Chapter 5

1 week later

I stepped out of the shower, and grabbed my clothes.I got dressed in some yoga pants and a tshirt, and threw my hair into a fishtail braid.Just then my phone vibrated.

Steven: can I come over??

I giggled a little bit, sending a reply.

Me: yes babe.

I walked into the living room, and made my way to the couch. As I was about to sit down, the doorbell rang.

I opened the door, and a Fed Ex guy was smiling."Package for Ms. Cooper." He said.My heart raced. I grabbed it, and smiled back."Thank you."I shut the door and rushed over to the couch with the box.I took some deep breaths, as I tore it open.I was shocked at how much stuff my parents had. I picked up a photograph. It was of my parents and I at a park in London.We had huge smiles on our faces, and you could see the glint of the sun shining behind us. My mom had her arm around me, and my dad had his arm around my mom. We looked like the perfect family. Up until the murder, we were.I felt tears start flowing as I assessed the photograph.

"Lana?? Are you okay?" I heard Steven's voice.He sat next to me on the couch, and put an arm around me, pulling me close.I managed a small smile. "Hi..I didn't hear you come in.."Steven kissed my forehead. "Why are you crying?"I chuckled a little. "I was just looking at this picture. It was the last one we took before the incident."I touched it lightly."I just really miss them..." I whispered.Steven touched my chin, and made me look at him. We looked at each other for a moment before our lips met.The heat intensified, and our tongues danced together.I felt Steven's hands on my waist, slowly lifting up my shirt. I smiled against the kiss, and pulled back a little.I ran my fingers through his hair."All in good time.." I murmured.Steven smirked, and kissed my nose."And I can't wait."I put the photo back into the box, and pulled Steven to me again. I could unpack the box another day.

After a couple minutes, I heard the door open, and Steven and I broke apart.Grant looked uncomfortable.."Hey Lana, I just wanted to ask you something.."I laughed. "It's okay, Grant. What's up?"He smiled. "I was just wondering if you wanted to go out tonight."I looked at Steven."Do you want to-"He cut me off with a kiss."Let's go have fun, and get your mind off of things."I felt a blush spread to my cheeks."Okay."I looked back up at Grant. "I guess we're coming, honey. What time??"Grant chuckled. "Like an hour?""Okay, I have some things I need to finish up, and Steven and I will meet you there."Grant made his way towards the door. "Okay, see you guys then."He exited, and I watched the door close.I smiled at Steven. "Help me pick out an outfit."He wrapped his hands around my waist. "I think you look great."I rose an eyebrow, and chuckled. "Yeah, in your dreams.."Steven kissed my neck. "Dreams come true, ya know.."I giggled, kissed him, and stood up. I held out my hand."Come on, Mr. Tyler. Work your fashion magic on me.."Steven smiled wide, and stood up taking my hand. As we rounded the couch, I felt Steven's eyes on my body. I smiled to myself."Hopefully I'm not entirely hopeless.." I joked to him."I think you're perfect." Steven replied.The butterflies inside me fluttered.~~~~