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Post by Kourtney on Feb 23, 2010 15:50:44 GMT -5
Hey All, Ok so this is the sequel to "A Chance Encounter" which will be moved to the Completed Stories. If you have not read the first part then go read that one first! This story will make A LOT more sense if you do so! Enjoy! Keith and Kourtney had to wait for the rest of the semester and tour to be done before they could see each other again. Every night they would talk via Skype or Phone. Whatever was convinient. Most of the times it was over the phone, since finding a High speed internet connection was hard. So on those special occasions they would get to talk via Skype.
By this time, Keith had everything set up with Liberty University to be a student. Paul was and is the official Music Professor.
Kourtney and Tara are in their last week of school, which is filled of just exams, then its summer time.
A lot had happened over the couple of months. Keith and Paul told Sharon their boss their plans at LU. She wasn’t to happy but said that something could be worked out. After that, things just started to fall into place, including for everyone else too.
Ryan was offered to be the head of the Math Department, and was also a part-time Theatre professor. Which he accepted since all his friends were going to be there at LU.
Sharon applied for the Head of the Theatre Department. Which made Kourtney really happy because the other Director disliked her a lot! Sharon brought her family with her, and her son Alex who was to be homeschooled his senior year of high school.
Damian decided to stay home with his family but was homeschooled as well, but was to be flown in for a week at a time at least once a month.
George stayed at home too and would do the same as Damian when they were to come in for a week they would fly together.
George decided to keep his house that was near the school, and offered to let Kourtney and Tara to rent from him. Tara was definitely up for it, but Kourtney’s parents didn’t like the idea but after much convincing, was able to. So with Tara and Kourtney planning on renting from George, the guys needed a place to stay. So one weekend Paul, Keith and Ryan all came in to look for a house to rent. This is how it went….
Kourtney and Tara still in the middle of exam week, decided to take a break from studying, not that there was much studying being done, because they were so excited. They went to go pick up the guys from the airport. Kourtney drove there and sped the whole way there. Once at the airport they stood at the exit gate in silence waiting for their men to come off the plane at this point in time they hadn’t seen them in about 2 months. Then there were people coming from the plane and Keith, Paul and Ryan were no where in sight. Then Tara saw Paul. She gasped and ran forward. He spotted her and sat his things down and smiled his dazzling smile and once they were about a foot apart he grabbed her and hugged he closely.
“Hello Beautiful! It’s been a while!” “To long” Tara replied but before she could get anymore out. He kissed her.
Ryan was right behind him but Keith was no where to be found. So Kourtney hugged Ryan and asked.
“Where’s Keith?”
“Oh he got questioned about his guitar case, or something the Airplane attendant stopped him and had to check it. Her name was Amy. She claimed to be a fan of ours. Said she saw us when we went to Texas. But she was a really cute blonde. She gave me her number and I think I may have to give her a call sometime. She said that she travels to VA quite a bit. ”
“Oh ok” Right then Kourtney saw the to familiar Blonde surfer hair. She squealed, and by this time there was a small crowd that stood between her and Keith. Kourtney pushed through them, and then there he stood about 15 feet away from her. She smiled and he smiled back at her. She felt the tears coming. But pushed them back and started to run towards him. She jumped into his open arms and that’s when the tears came.
“ ‘ello Stranger!” He whispered. “I have missed you!” Kourtney then pulled back.
“I have missed you too!” and kissed him like she had never kissed anyone before.
Then Ryan coughed and then the 2 couples pulled apart and laughed. Paul teasingly.
“Well looks like we are going to have to find Ryan a girl. I think he is a little Jealous!”
Everyone left other than Ryan who threatened.
“Be careful mate, I might steal your girl from you, if your not careful!”
“Not a chance Ryan!” Tara exclaimed.
Then Paul and Kourtney and Keith and Tara exchanged greetings and quickly returned to their loves.
They then decided to take the guys to George’s house so that they could drop off their stuff and get ready for an evening of house searching. They had several options but one that they were really looking at getting was one that was 3 houses down from George’s where the girls were to be staying.
Well the guys were to stay at George’s for a couple of days before they started touring for the summer since they were now not able to travel during the school year.
Kourtney and Tara were not able to join the guys during their house-hunting because they needed to study some more. So they headed back to their dorm after making plans to have dinner with the guys later.
The guys went from house to house with their real estate agent and looked at over twenty houses, but they decided that they didn’t want them because they were on the other side of the city and to far away from George’s. But when their agent suggested the same neighborhood as the girl’s they all said that they wanted to go there.
When they got the the house, it was literally 3 houses down from the girls. They all walked in and looked around the house. It had 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a really big kitchen a nice living room, a hot tub and a fenced in back yard. The house was already furnished.
“Perfect” Paul said.
“Just what we wanted” Ryan said.
We’ll take it!” Keith said.
Right then they started to fill out all the paper work for it. The agent left and the guys went to George’s to get ready for the evening. They all got rooms to stay in. All got in showers and about an hour later. Kourtney and Tara called to see what was up.
“So what would you guys like to do tonight?” Kourtney asked Keith.
“Well we are really exhausted from the trip, would you ladies mind just coming over and relaxing tonight, and eating here?”
“That sounds fantastic, we need a night to just relax and just hang out with our guys! On our way over we will head to Wal-mart and pick up stuff to do Chicken Parmesean.”
“Sounds like a plan we will get the water going. See ya soon love!”
“Ok, bye love you!”
Kourtney and Tara grabbed their stuff signed out just in case and then got into Tara’s car and headed out.
Meanwhile back at George’s the guys were watching a Futbol game.
“So Ryan, that plane attendant seemed to be really interested in you!” Paul blurted out
“Yeah, Amy, I guess so. She did give me her number. She said that she saw us perform in Texas.”
“She did hold me back once you were off the plane so that she could talk to me. She told me that she was in town til Sunday. Maybe you should call her and invite her to dinner I am sure she doesn’t have any plans.” Keith suggested.
“I don’t know…”
“Aww…come on Ryan! Just do it. Make the girls week! I am sure she would love it!” Paul persuaded
“Ok…I will then.” Ryan got off the couch and pulled out her number and his phone and went into the other room.
Keith and Paul gave each other a high five and just smiled at each other. Then turned their attention back to the tv.
Kourtney and Tara made it to George’s and started to make dinner with the help of Keith and Paul. Ryan was still on the phone with Amy, giving her directions to the house. She was really excited about coming over. Ryan seemed to be as well.
Paul and Keith were really no help in the kitchen. They were just making a mess and being a nuisance. But Tara and Kourtney just laughed at them. They were all having a good time. Ryan walked back into the room, not on the phone anymore…but walked right to the door. Amy was here.
He opened the door for her and ushered her in.
“Hi, there. So glad that you could make it. Let me introduce you to my friends…this is Paul, Keith, and their girlfriends, Kourtney and Tara.”
“Hi, it’s so nice to meet you.” Kourtney said shaking Amy’s hand.
“Thanks so much for having me over.” Amy said. “Is there anything that I can do to help prepare dinner? I brought coffee would you guys want me to make any? I also brought some movies. Ryan said that we may watch a movie to bring what I had.”
“Sure, that would be great!” Tara said.
“Make yourself at home!” Paul said.
“Let me take your jacket.” Ryan offered, and took it from her and hung it up in the closet.
Amy then started a pot of coffee, and Kourtney and Tara continued to make dinner, they were now just waiting for the chicken to come out of the oven. Once it was done, they all sat down and had a conversation filled dinner. Everyone was so full at the end. But before they put in a movie Kourtney, Tara and Amy threw a batch of brownies together for dessert, stuck them in the oven and joined the guys. Keith and Kourtney were on the love seat, cuddled together. Tara and Paul were on the floor laying in front of the tv. Ryan and Amy were on the couch but were sitting on opposite sides. When Ryan made a move and sat in the middle part of the couch and whispered into Amy’s ear.
“Want to go on a walk so we can get to know each other?” he asked
“Sure that would be great!”
So they got up and told the others that they were going on a walk, and headed out.
Keith, Kourtney, Tara, and Paul all laughed. Keith and Paul high-fived again. Then they all payed attention to the movie.
Once the movie was over Amy and Ryan walked back in the door. Both smiling. Amy had to go. She had an early flight to go to but was coming back in the evening. Ryan and her were going to go out to eat, to continue to get to know each other. Kourtney and Tara decided that they needed to go too, since they both had exams the next day.
Paul and Tara went outside to say their goodbyes.
“I don’t want you to go.” Paul said.
“I don’t want to either but I need to get some rest before I take my exam but I will come see you once I am done with it!”
“Ok, well call me when you get out and we will decide what to do or where to go from there.”
“Sounds like a plan to me. Goodnight Love you!”
“Love you too! Tomorrow is just to far away!” he then kissed her goodbye and opened her door.
While they were saying their goodbies, inside Keith and Kourtney were saying theirs.
“Call me tomorrow once your done with your exam?” Keith asked
“Of course not…Im going to call Ryan! DUH!” Kourtney giggled. “Of course I am going to call you! But if we get together I may need to study some.”
“That’s fine I can help by testing you!” He smiled widely. “Well goodnight my love!”
“Goodnight, I am so glad you are here! I love you!” Then she kissed him.
He walked her out to the car opened her door and as Tara backed out they waved. Once back at the dorm. Tara and Kourtney parted ways. Tara stayed up and read over her notes again while Kourtney went to bed.
*RING RING RING*
Kourtney didn’t understand what was going on…she was so tired and delerious. She grabbed her phone and hung up what she thought was to be the alarm, and laid back down, and not 5 minutes later.
*RING RING RING*
Kourtney sighed and this time looked at her phone it was Keith calling. She answered it.
“Hello?!”
“Hey sweetie, I don’t want to alarm you but you have 10 minutes til your exam starts are you still in bed?”
“WHAT?! OH CRAP! I HAVE TO GO! LOVE YOU!” Kourtney screamed into the phone, then hung up. Jumped off her bed threw on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt grabbed her purse and ran out of the dorm, and all the way to her class. She got to her class right as the teacher was passing out the exam itself she grabbed a scantron sheet and sat down in the nearest seat. This exam was to be her easiest exam. She finished her exam in about 20 minutes gave her professor her test and decided to call Keith back.
“Hey, how did you do on your exam?” He asked
“I think I did alright. Thank you so much for calling me. I don’t think I actually ever set my alarm clock.”
“No worries, when I didn’t get a text back from you I figured something was up!”
“You texted me?!” sure enough when she looked at her phone there was a new text in her inbox. “Oh, I guess you did. So what do you want to do today?”
“Well, I was thinking a date night since I haven’t seen you in 2 months. How does that sound?”
“Sure what time?
“Well how about an hour from now? I still need to get ready.”
“Yeah so do I since I didn’t get a chance to before my exam. I guess I will see you in about an hour then!” “Ok love! Bye.”
“Bye” and she hung up. Once back at her dorm she got in a quick shower and got ready, she put on a nice top and some jeans, but she still had about another half an hour left. She decided to read over her notes for her last exam that she had the next day. Before she knew it she had 5 minutes til she was to leave. So she grabbed her keys and headed out. She drove over to George’s house, when she got to the door there was a note on the door addressed to Tara, who Kourtney assumed had to be on her way there. Then Kourtney walked in and there was Keith sitting on the couch watching a surfing competition. She came up behind him and wrapped her arms around him.
“Hello”
“Well hi, you ready?!”
“Where are we going?”
“Do you really expect me to tell you that?”
Right about then Tara walked in the door, note in hand. She was smiling.
“Whats that?” Kourtney asked.
“Paul wrote me a note telling me that he is still getting ready to make myself at home. That he would be down when he was done.” So she plopped down on the couch and flipped the channels.
“Hey! I was watching that!” Keith exclaimed.
“I know…but you guys are going to be late, if you don’t leave soon.”
“Wait…Tara you know what we are doing tonight?” Kourtney asked and Tara nodded “Why is it that I am always the one left out?!”
“Because its fun to see your reaction when you find out we all know and you don’t” Keith said grabbing her hand and dragging her out the door to her car. Where he then opened her door for her, then got into the drivers side. He turned on the car and pulled out. Turning on the radio.
At the house, Paul was heading down the stairs.
“Finally!” Tara said smiling.
“Hey now, I have to look good for our first date in 2 months!” Paul replied Tara got off the couch and went over to him. He grabbed her and kissed her.
“I have missed you so much” He said and kissed her again. But then he stopped abruptly and grabbed Tara’s hand and pulled her out the door to her car. Opened the door and let her in then got in himself. He backed up and pulled away.
Keith and Kourtney had been driving now for about an hour. Just singing along to the songs on the radio and chatting and catching up. They were holding hands and every so often he would pull her hand up and kiss it. She would just smile and blush. Finally Keith pulled in at a tiny little place that didn’t have a sign or anything on it. It just looked like a cute little house.
“Where are we?” Kourtney asked.
“You will see. Just trust me!” he got out and went around to her door, and helped her out, and like always put his arm out for her to take. Then he guided her to the door. He opened it and let her go in first. She walked in and it was a really cute restaurant. There were only 4 tables set up. But they were only 2 seaters. The room was dimly lit. Keith went to a table and pulled out a chair for Kourtney to sit. Then sat down himself.
“Where did you find this place?” Kourtney asked.
“George told me about it, it was the retaurant that everytime he would bring his wife here when they came to the states.”
“Aww. Well this is really nice and cozy, but where is everyone?”
Right then a really tiny girl about the age of 12 walked up to them.
“Welcome to Giovani and Family, I am Rachel. What would you like to drink?” She handed them their menus.
“I would like a sweet tea please.” Kourtney said
“Do you guys have Guiness?” Keith asked.
“Coming right up.” Rachel said while walking away
“Aww she was so cute!” Kourtney said.
“Aye, now what would you like to order?” said Keith
“Oh I have no idea. Everything sounds delicious
“Well get whatever you would like.” Keith said. Then they sat there in silence while reading through their menu’s.
Then a really nice looking man brought them their drinks. “Hi, my name is Giovani, and I will be serving you tonight. What all can I get you guys to eat?”
“I would like to have your Baked Ziti please.” Kourtney said
“ I will have the lasagna please” Keith said.
“Ziti and the Lasagna, great choices. Let us know if you guys need anything”
“Thank you” Keith and Kourtney said. Keith then grabbed Kourtney’s hand and they started talking.
Paul and Tara in the car were talking about everything. Then he pulled into the walmart.
“You are taking me to walmart?!” Tara asked. “How Romantic.” She said sarcastically.
“Just wait here I need to pick up a few things!” Paul replied
“Can’t I come with you?” she asked
“No Miss. Chef , you may not…I am picking up dinner tonight…and you don’t have a say in the mattter!” He just smiled leaned over kissed her forehead and got out of the car. Tara sat there impatiently and about 20 minutes later she saw Paul walking across the parking lot. Once to the car he opened the trunk and threw what he got in. Then opened his door and got in.
“So now where to?” Tara asked
“Back to the house. I’m going to make dinner.”
“With my help” She retorted
“Exactly!” Paul smiled then started the car. They drove back to the house and Paul opened her door and then grabbed the groceries. Tara unlocked the door, and there was Ryan and Amy.
“Oh hi Tara” Ryan greeted her “We were just about to leave. Amy just got here. Have fun tonight!” and they were gone.
“Hey Ryan, Hello Amy. Have fun you two” Paul said as he was coming in the door. He kicked the door shut then laid the groceries on the counter.
