Amy woke up the next day, hearing many voices. (* Real voices, not the ones in my head. Wait, you’re not supposed…oh well, keep reading. LMAO *) She got up and walked into the kitchen where everyone was gathered.
“What are you two doing here?” She asked, referring to AJ and Nick who were sitting at the kitchen table. Kat, Meg, Kristen, and Cate were also awake and at the table as well.
“Morning to you, too” AJ replied sarcastically, taking a sip of coffee.
“We just came over because there’s nothing else to do” Nick answered.
“Alright, that’s logical. Good morning everyone”
“Morning Amers, have a good sleep?” Cate asked
“Actually, I did. Very peaceful until I heard voices coming from the kitchen”
“Whomever are you talking about?” Kat asked, in faked shock.
“I don’t know. I guess I was just hearing things”
“You are a little loony,” Kristen answered.
“Hate to brake up this conversation, but we got to jet. See ya later,” AJ answered, than turned to Meg, “Bye babe” He added, giving her a kiss.
“Could you guys do that somewhere else? It would just make my day”
“Calm down, we’re leaving anyway. Bye” AJ said, as he and Nick left their apartment.
“Isn’t he dreamy?” Meg sighed dreamily.
“No” The other four replied.
“Well you all be jealous than”
“Sorry, half of us have boyfriends” Cate reminded her.
“And the other half have potential boyfriends” Kat added.
“Oh, sor-ry. I’ll try to remember that next time”
“You should or I’ll just have to remind you of what happened last night,” Amy said.
“Kat and I got drunk, big deal”
“Does capital A capital J ring a bell?”
“That sounds a little familiar” Kat replied, and Meg started laughing.
“Something wrong Meg?” Cate asked curiously.
“Capital A…haha…Capital J…together it spells…”
“AJ!!” Kat finished and laughed as well.
“You guys are way too funny when you’re drunk” Kristen replied.
“It’s even better when it’s all three of us” Meg answered.
“Three drunken bitches baby” Kat declared smiling.
“You stole my damn vodka though,” Amy said.
“NO! You stole it from me!” Kat shouted angrily.
“Chill! I was just playing with ya, Alchy”
“Oh, of course you were” She replied sheepishly.
“I’m going to take a shower so I can go shopping” Kristen said, than headed towards the bathroom.
“Yeah, I think I better get dressed myself,” Cate replied.
“Okay, you can use my bedroom if you want” Amy answered, while putting two pieces of bread into the toaster (*AN: I can finally cook toast! YAY! LMGDMFAO! *)
“Thanks Amers”
“No problem, Slush” Amy answered. (*Remember that nickname, Cate? LOL*)
“Slush? I don’t wanna know” Meg replied and Kat shook her head in agreement.
*Across the hall*
“I told you, we’re over” Brian said for the millionth time.
“Can’t you give me another chance, baby? I still love you”
“I’ve had enough pain and heartache”
“We had something special”
“HAD is the keyword isn’t it?”
“I’m sorry I hurt you, but I never meant it…”
“Listen, I don’t want to hear your shitty excuses anymore. Now leave”
“I came back for a reason”
“And I’m kicking you out for the same reason. Now leave”
“But Brian…”
“Leave now or else”’
“Fine, Bri. You know what, I don’t love you anymore”
“Tell me something I don’t know. You stopped loving me a long time ago. I was just too blind to see”
“Who told you that? Your asshole friends?”
“GET OUT NOW!!” He shouted.
“I will seek revenge you bastard, even if it’s the last thing I do” She answered and slammed the door shut. Brian just stood there, combing a hand through his hair in frustration.
“Can we come out now, B.?” Kevin asked, opening his bedroom door.
“It doesn’t matter if you do or not. My life is just plain shitty”
“Bri, that’s not true” Nick replied, as the four of them walked out of Kev’s bedroom.
“Em screwed my life up. Why did I love her for so long?”
“Maybe because she was someone you could trust,” Howie said.
“You guys even tried to warn me, but I ignored you”
“You were in love, of course you wouldn’t believe us”
“I need to take a walk and think for a while,” Bri answered as he grabbed his jacket.
“Good luck with that” AJ replied as Brian shut the door.
“Poor guy. He’s just so heart-broken”
“You’re positive you don’t wanna go shopping?”
“I’m absolutely sure of it” Amy said.
“But you love to shop. Are you feeling alright?” Cate asked, putting a hand to Amy’s forehead.
“I’m fine. I would just rather spend my day in this wonderful weather”
“Suit yourself, we’re off to Strawbridge’s”
“Bye girls” She said as they walked out the door.
Kat and Meg had gone out to see a movie and asked her to go, but she turned them down as well. She just had this strange feeling to take a walk. She couldn’t explain it, but she couldn’t fight it either. She grabbed her jacket and locked the place up. She was now on her way to the park.
“So what movie you wanna see, Meggers?”
“How about that new one with Josh Jackson”
“There are two movies out with Josh Jackson, so make up your mind”
“The newer one…it’s called Gossip I think”
“Yeah, that looks interesting” Kat replied as they walked up to the ticket booth.
They got the tickets and had just enough time to get their popcorn and such. While they were waiting for the food, Kat had this weird feeling someone was watching them. She looked around but saw no one. *I’m scaring myself shitless. Real good*
“Hello, Kat? On planet Nicky or something?”
