The Final Kiss

[Biondo Sorto]

The Final Kiss
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<span style="color:purple">Marybeth’s POV

I walked quickly through the crowded streets and tried finishing the chili I was holding in my hand. I’d just left Skyline and was already late to meeting Aries Lehrer…better known as Ayla. I promised her I’d be at the movie theater 5 minutes ago for the showing of Saved for our girl’s night out. We’d been having these nights out since High School and now 6 years later here we were. I finished my chili and threw it in the garbage on one of the corner streets. I crossed quickly and made my way to the theater. Finally, I made it and walked inside where Ayla was standing, waiting impatiently for me. I walked over to her and she handed me my ticket.
“Where have you been…?�
“Sorry…I was hungry, I needed my chili.� She rolled her eyes and laughed.
“You and your chili, god forbid you go without it for one day.� I stuck my tongue out and we got our popcorn and sodas before heading into the movie. When we took our seats and the lights dimmed Ayla leaned over to me and whispered in my ear. She always did this…I was used to it but I’m sure the others in the theater weren’t thrilled. We’ve had our fair share of being kicked out of movies for “disrupting others� before.
“You know I meant to tell you earlier…� I looked at her and popped some popcorn in my mouth.
“And you can’t wait till this movie is over?� I whispered back. She ignored my question and continued to speak.
“Jessica and Trish are coming down from Cleveland…� I turned to her and groaned. They’re two of our best friends from high school and we love them to death it’s just the “packages� that came with them that Ayla and I didn’t like…their husbands. All through high school their husband, Jeff and Nick had done nothing but make our life living hell. We weren’t like all the girls in our school…so what? Well they made it clear to the school just how different we were from the others in the school.
“They are not bringing Jeff and Nick…� I looked at her, giving her a look hoping…begging her to tell me they weren’t. I groaned… “Ayla what are we going to do…?� I dropped my head back into the seat and heard a few people behind me telling me to shut up.
“I don’t know but we can’t just say oh you can’t come stay with us unless your husbands find somewhere else to stay…we can’t say that. They’re our friends MB.� I looked at her a minute and then back at the movie screen. I knew how right she was but I also remember the grief and torment those two men put us through and I didn’t want to see them anymore than I had to. I threw popcorn at Ayla and she threw it back.
“You owe me…big time…! And you better hope I don’t kill myself before their visit is over.� She laughed.
“I don’t owe you…they’re our friends…�
“Tanya and Marissa…not Jeff or Nick…â€ÂÂ� She nodded. I groaned again… “Ayla, we have to clean the apartment now…!â€ÂÂ� Another round of “shh’sâ€à ‚Â� and “shut upsâ€ÂÂ� came my way and she put her hand over my mouth.
“Don’t worry we’ll take care of it…now let’s watch.� We turned back and finished the movie in silence…well most of the movie.

[Biondo Sorto]

"Will you please tell me why were going back to Cincinnati again?" Jeff asked as he followed his wife, Trish, into the kitchen.
"I already told you that we haven't been out there in a while and I thought it be a good chance to go out and see Aries and Marybeth."
Jeff rolled his eyes as he replied,
"Still...couldn't they come out here or something. I mean I just go off of tour and want to spend some time with you and the kids..."
"No. Me and Jess were thinking about it we really want to go. Enough said." Trish said, walking out of the kitchen with dinner in her hands. Jeff groaned as he leaned against the counter. Once those two thought alike nothing went his way. The door bell rang and he decided to get it; he had nothing else to do. His frown grew even worse when he saw that it was Nick and Jessica.
"When was it decided that you guys were coming over to dinner?"
"Since me and Trish talked on the phone." Jess said pushing her way in the house. Nick rolled his eyes, following his wife.
"So I guess you found out about the trip to." Jeff whispered to Nick. He nodded as Jessica turned around and replied,
"Stop your whining and just get over it. Its a trip, it can't hurt you."
"When the trip involves Marybeth and Aries, it can hurt us." Nick replied as both him and Jeff walked into the dining room, were Trish was about done bringing dinner out.
"What do you have against them?" Trish asked, turning toward her husband and his friend.
"There just so..." Jeff began.
"So....." Nick started.
"Bland." they both finished.
Jessica and Trish rolled their eyes.
"Well I guess your going to become as bland as they are by the end of the trip."
"Why do you say that?" Nick asked, raising a eyebrow toward his wife.
"Cause guess who's house were staying at." Trish said before she disappeared into the kitchen, Jessica not far behind.
"Oh great, the trip from hell is near." Jeff replied un-enthusiatically.


Aries POV
I looked at Marybeth as she hustled around the house, making sure that everything in the house was perfect.
"MB, the house looks fine, stop worrying." I replied getting off the couch and walking into the kitchen.
"But you know how anal Nick is. And you know how annoying Jeff can get if something is out of order."
"First off Nick lives with Jessica....I think enough can be said about that. Second off, Jeff has kids, I don't see how he keeps his house in order with two tots."
Marybeth looked around, then nodded.
"I may be over-reacting, huh."
"Yeah, you could be."
"Speaking of which, are Trish and Jeff bringing the kids along?"
"Last we spoke they were going to be staying at their grandmothers."
"Thank the lord, we already have to deal with two big kids, I don't know how I could of stood four."
I laughed just at the phone rang. We both looked at each other before I walked over and said,
"Hello?"
"Hey...its Trish."
"Hey Trish its Ayla."
"We just wanted to let you know we landed and are now waiting at the airport."
"All right, were on our way." I said as I hung up the phone and looked at Marybeth.
"There here."
"Yep."
"And the hellecious weekend begins."
I laughed and grabbed my jacket.
"Stop your whining and come on."
We stepped into Marybeth's SUV and started our long trek toward the airport. It wasn't the fact that the drive was long; we just realized it was our last moment of peace before we had to deal with dumb and dumber. We got to the airport fifteen minutes later and spotted our friends waiting outside. We parked and greeted them with hugs.
"Its good to see you guys again."
"Its good to see you guys too. Of course there are some things I'm not looking forward too." Marybeth said looking around. I nudged her in the ribs and said,
"What she means to say is where's your husbands."
Trish rolled her eyes and looked behind her.
"Here they come."
Marybeth and I gave each other one last peaceful look-we knew it would be our last until they left-when Nick and Jeff both came outside.
"Hey, are the rides here......yet?"
"Nice to see you again too Nick." Marybeth replied sarcastically.
"Hey MonkeyButt, just because I'm staying in your house doesn't mean that I have to be nice to you."
Monkeybutt was the irritating name Nick had blessed poor Marybeth with. Let's not even get into my name.
"You know your writers were right to come out with that dumb song 'Shut-up', it fits your personality."
"At least I have a career."
"You motherfu-"
"Guys." Jessica said, coming in between her friend and her husband.
"Do you think we could actually get home without the extra lib."
Marybeth rolled her eyes as Trish nudged Jeff.
"I guess I can be civil toward you." he muttered, sticking his hand out for me to shake. I thought I might as well make clear I wanted a peaceful two weeks, but thought twice when I heard him mutter,
"Your still a fuzzy face brat."
I bit my bottom lip and counted to ten. He had donned that name on me when he first moved next door to me about ten years ago. I had fell in the dirt trying to learn how to rollerblade and managed to get dirt all over my face, including my uppper lip. he had thought that it was a mustach and had called me "Fuzzy face" through out the rest of my school year. Remembering the humiliation made me blurt out,
"At least I don't write sappy love songs that got you no where in your solo career. Can you say it with me Jeff, reject."
"At least I can write a song."
"Your songs are just as good nails running down a black board."
"You know I was going to be civil toward you.."
"Oh what, before you called me a fuzzy faced brat or afterwards."
Nick started to sneaker and Marybeth gave him a deadly look.
"Can you guys just get along for a least this two weeks, please?" Trish sighed annoyed.
Me and Marybeth looked at each other and reluctanly nodded. We could try and get along, but I doubt it with those two around.

[AshleyGirl]

OOH I can't wait to see where this is going!

[littleprincessj]

I'm gonna try to add again tonight if I can. I'm Marybeth...it should be an interesting story. Anyways Im going to write so I can try to get something out!

[Biondo Sorto]

Guess I wasn't exactly explanatory on this whole story, lol. :P
I'm Aries a.k.a. Ayla
Ummm, I could write a brief description if anyone wants.

[AshleyGirl]

So you and Jess are writing this together???

[Biondo Sorto]

Yep!!!!! :)
Its a story, big duh, about Nick and Jeff and well, I think I need to write a description since I'm dying too, lol.

[LovingAngels07]

hey loving it...

[StargateGirl]

I like. :D

[xminniex1967]

Originally posted by Dolphininc@11/26/04, 11:53pm
I like. :D
look out ms.d that's my man lol

[Biondo Sorto]

The guys grumbled as they all got into the girls car. The drive was long and awkward, the only sound coming from the radio. When they finally did reach their house, Jeff had to give it to the girls. Their apartment looked nice, and that was only from the outside. He was scared to see the inside.
"All right this is how its going to work out." Marybeth said once they reached the inside of the house.
"There are three rooms in the house. Well two of them are me and Ayla's."
"No, its Caspers." Nick replied sarcastically. Jessica jabbed him in his ribs before Marybeth continued,
"And so that only leaves one room left. So I guess one couple can sit up in the guest room, but the other two are going to have to crash on the couch and loveseat or floor."
Jessica and Trish looked at each other, then Trish replied,
"You guys have fun sleeping on the floor."
"What?!" both guys exclaimed following their wives to the back of the house.
"You guys heard her. Have fun sleeping on the floor."
"When was it decided that we were going to sleep on the floor."
"Since you guys broke your promise. You know the one that stated you weren't going to start anything with Ayla and MB."
Nick groaned as Jeff slowly said,
"Can't we..."
"No!!" Both girls replied shutting the door. The two guys looked at each other and sighed. There trip went from bad to worse all in the course of an hour. They slowly walked into the living room where Marybeth was watching TV. Once she spotted them, she got up and exclaimed,
"Ayla, I think that I'll help you with dinner."
Nick looked at Jeff who rolled his eyes. They looked at the couch, their bed for the next two weeks and sighed.
"I can't believe I have to sleep on the couch." Jeff muttered after a while.
"I can't believe were already in trouble in a course of an hour." Nick sighed.
"We could always...nevermind."
"What?" Nick asked, looking over at Jeff.
"I'd suggest we got rent a hotel room somewhere but...."
"We'd just be digging ourselves into a deeper hole. Yeah, I see what you mean." Nick nodded. They sat in silence before Jeff got up.
"Where are you going?"
"I'm going to see what's for dinner." Jeff said, walking toward the kitchen.
"Why?"
"Curious." he shrugged.
He walked into the kitchen where Ayla and Marybeth were smiling over something. He grabbed their attention by slightly rapping on the wall. They turned their attention toward the noise, but immediatly continued what they were doing see who it was.
"I just want to know what were having for dinner. I mean peace." he replied, sticking his hands up. Ayla rolled her eyes before saying,
"Just like at the airport. Come on, say the smart[arse] comment you want to say and then leave us alone. I wanna finish dinner before seven."
"Honestly, I just want to know what's for dinner." Jeff said innocently. Ayla narrowed her eyes at him and slowly replied,
"Mexican."
"Mexican what?"
"Tacos, tostadas, burritos, whatever you want. I just need to cook up the meat, slice the lettuce, tomatoe, and onion, and then I'll be done."
"Oh." he looked around and nodded.
"Smells good. Can't wait 'till then." Then turned around. Ayla looked at Marybeth, who in turned just shrugged.
"So?" Nick asked, seeing Jeff enter the room.
"Mexican."
"Oh." he said as Jeff took a seat beside him. He stared at him for a second before asking,
"Why did you do that?"
"I want to have a peaceful week, and its obvious we won't if we keep up what were doing."
Nick nodded. But for some reason, he thought Jeff was barking up another tree with Ayla written all over it.

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All right Jess, you can add your part whenever!

[StargateGirl]

uh huh what's Jeff doing?

[Biondo Sorto]

Originally posted by Dolphininc@11/28/04, 05:28pm
uh huh what's Jeff doing?
I'll never tell..... :P

[StargateGirl]

lol :P

[littleprincessj]

Great add Britt! I'll add my part soon, I've been sick today and yesterday so I'll try to write up and put my add in soon!

[Biondo Sorto]

Originally posted by littleprincessj@11/28/04, 06:48pm
Great add Britt! I'll add my part soon, I've been sick today and yesterday so I'll try to write up and put my add in soon!
Its all right Jess! Take your time :D

[littleprincessj]

Guys, it's been a hell of a week (and it's only Tuesday?) *sighs* Anyways, I wrote and I just need to type it so I'm gonna try and update tonight!

[littleprincessj]

I'm finally almost ready to post this! Look for an update tonight!!

[littleprincessj]

Finally it's here! I'm sorry it took so long, this was a LONG hectic week but here ya go! Hope y'all enjoy it!


