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While Orion moved to take a shower, Grace went into the kitchen and made herself a quick peanut butter sandwich, walking back into the room munching on it, just in time to see him come out from the shower. She gave him a smile, her cheeks full of the sandwich and she sat on the edge of the bed, watching him get changed and cleaned up. She licked some peanut butter from her fingertips, tilting her head to the side slightly, taking in his outfit. "Look at you, getting all cleaned up for me." She grinned and hopped off the bed, nodding to him before giving him a quick kiss. "As ready as I'll ever be." Her hand grabbed his, and as they walked to the door she stopped, grabbing her car keys, and handing them to him. "I don't wanna ride your bike and have the chance of showing people my a**. So, the car it is." She knew how much he hated being confined in the car, but she was not going to get on his bike. At least, not until she popped out her baby.

When they got outside, she locked the door behind him, and moved around to the passenger side of the car, getting in. Grace left her phone at home, deciding that it would be better to leave it at home so she didn't need to put up with her boss texting her.

Lyn smiled as he laughed and mentioned he really had been missing something a dog could bring. She herself had had the occasional farm dog on her grandparents farm. Lyn reached up and placed a soft kiss against Dereck's lips, "You know, I had been hoping I might convince you to let us keep one." There was something with knowing you were never alone at home that was comforting. Whether he was a phone away or not. And although she hadn't included him in the decision to foster the pups, she wouldn't have kept one without talking to him. If their relationship was to continue decisions like that would be both of theirs. A dog was similar to a kid in many ways after all.

Lyn grinded her hips against his as he continued to pull them closer. Before she knew it though, her hips were being lifted and seated upon the counter just infront of the sink. His warm hands on her thighs, and his breath along her neck created a soft moan to leave her lips. Lyn's arms moved to wrap around his neck, her fingers lightly beginning to knead his tight, muscled shoulders.

Jasper scowled as Cadie explained her current strife, mentioning that blonde Tessa.So she was a friend of Cadence's, some friend to leaver her number and invoke treacherous thoughts in the man Cadie had been with just days before. Plus the girl wanted her to go drink after all Cadie had been through and with the meds she was on. There was a small chance Tessa didn't know... He sighed understanding the need to still stand by friends though, even with bad decisions."We can pick her up Cadence, bring her back to your place." He responded switching his shoes back over from the bowling shoes and standing,"But if you want Black off your case, then make room for a third wheel tonight." He'd stay out of the girl's way. Let them have the run of the house, the bedroom. He'd sleep on the couch or something. But he wouldn't tell Black he was taking care of Cadence and then leave her alone. Or even leave her alone with that blonde friend of her's. Her actions didn't exactly make him think she could be trusted.

'Cause sometimes you just feel tired,
Feel weak, and when you feel weak,
you feel like you wanna just give up

~Cadence Jaycey Sinclaire-Caine~

Cadence quickly changed her shoes. She had to admit she was annoyed Tessa had cut her alone time short with Jasper. Leave it to Tessa to screw things up for Cadence. Cadie nodded her understanding.

She followed Jasper out to his bike, slipped the helmet on once more and climbed on behind him. She slipped her arms about his waist and kissed his shoulder.
"Thanks." The pair arrived at the bar that Tessa had decided to go to, to force Cadence's hand. She knew exactly what strings to pull to make her do what she wanted. Once at the bar Cadie slipped off the bike and handed Jasper the helmet.
"I will meet you at my place? I will put her in the car and drive over there. You still have your key right? Don't mind the mess. It was from when I was packing." She started toward the bar. Ignoring the looks and the few cat calls she was getting from extremely drunk guys.

She pushed her way through the groups of people inside the bar. All too soon she could here her friend's voice, and see a few guys crowding about her. Cadence pushed through the group around her and walked straight to Tessa. She was having shots with the men.
"Hey Tessa, it is time to go."
"Oh! look! I told you she would come! She is gorgeous isn't she?! i told you she was hot! And look at those breasts! Huge for someone so tiny!" Cadence immediately zipped her hoodie and glared at the guy standing next to her eyeing her chest.
"Tessie, it is time to go." Cadence could see one of the guy's move toward them out of the corner of her eye. He grabbed Cadence's shoulder and forced her to turn and look at him.
"Hey, she is having a good time! Get lost! What are you her Mother?!" Cadence slapped his hand away from her shoulder.
"Don't touch me." She snapped and glared at the guy. He laughed and pushed her shoulder. He was extremely drunk and Cadence almost felt bad for what she was about to do. Almost.
"Dude....seriously. ******** off." She said calmly. He stepped toward her, gripped her upper arm and pulled her closer.

Immediately Cadence reached her hand out, snatched the beer from Tessa's hand and smashed the bottle over the drunk guy's head. He clutched his head and jumped away. Cadence grabbed Tessa arm roughly. She dragged her friend away, her friend who just had enough sense to grab her purse. The bar was starting to go a bit wild.
"Let's go before the police show up."

