Daughter of Ali Krieger

Chapter 7;

Hope's POV
I pulled up in front of the house and turned off the car. Kelley's grip tightened and I sighed. I turned my head and looked at her.

"It mightn't be what we think it is."
"Hope what will happen if it is? Do we tell her?"
"I think we should tell her. Kel it's nearly been a year. A great one I might add. I think it's time we actually tell them."
"It just doesn't feel right telling them and not Em."
"Okay we'll make a deal. If Cheney knows and this is what she wants to talk to us about then we'll tell her and only her. And then if you're comfortable then we'll tell the others either today or when you come back from Atlanta. Okay?"
"Okay."
"Let's head inside so."

I got out and closed my door. Kelley came by my side as I locked the car. We walked to the door and I opened it. I closed it behind Kel and followed her into the kitchen. Ali, Car and Ash were in there talking.

"Hello ladies."
"Hiya. There's coffee made and there's some breakfast in the over."
"Thanks."

I walked over to oven and grabbed a towel. I opened it and took out the two plates and set them on the counter in front of Kel. She smiled gratefully and sipped her coffee. I faced the kitchen again and put my hands on my hips and bit on my lip.

"Ash-"
"Drawer under the sink."
"Thank you."

I walked over to the cutlery drawer and grabbed two forks and two knives. I walked back over to Kelley and handed a set to her. We sat in silence eating and drinking coffee and Carli and Ash were reading newspapers and Ali was on her phone. Once we were both finished I grabbed both our plates and walked over to the dishwasher and put them in.

"Have you guys seen Cheney around?"
"She went to drop off Crys, Whit, Alyssa and Moe off at the hospital. She should be back in a few minutes."

Just as Carli said that the front door opened and closed. The kitchen door opened and Cheney walked in. I saw Kelley stiffen and carry on sipping her coffee. I walked to the fridge and grabbed a bottle of Gatorade. I opened it and took a sip.

"Car, Ali and I are going to go shopping. Do you guys need anything? Anything for your trip home Kel?"
"No I'm good, thanks."

They all smiled and walked out of the room. Cheney walked over and poured herself a cup of coffee and I looked at Kel. She had her eyes closed and her nose was scrunched up. I couldn't help but smile and walk over. I sat next to her and put my hand on her thigh and rubbed it slightly. I felt her tense but she relaxed and put her hand on mine. I looked at Cheney and saw she was smirking.

"You wanted to talk to us?"
"Yup I did. Although, now I don't. I've got all the answers I need."
"What are you on about?"
"You. Y'all are so a couple. I think it's cute."
"Cheney-"
"I know I promise I won't tell anyone."
"Thanks."
"Yeah yeah."

She set her cup down and walked towards the door and opened it. She stopped and looked back at us.

"And Hope?"
"Hmm."
"Hurt her and I'll be after you."

I looked back at Kelley and smiled.

"Wouldn't dream of it."

I heard the door close but I didn't take my eyes off of Kelley. She looked at me and blushed. I got off my seat and stood between her legs. She put her hands on my hips and I put mine on either side of her face. I tucked pieces of hair behind her ear.

"I think I'm falling in love with you."
"You think?"
"Yup."
"Well then I am falling in love with you."

I smirked and brushed my lips against hers. I felt her breath hitch and her grip tightened on my hips.

"I love you."

She pulled back and looked at me, smiling. She pulled me in closer to her and leaned her forehead against my nose.