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I scurried in Brian's kitchen. He was carefully checking his turkey.

Melly: I'm not going to lie. I'm still a little skeptical about the turkey.

Brian: what? How can you say that! Look at that beauty.

Melly: looks good but does it taste good.

Brian: oh it will. I guarantee you that.

Melly: what time is everyone showing up?

Brian: around five.

Melly: good thing we're almost done cooking.

Brian: seriously.

Melly: I bought some red and white wine.

Brian: beer?

Melly: yes Brian and some beer.

Brian: oh good.

He said with relief. I laughed a bit.

Brian: so...is that what you're wearing?

Melly: yeah.

Brian: are you sure?

Melly: yes. Is there something wrong with it?

Brian: well its a dinner party.

Melly: its casual. You're wearing jeans and a t-shirt.

Brian: yeah but Matt.

Melly: so?

Brian: sex it up. You know like at the beach.

Melly: I don't need to be barely clothed to sex it up Brian.

Brian: oh.

He said with a smile.

Melly: I've got a mouth.

Brian: oh fuck.

His smile got wide and toothy.

Brian: you are a dirty bitch.

Melly: shhhh...no I'm not. I meant words not other.

Brian: he likes other.

Melly: what man doesn't?

Brian: you got me there.

We heard the front door.

Melly: now no more nasty talk. Its not appropriate for dinner party.

Brian: yeah yeah. I don't need mental images of you sucking Matt anyways.

I glared at him. Zacky came walking into the kitchen.

Brian: hey man.

Zacky: yo dude. Hi Mel.

Melly: hello. How are you?

Zacky: I'm good.

I smiled a little. We gave each other a hug.

Zacky: smells good.

Brian: its my turkey.

He nodded.

Zacky: am I early?

Melly: a little.

Zacky: I could help.

Melly: ok. Want to help me with the table?

Zacky: sure.

Brian: I'm just going to finish making the gravy.

We went into the dining room and started.

Zacky: how have you been?

Melly: alright.

Zacky: that's good. So who's idea was this?

Melly: his.

Zacky: that's kinda funny.

Melly: I know.

Zacky: Matt seems to be excited to come.

Melly: well food is exciting. Brian swears he makes a pretty darn good turkey.

Zacky: he does. But the way he well, spoke didn't sound like it was the turkey he was excited for.

He looked at me with a smile.

Melly: did he tell you about the beach Mr. Baker?

Zacky: oh yeah. He told all of us.

Melly: and?

Zacky: personally I didn't find it so shocking. I mean you're pretty open about that kind of thing.

I nodded.

Zacky: but he's Matt and he didn't see you being like that I guess.

Melly: he should talk to me more.

Zacky: that's what I told him.

Melly: its understandable though. He's going through all that stuff. I don't expect him to-

Zacky: he went out with Jenn no problem.

Melly: almost no problem.

Zacky: ok it ended badly but now they're like best friends.

Melly: yeah.

Everyone seemed to show up at the same time after that. The Barrys. Danny. Johnny. Jenn and Matt. We had some drinks while we waited for Brian's turkey to finish.

Melly: anybody need another drink?

A few I do's rang out.

Matt: let me help.

Jenn and Brian both shot me looks.

Melly: alright muscle man.

Brian: check on my turkey.

We made our way to the kitchen. Started pouring more wine in my glass. I looked at him and he smiled.

Melly: what's on your mind Matthew?

Matt: not much.

Melly: liar.

He frowned.

Melly: you're not the quiet type.

Matt: not to often.

Melly: I heard you told you're friends about the sex talk we had.

Matt: our friends.

Melly: huh?

Matt: they're our friends. We're all friends. Not just my friends.

I smiled a little and took a sip.

Matt: and yes I did tell them. Sorry.

Melly: I've no problem with that. We're all friends.

My lips met my glass again.

Brian: what's taking so long?

I glanced at Brian. Matt was heading back out when I looked back. Brian stood next to me watching him go out of view.