Tessa complained and bitched the whole way to the car. She fought Cadie when she tried to get her in the car, eventually Cadie won the struggle. She received a few scratches but she won. She got her in the car ad was two blocks away when she spotted the first police car heading toward the bar.

Once at the apartment Cadie helped Tessa up the stairs. Her pumps were in the back seat of the car. Tessa smelled like weed and tequila. It was clear the blonde had been partying hard for a big part of the night. She was laughing and arguing with Cadie as she tripped up the stairs.

Once in the apartment Cadence slammed the door and locked it. She pushed Tessa toward the couch.
"Drunk b***h!" Cadie snapped and Tessa giggled.
"I had a cute one lined up for you! Help you get over that biker guy! He was cute, and would have been good to spend a few nights with." Cadence shook her head.
"I gave him your number!"
"Tessa, I am not interested. I can find my own dates if and when I am ready."
"You need to get laid! The relationship thing being a factor in sex is dumb! Preventing you from getting off!"
"Tessa lay down. I will make you some tea." Cadence looked up as she heard Jasper approaching.
"She is wasted..."

~Candie~

Grace could feel herself beam with pride. She knew she won this battle, but she did not win the war! She scoffed loudly, rolling her eyes at him. "Of course I know you are a biker, and I don't expect you to roll around in my box on wheels. But, for the time being you will need to. Because you love me and unless you want a bunch of people to see my goods..." her voice trailed off, and she shrugged her shoulders, laughing softly as he grumbled and moved around to get into the car. Grace followed suit and once she ducked inside, she pulled on her seatbelt, grinning over towards Orion. "Don't pout. I will make it up to you when we get home." She said, with a wink.

Grace wasn't entirely sure where they were going to get married, but she honestly didn't care. It could be someone dressed as Elvis, and as long as she ended up as Mrs. De La Cruz she would be happy.

Her blue eyes widened as he paused momentarily in his onslaught of kisses to articulate a want to move in together. Butterflies swam the area of her stomach as he resumed his kisses along her neck and collarbone. His scent was overwhelming her own senses as his hands roamed her back. OH she could certainly get use to losing herself in him everyday.

When he pulled back with one last kiss, she smiled back at him just as widely, "Dereck I'd love to move in with you. When you're ready." Would they move in here since her place was just rented? If so he had to be ready to begin calling it his place, instead of his parents. That may be a big step for the man. Not that she was going to take over anything or change anything if they did live here together. But finding out how to combine some things may be tricky. Or would they live like it seemed Grace and Orion had; out of both places? Either way worked. Maralyn loved being with Dereck; in all entirety. She didn't want to even imagine life without him. So did that mean she had fallen in love with him?

Her petite form hopped down from the counter with a laugh,"Free time? What's that again?"Yes she would have free time again. But possibly not for another few days where it would be longer than two hours. Unless she left the pups at work during the day...but then he had work too. Lyn stepped closer to Dereck, closing the distance between them. As she reached him, her hands reached up to touch his chest, "You know you are always welcome over whenever you want?"

'Cause sometimes you just feel tired,
Feel weak, and when you feel weak,
you feel like you wanna just give up

~Cadence Jaycey Sinclaire-Caine~

"You sure you want to babysit her?" Black asked a bit skeptical. "Jasp, put your foot down with her. Don't give her an inch." Black was pleased the two were getting along but he hoped Cadence was not bullying Jasper.
"Okay, your place or hers? I will pick her up in the morning. I know she has an appointment she has to get too. So I am dropping her off at it." He would have her straightened out and then Orion and Jasper could finally have some peace in their life.

Cadence shook her head. "Don't tempt me Jasp. I may just drown Drunkzilla in the tub. Suicide, homicide. Just a three letter difference." She moved as Tessa tried to kick her.
"Sure. Food might sober her up." She threw herself on Tessa.
"Calm down b***h!" She yelled. Tessa struggled against her.
"Menus in that upper right hand drawer. The smaller set under the window."

Once Tessa was calmer she announced she had to pee. Cadence sighed and helped the wobbly blonde to the bathroom. There was lots of squealing and yelling. Water running and eventually it stopped, then the door opened. Tessa came out barely covered up in a towel. Cadence was trying to hold it about her, Tessa seemed not to be bothered by being naked.
"Whoa! Cover up Tessa! Company honey!"
"I think cutie likes what he is seeing! Like? C'mere boy, we can have a good time!" She said and smiled at Tessa.
"b***h, he doesn't want you. Everybody done had a ride on you." Cadence replied and firmly held the towel around Tessa. She shot Jasper a dirty look.

Another 15 minutes passed before she came out of the room. She sighed and closed the door behind her. The room was silent and Cadence flopped on her couch. The food was there, this she knew because she could smell it.
"She is finally asleep! Oh thank god!"

~Candie~