Once Katie and Kellie entered the house the girls talked briefly before changing into pajamas and settling down to watch t.v. Aunt Lisa decided it would be for the best to let the girls be by themselves, popping in every so often to see how they were doing. As the clock struck 11p.m. the sound of a car pulling up to the house informed the group of the completion of Samantha’s date. Cautiously the teens peered through the curtains to see Mike and Samantha walking towards the front door.
“I had a great time tonight Sammy,” Mike said. “You know you really are a lot of fun.” Samantha smiled shyly as she looked at him. “Thanks,” she smiled. “Your a lot of fun too.” The two teens now gazed at each other slowly before kissing. Unfortunately Samantha misjudged the distance, accidentally head butting Mike’s nose. Blushing fiercely the poor girl now desperately tried to apologize. “It’s okay, its okay,” he laughed. “Here you stay still and let me.” Samantha stayed perfectly still as Mike leaned in planting a passionate kiss on Samantha’s lips. As they seperated Samantha breathlessly exclaimed wow. “So you’ll call?” Mike asked. Samantha nodded fiercely saying she would call him tomorrow. Smiling the boy walked to his car and drove for him.
Samantha slowly opened the door and smiled. It had been everything she ever wanted from a first date. Even accidentally head butting Mike came across as adorable as the boy seemed to appreciate her goofy charm. Sighing contentedly the girl removed her borrowed heels and white cardigan. Turning towards the living room she could see her friends close the curtains and and watch her entrance. “So?” they asked in unison. Samantha smiled. “Guess me and Mike are a couple now.”
Excitedly the girls screamed as they raced to hug their friend. Samantha could Beasley keep up with their questions as praise and love were heaped upon her. Finally as the clock struck midnight the group began to tire. Changing into some p.j.s she had brought with her the group of girls spread out across the living floor and couch and fell into a blissful sleep.
Katie was the first to wake that morning after hearing someone in the kitchen. Rubbing the sleep from her eyes she could see Aunt Lisa in the kitchen making coffee. The woman was dressed in a pair of sleep pants and a tank top as she padded through the kitchen. Quietly she now sat down as she drank her coffee. Grabbing a blanket Katie made her way into the kitchen to talk with her aunt. “You excited about today,” she asked.
Lisa smiled and yawned. “Yeah It should be fun,” she said casually. “It’s been awhile though hope it goes well.”
“Worse case scenario you could head butt him like Sammy did to Mike,” Katie grinned. Lisa choked on her coffee and laughed. “Sorry,” she laughed softly. “I don’t think that will help. You need to have a certain goofball charm lik Sammy to pull that maneuver off.”
Aunt and niece laughed quietly now as they gazed back at Katie’s sleeping friends. “I hope you don’t mind Jaoson bringing Gloria over for Kellie to watch,” she said. “I figured it would be easiest for everyone involved.” Katie smiled. “No it’s fine. Gloria seems like a really nice kid and she seems to think the world of Kellie. That’s a big plus in my book.”
Lisa nodded before turning serious. “Katie I need to ask you something?”
Katie looked at her aunt who had a grim expression on her face. “What’s the matter Aunt Lisa?”
Lisa sighed as she looked down at her cup of coffee. “How do you feel about me dating Jason,” she asked. Katie giggled. “That’s it,” she exclaimed. “Geez Lisa I thought you were dying or something.” Lisa smiled. “I’m serious,” she smiled. “Ever since I started taking care of you I’ve tried to make it about you and me. I didn’t want to bring anyone I was involved with into our lives in case you got attached and things didn’t work out. You understand what I’m saying.”
Katie nodded and appreciated Lisa taking the time to talk to Katie about this. “I appreciate everything you’ve ever done for me,” she said. “You’ve been like a mom for me ever since you started taking care of me. I want you to be happy. Please enjoy yourself today.”
Lisa smiled as she embraced her niece in a tight hug. “Thanks kid,” she whispered. Composing herself she downed her coffee and stood up. “Well I should start getting ready, Jason should be here soon.”
“Definitely want to look your best,” Katie added. “Mr. Turner is definitely a hottie.” Lisa gave her niece a befuddled look then giggled. “Yeah he is,” she smirked. “I’ll be back soon.”
Katie watched as her aunt raced upstairs. Glancing at the clock she saw it wasn’t even eight o‘clock yet. With Gloria coming over and her aunt going out she would have plenty of time to hang out with her friends. How she wanted to spend today was something she now pondered.