The Temptations Fan Fiction

[lightdion]

Note: This is just a story, love the Tempts., not by any means trynna degrade them purposely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lightdion]

Sorry y'all. Just noticed some typos I made. Y'all know that I can spell- LOL!!!!

[davidruffinlover]

Hey, Love your new story thus far & no worries 'bout ur typos....I've found quiet a few of my own =) Anyways, posted in the "feedback" for ya.

[davidruffinlover]

Davids Story
Chapter 29(continued): (Later that evening at the dinner table)
Honey-So, do have all your stuff here? So you can start unpacking & get settled in.
David-Sure do. I’ll start settling in tomorrow.
Honey-Glad to here it....it’s nice having you here you know?
David-*Chuckles* Glad you approve. *Finishes last bite on his plate*
Honey-*Having just finished what was on her plate as well stands & takes David’s plate & her own into the kitchen to & starts doing the dishes*
David-*Gets up & follows her to the kitchen* It’s nice to have someone cooking for me, besides ma.
Honey-Hey, I cooked this time! What makes you think I’m going to cook all your meals? You gonna be doing some cooking of your own. *both laugh*
David-I’ll cook for you any time....when I’m not on the road.
Honey-Are ya’ll going on the tour?
David-Don’t know yet, but if we are we’ll be gone for a whole month or more.
Honey-I know. However if I remember our first date correctly, you said you’d take me on the road with you.
David-I did indeed say that, but I don’t think Motown will....concur with that. If I took you, everyone else on the tour would want to take there families, loved ones. It wouldn’t be fair. Honey-Life ain’t fair....
David-Nope, we’ve all learned that the hard way.
Honey-Well, you better not have to much fun on that tour of yours! I know ya’ll will end up going so.
David-What do you mean to much fun?*Smirking*
Honey-You know damn well what I mean! I know all the beautiful & talented women that’ll be on the tour with you, I know the ladies man in you....I’ve heard of your last 4 girlfriends. I’m not naive, I won’t be made a fool..........
David-*Walks up behind her & puts his arms round her waist* Is someone jealous?
Honey-No, just not blind. Race is still an issue for many people David, I’m sure there are plenty of women out there ready & willing to free you from your white trash girlfriend. And what’s more is their not blind either, your good looks speak for themselves.
David-*Sighs & puts his head on her shoulder* Baby, you ain’t got nothing to worry about. I’m not going anywhere & I promise I’ll behave on tour.
Honey-See now I feel like I’m controlling your life & holding you down....
David-You are not holding me down or controlling my life, you don’t want to loose me & I can understand; I don’t want to loose you either. So how ‘bout we both just hold on to each other *Wraps his arms tighter around her waist* as tight as we can, & never let go.
Honey-*Finishes washing up last dish, sighs* You’ll behave on tour?
David-I promise, I will behave myself. But....*Kisses her neck* I can’t say the same for right now....
Honey-Hmm, didn’t ask you to. *Turns in his arms to face him*
David-*Kisses her lips & mumbles* Come ta bed....
Honey-*Smiles* I’m not tired.
David-*Still kissing her* I’ll make ya tired.
Honey-*Pulls away* Come on.....*Takes his hand & leads him upstairs*
David-*Walks toward her room, still holding hands*
Honey-*Stops abruptly* Where you going?
David-Uh, to our room. With you, to make you tired.....*Smirking*
Honey-Ha, I don’t think so. Your rooms down the hall, there’s a bed for you & everything; the rooms all set up. You just got to put your stuff in it tomorrow.
David-But I thought....since we living together, & we’re together that.....
Honey-Hmm, that we’d share a room, share a bed? *Walks to him & puts her arms around him*
David-Ya, that. *Leans in to kiss her*
Honey-*Pulls away & walks down the hall to his door* Well you thought wrong, this is your room. *Walks in to it, David following*
David-Damn! Didn’t think there’d be anything better then sharing a bed with you but I was wrong! *smiles*
Honey-*Smacks him playfully in the arm* Watch it. Glad your room satisfies you. Good night, sleep sweet. *Kisses him & leaves the room to go to her own*
David-*Sings loudly from in his room* Stay, just a little bit longer! Please, please, please, please.... tell me your going to!
Honey-*Hollers back* Good night Mr. Ruffin! *Laughs*
David-*Sings loudly* Won’t you place you sweet lips, to mine........!
Honey-You had a kiss goodnight! *Pokes her head out her door to look down the hall* Now goodnight!
David-*Walks down the hall towards her* I was just singing you to sleep, Honey. *Smiles*
Honey-Uh-huh. *Kisses him* There, you got another.
David-Satisfied, for now. *Smirks* Night. *Heads back to his room to go to bed, she returns into hers. They both fall asleep*

[davidruffinlover]

Chapter 30: ~~~~~~~~~~ (Thursday of that week. All the guys at Honey & David’s house just hanging out. Phone rings)
Honey-I’ll get it fellas. *Gets up to answer the phone*
Eddie-Looks like your new living arrangements going well Ruff.
David-It is.
Melvin-She’s great David, you a lucky man.
David-Pssh, don’t I know it Blue!
Otis-Hey, we all lucky. Paul & I are family men, David you have Honey, Blue & Corn are living the bachelor lives. And, we all have bright futures ahead of us!
Paul-I hear that!
David-Otis gone all sentimental? *They all laugh*
Honey-*Screams from the living room*
David-*Looks to the guys, worried. All the fellas get up & run to the living room to see the phone hanging by it’s wire off the hook, Honey with her hands over her mouth. David & the fellas rush over to her, David taking her in his arms* Baby, baby what’s wrong? What happened?! *Guys all look worried*
Honey-I....David, David!
David-What, what?!
Honey-*Smile spreading across her face* You....ya’ll leave for the Motown review tour Staurday morning!! *hugs him*
(Guys all laugh, hug & shake hands. Saturday morning, outside Hitsville U.S.A. building, Motown artist filling up the bus).
Jo-*Holding Lamont* You gonna call me now?
Otis-I gonna call you every night!
Jo-Promise?
Otis-I promise.
Paul-Lets go, lets go! You know I love you right? *Kisses Maxine* Give this to the kids alright? *Kisses her* One & two *Kisses her* three, *Kisses her* mmm, & four! *Kisses her*
Jo-You know I love you right?
Otis-I love you too! *Kisses her* Buh-bye.
Jo-Bye, Bye.
Otis-I love you Lamont!
Jo-Bye, bye daddy! *waves*
David-I’m gonna miss you, you know that?
Honey-Oh I’m sure you’ll find some sort of pleasurable company.
David-Hey, we been over this. I promise you, I keep my promise! *Takes her face in his hands* I wouldn’t lie to ya.
Honey-I know. *Tears up* Look at me, swore I wouldn’t cry! You go & have fun, stay safe. I trust you. *Hugs him*
David-*Kisses her* I’ll be back soon! *Heads onto the bus* Bye baby! *Bus starts moving*
Honey-Bye!
(And so the tour begins. No, David does not make out with that chick(Florence Ballard I believe) on the bus as he does in the movie. Fast forward to bus breakdown scene)
David-*Walks off the bus, groans* Ah man! *Walks over to Eddie* Need some help?
Eddie-Ya. Can you hold this real steady?
David-Ok.
(Car drives by)
Guy in the car-Get your freeder rider asses back up North! *Shoots gun twice*
David-*Runs after the car, tool in hand* I got something for your asses! *Eddie cathces up to him & stops him*
Otis-Hey, hey David get back here! What’s wrong with you David? You ain’t got no gun!
(Everyone, including Eddie & David get back on the bus)
Paul-What were you thinking Ruff? They almost shot you & Corns heads off!
David-I was thinking that I had something for their asses, & it was the wrench in my hand!
Otis-You ain’t no good to us dead Ruff! We kinda need ya you know?!
David-Ya....
Melvin-More importantly we all suppose to look after you, for Honey.
David-What?
Melvin-She asked us to take care of you. Not spy on you, but keep you outta trouble. You know, like the kind you just got into; risking your life!
David-Can’t take care of her if I’m dead....
Paul-Nope. Now that doesn’t make what you just did wrong, it was brave actually. But stupid at the same time...I bet Honey didn’t even flash through your mind when you went chasing after them.
David-Man all I was thinking is I was gonna whoop their asses! *All laugh*
(Tour over 2 months later, all return home. Round 10 at night).
David-*Creeps in the front door & sets his suitcase down. Creeps upstairs & into Honeys room to see her sleeping. Sits on the side of her bed & takes a piece of her honey blonde hair between his fingers*
Honey-Hmm. *Her eyes flutter open, all she can see is a dark figure sitting beside her & is about to scream*
David-*His hand covers her mouth quicky* It’s just me baby! I’m home. *Removes his hand from her mouth*
Honey-Oh David! *Sits up & flings her arms round him* You scared me!
David-I noticed. I didn’t mean ta wake ya.
Honey-No, no it’s fine. God I’ve missed you! Alot’s happened while you were gone.
David-Really? You want me to let you get back to sleep so you can tell me tomorrow or you gonna tell me now?
Honey-I couldn’t possibly go back to sleep now, unless your tired.
David-Naw, I slept the whole trip back.
Honey-Well for starters Daisy & Meagan moved, to California. That was the main event while you were gone.
David-You must be devastated. They’ve been your friends for a long time.
Honey-Well I was, but their getting on with their lives. Besides, your home now & we can get on with ours. *Smiles* You behave on tour?
David-Hey promised you I would & I did. Otis on the other hand....
Honey-What, what’d he do?
David-He kinda, um....did a no-no. He uh, cheated on Jo.
Honey-What? How could he?! She’s his wife, they have a son!
David-I know. They’ll have some issues to work through I’m sure. She didn’t look to happy when we were getting off the bus. She was there, waiting for Otis ya know.
Honey-Bless her heart. I can’t even imagine....
David-*Wraps his arms around Honey* Yep, they’ll probably be making some changes.....well I’m off ta bed. *Kisses her* Night baby, it’s good to be home. *Goes to bed*

