*~Yes I Will~* By:Susan
CHAPTER SIX:
"Baby, are you ready to head on home before we end up doing something we shouldn’t?" AJ asked. "Yes, I guess I should chat with Jill for a while since I won’t be on later" Erin replied, looking up at AJ with a smile. He bent over, kissing the tip of her nose. "She probably has a hundred and one questions about last night" she giggled as AJ eloped her into a tight hug and slightly chuckled. "Well then, let's get you home so you can answer all her questions and still have time to get ready to go out at 6:00" he said while opening the door so she could get in. He then went around and got in the drivers seat. AJ looked at her with a strange look on his face. "Is something wrong?" Erin asked, noticing the look. "No, I was just looking at how truly beautiful you are, not only on the outside but on the inside as well" he answered, still looking at her, now with a beautiful smile on his face and a twinkle in his eyes. "Thank You very much AJ. That is the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me" Erin said, kissing him on the cheek. AJ started up the car and drove off, thinking to himself "God, what is wrong with me? I am with a very beautiful woman and all I can do is think about is losing her or not being with her. I don’t even care about getting her to go to bed with me. Shit, all I want is to be near her. Damn, this is a first for me" "Earth to AJ!" Erin yelled, bringing him out of his own little world. "Oh Baby, I am sorry. Were you talking to me?" he asked. "Yeah, I asked you if it was all right if I looked through your CDs" she said with a chuckle. "Sure, go ahead" AJ said. "Where were you if you don’t mind me asking?" Erin questioned, a little nervous, wondering what the change in his mood was all about. "No, I don’t mind at all. I was thinking about all the conversations Granny and I have had about you and how she kept saying “Oh Alex, you and my Grandaughter would get along so well. You would really like her" To be truthful, the way Granny kept building you up and everything, I thought for sure that you were going to be this, well, let's just say I was going to hide from meeting you, but everything Granny has said about you is true to the word" AJ explained, looking over at Erin and taking her hand in his. "Well, thank you very much AJ. Even though I have no clue what my Grandmother has told you, I am still flattered" Erin blushed, looking at him with a small sexy smile. Pulling into his driveway, AJ turned the car off and got out, then went around and helped her out. The two of them started walking over toward Erin's house hand in hand. Once they got to the porch, they both stopped. "Ok Baby, you go have a nice “short” chat with Jill. I’ll be over at 6:00 to pick you up" AJ said as he put his arms around Erin's waist and kissed her tenderly. Granny stood looking out the window and seeing Erin and AJ brought a smile to her face. She then returned to her desk. Finally, Erin and AJ slowly pulled apart, not wanting the kiss to end. Looking up in to his deep brown eyes, Erin felt like she could melt into them. "I'll be ready Babe" she said in a low whisper. "This is the first time you have called me something other then AJ and I like the sound of it. AJ smiled as he leaned down and kissed her forehead. "See you in a bit" he said, stepping back as Erin stepped up on the porch and went inside, closing the door. As Erin walked past the den, Granny looked up. "Erin, Sweetie is that you?" Granny called out. "Yes granny, it’s me. I am home" Erin answered and walked in the den to see Granny sitting at her desk. "How did today go for you?" Granny asked. "It went great! I finally have a feeling of peace inside of me. It was like a huge rock was lifted off my chest" Erin replied with a smile glued to her face. "That's good Sweetie. How are you and Alex getting along?" Granny inquired, watching Erin's expressions closely. "We are fine. Becoming good friends" Erin said, the smile getting wider. "By the look on your face, I would say you are more than friends. You like him don't you?" Granny persisted. "Yeah, I sure do. Alot. I just don’t know if he feels the same way about me" Erin sighed. "I am sure he does Sweetie. More then he cares to admit right now. Just give him time. I'll tell you what, I am going to do a prediction here" Granny said, writing something down on a piece of paper, then folding it and placing it in a envelope and sealing it. "Erin, come over here and mark up the envelope so you know that I haven’t messed with it". Erin walked over to Granny's desk, picked up an ink pen and put marks all over the envelope. Then, Granny picked it up and placed it in her safe and locked it up. "So what does it say?" Erin asked. "We will find out 3 months from today" Granny told her. "Granny, that is the day after my birthday! Plus, I have the right to know if it'ss about me" Erin protested, not being able to handle surprises. "Well Sweetie, it is my prediction and it won’t mean anything to you right now anyway, so you will just have to wait" Granny said while smiling and winking at her. "Now run along and get ready to go out with Alex tonight. I have work to do. Now scoot" Granny chuckled. Erin ran upstairs, turned on the computer, then went to finding the clothes she was to wear for the night. She looked in her closet and picked out her black leather mini skirt and a short maroon colored leather blouse that was sleeveless and had a zipper up the front, completing her ensemble with a pair of black 4 inch pumps. Then, looking at the computer and not finding Jill online, she decided to check her e-mail. She deleted all the junk mail and then there were 3 letters from Jill and one from BD69. Erin smiled as she opened it. Hi Baby!
I just wanted to tell you that I am glad I was there for you today and I can’t wait to see you again in less then two hours. I am going to close now and get ready for our date. See you at 6 Baby.