“So…what all did you get?” Tara asked
“Chicken, Potatoes and Green Beans. Were going to make honey chicken.” He said smiling They first got the Chicken all ready to go into the oven. Well Tara did, and well Paul…he just got her all that she needed when she needed it. He loved helping/watching her cook. He admired that about her. Once the chicken was in the oven they started peeling the potatoes and started the Green Beans. Once everything was cooking, Paul then turned on the radio to one of his favorite stations. “Sway” was playing by Michael Buble’. Paul went up to Tara gave her the “Swanky eyebrow” and said.
“Dance with me!” Tara laughed and then before she knew it she was swaying with Paul who was singing along with the song.
They danced for the remainder of the song. Then danced to a couple of others as well. Well more like several others, during one of the songs the over started to go off, and brought them back to reality. The everything was done except to mash the potatoes. Tara grabbed the mixer, while Paul got drinks and set the table. Once that was done they sat down and started to eat.
Keith and Kourtney’s dinner arrived. While they ate, Rachel came out and started to play her violin. The food was fantastic and Rachel played her violin like a professional. Once they were done eating Keith got up and got Kourtney to dance with him. They danced for a couple of songs when Giovani, brought them out dessert.
“Oh we didn’t order this” Kourtney said. Giovani just smiled and said and laid it on their table. Then Keith started to talk.
“Kourtney these past two months have been the best of my life. You truly are beautiful inside and I and I cant believe how lucky I am to have you in my life! I love you with all my heart…..Happy two months love.”
Kourtney didn’t realize it but it was exactly 2 months since he had asked her out. She couldn’t believe that she didn’t remember. But she was so swept up in the moment that she instantly forgot that. Keith pulled her chair out. This is when Kourtney saw the dessert. It was a tiny heart shaped cake, with Ice cream on the side shaped in hearts and in strawberry sauce it said “Happy two months”
“Oh Keith…” Kourtney couldn’t go on. She was so happy she got up and went over to him then and kissed him.
Tara and Paul were cleaning up the dishes. Once done with that they went over and sat in front of the fire place, and just talked the night away. This is one of their favorite things to do. They talked about anything and everything under then sun. Tara was in heaven.
Kourtney and Keith ate their dessert. Keith paid and thanked them for a wonderful evening. Keith helped Kourtney into the car, then they drove back to the house. Once back at the house Tara and Paul were asleep in front of the fire place. Kourtney then realized what time it was…it was about 20 minutes til curfew. So she woke up Tara and Paul. They all said their goodbies, and Kourtney left her car for the guys to use to get to campus the next day, and Tara drove back to the school, on the way back they talked about their separate dates, and back on campus they made it just in time for Curfew. They went to their rooms and headed to bed…for the next day held a new adventure.
Kourtney got up in time for her very last exam…she texted Keith like normal and then started getting ready for the day. She didn’t want to get in a shower because she knew she would be needing to take one later that evening because of her and Tara moving into George’s today. That’s right…it was official today is moving day. But first things first…it was exam time! On her way to class she texted Tara to see if she had heard from Paul today..to see what the plans were. But Tara hadn’t heard from Paul either. Kourtney then kind of worried called Keith and it rang and rang…but there was no answer. By this time Kourtney was in her classroom where she needed to be to take her exam. So she put that out of her mind believing that she would hear from him by the time that she was done with her exam she would hear from him! This was her hardest exam yet. But she made it through after about an hour and was now officially done with her first year of college! She was so excited. Once out of the classroom she checked her phone still nothing so she tried to call again and no answer. She got really nervous now…hoping that nothing was wrong, she headed back to her dorm to finish her packing process. Tara once done with her exam popped her head in…
“Hey Kourt, how’s the packing going?” she asked
“It’s going alright, almost done now…all I need to do now is get a hold of Keith and see if I can start moving all my stuff in. Have you heard from Paul yet?”
“No, I haven’t its out of character for both of them..something has to be up. Maybe we should just take a load over now and see if everythings ok.”
“Yeah sure we can do that. We can just take some of your stuff since its your car.”
“Ok well we will pack it up and head out.”
So Tara and Kourtney packed up Tara’s car and headed to George’s. When they got there they grabbed small things and wen to the door. The door was open. So they went in…there was Keith on the phone at the counter writing something down, with Paul right next to him doing the same thing…Ryan was just writing some things down. Ryan looked up and waved.
“Hey go ahead and bring stuff in. We are getting a few things settled.”
Kourtney and Tara were really confused at this…but got some more stuff and brought it in. Load after load they emptied her car out. Keith then got off the phone and came and hugged Kourtney from behind.
“Hey, so sorry I have missed you all day today. But we have big news, but I can’t tell you til Paul gets off the phone.” He then took the box that was in her hand and took it inside. Paul had gotten off the phone and Ryan and Keith stood in front of the couch. Paul went over and grabben Tara’s hands, and Keith went over to Kourtney.
“So sorry that we didn’t answer either of you” Paul started
“We have been on the phones ALL day” Keith piped in.
“But we have HUGE news!” Ryan said
“Come on just spit it out!” Kourtney said impatiently. She wasn’t the most patient person.
“I agree with Kourt” Tara said “This better be good if you want us to forgive you guys!”:
“Trust me its worth it…Well its fantastic news.” Paul said. Then Keith Paul and Ryan all said together.
“WE GOT THE HOUSE!!!!”
There was a moment that seemed like forever for Kourtney and Tara to process this new information. The guys got the house 3 doors down. They were going to be here for good!
Kourtney jumping on Keith “That’s WONDERFUL news!” She then kissed him!
Tara hugging Paul “You are forgiven this time!” She kissed him too!
Ryan sighed…he didn’t like being left out. Paul noticing this. And Paul being Paul said.
“Aww Ryan do you want a kiss to? Come here big guy!” he laughed as Ryan backed up with a look of shock on his face. Everyone laughed and then exchanged hugs all around. After about 5 mins or so of this. Keith decided it was time to reveal some more exciting news….
“So there is more news” Keith said.
“Oh yeah? What is it?” Kourtney asked with her arms around his neck
“Well you see that suitcase of mine didn’t hold all of my stuff at home. So….”
“We have to go back to Ireland to get our stuff…which may take about a week or so to get things all situated.” Paul finished
“Especially since the flights are ridiculous right now” Ryan added in.
“But you just got here” Kourtney whined.
“I know sweetie, but what makes you think that you aren’t coming with me?” He said as a huge smile broke out over his face!
“WHAT?!” shouted Tara
“That’s right both of you are coming home with us…you guys get to meet our familes, you get to see the beautiful country of Ireland!” Paul said
“Not to mention you can drink legally!” Keith interuppted. Kourtney just giggled.
“I can’t believe this” Tara said She was beaming. “When do we leave?”
“We leave on Monday. So we have 3 days.”
“Well first things first…lets go get the rest of the girls stuff from their dorm and get them moved in and packed up for our new adventure!” Ryan suggested.
So Keith and Kourtney got into her car and headed over, and Paul and Tara got into hers and headed back to campus to get another load of their things. Ryan stayed behind and took boxes up to Tara’s room for her.
Once back at the dorm, they loaded the cars again, and went back to George’s to unload again. Ryan continued to carry things up the stairs for the girls. While they unloaded the cars and then headed back over, this continued for the rest of the evening.
The girls also had to clean out their rooms, they had to make them spotless and get them checked before they left. So starting on Tara’s room everyone chattering away about their trip to Ireland and all that they were/wanted to do, they cleaned Tara’s room from top to bottom and then they moved onto Kourtney’s room and got it done. Both rooms were checked and with the last load they headed back to George’s They unloaded the cars and put the rest of their stuff in the rooms. By this time everyone was exhausted. Keith decided that he wanted to go for a dip in the pool. Everyone joined in. There was a lot of conversation and splashing around. It was about midnight when they all got out and headed to their rooms for a nights sleep.
The next morning Tara and Kourtney were up before the guys. So they decided to make breakfast for everyone. Today was going to be a relax day. All they had on the agenda was to go look at the guy’s new house. Tara and Kourtney turned on some music and listened to it, while making Omelets. Kourtney started a pot of coffee as Tara was finishing up the last Omelet. Kourtney decided it was time for the guys to get up... So she then turned up the music to where you could hear it through the whole house, then she ran upstairs and started to beat on they guys doors.
“GET UP YOU SLEEPY HEADS!” She screamed. Tara by then came to join her.
“COME ON GUYS BREAKFAST IS ON THE TABLE!” She yelled
By the word breakfast, they all got out of bed and came down stairs. Paul went to Tara and kissed her on the forehead.
“Mornin’ Beautiful” He said groggily
“Mornin’ handsome.” She laughed as she smoothed out his hair that was sticking up.
Keith then came up behind Kourtney who was now sitting at the table and hugged her and kissed her head, then sat down beside her. Ryan then came down. Paul deciding at the last minute, to run over to him, he wrapped his arms around him.
“GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE!” He yelled. As Ryan grimaced, groaned and pulled out of Paul’s grasp. “Aww…don’t you love me?!” Paul whined. Then laughed and sat down next Tara.
“This looks amazing ladies” Ryan said.
“Thank you Ryan, I think I did a great job!” Kourtney Replied Smiling.
“HEY NOW! I did all the cooking you just got the ingredients and put them away!” Tara commented
“Aww… I was hoping to get away with it.” Kourtney Laughed.
They all ate their breakfasts chattering away, still really excited about their trip to Ireland in less than 2 days.
Everyone just lounged around the house for the day, and when they wanted to they all went to the guy’s new home to explore the new house. The guys claimed their rooms. Paul had the master bedroom, Keith and Ryan got the 2 smaller rooms. They each had their own bathrooms. Once they had that all figured out all of them came back and watched movies for the rest of the evening. The next day as well was spent watching movies, except for the packing that needed to be done. Tara and Kourtney decided that on their last night before their big trip they wanted to have a big dinner. So once done packing Tara and Kourtney got to cooking dinner. They decided to have steaks, baked potatoes and carrots. Everyone dressed up really nicely for the dinner. Ryan had Amy come over for the dinner too. The dinner went over really well. The food was delicious and the conversation was entertaining. After dinner the girls decided that since they cooked that the guys were to clean up, and Amy was the guest so she got to watch as well. Watching this was very entertaining for the girls. They guys didn’t know one thing about cleaning dishes and there was a lot of arguing involved. Paul was washing the dishes and Keith was rinsing, while Ryan dried them and put them away. Bubbles and water were everywhere. Then there was a bubble fight, somehow the girls ended up getting involved too! By the end of it everyone was soaked bubbles were still flying around. At the end the girls ended up finishing the dishes while the guys cleaned up the counters and floors. Everyone changed into their pajamas and gathered around the fire for a game of Disney Scene It. Which was the only game in the house, but it was Kourtney’s favorite, which she and Keith ended up winning in the end. By then it was time for them all to get some rest. Paul, Keith, Tara and Kourtney all went to their separate rooms while Ryan and Amy stayed behind.
“Amy, I have a question for you.” Ryan started. “You know that we are leaving for Ireland tomorrow, but I was wondering if you would like to join me on our little journey all expenses paid. All you have to do is get off of work for about a month or so. Do you think you would like that?”
“Oh Ryan, I’m not sure if I could get off for that long.” She replied sadly. “But I can certainly try if you really would like me to go!”
“Of course I would love for you to come with us! Please try.” Immediately she pulled out her phone and began to dial her boss’s number. After about 30 minutes of debating and arguing with her boss….
“I QUIT!” Amy screamed into the phone. Which she then hung up and sighed.
“What was that all about?” Ryan asked
“Well I have about 3 weeks worth of vacation days that I have been saving for a long time. My boss would not let me use those all in a row….so I quit….but it was coming anyways I am tired how I am treated by them. Plus I have another job offer with an international airline and would LOVE to travel over seas and get to see somewhere other than the US.”
“Oh…” Ryan said. “So does that mean that you are coming with us then?” He asked
“Yes, yes it does!” She smiled. Ryan smiling hugged her.
“Good, well since you are now coming we should probably get to sleep so that in the morning we can head to your hotel and pack all of your stuff up.” “Alright we can do that. See you in the morning?” she said
“Of course, goodnight.”
They then went to their separate rooms and went to sleep. All of them dreamt about Ireland and seeing family again for going there for the first time, anticipating all that they were going to do.Your author here, Hope you are enjoying the story so far...it may take a while for me to post the next section, because I am actually researching places in Ireland for them to go and do. I will have links in the story so that if you would like to see where it is exactly where they will be staying you may check it out! Enjoy!
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Post by Kourtney on Feb 24, 2010 0:19:14 GMT -5
Hey all, The links that you can check out are real places in Ireland. I have been doing some research with Tara and we have been finding places for my characters to go to. The links are in Black feel free to copy and paste them into your web browser and take a look! You dont have to, just know there is not a lot of description! Enjoy!Everyone got up around 4:30 to get ready for their long day of traveling. They all got showers and they packed up Kourtney’s and Tara’s cars and headed to the airport. Keith and Kourtney were in her car with most of the luggage, with Tara and Paul in her car and Ryan and Amy were in the back seat with the rest of the luggage that didn’t fit into Kourtney’s car. Once at the airport they unpacked their suitcases and headed in. They got their luggage situated and then had about an hour to get breakfast before their flight. They all went to McDonalds and got food from there. Around 6 they heard that tt was time for them to get on the plane so they grabbed their luggage that was to join them on the flight and boarded the plane. They got their seats and got settled for the flight. This plane was a little smaller and they were going to have to connect to an international flight later. For now though it was Keith and Kourtney, Paul and Tara, Ryan and Amy sitting together. Once the flight started they had about an hour flight then they connected in DC and they had to get on another plane. They had an hour layover and just decided to nap in the airport until it was time for them to board their plane. Once on the next plane they were going to be on for about 7 hours that would take them to London. Same seating arrangements except that they had one other person joining them Each couple gave up the aisle seat for the person joining them. Keith sat by the window and kept his arm around Kourtney as they watched movies together. Paul had the window seat and had his arm around Tara, who was left watching the movie by herself while Paul slept. He can sleep anywhere. Ryan and Amy sat there talking more but ended up both falling asleep after some time of chatting. Once they landed in London’s airport they had about a 10 hour layover where they were put into a hotel for the night. All of them decided to grab something to eat and then headed to the hotel to sleep. It was about 11pm by the time they got to the hotel to sleep. Around 5 they all got up and got ready for their short flight that took them the rest of the way to Ireland. They boarded their plane all of them to excited to sleep. Once they were descending down towards Ireland is when the girls never having been there started to freak out. The guys were just as eager! They were ready to see their families. Once they had landed they all got off the plane and grabbed their luggage. None of them tired at all even after the 20 hours of traveling they were all ready for their day spent in Ireland. Ryan ended up leaving his car at the airport so they had transportation. They couldn’t fit everyone and the luggage in the car so Ryan and Keith decided to take the girls to a shopping center near the airport, (http://www.forestside.co.uk/) while Ryan stayed with the bags. They dropped off the girls and let them do their thing. While the guys went back for the bags and Ryan, packed them in the car and then proceeded to the hotel, (http://www.activehotels.com/wl/servlet/xmlbrochure/index.do?hotelid=100113&trkref=KAY&mapperSearchTerm=hotel+ravenhill+guest+house) where they registered and took all the bags to their designated rooms. Each couple had their own room. The rooms were quaint and cute each room had its own personality to it! The guys knew that the girls would just love it! They dropped off the luggage and headed back out to join the ladies at the mall. Where the girls were in a store called “Faith” They were looking at the shoes when Kourtney’s phone rang.
“Hello?” She answered
“’Ello and where might you wonderful ladies be?” Keith asked.
“Oh! Sorry I didn’t expect to hear from you so soon. Umm…I think we are in a shop called Faith. But if you ask me how we got to it…I really can’t help you out there!” She laughed
“No worries we are on our way see you soon.” And he was gone.
“The guys are here they are on their way to the store now.” Kourtney told Tara and Amy.
“LOOK AT THESE!!!!” Tara squealed “Kourt these are so you!” (http://www.faith.co.uk/purple-achain-flat-shoe-prod566050/)
“I love them! I think I may just have to get them!” Kourtney replied finding her size and trying them on.
“Oh Kourt those look great on you!” Amy said, picking up a pair of boots. “What do you guys think about these?” she asked. (http://www.faith.co.uk/black-randily-calf-boot-prod492000/) Putting them on.
“So you!” Said Tara “I agree.” Kourtney replied.
“I like these!” Tara said “What do you guys think?” (http://www.faith.co.uk/grey-ceyelet-court-shoe-prod589902/)
At that time the girls didn’t realize that the guys were there.
“I love them” Keith chortled “They are the most beautiful pair of shoes I have ever seen” Paul said fake wiping a tear away. The girls just laughed and showed the guys what they had found so far. They all went to several other stores that they had found in the mall. The girls decided that they needed to find something to wear that was casual and a nice outfit for their dates that they guys had been talking about. So they sent the guys away as they walked into a store called “New Look”
(http://www.newlook.co.uk/navigation/homepage.aspx)
Tara stumbled upon a nice shirt to wear that would be comfortable.
(http://www.newlook.co.uk/1853606/185360649/ProductDetails.aspx)
She decided that she could wear it with some dark wash jeans and black flip flops.
Kourtney then found a jacket that she fell in love with! (http://www.newlook.co.uk/1844624/184462460/ProductDetails.aspx?extcam=INT-WK47-MNS-Z1-002) and found a shirt to wear under it and was just going to wear it with dark skinny jeans and brown flip flops.
Amy found a really cute top to just wear with some jeans and her boots. (http://www.newlook.co.uk/1837236/183723640/ProductDetails.aspx)
Kourtney then squealed in delight she have found a dress that she loved and it was in several different colors but she really liked the yellow she picked it up and headed to the dressing room. (http://www.newlook.co.uk/1916088/191608832/ProductDetails.aspx) She planned to wear white flip flops with it.
Amy found a really nice black dress to go with her boots that she found early that day. (http://www.newlook.co.uk/1862418/186241801/ProductDetails.aspx) She headed to the dressing rooms to try on her dress so she could show Tara and Kourtney.
Tara found a really nice white blouse (http://www.newlook.co.uk/1935137/193513712/ProductDetails.aspx) and a cute black and white skirt to wear, and planned to wear black flip flops with it.(http://www.newlook.co.uk/1839038/183903809/ProductDetails.aspx) She headed to the dressing room right next to Kourtney and started to try on her outfit.
Kourtney got done dressing first. “You guys done yet?” Kourtney asked
“Almost!” Tara replied
“Not quite yet.” Amy said.
“Well hurry up!” Kourtney laughed…she opened her door and stepped out. Tara and Amy got done and counted to 3 then they both stepped out. All three gasped and all smiled at each other.
“Amy that looks so good on you and I love your boots too!” Kourtney said.
“Tara that outfit is such a good match and fits you quite well. I love it” Amy replied.
“Kourt that dress makes you look tanner!” Tara said they all laughed and all decided that they were going to buy their newly found outfits.
Tara then called Paul since she was done at the register first and told the guys to come and meet them. Amy and Kourtney finished up buying their outfits and by that time the guys showed back up.
“What did you ladies find?” Paul asked putting his arm around Tara.
“If we were to show you, we would have to kill you!” Tara replied
“And we don’t want to do that!” Kourtney said grabbing Keith’s hand and winking at him.
“Well what would you ladies like to do now?” Ryan asked.
“What time is it?” Amy asked.
“Well its getting close to dinner time.” Paul said as his stomach growled. “Would you ladies like to hit a pub on the way back? I know of a great one it’s one of the oldest here in Belfast.”
“Sure!” All 3 girls replied
The guys took their girls bags and carried them to the car and they all scrunched into Ryan’s car and drove to McHugh’s pub and Bar. (http://www.mchughsbar.com/index.asp)
Keith was really excited because since they were in Ireland Kourtney and Tara could drink legally. So tonight was to be their first real Guinness!
Once at the pub they all got out and headed in. They grabbed a table and it was slightly crowded but it was nice on the inside. It was homey feeling right about the time they sat down a waitress came and asked them what they would like to drink. Keith ordered everyone a Guinness and claimed that if someone didn’t finish theirs he would. Ryan and Paul laughed and him.
“I bet you that Kourtney wont finish hers” Paul said.
“Oh yeah?!” Kourtney replied. “How much do you want to bet?” She asked.
“I will bet you dinner! If you don’t finish it then you buy me dinner. If you finish it I will buy your dinner.”
“DEAL!” Kourtney said sticking out her hand to finalize the bet.
Keith then leaned over to Kourtney. “Are you sure about this? No one finishes their first Guinness.”
Kourtney slightly hitting Keith on the shoulder and leaning away from him. “You don’t think I can do it do you?!” She said appallingly.
“Hey, I never said that!” Keith said putting his hands up. “Ok you two calm down” Tara said. “Kourt he’s right though. I don’t know if I will be able to finish mine. Do you know how big they are?”
“umm…no…actually I don’t.” Kourtney said shocked “Oh crap I didn’t even think about how big they were. Are they not the same size as what they are in the states?” she asked.
Ryan, Paul, and Keith just all busted out laughing hysterically. At that time Kourtney saw the waitress heading their way with 6 mugs of Guinness. Her eyes got really big.
In between gasps for air, Keith asked… “What’s….wrong?!” He said finally calming down. The waitress then set the drinks down for each person and Kourtney still eyes wide gulped and then sighed…
“A bets a bet!” She said. Holding up her HUGE mug of beer. Everyone else followed suit.
“To Ireland” Ryan and Amy said. “To ME!” Paul shouted.
And everyone laughed and said Cheers. They all took a sip. Keith immediately looking at Kourtney to see her reaction to her first ever Guinness. She set the mug down and nodded approvingly.
“I think that may be the best thing I have ever tasted in my life!” she replied. “Tara what do you think of it.”
“It’s alright” she replied. “Even though you like the first sip the ones that come after are always the hardest.” She said taking another sip and grimacing.
“She’s right Kourtney!” Paul replied. This pushed Kourtney to take another sip she had never lost a bet in her life and she was not going to lose this one.
Once they had ordered they sat around talking about what their plans were for the next day. The guys wanted to go on picnics and take them to a park that was really pretty and just wanted a relax day so that was the plan. Dinner came and the food was delicious. Once done eating Amy yawned.
“Oh man I am tired” She said.
“Me too.” Ryan agreed
“Same here!” Tara replied.
“I’m not!” Said Keith “Guinness brings me alive!” he said laughing.
“Kourtney, how is you Guinness coming?” Paul asked teasingly. Seeing as her glass was only halfway gone. He just smiled.
“Oh it’s coming.” Kourtney replied. “I will finish this drink!”
“Ok, lets see it then.” Paul pushed.
“You want me to chug the rest of it?!” Kourtney surprised by this.
“Well, you have two options. Either you chug it down, or you admit defeat. We need to get these two home!” Pointing his finger at Amy and Ryan.
Keith now working on Amy’s half full mug. About to start on Ryan’s said. “Come on Kourt you can do it! At least try to! If you can’t I will still love you!”
This made Kourtney mad…and the competitive side came out. She picked up her mug and looked at Paul with a smile and then began to chug. The guys seeing this and not believing that she was going through with it, they started to chant.
“Chug, chug, chug, chug, chug, chug.” Soon the whole restaurant was cheering for Kourtney. She finished about a quarter of it and pulled away and gasped for air. Once she had enough air she started again. She had about half of the quarter left when she stopped again...This time she sat the mug down. She sat there for a minute trying to catch her breath. The pub went silent as they watched her. Something within Kourtney was saying for her to stop that she was going to be sick…but her mind told her to pick up that mug and finish it. So she picked it back up and started to chug again, she finished it and everyone cheered! Paul just sat there in disbelief, Keith wrapped his arms around her and hugged her.
“I knew you could do it!” Keith said.
Kourtney smiling looked at Paul and said. “A bet is a bet, and you owe me dinner!” she grinned and stuck out her hand towards Paul who at first was not going to shake it but grinned and admitted that she had done well and shook her hand.
“Well done!” he said, he then looked at Keith. “Looks like you found yourself a great match. Now you two can go out and drink together!” He just winked at him.
Once the cheering died down, and the waitress brought them their check they paid and left. Once back at the hotel they all went to their separate rooms and all got ready for bed. Tomorrow was to be another great day in Belfast!
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Post by Kourtney on Feb 25, 2010 23:38:09 GMT -5
Hey all, Hope you like the story so far! I love writing it. But this post goes out to a special friend of mine who's 20 today! So this is a "birthday gift" to her! Here you go! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TARA!!!! Enjoy! After deciding the night before that they were all going to do their own thing the next day everyone just took their time in getting up. First up though was Ryan and Amy. He had planned a whole day of touring for the two of them to go on that started at 10am sharp. They left the hotel and walked the block down the street where they were to register themselves and spend the day touring Belfast.
Next up was Tara. She got ready for her day putting on her newly found comfortable outfit. She threw on her jeans and her new plaid top, and started styling hey hair.
Next up was Keith. He figured he should let Kourtney sleep just a little longer since she did chug her Guinness he knew that she would wake up with a head ache. So he got in a shower.
By this time Tara was pretty much ready to go all she had to do was put on her make up and Paul was still sleeping so she decided to wake him up. She started to jump on the bed. He woke up and she stopped jumping.
“Come on sleepy head the sun is shining and I AM IN IRELAND!!!!!!!!” She said screaming the last part. “Get up and get ready! I want to see the city!” she said pulling his arm. He was just smiling up at her and how excited she was to be there. So he slowly got out of bed. Went into the bathroom and to her surprise locked the door.
“PAUL!!!! COME ON YOU DON’T NEED TO SHOWER NOW SHOWER TONIGHT!” as she heard the shower turn on she sighed, sat down on the bed and turned on the tv.
Keith got out of the shower and looked out to see if Kourtney was up. She didn’t stir one bit. He then decided to go and start a pot of coffee. He was going to make her an Irish coffee the best thing for a hangover, in his opinion. Once the coffee was started he went back into the bathroom and started to blow his hair dry leaving the door open just a crack. Kourtney, heard the slight purr of the hair dryer and she smelt the coffee. She smiled and slowly sat up. She was slightly dizzy but after a moment it wore off and she decided to head to the bathroom to join Keith. Keith seeing her turned off the hair dryer.
“Morning sunshine.” He said “How are you feeling”
“Like I drank too much!” she smiled and rubbed her eyes He just chuckled, he had a 2 Tylenol sitting on the sink he scooped them up and handed them to her with a bottle of water. “Here take these, they should help.” She took them and popped them into her mouth and swallowed them with some water.
“What would you like to do today?” He asked
“Well, I was hoping that we could do a little sight seeing if you wouldn’t mind. You could be the tour guide!” she smiled
“Ok sounds good why don’t you get ready and we will head out! I am going to finish with my hair and then I am ready.” He said as he unplugged the hair dryer from the wall to take it out into the room so she could have some privacy.
“I thought you didn’t use those” Kourtney said talking about the hair dryer
Keith smiled “Image Kourt, it’s all about the image!” he said tapping her on the nose then proceeding to kiss her on her cheek. Then walked out and plugged it back in and continued blow drying his hair.
Paul was just getting out of the shower when Tara got a brilliant idea. She was going to hide his product from him. So she quickly got off the bed went over to his suitcase and found all 5 bottles of product and went to stick them in her suitcase beneath her undergarments. Once she had shut her suitcase.
“Tara, can you do me a favor?” Paul’s voice called from the bathroom.
“Sure what do you need?” She replied
“Can you go in my suitcase and get my hair product and bring it to me please?” he asked
“Yeah give me a sec” she stifled a laugh. “Uhh…Paul dear I don’t see it, are you sure you packed it?” She said stifling another laugh. Just then the bathroom door flew open with Paul in a bathrobe.
“I KNOW I PACKED IT I CHECKED 4 TIMES BEFORE WE LEFT!” He said in shock. Then headed over to his suitcase and started rummaging through it mumbling to himself. After about 2 minutes of searching and Tara just watching him, she couldn’t hold her laugh in anymore. She cracked and fell onto the floor. Paul realized that she had something to do with it. He went over to her and over looking her.
“Where did you put it?!” he said as he smiled. Tara couldn’t stop laughing. “Sweetie, I need to get my product in my hair before it dries!” he said. He put his hands on her shoulders and looked at her seriously. She calmed down. Got up and went to her suitcase and pulled out his product and handed it to him, smiling.
“I love you!” She said. “But why do you have to use so many?”
“Image, its all about the image!” he said smiling at her then turning to go back into the bathroom to finish getting ready. Tara just smiled to herself, laid back on the bed and continued to watch tv not really interested in whatever it was that was on..
Kourtney was ready to go. She put on her new jacket and shirt that she had just bought had a pair of skinny jeans and flip flops on, walked out, as Keith was putting on his jacket. He turned around to see her.
“Wow” he said
“What?! Is there something wrong with my hair?!” she asked putting her hands to her head.
“No” Keith laughed. “You just look beautiful, and I LOVE your jacket!” He said
“Why thank you, I just bought it yesterday, and the shirt.” She said showing it off.
“Well I like them, Shall we?” He said putting out his arm. “Oh wait, I almost forgot.” He then grabbed a thermos that was sitting on the desk. “Here you go, this should help with the headache!” he said smiling. “I made it meself!”
“Oh! Well what is it?” She asked.
“Trust me, you will like it! Just try it” He replied. She opened the top and took a sip.
“Wow, this is really good! Its coffee, but what’s in it?” She asked
“Oh it’s an Irish coffee, with a little Irish twist to it!” He said smiling. He then leaned in as if someone were to hear and whispered “That means it has a little bit of alcohol in it!” He said smiling. She just smiled back at him then they headed out for the day.
Paul FINALLY got out of the bathroom. Tara turned around and looked at him. He looked different but she just couldn’t place her finger on it. He just looked even more handsome. She thought to herself that it could be just that he’s happy to be back in his home country. There was just a certain glow about him. He spoke first.
“Well my dear, are you ready to go?” he asked
“Yes, yes I am.” She turned off the tv and got up from the bed and headed to the door and he followed her, “What are we going to do today?” she asked.
“Well I have a few things planned…but you will just have to wait and see!” he smiled grabbing her hand as they left the hotel.
Kourtney and Keith were walking down the road hand in hand when we turned and went into a small coffee shop. He then ordered them muffins to go and then continued on…they just walked down the roads in silence, it was a good silence though. Keith knew that Kourtney was in awe of the magnificent city, and Kourtney was looking all over the place. Keith just kept on walking guiding her.
Paul and Tara were still walking down the street hand in hand enjoying the walk, they too, walked in silence. Paul then took an unexpected corner and right around the corner was a beautiful Cathedral ahead of them. Tara smiled and looked at Paul.
