I'm so sorry it's been so long since I've updated. I promise once I finish up Royal Pain that all my focus will go into this story. Thank you so much for sticking to this story. 
With much love to my fans....
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 I was still on the floor when I heard the door open and close again. Did he forget something? Gosh, I hope not. I’ve seen and felt enough of him today.

“Why are you on the floor?” Came a softer more feminine voice. You have no idea how relieved I was to hear Dania’s voice at that moment.

“I fell.”

She scrunched her nose and gave me that ‘yeah right’ look. She knew I wasn’t that clumsy but she decided to change the subject anyway. “So I just saw Chris leaving.”

“Yeah, so.” I got up off the floor and started fiddling with the dirty dishes in the sink.

“So did you guys get into a heated agreement again?”

We got into a heated something. I think my cheeks began to flush just thinking about it again. “Um we were a little more civil with the girls around.”

Dania propped herself onto a vacant seat. “I honestly don’t know what you did to the guy.”

I dropped the dishes in my hand and turned to glare at her. This was not my fault.

“He’s really not that bad of a person. I’ve never seen him so nasty like the way he was last night with you.”

“I didn’t do anything to his precious royal pain in the butt. I swore.” I started scrubbing even harder thinking about it. Why was it just me he was treating like this? “I guess it’s my existence he doesn’t like.”

Dania rolled her eyes. “I don’t know what it is but if he tries that again and hurts you, I’m going to have a serious talk with him.”

“Maybe an ass-whipping will teach him a lesson.” I giggled. I would probably pay to see that one.

“I might have to hire someone for that but it can be arranged.”

I smiled. I had some really incredible friends that I knew would do anything for me. After ten agonizing minutes of washing battered bowls and pans, I finally finished.

Dania and I made our way to the couch overlooking the backyard where the girls were still playing. It was nice to finally relax and maybe have the opportunity to forget Chris for a while.

“So are you going to go with us tomorrow?” Dania said breaking the silence.

I took a sip of the coffee I placed on the side table earlier that morning. It was semi cold at this point but not too bad. “What’s happening tomorrow?”

“The camping trip remember.”

Oh that’s right and of course I did forget. How was I supposed to remember anything with Chris’ random make out attacks. I could barely keep my head on straight.
“The trip the Comptons invited us to.” I specified.

She nodded her head with a smile. Someone’s excited. Clark and Aaron invited me a few days ago. They were planning on taking a few friends on a road trip through the woods and then camp out. I wasn’t much of a camper considering the last time I saw a bear literally ten feet away from me. I was totally scared shitless.

But bears weren’t my problem this time. It was Chris. I knew he was going to come along so that seriously ruined my chances of going. I didn’t want to be anywhere near him.
“I don’t think I’m going.”

Her mouth dropped. “Are you kidding me Laura? You know I won’t have fun without you. You have to come.”

I shook my head. “I actually don’t.” I’m completely content staying home.

“But Clark really wants you to come and I know for a fact so does Aaron.”

“I’ll see them when they get back.” What was with her? Usually she was always persistent but today felt extra pushy.

“Laura, if this is about Chris I promise he won’t try anything. I’ll talk to him. Please. Please come.”

Aww and then it hit me. A certain someone must be going too.
“Is Angelo invited too?”

She stopped and tried to scowl me but at this point in our long friendship she couldn’t hide anything from me.
“Maybe.”

I laughed. She has had this crush on Angelo as long as I can remember. He wasn’t a bad guy just really distracted with other things to even notice Dania’s fable attempts at getting his attention.
“Oh Dania when will you ever learn?”

She threw a couch pillow at my face. She is so lucky I didn’t have the cup of coffee in my hands. “You know that’s a really good way of convincing me to go,” I fumed.

“Just say you’ll go.”

I exhaled. I honestly had no choice, did I? “Fine.”

I woke up the next morning with someone jumping on my butt. I groaned and tried to push them off but failed miserably.

"I'll give you three seconds to get off me before I throw you across my room."

"Ha," she laughed. "I'd like to see you try."

I almost jumped for joy at the sound of her voice. She finally got off me and I hugged the skinny blond who had disturbed my sleep.

"Demi, what are you doing here? I thought you were in Florida till Tuesday."

Her gorgeous smile lit up. " We came back early."

"You're going on this trip with us?"

She nodded making her ponytail bounce. "Yup."