Love,
AJErin then started to open up Jill’s letters. She opened up the first one and it was all kind of questions about AJ so she closed out of that one, keeping it new to answer it later. Then she opened the second one and there was even more questions. She laughed as she closed it too. Opening the third she expecting to find more questions but instead she found Jill talking about running into Lance, your ex-boyfriend. Jill was telling Erin about how Lance wanted to get back together with her and that he would be coming down next weekend. Erin sat there staring at the letter, not believing what she was reading. She shut the computer down and grabbed the phone, dialing Jill’s number. Jill picked it up on the third ring. "Hello?" she said. "Hey Jill, it’s Erin" Erin greeted. "Hey Girl! Did you get my e-mail about Lance?" Jill questioned. "Yes I did, now what is going on? Lance and I broke up 8 months ago! What does he want now?" Erin asked, rather upset. "I don't know. He just called and asked if I had your e-mail address because he wanted to send you a letter" Jill explained. "You didn’t give it to him did you?" Erin asked with worry in her voice. "No, I told him that you haven’t e-mailed me since you moved and that we have only ran into each other in the chat rooms once in a while. Erin, I swear I never told him anything, but I did want you to know that he was looking for you" Jill replied. Erin walked out on her balcony while still talking to Jill. "Look Jill, I don’t want Lance to know anything about me including my e-mail address or Granny's address and phone number. I can’t let Lance find me. I promised my Father the last time he sent me to the hospital with those broken ribs and my head split open that I would never take him back and I have kept that promise, but I know if he finds me, he will end up killing me for leaving him and hiding out" Erin said, kind of loud from being upset. "I promise Erin, I won’t tell him anything. Just be prepared for him to be looking for you" Jill reassured her. "He can’t find me Jill! I am happy now. I like my life here. I have met this wonderful man who I really like" Erin exclaimed with a smile. "Erin, are you talking about AJ McLean?" Jill teased playfully. "Yes, I am talking about AJ. He is so sweet and he seems to care about me and I like him and I don’t want Lance to find me and mess up my life again, so please Jill, whatever you do, don’t tell him anything about me at all!" Erin pleaded. "Erin, I won't, I promise" Jill said. "Thank You Jill. Look, I have to go and get ready for my date with AJ so I will call you tomorrow. I love you. Bye" Erin said as she hung up the phone and leaned against the wall of her balcony, never seeing that AJ was sitting on his balcony and had heard her conversation with Jill. AJ was just sitting there on his balcony thinking about what he was feeling for Erin. When she came out, he started to stand up to talk to her when he heard her say "Jill, he can't find me. He will end up killing me. I promised my Father after the last time he put me in the hospital with those broken ribs and split head..." AJ cringed with hatred of abuse and for someone who would hurt someone that he cared about like he did about Erin. After hearing that, he never said a word. He just sitting there, listening to Erin talk. When she finished and went inside, AJ stood up and looked out over the pond that was behind his house. "I swear if he finds her I will kill him" he said to himself with an angry whisper. Going back inside, he jumped in the shower. Erin went into her room and placed the phone back on it's cradle. Then, she too went in to take a shower so that she could get ready for her date
CHAPTER SEVEN:
Erin came out of the shower and wrapped the towel around herself as she dried and styled her hair, pulling the sides up into a butterfly clip with little side curls hanging down on each side of her face. Then she put her make-up on. When she was happy with the way she looked, she took off the towel and finished getting dressed. Taking one last look in the mirror, Erin was very happy with the outcome. Since she hadn’t gone out for such a long time, she had forgotten how much she liked dressing up. Erin went downstairs and into the den where Granny was still sitting at her desk going over some figures. "How do I look?" she asked. "Erin, honey, you look lovely! You are such a beautiful young lady. Have fun tonight and don’t worry about anything" Granny replied with a smile. "Granny, I called Jill tonight. She sent me an e-mail about Lance. He is looking for me and I am scared that if he finds me, he will not only hurt me, but you and AJ too, even if AJ and I are only friends right now" Erin informed Granny. "Erin look, Lance Morgan will be taken care of if he comes around here, believe me sweetie. You just go and have a good time with Alex and his friends" Granny said reassuringly. Just then, Caroline knocked on the door. "Excuse me, but Mr. AJ is here" she called. "Thank you Caroline. Show him in" Granny instructed. Caroline opened the door wider and AJ walked in, going over to Erin. "Hi Baby!" he said as he gave her a kiss on the cheek. "Hi Granny" he smiled, also giving Granny a kiss on the cheek. "So, Erin told you we were going out to dinner then out dancing right?" AJ asked Granny. "Yes, she did. I am assuming you will be going to Howie's club? Will everyone else be there too?" Granny questioned curiously. "Yeah, the guys and their girls and wives will be there too, plus, a few of our guards will be there in the shadows" AJ explained with a small smile. "Ok. Well, just take care of my girl Alex. She is all I have left" Granny said. "I will Granny. She is safe with us" AJ promised, returning the smile. "Good. Now you two young people get out of here and have a good time" Granny said as she waved her hand to say goodnight. Erin and AJ walked out and got in the car. "I hope you like Italian. I have made reservations at the Bootlegger. They have the best pasta around" AJ said as he looked over at Erin. "Yes I do. It's one of my favorite foods" she replied, smiling at him. AJ reached over and took her hand in his, lifting it to his lips and giving it a soft tender kiss. "Baby, you are going to meet the other guys and their girls. They are excited about meeting you. I really think you will like Kristin and Leighanne. Bobbie is Howie's girl and Nick isn't attached so he will just be hoing around tonight" AJ explained with a laugh, making Erin laugh too. "But first, we are going to have a romantic dinner by ourselves" he said, looking over at her while giving her hand a little squeeze. Pulling into the parking lot and parking, AJ came around and opened the door to his Tahoe, helping Erin out. When they got inside, AJ gave the hostess his name and was lead to the private room he had requested. The two of them enjoyed some cocktails, then some red wine with dinner, and then some coffee after dinner as the two of they sat talking and laughing and just having a really good time. Erin sat there laughing at one of AJ’s stories about how the guys used to pick on Nick when they first started touring. "Nick was so young and naieve, hell we really messed with him alot when he was young, but as the years went on Nick got us back and is still getting us back even today" AJ laughed. "I’m sorry if I have bored you with these stories" AJ apologized, looking over at Erin. "AJ, I