Riss drove to the Grand Queen Hotel where the party was being held and where some of Alex and Dev’s relatives were staying.
The Grand Queen was situated in the centre of Seattle. It’s clean, modern stonework built up to ten floors of luxury rooms, two restaurants, spa, gym, pool, and of course, function room. The entrance had black granite floors, white walls that were made warmer with different coloured glass art, and paintings.
The girls were led through the large foyer, eyes following them as they walked, by the concierge. They went through a set of double, glass doors and then to a set of heavy oak doors. Keeping prying eyes and ears away.
The doors opened, and all heads turned to them.
“Here’s my birthday girl!” shouted Evie and she rushed over to greet the girls.
“You all look so beautiful.” She gushed.
The guys had been standing near the doors to wait for the girls, and they were stood, frozen, to the spot.
Alex was stunned.
Holly looked so beautiful!
Her long hair, that he loved, flowing down her back. The sparkles where some pieces were held back, looked amazing against the dark, silky tresses.
His eyes roamed down the length of her body. She had covered everything except her arms. The dress fitted perfectly to her body, but kept the silhouette of her upper parts hidden beneath the loose top.
Holly’s mouth had popped open and her eyes wide as she looked Alex over.
She licked her bottom lip into her mouth, and they took a step towards each other.
Ryan and Kyle walked to Riss and Kayla.
Dev walked off with Evie as they went to greet their relatives.
As Alex met Holly, they didn’t say anything. He pulled her to him with his arm around her waist, cupping her head with his other hand as her arms circled his neck, her fingers in his hair. They kissed each other with mind blowing passion.
“Dios mío!” A woman’s voice came from a few feet away.
“No esperaba que!” Said a man.
As they slowly pulled back from their kiss, Alex and Holly hugged each other tight, as though they hadn’t seen each other in days instead of hours.
“Wow. You look…so…I…um…fuck!” Alex completely lost his communication skills as he stepped back, holding Holly’s hands, as he looked her up and down. His brain didn’t function properly with the vision before him. His pants were growing tighter by the second, and it was a good thing that the lights were low in the room.
Due to his height, he could easily see how much Holly’s breasts stood out, and he thought about how he’d held then earlier.
His pants strained against his hard on.
Holly looked Alex over too. He was, by far, the most beautiful, gorgeous, handsome, stunning, sexy, hot vision of perfection she had ever laid eyes on, and any other words that could describe just how gorgeous he was.
He was wearing a black, long sleeved shirt with whist buttons, with pockets on the chest. It was slim fitting but not overly tight.
It was very evident he had an amazingly hard, sculpted body and a tight waist.
He’d undone the cuffs and had the sleeves pulled up around his forearms. The top two buttons undone, enabling the collar to open out. Holly could glimpse the top of the gap between his square pecs.
His pants were black chinos with a white canvas belt, and he wore white Nike, tennis style flats.
His hair, God his hair, was falling so sexily mussed from their kiss, she wanted to run her fingers through it again. Hell, just anytime at all she wanted to.
Holly felt the usual surge of heat through her body whenever she was near him and because of their earlier activities, her body responded rapidly. Like lightening hitting her core.
Before they could resume their embrace, the older couple approached them.
“Alex! ¿Quién es esta bella chica?” The lady said.
She had deep brown eyes; a warm smile and her eyes crinkled as she did. She was about the same height as Dev and Holly could tell they were related as she was also really pretty.
“Abuela, Abuelo, this is my girlfriend, Holly. Holly, my grandparents on my Dad’s side.”
“It’s nice to meet you, Mr and Mrs. Valencia.” She said, nervously.
“Oh, call me Abuela”
“And call me Abuelo” they both said.
"Alex’s grandfather was tall too. He still had some of his black hair, and it was evident he was a handsome man.
Abuela pulled Holly in for an unexpected hug, which Abuelo joined in.
Abuela cupped Holly’s face, still smiling.
“Eres una chica muy hermosa.” She said, which made Holly think for a second to translate.
“Oh…Graçias.” She blushed as she realised Abuela had said she was a very beautiful girl.
Alex’s smile was huge, with pride, for Holly understanding what Abuela had said.
“Buena! So, Holly, Rami tells us that Devon has ben helping you to learn Spanish.” Abuelo asked.
“Yes she has. She’s helped me a lot.”
“You don’t help?” Abuela asked Alex as she looked curious as to why Alex wasn’t the one teaching his girlfriend.
“Um, I’m more of a hindrance than a help.” Alex said as he smiled knowingly at Holly who went a deep shade of red.
Abuela took Holly’s hands and she was studying her. So much; in fact, that Holly began to feel a little uncomfortable. She glanced at Alex who was smiling, lovingly, at her.
She was transfixed on his chocolate eyes when Abuela spoke.
“Vas a tener bebés hermosos juntos.”
Alex’s eyes widened in shock and snapped to Abuela.
“No digas eso, mujer!” Said Abuelo.
Holly was thinking hard. She knew ‘hermosos’ was ‘beautiful’ but speaking as a plural.
“Juntos…together?” she asked.
Alex looked a little worried as Holly wracked her brain.
“Don’t help me.” She said, quickly incase Alex told her. “I think…” The Holly froze as she realised what Abuela had said.
You’ll have beautiful babies together.
Abuela giggled like a little girl and Abuelo shook his head, but smiled at his wife. Holly, still in shock, looked to Alex. Abuela patted her cheek.
“Eres una buena chica” She said before she and her husband walked away.
“I’m so sorry” Alex said, pulling her close. “I didn’t think she would say anything like that.”
“It’s ok. I just wasn’t expecting that…at all.”
The truth was; Holly was expecting a warning of some sort. Like, maybe, ‘be good to our grandson’ or ‘he’s special to us, treat him as such’. To have Abuela saying that she was going to have beautiful babies with Alex was startling.
Babies.
With Alex.
Holly had already daydreamed about their wedding, but now kids…
Her stomach churned, in a good way.