Now I'm somewhat glad I decided to go. Demi was like my partner in crime. We always have fun and 99% of the time we cause some kind of mischief to entertain ourselves. This was a guaranty I was going to have a good time. I had my other culprit with me.

"Come on. Get your lazy bum out of bed. We're all waiting for you."

Again I groaned. "Whose bright idea was it anyway to wake up so early? I don't even see the sun out yet."

"Probably Michael's. It’s like an eight hour drive; we have to leave early."

I got out of bed and started scrambling for random clothes to put on.

"At least you're not driving." She said folding her arms behind her head.

"Yeah. I'm planning on sleeping the whole way there."

I grabbed my bag full of my survival things for this trip and a pillow off my comfy bed. Yes, sleep was definitely calling my name.

We went downstairs and I was greeted with Ren's cheery self. She was always smiling and talking or gossiping about something. I’m not completely sure who invited her I just hope I’m not in the same car.

She smiled at me and I swear it was so wide I thought her cheeks might get stuck. Why was she giving me that funny look? Does she even know that she’s making that face; that face that anyone would run away from?

“Aren’t you going to say anything to me?” Ren clasped her hands together.

“Umm, hi.”

She snorted. That was not attractive at all.

“It’s my birthday Laura.”

I poured me some coffee I’m guessing Demi made and turned to look at her with a big smile. “Happy birthday. How old are you? Ten…” She acted even younger.

“Ha ha ha very funny.”

“I like to think I am.” Just then Tommy came waltzing through the door.

“Good morning Laura.”

I nodded my head. “Thomas.”

He narrowed his eyes at me. He hated when I called him that. “Call me that one more time and you’re riding in the trunk.”

I rolled my eyes. “Punish your parents for your name not me.”

“Okay come on guys. Time is wasting.” Demi exaggerated as she picked up my bag and carried it outside for me.

There were three cars parked on my driveway and people scattered around.

“Mmmm can I unwrap him for my birthday?”

I turned to the direction Ren was looking at and almost gaged. She was talking about Chris.

“Good luck with that. He’s a tough one to get a hold of.” Demi said smirking.

I honestly wanted to laugh. Tough catch my ass. I just needed to find out how to get him off my back.

Sarah immediately waved me over to Michael’s Honda Civic. I hope she didn’t need anything from me. The sun was barely out; it was too early to function.

“Hey you’re going to ride with us.”

Michael was in the driver’s seat and Sarah was in the passenger’s seat and just my luck Chris was in the back.

“Actually I was going to ride with Demi and the others.”

Sarah shook her head. “But we need to discuss a few more things about the wedding.” I wanted to refuse. Honestly if I knew being her MOH was going to be like this I would have. Then she started to pout. “Please.”

What was left to talk about? I promise we went over every inch of this wedding. “Fine.”

I took one last glance at Demi getting into Aaron’s Escalade and frowned.

Chris was out of the car when I turned back around. His tall physique totally caught me off guard. He was holding the door open, waiting for me to get in.

That’s fishy and completely out of character for him. What am I missing? I bent down and stared that the backseat. The other end of the car had a huge tent occupying the side.  So basically we would have to scrunch together.

No, no, no, no, no. This is not what I signed up for. I blame Dania, who which by the way hitched a ride with Angelo and didn’t even secure me a seat. That traitor.

I took a very long and needed breath before sitting down and sliding over. I moved as close to the tent equipment as possible but it didn’t matter. I could still feel and touch Chris’ body next to mine. Damn.

“So I was thinking we could…” Sarah went on to tell me about her new ideas she wanted to incorporate into the wedding.

But I couldn’t really focus. Chris’ body warmth and the brush of this leg against mine was driving me crazy. He on the other hand was completely content and unbothered. His head was slouched back on the seat and his eyes were closed as he was listening to music off his Iphone. The music was loud and rock, which seriously surprised me. I didn’t know he listened to rock music and by the sound of it Linkin Park.

Then again I never assumed he liked anything other than himself.

He pursed his lips together and I subconsciously licked mine. God, I could still taste his perfect mouth. What the hell was wrong with me? Why was I thinking about it?

As if knowing I was looking at him Chris opens his eyes and turns towards me. His green eyes give nothing away. They are just simply searching. Searching mine but for what?

I shake it off and decide to lean my head back and follow in my plan. Sleep was the only solution that sounded bulletproof.

I squinted my eyes from what felt like a ten hour nap. My head was laying on something soft but not soft like my pillow. It was strange and I swear it was slowly moving. I gradually pulled my head away and almost smack myself on the head for sleeping on Chris’ shoulder. He was passed out and didn’t even wake from my stir.