“Are we going there?” she asked enthusiastically. He just smiled and grinned grabbed her hand and started to walk again. Once at the cathedral they spent time looking around it and walked around the cemetery reading all the names. She and Paul both enjoy looking around old churches. Most of their day was spent going from Cathedral to Cathedral stopping only for lunch. They just grabbed something quick and then continued their day.
Keith and Kourtney were now outside of the Botanical Gardens. Kourtney loved flowers and loved going to gardens. They walked in and spent several hours looking around at all the flowers. At some point they sat down in a beautiful patch of grass and ate their muffins, then just laid there talking. It wasn’t hot but it wasn’t cold either. It was warm with the sun being out, but there was a slight breeze that kept them cool. It was Kourtney’s favorite kind of weather. They eventually got up and started to walk around again looking at all the flowers.
Once it hit 6 O’clock Paul decided that it was about time for dinner. He and Tara decided to go somewhere, where they had karaoke. They both enjoyed listening to people singing…or not singing. They went to a place called the Galleon (http://www.viewbelfast.co.uk/pubsandbars/the-galleon-info-41439.html) They both sat down at a booth that was in the back of the pub. They got their drinks and food quickly. Right after they got their food a guy got up on the stage and told the crowd that tonight was Karaoke night that the sign up sheet was to be at the front of the stage, that anyone who wanted to sing they could, and there was a variety of songs.
“I think I am going to do it!” Paul said.
“That would be so cool, you will blow everyone away! You should go sign up now!” Tara suggested. Paul then got up and went down to the front and signed his name there were already several other peoples names on the lists. He grabbed a song list and brought it back with him to the table so he could figure out what song he wanted to sing.
“Oh you should sing this one” Tara pointed at a song, and Paul wrinkled his nose. “What about this one?” as she pointed out another one. As she got another wrinkled nose. “I love this song!” as she pointed at the song A Moment Like This.
“Yeah I like that song too!” he said, then a smile like no other smile spread widely across his face.“I found the one!” he replied but then he shoved the song list in his pocket before Tara could see what song it was.
“Well what song is it then?” she asked
“Just wait!” he smiled then kissed her on her forehead. They continued to watch people as they “tried” to sing. They had some good ones and some bad ones…but none the less they were having fun.
“Next up, is Paul Byrom. Paul come on down.” Paul got up and went down to the front and he whispered his song to the band. Then an old familiar tune started and Tara grinned from ear to ear.
"She may be the face I can't forget A trace of pleasure or regret Maybe my treasure or the price I have to pay She may be the song the summer sings May be the chill the autumn brings May be a hundred different things Within the measure of a day
She may be the beauty or the beast May be the famine or the feast May turn each day into a Heaven or a heck She may be the mirror of my dreams A smile reflected in the stream She may not be what she may seem Inside her shell
She, who always seems so happy in a crowd Whose eyes can be so private and so proud No one's allowed to see them, when they cry She may be the love that cannot hope to last That comes to me from shadows of the past And I’ll remember 'till the day I die
She maybe the reason I survive The why and wherefore I'm alive The one I care for through the rough and ready years
Me, I'll take the laughter and her tears And make them all my souvenirs For where she goes I've got to be The meaning of my life is She She Oh, she...."
Once done with the song…Paul took a bow. Tara was standing and almost in tears she loved his voice. Everyone was silent. Then everyone started clapping and stood to their feet. The clapping continued as he walked back up to his seat where he greeted Tara and embraced her. They just stood like that for a while. Everyone sat down and then the announcer came back up on the stage.
“Wow, Paul that was amazing! Next up we have a McInnes, Tara McInnes, please make your way down to the stage to sing your song. Tara gasped.
“I didn’t sign my n…PAUL! YOU DIDN’T!” she pushed away from him looking him in the eyes. He was just smiling.
“You know how much I love your voice. Go down and show the whole pub what you can do!”
“But I don’t have a song to sing!” she replied
“Yes you do, you said that you loved ‘A Moment Like This.’ Go and sing that one!” he smiled
“I cant do this I didn’t practice it or anything!”
“You can do it! I know you can!” he said as he nudged her towards the stairs. “Go on!”
She sighed and went down to the stage. She never would have thought that she would be singing after Paul. She couldn’t go after him! Once she was up there she told the band what she wanted to sing and the music began.
"What if I told you it was all meant to be? Would you believe me, would you agree? Its almost that feeling that we've met before so tell me that you dont think Im crazy when I tell your love is here and now.
A Moment like this. Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this. Some people search forever for that one special kiss. I cant believe its happening to me. Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this.
Everything changes, but beauty remains. Something so tender I cant explain. Well I may be dreaming but til I awake.Can we make the dream last forever? And I'll cherish all the love we share for a moment like this.
Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this. Some people search forever for that one special kiss. I cant believe its happening to me. Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this.
The speed of waiting love of all. I wanna know that you will catch me when I fall. So let me tell you this. Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this...
Some people search a lifetime for a moment like this. Some people search forever for that one special kiss. I cant believe its happening to me. Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this."
She sang her heart out. The whole time looking at Paul who never sat down once, and towards the end of the song he had started to make his way to the front. Once the song was done he climbed the 4 stairs to the top and grabbed Tara and kissed her in front of everyone! Everyone clapped and cheered for the dynamic duo. Then Paul and Tara got off stage and went back to their booth, and watched the rest of the performances.
Keith and Kourtney were done in the Botanic Gardens around 6 and decided that they wanted to go on a tour called the ‘Belfast Ghost Hunt’ Keith loved going to things like this…Kourtney on the other hand got scared to easily.
“Hun, I don’t think I can do this!” Kourtney said
“You will be with me don’t worry about it! I will keep you safe from all ghosts. ” Keith replied with a huge grin on his face and then kissed her on her forehead.
“Fine” Kourtney said with a sigh. Then they bought their tickets and joined a group. There were a lot of screams from Kourtney, but the stories that they heard intrigued her. Some of them didn’t seem believable but then some of them she was terrified. Keith kept his promise and kept her close to him and kept his arm around her waist at all times. Once the tour was done they decided to grab a quick sandwich and then head back to the hotel. They ate their sandwiches on the way back, and then once back at the hotel they got ready for bed and then went to bed, ready for a great day tomorrow.
Ryan and Amy spent their whole day touring Belfast and enjoyed every minute of it but once they were back at the hotel they went to bed as well!
Paul and Tara after hearing several other people sing or try to at least they went to pay for their meal. But the cashier said that their bill had been taken care of by someone else. So the thanked everyone for a great meal and then they headed back to the hotel. Once back they too got ready for bed for the next day was going to be another full day.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2010 12:23:07 GMT -5
Wonderful Update ...paul in bathrobe... where is the AC when u need it in here ha ha i'm bad sry um but i would of done the same thing with his hair products and do u know if that ghost hunt thing is real i would love to do that if i ever visit there
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Post by Kourtney on Mar 1, 2010 23:30:05 GMT -5
The next morning Kourtney was the first one up. The guys had told the girls that they needed to dress nicely but comfortably as well. The guys suggested no heels. That meant there was going to be some walking around. Kourtney knew that she wanted to wear her new dress that she bought a couple days before. So she hopped in the shower and once done she got out and decided she wanted to do something different with her hair, a way that Keith had never seen before, which was straightened. She saw Keith’s hair dryer and turned it on and started to blow her hair dry. Keith hearing the familiar sound got out of bed and headed to the bathroom to see who was using his beloved hair dryer. He opened the door to a not so great sight...
“AHHH” Kourtney Shrieked “You should have knocked! I don’t like it when people see me with my hair like this!”
“What’s wrong with your hair?” he asked.
“It’s huge! I’m not lucky like you when I blow my hair dry it goes poof and frizzes all over the place. I cant just blow it dry and go!”
“It looks fine, its just curly with a little more body” he said touching it. She slapped his hand.
“Don’t touch it!” she then gave him an evil eye, but couldn’t keep a straight face she just started to giggle, and Keith joined in then.
“Well, if you don’t mind can you step out real quickly while I hop in the shower then you can come back in and finish with your hair” He asked
“Sure” So Kourtney stepped out and once she heard him say that she could come back in she then proceeded to blow dry her hair…then she went out into the room and started to straighten it. Making sure each strand was perfect.
Tara got up first and grabbed a quick shower, she then crept back out into the room and grabbed all of the bottles of product that she had. She had everything from mousse to hair shine. She had about 7 different bottles and once back in the bathroom started to style her hair. Paul got up about then and walked into the bathroom. He looked at the counter and all the product that Tara had. He gasped.
“Tara! You use more product than I do!” He grinned an evil grin.
“Oh no, I know that look. What are you planning in that head of yours?” she retorted
“Oh nothing” Paul said as he kissed her on her forehead. “Do you mind stepping out real quickly while I hop in the shower” he asked. Tara being smart grabbed her product and closed the door behind her and continued to style her hair out in the room.
Ryan and Amy were as well getting ready. They didn’t say much to each other, in fact it was more of an awkward silence between the two of them. Ryan felt obligated to fill that silence he would say something but Amy was very short. He was hoping that today would fix that. So they silently got ready for the day.
The 6 of them were to gather down at dining hall by 10. Keith was getting out of the shower at 9:30 and Kourtney was just about done with her hair. She had her dress on now, and had decided to wear white flip flops. She felt very summery and loved it. She did grab a little white jacket she had to wear just in case it got a little chilly. Keith had just started to blow dry his hair. Kourtney put on her make-up and took one last look in the mirror and was satisfied with the way that she looked. The blow dryer shut off about that time, and Keith stepped out of the bathroom.
“WOW!” he gasped. “You look gorgeous!” Kourtney blushed and thanked him. “Are you about ready to head down?”
“We are a little early. We still have 15 min” Kourtney said
“That’s ok we can grab a quick bite to eat.” He suggested then they headed out the door and were the first ones down
Shortly after Amy and Ryan came and joined them, grabbed food and sat down.
Paul and Tara were still up in their room getting ready Paul had just finished with his hair and was putting his shirt on. Tara was finishing up her make-up and was wearing her new outfit as well, with black flats.
“Tara I love the new outfit and you just look radiant!” Paul said grabbing her hand and kissing the back of it then pulled her in and kissed her. “We need to head down we have about 10 minutes and we need to grab a bite to eat so we don’t starve!” Paul suggested. “Are you ready?”
“Sure am.” She said as she grabbed his hand and they walked down to the dining room where they grabbed a plate and joined the others.
“So what is the plan for the day?” Kourtney asked
“Wouldn’t you like to know?” Paul retorted smiling.
“Paul, why do you always pick on me?” Whined Kourtney
“Because I can, You are like a sister to me! If I am your brother then that gives me the freedom to pick on you! Besides I am only doing it out of love.” He said
“Alright you two, lets not argue.” Tara said giving Paul the eye. “Where are we going?” she asked him looking at him now with a very loving look hoping he would crack.
“DON’T TELL THEM PAUL!” Ryan said. “Remember the plan!” This snapped Paul out of her gaze.
“I can’t tell you!” he replied then looked at his watch. “We do need to get going if we want to be there on time!” So they all cleaned up and headed out of the hotel and walked a little ways and there was a horse drawn carriage sitting on the side of the road. On the back of it, it had a poster that had “RESERVED FOR: HARKIN, BYROM, AND KELLY”
All 3 girls gasped in excitement.
“Th..th..that’s f…fff...for..usss?!” Kourtney stuttered.
The guys nodded and then Keith grabbed Kourtney’s hand and guided her towards the carriage, and helped her in, then got in himself and sat next to her. Paul then helped Tara in and got in and sat beside her. Then Ryan helped Amy in and then got in. The driver was not there, but they sat there for about a minute when a man came and introduced himself to them as their driver. Then the driver got in and got the carriage going. The trip lasted about 30 min and was filled with chit chat and laughter. They saw a lot of amazing sights. The girls still not knowing where they were going, saw a huge castle up ahead.
“Are we going to the castle?” Tara asked Paul
“Yes, we are and we can spend the whole day here touring and just having a good time.” he replied. Kourtney and Tara then squealed. Kourtney had always wanted to go to a castle it was one of her biggest dreams. Tara was excited as well, she loved stuff like this.
Once they got to the front of the castle the carriage stopped and the guys got out, Ryan, Paul then Keith, Amy then with the help of Ryan got out, then Paul helped Tara, and Keith helped Kourtney. Ryan confirmed that they would need him later this evening around 11 but to get there a little early just in case. The driver agreed and then headed off.
“So what do we do first?!” Kourtney asked in excitement
“Well first…we go in” Paul retorted and Kourtney just looked at him and stuck her tongue out at him. He just smiled.
Then letting go of the girls Ryan and Keith opened the front doors and Paul gave the 3 girls a slight push encouraging them to go in. They all stepped in and it was the most beautiful thing that they had ever seen in their lives!
“Oh its absolutely gorgeous!” Amy said.
“What’s the name of this castle” Kourtney asked
“Belfast Castle” Paul and Tara both answered her. (http://www.belfastcastle.co.uk/index.asp) Then they both just laughed.
“What are we not allowed to do here?” Kourtney asked.
“We can do WHATEVER your heart desires” Keith replied “ANYTHING?” Kourtney asked.
“The castle is ours today!” Paul said.
“Then lets tour!” Kourtney grabbed Keith and pulled him up the first flight of stairs that she saw!
Everyone went their separate ways looking at all the various rooms there were a ton. They slowly explored every inch of the castle. By one they pretty much knew their way around the whole castle. Though Kourtney did get lost a few times Keith was there to help her out. When over the loudspeaker they were all summoned to the dining hall for lunch. Lunch was fantastic, they were all in great moods and there were still the outside gardens to be toured. Paul and Keith found a playground and decided that they wanted to go play on it. Of course Kourtney and Tara joined them. They had a blast, and once they were sure they had played all of lunch off the separated and went to go check out the gardens. Each couple ended up sitting down in their own little place and just sat there talking for a while. Getting up and walking a little ways more and finding another spot to go and sit and admire the beauty of nature that was around them. They spent the rest of their afternoon either inside or outside on the grounds. Dinner then summoned them all back together. They all had sat at a big round table and they all decided that each couple were to get 3 different meals so that they could try everything. They did that and had a ton of food left over once they finished their dinner. Music had been playing in the background but then it turned up. All the guys got up and put their hands out to their dates and simultaneously asked…
“Will you dance with me?”
Each girl took their mans hand and they all danced together for several songs. At some point they switched off. And for at least 2 songs each they all danced with a different person. After that they all got back together with their other half and danced for quite some time after talking about their days, and days to come! It was a perfect evening. Everyone sat down and had dessert and then finished up their drinks and decided it was about time to go. It was 10:30 and everyone was exhausted. So they thanked everyone for a lovely day and meals and they headed outside where the carriage as promised was waiting. Everyone got in and cuddled up. There were two blankets Ryan and Amy had one on one side of the carriage, and Keith, Kourtney, Tara and Paul, had the other one on the other side. It was the bigger blanket of the two. Each guy had their arms around their girl. Then breaking the silence…
“How are we going to pay for a day like today?” Kourtney asked
“We have it covered!” Keith replied
“How so?” Tara asked.
“Well, the people that work there are fans of our singing. We told them that we would put on a free concert for them once we get the tour all figured out.” Paul said.
“Oh, well that was nice of them!” Kourtney yawned then cuddled back into Keith who then laid his head on her head.
