Chapter 2

~*Livi*~

I couldn’t believe it yet! I was going to tour with my boyfriend! That will be the best time of my entire life! That day started bad I gotta admit, but now, this was way better! We went to Ryan’s for the practice where we found Stever and Jon waiting for us. I was their public for a night! They showed me lots of stuff that should be in their next album. I was really flattered even though my boyfriend was in the group. They were amazing. Then, they decided to show me some old songs and something unbelievable happened. In the middle of Dream Girl, Ryan sent me a smile.

He was the only one who seemed to hate me. Jon and Stever were so nice with me and we had a lot of fun all togheter! But I’ve never had fun with Ryan. He thought I was ugly, stupid, possessive, jealous and boring. As for me, I had to admit he was gorgeous even though he was rude, selfish, egoist and disrespectful. That’s right he was hot, but obviously not sweet.

I’ve decided to grin him back. After four years, and more if we count all the time I’ve been friend with Dan, it was the only smile that I’ve ever get from him. After the song, I applaudised them and hugged them all.

« That’s really my fave song guys! You’re great!» I said.

« Thanx Liv! » Ryan said.

« No you are the great one! » Dan said.

I blushed and slapped him friendly.

« Stop that! » I wishpered shyly.

The three others laughed a bit. They always found it reallly funny. They couldn’t believe that I was shy with my own boyfriend! I gotta admit it’s kind of weird!

« I gotta go to the bathroom guys! » I got up the stairs.

~Ryan~

I saw her getting up the stairs and I frowned.

« Hey Guys uhm… I need something to drink… I’ll be right back… » I said.

« Bring me something please Ry! » I heard Jon ask me.

I nodded and went upstairs at my turn. I appeared in my kitchen and looked around. She wasn’t in sight. Then I heard it. It was the song Dream Girl. She was singing it and she was in the bathroom. I went nearer of the door and tried to hear more. Just when I was sticking my ear on the door, it opened and she got outta it.

« Ryan? Whatcha doing there? Needed to go to the bathroom or something? » she asked.

« Oh no… I wanted something to drink. » I said, still thinking.

I finaly got out of my dream and looked at her closely. She wore a short baby blue skirt and a tank top of the same color. I shook my head.

« Uhm you want something? » I finaly asked.

« If that doesn’t bother yea, I’d love to! » she smiled.

I opened the refrigirator and took out a beer. I looked at her and raised my eyebrows. She nodded and I pitched it. She caught it and opened it.

« Thanx Ry… »

I took one too and came nearer of her.

« So you really like that song right? » I wondered.

« Yea I do! » she grinned.

« Me too! »

« Cool! Hey… uhm… I wanted to say… Thanx… » she seemed shy, too shy.

« For what? » I wondered again.

« For that smile… okay it seems stupid but it meant a lot to me… »

« To me too… »

I couldn’t believe I was telling that. I was probably starting to be totally insane.

« Listen Ry, I really hope we can be friends now. I mean we’ve hated each other for such a long time, I guess it’s time to forgive, forget and start a new relationship. »

She was right, so right. But I didn’t know if I liked her. All the hatred I had felt inside for the past years were still in my heart. She puts her hand on my shoulder and I felt a shudder running in my back.

« You’re… right… » I succeded to articulate.

« Good! I’m so glad Ryan! » she said taking me closer.

She hugged me tight and I finaly decided to put my arms around her waist. When we pulled apart, I couldn’t help it and put my hands on her face and pull her down to me, leaning my head to meet her lips. I tried to open her mouth to get a deeper kiss but she pushed me wildly.

« RYAN THOMAS DENNIS! WHY DID YOU DO THAT? » she screamed.

« I….I… well… I… » I was stammering.

Why did I do that anyway?

She raised her eyebrows, waiting for an answer. I could see anger in her eyes.

« I’M sorry… » I started.

« Oh you are! » she said even more angryly.

« Yea… I dunno why I did that but I’m sorry. »

« Well you should think before to act! »

She pushed me and ran downstairs quickly. I ran after her but it was too late. When I entered the room, Jon was sitting on a couch, playing with his base while Stever was talking to him. Olivia was in front of Dan and he put an arm around her waist. Jon finaly realised that I was there.

« Ry! Where’s my beer? Don’t tell me there’s none left! » he said disapointed.

« Listen guys, Ya’ll hafta go. » I told in a calm way.

Olivia took her boyfriend’s hand and started to walk.

« Come on babe. Let’s go… »

She sent me a hatred look but Dan stopped her.

« Why? » he asked me.

Jon and Stever looked as upset as him.

« I need to think. » I finaly said.

Chapter 3 ~A Step To Hate, A Step To Love~ #2