"Colten..." I moan, my fingers scratching at his back as he drives further and further into me.

"Tell me..." He groans. "How good it feels."

"So good..." I tilt my head back, Colten quickly quickly switching the position. My leg is lifted up, now laying over Colten's shoulder as he continues to pump in and out of me. "Uh oh God..."

This position seems to hit every single part inside of me, my entire body clenching and shaking to the speed of every thrust.

"Fucking Christ, Nikki," Colten grunts, one elbow holding his weight while he looks between our bodies. My breathing is ragged and by the way it becomes harder to get oxygen into my lungs, I know my end is coming. "You're fucking soaking."

I moan again, my hands latching on to his biceps before I finally let out a cry of his name and release. My body convulses for Colten's watchful eyes, his own groans and grunts mixing in. Then he's climaxing, curses and love declarations being mumbled as he spills into the condom.

I let out a breath, my hands wrapping in Colten's hair as we try to catch our breath.

"I love you," he pants, pressing a sloppy kiss to my lips that I can easily respond to.

"I love you," I breathe, playing with the short hairs at the name of his neck.

Thoughts of homecoming had temporarily left my mind during Colten and I's love making, but now their back. It's worse that I'm looking straight into his eyes now.

"Your brother had told me something," he brushes a stray hair behind my ear.

"Same," I smile slightly.

"I have to say," he breathes. "I didn't think he was going to give me his blessing at all."

"I knew he would," I peck his lips. "All in time."

"I'm glad I have you," he tells me, a look of adoration in his eyes that makes me want to melt. "I don't know how everything would be if I didn't."

My fingers massage his scalp. "I'm glad I have you too. More than you know."

It's true. If I didn't have Colten, it's hard to picture how my life would be. Not only is Colten someone who loves me more than anyone else, but he's made a place in my heart that can't be erased. Having my brothers blessing finally clears my eyes to how stupid we were for letting Angelique and Adam get in the way of things.

"I don't know," I shake my head. "She was acting weird. Like always in thought."

"Was she mad?" James asks, looking at Jackson than back at me.

"No," I scratch the scruff on my face. "Like always zoning out."

"I know!" Jackson raises his hand. "Did you know homecoming is Friday?"

"What does that have to do with anything?" I ask, wanting to punch him for changing the topic.

"Just answer the fucking question," he rolls his eyes.

"Yes I knew," I tell him in an obvious tone. It's my senior year, of course I fucking know.

"Don't you think-"

"Holy fuck!" I shoot up from my seat. "Homecoming is on Friday!"

The guys roll their eyes and go back to watching tv.

"Did you already ask, Brittni?" I ask Jackson.

I had just heard from Nikki a minute or two ago that Jackson and Brittni are back together. I guess they really did get in that argument because of Nikki and I. Damn.

"Uh," Jackson squints, scratching his head. "No."

I huff, falling back in my seat. These guys are no help at fucking all. Lord knows James knows absolutely nothing about dating and asking a girl to a dance.

I can't believe I hadn't thought of homecoming before now. I know that we've been going through a lot of shit, but I feel like an asshole for not asking her yet. Has she been waiting for a while? Fuck. I need to plan something. Something that will blow her mind.

"Jackson hasn't asked me yet, either," Brittni frowns, stirring her frappe with her straw.

"Ugh," I groan, running a hand through my hair. I've seen a total of five homecoming proposals today and I'm starting to lose hope that Colten will ask me. Tomorrow will be Thursday and if he doesn't ask by then I guess I'll have to find a dress and go with a group. Not that I mind, I just wish I could spend my boyfriends last homecoming together.

"I'm sure he's planning something," Brittni tries to assure me, looking sympathetic. I can see she is a bit upset about Jackson not asking her either and I feel bad for spilling my problems like this.

I sigh. "And don feel bad about Jackson, I'm sure he has something crazy up his sleeve. You know how he is."

"I doubt that," she grins. "But a girl can always dream."

I laugh with her at that one.

I check my phone for any signs of Colten, but none show up. I just need to settle down for a minute.

Last I heard from him he had said he was heading to James' with Jackson - which surprised me - but I haven't heard anything back. It shouldn't irritate me as much as it does. I mean, we've been spending every waking moment together and now that he's hanging out with friends I feel anxious.

Don't get me wrong, I love that he's friends with my brother again, but I just love being with him. Fuck. I'm clingy.