On the way back they all fell asleep. It was Ryan who noticed that they were back and woke everyone up. They then all headed up to their designated rooms for some sleep for tomorrow was a day of traveling.
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Post by Kourtney on Mar 6, 2010 23:24:43 GMT -5
The next morning Ryan and Amy got up a little bit early so that they could go and pick up the much needed U-haul for their trip to Derry, which is Keith’s hometown. The plan for the day…make it to Derry, which is where they would spend the next 5 days.
Paul and Tara were getting out of bed and getting ready for their long day of traveling. Tara got in the shower while Paul started to pack up. He then got a great idea. Since Tara had stolen his products a few days before he was going to pack them in his suitcase and see what would happen. So he went to her suitcase and got all of her products and wrapped them up in shirts of his and then neatly put them in his suitcase and zipped it up. Right about then he heard the water turn off.
“Paul, Your turn!” Tara said. He then grabbed a towel as she came out of the bathroom with a bathrobe on she didn’t like doing her hair and getting any product on her clothes. So Paul took this opportunity to get in the shower quickly. Tara opened her suitcase and grabbed her outfit fit for traveling. A pair of comfy sweats and a loose t-shirt, and flats. She then started to look for her hair product, but coming up empty. She then started to throw her clothes every which way until her suitcase was empty. She then got an idea “PAUL!!!” Tara banged on the bathroom door. “WHAT DID YOU DO WITH MY PRODUCT!?” Paul smiled to himself.
“I did nothing with your product sweetie!” he said as he crossed his fingers… “Did you look in your suitcase?” he asked sounding genuine.
“Yes I threw everything out of it, they aren’t in here! Are they in there on the counter?!” She asked him desperate now
“No hun, I don’t see them” He smiled. “Where did you leave them last?”
“I thought I had put them in my suitcase….or maybe I left them on the counter….Oh I don’t know…” she said as she slumped on the bed trying to think of where she left them. “I believe that I left them on the counter” she said. “Do you think that the cleaning lady might have thought that they were to be thrown away and got rid of them?” she asked as she thought with a sad look.
“It is a possibility” Paul said. “Just go without it for now! We are just traveling today no need for it now! Besides you will look beautiful without it I am sure.” Getting out of the shower now getting dressed.
“NO!!!” she screamed “I CAN’T go without it!”
“Why not?” He said opening the bathroom door.
“Because my hair will be unruly! Can I use some of yours?” she asked.
“Sweetie mine is for men. I don’t think it will work for you.”
“Then for me will you go without product. Please” she asked giving him a really sad face, one that she knew he wouldn’t be able to ignore. He just stood there contemplating should he give it back to her, he was curious as to what her hair looked like without all the product in, and his hair didn’t get to bad and he was JUST traveling for the day.
“I will go without” he said kissing her on the forehead. This made Tara perk up but only a little she also was curious as to what he looked like without product. but she didn’t ever want to been seen without product in her hair especially by him. She then coming to the conclusion she was just going to have to suffer she got dressed and packed all of her clothes back into her suitcase.
Kourtney and Keith were just getting up. Kourtney got in the shower first claiming that since she was a girl it would take her longer to get ready. So she got in and once out. Keith got in. Kourtney stayed in the bathroom applying her mousse and make-up. While in the shower Keith started to sing one of his original songs that he had written, “What I like” is what he called it. He had some lyrics but not all of them but he was always thinking of what to add in.
“I like my body and Sunday thank you, you know I like it when the sky is blue. I like my girl sweet, sweet like honey. Yes I like a rainy day or two. That’s what I like!
I like a good muse I like to sing the blues I like a freaky imagination Especially like a breaking down Of the rules and regulations.
I like the way you smile…
He would always stop here and just keep humming…Kourtney hearing his lyrics had been thinking about them too and what he should write so this time when she knew he was going to continue humming she tried to add her lyrics in.
“And I like to linger for a while. Linger for a while I like to try and be tried Like I told you on the phone That’s all you need to know That’s what I like.”
She sang, while he listened to her. Once she stopped he stopped.
“I like that a lot!” he commented. “Do you mind repeating that, and if it works out do you mind if I use it?” he asked
“Not at all, I have been listening to you singing this song and I guess I just kept on going.” She smiled
“Sing it again please?” he asked and started to hum. She then entered into the song where she knew the words. Once she was done he just continued to hum adding in some “Ooo’s and mmmyeahs.” to it, and a few things.
“Well now I just need to continue writing maybe on the way there we can figure something out together.” He said as he cut off the water. Signaling that Kourtney needed to step out.
“I would like that” she said as she stepped out smiling to herself. She then got dressed quickly and then started to pack up all of her stuff. By the time she was finished she heard the hair dryer turn on. She them smiled to herself again. Thinking to herself ‘Lucky guy wish I could just blow dry my hair then walk out.’ She giggled to herself. Once Keith was done with his hair he came out and started to pack his things up. Just about that time Kourtney’s phone started to ring.
“Hello?” She answered.
“Hey Kourt, it’s Tara. We just got a call from Ryan, he and Amy are outside with the u-haul. We are to and I quote ‘hurry up’” she chuckled.
“Ok well we are just packing up the little things now. We will meet you guys down there in a couple f minutes.” She replied
“Ok see ya then.” She hung up.
In about 5 minutes everyone was now downstairs loading up the u-haul with their suitcases so they would have room in the car. Ryan and Amy decided to drive the u-haul. While Keith, Paul, Tara and Kourtney were going in Ryan’s car. Paul decided he was going to drive, so that Tara could have the power over the music. Kourtney and Keith were fine with this. They loved to watch the two of them fight over which song to play next. Tara normally winning every time. Everyone got in and with the u-haul in front they started on their trip to Derry. It was only about an hour’s trip but they were planning on stopping and getting lunch halfway there. Tara and Paul started to fight as soon as they started the music, Keith and Kourtney couldn’t stop laughing. Once they had driven about thirty minutes they stopped at a pub and got something quick to eat. Keith, Kourtney, Paul and Tara sat at one table. Where Ryan and Amy sat at another table claiming to have been in a really good conversation that needed to continue so they sat a table away and were talking to what seemed to be a very important conversation. Once everyone was full they all headed out again and continued their trip to Derry. They drove for about another hour or so finally seeing signs for Derry. The plan was to get to the hotel where Ryan, Amy, Paul and Tara were staying and get things situated.
(http://derryhotels.ebookireland.com/bo35571-serendipity-house.htm.htm)
Once at the hotel everyone got their suitcases out of the u-haul except Keith and Kourtney for they were going to take the u-haul to his house so they could pack all his things in it. The other two couples were going to use Ryan’s car to get around during the week. Once Paul, Tara, Amy and Ryan had their rooms, Keith and Kourtney said their goodbyes, and headed their way to Keith’s house which was only about 20 minutes away.
“Good luck Kourt…you will need it” Paul said teasingly. “I hear that the Harkins are tough cookies” he said laughing
“Gee thanks Paul, make me more nervous why don’t ya!” she said with a really worried look on her face.
“Don’t mind him Kourt, you will do just great!” Tara said reassuring her.
“Thanks! I hope so! Pray for me, I am going to need lots of it! I feel like I am about to puke!” She said as she hugged her friend.
“They will love you!” Keith said now grabbing her hand. “But we do need to get going. I really want to see them.”
“Ok” She sighed. “Let’s do this! Bye guys.” She said as they were walking away.
Paul and Tara got settled in their room, Ryan and Amy too. Ryan and Amy decided that they were going to go grab something to eat, but said that they needed to take the car that they were going to be out late and didn’t want to walk back in the dark.
Paul and Tara were fine with this their plan was to just take a stroll and look at the places around the hotel and see what there was to eat. They stopped at a little bakery and just got sandwiches and decided to eat while walking around after all they were in a new city. They just walked down several cities, Tara got all turned around but Paul said he knew where they were.
“No we went right on ‘Malin Gardens’ then we took a left onto ‘Creggan Broadway’” Paul said
“No we didn’t it was left then right.” Tara argued
“Trust me I know where I am!” he said
“Why don’t we just ask someone, if you want me to I can ask.” She suggested
“What is it about women always wanting to ask for directions.” He said smiling.
“Fine I won’t ask…we can just continue to be lost.”
They continued to walk for a while when Paul decided that it was about time to ask directions. The man in the store was really nice. He knew exactly where they were staying and gave them the directions and they were on their way. They walked hand in hand the rest of the way back to the hotel.
Keith and Kourtney were about 5 minutes away from Keith’s house and Kourtney was starting to squirm in her seat and Keith noticed. He put his hand on her knee
“Sweetie it will be fine! They are going to fall in love with you, just like the first time I met you! Besides, how can they not love a girl like you?” he said smiling
“I am just so nervous, I have never had to do this before” she said letting out another sigh.
Keith then turned on a road and he pointed in front of him “There it is.”
Where his finger was pointing was a beautiful house. It was so cute and you could tell it was in Ireland it just had that vibe about it.
“Wow, that’s beautiful!” Kourtney said in shock. “I have never seen a house like it before.”
“That’s because me Ma, and Da designed it.” He said
“It’s absolutely breathtaking” Kourtney said and she just sat there looking at the house when her phone went off…it was Ryan.
“Ryan?” Kourtney answered. “What’s up?
“Can I talk to Keith?” Ryan asked sounding a little worried and upset. Kourtney then handed to phone to Keith. Kourtney could then hear Ryan telling Keith something really important and Keith’s face turned to an angry/confused/worried look. Kourtney was really confused.”
“Calm down Ryan it will all be ok!” Keith reassured him. “Let me know how things go ok? But I need to go I am at my house now. Keep us updated.” Ryan then said something and then they hung up.
“What was that about?” Kourtney asked really worried now.
“There is some bad news.” He said with a sigh. “It’s about Amy!” (hehehe I love doing cliffies! Hope you guys like the story so far! enjoy)
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Post by Kourtney on Mar 9, 2010 0:35:25 GMT -5
“Oh no!” Kourtney said scared. “What’s wrong is she ok?”
“Calm down Kourt, She will be fine…but I am not sure about Ryan.”
“Wait…what?! What happened to Ryan?” She asked now even more concerned
“Well, it looks like Amy won’t be with us for the rest of the trip.” He said bowing his head
“What?! Why not?!”
“Well, you know how they have been kinda off to themselves ever since we got here? well…seems they have been trying to get to know each other and well, Ryan thinks he came onto her just a little to fast. But he really likes her, and truly cares for her a lot. He told her that he loved her and that freaked her out. She is leaving tonight on the first flight that they could find out of Derry and returning home.” He said with a sigh.
“Oh no! What is Ryan going to do for the rest of our trip then?” She asked
“Looks like he is going to bring Paul and Tara here, so that they can use my car, and then he is taking his car back to his place and going to start packing. He doesn’t want to be a 5th wheel, so he is just going to wait for us to get there, and we will bring the u-haul to him and he will give us his car, so that You and I can use my car and Pal and Tara can use his. Then he will meet us in Dublin at Paul’s place and we will then have rehearsal and just go from there. He is still coming back with us. He just didn’t want to be the 5th wheel, and wants us to just have fun while you guys are here, and he said that he wont be any fun, and that’s really about it though.”
“Oh….” Is all she could say. They just sat there in silence for a little bit. Then Kourtney spoke up first.
“I am sure your parents have seen us by now…I mean being in a big u-haul and all they are probably wondering as to why we aren’t coming in…and the longer I sit here the more nervous I get!” she said smiling. “Why don’t we head in?”
“Ok” Keith said kissing the back of her hand and he got out and Kourtney took the time that it took him to come around from his side to hers to gather herself. He then opened her door and helped her out. Kourtney being nervous lost her footing and fell and kinda slammed into Keith, knocking him over, pulling him down with her.
“OH MY GOSH!! I AM SO SORRY!” She said realizing what had just happened Keith started to laugh. “DID I HURT YOU?!” she said worried.
“No, I just think its funny that my mom is right inside looking out the window.” He laughed hysterically now.
“WHAT?!” she screamed. Pushing herself off of Keith. She had just realized that she was laying on top of him, and wouldn’t know what his mom would think of this girl she had never met being on top of her son. She got up and he sat up still not able to stop laughing. “Would you stop?!” she said angrily. “It’s not funny!” she said
Keith now realizing that she had a freaked look on her face got up off the ground and put his hands on her waist.
“Sweetie, don’t worry about it, I am fine! They know about you being clumsy…trust me…there wasn’t a moment over the two months that they didn’t hear about you! They are going to love you, trust me.” He then kissed her on her forehead. “Come on, lets go!” Kourtney feeling only a little better. Let him guide her to the door where his mom then opened the door.
“KEITH!” she screamed! Running to him hugging him.
“Mum! It’s so great to see you!” he said kissing her on the cheek.
“And this beautiful young lady must be Kourtney! It is so nice to finally put a face to a name, and you are much prettier than Keith gave you credit for!” She said smiling. “Come here, I have heard so much about you, you seem like family come give me a hug.”
Kourtney Smiling went to his mum and hugged her. “It is so nice to meet you Mrs. Harkin!” She said genuinely.
“Oh please call me Siobhan! Mrs. Harking makes me feel old!” she laughed. Then there was a squeal that would hurt anyone’s ears.
“KEITHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Came a high pitched scream. By this time Kourtney could see a girl with bright red hair, come running out of the house.
“BECCA!” Keith said running to her too. Kourtney put two and two together and figured out that this was his sister Rebecca, the two hugged for what seemed like forever. Kourtney knew he loved his little sister, and he cherished his whole family. Once she was done hugging Keith, Rebecca then screamed.
“KOURTNEY!” and before Kourtney could blink Rebecca was hugging her. “I have heard so much about you, I am so happy to finally have met you!”
“Alright Becca let the girl go before ya scare her off now!” Siobhan said laughing.
At that time Keith’s father came out. “DA!” Keith said walking over to his father.
“How are ya son?” Mr. Harkin said.
“Great!, Da, this is Kourtney…my girlfriend, and Kourtney this is my father Kevin Harkin.”
“It’s so nice to meet you Mr. Harkin.” Kourtney said shaking his hand.
“Oh come now, were family right? Call me Kevin, and my you were right Keith she is beautiful and she shines just like the sun!” he said kissing her hand.
Kourtney smiled she was so happy that his family was so kind to her, calling her family and beautiful. After all the greetings and introductions, Keith and Kevin went to get their luggage, while Rebecca grabbed Kourtney by the hand and took her inside the house.
“I have heard so much about you, I can’t wait to spend time with you!” Rebecca said.
“I agree!” Kourtney said. “I hear you and I have a lot in common!” she smiled. Rebecca then sat down on the living room couch pulling Kourtney down with her.
“Oh yes we do! I have so many questions to ask you about theatre and the US and so many more things!”
“Woah there sis, take it easy, your going to scare her away if you keep talking like that.” He said smiling as Rebecca stuck her tongue out at him. “Kourt, would you like to come with me so I can show you your room? I can give you a tour of the house too”
“Sure.” She said standing, and following him down the hall way, that was a light sky blue. With pictures of waves and the beach all over them. Some with the family some without. They were beautiful. Finally, Keith turned into a room and threw a bag down.
“This is going to be your room.” He said. It was a bright yellow room with a big window. The room was quite cozy, there was a dresser and a desk and a nice single bed. With a really pretty bed spread, that was a light yellow with a flower pattern on it.
“Oh Keith it’s so adorable.” She said.
“It suits you too!” He said smiling. “You just fit here. My family loves you too!”