don’t find them boring at all. In fact, I have enjoyed listening to your stories. They are part of you and that is what we need to do...Get to know each other. Isn’t that right?" she replied with a smile. "Yes, I guess so. So tell me about you" AJ agreed as he looked at Erin. "What would you like to know?" she asked shyly, looking at AJ. "Well, you said you broke up with your boyfriend about 8 months ago. Tell me about you and him" AJ suggested, trying to find out more about what he heard her talking to Jill about. "Well, his name was Lance. We dated for a little over six months and then I moved in with him. He was the sweetest man while we were dating, but I guess it was about 2 weeks after I moved in with him that he started slapping me around every time he got mad. It didn’t matter what it was about, it was always my fault. I took it for about 5 months. During those 5 months he gave me several black eyes, several broken ribs and even split my head open. That is when my Father took me home and then sent me to stay with his friends Jim and Marsha in Fort Worth. I haven’t seen him since, but he always said that if I ever left him that he would hunt me down and kill me. As long as my Dad was alive, Lance never looked for me though because my Father told him that he would have him killed if he ever came around me again" Erin explained. "What about now that your parents are gone?" AJ asked. "Well, I don’t think he will find me here at Granny's because daddy never allowed us to talk about where Granny lived. He said that with Granny living here in the community that there were alot of celebrities that lived around her and that we could never talk about it" she continued. "But you told Jill that you were in O-Town, so she knows" AJ said with concern. "Yes she does, but she is Jim and Marsha's daughter so she knows not to say anything. Jim and Marsha know Granny and have been here several times so Jill knows to keep her mouth closed" Erin told him. "Well that's good. How long have you known Jill?" AJ asked. "Jill and I have known each other since we were like 3 years old. We are like sisters" Erin replied. "Well, maybe one day she can come visit and I can meet your sister" AJ smiled as he held her hand. At that point, AJ noticed the time and sighed. "Baby it’s almost 9:00. We better get going or the others will think that we aren't coming" he said. "Ok, let me use the restroom and I will be ready to go" Erin said as she stood up and waited for AJ to walk toward the front with her. As she got close to the door she said "I’ll only be a minute" "Do you need any help because I will be happy to assist you if you do?" AJ joked with a sexy smile on his face. "Yeah, I bet you would be, but I think after all these years I can manage by myself" Erin shot back, smiling back at him. "Sure! Go ahead and spoil all my fun. If I can’t help you, then how about when you are done in there, you come in here and help me?" AJ teased, wiggling his eyebrows at her. Erin just laughed and closed the door behind her. AJ was standing by the door when she came out. "I hope everything came out ok" he laughed as he took her hand and walked out the door to the car. AJ helped Erin in and then got in himself, starting the car and driving off in the direction of the club. "So did you love him?" AJ questioned out of the blue. "Who?" Erin asked, having forgotten about Lance. "Your abusive ex-boyfriend. Uh...Lance was his name right?" AJ asked. "Yeah, Lance is his name. At one time I thought I did love him, but after being beat on so much it kind of knocks the love right out of you. Then I just stayed with him out of fear. Now I don’t feel anything except fear of him actually finding me and hurting me" Erin sighed. "Well baby, you can stop being afraid living here with Granny and dating me. We will never let him hurt you ever again" AJ promised after parking the car in a space at the club. "AJ, we are dating?" Erin asked in surprise and with sincerity in her voice. "We are if you want us to be" AJ replied while looking at her, waiting for her to respond. "Well?" he finally asked when Erin didn't say anything. "Yes! I would like that alot" she said, looking into his eyes. AJ leaned over and took her face tenderly in both of his hands and looked deep into her eyes. "Baby, I don't know what I am feeling right now, but I do know that I really like you alot and all I think about when we are apart is when the next time I will be able to be with you will be" AJ confessed as he leaned in and kissed her with tender passion, then deepening the kiss. Using his tongue, he inched his way into her mouth. She opened it, allowing him access. While their tongues were intertwining with each other's, AJ leaned her back onto the long bench seat of his Tahoe and he lowered himself down on to her. She could feel his member growing against her groin area. AJ was giving her such tenderness that they both were caught up in the moment until there was a banging on the side of the truck. They both sat up quicky, only to see Nick coming up to the window. AJ looked at Erin and said "I'm sorry Baby. I guess I got carried away. This is not a place for us to be doing this, especially with Nick around" In the meantime, Nick was standing there yelling "Come on Bone! We are all waiting" "Well, I guess we should go in or Nick will never leave" AJ chuckled as he opened the door. "Hi Nick. We were just talking but now I guess we are coming in" AJ said as he got out and opened Erin's door, helping her out. "Nick, this is Erin. Erin this is Nick" "Hi Erin! It is nice to meet you, but I have one question for you" Nick said. "It's nice to meet you too Nick. What is your question?" Erin asked, smiling at Nick's forwardness. "What is a beautiful lady like yourself doing with this dick head?" Nick laughed, running away as AJ reached out to clip him upside his head. "Nick, I will get even with you for that" AJ swore with a smile on his face. You looked at Nick and chuckled. "Well Nick, I don’t know about AJ being a dickhead, but I know I sure liked the feel of the head of his dick" Erin defended slyly as the smile dropped off Nick’s face and AJ looked at her in surprise. "Good one Baby!" AJ complimented with a triumphant smile as Nick turned and went inside, totally speechless. Erin and AJ entered the club and spotting the rest of the group, AJ waved at them and they waved back. Walking up to the table, you once again saw Nick. Before any introductions were made, you looked at Nick. "Hey Nick, I am sorry about that outside. Sometimes I speak before I think. I hope we can start over" Erin apologized while Nick stood up. "Sure we can Erin. I just wasn’t expecting it. You didn’t do anything to upset me, it just shocked me to hear something like that coming from Granny's grandaughter" Nick admitted. AJ finally made the introductions, then they sat down. Erin was sitting between AJ and Kristin. Everyone was being really quiet because Erin was there. Finally, she spoke up and said "look, please don't treat me any differently just because of who my grandmother is. I am just a regular person just like you guys are. How would you like it if I started treating you special because of who you are?" Kevin looked at everybody and said "I told you AJ said she was down to earth and not to act any differently" Finally, everyone was at ease and talking and joking around when AJ looked at Erin and said...