“You’re smiling” Alex said, as Holly was coming out of her thoughts. “I was scared you’d be running for the door.” He chuckled anxiously.
“Alex. She could have condemned me to the fiery pits, and I still wouldn’t go anywhere.”
Alex grinned and then kissed her gently.
“Mmmm. You’re amazing.” He said. “I love you so much.”
“I love you” she replied. “She got something wrong though.” Holly said with a grin.
“What?”
“She said I’m a good girl” she cocked an eyebrow and bit her lip, seductively.
Alex pulled her closer, wrapping his arms tight around her, lowering his mouth to her ear.
“Well, you are…for now.” He kissed under her ear and Holly’s knees almost gave out.
“You did really well translating. I’m proud of you.” He whispered, taking her breath away.
She tightened her grip as her knees quivered.
“Let’s see how well you do with this…” Alex kissed her neck before talking in his sexy, lower voice that hit holly right where it hurts…literally.
“Lo que daría para llevarte a casa, quítate el vestido y besarte por todas partes. Ahora mismo.”
“Oh my God” she breathed as her core ignited.
“Did you understand?”
“A little. I think.”
“What did you hear?” He asked as he ran his nose up the side of her ear.
“Something about a house, my dress, and…” She swallowed “…kissing me all over. Right now.”
“Buena” He whispered. “What I would give to take you home, take off your dress, and kiss you all over. Right now.” He translated for her.
“Alex” Holly warned him with a whimper. “We’ll end up with a repeat of earlier”
“Hey dude.” Ben said, walking over. It was a good job he interrupted them; Holly was a mess.
“Sorry to interrupt but, shit, I need your help.” Ben looked torn with himself.
“What’s up?” Alex asked.
“I don’t know what to do. Dev’s avoiding me, I think, and I want to give her this…” He held up a small present. “…And I’m worried she’ll just…I don’t know…kick me in the nuts.”
“Just tell her, Ben. She won’t kick you at all. Especially here anyway.”
“She’s coming over.” Holly said as she saw Dev approach them with a young girl, about six years old. She said something, and then the girl skipped away.
“Hey, Hol. We’re going to request some music to dance to soon and Alex, everyone’s wondering when you’re going to let go of each other and introduce Holly” she chuckled.
“Dev…I …um…here.” Ben said, holding out the gift like he was terrified of her.
“What is it?” She asked.
“Open it.”
Holly and Alex watched Dev unwrap her gift from Ben, and she stilled.
Her eyes filled up as she lifted out a platinum necklace with a heart pendant. A diamond at the bottom point.
Dev’s mouth moved, but no words came out.
Ben took a deep breath.
“Dev…I… You said I didn’t feel the same. I did. I still do. I never stopped.” He swallowed then took another breath as Dev stared at him. “I love you.”
Holly’s hand flew over her mouth as Dev continued staring without moving.
Oh God, Ben’s broken Dev!
“Are you going to scream at me now? I understand if you do.” He said quietly.
Dev slowly shook her head.
“Uhhhhh.” Was the sound she made? “I…Oh my God, Ben…” Her tears fell over her cheeks. “I love you so much.”
Ben held her face and kissed her, before wrapping his arms around her tight.
Alex squeezed Holly.
“That’s actually not weird…at all.” He whispered.
Dev and Ben held onto each other and Evie, who had seen and heard everything, threw up her hands.
“Finally!”
So, it had been obvious to her parents too.
Alex and Holly left them alone and went to show her to the rest of his family.
“Whoa…wait!” He said suddenly as he looked down.
Holly stopped and saw Alex’s gaze was fixed on her dress.
“Did I just see bare leg?”
“Yep. There’s a thigh split. Do you like it?” she said, quietly.
“I fucking love it.” He practically growled. “I’ll be inspecting it momentarily.” He licked his lips as his hooded eyes roamed over her, making Holly’s skin tingle.
“Alex” the younger girl ran over and pulled his arm.
“Come on! Everyone’s waiting for you. Hi, I’m Sophie.” She said to Holly.
She was a pretty little thing. Big, long lashed, brown eyes, dark wavy hair down to her waist and when she smiled she had a couple of gaps where her baby teeth had fallen out.
Her dress was flamenco style and down to her knees. It was red with black puffed sleeves and deep, ruffled hem, with black polka dots. She wore a black hairband that had two roses on the side.
Her black shoes complimented her outfit, and she looked ready to dance.
Aw how cute.
“I’m Holly” she replied as Sophie smiled up at her.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Holly.” She said with a hand to her chest.
“She’s a cutie” Holly said to Alex as he watched their exchange.
“She’s a sweet kid.”
Alex introduced Holly to his family. His aunts and uncles were very welcoming, and Holly liked them immediately. She met Evie’s parents, Rosa and Christopher Watson.
The family seemed to be happy to meet her, especially the grandparents.
She’d been told to call Rami’s parent’s Grandmother and Grandfather!
Holly had barely spoken to her own parents before even they were dragged off to meet somebody else.
When, finally, Holly and Alex were free; the others came over.
“Dude, your Dad’s Mom scares me.” Said Ryan.
“Why?” laughed Alex. His Abuela could be a little crazy sometimes and she liked to say just what she was thinking.
“Man, she said to quit with my busy hands. I thought she was gonna hit me!”
“Well you did have your hand on my ass as she was talking to you.” Laughed Riss.
“I suppose” grumbled Ryan.
“You shouldn’t do that if you’re talking to her. It’s a thing she really despises.” Said Alex.
“Hey guys!” Said a very happy Dev as she walked hand-in-hand with Ben. When they stopped walking, Ben held Dev around her waist and pulled her back close to his front.
“Look at us all paired up.” Said Kyle, squeezing Kayla to himself.
All because of Holly.
She’d helped Ryan with Riss, which probably made Kayla act on Kyle.
She helped Ben and Dev, and she was his.
It was funny that they had known each other the least amount of time, but had gotten together first.
“Yeah, it’s awesome.” Said Ryan as he kissed Riss gently.
