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After having a mini breakdown, I decided to invite my parents to stay with us for a couple of days. It was Josh's idea, he knows that this house engulfs me sometimes and I think he feels partially guilty for that. Don't get me wrong, I love this house with all my heart but it's so big it scares me sometimes. Josh's sister left a few days after arriving, I felt a strange sense of sadness when she left but i figured it was just because we are so close.
                          
"Hey baby" Josh kissed my cheek as he joined me on the couch. We had just bought a new couch, it was massive and was shaped like an L. The first night we got it we spent the night on it to test it out. It was just as comfy as my king sized bed which was heaven dressed with pillows. "What time do your parents get in?" He put his arm around me so I could hug him. I pushed my laptop off my lap and wrapped my arms around him. 
                          
"Five. They said they don't want to be picked up, they are getting a cab" I wrapped my leg around his hip. 
                          
"Why?" He laughed, I joined in as I realised how stupid it sounded. 
                          
"They want to see the sights, believe it or not, they've never been to LA." He fake gasped and pushed me down so he was laying on top of me. His body pressed against my chest causing all the air to fly out of me in squeals and giggles. He laughed heavily in response before placing a cold hand up my shirt. He started to kiss my neck gently while I wrapped my legs round him. I let out a satisfied moan just as our front door swung open. 
                          
"Okay, ew!" I heard my brothers voice boom. Josh gave me a final kiss before crawling off me and standing up to greet Brendon. I stood up and pulled my shirt down to do the same. Josh hugged Brendon while I mentally hit myself for forgetting he was coming over. 
                          
"Hey" I said, slightly out of my breath. Brendon hugged me but didn't let me go for a second.
                          
"Be careful around mom and dad with Josh" He whispered. I knew he was talking about personal experience so I just nodded. 
                          
"Bren, meet Jim" I said eventually, Josh let Jim out of the kitchen where he sprinted towards us. Brendon let out a pitched scream and dropped to the floor to hug Jim. I burst out laughing and sat on the floor with him so I could get some cuddles too. 
                          
"Okay, I'm gonna start making dinner" I stood up just as I noticed we were missing someone. "No Sarah?" I directed towards Brendon. 
                          
"She's out of town...visiting her parents" he replied, I decided not to ask anymore so I just left him and Josh to play with the pup. 
                          
I put the food in the oven and set a timer, I prayed I would not burn before wiping my hands on my apron. I heard footsteps run behind me so I whipped around to see Josh looking scared. 
                          
"They're here" he breathed. I couldn't help but laugh at his reaction. I took my apron off and kissed him to calm him down. My dad hadn't really accepted Josh fully yet, he's scared that Josh is going to be another Jacob. 
                          
"Hey mom!" I beamed as I walked through into the hall. She gave me a gigantic hug and squeezed me so tightly. 
                          
"Oh my baby Sage." She cooed in my ear. She kissed my cheek before going to say hi to Josh. I watched her hug him tightly while he laughed at something she whispered in his ear. 
                          
"Sage" my dad's voice boomed in my ear. 
                          
"Dad!" I leapt into his arms, he laughed and hugged me back. I felt Jim at my feet so I let go of him so I could introduce him. My mom picked up Jim so my dad walked over to say hi to Josh. 
                          
I watched Josh whisper something to Brendon as my dad walked over. Brendon raised his eyebrows before grinning and nodding vigorously. My dad shook Josh's hand as Josh gave him a big smile. I moved closer to see what was going on. 
                          
"Dad, did you know Josh has an amazing music room?" I heard Brendon say. 
                          
"Oh really?" My Dad loved to play the guitar, Josh had a few just so people could jam while he played the drums. 
                          
"Yeah, do you want to see?" He asked. My dad nodded and they walked outside to Josh's music room. I walked over to Brendon who was smiling at the two walking away. 
                          
"Hey" I prodded him, he jumped and let out a small scream. 
                          
"What?" He looked embarrassed which made me laugh. 
                          
"What were you guys talking about?" I pushed. He squinted his eyes at me but then shrugged. 
                          
"I think Josh wants to get to know Dad a bit more" he shrugged. 
                          
"Why did Dad want to go and see his room?" I asked.
                          
"Why are you asking so many question?"
                          
"Why aren't you answering any of them?"
                          
"Oh my gosh you too, it's like you are teens again!" My mom beamed as she got up from Jim. I shoved Brendon and went into the kitchen to get the food out of the oven. 
                          
As I carried through all of the food, everyone was already sat down and ready. Josh and Dad had returned from Josh's music room and they both looked still happy so I was happy. I laid down the dish in front of everyone and they all dug in. 
                          
"Oh honey, Dan and Angela send their love" My mom burst. 
                          
"As in Stevens?" I asked nonchalantly but everyone was staring at us in shock. She nodded.
                          
"As in Jacob?" Brendon asked, my head snapped to Josh who looked mildly uncomfortable. I squeezed his hand under the table until he breathed a little easier. 
                          
"Yes. We are still friends with them you know." My mom defended. 
                          
"He's got a new girlfriend" My Dad mentioned. I saw Josh smirk as he remembered our Facebook adventures. 
                          
"Oh we know. She's a fan" Josh smiled, Brendon laughed but I parents didn't get it. 
                          
"Have you met her?" My mom asked innocently. I could tell Josh didn't know how to respond so I bursted in. 
                          
"I ran into him a while back, he mentioned she was a fan of twenty one pilots" I saved Josh. Brendon raised his eyebrows at me but then continued to eat.
                          
After dinner i collected all the plates and Josh helped. It gave us some time to be alone together while Brendon talked and entertained my parents. Josh stood next to me as I loaded the dishwasher and watched as I pressed the button for it to go. 
                          
"I think you're Dad likes me a bit more now" he smiled as if he had achieved something. I wrapped my arms around him and stood on my top toes to kiss him. 
                          
"Why's that?" I asked, he shrugged and looked away from me. I turned his face back to me and squinted my eyes. 
                          
"He just seemed more interested" he shrugged again. I kissed him one last time before letting go. 
                          
"Good" I smile assuringly.