CHAPTER EIGHT:
"Come on baby, lets dance" AJ said as he stood and extended his hand to Erin. Taking his hand, they both walked out to the dance floor as an old Taylor Dane song came on..“Something to Talk About”. Erin and AJ danced through the song as she sang along with it. Then, a slow song by Faith Hill came on called “Breathe”. Erin had her arms around AJ's neck with her head resting on his chest. AJ was resting his head on top of hers with his arms around her waist and his hands resting on her butt. He was holding you her close that she felt like the two of them were one. swaying to the music. Back at the table, Leighanne and Kristin were watching the two of them dancing. "Look at them. They look so good together" Leighanne said. "Yes, they do. She is really nice too once you get to know her" Kristin agreed. "Yeah, I really think she will fit in with all of us" Brian said. "She is really good for AJ. He hasn’t drank like he used to when he was with Amanda" Kevin added. "Just look at how he holds her and looks at her. I think AJ is really serious about her already" Kristin sighed with a smile. "Hey, whatever happened to that girl he was talking to on the net?" Howie asked. Bobbie looked at Howie. "You were in your office when AJ told us. Erin is the girl from the net and she turned out to be Granny’s grandaughter and lives next door to AJ" she told him. "Damn, small world" Howie said. Finally Erin and AJ came back to the table. "You guys dance really well together" Kristin said. "Thanks" Erin smiled. "You should hear her sing. She is really good" AJ announced. "Is that right?" Kevin asked with a grin. "Yes, she is really good" AJ replied, knowing what Kevin was thinking. "So Erin, do you like to sing and dance?" Kevin asked. "Yes, I really love it" Erin answered. "Well, we have our own label and if you want, you could come in and let us hear you and then if you want..." he started, only to be cut off by Erin. "No thank you Kevin. I love to sing and dance for fun. I don’t want to do it for a living. I have enough to do just taking care of Daddy’s business with Granny" "Ok, but if you change your mind, you can let Bone know and we’ll get you in" he offered. "Thanks. I'll keep that in mind if I ever screw up Daddy’s business" Erin laughed, knowing that wouldn’t happen with Granny teaching her the business. AJ just looked at Kevin and shrugged his shoulders. "Hey Baby, want to dance?" he asked, looking at Erin. "Sure" she said, just as “I can love you like that” by All 4 One came on. Then a song that Erin just loved by Cher came on. It was “It's in his kiss.” She and AJ started dancing fast and all of a sudden they started grinding and rubbing on each other. "Oh shit! Look at AJ! Is he completely insane dancing like that with her? That is Granny’s grandaughter and that could get him in alot of trouble" Howie exclaimed. Everyone looked. "Well, lets just hope AJ knows what he’s doing and with who" Brian said. After a few more fast songs, they slowed it down and played “On Bended Knee” by Boys 2 Men. During that song, AJ bent down and kissed Erin deeply and passionately. When the song was over, they went back to the table. "Well, I have to use the ladies room" Erin said. "I'll go with you" Kristin offered. "What’s up with you and AJ?" Kristin asked on the short walk to the bathroom. "What do you mean?" Erin asked with confusion. "AJ seems to really like you and I was just wondering how you feel about him?" Kristin asked. "Well, I really like him alot and I guess we are dating. Atleast he asked me if we could start dating each other" Erin answered with a smile. "That is great! Erin, we have seen a change in AJ tonight just from being with you" Kristin admitted. "Is that good or bad?" Erin questioned. "No, that is really good. He seems really Happy and we are all happy for him" Kristin explained. "Good, because I really like him alot and I know he wanted me to get to know you guys and be friends with you all" Erin said. Back at the table, the conversation was going something like this..."AJ, have you lost your mind dancing like that with her? Man, Granny will have you castrated if she finds out!" Howie protested with concern. "Look D, I know what I am doing. I really like her alot and I want her to be my girl, so if Granny wants to have me castrated, then so be it, but I think that Erin will be upset over that. Wouldn't you think since she has agreed to be my girl?" AJ replied simply with a grin. "Dawg, just be careful with Granny’s pride and joy" Nick added as he slapped AJ on his shoulder. "Ok guys, cool it. Erin and Kristin are coming" Bobbie said. When Erin sat back down at the table, AJ leaned over to her. "I missed you Baby" he said, giving her a kiss on her cheek. Just then, the lead singer of the band called out. "Howie? Howie, where are you?" Howie stood up and called back "I am over here" As the spot light turned toward the table, the guy said "Hey D, this is the last song of the night and we were all wondering if you and the guys would sing it for us?" Howie looked at the other guys who all shook their heads in agreement. "Sure, we can do it" Howie replied as they all stood up. All the guys took their girl's hand and lead them up to the stage with them. The guys talked to the band and soon they were singing “Drowning”. When each one sang their part, they sang to their lady...all except Nick who just picked out a pretty lady who was standing near him. When the song was over, AJ stepped down off the stage and gave Erin a sweet kiss. Wrapping his arms around her waist, they walked toward the table. "Hey baby, are you ready to go home?" he asked. "I am if you are" Erin answered with a smiled. When they reached the table, they never sat down. "Hey guys, Erin and I are heading out" AJ said. "Hey Bone, are you and Erin coming to our house for the barbecue tomorrow?" Kevin asked. "If Erin wants to. It's up to her" AJ replied, looking over at Erin. "If you want to, that's fine. I don't mind what we do as long as I’m with you" Erin said as she smiled up at him. AJ smiled back and gave her a kiss, then looking at Kevin, he said "Yeah, we'll be there. What time? Just come on over whenever you wake up, and don't forget your suits! The pool is finally ready!" Kristin said with a big smile. Everyone said their goodbyes and Erin and AJ headed out to his truck. AJ had his arm around her waist as they walked through the parking lot to the truck. "Well baby, everyone really liked you" AJ said, sounding really happy. "I liked them too. They are really cool, and Kristin is really nice" Erin said, remembering the conversation with Kristin in the ladie's room. Getting into the truck, Erin sat next to AJ with her head on his shoulder and his hand resting on her leg. She was in heaven just being with him. AJ pulled into her driveway and getting out, he walked her up to the door. "Thank you AJ. I had a really good time" she said with a big smile. "So did I baby. How about you call me when you wake up and then we will get ready to go over to Kevin's?" AJ suggested. "Ok, sounds good to me" Erin agreed as she looked into AJ's eyes. AJ took her face in his hands and kissed her, very softly at first, then deepening it. Erin could feel the desire starting to take over inside her and it was making her nervous. Pulling back, she said, "Goodnight sweetheart. Sweet dreams" As she walked inside, she exhaled, knowing that if she didn't leave then that she would end up going home with him instead of going in her own house.
CHAPTER NINE:
Leaning against the door, Erin sighed with heavy desire. "Damn I wish I knew him better! I would be a very happy girl right now" she thought to herself with a sheepish grin. She walked dreamily upstairs to her room and turning on the computer, she dressed for bed while it booted up. When she got on, she looked for Jill. She wasn't online so Erin sent her an e-mail.Hi Jill!
I just got home from my date with AJ and I have to tell you girl, he is the sweetest man I have ever met. I truly think I am falling for him. Yes, I think I am falling in love with him, but I really am trying to take things slow. He is everything I have ever wanted. I feel so good when we are together and the way he held me when we were dancing tonight was just like being in heaven. Well girl, I could go on forever but I need to sleep some because we are going over to Kevin and Kristin’s for a barbecue tomorrow morning so I will get back with you later.
Your Sister,
ErinErin sent it and then checked her mail. She had a letter from Jill but decided to read it in the morning. She was just about to sign off when she got an Instant message.
LoverBoy says: Hi Baby. It has been along time. How is my sweet thing doing?
"Oh Shit!" Erin said out loud to herself. It was Lance. "Damn it!"
BabyGirl69 says: Lance, what do you want?
LoverBoy says: I want to see you again. Where are you?
BabyGirl69 says: I am not telling you and I don't want to see you either.
LoverBoy says: Come on Erin! We can't throw what we had away just like it was nothing. I miss you baby.
BabyGirl69 says: Lance, we have nothing anymore! I am seeing someone else and I am in love with him so just leave me alone!
LoverBoy says: No way Girl! You are mine and I will find you if it takes me the rest of my life.
BabyGirl69 just signed off.
