"Brittney Renee Parker," Theresa replied loudly getting Druex's and Steve's attention, "don't you ever say anything else like that ever again! You just don't see how beautiful you are, but obviously he does he's here dealing with you psycho father."
Brittney laughed looking up at her mother who had by that time had grabbed her chin like she used to when she was younger, "Mom, I'm just saying he's not ready for that."
Theresa cut the stove off placing the last bit of chicken on the platter, "Don't speak for him Bug, come on Steve let's set the table, Druex you are staying for dinner."
Druex smiled as she hurried around giving orders and taking her chicken to the dinning room. He looked up at Brittney who was staring into space her mind elsewhere, he walked over to her standing over he short frame, "Bit what are yo thinkin about?"
"My Mom just said somethin to me that's all." Brittney replied looking up at him trying to force a smile that just didn't hit her eyes.
Druex kissed her softly, "About me fallin in love with you? She's right you know, don't speak for me."
Brittney smiled this time, for real, kissing him, "What are trying to say?"
"Bit, I'm almost there, you could be the one for me no doubt about that." He replied not noticing the two people watching them.
"I didn't know, I care for you so much." She whispered as he pulled her into his arms.
Druex loved the way she wrapped her arms around him, "I care for you too Bit, I care for you too. But one day soon I'm gonna get to say I love you, just like Rell did, and I'm gonna mean it too."
"Don't worry about that day, just be with me, that's all I ask, just be with me." Brittney whispered into his chest not opening her eyes.
He lifted her chin looking dead into her eyes, "Bit, have I ever told you how beautiful you are?"
"No?" Brittney said trying to look away but he wouldn't let her.
"Look at me Bit, you are beautiful, you are so, so, beautiful to me. Don't forget that." Druex smiled kissing her, she couldn't believe he had said it, and it felt like a rock was lifted off her back.
Steve and Theresa smiled, both knew nothing but happiness would come to Druex and Brittney, life was new and changing and they had found each other to share it with.