“No, I just felt like we were being watched”
“Really, that’s odd”
“Yeah, I know. We shouldn’t worry though”
“You’re right, let’s just go take our seats”
Kat and Meg proceeded into the theater, the eerie feeling growing more and more. They sat down in the second row since they figured they were good seats. The movie previews began to roll, and Kat could have sworn she heard someone behind them. *My mind is playing tricks on me, that’s all* Suddenly, she felt someone’s breath on her neck and she didn’t know what to think.
“Hey sexy, do you like scary movies?” A voice replied, making Kat’s eyes go wide.
“AAAAHHHHH!!!” She screamed, throwing her soda behind her as it landed on the person behind. Preferably, the person who had scared the shit out of her.
“Kat, what the hell is wrong with you?” Meg asked in a hushed whisper.
“That creep behind me scared the shit out of me. Look” Kat said and pointed behind her.
They both turned around and couldn’t believe what they saw. AJ was doubled over in laughter, while Nick just stood there, his pants covered in soda. Meg burst out laughing, making Kat get completely pissed off.
“You…ASSHOLE! Don’t ever speak to me again” She answered and ran out of the theater.
“Kat…I didn’t mean…Wait!” Nick said, running after her. AJ took this opportunity and hopped into the seat next to Meg.
“Hey sexy, how ya been?” He asked smiling.
“That was cruel you know?”
“Yeah, but it was all Nick. He wanted to surprise her and that he did”
“I’m fine by the way”
“That’s good,” He answered, than suddenly kissed her. She was surprised but soon didn’t mind. They continued their make-out session as the movie began to play…
“Please Kat, I’m really sorry…could you slow down?” Nick asked as they walked out to the pouring rain, but didn’t seem to care.
“Why should I slow down you asshole?”
“Not that we know I’m an asshole, can I explain?”
“I don’t wanna hear it, alright? Just leave me the hell alone” She said, quickening her pace.
“I will not leave you alone. Not until you hear me out,” He explained, grabbing her arm to stop her.
“Let go me or I’ll kick your ass”
“I didn’t mean to scare you…”
“Like hell you didn’t…”
“I wanted to surprise you and…”
“And what? See if creeping up behind me was the best way to get to know me?”
“You know what? Just keep running away. I thought you were nice but I was wrong”
“Oh don’t give me that bullshit, Carter. I know what you’re trying to do”
“Than enlighten me, O supreme one” He added sarcastically.
“You’re so fucking insecure and you need a good fling so you turn to me”
“Is that it? Is that what I’m all about? Insecurities and flings?”
“You’re famous, why wouldn’t you be?”
“Maybe you should actually get to know me and you would find out. But no, you’re too caught up in your brother’s death”
“How dare you bring up my brother’s death!?” She shouted, giving him a smack to his face.
“Oww, what the hell was that for?”
“Figure it out for yourself. Because of you, I’m completely wet”
“I’m not exactly dry myself,” He answered, pointing to his soaking clothes.
“I can’t take this anymore!” She exclaimed and started to walk off once more.
“You’re not going anywhere,” He said, turning her around.
“And what are you…” She was suddenly caught off guard as his lips met hers.
The kiss itself was soft and gentle; they both had no idea what was happening. Kat wrapped her arms around his neck as he put his arms around her waist. It intensified as Kat’s head was telling her this was wrong. She pulled away abruptly and just looked at him, out of breath.
“I can’t do this” Was her only reply as she ran off down the street.
“What the hell was that all about?” Nick asked himself, as the rain came down harder.
Amy had taken cover in the pavilion when the rain began to fall. She was admiring the view of the lake as the water hit it, making it seem beautiful. She heard a few footsteps behind her, but didn’t bother to turn around.
“It’s been too long since I last saw you”
“Who the hell…” Amy began to turn around and saw whom she was talking to.
“Forgotten me so quick? I’m not surprised since you went to that little prick, Noah. I heard about his little accident. A shame he didn’t see it coming”
“You bastard! You killed him? I can’t believe this”
“Guess what? He’s not the last” He replied, taking a grip of Amy’s arms.
“Xavier, I never loved you. I thought I did, but Noah showed me what a prick you really were”
“Exactly, and that’s why he had to have a little car crash”
“Let me go! No matter what you try to do, I’ll never care”
“I don’t expect you to. That’s why you’ll be seeing him soon” He said, and pulled out a knife.
Amy was petrified as he put the knife to her throat. She closed her eyes; silently praying something or someone would save her. A tear rolled down her cheek, knowing that she would never see any of her friends or family again.
“Any last goodbyes?”
“Let her go, asshole” A voice from behind them replied.
“And who would you be? The new beau in town?” Xavier asked as he let go of Amy.
“No, just an innocent by-stander who doesn’t let these kind of things go unnoticed”
“Listen buddy, you should have minded your own business” He replied and slashed the knife forward, grazing a cut across the other guy’s chest. It wasn’t a deep cut, but it still hurt like hell.
“That was a huge mistake,” He replied than punched Xavier in the jaw. He collapsed to the ground, not making any movements.
“Are you okay?” Amy asked, rushing over to the wounded guy.
“Yeah, it’s just a little gash. I’ll live”
“Why don’t you come back to my place and get fixed up? It’s the least I could do since you saved my life” Amy answered, hoping he’d say yes.
“Alright, if you don’t mind”
“It’s okay. Now let’s go” She replied as they walked home, leaving Xavier unconscious.