Marybeth’s POV

“C’mon guys…dinner!� Ayla yelled at Nick and Jeff who were watching god knows what in the living room. Trish and Jessica were finishing up setting the table and Ayla and I were putting the ‘final touches’ on the tacos.
“I’ll get the soft shells…� I told Ayla and she put the taco condiments on the table. ‘Nothing like homemade soft shells for your tacos.’ I thought to myself.
“Are you going to put that on the table any day soon?� I turned around and Nick was standing there looking at me.
“Screw you Nick…� I sneered.
“Uh, uh, uh…I don’t think Miss Jessica would like that.� ‘What a pig.’ I rolled my eyes.
“Well she doesn’t have to worry…I wouldn’t like that either.� Before he could respond I took the taco shells and pushed past him. I heard the “oomph� against the wall and smiled. ‘One point for MB…’ I mentally gave myself a pat on the back.
“Finally, we thought you and Nick were doing something in there that you shouldn’t be.� Jeff yapped at me when I walked in the dinner area. I gave him the finger.
“Please…I have a hell of a lot better taste than that thing in there.� I looked at Ayla who gave me a dirty look. I shrugged my shoulders and she stood up. She took my arm and pulled me into the kitchen. Nick was walking out and walked into me.
“Excuse me…� I grumbled. He stepped aside and bowed…what a jerk.
“I’m sorry your royal princess…whatever was I thinking, walking out of a doorway how absurd.� Just as I was about to come back with a witty, snide remark Ayla practically pushed me into the kitchen. I turned to her pissed off.
“What the hell is this pushing and grabbing for?� I crossed my arms over my chest.
“Listen…letâ₠¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s just try to get along with them…you and me agreâ€â€Â�â€ÂÂ�
“Yeah, but they’re being jerks first, I’m just returning it. What am I going to do, sit on my [arse] and let them make fun of me?� I was angry…I didn’t want them here in the first place; I wasn’t in the mood to be har[arse]ed.
“MB c’mon…†�
“No, you know what…fine; you want to let them har[arse] you? Go ahead; I don’t want to be part of it.� I walked away.
“MB…donâ€â⠀žÂ¢t…where are you going?â€ÂÂ� I walked past the table where they were listening.
“Out…!� I grabbed my coat and was gone.

End POV

Ayla walked after Marybeth but stopped when she saw her in her car taking off. She turned back to everyone sitting at the table. Jessica slapped Nick’s shoulder.
“Look what you did Nick! Now go find her…!�
“Me…?�
“Yes, you’re the one who got her upset, you go find her and bring her home…now!� Jessica yelled at Nick. He got up, grabbed his coat and Ayla gave him the keys to her car and he left.

Nick’s POV

It was bad enough I had to come here and stay here while my wife visited but now they sent me out to find Marybeth. I got a little worried though when I saw her empty SUV parked in front of one of the window shops and she was nowhere to be seen…not even close. I looked in the nearby stores and she wasn’t there. It started pouring rain so I drove around some more looking for her when I saw someone walking back in the direction of where her car was parked…it was her. I stopped the car and pulled to the side. She was carrying some kind of notebook in her hand, trying to shield it from the wet.
“MB…!� She looked at me, drenched and crying. “MB, c’mon…†� She looked up that time.
“Only my friends call me MB…!� She screamed.
“Marybeth please…� I got out of the car and walked along side her. “We’re going home…�
“Leave me alone…remember you’re NOT my friend.� She was crying.
“MB, I mean Marybeth please…� She stopped and I looked at her. “Jess would never forgive me if I ruined this trip and I wouldn’t either…�
“You wouldn’t…?â₠¬Â� She asked surprised.
“Of course…so c’mon let’s go to my car, get you a warm, dry jacket.� She smiled at me a little…something she RARELY did in my presence.
“Thanks…†�
“No problem…� I walked her back to the car and got her a dry coat I had packed with me and left in the car. I helped her put it on, she was shivering and drenched; her teeth were chattering. I did something…VERY UNLIKE me. I leaned over and hugged her…I hugged her. When I pulled away we both looked at each other in shock then I helped her into the car and drove to her and Ayla’s place in silence…a comfortable silence.
“Hey Nick…’ She spoke quietly.
“Yeah…� He looked at me quick then focused on the road.
“You can call me MB…� I smiled and patted her knee.
“Thanks…†� We pulled up in the driveway and I helped her out before going inside. “I found her…� I hollered to everyone and we walked into where everyone was still eating…she sat next to me.

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Okay there’s my add! You’re on Britt!

[StargateGirl]

awww...he was nice to her. :D

[Biondo Sorto]

Aries POV
I noticed the interaction between Nick and Marybeth for the next two days. Lets just say it wasn't exactly normal. This was from someone who had told me that she had loathed the guy, and now she getting 'buddy, buddy' with him. It was all a bit wierd for me. But I was going to let it go; it was better she was being nice to him than not liking him at all. However who would've known it would be my fault. Today Trish and Jessica had decided to go back to the "past" by going to our old hang out spots. Marybeth had complained about a stomach ache and stayed back at home. It was already decided that Jeff and Nick wouldn't be with us since it would be our quality "girl time", so they went off to a game. It was fun at first, but it was still the same places me and MB had always hung out at, so I told the girls I'd be ditching them. They didn't mind much and because I didn't feel like hearing their voices I made sure that they could have my car for a ride back. I ended up taking the bus and got home later than I wanted too, but wasn't anything big for me. I looked in the living room and noticed that Jeff was fast alseep on the couch. I figured that Nick was somewhere around, most likely the bathroom or something, so decided to go back and check on MB. I knocked on the door and didn't get a reply so opened it up. I figured it was harmless but was shocked to see MB and Nick making out on her bed. I stood there amazed, and somehow managed to close the door quietly and walked back to the living room. Jeff was still out of it.....and for some odd reason I wanted to talk to him. Yeah, I hated the man's guts, but I obviously couldn't talk to the other girls about. I sat on the couch, contemplating what to do when I heard,
"Something wrong?"

Jeff POV
I woke up when I felt someone take a seat by my feet. I looked up and saw that it was Ayla. 'Aries' I reminded myself. Only her real friends could call her Ayla. Something I knew she didn't consider me to be. As I looked at her, I also noticed that something was on her mind.
"Hey Aries." I asked, snapping her out of her thoughts. She looked at me blankly before saying,
"Sorry to wake you up."
I sat up and shook my head.
"Its nothing."
"Right."
We were silent until I asked,
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing."
"Your lying."
"I am not."
"You raise your left eyebrow when you lie Ayla."
She looked at me again and asked,
"You actually notice that?"
"Yeah, you did it a lot in Mr. Fuller's cl[arse] back in the 11th grade."
"you noticed me then?"
"Yeah. Just 'cause I teased you didn't mean I never knew you existed. I knew Ayla."
She nodded then said,
"Your calling me Ayla."
I sighed. I was waiting for the smart reply back but instead heard her say,
"Its not like I care if you call me it or not. Its just I'm used to you calling me Aries or...something I rather not say."
"I'm sorry about that. Sorry about a lot of things."
"Its fine I guess." She smiled. I smiled back before remembering what I had wanted to know earlier.
"Well what's wrong Ayla? I really want to know."
"Forget it."
I sighed.
"I know I don't talk to you much but it doesn't mean I don't care."
She gave me a soft smile before saying,
"Thanks but this is something that I'm going to have to go over by myself."
"All right." I said, shrugging my shoulders.
"Thanks anyways Jeff. It means a lot that you care. Guess I doubted you. You really are as sweet as your fans say you are." She said, giving my hand a squeeze and walking off. I watched her and sighed. I thought that I should be nice to her considering that she had given up her house for me. What I didn't expect, however, was the way that I felt when I was around her. I closed my eyes, remember the first time that I laid eyes on Aries Lehrer.

A twelve year old Jeff Timmons whistled as he walked up the drive way to his house, throwing his football in the air. His family had just moved to Cincinatti from M[arse]ilon, and he wasn't exactly thrilled about it. Then again, he had no choice considering that his dad's job had moved them out here. That was when he stopped in his tracks. He heard an angelic voice singing 'I'll Be There'. He followed the voice to a little girl who was sitting in her front yard, doing her dolls hair. He smiled. She was pretty. Very pretty. He was going to walk over and introduce himself when he heard his brother walk out.
"What are you doing?" Mike asked, walking over to his younger sibling.
"I'm going to talk to that girl." he smiled, pointing toward Aries. Mike shook his head.
"Don't, there's rumors about that girl, and there not nice."
"Rumors are for dogs." Jeff sneered.
"Some say that she's a witch, some say that she's got an extra toe, and there's even more saying that she isn't into chicks."
"Please." Jeff shrugged.
"Do what you want. I'm not the one who's going to end up being the new reject, you are." Mike shrugged, walking off. Jeff re-thought this and followed his brother. There was nothing worse than being in a town and not knowing anyone in it.

Eventually Jeff did talk to Aries. And it wasn't the greates t way either. They had accidently ran into each other. Jeff was going to mention about her voice and introduce himself, but looked over at Mike who shook his head. Instead he had replied something snooty, which had left Aries in tears. He had felt bad about that; he wasn't raised to be that way. But at the time, popularity meant everything to him. Through the school years he had encounters with her. Especially since his girlfriend was her best friend. Being a football jock didn't help either, seeing Aries hated football players. However, every night Jeff would go to sleep, hoping to wake up and tell Aries how he felt. He never did and eventually they all left to college.....

I got up off the couch and decided to talk to Nick about how I felt. Now, more than ever, did I need his advice.
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*Don't know how you feel about this post Jess, wasn't sure on how you wanted you and Nick to get closer, but whatever, that's what the edit buttons for, lol!*

[Biondo Sorto]

Oh, and that was a good add Jessers :P

[littleprincessj]

lol...thanks! It took me forever, it was just one of those weeks. :argh: Thank god the weekend came!

Anyways, good add...hehe anyway of being close to Nick is good, doesn't matter how. Close is good te he he...

I'm gonna get working on the next add! Maybe THIS time it'll be quick--er! :D

[StargateGirl]

*gasp*

[littleprincessj]

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It isnt very long...looked longer in my mind than it really was so I apologize for that but here it is! My next add will be longer...PROMISE!

Ch 5

Marybeth’s POV

Jess, Trish and Ayla went out “sightseeing� for the day but I stayed home using the excuse that I didn’t feel good. That and the fact that it really wasn’t sightseeing for me, I see these places everyday. So I was alone lying on the couch watching the TV. Nick and Jeff had left for the game a ½ hour ago, thank god. I needed a break. It wasn’t Nick driving me nuts because he was har[arse]ing me; it was Nick driving me nuts because he’s being TOO nice to me! The last few days he was being sickly nice to me; so now I needed a break. 20 minutes later Jeff and Nick came through the front door. I got up and looked at them.
“Wow, Cincinnati must’ve gotten their [arse] kicked if you’re home already...� I said it sarcastically. Nick chuckled a bit but Jeff looked really pissed.
“Shut it Marybeth...� He pushed past me and sat on the couch taking the remote from my hands and just sitting there.
“I was kidding…�
“Yeah, well maybe if you weren’t so damn stupid and paid attention to the DATES of the game when you bought the tickets Nick and I would be at the game and not here putting up with you!�
“So this is my fault…? I didn’t have to buy the damn tickets in the first place! We all make mistakes sue me you jerk!� I screamed and Jeff stood up.
“You don’t know the firs thing about sports so why the hell would you be able to buy our tickets? Go back to your little girly work and don’t do me any favors or buy me tickets to anything anymore…you’ll just screw it up like you always do!� I couldn’t believe he said that to me. Nick walked up next to me.
“Jeff back off! Just leave her alone.� I cried and ran up to my room.
“Oh, are you coming to her rescue now?� I heard him say in a baby voice than I heard Nick yell something more before the footsteps came closer to my door. I threw my pillow over my head.
“MB…� He knocked. “Can I come in…?� I didn’t say anything but I heard the door open and felt a shift in the bed when he sat down. He put a hand on my arm and rubbed it. “Don’t listen to Jeff. I didn’t want to go to the game in the first place.� Liar…he loved sports. He took the pillows off my head and brushed the hair out of my eyes.
“You didn’t…?†�
“Nah…Iâ€â†žÂ¢d rather be here; make sure you weren’t too sick alone.â€ÂÂ� I smiled.
“I’m good…I lied so I didn’t have to go sightseeing.�
“Uh huh…little fibber.� I laughed. “That and the fact I’m sick of hearing Jessica go on about how great a husband you are.�
“Excuse me…?� [bad word], I said that out loud?
“What…?†� Play stupid MB…you’re good at it.
“What did you say…?�
“Nothing, just didn’t feel like seeing places I have to see practically everyday.� He nodded…nice save unless he was just ignoring it.
“So you don’t listen to Jeff alright…?� I nodded.
“Thanks for sticking up for me…� I sat up and hugged him.
“Anytimeɉۈ ‚Â� He hugged me back and I looked at him. He leaned forward and kissed me…NICK kissed me! He pulled away and I wrapped my arms around him tight. I kissed him back and he put his arms around my waist. We got caught in the moment and didn’t even realize the open bedroom door. It wasn’t until I heard Ayla downstairs talking that I pulled away.
“Whoa…what†¦what just happened…?â€� Nick smiled.
“We were just kissi�� I put my hand over his mouth and laughed.
“I know that bozo…� He tickled me and I pounced on him causing him to fall back and that’s when I noticed it…the closed door. Nick was kissing my neck and I pulled away. “Nick…the doors closed.�
“So…� I sat back.
“You left it open…� He sat up and I heard footsteps.
“Oh…that means�� I slapped him in the back of the head.
“Yeah smart[arse].� He stuck his tongue out and I leaned over to kiss him. There was a knock at the door and Ayla walked in before we could pull away.
“Listen…†� I looked at her. If she was here so was Jess. “Stop it…before you flip out, Jessica and Trish aren’t here.� Nick and I gave a sigh of relief. “I need to talk to you Nick…it’s important.� Nick nodded unsure feeling. He leaned over and kissed me quickly before leaving me to speak with Ayla.

