"Brookelyn, why don't you go show Wesley around while I start dinner? Be home by five." My mother said to me.
"Let's go, Wesley," I grabbed his hand and nudged my shoulder with his playfully.
"You think you're funny don't you?" Wes said to me, nudging me back gently as I pulled him through the front door and over to my car.
"Oh, I know I'm funny," I leaned up on my toes and kissed him softly, letting my lips linger for a moment. "We're taking my car," I muttered against his mouth.
I felt him smile against my lips, "You gonna give me the best ride of my life?"
I laughed and shoved him in the chest, "Very funny, perv. Get in."
I walked around to the drivers side and he chuckled, "Bossy, too? You're getting me all riled up now, ugly."
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I felt more at peace than I had in a very long time. I had taken Wes around town and showed him all of my favorite places, and we even swung on the swing sets that Elle and I used to go to. I felt like I was taking my favorite childhood memories and creating something even greater to be remembered.
After spending the day together we headed back to my parents house for dinner. My mother made my favorite home cooked meal: Lasagna with a Caesar salad and warm rolls from the oven. Wes and I stuffed our stomachs until we were completely full, cherishing a home cooked meal. Over the course of dinner the four of us chatted about school and our friends, how we were doing in our classes and what we liked to do for fun. I didn't tell them that my favorite hobby was kissing Wes. They seemed to like him, but I didn't want to push it.
Wes and I helped clean up and wash the dishes, and then we all put on a movie and curled up on the couch together. It was weird at first because I felt like I was on a double date with my parents, but once we got into the movie all thoughts left me.
"Wes, there's a spare bedroom across the hall from Brookelyn's room that you can use for the night," my dad told him after the movie ended and we all stood, stretching our legs. "Remember that the floors creak, sweetie."
"Oh, nonsense, Dan." My mother told him, waving her hand at the idea dismissively. "We don't have to worry. They're not going to try anything. Brookelyn wouldn't want her first time with Wes to be when her parents are down the hall."
"Mom!" I yelled as Wes choked on his soda, my dad chuckling.
"What? You told me you haven't yet and I believe you," she defended herself and smiled at our embarrassment.
I looked at Wes and saw that his face was bright red. I couldn't even imagine how my own face appeared.
"Oh, stop it, Debbie. You're embarrassing them." My dad said as he continued to chuckle. "Goodnight you two. No funny business, Wes!"
"No worries, Sir. I would never disrespect your wishes." Wes assured him and I smiled at his manners.
"I like this one," my dad told me indicating at Wes.
"Me too," I laughed as my dad gave me a hug and clapped Wes on the back before retreating upstairs.
My mother gave me a hug goodnight, along with Wes, and I took his hand as we walked up the stairs that lead to the guest room.
Once we got inside I shut the door behind us and pressed my back up against it, "I am so sorry."
Wes snickered, "It's fine. Although a heads up that your mom knew about our sex life," he paused, "Or lack thereof, would have been nice."
I frowned, "she tried to give me ‘the talk' for some reason and it just came out."
"Don't worry about it, baby." Wes gave me a quick kiss and went into the bathroom to wash up and brush his teeth. My bedroom and the guest room had an adjoining bathroom so after I changed into my pajamas I joined him at the sink.
When our faces were washed and our teeth were brushed I stood in the doorway to guest room and watched as Wes shrugged out of his shirt. His toned chest came into view and I licked my lips subconsciously. Wes smirked and unbuckled his belt before unzipping his jeans and letting them fall to the floor beside the bed so that he was standing in only his boxers.
"You're sexy," I whispered as he walked over to where I stood and gave me a soft kiss on the lips. I trailed along his tattoos with my fingertips and he shivered.
"I love you," he said, bending his head down to give me one last hard, passionate kiss.
After a few minutes we broke apart and I panted, "Goodnight, Wesley."
He gave me a crooked smile, "'night, ugly."
I laughed and shook my head, closing the door to the guest room and walking back through the bathroom that lead to my room. Pulling back my sheets, I slid into bed, feeling lighter than I have in a very long time.
TWENTY-ONE
After saying our goodbyes to my parents and promising to visit again soon Wes and I started heading back to school.
"Wes?" I asked as we pulled out of my parent's driveway.
"Yeah?" Wes glanced over at me from the drivers seat.
"You said your dad lives close by," I said hesitantly, "Why don't we visit before we head back? I'd love to meet Ariana."
Wes was quiet for a moment and he chewed on his bottom lip in thought.
"I'd love for you to meet Ariana," He said and smiled over at me.
I smiled back, glad that he agreed to stop by his father's house on the way. After introducing Wes to my parents I really wanted to meet his as well. I wanted to know everything about this man. Wes decided not to call and give a heads up, but rather surprise everyone and hope that they were there. It was Saturday morning so we figured everyone would be home. During the thirty-minute drive I scooted close to Wes and he placed his hand on my thigh as he drove. We sang along to the radio and I laughed when Wes would get the lyrics wrong. We finally pulled into a nice neighborhood with pretty houses with fenced in yards and well-landscaped lawns. We stopped at a large white house at the end of the street and I admired how beautiful it was. I frowned realizing that Wes's mother had to support three children on her own while his father started a new family and acquired wealth.
Wes parked at the curb next to the driveway and took a deep breath. I could tell he was uneasy about being here by the way he drummed his fingers on the steering wheel before finally getting out of the truck. I squeezed his hand as we walked up the long driveway and got to the porch steps. Wes paused as we got to the door and looked over at me.
"Ready?" he asked, and I smiled reassuringly and nodded. Wes rung the door bell and bounced a little on his toes nervously while we waited for someone to come to the door. A few moments later the door swung open to reveal a petite woman with blonde hair held up by a clip and large round green eyes. Her immediate reaction of surprise was followed b a warm smile.
"Wesley! What a great surprise!" She held out her arms and pulled Wes into a hug that he reciprocated, although his face showed his discomfort.
"It's good to see you again, Anne," Wes told her politely before motioning to me. "This is my girlfriend, Brookelyn."
Anne turned her attention to me and greeted me with a smile before sticking out her hand for me to shake, "It's great to finally meet you, darling. Wesley told us all about you over thanksgiving break." She kept her hand in mine as she studied me from head to toe. "You're quite the beautiful young lady! Good work, Wesley." Anne winked at him and I laughed. "Come in, come in! Ariana will be so thrilled to see you."
We stepped inside the large foyer and my eyes widened as I took in the gorgeous artwork that hung on the walls and the intricate designs of the woodwork around the house. Anne called out to Ariana from the bottom of the foyer while motioning us to follow her down a short hallway that lead to the large, well-decorated kitchen. The black granite counter tops contrasted the stark white cabinets. There was a large table towards the end of the room and a man, who had to be Wes's father, sat in one of the chairs with a mug of coffee in his hand while he laughed along with two little girls seated beside him. Roy was very attractive for his age and there was no doubt that Wes and Reese got a lot of their appearance from him. He had dark hair with a slight gray color to it that he kept short, and a similar dazzling smile. His eyes, however, were a light brown so Wes and Reese must have inherited their unique eye color from their mother.