That Country Boy Stole My Heart

The Moore's house

After checking out the outside of this beautiful cozy little home, Fin brought me inside and was showing me around. I had taken my grubby boots off, cause i didn't want to get the house dirty. As soon as you walked through the door, there was a little bench, and places to put your shoes in cubbies on the right, and coat hangers on the left. then you walked down a hallway, there was a pretty big opening which led to the living room, if you kept going down the hall, was was a small bathroom on the left, with a door beside it, i learned later was the basement. then there was the kitchen, and dinner room, it was a pretty good sized room, about the same size of the living room. It was so cute you could tell the Moore's lived here. On the door it said Moore's only, back off. The welcome mat said Turn around before my 12-gauge is in your face, and showed a gun, then along the walls going to the living room, there were a bunch of pictures. All but about 8 of them had me and my family in them. Also by the door there was a staircase hidden to the left, where you hang your coat, and another off the kitchen, there was another hall, which led to Fin's room. We went upstairs, with the kitchen stairs, it opened into a quite large room, it looked like a study, with plenty of room, there was a desk and 2 recliners, and a beautiful old flowered patterned couch. On the right, was a bathroom, bigger than the one downstairs with two sinks. On the left across the hall was Ridge's room, it was definitely upgraded and way different than his old room, he is a little more sophisticated and mature. A bed directly in the middle with a plaid comforter, and white and black pillows, he had a desk a book shelf, and a big tv, a giant closet, and two twin tall windows, you could see the view of the property, I was jealous. You came to another two doors opposite each other, they were guest rooms, I picked the left one so I could also see the view of the property. There was just one door left, at the very end of the hall, it was Stratton's room. I opened the door, it was quiet as a mouse, besides the door creaking, and it was dark, I went over to the blinds and opened them, I had to check out his room. He had a calendar with naked woman in it. He had a tv with speakers surrounding it, naked posters of woman everywhere, it was kinda gross, the color and everything was very dark. I didn't like it, it was very different. I was snooping, I didn't care until something grabbed me, I screeched so loud, and spun around to a Ridge that was on the floor, dying of laughter, I gave him the stank eyes and stepped over him," Your such an asshole, you haven't changed one fucking bit", I say with some attitude, I go to the spare room with my stuff in it, I unzip my bags, but before I could grab anything, Fin ran in with a worried look, " No worries, it was nothing, I'm sorry for screaming, Ridge snuck up on me, and scared the eva loven crap outta me", I say hugging him. He hugged me back, and kissed my head.

" Ridge, are you kidding me. I thought she was hurt or something. Enough, now", Fin says angrily, after letting me go. Ridge immediately stopped laughing and got up.

" Look I'm sorry little Mabelly, you know I didn't mean it", he said embracing me in a hug. I couldn't resist, he was like an older brother to me.

" Your just lucky I love you, you buttmunch", i say with a little smile.

"Okay so, Stratton called, so that means he's out of school and he should be here any minute", oh my god, strattons coming, I'm so nervous, I'm scared he won't recognize me, or won't want to see me, I let go of Ridge and start pacing back and forth, " What are you so worried about, he's gonna be so surprised and happy to see you, don't worry", he says rubbing my arms.

"How the hell do you know?" i reply biting my nails.

" I have an idea, just go in his room and wait for him, he won't even know, I'll close this door, he won't even think about it, me and dad will be downstairs, we won't say a word, okay. Calm down everything will be fine", he says with a little smirk.

I made my way to Stratton's room, I looked behind to see Ridge closing the door, and giving me a thumbs up before he ran downstairs, I quietly opened up the door a little and closed it behind me, I started pacing a little and started to hold my breath so I can hear everything downstairs.

~~~ Stratton's P.O.V.

I continued to roll my eyes in the car, because she wouldn't shut the fuck up. I drove a little faster to her house. I made it in 3 minutes. she was telling me a story when she realized we were at her house, " Wait I thought we were going to yours?" she asks.

"No, i changed my mind, here works, just let me call my dad okay?"

" Yeah coarse, I'll be inside waiting", she says and kisses me on the cheek, and leaves the car.

I enjoy the silence, she opens the door and I take off, and shut my phone off completely, i speed to my house. I had the biggest headache in the world, my head was pounding so hard. I made it to my house in no time, I pulled in and got out, " Oh okay dad, your home but couldn't answer the phone", I say to myself. I open the door, " I called both of you and neither of you answered", I say a little frustrated.

"Sorry bud but we just got home", my dad says peeking his head out of the living room, door.

" Oh well my bad, sorry dad. Where's Ridge?" i ask.

"Here dear brother", he screams from the living room. I smile why was he such a dork.

"Why are you such a fucking dork?" I say running up to him and giving him a noogie, " Hey dad I got a migraine coming do we have anything, I can take?" I say grabbing my head.

"Yeah bud", he says leaving, " just right here in the bathroom", I followed him. He hands me 2 advil, I swallow with no water, these better not take too long to kick in.

"Thanks dad, I'll be right down I'm just gonna bring my stuff upstairs", i say leaving the bathroom.

"okay, just think about what you want for dinner", he yells to me as I take the steps 2 at a time.

"Will do pops?" I say. I bust through my door, and notice my blinds are open, " Dad who's been in my...", I spun around but not being able to finish. In front of me was my best friend in the whole world, I never thought I'd ever see her again, I sat down, and started to wipe my eyes, 'I have to be dreaming', i thought. She came closer, she had the biggest smile on her face, her cheeks were red. She was about two steps in front of me, and i touched her arm, she was real. I leaped up and jumped on her which made a giant thud, I grabbed her and hugged you so tight, she hugged me right back.

"Is everyone okay?" my dad and brother ask crashing through the door. I didn't even look up at them. I didn't care. I heard them laugh, and shut the door.

~~~~ Mabel's P.O.V.

A few moments before: I could hear someone getting closer and closer to the door with each step they took. I decided to hide behind the door. The door opens, hiding me. I peak a little so I can see who it is, I know it wasn't Ridge. It was Stratton. I came out from behind the door, " Dad, who's been in my...", he had spun around, and saw me, I was so nervous. I was smiling so hard, he rubbed his eyes a few times, which made me smile more, I came a little close so there was only a few steps seperating us, he reached out and touched my arm, then he got up so quick, he smiled and jumped on me, I wrapped my arms around his neck. I was so happy to see him finally.

"Surprise", I whispered.

He sat up and looked at me, he touched my cheek this time, and he smiled, " that's the best goddamn surprise, I've had in my entire life", he said, I had tears streaming down my face by now, " Mabel, why are you crying, is something wrong?" He asks getting up, and pulling me with him.

"No, nothing is wrong. I'm just so fucking happy to see you," I say hugging him tight.

He hugs me back, and lightly laughs," Me too doll face, me too", he pulls away and kisses me on the forehead.