I swayed back and forth fighting my way through the snow. I pulled my coat tightly around me. It was quite a long walk down to my friends place . It was also getting dark which made it even harder to see. I rubbed my hands together desperately trying to get the feeling back into my fingers.
I wiped the snow from my eyes and saw her place in front of me. 'Thank god...' I said to myself. I hurried up her steps and rang the door bell absent mindedly. 'I'm coming, I'm coming!' I heard her shout from inside. She flung open the door. 'Oh hey! Guys look! It's our little english friend!'
She smiled and stepped back to let me in. I stood still for a moment letting the warm air wash over me. 'We have some guests.' She said. 'My friend Trevor brought a few people around. They are really cute!' I rolled my eyes. She thought everyone was 'cute.' I followed Sara into her living room where about eight people were lying, eating pop corn, in front of the tv.
Three of them jumped up, Liz, Courtney and of course Trevor. 'Well, well, it's our posh uk gal! How have u been?' Courtney said. I raised my eyebrows for a split second. 'Fine. I actually think it's colder here than in london, if that is possible! I had to fight off the snow.' A guy jumped up from off the floor. 'Then we gotta get up something hot to drink.' He said. I smiled. 'Thank u.'
I held out my hand. 'I'm Ruby, people call me Jewel. You can choose.' The guy nodded, he was very cute. The guy shook my hand while saying, 'I'm Ashley Parker Angel.' 'Catchy.' I replied. He gave a short laugh and smiled. 'I'll go and get u that drink now.' He disappeared into the kitchen. The other three guys got up. Trevor introduced them. 'That's Dan, Jacob and... Erik.' I looked closely at each of them. They were all very good looking. For once Sara was right! I thought. Ashley had come back in. 'Here u go.' He said handing me a large mug of peppermint tea.
I took it gratefully. 'Thank u.' I said. I felt my hands warm up. 'Feel better?' Dan asked. I nodded. I walked slowly over to the couch and sat down. 'I'll come and sit with u.' The guy i remembered as Erik said. I smiled and looked up at him. He smiled back and sat gently down on the sofa. Ashley started the film again and i began to watch. Erik poked me in the arm. I looked around at him. 'Are u like, totally english?' He asked quietly.
I nodded. 'Cool, i've been to london. It was like, awesome.' Then I remembered something sara had told me Erik and Trevor and people were in a band. It was called t-town. 'How are t-town going?' I said trying to sound clever. Erik looked puzzled. 'Do u mean o-town?' He asked. I felt myself grow hot. 'Um, yes, thats-thats what i meant.'
Erik smiled and laughed. 'That's so cute! t-town!' He laughed again. 'It's not that funny!' I said a little peeved. He shrugged. 'I suppose we have a different sense of humour.' He said. I studied him closely. He had big doe eyes that made me shiver. 'Are u cold again?' He asked. 'Um, a little.' I said. I tucked my legs in on the couch. Erik smiled. 'That won't help much.' He said.
He rubbed my arms with his hands. I looked away quite embarrassed. Erik appeared to not of noticed. 'Feel any better?' He asked. I nodded quickly. He tucked my hair behind my ear. 'You have nice hair.' He said. 'Then why are you putting it behind my ear?' I asked. Erik grinned. 'Cause it's soft...' He replied. Ashley slapped me on the leg. 'Ow!' I said. Ashley looked back at me. His lips parted into a small smile. 'What are you guys talkin about?' He asked.
I blushed slightly. 'Are u two gettin along?' He asked. Erik nodded then said, 'Oh yes. wonderfully!' In a mock english accent. I raised my eyebrows. 'Very funny. I said frowning. Erik laughed. 'Glad u thought so.' He said. Ashley looked quietly at me. The next hour was kinda quiet. Then when the film ended erik turned to me. 'Would you like to go out sometime?' he asked. I stared at him in amazement and eventually broke into a smile. I silently laughed. then shrugged. 'Yeah, why not... opposites attract.' Erik smiled.
I got up off the sofa. 'I'm gonna go and get a coke. Do u want one?' Nine voices answered 'Yes!' I shook my head. I slowly stepped over everyone and made my way into the kitchen. There someone else came in. 'Hi, how r u ashley?' I said turning to face Ashley. Ashley raised his eyebrows. 'How'd know it was me?' he asked. 'I just did.' I said. 'The window opposite.' I pointed to the window which showed the entrance into the kitchen. Ashley nodded. He came over to where I was standing and looked into the fridge. 'Bad news, only seven cokes.' I said and looked over my shoulder to Ashley. He nodded. 'Well, I'm here to make sure I get one!'
He reached into the fridge and pulled out a small can of coke. 'Me too!' I said. I took one too and carried the rest in on a tray. everyone made a grab at one. I went over to the sofa. 'I got one for you.' I said to Erik. He smiled. 'Thanks.' Erik took me outside to the freezing cold. I grabbed my coat before I went out the door. I held it tightly around me. Erik's hands stayed warm. He pulled me to the side of the house. 'What?' I asked. He gently pulled me forward holding my hands and staring into my eyes. Erik let go of my hands. 'Are u ok?' He asked. I nodded. 'Are u warm enough?' I nodded again. 'Are u sure u don't mind going out with me?' I nodded yet again.
He smiled. 'All right,' he concluded. He held me tight so even if i was cold nothing could harm me. He slowly kissed the top of my head softly. 'I'm gonna need your phone number.' I laughed. Suddenly the front door opened. 'What are you guys doing?' Sara's voice said. 'Come on! You are missing a major dance thing!' I looked over to Sara and smiled. 'We're coming!' Erik said. He took my hand. 'Lets go!' he said
. I went back into the sitting room whereÊ everyone was dancing to a britney record. Trevor came over. 'Would you like to dance?' he asked me. I gave a half smile. 'Nothings stopping me!' I laughed. I saw Erik dancing with Courtney and my heart gave a strange jolt. I hardly knew the guy, why was I feeling jealousy? Trevor spun me around. What was it about Erik that made that spot in my heart feel complete? The record ended. 'YouÕre a good dancer.' Trevor said. 'YouÕre not so bad yourself.' I admitted. Trevor laughed softly.
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