"So Connor," I said as we sat on the porch swing. "What started the fight the other night?"

"We were both a little drunk and stupid. Toby misunderstood something I said and threw a punch. I fought back in self defense." Connor said draping an arm across my shoulder.

"Oh." I said scooting closer to Connor. "How did y'all get drunk so quickly?" I asked.

"We were doing shots of vodka." He smirked. "You'd be surprised how fast that stuff works."

"I don't think I ever want to be drunk." I remarked thoughtfully.

Connor laughed. "Why is that?"

"Well I don't know how I would act." I said. "What if I acted stupid and said crazy things? What if I prank called the police or something? I could go to jail!" I exclaimed.

   Connor laughed so hard he nearly fell off of the swing.

"Hey! It could happen!" I said defensively.

"Your right." He said to appease me. I playfully hit his chest.

"I'm always right." I smiled.

"Yep that's my girl. So humble." Connor chuckled. His face was inches away from mine. I blushed and bit my lip. He leaned in and our lips met.

"Um.. Are you the people who ordered pizza?" Someone said nervously.

I broke away blushing furiously.

"Ooh pizzas here!" Valerie squealed coming out and paying the delivery guy.

   He handed over the pizza then quickly got in his car and left. I groaned.

"What's your problem?" Valerie asked raising an eyebrow. "Your boyfriend finally admit to being gay?"

I glared at her. "No. We were in the middle of a moment." I snapped.

"You think I'm gay?!" Connor asked sounding furious and hurt. "Why the hel-" he broke off. "I mean why the heck would you think that?" He demanded.

"Flawless skin, stylish clothes, nerd glasses?! Not to mention a modeling job." Valerie said as if she was stating the obvious.

"All of those things are easily explained. I model for my aunts company, which is where I get my stylish clothes. The nerd glasses are to help me see. And flawless skin? That's just good genes." He stated. "So I am not, nor will I ever be gay."

"Fine. You win this battle." Valerie said narrowing her eyes. "But I swear I will win the war." With that she hurried inside with the pizza.

I turned to look at Connor who was glaring at the door. "Sorry about that." I apologized.

"It's not your fault." He sighed.

"Wanna get some pizza? If we hurry there might be some left." I suggested.

"Yeah sure." He smiled taking my hand.

"Oh there you are!" Sanako said. "Daddy wants to see both of you in the dinning room right now!"

"Did he seem mad?" I asked nervously.

She shrugged. "Only a little. But that's cause mama got on to him for swearing in front of Anthony."

"Oh." I said fidgeting. "Let's just get this over with." I sighed looking at Connors pale face.

"Ahh. Eliana, Connor, so nice of you to join us." Dad said from the head of the table. "Come sit. I saved each of you a seat next to me."

   I looked at my mom begging her with my eyes to do something. She just shrugged and continued eating.
Me and Connor took our seats across from each other.

"Sorry." I mouthed to Connor.

"It's okay." He mouthed back.

   My phone buzzed with a text from Connor.

I think your dad likes me. -Connor

I stifled a giggle.

I wouldn't bet money on it. -me

Connor read my text and smirked.

If I can make him smile then you have to give me a kiss after dinner. -Connor

And if you can't? -me

Well then I suppose I have to give you a kiss. -Connor

  I blushed and smiled at him across the table. He winked.

"Don't think I don't know what's going on." Dad growled.

"So mr. Byrd, Eliana told me that you own Maria's Pizza." Connor said.

"I do." Dad replied shortly.

"It's a great place. I eat there all the time." Connor smiled charmingly.

Dad just nodded.

"So I saw that old mustang in the driveway and I must admit I was jealous." Connor said switching tactics. "It's a good looking car."

"You into cars?" My dad asked in interest.

"Yes sir!" Connor replied. "I've been looking into jobs involving cars for when I graduate next year."

"Really?" Dad asked. "What do you want to do with them?"

"Maybe work on them. I've always been good with cars." He shrugged.

"I thought about that when I was your age." Dad smiled. Yes he actually smiled. My jaw dropped.

Connor shot me a triumphant look. "What made you change your mind?"

"Well," dad said. "I started dating a beautiful girl with dreams of owning an Italian restaurant." He smiled at mom and she smiled back. "So I gave up my dream for hers."

"That's really sweet, dad." I said joining in the conversation.

"Any boy that marries one of my girls needs to be willing to do the same." Dad said still looking at my mother.

  Connor nudge my foot and smirked at me. I rolled my eyes.

"Well sir, it's been great talking to you. Is it okay if me and Eliana leave the table now?" Connor asked.

"Yes." Dad said.

"How did you do that?" I exclaimed as we sat down on the couch in the living room.

"I just found something we're both interested in." He shrugged wrapping his arms around me. "I believe you owe me a kiss."

"No fair." I pouted. "We didn't shake on it."

He laughed. "If you don't want to kiss me then you shouldn't make that face."

"What face?" I asked innocently. I pouted again.

"What am I supposed to do when your making such adorable faces?" He teased.

"Well," I smirked. "You should bite your lip."

"Like this?" He asked biting his lower lip.

"Just like that." I smiled leaning in.

   His lips crashed into mine in a long sweet kiss. His hands rested on my hips and mine on his chest. My heart beat wildly. I pulled back breathing heavily.

"Wow." I said.

   Connor smiled and pecked me on the lips again.

"Awe how sweet." Bethany said sarcastically. "You might want to stop before I puke."

I rolled my eyes. "Whatever."

"So Bethany, Valerie said I look gay. What do you think?" Connor asked.

Bethany laughed hysterically. "Yes."

"Yes what?" Connor asked in confusion.

"Yes I think you look gay." She said in a duh voice.

"Why do you think that?" Connor questioned sounding hurt.

"You have to have something wrong with you." She replied.

"Oh." Connor said. He rubbed my hand and wrist lightly sending goosebumps up my arm.

   Soon the whole family came in and we watched a movie. Me and Connor didn't get much of a chance to talk after that but I was happy with just holding his hand. Before he left he gave me a quick goodnight kiss. I knew I would have sweet dreams tonight..