There was nothing more exciting then being greeted by Aunt May. Wrapping her arms around the old woman, she embraced her in a hug in return, happy to see some joy in her life even though her husband had passed away. There was nothing more painful than losing someone you loved and she couldn't imagine what the woman was going through but strong willed and big-hearted the woman seemed to push through it all and still was able to put on a smiling face, whether it was real or for show; that was something Lexi didn't know but it was nice to see. "Hello Aunt May." She said softly as she returned the kiss on the cheek to the old woman and stepped inside the house. The house was small, but cozy in a way she couldn't explain, it seemed as though it was filled with love, happiness and charm; something she felt her family's home lacked a bit. That's probably why she always insisted on coming over to Peter's place for homework instead of at her house, that and Aunt May's cooking. How could someone resist the temptation of an old woman's cooking? "I've noticed that. Maybe he's the missing link between bears and humans." Lexi said with a small chuckle as she slipped her hands onto her pockets and ventured over to the pictures on the wall. No matter how much she looked at them, or how long she stared, she always found them fascinating. Her parents did a good job at being parents and while they went on big trips due to their amount of income; they never seemed as happy as the small family of her friend seemed to be. People with money overlooked the simple things in life and that was one of the many things she admired about her best friend and his family; they loved the simple things and treasured them. An ample quality she was coming to understand, appreciate and learn from her many years with Peter. Hearing the footsteps from upstairs she looked up, a bright smile moving across her full soft pink lips showing her straight white teeth. This smile was one of joy and happiness, a rare one that she seemed to naturally give in the presence of Peter. Again, another thing she couldn't explain, he just made her happy. "The bear's out of bed, and in clean pants I'm impressed." She said jokingly as she pulled him into a hug, "You look good. Come on, mom and dad are expecting us." With that she took Aunt May by the arm and let Peter lock the door behind them. Arriving at the car, it was custom for Peter to sit in the back, even though he scrunched up like a newspaper ball but it was out of respect for Aunt May, something they both shared and found equally important. "We aren't going far." She said reassuringly as she climbed inside... though... her eyes wondered a bit before she bit her lower lip. Oh yeah, he was good looking and when you've had a crush on someone for so long.... how can you not look? ---------- As Lexi had promised, the drive was no more then ten minutes before they pulled up to the little cafe', parking next to her parents sleek black mustang the three got out and walked in to find her parents beaming at a table and waving the three down. "May how lovely for you to join us." Her mother Angela said with a bean, her shapely body an older version of what her daughter was to become but really, she looked a lot like her dad Mark. "It's a pleasure." Mark said sweetly as he pulled out the chair for Aunt May to seat. The adults always got along, Aunt May always invited to join for any occasion Peter was invited to so it was only natural that they had come. "How did your photography of the forest go yesterday? Did you get any good shots?" Lexi asked as she took a seat next to her mother and awaited Peter to sit down next to her.