[davidruffinlover]

Chapter 31: ~~~~~~~~~~
(End of that week, Honey & David grocery shopping).
David-This is nice.
Honey-*Laughs* What? Shopping? How’s shopping fun?
David-Naw, it’s fun with you. The last time I was here with you was when I introduced myself properly.
Honey-Ah, when you were apologizing for Jimmy & not sticking to your list by picking up hot sauce.
David-That’s right & we getting some now too. (Puts bottle of hot sauce in cart).
Honey-Well, I didn’t exactly stick to my list that day either.
David-Oh you didn’t huh? What’d you get that was off your list?
Honey-Well I managed to pick you up didn’t I? *Both laugh*
David-Ya, ya did.
(Strolling down the aisles, many people stop & stare at them or turn up their noses in disgust).
David-What they think their staring at?
Honey-We’re different David. People are always afraid of what’s different.
David-I don’t think afraid is what their feeling....
Honey-*Sighs, laughs a little* Then they just jealous cause I’m with one of the most handsome men in Detroit & their all alone! *Kisses his cheek*
David-*Smiles* Or they jealous of me cause I’m with the most beautiful woman in Detroit, hell in the world!
Honey-Flattery has always gotten you far David....what else do we need?
David-Um, need some fruit.
Honey-Alright. *Both head to fruit section, sorting through apples*
DVW-Well, well. What do we have here? Some ebony & ivory action hmm?
David-Back off!
Honey-No David it’s fine. I’m sure Mr. Van Wyke meant nothing by it. *Turns to DVW* Isn’t that right David?
DVW-Oh I mean everything I say Honey.
Honey-You will not address me so informal sir.
DVW-I mean everything I say Ms. Daniels. Can I talk to you? *Tosses a glare to David* Alone?
David-Why don’t you get outta here!
Honey-No David, it’s alright. Would you give us a minute, please.
David-Alright. I won’t be far baby. *Kisses her cheek & heads off the bakery section*
Honey-There, we’re alone. What is it you want Mr. Van Wyke?
DVW-You & him pretty serious huh?
Honey-His name is David. And yes, I suppose you could say we are.
DVW-Rumor has it you have him living with you.
Honey-Rumor? It’s true. We’ve been living together for quiet awhile.
DVW-That’s not a very safe move. What with his type you know?
Honey-His type? I’m afraid I don’t know what you mean. If you mean his type as in kind, charming, handsome, part of a star music group; then I rather like his type. You know, as opposed to your lying, cheating, disgusting type that is.
DVW-I mean his type as in thieves, liars, rapist, killers, beggars, a colored through & through!
Honey-*Slaps him* You pig! David is far from any of those & if you ever speak ill of him again so help me God!....*Raises her hand to slap him again but he grabs her wrist*
DVW-I wouldn’t do that if I were you....
Honey-Well your not me & I’ll do as I please! Now let me go! *Struggles free*
David-*Runs up to them* Hey! You ever touch her again & it’ll be the last thing you ever do!
DVW-Oh, you appear as violent as most your type.
Honey-He’s not worth the time David. Just let it go.
David-Did he hurt you?
Honey-David....
David-Did he hurt you?!
Honey-No, I’m fine; really. Don’t worry about it.
DVW-Oh, I’d be worried if I were you Mr. Ruffin. Being a part of a famous music group doesn’t give you a get out of jail free pass.
David-What’s that suppose to mean?!
DVW-It means if you touch her, we’ll hang you in the streets! Like the trash you are....
Honey-*Slaps DVW again* I told you never to speak ill of him again! You just don’t listen do you?
DVW-Got a woman defending you, how pathetic!
Store manager-Excuse me! You three don’t stop with this scene you creating & I’ll have to kick you all out.
David-We’re sorry sir.
Honey-Yes, very sorry. I assure you it won’t continue....Mr. Van Wyke here has one of his whore’s to get home to! *Smirks*
DVW-I was just leaving. *Walks out, & store manager walks away*
Honey-*Lets out aggravated sigh* Stupid pig....
David-What wqas happening when I should up?
Honey-He...provoked me & I reacted, he didn’t like it. Look I really just want to forget about & continue our shopping in peace. Then we have to get home & get ready for your welcome home party!
David-Can’t believe all the trouble Mamma Rose is going through to throw us a party.


Honey-Well ya’ll deserve it! If you only knew how many times I heard “The way you do the things you do” on the radio while you were gone....I wasn’t as lonely as I thought I’d be while you were gone because I heard you voice everyday on the radio.
David-Well I missed you like crazy!
Honey-Hey, I didn’t say I didn’t miss you! I did, all the time everyday; it was just easier being able to hear your voice. I even moved the radio into my bedroom & listened to it as I went to sleep hoping to hear your voice. And lucky for me most nights I was able to have you sing me to sleep. During the day your mother visited, so did Jimmy a few times. Mamma Rose & Haze dropped by as well so I wasn’t alone. Of course I went down to the train station to see Daisy & Meagan off when they left.
David-Well, you have me here in person now to sing you to sleep.
Honey-Well good. I felt kind of pathetic dragging the radio into my room every night; now it can go back permanently to it’s proper spot. Maybe, I’ll be taking something else into my bedroom each night to replace it....
David-*Makes a sarcastic gasp* Well I never! A young lady should not speak nor refer to such things in public! *Laughs*
Honey-You sick man! I was referring to a jukebox, I’ve been wanting to buy one....*Holds back laugh*
(Check out register, ask for their grocerys to be delivered later & exit the store).
David-Jukebox my ass! * Takes hold of her hand*
Honey-No....your ass is better looking then those things.
David-*Tosses her an amused & questioning look*
Honey-*Slightly blushing, clears her throat* So, do you think Josephine will show up tonight, for the party?
David-I doubt it, Otis has done everything he can to beg her forgiveness. Bought her gifts & everything, she’s a stubborn woman.....
Honey-I don’t blame her. Cheating is an intolerable action in a relationship....no matter who did it, the word sorry doesn’t seem to be enough & no amount of bribery changes the wrong doing.
David-You still talking about Jo & Otis or you & Van Prick?
Honey-Both I suppose, I loathed him throughout the whole of our relationship, him cheating on me was just the icing on the cake. Just when you think you can’t despise someone more....but Jo & Otis are different. They love each other & have a son, what Otis did was wrong no question; but I like to think their relationship stands a chance none the less.
(Later that night. Everyone at Melvin’s home. Everyone meaning: Honey, David, Jimmy, Earline, Haze, Edgar, Paul, Maxine, Eddie, Otis, & Smokey. Paul’s kids at home with a nanny, Jo home with Lamont).
Honey-Momma Rose, you have enough food for the army! It all looks delicious!
Momma Rose-Well child this here table is a small army! *Everyone laughs* It’s nice to have ya’ll together.
Smokey-Well thank you for having us all!
Claudette-You’re a kind & generous woman Mrs. Franklin!
Melvin-That’s my momma!
David-Hey, that’s me & Jimmy’s aunt!
Momma Rose-Oh enough compliments. Everyone dig in!
Edgar-This food is delicious!
Momma Rose-Well Earline, Haze, & I were happy to throw all this together .
Eddie-Excellent cornbread!
Haze-We made that specially for you Eddie.
Eddie-*Through a big mouthful of it* Much appreciated ma’am! *table laughs*
Claudette-So Maxine, were are the kids tonight.
Maxine-Oh they’re at home with the nanny. Paul didn’t think they’d be able to sit still long enough through this dinner....
Paul-Well they wouldn’t! Besides, we avoid a food fight this way.
Smokey-Food fight?
Paul-Ya, it’s their favorite pastime at meals...*Chuckles* And the mess afterwards ain’t pretty.
Maxine-Yes, but your not the one that cleans up after them.
Paul-Hey, I get an entirely different mess when I’m on diaper duty! *Laughs*
Edgar-Hey, some of us folk are trying to eat here! *Table laughs*
Otis-Paul, you should drop by some time. Lamont misses his uncle Paul.
Paul-Jo wouldn’t mind?
Otis-Course not. *Table grows fairly silent*
Honey-Eddie, how are you at babysitting?
Eddie-I watch Paul & Maxine’s kids all the time. I’m great with kids. Why? You saying something? *Raises a questioning eyebrow. Whole table turns to her including David with a look of complete shock on his face considering they don’t even share a room, let alone a bed*
Honey-Heavens no! I was just wondering is all. Though, David acts quiet childish at times....*All laugh*
David-I was gonna say, woman you got some explaining to do!
Jimmy-You ain’t ready for kids David, you to much of one yourself.
David-Hey, I’d be a great dad.
Earline-That you would baby.
Honey-*Clears throat* Ya um, new topic! *All laugh*
Melvin-Ran into Al earlier, he wants back in the group.
Eddie-No way, no one smashes a beer bottle on poopies head & gets away with it! He blew his shot.
Paul-And that is why I am so lucky to have a friend like you Corn! *Chuckles*
Otis-Well that beer bottle incident, on top of his tardiness didn’t help him. We would’ve had to let him go eventually.
Melvin-That’s pretty much what I told him. Said we’d like to see him sometime though, & that he still owed Paul an apology.
David-Always keeping the peace Blue....
Momma Rose-That’s right! I raised my baby well!
Otis-Everything a guy could want in a best friend!
Jimmy-To Blue, the peacekeeper!
(Whole table raises their glasses & drinks)
Melvin-Ya’ll to flattering, just doing my job.
Claudette-Modest as ever.
Smokey-That’s why we love him.
Haze-Sounds like your on everyone’s Christmas list this year Melvin.
Edgar-It’ll be one hell of a Christmas this year, a Temptations Christmas!
Eddie-Sounds like a good album title....we should mention a Christmas album to Berry.
Maxine-It’d be nice to have ya’lls voices making out Christmas merry!
Jimmy-Hey, hey! Mine too!
Earline-Course baby! Both my boys....
Honey-A toast! To all our men! *All raise glasses & drink*

