So, I want to say something. This story is gonna have inappropriate jokes and humor (and more than likely, themes. Particularly in this part. Ohhh, scandalous!) in it. I've avoided (for the most part) that kind of thing so as not to offend anyone. But now I'm just like, "It's a Hat Films fanfiction, why would you expect anything less?". So, uh, yeah. That's a thing.

(Cursing is still censored. Lolz.)

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 I tightened my grip on Alex's hand as the cab pulled up to Aunt Loren's house. I'm so excited to see her and Ricky!

"Thanks, mate," Ross thanked the cab driver. He handed the driver something, probably the fare.

"No problem," the driver said. "Have a good day."

  The four of us got out of the cab and went around to the trunk. We all got our suitcases and made our way up to the front door. Once we got to the porch, I knocked on the door. A few seconds later, the door opened.

"Girls!" Loren beamed, rushing over and hugging both Lucy and I. "It's so nice to see you!"

"Nice to see you too, Aunt Loren," I said.

"We missed you," Lucy added. 

"Who are these guys?" Loren asked, releasing us from the hug and looking at Alex and Ross.

"I'm Lena's boyfriend Alex," Alex said as he shook Loren's hand. Ross also shook her hand.

"I'm Ross, Lucy's, uh, boyfriend?" Ross said, looking toward Lucy.

"Yes, he's my boyfriend," Lucy giggled and pulled Ross into a side hug. Loren gave her a happy smile, now knowing Daniel was gone for good.

"Wow," Loren smiled. "Y'all have found yourselves some nice guys. And they're giants, to boot!"

  Alex and Ross laughed nervously. Ah, leave it to my family to go that extra awkward mile.

"Anyways, come inside! It's too hot to just be standing outside," Loren said.

"My thoughts exactly," Alex joked as we stepped into the house. The moment we stepped over the threshold, we were met with the welcoming smell of baking chocolate chip cookies.

"Girl, you making cookies?" Lucy asked.

"Yep," Loren laughed. "Ricky and I wanted to do something to welcome you guys. Speaking of you guys, where's Elaine and Mike?"

"Mom didn't tell you?" I asked. Loren shook her head. "Mom and Dad aren't coming because of Dad's accident."

"Oh dear," Loren sighed. "That's just like Elaine to space out and not tell her sister she won't be at her wedding..."

  Just then, Ricky appeared from the hallway. When he saw us, he smiled and jogged over to us. He gave us both hugs.

"Hey Lucy and Lena!" Ricky greeted. We waved at him. He gave Alex and Ross weird looks. "And hello to you, random men."

  Alex and Ross laughed and introduced themselves. 

"Ah well, it's nice to meet you guys," Ricky smiled. "After you guys get your suitcase stuff settled, come join me in the kitchen."

"Oh right your suitcases!" Loren exclaimed. She turned to the stairs and motioned for us to follow. We picked our suitcases up and did as she wanted.

"So I'm assuming the four of you don't want to share a room?" Loren asked as we walked upstairs.

"You're correct in that assumption," Ross laughed.

"Good thing I've got two extra rooms then. Here they are, just pick one," Loren smiled, pointing at two doors. "I have one rule that I expect you to abide by during your stay."

"And what might that be, Aunt Loren?" I asked.

"Do NOT defile my guest rooms," she said seriously. All of us tried to keep from laughing but the giggles burst through. "I'm serious. None of that wiggly waggly stuff, okay?"

"You got it, Loren," Lucy said, still laughing. I nodded and looked over at Ross and Alex. They were bright red. They clearly aren't used to my family's oddness yet.

"Come downstairs when you're ready," Loren said. She gave us the 'I'm watching you' signal. "And remember I'm always watching."

  I grinned as Alex and I went into the door to the left. We put our suitcases in the corner.

"What's with the quietness, Mr. Silent?" I giggled, walking over to him and draping my arms around his neck.

"I'm scared to talk!" he laughed. He gave me a kiss on the head. 