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Okay Britt…kinda worked backwards with the details. Hope you like it! If not, change what you want!

[StargateGirl]

I like the add. :D

[Biondo Sorto]

Areis POV
I didn't understand what was going on. I was throughly confuse.
"What was it you wanted to talk about"?" Nick asked as he came out into the hallway.
"I don't want to talk to you, Jeff does. I just figured I'd tell you since I'm sure if he saw what was going on he wouldn't be as rational as I'm being."
"Right...and thanks Aries. For not saying anything."
"Its nothing." I shrugged. Truth of the matter was even if I was mad at Marybeth, I still wouldn't say anything. What if something like that happened to me and Jeff? I stopped myself. Me and Jeff? Where'd that come from. I shook my head as I walked into Marybeth's room.
"Its safe to come in, right?" I asked, slightly knocking on the door.
"Yeah, it is." she laughed. I didn't understand how she was so calm. If I got busted with my best friends husband, I'd be freaking out.
"So, it was just the stomach flu eh? Looked like more to me the first time I walked in."
She sighed.
"Ayla."
"What?"
"Please don't start with me."
"What do you mean? I'm just simply stating a fact."
"You know good and well what your doing."
I sighed.
"You can't do it MB. No matter how tempted you are, you can't."
"Why not?" she pouted in a dissapointed tone. I looked at her dumbfoundly before slapping her upside her head.
"Ow!! What was that for!?"
"You dumbie. Nick's married, married!!!! You can't be sleeping around with him, hello its called cheating. And beyond that, its your best friend's husband."
"So."
"So? So!! Have you gone mad. You guys hate each other. Now you want to sleep with each other. Whatever your taking get off of it, now." I snorted. She narrowed her eyes at me and replied,
"So your telling me if this happened with you and Jeff you wouldn't pursue it?"
Again me and Jeff? I sighed as I nodded no.
"Even if I wanted to I wouldn't cause its morally wrong."
MB rolled her eyes as she replied,
"Please. We all know you used to have a crush on him back in high school. I doubt it's changed."
"What are you getting at?"
"I'm saying the only reason why you wanted to be nice to him is because somewhere deep down you like him. And you know what, I bet he likes you too."
"Shut-up!!"
"Stop trying to deny something that true."
"Its not!!!"
"Believe me, it is."
"I'm not listening."
"your just so wrapped up in your 'I'm gonna be single for the rest of my life mode because I'm scared of love' mood that you don't realize that its right in front of you."
My blood started to boil.
"MB I'm warning you...."
"Stop being a freakin wimp and realize you can be loved. So things with your mom was rocky, doesn't mean it has to be for."
"You don't know anything about my mom or my life."
"Oh your sob story about how your mom ran out on you because of your dad. Yeah, you remind almost every day." Marybeth replied sarcastically.
"Listen MB, you have no [freak]ing right to go off and say any of the [bad word] you did. You know what, screw you, I'm leaving. And you know what, I'm telling Jessica about your little escipade."
"Fine, I don't care. Leave, its better when your gone."
I narrowed her eyes at me and started to leave the house. I grabbed my jacket and I already felt the tears already stinging out of my eyes. I pushed past Nick and made it to the living room where unfortunatly Jeff and my keys were. He noticed me crying and immediatly asked,
"What's wrong?"
I shook my head. I didn't want to talk so instead turned around and ran out the door. I ran all the way to the park. When I finally reached the swing set, I broke down and cried.

Jeff POV
I tried talking to Nick about my problem but he seemed distant, very distant. Then he said something about Marybeth still being upset and left. I think there had to be more the story but ignored it. That was his problem, not mine. I turned on the TV and was almost asleep when I heard someone walk into the living room. I looked up and saw that it was Aries but she looked upset. In fact, she was crying so I asked,
"What's wrong?"
She looked at me and left. I sighed. I wanted to know what was wrong, but wouldn't that be prying? I mean, if she wanted me to know, she would of told me earlier. Unfortunatly curiousity got the best of me, and I left a minute earlier, with her keys in hand. I followed her to a park and thank god she stopped, this woman could run. She started to cry even more so I took a seat beside her and asked once more,
"What's wrong?"
"Marybeth and....." she started to cry some more and I wrapped an arm around her.
"What she do?"
"She doesn't even understand. She had a mother and a father. I had a dad but he was never there. And when he was there he.....she doesn't understand!!!" she screamed, before she started to sob again. This time I was concerned.
"Ayla, your not making any sense."
"I don't want to talk about it." she mumbled. I pulled her to me and hugged her. We stayed like that for a while before she pulled away.
"Thanks Jeff.....I needed that."
"It's nothing."
"I know but still thanks."
We were quiet for a second until I noticed her shivering.
"You cold?"
"No."
I looked at her.
"Yeah." she laughed.
"Want my jacket."
"Naw, its fine."
"Well, at least come here." I said getting up.
"Jeff its all right."
"Come on. if your not going to take my jacket then at least let me help you keep warm."
"Jeff its ok, really."
"I insist." I protested, leaning down attempting to zip her jacket. Being me I tripped and we both fell into the cold sand.
"Good one." she laughed. I looked at her and pretty soon we were both laughing.
"Well, at least your warm."
"Yeah, no protesting there."
I smiled at her and pretty soon it started to waver. It was beginning to snow light flakes and it was getting pretty dark. The street lights were on, and the sun was still setting. But Ayla, Ayla looked beautiful. Before she could protest, I closed my eyes and took a chance. I bent down and kissed her.

[StargateGirl]

uh oh...awww....

more and more cheating going around. tsk tsk

[littleprincessj]

Ohhhh Britt good add! lol I likey....I'll add as soon as I can,I have another comp. tomorrow...I got 3 Golds, 4 Silver & 3 Bronze!! (those were my solos) then team was 5 golds, 4 silvers 1 bronze! he he he but I have a lot of school work I'm missing between the comp. times so like I said I'll try to add sometime tomorrow or this weekend. :)

[Biondo Sorto]

Glad you like it Jess :D
Congratulations on your win :yay: :^: :joy:
Add when you can, hopefully soon 'cause I'm itching to read yours ;)

[littleprincessj]

Thank you! I'm shocked I did that well considering the morning I had, I'll PM you tomorrow and tell you about it. I'm going to start writing my part tonight while I watch ER so maybe just maybe it'll be out tonight or tomorrow...depends on my motivation :)

[StargateGirl]

What's your comp. for?

[littleprincessj]

From today till Sunday it's dance then in a couple weeks I have a singing comp. that's only a day though thank goodness. :)

[StargateGirl]

cool. :) Have fun.

[littleprincessj]

Thanks! :)

[littleprincessj]

Marybeth’s POV

I threw the pictures around my room of Ayla and me against my wall and when I ran out of pictures I looked for the next best thing…my shoes. As I was throwing the shoes against the wall someone came up behind me.
“I’m almost afraid to ask…� I turned around and couldn’t help but smile at him…Nick. He opened his arms and my face crumbled into a frown. I leaned against him and dug my head into his shoulder crying openly. “Shh…whatever it is I’m sure it will be okay.� I shook my head no. “Why don’t you tell me what happened.� He kissed my head and I looked at him. He led me over to my bed and we sat down. He leaned against my headboard and I sat in between his legs and leaned on his chest; his arms wrapped around my waist.
“I shouldn’t have said it…� I managed to get out. “But she made me so mad and I just…� I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I looked at Nick and cried again. “She’s going to tell Jess…� Was all I said and waited for Nick’s reaction.
“What…what do you mean she’s going to tell Jess…?� Nick was worried.
“I got her mad and said some things about her parents, I shouldn’t have but she made me so mad telling me I couldn’t be with you because it’s wrong and I told her she’s just scared to let anyone love her, that’s when I went on about her parents and she got so mad and turned and told me she’s going to tell Jessica. I told her I didn’t care but Nick…� I stopped and cried leaning against him again. “I’m so scared…� He hugged me tighter and kissed my head.
“Its okay baby…I’m sure she was bluffing; I doubt she’ll really tell Jessica.�
“But if she does…?� I whispered.
“I don’t know MB…I really don’t know.â€ÂÂ� I cried harder and he tried calming me. “Let’s go downstairs and get you some hot chocolate, maybe that’ll calm you babe…â€ÂÂ� I nodded and he lifted me in his arms carrying me down the stairs. As we were going down the stairs there was a clear view through the big bay window out the yard where our swing was and I could see Jeff and Ayla…kissing. I got so angry and Nick noticed this. “C’monâ€à ‚¦Ã¢â‚¬ÂÂ� I didn’t want to listen to him. How could she do this after yelling at me? She told me I was wrong…here she is doing the same damn thing! I was fuming. Nick brought me into the kitchen and we both had hot chocolate but the only thing I could think of was Ayla and Jeff. “Baby…you okay…?â€ÂÂ� I looked at Nick. “You’re not still thinking about…â€ÂÂ� I looked down. “Oh c’mon princess…look at you and I…you can’t be mad at her.â€ÂÂ� I got angry.
“Oh yes I can! She told me I was wrong for being with you and I asked her if it happened to her in Jeff would she stop and she said YES because she thought it was wrong and there she is just…� I cried and put my head down. “She’s not making sense…she’s gosh…Nick I hate her right now. How can she tell me I’m doing something morally wrong when she’s out there doing the same damn thing? And at least I didn’t do it on the front lawn! We were in my bedroom, Jessica and Trish could come home at any minute! I bet they’re not thinking about that are they?� I looked at Nick and he shrugged his shoulders.
“I think we should leave them be and if they get caught than that’s their own fault…� I looked at him and nodded…I hoped and prayed now more than ever that Trish and Jess would come home. We sat down in the kitchen in quiet. I looked at Nick and thought of everything we’d been through…high school, then Jess and him got married. I remember their wedding day…it was so hard. I had to stand up on the altar next to Ayla with the bouquet of flowers in my hands while I watched him get married to her. My eyes watered thinking about that day. I felt Nick touch my cheek and I looked up.
“Hey…whatâ€à ¢â€žÂ¢s with these tears…?â€ÂÂ� I smiled and looked at him. I just shook my head.
“I’m just being stupid…� He pouted.
“Tell Nicky what’s wrong please…� I giggled and he stood up walking over to me. I got up and he sat down gesturing me to sit on his lap. I sat and wrapped my arms around his neck.
“I was just thinking about you…�
“Oh and I made you cry…? I’m sorry honey…�
“No, no…you and Jess…umm about your wedding day.�
“Aha…� He said and squeezed me kissing me head.
“I dunno…I guess I’ve always had a crush on…�
“You have, have you…?� I looked at him.
“Oh don’t flatter yourself mister.� I laughed and we started flirting again big time. He tickled me and when he stopped and the laughter died down we looked at each other again. I leaned forward as he did and kissed him. When we pulled away and put my hand on his cheek. “Jessica’s so lucky…� I whispered. “Why couldn’t I have found you first…?� I said more to myself than him but he heard me.
“You did…and you let me go.� I gulped back the tears nodding…he was right…I did; and I hated myself more and more every time I reminded myself this. Nick was just never the kind of kid I would’ve thought of going out with so at school I ignored him more than not. I mean sure we’d talk and stuff, I guess we did flirt but he was always so…mean. They always made fun of me. My dad…my mom was a teacher at the school…everyone hated her and made fun of her which led to making fun of me and Nick was in the “popular� crowd so poor Marybeth got the flack from everyone…including Nick. The summer of junior year I’d changed…physically…A LOT and suddenly the guys in Nick’s group wanted to take me places…but I stuck to my grounds and shunned them away and that’s when I had my chance to go and be with Nick. I remembered it perfectly.

