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"I’ll be back in tiaet between Bama folk and their football, now can I?"

He nipped et there, baby No doubt about that, and you will be sitting in the stands, supporting ale When I retreated, the same sullen expression fell across his features

I stroked his unshaven cheek "What’s wrong?"

Taking a long, deep breath, he said, "One guess"

"Parents?"

"Bingo"

"What now?" I asked, dreading the response

"They want to ht They’re notchin’ up their tactics"

I recoiled in shock "Really? I never thought they’d want to meetRorasped my arm "Hey I didn’t mean to hurt your feelin’s, but they’re not happy about us, Mol They’ve made no secret about that"

I cuddled back into his chest "I know It just sucks"

"I’o Show theht help them understand"

Romeo pulled an incredulous look "They won’t understand and I won’t have them attack you I’ve coped with it for years; I’m not watchin’ you take the same treatment You’ve seen my daddy in action He doesn’t tolerate disobedience My momma’s vindictive and cruel Why do you wanna officially ap for your sake" His expression softened and he kissed the back ofhair fro to tell me the real history with you and your parents? Warts and all?"