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Nope, he couldn’t let her spend the holidays alone. Especially when his family had more room and food than they knew what to do with. “I meant to ask you before but things just got crazy, but well, I was wondering if you’d like to spend the holiday weekend out at my family’s ranch , with me ?”
    She was so shocked that it wouldn’t have surprised her if her mouth was literally hanging open. All she got out was “umm” before Blu was talking again. “We have tons of room, there will be more people than you can shake a stick at and well, I could use your help.”
    Aqua was stunned, “my help?”
    Blu explained that with his brothers and sisters and their families all coming that he would be the only single sibling there and that with a matchmaking mother that definitely put him in a tough position. “Even if you come as just my friend it will take some of the pressure off.” “Please,” he leaned down and softly whispered close enough to her ear that she could feel his breath brush against her skin. He could tell she was thinking about it so he nailed the lid to the coffin by adding that there would be sleigh rides and marshmallow roasts with hot chocolate and all the fix ’ ns a body could ask for.
    Not really knowing why she agreed since she’d turned down all other offers and was completely confused since Blu had been avoiding her for months, she agreed.  They made arrangements for Blu to pick her up in an hour, giving her time to pack a bag and get ready.
    It didn’t take Aqua long to pack jeans a few blouses and one dress just in case. She even had time to run downstairs to the store and pick up a few trinkets that she figured she could give as thank you gifts. She was about to head back upstairs when saw something she just knew Blu would like, she grabbed it too. She put plenty of food and water out for Satin and by the time Blu came back she was all ready to go and starting to get nervous. She still didn’t understand why he asked her to his family’s ranch or why he kissed her months ago and then avoided her.  Basically, she was just confused and was getting more and more nervous as the minutes ticked by. Then, he was there, knocking at her door and when he smiled at her, she just couldn’t back out. She knew she had to see how this was going to play out.
    Blu almost drug Aqua into his arms to kiss her silly, just for wearing a dark purple sweater that for some reason made his mouth water. He wanted to find the hidden treasures under it. What is it about a woman in a sweater that brings out the caveman in a guy? What he didn’t realize was that he was staring at her, at her chest specifically with a strange look on his face. Aqua started to squirm and softly whispered his name. Blu startled, looked embarrassed and mumbled ‘sorry’ before taking her overnight bag and leading the way to his Bronco. During the ride out to the ranch, there wasn’t much conversation so Aqua watched Blu drive. The way his hands worked, the concentration on his sexy face that made her wish for more kisses. She really should have said no but if she was being honest with herself, she wanted to spend time with this man that so confused her. When at last the ranch came into view, Aqua was stunned.  It was amazing, the place was huge and decorated for the holidays in what could only be described as picturesque. It was as if someone had sprinkled holiday spirit over the entire area.
    Aqua turned to Blu and exclaimed, “Oh Blu, this is so pretty, I’ve never seen anything like it before.” He was enchanted with the look of wonder on her face and stopped the vehicle so he could take a longer look. Her eyes were sparkling with wonder as brightly as the lights surrounding his family home would sparkle later that night. The smile she gave him got him right in the gut and all of a sudden, no matter what happened he was glad she was here with him.  He reached out and slid his fingers down her cheek. They sat there looking