"Just Friends?"

Chapter 11

BRANDI'S POV

I wake up on the couch downstairs with my head on Dylan's lap and when I look up, he's still sleeping. He looks so at peace with the world, so handsome. When he sleeps he always has this little crease between his eye brows that I've always found fascinating. I reach my thumb up and rub little circles on it and his eyes slowly flutter open. He looks down and smiles at me, this smile is melting my heart.

"Good morning beautiful." He grins down at me.

"Good morning babe." I blush

"You're so cute when you blush."

"You're just cute in general." I lean up and give him a small kiss.

I get up to use the restroom when he grabs my elbow and pulls me back onto him, "oh no you don't, come back here."

I laugh and scream at the same time, "Dyl stop! I have to pee!" I start squirming out of his grasp but he tightens his arms around me.

"Only if you promise to come back." He says holding out his pinky, smiling.

I giggle but promise by interlocking my pinky with his, "I promise."

When I get out of the restroom, Dylan is sitting on the floor against the wall. "Couldn't stay away, could you?" I smirk.

"Just wanted to make sure you would keep your promise." He smiles getting up and walking towards me.

He wraps his arm around my shoulder and we walk into the kitchen. I sit him down at the kitchen table and decide to make breakfast for us. I pull out a carton of eggs, the bag of potatoes, and bacon.

After about an hour of cooking breakfast is finally ready. I pull the orange juice out of the fridge and two cups and set them on the counter. I balance mine and Dylan's plate on my arm and turn around to see Dylan passed out with his head slumped on the counter. I set them down next to him and put my hand on his back. "Dyl, breakfast is ready." He lifts his head and he has a little drool on his cheek. I can't help but laugh and get a napkin off the counter. I reach up and wipe at the drool on his face and he smiles and puts his hand on my wrist.

I sit down on the chair next to him and he brings his plate in front of him.

"It looks delicious, thank you." He leans over and plants a kiss on my lips.

When we finish eating, he puts our dishes in the sink and I follow him, hoisting myself on the counter. He comes over and stands between my legs. "What do you want to do today?" He asks.

"You chose, but if we go out I need to shower first."

"Well, let's go out. But first, I have a question."

"Yeah?"

"Well, Brandi I'm just gonna come right out and ask.. Will- um will you..."

"What?"

"Will you go out with me..tonight?" He stammers.

"Of course I will!" I wrap my arms around his neck and give him a big hug. He lets out a sigh that seems like he's been holding in forever.

DYLAN'S POV

Oh thank god! She said yes! Here come the butterflies again but I don't care they're good butterflies. I need an outfit. I can't just wear a t-shirt and jeans, no I have to dress up more. This is Brandi we're talking about and she deserves more than a t-shirt. "Can we go to the mall?" I finally ask.

"Yeah, I just have to shower." She says, hopping down from the counter.

"You know what they say, save water shower together." I smirk.

"You're corny!" I laugh.

"And you're cute, so is that a yes?" I ask.

"Fine, but no funny business." She laughs again.

We decide to shower in her bathroom after I get my clothes from my suitcase and bring them into her room. She leans down and turns the water on and pulls the curtain across the rod, closing the curtain. I start by pulling off my shirt from last night, then my basketball shorts, finally my boxers. She follows my lead and I can't help but stare when she pulls off her oversized t-shirt, leaving her in this insanely hot cheetah print Victoria secret bra and Nike Pros. She pulls down her Nike Pros, dragging her underwear down around her ankles. I see her struggling to unhook her bra so I walk over and unhook it. She turns around and smiles with blushing cheeks. I pull the curtain back and have her step in first then I step in. She stands under the water and leans her head back, running her fingers through her long brown hair. The water is running down her body, tracing her figure and then hits the floor. She steps toward me and leans into me, so I lean into her and she dips at the last minute for her shampoo.

"Tease!" I half pout, half laugh.

"I love you too," I'm smiling and she's massaging her shampoo into her hair before she realizes what she just said, "I- uh- sorry. I-I don't know why I said that." She turns away.

"I love you." I turn her to face me and look into her gorgeous brown eyes.

The smile and faint blush reappear on her face, "I love you too."