Howie just looked at her and said, �Where�s Nicky?�
�He�s talking to Sunshine, Kevin, Alex, and Venus,� Josephine said. �You looked lonely so I decided to come out and keep you company.�
�You didn�t have to.�
�We need to talk anyway. About last night.�
�What about it?�
�Perhaps it was wrong. We almost got caught by Nick and Dani.� Howard looked at her. �I don�t regret what happened between us, it�s just that we should be careful next time�if it happens.�
�I understand. I thought for sure Alex would�ve figured it out of what went on between us.�
�What do ya mean?�
�When Sunnie called and you left Alex noticed the look between us and started questioning me about it. Of course I denied anything happening between us.�
�But he still thinks something happened.� Howard nodded. �Hopefully he doesn�t figure it out.�
The two of them just sat there still holding hands and looking out at the ocean. At the same time they both looked at each other. The wind started blowing and Howard pushed the hair back from Josephine�s face. They looked deep into each others eyes and at that moment they kissed.
Josephine pulled away and Howard asked, �What�s wrong?�
�Nothing. I just want you to know that whatever happens in the future between us I�ll always love you and nothing or no one can ever change that.�
�I know,� Howard said. �I�ll still love you.�
They went to kiss again, but interrupted by Nickolas saying, �Hey, Josephine, I�m heading out.�
Josephine quickly stood up and walked over to Nickolas and said, �Alright. Call me before you leave.�
�I will,� Nickolas said, as Josephine gave him a hug and then a kiss. �Later, D.�
�Later, Bro,� Howard said and Nickolas went back inside.
�That�s a sign, Howie,� Josephine stated sitting back down. �We shouldn�t be doing this.�
�Then why are you still here?� Howard asked.
�Because when I�m with you it�s hard for me to leave. Why is it hard for us to be together?�
�I�m not sure. Maybe it�s because we�re not ready to be together yet.� Howard took her hand in his. �We could just be making sure we�re meant to be together.�
�Are we?� Howard just looked at her not knowing what to say. Josephine moved closer to him then put her arms around his neck. Howard looked at her as he put his arms around her. At the same time they went in for a kiss. As there lips touched, everything around them disappeared.
For the next couple of minutes they kissed, until Alexander came out saying, �Hey, D, Danielle�s�� Alexander didn�t finish his sentence, as she watched the kissing couple come out of their kiss. �Did I miss something?�
Josephine just bit her bottom lip, as Howard said, �It�s not what it seems.�
�Then what is it?� Alexander asked, �Because what I saw was you kissing Little Nicky�s girl and she kissing you in return. If that�s not what it was please let me know.� Josephine and Howard just looked at Alexander. �Today is just full of surprises.�
�Alex, promise you won�t say anything to Nick and Dani,� Josephine begged.
�Oh, man,� Alexander said and he waited a moment.
�Please, Alex,� Josephine begged again.
�I won�t say anything because it�ll be your place to tell them.�
�Thanks,� Howard and Josephine said simultaneously.
�Danielle�s looking for you, D,� Alexander said then walked back inside.
�What if he tells?� Josephine asked.
�He won�t,� Howard assured her then they walked inside.
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Sunshine unlocked Bradley�s front door and went inside. She turned off the alarm so it wouldn�t go off and then shut the door. She locked the door and reset the alarm then made her way to the stairs. She started going upstairs when Bradley�s dog, Archie, came running down after her. He stopped when he saw her and she started petting him.
