Chapter Three

Ok if I start on the left then move to the right, I can add the spin in the middle. She thought to herself. Sighing, she grabbed her neck and messaged. When she looked at the clock she realized it was 3:30, ok I have two hours before J gets home and four before my friends arrive. I have time for a shower and then to the store. Closing her books and shutting her binder, she got up from the bed and went to the shower. After getting out and dressed, she headed to the store to buy the food. Half an hour later she walked in carrying a handful of groceries. As she put the bags down on the counter her phone began beeping. Glancing at the clock as she pulled her phone out of her pocket she smiled to herself, that has to be J. She pulled up her text messages and read.
Hey babe. Miss you, and running a little late. See you soon. She smiled and text back.
That’s fine running a little late too. Miss you too babe. See ya soon, she answered back and then started putting the food away and grabbing everything she need to start dinner. An hour and half later she listen to her music trying to decide which lyrics went with which instrumental while she cooked. He came in very quietly and listen to her sing. Leaning against the wall, he smiled to himself. After a while he came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist.

“Hey” he whispered in her ear. She smile and leaned her head back to kiss his lips.
“Hey to you too” she smiled. They stood there for a few more minutes just soaking up the peace of the moment. He kissed her once more before letting her get back to cooking. She went back to cutting while he pulled out the hamburger meat and starting mashing them into patties. They worked in comfortable silence, which they did often. Making comments every now and then, and leaning it for a kiss or two.
“How long do you think the silence will last?” he asked as he finished the fourth patty and moved on to the next. She just continued finishing up the salad and moving on the next thing on the list. He looked up at her, waiting for her to respond but nothing. He laughed to himself then asked the question again, still no answer.
“You’ll do fine. You still have two weeks before the show case” he said looking back down while he worked. That caught her attention.
“What?” she asked confused. He smirked to himself and whispered “You’ll be fine.”
She smiled sweetly and replied “I’m sorry. I’m distracted. What were you saying before that?”
“How long do you think….” The doorbell rang, J smiled to himself walking to the sink, “answers that question” They both laughed. The doorbell rang four more times, then a girl yelled.
“God damnit Liv. You and J stop sucking face and answer this door, some weird guy keeps staring at me and licking his lips.” Livy and J looked at each other “Becca” they both mouth and laughed. J gave Livy a quick kiss and went to the door.
“Finally, Gees I could’ve been raped” Becca said to J pushing her way into the place.
“Well hey to you too” J replied stepping out of the way.
“Please Becca, it’s just Kevin and Steven” Earon said smiling at J. “Ignore her I think she forgot to take her happy pills” Earon told J hugging him.
“I heard that” Becca called from the kitchen. J & Earon both laughed.
“Steaks and hotdogs are in the bag” She told him. J took the bags into the kitchen where Livy was finishing up with the mixing for the cake and Becca was sitting on the counter with a glass of wine.
“Damn already?” Earon asked taking in Becca appearance.
“What? After that traumatic experience I just went through I should be drinking hard liquor” Becca replied.
Earon and Livy looked at each other then back at Becca confused.
“Are you talking about your alleged attack outside my door?” Livy asked.
“I was almost raped” Becca replied
“My God Becca its Kevin and Steven, you have like four classes with them at school” Earon laughed
“Hey hey I saw the lust in his eyes” Becca replied
“Right” Livy and Earon giggled.
“Hey Ladies” Kevin replied carrying bags in both hands. Steven was following behind carrying drinks.
“Hey guys” Steven said quietly smiling walking back to where the guys where in kitchen.
The girls replied with their heys and hellos. Livy smiled to her smile. Steven and Kevin were new additions to the friendships she had in her life. They were Jordan’s friends. Kevin was the “fun” guy. Livy didn’t think anyone could hate him. He was always friendly and nice, and wasn’t bad looking either. Livy giggled quietly to herself and went back to making to the food. Becca and Earon began talking about their finals that were coming up soon and the showcase which was creeping up on them. You could feel the underline nerve that stood on end when the thought of the showcase came up. Livy continued to work quietly while thinking about the upcoming events. Earon came over with a glass of wine, while Becca went out to watch the guys get the grill started up.

“Hey girly” Earon said bumping Livy’s shoulder.
“Hey” Livy answered giving a small half smile.
“So you and J seem serious…” Earon sipped her wine.
“Yes and you and Kendrick are hot and heavy too, so your point is?” Livy asked arching an eyebrow.
Earon laughed taking another sip from her glass “Yes but we were talking about you not me. Look I’m glad you’ve found J. I haven’t seen you this happy since….” She trailed off. Livy looked up.
“ Awww Earon don’t do that, please don’t go there. I’m asking you nicely.” Livy begged.
“Now wait, Just here me out Liv” Earon pleaded. Livy sigh and put the cake in the oven. Well I guess it’s better now than later She thought to herself. Livy turn around and motion for Earon to continue. Earon took a long sip of her wine and then looked at Liv.
”J is a great guy. He’s sweet but not over barring. He takes care of you in the way you need. Don’t let past failures ruin something good.” Earon told Livy. “We know you’re falling for him. We can see everyday. Please don’t run from this.” Earon said quietly. Livy stared down at the floor. There was nothing else that could be said. Livy gave a small smile to her friend. Earon smiled back putting her wine glass down and walk over to hug her best friend. They stayed like that for a few minutes before J walked into the room.
”Where’s the video cam when I need it.” He laughed as he made his way to the fridge to get the hot dogs. Livy just made a face and replied with a shut up.
“I’m going to join Becca, make sure she not attacking anyone.” Earon said to Livy.
”Yea She might mistake Kevin being nice as a sexual assault.” Livy laughed.
”They’re having one of their debates about weather or not their writing professor is sexist or not.” J replied gathering the rest of the food that needed to be grilled. Both of the girls laughed. Earon walked out to the balcony. Livy could here Becca and Kevin debating.
“God they need to jump each other and get it over with already” Liv muttered. J came up be hide her and kissed her neck.
”Hmmmm sounds like a good idea for us to do” J whispered in her ear. Liv shivered at his warm breath on her neck, and smiled. J began to walk out the door.
”Babe” Liv called causing J to turn around “Later” she smiled and went back to finishing the cooking. Tonight was going to be a good night.