“They seem great, and they are just so sweet!” she said smiling and turned towards him. “Can we see more?” she asked
“Of course!” he said taking her hand.
He then took her to his parent’s room which was right down the hall from her room. They had a light lavender paint on the wall. They had a really nice large room. Which I am sure they planned that on purpose when building the house. Keith then showed her the bathroom that she could use. It also was a light blue accentuated with a seashell pattern on the walls. He then took her to his sisters room. It was a light pink the kind of pink you see in a sunset. She had theatre posters everywhere, Broadway posters covered her walls. She had drama masks hanging up as well. Kourtney really liked her room, except for the pink. Keith then showed her his room. It was a light sea green he had surfboards hanging on one of his walls, Kourtney went to those first looking at the different patterns on each one, admiring them. Then she saw that his window was not a window at all but a set of doors that opened up to the most beautiful sight Kourtney has ever seen. It was like she could see for miles. All she could see was green. With little patches of color here and there.
“Oh wow.” She said.
“I know!” he said back
“It’s gorgeous, why would you want to move to the US where all you can see is building after building. I would never move away from this!” she said
“Well you see I joined this group, and when we started touring there I just happened to meet this fantastic girl, whose beauty beats this any day! I don’t know what I would do if I couldn’t see her everyday” he said as he smiled looking at her. She looked back at him and smiled as well. Then wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him. They stayed in loves embrace for a little while longer. He then pulled away. “Come on, I want to show you my favorite place in the house!” he said grabbing her hand and practically running out of the room. He took her down the hallway and past the living room and what Kourtney thought was a closet was really a set of stairs. They took the stairs down, and there was a little hallway to the side where he stopped in front of the door. “Close your eyes” he said.
“What why?” She said
“Just trust me!” he said Immediately she shut her eyes, for there was no one else on this planet that she trusted more than Keith. He then guided her into the room.
“Ok you can open them now!” he said as she did so. What Kourtney saw really shocked her. She saw several guitars, a piano, what seemed to be stacks upon stacks of music, the place was slightly messy but the kind where it deemed necessary.
“What is this place?”
“This is where I write my songs, and just come to get away. This is where I came when I missed you!”
“Oh Keith, I love it!” she said. As she went over to the guitars and looked at all the different kinds there were. She then noticed a picture of a man on the wall. “And who might this handsome gentleman be?” she asked
“That would be me Da. He is the one that taught me how to play and sing. He built this room for us to come when we needed to get away from the world. Sometimes we would come down here together and just jam. Those are my favorite times”
“That’s so awesome! I didn’t know your Dad played. She said.
“Yup he taught me all that I know about music and surfing. He is my role model!”
“Wow” is all that she could say a the time, still looking around at all the stuff piled everywhere.
Then a voice came from upstairs.
“You kids better get up here, you have some visitors!” Siobhan shouted
“Coming Mum!” Keith replied. Kourtney and Keith then headed up only to see, Paul and Tara standing in the doorway. Paul was introducing Tara to Kevin and Siobhan. When Tara saw Kourtney, she gave her a very sad looking smile, Paul saw the exchange and asked if Keith and Kourtney would be able to step outside real quickly so that they could fill them in on what had happened and what the plan was going to be. So the four of them went outside to talk, once outside they all just kind of stood there. Finally Kourtney broke the silence…
“So what are we going to do?” She asked
“Well…there isn’t much that we can do.” Paul said. “Tara and I each talked to Ryan and Amy.”
“Amy didn’t want to stay so she is getting the first flight out of here.” Tara piped in
“Ryan felt awful. He didn’t mean to overstep the boundaries; I have never seen him so upset over something. He must have really cared for her!” Paul said.
“Poor Ryan!” Kourtney said in a hushed tone. She felt so bad for him.
“So are the plans still the same then?” Keith asked.
“Well, you the plans are still kind of the same. We are still staying here for 5 days, then heading to Moy to let Ryan have the U-haul. Then once there he is going to let us use his car, and then we will go to the other planned places, and then we will meet up with Ryan at my place in Dublin at the end of the 4th day there and we will pack up the u-haul and then go to where we are planning on rehearsing and then…I guess head back to the states.” Paul told them.
“Well this kind of sucks.” Kourtney said. “I was hoping that they would get along really well, and then…well…you know…” she stopped.
“Yeah” Tara said. Just then Siobhan came outside.
“Why don’t you guys stay for dinner! We would love to have you, and would love to catch up with you Paul and get to know you Tara!” she said with a smile.
“We would love to Siobhan” Paul said smiling back at her. “We will be right in, once we finish getting things together!”
“Ok” she said turning around and heading back inside shutting the door behind her.
“Well, I guess you guys can use my car while here,” Keith said. “Are you guys still planning on staying at the same hotel?” he asked
“Actually…” Tara said “Since this has happened and well it has always been a dream of mine to stay in a castle…I think Paul and I after tonight are going to go and stay in a castle for the week!” she said beaming. We are going to stay at the hotel for tonight, since we have already paid and then tomorrow night we are going to stay at the Dungiven Castle!” She was so excited
(http://derryhotels.ebookireland.com/bo36257-dungiven-castle.htm/bookhotel)
“Well that’s great!” Kourtney said. “I am definitely jealous!”
“You and me both!” Keith said! Everyone laughed then. “Alrighty, well why don’t we go in and get some grub. Mums making my favorite! Steak and potatoes!”
“AWESOME!!!” Paul got really excited Everyone laughed again. They then headed in to see both Kevin and Siobhan working on dinner.
“Oh guys come on in and sit down at the table so we can chat.” Kevin suggested. “I want to get to know these pretty ladies better!”
“Aww thanks!” Paul said. Then chuckled.
“So where are you two from.” Kevin asked
“Well I am originally from Texas, but I came to go to school at Liberty this year. Boy am I glad I did!” Tara said
“What about you Kourt? Do you mind if I call you Kourt?” Kevin asked
“No not at all, I am from Virginia, and as well went to school at Liberty.”
“That’s so nice.” Kevin said.
They all continued to chat and get to know each other and catch up. They all laughed and enjoyed themselves. Kourtney had fallen in love with Keith’s family. They continued to laugh all through dinner and chatted about anything and everything. Dessert was served and then beers were cracked open. Everyone was having so much fun that they didn’t realize what time it was. It was about 11 o’clock by the time Paul and Tara decided to leave.
“Thank you so much for having us!” Tara said to Siobhan.
“Anytime dear, please come back to visit us before you guys leave!”
“Oh we will don’t you worry about that Siobhan!” Paul interrupted.
“We will see you guys in 2 days then?” Keith questioned.
“Sounds like a plan” Paul shook hands with him.
“Have fun in your castle” Kourtney said as she hugged Tara.
“Don’t you worry about that!” Tara said laughing.
“See you guys!” Kourtney said now hugging Paul.
Once Paul and Tara had hopped into Keith’s old car (not his beetle) and headed back to the hotel where the got ready for bed and then went to sleep.
Keith and Kourtney sat outside on Keith’s patio, just looking at the stars. They sat there in silence for a really long time.
“I am so happy that you finally got to meet my family!” Keith said.
“Me too!” Kourtney replied “They are amazing! You are really blessed to have them!”
“Yeah, they are great! They really seem to love you as well!” he said
“I sure hope so! I am so glad that I came, and I am really glad that I can have someone like you to love!” she said smiling at him. Keith then softly kissed her lips.
“I love you!” he said
“And I love you!” she said then kissed him. They then sat in silence for a little while longer until Kourtney yawned.
“I think it’s about time that we head to bed. What do you think?” Keith suggested.
“I agree.” She said standing up and stretching.
“Goodnight.” Keith said pulling her to him. “Sleep well my love”
“Night. Love you sweet dreams.” She said as she let go, and headed out of Keith’s room to go to hers.
They both got ready for bed. Keith laid down in his bed exhausted. Kourtney when finished getting ready she laid down, but for some reason could not fall asleep. She finally got the nerve up to go and sneak to Keith’s room to see if he was still awake. She opened her door quietly and shut it behind her. She then walked down the hallway to where his room was. Opening his door just to peek, when he heard the door open he sat up.
“Kourtney? Everything ok?” he asked worried.
“Shh…yes I am fine…I just can’t sleep. Can I come and sleep in here with you?”
Keith smiled. “Course ya can! Come on.” He lifted the blanket that covered him and let her climb in. He then wrapped the covers over her body, as she snuggled closer to him. Kourtney could hear his heart beating and he just ran his hand over her hair smoothing it. Both of them falling asleep in loves embrace.
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Post by Kourtney on Mar 23, 2010 19:31:25 GMT -5
Hey all, Sorry I haven't been updating as much as I would like to. Its been pretty busy here! Happy Late St. Patricks day! That was my b-day...I was planning on trying to update that day..but plans changed for me! But anyways...Since the couples are now split up each update will be a day spent with ONE of the two couples...then the next update will be the same day but it will be about the OTHER couple...so example this update is about Keith and Kourtney on their Monday in Derry...the next update I do will be about Paul and Tara's Monday in Derry...make sense? Hope so! Well here is your post! Enjoy! The next morning Keith’s parents had gotten up and went to run some errands. Rebecca had play practice for a musical she was in. So she was missing it. But nevertheless she got up early and was going to find Kourtney so that she could talk to her. Well when she went to Kourtney’s room, she was not there. She then decided to go to Keith’s room. When she opened the door she saw the two of them still in the same embrace that they were in when Kourtney came to stay in his room. She then snickered to herself. She was going to pour water on them but she then decided to just let them sleep. She knew how mad Keith would be if she woke him up, and she didn’t know what Kourtney was like if she was woken up either. So she quietly shut the door behind her. She then went to the kitchen to fix her some breakfast. Once Becca was done with breakfast, Kourtney walked down the hallway and into the kitchen yawning.
“Good morning Kourt. How did you sleep?” She snickered
“Well thank you.” Kourtney gave her a questioning look. “What’s so funny?” she asked
“Oh nothing” she replied with a high trill in her voice, she was not a good liar at all.
“Ok something’s up. What happened?” Kourtney asked
“Oh I don’t know, why don’t you tell me!?” She said now laughing.
“Becca I don’t know what in the world your talking about!”
“Well…I went to find you this morning and went to your room and you weren’t there…so I went looking.”
“Oh…” Kourtney said finally realizing that she had been caught. “About that…I couldn’t sleep last night. I don’t sleep well in places that I have never stayed. I went to see Keith to see if he would come sit with me til I fell asleep but he told me to just come lay with him, and well…we fell asleep.”
“Oh, it doesn’t matter I think its cute and I am kinda jealous, but I still think its funny!” Becca said. Kourtney decided to change the subject.
“So what are you doing today?” Kourtney asked
“Oh here in about 30 minutes I have to go to rehearsal.”
“Awesome what play?”
“Hairspray, I am one of the leads! I love the music so much!”
“Oh I didn’t know that you sang!” Kourtney said not surprised at all.
“Yeah, I love singing. Opening night is this Friday, will you guys be here?” Becca asked
“I am not sure, but I will make sure that we are, I would love to hear you sing and see you perform” Kourtney said genuinely
“I would love for you to come!” Becca said really excited. “Well I need to finish getting ready, but I hope that you have a great day!” she then got up and went to her room.
Kourtney then went to her room and grabbed her shower stuff and decided to go and get ready for her day as well. Once she was out of the shower she got dressed and then she styled her hair. After she was ready she went back to her room. Keith had heard her get in the shower decided to get in one as well. He was done and was now blowing his hair dry. Kourtney heard this and smiled then started putting her make-up on. Keith then walked into her room watching as she slowly applied eyeliner not wanting to startle her why she had it up to her eye, so he just watched her. Once she was done he walked up to her.
“Morning beautiful” he said hugging her from behind. She smiled
“Morning, how did you sleep?” she asked looking at the two of them framed in the mirror. She didn’t know how she got so lucky to have a guy like Keith in her life.
“I slept quite well, and you?” He replied as he kissed her neck.
“I slept well, once I finally got to sleep!” she laughed. She then turned around and put her arms around his neck. They just stood there looking at each other. No matter how many times she had kissed him or had been held by him she still got butterflies in her stomach. He then kissed her lightly on the lips, and they just stayed like that lips locked.
“Would you guys stop that?! That’s just gross.” Came from Rebecca. Kourtney and Keith both jumped. Becca was laughing. “I am leaving now.” She told them.
“Ok sis, thanks for telling me, have fun and behave yourself today no matter how many boys throw themselves at you!” he said protectively.
Becca started laughing harder. “I think I should be telling you two to behave!”
Kourtney now started to laugh. Keith was shocked. His sister had grown up so fast, and now had a personality all of her own.
“You know what I mean” Keith finally said.
“Yes Keith I will be careful I promise, besides this week I have 5 less offers, you have nothing to worry about I think the guys are learning…well I am running late see you guys later.” And she was gone.
“What is she talking about? Offers for what?” Kourtney asked
“Well, since I became “famous” and everyone found out she was my sister, guys have been throwing themselves at her. She gets at least 50 proposals a week, AT THE LEAST! She’s a good girl and I trust her to make good decisions. Its just those creeps that I don’t trust out there.”
“I understand. But that’s crazy! I have never had a proposal in my life, and here she is getting 50 a week! That’s not fair!” Kourtney chuckled she was not cleaning up her stuff and straightening up.
Keith under his breath, “I will soon change that”
“What was that?” Kourtney spun around to look at him.
“Oh nothing, would you like some breakfast?” he asked
“Sure?” Kourtney said as she debated on if she had her him right or not.
They then walked out to the kitchen.
“What would you like?” Keith asked her.
:”Oh I don’t know.” She responded. “What do you guys have?”
“Well” he said looking through the cabinets. “we have cereal…cereal…and what looks like more cereal.” He smiled
“Wow that’s a tough choice…I think I may go with..umm…cereal!” she laughed.
“Cereal it is, what kind would you like? We have cheerios, Raisin Bran…eww…and Lucky Charms.”
“Aww that’s so cute you guys have Lucky Charms” Kourtney giggled. “I will take those”
Keith brought them to the table while Kourtney got the Milk out; Keith grabbed the bowls and showed Kourtney where to get the spoons. They got their cereal, and started to eat chatting about what they wanted to do for the day.
“Well, I know you need to pack up, and I really want to see the city at some point. So lets decide when to pack and then go from there.” Kourtney suggested.
“Well I don’t have much to pack, but I am sure it will take a while to do so. I would say a day to pack.” Keith answered.
“What if we packed today, and tomorrow if need be and then we can spend the rest of the time here hanging out. That way we know we have enough time to get the packing done and we aren’t rushing.” She said back
“Sounds like a plan to me!” Keith said, he then stood up and grabbed Kourtney’s bowl and took it over and stuck it in the dishwasher. “I guess we can start by packing the stuff in my room, then we can go downstairs and we can pack up all my stuff down there…yes I am taking all of me guitars, I couldn’t leave them here!” He chuckled. “Then when Mum and Da get home we can have them help up load up the u-haul. How does that sound?”
“Sounds like fun!” Kourtney said sarcastically. “Coolios lets get to work then!” Keith said putting on a big smile.
Kourtney put on some shorts and a tank top that she didn’t care about, Keith decided to go without a shirt and put on some shorts as well.