Erin sat there, scared and upset. She crawled into bed, unable to do anything but toss and turn. Finally, the last time she looked at the clock, it was 6:30am. She decided to get up and go get some coffee. Going into the kitchen, she found Granny sitting at the table drinking her morning coffee. "Good morning Sweetie, how was your night?" Granny asked. As Erin looked up, Granny’s smile faded. "Erin, what's wrong? You look like you haven't slept all night!" "I haven't Granny. I mean, I had a wonderful time last night with AJ and the other guys" Erin sighed with a small grin as she remembered last night. "Well, then what is wrong that you look so bad?" Granny asked, rather worried. "Well, after I got home I was on the computer sending Jill an e-mail when I got an instant message and it was from Lance Pitman. He said that he will find me if it takes him the rest of his life. Granny, I am scared! I haven't slept all night and I am suppose to go to Kevin and Kristin’s with AJ this afternoon for a barbecue and now I look like shit because of him!" Erin explained as she sat down at the table with Granny. Caroline turned and said "Miss Erin, don’t worry about him. You just concentrate on Mr. AJ. He is one sweet young man" as she continuing to fix you and Granny some breakfast. "Sweetie, Caroline is right. Let me make a phone call to Jimmy and Marsha in Fort Worth and see what I can find out about the Asshole. You and AJ just go and have fun and let me deal with Mr. Pitman for now" Granny said with a smile. "Granny you shouldn’t have to..." Erin started. "Erin, you are my Grandaughter and I will fight to the end of the earth to keep you safe" Granny interrupted with a seriousness in her voice that Erin had only heard a few times in her life. Knowing that Granny now meant business, she just backed off and looked at her. "Ok, I'm sorry Granny. I understand" she said, knowing not to fight it. "You just go and have fun with Alex and his friends. Don't you lose sleep over this punk ever again" Granny said gently as she looked at Erin.
After she finished eating, Erin excused herself and went upstairs. She decided to take a bath before she called AJ. Running your water, she undressed and steped into the tub. Sinking down into the warm water, she felt like a huge bolder had been lifted off her chest. All of a sudden, there was a knock on the bathroom door. "Miss Erin, are you alright in there?" Caroline called. "Yes Caroline, I’m fine! Why wouldn't I be?" Erin answered. "Well, your grandmother sent me up here to check on you because Mr. AJ has called 4 times" Caroline explained as Erin got out and put her robe on. "4 times?! Shit what time is it?" she shrieked as she hurried out the door. "It is 11:15. Did you fall asleep in the tub?" Caroline asked with a smile. "I must have. It was only 8:45 when I got in." Erin said as she ran over to the phone. "Caroline, when was the last time AJ called?" "He just called like 5 minutes ago" Caroline replied as she walked out of Erin's room. Erin picked you the phone to call AJ and then remembered that she never got his phone number. "Shit!" she yelled putting the phone back down and getting her pink string bikini. She dropped her robe to the floor just as there was a knock at the door. Thinking it was Caroline making sure she was ok, she said "yeah, I’ll be right down!" The door opened just as she pulled up the bottoms to her bikini and there she stood with nothing covering her breasts as AJ walked in. Erin gasped as AJ stood looking at her with his mouth hanging open. Erin grabbed herself and said "AJ, what are you doing up here?" "Granny told me I could come up and see if you were ready to go and when you said that you would be right down, I figured that you were dressed" he explained. "Well, I am not completely dressed as you have well seen" Erin blushed. AJ closed the door behind him and walked over to her. "Baby don’t be embarrassed. It isn’t like I have never seen a female's breasts before" he said. "AJ I know you have. It's just that you have never seen mine before" Erin said, still trying to keep herself covered. "What is the difference, other then some are bigger and some are smaller? Besides, you have big, beautiful breasts and with that bikini on, the only thing that you will be covering up is your nipples" AJ countered as he reached up and removed her hands from her breasts so that he could see them better. He took his right hand and reached up and caressed her left breast, making her moan from his touch. He then leaned down, kissing her softly as his tongue ran across her lips. Opening her mouth to welcome his tongue, AJ deepened the kiss and pulled her closer to him with his left hand while his right hand continued moving from one breast to the other. Erin continued to moan, feeling herself getting excited and starting to feel the dampness in the string of her bathing suit. She could feel AJ's excitement growing through his baggy pants as well. AJ released the kiss, looking down into her eyes. "God, baby you are so beautiful. I want you so much, but out of respect for Granny I am going to let you get dressed and then we are going to go to Kevin's for a while. Tonight, I hope you and I can be alone for a while. How does that sound to you?" AJ asked, his gaze never leaving Erin's eyes. "I think that sounds like a wonderful idea AJ, except I am afraid that if we are alone, something more might happen" Erin confessed, knowing that she was losing her power of control with each touch of his hands. "I can't promise you that it won't Baby, but if it did, would it be a bad thing?" AJ questioned. Erin started to answer his question when he put a finger to her lips. "No, don't answer that right now. Think about it while we are at Kevin's and then tonight you can give me your answer" he said as he leaned down, softly kissing her then walking out of her room, closing the door behind him to let her finish getting ready. Erin just stood there stunned, not moving as she tried to collect her thoughts. Finally, she picked up her top and put it on, then she got out her jean short shorts and a yellow midriff blouse. She put them on and gathered up the things that she was taking with her, placing them into a beach bag. Then, she went downstairs. Walking into the family room, she found AJ and Granny sitting and talking about how happy Granny was to see her finally having some friends and getting out of the house. "Don't you look nice" Granny smiled when she saw Erin walk in. AJ turned, looking at her with a smile on his face. "No Granny, she doesn’t look nice, she looks beautiful" he said as he stood up to give Erin a kiss on the cheek. Granny smiled at AJ's comment. "Yes, you are right Alex, she is beautiful" she agreed as she looked at the smile that was beaming on Erin's face from AJ's touch. "Now, you kids go have a good time at Kevin's, and Erin, our little matter from this morning is being looked into" Granny said as she pushed both of them out the door. Once outside, AJ took Erin's hand as they walked to his car. "Erin, I want to apologize about the scene up in your room earlier. It is just that when I saw you standing there, I lost control of myself. I still want you to think about whether or not it would really be a bad thing if it went farther though. I don’t think it would, but you can let me know later ok?" he said while opening the car door.CHAPTER TEN:
Erin got into the car and AJ closer the door, getting in behind the wheel. He sat there looking at her. She was trying to figure out what was going on so she wasn’t aware of him watching her. Realizing that they were still sitting in the driveway, Erin turned and looked at AJ, finally noticing that he was staring at her. "What?" she asked. "Baby, I said to think about it, not become obsessed with it" AJ replied with a grin. "I’m not AJ! I was thinking about this thing Granny and I have going on" she lied, hoping he would believe her. "Ok, if you say so" AJ shrugged as he backed out and heading toward Kevin's, knowing full well that she was not telling the truth. They both were pretty quiet on the drive there. Pulling in to Kevin’s driveway, Erin and AJ walked up to the door hand in hand. AJ rang the doorbell. "Are you all right?" he asked Erin with concern in his voice. Looking up at him with a smile, she said "Yes babe, I am fine". She reached up to give him a passionate kiss. AJ responded by pulling her close to him as he returned the kiss in the same passionate way. They were caught up in the moment as the door opened with Kristin standing there on the other side. "It's about time you two got here!" she said, seeing the two of you locked in a kiss so passionate that she felt herself get wet from the heat you both were giving off. "Sorry we're late" AJ said once the two of them stopped the kiss. He gave Kristin a hug and whispered in her ear. "Nice timing Kris". Then, he walked inside the door so Erin could give her a hug too. "Come on in. Everyone is out back" Kristin said. "Can I give you a hand with anything?" Erin asked, looking at Kris. "Sure, thanks! That would be great" she said with a smile as she headed to the kitchen. "Hey sweetie, I’ll be right out. I’m going to help Kris get the rest of the food" Erin called to AJ. "Ok Baby. I’ll be out back with the guys" he replied, giving her a quick kiss and a love tap on her butt as he turned to leave. Erin walked in to the kitchen to find Kristin sitting at the breakfast bar. "Ok Erin, what's up?" she asked. "I really need some advice and I was hoping you could help me" Erin confessed. "Well, I guess I could try. What can I help you with?" Kristin asked curiously as she motioned for Erin to have a seat beside her at the bar. "Kris, I think I am falling in love with AJ. I mean, I have never had these feelings before so I am guessing that it is love. Anyway, here is what I am having trouble with...as you saw earlier, AJ and I have been getting pretty “close” lately, if you know what I mean, and deep down I really want to get even closer, but I don't know if I should or not because I don’t want AJ to think I am easy, but God Kris, his touches drive me absolutely crazy, but I want him to want me more than just sexually. I want him to want me the way that I want him. I want to be his girl...his only girl, and I don't know if I am rushing things or what, but we were starting to get very close when I backed off, saying that if we were alone that things might end up going farther. He asked me if it would be a bad thing if it did and I don’t know how to answer him. I mean, I want to, but I can’t because I don’t know how he feels about me and I want him to like me the same way that I like him before something like that happens. Am I making any sense at all?" Erin explained with a sigh as she put her head in her hands in confusion. "Erin, calm down! I know exactly what you are saying. Now, listen to me. AJ called Kevin this morning and they talked for close to 2 hours I guess. Kevin told me a little bit of what they talked about, so what I tell you, you can’t let them know I told you, ok? Kevin will kill me if he ever finds out" Kristin said with a grin. "Hey, what we talk about stays between us. It is none of their business" Erin agreed with a laugh. "Good. Look, from what Kevin has told me so far, this is what I know. AJ thinks that he is falling in love with you. He told Kevin that he thinks about you from the time he opens his eyes in the morning until he closes his eyes at night, and he even dreams about you. That all he wants is for you to be with him and when you aren’t with him, he feels like something is missing in his life" Kristin told Erin as she watched her cloesely for a reaction. Erin just sat there...stunned. "He really feels that way?" she finally asked. "That is what he told Kevin" Kristin replied with a smile. "Well, should I do it then?" Erin asked seriously. "Erin, that is your decision. I can't tell you one way or the other, but here is what I would do. I would have a talk with him and then the two of you can decide what is right for the both of you" Kristin answered. Erin was still sitting there thinking when she heard a familiar voice come from behind her. "Baby Girl? When are you and Kris going to join us out here? I’m getting very lonely" AJ whispered as he put his arms around her waist and nuzzled his face into the side of her neck. She giggled from him tickling her. "Please Baby! I need you outside with me. You are too far away being in here" he pleaded. "Ok, ok! Damn, you are such a baby!" Erin teased as she laughed at him. "Yes, but a cute, loveable, baby" AJ defended as he snuggling up to her. Erin grabbed some of the things that Kris had set out to take outside as AJ pulled her out of the chair, picking her up and carrying her outside with everyone else. Once they were out there, he placed her down so that she could put the food on the table. AJ was kissing her neck and shoulder when he slowly reached down, pulling up her blouse to expose her bikini top. "Are you having fun undressing me?" Erin whispered to him with a slight laugh in her voice. "Oh Baby, you have no idea" AJ whispered back as he unbuttoned her shorts. "You know Mr. McLean, it's a good thing that because of the way we are standing, no one can see