“I’ll catch ya in biology!� Marybeth hollered after her best friend Ayla. She finished getting her books for Algebra and when she closed her locker he was there…Nick Lachey…town heartthrob/heartbreaker. He’d never approached Marybeth before but to make fun of her with his buddies.
“Excuse me…I’m going to be late to cl[arse]…� She spoke out with all her might.
“I know…we’re in the same Algebra cl[arse] remember…?� She nodded. “Listen, I just wanted to know if you wanted to go to the homecoming with me…?� Marybeth looked up. Was this guy kidding? The guy that had criticized and humiliated her all her school life wanted HER to go to homecoming…she laughed.
“Get real…�
“I’m serious, Marybeth…I’ve treated you like [bad word] and I know that…â€ÂÂ� Marybeth gave him a look. “Sorry…crapâ₠¬Ã‚¦is that better?â€ÂÂ� She nodded. “But I’ve changed…Jeff, and Andre, and Mike…they can all go do whatever but I don’t want to…I’m sorry. So…please…?†ÂÂ� Marybeth looked at him…she couldn’t hide it, of course he was gorgeous every girl in school thought so. Why should she be different?
“No…� She said simply and walked away.
Marybeth looked at Nick and kissed him.
“I was so stupid…I’m sorry.� He shook his head.
“No…you did it for the right reasons…I was a jerk back then…� I looked at him funny. “Okay still am sometimes…� We laughed and were quiet again. He kissed me again but this time it was different…more p[arse]ionate and I wrapped my arms around his neck. He lifted me up and carried me upstairs to my room.
“Are you sure Nick…? I mean what about Jess…� He cut me off with a kiss and slowly we removed our clothing. I looked at him and smiled before pulling him down for another kiss and he joined us. It took me a minute to get used to him but he was gentle and held me close to him. I lay in his arms afterwards, catching my breath and he kissed my head.
“You okay…?� He whispered.
“Yeah…� I smiled and closed my eyes feeling comfort in him holding me. He made me forget about the fight and everything else…at least for now.

Okay…gotta go to my comp. but it’s all yours now Britt!

[Biondo Sorto]

NICE ADD!!!
Me likes!!!
I'll add later on tonight, wrapping gifts for people :P

[Biondo Sorto]

~Aries POV~
I looked at Jeff surprised, but continued to kiss him. Eventually I pulled away and replied,
"Where did that come from?"
"The bottom of my heart."
"All right....Jeff, we can't do this."
"Do what?" he asked confused. I gave him a look, then finally said,
"you know what. This whole you want me, I want you thing. We can't do it. I just yelled at my best friend on it and you know, I can't go and do the same thing."
"Wait, wait, wait. Nick want's Marybeth?"
"yeah and they made it apparently obvious when they were sucking each other's faces back in her room."
"So that's what you were so worried about."
"Yeah, that's some of it." I nodded. He helped me up and we sat back on the swings. I was a little shocked when he put me on his lap.
"Jeff...errr, what are you doing?"
"Putting you on my lap, why?"
"Well, ummmm...did you not hear me tell you that this can not happen."
"I heard you, but it doesn't mean that I want too."
"Jeff..." I sighed.
"What?"
"Your married. You have children. You have a life that is not with me."
"I understand that. But its just......."
"What?"
"What's wrong with us having that life."
"It'll be morally wrong. We couldn't do that. I don't want to be the reason why you and Trish break up. Beside that, she's my best friend. I couldn't do that to her."
"Now you don't understand." he sighed, resting his head in between my neck. Despite the fact that I didn't want to get close to him, I couldn't resist wrapping my arms around her.
"What don't I understand?"
"Do you not realize why I was so being to you all of this years. Do you not see what I always made myself distant from you. I was scared to fall for you, and when I finally got the balls to tell you, you hated me."
I closed my eyes. Everything was making sense. Why didn't I see it before?'Because your afraid of love.' I heard Marybeth's voice say in my head. I shook the thought and looked at Jeff.
"Jeff.....its not like I don't want to be yours. I'm just......I'm scared. I don't want to face Trish and tell her how I feel."
"Then I will."
"And I don't want you to get neutered."
He scrunched up his face and replied,
"I thought that term was only used for dogs."
"It won't be after Trish is done with you." I replied sarcatically. Jeff laughed and, of course being Jeff, we both fell back.

~*All right my dad's being annoying and making me early so I'll finish this add later. If it has any typo's, I don't have time to read it. do not add yet Jess, I want to finish my part, finally figured out how to get out of the jam I had, lol*~

[Raevengeance]

Great story, girls - very interesting.

And Britts - I went in a fixed your italics coding.

[littleprincessj]

Thanks Britts....take your time. Now that tonight's competition is done (tonight was the most important one) I can sit back and relax! So I'll probably be able to add more frequently (that and VACATION is coming up!) :) So take your time....I love you add so far though!! Can't wait to see how you manage your little jam hehe :)

[smilingdork98]

Aries POV cont...
We stayed like that for a while until Jeff asked,
"Ayla?"
"hmmm."
"Would you like to pursue a relationship with me?" I clung onto him and closed my eyes. I was forcing my mind to say yes, but my heart was thinking for me and I replied,
"Yeah, I would." He relaxed and held me closer.
"Yeah, I would like to too."
I looked at him but he quickly quited me with a kiss.


Trish and Jessica were pulling up to the complex when they saw two figures lying in the sand in the park.
"Aww, how romantic. Two lovers are re-connecting with their past." Trish said, pulling out her shopping bags as she looked at the two figures.
"At a park?"
"It's romantic I think. Hmm, good suggestion to tell Jeff."
"Yeah, I think Nick owes me one." Jessica said as they both made their way up to the building. Once they were inside they noticed the TV on, but nothing else active.
"Were back!!" Trish yelled. She got nothig. She shrugged at Jess who replied,
"I'm going to put my bags up." she walked upstairs and p[arse]ed Marybeth's room. She heard a giggle so knocked on the door.
"Uhh, who is it?" she heard her muffle voice.
"Its Jess. Were back. Have you seen Nick?"
There was silence and then,
"Maybe he never got back. Or he's in the bathroom like he always is. Never feed that man Tai food again Jess."
Jessica laughed and nodded.
"Thanks." she put the bags down and went back downstairs to join Trish.
"Marybeth and Nick are here."
"I wonder where Jeff and Ayla are at?"
BEfore Jessica could answer the door opened.


Jeff POV
We walked up the steps together hand in hand, but Ayla immediatly pulled away when we got to the door.
"Just in case." she added. I nodded as I let us in. We saw Jeff and Trish standing there, looking dumbfounded.
"Where were you two?" she finally asked.
"We were...." Ayla looked at me.
"Out looking for her ring."
Ayla gave me a wierd look and nodded.
"Yeah, I dropped it at the bus stop. Jeff saw that it was getting dark so went with me. I found it though."
"Oh." Jessica shrugged walking into the kitchen. Trish didn't look convinced.
"What'd you do?" Ayla asked, switching the subject.
"Went shopping for the kids."
"What you get?" I asked.
"I'll show you." Trish said, nodding toward him. I followed her upstairs just as Nick and Marybeth were walking down the stairs.
"Ayla wants to talk to you about earlier MB, if you don't mind." Yeah, she really didn't want too but I thought it would help.She sighed as she looked at Nick and kept going. Finally we made it to the room where Trish started with the questions. Finally I told her what was a lie and she seemed convinced. That was until I took of my jacket. Boy was that stupid.She was showing me something she got Alyssa when she said,
"What is that Jeff?"
"what?" I asked.
"That thing.....on your neck." she walked closer to me.
"It looks like a kiss mark." she finished.
"Looks can be deceiving."
"Jeff don't lie to me and..." she started to sniff the air, then at me.
"What?" I said, moving back.
"Your wearing perfume."
"No I'm not."
"Women's perfume." she said, then continued on,
"Aries perfume."
"I was around her, hello. Of course I may smell like her."
She narrowed her eyes at me and picked up my jacket.
"Why is peices of her hair on your jacket."
"I don't know Trish."
"You hate each other. She wouldn't have worn. in fact she said she wouldn't unless.."
It seemed to all click when she replied,
"you....you and Aries kissed, didn't you?"
"No." I said looking away. That was a dumb move.
"Jeffrey Brandon how could you? And Aries, ohhhh!!!"
Before I could reach her she was already running down the stairs. When I finally reached her she was yelling,
"How the hell can you sleep with my husband!!" Everyone looked at Trish, then at a confused Aries.
"what?"
"You slept wtih Jeff."
"No I didn't."
"Oh yeah, and he just ironically smells like you, has kiss marks on his neck, and pieces of your hair on his jacket?"
"I don't know.."
"How could you. Your my best friend!!" she cut her off.
"I didn't sleep with him!!" Aries yelled back.
"Yes you did, you guys didn't go to the bus stop you...." her eyes got big and Trish really got heated.
"You were the two people I saw at the park!"
"No!!" Jessica yelled.
"No." Aries answered.
"Busted." MB mumbled underneath her breathe.
"You were on top of Jeff, my husband. You guys were playing and kissing in the park. How could you!"
"Its not like that."
"It sure looked like it!"
"He was..."
"Kissing you. That's obvious."
"No he was."
"Skank!!!"
"Shut-up!! Nothing happened!!"
"you lying, [nice person]ty...."
"your the [freak]ing control freak. We didn't DO anything harmful all right!!"
"Your just so..!!"
"Shut-up!@" I yelled, tired of hearing them yell at each other. They all looked at me as I walked over to Ayla.
"Trish your right. We were at the park. But I kissed her. I fell in love with her. its not her fault. I'm sorry but you knew I liked her. I tried to fight it but I can't do it anymore. I love her. Those vows I said to you were wrong. I can't love you the way you need to be loved. I was always in love with Ayla."
Trish gaped at me, before walking over and slapping me. Hard.
"How could you!!" she yelled. Before anyone could say anything, Ayla fainted in my arms and Trish was running upstairs, with Jessica not to far behind.

*And I'm done!! Yes!!! Thank's Rae, I was in a rush and couldn't fix that. hope you guys liked it :D*

[AshleyGirl]

ooh ooh ooh!

[StargateGirl]

WOW!!! :eek:

[littleprincessj]

Wow!!! I love it!! Sorry I didn't reply sooner, I had all these competitions and didn't have time to get on at all yesterday but I just read it and me LOVES it! I'll try working on my add tonight but I got a LOTTA work.

[littleprincessj]

Chapter 9

Okay there’s like 4 different changes in POV but I had ta do it! Anyways can’t wait for your add Britt…I was kinda stuck for some of this Chapter. I had so many different ways to go and didn’t know which way to take. And if it’s kinda blah it’s because I worked on it in cl[arse] (I know tisk tisk…) hehe but I hope y’all enjoy!

*Nick’s POV*

I stood in the kitchen and watched all of this unfold in front of me. I turned to Marybeth who looked just as shocked. I helped Jeff with Ayla, once she was sitting with a cold gl[arse] of water in her hand she was okay. A few minutes later Jessica came downstairs alone.
“She wants to be alone…� Was all she said and then she came over to me and at first I was nervous but then she wrapped her arms around me and leaned for a kiss…in front of Marybeth…I felt awful.
“Baby are you feeling better…?� I looked at MB & grinned.
“Yeah…much better…� I pulled away. “How’s Trish…?�
“Jeff just ripped her poor heart out, how do you think she is?� Jessica said stealing a glance to where he was. She came and sat on my lap. I saw MB turn and grab something from the fridge. “Nick they have kids together…she loves him to death…� She quieted and I saw Jeff looking uncomfortable. “I told her if you ever did that to me, you’d never have to worry about whether or not you could reproduce, and that’d be the LEAST of your worries.� Jess kissed me. “But I know I’d never have to worry about that.� She smiled and leaned her head against my shoulder. Marybeth rolled her eyes and walked into the living room.
“Ayla…can I talk to you….alone…?â₠¬Ã‚Â� She asked on her way out. Ayla got up and walked in.

*End POV*
“MB…�
“Don’t MB me…I can’t believe you!�
“Oh, but you’re doing the same thing?�
“I’m more upset about the fact you went in did it after telling ME how wrong it is!�
“You’re digging the hole deeper…�
“I am not! Jessica doesn’t know anything and it’s going to STAY that way!� She kept her voice down.
“And you think that’s okay? At least Jeff & I came forward!�
“Only because you got caught before you could do anything!� Ayla looked at Marybeth.
“Tell me this…are you sleeping with him?� Marybeth’s face grew with anger. “Tell me Marybeth…are you having sex with him?� Marybeth turned on her heels and walked out the front door. She walked down the driveway; snow falling, it was cold outside and she had nothing to wear. She just had pajama pants and a long sleeve shirt on. As she walked tears filled her eyes. She crossed her arms over her chest and shivered. She walked past the neighborhood homes and window shops. When it got too cold she stopped and sat on the bench in front of the Skyline. She turned around and looked through the window seeing the couples; laughing, talking and holding hands. Tears trickled down her face faster; she rested her head against the cold gl[arse] and closed her eyes. Her headache worsened and the pain in her abdomen increased.
*Ayla’s POV*

Worried and pissed off at the same time with Marybeth I went into the kitchen.
“Nick…� He turned and Jess gave me an evil look.
“What…�
“I know you’re probably mad at me…� I looked at Jessica, not caring. “But Marybeth just took off…�
“She’s probably cooling off trying to get away from you.� Jessica snapped at me. I ignored her and looked at Nick.
“Alright…I†™ll go look for her.â€� Jessica got up.
“You’re being a good sport this week baby…thank you…� Jessica kissed him.
“Take her jacket because it’s snowing and she didn’t have anything.� I might be pissed at her but I was worried too.
“Okay…� I handed him my keys and he left. I was left alone with Jessica and Jeff who was just sitting there playing with the ring on his finger. I went into the living room alone and sat on the couch thinking about Jeff.