“Hey we’re at a gas station. Want me to get you anything?” Sarah whispered from the front seat.

I shook my head. I really needed to get out of the car and not just to stretch. “I need to pee.”

She nodded and left without even trying to help my situation. I have the tents on one side and Chris on the other blocking me from escaping.

I rolled my eyes; at this point I don’t care. I opened the door and shoved Chris out. He grunted before opening his eyes and giving me the death stare.

“I realize I probably woke you from a horrid blonde bimbo fantasy but that’s what you get for picking the window seat.”

I quickly maneuvered my way around him before he could try and stop me. He was slowly getting up and dusting off his pants when I reached the door of the gas station. I had to laugh and give myself a pat on the back for that one. Next time I’ll have to get it on camera.

I scanned the isles and tried to find some chocolate covered pretzels. I seriously needed something to boost my mood and chocolate always seems to do the trick.

Finally after five straight minutes I found what I was looking for; they were behind the freakin Doritos. I started walking and ended up bumping into somebody, who I’m pretty sure was carrying a drink.

“I’m so sorry. I didn’t-“ I stopped as soon as I realized who it was. Chris had his head down to his shirt which was covered in chocolate milk or maybe it was hot chocolate.

He looked pissed.

“I take that back. I’m not sorry.” He deserved that and so much more.

His face went cold and he started moving forward causing me to take a few steps back till my back hit a wall. Damn, he had me cornered.

“No apology,” his hot breath hit my ear and I felt small chills run down my back. His voice was dangerous and yet playful. Two scary combinations for him.

“No,” I said confidently. I wasn’t backing down like a coward.

He tilted his head in so our faces were level; his lips slowly taunting mine with the small space between them. What was he doing? If he wanted to attack me, he should do it already.

“What happened to your shirt Chris?” Tommy’s voice made Chris instantly pull away.

Man you got to love Tommy for his perfect timing. He totally saved me. “His milk was leaking.” In some sense that was 100% funny but of course Chris had to take it to the next level.

“Want to milk me?” He whispered into my ear.

Ugh. What a stupid guy? I used all my strength and shoved his shoulder as I passed. “In your dreams.”

“I’m sure they’re in yours,” Chris replied.

Okay he was going to regret that. I paid for my food and set out to find Ren. She was lying in car and humming to a really bad tone.

“Are you ready for your present?”

She instantly stood up and stared at me confused.
“Come on.”

She followed me to the Honda where Chris and everyone else were already waiting. I raised my hand to Chris.

“Here it is. Enjoy. Have fun unwrapping.” I’m pretty sure Chris was scowling me while Ren was thanking me. Over all, it was the best decision I made all day. I swapped seats with her; therefore, I get to be with Demi and the gang.

We were off in no time and I had to admit I was liking this arrangement a lot better.

“So finally decided to join the fun car?” Aaron playfully asked.

“Yeah. I was so scrunched in there, I could barely breathe.” Maybe it was because of Chris’ intoxicating cologne too but I was not going to admit that.

“Well get ready for a whole lot of fun,” Clark laughed while cranking up the music. Awe yes this was my kind of people.

I fluffed my pillow and placed it on Tommy’s shoulder so I could really relax. He didn’t mind.

“Aaron we never did get to finish our conversation,” Demi said a little louder to get over the music.

“What were you guys talking about?” I was completely curious.

“This girl he likes, but he doesn’t want to tell me her name.” She pouted.

I’m guessing it’s the same girl we talked about at Clark’s birthday party. “The older woman?”

Clark nodded. “That’s the one.”

I really wanted to know but I knew that when Aaron didn’t want people to know, he didn’t want people to know. I didn’t want to push him.

“Did you tell her how you feel yet?”

Aaron turned to me from the driver’s seat. “No.”

“Why not?"

He turned his eyes back on the road like he wanted to avoid the question but he answered me anyway. “I haven’t found the right time.”

I decided to end it there. The rest of the ride was fun and filled with laughing moments. I had to say it was the most fun I had in a long time especially with Clark and Tommy’s sense of humors. We drove up on a dirt road for like twenty minutes before picking a quiet spot next to a little lake.

The view was unbelievably gorgeous. Waking up to that was going to be worth all the horrible Chris moments.

We all started to unpack the gear and volunteered the guys to set up the tents. Knowing us girls, we’d probably build a tent that would last a few seconds.