Brian: what happened?

Melly: nothing.

Brian: lame.

He peeked at his turkey.

Brian: this bitch is done.

Melly: I'll let everyone know.

I walked back out with the drinks.

Melly: my loves the bird is finally done.

J.B: thank goodness I am starving.

We all made our way into the dining area.

Jenn: is he good at cooking?

Melly: I've no idea dude.

Jenn: I'm a little scared.

Melly: me too. Don't worry. There's always mashed potatos. Sit here.

I placed her next to Brian. Me next to her and of course Matt next to me.

MattB: everything looks good.

Johnny: yeah it does.

Brian: and the best part. My lovely turkey.

He had it all sliced up and ready to go. Everyone dug in.

Matt: this is nice.

He said just a little louder than a whisper.

Melly: it was all Brian's idea.

Matt: with a little guidance from Melly.

Melly: just a little.

Matt: I never told you but I had fun at the beach.

Melly: me too.

Matt: we should do it again.

Melly: I agree.

Jenn: stop flirting with your boyfriend you slut and pass me the rolls bitch.

I laughed and gave her the basket.

Melly: I think Brian is finally going to ask Jenn out. Like for real.

I whispered to Matt.

Melly: then we won't have to do the whole bullshit double date thing.

Matt: I like having to be paired up with you.

I looked at him.

Matt: its allowed me to get to know you.

Melly: we could still double date.

Matt: or just me and you. One day go out. Cause we're friends we can do that.

Melly: we can.

Matt: or more. You know like a date.

Melly: that too.

So the evening continued. Dessert was eaten outside.

Jenn: stop fucking him with your eyes.

Melly: can't help it.

Jenn: its not nice.

Melly: he shouldn't be so good looking.

Jenn: I'll have to co-sign on that. Brian is pretty fly.

Melly: gross.

Jenn: you dated him.

Melly: yeah and you dated Matt.

She shuddered. I laughed.

Melly: speaking of. Has that wiener head said anything interesting to you?

Jenn: you mean besides pass the bread or corn or butter or any other food item?

Melly: yeah besides that.

Jenn: is he supposed to?

Melly: that dick. Hey BH.

Brian looked over at us.

Melly: get yo ass over here.

He walked over.

Brian: what?

Melly: tu sabes que. ( You know what.)

I glared at him.

Jenn: oooooo...she mad at you. She went spanish on your ass.

Brian: hey could you help me get some more drinks Jenn?

She groaned and rolled her eyes.

Brian: please.

He added a smirk and she faltered.

Jenn: ugh! Fine. Fucking asshole.

She mumbled some other words under her breath. Jenn said something as she passed Matt and he then made his way over to me.

Matt: can I sit.

Melly: if you'd like.

Matt: is he going to ask her now?

Melly: yes...if he has balls.

Matt: seems to me you like to play match maker.

Melly: no no no. I don't try to get people together. He approached me sweetheart. I'm merely helping him.

Matt: that's nice of you.

Melly: he's my friend. Don't tell him though.

He chuckled a bit.

Matt: did you make this pie?

Melly: yes. Is it good?

Matt: sweet cherry pie.

I smiled.

Melly: I'll trade you a bite of cake for a bite of pie.

Matt: deal.

I held my fork to his mouth.

Matt: let's do it at the same time.

Melly: give it to me.

He smirked.

Matt: yes mam.

We fed each other.

Melly: that is good pie.

Matt: I should have gone with the cake...

Melly: I could give it to you.

Matt: what?

His facial expression looked surprised.

Melly: I could give it to you.

He blinked.

Melly: my piece of cake for your pie.

He nodded a little.

Melly: you ok?

Matt: yes.

He took my plate and handed me his. I bit my lip.

Melly: can I tell you something?

Matt: yeah.

I let my eyes slowly go over every part of his body.

Matt: what were you going to say?

I let my hand run over his leg then smiled up at him.