Keith went to go get boxes from downstairs that his mum had gotten for him, he brought them up while Kourtney started to fold his clothes in his drawers smaller so more would fit in a box. She successfully fit all of his shirts in one box, he had a lot of them. Keith started on his underwear. Once Kourtney was done with his shirts in his drawer and closet she started on his pants folding them nicely. She went to open up a drawer when…
“NO!!! YOU CAN’T GO IN THAT DRAWER!!” Keith shouted getting in front of drawer that she was about to open. “Sorry it just has something in there that you can’t see yet!”
“umm…” Kourtney said still in shock. “Ok….”
“Can you umm..step outside real quickly while I remove the object and hide it elsewhere.” Keith asked smiling.
“Sure, I am thirsty anyways…would you like me to get you anything?” Kourtney asked him.
“Great, water would be fine! Thanks sweetie!” He said kissing her on the forehead. Kourtney then went out and got them both waters. Still wondering as to what it was he was hiding from her. She tried to push it out of her head but nothing seemed to help. She sat down at the kitchen table til he came out and got his water.
“Hey, sorry about that…” he said
“It’s ok…what was it?”
“Well if I told you that I would have to kill you!” He smiled.
“Ok fine! Keep your secrets.” She said.
“I promise you, that you will find out in due time!” He said
“Ok I trust you! But you know that I will be thinking about it now!”
“Yeah I know, that just means I will have to give it to you sooner, but I am just waiting for the right time!” He said winking. “Ready to head downstairs?”
“Sure, but what about the rest of upstairs?” She asked
“Oh I just threw the few things into the last box and closed it. We are done up here now.”
“Ok great!” Kourtney said. They both took a sip of their waters and then headed downstairs to start packing. It was about 2:00pm when they finally started. Keith suggested that they play some music, and it took them about 30 minutes to decide as to what they wanted to listen to. Finally they decided on the Beatles, which both Kourtney and Keith loved. They both sang along as Keith picked out what he wanted to take with him and Kourtney would put it into a box. They took about 2 hours to pack everything Keith wanted. He had given Kourtney enough stuff to pack 5 boxes full of stuff. But finally they were done. They decided to hang out a little downstairs. Keith playing random songs, Kourtney piped up in between songs.
“I wish I could play the guitar!” she said
“Come here then…I will teach you!” He said smiling.
“Oh no…I was told that I had to small of hands to play.”
“Well you don’t know if you can play til you at least try! He said encouraging her. So Kourtney then went and sat in front of him and he put his favorite guitar in her lap. He then put his arms around her to show her a chord. Which he played and then placed her hands on the strings and had her play it.
“I DID IT!” she squealed she was so happy
Keith chuckled “Yes, yes you did! I am so proud”
He then showed her chord after chord. This went on for about an hour. Until they heard the front door open.
“Ello anyone home?” came Siobhan
“Down here mum!” Keith shouted. Siobhan made her way down the stairs and found them sitting on the ground the way they had been for an hour.
“Ahh…this sight looks familiar. I remember when your Da tried to teach me guitar! I was always told that I had to small of hands to play. He sat me down and tried to work with me but alas…everyone was right.” She laughed.
“That’s what people tell me too!” Kourtney said smiling
“So far she is doing well Mum!” Keith replied
“Yeah, if I can do it, I am sure anyone can do it!” Kourtney laughed.
“So how much more stuff do you guys have to pack?” Siobhan asked.
“Well everything is in boxes now; we just need to load up the u-haul.” Keith said with a smile.
“My goodness…What happened to my son the procrastinator?” Siobhan asked.
“Kourtney happened!” Keith laughed
“Well good for her! Finally I found someone who he will listen to! It always took him the longest time to get things accomplished and him cleaning his room…well that just never happened!” Siobhan just laughed.
“Mum!” Keith whined. “No more stories please?”
“Aww come on Keith I would love to hear stories about you procrastinating!” Kourtney said winking at Siobhan. They both just laughed.
“Well, if you would like your Da and I could help you two pack up the u-haul so you can be done for good.” Siobhan offered.
“Sure that would be great!” Keith said. “As long as you guys don’t mind.”
“No we don’t mind. Let’s go tell your Da and then we can get started, then get dinner ready!” Siobhan said turning to go up the stairs.
Once upstairs Siobhan told Kevin the plan, and he gladly accepted it. They didn’t have to many boxes to carry but Keith did end up taking all of his guitars and a couple of his surfboards. They were down to about 5 boxes when Siobhan pulled Kourtney aside.
“Why don’t you and I go and start fixing dinner. That way we can stop carrying boxes. Besides you look exhausted!” She suggested.
“Oh I am!” Kourtney said. “I would love to come and help you cook!”
“Great! Do you have any ideas as to what to fix because I sure don’t!” She chuckled.
“I think I may have something in mind.” Kourtney winked. The two of them snuck off and went to the kitchen to start preparing dinner.
Kourtney suggested that they make spaghetti so Siobhan and Kourtney worked as a team getting things out and starting to cook. They had so much fun chatting and goofing off. Keith and Kevin came in after finishing with the u-haul and sat down. They all ended up just chatting til dinner was ready about 10 minutes before dinner started Rebecca came in, Chatting about practice and how the play was going. Dinner was great, they all enjoyed it. They then decided to watch a movie, Kourtney started to fall asleep during the movie, and Keith decided that the two of them should go to bed. So the two of them went to get ready for bed, and then they both climbed into Keith’s bed and fell asleep fast.
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Post by Kourtney on Mar 23, 2010 22:03:18 GMT -5
Paul and Tara were just waking up. Neither of them wanted to get up so they just laid there for a while cuddling and talking.
“You know…I really liked your hair without product in it” Tara finally speaking up after they had stopped one of their previous conversations.
“Oh yeah?” Paul asked looking at her shocked.
“Yeah, I don’t know why you need all of that in your hair besides you have short hair.”
“I know I just feel that it looks better with it in. But…I know that you probably wont believe me…but your hair was beautiful without all the product in it too!” he said to her. Tara laughed at him.
“Oh Paul that’s the funniest thing you have ever said!” she continued to laugh
Paul looked kinda hurt. “I was being serious!” he said. This made Tara stop laughing. She looked at him. “Sorry, I have just never had that said to me before. I think it looks awful when I don’t use product.” She sighed
“Well I am telling you from the bottom of my heart it was beautiful natural. The curl suited you!” he smiled then kissed her forehead, then kissed her lips tenderly.
“Thank you.” She said softly.
“I guess I should tell you now what happened to your product then….” Paul sighed and paused. Tara realizing that he had something to do with it, sat up.
“You have it don’t you!” She said looking at him.
“Yes” he said with a smile but then it faded when he saw her face. “I am sorry, you stole mine and I wanted to see what you looked like without it and I knew I would never get that if you physically had product. So I took it…It’s in my suitcase all wrapped in my clothes.”
“Oh Paul” She said just laughing and then laying her head back onto his chest.
“You’re not mad at me?” he said looking at her shocked.
“How could I ever be mad at you?” She said
“I just thought that I was going to get into trouble for stealing it from you!” he said
“Oh no, you are right though I never would have not used it. But see I also got to see you without product in as well…So all is well!” She smiled. Then looked at the clock. “Well lets get ready and head out…I am kind of hungry. That ok with you?” “Sure, you go ahead and get in the shower I am going to just lay here for a little while longer!”
“Oh no you don’t!” she said “You are going to get out and get my product for me!” she laughed and then grabbed his hand and pulled him up and out of bed. Where he went and got all of her stuff for her. Then got his stuff ready for the day trying to figure out as to what they were going to do. Tara was out of the shower and told Paul to get in while she waited out in the bedroom so that then she could come in and finish getting ready. He got in and then she started getting her hair ready putting every product in. Once she was done she went and packed up her bag and then put her make-up on. Paul was out of the shower doing his hair now. She had started to pack up his things for him so that they could leave a little earlier. He was done about the same time that she was, so they then double checked themselves and then took their stuff down to the front desk and checked out and went to get into Keith’s old car. They packed up the car and then decided to go to an internet café to where they could google and find some places to go for the day. Tara found a couple that she really wanted to go to…one place was the well known “Walls” there…she found a few others and Paul promised her that he would take her to whatever it is that she wanted to go and see. They checked e-mail and facebook and a few other things and after about being in there for 2 hours decided that they were going to go grab something to eat then go and check into the castle. They stopped at a pub and just grabbed a quick lunch then headed to their designated Castle. The Dungiven Castle.
(http://www.dungivencastle.com/welcome.html)
Once there they signed in and got their room.
“Oh Paul, this is so gorgeous!” Tara said amazed at how big it was.
“It’s one of my favorite here in Ireland!” he said.
“May I show you to your room?” said one of the bellhops. Both of them nodded at him then handed their luggage to him and sat them on one of those carts and showed them to an elevator. They then stopped and got off and were showed to their room. The bellhop opened the door for them and then went inside and sat their luggage down. Paul grabbed Tara’s arm quickly before she walked in.
“What?” she said.
“Do you trust me?” he asked
“Yes.” She said hesitantly He then put his hands over her eyes. “What are you doing?”
“You said you trusted me so this is where that comes in.” he smiled then started to walk forward into the room slightly pushing her forward with him. He walked her in a little ways more. “Keep your eyes closed!” he said “Promise me?!”
“Promise” she said back. He then went and opened the big window and let all the sunlight come in. Then he went over to Tara.
“You can open your eyes now!” he said. When she opened her eyes, she couldn’t believe what she was seeing was real! Everything was so beautiful!
“OH MY GOODNESS! PAUL ITS BEAUTIFUL!” she said loudly. “THANK YOU!”
“You are welcome.” Just then the bellhop coughed letting them know that he was still there and was waiting on his tip. Paul obliged and took him some money and thanked him. The bell hop left and Tara had gone to the window looking out.
“It is so beautiful here!” she said.
“Yeah!” he said coming up behind her and wrapping his arms around her waist. “Just like you are!” he paused. “Come on!” he said “Lets explore!” he grabbed her hand and drug her to the little room that was off to the side…it wasn’t little at all…it was a living room. Complete with a television and couch, coffee table…the works. It was a beautiful color. They then went into the kitchen area and Tara gawked over it. It was huge! “Well would you like to explore the castle today or go out into town?” he asked her.
“Well it is getting late why don’t we just explore the castle today while we still can and then come back and relax a little later this evening and then go out ALLL day tomorrow!” she said enthusiastically
“Whatever you want!” he said just as enthusiastically
“Well why don’t we grab a map and go start exploring!” she said
They grabbed a map at the front desk and then they headed out the front door then they looked at the map and decided to walk around the gardens and take lots of pictures because it was so beautiful, and Tara wanted reminders of her great trip. They took tons of pictures of just about anything and everything that they came across. Paul would take pictures of Tara and vice versa. They took some pictures together and when they came across people they would ask them to take the pictures for them. They took a lot of funny ones because that’s just what they both do. They had a blast goofing off. The sun was starting to set painting the sky with a red, yellow and orange.
(http://www.dungivencastle.com/Photo89.htm Look at photo E or the 5th one.)
They sat down on the grass and watched as the sun continued to lower. Once it had set they went in and went to the dining area where they ordered their meals while chatting about what they wanted to do the 2 days that they had by themselves in Derry. Once done with dinner they went back to their room and went and cuddled on the couch and flipped through the movies that they could rent and finally after much deliberation and arguing they decided on “A Knight’s Tale” to watch. They enjoyed the movie a lot. But once it was over they both then got ready for bed and both climbed into the ginormous bed and getting settled they both fell asleep dreaming of what tomorrow would bring!
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Post by Kourtney on Mar 28, 2010 20:01:15 GMT -5
Tuesday in Derry.
Keith got up the next morning really early. He went to the kitchen and packed a back pack with 10 water bottles, a bag of chips for him and a bad of trail mix for Kourtney, and got bread out and all different kinds of sandwich makings and left them on the counter he then went back into his room where he grabbed his wetsuit and a t-shirt and shorts and his flip flops. He then went to the bathroom to get his wetsuit on he then threw on his shorts and t-shirt over it and then went to get his sisters wetsuit for Kourtney to use. He had planned to take her to his favorite spot, a secret spot, for the day. Once he was all ready he went back to his room and sat down on Kourtney’s side of the bed and gently woke her up.
“Sunshine…sweetie…” he said as he would gently shake her and rubbing her arm.
“hmmm….” She finally groaned.
“You need to put this on and get ready to go.” He said laying the wetsuit beside her.
“What is this?” She asked innocently. He just smiled down at her. She couldn’t believe how amazingly gorgeous he was and he was all hers.
“It’s your wetsuit for surfing. It’s so you don’t get to cold while were out there.” He said
“Can’t I sleep for a little longer?” she whined.
“No, we will miss the best waves if we get off schedule.” He said looking at her with a sad face that he knew she would not be able to resist.
“Fine!” she said pulling the covers off of her. Keith then smiled and kissed her on her forehead.
“Thank you!” he said hopping up off the bed excited now.
“It’s only because I love you!” she said smiling at him while grabbing a t-shirt and shorts and the wetsuit off of the bed. She then went to the bathroom where she changed into her wetsuit and put her clothes over top. Keith then came to the door.
“Sweetie what would you like on your sandwiches? We have ham, turkey, bologna, roast beef, and salami”
“Umm…roast beef is fine. Do you have cheese and mayo?” she asked.
“Yes we do…how many sandwiches do you want?” “How long are you planning on being out there?” she asked him
“Well… a good while…I have a few friends that might be joining us, and I want to spend some time there and I know a few of my friends want to meet you. Also, I have something to give you as well!”
“Oh? What is it?” Kourtney shouted out the door.
“Oh nothing…” Keith said walking away from the door laughing. Kourtney groaned she hated when he did stuff like that. Keith went and made 3 sandwiches realizing he never got her answer. Kourtney looking at herself in the mirror realizing that her hair was a complete mess, just decided to pull her curly mess into a ponytail. She put some foundation and a little mascara on, knowing that it would all be washed off as soon as she got in the water. She then brushed her teeth then went back to her designated room and put her pjs away and grabbed some sun block and grabbed her sunglasses and a very big beach towel that she had, an extra pair of clothes, a book to read, her Ipod and her camera. She threw all of this into a bag and went out to the kitchen where Keith had just finished putting the sandwiches into the bag. He kissed her quickly on the lips then proceeded back to his room where he grabbed his aviators, towel, and two of his least favorite boards, just in case they were to get broken, and he put one last thing into his bag but made sure it was buried in the bottom. Kourtney got out the lucky charms and grabbed two bowls and spoons and the milk. Keith once he was done came back into the room and sat down with Kourtney who had already started to eat and piled a large amount of cereal into his bowl and poured his milk and began to eat.
“So who all is going to be there today?” Kourtney asked Keith
“Just a few of me mates, Liam, Sydney, Tristan, Scout, Kyler, and Teagan.
“Oh wow.” Kourtney said a little intimidated with all the new people she was going to have to meet and get to know all in one day. What if they didn’t like her? What if they were mean? Many other questions along the same lines went through her head. Keith must have seen the worried look on her face.
“What’s wrong?” He asked her
“I am…well…I am just nervous I guess.” She hesitated to tell him at first.”
“Don’t be they will love you!” he said smiling. Kourtney still worried just smiled at him. Keith then looked at the clock. “We need to get going!” he said as he finished up his milk. Kourtney was already done, he grabbed her bowl and his and took it to the sink and set them down, and grabbed the backpack and his bag of beach stuff. He then slid on his flip flops. While Kourtney grabbed her bag and ran back to her room to throw on her flip flops, then met Keith back in the kitchen where he was waiting for her. “Ready?” he asked her smiling
“Ready as I will ever be!” she said with a sigh, just like he always did he put his arm out for her to take it. He then led her out the front door. It was still dark out. Kourtney hadn’t looked at the time. But then he started guiding her down a pathway that she had not gone down before. “Where are we going?” she asked
“To get my baby.” He said. Kourtney confused by this just looked at him. “My car that is!” he explained. “She’s my baby! Just like “Ron” your laptop is your “Baby’” he said.
