Family Ties

Chapter 5

Jon strolled into the party. He was last to make it in the door, as usual. He had gotten mobbed outside, just another hazard of the job. He looked around to see where all the guys had gone. He needed to keep them within eyes range because they really didn't have much time for anything other than a quick hello. It had been so long since they had been home and he missed everyone so much. He really wished they had more time.

Beth had been on his mind alot lately. He wondered if she had slipped back into her cocoon or remained the happy bubbly and feisty Bethy he so adored. He looked around found all the guys. Tico and Dave over with Dave's parents, Alec talking to some buxom redhead, how typical. Jon chuckled as his eyes scanned the room and lit upon Richie talking to a very stunning blond. He moved himself a bit closer and his eyes registered surprise when he realized it was Lizzie.

Shit! I didn't see THAT one coming..... I bet Dave's having fits over that dress! Now if Lizzie is there where is ....

"ah there she is!" he said out loud and he smiled.

He was glad to notice her attention on Richie and Liz. He snuck up behind her and captured her waist growling a teasing "Hey girl"

Beth let out a squeal and was two seconds away from kicking her heel back into a very delicate spot when she realized who it was.

"God Jon!" She exclaimed with a chuckle as she turned around to face him. "I about took care of your ability to have children there"


Jon made a frightened face and laughed. Her frankness surprised him a bit, but also amused him "well aren't you turning into quite the wildcat Bethy?" He wiggled his eyebrows as he hugged her tightly against him. "Good to see you again, sweetheart"

His closeness and the scent of his manly cologne caused butterflies in Beth's stomach to twitter and her heart to race, but she forced herself to ignore the fluttering. She flashed him her million watt smile " It's great to see you too... but........We were beginning to think you forgot us now that you're so famous " She teased.

"Oh now Bethy .. you know I'll never forget you!" He pulled away for a second to give her the once over.


I was so right about her


He nodded to no one in particular as he took in the changes. She no longer wore her glasses and she had liner her beautiful brown eyes in a smoky black. They were beyond merely pretty, they were sultry. Her smile as always, nearly took his breath away. Her curves...


My, my , my would you look at those curves! Whoa Jon , down boy! She's family, off limits.

Surprise registered on his features for a split second before he took a step back and gathered his thoughts. " So, hows the last few months of school goin?" He asked casually, trying to turn his mind to anything but the amazing changes that had come over the past two years. "Gonna be a college girl soon! So hard to believe our Bethy is all grown up " he shook his head and smiled


Too damn grown up... my God her curves are already lethal... I can't imagine in a year or two...

Her eyes lit up at the mention of college " I cant wait to go but .... I'll miss all of you! Its so far away, but this school is great and I was really lucky to get in so..."

He reached over and rubbed her shoulder "you'll do great Bethy you are an amazing artist, the school should be grateful to have YOU babe" He flashed her a smile and her knees went weak.


She was so distracted by his smile and touch she almost missed his exclamation "Oh yeah Beth! Don't forget we'll be over in Europe around the time you are starting school so maybe ...... When we hit London....."

The thought of seeing him again so soon made her look forward to the move even move "Yeah ....I'd love to see you guys again. It would make me feel at home"

Jon had been about to reply with more encouraging words when Rich called out " Man we gotta book! Come on!"

Jon just sighed "Shit ... Sorry Bethy gotta go you take care of yourself in England OK? " He hugged her and smiled again and left her with a sweet kiss on her cheek


"See ya soon... " Beth called out with a sigh as she watched him leave, his intoxicating scent floated back from his retreating form, engulfing her senses and sending a sensation of warmth throughout her body.


What I wouldn't give to feel those lips on mine


Her fingers lingered over the slight dampness where his lips had pressed against her cheek leaving a warm and tingly feeling almost causing Beth to feel like a giggly little school girl with her first crush....


Wait he is my first crush..


She chuckled lightheartedly to herself, her eyes glittering with an ecstatic smile as she watched him disappear out the door .