[davidruffinlover]

Chapter 32: ~~~~~~~~~~
(4th of July)
Honey- *In the living room* David, did you pick up the fireworks?
David-*In the upstairs bathroom* Ya, got ‘em yesterday!
Honey-Good, the block party tonight should be good. I know the guys have their own things to do with their families, but that’s no reason our neighbors can’t have a show. I’ll have to help set out the food & what not later this evening.
David-Isn’t there a fire work show held by the government & what not?
Honey-Yes....but we like to have our own little fun in the street before the actual show.
David-*Comes downstairs & sits by her on the couch* I see. So we gonna have some fun tonight? *Smirking*
Honey-Ya, we’ll have fun baby. *Her hand resting on his knee* The neighbor hood does it every year....only downside is the whole neighbor hood attends which includes Mr. Van Prick & his family, he has such a nice family; what happened to him?
David-*Notices her hand on his knee* Guess the apple fell far from the tree....
Honey-Very far....*Situates her self on his lap* So what are we gonna do tonight? After the show I mean. Wanna go out for a late dinner, catch a movie, or....we could go for a dip in the pool, in the backyard of course; not the public one.
David-All three sound pretty tempting to me....
Honey-Yes well, we can do whatever you want. Because I so happen to be in a generous mood today.
David-That so? Whatever I want hmm? *Kisses her*
Honey-Whatever you want baby. *kisses him back* But, not right now because I’m going to go out & start setting up early, better to get it all out of the way. *Heads for the door*
David-Your cruel woman, getting a brotha all worked up & then walking away like that!
Honey-Aww, poor baby. You’ve waited 2 & ½ years, you can wait a while longer.
David-How longs a while?
Honey-Three words for you Mr. Ruffin : Virgin till marriage! Bye baby. *Leaves*
David-Cruel to be kind....
(David at his ma’s home talking with Jimmy)
David-All she had was three words for me!
Jimmy-And those were?....Oh no. Not VTM?
David-You guessed it, virgin till marriage!
Jimmy-Damn! Does she mean marriage as in you purpose so you two are engaged? Or like the actual wedding night?
David-Knowing her she means wedding night. Just my luck....
Jimmy-Is the ladies man getting antsy? *chuckles*
David-No! It’s just, sometimes....she leads me on a little more then I’d like. You know, she’ll get all playful & we’ll make out, but then we gotta stop because damn VTM & I respect her! *Lets out aggravated sigh*
Jimmy-Respect, hate that word sometimes don’t ya?
David-Yep.
Jimmy-Well, you love her?
David-Ya.
Jimmy-You tell her that?
David-I don’t need to tell her, she knows.
Jimmy-David, those are the three words every woman needs to hear before the deed can be done! Unless she’s a prostitute or something but we know Honey ain’t that.
David-Why I gotta say how I feel when she knows anyways?
Jimmy-They just need to hear it David. You say those three words, then opens a whole new door to the relationship! Usually, when a man says those three words & if the woman feels the same way back...you can get anything you want; married or not, if you know what I mean.
David-I ain’t gonna say it just to be able t sleep with her! Damn....I’d purpose but we ain’t even got our first paycheck yet, & I’d need to get her a nice ring; all that stuff. I can’t afford any of that yet. Guess marriage is just gonna have to wait.
Jimmy-Ya, so is you getting any action then. *Both laugh*
David-Man, I’d wait forever for her....
Jimmy-Man brother you got it bad. But ya know, just cause marriage has to wait; doesn’t mean you can’t tell the girl you love her; for sex or not, you might as well say it. Cause I can guarantee you, there ain’t no woman who don’t love hearing it!
David-Well, we’ll see what happens tonight then. *Gets up to leave*
Jimmy-Hey wait! Back to the whole marriage thing real quick. Is she the type that would have you ask her parents permission? *They exchange a troubled look as David leaves *
(That evening, as suns setting)
Honey-David! Where you been? We had to start the street fire works without you....kids were getting impatient! *Smiling*
David-*Staring at her*
Honey-*Laughs nervously* What? Why are you looking at me like that?
David-*Kisses her* Cause you beautiful.
Honey-*Smiles* Well thank you. Don’t look to bad yourself! *Takes his hand* Now come on, see what we got going in the street! Best part is no Prick has shown up yet this evening, though his family has & of course I said hi to them, such sweet people.
David-He not coming at all.
Honey-No he’ll be here no doubt. Probably just getting some action, before he joins in our community affairs. You didn’t answer my question.
David-*Slightly distracted with his own thoughts* What?
Honey-Where were you? Started to think you’d ditch me here.
David-Never. I was just talking with Jimmy, catching up some. Haven’t seen a lot of him lately ya know.
Honey-Brotherly love huh? Well no matter. You’re here now. Can’t believe catching up with him took all afternoon though....
David-It didn’t. I was arranging a surprise for you.
Honey-A surprise? For me?
David-For you!
Honey-Oooh. When do I get it?!
David-Soon enough.
Honey-*Throws her arms around his neck* You know how impatient I am....
David-Well you’ll have to be patient this once if you want it. I have everything all set up.
Honey-This surprise of yours sounds big, when shall I be expecting it?
David-About 20 minutes, right before the fire work show starts.
Honey-Sounds huge! Are you sure the surprise is just for me?
David-Oh, I’m sure everyone here will enjoy it too.
Honey-You don’t plan, you plot!
(20 minutes later)
Honey-*Walks up on to the stage set up in the middle of the street* Ladies & gentlemen, the show will start in about an hour! *Cheers from crowd, she walks off stage to look for David in the crowd but can’t find him*
David-*Up on stage* Ladies & gentlemen may I have your attention please!
Honey-*Shocked, turns to see David on the stage*
David-A very special woman, Ms. Daniels has prepared some special entertainment for ya’ll tonight, before the big fire work show! *Crowd cheers*
Honey-*Makes her way to in front of the stage, looking up at David utterly bewildered*
David-Ladies in gentlemen I am proud to present The Temptations! *All guys file out on stage, David joining them. Crowd cheering, Honey amongst them*
(The Temptations sing “The way you do the things you do”, “Girls alright with me”, “SHOUT”, & “America the beautiful”. Fire work show starts as guys leave the stage*
Honey-*Runs up & jumps on David, legs & arms wrapped round him, covering his face with kisses* You give the BEST surprises!!!!
David-I thought you’d like it, got the guys to put a hold on their family affairs just long enough to entertain.
Honey-You are amazing!! *Kisses him*
DVW-Tisk, tisk. Is this behavior appropriate for a such a public occasion?
Honey-*Faces Mr. Prick* Well normally wild pigs aren’t aloud to roam the streets at such a public event either, but that didn’t stop you! *Goes back to kissing David*
DVW-Well aren’t you suppose to be watching the firework show?
Honey-*We’re making our own! *Still kissing him*
DVW-Well none the less, I would appreciate it, as I’m sure many others would; if you two would stop the vomit inducing act of groping each other in public or I’ll have you both arrested for too much PDA!
Honey-*lets go of David & walks up to DVW* Happy? No, course your not.
DVW-What you doing with a man like him? He was practically rapping you!
Honey-Hmm, no actually kinda the other way around. *Satisfied smirk on her lips* Besides, rape is involuntary, & forgive me but there was no struggle involved.
DVW-You two won’t make it you know. Not in this society.
David-This society is more open minded then it use to be.
DVW-Don’t kid yourself nigger! Racism is alive & well & I’ll keep it that way. You & your kind going around stealing our jobs, money, our women! Who do you think ya’ll are?! You can sing decently & do some n-sync dance moves & match you clothes....& sure people are entertained. That doesn’t mean your excepted.
David-*Nods his head* You know, just cause you consider yourself a real ladies man, got a rich family, are the mayors son, got some fine clothes & what you think are manners; doesn’t mean people except you. Does calling me nigger make you feel more superior? Good for you if it does & though I didn’t think it was possible....you calling me nigger only makes you less of a human being then you already are! *Takes Honeys hand* Come on baby, lets go.
(Second David turns, DVW aims a punch at the back of his head)
Honey-*See’s DVW* David!
David-*Turns & punches DVW in the face, landing him on the ground*
(2 cops come rushing over & help DVW to his feet)
DVW-I think he broke my nose! Officers, I want this man arrested for assault & harassment!
Honey-Harassment?!
DVW-Well he was harassing you earlier ma’am, I saw you trying to get away.
Honey-You liar!!
(Officers handcuffing David)
Officer1-Bad move kid, making moves on the mayors son ex-fiancé!
Officer2-And then punching him in the face & breaking his nose! Will you colored’s ever learn?!
(Drag David off)
Honey-David! *DVW holding her back* You get your hands off me! I’ll have him out in no time & as for you, you disgusting, lying, cheating, obnoxious, vain, beastly tyrant of a man!!!!
DVW-What?
Honey-You, you will rot in hell!!!! *Runs off to the police station*
(David, sitting in a jail cell)
Honey-*Pulls up a chair in front of his cell* You’ll be out in the morning, they get ya for one night....
David-Surprise! *Lets out a defeated laugh*
Honey-Hmm, well I don’t like this one as much as I did the other. *Smiles*
David-I’m sorry, you should go back out & enjoy what’s left of the show.
Honey-Don’t be sorry, it ain’t ya fault. Besides, prick heads out there! *Both laugh* You know, that broken nose you gave him suits him; he should be thanking you & not having you arrested!
David-*chuckles* Well, I’ll give him more then a broken nose next time....
Honey-Papers will have a good headline tomorrow. “Motowns Temptations singer: David Ruffin performs punching lesson on Mayors sons face!”
David-Pssh, ya. Berry will love that headline....
Honey-I’ll explain it to him, no worries.
David-*Head in his hands* I screwed up.
Honey-Give me your hand....
David-*Reaches his hand out to her through the cell bars*
Honey-*Kisses his hand* You’ll be out first thing in the morning & what you did was in self defense! It’s not the end of the world. Really you didn’t do anything wrong, & that harassment charge is a crock!
David-Ya. Still not how I pictured this night going though,
Honey-And how had you imagined it going? *Smiling*
David-Well, we’d continue with our own firework show un-interrupted for one. *Both laugh* Then I was gonna take ya home, make ya some kind of romantic dinner.
Honey-Ah, you know I love your cooking! *laughs*
David-Then I was gonna tell ya something important. Something that has to wait now....
Honey-Why? If it’s important ya can’t let a jail cell stop ya from telling me. I mean if it’s something private, we’re alone; no ones gonna hear. I’m sleeping here at the station tonight, in the lobby.
David-No, you going home!
Honey-No I am not! I’m not leaving you here alone over night, no I’m staying in the lobby.
David-What you gonna sleep in?
Honey-A chair...
David-I want ya home, in your bed were you belong!
Honey-Well I want you home with me, but clearly neither of us are gonna get what we want! Now, tell me that something important....
David-I can’t. The mood & setting ain’t right....
Honey-You a perfectionist all of the sudden?
David-With what I want to tell you, yes I am.
Honey-Well, the setting is a bit....drab I’ll give you that. The mood is less then cheerful but intimate none the less. So, whatever you have to say; just tell me. I don’t see why you need a certain mood or setting to tell me something anyways....I mean if your going to tell me your leaving for a tour you don’t need a cozy house as a back round & romantic mood.....
David-I’m not going anywhere.
Honey-*Kisses his hand again & rest her cheek on it* Well that’s good, but you better spit out whatever it is cause I can’t sit here with you all night! *smiles*
David-I love you.
Honey-Please, you can’t stand me.
David-I love you.
Honey-Looks up at him* Your serious aren’t you?
David-I love you. So much....
Honey-*Tears up, smiling. Puts a hand to her mouth as silent tears stream down her face* I....I don’t know what to say..........
David-I love you more then you know....
Honey-I....I love you too! *Kisses his hand* Come here....
David-*Moves his face to the bars*
Honey-*Takes his face in her hands & kisses him* I love you too baby!