*End POV*
*Nick’s POV*

I drove around worried about her. I drove the neighborhood and then went by the park. I didn’t see her there so I drove past all the window shops. I stopped when I saw her sitting on a bench in front of the Skyline. I pulled over and got out handing her her jacket.
“I don’t want you to get sick…� She took it and I sat next to her. “Buy you something to eat…?� I asked after a few minutes of silence.
“Okay…� She got up and I followed her inside. We both got a cup of chili. She didn’t speak the entire time and every time I started to speak I stopped myself. We just sat there so a long time in complete silence. Eventually we headed back home in silence again. She walked into the house and went right to her room. What was wrong with her? I wondered. I sighed and sat in the kitchen where Jess was reading a book.
“She okay…?�
“I don’t know, she said ONE word the entire time.�
“Maybe I should go and check on her…� Jessica started to get up but I stopped her.
“Uhh…Jess, maybe we should just let her be. I think her and Ayla need to sort through their differences.� She sat back down.
“Yeah, you’re probably right…� I sat there thinking about Jess…and Marybeth.

*End POV*
*Marybeth’s POV*

I lay on my side curled into a ball. I cried and stared at the wall in front of me. I glance down at the floor and something shining in the light caught my eye. Curious, I got up and picked it up…it was one of Nick’s diamond earrings. I curled up on my bed again and closed my eyes letting the tears flow. I heard Trish in the next room crying still. Tightly in my hand I held the earring knowing that it was the only thing I would hold of his again…thinking of him and those thoughts I cried myself to sleep dreaming about what would’ve happened if I’d said yes to Nick in high school.
Okay…that’s it from me! I need to go work on my term paper due tomorrow! Britt if you get an add out, depending when you do I’ll probably be able to add my part quick….THREE more days until break time!  Hope ya liked this part! And it was very colorful hehehe...

[StargateGirl]

poor MB :cries:

I liked the add. :D

[JeSsNnIcK1026]

poor jess and trish!!! i hope she finds out and nick feels HORRID! i cant wait for britt to update

[Biondo Sorto]

Really shouldn't be doing this but I've been motivated.....maye I'll get to my next story too, lol. Well, hope you guys enjoy anyways!!!
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~Aries POV~
I was dumb. Marybeth was right. I shouldn't have done that. I should'nt have ever went near Jeff. I shouldn't have even agreed to let any of them come down here. I didn't realize I was crying until I felt a tear fall on my hand. Looking down, I got up and went to my room. I heard Trish crying, I was so stupid. So, so, stupid. I was reaching for the door knob when a sharp pain hit me in the stomach. It took me off guard and I fell on the ground, holding on to my stomach. Just as the pain went away I grew nauseous. I immediatly ran into the bathroom, and made it just in time to vomit into the toilet. How I hate throwing up. And it wouldn't stop. I thought it was just the mexican food that I had ate earlier but when I looked in the toilet I saw that it was red from blood. Dazed I stepped away and started to cry. Not only was I messing with my best friend's husband, but now I Was throwing up blood. like anything else could go wrong. Finally, when I could stop throwing up, I rinsed, my mouth out and walked downstairs. Nick was sitting at the table with Jeff and Jessica was watching on. I was just gonna take some asprin and call it a day but of course Nick spotted me before I could sneak by.
"What happened to you?" he asked casually. I shrugged my shoulders as I walked past Jessica, who stuck her nose up at me, and continued to get the Advil out of the cabinent. I heard the chair squeek and someone walk over. Thinking it was Nick being nosy Nick I ignored it but was relived when I felt Jeff's arm wrap around my waist.
"Oh give me a break." I herad Jessica say, walking out of the room. Pretty soon Nick left and we were all alone.
"Are you okay?" he asked.
"Uh huh." I nodded. I knew somewhere inside I wasn't. He turned me around to look at him.
"Your lying."
"Am not."
"Your [friend]ing your eyebrow." he smiled. I rolled my eyes and he held me closer.
"your sure your okay."
"Positive."
"All right." he smiled, kissing my forehead. I smiled as I held on to him tighter. We stood in silence until I asked,
"Why did you do that."
"Because I love you."
"Jeff...." I sighed.
"What? I do. I know what I just risked and I'm fine with it. I love you and want you a part of my life. Hey think about it this way, we already have kids so you don't have to endure labor."
I laughed at his poor joke.
"I'm gonna go and talk to MB. I really feel bad."
"All right. I'll be right here if you need me." he smiled, kissing me on the forehead. I gave him a quick kiss on the lips befor walking up stairs and toward MB's room. I knocked on the door real quick before walking in.
"Aww, MB." I sighed, walking over to her. She was crawled up in her bed, silently crying.
"What do you want?"
"I want to talk. Without the ad lib."
She sat up and looked at me.
"I don't even know where to begin."
"Lets start with me walking in on you and Nick."
"All right. listen, I know what we did was wrong, but you know, you did it too. I wouldn't be as mad if you didn't go behind my back and do it too. I'm sure you have a valid reason but honestly, that made me mad."
I nodded.
"At first it was just...you were kissing Nick of all people. sorry, this is the same guy who put a frog in my hair back in the sixth grade. I don't know, maybe there is a lot to him that I don't see but I didn't like him all over you. I didn't like it all. I guess that's why I was mad. ANd me and Jeff....it sort of just happened, you know. He kissed me and your right, I wanted it to happen. But him telling Trish was not my idea. I was gonna let it go. He wanted the relationship and to come out with it. I still feel bad though."
Marybeth nodded and they hugged.
"Friends?"
"Friends." she smiled. I looked around and sighed.
"At least I got you. Jess hates me and Trish I'm sure want's to kill me."
"I know. And to think I'm seconds away from the same boat."
"What? Nick's going to tell Jess?"
"Actually....." she began.

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Need to study for my final but I was inspired, that's why Jeff's part isn't here. Hope you like and if there typo's sorry, gotta get off, lol!!

[StargateGirl]

She's gonna tell Jess? Why is she throwing up blood?

I liked!!! :D :D

[littleprincessj]

Awe I liked but I gotta do my term paper so I'll either add late later tonight or sometime this week!

[littleprincessj]

Okay this chapter is gonna be kinda short...well yeah really short but it got the point across without carrying and dragging it on...I'm in cl[arse] on break typing it up! (Sorry for typos)

Marybeth's POV

I looked at Ayla.
“I’m going to tell her…� I got up and put the earring on the nightstand and turned to her. “Hang on, I really don’t feel good. I’ve been sore all day.� I got up and got some more Motrin. I walked out of the bathroom and back into my room. “Sorry…my head is killing me and right here has been killing me.� I pointed to the left side of my stomach. “I’m telling her, and I’ll just tell her it was a mistake, and it won’t happen again…and trust me…it won’t.� I looked at her. “Jessica’s one of my best friends next to you. I don’t wanna lose her.�
“You really did sleep with him…?� I nodded.
“Yes…� She hugged me.
“I’m sorry MB, but if you love him…� I stood back.
“Love…? Who said anything about love? I just had sex with him. I mean this is theNick…we’re enemies.� Ayla rolled her eyes at me.
“Sorry but MB, how do you know?� I sat back down and held his earring again.
“I just do…it wouldn’t work. I’ll be fine…� I was lying through my teeth but I didn’t want other’s to know that.
“I’m gonna talk to Jeff okay? I’ll leave you alone but if you need me just holler for me.� I hugged her.
“Thanks…†�
“No problem…� She left and I sat on my bed for a while before getting up and walking downstairs. Jessica was sitting at the table and Nick was across from her.
“Hey MB, are you okay?� Jessica got up and asked giving me a hug.
“I just don’t feel good…� I pulled away and sat next to her. Forgetting about his earring in my hand I put my hands on the table and it was in front of us. I saw Nick feel his ears and he realized one wasn’t there…Jess did too.
“Isn’t that Nicholas’ earring…?� She asked and I got nervous.
“Uhhh….yeahâ₠¬Ã‚¦I…I found it in the hallway on the floor…â€ÂÂ� I thought up an excuse.
“Oh…� Not wanting to give the earring back but knowing I had no choice now I handed it to him.
“Thanks…†� He said as his hand grazed mine.
“Jess…do you think I could talk to you for a second…?� I asked more nervous now.
“Of course…baby, I’ll be right back.� She kissed Nick and I avoided eye contact with him. We walked upstairs and into my room. “What’s wrong…?� I sat on my bed next to her.
“I just want you to know you’re my best friend and I love you but…� I took a deep breath. “Nick & I slept together earlier today while you and Trish were out.� She jumped up.
“What…! Are you kidding me…? Marybeth!�
“I’m sorry…� I tried to reach out to her and she slapped my hands away.
“Screw you Marybeth! Since you’ve already managed to screw MY husband! You’re such a [nice person]!� She slapped me and I sat on the bed crying.
“Jess…�
“I hate you…how could you?� She got up and I followed her out the door. She raced down the stairs and I went after her.
“Jess please…� She screamed at me and I went to say something but lost my step in balance and instead I went headfirst falling down the stairs to the bottom.

Okay…it’s short but I wanted to get it out and sorry for any errors! Britts, it’s all you now! Back to cl[arse] for me, I have a zillion exams before break!

[StargateGirl]

*gasp* Uh oh... I hope she's ok.

[JeSsNnIcK1026]

i hope she died of a brain concusion and nick begs for forgiveness

[StargateGirl]

Originally posted by JeSsNnIcK1026@12/15/04, 12:42pm
i hope she died of a brain concusion and nick begs for forgiveness
That's horrible to say, even though it is a fictional character.

[JeSsNnIcK1026]

lol i wouldnt ever wish that on a real character why are you pulling for the one who had sex with her best friends husband anyway? i just hate the character thats why i said that i really dont like ayla and mb

[StargateGirl]

Huh? Just because she slept with him doesn't mean I want something to happen to her. Nick slept with her as well...do you want something to happen to him too?
It's wrong what they did yes, but still....

[littleprincessj]

Originally posted by JeSsNnIcK1026@12/15/04, 12:42pm
i hope she died of a brain concusion and nick begs for forgiveness
Jess ISNT the favored character in this story...I'm Marybeth and Britt is Ayla...Trish and Jess are the side swept characters in this story just letting ya know!

Besides that....that's really mean to say.

[Raevengeance]

Originally posted by Leslie@12/15/04, 12:17pm
Huh? Just because she slept with him doesn't mean I want something to happen to her. Nick slept with her as well...do you want something to happen to him too?
It's wrong what they did yes, but still....
Good point, Les

It does take 2 to tango - so if you want the woman dead, the man should be just as dead.


Brit & Jess - great adds :)

You're creating very believable characters - the sign of excellent writers :)

[littleprincessj]

Originally posted by Rae+12/15/04, 05:48pm--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rae @ 12/15/04, 05:48pm)</div> <!--QuoteBegin-Leslie@12/15/04, 12:17pm
Huh? Just because she slept with him doesn't mean I want something to happen to her. Nick slept with her as well...do you want something to happen to him too?
It's wrong what they did yes, but still....
Good point, Les

It does take 2 to tango - so if you want the woman dead, the man should be just as dead.


Brit & Jess - great adds :)

You're creating very believable characters - the sign of excellent writers :) [/b]
I can't speak for Britt (though I'm sure she'd say the same thing) but thanks Rae! We're both having a lotta fun writing this story...it's been fun so we're glad you all are enjoying it as much as we are writing it! So thanks! :)

[Biondo Sorto]

Thanks guys!!! I'm glad to see that some people enjoy our story.

Good add Jess, I'll add pretty soon!! :D You gave me a good place to start off at :wink:

All right, whoever you are, if your gonna come and bash our story, just don't read it. First off, this isn't REAL LIFE!!!! This people are not going to go and steal Jeff and Nick away. I'm not trying to make enemies, but that comment took me off guard. Stories are written for fictonal reasons, and I don't see Nick and Jess getting divorced any time soon, nor Jeff and Trish. So your a fan, good, but please don't reflect that on our story because its not real and saying that you don't like our characters is basically stating that you don't like this story (seeing as it evolves) around these same characters.

[JeSsNnIcK1026]

no i am actually very into the story - you how when you red a book or w/e u like certain characters and you dont like others that doesnt make the story any less appealing

[Biondo Sorto]

Hmmm, yeah, I think I know what your talking about.
That just took me off guard, you made it seem like you only care about Jessica and Trish, and you don't even care about the characters in who the story evolves around.

