Speak To Me

(Rylan)

Peering down at Tilly, I couldn't help but smile as I saw her look down at her dress once more before quickly smoothing it out. "You look beautiful Angel." I assured her, seeing those unique eyes snap to mine before she puffed out her bottom lip adorably. "It isn't too much, right? Maybe I should've just worn my usual stuff."

"No..you look incredible...and it's about time you started wearing some of that stuff I bought you..I was beginning to think I had shitty taste in clothing." I had a closet full of clothes waiting just for her..but I knew it would be a struggle to get her to accept them.

I know she struggles with accepting gifts..especially expensive ones..and I have a feeling it's mostly because of her family. They probably told her that I was throwing money and lavish things her way just to get her in my bed.

Well, jokes on them because not only did Tilly and I make love...but I plan on keeping her in my bed for the rest of my damn life. So she better learn to get used to this..I want to spoil her like crazy..

And the fact that we can't keep our hands off of one another..it just proves that even more. I swear I have never been this attracted to someone in my life...and the chemistry..fucking hell, it's like our souls meet every time we touch.

Tilly picked out a lavender colored sundress. The sleeves were frilly and feminine and the color...damn..it made her light caramel skin even more delicious..I couldn't help but kissing ever bare patch of skin I could find. The multiple hickeys I left on her neck and shoulders are enough proof of that.

It was hard not to drag her back to the room and tear the dress off of her. But I know she is nervous to meet with Jolie..because really, this is our first time together as a real couple with my family. Before didn't really count..but now..it's the real thing.

I feel like I haven't seen my sister in weeks..between being at the hospital and our mom drama, we just haven't spoken that much..and when we do, it's usually brief.

So when she opened the door and those familiar green eyes darted right past me..I knew something was up..

I don't know how..I just did. This gut feeling told me she had something to say..and she knew I knew..

"Tilly, wow, you look incredible!" My sister announced, pulling Tilly into a hug which she didn't seem to expect.

"Th-thank you, you do too..and thanks for having us over." Tilly sputtered nervously, making my hand press firmly against her lower back as I reminded her I was right here with her.

Tilly quickly handed Jolie some flowers that we bought along the way as Alder nodded towards me before extending his hand as we did some weird one-armed hug thing.

Truthfully, it was a little strange that my sister had a boyfriend..I mean, she pined after Jamie for so damn long..I thought they would either eventually get together or she would own seven cats by now.

But seeing her with Alder..and knowing he treats her right, it's hard to picture her with anyone else. Especially Jamie...I don't know what we were thinking.

"Hey man, how's it going?" Alder asked me, glancing towards Tilly briefly as I couldn't help but beam.

"Great, we actually have some news to share with you guys." I started, glancing toward Jolie who seemed to freeze.

"Oh..you do?" She asked, making me narrow my eyes as she quickly took the flowers before turning and walking into her apartment.

Yeah..something is up.

"Now that Tilly's dad is moving to the rehab center soon..well, we decided to kind of make it official..Tilly is moving in with me." I dropped the bomb, making my sister pause before turning and meeting my gaze now. "Really?" Jolie asked, glancing between me and an adorably red-faced Tilly.

"Yep, she is stuck with me now..and I swear I didn't kidnap her." I teased, holding my hands up in surrender as Tilly elbowed me in the side.

Jolie knew all about the Jamie confrontation thing and laughed her ass off when I told her what he said..so it was pretty much a running joke at this point.

"Oh Ry..I'm so happy for you guys. You really deserve this.." Jolie choked out before running up and giving me a huge hug..which wasn't what surprised me..it was the tears that did.

"Are you..crying?!" I asked in shock, peering down at my sister as confusion filled me.

I mean..Jolie wasn't one to get overly emotional very often..not about mushy stuff like this at least.

"Sorry..it's just so amazing you two came together after all of these years."

I watched as Alder lingered behind her, his hands reaching out as he pulled Jolie to his chest and whispered something in her ear, making her nod.

"Okay, you're freaking me the hell out. What happened? Did Nana die?!" I rushed, feeling Tilly grab my hand as Jolie began to laugh now.

"No..Nana didn't die.." Thank god..I love Nana..I just talked to her a few days ago about Tilly. She can't wait to meet her..

