Chapter 7

Kane and Marie spent the morning getting ready. She baked fruit flavored loaf breads and cookies. Working on the homemade dinners and macorni salad as well as a green salad. Ricki came rolling in about ten am Kane staring at him as he was he seemed as he was a walking zombie. "My angel where is my coffee." "Here Ricki still warm with all your fixin's." She sang back. Handing it to him while placing the last of the dinner rolls into the oven. "It smells bomb as hell in here girl you really putting your foot in this. I made my homemade BBQ beans and I came to see if you wanna season the meat with m?" Ricki said staring intently in her eyes. "Ya, that would be perfect. Babe could you do me a favor the grill is actually at Ricki's our backyards open back there in fact all three of our backyard open up could you go clean the grill please." "Happy to where's all your brushes and scrubs?" He asked cheerfully, knowing whatever Ricki needed was not for his ears to hear. "I got you man." Ricki said giving him everything he needs. "I got charcoal in the shed out in Her back yard though it should be unlocked I was in there earlier putting her clippers back. See we share all the yard tools it saves room, and money. We shar eeverything but men anyway." They all laughed. "Sound smart man. I'll be out back if you need me the guys be here in about an hour though I don't know bout Dylan's boys." He said grabbing his things and heading out back to rickis. "Ok so I'm just going to hurry up and say this before everyone gets here. You know how my parents going on that cruise the week after next right?" "Yes I do." "Well they called me up to do their weekly check in they send their love by the way. Anyway you'll never guess who decided to give my parents an out of the blue call." Marie just stared at him waiting for him to go on. "Your dad called. He really misses you and wants you to call him he was trying to get your number or email literally anything to get ahold of you. My parents convinced him that they don't have any of your information. Hell I tell my own parents you live in Canada, and have little to no contact. They however know better. I know it kills your dad, but don't worry they won't tell him anything." "Oh my god ok so were still good right?" "Yes sweetness we still ok." "It makes me sad not to be able to talk to them, but if my mom gets ahold of that information she'll give it to him, I can't go back to that Ricki I just I can't go through that again. I won't Ricki. Oh my God what if he finds me I won't let you go down with me." "Calm down breathe hon, just remember inhale slow exhale slow everything is ok I won't let you go back there, he can't touch you here. He has got no power over. He's authority is only at home. Hell your new man basically owns this town and the ones that surround it. Maybe we should tell him give him a heads up just in case crazy comes to town." "I will tell him. Just not right now. I need more time. I'll tell him soon though this isn't something I wanna keep from him I don't want anyone to get hurt. It's just what if… what if he realizes that I'm not worth this much touble and leaves?" Marie said sadly putting the knife down. "I doubt very seriously that man is going anywhere but the more serious you guys get the more you need to tell him, he'll be patient for you but don't wait to long and I'll be here if you need me. Just remember were ok. He can't make you go back there and this time you actually have people on your side." "Ya, I guess it's time to come clean. We've been here for almost two years I trust my friends. I guess they deserve to know. I don't have to go into full details though do I ?" "No hon just the basic need to know things full details are only for you if you choose to give them out later if your ready that's fine it's based on you. There is no pressure." The door opened and you can hear a group of people coming. Bear, tank, Dyland, Colt, and Ace walked in. straight into the kitchen all with something in their hand. "Marie?" Dylan said. "Ok angel who do I gotta gut?" Bear asked in a serious tone, which was weird hearing from him." "what's wrong Angel?" Tank said taking the knife from her hands. "Oh guys this… this is nothing I was cutting onions for the burgers. Ricki all the meat is set you may go lay down your magic on the grill. Guys why don't you give me a hand and well get everything to the tables outside and get everyone properly introduced." Everyone got their stuff together and set everything up. "Ok well everyone this is Colt Williams, Ace Jackson, and Dylan Meyers and all of you know Ricki Ramirez. These are my friends Travis Walkins who goes by Tank; This is Benjamin Hernandez who we all call bear. This big guy here is my boyfriend Kane Medina. Tank, Bear, and Kane are the guy s I've been telling you all about and they are finally home to stay. SO I thought since we're going to be seeing each other more I thought it would be great if all my guys could get to know each other a little more." "I think that's a great idea like I said before it is a small town we'll bumping in to each other a little more. You know it would be nice to be able to have some fresh faces for a night of poker." Colt said. "Now that could be fun." Tank said back. "How about we get together next Thursday? We won't keep you guys out to late we could even do it at Dylans place?" Ace said. "That'd be good haven't had a good guys night in awhile you guys down?" "Ya that's be good, I'll be staying with you this Thursday anyway babe right?" Kane said looking down. "YA that'd be good." "How about you Ricki you in?" Colt