[Biondo Sorto]

~Shortest post in history but I'm sort of brain dead right now Jess, hope you have something good for us.~
~Aries POV~
Me and Jeff had found a comfortable place on the couch and were talking about what we were going to do when we heard this loud crash. Knowing it had to deal with MB, I got up and started to run to the stairs. Instead I saw MB laying on the floor.
“Marybeth….are you okay?� I asked, helping her up. She slowly nodded but held her head.
“My head is killing me. And Jessica is mad at me.�
“Yeah….you sort of slept with her husband. Its sort of acceptable.� I said as we started to walk to the dining room chairs. Marybeth took a seat just as Nick came walking out of the kitchen, with Jessica right on his tail. Marybeth had started to bleed and I guess he noticed this because he walked over and immediately asked if she was all right.
“AND YOUR IGNORING ME FOR THAT [nice person]TY [nice person]!!! I AM SO THROUGH WITH YOU NICHOLAS SCOTT. YOU’RE A COMPLETE [arse] HOLE!!�
I rolled my eyes as Jeff walked into the living room, with Trish right behind him.
“What’s going on?� she asked, looking over at Marybeth.
“This…this†¦â€¦her, she slept with Nick.â€�
“What?�
“That [nice person] slept with my husband.�
“Can you stop calling her a [nice person]. You know, she didn’t have sex with herself, I sort of went along with it.� Nick said, tired of hearing his wife’s voice.
Jessica’s eye’s widened in astonishment as Trish said,
“I’m leaving. This house reeks of traiters.�
“Your leaving?� I asked. She ignored me and looked at Jeff who walking toward me.
“The divorce papers should be mailed to you soon. Me and you…were over.�
“I’m fine with that.� He said, shrugging his shoulders.
“Jess are you coming with me? I’m checking into a hotel and afterwards I’m going home. I see no need in staying in Ohio.�
“Right behind you.�
“So you guys are just leaving.�
They both stopped and looked at me.
“After the stunt you two [nice person]s pulled…�
“Listen [nice person], I wasn’t the only one who acted in this masquerade. Jeff and Nick had some play in it to, so don’t take it all on me and MB.� I said annoyed. If she called me that name one more time I was going to scream.
“Believe me, the least of my worries are with you four. I don’t believe I once considered you all my friends.� Trish said, turning around. Pretty soon they left and the house was silent.
“Now what?� I asked, looking over at Jeff, then at MB.
“What do you mean?�
“Now what do we do?�
“How about we go to sleep. Then in the morning we can all talk about this, from the beginning.� Nick suggested. I nodded and we all went our separate ways.

~Jeff POV~
When I woke up the next morning, in the guest bedroom (Nick and MB were sleeping in the same bed), I heard voices. Or rather a voice. I walked downstairs wiping the sleep out of my eyes when I saw Ayla on the phone.
“Yes, I was throwing up blood last night and I started doing it again earlier this morning. Yeah…uh huh, all right. Well, I’m having pain in my abdominal area as well……..no, I’m sure, I’m still a virgin. Uh huh, two o’clock today. All right, talk to you later. Thanks again, bye.� She hung up the phone and sighed, leaning back on the couch.
“What’s wrong Ayla?� I asked, walking toward her and taking a seat beside her. She immediately looked up and said,
“Nothing. Why.� I shook my head and replied,
“you lie to much.�
She smiled and rested her head on my shoulder.
“To tell you the truth…I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I just scheduled myself to a doctor’s appointment.�
“Can I come?�
“If you want.� She said, looking up at me. I saw this as my cue and bent down and kissed her. When we were really getting into it I heard Nick say,
“Come on, Marybeth woke me up so we can talk, not see you two make-out.�
Ayla pulled away from me blushing and I smiled.
“Well come on. We were waiting on you two.�
“Right.� He said just as Marybeth walked down and took a seat beside Nick. We sat in silence until Marybeth asked,
“So do you guys wanna go first, or us?�

[JeSsNnIcK1026]

good add lol thats all i'll say

[littleprincessj]

Hey guys....I am SO sorry for the delay, Britt, I'll PM you in a bit because I haven't spoken to you in so long but I promise I will be working on this story tonight and posting tonight hopefully! Sorry again, life's been crazy and very hectic.

[littleprincessj]

<span style="font-family:Optima">It’s been soooo long! Sorry guys, but I hope y’all enjoy this add. Britts…hope this is good!

Marybeth’s POV

I looked at Nick and then to Jeff and Ayla.
“Um…you two can.� Ayla said quietly. I then looked to Nick unsure what to say...well how to say it. He squeezed my hand and then looked at them clearing his throat.
“Marybeth and I well…we live far from each other obviously and well I just…we talked last night about she and I just trying to be friends. She wants to continue to be friends with Jess if at all possible and she wants Jess and I to try at reconciliation which I want to do as well.� I took this as a chance to intervene.
“I really would like to try and rebuild any kind of friendship with Jess I can, I never should have done what Nick and I did and I know that now, on top of that we don’t know what’s going to happen with you and Jeff. I mean are you guys going to try or is this just something that happened? Because I don’t want that to cause problems if I do become friends with Jess again, I don’t want her mouthing off at you if you are happy and in love…I’m not making sense now sorry.� I tried holding my tears.
“We’re going to try at a relationship.� Jeff said a little defensively.
“Okay man…no need to jump.� Nick butted in.
“Sorry…itâ€à ¢â€žÂ¢s just well we’ve all been through a lot in the past 48 hours.â€ÂÂ� The four of us nodded.
“So I mean I’m going to stay here for the next 2 days, give Jess sometime to cool but then I’m going home.� I nodded looking at them again trying to hold back my tears. Ayla put her hand on mine and I moved it not wanting to deal with people.
“Well I’m going to be staying here with Ayla.� Jeff spoke.
“Okay…listen; I don’t know what more there’s to talk about so if you don’t mind, I just want to be alone.� I barely managed to speak and get that out before running up to my room in tears. I showered as quickly as I could and then changed and grabbed my keys and coat. I ran back down the stairs and past everyone not wanting them to see my red, bloodshot teary eyes. I got in the car and listened to my Bon Jovi CD, putting on ‘You Give Love A Bad Name’ I pulled out and headed near the downtown area.
“Why should I be okay with this? I’m not allowed to cry? Nick and I sleep together and Jessica leaves him and he tells me he wants to work it out with her and that I’m just supposed to go along with it.� I was crying again as the words blared out through my stereo system and I talked aloud to no one. I was driving for a while and ended up 35 miles outside of Cincinnati in Waynesville Ohio. I wasn’t extremely familiar with the area but knew it somewhat; an old boyfriend of mine lived here back during high school. I pulled up and stopped in front of some little jazz club. ‘What the hell?’ I thought to myself and got out of the car heading inside. What I didn’t plan on seeing when I walked inside was Brian…my ex. I guess what shocked me more was seeing him ON the stage singing. I sat down at an empty table and a woman came over to take my order.
“Diet coke please…actually could I have a Bacardi and diet coke?� I never EVER drink.
“I need to see your license.� I rolled my eyes. ‘Give me a break.’
“Here…� She looked at it and nodded.
“I’ll be back with your drink.� I sat there listening to his voice and smiled…he sounded…very good. The waitress came back with my drink and I quickly drank it down. By the time I finished Brian had caught view of me and was now headed towards me.
“MB…?� He asked now standing right next to me. I looked up trying to act like I hadn’t seen him as soon as I walked inside the little club.
“Brian…?†� He smiled and sat next to me.
“Yeah…wow I can’t believe it is you!� He hugged me which took my by surprise. “Gosh you look great MB.� I blushed as he looked me over.
“Thanks…you do too. I didn’t know you went into singing.�
“Ah this? Just to tie me over and get me money for tuition. I love it though; I’ll go into some kind of entertainment field though. I love it.� I smiled.
“That’s great, I’m happy for you.�
“Yeah thanks…so tell me about Marybeth. What’s going on with you?� I sighed and ordered another drink.
“Well lucky you…I’ve just recently been going through hell and well it is just a mess. I won’t bother you with that.�
“Nonsense…bother me all you’d like.� He put his hand on mine.
“Okay well remember Nick Lachey?�
“God that guy that was so rude to you, I wanted to beat the hell out of him every time he was near you.�
“Yeah well him…� I sat back and began the entire story. “And I just took off today and here I am.�
“Wow…�
“Yeah…�
“So he’s still a prick, nothings changed.� I sighed.
“Guess so…�
“I mean he sleeps with you then his wife leaves, and wow he cheats on Jessica…� I smacked him.
“Shut it…� I smiled.
“Well look at her…� He teased me. “But then he says ‘I’m sorry Marybeth I want Jessica back?’� I nodded. “What a prick…�
“Yeah, you’re right.� I tried convincing myself. We sat there for another hour or so.
“So you drove all the way out here just because of that?� I nodded.
“I just kept driving.�
“Well, it is late and you’re a little upset and have been drinking so I’m going to bring you home if that’s okay.� I nodded…it was cute how he was concerned about me. He paid for my drinks.
“You didn’t have to do that…�
“I felt like it…� After paying he walked me to my car. How would he get home? “I’ll call a cab…� He said almost reading my mind. I smiled.
“How about you just spend the night and I drive you back tomorrow, like you said it is late and a cab would be expensive.� He nodded.
“Okay…� We drove to my house making small talk along the way. When we reached my house we walked up the sidewalk hand in hand and he stopped me at the doorway and leaned in for a gentle, sweet kiss.
“I know I probably shouldn’t have with everything going on but I couldn’t help it.� I smiled and gently kissed him back. I opened the front door and we walked in. Ayla, Jeff and Nick were in the living room watching something but they looked like they were more engrossed in some conversation. Brian and I turned to them and they just stared back at the both of us.

Okay there ya go! All yours Britts!</span>

[Biondo Sorto]

Good as usual Jess :P
I'm gonna add 2morrow...not only 2 this but my other stories... 2 tired to think of n-e-thing 2night.

[StargateGirl]

I like what the both of you have come up with so far. :D

[Biondo Sorto]

Finally, huh, lol!! sorry it took so long, but here's my add :P Hope you like!!
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~Ayla POV~
*Earlier that day*
I watched Marybeth leave, then looked over at Nick.
“You really feel that way?� I asked after a while.
“Yeah.�
“Nick, why is it when your around, you stick your foot deeper inside that big mouth of yours.�
“What?� he asked surprised as I walked upstairs.
“Just think about what you did. When you actually get smart, call me. Until then, stay the hell away from me.� I said disappearing into my room. I took my shower and started to get ready. When I was done, Nick was still on the couch looking as lost as he was when I left him and Jeff was no where to be found. I looked toward the clock and noticed that it was getting late. If I wanted to get to the doctor’s in time, I would have to leave now.
“Nick, I know I don’t want to talk to you, but have you seen Jeff?�
“Huh?� he asked, stepping out of his trance and looking over at me.
“Jeff….have you seen him?�
“Actually..� he began until a voice cut him off.
“I’m here. Sorry, I was doing my hair.�
I turned and smiled up at him.
“You don’t have to do your hair to look cute. You already are.� I said, wrapping my arms around him.
“Hmm….see, and here I was thinking that you were.� He said, bending down and kissing me. We were interrupted my Nick’s voice.
“See, as much as I love seeing you guys all over each other, I really appreciate it if you took that somewhere else.�
“And the foot goes in even deeper. C’mon Jeff, we need to leave anyways.� I sighed, grabbing his hand and walking out of the house.
“What was up with that?� Jeff asked, once we got inside my car. I sighed.
“MB has loved Nick ever since she laid her eyes on that man. I mean, don’t tell her, but a long time ago in high school I sort of snuck up on her diary and somehow came across her and Nick, and her feelings for him.�
“You read her diary?�
“Hey, I let her read one of my entries about you to make it fair!� I quickly said, turning on my engine and backing out.
“but still you….hey, I was in your diary.�
“Yes…and†¦you know what. This isn’t about me and you, its about MB and Nick. What is he thinking?â€Â�
Jeff shrugged and looked at me.
“I don’t know……Nick, he always liked her. I guess there’s a little part of him that still wants to be with Jess though.�
I rolled my eyes.
“I’m over that *****. Both of them.�
“Ahem. You were the one that kissed me.�
“excuse me, you kissed me first. I just decided not to pull away.�
“Uh huh. Sure.�
“Oh, get over it.� I laughed. He smiled at me and we spent the rest of the ride in silence. When we got to the doctors I didn’t have to wait as long like usual, and was in and out in no time.
“That’s all?� Jeff said as we walked toward the car.
“Well….they just needed to take some blood and samples from my body. I don’t really get the test results until a week or two.�
“And your not worried.�
I shrugged. They told me that I would be fine. I’m trying to think positive out of this.�
“I see.�
“Yeah, you see.� I said as he opened the door for me. We drove home where we saw Nick watching TV. It didn’t seem like he had moved at all, but then I saw that he had changed into some different clothes. He looked over at Jeff and they made some kind of silent welcome, then over toward me and sighed.
“We need to talk.� He said after a while. I nodded as I placed my purse on the table and walked toward the couch. Jeff followed me and took a seat beside me.
“Why do you hate me so much?�
“I don’t hate you Nick. Your just so….I thought that the next time I would see you would have at least grown up. Seeing as mature looking you seemed on your TV show. But your just doing the same old things you’ve been doing every since we were in high school. Your playing games with MB’s head, and I don’t really appreciate it.�
He sighed.
“I understand that but you just don’t understand. Jess…�
“I understand you and Jessica’s relationship. But think about it. You’ve been riding on her [arse] every since the show. You’ve always done what she’s wanted to do. I like that but for once Nick, think for yourself. Will you really be happy living that sort of life again. think about all the fun you and MB can have. She’s fun, carefree, you can actually watch something with her without having to answer a question, and beyond that, she love’s you. Are you really going to waste that again?�
He looked at me and sighed.
“But I was married….�
“I was married too Nick. In fact, I had two kids. But Ayla’s right. I don’t want to go back to the way it was. I’m tired of living a lie. I wanna live a life, with her by my side.� Jeff said, looking down at me and smiling. I smiled back and gave him a quick kiss on the nose.
“At least just think about.� I said as Nick nodded.
“I can do that.�
“And talk to her. You made it seem so cold and heartless when you told me that you were over her. Like she was just some one night stand. MB’s worth so much more. Prove it to her.�
“I will.�
“Good.� I said, easing into Jeff’s arms. That’s when I noticed MB in the room….with Brian. We all just stayed like that, staring at each other when I said,
“hey Brian.�
“Hey Ayla. How ya doing?�
“Holding up pretty well. What….and…..what are you doing here?� I said, really shooting the question at Marybeth.
“Well he drove me home in my car. Its real late and I don’t want him wasting all of his money on a taxi so I figured he could just stay here…..�
“Where is he going to sleep? Nick’s most likely going to be in the guest room and-�
“And I was going to sleep down here.� Jeff finished for me.
“he could sleep in my room.�
“oh gosh Marybeth.� I sighed, falling back into the couch.
“What?� she asked confused.
“Kitchen. Now.�
“Fine.� She sighed, letting go of Brian’s hand and following me.
“What are you doing?�
“I’m allowing Brian over.�
“Why. You and him are over. Now its you and Nick.�
“He want’s someone like Jess…not me.� she mumbled, looking down.
“That’s not true…we were just talking and….�
“And?�
“well we….�
“You…?�
“We were just talking about you and him and he just confessed that he loved you.� I blurted out. I know that was stupid. But I couldn’t just let Brian walk into her life all over again. as much as he was a good guy, he just seemed to good. He didn’t have a single flaw. I hated guys like that. At least Nick was a sincere, sweet, caring, loving guy. An immature one at times, but that’s why I liked him. He wasn’t too….phony. Marybeth looked at me surprised, then asked,
“Really?�
I bit my lip and nodded. When she found out I was lying, I would be in some serious doo-doo. Then again, Nick had admitted sort of that he cared for her. So in reality, I was halfing the truth.
“Your not [crap]ting me?�
“S’cuse your language and no, I’m not.� ‘Sort of’ I added in the back of my mind.
“Oh.� She said, giving me a smile. Then she slapped her forehead.
“What about Brian?�
I shrugged.

