I gave Ray and Frank a huge lunch, for we had worked hard. Spaghetti was heaped onto their plates, and I had a normal person amount.

“So, what grade are you in?” Asked Frank between mouthfuls.

“I’m going into twelfth.” I answered with a content smile.

“You’re 15!” Ray said with a smile, but looked interested.

“I skipped tenth and eleventh.” Yes, I was smart! I didn’t really talk to people in or out of school (wasn’t a total loner though), so I studied a lot.

“Really? So you must be like, really smart.” Frank said. Then upon realizing he sounded like a teenage girl, gave a lopsided grin. I giggled at him.

“I guess.” I replied.

“Capitol of Czechoslovakia?” Ray asked with a challenging look. A smile fought at it though. I fought back at my own smile, but Ray was defiantly more successful.

“Prague.” I answered back immediately. Then I grinned as Ray blinked, slightly shocked.

“How did you know that?” Asked Frank, a smile on his face.

“Whenever Jer goes to a different country, he picks up the little tour pamphlet of the country, and he quizzes me.”

“Aww that’s so cute!” Squealed Frank. I giggled and Jinxx walked in.

“What’s cute?” Jinxx asked amused.

“You.” Ray said bluntly. Jinxx blinked at him.

“I know.” Jinxx spoke as if it was obvious. Then he walked over to the cabinet behind me. He put nutella, two spoons, and two glasses next to me. I smiled and brought my hand up under my chin happily. Ray and Frank watched curiously. Jinxx poured milk in the cups, then handed me a spoon. I gave him my spaghetti that I didn’t finish, and he got a different fork.

“Um…whacha doin’?” Asked Frank. Both Jinxx and I looked at him as if he was joking.

“I wasn’t going to finish my food so he took it,” I said lightly, pointing at my brother. “And I absolutely love nutella so Jinxx is going to eat some with me. Would you like some?”

“Uh no thanks.” Sais Ray, who looked bewildered.

“Yeah I’ll pass.” Nodded Frank. I shrugged and picked up the can. I tried to undo the screw-on cap, but it wouldn’t budge! I was struggling with it for a few more seconds before a tan hand laid lightly over mine. I ceased my epic fight with the can, and slowly looked up at the owner of said hand.

“Let me.” Ray told me, taking the can from my hands. He slipped the top off easily. Jinxx stifled a laugh, and I hit his arm. He just let his laughter out at that.

“Thank you,” I accepted the can from Ray. He nodded and continued eating.

I daintily scooped some delicious nutella onto a spoon, and suddenly a different mouth ate it.

“Excuse me!” I said loudly to Ashley. He pulled back smirking.

“Sorry, I like licking things.” He said just to annoy my brother.

“I’m sure you do, now get your pervy self away from my sister!” Jinxx ordered exasperated.

Ashley moved, closely, behind and around me so that Jinxx could see. My brother watched him
warily. The bassist pressed his lips to my cheek firmly, his body against warm against me, his hands strong on my hips. “I’ll hit you.” Jinxx informed him.

Ashley smirked at him, and pressed his lips to the corner of my lips. “I am serious.” Jinxx warned in the save controlled voice. I glanced at Frank: he looked slightly confused. Then my gaze
flicked to Ray. The funny thing about Ray was: he looked ready to help Jinxx.

Then Ashley surprised me by dipping me down and kissing my cheek hugely. Obviously he was joking and the other boys got it. Ash un-dipped me and I giggled. Ashley laughed along. “Alright, as long as you don’t actu-“ Jinxx was cut off when Ash pecked my lips. The two proceeded to run around the house yelling.

“Does that happen often?” Frank asked quick but smiley.

“Yeah but he’s never actually kissed me.”

“THAT was NOT a kiss.” Ray accentuated two of the words.

“Oh really?” I asked with a smirk.

“Yes really.” Ray nodded.

“Yeah! This is a kiss!” Frank said enthusiastically. A look of shocked dread flashed across Ray’s features before Frank grabbed his face and smashed his lips against his.

“So I’m not the only one?” Gerard pretended to be scandalized as he walked in, followed by
Mikey. Frank pulled back, still holding a very uncomfortable Ray’s face in his hands, and looked at Gerard.

“Sorry babe!” Frank said overly apologetic. He got up and kissed a responsive Gerard. When he
pulled back he looked to Mikey with a creepy face. Mikey quickly backed away, but Frank was too fast. He shoved his lips against a defeated Mikey for a moment. Then Frank skipped over to me, and kissed my cheek.

“Well aren’t you affectionate!” I cooed. He nodded with a little kid look.

“Let’s go watch cartoons!” Frank said with an awed look.

“BATMAN!” Andy shouted as he entered the room. The two high-fived and ran to the living room.

The four of us left just stared after them. “Batman?” Suggested Gerard.

“You guys go, I’ve got to talk to Natlie.” Ray left out the ‘a’ in my name. The other two rockers
nodded and left.

I looked to Ray curiously. He leaned across the table, and motioned me forward with his hand. I did as he wanted and he whispered to me. The side of his face was touching mine, his lips to my ear, and he whispered to me.

“I promise you’ll get a real kiss.” And pulled back with a smile. I blushed and looked down smiling too.

“I uh I…” I said giggly.

“Have to go somewhere?” Ray asked with a smirk.

“Yeah!” And I ran off with a grin.
I smiled the whole time I did laundry. I smiled the whole time I danced around the house cleaning. I smiled the whole time that day.

Soon we all left for bed. As breathing sounded through the house, Ray slipped into my room. In the dull moonlight, I could see him. I could see him as he slowly crawled on my bed. Ray put his legs on either side of my hips, his forearms resting on my pillows.

“You’re beautiful.” Ray whispered to me. He placed a hand on my cheek, and leaned down.

Then, Ray Toro kissed me.

Notes

all done! What did you think? Still love you!