Unexpected Love

Chapter 8

" Get up hun. Your mom wants us to come over" I heard a groggy voice whisper in my ear.
" Five more minutes" I groaned.
" Get up" he said one last time.
I felt him get up and I was about to happily go back to sleep when I felt a pillow hit my face.
I opened my eyes quickly and rolled onto my side my to face him.
" Really?" I asked looking at him.
" I told you to get up." he said walking into the bathroom.
I lied there for a couple more seconds and got up.
I went into the bathroom and he handed me a toothbrush.
"I always keep a spare for-" he said not bothering to look at me.
" Don't even finish that" I grumbled.
We brushed our teeth and I went and turned the shower on so the water would be hot when I got in.
When I returned with a towel and washcloth a realized I didn't have any spare clothes and groaned.
" Never mind to the shower then" I whispered to myself.
My head was pounding with a headache and I wasn't in the best of moods.
" I'm going to take a quick shower then" he said.
I got out and got dressed, putting on the same dress I wore yesterday.
I brushed my hair with a brush that I found.
He even had a spare brush.
I rolled my eyes and brushed it, not bothering to do anything fancy.
He wasn't out the shower yet so I grabbed my phone and shoes and went downstairs.
" Good morning" Mrs. Morris said.
I attempted a fake smile.
" Morning"
I sat down and she slid a glass of orange juice and plate of eggs and toast over to me.
" Bad night?" she asked.
" Headache from concussion" I said before taking a bite.
She pulled out some Tylenol and put two pills on a napkin for me.
" Thanks" I said.
" Welcome. I keep medicine in here if you ever need it" She said gesturing to a cabinet above the oven.
I nodded and as I was finishing my breakfast Caleb came downstairs wearing jeans and a button down shirt.
He kissed my cheek and said good morning to his mom.
We looked at him and when he turned to look at us he looked at us in confusion.
" What?" he asked with his mouth full.
" Don't talk with your mouth full." Jasmine automatically said.
I smiled and he rolled his eyes but smiled too.
" Why are you all dressed up?" I asked.
" Oh. Your parents want to officially meet me. Nothing wrong with a good first impression." he said.
" You already made a first impression" I mumbled to myself before taking the pills and swallowed them dry.
" So when did you talk to my mom anyways?" I asked.
He continued eating and his mom walked out. I heard the tv turn on and her laugh occasionally.
" Called while we were sleeping. Didn't sound so happy to hear my voice either."
I nodded.
" Ready to go then?" I asked.
He nodded and took a gulp out of my cup of orange juice, finishing it.
We walked to the door and I waved at her.
" It was nice meeting you. And thanks for letting me sleepover" I said.
" Anytime dear. Come whenever you want. Even without Caleb. I miss having someone to talk to. A girl I mean." she said.
I smiled.
" I will"
We left and got into the car.
***
We were sitting in the car in front of my house. He hasn't opened the door so I stayed put as well.
After a couple minutes I in strapped and turned to him.
" What's wrong?" I asked.
" Your parents" he said facing me.
I rolled my eyes.
" No shit Sherlock."
He raised and eyebrow then sighed.
" I know your mom doesn't like me. And your dad. Well he's kind of quiet. We didnt really talk in the hospital room." he said.
Seemed about right. My dad was kind of shy. Probably where I got my shyness from.
" My dads kind of shy. Like me. Doesn't show much affection or talk much. And my mom. I'm sure she doesn't hate you. I'm her little girl. She loves me. She's just still in shock that it happened to me." I said.
" I want your parents to like me though" he ran his hand through his hair, which I realized was what he did when he was stressed or anxious.
" They will." I kissed him lightly.
I pulled away and smiled softly.
" Now get out" I said.
I opened my door and he took a while but opened the door also. I took his hand and he intertwined our fingers. Before I could pull out my keys the door opened.
" Hey Kenya. Hey Caleb." my dad said.
He moved out the way and I saw my mom walked downstairs. I sat down on the couch and he sat beside me with his hands crossed in his lap.
" So you and my daughter are dating?" My dad asked.
