“Stephen stop playing with your food.” I scold.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Stephen say innocently. Right now he has two steamed carrots stuck up his nose, and he is making faces at April, who is laughing uncontrollably.

“If you’re going to do that, at least do it right.” I sigh. I have a piece of asparagus in my hand, and I walk over to Stephen. “Moustache for you.” A Russian Laci says.

“Thank you good chap.” Stephen says in an overly peppy british accent.

“You two are nuttier than fruitcakes.” Uncle Derek laughs.

“We like to keep life interesting.” Stephen laughs.

“It’s no fun to act normal.” I add.

“I have fun.” Mark says defensively.

“You’re not normal!” We all yell in unison.
“For cars.” I state.

“So?”

“So you only wear them when you’re working on a car, and you don’t do that much anymore.”

“I’m in the management department now.” He defends.

“Oh sure, leave all the grunge work to us peasants.” I tease.

“I thought I taught you better than that.” Uncle Derek scolds.

“Here we go…” Stephen groans.

“Laci I hate you.” Mark says flatly.

“Our company is about integrity…” Uncle Derek has given this speech a gabillion times. Every time one of us, or his employees messes up, or gets big headed, we get the speech.

“This sounds rehearsed.” AShley whispers in my ear.

“It is.” I reply.

“Annalyse Dianna I am talking.” He gives me the look, then continues. “Now as I was saying…” April smiles, at me, and I get into a shakespearian stance, and mouth along with Uncle Derek. “I will not stand your your arrogance, you will treat others as equals…” April covers her mouth to keep from laughing, and Stephen joins in with me. “Do you two seriously have such little respect for me? The one who raised, and cared for you? The one who changed your diapers.”

“I wouldn’t start that speech if you don’t want us to mock you.” Greg tells him.

“Alright I’m done.” Uncle Derek goes back into his easygoing smile. April is giggling like crazy, and it’s super cute!!! AAAAHH!!! I can’t even right now!

(Time skip)

Dinner was great. It was filled with so much laughter, and love. Christine came to pick up April, and Greg convinced her to stay and talk. Which is weird because she has a boyfriend, and he doesn’t normally do that. “Bear hug!” Ashley’s strong arms wrap tightly around my waist, and he tackles me onto the bed.

“Ashley what the hell?” I laugh.

“I felt like it.” He shrugs, and kisses my forehead. He just got out of the shower, so his hair is all wet, and he’s only wearing shorts. I personally think he’s at his sexiest when he is all sweaty or just getting out of the shower. “I am really tired, I can’t believe babysitting would take so much out of me.”

“You thought wrong.” I say breathlessly because my lungs are being crushed by my a sexy hunk of man meat.

He kisses my head again, and plops his against the bed next to my face. “Ugh, time to go to bed.” He rolls us over so we’re actually on the bed, and flicks the light switch above his nightstand. I get tucked under the crisp covers. AShley rolls over, and pulls me close to him. “Good night Rose, I love you.”

“I love you too cowboy.” I Kiss his perfectly soft lips, and curl up on his chest. Within minutes he’s out, and I feel my eyes droop shortly after.
“Yes I am!”He retorts.

“Dude, you’ve got OCD up the wazzu.” Greg informs him.

“And you use more hair care products than Laci.” Stephen says.

“I like things in order, and my hair in place.” Mark interjects.

“You don’t let people touch your laptop because ‘you don’t want them to get their idiot germs on it.’” Uncle Derek waves his hands around as he talks.

“And the only pants you own are khakis!” I exclaim.

“What is it with you and my khakis?!?!” He shouts.

“It’s not normal to wear only khakis!”

“I don’t only wear khakis!”

“Suit pants don’t count.” I laugh.

The happy atmosphere is great. All of my favorite people smiling, and having a good time makes my heart warm.

“I have two pairs of jeans.” He crosses his arms and leans back in his chair with a satisfied smirk.

Notes

Sorry it's short. Thanks for reading darlings!