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Chapter 33: ~~~~~~~~~~
( Another Motown Review tour. November 1964, New York City. Guys sitting with Smokey at piano)
Smokey-We got a few minutes before the show I wanna go over this new song I got laid out for ya. Ok?
Paul-Alright.
Eddie-*Goes to sit next to Smokey*
Smokey-Uh I wrote this one for David, Eddie.
Eddie- Cool, cool.
Melvin-And up, and up, and up!
David-*Walks over & sits next to Smokey*
Smokey-We gonna start this off with a C ok? And we’re gonna jump into an F. *Plays notes on piano* We’re gonna start....there’s no music during “I’ve got”. *snaps fingers* It’s gonna open up on *playing on the piano* I’ve got sunshine....on a cloudy day.
Otis-Mmm, now we’ve all needed that.
Smokey-When it’s cold outside, I’ve got the month of May. Ya, keep it nice & low...
Melvin-Smokey this is sweet man
Smokey-Alright, now here’s the change up during the chorus: I guess you say, what can make me feel this way?- Hold.- My girl....
*Collective awws*
Otis-Now we all felt that!
Smokey-Alright so we’re uh, start it off, David give me a “I got” and then I’ll and “sunshine” And keep, take us back to church! *snapping his fingers*
David-I’ll make this church, I’ve been to church! I’ve been to church now.
(Back in Detroit, in Haze’s home. Momma Rose, Haze, Edgar, Allen(Otis’s little brother), Josephine, Lamont, Maxine, & Honey. Watching the Ed Sullivan TV show performance. Oh & Al’s in a bar brooding on what might have been & Johnny May sitting in her home hitting herself in the head for being a bitch to the guys early in their careers & regretting it now).
Momma Rose-*Rushing in & sitting on the couch* Oh my God!
(All screaming, clapping, laughing)
Momma Rose-That’s my baby!
Guys on TV(Ed Sullivan Show)-I guess you say, what can make me feel this way, my girl.....my girl, my girl, talking bout my girl....my girl!
Honey-That’s me, I’m my girl!! For David, that is. *All laugh*
Haze-*Holding Lamont* Look at your daddy! You see your daddy! Don’t they look good ya’ll?!
Guys on TV-I got soooo much Honey, the bees envy me! I got a sweeter song, then the birds in the trees. Well....I guess you say, what can make me feel this way? My girl, my girl, my girl. Talking bout my girl, my girl! Ooooh, hoo. Hey, hey, hey.
Everyone n-sync with the TV performance-Hey, hey, hey!
Guys on TV-Oooh, hoo. Ya.....I don’t need no money....fortune, or fame. I got all the riches baby, one man can claim. Well....I guess you say, what can make me feel this way? My girl, my girl, my girl. Talking bout my girl, my girl! Talking bout my girl, I got sunshine on a cloudy day with my girl, I’ve even got the month of May with my girl!, my girl, my girl. Talking bout, talking bout, talking bout my Girl, wooohoo, my girl.
(Everyone claps)
Honey-Well, I’ll consider that a gift form David! I mean the “My girl” & the “I’ve got so much Honey the bees envy me”. Now I know Smokey wrote the song, but he have some good coincidences in there.
Maxine-We’ll all take it as directed to us by our men!
Honey-I hear you on that girl!
Lamont-Daddy!
Jo-*Picks him up* Yes, that was your daddy!
Haze-My baby!
Edgar-My son!
Allen-My big brother!
(All laugh)
Maxine-Mmm, didn’t Paul look fine in that suit?!
Honey-They all looked fine in them suits!! Almost fainted myself....
Jo-They looked handsome.
Honey-Mmhmm.
Momma Rose-Ya’ll see my Melvin, my baby! Oh, they all looked & sounded so good! Their first television performance....
Lamont-Daddy, daddy on TV!
Jo-That’s right baby. Daddy & all his closest friends! *Kisses his head* Haze, Edgar, ya’ll mind if me & Lamont stayed here tonight?
Edgar-Course not, love to have time with my grandson.
Haze-Your welcome to dear....
Jo-*Heads upstairs to put Lamont to bed & sleep herself*
Maxine-Well I best be going myself, wouldn’t want to intrude any longer. *Gets up to leave*
Haze-Nonsense child, you can intrude here anytime you want! *Laughs*
Maxine-*Heading out the door* By ya’ll! Have a good night. *Leaves*
Momma Rose-Well guess that’s my sign to get home....
Honey-Momma Rose I’ll walk ya home!
Momma Rose-If you insist child.
Honey-I do. Edgar, Haze, it was so nice of you to have us.
Edgar-Anytime Honey.
Haze-Anytime to both of you! Bye.
(Momma Rose & Honey leave. Honey walks Momma Rose home, then heads to her own. Lying in her bed)
Honey-*Singing to herself*” I’ve got soo much Honey, the bees envy me!” *Hums* “My girl, my girl, my girl. Talking bout my girl.....” *Falls asleep*
(Two weeks later, guys back in Detroit. The “Money(that’s what I want)” scene takes place, cars & all. David(in his white/cream suit) goes home to find Honey taking a nap on the couch & slowly sits beside her).
David-Honey....baby, wake up. *Kisses her forehead*
Honey-*Eyes slowly open to see David sitting beside her* David....
David-Ya baby.
Honey-*Wakes up more instantly & throws her arms around him* I’m so glad your home! I saw you on the Ed Sullivan Show, we all did! You guys were great!!
David-Well thank ya. Notice any...subtle hints in the song? *Smirking*
Honey-Yes I did, & I pointed ‘em out & bragged too! You were sooo, hmm, what’s the word?
David-*Smiling* So what? I was so what?
Honey-*Kisses him* Sexy, very sexy! *Kisses him again*
David-Hoped you’d say that. *Laughs* Got a big pay check too. Come see our new car! *Takes her by the hand & drags her to the porch*
(His car sitting out front, Flynn the driver beside it).
David-Got a car & driver!
Honey-Oh my God David! You are to much! *Walks towards the car & Flynn*
David-*Laughs* That’s what Eddie & the guys said.
Flynn-You must be Honey! David’s told me a lot about you. *Kisses her hand*
Honey-It’s a pleasure to meet you Mr.....?
Flynn-Just call me Flynn. I’m at yours & David’s every command. He talks about you non-stop.
Honey-*Turns to David* He does huh? Nothing bad I hope....
David-Please, there’s nothing bad to be said about you! *Kisses top of her head*
Flynn-So, you two married?
Honey-*Looks up at David* Uh, no. We’re not.
David-We’ll fix that soon though, I hope.
Honey-Hey, I’ve been waiting for years so, anytime baby. Listen you two, why don’t we go back in & I’ll get us some lemonade.
Flynn-You asking your driver in?
Honey-Pssh, any friend of David’s is a friend of mine! Besides, it’s the least I can do if you gonna be driving me & David around all the time, now come on in. *All 3 head inside*

