Chapter 1

~Livi~

I started to run, my bag on my shoulders. As usual, I was late. But my boyfriend was used to this. He didn’t mind anymore. Actually, he was a sweetheart. He was the nicest and most caring boyfriend that I had had in my entire life. His name’s Dan. We started going out 4 years ago. At this time, he wasn’t even popular yet. Two years ago, he had told me he got a record deal and that he would make a cd. Since that day, I couldn’t see him really often and each time he was home, I took the time to enjoy this moment.

I’ve lived in Ontario all my life. Just like him. And we’ve always been friends. At least, for as long as I can remember. I got up the stairs really fast and rang the doorbell. I saw my boyfriend appear, a huge smile on his face.

« Liv! » he said.

He seemed happy to see me, and believe me, I was too!

« Don’t tell me Dan! I know I’m late! » I said, entering his house quickly.

« Did I say anything? » he said keeping this cute smile on his lips.

I looked at him and grinned mishievously.

« I want that smile! »

« What? » he asked even though he did know what I meant.

« You heard me! I want that smile! » I repeated.

I put my bag down and came next to him, surrending his shoulders with my arms. I slowly put my lips on his and he smiled even more. He put his arms around my waist and took me closer. Sincerely, I loved my boyfriend. Even if he was around a year and a half younger than me and even though he was a superstar with lots of fans. He was my man.

~Ryan~

The two of them. Togheter. It was pathetic! A boy loves a girl. This girl loves the boy and BOM! It was a bomb, explosing. They couldn’t love each other! No way! Even though Dan was one of my best friends for a long time, I couldn’t stand to see him with that girl. Anyway how could he get a girl and I couldn’t? Okay I can, but I don’t want a screaming fan that will love me for my fame! Of course I’m flattered that girls who don’t even know me do the « I Love You » thingy on me. But I wouldn’t go until to ask one out!

I saw her leaning to kiss him and I wanted to throw up but instead, I got up and went next to them, breaking their reunion.

« Hey Olivia! » I said sarcastically, as usual.

Shit I hated her. I couldn’t stand it anymore. They were togheter for 4 years… 4 fucking years.

« Oh hey Ryan! »

Weirdly, she was so nice with me that it was annoying. But I had the feeling she didn’t appreciate me really. It was a game, and only a game.

« So what are you doing here? Taking my friend Dan out so we can’t repeat is that right? » I said.

I was really trying to be mean but instead of being mad, she got a sorry face.

« Oh no way! I was just coming over to see a bit my boyfriend. You know? The one I didn’t see for about 2 months! »

She smiled to me sincerely. I hated this smile. I hated these shining eyes. The way she looked at Dan, with all this love. I hated her.

« Actually Ry, I’m the one who invited her. She’s still my girlfriend, remember. »

« Yea. Sure. Whatever! » I said, trying to look uninterested.

I was mad. So mad. I couldn’t stand it anymore I was gonna burst! We all entered the living room and sat on the couch.

« Your parents are gone? » she asked with that sweet voice. It was getting on my nerves though.

« They are! » Dan smiled and surrended her shoulders with one of his arms.

« No way… no orgy for me guys! » I said, not even joking.

Dan laughed and looked at me weirdly.

« What’s happening Ry? » he asked, worried.

I knew he was. Dan was this kind of boy who wanna help everyone. And especially me. Livi too. She was the same.

« Nothing! » I started, trying to look sincere. « I just don’t wanna see you naked man! » I finished.

Both of them laughed and Liv gave me this huge smile, just like the one Dan had gave her some minutes ago. He had gave her in sign of love. She had gave it to me in sign of hate. I knew it.

« Are you guys hungry? » Dan asked.

« What about a pizza? » I proposed.

« Yea! Good idea! And what if after, you call Stever and Jon so they can come here and practice! So me and Ry would both be happy! »

Oh Man. Too nice. I could kill her.

« After four years Liv, you don’t even know that it’s at MY house that we always practice!? » I said in an angry way.

« Oh then we can go to your house! » she said, raising her shoulders.

« Good! » Dan said « Everyone’s glad now! »

He kissed her cheek and went in the kitchen to order a pizza.

I turned around to meet Livi’s face and looked at her angrily.

« Why do you keep on being here with Dan everytime you can!? » I wishpered.

« ‘Cuz he’s my boyfriend and I love him! » she answered.

« You don’t love him! You suck on him! Admit it! You love him for his succes and his money! » I said, totally aware that I was wrong.

Olivia got really offended.

« Where did you find all those ideas? » she asked, more sad than mad.

I didn’t want to make her cry and I felt guilty. But I also didn’t want her to think that I liked her. I didn’t answer and sighed.

« Okay okay I’m sorry okay? » I said when I saw that she was going to cry.

« Listen Ry, you and I both know why we don’t really like each other… » she started.

Don’t LIKE? Haha, this one is really funny!

« Oh shut up! » I said.

« No you’ll listen to me for a second! »

I looked at her, trying to seem uninterested and she sighed at her turn.

« I didn’t like the way you laughed of my friend when she asked you out. You were so mean. And because of you she cried so much. She wanted to kill herself! Because of YOU! »

I shook my head.

« She’s not your friend anymore… » I said, knowing that this wasn’t the point at all.

« So WHAT? She used to, and I still feel bad for her! »

« What about you uh?! When I had a crush on Ashley, you told her not to approach me! » I yelled.

« Because I didn’t want her to feel bad because of you! You can be nasty when you want Ryan… and there is no way in the world that I want one of my friend to be sad. »

She crossed her arms and leaned against the couch, looking at the closed T.V. This meant that the discussion was over.

I learnt to understand that girl. I hated her but at the same time, I liked her. I liked her ‘cuz she was like me for some points. She always needed to be right, when someone looks at her and she don’t like it, she sends that person a haughty look and most of all, she loved music as much as I do and she had a cool voice.

« Liv? » I started.

I didn’t want to argue, probably because I didn’t want Dan to be cold with me. She looked at me madly.

« Look I’m sorry okay? » I told.

« Why do you hate me Ryan? Actually I should be the one who hates you… » she said, trying to defend herself.

« I don’t hate you! »

« Don’t try it! » she said on the verge of tears.

Weirdly, I meant what I said and I started to freak out. Just when I was going to answer something, Dan came back in the kitchen, a weird smile on his face.

« What? » Livi asked when she saw her boyfriend.

« Well sweetie… I have a good news for you! »

Chapter 2