When the sun started setting we built a campfire. We all sat around and told random stories. In the end I was glad I came.

Dania looked really comfy under that blanket she was sharing with Angelo. Even Ren was smiling more than her usual self. I guess she really enjoyed the little present I arranged for her.  Surprisingly Chris hasn’t spoken or looked at me sense the gas station.

It was completely dark now and the woods looked so scary and intimidating at this hour.  And that was the moment my bladder decided it need going to torture me. I really needed to pee. Stupid bladder.

“I’m got to go pee. I’ll be right back.” I told Demi who was sitting right next to me.

“Do you want me to come with you?” In all honesty I did want her to come but decided that a little night was not going to scare me.

“No. I’ll be fine. But if I don’t come back in ten minutes call a search party.”

She nodded with smirk. “Will do.”
I got up and ventured into the dark…alone.

Chris’ POV
I watched as Laura got up and disappeared into the dark woods. I’m kind of surprised she went by herself. I figured all the girls here were too afraid of anything in the woods to go out by themselves.
I stood up without really thinking about it and headed for the woods as well. I might as well get a little fun out of it after all she did ruin my day by sticking me with Ren.

No one asked me where I was going. They were too occupied by the meaningless campfire stories they were telling each other.

The woods were dark and eerie with a few bustling sounds that felt like they came from almost every direction. I was walking the direction I saw Laura going and easily spotted her.

She was trying to make her way back to the campfire but having a difficult time keeping her footing. The ground was damp and covered with leaves so I understood her difficulty which was going to make my job easier.

I quietly made my way around her and I don’t even think she heard me approaching. I smirked. Oh yes this was going to be very fun indeed.

I took a step forward and grabbed her waist with force and covered her mouth to muffle her scream. She jerked but stopped as soon as she heard my voice.

“I should punish you for the shit you put me through today.” I was still kind of pissed about having Ren in the car with me.

She laughed and I ran my hand down to her neck. “Don’t act like you didn’t like the attention.”

“You have no idea how long it took to get her to stop leaning on my shoulder.” I swear that woman just couldn’t get the hint.

“You didn’t seem to complain when I was leaning on you,” she said softly.

For some reason that really hit a nerve. I tapped her knee with my foot and that instantly made her lose her balance. I grasped her waist and her neck and eased her into the fall. Her body hit the dirty ground; her head getting most of the painful action.

She groaned and I smiled with victory. That was pay back for pushing me out of the car and letting me hit the pavement.

I leaned in close as she started fluttering her eyes open. They were filled with agony and that was the way I liked it when it came to her.

“I hate you,” she whispered with such malice.

It made me smile. I never took my eyes off her when I moved in even closer. Our lips were barely touching and yet I could smell the sweet taste of her mouth.

“The feeling is mutual.” I pressed my lips to the corner of her mouth and her breathing stopped. Her beating heart was at the palm of my hand but I wanted to feel it more thoroughly.

I slowly lifted the hem of her shirt and ran my hand up the soft skin of her stomach.

“Chris,” she whispered and I could tell she was beginning to panic. She wanted me to continue I could feel it on her body but I think she was fighting it.  

I sensually teased the delicate skin of her cheek with my lips. She quivered a little when my hand went over her lace bra.

I got my own chills once I felt the delicate fabric and tender skin it was holding. I had to admit Laura was very beautiful with womanly curves that would drive any guy mad with lust.

Her heartbeats were rapid and quick.

“You want me to kiss you, don’t you?” I whispered with what I hoped was not a shaky voice.

She shook her head making our lips brush in the process.

I knew better than to listen to her stubborn wills. She wanted me to kiss her more than ever at this point.

I ignored her denial and crushed my lips to hers. I don’t care what she wanted or needed. I was going to take what was right in front of me.

I smothered her mouth with my urgent lips. She tasted divine just like the first time. I don’t know what it was but I always found myself yearning for her taste.

She trailed her nails deep in the skin of my back. I suppressed a moan. Laura was anything but gentle and her rough touch moved to my chest. I took her bottom lip in between my teeth and bit down hard to stop the shivers she was causing by her simple touch.

Her leg wrapped itself around mine and in a swift moment she had me on my back. She had pushed me over so she was on top now.

She pulled away. “No. I don’t actually. That would only be in your dreams.” She pushed herself off me and stood.

I ran my hand through my hair and laughed. “I’m sure they’re in yours.”

She shook her and was completely gone by the time I finally got up off the ground.