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Chapter 33(cont.)
Honey-*Turns back to look at the car on the way up the porch steps* David.....
David-Ya baby?
Honey-Are those your glasses on the car door?!
David-*Laughs* Ya, had to add the Ruffin touch to it! *All inside*

[davidruffinlover]

Chapter 34~~~~~~~~~~
(Christmas morning)
Honey-David!! David come on down!!
David-*Walking sleepily down the stairs* Morning to you too....*yawns*
Honey-*Hugs him* Merry Christmas!
David-You too! *Kisses her*
(They open their presents, some from each other, some from the guys & their families, some from Berry & others at Motown, some from David’s fans, some from Flynn, some from Daisy & Meagan & Honeys parents(whom don’t know about her & David).
Honey-We made out this Christmas!
David-Did we, how’d I miss that?! I want in on it! *Kisses her*
Honey-*Kisses him back* Not like that, & you know it. *Blushing*
David-Oh, hang on. I got one more present for ya! *Runs upstairs to his room & come back down with a fairly large wrapped package under his arm* Here you go.
Honey-David! You shouldn’t have....
David-Well damn girl, open it! *Laughs*
Honey-Ok. *Rips wrapping off & opens the box, which inside is another, smaller wrapped box* David?!
David-Keep going...
Honey-*Raises an eyebrow at him* Ok....*Unwraps that box & opens it only to reveal another slightly smaller wrapped box, then unwraps that one & opens it which reveals yet another wrapped box, so she unwraps that one to find another inside it* David....how many more of these do I have to go through baby?
David-Just keep going....there’s something in there, I promise.
Honey-*Sighs, not entirely reassured* Alright....*Unwraps the smallest wrapped package which concealed a black velvet box* David.....I told you no expensive jewelry, I won’t let you spoil me that much. Take it back.
David-*Shakes his head* Honey, just might wanna open that before you say that.
Honey-David, I appreciate it, I really do & I’m sure it’s gorgeous but if I look at it I won’t want ya to take it back!
David-Fine, I’ll open it for you. *Takes the box, faces it towards her & opens it to reveal an exquisite heart-shaped diamond surrounded by to small rectangular ones on a silver band & gets down on one knee taking her right hand in his* Honey Daniels, will you do the honor of making me the happiest man in the world? Will you marry me?
Honey-*Gazing dumbfounded between the ring & David’s eyes* I....I don’t know what to say..........
David-*Smiling* Well “yes” is kinda the answer I’m hopping for.
Honey-I....yes, YES! Of course I will!!!! *Tears in her eyes*
David-*Slides the ring on her finger. Stands & kisses her*
Honey-*Kisses him back*
David-*Arms around her* My girl forever now. *Smiling*
Honey-Hmm, David Ruffin; “The way you do the things you do!” *Laughs*
David-*Wipes the tears off her cheeks* Why ya crying?
Honey-I’m just so happy, I can cry if I’m happy can’t I?
David-Ya, you can. *Holds her close*
(Doorbell)
Honey-*Goes to answer the door, opens it seeing Eddie, Paul, Melvin & Otis, & Earline & Jimmy* Hey ya’ll! Merry Christmas! Come on in....*ushers them in from the cold*
(All greet David)
Honey-What ya’ll doing here?
Eddie-Just thought we’d drop by & share in the Christmas cheer...woulda dropped by somewhere else but ya’ll have the biggest house! *All laugh*
David-Glad ya’ll dropped by.
Honey-You guys want some breakfast? David & I haven’t eaten yet ourselves.
Jimmy-It’d be much appreciated, need some warm food in our bellies!
Earline-I’ll help ya in the kitchen Honey!
Honey-Oh no, don’t worry about it. I insist, ya’ll deserve a good breakfast without having to do anything! Take a seat. Make yourselves at home.
Earline-Honey, really it’d be no trouble.
Honey-No, no. You sit with the boys, relax. I got everything under control! *Runs to the kitchen to prepare breakfast*
Otis-She’s in a good mood this morning....
Melvin-Well it is Christmas.
Paul-Maxine didn’t wake up that happy, kids had another food fight with their breakfast before we got to the opening of presents. *All laugh*
Otis-Jo seemed happy enough this morning....I think that was cause she saw Lamont’s face opening his new bike.
Eddie-David, you haven’t said much this morning....why ain’t you as happy as Honey?
Melvin-Ya Ruff, you ok?
David-Oh man I’m fine. Better then ever actually.
Earline-You sure baby?