I could tell my mom forced him to ask and be here so I smiled trying not to laugh.
" Yes sir." Caleb said.
He started fidgeting with his fingers and I took his hands in mine. He smiled but didn't break his eye contact with my dad.
" What are your intentions with her?" he asked.
My mom came in, handing us each a coke can.
" Thank you Mrs. Jones." he said with a smile.
She smiled a little and sat down next to my dad.
" Sir, my attentions with your daughter is to keep her safe. I care about her deeply and I just love everything about her. She very special. I will never hurt her again sir. You have my word." he didn't look away once and said everything with confidence.
" So you love her?" my mom asked.
He turned his gaze to my mom and I could tell he was taken aback.
" No. Well yes. I mean-" he took a deep breath and my dad smiled.
My dad liked him. It was just my mom now.
" I care about your daughter deeply. I really do. But I'm not rushing into anything. I want to take things slow and steady." He said, his face a little red.
" So no sex?" My mom asked.
Me, my dad, and Caleb all blushed deeply.
Leave it to my mom to make things awkward.
" Mooom" I groaned.
My dad got up and held out his hand towards Caleb.
Caleb got up and shook his hand.
" I approve. Just don't hurt her" he said simply.
Caleb smiled brightly.
" Thank you sir. I will take very good care of her. I won't let you down" He said.
They shook hands one more time and my dad left the room.
He was just uncomfortable thinking about me having sex.
I was uncomfortable talking about sex with my parents.
Caleb sat back down and faced my mother.
She looked at him with a raised eye brow and we realized she was actually waiting for an answer.
" There will be no sex anytime soon." he said.
I could tell he was thinking if that was the right answer.
She suddenly bursted out laughing and Caleb and I blushed.
" Good answer. Not having sex yet but will in the future when you know you love each other" She smiled and contained her laughing.
" Ok mom. I'm going to show him the way out" I said getting up.
They both got up and he held out his hand for her to shake but she pulled him into a hug. He was taken by surprise but hugged her back.
That was the sweetest thing I ever saw!
She smiled.
We started walking away but she called his name one last time.
He turned back to her and I looked at her curiously.
She had a grin on her face.
" You are quite handsome." she said.
I granted and blushed.
" Really mom?" I mumbled and they both laughed.
" Thank you. It's easy to see where Kenya got her good looks from." he smiled at her and she bushed and I took his arm and led him outside. We got to his car and he leaned against the door.
He put hands on my waist and kissed me slowly.
When he pulled away he had the biggest smile on his face.
" Your dads pretty chill. And your mom..."
We both started laughing and I blushed.
" Yeah she's embarrassing. Sorry."
He kissed my nose and pulled me closer.
" She's amazing. Your family is nice" he said softly.
He was looking into my eyes and I could feel my face getting warm. He lifted one hand to my face and I rested my head in his palm.
" We are officially together. Your parents approved." he whispered.
I smiled and looked into his perfect eyes.
" I told you they would." I whispered back.
He leaned down and I wrapped my arms around his neck.
" You really are special" he said in that husky voice.
He kissed me and I went on my tippy toes to try and get more of him. He chuckled and pulled away.
" I'll call you later babe" he said with a wink.
I blushed and he kissed my cheek one last time before letting go of my waist and I backed away so he could get in.
He started the car and, again, waited for me to go inside the house before he drove off.
" What took so long?" my mom called from the kitchen.
I smiled and walked in seeing her pulling chicken out of the oven.
" Did you really have to embarrass me mom?" I asked helping set the table.
She laughed to herself.
" I wanted to see his personality. He seems like a nice young man. Very handsome too" she said.
I went to the counter and leaned against it.
" And his eyes!" she exclaimed.
I laughed.
" Yes! They are perfect. I love looking into them. Especially when we are about to kiss." I blushed and my mother smiled.
" Dinner is ready!" my mom shouted up to my dad.
" Oh and mom" I said.
She was putting the bowls of side on the table and I watched her with a smile on my face.
I had the best mom anyone could ever ask for.
" Nothing. Just wanted to say I love you." I said.
She looked at me and smiled.
" I love you more."