Promises

Mike and Ruth walked towards Rob's house –well it was Jess' place too now since she was living with him-. Mike held Ruth's hand as he knocked on the front door. It was the first time he'd seen his sister since that phone call when she'd found out that he and Ruth were together. He kissed her cheek. "It'll be ok." He whispered as Jess opened the door. She was pulling her hair into a loose ponytail and her cheeks were flushed. Mike just about stopped himself from shivering when he thought about what his little sister had been up to. Jess let them in as Rob jogged down the stairs, pulling on his shirt as he went. "Hey guys," he grinned, kissing the back of Jess' head and heading into the kitchen. "Anyone want a drink?" he called.

"Beer please!" Mike yelled as he sat down on the couch (I don't know if Mike is the type of character that drinks beer but he is now :P)

"Coke if you have any," Ruth called as she gave Jess a hug before sitting down next to Mike. Rob came in and handed them their drinks before sitting on a chair and pulling Jess on his lap. Jess giggled and kissed his cheek. "Remember Mikey, hurt her and your dead," Jess warned her brother as he took a swig of his beer and pulled Ruth against his side. Mike nodded.

"I know. And I promise if Rob hurts my little sister, I will kill him," he promised. Jess laughed.

"You couldn't beat anyone up Mike, let alone a guy like Rob," she said still laughing. Rob was smiling and even Ruth giggled. Mike poked her side.

"Your meant to be on my side missy," he said smiling. Ruth shrugged.

"She's my best friend," she told him and kissed his lips quickly. Mike knew that they all were right; he wouldn't be able to kick anyone's ass, let alone a guy like Rob.