forum Next Steps [Private RP — Closed]

Started January 16, 2019 by @Imperfect_Autumn group

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(I meant “missing from this room”… Omw…)

(I figured. XD)

(I would love to see the reactions of he other parents. Lol. Oh, and the other two young couples that are there.)

Sterling’s POV:

“No… It’s probably better that we were in here. I don’t want to go too far right now because our families are here… When we get to the hotel tomorrow we can do whatever we want, okay?” I murmured, looking back down at her with a small, somewhat flustered smile.

Meanwhile…

Kenzie coughed, her cheeks glowing red at Cayden’s words. She covered her mouth to hide the small smile coming to her lips, while Willow did quite the opposite. The blonde laughed and shook her head, clearly amused.

Eden’s POV:

“Your father caught us, Ry…” I burned redder. “That was so embarrassing…”

When he smiled down at me with that flustered smile I could never put on his face, my heart hammered wildly.

“Yea—yeah, that sounds good…” I murmured, looking down.

Hunter raised an eyebrow, groaning and shaking his head.

“In the kitchen?” he muttered. “Goodness, kids these days…”

Leo, on the other hand, laughed along with his wife, amused beyond words.

“Ah, that reminds me of when I caught the other two… in their moment…”

My eyes went round, fingers stalling where they had been picking at a loose thread on the inside cuff of my shirtsleeve.

"That's–That's very kind of you, sir. Thank you."

Hunter’s POV:

“You’re welcome,” I chuckled lightly. “Any friend of my daughter is welcome. Are you looking forward to the masquerade ball tomorrow?”

"Yes, very much!" Realizing that I should probably tone it down, I cleared my throat hurriedly. "I mean, yes, very much. I've been waiting for it since the moment Eden told us."

Hunter’s POV:

“It’s nice to hear you say that,” I chuckled at her enthusiasm. “Do enjoy yourself. It will get exhausting, so make sure to get a good night’s rest.”

(Hunter… 😂)

Sterling’s POV:

“Should we go back out there now? Or wait?” I wondered.

(And Leo. Lol. I remember that, too.)

Eden’s POV:

“What if… your dad told the others?” I turned pink at even the thought. “Lord, I hope he didn’t, otherwise it would be so embarrassing…”

Hunter’s POV:

“It’s nice to hear you say that,” I chuckled at her enthusiasm. “Do enjoy yourself. It will get exhausting, so make sure to get a good night’s rest.”

"Will do," I answered, giving him a quick and shy nod.

(😂)

Sterling’s POV:

I sighed and rested my forehead against hers. “Knowing him, he probably did… I swear, he does things like this to purposely embarrass me…”

Eden’s POV:

I closed my eyes, unable to look directly into his.

“Why embarrass me as well?” I almost whined. “Why not just you? What did I do to deserve this?”

Sterling’s POV:

“I have no idea, babe… He’s cruel,” I groaned. “Evil father…”

Eden’s POV:

I sighed, finally pulling away from him.

“Let’s go…” I murmured, touching my warm cheeks.

Sterling’s POV:

I hummed a bit before cupping her cheeks in my hands and tugging her in for one last kiss. “Okay. Now we can go,” I murmured as in pulled away.

Eden's POV:

I missed his lips the second he pulled away, and I sighed softly.

"I'm really going to miss these," I whispered, reaching up to touch his lips. "Before our parents embarrass us, though, let's go."

Sterling’s POV:

“And I’m going to miss yours. But you’re right, we should go,” I agreed as I slipped my hand around hers. “Lead the way, gorgeous.”

(Less? xD)

Eden's POV:

When we returned, all eyes were on us. I cleared my throat, willing myself not to get embarrassed. My dad did not like the plan.

"So," he looked at me straight in the eyes. "Had a nice moment together?"

"Dad," I narrowed my eyes. "You're hilarious, you know that, right?"

(Hunter. 😂)

Sterling’s POV:

I coughed, covering my mouth with my free hand. I willed my face not to burn, but they didn’t listen. They turned bright red, no matter how much I wanted them to stop.

McKenzie swatted at Hunter’s arm, frienjbg slightly as she reached up to murmur in his ear, “Behave… They’ll be spending the night away from each other. Maybe they just wanted one last moment together before that.”

Eden’s POV:

I stared at Sterling’s burning face, frowning. Why doesn’t he blush that like that because of me? Why is it always me?

Dad brushed off Mom’s statement with a shrug.

“Hey, can’t I just tease my daughter and her boyfriend?” He asked, raising an eyebrow. “Look, he’s blushing and she’s trying hard not to. It’s adorable. Did anyone take a picture?”

(Oh my gosh, Hunter~! 😂😂😂)

Sterling’s POV:

I sighed as my parents chuckled at Hunter’s words. This was torture… pure, utter torture…

“Your dad is mean, E,” I muttered under my breath so that she was the only one who could hear.

(🤣🤣 I love him!)

Eden’s POV:

I groaned.

“I hate him,” I grumbled back. “You have no idea how much he’s tortured me when I was a baby.”

Sterling's POV:

I opened my mouth to respond, but McKenzie beat me to it.

"Babe, leave the poor kids alone," she said, obviously trying to hide the small smile on her lips and the chuckle in her voice. "I think they've suffered enough, now."

Eden’s POV:

Dad laughed, wrapping an arm around Mom’s shoulders and giving her a light kiss on the side of her head.

“All right, I will,” he chuckled. “You’ve told me to, so I’ll stop for now.”

For now. Of course. Of course my father would say that. I shot him a glare. He responded with a grin.

Sterling's POV:

"Thank you, McKenzie. You're a lifesaver," I half-joked with a small, still slightly flustered grin.

She rolled her eyes good-naturedly and returned the smile. "Any time, Sterling. My husband can be a bit of a pain, sometimes. You should have seen the man in college. Such a flirt. Girls didn't stand a chance against him."

Eden’s POV:

I snorted.

“Must be why he’s so annoying,” I muttered under my breath as dad laughed.

“You still don’t stand a chance against me,” dad said cheekily, hugging mom tightly. “She loves this flirt.”

“Ugh, you complain about Sterling and I, but you constantly flirt with mom in front of us,” I scowled. “How is that fair?”

Dad shrugged, choosing not to respond. I sighed again.

Sterling's POV:

"Anyway," McKenzie started after playfully shoving Hunter's shoulder. "What do you all say we sit down and catch up a little? Maybe play a game?"

I glanced down at Eden before shrugging. "Fine with me, as long as my parents don't mind."

"Sounds fun. Why not?" my dad agreed with a shrug. Of course, my mom agreed with him. She nearly always did.

Lucas’s POV:

We all sat down, letting the adults sit on the couch while we, the youngsters, sat on the floor.

“Oh, I’ve got a good joke,” I smirked to myself. “What part of biology class do most women dislike?”

Sterling's POV:

Pretty much everyone in the room shot Lucas a weird look before his mom finally ventured to ask, "What part…?"

Lucas’s POV:

My grin widened.

“The sea section,” I answered with a snicker. The room went silent before Eden launched a pillow at me. I caught it in my hands with the same wide grin. “C’mon, you have to admit it. It was good!”

Ashley's POV:

I sighed and swatted at his arm. "Lucas, no… That was so bad… Where did you even come up with that?"

Lucas’s POV:

“C’mon, love, admit it. It made you want to laugh,” I poked her in the side. “I have another one! This one is better.”

“I will punch you if you make crack another joke, Luke,” Eden threatened.

“Come on, E! It’s fun! We can all exchange jokes!”