The music changed, and the DJ’s voice sounded over the speakers.
“Ok, the birthday girl has requested some songs, so let’s get your feet moooviiiinnn!!”
“Yay!” Said Dev. “You can’t dance with us.” She said as Riss and Kayla giggled.
“Holly taught us some moves, so you just have to watch.” Said Kayla.
Alex snapped his eyes to Holly, and she blushed.
“You did? Are you dancing too? Holly nodded. “Oh my God.” He whispered.
Knowing Holly had taken dance classes and he was about to see her move her sexy body, cause a jolt in his already, too tight pants.
“It was a bit of a test for you Ben.” Admitted Dev.
“Me?” He asked, a confused look on his face.
“Mhm. If this didn’t get you reacting to me, then I was going to stomp on your balls.” She chuckled.
Ben’s eyes widened and turned to Alex as if to say ‘see?’.
“I told you dude.” He said.
Enrique Iglesias’ song ‘Tonight I’m loving’ you’ came on, and the girls kissed the guys before taking to the dance floor. Other members of their family joined them too.
“Let’s show them what we’ve got girls.” Said Riss, playfully.
They all snickered because they were about to give the guys something to really look at.
“What do we do first?” asked Dev
“Just like we did earlier.” Said Holly. “When the chorus kicks in, body roll.” She winked.
“Give them something to think about when they see that!” laughed Dev, excitedly.
“They might just pick us up and drag us home.” Kayla said, waggling her eyebrows.
“Speak for yourselves.” Holly said towards Dev who had to stifle a laugh.
The girls were starting to move to the music as the first verse started. They were rolling their hips and doing figure eights.
They glanced back at the guys and every one of them had their mouths open.
“Wait for it…” Said Dev. The chorus kicked in and they undulated their hips in the body roll. Watching Holly to make sure they were doing it right. The girls, happy with their rolling, looked to the boys again.
Kyle and Ryan had hungry, expectant looks on their faces.
Ben looked in complete shock and was that…lust? At Dev.
Alex was wide eyed, scrubbing his face with his hands and through his hair, like he was in severe discomfort. Having to restrain himself from doing something.
As the next song came on, Holly felt hands around her waist. The sensations in her skin and rapid heart rate had already told her it was Alex, before he touched her.
“You’re so fucking sexy.” He growled into her ear. “If you keep that up, I’ll combust.”
He was talking seductively to her and her core tightened.
“In that case, you might want to look away…” She said, teasing him. She mixed a body roll with a hip roll, against him and he gasped, then whimpered.
“Please, Holly. I can’t take it.” He pleaded in her ear.
Holly turned in his arms to wrap hers around his neck.
“You know, it doesn’t look as good in a dress. You can’t see everything.”
“Babe…” his voice was strangled and Holly could feel his discomfort pressed against her.
“Ok, no more… today.” She winked.
She looked round to the other girls, and they had stopped too.
“I guess they couldn’t cope either” giggled Holly as the guys had their arms around their girls’ waists, holding them to their bodies. Hiding any evidence of how the dancing had affected them too.
The music, still pumping as they left the dance floor, had only gone one song before they were stopped.
“Seriously, babe that was so hot.” Alex swallowed hard.
He cupped her face and brought his lips to hers. His tongue licked around her lower lip as he sucked. Holly’s fingers dug into his lower back as she had her arms around him. He kept his hands on her face and stroked his tongue into her mouth, making Holly moan. He flinched as she made the sound that turned him on so much.
He slowly pulled back to look into her eyes and rubbed his thumbs across her cheeks. His breathing was heavy, and he felt like his dick was going to burst.
His heart was beating hard, and his skin was hot all over. Holly had moved her hips a few times and he was losing it.
“I think we should sit down for a bit.”
“Yeah” Holly breathed, like she was turned on as much as he was.
They sat at a table, where the seat was similar to a restaurant booth and moved into the corner.
“Fuck! I’m not going to be able to stand up soon.” He complained.
Holly was staring him up and down with her lower lip in-between her teeth. She looked uneasy.
“Babe, are you ok?” He asked as she blew out a shaky breath.
“Mhmm.” She replied, unconvincingly. Alex was about to say something else when Holly lifted her left leg, exposing her thigh a little, to cross the other. She squeezed them together.
The party was going on around them and none of the kids were near so he moved closer as much as he could. He placed his hand on her waist and leant in.
“You turn me on so much, babe.” He whispered and ran his bottom lip against the shell of her ear.
His right hand slid down to her firm ass, and he gently caressed it. He slowly brought his hand down her thigh until he felt the split in her dress, then ran his hand back up inside the material to her bare skin.
He took a deep breath as Holly whimpered, holding him around his shoulders. He gripped her thigh before running his hand right down the length of her leg and back up.
He kept going until he cupped her bare ass cheek.
“Fuck, fuck.” He muttered.
“Alex…” Holly gripped his shoulders. “No more, not here” she breathed.
Alex removed his hand from her behind and back to her waist.
“I’m sorry, baby. I can’t help myself with you.” He said against her lips.
“Just you touching my skin…” Holly closed her eyes and took a ragged breath,
Alex’s lips still brushing hers, inhaling him. She was almost back to that place in his room.
Fired up, wound tight and hurting.
Almost as much as before.
Holly pushed her tongue forward and lightly licked his lip. Alex growled and smashed his lips to hers, tongues blending together. Holly grasped Alex’s head, twisting her fingers in his hair, his hands gripping her waist. She knew he was trying hard to keep his hands off her ass and her breasts.
“Whoa! Sorry.” Said Alex’s fifteen-year old cousin, Sam. “I’ve been asked to come tell you that the food’s ready, but I see you’re already on dessert.” He said, waggling his eyebrows.
Alex and Holly parted when Sam had started talking.
“Funny, Sam.” Said Alex with a smirk and a light blush to his face. “We’ll be over in a minute. Thanks.”
When they had collected themselves, they left the privacy of their table and saw Ben and Dev doing the same.