asked. "Hell no, I have planes with my girl on thrusdays and I am not slippin gup on her this week." Ricki said throwing his arm over Marie for a quick side hug and kiss to her forehead. "Thanks boo." Marie said. "Well guess it's just us than Bear said." Kane and Ricki brought the food. Ace, Colt, Dylan sat on oneside mirroring, Colt across from Tank, Bear across form Ace, Ricki sat next to Maries left next to Bear, and Kane sat across from Dylan and Marie's right side. "So Ace has Dylan told you about Ellie?" Ricki asked. "Ya I was thinking of just popping up and asking her to lunch that way it gets her off my boys back I still think it's funny as hell?" Everyone laughed Dylan had his head down. "Yall don't understand the woman is smart but damn she crazy." "Most of them are." Colt said. They all agreed even Marie. "Speaking of dating actually Ricki if you ain't seeing anyone I actually think I may know someone who maybe good for you he actually works down at the fire station I think you remember Colts cousin best friend?" Dylan asked. "Actually, I'm going to have to pass because I already met someone I think is already perfect for me. I was going to wait until the evening got later but Bear if your still serious about everything we talked about, I'd really like to be exclusively yours. If you'd have my sorry ass. "Ricki said in peaceful hopeful tone. "Seriously?! Are you for real right now you aint playing with me right this is serious right now? Ric I've been looking forward to this for a long time I'd love that. And believe you me that ass is anything but sorry." Bear said lowly that last part. "This is so wonderful." Marie said while everyone else had their jaw dropped. "I'm really happy for you guys." Kane said him and Tank with a big smile. "Good for you guys." Ace said. "Dude you guys can double date now." Tank said with a smirk. "That would be so much fun." Marie said excitedly. "Hey maybe you can triple date with Dylan and the crazy Ellie." Tank added Colt choking on the soda that came out of his nose from laughing so hard. "I'm sorry. That…That was funny as balls." Colt said trying to breathe in between speaking and laughing. They got to know each other really well asking each other questions of growing up, and work, and what they all do now. It was getting to sunset and they all had already cleaned up and were out in Rickis driveway playing basketball. "That's the game folks." Tank said Kane made the last shot. "Dude you only one by one point." Ace said catching his breathe. "That was a great game though. Girl you see the sweat dripping off Bears body hot damn." Ricki said causing Marie to blush harder looking at Kane shirtless. "Hey babe it's getting late let me go change and maybe we can head out?" "Ricki if your free did you wanna come stay at our place to? We gotta an extra room if your not comfortable enough to stay in mine." "After watching that game I'm more than comfortable to share with you beau." Ricki said lowly back. "It was great meeting you guys were just gonna get ready to head out though. Oh Ricki why don't you grab some clothes you can keep at our place like Marie did I know Bear got room for your stuff, my parents were hoping you and Marie could actually come out for the week of Thanksgiving." "Oh that sounds perfect we'd love to. "Ya let me run and make a bag." Tank and Kane went into Maries to get their stuff together. Ricki and Bear went to go pack some of his things. "Wow Marie look at you changing things up seems like you finally grabbing life by the balls. SO how long have you been with Kane he seems like a great guy." Colt asked. "Well about a week officially, but we've been talking about getting together for almost the two years." A week. That's great, and you guys are already staying at each others place. I feel so proud of you getting out there. I have yet to meet someone I could move that fast with. You and Kane are lucky." Ace finished. "Do you think I'm moving to fast with Kane?" Marie asked looking at them with her eyes landing on Dylan. "Well you have known him for two years, so I think you know him pretty well, or at least I hope you do ya know. You have just met him face to face this week. So that's really only up for you to know. Marie you know where you and Kane are better than anyone else does. We all just want you to be happy you deserve it. No matter what happens just know that I'm always here if you need to talk." Dylan said giving her a hug." "Thanks Dyl. I don't think this is fast at all it all feels right to me. Thank you guys for worrying about me but I'm really ok guys thanks for coming and meeting my friends." "So your going to be gone all Thanksgiving huh?" "Ya I'm excited you know how much I love the Medinas." Marie said to Dylan. "And they love you back baby girl." Kane said wrapping his arms around MAries waist kissing her cheek. "This was great guys, I'll stay in touch with Dylan for poker Thrursday night." Bear andRicki got in RIckis car. "Well meet yall there." Bear said. Tank fired up his truck and followed behind them. Kane came around opened the door to his truck and lifted Marie up and shut the door. He ran up and made sure the door was locked said bye to the guys one more time and they drove off. Dyaln, Colt, and Ace looked at each other and was standing outside Meyers house. "SO I think that was actually pretty productive the only down side was Ricki getting with that could be a set back or it could work in our favor so well just have to play that by ear." Ace said. "It's ok we still got some time I got a game plan for poker night anyway." Dylan said with a smile.

