*downs soup from
Lunalove*
Thanks, I'm still feeling really under the weather, probably cos I stayed up all night to make icons!
HnY my cold must be contagious over the internet...
The ride to Jessica's house was silent. Horatio felt it wise not to attempt any small talk with the girl Ray fancied. After Jessica was dropped off at her house, the ride home was still filled with silence.
"So you're giving me the cold treatment?" Ray ventured after some time.
"Well Ray, there isn't much to say. While what you did was wrong, I completely understand why you did it." Horatio replied, keeping his eyes on the road.
"You do?"
"I was fourteeen once."
Ray had a hard time picturing his uncle as a fourteen-year old. He smiled. "So you snuck out too?"
Horatio didn't reply but smiled. He spoke after some moments of silence. "You made your mother and me really worried... we thought something had happened to you."
"I'm sorry." Ray replied.
"As long as you promise you won't do it again." Horatio said, as he pulled up to their house. "You're still gonna get punished." He said firmly.
They entered the house. Yelina was on the couch waiting. She stood up as Ray and Horatio walked in. She walked to Ray and gave him a hug.
"I'm glad you're ok." Yelina said.
"I'm sorry Mom." Ray bowed his head.
"You have any idea how worried your uncle and I were for your safety?"
"Yeah." Ray nodded.
"I told you you couldn't go to the party and you still went.." Yelina raised her voice slightly, betraying her anger.
"I'm sorry." Ray repeated. "You guys are always so busy with Emma, I figured you wouldn't even know if I snuck out for awhile."
Yelina let out a sigh. "Honey, your baby sister needs alot of care and attention. But it doesn't mean you can sneek out in the dead of night."
"I know." Ray said.
"I think Ray's realised his mistake." Horatio stepped in.
"You're grounded Ray. Go back to bed." Yelina said.
Ray scurried to his room, glad to be let off the hook with a mild scolding.
Yelina scolwed at Horatio. "You're spoiling him."
"He realises his mistake... you were a teenager once. We're lucky. Ray's a good kid." Horatio said wrapping his arms around her waist. "he was out with a girl."
Yelina put her arms around his neck and pulled him close for a hug. "Hmm... he's growing up so fast.... but you're right. He is a good kid." She kissed him on the lips.
"Let's go to bed, before Emma wakes up again." Horatio suggested. He took Yelina's hand and lead her to their room.
Next up... the wedding...
It'll take me awhile to work on so bear with me.