You know when it's true love is when you have known that person for half of your life. Always had been silent for a few years and keeping your relationship a secret from your own step brother. Until one day at the age of 21.
Being a tomboy was something I was. I hated getting girly. Yet, the only time I actually got all glammed up was for one person and he knew it. He knew when I was invited to go along with the band, (which consisted of my step brother; Billy, the twins; Benji and Joel, my secret lover; Paul, and the weird guy named Dean) I always was trying to impress people outside of school.
Anyways, how everyone found out about us, was the night of my 21st birthday. Paul and I, along with the rest of the crew, were in Oakland, California at the time, we decided to go out to
Just as I was getting ready, Paul came to my room at the hotel we were staying at.
"How about I make our birthday special?" Paul asked as he kissed me. "Besides getting me drunk?" I asked. "Well, besides that, I have something for you, but you have to wait."
I finished getting ready and we walked down to the lobby where everyone else was waiting for us. We headed into a limo and off to the club we went.
When we arrived, we noticed that the paparazzi was around waiting for all of us. I rolled my eyes and looked at Paul. He looked back at me and finished his beer.
"I wasn't expecting this kind of attention," I said looking at the guys. "I don't know," Billy says. "How many people are here for me?" I asked. "Basically whoever you had asked for," Billy said. "Oh shit, I'm famous. And, I hate all of you," I said giggling as Joel got out of the limo.
"The birthday girl, Billie Jo, has arrived everyone!" Joel shouted and I got out of the limo with Paul right behind me.
A load of people were standing behind roped off areas, screaming happy birthday and taking pictures. Paul grabbed my hand and we stopped for pictures. I didn't realize that my step brother was right behind me. He ended up photo bombing the photos. Someone asked me if Paul and I were together. I said he was just a friend.
We walked inside of the club and Billy pulled me to the side.
"You're not dating Paul, are you?" Billy asked sternly. "Are you kidding me right now?" I hissed at him and walked away.
Paul brought me my first shot and then I went to the dance floor without him. I looked back at him and he would watch me dance. I then saw Billy go up to him. Benji came out to the floor and he handed me a drink. We walked to a booth and sat down. Joel and Dean came over and sat down.
"What the fuck is up Billy's ass?" I asked "Why?" Benji asks. "He asked me if Paul and I were together," I said as I sipped my drink. "Well, what's the honest truth? I would hate for tabloids make up a story on you guys," Joel said. "We have been together for the last four years," I said as Paul and Billy came over.
Billy looked at me and sighed. Joel looked at me and Paul.
"You know what? I think it's just hard on you because you are her older brother. We know that Paul wouldn't get very far if he hurt BJ. They're both adults and he waited until she was 18 to start a relationship with her. I think if he was gonna screw up, he would have ages ago," Joel says. "Thanks for the confidence boost, Joel," Paul said. "You're right. I'm overreacting and I shouldn't be. I trust you guys. Just remember Paul, if you break my sister's heart, I'll hurt you," Billy says jokingly. "Noted," Paul says laughing.
"You're worried because he's nine years older than me. I'm twenty one today and he's twenty-nine today too," I said shyly. "If he wasn't my best friend, I would be majorly concerned. I'm pretty sure he's not a sex offender," Billy said. "You both realize that I am sitting right here?" Paul questioned loudly while everyone broke out laughing. "The best part of this whole night is that nobody but BJ pointed out that it's also Paul's birthday too," Dean said. "Dude, did you weirdos not look at the sign hanging? It does say "happy birthday Billie Jo and Paul." We just care about BJ more because she's officially legal to drink in America now," Benji says with a laugh. "By the way, I am okay with all of this," Billy says.
Paul and I looked at each other. Paul leaned in for a kiss, which made the whole room go silent. I looked at Paul, after we kissed and he got up from the table. He got down on one knee and opened a small box which held a gorgeous ring.
"Billie Jo Baker, will you marry me?" Paul asked. "Oh my gosh, yes!" I exclaimed happily.
The whole room bursted into cheers and applause as Paul placed the ring on my finger. We kissed again.
We continued the party shortly after that. My sister in law, Linzi came out. She bought me a shot in celebration for my birthday and engagement. We danced and drank until I ran to the bathroom. Paul was right outside the door and when I came out, he pulled me into his arms.
"I think you need to call it a night. You look like hell now. Let's go back to the hotel room and put you to bed," Paul said and I whined "I feel so much better." "Babe, I'm cutting you off." "You're not a fun person." "I am. You're just completely shit faced right now." "Fine, let's go."
