Chapter 20

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**KIA'S POV**

We had just flown into Des Moines and were waiting for our luggage to come through. Everyone was excited to be back home, even for just the 3 weeks we were gonna be here. Corey was talking animatedly with Chris & Clown while we waited. I just stood there awaiting my luggage. I was meeting my paternal grandparents, who were picking Corey and I up, as well as my little brother Griffin.

To say I was nervous was a massive understatement! I could feel eyes upon me. His eyes. It killed us all to not be able to show our affection out in public and these next few weeks away from them both will surely do me in! Since I knew I'd be meeting family today I opted to wear:

 It killed us all to not be able to show our affection out in public and these next few weeks away from them both will surely do me in! Since I knew I'd be meeting family today I opted to wear:

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(A/N: and of course my collar & cuffs)

"Corey! Sweetheart you're looking good." I heard a woman exclaim

I had to take a few deep breaths before turning around. Mick's eyes met mine and he gave me a reassuring smile. I half-assed returned it.

"Mom, this is Kia. Sweetie, this is your Grandmother Gail." Corey stated, motioning me over to them

"It's so nice to finally meet you!" She replied, pulling me into a tight hug

"Uh, you too." I quietly replied

And I thought meeting all the 'Knot was nerve-wracking! The pair talked about the tour thus far, Dad's plans for our time off. As we made it out to the Lincoln Continental that was owned by Corey's parents, his father and son climbed out of the idling vehicle. They hugged Corey first and then turned to me. I tentatively gave them both a hug as Corey introduced us. Corey loaded our bags into the trunk and then we climbed into the backseat. Griffin was sitting in the middle.

Apparently, his parents were taking us out to lunch at a nice restaurant. I was still feeling very uncomfortable and knew that it would only get worse. After getting our drinks, Corey's parents looked to me and then started asking questions. It was all in an attempt to get to know their only granddaughter but it was still damned uncomfortable! Who knew that getting to know people could make you want to crawl under a rock?!

After lunch my grandparents drove us to what I presumed to be Corey's house. Griffin was excited to spend time with his dad so I went upstairs to find my bedroom. It wasn't until closer to dinner that Dad came up to check on me. He just stood in the doorway as I sketched away on the bed. I was trying to decide how I wanted to decorate my room.

"Hey Pumpkin, we're going to be bar-b-queing tonight. A lot of the family will be by as well as some of the bandmembers from my other band." He told me

"Can James come?" I asked

"I'll make sure he's free this evening. Why do you ask?" He asked me

"Meeting all these new people makes me kind of nervous. Having someone here that I already know, besides you, will ease some of the tension." I masterfully replied

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