Promised You Heaven

Chapter 21-Christmas: Part 2

Josh's POV

I heard my phone alarm start going off and I quickly shut it off.  Rhiannon groaned as she shifted in my arms. 

"Time to get up already?" She asked as she rolled over to face me, some stray curls escaping her bun and falling into her face.

"We can stay up here and hide if you aren't feeling up for it." I said as I ran my thumb over her cheek. 

"No, I have more of your family to meet.  I need to make a good impression." She said as she sat up,

"Oh yeah? You must plan on sticking around then" I said with a smile, she turned and shot me a playful look,

"Yes Josh, I plan on sticking around." She said as she got up.  She walked over to her suitcase and took out a pair of flare jeans, a pair I loved on her.  I started humming as she slipped my t-shirt over her head and put on a bra. 

"I love that song," She said as she turned around,

"Really? It has always reminded me of you, especially with your flare jeans" I said as I got up, walking over to her, I took her hand and twirled her around, pulling her back to my chest as we swayed, I started to sing

"Blue jean baby,

L.A. lady,

Seamstress for the band,

Pretty eyed,

Pirate smile,

You'll marry a music man,"  I gave her a wink, and she blushed and laughed softly as she wrapped her arms around my neck, putting her forehead on mine. I finished the rest of the song as we swayed around the room, occasionally I dip her down just to make her giggle. 

"I love when you sing for me," She said softly as I got to the end of the song.  I felt a smile on my face and I knew my cheeks were red.  I knew there were a lot of people out there who loved to hear me sing, but hearing her say it, was different. 

"I'll sing for you whenever you ask me too," I said as I let her go towards her suitcase

"I've just got you wrapped around my finger don't I?" She said with a smirk as she looked over to me,

"You surely do, love.  Are you just now figuring that out?" I replied as I started to put on clothes,

"Please, I've known since the day I met you" She said as she stood on her tippy toes looking into the mirror,

"I believe it," I laughed

"Hey I have a question," She said as she leaned on the boor frame, "When did you know you loved me?  Or at least that you were starting to?"  I paused for a moment before giving her an answer, but smiled as I reminisced.

"I knew I was interested the instant I saw you for the first time.  And I knew I was starting to fall for you the night you hit Nick.  We ran out into that alley and you were scared that I was going to be mad but then we started to laugh, and thats when I knew." 

"You knew that soon?" She asked as she walked closer, I nodded. 

"When did you know?" I asked hesitantly,

"The planetarium." She paused, "I think I may have known before then, but that is when I finally admitted it to myself and you." She said as I took her hands. 

"Ah, so you only knew once I started spoiling you." I said jokingly,

"No!" She shoved me,

"I know, I know. I'm kidding" I laughed as I pulled her into a tight hug, "We should probably get downstairs." I said as I backed away and took her hand.  We got to the living room and started to socialize.  It had gotten late and now the party consisted of mainly older adults and our cousins.  Most of the kids and grandparents had gone home.  I looked over to see Rhiannon talking with one of my extended family.   She glanced at me as if asking for an out.  I walked over and stole her away to go sit outside.  It was cold but we were both dressed warm and there was a fire going.  We sat at the picnic table