The Cabin by the Lake

December is upon us which means Christmas decorations are in full swing. I have yet to tell Casey about Sam, who is doing very well. She has been with Casey since thanksgiving, and Sarah has been going crazy over her wedding. I gave Ryan some space, I hadn’t heard from him since the night he met my wonderful family so that he can wrap his mind around my shitty life growing up…I felt good. I finally told someone about my life and that weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I felt invincible. Like nothing could bring me down. Coming up the stairs, you better be home. I have some big news! I got a text from Casey, I put Sam in my room and closed the door. I sat on the couch waiting for her. She busted through, all smiled, her hair a slight mess. “Ems.” She smiled, “I have big news too!” I stood up and we faced each other, “You got first!” I said and she smiled, unable to contain herself. She flashed her hand to me and laughed, “Amanda proposed! I’m getting married!” My mouth dropped, I was excited for my best friend. I jumped up and down with her and we gawked over the sparkly ring. “And…” She smiled wider. “We’ve moving in with each other!” My smiled faded, “In here…or at her place?” She looked at her ring, “Her place…what’s your big news?” I walked over to my door, letting Sammy out who ran over to Casey with a wagging tail. “I got a dog…”

I sat on a bench in Boston Commons with Sam. The snow started to fall, the first snow of the season. I watched people run to their cars, dance, and curse at the snow. Sam laid in my lap wagging his tail at the people who passed and the children who asked to pet him. I got my phone out and texted Ryan. I know you need time…but can you meet me at the commons? He responded back, be there in 5. I smiled and pet Sam as the snow started to cover the ground. “Hey you.” I heard him call, and he handed me a hot chocolate. “You’re perfect!” I put my cup between my hands and basked in the warmth. “How did you turn out normal?” He asked, and I laughed. “I simply didn’t want to live like that…my brother was my biggest advocate.” He put his arm around me and kissed the side of my head. “It was a culture shock…that’s for sure…but I’m not going anywhere. But…why did you punch your dad?” I shrugged, “I think I was just mad that he left my brother and I with my mom…his abused was nothing compared to what she did.” He nodded, “Where the police ever called?” I nodded, “All the time. But my brother and I didn’t want to be separated, so we always lied.” He nodded, “Thank you…for sharing that side with me…it took courage.” I leaned against his shoulder, not wanting to talk about that anymore, “So what’s up? Why did you summon me here?” I laughed and looked at Sammy, petting behind his ears. “Casey and Amanda are engaged…and moving into Amanda’s place.” I looked up at Ryan with worried eyes. “I can’t afford my place alone…I don’t know where to go…” Ryan rubbed my arm, and caught the tear that escaped, “Live with me!” I laughed, “Ry, we’ve been together for what, a month?” He nodded, “Yeah, I might get sick of you.” He winked at me, “Let me look around for you, okay? My girl doesn’t have to worry about a thing.” I kissed him lightly. “Thank you…for everything.”

Sarah came over to see Casey. The two engaged girls had to talk about weddings…I’m not engaged, so I wasn’t invited. I sat in my room with Sam, feeling hurt. We never did anything just the two of us…nothing this big anyways. I was editing some photos I took with Sam when the girls came into my room. “Hey Em, could we ask you a favor?” I heart soared, “Of course!” They sat on my bed and smiled, “Well…you’re our best friend…and we would be honored…” My heart leap and I smiled. “If you could be our photographer! Of course the weddings are on different dates, but photographers are expensive! And you’d do it for free right?” My jaw dropped…I thought they’d ask me to help them plan or something…but no… “I’d love to…but I can’t work for free…Let me get an estimate and I’ll get back to you…it’ll be discounted of course.” The girls hugged me, “Thank you so much Em!” And then left…I looked at Sam, who tiled his head at me. Can we come over? I texted Ryan, not wanting to be in my room anymore. Of course! Mel made spaghetti for all of Boston it seems.

I knocked on the door and Ry opened it. Sam ran towards Fenway, Torey and Melanie’s dog. They were best friends, and it was too cute to see them cuddle with each other. Mel handed me a plate and smiled. “I hear both of your friends are engaged?” I rolled my eyes, “Yes they are, and they’ve created an exclusive group that I can’t be a part of.” She laughed and handed me a glass of wine, “Well maybe you will be soon?” I gave a small smile, I wasn’t ready to think about that yet. Ryan brought me into his room and we sat on his bed. “So…I think I came up with a solution to your living situation.” I nodded and took a mouthful of pasta. “So…Zac is looking for a roommate…and his apartment building is dog friendly.” I put my fork down. “His place is too nice…I could never afford half of the rent…” Ryan smiled, “I know…but he offered to pay for most of it…he actually offered for you to live there…we both would feel better knowing you’re safe…” I knew what he was referring too. “You would be okay with this?” he nodded, “Zac can protect you when I’m not there.” I nodded, “I’ll have to take a tour of the place, see if Sam and I like it.” He nodded, “I knew you’d say that…so we’ve set up for you to take a look after practice tomorrow…and I won’t be there…I have to pick someone up at the airport.” I took another mouthful of pasta, “Oh? Who?” He smiled at me and took my hand. “My mom and dad...and Carll.” I looked over at him, “I get to meet Carll?” He smiled, “And my parents.” I nodded, “Well shit.” He laughed and kissed me on the cheek. “They’ll love you because I…” He paused, “I told them how great you are.” I rolled my eyes, “and about my white trash family?” he shook his head, “Just about how beautiful you are.” He kissed me. “How caring you are.” He kissed me again. “How talented you are.” He kissed me and made his way on top of me. “I’m sure you didn’t tell them about this talent.” He laughed, and kissed me again. It had been a while since we last had sex, and my body didn’t realize how much it missed his body. His skin touching mine made me tingle, his kisses gave me goosebumps. My nails dug into his back as pleasure filled my body.

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