They met up, and the girls smiled at each other, knowing what each other had been doing. “I’m starving.” Said Dev as she winked at Holly.
Not for food.
They grudgingly went to get some food, but they had to eat after all.
It was a huge buffet with different foods, salads, and desserts.
Alex, Dev and their group sat at a table together. Alex and Dev together with Holly next to Alex and Ben next to Dev. The parents and grandparents all sat together at another table, passing comments between them and looking over at them, every few minutes.
It was as if they were conspiring against them.
Holly and Alex were holding hands at the table, as were the others.
“I guess this is the love table.” Said Sam as he approached them. “Look at all of you, holding hands.” He smirked.
“Yes it is.” Said Ben before he landed a deep kiss on Dev’s lips.
“Aaanywayyy.” Said Sam. “The guys are all going to sit together and ‘chat’ without the girls. My Dad asked me to come tell you guys.”
Alex turned to Holly. He didn’t want to leave her.
Every time the family got together, the group of guys would go off together, as would the girls, to catch up. They’d talk about their lives, jobs, guy/girl talk etc.
“It’s ok.” Holly said. “Anyway, I’m finding it harder and harder to keep my hands off you at the table.” She whispered into his ear.
“Oh babe, you have no idea how much I’m controlling myself right now” He replied as he sneaked a squeeze of her butt.
Alex kissed her tenderly, and the guys all got up and moved to sit with the men.
The women went to sit with the girls, and Alex noticed Abuela purposely sat between Dev and Holly.
“Hey birthday boy!” Rami said as Alex sat down next to him.
Yep. He’s had a few drinks.
Alex saw his Dad’s face splitting grin. The guys were chatting about the usual stuff. Cars, sports, their jobs…when the subject changed to girls.
Rami leaned into Alex and he knew, by the look on his face, he wasn’t going to like what he said.
“Hey son, I see you’re getting more and more frustrated he winked and smiled.
“Dad!” Alex whisper shouted as he groaned inwardly.
“Just don’t worry son. It’ll happen soon enough. She’s eighteen next week?” Rami asked with a huge mischievous grin.
Alex looked at his Dad in horror. He couldn’t believe he was trying to discuss this with him, with a table full of people.
“Hey, there are other things you can do besides sex, you know. Your Mom and I…”
“Oh my God! We are not having this conversation!” Alex said, putting a hand to his face to hide his embarrassment.
“I’m just saying…” Said Rami. “…But seriously now. We know how much you love each other and that’s amazing. You’re not just going out to do it with just any girl. She’s your other half. Just like your Mom is mine.” He said with a warm smile.
Alex heard a squeal coming from Holly’s table, and he snapped his head to see what was happening.
What he saw melted his heart.
Holly had a hold of baby Carlos, and she was tickling his tummy with her fingertips, making him squeal with laughter.
The other girls were laughing because of Carlos’ giggling.
As he began to drool, Holly picked up a napkin, wiped his mouth, and resumed their play, like it was second nature to her. She made funny faces too which Carlos found amusing.
“Whoa, look at that!” Said Mike, Carlos’ Dad. “He’s found a new friend. Getting scared Alex?” He laughed.
“No, not at all.” He replied, still mesmerised by Holly. She looked so happy there with Carlos, and he looked just as happy to be entertained by her.
Alex imagined Holly sitting there with their baby. Bouncing on her knee and giggling wildly. A little girl looking just like her Mommy. Dark hair and green eyes. They would have a boy too, of course, looking like his Daddy.
Alex’s stomach was in knots thinking about it.
He was excited for that future with her.
“Aaalexxx!” Said Rami, snapping his fingers.
“Huh?” Alex came out of his own world, and the guys were all staring at him.
“Dum dum du dummm.” Sang Mike.
Alex rolled his eyes, but smiled, turning back to Holly.
“He’s so cute!” Said Holly as she had Carlos arms, making him dance. He was giggling as Holly was moving him.
“Yes you are, aren’t you? Hey? A little cutie pie.” She said to him.
“Babababa.” Said Carlos.
Holly looked to Alex and saw that he was watching her. Her body instantly tightened under his stare.
She’d looked at him as his Dad was saying something, a few moments before. Rami was grinning whilst Alex looked extremely uncomfortable.
“Serás una buena madré.” Said Abuela, placing a hand on Holly’s cheek.
“Oh my God!” Dev mouthed, her mouth open in a surprised smile.
Holly looked at her as she tried to understand what Abuela had said.
“Good…mother? Yeah, My Mum’s great.” She said.
Dev was holding a hand over her mouth, stopping her laugh.
“Oh, sweet girl, I know that” Abuela chuckled. “I said you will be a good mother.”
“Ohhhh.” Said Holly, eyes widening.
“Little Carlos doesn’t take to many people, yet he’s comfortable with you.”
“Hey babe.” Said Alex as he walked up behind Holly’s chair.
“Hi babe” she replied before he leant forward to kiss her, sweetly.
“Hola Carlos!” He said to the little guy. “I hope you’re not making moves on my girl” He smiled, making Carlos giggle. “You gonna give your big cousin a cuddle?” Alex asked, and he held his hands out to Carlos.
He shied away towards Holly.
“Wow!” Said Lily. “I’ve never seen him refuse Alex before.”
“I don’t blame him. Look who’s holding him.” He said, winking at Holly, brushing the back of her hair with his hand.
Holly stood, still holding Carlos, sitting him on her hip.
“Do you want to go to Alex?” she asked the baby boy clinging to her. “Bababababebe” He replied, happily.
All eyes had turned to Alex and Holly playing with Carlos.
Alex held his hand up for a high five, and Carlos smacked his hand. He tickled his side, and Carlos shrieked, making everybody laugh.
“Do you want him, Alex? No, you can’t have him.” Holly was saying as she held Carlos forward, then turning him away from Alex as if teasing him.
They played for a few more minutes until Carlos began to yawn. He finally accepted Alex’s arms for a quick cuddle before going to his Mom, Lily.
