A Weekend at the Lake House

Rock Skipping

Disclaimer: *says in a small voice* I don't own Grown Ups... *cry*

Chapter 7

Mia's POV

I woke with Greg beside me, his mouth was slightly opened and he was snoring lightly. I smiled and began tracing his features. His full eyebrows that sometimes pull together when they're confused. His pointy nose that would crinkle slightly when he laughs. His thin lips that holds his beautiful smile. The lips that I love to kiss. My fingers stopped its journey because he began to stir. He crinkled his nose, opened one eye and hid behind his arm.

I giggled, leaned over to his ear and whispered. "Good morning."

He gripped my hips towards him and groggily mumbled back a 'good morning'.

I swept back his curly hair away from his face and started playing with it. I hate that they have to leave. I wish they could stay with us, even just for a day.

I decided to wake him up fully. "Babe, get up. Hey.." I nudged his shoulder.

"Hmm. No.. Need..more sleep." He groaned.

"You have to leave in a few hours so I suggest you wake up now or I won't give you a good morning kiss." He sat up abruptly and looked at me with narrowed eyes.

"Don't tease me, babe."

"I wasn't..." I simply said before cupping his face and kissing his lips. I got up and got my outfit and walked in the bathroom, leaving a wink to Greg.

"Mia, you'll be the death of me." He groaned as I closed the bathroom door.

I giggled and went back to my initial task. I showered and got dressed in a tropical print beach dress and slipped on my Havaianas slim season sandals. Since the Feders are leaving in the morning, I'll just hang out by the lake and bore myself to death or text Greg the entire time while they're not boarding yet. I wasn't really in the mood to dress myself up for today.

By the time I was done, Greg was already showered and dressed by using the other bathroom in this house.

"So, what do you want to do now?" I asked him as we walked down to the kitchen.

"Well, first, I'd like to eat breakfast." He sassily told me.

I rolled my eyes and pushed him towards the kitchen. Rob didn't cook today, thank God for that, so boxes of cereals and milk were on the kitchen counter. We ate quickly, wanting to start the day with each other. We went to the lake and found the kids skipping rocks, Gloria was looking after them. We joined them, Greg squeezed my hand and went into the water to join Andre.

He has been really sweet to me since I told him about my grandma. I'm glad that he didn't push on any further details about that night. It's too hard to relive the moment, especially now, with him in my life. I just want to move on from that and be happy. This weekend made me a happier person, not just because I have Greg, but because being with these people really helped me. They made me feel like I have a family other than Uncle Marcus who truly cares for me and loves me no matter what.

"Donna, do you wanna try?" Keithie asked.

"Sure, but I stink at sports."

"That's alright! Here."He said while getting a rock. I noticed Roxanne approaching us. "Hold it like this, get down low and throw it, and let the rock do the magic."

Donna skipped it twice on the water. "Look, I skipped it!" And the others congratulated her.

"Bravo!" Roxanne clapped.

"Do you know how to skip rocks, Mrs. Feder?" Donna asked, shyly.

"Are you kidding me? I am the best at this." Roxanne said, motioning Keithie to get a rock for her. "Give me that. Now watch me." She got down low and threw the rock only it didn't skip on the water but it went straight to Greg's stomach. I gasped loudly and covered my face and I tried not to laugh at his pain.

"Oh my gosh, baby, are you okay?" Roxanne gushed.

"Yeah, mom, I'm just glad to see you having some fun." Greg brushed off. I know it hurts him more than he let on, but it's so touching how he tries so hard to put a brave face on for his mother. A look of realization passed by on Roxanne's face and she hurriedly ran, if you could run in heels, back to the house.

I went to Greg. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. Mom didn't really throw it that hard." He said, but I noticed he winces a bit. "But if you give me a kiss, it'll make it more better."

I rolled my eyes at his cheeky smile and quickly kissing his cheeks. I could feel the eyes staring back at our public display of affection. It made me feel giddy, almost excited. I don't know why, but every time Greg is with me, I get these weird feelings like my stomach gets bundled up or I can't seem to catch my breath when I'm with him. It's a bit nerve-wracking, yet amazing.

We continued to play in the water until Becky came running to us.

"We don't have to leave! Greggie, mommy said we can stay!" She cheered.

Mine and Greg's eyes connected and suddenly I was twirling in his arms. "We don't have to leave!" He cheered as I laughed in his arms.

"Mommy also said that we'll go to the water park and that we're leaving in fifteen minutes." I heard Becky said.

All of the kids rushed back to the house to get ready. I got my navy blue polkadot one piece that is kinda retro-ish and since I was wearing a dress I just slipped it on in the bathroom. I got all my essentials in a gray backpack and I also packed another outfit. We helped load the cars of some floaties for the kids and lots and lots of food. I was going to ride with the Feders again while my uncle drives his car with the Hilliards.

We all got in and were on our way. I leaned into Greg's side and he wrapped his arms around me, kissing my temple as he did so.

I was getting more and more comfortable with Greg and I'm very grateful I get to spend more time with him.

Hopefully, our relationship would work after this weekend. I still can't believe he likes me because I'm so... me. I mean, I know I'm a bit attractive, curtesy to the perverts at my school, but I wasn't at all beautiful like Jasmine or Amber. I'm still hoping that this isn't a dream and I would never ever slap or pinch myself if it was because this is... an amazing dream. A dream I never want to wake up from. I would gladly stay here.

I'm so afraid that the distance between us will be too much and he'll end up dumping my ass and date someone more prettier or funnier or smarter. Someone who is not me...

I was shook into reality again by Greg, saying we arrived at the water park.

"You okay? You seem a little out of it today... Do you not want to swim 'cause I'll keep you company." He suggested, concerned by my lack of speech.

"I'm okay. I was just thinking and that was very sweet of you. You know, sacrificing your time for me if I don't want to swim. I know you really want to enjoy all the rides."

He grinned sheepishly and blushed. "I would do anything for you.."

That just tugged at my heartstrings as I grinned widely at him.

I am one lucky girl...