"Do you think she'll say yes?" I feel nervous, really nervous. Should I be? I mean she's bound to say yes, right? Fuck.

It's around six thirty on Thursday night and I feel like I may be too late. Jackson had said that the girls were going out for some shopping so I had some time to spare before my debut would hit.

"Stop pacing, you twit," James rolls his eyes. "I'm sure she'll say yes. Doesn't she always?"

"No," I shake my head. "She's fucking stubborn and with how late this is, I doubt she'll be too thrilled."

"Chill," Jackson looks at me. "Brittni said yes when I asked her."

"Shut up," I scowl making him frown. My heart rate increases when I see Brittni's car pull into the drive way. "I gotta go."

They nod and I run up to Nikki's room where I have decorated greatly. I must say, I'm pretty proud of myself. I'm not usually the artsy type, but I really out did myself. I just hope Nikki thinks so too.

I listen closely downstairs as the front door opens and then shuts again.

"What the-" I hear Nikki's voice before she stops. I swear I hear her gasp, but I may just be hearing things. I bite my lip. "What's this?"

"Go see for yourself," Jackson says, and I hear Nikki start walking up the stairs, following the paths of rose pedals I had placed out.

My heart rate increases as I stand in front of the huge billboard that's hung on he wall, her bed that's covered in cute stuffed animals and chocolates. Step by step she takes each one slow and by the time I hear her just outside her closed door, I nearly throw up.

I've never done this before, if you couldn't tell.

"Oh my god." She covers her mouth with her hand, her eyes watering at the display - I hope. "Colten..."

"I know it's a bit late," my voice shakes. Dammit! Get yourself together bitch. "But I was hoping you would accompany me to this homecoming?"

A laugh escapes her lips and she's walking towards me, her hands wrapping around my t-shirt and bringing my lips to hers. I cup her face in my hands, my mouth moving against hers just as eagerly.

"Is that a yes?" I ask, smiling as she blushes.

"Yes," she nods and I grin.

I did not expect this. No way. Jackson had asked Brittni earlier in the day and my hopes had completely been crushed when I realized Colten probably wasn't planning anything.

Even then, I had gone shopping with Brittni for a dress. I found a really cute one and as much as Brittni wanted me to get it, I didn't. I made the store hold it for twenty four hours still having that slice of faith in Colten. Now I know my instincts were right.

This is perfect, everything and more. I was thinking just him asking me casually, but God this is amazing. He really out did himself.

Jackson didn't even do something this big for Brittni. He had sent her a teddy bear during lunch with chocolates and the proposal. She had said yes of course and I was happy for her. I wasn't there, which really sucked since this was the last day of my suspension, but Stacy recorded the whole thing. I hate that I missed something as big as that, but hopefully I'll see him asking her to prom.

"I'm glad you like it," Colten says as we lay on my bed, just snuggling.

"You did a great job," I smile at him, my hand drawing patterns on his covered torso. I wish it wasn't covered. "I wasn't expecting that at all."

"Really?" He looks down at me. "Do you not think I'm romantic?"

I laugh. "Shut up."

He laughs too, rolling us over so he's now hovering over my body. As if on accord, my breath hitches in my throat.

"Jackson's here," I whisper, my hands betraying me when they run up his muscular arms.

"Fuck him," he teases, lowering his head so our lips attach together. I respond to his eager mouth, my tongue already caressing his own.

I wrap my legs around his waist pulling him down so our stomachs are touching. I love feeling his warmth, what can I say? It gives me a sense of security, something I can't get enough of.

A grunt of approval rumbles deep within Colten's chest and I moan at the sound. I love when he's vocal, even if I never mention that to him, I wish he would show how much I effect him more often.

"We should probably stop before I fuck you," he rasps, pulling his head away from mine.

"What's so bad about that?" I ask, seductively.

"You're brother is home and I'd rather my dick not be chopped off right now," he states in all seriousness, removing his body from mine. I curl in his chest, the cold weather making me want to cuddle even more.

"I love you," I kiss his throat, his breath hitching. Now it's my turn to smile.

"I love you," he grins pecking my head before we both sit in silence.

I hope that everything goes according to plan by the time homecoming rolls around. No drama, no fights, no scheming, I really just want a normal night. For some reason, I feel like that won't happen.

And by what's happened the past week...I should believe that."

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