Seeing Alex with a baby in his arms warmed Holly. He didn’t look awkward holding him at all. He looked completely comfortable. In a few years…
Alex pulled Holly in, embracing her, gazing into her eyes.
“He likes you.” He said whilst he ran his thumb over her cheek.
“He’s a gorgeous little boy” She replied.
“Have you been around kids much?”
“Emily’s friend had a baby when she was twenty three. I saw her quite a lot.”
Alex sat on Holly’s chair, bringing her with him to sit on his lap.
“Good! You need to do something for me. For luck.” Said Abuela with a cheeky twinkle in her eyes. “Devon too.” She said as she removed her wedding rings. “Here” she passed her engagement ring to Dev. “Put it on you ring finger and rotate it clockwise, making a wish.”
Dev did as Abuela asked and handed it back.
Holly saw a ‘look’ pass between Abuela and Evie.
“Now you, Holly.” She said.
Holly nervously took Abuela’s ring and placed it on her ring finger. As she slipped it on, she felt Alex’s breath stop for a second and she didn’t know what he was thinking. She rotated the ring three times and made her wish.
Alex to be safe and happy.
She started to remove the ring, and Alex stopped her.
“Wait. Just a second.” Holly turned her eyes to him, and he was looking down at her hand with a look she couldn’t decipher. Then, he looked up at her.
“Ok, you can give it back now.” He said as his thumb ran down her waist as he held her.
Holly passed the ring back to Abuela and noticed the same look she gave to Evie; she was giving to Alex.
She turned back to Alex, but he was already looking back at her. He looked as if he were trying to stop a grin, and he failed miserably.
Alex squeezed her and placed a light kiss on her cheek.
Evie got up from her seat, looking to Rami.
“It’s time!” She said excitedly.
A huge cake was wheeled into the room. Holly stood, so Alex could, and everybody started to sing ‘Happy Birthday’.
The cake was white, three tiers and had one side decorated with edible butterflies and fairies. The other side with gym weights and electronic gadgets; iPad, Xbox, cellphone.
Alex kissed Holly and Dev kissed Ben before they went to stand by their cake to blow out their candles.
Everybody clapped and cheered.
“And now…” the DJ’s voice came over the speakers. “…A little reminder of the birthday twins’ life over the years!”
A screen came down as Alex and Dev made their way back to Holly and Ben. The lights dimmed.
“Oh no.” Squeaked Dev as a picture of a heavily pregnant Evie appeared on the screen.
The next picture was the twins wrapped up after being born.
“Awww.” Chorused the guests.
Holly took in a sharp breath as more, and more pictures were shown. Alex looked so adorable. His chocolate eyes looking into the camera. Even then, his smile could melt hearts.
There were pictures of them playing in kindergarten and school pictures together. They looked so happy and beautiful.
“You were such a gorgeous little kid.” Holly said to Alex. Her eyes not leaving the screen.
“Thanks, babe.” He said as he held her back to his front, arms wrapped firmly around her waist.
The next picture had everyone laughing.
Alex watching TV whilst he let Dev put hair ties and clips in his hair.
“What? I looked totally hot” He joked.
The teen years rolled by, and Alex was getting more handsome with each passing photo, if that was even possible. It was evident that he was maturing very well.
If Holly had met him back then, she had no doubt she would’ve reacted to him in the same way. The pictures rolled on, and Alex seemed different.
Like he was… depressed. She had an idea why.
Stacey.
She looked up, and Alex kissed her nose. He knew that she knew why he looked that way. His smiles weren’t genuine, if not a little forced.
Then there were recent ones. Holly could tell they were taken in the last few weeks. Alex looked the same, but he looked happier. Holly’s eyes transfixed to the screen as Alex’s smiles became real.
Dev looked her usual stunning self and it was clear she was turning into a woman.
Holly’s hand flew to her mouth at the next picture as everyone else said a mixture of “Awww” and “Oh my God that’s so good”
“When did they…?” Alex said as the was taken of him sitting at the dining table, ear buds in and he was drawing.
The photo was taken at an angle that showed Alex’s face, but also his drawing. It was a picture of Holly sitting with her head resting on her hand, under her chin, at school.
“You drew a picture of me?” Holly asked, looking up at him. Alex nodded.
“I’ve drawn a few pictures of you.” He smiled. “I’ll show you if you’d like”
“Definitely” she nodded quickly.
The next was Dev, on her phone, laughing.
“I remember that” Dev said. “I was talking to you, Hol.” She added and raised her eyebrows.
“Yeah, laughing at my embarrassing moments.”
The next picture was a shock to Holly. Alex was standing, slightly turned towards the camera, looking down into his phone as if he were texting. His hair falling forward in that way she loves.
He was wearing black jeans and nothing else.
“Holy hell!” she blurted out and then slapped a hand to her mouth.
Everyone laughed as she turned into Alex to hide her red face.
“Get Holly some ice.” One of the men shouted.
“Oh my God.” She groaned. Alex was chuckling.
“It’s like you’ve never seen him without a shirt before.” Snickered Dev.
“Once. At Riss’ house” Holly replied.
“You’re kidding?” Dev was surprised and Holly shook her head.
The next picture showed Alex and Dev together, talking.
The next was a picture made up of two.
One from birth and one from the present, side-by-side. Both in their cribs at the hospital and Dev kissing Ben and Alex kissing Holly, there, at the party.
A banner appeared across the screen.
‘Happy Birthday to our beautiful babies.’
“Woo!” and clapping was heard all around the room and they were congratulated again.
“I thought your girl was gonna faint at that topless pic of you.” Said Mike as he walked away, still laughing.
“I didn’t mean to blurt that out!” Said Holly, still horrified and Alex cupped her face.
“I loved it, and I love you.” His gaze melted Holly on the spot.
“I love you too.” She said.
“Holly” Dev said, breaking away from the birthday hugs. “You’ve really not had Alex’s shirt off since Riss’ house?” She whispered.