David-Ya, ya I’m fine.
(All chit-chat at the table. Bout 20 minutes or so later Honey comes in to serve breakfast)
Honey-*Setting everyone’s plates in front of them. Goes back in the kitchen, comes back in placing all the main dishes on the table for them to pile one their plates. Setting a bowl of eggs right in front of Earline.)
Earline-*Noticing the ring on her finger, takes her hand for a closer look* Lord child, what is that?!
(Whole table looks in their direction taking in the rock on her finger)
Eddie-Damn woman!
Melvin-Where did you get that?!
Honey-*Glances down the table to see David’s smiling face* I....*Holding back laughter* it was a present. *Laughs*
Earline-Well who from? What is so funny? *Looks around at the faces at the table, Jimmy, Eddie, Paul, Otis, Melivins eyes meet hers as they turn to look at David* David?....
David-*Smiling broadly, playing with the food on his plate* What? Ya’ll act like you ain’t ever seen an engagement ring before!
(Whole table explodes with laughter, cheers, & words of congratulations).
Jimmy-Little brother popped the question huh?!
David-Couldn’t hold it in much longer!
Earline-My baby getting married!
Eddie-And to a good woman!
Paul-Hey, hey we all invited right?!
Honey-Of course! Ya’ll are family, gotta have family!
Otis-You two make one hell of a couple!
Melvin-So when’s the wedding?
David-Whenever the bride to be wants, & at no expense spared!
Honey-*Examining the ring on her finger* I can’t believe I almost made you take this back.....
Eddie-Why?!
Honey-Well, I hadn’t opened the box yet, I thought he bought me some extravagant dress jewelry, a necklace, bracelet, earing’s or something.
David-I wouldn’t have taken it back if you had gotten on your hands & knees & begged!
Honey-And he tortured me too! He made me go through five gift wrapped boxes to get to it!! Such a waste of wrapping paper & ribbon....*all laugh*
David-Hey, it was worth it to see the look on your face. And you like the ring don’t ya?
Honey-It’s....exquisite! Breathtaking..........
David-One of a kind too, not another like it on this planet; specially made for you! *Kisses her*
(Cheers shouted round the table).
Honey-blushing ear to ear* Well, ya’ll eat up before the food gets cold!
Paul-Oh hell ya! Ya’ll made me forget my hunger for a bit there.....
Eddie-Hey Honey, you got any....
Honey-Cornbread?! Yes, Eddie. Just for you, baked a fresh batch last night; was gonna drop it off at your place this morning but you showed up here first. *Goes into the kitchen, comes back out with a pan of fresh cornbread* Look, even a note on it for ya.
Eddie-*Reads note out loud* To Eddie, all my love, Honey! Girl you so sweet get over here & give me a hug!
Honey-*Gets up & give Eddie a hug*
David-Corn, you best not be hitting on my woman! *laughs*
Eddie-What? Naw...just showing love.
Honey-Actually, David. If you don’t mind I prefer being called either “My girl” or “My future wife” by you! *laughs*
Melvin-Cheers! To the future Mr. & Mrs. Ruffin!
Whole table-Cheers!!
(Later that night)
Honey-David, I’m going up to bed.
David-Ok baby. *Kisses her cheek*
Honey-Aren’t you gonna come up?
David-Ya....might as well. *Takes her hand & they both walk upstairs. David heads down the hall to his room*
Honey-Baby! Where you going?
David-To bed, you know; my room.
Honey-Right, about that.
David-*Walks toward her, smirk on his face* Ya?....
Honey-Well, since we are engaged; gonna be married soon....*Looking down, fidgeting with her ring*
David-Uh-huh?.....*Still smirking*
Honey-*Looks up to see the smirk on his face, smacks him playfully on the chest* Don’t even!
David-Ah, I’m sorry! *Tries to straighten his face*
Honey-Anyways, I was going to say that we should probably get used to sharing a room....a bed. But, you know; without doing anything.
David-Oh of course not, wouldn’t dream of it! *Said completely straight faced*
Honey-*Laughs* Ya, you’ll just have to cherish the thought of that till our wedding night!
David-*Smiles* Oh, I’ll definitely....cherish that thought! *Laughs & hugs her*
Honey-Men!....Alright you, come on in then. *Leads him into her room & crawls under the covers with him*
David-Ok, we can’t do anything but I can still hold ya can’t I?
Honey-I suppose, don’t go trying anything or I will kick you out!
David-Naw, I would never. *wraps his arms round her*
Honey-*Looking at her ring glistening in the night*
David-You gonna be Mrs. Ruffin soon.
Honey-*smiles* I like the sound of that....
David-Merry Christmas....
Honey-Best Christmas, best day of my life....I love you.
David-I love you too. *Both fall asleep, Honey in his arms*

[lightdion]

Part two to "Dennis The Unmenace"(Another short intermission to DRL'S Lovely story )

.................Sometimes things happen for a reason, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worst. That's what happened to The Temptations. After David was exiled from being a Tempt., Otis and Eddie found a great candidate to fill the missing lead singer's shoes. After hearing Dennis' powerful, gritty lyrics singing with the Contours, Otis had a certain, powerful feeling about him. He knew that he was signed to a contract with Motown to stay only with thier label for a period of time, so basically, he was a free candidate. All he had to do was get to know him better then if all went well, get him interested to the group. Blue suggested that he came to his house and have some drinks with the group so the all could get an equal opinion about letting him becoming a Tempt, of course everyone agreed and Dennis quickly agreed to the invtation.............
The evening came, and when Dennis arrived, the Tempts. tried to make Dennis as comfortable as possible which seemed to put the nervous but curious Dennis at ease. It was plain that he would fit in as a Tempt. appearance wise also. He was good- looking, light- skinned, sported a afro and like the other four Tempts.,was well over six feet tall. After a lot of small talk, they got down to the real business of him being there. "Man, we heard you the other day up there praticing with the Contours" Otis began. "You knocked alot of people out"! "Aw, I don't think I did all of that" Dennis said as he waved his hand. "Don't be modest Dennis" Blue said. "I know that Corn and O would'nt just say that for nothing. I heard your voice carries a powerful punch." "I heard ya practcing before" Paul said. "You've got a lot a soul to you, man" Dennis nodded your head toward him. "I heard you before with the group. I think you sing with plenty of soul yourself".
"Well thanks, that's always been my style" Paul replied as he reached for a third drink. "Has that always been your style?" Eddie finally spoke up. "Yeah, no matter how else I try to sing differently, my vocals always tend to lead me back to where they're supposed to be." The five men shared a laugh. When the laughter died down, Dennis said "I hear y'all all of the time. When y'all are practicing, on the radio, on TV, as much as y'all do, the group always sound amazing" The four of them smiled at each other. The Tempts. were constantly praised, but to hear it from thier future candidate really meant something. Otis finally thought it would be a good time to propsose their idea to him. "Well, you probably heared that David is no longer a Temptation." Eddie grabbed a cigarette and puffed out his tension. He prayed that the group was making the right decision in letting Dennis in the group to take David's place. "Yeah, I heared. I was sorry to hear that. David is a friend of mine" Dennis said as he anxiously tapped his fingers on the table. He hoped he would get the news that he was hoping for. "Yeah, we know. So you do know some of the reasons why he was fired." Otis responded. "Yeah, heared he wasn't the best committed person when it came to the group." Dennis responded. Paul laughed. "Wow, news get around fast at Motown, don't it?" Everyone nervously laughed. "The main reason we invited you over is to make a proposal for you" Otis started. Dennis tried he best not to spit out "Yes"!! He prayed that they would do what he wanted to happen.
"We know that you're with the Contours, but we would like to give you a Thirty- day trial to be in our group.You know, to see how know to see how things goes, with the dancing, vocals, those kind of things. We would really like you to be apart of the Temptations." Dennis did not hesitate before saying "I gladly accept the offer, there's no other group I would rather be in than the Temptations." Blue smiled "Then we concur, my brotha. Welcome to the Temptations" "Welcome" Paul and Eddie said. "I hope things work out and you'll be a Tempt." Otis declared. Dennis grinned as he shook his possibly new member's hands. His prayers had been answered. He was in the group that he would truly enjoy being in..................................
The next day, David called Eddie. He was still depressed that he spontaneously was no longer a Temptation. He knew Eddie tried all he could to prevent it from happening, so that would'nt keep him from talking to him. He also wanted to know what was happening with the group. "Corn, I'm going solo" David declared to his friend. "Really"? Eddie said. "That doesn't seem to be a bad idea for you. I know you can hold your own and will still be successful." "I want to do something like that. but I'm not sure how Berry would handle that." "Lemme have my time with him first" David half- joked. "So............ y'all get someone to replace me yet?" Although it would be painful for him to hear, he had to know who Could Not fill his shoes.
"Yeah, we've got Dennis Edwards" Eddie hesitantly reported to him. He wasn't sure if he should have told David that, but he convinced himself that he had every right to know who would be taking his place. "Cat from the Contours"? David asked. "Yeah" Eddie said. "Got a nice gritty, soulful voice that will do some good for those funky songs that Whit is trynna make us sing now. I'm not exactly for it, but maybe won't do that many of em'"
David was unusually silent for a moment. He was glad that his pal Dennis was in the group, he wanted it that way, but he still was shocked and upset that he was not a Tempt. " I've gotta find a way to get back in. David said to himself. Otis wasn't easy to change but somehow he had to figure out a way to get his spot back as the "Reigning Temptation Champ".......................
(To Be Continued )

[davidruffinlover]