[StargateGirl]

Great add. :D

[littleprincessj]

Great add Britts! I'll get on mine as soon as I can!!

[littleprincessj]

Hey I'm sorry for lack of updates, I'm working on it right now so look for some tonight! :)

[StargateGirl]

I can't wait to read it. :D

[JeSsNnIcK1026]

yAY

[littleprincessj]

Sorry guys, I went to the Olive Garden this evening unexpectedly so I didn't get to type it all up. :( Tomorrow...but I DID get backstage p[arse]es for when Ryan performs at my college this Saturday!! :-D

[StargateGirl]

I can wait just a little more I guess. >P I hope you had fun at the Olive Garden and when you see Ryan. :D

[littleprincessj]

Ahh..okay I'm happy to say, I have FINALLY gotten 97.9999% of this part typed up. I had it all done and COMPLETELY took a different turn, don't even know how it came to me so i'm going to finish these religion questions for cl[arse] and type the rest!

[Biondo Sorto]

Were waiting Jesserz, :popcorn:

[littleprincessj]

She's back...she's bacccck! lol I'm finally done with this chapter!

Enjoy BUT I do have to just put a little warning in, it deals with a difficult situation towards the end of the chapter. I didn't detail it much...trying to keep it appropriate but it does have mention of it.

Hope you like it, DEFINITELY took a turn!

~*Nick’s POV*~

I listened in the doorway as Ayla and MB spoke.
“What about him?�
“Marybeth you cannot be serious?� I looked in the other room and Brian and Jeff were getting along like old times.
“What?� I heard Ayla sigh.
“Umm…gee†¦NICK!â€Â� ‘Yeah me’, I thought to myself.
“You said you would to talk to him��
“Well, I lied…� That was a blow to the chest. “Nick was just there when I needed him to be.� That’s all I was to her? I turned and sat next to Jeff on the couch.

~*End POV*~

~*MB’s POV*~

“Marybeth, what has gotten into you?� We sat down. I almost started crying.
“I don’t know…I have…I HAD feelings for Nick and then I met up with Brian and…I don’t know.� Ayla held my hand.
“Marybeth, he’s a great guy until you upset him in the tiniest of ways. Nobody wants to see what he did to you happening again.� I sighed.
“He loved me…�
“MB…love doesn’t hit you around and push you down stairs or hit your head into walls.�
“He’s changed okay…?� Why couldn’t she get that?
“And so has Nick…a lot. He LOVES you MB.�
“He loves Jessica…� I mumbled.
“No, you’re wrong…he loves you…we talking while you were out. C’mon MB, I told you this earlier when this conversation started.� I looked at her…he loved me.
“Fine, I’ll talk to him.� She smiled.
“Yay! Go, go…talk now, sooner the better.� I got up and Ayla and Jeff headed to bed. Brian stayed on the couch and Nick came into the kitchen.
“Hey…� He said and I turned.
“Hey, we gotta talk…� He nodded.
“Yeah…� We were silent.
“So…� We laughed nervously.
“So you two are on again?� Nick asked suddenly.
“What’s it to you…? You’re going back with Jessica; you’re the one I should be questioning.�
“Me…? Why me…?�
“Gee, for saying you love me and then telling me differently, in the end going back to your wife.�
“What…? I NEVER said I love you…�
“Yes you did, Ayla told me. Stop hiding…�
“MB, I NEVER said anything about loving you to her…or anyone, it isn’t true.� Tears welled in my eyes.
“Yo…you don’t…didnâ₠¬â„¢t…?â€Â�
“No…! My god Marybet�� I didn’t let him finish.
“Sorry then…� I left the room to see Brian.
“Hey…everything alright?� Hiding my tears I nodded.
“C’mon, let’s go up to bed…�
“Up…?� He asked and I nodded leaving blankets for Nick on the couch. When we got to my room Brian stripped down to his boxers and I went and put on my pink PJ’s and cami. We got into bed and Brain held me in his arms. I cried and told him my whole story with Nick and a couple times I could feel him tense up at the mention of Nick’s name. We stayed in each other’s arms a while before Brian started kissing my neck. I didn’t pull away but I just sat there thinking of Nick and what had happened. Brian noticed my far away emotion and pulled away.
“What’s wrong…?� I shook my head.
“Just thinking about stuff…� He pushed me against the bed roughly.
“Him aren’t you…?�
“Brian please…� I said in fear. He hovered above me and hit me back and forth five times on my face. I tried fighting him off but he held me down stronger. I cried and he covered my mouth. He hit me in the stomach numerous times and tore my clothes off. I tensed more and tried screaming but it was useless. I closed my eyes and cried as he raped me. The whole time I tried thinking of Nick, hoping it’d take the pain away, the hurt; but I couldn’t…Nick would never hurt me like this. Afterwards he picked me up and threw me around a couple times before leaving me naked on the floor by my bedroom door.
“You haven’t changed MB…you haven’t changed a bit.� He laughed and kicked me one more time. “Don’t worry about me baby…I’ll catch a cab.� He leaned down and kissed me before walking downstairs and out the door. I heard the cab come a few moments later and I closed my eyes lying helpless and I cried…I cried for Nick.

End of the chapter! I know its short but it’s because I COMPLETELY re-wrote the entire chapter!

[StargateGirl]

:cries:

[Biondo Sorto]

Good one Jesserz :P
Hope you enjoy mine, its sort of short too, lol :D

[Biondo Sorto]

~Ayla POV~
I heard a thump outside and immediately looked over at Jeff.
“What?� he asked.
“Did you here that?� I asked, looking at him. He shook his head.
“No.� he said, returning his eyes to the TV screen. I sighed and got up.
“I’m going to go and get changed and have a talk with MB and Nick.� I said, walking toward the stairs. I stopped when I noticed Brian walking down the stairs.
“Where are you going?� I asked.
“Home.� He sneered.
“Then get.� I said, somewhat appalled by his attitude.
“You know Ayla, until now I liked you.�
I rolled my eyes.
“Get the hell outta my house.�
“He stopped and turned toward me.�
“What did you say?�
“I said ‘GET THE HELL OUTTA MY HOUSE’.�
“Take that back [bi&%].�
I closed my eyes and counted to ten. When I opened it up he was standing in front of me.
“I said take it back!� he yelled.
“You know what you [a@$]-� I began, but was cut short.
“What’s going on?�
We both looked toward Nick and Brian rolled his eyes.
“Forget it; you’re not even worth it.� He muttered, shaking his head and walking off. I rolled my eyes and looked toward Nick.
“Thanks. I was scared he was going to hit me.�
“Hit you? Why would he hit you?�
I opened my mouth but immediately shut it.
“Forget it. It’s nothing.� I muttered, walking up the stairs. I didn’t want to tell him what I think I knew what Brain did to Marybeth. I didn’t want him to know because once upon a time, I had to deal with it all too. And I sure as hell didn’t want anyone to know the truth behind my perfect life.
“I want to know.�
“Nick, just leave.� I said annoyed. Maybe if I played bully he’d leave me alone.
“What? You’re the one that lied to me and MB.�
I sighed. He had found out.
“Well you’re too dumb to realize your damn emotions. Run back to your dumb [arse] wife, when she uses you all up don’t come running back to us.� I snapped, slamming the door to my room. I quickly changed into my pajamas, and then knocked on Marybeth’s door.
“MB…its me.�
It was quiet and then after a while I heard,
“Come in.�
I slowly opened the door and closed it. I didn’t see MB, then turned around and saw she was leaning against the door, spitting out blood. I shook my head and helped her up.
“What he do to you?� I asked after a while.
“We had sex…�
“He raped you.�
“He started to hit me. He kicked me….� her voice was breaking. I sighed.
“Marybeth, you have to stop this.� I said after a while.
“What. He’s changing.�
“You’re in denial.�
“How do you know.� She spat out. I rolled my eyes as we moved toward the bathroom.
“I know because I went through it to. You remember my father. I lived in denial ‘till I moved out the house. I told you he was bad for you.�
“But you lied about Nick.� I sighed again as I started to grab some clothes.
“I did that so you would talk to him. You wouldn’t have otherwise.�
“Well I made an [arse] out of myself anyways.� She sighed. I shook my head, nodded for her to change, and moved toward the bathroom.
“He cares about you though. That’s true. He’s just so wrapped in a lie he doesn’t realize it yet.� I said, turning on the sink and grabbing a wash cloth. I wetted it and then looked inside her medicine cabin. There was an instant ice pack and I read the instructions, and then waited for it to get cold. I grabbed another wash cloth and yelled,
“Done?�
“Yeah.� She sighed. I walked out and started to wipe her face.
“Your doing what I did MB. I told you to leave him for once and all, and look what he does. All the time. Do me a favor and do what I should’ve done in high school. Don’t call him, burn all those pictures of him underneath your bed, and let him go. Move on to Nick. He cares for you and you know it.�
She gave a soft smile as I put the now blood-stained washcloth down and then grabbed the ice pack and softly applied it to the right side of her face.
“Your such a mother.� She teased. I gave a soft smile.
“I dealt with if for sixteen years….I got used to it.�
“Thanks anyway.�
“It’s nothing.�
“So what…should I do with Nick?�
“You should…� I began, but stopped when I heard her door open.

~Jeff P.O.V. ~
A commercial came on and I looked over at the couch and saw that Nick had taken Ayla’s spot.
“Where’d Ayla go?�
“Upstairs.�
“When?�
“Probably some time when you were watching the game.�
“Oh.� I said, about to go upstairs. I stopped short when I saw the expression on Nick’s face.
“What’s wrong?� I sighed, sitting back down.
“Ayla told MB that I love her.�
“So.�
“I didn’t say that.�
“But you do, don’t you?�
“That’s beyond the point.�
“No its not. You love her, don’t you?�
“Doesn’t matter. She’s mad at me.�
“Well, talk to her. Forget about your dumb wife and talk to her.�
“You’re starting to sound like Ayla.�
“Well she knows her stuff. Why live life miserable when you can do something about it?�
Nick shrugged.
“Come on. I’ll start out the conversation and you add on to it. It won’t be too hard.�
“Fine.� He sighed, following me upstairs. We walked toward Marybeth’s room, but stopped short when we heard Ayla’s voice. I leaned my head against the door and nodded for Nick to do the same. We listened in on the conversation for a while before looking at each other.
“What’s going on here?�
“I don’t know.� I said, turning the knob.
“What are you doing?�
“Going to find out what’s going on.� I said walking into the room.
“Hey guys! How’s it…going?� I said, seeing the blood stained cloth and clothes. I looked at Marybeth who didn’t look so good, and noticed a disheveled Ayla.
“What’s going on?� Nick asked after a while.