“Really” Holly replied. Not that she hadn’t thought about it often. Her dreams consisted of a stripped down Alex, but he was always wearing shorts. Whenever he wasn’t, she couldn’t see anything else.
Maybe because she hadn’t seen that her mind couldn’t picture it.
“I thought you had his shirt off plenty. The way you two behave anyway…” Ben pulled Dev away for more kisses, leaving Alex and Holly.
“I want a copy of that picture.” She said.
“You’ve got the real thing right here.” He said, pointing to himself.
“Yes, but you and I both know that that’s dangerous.” She was staring at his torso, and chewing her lips, itching to see what was underneath.
She knew, but she wanted to see what she was touching, when she was touching it.
“Cake!” Rami said, breaking her fog, and all the guests went back to their tables for their piece. Chocolate with vanilla frosting.
Alex popped a chunk into his mouth, a crumb in the centre of his bottom lip. Holly lifted her hand and wiped it with her thumb. She paused, then slowly stroked across his deliciously full lips with her fingertips.
Knowing how they felt, and tasted, on her mouth.
How they felt on her jaw, neck, collarbone… She moved forward, as did he, to taste his lips again. Her hand on his cheek, her thumb on his chin.
Alex brought up a small piece of cake on his fork and held it out for Holly to open her mouth. She opened, and he fed her the piece. He closed his eyes.
Fuck!
He was really losing it.
He couldn’t help but think it was partly due to his Dad saying ‘there are other things you can do besides sex…’. His thoughts ran back to earlier, in his room.
He’d wanted to ease Holly’s pain.
He wanted to watch her as he did. Now, he was in pain.
Alex clenched his jaw and took a deep breath.
“I need you.” He whispered.
He felt like everything in his life, everything up to that point in the hallway before he had first laid eyes on Holly, had been empty.
Now, he felt whole.
With her.
He needed her to breathe, to live.
Without her…no…never.
“Baby, I need you too.” She whispered.
Alex leaned into kiss her.
Under the table, his right hand found her thigh and he stroked up the outside, allowing just his fingertips to graze her bare skin. Her thigh tensed under his touch. His other hand lifted to stroke her cheek as he broke their kiss to look into her eyes.
“Ok, that’s just too much.” Sobbed Evie.
“Mom?” Alex turned to face his Mom, who’d come to sit with them.
“Both my babies in love” she sniffled. “And to watch you two together…” she dabbed her eyes. “…Gosh, it’s beautiful.”
“There’s my girl.” Said Rami. Sitting down next to Evie. He seemed to know what was up, and he held her face and wiped her tears.
“We did good, didn’t we?” He said quietly but loud enough that they could hear.
Evie nodded, still sniffling.
“I’m so proud of you both.” She said to Alex and Dev.
“Thanks, Mom” they replied. Rami brought his lips to Evie’s and kissed her tenderly.
They’re still very much in love.
After over twenty years, they still looked at each other like the other was their world.
That’ll be us in twenty years too.
Her heart skipped a beat as she realised she was assuming that future for her and Alex. She turned he face to him, and he was already looking at her.
“That’s us in twenty years?” He asked, smiling broadly.
Holly was shocked that he knew exactly what she’d been thinking. Then, it hit her…
”You kinda said it out loud.” He whispered.
“Oh dear God!” she cringed, covering her face with her hands.
“Babe.” He said, pulling her hands away from her face. “I wasn’t kidding when I said forever. I meant it, Holly. I love you.” He said, holding her hands and bringing them to his chest.
“I love you.” She whispered and he gently, with a featherlight touch, kissed her lips.
“Hey, baby girl.” Said Kim, sitting down, Oli joining her.
“Hiya Mum, hiya Dad.” She said, but neither she, or Alex, let go of each other. They chatted for a while and family members came and went from the table. The rest of their group had gotten up to dance and so had the grandparents.
“¿Quieres bailer conmigo?” Alex said into Holly’s ear.
She squeezed her knees together as arousal shot to her centre.
“Sí…” She replied. “…Me encataría.”
“You’re learning a lot.” He said as they walked to the dance floor. He held her close, around her waist, and she had her arms around his neck.
He grazed his lips against her lobe sending prickles all over her skin.
“I’m thinking…Maybe I should test you again.” Holly gasped as Alex’s chest rumbled with laughter.
“You wouldn’t.” She whisper shouted.
“Mmmm I’m so tempted.” He teased.
Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s get it on’ started playing, making Alex laugh and Holly heat up.
“Oh. My. God.” She said into his chest.
“What a song, hey Hol?” Said Dev from a few feet away as she danced with Ben.
Holly closed her eyes and shook her head.
“Ground, swallow me up” she pleaded.
“Not a chance, babe.” Alex said, lifting Holly’s chin so she had to look at him.
He pecked her lips then started to sing to her.
“There’s nothing wrong with me loving you…”
Holly gripped him tight, her fingers twisting in his shirt behind his waist, her breathing stopped and her mouth hung open as she stared up at Alex. Her tongue brushed the edge of her teeth lightly. Alex smiled, knowingly, at her.
“You…” she swallowed, trying to regain her composure “…Your voice. My God it’s sexy as hell.”
“Thank you.” He said, pulling her tighter, dipping his head to kiss under her ear.
“Oh.” She squeaked.
“Do you like me singing to you?” He asked, kissing her neck.
“Yes” she breathed.
“Should I sing to you in Spanish?”
“No.” She said, quickly. ”I’ll have a complete melt down, Alex. Please don’t do that here.” She begged.
“Ok babe. But, I would love to see that. So I may just…at home…soon.”
“Mmph!” Holly whimpered as she bit her lower lip into her mouth.
Alex stroked one hand up her back until his fingers were in her hair.
He touched their noses together before bringing his hand from her waist to her mouth. His fingers glided across her lower lip.
“I love kissing these” he said, softly, before holding her waist again. He kissed her fervently as the song came to an end.
