go ahead."

"Okay," he shrugged, then followed Jude to the kitchen.

"Come on," said Callie, taking Mariana by the hand. "Lets bring your stuff upstairs."

Mariana lifted her bag. "Sure!" She replied. She and Callie turned and hurried to their room. Mariana set her stuff on her bed, then sat down. After Callie sat next to her, she asked; "So, are you and Brandon like a thing now?'

Callie blushed. "Yes," she admitted cautiously. "We are."

"I knew it," Mariana laughed, clapping her hands together. "As soon as I heard he dumped Talya, I knew. Did you guys have an affair?" She stared at her sister eagerly, waiting for an answer. She loved a good starcrossed-lovers story.

"No," said Callie, defensively. "Hell no. He broke up with her before we did anything."

"Hey, I'm not judging you," Mariana told her. "I was just curious. I'm all for the return of Brallie."

"Return of who?" Callie asked, confused.

"Brallie, for Brandon and Callie," she explained. "It's your ship name. Lexi and I made it up when you first came here, 'cause you two were so cute together."

"You mean like Brangelina?" Callie had forgotten that people used to make up names like that.

"Exactly," said Mariana, seriously. "You and Brandon were born to be shipped."

"I can't believe you just said that with a straight face," Callie giggled. She and Mariana exchanged a playful look, then burst into laughter. Callie's side ached, and tears ran down her cheeks. She couldn't remember the last time she laughed that hard, but it felt good.

Meanwhile...

Brandon touched the jewelry box in his pocket, as he stood in front of the bathroom mirror. This was it. Tonight was the night. He began to rehearse his proposal. "Callie," he said to his reflection. "I love you more than life itself. You make every day beautiful, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?" He heard someone chuckle behind him, and turned to see Jesus in the doorway. Why hadn't he locked the door? He groaned internally.

"What the heck are you doing?" His brother asked, puzzled.

"How much did you hear?" Brandon questioned, feeling ridiculous.

Jesus snorted. "Just enough to know that you really, really love yourself."

"For your information," replied Brandon, annoyed, "I wasn't talking to myself. I was just practicing something"

"For who?" Jesus questioned. "Because it sounded like someone important. Come on... you can tell me."

Sighing, Brandon told him; "Well, I guess you're going to find out anyway. It's Callie."

"Are you serious?" Jesus asked, shocked.