"Why are you scared?" I questioned.

  He thought for a moment before answering.

"I'm scared that they won't like me or think I'm not good enough for you," he admitted. I stepped away from him and shook my head.

"Girl, you must be trippin'," I laughed.

"No, girl, I'm not trippin'," he mimicked. 

"I really think you must be," I said, putting my hand on his cheek. "You're amazing. My family will love you."

"What if I slip up and say something like 'monster cocks'?"

"Now that's a hard thing to accidentally say."

"That was just an instance," he chuckled. "There's plenty of other things I could say."

"You don't need to worry, okay? I'm more concerned about Ross yelling 'eat sh*t' at the dinner table."

  He and I laughed. Alex pulled me into a hug and kissed me.

"I feel gross so I'm gonna shower. Don't go down without me, okay?" he asked.

"Okay," I said. He gave me another quick kiss before getting stuff out of his suitcase and walking into the en suite.

  I walked over and sat on the bed. I started to think about what Alex told me. My family hating Alex? Thin chance! He's wonderful and his his sense of humor, while slightly more inappropriate, is just like my family's. He, and Trott and Ross for that matter, will fit right in!

  A few minutes of silence later, my brain tumbled on to think about what Loren said. That. We haven't done that yet. In fact, I don't want to do that any time soon. I view that as an after marriage sort of thing but I don't think he does. Oh gosh, what if he... And then he breaks up with me because I won't... We've only been dating about a month now, he wouldn't just come up to me and say 'okay, let's do it!'. If he does break up with me, I swear... Okay, I'm freaking out!

  I start crying. Not like a little bit, no, full on crying. I'm so glad he's in the shower right now so he can't hear the mess I've become. I quickly pull the blankets over me to try and soothe the shaking. Nope, not working. I wipe the tears away only for them to be replaced by new ones. That's when I heard the shower shut off.

"No no no no," I whispered to myself, trying to compose myself. Still not working. The bathroom opened and Alex rushed out in pants. Good thing he's not nude. That would NOT help the situation...

"Lena? Are you okay?" He asked, coming over to me. He sat beside me on the bed and pulled me closer to him. I nod my head slowly, still crying.

"I'm f-fine," I said. He wasn't convinced.

"I don't believe you," he said softly. "What's wrong?"

  I racked my brain for an excuse. After a second, the best excuse came up: the one thing boys wouldn't understand.

"L-lady problems," I said awkwardly. C'mon, Alex, believe it!

"I don't believe that for a second," he laughed lightly. "What's really wrong?"

  I was quiet for a while as I attempted to come up with a better excuse. I didn't have one. I sighed and tried to calm my tears. 

"I was just thinking about what Loren said earlier," I said quietly.

"About defiling the guest rooms? Am I so repulsive that the idea brought you to tears?" he asked sarcastically.

"No, it's not that," I said, laughing slightly. "It's more like..."

  I wasn't sure what to say. How do I put this...

"More like... what?" Alex asked.

"If I said something along the lines of "I don't wanna do it until marriage' how would you react?"

"I would say something along the lines of 'it doesn't matter. I love you for you and if you don't wanna do that, we won't'," he replied.

"That's how I feel," I said quietly. He lifted my chin up and looked me in the eyes.

"Why did that upset you so much?"

"I was afraid if I voiced how I feel, you'd break up with me..." I said. Oh no, the tears are coming back. Alex wiped away the tears and smiled.

"You're crazy if you think I'd leave you for something like that. I love you."

  I smiled and leaned my head on his shoulder as he wrapped his arms around me.

"I'm sorry I acted so ridiculous," I sniffled. 

"You didn't act ridiculous, dear," he laughed softly. "I'm such a great catch, it's only logical to get upset at the thought of losing me."

"You keep telling yourself that," I chuckled. "We should go downstairs now."

"Okay," he said, releasing me from his arms. He kissed me on the head before going back into the bathroom to get his shirt. Gee, I love this man

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  So, that chapter happened....