They all got out of the cars and got settled into the living room all watching 'It's Complicated' than deciding to head off to bed. Tank fell asleep on the couch and they choose to leave him there. Bear and Ricki went off to into Bears room to get to know more about each other. As attractive as they both were they wanted to go at a bit of pace until they got to know each other more. Kane do you mind if I take a shower." "Sure babe, I'll just hop in after you." Kane said as he kissed her deeply. Marie feeling a little bit brave she kept thinking about what the guys said. She did know Kane for a little over two years, she spent more than enough time thinking about him in a more sensual way. She decided to take a small plunge she's been thinking about for awhile. "Hey Kane." "Ya sweetheart." "Would you… w-w-w would you. Ugh Would you like to join me? Ya know in the shower?" "Are. Are you serious?" Kane asked in shock. "Well I mean if you wanted to I just thought it was something I've been thinking about and thought you know what I'm sorry if that was rushing you or being pushy." Kane put a finger to her lips. "Baby girl it's ok I would love nothing more than to wash you down in that shower, I just wanted to make sure you were truly ok with it. I mean I've thought about it to so no need to shy yourself away from babe. Are you sure this is ok?" "Yes. I would like to try this." Going into the shower and getting the water set. Kane looked at her and grabbed the bottom of her shirt. "Can I undress you?" Kane asked nervously that he would make her nervous. "Y-e-es." He took off her top than her bra, working his way done to her jeans and her lacey underwear standing back to look in her eyes he grabbed her hair tie and pulled it down slowly. She took a deep breathe still looking at his eyes. He quickly undressed and took her by the hand and helped her in the shower. "Can I wash your hair?" HE asked. "Yes." He got her hair wet, lathered her hair in the shampoo he got for her because the smell reminded him of her. When he was done he rinsed her hair out. The small moans did not help the erection he was trying to fight. She couldn't help but enjoy the feeling of him running his fingers in her hair and head it was like a weakness she was unsure she even had. "Can I wash your hair?" She asked quietly. "How about this sweet heart if you can reach any part of me with ease you can wash it. You never need to ask to touch any part of me, Marie it's all your to feel at anytime." Kane said lifting her chin kissing her deeply. "He washed his hair quickly. They both grabbed their loofas and soaped cleaned each other after they were done. They were starting to get drunk in their make out session holding each other close. "I think it's best if we get out now babe before this gets to far and I lose all control and take you right here onthis shower wall."Kane aid with one last kiss. "Ok your right let's go ahead and get out. They dried each other off and got dressed. " Come on babe we got a good day ahead of us tomorrow." Kane said tangeld up with each other. Marie felt so at peace and excited she took a big huge step tonight. "Marie can I tell you something with out putting pressure on you?" "I'm not sure but I'd rather have you speak to me honestly and see how it goes." "I've never been this happy before and I want to thank you because it's all thanks to you. I just wanted you to know how thankful I am for you. I've wanted this for a long time. I am falling for you but I have been faling for the last year and a half I've just been to scared to tell you because I didn't want you to run off and cut me out I was scared you'd leave if you knew that I love you and I have for over a year and a half. I mean I don't even want to think about where I would be if it wasn't for you." "You think you love me Kane?" "No I know I love you Marie and ill spend everyday showing you. If you let me." "Wow. I really am lucky Kane I think I'm falling you for you. I've had strong feelings for you for a long time but I have been so scared from the past I just didn't think you would ever want me. I can't say how happy you made me." Just know everyday I get to wake you is a great day and defineltly on eworth waking up for. Kane fell asleep placing a kiss on her forehead. Feeling like the weight of world is off his chest as he told her the truth taking his dad advice. Now all she had to do is figure out how to the guys and the Medinas about him tomorrow. It was time they knew. Ricki was right this was getting serious and they all had the right to know she would need help when the time came and if she really trusted all of them like she knew she did, than what was she waiting for. All she could pray for was she could get through it without having an episode. Tomorrow is it everything in the open and everything on the line. Will they all still stay once they know the truth?