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Ch. 26 - Date Night & Hellos

Kelley POV

Mal left last night as soon as we got back to the hotel. To say the least, everyone especially Liv was relieved she was gone. I hope she gets some help though because when she's not angry or stressed she is the sweetest girl ever.

Liv decided to stay with Becky and Char last night much to mine and Hope's protest, but we let her go anyways. I came around to the idea this morning when it was just me and Hope in our room alone for the first time in a couple of days.

Hope was still asleep so I quietly moved to where I was laying on top of her. She noticed the obvious weight on her chest and woke up.

"Babe, why are you on top of me? And smiling?" Hope asked with a groggy voice.

I leaned down and connected our lips together which she quickly reciprocated and pulled me closer by my hips while I held onto her face. She pulled away after our long kiss to breathe, but I only gave her a few seconds before smashing my lips back onto hers.

After our second kiss broke, I remained on top of Hope with my head on her chest as she ran her fingers through my hair.

"Hey Hopey?" I ask feeling myself become nervous.

"Yeah babe?" She answered a little more awake this time.

"Will you go on a date with me tonight?"I don't even know why but asking my wife on a date was nerve-wracking.

Hope moved my face to look at her and she was sporting a big smile while I was blushing madly. "Is Squirrel asking me out for the first time ever?" She asked a little surprised.

"Ugh, Hopey, you know I have never been good at taking the lead in this relationship." I grunted to her.

"I know babe, that's why I'm so great at it." She said as she stuck out her tongue.

She still hadn't answered my question, "So is that a yes or no?"

She laughed at me, "Babe, I love you and we're married. Of course I will go on a date with you. As long as you plan it."

I squealed a bit, "I was hoping you'd say that!" She raised an eyebrow at that causing me to become flustered again. "I may have already planned it..."

That caused us both to giggle. I looked at her for some time before saying "I love you Hopey."

She smiled back at me, "I love you more Squirrel."

I kissed her one last time before we head down for breakfast.

Charlotte POV

I wake up and see Becky is already gone to breakfast per the note she left me, she's so thoughtful. I decide I really don't want to go down to breakfast and I'd rather have Starbucks this morning.

I decide to text Mama since she doesn't know about the conversation Mom and I had about me running. I told her I was going for a run, but that I'd take it slow. She didn't even question it, so I got on my running gear along with one of Mom's old jersey's before running to the nearest Starbucks that apparently was 10 miles away.

I get to the Starbucks out of breath and sweaty. Once inside and in line I lean down to catch my breath. When I did the person in front of me turned around. "Hey kid, you alright?" It was a feminine voice. I looked up and it was Lauren freaking Cheney.

"O-oh my god. You're Lauren Cheney! I always loved watching you play for the women's national team!" I all about yelled in the Starbucks.

She smiled at me and motioned at my jersey. "It's actually Holiday now, my family is here on vacation, but I see you're a fan?" I looked at her confused before remembering I had on mom's jersey causing me to blush.