Holly’s fingers in his hair turned him on, as well as the rest of her, but when she held him like she couldn’t get enough, which was all of the time, he would lose himself.
He wanted her, bad.
So bad he could cry.
“Five more minutes” they heard Rami say.
“Dad, we have school in the morning and some tests to do.” Dev giggled.
They turned to see Rami and Evie embracing as they danced, begging Dev to stay a little longer.
“Oh, Ok then. Don’t forget to say goodbye to everybody and Ben…drive safely.” Said Evie.
“I will.” He replied.
“We should go too” Alex said then he remembered… “Shit. I have to take my parents.”
“No you don’t.” Said Oli. “I’ll drive them back. I haven’t been drinking. I didn’t think you’d want to stay all night, with school in the morning. And also…” He smiled at Holly “…Holly won’t leave without you so…”
“Thanks Dad.” She said and gave him a tight hug.
The whole group said their goodbyes, which took a while.
Abuela, Abuelo, Rosa and Christopher all hugged Holly with a death grip.
“Mi chica especial.” Abuela said, holding Holly’s face.
“God I can’t wait to get you home” Ryan said to Riss as they got outside. “All that ass shaking”
“Ryan!” she shrieked as he laughed.
No guesses to what they were doing later.
Kyle whispered something to Kayla that seemed like they would be doing the same.
“I’ll drive Dev back.” Said Ben and Alex and Holly got into his parent’s car.
“I’ll take you home now, babe” he said.
“Your place or mine?” She said with a smirk. Alex’s eyes darted to hers in surprise. “Your face…” Holly laughed.
“Actually. I’m, pretty sure they don’t want to be disturbed and I’m certain I don’t want to hear my best friend getting freaky with my sister” he said.
“Good point. I guess that’d be as bad as hearing your parents.”
They both shuddered.
“To mine then” she added and they held hands as they drove to Holly’s, talking about the party and Alex’s family.
“You were a gorgeous little boy” Holly said with a smile.
“Thanks” he said, blushing as he remembered thinking that their little boy would look almost the same.
“Hmmm.” Said Holly as she was thinking.
“What are you thinking?” He asked, intrigued to see whether she had the same thoughts as he did.
“You were cute as a younger teen too…and…”
“And what?”
“I wished we’d moved here years ago.”
“You did? Really?”
“Yeah. I would’ve known you for all that time.”
“That would’ve been incredible” he said.
It would have been. If Holly had moved there years before, they would’ve been together for a while. Maybe the thing with Stacey wouldn’t have happened. Ok, it probably would have because she was a psycho, but maybe it wouldn’t have been as bad.
“But…” she added and he didn’t like the sound of that. “All those years of pent up… energy. Wow.”
“Painful.” He added as he realized what Holly meant. They would’ve had to wait years. They could barely contain themselves as it was.
We would have been engaged by now.
Alex smiled, thinking of how good Holly’s hand looked with a ring on her finger.
Alex pulled up outside Holly’s and they went inside.
“Would you like a…” Alex kissed her quiet. Slow and lazy kisses, tongues gliding over each other.
Alex’s hands tangling through Holly’s long hair.
He had fistful of the stuff. Her long, dark, satin locks wound round his fingers. Holding her mouth to his.
He was rock hard for her.
He let a hand travel down her back, to her waist, pulling her body tight to his. Letting her feel exactly what she does to him.
Holly mewled and Alex moaned. He broke their kiss and leant down to taste her neck. Holly’s knees were weak, and she held around his neck for support; one hand cupping his head.
“Alex!” She cried out when his hand lowered, squeezing her rear.
His hand moved round until he found the split in her dress, and he growled against her throat. She felt his hand stroke up her thigh until he gripped her bare cheek.
“You have an incredible ass.” He said as he kissed back up to her mouth. “So fucking hot.”
Holly cried out again as he caressed her behind.
“Fuck!” he whisper shouted as his fingers brushed the seam of her underwear. Holly’s breathing hitched as she felt it. She was wearing one of the new sets from their shopping trip, and she’d wanted to maybe, somehow, let him know what she was wearing. Just to tease him a little.
They’d been slowly moving further into the house, and Holly found herself against a kitchen counter. Alex pulled back and held her waist before lifting to sit her on the counter top.
He found her lips again, and Holly parted her legs so Alex could step closer, the dress making it easier, and also baring her leg.
Alex ran his hand over her thigh and grabbed the rest of her skirt to pull over the other leg. Baring that one too. Holly’s arms around his neck, gripping his hair. His hands on her naked legs as she squeezed him.
Alex ran his hands up, inside her dress and cupped her rear.
He moaned with sounds of carnality reverberating in his throat.
Holly was hot.
Hot and turned on and ready to explode.
She couldn’t bear it any longer. She wanted to touch Alex, need to touch him and if she couldn’t have direct access to his smooth flesh she would scream.
Her hands slid from his hair, his neck, and down over his chest to his shirt buttons.
She found the first one and opened it.
She moved to the next…opened that too.
Alex wasn’t stopping her. In fact, he appeared to be more aroused for every button she opened.
Holly popped the last button and slowly opened Alex’s shirt, breaking their kiss so she could see him.
His body was sheer perfection.
His hard, square pecs, his abs…tight and prominent, his obliques… She wanted to sink her teeth into them, and he had a ‘V’ where his pants sat on his hips.
Holly sighed in admiration.
“Wow. You’re perfect. So…” she lightly stroked down his torso, watching her fingers as they travelled. She couldn’t help herself. She leant forward and kissed his chest.
“Agh, Holly!” Alex sounded strained, but she continued kissing him.
“You’re gorgeous” she sighed.
Alex lifted her chin to take her mouth again. His assault on her lips reached right down, pulsating in her centre. She felt on the verge of combustion, running her hands over his hot, hard, muscular body whilst his hands ran down the side of her thighs and back up the fronts. His thumbs on the insides.
Yes!
His hands climbed higher.
They reached the top of her thighs, where her legs met her body.
Alex turned to whisper in her ear.