�Shh,� Sunshine said. �No barking.� She left Archie go and he ran downstairs, as Sunshine finished her way up. She made her way to Bradley�s room and quietly opened the door. The moonlight was shining through the window and she saw Bradley lying on the bed. She smiled and walked over to the bed. She stood there a few seconds looking at him then climbed on the bed. She laid on his back, but he didn�t move. She kissed his neck, but he still didn�t move. She laid there a couple minutes then put her lips to his ear and started singing, �I�ve been missing you/I should be kissing you/honey to the bee/that�s you for me/I wouldn�t tell a lie/got a love I can�t deny/honey to the bee/that�s you for me/honey to the bee/that�s you for me/ honey to the bee/I close my eyes and I see you clear/it feels like you�re lying here/all the things I want to say come and go/easy as a breeze those words just flow/I float on in light as a feather/your love so sweet like an open flower/I�m dizzy from the time we spent together/I need that honey drip every hour�� Bradley opened his eyes and looked at her, as she smiled and kissed him. �I�m thinking about your sugar lips/got a feeling for ya know that�s so strong/ I�m dreaming of the candy in your finger tips/Baby, don�t stay away from me too long/I�ve been missing you/I should be kissing you�� She kissed him and smiled. �Honey to the bee/that�s you for me/I wouldn�t tell a lie/got a love I can�t deny/honey to the bee/that�s you for me/honey to the bee/that�s you for me/ honey to the bee��
�What are you doing?� Bradley asked.
�I missed you,� Sunshine replied.
�Well you interrupted my dream.�
�What was it about?�
�You.� She smiled and kissed him again. �Now I�m not going to know what happens.�
�That�s too bad.� She got off him and he rolled over.
�Why are you here?�
�I need a reason to sneak into your house and sing to ya?� They looked at each other. �I know you�re leaving early this morning, but I want us to finish what we couldn�t at the condo.�
�I told ya I�d make it up to ya.�
�I know, but I couldn�t sleep and I was missing you.� He smiled and she got under the covers with him. She snuggled next to him and he put his arms around her. �I thought I�d come and give my boyfriend a reason to come back home to me.�
�Really?�
�Yeah; I mean if he wants a reason.�
�Depends on what your reason is.�
�What do ya want?� They looked at each other. �Name your price, Fischetti.�
�You.�
�I think I can do that.� She smiled and kissed him.
�So why are you really here?� She looked at him. �Don�t even think about lying.� She shook her head and got up off the bed.
�I don�t understand why guys have such a problem when girls want to be with them in the middle of the night. Does there really have to be a reason why we show up in the middle of the night?�
�You never did before.�
�So automatically there�s a reason why I�m here besides missing you.� He just looked at her. �Forget it.� She put her flip flops back on. �Forget I was even here.� She walked to the door. �Hell, just forget about me. I try to do one nice thing to make up for thinking about Nick and ya can�t even appreciate it. I don�t even know why I bothered trying.� She walked out and Bradley went after her.
�Sunshine.� He followed her to the front door.
�What, Bradley?�
�Spend the night.�
�Why? You�re not even going to appreciate it.� He walked over and pulled her away from the door. �What?� They looked at each other and he kissed her.
�Is this so I don�t go running to Nick?�
�Nick has nothing to do with me wanting you to spend the night.� She just looked at him. �I thought you wanted to spend the night.� She smiled and lowered her head. �Your boyfriend needs a reason to come home.�
�I thought I was all the reason he needed.�
�Well yeah.�
�Alright then.� He smiled. �But I think I can give him a little something extra to come home to.� She smiled and kissed him. �If he wants it.�
�What is it?�
�Remember how I suggested we make our own memories?� He nodded. �So let�s. Give me a reason not to think about Nickolas.� He just looked at her and she nodded. �This offer isn�t going to come again.�
�I thought you were waiting until marriage.�
�Oh please. I broke that promise over a month ago when I got back from Australia.�
�Carter.�
�Yeppers.�
�Are you sure then?�
�Yeppers.� She smiled. �Nick satisfied my aching for him so now it�s your turn to satisfy my aching for you.� He just looked at her. �I�m being serious.�
�Positive?�
�Yeah; come on.� She grabbed his hand and dragged him to the stairs. �Plus I need something to remember you by.� She turned around and kissed him. He kissed her in return and picked her up then carried her upstairs to the bedroom.
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