Chapter Ten - Finally

My grip on Brady's arm tightened as I lead him past Matt and into the house, silently glaring at him the whole time. "Uh, Brady, you've met before, but this is my brother Matt," I forced a nervous smile.

"Brady, why don't you talk with Matt for a second while I take care of something quickly?" I suggested sweetly. His eyes studied mine for a brief moment before reluctantly nodding. I pecked his cheek, which caused Matt to roll his eyes in annoyance.

"So…" Brady said, hoping to arise conversation with Matt, but no luck came his way in that department. I raced down the hall, snatching the gun before Brady could spot it, and realized with relief it wasn't loaded. I threw it in the hall closet, closing the door quietly before springing back to Brady's side.

"Alyssa! I'm in the living room!" My dad's voice soared through the air, notifying me he was ready to terrorize my boyfriend. I suppressed a groan. My hand subconsciously reached for Brady's as I lead him into the room, shooting my dad warning glances.

He was on his hands and knees, scrubbing the floor vigorously. Since the house was still new, it needed some work done on it and that had been dad's number one project in the last two week's we'd been living here.

"Hello, Brady." Dad smiled somewhat warmly at Brady, about to offer his hand, then remembering his gloves with a strong layer of bleach on them, let it fall to his side.

"Hi, Mr. Morrison. It's great to meet you." Brady smiled, letting his eyes scan the room nervously. I reached up, hooking my hand around his arm in a possessive way.

"The feeling is mutual," my dad said almost dryly, standing up. He peeled off his rubber gloves, letting them drop to the table. "So, what is your interest with Alyssa?" dad asked, avoiding eye contact with myself, good idea, too. I was sending him death glares.

"Err… Well, she's… Sir, to be perfectly honest, Alyssa is one of the most wonderful people I've ever met. She's funny, and sweet, and has the shiniest, silkiest hair that I've ever seen." I blushed as he started speaking; keeping my eyes trained on the floor with every word he spoke.

A silence spread throughout the room as he finished, and then he grabbed me, settling his hands on my hips before leaning down and kissing me. It wasn't a wild or hot kiss, nothing like that. It was short and sweet, as he tried to show and let me feel all the love he felt for me.

Our stayed connected as he pulled away, a smile not on his lips, but in his eyes. I let myself go in that moment, like I was flying on thin air as we stared at one another lovingly. I knew at that moment that Brady was the one, the one I would always be with, no matter what.

Someone cleared their throat, and Brady and I turned, a bit embarrassed. My dad had this look of astonishment and pride on his face, looking like his only daughter had finally found happiness, as he should.

But, the real shock was Matt's face. He looked stunned, that was for sure, but there was something else… A huge grin spread across his face as he slowly approached me.

"Finally," he breathed, gathering me in his arms. I let out a sigh of relief as he squeezed me tight, but not in a way that was afraid I'd get broken if he let me go, in a way that said he would always be there, but knew there was someone else ready to take care of me.

"Thanks." I murmured in his ear, glad as hell that he finally let me go.

And then, just like that, he released his hold on me, and let me fall back into Brady's waiting arms.

SO! I've finally taken this off of hiatus!! Yay to the max, right?!?

But with good news, there has to be some bad as well… You see, this story is coming to an end! The next chapter is unfortunately going be the epilogue! But… if I get enough reviews, there WILL be a bonus chapter!

So, as a celebration of this story finally being able to finish, please review!! It would be more than appreciated!

As always, TwilightHeart21