“Oh ok. I was scared there for a minute.” She said.
“I think you will like her!” he said with another dazzling smile.
“I am sure I will!” she smiled back.
They walked a little ways further then came to the building they had a little ways away from the house. He let go of her arm so that he could open the door. He pulled the door to the side and revealed what looked like your modern day garage. Kourtney saw a beetle bug that was sitting there peacefully.
“Oh Keith she’s cute.” Kourtney said.
“Her name is Annabelle.” He said running his hand over her hood. “I missed her. I plan on taking her back to the states with us.” He then opened the door for Kourtney and helped her in then shutting her door and going to the other side and got in. he started her up and she started with ease. Keith smiled, and then started heading out. Kourtney then looking at the time noticed that it was 5:03. They drove a ways in silence when Keith then turned on some Beatles. They both sang to the familiar tunes. It took them about thirty minutes to get to the designated beach. Keith and Kourtney were the first to arrive. All of his friends had decided to come a little later. Keith grabbed the boards while Kourtney grabbed his bag for him. They made their way down to a little spot where there was a little campfire area where it looked like it hadn’t been used in forever. Kourtney set the bags on the ground and Keith set the boards down on the sand.
“Want to get in? The waves are at their best now!” Keith said eagerly.
“It’s still a little to cold for me” she replied.
“Well if you don’t mind I am going to catch a few before everyone gets here so I can warm up. Liam, Tristan, Kyler and I will probably have a little competition as we always do when we go surfing.” He said smiling. “I haven’t been surfing in a long time. I need to practice a few times.”
“I am sure it will come back to you just like walking does.” Kourtney said confidently.
“I hope so. Well make yourself comfortable and feel free to join me!” he said kissing her on her forehead then taking off his shorts and t-shirt he grabbed his board and headed out into the water not even hesitating he ran right in. Kourtney took her flip flops off and grabbed her camera and Ipod…she loved the feel of sand on her feet. She walked to the edge of the water and just barely let the water hit her feet. It was not that cold. She put her ear phones in and turned on her ipod looking for something good to listen to. She finally decided on listening to some classical music so that she could think and watch Keith surf. He was sitting out there waiting for a good wave to come. He finally started going. He started to ride the wave and it was a good one. Kourtney got several pictures of him surfing. He was really good at it. She knew that it would all come back to him. This was his first wave and he rode it all the way in. Smiling and waving at her Keith then turned back around and started all over again. Kourtney just stood there listening to her music, watching and taking pictures of him surfing. This went on for about another 20 minutes when the sun began to rise. Keith finally decided to come in. Kourtney grabbed his towel for him since he was still all wet. He sat down on one of the rocks that was around the fire pit. Kourtney sat down next to him, and they sat there in silence watching the sun rise and all the beautiful colors. About halfway through a couple of cars pulled up. Keith recognizing them stood up. Kourtney stood up behind him as his friends were getting out of their cars. Keith went over to them greeting each one with a hug.
“Guys, I would like you to meet my girlfriend…Kourtney…Kourtney these are my friends. Liam, Tristan, Kyler, Scout, Sydney, and Teagan.” He said pointing at each person.
Liam had light brown hair with bright green eyes. He was quite tall and had the girl known as Sydney’s hand in his. She was a short and petite with brown hair with light brown eyes. Kourtney then looked at Scout who was slightly taller with blonde hair and dark blue eyes. She was really pretty but her arm was in Kyler’s who was a tall guy with brown hair and blue eyes. Teagan was next she had red hair and green eyes, she had a beautiful complexion, and then Tristan had his arm around her shoulders he as well had red hair and a brighter green colored eyes. Every single guy had shaggy hair and were about the same length as Keith’s all with that surfer look. The girls all had straight waist long hair. Kourtney felt odd with mid back length hair and it curly as ever. But none the less every person shook her hand and greeted her with a smile. They seemed so friendly.
Everyone got their stuff out of the cars then and the guys immediately hit the water. The girls all sat around the fire pit talking and getting to know each other…more of them trying to get to know Kourtney. They asked question after question. Kourtney felt like she was doing all the talking. The guys after surfing for about an hour came in and decided that they were hungry grabbing their sandwiches. They all sat down with their companion. Kourtney had found out that every couple had been dating for a while. They were all very serious. They continued to sit around and talk a while. When the guys decided to just go and swim with the girls joining them. They all splashed around enjoying themselves. The girls after a while decide to get out to have a bite to eat and sunbathe for a while. The guys as well got out and got something to drink and had some chips. After they were done they decided to start their little competition. First up was Kyler, then Tristan, then Keith and then Liam. The girls cheered on each guy each girl cheering on their specified guy a whole lot more than the others. Each one was doing well. Kourtney really enjoyed watching them. Keith did a great job. She took lots of pictures of each guy surfing. Once each guy had surfed 3 waves they came in. Supposedly Keith won. He was smiling form ear to ear. They were talking about their waves and discussing how Keith had been out of practice and still won like he always does. They all sat around again talking, and then wanted to go back out. The guys went back out to surf some more after resting a while. This time they convinced the girls to come out with them. Kourtney after only have surfed once back several months before was really nervous. She didn’t want to be really bad in front of Keith’s friends. But Supposedly Sydney and Teagan were not very good at it. Where as Scout grew up on the beach surfing. So she went first riding the wave all the way in. Once she was back out with the group the guys went. Teagan then went and she fell off, making Kourtney feel a little bit better knowing that she was not going to be the only one to fall off. Sydney went out and didn’t even get the chance to stand up before she fell off. It was now Kourtney’s turn she was really nervous. But as she got ready she got ready for the next wave. She actually was able to stand up for maybe 5 seconds then fell. Once she was back with the group they were all clapping for her. Keith had told them her story about how she had only surfed once before and did quite well for a beginner. They were all very impressed with her. After being out there for about 2 hours or more, they all decided it was time to go back in that the sun was going down and it was getting a lot colder. So they all surfed in or tried to. The girls that fell off paddled their way back in. They each grabbed their towels except Tristan and Liam. They went to their cars and grabbed some wood, and paper and matches there were going to start a fire while everyone else went and changed into their extra clothes they had brought. Once they had gotten the fire started they all sat around talking. Kyler and Scout had brought marshmallows for everyone to have they cooked some over the fire, just enjoying each others company. Kyler’s phone went off and he stepped away answering it. Once he came back he announced that him and Scout needed to go. They grabbed their stuff and said their goodbye’s telling Kourtney how great it was to meet her and that they look forward to seeing her again sometime. Tristan went and got his guitar out of his car and gave it to Keith asking him to do some singing. Keith sang some Irish songs that him and his friends always sang. Kourtney not knowing any of them just enjoyed watching him play and listening to him. Liam and Sydney had to go next, with Tristan and Teagan following suit. They all knew what Keith had planned for the evening.
Keith got up and put a blanket down on the sand and sat down motioning for Kourtney to follow him. She grabbed her little blanket that she had packed, and joined him covering her legs they both sat back on their hands looking up at the beautiful clear night sky. They could see the stars very visibly. Keith finally decided it was time for him to give Kourtney the very reason he wanted to bring her to his favorite spot. Keith sat up startling Kourtney.
“You ok?” she asked.
“Yeah I am fine.” He replied. He just smiled at her and grabbed her hands “Kourtney..” he started. “I love you so very much and I couldn’t have asked for a better person to be with right now. The day that you turned around on the highway to save us was probably the best day for me. When I first saw you I could not believe my eyes. You were and are so beautiful.” He paused. Kourtney was smiling. He then reached into his pocket where he pulled out a small jewelry box. Kourtney gasped. So many things went through her head. One in particular…’He cant be proposing! I am not ready! I thought that we talked about this!’ Keith then continued. “These last three months of my life that have been with you have been absolutely amazing and I cannot imagine the rest of my life without you. Now you are probably thinking I am going to propose but I am not yet. But I want you to have a token of my love for you and that I am committed to you and…” he opened the box to show here a beautiful Claddagh ring with a pretty aquamarine stone in the heart.
(http://www.celticcolours.com/claddagh-rings-20.aspx)
“Kourtney this is my promise to you that I will be here for you always and will forever love you!” he finished.
“Oh Keith its…its beautiful! Thank you!!” she squealed. Wrapping her arms around his neck. “I love you so much!” She then kissed him long and hard! Keith then broke it off he was going to explain to her what it meant.
“Now if you wear the ring on your right hand facing out from you that means that you are not romantically with anyone but are still looking for that special someone, facing in means that you are in a relationship. Now if you were to wear it on your left hand ring finger facing out that means that you are engaged, and facing in means you are married.” He then placed the ring on her right hand facing in. She smiled and kissed him again. They then laid there talking about future things. They decided it was about time to go around 9:30 and they were both exhausted. They gathered up their things and put out the almost gone fire and then packed up the car and headed back to Keith’s house. On the way back they just listened to music, and Kourtney fell asleep almost immediately. Once back at his house Keith pulled up the driveway and went to the front door and opened it first then he went to the passenger side where Kourtney was and picked her up and took her inside to his room and laid her down on his bed. He then covered her up and then kissed her on her forehead for a moment he just looked at her. He couldn’t help but think about how lucky he was to have her in his life. He had never been this happy before. Once he got out of his little trance he then grabbed the stuff out of his car and brought it inside and cleaned out their back packs putting everything away that was not used. He just put Kourtney’s back in her room and he then went and put Annabelle back in the shed and brought in his boards to put them up. He too then climbed into his bed and wrapped his arms around Kourtney and fell asleep shortly after his head hit the pillow with a huge smile on his face.
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Post by Kourtney on Mar 29, 2010 23:51:09 GMT -5
Tuesday in Derry (Paul and Tara)
Tara was the first one to wake up. The sun was streaming in from the large window. She laid there taking everything in. Paul had his arm around her and was still fast asleep. She laid there contemplating many different things, things that some people would never contemplate in life. Tara loved to just think about random things but then decided she should start getting ready for the day. Slowly and gently she took Paul’s arm off of her and set it next to him. She then pulled herself out of the ever so soft bed and grabbed her shower things and headed to the bathroom. She got in the shower when she heard a knock on the door.
“Are you decent” a sort of whine came from Paul.
“Yes?” Tara asked confused.
“GOOD!” Paul yelled as he ran into the bathroom.
“Are you ok?” Tara asked.
“Now I am….I just needed to relieve myself and the water from your shower was not helping me.” He laughed. Tara joined him.
“Well now you need to go because I need to finish getting ready.” She said as she turned off the water. Paul left and went to get his stuff so that he could get in right after her. Once she was out she left the bathroom and sat down at the large vanity and started working every product in her hair. Paul was in the shower once Tara was done Paul was already working on his hair, so she decided to sit on the couch and watch a little of television before the left.
“Ready?” came from Paul
“More that ready!” she replied with a smile. “Where to?” Paul’s stomach as if on command growled really loudly. “Well that answers my question!” They both laughed. “Why don’t we go down and see if they are still serving breakfast.” She suggested. They then headed down to the dining hall and got some breakfast. Then they headed out not even the slightest idea as to what they were going to do for the day. They had discussed doing a few things but nothing really was set in stone. They just started walking down the road to whatever it was they wanted to do. Tara saw a poster that advertised “The Walls of Ireland” it had a picture of cannons and a small map. It was a place that you could learn about a lot of history. This really interested Tara.
“Hey Paul, would you want to go to “The Walls” today?” she asked.
“I completely forgot about the walls” he admitted. “I haven’t been there since I was a wee lad!”
“Then would you want to go today? PLEASE!!” she begged and whined.
“I would love to!” he said “Let’s go we have a ways to travel!”
They started on their journey to “The Walls”
(http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Historic-Walls-of-Derry-Londonderry-Derry-P7097)
Tara was so excited she could barely contain herself. Once they were there they continued to walk around for hours just looking at anything and everything enjoying the beautiful clear weather that Ireland was lucky to have every so often. They stopped at several shops and went in several places that were on the side. Enjoying every moment of it. They grabbed a quick lunch and continued on their journey. They walked until the sun was going down, then decided to get something to eat for dinner. They decided on a nice sit down fancy restaurant and enjoyed every minute of their meal. They talked about a lot of things that they saw and Paul told stories that he had heard ever since he was a child. About the wars and all the history he seemed to pour into Tara and Tara just sat there listening soaking up all the information he had for her. She loved it. The way that he told the stories it made then intriguing. Once they were about ready to go they paid their bill and headed out only to find that the weather had changed drastically. It was chilly and rain was pelting them. Paul got the attention of a cab and told the driver where to go. It wasn’t the hotel…it was a park. Tara just looked at Paul and she knew that he would not say a word so she stayed silent listening to the rain hitting the cab. The cab driver slowed down after driving about thirty minutes and then came to a complete stop and asked for his payment. Paul handed it over and then opened the door holding his hand out for Tara to come with him. She hesitated at first then stepped out. The rain seemed to have lightened up a little. Paul just started to casually walk.
“Hope you don’t mind getting a little wet!” he said.
“Not at all, I am just wondering as to why you brought me here?” she asked
“This is the one park I love to come to when it rains and I am here in Derry. I have a favorite spot to where me mum used to bring me here and we would just walk around in the rain talking and then she would bring me to a certain spot that is right there.” He pointed
Tara saw a really nice looking gazebo with vines crawling up the sides. It had what looked like a swing on the inside of it. Paul then looked at Tara and squeezed her hand and then started to run pulling her behind him. They both ran in the rain as if they were trying to get out of it even though they were already soaked. Once at the gazebo and it sheltered them. Paul just looked at Tara and just smiled at her.
“What?” she asked him finally curious as to what he was thinking.
“It’s just that….well….you….” Paul stopped.
“Come on…whatever it is you can tell me!” she said running her hand along his jawline.
“I know. I am just trying to put it into words…” He paused again thinking. But quickly spoke up. “Well, since the last time that my mom brought me here I have only be back here on my own, and well I have never brought anyone here before.”
“No one?” she asked
“No one.” He confirmed “This was a place that was special for me mum and I. But since I love you so much I really wanted to share this place with you!” He said looking into her eyes with more love than he had ever had for anyone before. Tara then kissed him on his lips passionately. After a while they both then went and sat on the swing. Paul sitting in the corner of the seat with his arm around Tara who had her head laying on his shoulder and he feet curled up under her. They sat there for a long time watching the rain fall just listening to it fall. Once it got a little to cold for them to be out there they then decided to walk back to the castle which was only about a 10 minute walk. Once back in the safety of their room they both changed into warm clothes and snuggled down into their nice warm soft bed. Falling asleep after a wonderful day spent.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2010 10:39:37 GMT -5
awwww loved it
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Post by CelticLass91 on May 26, 2010 0:50:20 GMT -5
;D So good!!! Poor Ryan!!!!! Hope the lad finds somebody. (
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Post by celticbear on Jul 26, 2010 0:05:24 GMT -5
Kourtney I love your story. Please update real soon. I have two favorite parts, first one is where Rebecca found "Kourtney" curled up with Keith in his bed, the other is when Keith gave his girl the ring.
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