what you are doing to me" Erin said as AJ unzipped her shorts, then placed his hands inside the sides of them, easing them down her legs. When they hit the floor, she had no choice but to step out of them. The two of them stood there like that for a few minutes. Erin was standing in front of AJ and his arms were around her waist. His head was resting on her shoulder and he was rubbing her bare stomach. Enjoying his touch, Erin stepped back into AJ, reaching back and rubbing his legs and butt. "God Baby, you are so beautiful and you feel so good in my arms. I can’t wait until we are alone later" AJ whispered in her ear as he slipped his tongue around it, then inside it, making Erin moan with excitement. Leaning her head back, sje looked up into AJ's eyes. He lowered his head and kissed her very passionately. "AJ, I really want to be alone with you" she whispered in his mouth as they parted from the kiss. "Baby, I’m going to go talk to Kevin and we are out of here!" AJ said excitedly. Turning around and looking up at him with a smile, Erin said "AJ, no. Please don't do that. Let's just have a good time and we can be alone later tonight. I just want your friends to like me and if they think that I am taking you away from them, they might not want me around" "Erin Baby, you are one remarkable woman. You are always thinking about someone else" AJ said as he leaned down and gave her a sweet little kiss. "Thank You! Now let's go be with your friends and have some fun" she said as she swatted him on his butt. They both headed over to the pool where everyone else was. Kevin was setting up the volley ball net to play a little water ball. Nick had brought a friend of his named Patty who was really nice and everyone seemed to like. They all played around and finally Kevin and Kristin called out to everyone that the food was ready. Everyone slowly started getting out of the pool when Nick swam up behind Erin and pulled her under. That then cause her and Nick to start horsing around with each other. Nick picked Erin up, holding her up over his head, threatening to throw her. "Nick, don't you dare! she screamed. Everyone was standing there watching and laughing except AJ. He didn't find Nick's horsing around a bit funny. "AJ help me!" Erin squealed, but AJ didn’t want anyone to know that he was getting upset, so he started to laugh with everyone else. Kevin noticed that AJ didn't find it amusing so he called over to him. "Hey Bone, what gives? Nick used to play around with Amanda like that all the time and you never got upset" Kevin pointed out. "I don't know man, I just can't stand another guy having their hands on her..not even in play" AJ confessed, still closely watching Nick's every move. "AJ, dawg you know Nick is only playing. Chill" Kevin said. Just then, Nick gave Erin a toss and in the water she went. Coming back up, she looked at him with that evil look. "Ok Nickolas, you have had it! You will never know when I will be lurking around a corner waiting for you" she threatened playfully as she walked toward the stairs. AJ came over to her, walking down the stairs to meet her and help her out. "Sorry about that little jerk. He loves to play around like that" AJ said with a forced laugh, trying hard not to show his jealousy. "It's alright, but you will have to help me get even with him. Just not today because he will be expecting it" Erin whispered. AJ smiled for real this time, happy that she wanted him to be involved with her scheme to get Nick back. After everyone was done eating, the girls cleaned up and then went to sit with the guys and talk. AJ was in a long lounge chair, all stretched out, so walking over to him, Erin sat down on the side of it. AJ put his legs down over the sides and started to pull her back toward him, so she slid back between his legs so she was leaning against his chest with her legs stretched out. AJ then brought his legs up over the top of her and wrapped his arms around her tightly. Erin put her arms on top of his as electricity started running through her body. She felt so content just being in his arms. Soon it started turning dark and Erin started getting chilly. "Baby, are you cold?" AJ asked. "A little bit" she replied. Hearing that, AJ pulled her closer and started rubbing her arms, trying to warm her up. Finally, Nick was the first one to say that him and Patty were leaving. That was AJ’s cue. "Hey Baby, are you ready to leave? I have a surprise for you" AJ said to Erin so that everyone would know that he wanted to be alone with her. "I'm ready when ever you are" she said. As everyone stood up, Erin grabbed her clothes and put them back on over her bathing suit. "Hey Kevin, Kris, thanks for having us over. We had a good time" AJ said as he walked to the gate with Kevin. "So Erin, did you see AJ getting jealous when Nick was messing with you?" Kristin questioned quitely when she knew that neither Kevin nor AJ could hear her. "No, was he really?" Erin asked in surprise. "Yep! I thought he was going to tear Nick a new ass until Kevin calmed him down" Kristin said. Erin nodded her head. "Wow, I had no idea" "Yeah. I think Kevin and I were the only ones to notice though. So have you decided what you are going to do?" Kristin asked curiously. "I don't know yet. I want to talk to AJ and see how it goes from there" Erin shurgged. "That is probably the best thing to do" Kristin agreed as they got to the car where AJ and Kevin stood waiting for them. She hugged Kevin, then Kristin. "Thanks again Kris. I will call you tomorrow and maybe we can go shopping" she called as AJ opened he door for her to get in. "Sounds good. Jay, be careful going home" Kristin said as Erin got in the car and AJ closed the door. He hugged Kristin and shook Kevin's hand, then got in the car and he and Erin left. "So, did you have fun today?" AJ asked. "Yeah, Kristin and I are getting kind of close. She is so cool and I love to talk to her" Erin smiled. After that, AJ became rather quiet. "Hey, are you all right?" Erin asked softly. "Yeah, I was just wondering if you still wanted to go to my house for a while or if you have changed your mind?" AJ said as he looked at her. She snuggled closer to him with the smile on her face growing. "Yes, I still want to go to your house, but I would like to have a talk when we get there. There is something I really need to talk to you about, and I feel you have the right to know" Erin answered as she looked at him, trying to see some kind of reaction. AJ looked at her with a concerned look on his face and asked "Is there something wrong between us?"...
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