Chapter 9

~ Steve ~

-          What happened?, I asked Ryan as we sat on the verandah.

-          Well� Oh you weren�t there but� well we were talking and well Karlie�s brother said something about marriage and Karlie said she wouldn�t be doing that for a long time., Ryan said telling what happened before.

-          Wait you got mad cause of that?, I asked confused.

-          You�re the one who said that you would wait for her., he added.

-          Yeah but it kind of sucks when you were going to talk to her parents to ask for consent to marry her., Ryan said looking out at the view.

-          What?, I asked shocked.

-          I wasn�t going to ask her right away but I would love to have her parents okay to go and do it., Ryan admitted.

-          Dude I would still ask them, but are you sure you want to do that? Cause they may expect for you to ask her soon. You were going to ask her weren�t you?

-          What? No� I� No�

-          You were!, I said laughing.

-          What ever! Even if I did ask her, we wouldn�t get married for a while, I�m sure, but still�

-          You would like the feeling she�s your?, I asked.

-          No� knowing that she feels the same I do�

-          Ask! Simple as that�

-          Bye Bye Bye; Make it tough, but I�ve had enough Baby; I don�t wanna be your fool, but it ain�t no lie; Bye Bye Bye�, we heard Karlie sung as she walked up to us.

-          Why are you singing that?, I asked laughing.

-          Cause if you listen its playing!, Karlie said laughing.

-          Now what brings you to us?, Ryan asked as Karlie sat down and he put his arm around her.

-          I missed Steve/ What do you expect?, Karlie said laughing.

-          I feel hurt., Ryan said pretending to be stabbed in the heart.

-          Awwww poor baby!

-          Well looks like I will be in the way., I said laughing.

-          No!, Karlie and Ryan said at the same time.

-          Okay! Hey you know I quiet like this central coast., I said looking around.

-          Why? Cause I�m here?, Ryan asked laughing.

-          No but that�s just a bonus. No we haven�t been surrounded by fans or anything., I said.

-          Yeah but that�s cause no one knows. We got a few looks while down town but I don�t think they worked out who we were., Karlie said.

-          Thank god! Imagine trying to tell them what we were doing., Ryan said.

-          Yeah! Practicing for the new music clip!, Karlie said sarcastically.

-          Good one!, I said smiling.

-          Steven tell me what�s going with you and Buffy?, Karlie asked.

-          It�s good.

-          Better than good I think. Because look at you. You have gone all goose bumps!, Karlie said laughing.

-          Well I�m not going to get married with her., I said.

-          You wouldn�t marry her?, Karlie asked.

-          Oh not like that! You make it sound so negative! I am very happy where I am. Great girl, great friends and when I�m older I will want to ask or go further in our relationship, but for now we are happy.

-          That you are� like me.

-          See told ya!, I said hitting Ryan.

-          Told you what?, Karlie asked as I jumped off the balcony and started to walk away.

-          Steve I will hit you!, Ryan called out while Karlie continued asking what I meant.

-          There you are! I thought I lost you., Buffy said to me as she put her arms around me.

-          You never could!, I said looking at her.

-          Aw the things you say�

-          And don�t you forget it., I said kissing Buffy�s fore head.

-          Bek told me about Karlie and Ryan having a disagreement., Buffy said to me.

-          She didn�t tell you?

-          Na! She talked about it to me though.

-          Yeah! Ryan talked to me., I stated.

-          You know what Steve? I think its time we stop worrying about everyone else. I want to pay attention to you. I brought you to spend time with me and not to goss about other relationships. I know it sound mean, but heck!

-          Yeah well we can go up close and personal tomorrow until then we got to behave for Karlie�s parents., I laughed.

-          Yeah have you noticed how she has actually been on behavior, not only that but man, her dad�s not to pleased about the tattoos.

-          Your parents weren�t either if I remember correctly., I said pointing out that her parent�s weren�t to crash hot on the tattoos she got.

-          Yeah but Karlie has more tattoos than me!, Buffy whined.

-          Maybe, but the size of yours compensates for how many she has.

-          Oh a big word for Mr. Steven James Sculthorpe!

-          Here's two for you Buffy : Sexual Tension!, I said and laughed at her expression.

A couple hours later, after everyone got their shower and supper and all the things it had to be done. We all decided to go to sleep, but it was hard, cause I, personally, felt like I was in a huge slumber party.

-          Guys! Will you shut up I want to sleep!, Andrew said.

-          Yeah me too!, Greg added.

-          Count me on that one!, Lee added.

-          Not me! I feel like a little girl at a sleep over!, Karlie called out.

-          Well I definitely don�t feel like a little girl that�s for sure!, TJ called out.

-          Yeah well I won�t say a thing., Tiff said.

-          Either�, Bek started to say.

-          $15 Bek!, Lissy said laughing.

-          I know! I�ll shut up!, Bek sighed.

-          Dude is it me or I noticed that you guys makes a lot of bets?, Nick said before yawing.

-          Go to sleep Big Blondie!, Buffy laughed.

-          You know? We missed out on 5 Star Luxury for loads of blankets and pillows on the floor., I said.

-          Don�t be greedy Steve!, Dee said.

-          Yeah where�s the manly man in you?, Lee asked.

-          Right next to him in Buffy., Tilky laughed.

-          I�m insulted., she said.

-          Guys I just asked you to shut up so you talk?, Andrew asked.

-          Mmmmmmmmmmm., Greg said mumbling half asleep.

-          I think it�s bed time., Dee said while yawning.

-          At least you don�t have a big lump of sleeping babe on you., Karlie said pointing to Ryan who was asleep with his head on her stomach.

-          Look on the bright side. At least he doesn�t snore., Clay laughed.

-          What bright side? I�m squashed!

-          Pessimist!, Tilky added.

-          No! Oh shut up and sleep. It�s a big day tomorrow and I have conjured up some weirdo energy., Karlie said before we all get comfy.

-          Hey Buffy., I whispered when we were under the blanket.

-          Yeah?

-          He did it�

-          Who did what?, Buffy asked.

-          He asked if it was okay.

-          Asked who if it was okay?

-          If he had permission�

-           WHAT?, Buffy asked shocked.

-          Buffy will you sleep now and stop whispering your sexual fantasy in her ear Steve!, Lee said before Buffy threw a pillow at her who trew it back.

-          You�re kidding?, Buffy whispered.

-          Nope! He told me while you girls were in here wrestling.

-          When is he going to ask?

-          He doesn�t know, but he doesn�t think for a while, but he just wanted permission.

-          What happened?

-          Well I can�t tell you all here, but all I should say is he cant get any refunds.

-          What?, Buffy asked confused.

-          Go to sleep and I�ll tell you later., I said after I kissed her forehead.

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