Why Him? (A Ransom Drysdale Fanfic)

PART NINE

Ransom's POV

I wake up to a loud knocking on my front door, i sit up and look to the other side of my California king bed to find that Claudia isn't there. I shove on some boxers and head down. I hear the door open and a familiar voice. My mother's voice. "Ransom honey, there you are. We've been calling you" i roll my eyes as i kiss Claudia's forehead "Morning doll" she smiles "Morning".

"Ransom, don't ignore your mother please" dad pipes up "I don't have anything to say" i walk off into the lounge, sitting down on the couch. "Ransom, last night was horrible. We need to sort it" Claudia offers them both coffee to which they decline "No thank you sweetie. Ransom, we feel bad about letting it happen and best believe your grandfather gave them a stern talking to" words that come out of their mouths mean hardly anything to me anymore.

"I couldn't care less how they speak to me at this point mom, it's Claudia that deserves an apology. They treated her as if she was some hooker that i bought home. Like trash. She's my girlfriend for Christ sake" Claudia walks over to me, sitting beside me, her hands resting on mine. Calming me down instantly. "Claudia do you mind if we have a word with you in private?" wearing nothing but my cable knit sweater and booty shorts that are showing way too much ass, she heads over, they lead her into another room.

Claudia's POV

"I'm so sorry about how my my brother behaved last night. His behaviour was unacceptable and we're sorry you didn't get the welcome you deserved" Linda explains. I can see the embarrassment on her face. "He warned me this would happen. I didn't quite understand him as a person until last night. I feel bad for him knowing he's had that negative impact for god knows how long" she nods her head in agreement.

"You're absolutely right. We've been dealing with this for as long as i can remember. He has a way of getting under people's skin sometimes which is no excuse for how things went down. Walt's outburst was completely unprovoked and we want to make it up to you. Would you be willing to convince him to come over today?" i sigh "I've seen how you are with him in the short time that i have seen you together. You managed to calm him down just now and last night the way you defended him. I can see he's besotted" she pleads some more. I take a deep breath "I'll try my best but no guarantees" she leans in for a hug and so does Richard. "The mansion, 2 hours. Hope to see yu there" they walk away, bidding Ransom a quick goodbye before leaving.

"What did they have say for themselves?" he scoffs as he gets himself a drink in the kitchen where i'm stood. "They were apologising, asking if we would go back round in 2 hours, to try again" he shakes his head. "No way, i'm not letting them take another whack at you" i cup his face with my hands "Please, just try. Plus like you said, i can hold my own" a smile forms onto his lips. I kiss him passionately "Please Ransom" he breathes out, turning his head away before agreeing. "But if it gets heated. We leave" i kiss him once again. "Deal".

He grabs onto my ass with a tight grip "Those shorts might as well be panties, your ass is hanging out" i wink at him "Well you like the view dont you?" he chuckles "That i do, doll".

We get ready and i decide on a no make-up look this time around. I'm too lazy to bother.

We pull up to the mansion and we both get out to make our way inside. "Ransom, Claudia. You came" i greet them all with a fake smile. Trying my best to hold my tongue. I greet Harlan with a hug. "Come, sit down in the lounge" he invites. I take a seat in-between Joni and Donna. Ransom sits on the arm chair opposite me. he flashes me a wink when we lock eyes.

"So... what was the invite for?" he asks, intrigued to see what they want. "I think some people here have something to say to you both" Ransom looks at Walt, whose head is bowed. "I'm sorry about my actions last night, it wasn't acceptable" he looks up at Ransom who just glares at him.