Chapter 23

~ Steve ~

-          It was a success!!!!, Bek screamed excitedly as she ran into the kitchen where Buffy and I were sitting.

-          Yes!, Buffy said jumping around.

-          That�s great! They earned it!, I said.

-          Yeah they did!, Karlie agreed.

-          I say lets have a toast!, Tiff said smiling.

-          Here! Here! Anything for a drink!, Dee said laughing.

-          To the guys! Who can�t be here!, Lee said laughing.

-          Cause they�re working. While we drink!, Karlie added.

-          What bout you Kaz? You going to join the unemployment line?, Bek asked joking.

-          Nope! I got some work in the making., she said smiling.

-          What? Tell us!, Buffy asked.

-          It�s something new. But let�s celebrate!

-          That�s right! If the guys can�t drink we will!, Tiff said having a drink.

-          Yeah!, everyone cheered.

A couple of hours later, I left Karlie�s place and return to our place. Buffy decided that she would stay a little bit longer with the girls. I went to the kitchen, got something to drink and went to the studio, working on the music and trying to write a song, which would describe our love. It wasn�t easy, since I was thinking about the rest of the guys and how their concert was a success. Is not that I was jealous or what so ever, I was very happy for them and they really earned it. I just wished I was there to celebrate with them instead. I don�t mind with the girls, but they are my boys, my brothers�

-          You�re in the studio tomorrow?, Buffy asked me wrapping her arms around my neck after she got into the studio and took me by surprise.

-          Yup but then I have the next day off., I said smiling.

-          Good! Cause I feel like I don�t see you as much as we used too., she whispered in my ear.

-          Like that huh?

-          Yes like that., she said as she kissed my neck.

-          Mmmmm I can handle that. I wouldn�t mind having a few days off.

-          When you finish recording. We�ll go away for a few weeks. Just you and me., Buffy said.

-          Now I like that!, I smiled as I picked Buffy up and went around in circles.

-          Put me down! Or I�ll be sick!, Buffy screamed.

-          No!, I said in mock horror.

-          Shut up!, she laughed before she started to hit me.

-          That�s the door I better get it., I said hearing the doorbell.

-          Tell them to go away!, Buffy said as she walked up behind me.

-          Mum! Dad! What are you doing here?, Buffy asked shocked to see her parents.

-          Well we were to believe you were going to be alone for a few days so we thought we would come surprise you., Buffy�s Mum said.

-          You have!, she said still in shock.

-          You must be Steve., her dad said to me.

-          Yes I am! Please to meet you!, I said putting my hand out to shake which was left out when he didn�t shake it.

-          Come in., Buffy said looking at me.

-          I guess I�ll put the kettle on., I said as I walked walking towards the kitchen.

-          So this house is lovely., I hear Buffy�s Mum say.

-          Yeah Steve found it. I didn�t see it until I walked up the drive way after all our stuff was moved in.

-          Isn�t that a bit silly? I mean you could have hated this place., her dad mentioned.

-          Yeah but I didn�t now did I�

-          Angela please don�t take that tone with me.

-          What tone? This one?, she said to her father as I walked in.

-          You have a choice: Coffee or Tea?, I said placing a tray on the coffee table.

-          I�ll have tea please., her mom said.

-          Here you go., I said handing her the tea after she told me how she likes it.

-          How�s Andy?, Buffy asked.

-          Good! He�s doing well at school., Buffy�s Mum said.

-          That�s great! Is he still allowed to come down for summer vacation?, Buffy asked.

-          He�s more than welcome!, I added.

-          I�m not sure. It�s depends., Buffy�s father said looking at me.

-          Dad! Well how about we go and put your stuff in the guest room?, Buffy said looking at him.

Later that evening, it kind of when all sour between Buffy�s dad and myself. I get along with her mom very easily and she was an amazing woman. Deep down, I knew that I can get along great with her dad, but he wasn�t open and not that social, so I say. I could see in Buffy�s eyes that she was so miserable what�s going on and especially what�s going between her dad and myself.

-          Steve I�m sorry., Buffy said to me.

-          It�s okay., I said as I smiled.

-          I don�t want to make you but I know my dad., she said as she gave me a big hug.

-          I�m glad half my stuff is in the other room. That way he won�t believe I sleep in the same bed as you., I laughed.

-          Well he thinks you don�t but he has an idea you may., she added.

-          Alright, well good night my Angel�

-          Good bye sweety�, Buffy said before she gave me a good-bye kiss and closed the door to our bedroom.  

* The Next Day *

{Phone Conversation}

-          Hello?, I said as I picked up the phone.

-          Steve?, Bek said.

-          Yeah!, I laughed.

-          Is Buffy there?

-          Yeah! I�ll just have to get her., I said getting out of bed.

-          What? Is she out of bed already and in this hour? Not good!

-          I don�t know. I was in the spare room.

-          What? Why?, she asked laughing.

-          Her parents are here.

-          Why didn�t you guy�s tell us?, she added with amore laughter.

-          We didn�t know! I said.

{Ended Phone Conversation Between Steve and Bekah}

-          Hey baby? It�s Bek on the phone., I said as I woke her up gently before I handed her the phone.

-          Oh thanks babe�

Before I went to get a breakfast, I stayed a little in our bedroom. I wasn�t listening to Buffy�s conversation with Bek, Iwas enjoying the little alone I was having with her. Because after all it suppose to be my day off. She was laying her head on my chest, while I was playing with her hair. I knew that I couldn�t stay in the room for long, because her dad might suspect something. I gave her a kiss on her forehead, because she was still on the phone with Bekah. Before I headed towards the door, she blew me a kiss, that I caught and put it near my heart.

After I clean up my face just a little bit, not to have another bad impression in front of Buffy�s parent. Well I have a good impression in her mom�s side, but her dad that was another story.

-          Good morning! How was your sleep last night?, I said to Buffy�s parents who were eating breakfast.

-          Good Morning Steve! And it was great! I though I was sleeping like a baby!, Buffy�s mum said.

-          Steve., was the only thing that came out from his mouth.

-          Have you got anything planed for today?, I asked them after an awkward silence.

-          Well Angela said she will take some days off to show us around.

-          That�s good!

-          Will you be joining us?, her asked me.

-          Unfortunately no. I have to be at the studio for the next few days to work on some music., I said knowing I was lying my ass off.

-          Too bad!, her dad added.

-          Yeah�, I said quietly.

* A Few Moments Later *

-          God I�m so glad I�m out of there!, I said as I walked into the studio.

-          Morning Steve!, Karlie said to me as she swivelled in her chair.

-          Hey Karlie! Where�s Brian?

-          My turn to work with you!, she said with a smile.

-          What are you scheming?, I asked looking at Karlie.

-          For once nothing!, she said innocently.

-          I�m not so sure., I said with a laugh.

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