"Why don't we sit down?" Alder suggested, making Jolie nod as Tilly and I shared a confused look.

We watched as they moved to the loveseat while Tilly and I took the one across from them. This weird tension began to fill the room, making me overanalyze every little thing as I watched Alder tend to my sister carefully. Since when did they get this close? I mean..I guess I'm not one to judge..considering I'm already wanting to run down the aisle with my girl..but Jolie and Alder..it seems like it's even more serious in just the span of a week. Wait..did he pop the question?! That has to be it!

"So..um..I don't really know how to tell you this.." Jolie began, making me fight a smile as I caught on to what was going down.

Alder that sly dog..he knows how to make the moves..that's for sure.

"We just confirmed it yesterday, and I wanted to let you know in person..Gabriella kind of already knows only because I freaked...but I swear I wanted to tell you first Ry..I just didn't know how to." Jolie rambled, confusing me now as Alder squeezed her hand tightly. Jolie looked at the man beside her, his head nodding in encouragement as he gave her a sweet smile when Jolie took a deep breath before saying something that shocked the hell out of me.

"I'm..I'm pregnant Ry. Alder and I are going to have a baby."

I swear my jaw just about hit the damn floor. My eyes almost popped out of my head as the words echoed in my useless brain over and over again.

Jolie's pregnant..my sister..my twin..

I jumped to my feet, pure happiness exploding through me as lunged for my sister, surprising Alder as he quickly tried to pull her away.

But he was too slow.

"Pregnant?! I'm going to be an uncle?!" I rushed out, lifting Jolie off of the couch as she nodded her head and smiled big.

"Hey! Be careful with her!" Alder snapped, making me laugh even more as I swung my sister around, feeling this happiness that radiated through my whole body.

It was such an indescribable feeling knowing my sister was finally getting everything she ever wanted.

I felt like I could cry, hell, I was crying! I loved Jolie so damn much..and all I wanted was someone who would cherish her..someone who would treat her how she deserved to be treated and I hope to god Alder keeps on doing that..because if not, I will kick his ass. "I am so happy for you Lili.." I whispered, feeling my emotions spilling over as I saw my sister's overjoyed face.

"It was a little scary at first..but I'm happy too. Really, really happy.." She assured me, and I gently set her back onto her feet..only for Alder to wrap his arms around her next.

"We are both really happy.." He added. I couldn't help but share an intense look with him..trying not to he a prick..but I would like to think it said something like this. 'You better not hurt her or I will hurt you.'

He seemed to get it.

My gaze eventually fell towards Tilly next as I watched her swipe away a stray tear, surprising me.

"What's wrong Angel?!" I rushed, looking her over carefully as I saw her big watery eyes meet mine.

"That was just so sweet.." She explained, making my heart swell as I pulled Tilly into my arms and kissed the top of her head.

"These past few months have been insane." I laughed, thinking of everything that has happened to all of us..

"Yeah.. you're telling me.." Jolie mumbled, making me chuckle.

"Well, at least you won't have to stress about telling Mom for a while.." Since we weren't speaking with her. "About that..she actually called earlier..I didn't tell her yet though.."

"Oh god.."

Jolie smiled sheepishly, making me frown as I let out a sigh.

"What did she say then?" I could only guess..

"She wants to throw a party for Nolan..she invited all of us..I told her I would think about it.." She motioned between the four of us. Great..that's all we need, another one of mom's parties.

I glanced down at Tilly, seeing only support and understanding radiating from that beautiful face as she seemed to calm me immediately.

"Yeah, we will see..if Nolan wants it, then okay, we will do it..but if it's too much, I'm out." I know this is going to be a lot for him.

This time we have a plan set in place..and I even offered for him to crash at the house for a few weeks..just to ease into things. Of course Tilly was more than understanding..she is a saint after all.

"I agree..we need to be there for Nolan.."

Jolie added, and I couldn't help but feel apprehensive..I don't want anything to fuck up what Tilly and I have..and my mom..she might try something. Especially with how she acted at the dinner. Only for Nolan..that's the only reason I will meet with her right now..and I am going to make that point very, very clear.

"I guess I better give her a call soon.."

I wasn't happy about it..but I would do anything for my baby brother..especially with the shit he has been through.