[Center][color=00aeef][b]Brandy Brooks – Her House[/b][/color][/center]


Ace stared out at the ocean, let out a sigh, “No…I’m fine.”  She pestered him again, knowing he was lying or keeping something from her. “Okay…fine... you just embarrassed me in front of everyone. Okay… how do you think I feel? Or should feel.”

Brandy leaned back as her jaw dropped, “I…I…” She tried to come up with words but failed miserably as Ace downed his drink.

Ace quickly leaned over and planted a quick kiss on her lips. He jumped up, handed her the glass back, “Well it is getting late and I need to get up early tomorrow.” He started to walk away. When he was nearing the street, he turned around towards Brandy, and said loudly enough for her to hear, ‘Well it seems like you did just ask me out by the way. I expect flowers and chocolates.”

Her mouth curved into a huge smile, it was a fast rollercoaster of emotions, she waved, “[i]OH…OK[/i], flowers and chocolates,” she stood up and brushed the sand from her rear, “Ya…You got it, I’ll see you tomorrow.” She put her glass inside of Ace’s and ran to the front door swinging it open, slamming it behind her and leaning up against it. She was breathing rapidly, “Frieda, FRIEDA!!! He said yes,” she gushed. “You were right, I did what you said and asked him and he said [b]YES[/b],” she bounced then ran over to Frieda and threw her arms around her dropping the glasses. “Thank you, you are the nicest person I’ve met in…[i]forever[/i].  I need to wash up and get some sleep, Ace is going to be up early and he wants flowers and chocolates. Do you know where I can find some?” Brandy pressed her lips together, “I ate all my candy the other day.”

Taking Frieda’s hand she led her upstairs, “Your room is right there on the left, mine is right next door and the bathroom is over there. Like I said, I’m right next door if you need anything, you can wake me up OK?” She hugged Frieda, “Thanks so much again.” Brandy float to the bathroom and washed up and quickly returned to her room and put on a pair of pajama pants and a t-shirt, she poked her head around the door frames, “Goodnight Frieda.” 

Brandy jumped into bed and pulled up the covers, “[b]I used diluted Abraxo detergent to clean the mattress and bedding, took forever to get the stains out.[/b]” she yelled to Frieda through the wall. She looked at the picture on her nightstand of her Grandparents and smiled. 

“I sure miss you two,” she spoke louder than normal because of her beer buzz, “Grandpa, Grandma, you wouldn’t believe it, Salem it a special place. I’ve met so many nice people recently it is truly amazing. If it weren’t for you encouraging me Grandma, you were right, I finally found a place where I fit in and be me. I met a friend today, her name is Frieda and I think we will be the best of friends. She helped me with my confidence. [i]OOHHH[/i], and I met a friendly super mutant, his name is Rook, he is such a sweet…thing.” She snuggled down in her pillow and smiled, “I have a boyfriend too, his name is Ace, and I think you and Grandpa would really like him. He is sweet, a good cook and a businessman. I’m really excited to see where it goes, he is such a great guy, and I’ve known him for a little bit, he was here in Salem when I came to town. I am getting my beach house to look nice, it’s been a lot of work, but it has been so worth it. Tomorrow I’m going to show Frieda how relaxing the sand and ocean can be, you guys would like her too.” She yawned, “I need to get to bed, I have to find flowers and chocolates for Ace in the morning. I love you Grandpa, I love you Grandma, goodnight.”