Chapter 16:
Hometown
Memories
**The
Next Morning**
Nick
sped down the highway in the rented Jeep Grand Cherokee with Bianca in the
passenger seat. Kevin, Brianna, and Brian were all piled in the back.
Turning
around to speak to Brianna, Bianca said "How did you ever talk Kevin into
this?"
"It
was easy," Brianna replied kissing him lightly on the cheek. "He
loves me."
Kevin
smiled and started to blush. "What can I say?" he said. "I guess
I'm whipped."
"You?"
Nick said from the driver's seat. "I don't know how Bean talked me into
driving."
"Well,"
Bianca said, "I just figured Kevin would be tired from all Brianna's
convincing," she laughed as she turned to look at the couple kissing in
the back seat. Brianna looked up and gave Bianca a warning glare as Kevin's
embarrassment grew.
Brian
spoke up, "Why was I invited along again?"
"Because
we wanted you here," Brianna said simply.
"Yeah,
Frick," Nick said. "We all wanted the pleasure of your company."
"Awww.....nice
to know I'm loved."
Nick
just rolled his eyes and turned up the radio. The five friends sang for the
remainder of the road trip.
**2
Hours Later**
The
Jeep halted to a stop in front of Brianna's house. "My parents aren't
here," she said in surprise. "They'll be shocked when they get
home."
"We'll
be back early tomorrow morning to pick y'all up. Okay?" Bianca said as
Kevin, Brianna, and Brian climbed out of the back seat.
"Sure,"
Kevin said grabbing the knapsack that Brianna had packed for them.
"Bye
guys," Brian said to Nick and Bianca. Brianna was already unlocking the
door.
Nick
and Bianca backed out of the driveway as Kevin and Brian followed Brianna into
her house. "Nice place," Brian said as he looked around.
"Thanks,"
Brianna said flopping into a chair. "Want me to show you around?"
Brianna
showed Brian and Kevin all around her house finishing up with her room. Sitting
down on her bed she noticed Kevin looking at the many pictures she had
displayed.
Pictures
of herself with Bianca and various other friends lined the pink walls and
covered the bedside table. The big white wicker desk and any other available
space was covered with books and magazines.
"Like
to read?" Brian asked taking in everything.
"Yeah,"
Brianna blushed. "I'm kind of a closet brain."
"Who's
with you in this picture?" Kevin was looking at her Senior Prom picture.
"That's
Thomas," she said putting her arms around Kevin. "He was one of my
best friends in high school. Why? Jealous?"
"No,"
Kevin said defensively. "Just wondering."
Brianna
laughed and looked at Brian who rolled his eyes. "So, Brian, your room's
right next door. Unless you want to sleep on the floor in here."
Brian
laughed and replied, "I'll take the guest room, thanks."
"Well,
where's my room?" Kevin growled into Brianna's ear and kissed her neck.
"Right
here with me," she replied. Before she could say anything else, she heard
a key in the front door. Walking into the living room they were face-to-face
with George and Irene.
"Baby,
what are you doing home?" Irene asked, hugging her daughter.
"We
decided to surprise you."
"It
worked," George said, adding, "hey, fellas," when he looked at
the guys.
"My
goodness," Irene said looking at her watch. "It's after one
o'clock." With that she set to work pampering Brianna and the guys.
"It's
good to be home," Brianna said. "Even if it is for one night."
**********
After
Bianca and Nick arrived at Bianca's apartment, their afternoon was full of
phone calls and surprise visits from friends. Bianca's mom was more than happy
to see her, but suggested she show Nick around her hometown.
She
took him to the park where she used to play, the movie theater she and Brianna
used to hang out at on the weekend, and, finally, the high school she graduated
from. Now, after dinner at the local pizza place, they were standing back in
front of the apartment Bianca used to share with her mother. "I know it's
not a big town, but it's home."
"Yeah,"
Nick said. "I know exactly what you mean." Nick kissed her as she
leaned against the brick wall next to her front door. "What time is it,
hon?"
"About
11:30," Bianca answered kissing him again.
Nick
pressed his body against hers and slipped his hand up the side of her skirt.
Sliding his hand around, he smiled at her playfully. "Let's make a
memory."
"Here?"
Bianca asked shocked. "Are you crazy?"
"Be
impulsive," Nick said as he slid his hand up her leg to her underwear.
Moving them to the side, he pushed one finger slowly inside her and covered her
mouth with his own before she could make any noise.
Bianca
moaned into Nick's mouth and pulled his head to hers more forcefully. Nick let
his index finger join his middle finger inside her and felt her muscles strain
around him. His thumb caressed outside her body and Bianca gasped.
Her
breaths were short and heavy and she had to pull away from Nick's kiss. Taking
a deep breath, she let out a low moan that threatened to give them both away.
She kissed him again and squeezed his upper arms tightly as her knees went
weak. His fingers were so long, and they went so deep...
As
he pushed them harder, he pressed his thumb against her soft skin. Bianca's
head was spinning and it took all her willpower to fight off the urge to
scream. Then in one quick moment she felt her body shudder and it was all over.