[StargateGirl]

Nice add. more please... :P

[littleprincessj]

Aw great add! I had to chaperone my cousin's 13th bday party @ the Hilton last night (little tired with splitting headahce...thats me!) Anyways, I loved the add and I'm going to try and add tonight.

If my posts become slower and slower I apologize, I am in the process of moving. :)

[littleprincessj]

Wow…I know, this is VERY quick for me to be adding. lol…

Marybeth’s POV

I looked at Ayla and my face scrunched up.
“Nothing…I just don’t feel good and Ayla is helping me back to bed.� I refused to look at Nick…I couldn’t.; shame, guilt, filth all were what I felt of myself when I looked at him. If he ever knew what had just happened that’s what HE’D feel for me too. I looked at Ayla who I knew wanted to say something. I begged her not to say anything with my eyes and she nodded her head.
“And the bruises and cuts coating your body would be…?� Jeff asked.
“Nothing, I just fell…I’m okay now. I guess some of these bruises are from my fall on the stairs earlier…I’m okay.� I tried convincing them.
“C’mon Marybeth…let’s get you back to bed.� She couldn’t get me up and my body was too weak. Nick stepped forward and reached to touch me. I shrieked and he jumped back. He couldn’t touch me. Ayla looked at me then Nick before settling her eyes on Jeff.
“Jeff…honey can you�� Jeff stepped forward.
“Sure…Marybeth is it okay if I help her get you into bed?� I freaked at the way the end of that sentence sounded. ‘Get you into bed’, that’s all you ever hear men wanting anyways!
“Yeah…thank you…� I spoke in a little girl’s voice almost. He reached down and helped me into bed along with Ayla and Nick stood back. Once I was in bed they pulled the covers over me tightly and Jeff stood back next to Nick while Ayla sat next to me on the bed.
“You going to be okay…?� I looked around at my surroundings and then my bed…the place where it happened and I panicked. I saw the blood on the sheets in the spot next to me…how could others miss it? I broke down in tears and jumped out of bed.
“How could you let me go back in here? In this spot!� I screamed looking at Ayla accusingly. She went to speak when Nick interrupted.
“Marybeth, calm the [freak'n] down! She’s helping you, you don’t need to go AWOL on the girl!� I turned to him. How dare he! I had tears streaming down my face and I slapped him.
“You’re just like the rest of them you don’t care…just as long as YOU get what YOU want! Who cares what the poor victim has to say in it all? She’s nothing…nobody…just like always; she hasn’t changed!� I started screaming out the things Brian had said to me. I looked at Jeff and Ayla and realized that I had screamed it out…in front of them all and I ran out of the room as fast as I could without hurting the bruises all over my body and my sore thighs. I ran into the living room and curled up onto the couch where Nick had been sleeping earlier. I wrapped the blankets around me and took in his scent…he smelled perfect; I could never get enough of ‘Nick’ smell. I almost giggled at the thought but a shooting pain through my thighs reminded me what made me miserable to begin with and I cried into the Nick scented blanket. I heard footsteps but didn’t flinch until the got closer and I could tell…they weren’t Ayla’s footsteps. I tensed and stayed still. I felt a hand on my shoulder and screamed still crying. The person came running in front of me and bent down…Nick.
“Shh…MB, it’s me…� He said reaching for my hands and I slapped them away. Ayla and Jeff came running down a few minutes later.
“What’s going on…? MB are you okay? I heard you scream hon… “ She had walked over to me and wrapped her arms around me in a tight hug.
“Him…Nickâ€à ‚¦Ã¢â‚¬ÂÂ�I pointed sobbing.
“It’s okay…Nick isn’t going to hurt you sweetie…� She said soothingly. She rubbed my back as I quieted and Jeff came and sat next to me. He put a gentle hand on my back and rubbed it.
“You’re going to be okay sweetie…we’ll make sure of it.� I looked at him and knew from his face expression that Ayla had told him upstairs and I just gave him a grateful but unsure look and buried my face in Ayla’s shoulder again. It took another 30 minutes for me to quiet and when I had she pulled away.
“You want to sleep here or in my room…?�
“Nick is sleeping here…�
“It’s okay…� He spoke up for the first time in a while.
“I don’t want to be alone…� I said making another excuse.
“I can sleep on the floor…� He offered and Ayla looked at me.
“Is that okay…?� I sat there and looked from Ayla to Nick.
“Yeah its fine I guess…� I said with no emotion.
“Okay, I’ll grab more blankets…� Jeff said and walked up to get blankets.
“Let’s get you tucked in here…� Ayla pulled the covers over me and made sure I was comfortable. Jeff came back and set the blankets up with Nick across the room by the TV on the floor. Once he and I were set Ayla hugged me.
“I love you…I’m upstairs if you need me…and talk to him when you’re ready sweetie.� She whispered and I nodded. She kissed my forehead and then Jeff reached down and did the same.
“Sleep well…� He patted my shoulder gently as he walked by and soon it was Nick and I in the room…alone. He turned all the lights out and I laid there more scared than ever. After 20 minutes of silence I sighed and turned to the area Nick was sleeping in.
“Nick…are you asleep?� I asked quietly. I heard him sigh.
“I was…� I felt guilty.
“Sorry…†�
“What is it…?� I felt stupid for what I was about to say.
“I’m scared of the dark…can you…?� I saw the light go on and Nick looked at me.
“Since when…?� I shrugged. “Well get over it. I mean c’mon how old are you again?� He rolled his eyes and turned away. I felt tears rushing to the surface again but I just laid there. Finally, somehow I fell asleep but only to be awoken very soon after. I woke up screaming and in a cold sweat crying. Nick was sitting up awake and alert.
“Marybeth, what’s going on?� I turned to him and just cried…stupid nightmare. He got up and moved near me.
“No…no… please, don’t hurt me…�
“MB…what are you talking about? I’m not going to hurt you sweetheart…� He reached his arms out and I tried fighting him away with my own arms but my strength was too weak and I gave up. “Something is going on and I am the only one that doesn’t know what it is but I’ll wait…I’ll wait…so I can help you…� He whispered and held me until I fell asleep again…against his chest.

Okay…kind of short but not as short as my last one! I’m so sleeeeepy and I need to go pack more!

[CeeCee]

Great add :) This is great!

[Biondo Sorto]

Very good Jesserz :P
I'll try to add just as fast as you did. :)

[littleprincessj]

Thanks! :)

No rush! Take you're time, lord knows I'm good at that! :wink:

[Biondo Sorto]

Lol, here's the first part to my add. I got a good thing in mind, I'll PM it to you Jessie :P
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
~Ayla POV~
I sighed as I rolled over in bed. I felt bad for Marybeth. She was hurt and she needed comfort, and Nick was that comfort. Unfortunately for him, she wasn’t too keen on being around guys for the moment. I mean, who would after what had happened. I looked over at the clock, which read 12. I had to go to work tomorrow and I had volunteered at a modeling show. Finally I started to drift when I felt the familiar pang in my lower area. I thought it was cramps but it continuously came back. I looked at the clock again and it read 1:30. I slowly moved to my bathroom and started to look for my painkillers. Just as I was going to pop some in my mouth, I felt the familiar nausea and ran to the bathroom. After I was finished, I washed my mouth, popped the pills, and slowly went to my bed where I slowly drifted to sleep.

The next morning I woke up and did my morning routine. I picked out a nice white, button up shirt and some black slacks. I grabbed my purse and headed downstairs where Jeff was, surprise, cooking breakfast?
“Hey, watcha cooking?� I asked, giving him a kiss on the cheek. He turned around and grabbed me and smiled.
“I know you can do better than that.� He said, before dipping down and kissing me. I smiled as I wrapped my arms around him and kissed him back. We were interrupted by a soft voice saying,
“I think your eggs are burning.�
“Oh hell.� Jeff said, turning around and turning off the stove. I rolled my eyes and walked toward the refrigerator.
“I thought that you weren’t going to go in to work today?� I said after a while. Marybeth shrugged.
“I thought so too. But I think I’m better…I think.� She said, taking a seat at the table.
“Hey can you get me a frappucino too.� She added.
“Sure.� I said, grabbing two mocha frappucinos. Then I turned toward her.
“You sure you want to go in. You know, I could take in your clients, no big deal.� I shrugged, taking a seat beside her.
“I rather be worried at work then at home.� She nodded. Jeff tossed his burnt eggs into the sink and turned toward us.
“What are you two talking about?�
“MB and I work together at a party host thingy place.�
Marybeth rolled her eyes and smiled at Jeff.
“We host parties.�
“Yeah.� I said, snapping my fingers. Jeff laughed.
“How do you not know what you do for a living?�
“Well it’s demanding. And I’m worried about tonight.�
“Tonight?� he asked, raising a brow.
“Ayla models on the side. Speaking of which, when does your show start.�
“Six and don’t be late and run into the coordinator this time.�
“I won’t.� Marybeth laughed. I laughed back, relieved that she was feeling a bit better. I got up and grabbed my purse.
“But come on chika. We can’t be late for work, again.� I smiled. She smiled back and followed in suite. That’s when Jeff stopped us.
“Wait, wait, and wait. You have a show-a modeling show-tonight?�
“Yeah. Admissions is ten dollars.�
“And you guys work together?
“Yeah.� Marybeth nodded
“Trish is flying the kids in. She’s mad at me and yeah, I’m watching them.�
Me and Marybeth looked at each other, then at him.
“When were you planning on telling us?� We asked at the same time.
“The same time that I was going to tell Nick that Jessica is also sending in the divorce papers along with mine and my kids.�
We sighed.
“So you’re moving out here temporarily?� we asked at the same time again.
“Yeah.� Jeff said, leaning against the sink. Marybeth looked at me and sighed.
“He’s your boyfriend. I’ll meet you in the car. Don’t forget we need to be in at work by 10.�
I nodded as I looked back toward Jeff. He was raising his brows at me and I groaned.
“Jeff….we don’t have room for two little kids. And not enough food.�
“They can sleep in the bed; I can sleep on the floor. And today I can go shopping, just give me a list.�
“Jeffrey.� I said again as he walked toward me. He wrapped his arms around me and I groaned.
“No fair.� I said after a while.
“What?�
“Your using the whole, ‘I’m sexy with my shirt off thing to get my way thing’ to get your way.� I whined. He smiled.
“Is it working?�
“Jeff?�
“What? Talk to Marybeth about it and I’ll talk to Nick about their relationship.�
“Fine.� I sighed, kissing him real quick and turning to join MB in the car. Then I ran back in the house and kissed him again.
“You really do look good without your shirt on.� I mumbled against his lips. He smiled and pulled me closer to him. Just as we were really getting into it, Marybeth honked the car phone.
“Bye…just call me on my cell.� I said, pulling away and rushing downstairs.

[StargateGirl]

HAHA!!
“MB and I work together at a party host thingy place.� [/b]

thingy is my word...lol. I would definitely say something like that.

[Biondo Sorto]

I always say that, I get yelled for it all the time. :P, lol

[StargateGirl]

Is this story still on? I really liked how it was going. :)

[littleprincessj]

Yeah I haven't forgotten about it, I've been in a writing funk lately, I haven't felt any desire to write, I'll try though, maybe after I PM Britts she can get me in the mood for it again!

[StargateGirl]

I know how you feel, but ok... :) I was just wondering. :)

[littleprincessj]

Woohooo Jess is ACTUALLY going to update this story tonight or tomorrow! Yes yes i know...you can start breathing again! hehe.

[StargateGirl]

:faint: *gets up* Sorry I forgot to breathe. :P

YAY!!! I can't wait for the add. :)

[Biondo Sorto]

Hooray......I need my fiction to wake me up. :Yawn:
lately I've been drifting toward a certain Bloom. :Kiss: B)

[littleprincessj]

:Yawn: :Yawn: Britterrrrrrrrrrrrrssssssssss! I need help lol. I have to reread this whole story tomorrow. Then someone has to keep saying "Jess, write, Jess write" because we gotta get this going again!

[Biondo Sorto]

Jess W-R-I-T-E!!!!! I miss this story SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Much. Add more.....I'll PM you soon!! :) :D :hehe: :wink:

[littleprincessj]

hehe thank you my dear I needed that boost! I have a little bit of work to finish up then I'm going to PM you after I reread this and see what ideas we can stir up! :D

[Biondo Sorto]

I'll be waiting..... :D :)

[Jessers]

ok i really miss this story guys so I"m going to REREAD the ENTIRE thing and then ADD my next part!!

[Forever_Lost]

woohoo.. :D

[Biondo Sorto]

BUMP!!!
This story need a bump :P

[Forever_Lost]

Yes, it did. :P

[Baby On Board!]

I have to work on this paper but I will start writing more to this tonight