“I love you, Holly. Forever.” And he began kissing her neck.
“Alex, I love you so much, always.”
His thumbs moved inwards towards her underwear. The fabric that covered her aching parts. Alex looked deep into her eyes, her hands continuing to roam his sculpted body. One hand left her thigh and she instantly wanted it back until she felt it on her breast, softly kneading her through her dress.
“Oh God” she panted. “Alex. I…need you…” Alex’s hand on her thigh moved further inwards.
Almost.
So close.
“Hol, we’re back!” shouted Kim as the front door opened.
“Shit.” Holly said, and Alex’s hands shot off her ‘areas’. He pulled her off the counter and fastened his shirt at lightening speed.
They ran to the dining table and sat down.
“Oh hi. I thought you were staying longer?” she asked, flushing red.
Kim and Oli looked between them for a few seconds.
“Uh, Alex, your Mom and Dad said they’re going to stay at the hotel with their parents for a while. They’re off tomorrow so they’ll get a cab back when they’re ready.” Said Oli.
“Ok, thanks.” Said Alex as he too, was blushing.
Kim looked between them again and frowned, a little, but a slow smile crept across her face,
“Oh crap” Holly whispered to Alex. They were expecting some sort of embarrassing comment.
“I’ll put the kettle on. Kim said, getting up, as Oli stayed at the table. Kim made them all tea, and they chatted about the party.
Holly knew something was coming by the way her Mum and Dad were looking at them and then at each other. It was only a matter of time before one of them caved.
“I should go.” Said Alex when Kim and Oli looked at each other again, as if they were trying not to laugh.
“Well, you do have school tomorrow.” Said Oli.
“That’s a pity really. You could’ve stayed up…all night…if you didn’t.” Kim added and Oli snorted the laugh he was holding in.
“You two really are children.” Said Holly, annoyed, shaking her head as they both sat there, laughing.
Holly began walking to the door but stopped and turned.
“Oh and there’s not just the nighttime you know…” That made them stop laughing and Holly and Alex continued to the door.
“I’m so sorry about them. Again.” She groaned.
“It’s ok, babe. They’re just making light of it. Maybe to say they’re ok with it? I don’t know.” He suggested.
“Yeah, maybe. I suppose if they weren’t, they’d be telling us off instead.” She shrugged.
Kim had said she would be giving Holly a lecture, instead of joking, if she thought she was going to just ‘jump into bed’ with Alex. It was more than obvious that they loved each other.
“But…” Alex added. “If they knew what we’d just been doing then maybe they wouldn’t be joking so much.”
Holly paused, thinking. She smiled mischievously.
“You’re right.” She said, getting excited. “Let’s see how funny they think they are when they have an ‘idea’ of what we did.”
“Like what?”
“Just put the thought into their head, without giving any details.”
“I’ll think of something”
“You’re a bad girl” he whispered and pulled her in tight, for a kiss.
“You’re just as bad as me, Mr. Valencia.” She breathed.
“And I’m getting worse every day, babe” he chuckled.
“Fine by me”
“I love you, baby. I’ll see you tomorrow when I pick you up for school” he said, giving her one last kiss and walked out the door.
“I love you too, babe. Don’t forget to text when you get home.”
Holly watched Alex drive away then she shut the door before turning and going back to the kitchen. She stood by the counter that Alex had sat her on.
“I’m going to bed now” she looked down at the counter top and smiled, running her hands over the granite surface, biting her lip as she grinned. She knew her parents were watching her.
“Hmmm.” She let out a little sigh, then turned for the door.
“Uh…Holly?” Kim said, after her.
“Goodnight!” Holly called out, waving her hand.
Think about that!
Holly went upstairs and got herself undressed, ready for her shower. She smiled as she thought about Alex sitting her on the countertop, standing between her legs and moving the skirt of her dress out of his way to bare both of her legs.
If the split were any higher, or she’d hitched her dress up he would’ve been able to see her underwear.
He would’ve burst!
Holly giggled to herself, when her phone beeped.
A: I’m home, babe. I miss you already. X
H: I miss you too. Xx But we’ll see each other tomorrow morning.
A: We have all of our class together too. :)
H: Yes, that’s great! :D
A: Yeah it is. :D
H: What are you going to do now?
A: Shower and then bed. Are you in the shower now?
H: Just about to. ;)
A: Mmmm. I want to watch :)
H: Alex! O.O
A: Haha! Am I bad?
H: Very! Naughty boy. XD
A: Just for you baby
H: I like it.
A: So do I. Very much.
H: I would’ve liked it more if my parents hadn't had come home when they did.
Holly knew Alex would understand completely what she meant by that. She was grinning to herself, even though she was aching again.
It was annoying that her parents had come home earlier than planned.
There always seemed to be someone interrupting them.
A: That was my intention. ;)
H: Was it now, mister?
A: Soon baby.
H: Mmmm
A: Aaagghh!
H: ;P You go and shower, Mr Tease, and I’ll see you soon. Xx I love you.
A: You’re a tease too! ;D I love you too, babe. See you in the morning. xx
H: Sweet dreams. I know I will.xx
A: !! Goodnight my precious girl. Xx
Alex was burning up.
All the talk, well text, about what they had done was causing his brain to short circuit. All he knew was that every time he was with Holly, his senses told him what to do.
He’d never touched a girl, in a sexual way, so shouldn’t he be a fumbling idiot?
Instead, he paid attention to her body and did what he felt was natural. He hoped he didn’t screw it up when it came to them being together completely.
Alex stepped into the shower and sorted himself out.
All of the night’s events playing his mind weren't helping his situation, at all.
Holly said she had liked me doing this to myself.
He’d felt guilty at doing it at first.
But he had to. Otherwise, he’d be going to breakfast with an unwelcome guest or trying to sleep when his ‘friend’ was wide awake and ready to play, ever since he had met Holly.
“What has she done to me?” He whispered and silently laughed.
She woke him up, and he fell in love.
That’s what she did.