Davids Story
Chapter 35: ~~~~~~~~~
(6 weeks later)
Honey-(sitting in the living room watching her soap opera: General Hospital. Fidgeting with her ring).
David-*Comes in through the front door*. Honey!
Honey-Living room baby.
David-*Walks into the room*. You watching that soap of yours again?
Honey-*Smiles* Don’t give me that, you like it too!
David-*Walks toward her* Baby, I’m a man, I don’t like soap operas. *Sits beside her*. So, what’s happening with Sonny?
*Both laugh*
Honey-You might as well finish watching it with me....
David-Alright. *Wraps his arms around her*
Honey-*Absent mindedly still fiddling with her ring*
David-*Takes notice of her playing with the ring* Ya alright babe?
Honey-Course, why wouldn’t I be?
David-I don’t know. You having second thoughts or something cause you keep playing with your ring?.
Honey-No! No, I just....got something on my mind.
David-You wanna tell me?
Honey-You don’t need to be bothered with it....
David-Hey, your problems are my problems so tell me.
Honey-It’s nothing, really. I’ll tell ya later.
(Later that evening, David’s out with the guys, Honey sitting at home).
Honey-*Fidgeting with her ring, staring apprehensively at the phone, slowly picks it up & dials a number, rings 4 times*
DD-Hello?
Honey-Momma?
DD-Honey! Baby we haven’t heard from you in a while, how are you? We miss you so much!
Honey-I miss you & daddy too momma....
DD-You sound upset, what’s wrong?!
Honey-Nothing momma, everything’s fine.
DD-Your lying, I can feel it. Tell me what’s wrong! Or do I have to put your father on the phone?!
Honey-Momma, everything’s fine I swear it! Actually, everything’s perfect. I just called to tell you something....
DD-Well out with it child! Is it good or bad?
Honey-Well it all depends on your point of view, it’s good, great to me.
DD-Then why wouldn’t I love it?
Honey-Well, you’ll see. I....I’m engaged.
DD-*Squeals with excitement* Jack!! Jack are baby’s getting married!!
JD-Honey!
Honey-Hey daddy....
JD-Your getting married that’s wonderful!! When’s the date? We’ll come down & I’ll walk my baby down the aisle!
Honey-Thanks daddy, I’ll let ya’ll know the date when I know myself.
JD-Who’s the lucky man?!
Honey-Well um, can you put mom back on so I can tell her....then I’m sure she’ll tell you.
JD-Course baby, here’s your mother.
DD-I should bring you up here so we can go dress shopping, & of course we can have it specially made....oh & the cake, we’ll have that specially designed as well. We have so many details to plan together! Oh, I bet you want Daisy & Meagan as bridesmaids...we’ll have to get them back here.
Honey-Momma, don’t you even want to know who I’m marrying?
DD-Oh of course, who’s the lucky man?!
Honey-I....it’s David.
DD-David Van Wyke?! You did forgive him, oh sweetie I’m so proud of you!! I knew deep down he’d come to his senses & realize his mistake....I knew you two were meant for each other!! Your father will be happy to hear this, Jack!
Honey-No, no momma! Not David Van Wyke.....
DD-Another David? Whom? Why are you drawn to men named David? *laughs*
Honey-You know him...sort of.
DD-Oh, is it David Pierce who lived down the street? He was a fine man!
Honey-Afraid not. He moved a while ago, & yes he was a nice man.
DD-Well who then Honey?
Honey-David Ruffin.
DD-Who?
Honey-David Ruffin.....he’s very wealthy & handsome, &....black. He’s the one David Van Wyke told you about.........remember?
DD-*Loud thump*
Honey-Momma, momma? Ma?!.........*hangs up the phone* Well, that went well.....*fidgets with her ring*
David-*Walks in* What went well? *Kisses her cheek*
Honey-Your home!
David-Uh-huh, now what went well?
Honey-Oh, the phone conversation I just had. *Smiling, trying to play it cool*
David-With whom & about what?
Honey-Why are you interrogating me?! *Said a little more defensive then planned*
David-I’m not interrogating you, I was just asking.....you ok?
Flynn-Ruff?
David-In the sitting room man!
Fynn-*Enters room* Well hello Honey, am I interrupting something?
Honey-Actually Flynn....
David-Course ya not man.
Honey-David.....
David-What? Ya ain’t in a talking mood. It’s alright. *Kisses her* Me & Flynn gonna go out now. *Stands*
Honey-*Can tell he’s slightly hurt* Alright....you two have fun. Flynn?
Flynn-Yes Ms.?
Honey-I.....*both looking at her* Don’t keep my husband to be out to late, please. *Smiles*
Flynn-Yes ma’am.
David-I love ya babe.
Honey-You too. *David & Flynn leave* That went well too.......... *gets up & heads to Melvin’s home, knocks on the door & Momma Rose answers*
Momma Rose-Honey! Child what you doing out here so late?
Honey-I was just on a walk....

Momma Rose-At 9:30 in the evening?
Honey-I needed someone to talk to....
Momma Rose-Well it’s chilly out so come on in.
Honey-Thank you. *Walks in, they both go to sit on the couch*
Melvin-Momma!
Momma Rose-What?!
Melvin-I can’t get Lamont to sleep!
Momma Rose-Alright, I’m coming! You come down here & keep our guest company....
Melvin-*Walking down the stairs, Lamont in his arms* Company? *See’s Honey*
Momma Rose-*Takes Lamont in her arms &heads upstairs* That’s right, said she needed someone to talk to.
Melvin-*Sits next to Honey & gives her a hug* What’s up Honey?
Honey-You babysitting for Otis & Jo?
Melvin-*laughs* Ya, couldn’t get the little man to sleep.
Honey-Well, I’m sure Momma Rose will manage.
Melvin-I’m sure she will.....why ya need someone to talk to?
Honey-Oh, I just got some things on my mind.
Melvin-Well since I deprived you of Momma Rose, I’ll have to do.
Honey-Ya, you’ll do. *Laughs* It’s about the marriage....
Melvin-David do something cause I’ll smack him for ya?! *Both laugh*
Honey-No, of course not. He’s perfect, nothing but. It’s more me....
Melvin-Is it wedding details like the dress or something, cause you know David said no expense spared, lord knows he has the money, we all do.
Honey-I know, it’s not money problems. But your right, it’s a slight wedding detail...
Melvin-Well spill girl, I ain’t a mind reader! *Smiles*
Honey-*Laughs* It’s family....
Melvin-David’s family adores you & that includes Jimmy & all of us!
Honey-My family Blue..........
Melvin-Oh.....
Honey-Ya, um....I told my parents tonight that I’m getting married.
Melvin-How they take that?
Honey-They were ecstatic actually.
Melvin-But...
Honey-Till my ma found out whom I was marrying, more to the point the color he is.
Melvin-I see.
Honey-Now I don’t know what my father thinks, my ma kinda fainted on the phone & that’s when I hung up. I’m sure he’ll be more open to it, but my mother.
Melvin-They love ya & want ya to be happy right?
Honey-Yes.
Melvin-Then they’ll just have to except your marriage, no matter to who it is. David’s a good man, they’ll be able to see it.
Honey-Forever the optimist Blue. *Smiles* Thank you!
Melvin-*Hugs her* Your family to all of us girl, we here for you!
Honey-Lord I love ya’ll.
Melvin-*Laughs* You say that cause you don’t live with all of us! Anything else on your mind that ya wanna talk about.
Honey-Oh um, David.
Melvin-Knew he did something, tell me!
*Both laugh*
Honey-No! I told ya, he’s perfect. I’m just stupid, I hurt him.
Melvin-What? You slapped him? Threw something at him?
Honey-Hey! No, I wouldn’t. I hurt his feelings!
Melvin-Pssh, you? Hurt Mr. Tough Guys feelings?! I think not, you just being too sensitive.
Honey-No, I really did! He was just asking me some questions & I jumped down his throat & then he left with Flynn....think he’s mad at me now, which makes having to tell him about my parents even worse! I’m a stupid woman....
Melvin-You are too sensitive. I bet he won’t even remember your little dispute when he gets home.
Honey-If he comes home....
Melvin-Honey, he will!! Unless he’s stupid, not come home to a woman like you! You gotta give the man more credit then that!! *Both laugh*
Honey-*Smiles* You are so good at your peacekeeping position!
Melvin-Just remember, I’m a peacekeeper, not peacemaker.
Honey-Alright. *Stands & hugs him* I’ve intruded upon you enough tonight, I better be going.
Melvin-Want me to walk you home?
Honey-No thanks, I can take care of myself. Thank you though.
Melvin-Bye Honey!
Honey-Bye, G’night, tell Momma Rose I love her too! *Leaves & walks home*
Honey-*Sitting on the couch, midnight, waiting for David to come home. Hears the car pull up*
David-Come on in Flynn. *Flynn comes in after him, both see Honey sitting on the couch*
Honey-Have fun boys?
Flynn-Ya, I’m going this time Ruff. Night you two! *Leaves*
David-Hey baby. Didn’t think you’d wait up....
Honey-Hmm, well I wanted to make sure you got home safely. You were out a little later then I thought you’d be but as long as you two enjoyed yourselves?.....
David-We did....
Honey-Good. *Gets up & gives him a kiss* Then I can go to bed now. *Heads upstairs*
David-I can join ya can’t I?.....*Senses he’s walking on thin ice*
Honey-Course, lord David I ain’t mad at you!
*In the bedroom*
David-*Wraps his arms around her* You alright?
Honey-My parents...
David-They ok?
Honey-Mother may have a concussion....
David-What happened?!
Honey-She fainted on the phone when I told her I was marrying you, sounded like she hit her head on the desk.....*Giggles* I’m sure she’ll be fine. *Turns to face David*
David-You told them?
Honey-Earlier, on the phone. Before you left with Flynn. I don’t think my mom likes the idea of our marriage, I’m sure dads more open to it....didn’t get to talk to him much.
*Both laugh*
David-That’s why you’ve been sensitive all day?
Honey-You sound like Melvin, he said I was sensitive too.
David-You talked to Blue?
Honey-Well, you weren’t around to talk to. I didn’t even think you’d come home to me, I thought you were mad at me.
David-*Smiles* Honey, I wasn’t mad at ya.
Honey-You were hurt....
David-Naw, maybe just a little.
Honey-I’m sorry....you know, before I said who I was marrying they were ecstatic. Momma wanted to help me with the wedding & they wanted to get Daisy & Meagan down here to be my bridesmaids, Daddy wants to walk me down the aisle.....*Tears up*
David-Baby, he’ll get to.
Honey-They don’t want me to marry you!
David-I’ll wear a white suit....*Both laugh*
Honey-*Smiles* What, & be white chocolate?
David-*Laughs* Ya, if your parents will settle for it.
Honey-Hmm, maybe. But I like dark chocolate. *Kisses him*
David-*Kisses her back* Well, what Mrs. Ruffin wants she gets! *Holds her close* We haven’t even set a date, worry about your parents then.
Honey-*Laughs* Ok. Now, Mr. Ruffin, what were you doing out so late?
David-Oh, uh....me & Flynn was just hanging out, ya know.
Honey-Alright. Night.....
David-May 18th.
Honey-My birthday, what about it?
David-The wedding, we should have it on your birthday!
Honey-On my birthday?
David-Ya, why not? It’ll be double the special day.
Honey-David, I don’t need more presents.
David-Well we have it on your birthday, I’ll never forget our wedding anniversary. *Both laugh*
Honey-Good point, but we coulda had it on your birthday like a week or so ago.
David-Well we didn’t think of that then....so what ya think? Yes or no?
Honey-I....yes. Why not?! *Kisses him* Your brilliant ya know that?
David-Psh, girl I know that! *Laughs, kisses her* Love ya.
Honey-Love you too! Night now....
David-Night. *Both fall asleep*