Nick flexed his fingers one last time and Bianca worked on catching her breath.
Nick
kissed her again and held up his wet hand. "That's impulsive," he
said wiping his fingers on the bottom of his shirt. "Bet you'll never
forget what just happened."
"How
could I?" she said kissing him again. The door opened behind them,
startling them both.
"I
thought I heard voices," Bianca's mom said. "Get in this house, it's
chilly out there."
"Yes
ma'am," Bianca said quickly. 'Omigod! What if she heard us?' she silently
screamed to herself giving Nick's hand a tight squeeze.
"Why
don't you two get ready and go to bed? You have to be up early, don't
you?" her mother asked.
"Yes,
ma'am. That sounds like a good idea. I'll get some blankets from your closet to
spread on the floor."
"Okay,
sweetie, goodnight."
"Night
mama. I love you."
"Love
you, too. Goodnight Nick."
"G'night
Mrs. Parker."
After
getting the blankets, Bianca and Nick went into her room and shut the door.
"You're not sleeping on the floor. You can sleep in my bed with me,"
Bianca smiled. "She won't find out, plus she shouldn't care. We're not
gonna do anything."
"Damn,"
Nick said teasingly. "I was hoping we could make another memory!"
Bianca
smiled, blushing slightly. "Sorry Mister. That memory is gonna have to
wait."
Kissing
her, Nick climbed into the bed and pulled Bianca in with him. Soon they were
both asleep.
**The
Next Morning**
"Brianna,
sweetie?" Irene knocked on her bedroom door.
"I'm
awake mama. I'll be out in a few minutes."
"Okay,
but your father and I were wondering, are you, Bianca, and the guys coming to
church with us?" Brianna could hear the hope in her mother's voice.
"Yeah,
we are. We don't have to be back in Raleigh until this evening, so if we leave
right after church, we'll still make it," she said more to herself than to
her mother. "I'll call Bean and tell her to get ready."
**10Minutes
Later**
"Okay,
see y'all in a little while," Brianna said to Bianca before hanging up the
phone. Looking over at Kevin, who was still sleeping, she noticed how peaceful
he seemed. 'It would be nice if we didn't have to get up right now,' she
thought walking over to the edge of her bed. Bending down, Brianna placed a
kiss on the end of his nose. "Good morning," she whispered in his
ear.
"Hey,
gorgeous," Kevin said pulling her onto the bed with him. "Anyone ever
told you how sexy you are in the morning? You look good in my clothes."
"And
you look good out of 'em," Brianna replied playfully before Kevin pulled
her onto the pillows beside him. He kissed her deeply and Brianna wrapped her
arms around his neck as he pressed down on top of her.
When
he pulled away, he pulled the comforter around them and snuggled next to
Brianna, nibbling her earlobe. Taking her face in his hands, he kissed her
softly. "I love you, Boo," he said only inches away from her face
before he kissed her again.
"I
love you, too, baby," she said as she enjoyed the feel of his arms around
her. "You know," she began, "as much as I want to stay here just
like this, we have to get up if we're gonna be at church on time."
"Damn,"
he said playfully. "Not even five more minutes?"
"No,
Kevin," Brianna said laughing. "We have to get up now. We can have
fun later." She headed to the bathroom to get ready, calling softly over
her shoulder, "and if it happens to come up, you slept in the guest room
with Brian last night," she grinned slyly at him.
When
she closed the door to the bathroom, Kevin got up and went to wake Brian.
**At
Bianca's House**
"Nick,
get up. Nick...c'mon," Bianca began slightly shaking him. "Get
up."
Finally
he opened his eyes and yawned. "What's the matter?" he asked, still
in a groggy state-of-mind.
"Nothing's
the matter," she kissed his forehead. "We have to get up and get
ready to go to church. We couldn't come back and not go to church. I have to
see everybody before we leave.
"Okay,
just give me a few minutes."
"Alright,
but hurry."
**At
Church**
"Hello,"
Brian greeted Bianca and Nick.
"Hi,"
they answered in unison as they waited for Kevin and Brianna.
They
soon came walking over to the small group. "My mom's already inside,"
Bianca said. Leaning over to Brianna she whispered, "I've got something to
tell you."
"Alright.
Hey, I wonder where Holly is? We've gotta go find her," Brianna said
heading inside.
"I
haven't seen her. Was she coming this morning?" Bianca asked.
"I
don't know. Let's go find out," Brianna smiled.
"Who's
Holly?" the guys all asked at once.
**2
Hours Later**
"So,
are y'all coming to eat dinner?" George asked Brianna and Bianca.
Looking
at her watch, Brianna counted the time it would take them to eat and get back
to Raleigh. "Yeah, we'll get back on time, and besides, it's not like
Howie and A.J. are gonna leave us."
"Well,
where are we going?" George looked at everyone.
"Chinese,"
Bianca and Brianna answered at the same time.
"Okay,
then, let's go."
***