| "He knows what you are going to say before you say it because he's in love with you, Jess. I've never seen him so in tune with another person before, ever. Lacey told me and I didn't believe her at first. But I'm glad because I can tell that the feelings between you are mutual." she said and reached across the table and took my hand. I was blushing furiously and had no idea how to respond. I just looked at her hand on mine, silent. "Jessie, honey, I did not mean to upset you again." she said trying to get me to look at her. I finally did and had to giggle. "I'm not upset Diana, just floored. I have no idea what to say...yes I am very much in love with Taylor. Didn't know I could love someone so much. But you ARE his mother...and even I get a little nervous about how quickly things have gone.." I trailed off. She laughed and squeezed my hand. "Jess I heard the whole story of how you two met from ZAC...it's a good one..but you should see the look on Taylor's face when he talks about you. Anyone that can make him that happy, is someone I want to know as well. And Lacey can't say enough good things about you either. Jess, I'm glad to have you here, and you are welcome here anytime, ok?" I stood and went to the side of the table where she was sitting and hugged her. "Thank you so much.." I said softly. She hugged me back and smiled. As I was standing back up, I turned to see Taylor standing in the doorway, with a questioning look on his face. I winced as I stood and he forgot about what was going on and rushed to help me up. He handed me two more pain pills and a glass of water, and I quickly swallowed them and took a drink, handing the water back to Tay. "Thank you, sweetie.." I said and kissed his cheek. He disappeared into the kitchen again. |
| "Just between us girls, right?" Diana winked. I giggled and nodded as Tay came back in. I covered my mouth to keep from laughing at the expression on his face, which was one of utter confusion. Diana and I looked at each other and I couldn't help but laugh. She stood and excused herself saying she needed to go find out where her husband had disappeared to and tuck her little ones in. Taylor took my hand and pulled me to him, "And what was that all about?" he asked. "Girl stuff...no big thing, Tay." I grinned. "I really like your mom.." "Good. I knew you would. How is your leg now, Jess? Think you can take a walk with me?" he asked. "Yeah, actually..it would be good for me to move around some. Where are we going?" I asked. He put his hand on my back and led me through the family room, where Zac was still playing video games and everyone else was watching, except Walker, who was trying to learn the game so he could beat Zac. |
| We were about to step out the sliding door, on to the deck when Ike got up and came over to us. I stepped out the door and Tay and Ike followed, Taylor sliding the door shut and turning to his brother. Ike put something in Taylor's hand. "Lacey and I stopped and had this made for Jess." It was a key to Lacey's apartment. "That way you guys can get in and out when we're not all together," he grinned knowingly at Taylor. "Oh brother!" I exclaimed, "You are as bad as Zac.." "Who...me?" he asked innocently."I personally would like to take my fiancee out, but NOT on a double or triple date, I'll have you know..." he teased. I gave him a raspberry. "It is a good idea, though." I said. Taylor took the key and put it on his ring. "It is a good idea, thanks Ike." he said as Ike went back inside. Then he turned to me, "Because I'm not so sure I want to let you out of my sight yet. Or all week, for that matter..." he growled and pulled me into his arms and kissed me, deeply. Enough to make my knees feel like jello, and my head to spin. I put my arms around his neck and melted into him. It was Lacey's turn to interrupt. "Sorry guys, don't want to make this a habit," she teased, " but I need to talk to Jess.." "What's up, Lace?" I asked. |
| She pulled me aside and told me that the couch in her living room was one of those pull out beds and where the blankets were for it and all those minor details. "Ike and I are going out and we know that you and Tay want to spend some time together..we're not sure when we will be back, probably before you guys..." she stopped and looked like she wanted to say something else. "What else, Lacey?" I asked softly and pulled her a little farther away from Tay. She blushed and then grinned. "Well..." she began, "Ike will probbly want to spend the night..." she trailed off. "So? I don't have a problem with that Lace, you know that. Besides I sleep like a log.." I told her. "What's the problem?" I asked. She sighed. "There's no problem...I was just trying to tell you that it's okay with me if Tay stays over too...we will sneak in quietly if you guys are back first..but..." she stopped again. I laughed, "Ohhh...don't worry, Lace...we will behave ourselves till you get back.." I hugged her. "You just gotta come out and say it for me I guess... I'm a little dense...but you could tell me anything, Lacey, and wild horses couldn't drag it out of me...You guys have fun. We'll see you later.." Lacey hugged me back. "See you later, Jess." |
| I went back to Taylor and slid my arms around his waist. I pressed my cheek against his chest and chuckled. "What?" he looked down at me. "I have just been given permission to let you spend the night at Lacey's, she just was having trouble saying it DELICATELY..." I told him. "We've been banished to the pullout couch..." He smiled slyly at me and said, "Maybe I wasn't planning on letting YOU spend the night at her place.." he raised an eyebrow at me. "Yeah? And where were we supposed to sleep? In your truck?" I teased. "Oooooh, yeah, in the truck...that hadn't occured to me till now...wanna shift my gears?" he teased. "Oh...my...god...YOU are a naughty boy..." I laughed and ran my hands up underneath his shirt at his waist and up his bare back. "How many gears you got?" I teased back. He growled at me again and licked my neck. Then he scooped me up and carried me around the back of the house to the driveway and set me down next to his vehicle. He reached in his pocket, pulled out the keys and opened the passenger door..."C'mon baby, let's go for a ride.." he said. I laughed out loud. "Taylor! At least let me say goodbye to your mother..." "Oh alright.." he pouted and walked me back into the house. |