[mrskendricks]

i still am not sure what a fan fiction is ...does it have to have dialogue between characters or could you just tell the story

[davidruffinlover]

Either or, I just usually write mine in script form, Lightdion does it more in the story form you were talking about. Either ways fine =) Try writting one, there fun =D

[davidruffinlover]

Davids Story
Chapter 36: ~~~~~~~~~~
(Guys in the recording studio working on “Ain’t to proud to beg”)
Eddie-Lord how longs is this gonna take?!
Otis-Maybe will have an idea how long if David ever shows up!
Melvin-Give him a break guys, talked to Honey last night. She said David was mad at her & was worried he wouldn’t even come home.
Otis-Well he’s known about this for a week, he knows damn well we suppose to lay down this track tonight!
Paul-Well I’m sure sorting out things with Honey is more important to him then laying down this track.
Otis-Look if they having problems course I want them to work it out, just not on our studio time!
David-*Walks in* It’s all good I’m here!
Eddie-Ruff where ya been? Can we get started now?!
David-I’m sorry ya’ll....was talking with Honey.
Melvin-You came home to her last night didn’t ya?
David-Course....why wouldn’t I?..........Oh ya, she talked to you huh?
Melvin-Ya, she thought maybe you wouldn’t come home, I told her she was being too sensitive & that you were just plain stupid if you didn’t go home to her!
David-*Laughs* Ya, that woulda been pretty dumb on my part. Naw, we fixed things last night.
Otis-Then what were you guys talking bout that made you late here?!
David-Wedding details, calm down O. I only 20-30 minutes late.
Eddie-Sorry Ruff but that’s late enough for me!
Paul-Where you gotta be Corn, you ain’t got no wife or nothing.
Eddie-Well I do like my sleep time!
Paul-Ya, you need it to if it makes ya this cranky!
*All laugh*
Otis-Lets get this thing started then, lay it down Ruff!
(2 hours later)
Berry-Sounds perfect guys, I think we got it! Now, lets all go home & get some rest. *Leaves*
Eddie-Thank God.....
David-Don’t know why it took so long, it was perfect after the 1rst or 2cnd time we ran through it!
Otis-Naw, Berry’s right, I’m glad we worked on it more....we were off key a few times.
David-Speak for yourself, my part was perfect after 1rst or 2cnd time!
Paul-Bit cocky ain’t ya?
David-No, confident & sure....
Melvin-David’s kinda right, although you did mess up Rufff......on the 8th time.
David-Only cause Corn made some weird exasperated face & made me laugh....
*All laugh*
Eddie-I was hungry! And I’m tired, & I was sick of singing this song!
Paul-Well I’m off, left Maxine alone with the kids all evening, she gonna kill me! See ya guys....
*All say their goodbyes, David & Eddie last ones to leave*
David-*Walking home with Eddie* How’s life treating ya Corn?
Eddie-Same as it treating all of us, we blessed.
David-Ya.
Eddie-So what wedding detail were you working out that made you a half hour late to a meeting you’ve known about for a week?
David-Oh that. I wasn’t. Me & Flynn were at some club earlier, got mobbed by fans on the way out....& that takes a half hour to get through!
Eddie-So I’ve lost 3 hours of sleep cause you like to party & girls can’t keep their hands off ya.....not cool Ruff.
David-Sorry Corn. You know, you need a girl.
Eddie-Where that come from?
David-You do! Blue too. Paul’s married, Otis....well kinda is. I’m about to be, you & Blue some good men, need good women by your sides.
Eddie-Your funny David! I’ll see ya later. *Goes his separate ways*
David-*Home 20 minutes later, Honey on couch*
Honey-Hey.
David-*Walks over to her & kisses her*
Honey-What was that for? Not that I’m complaining mind you.
David-For being home so late. Sorry I had to be at the recording studio all day.
Honey-It’s fine, it’s your job. Besides, you paying for the wedding! *Both laugh*
David-Ya, that I am. *Hugs her*
Honey-Ya, so what songs you lay down?
David-Oh um, “Ain’t to proud to beg”, “Losing you”, & a final version of ‘My Girl”.
Honey-It took ya’ll from 10 this morning, till now, 11 at night; to lay down 3 songs?
David-Ya uh....Berry was 2 hours late & we just had an off day today.
Honey-Hmm, & was Diane & the supremes there or perhaps Momma Rose?
David-Huh?
Honey-Well unless one of the guys started wearing perfume & that’s what you got all over your shirt, cause the perfume on you sure as hell ain’t mine! Tell me David, was it hard laying down 3 songs in that club you & Flynn went to? Cause Flynn mentioned nothing of you guys doing work when he got back.
David-I....ya caught me.
Honey-Ya I did! Now why you lying to me?
David-He & I just wanted to go out for a little fun. The last 3 hours I have spent at the recording studio.
Honey-And you couldn’t just tell me you wanted to go out & have fun?
David-Like you just couldn’t tell me your parents don’t want you marrying a black man.
Honey-We discussed that last night, & don’t try & change the subject!
David-Look, I’m sorry. Won’t happen again, alright?
Honey-Alright....your forgiven. David, a relationship, a marriage is nothing with out trust & in order for us to have that trust, we have to have honesty.
David-I know baby, I just made a bad judgement call is all. I’m sorry. *Kisses her*
Honey-It’s alright. I’m going to bed, your dinners on the counter if ya wanna warm it up & eat something before you come to bed.
David-I’ll do that. Thanks.
Honey-Ya, come up soon. *Goes up to bed*
(Next morning, David asleep on the couch)
Honey-*Walks down stairs & takes a seat by him on the couch* Morning.....
David-*Slowly opens his eyes* Morning, what time is it?
Honey-8.
David-* Puts a pillow over his head*
Honey-*Laughs* Rise & shine!
David-Saturday, no work!
Honey-Planning a wedding is work Mr. Ruffin.
David-*Moves pillow from his face* That is work....& most pleasurable work....but, I tired!
Honey-You didn’t come up last night....


David-I’m sorry, I ate dinner & fell asleep on the couch. Won’t happen again......
Honey-*Lays down beside him, her head on his chest* I hope not, not use to all the space. *Laughs*
David-And I ain’t use to so little space here on the couch....
Honey-Your spoiled, so am I though I suppose....I mean, how many women would die to have you in their bed!
David-Not even going there girl.....*Both laugh*
Honey-*smacks him playfully* And they’ll never no what it’s like either will they?!
David-No, naw; course not. Unless.....
Honey-David!!!
David-I’m just playing! Naw, they’ll never know. That’s for you to know, & them never to find out!
Honey-That’s better! *Kisses him* Gonna go make us some breakfast now...*Stands up to go*
David-*Smacks her behind*
Honey-David! *Continues into the kitchen*
David-Ain’t to proud to beg, & you know it..........*Both laugh*